WO2018095016A1

WO2018095016A1 - Vehicle body housing and vehicle

Info

Publication number: WO2018095016A1
Application number: PCT/CN2017/087936
Authority: WO
Inventors: 石晓东; 李�诚; 张惠敏
Original assignee: 北汽福田汽车股份有限公司
Priority date: 2016-11-28
Filing date: 2017-06-12
Publication date: 2018-05-31
Also published as: CN106809213B; CN106809213A

Abstract

Disclosed are a vehicle body housing and a vehicle. The vehicle body housing comprises a front hood (11) and a front wall assembly (12) located at the front end of a vehicle. At least part of the front hood (11) and at least part of the front wall assembly (12) are made of transparent substrates; the outer surface of each transparent substrate is covered with a paint layer; the paint layer turns into a transparent state or a semitransparent state under a predetermined condition. The vehicle comprises the vehicle body housing. The vehicle body housing and the vehicle effectively resolve the problem in the prior art of larger errors generated when a driver determines the distances between a driving vehicle thereof and other vehicles or objects.

Description

Body shell and vehicle

Technical field

The present disclosure relates to the field of transportation, and in particular to a vehicle body casing and a vehicle.

Background technique

In the increasingly popular environment of automobiles, more and more novices are unable to judge the distance between the vehicles they drive and other vehicles or objects at the beginning of driving. Even an old driver with a certain degree of experience cannot accurately determine the distance from other vehicles or objects, causing rear-end accidents or bumps and scratches.

For example, when making a parking turn, there is an obstacle in front, and the driver thinks that the distance is enough to turn through at one time, but the actual distance is too small to cause an unnecessary traffic accident caused by collision with an obstacle.

Summary of the invention

The present disclosure is directed to providing a vehicle to solve the problem in the prior art that the driver determines that the distance between the driving vehicle and other vehicles or objects is large.

In order to achieve the above object, the present disclosure provides a vehicle including: a vehicle body casing including a front cover and a front wall assembly at a front end of the vehicle, at least a portion of the front cover and at least a portion of the front wall The assembly is made of a transparent substrate, the outer surface of which is covered with a lacquer layer that becomes transparent or translucent under predetermined conditions.

Further, the body shell further includes a rear cover and a rear wall assembly at a rear end of the vehicle, at least a portion of the rear cover and at least a portion of the rear perimeter assembly being made of the transparent substrate, the transparent base The outer surface of the material is covered with a lacquer layer.

Further, the vehicle further includes: a control device for controlling the front end of the vehicle The lacquer layer of the rear end and/or the rear end becomes a translucent state or a transparent state.

Further, the vehicle further includes: a sensor coupled to the control device, the sensor for detecting a distance between a front end or a rear end of the vehicle and the object, and between the front end or the rear end of the vehicle and the object The distance signal is sent to the control device when the distance is less than or equal to the preset distance, so that the control device controls the corresponding paint layer to become a translucent state or a transparent state according to the distance signal.

Further, the control device includes: a controller electrically connected to the sensor; a light source electrically connected to the controller, a light emitting direction of the light source faces the paint layer, and the predetermined condition is that the light source emits Light illuminating the lacquer layer; wherein the corresponding light source is illuminated when the controller receives the distance signal, and vice versa.

Further, the control device further includes: a power source and a power switch, the power switch is connected to the power source and the light source through a wire to form a closed loop, and the power switch is electrically connected to the controller, wherein, when Receiving, by the controller, the power switch is turned on to illuminate the corresponding light source; when the controller does not receive the distance signal, controlling the power switch to be turned off to extinguish the corresponding The light source.

Further, the light source includes a first light source corresponding to the front cover, a second light source corresponding to the front wall assembly, a third light source corresponding to the rear cover, and a corresponding to the rear surrounding component The fourth source.

Further, the lacquer layer becomes a transparent state or a translucent state in an energized state.

Further, the transparent substrate is made of an aluminum oxynitride material.

Further, the front cover is an engine nacelle cover, the front enclosure assembly includes a heat dissipation grid and a front bumper, the rear cover is a trunk cover, and the rear enclosure component includes a rear bumper.

Based on the above technical solution, the present disclosure also provides a vehicle body casing, wherein the vehicle body casing is a body casing in the above vehicle.

Applying the technical solution of the present disclosure, when the driver needs to determine that he drives the vehicle with other vehicles or When the distance between the objects is such that the lacquer layer is under predetermined conditions, the lacquer layer may become transparent or become transparent. At this time, the driver can directly confirm the distance between the front end of the vehicle and other vehicles or objects through the line of sight, thereby improving the accuracy of the pitch determination, and effectively reducing the error in the distance determination. In this way, it is possible to effectively reduce rear-end accidents or bumps and scratches.

DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in the claims of the claims In the drawing:

FIG. 1 shows a schematic structural view of an embodiment of a vehicle according to the present disclosure.

detailed description

It should be noted that the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments may be combined with each other without conflict. The present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and embodiments.

The vehicle of the present application is mainly used for confirming the distance between the vehicle in front and the distance between other objects when parking, and can visually confirm the distance between the front end of the vehicle and other objects to avoid accidents such as bumping and scratching of the vehicle. When driving a car, the driver cannot directly confirm the distance between other vehicles and objects through visual observation. The distance between other vehicles and objects can only be measured by feeling and driving experience. For newcomers, the feeling is Driving experience is almost zero. Through the technical solution of the present application, it is applicable to both the new driver and the old driver, without considering the feeling and experience, and without observing through the multimedia camera, the distance can be visually confirmed by visually observing the front end of the vehicle.

FIG. 1 shows a schematic structural view of an embodiment of a vehicle according to the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle of the present embodiment includes a vehicle body casing including a front cover 11 and a front wall assembly 12 at a front end of the vehicle, at least a portion of the front cover 11 and at least a portion of the front wall assembly 12 are formed of a transparent base. Material system The outer surface of the transparent substrate is covered with a lacquer layer which becomes a transparent state or a translucent state under predetermined conditions.

Applying the technical solution of the embodiment, when the driver needs to determine the distance between the driving vehicle and other vehicles or objects, the paint layer can be placed under predetermined conditions, and the paint layer becomes transparent or translucent. At this time, the driver can directly confirm the distance between the front end of the vehicle and other vehicles or objects through the line of sight, thereby improving the accuracy of the pitch determination, and effectively reducing the error in the distance determination. In this way, it is possible to effectively reduce rear-end accidents or bumps and scratches to achieve safe driving.

In a further embodiment provided by the present disclosure, the body shell may further include a rear cover and a rear wall assembly at a rear end of the vehicle, at least a portion of the rear cover and at least a portion of the rear perimeter assembly being The transparent substrate is made of an outer surface covered with a lacquer layer. When the driver needs to determine the distance between the driving vehicle and other vehicles or objects when reversing, the paint layer can be placed under predetermined conditions, and the paint layer will become transparent or translucent. At this time, the driver can directly confirm the distance between the rear end of the vehicle and other vehicles or objects through the line of sight, thereby improving the accuracy of the pitch determination, and effectively reducing the error of the distance determination. In this way, it is possible to effectively reduce the scratch and scratch and achieve the purpose of safe driving/parking. It should be noted here that such a vehicle is usually a type of vehicle in which the head is rotated at a certain angle while the driver is in the driving position, for example, a small vehicle such as a scooter.

It should be noted here that the term "outer surface" is divided on the basis of the inside and the outside of the vehicle when the corresponding component is in the mounted state, and the inner surface toward the interior of the vehicle is the outer surface toward the external environment.

In an embodiment provided by the present disclosure, the control device may control the transition of the lacquer layer between the transparent state and the physical state at the front end and/or the rear end of the vehicle. In the physical state, the color of the paint layer can be adjusted according to the color of the vehicle body, so that the vehicle has strong consistency and beautiful appearance.

In other embodiments, the control device can also control the front end and/or the rear end of the vehicle. The transition of the lacquer layer between a translucent state and a solid state. The specific transparency can be determined according to actual needs, as long as the driver can visually judge the distance between the driving vehicle and other vehicles or objects.

In a further embodiment of the present disclosure, when the driver needs to determine the distance between his driving vehicle and other vehicles or objects, it may be unnecessary to front the front cover 11 and the front wall assembly 12 and/or the rear end of the front end. The entire lacquer layer of the rear cover and the rear wall assembly becomes transparent or translucent, and only a portion of the front cover 11 and/or a portion of the front wall assembly 12 and/or a portion of the paint cover of the rear cover and/or Or a part of the paint layer of the rear enclosure component becomes transparent or translucent. For example, the driver can only change the paint layer on the paint layer or the right side portion of the front cover 11 and the front wall assembly 12 and/or the rear cover and the left side portion of the rear cover assembly into a transparent state or a half as needed. Transparent state.

In a specific embodiment provided by the present disclosure, in order to facilitate the steering operation of the driver, the vehicle may further include control means for controlling the paint layer located at the front end and/or the rear end of the vehicle to become a transparent state.

In a particular embodiment provided by the present disclosure, the vehicle further includes a sensor 30 that is electrically coupled to the control device. The sensor 30 is preferably disposed on a vehicle housing. The sensor 30 is configured to detect a distance between the front end or the rear end of the vehicle and the object, and send a distance signal to the control device when the distance between the front end or the rear end of the vehicle and the object is less than or equal to the preset distance. The control device controls the paint layer of the front cover 11 and the front cover assembly 12 or the corresponding positions of the rear cover and the rear wall assembly to be in a transparent state or a translucent state according to the distance signal. The sensor 30 is arranged such that when the distance between the front end or the rear end of the vehicle and other vehicles or objects is less than or equal to a preset distance, the control device can automatically control the front cover 11 and the front wall assembly 12 or the rear cover and the rear wall The lacquer layer of the corresponding position of the component becomes transparent. This can alert the driver to other vehicles and objects and ensure safe driving, thus further improving safety. Conversely, when the distance between the front end or the rear end of the vehicle and other vehicles or objects is greater than the predetermined distance, the sensor 30 sends a signal to the control device, and the control device controls the front cover 11 and the front wall assembly 12 or the rear cover after receiving the signal. And/or the corresponding paint layer of the rear enclosure component is restored to normal The body state, that is, the paint layer is not under the predetermined conditions.

In a specific embodiment provided by the present disclosure, the predetermined condition may be a condition such as illumination or power on. For example, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, when the lacquer layer is illuminated, it becomes transparent or translucent to provide an observable view to the driver; when the lacquer layer is not exposed to light, it is consistent with the color of the body, Keep the appearance of the vehicle consistent. In other embodiments not shown in the figures, the lacquer layer becomes a transparent or translucent state in the energized state. At this time, the material of the lacquer layer is required to satisfy the requirement of becoming transparent or translucent after being energized.

Referring to FIG. 1, the control device includes a controller 21 and a source of light source 22 (which may be disposed within the vehicle or external to the vehicle, such as in a garage). The controller 21 is electrically connected to the sensor 30. The light source 22 is electrically connected to the controller 21, and the light source 22 is directed toward the front cover 11 and the front wall assembly 12 to be capable of illuminating the lacquer layer applied to the outer surfaces of the front cover 11 and the front wall assembly 12. The light source 22 is preferably disposed inside the body casing. Wherein, the controller 21 lights the light source 22 when receiving the distance signal, so that the paint layers of the front cover 11 and the front wall assembly 12 become transparent under the illumination of the light source 22. The above structure is easy to implement and low in cost. In the present embodiment, the controller 21 extinguishes the light source 22 when the distance signal is not received, so that the paint layer is in an entity state, that is, an opaque state. This can effectively save energy. Preferably, the light source 22 emits strong light and is a strong light source.

Correspondingly, in a further embodiment not shown in the figures, the control device may also comprise a controller electrically connected to the sensor 22 and a light source electrically connected to the controller. The light source has a light exiting direction toward the rear cover and the rear perimeter assembly to enable illumination of the lacquer layer of the coated back cover and the back panel assembly. The light source is illuminated when the controller receives the distance signal such that the rear cover and the rear perimeter assembly become transparent under illumination of the light source. The light source is extinguished when the controller does not receive the distance signal such that the paint layer is in a solid state, ie, an opaque state. Preferably, the light source may also be a strong light source.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the light source 22 (specifically, it should be referred to as a front end light source) includes a first light source 221 corresponding to the front cover 11 and a second light source 222 corresponding to the front wall assembly 12. In an embodiment not shown in FIG. 1, the light source may further include a third light source corresponding to the rear cover and a fourth light source corresponding to the rear surrounding component. In order to avoid obstructing the driver's line of sight, the first light source 221, the second light source 222, the third light source, and the third light source may each have a mesh shape or a grid shape.

In a specific implementation provided by the present disclosure, the control device may further include: a power source and a power switch, the power switch is connected to the power source and the light source through a wire to form a closed loop, and the power switch is electrically connected to the controller. Wherein, when the controller 21 receives the distance signal, the control power switch is turned on to illuminate the corresponding light source; when the controller 21 does not receive the distance signal, the control power switch is turned off to extinguish the corresponding light source. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 , the first light source 221 and the second light source 222 share a switch 24 , and the first light source 221 and the second light source 222 are connected in parallel to the power source 23 , and the opening and closing of the control switch 24 is synchronously The lighting of the first light source 221 and the second light source 222 is controlled. The first light source, the second light source, the third light source, and the fourth light source may further be disposed in parallel, and the power switch may include a first switch corresponding to the first light source and a second switch corresponding to the second light source, corresponding to the first The third switch of the three light sources and the fourth switch corresponding to the fourth light source are capable of individually controlling the light-off of the respective light sources.

When the controller 21 receives the distance signal, the power switch 24 is turned on. At this time, the power source 23 supplies power to the light source 22 to illuminate the light source 22. When the light source 22 is turned on, the light emitted by the light source 22 is irradiated to the front cover 11 and before. On the enclosure 12, the paint layers of the front cover 11 and the front panel assembly 12 become transparent. When the controller 21 does not receive the distance signal, the power switch 24 is turned off, and at this time, the power source 23 does not supply power to the light source 22 to extinguish the light source 22. Preferably, the power source 23 is a battery. The battery has a simple structure and is easy to use.

In a specific embodiment provided by the present disclosure, the transparent substrate may be made of an aluminum oxynitride material, which is itself in a transparent state, and the material can effectively ensure the strength of the component. In addition, the above lacquer layer can be obtained by spraying a polymer paint.

In addition, in the specific embodiment provided by the present disclosure, the front cover 11 may be an engine compartment cover, the front wall assembly 12 may include a heat dissipation grille and a front bumper, and the rear cover may be a trunk cover. The rear perimeter assembly can include a rear bumper.

Furthermore, the application is particularly applicable to a manned vehicle in which the engine 1 is arranged in front of the cockpit. Of course, it is also applicable to a vehicle that does not have an engine below the front cover 11, such as an electric vehicle.

Through the technical solution of the present application, the driver can directly observe the distance between the front end of the vehicle and the obstacle through the eyes. If the distance cannot satisfy the one-time turning success, the driver can perform the reverse driving and turn forward, so that unnecessary accidents can be avoided. The phenomenon that the spacing cannot be confirmed is too numerous to be enumerated in the daily driving process. The technical solution of the present application can confirm the distance and finally achieve the purpose of safe driving.

The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, and is not intended to limit the disclosure, and various changes and modifications may be made to the present disclosure. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure are intended to be included within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

A vehicle characterized by comprising:

a body casing comprising a front cover (11) and a front wall assembly (12) at a front end of the vehicle, at least a portion of the front cover (11) and at least a portion of the front wall assembly (12) are made of a transparent substrate The outer surface of the transparent substrate is covered with a lacquer layer which becomes a transparent state or a translucent state under predetermined conditions.
The vehicle of claim 1 wherein said body shell further comprises a rear cover and a rear peripheral assembly at a rear end of said vehicle, at least a portion of said rear cover and at least a portion of said rear peripheral assembly The transparent substrate is made of an outer surface covered with a lacquer layer.
The vehicle of claim 1 or 2, wherein the vehicle further comprises:

And a control device for controlling the paint layer located at the front end and/or the rear end of the vehicle to become a translucent state or a transparent state.
The vehicle of claim 3 wherein said vehicle further comprises:

a sensor (30) coupled to the control device, the sensor (30) for detecting a distance between a front end or a rear end of the vehicle and the object, and a distance between the front end or the rear end of the vehicle and the object is less than or When the distance is equal to the preset distance, the distance signal is sent to the control device, so that the control device controls the corresponding paint layer to become a translucent state or a transparent state according to the distance signal.
The vehicle of claim 4 wherein said control means comprises:

a controller (21) electrically connected to the sensor (30);

a light source electrically connected to the controller, the light emitting direction of the light source is toward the paint layer, and the predetermined condition is that the light source emits light to illuminate the paint layer;

Wherein, when the controller (21) receives the distance signal, the corresponding light source is illuminated, and vice versa, the corresponding light source is extinguished.
The vehicle of claim 5, wherein the control device further comprises:

a power source and a power switch, the power switch and the power source and the light source are connected in a closed loop through a wire, and the power switch is electrically connected to the controller (21),

Wherein, when the controller (21) receives the distance signal, controlling the power switch to turn on to illuminate the corresponding light source; when the controller (21) does not receive the distance signal And controlling the power switch to be turned off to extinguish the corresponding light source.
The vehicle according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the light source comprises a first light source (221) corresponding to the front cover (11) and a second corresponding to the front wall assembly (12) a light source (222), a third light source corresponding to the rear cover, and a fourth light source corresponding to the rear surrounding component.
The vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the lacquer layer becomes a transparent state or a translucent state in an energized state.
The vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the transparent substrate is made of an aluminum oxynitride material.
A vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said front cover (11) is an engine nacelle cover, said front wall assembly (12) comprising a heat dissipation grid and a front bumper, said rear cover As a trunk lid, the rear perimeter assembly includes a rear bumper.
A body shell, characterized in that the body shell is in accordance with claims 1-10 The body shell of the vehicle of any of the above.