Commodity world was born "Steel Tiger"

In the small commodity world in Yiwu, "Xibeihu" is a "giant thing."

In November 2007, the first amphibious special vehicle jointly developed by the Yiwu Jiashi Company and the People’s Liberation Army Armored Forces Engineering Institute successfully went offline, and was named “Sibeihu”. In December of the same year, the "Sibehu Tiger" teamed up with the Chinese scientific expedition team to land on the Antarctic and Arctic countries four times in succession. It received the most severe cold test and successfully completed its material transportation task. The Wenchuan earthquake in 2008, the flooding in Thailand in 2011, and the rainstorm in Zhejiang in August this year, the “Xibeihu” are fighting at the disaster relief site. As China's first all-terrain vehicle with completely independent intellectual property rights, “Xiebeihu” has gone through an arduous road.

"Take Tiger Cat" to create "True Tiger"

“When I was 12 years old in Anhui Province, where I had left my hometown thousands of miles away, I had worked as a bricklayer, carpenter, and painter. I was always subconsciously thinking that doing trade was a speculative backlash, so I wouldn’t fly back. Decided to do business in the future.” Jia Wenliang, chairman of Yiwu Jiashi Company, said with a smile that he was an alternative to Yiwu’s chicken-gum for sugar. In 2003, Jia Wenliang moved the heart of building a car. At that time, many companies in Jiangsu and Zhejiang started to make dreams in making cars. Most of them started from the SUV. For a time, the “cottage version” abounds. "You can't do what others can do!" Jia Wenliang swears.

He targeted the amphibious all-terrain vehicle.

The so-called all-terrain vehicle is a vehicle that can be driven on any terrain, and it can also walk freely on terrain where ordinary vehicles are incompetent. In foreign countries, the amphibious all-terrain vehicle has developed into a civilian field for decades. However, this field is still sprouting in China.

“The first thing we decided to do on this project was to buy a car from abroad, and we had to remove the equipment, dismantled it, and tried repeatedly. Then we took pictures of tigers and tigers. Our first car was so loud, and as a result, It's just a sudden snap, that is, it doesn’t move.” High-tech has to be done by professionals. Jia Wenliang began to seek cooperation with international car companies. In Chongqing, when he heard that designing only one car would cost hundreds of millions, he decided to rely on it. Solve it yourself.

Soon afterwards, Professor Jia Xiaoping of the People’s Liberation Army Armored Force Engineering School joined their design team. To build the Chinese people's own ATVs, a grand dream stirred up in everyone's hearts.

An engine plus a shelf, and even no seats, this is the prototype of the "Xiebeihu".

The immediate problems are piled up:

Land and land amphibious, as the name suggests, is to increase the wading ability of vehicles, not only in static water, such as lakes and reservoirs, but also in rivers with large flow velocity. How to increase the water propulsion device to ensure speed and safety?

The amphibious vehicle's power cabin is in a semi-sealed state, and the cabin heat cannot disperse as the vehicle moves forward. How to achieve air convection in the power cabin and control the heat in the cabin within the normal range?

Amphibious amphibious vehicles are vulnerable to freshwater and seawater erosion. How do you make car body materials that have good toughness, good corrosion resistance, and high and low temperature resistance?

What kind of steering system can be adopted to ensure that the vehicle is flexible and has a small radius of turning under complex terrain conditions, especially in dense forests?

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"The car is in the water, and the chassis is completely closed. It is a university to ask where the engine and gearbox are located. This is directly related to the problem of heat dissipation in the cabin. We simply suffered a headache." R&D personnel call it "dig". Based on the position of the engine and gearbox, through scientific calculations of thermal energy and air flow and technical analysis of the air duct, holes are opened in the body, the structure of the engine room components is arranged, and the directional air flow is strengthened, so that the temperature of the vehicle cabin is effectively controlled.

"The front and center, seemingly simple, pull the whole body. A change in the point will change the entire power system setting." At the factory site, the R&D personnel are interested in talking about "three holes." Mystery, "We have spent many years of effort in digging these three holes, and tens of millions of dollars have disappeared silently."

"And the "Xibeihu" also launched a hotel apartment in Hangzhou, the results of real estate projects made all the money thrown into the car." Jia Wenliang was obviously underestimated the complexity of the vehicle.

The problem is like a bunch of grapes. As long as one branch is involved, the following is a series of problems. There is no mature technology, no experience to learn from, and trying to solve problems. Only once and again, only a large amount of money is burned, and billions of dollars have already been invested in the blink of an eye.

Soon, the lack of money has become the biggest problem.

"I haven't gotten up for 24 hours in a row. What did you say about it? You have money and no money, you have to be immature in technology, you have no market in the market!" At the most difficult time, Jia Wenliang never thought about exiting...

"In the family, I rank as the boss, if the boss fails, it will affect the whole family. The old staff has been with me for more than 20 years, I failed, what do they do? I am a sinner! The society will certainly say that private enterprises, no mind , is to make no name!” Jia Wenliang does not want to easily lose, he firmly believes that his choice is correct. He convinced his brothers and sisters that the entire family-owned company had worked hard to help him survive the toughest years.

In November 2007, Xibeihu, China’s first amphibious special vehicle, successfully went offline, filling the gap in our country. In December 2007, the 24th Antarctic expedition team of China landed in Antarctica, and for the first time, Xibeihu successfully cooperated with the “Xuelong” large-scale scientific expedition ship to complete its material transportation tasks and performed normal operations in a severe cold environment of minus 40 degrees Celsius. Highly praised by the scientific expedition team.

12th generation still refuses to export

The “Xibeihu” was famous for its Antarctic scientific research. It is puzzling that it did not promote it vigorously. Instead, it chose silence again.

"The first two cars we sold to the Antarctic expedition team were in fact not yet made and they didn't want to sell them. However, the Antarctic expedition team heard that we were driving this kind of car and we must buy two cars to bring us to the South Pole. We had to After striving to complete the expedition, I still told them that our technology is not mature and there are any problems with this vehicle. We will replace it and we will replace it for free as long as we replace it. "Jia Wenliang said.

In the 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake, the collapse of the mountains, the crisis of blocking lakes, and the blocking of roads made it impossible for rescue vehicles to pass through. The two “Xiebeihu” donated by Yiwu Jiashi Enterprises played a large role. The general manager of the Jiashi Group, Chen Genlin, led the team to drive into the hardest-hit area. "A lot of rescue vehicles fell into the water and turned off. They depended on the Xibeihu to pull up. Some of the roads were distorted, and other vehicles couldn't get through. This car did not. Question.” “Xiebeihu” became famous and visitors gathered.

By the second half of 2008, more and more foreign customers had been consulting and ordering information, and Jia Wenliang still refused to use "progressive technology, not yet made." At this time, the "Xibeihu" has already reached the 12th generation. In fact, as early as 2007, the "Xibeihu" won the vehicle export qualification.

"I think 'Sibehuhu' will have the color of a national brand as long as it goes abroad. Whether it is internal performance or design, it must be done very well. Only dare to sell it." Jia Wenliang said, "This car It is not perfect, but it is difficult to find areas for improvement without selling or using it. Therefore, we have selectively put in some domestic scenic spots such as Inner Mongolia and Gansu to keep track of them. This way we have a very good heart."

In April 2011, Xibeihu passed the National Motor Vehicle Product Quality Supervision and Inspection Center and the products met the Euro IV emission standards. The center gave a test report: "Xibeihu" amphibious all-terrain vehicle performance test The actual application shows that the vehicle can travel freely on water, hills, swamps, deserts, snow, forests and other harsh terrain and can meet airdrop operations, frontier patrols, expeditions for scientific explorations, forest protection, public security, and anti-riots. The need for special operations such as disaster relief and water rescue, as well as recreational activities such as wild tourism and water fishing..."

On May 9, 2011, 12 "Sibec Tigers" set off to participate in the emergency drill for the 3000 militia reserve in Zhejiang, and they operated all-weather for a whole month. No problems were found and they became a beautiful scene on the drill field.

At this point, the "Sibec tiger" has "evolved" to the 15th generation.

Appeared in the first line of disaster relief around the world

In August 2011, the "Xibeihu" vehicle was inspected for export, and Yiwu Export Inspection and Quarantine Bureau commented: "Yiwu can also export high-tech products from now on, changing the situation of exporting small commodities in one fell swoop." Month, "Xibeihu "For the first time in Taiwan, it immediately entered the United States, Australia, Russia, Sweden, Thailand, North Korea and other markets.

On March 1, 2012, on the tenth of the first month of the month, the sound of the start of the Jiawu company in Yiwu had just rang. The Czech distributor, Peter, stepped into the factory gate to visit, negotiate, and order. Three days later, Peter was satisfied. Four months later, the second batch of orders came again.

"Sibeihu just has to enter a country and it will plant a good seed," Jia Wenliang often said.

"We told Yura to check out the next batch of goods. He said it was no use and sent it directly." The Russian distributor Yura is a frequent guest of the "Sibec tiger." Russia has a large land area, uneven terrain and a cold climate. It is difficult for ordinary cars to adapt, and local heavy equipment is expensive. Since 2011, it has been distributing the “Sibechu Tiger”. Yura said that the “Xiebeihu” has far more power performance and cost performance than Canadian ARGO vehicles with more than 40 years of history. His customers are very satisfied with this kind of “tractor” in Russia. There is a market in the countryside.

The sluggish international economy has affected the export of many products in China, but the "Xibeihu" is another scene.

“Almost how much to sell,” “The Thai merchants need 500 vehicles at a time, but we cannot afford to meet.” Jia Wenliang is now most worried about not producing products and disappointing customers. Fortunately this year, their automated assembly line will Put into trial production.

The domestic market also showed a good trend. In November 2011, the Guangdong Provincial Fire Brigade purchased 12 vehicles at a time, and Xibehu was recognized for the first time to participate in government bidding.

In the Daxinganling, Ningxia desert, Zhejiang coastal area, Shanxi mining area, you can now see the "Xibeihu" figure.

In early July of this year, a reporter at the “Xibeihu” factory site in Yiwu experienced the “Sibehu Tiger” wearing a camouflage color, and did not feel any mystery until the driver issued an instruction “Please wear it. Hard hat, grab the railings, this alert. Left to left and then left, right to right and then right, the “Sibex Tiger” quickly turned around in place, but before it even responded, it had climbed to the 4th or 5th level, to the flower bed, and then quickly circumnavigated. ... It is difficult to imagine how powerful it is under complex terrain and harsh weather conditions without personally "teaching."

"Currently, the 'Sibehuhu' is capable of all-wheel drive, in-situ steering, with a limit of 40 degrees climbing and the ability to cross a 1.2-meter trench, 60 kilometers per hour on land, 15 kilometers per hour on water, and a land load of 500 Kilograms, loaded with underwater propellers, can weigh up to 700 kilograms in water, and can move freely on lakes, hills, forests, swamps, deserts, snow, and other complex terrain.” Talking about the performance of the “Sibec tiger”, The driver in the factory is full of pride.

In 10 years, Yiwu Jiashi's company spent a total of one national invention patent, 30 utility model patents, and six appearance patents in a spell of money; in 10 years, they made a decision in areas where there is no national standard or industry standard. A very high level of corporate standards.

There is a greater wish in Jia Wenliang’s heart: “We hope to participate in the formulation of national standards and use practical actions to advance the implementation of the UN strategy for disaster reduction actions in the future; we hope to make the company the largest and most influential amphibious amphibious in the world. Manufacturers of cars; we hope 'Sibeihu' will appear in the first line of disaster relief all over the world!"

Jia Wenliang also wanted to create a private enterprise innovation museum, hoping to remember the "all-terrain road" he had walked through, and to know where to go in the future.