JP6080805B2 - Vehicle front structure - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle front structure.

  As a conventional vehicle front structure, one having an outside air introduction property for introducing outside air and a drainage property for draining water is known.

  For example, a vehicle front structure described in Patent Document 1 includes an outside air intake port that introduces outside air, a blower opening portion that is provided at the rear of the vehicle with respect to the outside air intake port and leads outside air to the blower, and an outside air intake port. It has a structure that includes an intake passage that reaches the blower opening and a drainage passage that is provided at the bottom of the intake passage and extends in the vehicle width direction, supplies outside air to the blower through the intake passage, and drains water to the outside through the drainage passage. Yes.

International Publication No. 2013/105321

In the vehicle front structure described in Patent Document 1, since the bottom surface of the intake passage just below the outside air intake port is formed flat, water such as rain water and car wash water flows from the outside air intake port to the bottom surface of the intake passage. When dropped, it bounces at a deep angle with respect to the bottom surface of the intake passage and bounces in all directions including front, back, left and right.
Therefore, most of the bounced water is caught in the outside air flowing in the intake passage and scattered to the rear of the vehicle, and may enter the blower provided behind the blower opening.

  The present invention has been developed from such a viewpoint, and an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle front structure capable of suppressing water intrusion into a blower.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides a cowl top that extends in the vehicle width direction, an outside air inlet that is formed on at least one of the left and right sides of the cowl top and that introduces outside air, and the outside air inlet. A blower opening provided behind the vehicle for leading the outside air to the blower, and an intake passage extending from the outside air intake port to the blower opening portion, and a bottom surface of the intake passage includes the outside air intake port A plurality of convex portions projecting upward are formed below, and the convex portions have slopes positioned rearward of the vehicle as they go upward, and extend along the vehicle width direction. A cross member having the blower opening, a damper base support extending from the cross member to the damper base in front of the vehicle and provided below the cowl tops at both ends in the vehicle width direction; A cowl top side located at the end of the exterior of the path-based support, further wherein the convex portion is characterized in that it is formed on the upper surface of the damper base support.

According to the present invention, water falling from the outside air inlet to the slope of the convex portion rebounds at a shallow angle and easily rebounds forward of the vehicle in the direction opposite to the blower.
In addition, since the convex portion has a slope, the surface area of the entire bottom surface including the slope increases. Thereby, since the contact area of water and a bottom face increases, the water which flows along a bottom face can be increased and the water which rebounds on a bottom face can be decreased.
Therefore, according to the present invention, the water that has fallen to the bottom surface of the intake passage is caught in the outside air flowing through the intake passage and is not easily scattered to the rear of the vehicle. Intrusion of water into a blower provided behind the unit can be suppressed.
In addition, according to the present invention, the convex portion is formed on the upper surface of the damper base support that is below the cowl top and spans the three members of the cross member, the damper base, and the cowl top side. The distance from the outside air intake port to the blower opening of the cross member can be shortened, which can lead to a reduction in the size of the vehicle body. In addition, since it is not necessary to form an intake passage in the center of the cowl top, the cowl top can be lowered to improve the forward visibility.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the convex portion is configured to taper as it goes upward in a cross-sectional view in the vehicle front-rear direction.

According to such a configuration, the convex portion is tapered as it goes upward, so that the convex portion has a slope.
Water that falls from the outside air inlet to the slope of the convex portion rebounds at a shallow angle and easily rebounds to the front of the vehicle in the direction opposite to the blower.
Moreover, the water which bounced off the slope which the adjacent convex-shaped part opposes collides, and is decomposed | disassembled into a small water droplet. Thereby, the kinetic energy of the bounced water can be reduced and the flight distance by the bounce can be shortened.
Furthermore, since the convex portion has a slope, the surface area of the entire bottom surface including the slope increases. Thereby, since the contact area of water and a bottom face increases, the water which flows along a bottom face can be increased and the water which rebounds on a bottom face can be decreased.
Therefore, according to the present invention, the water that has fallen to the bottom surface of the intake passage is caught in the outside air flowing through the intake passage and is not easily scattered to the rear of the vehicle. Intrusion of water into a blower provided behind the unit can be suppressed.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the convex portion is a convex bead or a convex dimple formed in the flat portion of the bottom surface directly below the outside air inlet and disposed along the vehicle width direction.

  According to such a configuration, a flat portion having convex beads or convex dimples can be easily formed using a steel plate. In addition, by forming a large number of convex portions on the flat portion, it is possible to enhance the effect of suppressing water intrusion into the blower. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent water from staying on the bottom surface.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the said convex-shaped part is a rib or a strip | belt-shaped board part formed in the flat part of the said bottom face right under the said external air inlet, and is arrange | positioned along the vehicle width direction.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to achieve substantially the same function and effect as when a convex bead or convex dimple is used as the convex portion. For example, by preparing a separate member having a rib, the flat portion is formed of a steel plate. Even if it does, a separate member can be easily attached to a flat part. Moreover, since the rib width can be narrowed and a large number of ribs can be provided side by side, the effect of suppressing the intrusion of water into the blower can be enhanced.
On the other hand, when a belt-like plate portion is used as the convex portion, the belt-like plate portions parallel to the steel plate are cut and formed by pressing, so they are formed at a position higher than the bottom surface of the intake passage rather than the ribs. As a result, the falling water is broken down into small water droplets before splashing at the bottom of the intake passage. Thereby, the kinetic energy of the bounced water (water droplet) can be reduced, and the flight distance by the bounce can be shortened.

  Further, the damper base support forms a drainage channel extending in the vehicle width direction between the damper member and the cross member, and the convex portion is positioned in front of the drainage channel in the vehicle. preferable.

  According to such a configuration, the water flowing from the convex portion to the rear of the vehicle can be drained to the outside using the drainage channel.

  The intake passage is preferably formed by the damper base support, the cowl top, and the cowl top side, and extends in the vehicle front-rear direction.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to widen the left and right width of the intake passage to reduce the vertical height, and it is possible to improve the forward view by lowering the cowl top while ensuring a sufficient intake amount.

  Further, both ends of the cross member in the vehicle width direction are connected to upper members provided on both the left and right sides of the vehicle, and the cross member has a front wall portion and a rear wall portion that are spaced apart from each other in the vehicle front-rear direction. The blower opening is preferably formed in the front wall portion and the rear wall portion, respectively.

  According to such a configuration, both ends in the vehicle width direction of the cross member are connected to the upper members provided on the left and right sides of the vehicle, so that the vehicle body rigidity can be increased. In addition, since the water that has entered the intake passage in two stages of the front wall portion and the rear wall portion of the cross member can be blocked (separated from the outside air), the entry of water into the blower can be further suppressed.

  And a windshield support panel extending from the cross member toward a lower end of the windshield glass, wherein a front end of the cowl top is supported from below by the damper base support, and a rear end of the cowl top Is preferably supported by the windshield support panel from below.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to arrange peripheral parts such as a wiper motor in the vertical space between the cross member and the windshield support panel.

  The cowl top has a mounting opening facing the intake passage at the rear of the outside air inlet and in front of the blower opening, and a filter is detachably provided at the mounting opening. The filter has a lid part fitted into the attachment opening, a leg part suspended from the lid part, and a mesh member attached to the leg part. Is preferred.

  According to such a configuration, the size of the aperture ratio and the high water capturing capability, which are the features of the mesh member, minimize air resistance and secure a sufficient air volume to the blower, while capturing water without splashing it back. be able to. Moreover, the captured water can be guided to the drainage channel. Further, the filter can be removed for easy cleaning and maintenance.

  The leg is formed with a protrusion inserted into the mesh hole of the mesh member, and the mesh member and the leg melt the tip of the protrusion inserted into the mesh hole. It is preferable that they are fixed to each other by crushing.

  According to this configuration, the mesh member and the leg can be easily fixed to each other.

  The upper end of the damper protrudes upward from the upper surface of the damper base support, and further includes a damper cap that covers the upper end of the damper, and the periphery of the damper cap increases in diameter toward the upper surface of the damper base support. It is preferable to adopt a configuration that is formed in a tapered shape.

  According to such a configuration, the damper cap has an optimum shape with a low air resistance, so that in addition to the rust prevention function of the damper originally provided, a pressure loss reducing function and an air volume increasing function can be obtained. As a result, it is possible to reduce the load on the blower, reduce the output of the motor, and reduce the size and weight of the vehicle body.

  In the present invention, it is possible to provide a vehicle front structure capable of suppressing water intrusion into a blower.

1 is a partial plan view of a vehicle to which a vehicle front structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied. FIG. 2 is an end view taken along line II-II in FIG. 1. It is a top view of the state which removed the cowl top from the state shown in FIG. It is a top view of the state which removed the glass supporting member from the state shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged end view of FIG. 2. It is an end elevation along the VI-VI line of FIG. It is a top view of the state which removed the windshield support panel from the state shown in FIG. It is the perspective view which looked at the damper base support, the glass support member, and the cowl top from the bottom face side. It is a perspective view in the state where a cowl top was removed. FIG. 2 is an end view taken along line XX in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is an end view taken along the line XI-XI in FIG. 1, and is an end view showing a closed cross section formed between a cross member and a windshield support panel. It is a partial expanded end view of the upper surface of the damper base support which concerns on embodiment. It is a partial expanded end view of the upper surface of the damper base support which concerns on a comparative example. FIG. 6 is an end view taken along the line VI-VI in FIG. 1, and is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of water and air in the intake passage. (A) is the partial enlarged plan view of the vehicle to which the vehicle front part structure which concerns on the 1st modification of this invention was applied, (b) is a partial expanded end view. (A) is the partial enlarged plan view of the vehicle to which the vehicle front part structure which concerns on the 2nd modification of this invention was applied, (b) is a partial expanded end view. (A) is an expansion perspective view of the vehicle to which the vehicle front part structure which concerns on the 3rd modification of this invention was applied, (b) is a partial expansion end view. (A) is an expansion exploded perspective view of the vehicle to which the vehicle front part structure concerning the 4th modification of the present invention was applied, and (b) is an expansion perspective view. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the fixing method of the mesh member and leg part which concerns on a 4th modification, (a) is a partial expanded end surface which shows the state before inserting the protrusion part of a leg part into the mesh hole of a mesh member FIG. 4B is a partially enlarged end view showing a state in which the protruding portion of the leg portion is inserted through the mesh hole of the mesh member, and FIG. 4C is a partially enlarged end view showing a state in which the protruding portion of the leg portion is melted and crushed. It is.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings as appropriate. Note that “front and rear” and “up and down” indicated by arrows in each figure indicate the front and rear direction and vertical direction of the vehicle, and “left and right” indicate the left and right direction (vehicle width direction) as viewed from the driver's seat, respectively. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the vehicle 10 to which the vehicle front structure of the present invention is applied has both ends extending along the vehicle width direction connected to the left and right upper members 12a and 12b (see FIG. 1). A relatively rigid cross member 14, a windshield support panel 18 extending from the cross member 14 toward the lower end 16 a of the windshield glass (front glass) 16, and the windshield glass 16 through the adhesive 20. A glass support member 24 bonded to the lower end 16a side to support the lower end portion of the windshield glass 16 and a cowl top 26 (see FIG. 1) disposed in front of the windshield glass 16 are provided. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 64 indicates an engine hood that shields the upper surface of a power plant room (not shown), and reference numeral 69 indicates a seal member that seals between the inner wall of the engine hood 64 and the cowl top 26. ing. Further, in FIG. 1, the illustration of the engine hood 64 and the windshield glass 16 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the cross member 14 has a hollow rectangular tube in longitudinal section, and includes an upper wall portion 15 a, a front wall portion 15 b that is suspended from the front end of the upper wall portion 15 a, and an upper wall The rear wall portion 15c is suspended from the rear end of the portion 15a, and the lower wall portion 15d connects the lower ends of the front wall portion 15b and the rear wall portion 15c. The front wall portion 15b and the rear wall portion 15c are opposed to each other in the vehicle front-rear direction. A blower opening 42a having a substantially rectangular opening is formed on both ends of the front wall 15b in the vehicle width direction. On the right end side of the rear wall portion 15c, there is formed a blower opening 42b that is formed of a substantially rectangular opening and is connected to a blower (not shown). The rear wall portion 15 c is joined to the side wall of the windshield support panel 18. A substantially rectangular closed section 36 is formed inside the cross member 14. The closed section 36 also functions as a second drainage channel D2 that drains the water that has passed through the blower opening 42a of the front wall portion 15b. The vehicle outer end of the second drainage channel D2 is connected to the second drainage port 79 of the upper member inner panel 76 (see FIG. 9).

  The windshield support panel 18 is a member disposed on the lower end 16 a side of the windshield glass 16. A left raised portion 38a and a right raised portion 38b are provided at both left and right ends of the windshield support panel 18 along the vehicle width direction (see FIG. 4). A central portion 39 between the left and right raised portions 38a and 38b is provided with first to third ridgelines 40a to 40c that extend along the vehicle width direction and are formed by broken lines in a longitudinal section in the vehicle longitudinal direction. (See FIGS. 2 and 4).

  In other words, both ends of the first to third ridge lines 40a to 40c are connected to the left and right raised portions 38a and 38b and supported by the left and right raised portions 38a and 38b.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the front end flange (tip) 30 a of the windshield support panel 18 is coupled to the glass support member 24. The left and right ends of the windshield support panel 18 along the vehicle width direction are coupled to the left and right upper member inner panels 76 and 76 (see FIGS. 9 and 11), respectively.

  The glass support member 24 extends in the vehicle width direction in a plan view (see FIG. 3), and the windshield glass 16 extends from the front end flange (front end) 30a of the windshield support panel 18 in a longitudinal section in the vehicle longitudinal direction. It consists of a member which inclines to the vehicle back and vehicle upper direction along the lower side surface (lower inner surface) 16b (refer FIG. 2). The glass support member 24 and the lower side surface 16b of the windshield glass 16 are arranged in parallel or substantially in parallel with a predetermined clearance.

  At both ends of the glass support member 24 along the vehicle width direction, cowl top fixing portions 52 for fastening (coupling) the cowl top 26 with fastening members such as bolts are provided (see FIG. 3). In this embodiment, a plurality of bolts are used for fastening at three points, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the glass support member 24 and the central portion 39 of the windshield support panel 18 (specifically, the portion from the third ridge line 40c to the second ridge line 40b of the central portion 39) are seen in a side view. A cross section is formed.

  A drainage groove 54 extending along the vehicle width direction and recessed downward is provided at the front portion of the glass support member 24 orthogonal to the vehicle width direction. The rear portion of the drainage groove 54 of the glass support member 24 orthogonal to the vehicle width direction overlaps with the front portion of the windshield support panel 18 and is coupled to the upper surface of the front end flange 30a of the windshield support panel 18 so that the coupling portion 56 is formed. Formed (see FIG. 2). Both ends in the vehicle width direction of the coupling portion 56 are also formed on the upper surfaces of the left and right raised portions 38a, 38b of the windshield support panel 18. That is, the glass support member 24 is coupled to the upper surfaces of the left and right raised portions 38a and 38b. The connecting portion 56 is joined by welding or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the drainage groove 54 has a longitudinal section formed in an arc shape and is provided so as to extend forward from the coupling portion 56 with the windshield support panel 18 in the vehicle longitudinal direction. The front end flange 58 of the drainage groove 54 extending forward from the coupling portion 56 abuts on a partition wall 60 described later on the cowl top 26, thereby closing the drainage groove 54. Further, both end portions of the drainage groove 54 along the vehicle width direction are connected to intake passages 62 (upper surfaces of damper base supports 72a and 72b) provided on the left and right sides of the vehicle 10 (see FIG. 3).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the cowl top 26 extends along the vehicle width direction and is made of, for example, a resin member. The cowl top 26 has a rectangular shape in plan view and left and right outside air intake ports 66a and 66b positioned at both left and right ends along the vehicle width direction, and a cowl provided between the left and right outside air intake ports 66a and 66b. It has a raised portion 68 and a partition wall 60 (see FIG. 2) that hangs down from the upper surface of the cowl top 26 and abuts against the tip flange 58 of the drainage groove 54 via the seal member 70. Further, a seal member 71 is interposed between the rear end of the cowl top 26 along the vehicle longitudinal direction and the outer surface of the windshield glass 16 on the lower end 16a side. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the cowl top 26 hangs down from the upper surface of the cowl raised portion 68 at both ends in the vehicle width direction and contacts the vehicle inner edge portions 84 of the damper base supports 72 a and 72 b via the seal members 82. A vehicle interior side wall 86 that is in contact with the vehicle interior side wall 86 and spaced apart from the vehicle interior side wall 86 by a predetermined distance. It has a vehicle outer side wall 96 that contacts the portion 94. The vehicle outer side wall 96 constitutes the cowl top side of the claims. A drain hole (not shown) is opened at an appropriate position of the cowl top 26. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 9, the water introduced from the windshield glass 16 through the drain hole into the drain groove 54 of the glass support member 24 is disposed on the left and right ends of the vehicle 10 and is described later. It distribute | circulates to the upper surface of damper base support 72a, 72b. Subsequently, the left and right damper base supports 72a and 72b are drained to the first drain port 78 of the upper member inner panel 76 disposed outside the left and right damper base supports 72a and 72b.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the center side in the vehicle width direction of the cowl top 26 is supported from below by the glass support member 24. Specifically, the partition wall 60 of the cowl top 26 is supported from below by a front end flange 58 of the drainage groove 54. As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 7, left and right damper base supports 72 a and 72 b that form the bottom surface of the intake passage 62 on the top surface are respectively disposed below both end sides of the cowl ridge 68. As shown in FIG. 8, both end sides of the cowl top 26 in the vehicle width direction are supported from below by left and right damper base supports 72 a and 72 b and the windshield support panel 18. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the front end of the cowl top 26 is supported from below by the front side edge portions 81 of the left and right damper base supports 72a and 72b. The rear end of the cowl top 26 is supported from below by a windshield support panel 18 through a windshield glass 16. As shown in FIG. 10, the vehicle interior side wall 86 of the cowl top 26 is supported from below by vehicle interior edges 84 of the left and right damper base supports 72a and 72b. The vehicle outer side wall 96 of the cowl top 26 is supported from below by vehicle outer edge portions 94 of the left and right damper base supports 72a and 72b. The left and right damper base supports 72a and 72b are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance along the horizontal direction, are coupled to the upper surfaces of the left and right damper bases 74a and 74b, and are supported by the left and right damper bases 74a and 74b (see FIG. 9). ).

  As shown in FIG. 6, the rear portions of the left and right damper base supports 72a, 72b orthogonal to the vehicle width direction extend to the cross member 14, and are joined to the front surface of the front wall portion 15b by welding or the like. The upper ends of the dampers 73 accommodated in the damper bases 74a and 74b protrude upward from the upper surfaces of the left and right damper base supports 72a and 72b. The upper end of the damper 73 is covered from above by a rubber damper cap 75, and rust prevention measures are taken. The peripheral edge 75a of the damper cap 75 is formed in a tapered shape that increases in diameter toward the upper surfaces of the damper base supports 72a and 72b, and is formed integrally or separately using a separate member. Between the rear portions of the left and right damper base supports 72a and 72b and the cross member 14, a first drainage channel D1 extending along the vehicle width direction and recessed downward is provided. The first drainage channel D1 is located in front of the vehicle with respect to the second drainage channel D2. The 1st drainage channel D1 and the 2nd drainage channel D2 are arranged in parallel at the vehicles front and back. The vehicle outer end of the first drainage channel D1 is connected to the first drainage port 78 of the upper member inner panel 76 (see FIG. 9).

  Flat portions are formed on the upper surfaces of the damper base supports 72a and 72b immediately below the outside air intake ports 66a and 66b. A plurality of convex beads 100 projecting upward are formed on the flat portion. The convex bead 100, which is a convex portion, is formed immediately below the outside air intake ports 66a, 66b, and is located in front of the vehicle in the first drainage channel D1. As shown in FIG. 7, the convex beads 100 are separated from each other in the front-rear and left-right directions. The convex bead 100 extends along the left-right direction, and is orthogonal to the intake direction (vehicle longitudinal direction) of the intake passage 62 above the damper base supports 72a, 72b. As shown in FIG. 12, the convex bead 100 is tapered as it goes upward in a cross-sectional view in the vehicle front-rear direction. The convex bead 100 has a curved surface (arc-shaped) upper surface 101 that protrudes upward, a front slope 102 that is located at the rear of the vehicle as it goes upward, and a rear slope 103 that is located at the front of the vehicle as it goes upward. doing.

  The intake passage 62 is constituted by a first passage and a second passage that merge at the blower opening 42b. In the first passage, the air introduced from the outside air intake port 66b disposed on the right front side of the cowl top 26 circulates on the upper surface of the right damper base support 72b, and from the blower openings 42a and 42b to the blower side (not shown). It is the channel | path derived | led-out toward (refer FIG. 6). In the second passage, the air introduced from the outside air inlet 66 a disposed on the left front side of the cowl top 26 circulates on the upper surface of the left damper base support 72 a, and between the windshield support panel 18 and the cross member 14. The passage is further led from the left side to the right side in the vehicle width direction by the closed cross section 36 (see FIG. 2) formed and then led out from the blower opening 42b toward the blower (not shown).

  Further, the intake passage 62 extends so that the vertical height of the intake passage 62 decreases toward the front of the vehicle (see FIG. 6). Further, the intake passage 62 extends from the cross member 14 to the front of the vehicle and is disposed in the vehicle vertical direction. The left and right raised portions 38a and 38b and the damper base supports 72a and 72b of the windshield support panel 18 and the damper base support 72a. , 72b and a cowl top 26 disposed between the windshield support panel 18 (see FIG. 6).

  The left and right upper member inner panels 76, 76 are coupled to the left and right upper members 12a, 12b via upper member reinforcing plates (not shown). A front pillar 80 that rises obliquely upward is coupled to the rear of the left and right upper members 12a and 12b (see FIG. 9).

  The vehicle 10 to which the vehicle front structure according to the present embodiment is applied is basically configured as described above. Next, the function and effect will be described. FIG. 13 is a partially enlarged end view of the upper surface of the damper base supports 72a and 72b according to the comparative example. FIG. 14 is an end view taken along line VI-VI in FIG. 1 and is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of water and air in the intake passage 62.

First, the upper surfaces of the damper base supports 72a and 72b according to the comparative example will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 13, the upper surfaces of the damper base supports 72a and 72b according to the comparative example are formed flat in a cross-sectional view in the vehicle front-rear direction, and the upper surfaces of the damper base supports 72a and 72b are convex beads. 100 is not formed. When water falls on the upper surfaces of the damper base supports 72a and 72b (see arrow W11 ′), the water rebounds at a deep angle θ2 with respect to the upper surfaces of the damper base supports 72a and 72b and rebounds in all directions including front, rear, left and right (arrows). W12 ').

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, a plurality of convex beads 100 projecting upward are formed on the upper surfaces of the damper base supports 72 a and 72 b. When water falls on the front slope 102 or the rear slope 103 (see arrow W11), it rebounds at an angle θ1 shallower than the comparative example (see arrow W12). In addition, the water that has fallen on the front slope 102 of the convex bead 100 rebounds forward of the vehicle in the direction opposite to the blower.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the water which bounced off the front slope 102 and the back slope 103 which the convex beads 100 and 100 adjacent to the vehicle front-back direction collide collide, and is decomposed | disassembled into a small water droplet (arrow). W13). Thereby, the kinetic energy of the bounced water can be reduced and the flight distance by the bounce can be shortened.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the convex bead 100 includes the front slope 102 and the rear slope 103, the entire surface area of the damper base supports 72a and 72b including the front slope 102 and the rear slope 103 is increased. Thereby, since the contact area of water and the upper surface of damper base support 72a, 72b increases, the water which flows along the said upper surface can be increased, and the water which bounces on the said upper surface can be decreased.

  As a result, according to the present embodiment, the water that has dropped onto the upper surfaces of the damper base supports 72a and 72b is caught in the outside air flowing through the intake passage 62 and is less likely to be scattered to the rear of the vehicle, so the blower openings 42a and 42b Intrusion of water into the blower, and further, entry of water into a blower (not shown) provided behind the blower openings 42a and 42b can be suppressed.

As shown in FIG. 14, most of the water that has fallen and bounced off the upper surfaces of the damper base supports 72a and 72b flows into the first drainage channel D1 (see arrow W2), and from this first drainage channel D1. The water is drained to the first drain port 78 of the upper member inner panel 76 (see FIG. 9).
Further, part of the water that has fallen and bounced off the upper surfaces of the damper base supports 72a and 72b is caught in the outside air flowing through the intake passage 62 and reaches the front wall 15b and the rear wall 15c of the cross member 14 (arrows) (See W3 and W4). The water that has reached the front wall portion 15b is separated from the outside air at the front wall portion 15b, falls onto the first drainage channel D1, and is drained from the first drainage channel D1 to the first drainage port 78 (see FIG. 9). . The water that has reached the rear wall 15c is separated from the outside air at the rear wall 15c, falls on the second drainage channel D2, and is drained from the second drainage channel D2 to the second drainage port 79 (see FIG. 9). .
That is, according to the present embodiment, the water that has entered the intake passage 62 can be blocked (separated from the outside air) in two stages of the front wall portion 15b and the rear wall portion 15c of the cross member 14, so that water can enter the blower. Further suppression can be achieved.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, a large number of convex beads 100 are formed immediately below the outside air intake ports 66a and 66b, so that it is possible to enhance the effect of suppressing the intrusion of water into the blower.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, since the convex bead 100 is formed in the flat part of the bottom face of damper base support 72a, 72b, the flat part provided with the convex bead 100 can be easily formed using a steel plate. .

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the damper base support 72a, which is below the cowl top 26 and spans the three members of the cross member 14, the damper bases 74a and 74b, and the vehicle outer side wall 96 of the cowl top 26, Since the convex bead 100 is formed on the upper surface of 72b, the distance from the outside air intake ports 66a, 66b of the cowl top 26 to the blower openings 42a, 42b of the cross member 14 can be shortened, leading to miniaturization of the vehicle body. be able to.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the intake passage 62 is formed by the damper base supports 72a and 72b and the cowl top 26 and extends in the vehicle front-rear direction. The front view can be improved by lowering the cowl top 26 while ensuring a sufficient intake amount.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, since it is not necessary to form the intake passage 62 in the central portion of the cowl top 26, the cowl top 26 can be lowered to improve the forward visibility.

  According to this embodiment, the front end of the cowl top 26 is supported by the damper base supports 72a and 72b from below, and the rear end of the cowl top 26 extends from the cross member 14 toward the front of the vehicle. Accordingly, peripheral parts such as a wiper motor (not shown) can be disposed in the vertical space between the cross member 14 and the windshield support panel 18.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, both ends in the vehicle width direction of the cross member 14 are connected to the upper members 12a and 12b provided on the left and right sides of the vehicle 10, so that the vehicle body rigidity can be increased.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, since the peripheral edge 75a of the damper cap 75 is formed in a taper shape whose diameter increases toward the upper surfaces of the damper base supports 72a and 72b, the damper cap 75 has an optimum shape with low air resistance. Therefore, in addition to the rust prevention function of the damper 73 that is originally provided, a pressure loss reduction function and an air volume increase function are also obtained. As a result, it is possible to reduce the load on the blower, reduce the output of the motor, and reduce the size and weight of the vehicle body.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described in detail with reference to drawings, this invention is not limited to this, In the range which does not deviate from the main point of invention, it can change suitably.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to a left-hand drive vehicle, but may be applied to a right-hand drive vehicle. In the case of a right-hand drive vehicle, the positions of the blower opening 42b and the like are reversed left and right.

  In the present embodiment, the outside air intake ports 66a and 66b are formed on both the left and right sides of the cowl top 26, but may be formed only on the right side or only on the left side.

  In this embodiment, the cowl top side (vehicle outer side wall 96) is formed integrally with the cowl top 26, but may be formed separately from the cowl top 26.

  In this embodiment, the convex bead 100 has the front slope 102 and the rear slope 103, but it is sufficient that the convex bead 100 has at least the front slope 102.

In the present embodiment, the convex portion is the convex bead 100, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the convex dimple 110 shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B may be used.
In the form of FIG. 15A, the convex dimples 110 are arranged in a staggered manner. The convex dimples 110 are juxtaposed along the vehicle front-rear direction that coincides with the intake direction of the intake passage 62 above the damper base supports 72a, 72b, and along the left-right direction perpendicular to the intake direction. . As shown in FIG. 15B, flat portions are formed on the upper surfaces of the damper base supports 72a and 72b immediately below the outside air intake ports 66a and 66b. A plurality of convex dimples 110 projecting upward are formed on the flat portion. The convex dimple 110 is formed immediately below the outside air intake ports 66a and 66b. The convex dimple 110 tapers upward in a cross-sectional view in the vehicle front-rear direction, and has a substantially hemispherical shape. The convex dimple 110 has a curved surface (arc-shaped) upper surface 111 that protrudes upward, and a tapered peripheral surface 112 that decreases in diameter toward the upper side. Also according to the present modification, it is possible to achieve substantially the same operational effects as the above-described embodiment.

In this embodiment, although the convex part was made into the convex bead 100, this invention is not limited to this, You may make it the rib 120 shown to Fig.16 (a) (b).
In the form of FIG. 16A, the ribs 120 are separated from each other in the vehicle front-rear direction. The rib 120 extends along the left-right direction, and is orthogonal to the intake direction of the intake passage 62 above the damper base supports 72a, 72b. As shown in FIG. 16B, flat portions are formed on the upper surfaces of the damper base supports 72a and 72b immediately below the outside air intake ports 66a and 66b. A support member 130 is installed on the flat portion. The support member 130 is a resin member formed separately from the damper base supports 72a and 72b. The support member 130 is fixed to flat portions on the upper surfaces of the damper base supports 72a and 72b by fixing means such as adhesion, clips, and bolts. The rib 120 protrudes upward from the upper surface of the support member 130. The rib 120 is formed directly below the outside air intake ports 66a and 66b. The rib 120 tapers as it goes upward in a cross-sectional view in the vehicle front-rear direction. The rib 120 has a flat upper surface 121, a front slope 122 positioned rearward of the vehicle as it goes upward, and a rear slope 123 positioned forward of the vehicle as it goes upward.
According to this modification, even if the flat portion is formed of a steel plate by preparing the support member 130 including the ribs 120, the support member 130 can be easily attached to the flat portion. Moreover, since the rib width can be narrowed and a large number of ribs 120 can be provided side by side, it is possible to enhance the effect of suppressing water intrusion into the blower.

In the present embodiment, the convex portion is the convex bead 100, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the belt-shaped plate portion 160 shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B may be used. In addition, "x" in Fig.17 (a) has shown the welding point.
The plate portion 160 is formed by pressing a single steel plate. Specifically, a plurality of plate portions 160 are formed by cutting and raising a plurality of locations at the center of a rectangular steel plate. 17 (a) and 17 (b), a base 170 fixed by welding to flat portions on the upper surfaces of the damper base supports 72a and 72b, and a plurality of plates formed by cutting and raising a part of the base 170. Part 160. A hole portion 171 is formed in a portion of the base portion 170 where the plate portion 160 is cut and raised. The plurality of plate portions 160 are formed in strips parallel to each other, and are separated from each other in the vehicle front-rear direction. The plate portion 160 extends in the left-right direction and is orthogonal to the intake direction of the intake passage 62 above the damper base supports 72a, 72b. As shown in FIG. 17B, the plate portion 160 is formed directly below the outside air intake ports 66a and 66b. The plate portion 160 is inclined so as to be positioned rearward of the vehicle as it goes upward as a whole. The plate portion 160 has an upper surface 161 that is positioned downward as it goes rearward, and a front slope 162 and a rear slope 163 that are located rearward of the vehicle as it goes upward.
According to the present modification, the strip-shaped plate portions 160 that are parallel to each other are formed by pressing in the steel plate, so that it can be formed at a position higher than the upper surfaces of the damper base supports 72a and 72b. The falling water is decomposed into small water droplets before splashing on the upper surfaces of the damper base supports 72a and 72b. Thereby, the kinetic energy of the bounced water (water droplet) can be reduced, and the flight distance by the bounce can be shortened.

  Moreover, you may make it the structure provided with the filter 140 shown to Fig.18 (a) (b). 18 (a) and 18 (b), the cowl top 26 is formed with a mounting opening 150 facing the intake passage 62. The attachment opening 150 has a rectangular shape that is long in the left-right direction in plan view. The mounting opening 150 is located behind the outside air intake ports 66a and 66b and ahead of the blower openings 42a and 42b (see FIG. 14). The filter 140 is detachably provided in the mounting opening 150. The filter 140 includes a lid portion 141 that fits into the attachment opening 150, a pair of leg portions 142 that are suspended from the left and right ends of the lid portion 141, and a mesh member 143 that is attached to the leg portion 142. Yes.

The lid 141 is formed in a shape that conforms to the outer shape of the attachment opening 150 and closes the attachment opening 150. A plurality of locking claws 144 are formed at the front end and the rear end of the lid 141, respectively. The lid 141 is fixed to the cowl top 26 by locking the locking claw 144 to a hole formed in the cowl top 26 or an edge of the mounting opening 150.
The leg portions 142 are spaced apart from each other in the left-right direction and have a rectangular plate shape extending in the up-down direction. A plurality of projections 145 projecting rearward are formed on the rear surface of the leg 142. The protrusion 145 has a columnar shape and is inserted through the mesh hole 146 of the mesh member 143.
The mesh member 143 is a member made of resin or metal mesh having a rectangular shape. The mesh member 143 is installed such that its longitudinal direction coincides with the left-right direction, and is orthogonal to the intake direction of the intake passage 62 above the damper base supports 72a, 72b.
According to the present modification, the size of the opening ratio and the high water trapping capability, which are the features of the mesh member 143 made of metal mesh, make it possible to minimize the air resistance and ensure sufficient air flow to the blower while splashing water. Capturing without returning. Further, the captured water can be guided to the first drainage channel D1. In addition, the filter 140 can be removed for easy cleaning and maintenance.

Here, with reference to FIG. 19 (a) (b) (c), the fixing method of the mesh member 143 and the leg part 142 is demonstrated.
First, as shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, the protrusion 145 of the leg 142 is inserted into the mesh hole 146 of the filter 140 from the front of the vehicle, and the front end (rear end) of the protrusion 145 is passed through the mesh hole 146. Project backwards. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 19C, the tip of the protrusion 145 is melted and crushed to form a retaining portion 147 larger than the opening area of the mesh hole 146. Thereby, the mesh member 143 and the leg part 142 can be easily fixed to each other.

10 Vehicle (vehicle front structure)
12a Upper member 14 Cross member 15b Front wall portion 15c Rear wall portion 16 Wind shield glass 18 Wind shield support panel 26 Cowl top 42a, 42b Blower opening 62 Intake passage 66a, 62b Outside air intake 72a, 72b Damper base support 73 Damper 74a, 74b Damper base 75 Damper cap 96 Car side wall (Cowl top side)
100 Convex bead (convex part)
102 Front slope 103 Rear slope 110 Convex dimple (convex part)
112 peripheral surface 120 rib (convex part)
122 Front slope 123 Rear slope 130 Support member 140 Filter 141 Cover part 142 Leg part 143 Net member 144 Locking claw part 145 Projection part 146 Mesh hole 147 Retaining part 150 Mounting opening 160 Plate part (convex part)
162 Front slope D1 1st drainage channel D2 2nd drainage channel

Claims (11)

A cowl top extending along the vehicle width direction;
An outside air inlet that is formed on at least one of the cowl top and that introduces outside air;
A blower opening provided behind the vehicle outside the outside air intake port and leading the outside air to the blower;
An intake passage extending from the outside air inlet to the blower opening,
On the bottom surface of the intake passage, a plurality of convex portions projecting upward are formed below the outside air intake port,
The convex portion has a slope located at the rear of the vehicle as it goes upward ,
A cross member extending along the vehicle width direction and having the blower opening;
A damper base support extending from the cross member to the damper base in front of the vehicle and provided below each of the cowl tops in the vehicle width direction;
A cowl top side disposed at an outer end of the damper base support;
The vehicle front part structure , wherein the convex part is formed on an upper surface of the damper base support .   The vehicle front structure according to claim 1, wherein the convex portion tapers in an upward direction in a cross-sectional view in the vehicle front-rear direction.   3. The convex portion is a convex bead or a convex dimple formed in a flat portion of the bottom surface immediately below the outside air inlet and disposed along the vehicle width direction. Vehicle front structure as described in 4.   The said convex-shaped part is a rib or strip | belt-shaped board part formed in the flat part of the said bottom face directly under the said external air inlet, and is arrange | positioned along the vehicle width direction. The vehicle front structure according to 2. The damper base support forms a drainage channel extending in the vehicle width direction with the cross member,
The vehicle front part structure according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the convex portion is positioned in front of the drainage channel in the vehicle. The vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the intake passage is formed by the damper base support, the cowl top, and the cowl top side, and extends in the vehicle front-rear direction. Front structure. Both ends in the vehicle width direction of the cross member are connected to upper members provided on the left and right sides of the vehicle,
The cross member has a front wall portion and a rear wall portion which are opposed to each other in the vehicle longitudinal direction,
The blower opening, vehicle front structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it is formed respectively on the front wall portion and the rear wall portion. A windshield support panel extending from the cross member toward the lower end of the windshield glass;
The front end of the cowl top is supported from below by the damper base support,
The rear end of the cowl top, the vehicle front structure according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it is supported from below on the windshield support panel. The cowl top is formed with a mounting opening facing the intake passage behind the outside air intake and in front of the blower opening,
A filter is detachably provided in the mounting opening,
The said filter has a cover part fitted to the said attachment opening part, a leg part hung from the said cover part, and the net-like member attached to the said leg part. vehicle front structure according to any one of 1 to claim 8. The leg is formed with a protrusion inserted through the mesh hole of the mesh member,
The vehicle front structure according to claim 9 , wherein the mesh member and the leg are fixed to each other by melting and crushing a tip of the protrusion inserted into the mesh hole. . The upper end of the damper protrudes upward from the upper surface of the damper base support,
A damper cap covering the upper end of the damper;
Periphery of the damper cap vehicle front structure according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that it is formed in a tapered shape whose diameter increases toward the upper surface of the damper base support .

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