WO2024251523A1 - Becquet renforcé pour véhicule automobile de type bicorps - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
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- B62D35/007—Rear spoilers
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- TITLE Reinforced spoiler for a hatchback type motor vehicle.
- the invention relates to a reinforced spoiler for a two-body motor vehicle.
- the invention further relates to a two-body motor vehicle equipped with a reinforced spoiler according to the invention.
- the energy efficiency of a vehicle is largely influenced by its aerodynamic performance, particularly beyond a certain longitudinal speed threshold.
- the shape of the rear area of the vehicle is fundamental because it generates more than 70% of the aerodynamic drag.
- Technical solutions exist such as the addition of spoilers arranged in the extension of the vehicle roof, or spoilers placed on the tailgate or the rear trunk of the vehicle.
- the improvement provided by such systems remains limited because it does not allow high gains in SCx.
- roofs are sometimes lowered and include very inclined rear windows to improve the aerodynamic performance of said motor vehicles.
- this lowering of the roof results in a reduction in the space for the headrests at the rear of the vehicle: potential passengers seated in the rear of the vehicle do not have enough room for their heads, which can be uncomfortable or even dangerous.
- visibility through the very inclined rear window in a lowered roof is very restricted, which can pose safety problems.
- the object of the invention is to provide a reinforced spoiler for a two-body type motor vehicle which overcomes the above drawbacks. by improving the known systems of the prior art.
- the invention proposes to provide a simple, reliable and effective solution, which makes it possible to optimize the aerodynamic characteristics of the two-body motor vehicle by significantly reducing the SCx of the motor vehicle and simultaneously guaranteeing sufficient space for the heads of potential passengers seated at the rear of the vehicle and satisfactory visibility through the rear window secured to the tailgate of the motor vehicle.
- the invention relates to a spoiler for a two-body motor vehicle, characterized in that the spoiler is a reinforced spoiler which is intended to be arranged on an upper surface of the two-body motor vehicle and towards the rear of said vehicle, the reinforced spoiler being intended to be secured to the tailgate of the two-body motor vehicle, and characterized in that the reinforced spoiler comprises locations for arranging hinges configured to allow the tailgate to be articulated.
- the reinforced spoiler comprises an internal metal structure configured to allow the passage of vibration forces from the motor vehicle.
- the internal metal structure extends along the entire length of the spoiler.
- the internal metal structure comprises a lattice structure.
- the top of the spoiler is located below the plane of the roof of the motor vehicle.
- the spoiler includes a trim configured to be secured to the internal metal structure of the reinforced spoiler.
- the cladding comprises at least one shell arranged around the internal metal structure.
- the invention further relates to a tailgate for a two-body type motor vehicle, characterized in that it is equipped with such a spoiler.
- the invention further relates to a two-body type motor vehicle body, characterized in that it comprises a tailgate as described above and a rear cross member of reduced inertia compared to a rear cross member of a body without such a spoiler.
- the reduction in inertia is between 50% and 80% compared to a rear body crossmember without such a spoiler.
- the invention further relates to a two-body type motor vehicle comprising a body as described above and equipped with a reinforced spoiler according to the invention.
- the invention further relates to a method of assembling a spoiler on a motor vehicle tailgate; the method comprises the following steps:
- Figure 1 defines a direct orthonormal reference frame associated with a two-body motor vehicle.
- Figure 2 schematically illustrates the drag of a two-box vehicle.
- Figure 3 schematically illustrates a body of a two-body motor vehicle according to the state of the art.
- Figure 4 is a schematic sectional view of a passenger compartment of a two-body motor vehicle according to the state of the art.
- Figure 5 is a view similar to Figure 3 and schematically illustrates a body of a two-body motor vehicle equipped with a reinforced spoiler according to the invention.
- Figure 6 is a sectional view similar to Figure 4 and illustrates a passenger compartment of a two-body motor vehicle equipped with a reinforced spoiler according to the invention.
- Figure 7 illustrates the steps of a method of assembling a two-body motor vehicle equipped with a reinforced spoiler according to the invention.
- a motor vehicle 100' known from the state of the art is described below with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4.
- An embodiment of a motor vehicle 100 according to the invention is described below with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7.
- the motor vehicle 100' or 100 is a motor vehicle of any type, in particular a passenger vehicle or a utility vehicle.
- a first direct orthonormal reference frame (X, Y, Z) is defined, the X axis being parallel to the longitudinal axis of the motor vehicle and oriented towards the rear of the motor vehicle, the Y axis being transverse and directed towards the right of the vehicle, and the Z axis being vertical and oriented towards the top of the vehicle.
- the motor vehicle is of the two-body type, that is to say that the body of the motor vehicle defines two volumes: a first volume corresponding to the volume occupied by the engine, and a second volume corresponding to the passenger compartment and the trunk.
- the design of the stern 10 of a vehicle strongly influences its aerodynamic resistance, due to the turbulence 12 generated at the rear of the stern 10 of the motor vehicle 100'.
- the motor vehicle 100’ includes a tailgate 14’ secured to a rear window 16’.
- a 30’ body of a 100’ motor vehicle of the two-body type of the state of the art is illustrated in Figure 3.
- the structure of the tailgate 14’ and its arrangement within the body 30’ is shown diagrammatically in detail in Figure 4.
- the tailgate 14’ is rotatable about a pivot axis P (not illustrated in Figure 3) between a closed position of the trunk in which the tailgate 14’ prevents access to the trunk from the outside and an open position of the trunk allowing access to said trunk from the outside.
- the tailgate 14’ is shown in its closed position; the tailgate 14’ prevents access to the trunk from the outside.
- the pivot axis P of the tailgate 14' is generally defined by at least one hinge 15' arranged between the body 30 of the motor vehicle and the tailgate 14'.
- the pivot axis P extends parallel to the transverse axis Y.
- the pivot axis P is defined by two hinges which are located on each lateral side of the tailgate 14' (these hinges are not visible in FIGS. 3 and 4.
- the closed position in which the tailgate 14' prevents access to the trunk from the outside is illustrated in solid lines while the open position allowing access to said trunk from the outside is represented by dotted lines.
- a rear roof crossmember 20’ is generally secured to a body 30’ of the 100’ vehicle, as illustrated in Figures 3 and 4. More specifically, the rear roof crossmember 20’ is generally located under the roof 40’ and inside the passenger compartment 50’ of the 100’ motor vehicle.
- This rear roof crossmember 20’ mounted on the body 30’ can further limit the visibility of a driver of said vehicle 100’ through the rear window 16’ secured to the tailgate 14’.
- This limitation of visibility through the rear window 16’ due to the rear crossmember 20’ is all the more marked when the rear window 16’ secured to the tailgate 14 is inclined at a small angle relative to the XY plane which is generally similar to a horizontal plane.
- the rear crossmember 20’ extends parallel to the transverse axis Y.
- the rear roof crossmember 20' may in particular be located above the headrests 54' of the seats forming the rear row of seats, as illustrated in FIG. 4.
- the rear crossmember 20' is hidden by a fairly bulky roof trim 42', which encumbers the head space 52' for the rear passenger. Such encumbrance further reduces visibility through the inclined rear window 16' of the tailgate 14'.
- the limits of a field of vision 17' are represented by two dotted lines.
- the upper limit of the field of vision 17' is determined by the lowest point of the roof trim 42' of the roof 40', which also corresponds to the point of the roof trim 42' of the roof 40' closest to the headrest 54'.
- the lower limit of the field of vision 17' is determined by the bottom of the rear window 16' in the tailgate 14'.
- a space E’ between the headrest 54’ and the roof trim 42’ of the roof 40’ is reduced, which greatly limits the maximum adjustable height for the headrest 54’.
- this space E’ is represented by a double-headed arrow.
- the roof trim 42’ of the roof 40’ which covers the rear roof crossmember 20’ may prove to be too bulky: the risk of contact or impact between the roof trim 42’ of the roof 40’ and the head 52’ of a passenger seated on one of the seats in the rear row is quite high.
- visibility through the inclined rear window 16’ of the tailgate 14’ is generally insufficient or at least unsatisfactory.
- a reinforced spoiler 60 is arranged on an upper surface of the two-body motor vehicle 100 and towards the rear of said vehicle 100.
- the location of the reinforced spoiler 60 is more particularly illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6.
- the reinforced spoiler 60 is more particularly arranged between two hinges 15 which define the pivot axis P.
- the hinges 15 are then located at the ends of the reinforced spoiler 60.
- the reinforced spoiler 60 is caused to be pivoted commonly with the tailgate 14 and with the rear window 16 about the pivot axis P when said tailgate 14 moves between the closed position of the trunk and the open position of the trunk.
- the top of the reinforced spoiler 60 is located below the plane of the roof 40 of the motor vehicle. This makes it possible to improve the aerodynamics of the motor vehicle without affecting the height of the motor vehicle.
- the highest point of the motor vehicle along the Z axis is then defined by the top of the roof 40 and not by the top of the reinforced spoiler 60.
- the rear crossmember 20 can have reduced dimensions, so that it takes up less space inside the passenger compartment 50.
- the reduced dimensions of the rear crossmember 20 also make it possible to increase the field of vision 17 through the inclined rear window 16 of the tailgate 14. This is more particularly illustrated in FIG. 6.
- FIG. 6 By comparing FIG. 6 with FIG. 4, the reduced dimensions of the rear crossmember 20 compared to the dimensions of a state-of-the-art rear crossmember 20' are clearly visible.
- the inertia of the rear crossmember 20 is for example reduced by approximately 50% to 80% compared to the inertia of a conventional 20' rear crossmember.
- the height of the rear cross member 20 is, for example, reduced by approximately 30% to 60% compared to the height of a conventional 20' rear cross member.
- equipping the two-body type motor vehicle 100 with a reinforced spoiler 60 makes it possible to reduce the dimensions of the rear crossmember 20 in order to increase the field of vision 17 through the rear window.
- the vibration forces are partly taken up by the metal structure 62 inside the reinforced spoiler 60.
- the internal metal structure 62 of the reinforced spoiler 60 comprises a beam made of stamped sheet metal arranged transversely relative to the vehicle 100, i.e. along the Y axis.
- the thickness of the stamped sheet metal used to form the beam is for example 2 to 3 mm.
- Such an internal metal structure 62 of the reinforced spoiler 60 is easy to manufacture and also has an economic advantage. Using stamped sheet metal to form the internal metal structure 62 of the reinforced spoiler 60 also makes it possible to limit the weight of the reinforced spoiler 60.
- the internal metal structure 62 can extend all along the reinforced spoiler 60.
- the manufacture of said structure is all the easier, since it can be a single piece.
- Such an internal metal structure 62 which extends all along the reinforced spoiler 60 makes it possible to strengthen the spoiler and to provide fixing points at the ends of the reinforced spoiler 60 with the tailgate 14 of the motor vehicle 100.
- the internal metal structure 62 may be in the form of several metal parts connected together. This variant may make it possible to envisage a more complex geometry for the internal metal structure 62 within the reinforced spoiler 60.
- the internal metal structure 62 of the reinforced spoiler 60 may comprise a lattice structure.
- Such an internal metal structure 62 allows to consider a more complex geometry for the reinforced spoiler 60 while limiting its weight.
- Such an internal metal structure 62 also allows to ensure the absorption of vibration forces by the reinforced spoiler 60.
- the internal metal structure 62 of the reinforced spoiler 60 may be made of aluminum or comprise an aluminum alloy. Lightweight metal materials with a density of less than 5 g/cm 3 are particularly advantageous in the context of this application.
- the reinforced spoiler 60 may include locations for arranging hinges 15 configured to allow the tailgate 14 to be opened by pivoting about the pivot axis P.
- the hinges 15 are then located outside the passenger compartment, which frees up space for potential rear passengers and clears the field of vision 17 of the driver who then has better visibility through the rear window 16.
- the loads exerted on the hinges 15 are limited, because the internal metal lattice structure 62 makes it possible to take up part of the loads exerted, in particular when the tailgate 14 is in the open position.
- the weight of the tailgate 14 is thus distributed between the internal metal lattice structure 62 and the hinges 15 within the reinforced spoiler 60.
- the reinforced spoiler 60 may comprise a covering 65 configured to be fixed to the internal metal structure 62.
- the covering 65 may have a geometry which improves the aerodynamics of the motor vehicle 100.
- the cladding 65 comprises, for example, an external wall in the shape of a fin or any other profile making it possible to improve the aerodynamics of the motor vehicle 100.
- This covering 65 may designate a set of plastic parts that can be clipped or screwed onto the internal metal structure 62 of the reinforced spoiler 60.
- the covering 65 may in particular be in the form of at least one shell arranged around the internal metal structure 62 of the reinforced spoiler 60.
- Other removable fastening means may be envisaged for assembling the covering 65 onto the internal metal structure 62 of the reinforced spoiler.
- materials other than plastic may be envisaged for the covering 65.
- the reinforced spoiler 60 comprises locations for arranging at least one signaling means, for example a light device such as a brake light; and/or at least one communication means, for example a radio antenna; and/or at least one detection means. These locations are not illustrated in the figures.
- the passage of the cable sheaths connected to the signaling means and/or to the communication means, and/or at least one detection means is facilitated.
- the reinforced spoiler 60 can be secured to the tailgate 14 of the motor vehicle 100 by welds, in particular during a spot welding process.
- the reinforced spoiler 60 can be secured to the tailgate 14 of the motor vehicle 100 by screwing, which can in particular allow disassembly of the reinforced spoiler 60, for example to replace it if it is damaged.
- An exemplary method of assembling the reinforced spoiler 60 on the roof of the motor vehicle 100 may comprise various steps, as illustrated in FIG. 7.
- a first step may comprise the assembly of the ends of a rear crossmember 20 on the hinges 15 of the tailgate 14.
- the hinges 15 are arranged at each end 25 of the rear crossmember 20 which extends in a transverse direction, parallel to the Y axis.
- Covers 25 may be provided to cover the hinges 15. These covers 25 may be clipped or screwed onto the hinges 15. These covers may for example be made of plastic.
- the internal metal structure 62 of the reinforced spoiler 60 is fixed to the tailgate 14 of the motor vehicle 100.
- spot welding can be envisaged to fix the internal metal structure 62.
- Other fixing means, permanent or removable, can be envisaged to secure the internal metal structure 62 of the reinforced spoiler 60 to the tailgate 14 of the motor vehicle 100.
- the trim 65 can be installed on the internal metal structure 62 of the reinforced spoiler 60.
- the body sides 35 are mounted on the body 30 of the motor vehicle 100.
- a reinforced spoiler 60 configured to allow the passage of the vibration forces of the motor vehicle 100 through the structure.
- internal metal 62 of the reinforced spoiler 60 thus making it possible on the one hand to reduce the dimensions of the rear crossmember 20 in order to gain space in the passenger compartment at the level of the head space 52 for the rear passenger and on the other hand to increase the field of visibility through the inclined rear window 16 of the tailgate 14.
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| FR2305686A FR3149583A1 (fr) | 2023-06-06 | 2023-06-06 | Becquet renforcé pour véhicule automobile de type bicorps. |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| JPS5865167U (ja) * | 1981-10-29 | 1983-05-02 | いすゞ自動車株式会社 | リヤドアクリ−ナ− |
| JPS60195277U (ja) * | 1984-06-07 | 1985-12-26 | 富士重工業株式会社 | エアスポイラ−取付構造 |
| JPH10167126A (ja) * | 1996-12-05 | 1998-06-23 | Toyota Auto Body Co Ltd | ルーフスポイラの取付構造 |
| JP2008149776A (ja) * | 2006-12-14 | 2008-07-03 | Inoac Corp | スポイラー |
| JP2016064731A (ja) * | 2014-09-24 | 2016-04-28 | 本田技研工業株式会社 | ルーフパネル |
| CN209888616U (zh) * | 2019-03-13 | 2020-01-03 | 上海汽车集团股份有限公司 | 一种汽车玻璃尾门和金属扰流板结构 |
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| JPS5865167U (ja) * | 1981-10-29 | 1983-05-02 | いすゞ自動車株式会社 | リヤドアクリ−ナ− |
| JPS60195277U (ja) * | 1984-06-07 | 1985-12-26 | 富士重工業株式会社 | エアスポイラ−取付構造 |
| JPH10167126A (ja) * | 1996-12-05 | 1998-06-23 | Toyota Auto Body Co Ltd | ルーフスポイラの取付構造 |
| JP2008149776A (ja) * | 2006-12-14 | 2008-07-03 | Inoac Corp | スポイラー |
| JP2016064731A (ja) * | 2014-09-24 | 2016-04-28 | 本田技研工業株式会社 | ルーフパネル |
| CN209888616U (zh) * | 2019-03-13 | 2020-01-03 | 上海汽车集团股份有限公司 | 一种汽车玻璃尾门和金属扰流板结构 |
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| FR3149583A1 (fr) | 2024-12-13 |
| EP4724331A1 (fr) | 2026-04-15 |
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