CN114940220A

CN114940220A - Spoiler assembly for vehicle and vehicle

Info

Publication number: CN114940220A
Application number: CN202210519123.0A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 金吉洙
Original assignee: Weilai Automobile Technology Anhui Co Ltd
Current assignee: Weilai Automobile Technology Anhui Co Ltd
Priority date: 2022-05-13
Filing date: 2022-05-13
Publication date: 2022-08-26

Abstract

The invention discloses a spoiler assembly for a vehicle and the vehicle. The spoiler assembly includes: a spoiler including a first spoiler member pivotably connected to a bracket fixed to a body of the vehicle and a second spoiler member; a connection spring for connecting the first spoiler member and the second spoiler member such that the second spoiler member is rotatable with respect to the first spoiler member; a guide mechanism including a guide rail and a guide rail frame fixed to the vehicle body for supporting the guide rail, the guide rail being configured to support and guide the second spoiler member; and an actuation mechanism for connecting the vehicle body and the second spoiler member, wherein actuation of the actuation mechanism causes the second spoiler member to rotate relative to the first spoiler member along the guide rail while the first spoiler member pivots about the bracket such that the spoiler transitions between the deployed configuration and the folded configuration.

Description

Spoiler assembly for vehicle and vehicle

Technical Field

The invention relates to the field of design of spoilers for vehicles, in particular to a spoiler assembly for a vehicle and the vehicle.

Background

Generally, when a vehicle travels on a road at a high speed, air resistance proportional to the speed and area of the vehicle is generated. Further, since vehicles are generally designed to have a curved roof and a flat floor, the velocity of air flowing over the roof of the vehicle is greater than the velocity of air flowing under the floor of the vehicle, resulting in a downward air pressure acting on the roof of the vehicle being greater than an upward air pressure acting on the floor of the vehicle, and the resulting lift force reduces the grip of the vehicle and reduces the stability of the vehicle in traveling.

In order to solve the above problems, a rear spoiler is generally mounted on a trunk lid, a roof panel, or a tailgate of a vehicle to prevent a rear portion of the vehicle from being lifted by a lifting force when the vehicle travels at a high speed. The spoiler is a vehicle aerodynamic device, and mainly has the functions of reducing air turbulence or resistance generated when a vehicle runs at a high speed, saving fuel, improving the running stability of the vehicle and ensuring the running safety. The active rear spoiler is a spoiler which can be dynamically adjusted according to the current vehicle working condition to change the spoiler effect, strength or other performance attributes.

At present, the common active rear spoilers in the market are mainly pop-up spoilers and lifting spoilers. Some vehicles have only pop-up spoilers, while others have lift spoilers after pop-up. When the vehicle runs at a high speed, the aerodynamic performance of the vehicle is greatly influenced by the spoilers, particularly the length, the angle and other structural parameters of the spoilers. However, in the state of the art, it is difficult to achieve an effective control of the shape and structural parameters of the spoiler under high speed driving conditions of the vehicle.

Disclosure of Invention

The object of the present invention is to provide a spoiler assembly for a vehicle which overcomes the above-mentioned disadvantages and which has a simple structure, good stability and is easy to control.

Furthermore, the present invention is also directed to solve or alleviate other technical problems of the prior art.

The present invention addresses the above-identified problems by providing a spoiler assembly for a vehicle and a vehicle.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a spoiler assembly for a vehicle, characterized in that the spoiler assembly comprises: a spoiler including a first spoiler member and a second spoiler member, the first spoiler member being pivotably connected to a bracket fixed to a body of the vehicle; a connecting spring for connecting the first spoiler member and the second spoiler member such that the second spoiler member is rotatable with respect to the first spoiler member; a guide mechanism including a rail configured to support and guide the second spoiler member and a rail frame fixed to the vehicle body for supporting the rail; and an actuation mechanism for connecting the vehicle body and the second spoiler component, wherein actuation of the actuation mechanism causes the second spoiler component to rotate relative to the first spoiler component along the guide rail while the first spoiler component pivots about the bracket such that the spoiler transitions between a deployed configuration and a folded configuration.

Optionally, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the spoiler assembly further comprises a first spoiler bracket and a second spoiler bracket fixed to the first spoiler member and the second spoiler member, respectively, wherein the first spoiler member is pivotably connected to the bracket fixed to the vehicle body by the first spoiler bracket, and the second spoiler member is connected to the actuating mechanism by the second spoiler bracket.

Optionally, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the rail has a slot extending along a length thereof, and the second spoiler bracket has a slider protruding from a surface thereof and positioned within the slot, wherein the slider is configured to slide within the slot and along the rail upon actuation of the actuation mechanism.

Optionally, according to an embodiment of the invention, the connecting spring bridges the first spoiler component and the second spoiler component at an inner side of the spoiler such that the connecting spring is compressed when the spoiler is in the folded configuration.

Optionally, according to an embodiment of the invention, when the vehicle is in normal operation, the spoiler is in the deployed configuration with the first spoiler component and the second spoiler component lying in a same plane; when the vehicle is in an aerodynamic condition, the spoiler is in the folded configuration, wherein the first spoiler component and the second spoiler component form a first included angle; and when the vehicle is in a down force condition, the spoiler is in the folded configuration, wherein the first spoiler component and the second spoiler component form a second included angle, and the second included angle is smaller than the first included angle.

Optionally, according to an embodiment of the invention, the actuation mechanism comprises: a gas spring comprising a coaxially arranged pressure cylinder, a piston and a connecting rod, wherein the connecting rod is configured to perform an axial telescopic movement under pressure; and a gas spring bracket fixed to the vehicle body, wherein the pressure cylinder is pivotably connected to the gas spring bracket.

Optionally, according to an embodiment of the invention, the link is pivotably connected to the second spoiler bracket such that the axial telescopic movement of the link causes the spoiler to transition between the unfolded configuration and the folded configuration.

Optionally, according to an embodiment of the invention, the actuation mechanism comprises: a motor fixed to the vehicle body; and a pull wire connected at one end to the motor, wherein the motor is configured to drive the pull wire to change a length of the pull wire.

Optionally, according to an embodiment of the invention, the pull wire is connected at the other end to the second spoiler bracket such that a change in length of the pull wire driven by the motor causes the spoiler to transition between the unfolded configuration and the folded configuration.

Optionally, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the spoiler assembly is configured as a rear spoiler assembly of the vehicle.

Optionally, according to an embodiment of the invention, the spoiler assembly is active, wherein the actuation of the actuation mechanism is controlled to dynamically adjust the angle and position of the first and second spoiler components in accordance with the current operating conditions of the vehicle.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vehicle characterized in that the vehicle comprises the spoiler assembly according to the first aspect of the present invention.

Optionally, according to an embodiment of the invention, the vehicle further comprises a controller configured to control actuation of the actuation mechanism to dynamically adjust the angle and position of the first and second spoiler components according to a current operating condition of the vehicle.

Compared with the prior art, the spoiler assembly for the vehicle provided by the invention has the following beneficial effects: the structure is simple and the operation is convenient; the stability is better; the dynamic adjustment can be carried out according to the current vehicle working condition to realize the expected turbulence effect, strength or other performance attributes, so that the device is suitable for different vehicle working conditions.

The details of one or more embodiments of the invention are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features, objects, and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the description and drawings, and from the claims.

Drawings

The invention may be more particularly described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are not drawn to scale, and in which:

FIG. 1 is a rear structural view of a vehicle including a spoiler assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating the use of the spoiler assembly in three different vehicle operating conditions;

FIG. 2 is a schematic structural view of a spoiler assembly in accordance with a first embodiment of the invention, illustrating its use in three different vehicle operating conditions; and

FIG. 3 is a schematic structural view of a spoiler assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention, illustrating its use in three different vehicle operating conditions.

The same reference numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same elements or structures.

Parts list

10 spoilers

11 first spoiler Member

12 second spoiler Member

13 connecting spring

14 support

15 first spoiler bracket

16 second spoiler support

17 pressure cylinder

18 connecting rod

19 gas spring support

20 electric machine

21 stay wire

22 guide rail

23 guide rail frame

24 slot

25 sliding block

100 vehicle

101 vehicle roof

102 rear windshield

103 back triangle glass

104 rear combined lamp

105 license plate for vehicle

106 spoiler assembly under normal working condition

Spoiler assembly under 106' aerodynamic condition

Spoiler assembly under 106'' pressure working condition

107 trunk lid.

Detailed Description

It is easily understood that according to the technical solution of the present invention, a person skilled in the art can propose various alternative structures and implementation ways without changing the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings are merely illustrative of the technical aspects of the present invention, and should not be construed as all of the present invention or as limitations or limitations on the technical aspects of the present invention.

The directional terms upper, lower, left, right, front, rear, front, back, top, bottom and the like that are or may be mentioned in this specification are defined relative to the configurations shown in the drawings, and are relative concepts that may be changed accordingly depending on the position and the use state of the device. Therefore, these and other directional terms should not be construed as limiting terms. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," and the like are used for descriptive and descriptive purposes only and not for purposes of indication or implication as to the relative importance of the respective components.

Referring initially to FIG. 1, a rear structural view of a vehicle 100 including a spoiler assembly 106 is shown in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the vehicle 100 includes a roof 101, a rear windshield 102, a rear triangle glass 103, a rear combination lamp 104, and a vehicle license plate 105. The structure and function of these components of vehicle 100 are well known in the art and will not be described in detail herein.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle 100 further includes a spoiler assembly 106 for adjusting the aerodynamic performance of the vehicle 100. Generally, a spoiler assembly may be mounted to a trunk lid, roof panel, or tailgate of a vehicle to prevent a rear portion of the vehicle from being lifted by a lifting force when the vehicle is driven at a high speed. In this case, the spoiler assembly is also referred to as a rear spoiler assembly. For example, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the spoiler assembly 106 is mounted to the trunk lid of the vehicle 100 below the rear windshield 102 and above the rear combination lamp 104. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the spoiler assembly 106 extends along the entire width of the vehicle 100. It should be understood that the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, spoiler assembly 106 may also extend along only a portion of the width of vehicle 100. However, in order to achieve the best adjustment effect of the spoiler assembly 106, a spoiler assembly 106 extending along the entire width of the vehicle 100 as shown in fig. 1 is preferred.

With continued reference to FIG. 1, the spoiler assembly 106 is shown in use under three different vehicle operating conditions. Specifically, when the vehicle 100 is in normal operating conditions, the spoiler assembly is in a deployed configuration, i.e., has a planar configuration, which is indicated at 106 in FIG. 1. During high-speed running of the vehicle, large air resistance is generated, and the spoiler needs to be adjusted to enable the vehicle to have excellent aerodynamic performance. When the vehicle 100 is in this aerodynamic condition, the spoiler assembly is in a folded configuration, i.e. forming an angled spatial structure, which is indicated by 106' in fig. 1 and indicated by dashed lines. This configuration of spoiler assembly 106' minimizes air resistance, thereby achieving desired aerodynamic performance of vehicle 100 when traveling at high speeds. When the vehicle turns or is braked emergently, the running stability of the vehicle is reduced under the influence of inertia, and at the moment, the spoiler needs to be adjusted to obtain the downward pressure so as to increase the ground holding force of the vehicle. When the vehicle 100 is in this down-pressure condition, the spoiler assembly remains in the folded configuration, i.e., forms a spatial structure with an included angle, which is indicated by 106 ″ in fig. 1 and indicated by the dashed line. However, the included angle of the spoiler assembly 106 "under the down-pressure condition is less than the included angle of the spoiler assembly 106' under the aerodynamic condition. This configuration of the spoiler assembly 106 ″ can significantly increase the downforce of the vehicle 100 to maximize the friction between the vehicle 100 and the ground, thereby ensuring that the vehicle can be driven stably during cornering or emergency braking.

It is noted that the spoiler assembly 106 according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured as an active spoiler assembly for the vehicle 100. Specifically, an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) of the vehicle 100 may be capable of dynamically adjusting the configuration of the spoiler assembly 106 based on current vehicle operating conditions to change the spoiler effect, strength, or other performance attributes to accommodate different vehicle operating conditions.

The structural details and the operational principles of spoiler assembly 106 according to various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to fig. 2 and 3, respectively.

Fig. 2 shows a schematic structural view of the spoiler assembly 106 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As described with respect to fig. 1, the spoiler assembly 106 is disposed below the rear windshield 102 of the vehicle 100 and above the rear combination lamp 104. The spoiler assembly 106 comprises a spoiler 10, which is composed of a first spoiler member 11 and a second spoiler member 12. The first spoiler member 11 is pivotally connected to a bracket 14 fixed to a body of the vehicle 100. In particular, the first spoiler member 11 is pivotably connected to the bracket 14 by means of a first spoiler bracket 15 fixed to a first end thereof such that the first spoiler member 11 can pivot about the bracket 14. The bracket 14 and the first spoiler bracket 15 may be secured to the vehicle body and the first spoiler member 11, respectively, by bolting, welding, etc., as is well known in the art.

As shown in fig. 2, the spoiler assembly 106 further includes a connection spring 13 for connecting the first spoiler member 11 and the second spoiler member 12. In the embodiment shown in fig. 2, the connecting springs 13 are provided adjacent to two opposite ends of the first and

second spoiler members

11, 12 and extend only along a short length of the first and

second spoiler members

11, 12. However, it should be understood that the connecting spring 13 may also extend along almost the entire length of the first and

second spoiler members

11 and 12. In addition, the connection springs 13 may be attached to the first and

second spoiler members

11 and 12 by means of gluing, welding, or the like.

In addition to the connecting action, the connecting spring 13, due to its elastic properties, enables a rotation of the second spoiler component 12 relative to the first spoiler component 11, so that the spoiler 10 can be transferred between the unfolded configuration and the folded configuration. In this embodiment, the connecting spring 13 bridges the first spoiler member 11 and the second spoiler member 12 at the inner side of the spoiler 10 such that the connecting spring 13 is compressed when the spoiler 10 is in the folded configuration. The compressed connecting spring 13 is able to provide a certain return force when the spoiler 10 is transformed from the folded configuration into the unfolded configuration, thereby facilitating the rotation of the second spoiler part 12 with respect to the first spoiler part 11. Further, as clearly seen from the drawing, the connection spring 13 has a recess at a middle section where the spoiler 10 is not engaged. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the provision of such recesses can reduce the resistance to collapsing the spoiler 10, thereby making it easier to effect the transition of the spoiler 10 from the deployed configuration to the collapsed configuration.

In this embodiment, the spoiler assembly 106 further comprises a guide mechanism including the rail 22 and a rail frame 23 for supporting the rail 22. The rail frame 23 is fixed to the body of the vehicle 100. In this particular embodiment, the track frame 23 is fixed to a trunk lid 107 of the vehicle 100. The guide rail 22 is configured to support and guide the second spoiler member 12. Specifically, the guide rail 22 has a slot 24 in its interior extending along its length. Preferably, the slot 24 extends along the entire length of the guide rail 22. A second spoiler bracket 16 is fixed to the second spoiler member 12, and the second spoiler bracket 16 has a slider 25 protruding from a surface thereof. In particular, in this embodiment, the slider 25 is in the form of a roller. As shown, the slider 25 extends through the slot 24 and is positioned within the slot 24 such that the slider 25 can slide within the slot 24 along the guide rail 22, thereby causing the second spoiler member 12 to rotate relative to the first spoiler member 11. In this way, the guide rail 22 achieves support and guidance of the second spoiler component 12 by means of the slot 24 and the slider 25. In the embodiment shown in fig. 2, the guide rail 22 is substantially parallel to a trunk lid 107 of the vehicle 100. However, it should be appreciated that the guide rails 22 may be arranged in any suitable orientation relative to the trunk lid 107 depending on the application (e.g., vehicle profile). The guide mechanism of the spoiler assembly 106 of the present invention not only provides stable support for the spoiler, but also is capable of guiding the spoiler along a desired path, thereby facilitating achieving a desired spoiler configuration and corresponding aerodynamic performance.

To effectively control the configuration of the spoiler 10, the spoiler assembly 106 of the present invention further includes an actuating mechanism for connecting the vehicle body and the second spoiler member 12. Actuation of the actuation mechanism causes the slider 25 to slide within the slot 24 along the guide rail 22, which in turn causes the second spoiler member 12 to rotate relative to the first spoiler member 11, while the first spoiler member 11 pivots about the bracket 14 such that the spoiler 10 is transitioned between the deployed configuration and the folded configuration.

In the first embodiment of spoiler assembly 106 shown in FIG. 2, the actuating mechanism of spoiler assembly 106 is embodied as a gas spring assembly. As shown, the gas spring assembly for actuation includes a gas spring support 19 and a gas spring coupled to gas spring support 19. The gas spring comprises in particular a coaxially arranged pressure cylinder 17, a piston and a connecting rod 18, wherein the piston is not shown in fig. 2 due to being arranged inside the pressure cylinder 17. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the connecting rod 18 is capable of telescopic movement under pressure in the axial direction of the gas spring. The gas spring bracket 19 is fixed to the body of the vehicle 100. In this particular embodiment, gas spring bracket 19 is secured to a trunk lid 107 of vehicle 100. As shown in fig. 2, the pressure cylinder 17 of the gas spring is pivotably connected to the gas spring support 19, so that the gas spring can pivot about the gas spring support 19. Further, the links 18 of the gas spring are pivotally connected to the second spoiler member 12. In particular, the link 18 of the gas spring is pivotally connected to the second spoiler bracket 16, which is fixed to the second spoiler member 12. Preferably, the link 18 is pivotally connected to the second spoiler bracket 16 at the slider 25. Such a pivotal connection enables the telescopic axial movement of the link 18 to cause the slider 25 to slide within the slot 24 along the guide track 22, thereby causing rotation of the second spoiler member 12 relative to the first spoiler member 11 and pivoting of the first spoiler member 11 about the bracket 14 to effect a transition of the spoiler 10 between the unfolded configuration and the folded configuration. It will be appreciated that the gas spring assembly has a simple construction and control of the spoiler 10 is readily achieved.

With continued reference to FIG. 2, the spoiler assembly 106 is also shown in use under three different vehicle operating conditions. Specifically, when the vehicle 100 is in normal operating conditions, the spoiler 10 is in a deployed configuration, wherein the first spoiler component 11 and the second spoiler component 12 are located in the same plane, which is indicated by 106 in fig. 2. The links 18 of the gas spring have the longest extension under normal operating conditions, as compared to other operating conditions. When the vehicle 100 is in an aerodynamic condition, the spoiler 10 is in a folded configuration, wherein the first spoiler member 11 and the second spoiler member 12 form a first angle, which is indicated by 106' in fig. 2 and indicated by a dashed line. In the aerodynamic condition, the connecting spring 13 is compressed and the connecting rod 18 of the gas spring is retracted a certain distance, having a shorter extension than in the normal condition. As previously described, this configuration of spoiler assembly 106' minimizes air resistance, thereby achieving desired aerodynamic performance of vehicle 100 when traveling at high speeds. When the vehicle 100 is in a down-pressure condition, the spoiler 10 is still in a folded configuration, wherein the first spoiler member 11 and the second spoiler member 12 form a second angle smaller than the above-mentioned first angle, which is indicated by 106 ″ and indicated by a dashed line in fig. 2. In the lower pressure condition, the connecting spring 13 is further compressed and the rod 18 of the gas spring is further retracted, having a shorter or even shortest extension, compared to the aerodynamic condition. As previously discussed, this configuration of the spoiler assembly 106 ″ can significantly increase the downforce of the vehicle 100 to maximize the friction between the vehicle 100 and the ground, thereby ensuring stable vehicle travel during cornering or emergency braking.

As discussed with respect to fig. 1, the spoiler assembly 106 according to an embodiment of the invention is configured as an active spoiler assembly for the vehicle 100. Specifically, in the first embodiment of the spoiler assembly 106 shown in fig. 2, the ECU of the vehicle 100 can control the pressure in the pressure cylinder 17 of the gas spring and thus the axial telescopic movement of the connecting rod 18 according to the current vehicle operating conditions, so as to dynamically adjust the angle and position of the first spoiler member 11 and the second spoiler member 12 to adapt to different vehicle operating conditions.

Turning now to FIG. 3, a schematic structural diagram of a spoiler assembly 106 according to a second embodiment of the present invention is shown. As can be seen by comparing fig. 2 and 3, the first and second embodiments of the spoiler assembly 106 have substantially the same construction, differing primarily in the actuating mechanism used to control the configuration of the spoiler 10. Details of the same components of the spoiler assembly 106 described above with respect to fig. 2 also apply to the spoiler assembly 106 shown in fig. 3, and are not repeated herein.

In the second embodiment of the spoiler assembly 106 shown in FIG. 3, the actuation mechanism of the spoiler assembly 106 is embodied as a puller wire assembly. As shown, the pull wire assembly for actuation includes a motor 20 and a pull wire 21 connected to the motor 20. The pull wire 21 is a pretensioned pull wire which is connected at one end to the motor 20. The motor 20 is fixed to the body of the vehicle 100. In this particular embodiment, the electric machine 20 is secured to a trunk lid 107 of the vehicle 100. The motor 20 is configured to drive the wire 21 to effect release and tightening of the wire 21 to change the length of the wire 21. As shown in fig. 3, the wire 21 is connected to the second spoiler member 12 at the other end. Specifically, the wire 21 is connected at the other end to the second spoiler bracket 16 fixed to the second spoiler member 12. Preferably, the wire 21 is connected at the other end to the slider 25 of the second spoiler bracket 16. The above-described connection of the wire assembly is such that a change in the length of the wire 21 driven by the motor 20 causes the slider 25 to slide within the slot 24 along the guide rail 22, which in turn causes rotation of the second spoiler member 12 relative to the first spoiler member 11 and pivoting of the first spoiler member 11 about the bracket 14, thereby effecting a transition of the spoiler 10 between the unfolded configuration and the folded configuration. It will be appreciated that the wire assembly is also of simple construction and is easy to operate and control.

Continuing with FIG. 3, the spoiler assembly 106 is also shown in use under three different vehicle operating conditions. Specifically, when the vehicle 100 is in normal operating conditions, the spoiler 10 is in a deployed configuration, wherein the first spoiler component 11 and the second spoiler component 12 are located in the same plane, which is indicated by 106 in fig. 3. Under normal operating conditions, the wire 21 has the longest length compared to other operating conditions. When the vehicle 100 is in an aerodynamic condition, the spoiler 10 is in a folded configuration, wherein the first spoiler member 11 and the second spoiler member 12 form a first angle, which is indicated by 106' in fig. 3 and indicated by a dashed line. In the aerodynamic condition, the coupling spring 13 is compressed, and the motor 20 drives the wire 21 to effect the tightening of the wire 21, thereby allowing the wire 21 to have a shorter length, compared to the normal condition. When the vehicle 100 is in a down-pressure condition, the spoiler 10 is still in the folded configuration, wherein the first spoiler component 11 and the second spoiler component 12 form a second angle smaller than the first angle, which is indicated by 106 ″ in fig. 3 and indicated by a dashed line. In the lower pressure condition, the coupling spring 13 is further compressed, compared to the aerodynamic condition, and the motor 20 drives the wire 21 to achieve a further tightening of the wire 21, thereby giving the wire 21 a shorter or even the shortest length.

As discussed with respect to fig. 1, the spoiler assembly 106 according to an embodiment of the invention is configured as an active spoiler assembly for the vehicle 100. Specifically, in the second embodiment of the spoiler assembly 106 shown in fig. 3, the ECU of the vehicle 100 can control the driving of the wires 21 by the motor 20 according to the current vehicle operating condition, and thus change the length of the wires 21, so as to dynamically adjust the included angle and the position of the first spoiler member 11 and the second spoiler member 12 to adapt to different vehicle operating conditions.

It should be understood that the spoiler assembly 106 of the present invention may be installed on a variety of vehicles, including gasoline vehicles, diesel vehicles, passenger cars, trucks, passenger cars, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, and the like. Accordingly, the subject matter of the present disclosure is also directed to a vehicle 100 including the spoiler assembly 106 of the present disclosure.

In use, the ECU of the vehicle 100 may issue commands based on the current operating conditions of the vehicle 100 to determine the appropriate position of the spoiler 10 and thereby effect adjustment of the specific position by sending commands to the actuating mechanism. For example, the ECU may check the driving condition of the vehicle 100, such as parking, low-speed driving, high-speed driving, braking, or turning, and then send an action signal to the actuating mechanism. Thereby, the spoiler 10 may be adjusted to different angles and positions. By having the vehicle 100 travel under different settings, it can be determined which setting is most appropriate for the current operating conditions. In this way, the spoiler angle and position parameters which are most suitable for the current working condition of the vehicle can be obtained, so that the spoiler angle and position parameters can be directly called when the same or similar working conditions are met in the future.

It should be understood that all of the above preferred embodiments are exemplary and not restrictive, and that various modifications and changes in the specific embodiments described above, which would occur to persons skilled in the art upon consideration of the above teachings, are intended to be within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A spoiler assembly for a vehicle, the spoiler assembly comprising:

a spoiler including a first spoiler member and a second spoiler member, the first spoiler member being pivotably connected to a bracket fixed to a body of the vehicle;

a connecting spring for connecting the first spoiler member and the second spoiler member such that the second spoiler member is rotatable with respect to the first spoiler member;

a guide mechanism including a guide rail configured to support and guide the second spoiler member and a guide rail frame fixed to the vehicle body for supporting the guide rail; and

an actuation mechanism for connecting the vehicle body and the second spoiler component, wherein actuation of the actuation mechanism causes the second spoiler component to rotate relative to the first spoiler component along the guide rail while the first spoiler component pivots about the bracket such that the spoiler transitions between a deployed configuration and a folded configuration.

2. The spoiler assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a first spoiler support and a second spoiler support secured to said first spoiler member and said second spoiler member, respectively,

wherein the first spoiler component is pivotably connected to the bracket fixed to the vehicle body by the first spoiler bracket, and the second spoiler component is connected to the actuating mechanism by the second spoiler bracket.

3. The spoiler assembly according to claim 2, wherein the guide rail has a slot extending along a length thereof, and the second spoiler bracket has a slider protruding from a surface thereof and positioned within the slot,

wherein the slider is configured to slide within the slot along the guide rail upon actuation of the actuation mechanism.

4. The spoiler assembly according to claim 1, wherein said connecting spring bridges said first and second spoiler members on an inner side of said spoiler such that said connecting spring is compressed when said spoiler is in said folded configuration.

5. The spoiler assembly according to claim 1,

when the vehicle is in a normal operating condition, the spoiler is in the deployed configuration, wherein the first spoiler component and the second spoiler component are located in a same plane;

when the vehicle is in an aerodynamic condition, the spoiler is in the folded configuration, wherein the first spoiler component and the second spoiler component form a first included angle; and the number of the first and second electrodes,

when the vehicle is in a down force condition, the spoiler is in the folded configuration, wherein the first spoiler component and the second spoiler component form a second included angle, and the second included angle is smaller than the first included angle.

6. The spoiler assembly according to claim 2, wherein said actuating mechanism comprises:

a gas spring comprising a coaxially arranged pressure cylinder, a piston and a connecting rod, wherein the connecting rod is configured to perform an axial telescopic movement under pressure; and

a gas spring bracket secured to the vehicle body, wherein the pressure cylinder is pivotally connected to the gas spring bracket.

7. The spoiler assembly according to claim 6, wherein said link is pivotally connected to said second spoiler bracket such that said axial telescoping movement of said link causes said spoiler to transition between said deployed configuration and said folded configuration.

8. The spoiler assembly according to claim 2, wherein said actuating mechanism comprises:

a motor fixed to the vehicle body; and

a pull wire connected at one end to the motor, wherein the motor is configured to drive the pull wire to change a length of the pull wire.

9. The spoiler assembly according to claim 8, wherein the pull wire is connected to the second spoiler bracket at another end such that a change in length of the pull wire driven by the motor causes the spoiler to transition between the deployed configuration and the folded configuration.

10. The spoiler assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein said spoiler assembly is configured as a rear spoiler assembly of said vehicle.

11. The spoiler assembly according to any one of claims 1-9, wherein said spoiler assembly is active, wherein actuation of said actuation mechanism is controlled to dynamically adjust the angle and position of said first and second spoiler members in accordance with the current operating conditions of the vehicle.

12. A vehicle, characterized in that the vehicle comprises a spoiler assembly according to any one of claims 1-11.

13. The vehicle of claim 12, further comprising a controller configured to control actuation of the actuation mechanism to dynamically adjust the angle and position of the first and second spoiler members according to a current operating condition of the vehicle.