What is a car front fender
The front fender of an automobile is an outer body panel mounted above the front wheels of an automobile. Its main function is to cover the wheels and ensure that the front wheels have enough room to turn and jump. The design of the front fender needs to take into account the maximum limit space of the front wheel, so designers will use a "wheel runout diagram" to verify the design size .
Structure and material
The front fender, usually made of a resin material, combines an outer panel that is exposed to the side of the vehicle and a stiffener that runs along the edge of the outer panel, enhancing the strength and durability of the fender .
In some models, the front fender is made of a plastic material with a certain degree of elasticity, which can reduce the injury to pedestrians in the event of a collision and improve the pedestrian protection performance of the vehicle .
Function and importance
The front fender plays an important role in the running of the car:
to prevent the wheel rolled up sand, mud splashed to the bottom of the carriage , to protect the interior clean .
Optimising aerodynamics , although the front fenders are mainly concerned with the space requirements of the front wheels, their design can also affect the vehicle's aerodynamics and are usually designed to be slightly arched or protruding out .
improve vehicle beauty , fender as a part of the body, its design is not only practical, but also enhances the overall beauty of the vehicle .
The main functions of the automobile front fender include the following aspects :
Prevent sand and mud spatter : The front fender effectively prevents the sand and mud rolled up by the wheels from splashing onto the bottom of the carriage, thereby reducing the wear and corrosion of the chassis and protecting the key components of the vehicle .
reduce drag coefficient : through the principle of fluid mechanics design, the front fender can optimize the streamline design of the vehicle, reduce the drag coefficient, and ensure a more stable vehicle .
Protect vehicle structure : the front fenders are usually installed in the front part, close to the front wheels above, to provide enough space for the steering function of the front wheels, while playing a certain cushioning role, enhance traffic safety .
Characteristics of material and design of front fender :
Material choice : The front fender is usually made of plastic materials with certain elasticity, such as toughened PP or PU elastomer. These materials not only have good weather resistance and molding processability, but also provide a certain buffer effect in the event of a collision, reducing the injury to pedestrians .
Design features : The design of the front fender needs to consider the maximum limit space of the front wheel rotation and runout, to ensure that its functionality and durability can be verified during the design .
Maintenance and replacement suggestions :
maintenance : The front fender may crack and other problems during use, usually due to external impact or material aging. Timely maintenance or replacement is required to ensure the safety and stability of the vehicle .
replacement : most of the fender panels of automobiles are independent, especially the front fender, because of its more collision chances, independent assembly is easy to replace .
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