KR-102963393-B1 - BODY OF VEHICLE

KR102963393B1KR 102963393 B1KR102963393 B1KR 102963393B1KR-102963393-B1

Abstract

A vehicle body is introduced comprising: a plurality of shock absorber housings covering and supporting vehicle shock absorbers; and a connecting member connecting the plurality of shock absorber housings arranged on the left and right sides of the vehicle in the width direction of the vehicle; wherein a flange portion is provided at the lower end of the shock absorber housing so as to have a plurality of flanges spaced apart vertically, and the connecting member is coupled to the shock absorber housing with its end inserted between the flanges of the flange portion.

Inventors

용지애
김석주
김호연
허철희
박태규

Assignees

현대자동차주식회사
기아 주식회사

Dates

Publication Date: 20260508
Application Date: 20201210

Claims (12)

A plurality of shock absorber housings covering and supporting vehicle shock absorbers; and A connecting member that connects a plurality of shock absorber housings arranged on the left and right sides of the vehicle in the width direction of the vehicle; and A vehicle body characterized in that a lower portion of the shock absorber housing is provided with a flange portion formed by a plurality of flanges spaced vertically along the outer surface of the lower portion, and a connecting member is coupled to the shock absorber housing with its end inserted between the flanges of the flange portion.
In claim 1, A vehicle body characterized in that the shock absorber housing is coupled to the connecting member through the upper surface, lower surface, or side surface of the spaced space while the connecting member is inserted into the spaced space between the flanges of the flange portion.
In claim 1, A vehicle body characterized in that the connecting member has a longitudinally extended shape and a closed surface is formed at the end, and the closed surface, upper surface, lower surface, or side surface of the connecting member is joined to form surface contact with the flange.
In claim 3, A vehicle body characterized in that the connecting member has an internal space and an extended shape, one side is open, and a tool is inserted through the open side to be joined to the flange portion.
In claim 1, A vehicle body characterized by having one or more connecting members, wherein one or more connecting members are coupled to a shock absorber housing with their ends inserted between the flanges of a flange portion at the front or rear of the shock absorber housing.
In claim 5, A vehicle body characterized in that a reinforcing member is provided on the side of a shock absorber housing, and the reinforcing member is connected to the shock absorber housing or one or more connecting members while inserted between the flanges of a flange portion on the side of the shock absorber housing.
In claim 6, A vehicle body characterized in that the reinforcing member has a shape that extends in the longitudinal direction and has a closed surface formed at the end, and the closed surface, upper surface, lower surface, or side surface of the reinforcing member is joined to form surface contact with the flange portion or the side surface of the connecting member.
In claim 7, A vehicle body characterized in that the reinforcing member has an internal space and an extended shape, one side is open, and a tool is inserted through the open side to be joined to the flange portion or the side of the connecting member.
In claim 1, A vehicle body characterized by having a grid-shaped floor member provided below a plurality of shock absorber housings, and each shock absorber housing being supported on the floor member through a plurality of support members.
In claim 9, A vehicle body characterized in that the support member supports the lower end of the shock absorber housing, and the upper end is joined together with the flange portion of the shock absorber housing and the connecting member.
In claim 1, A vehicle body characterized in that a front or rear lower truss member is provided at the lower end of a shock absorber housing, extending downward and bent, and connecting a plurality of shock absorber housings in the front or rear of the vehicle in the width direction of the vehicle, and the end of the front or rear lower truss member is joined together with the flange portion and connecting member of the shock absorber housing.
In claim 6, A vehicle body characterized in that a lateral lower truss member is provided at the bottom of a shock absorber housing, extending downward and bent to connect a plurality of shock absorber housings on the side of the vehicle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and the end of the lateral lower truss member is joined together with the flange portion and reinforcing member of the shock absorber housing.

Description

Vehicle body The present invention relates to a vehicle body comprising a plurality of shock absorber housings located at the top of each wheel in a vehicle with an in-wheel platform, and a connecting member connecting the plurality of shock absorber housings arranged on the left and right sides of the vehicle in the width direction of the vehicle. The vehicle body must be designed to accommodate various internal equipment and efficiently absorb impact loads in the event of an impact to protect the occupants. Conventional vehicles require space for the engine or battery, as well as space for the wheels, suspension, and steering systems necessary for propulsion. Consequently, individual wheel housings, suspension systems, steering systems connecting the wheels, and drivetrains transmitting driving force occupy significant space within the vehicle body. Therefore, this must be taken into account during the body design process, and the vehicle must be engineered to absorb impacts. Furthermore, as the number of components to consider increases, the manufacturing and assembly processes become more complex and time-consuming. However, recently, in-wheel systems have been developed in which drive, steering, and deceleration components are integrated into the vehicle's wheels. Since in-wheel systems do not require individual connections to each wheel, unlike conventional vehicles, the vehicle body must also be designed differently. Therefore, when a vehicle adopts an in-wheel system, there is a need to develop a body that allows for the formation of space for each wheel housing, ensures sufficient body rigidity, and further simplifies manufacturing and assembly processes. The matters described above as background technology are intended only to enhance understanding of the background of the present invention and should not be construed as an acknowledgment that they constitute prior art already known to those skilled in the art. FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a connecting member being coupled to a shock absorber housing in a vehicle body according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a side view showing a connecting member being coupled to a shock absorber housing in a vehicle body according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a drawing showing that a reinforcing member is combined with a shock absorber housing or one or more connecting members in a vehicle body according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a vehicle body according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a connecting member being coupled to a shock absorber housing in a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a side view showing a connecting member being coupled to a shock absorber housing in a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a reinforcing member being coupled to a shock absorber housing or one or more connecting members in a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a connecting member being coupled to a shock absorber housing in a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention. A vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of shock absorber housings (100) covering and supporting a vehicle shock absorber; and a connecting member (200) connecting a plurality of shock absorber housings (100) arranged on the left and right sides of the vehicle in the width direction of the vehicle. A flange portion (110) is provided at the lower end of the shock absorber housing (100), with a plurality of flanges formed vertically spaced apart along the outer surface of the lower end, and the connecting member (200) is coupled to the shock absorber housing with its end inserted between the flanges of the flange portion (110). Additionally, the shock absorber housing (100) can be coupled with the connecting member (200) through the upper surface, lower surface, or side surface of the spaced space while the connecting member (200) is inserted into the spaced space between the flanges of the flange portion (110). The vehicle body according to one embodiment of the present invention is intended for a vehicle using an in-wheel system, unlike conventional vehicles, and there is no need to connect a drive shaft or steering device between each wheel. Accordingly, each vehicle wheel is provided with a shock absorber and a shock absorber housing (100) on the upper side of the wheel, and each shock absorber housing (100) has an internal space and a protruding shape, with a shock absorber located in the internal space, and the shock absorber is supported and coupled to the inner wall of the shock absorber housing (100) in the internal space, so that the shock absorber housing (100