Split D-pillar trim

Abstract

This utility model relates to a split-type D-pillar trim panel in the field of automotive parts, comprising an edge plate, a main plate, a supporting inner plate, and a fixing buckle; the main plate is a curved trim panel that forms a concave cavity, and the edge of the concave cavity extends with an arc-shaped transition frame; the edge plate is an arc-shaped plate structure that extends vertically; the edge plate surrounds the inner periphery of the opening formed by the main plate and extends vertically along one side of the opening, and the edge plate and the main plate together form the whole D-pillar trim panel; the fixing buckle connects the upper end of the edge plate and the upper end of the main plate; the supporting inner plate connects the side of the edge plate and the side of the main plate; this split-type D-pillar trim panel simplifies the mold structure, reduces molding difficulty, improves production efficiency, and thus reduces production costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts, and in particular to a split D-pillar trim panel. Background Technology

[0002] In automotive interior design, the D-pillar trim is an important component, serving not only a decorative purpose but also influencing the overall aesthetics of the vehicle and the driving experience. Traditional automotive D-pillar trims often employ a one-piece design. These one-piece D-pillar trims typically have complex shapes, leading to complex mold structures, high molding difficulty, low production efficiency, and a high scrap rate during injection molding and other production processes. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, this application proposes a split D-pillar trim panel, which simplifies the mold structure, eliminates the influence of undercut during demolding, reduces molding difficulty, improves production efficiency, reduces scrap rate, and thus reduces production costs.

[0004] This utility model provides the following technical solution: a split D-pillar trim panel, characterized in that it includes: an edge panel, a main panel, a supporting inner panel, and a fixing buckle;

[0005] The main body panel is a curved decorative panel that forms a concave cavity, and the edge of the concave cavity is provided with an arc-shaped transition frame. The edge panel is an arc-shaped plate structure that extends in a vertical direction.

[0006] The edge plate is surrounded by the inner periphery of the opening formed by the main body plate, extends vertically along one side of the opening, and the edge plate and the main body plate together form the D-pillar trim panel as a whole;

[0007] A fixing buckle connects the upper end of the edge plate and the upper end of the main body plate;

[0008] The inner support plate connects the side of the edge plate and the side of the main plate.

[0009] In one embodiment of the utility model, the edge plate has a large overall structure, and its outline is adapted to the outline of the D-pillar body part of the corresponding vehicle model.

[0010] In one embodiment of the utility model, the main plate has a long C-shaped cross-section and an overall small-sized structure.

[0011] In one embodiment of the utility model, the upper part of the fixing buckle is cylindrical and the lower part is conical.

[0012] In one embodiment of the utility model, a first small hole is provided on one side of the top of the edge plate, the size of which matches the fixing buckle.

[0013] In one embodiment of the utility model, a second small hole is provided on the top of the main body plate, and the position matches the first small hole.

[0014] In one embodiment of the utility model, the inner support plate is a rectangular plate structure, and multiple grooves are spaced apart on the inner support plate.

[0015] In one embodiment of the utility model, the edge plate and the side of the main plate are provided with a protruding structure.

[0016] In one embodiment of the utility model, there are six grooves, four of which engage with the protrusions on the side of the edge plate, and the remaining two grooves engage with the protrusions on the side of the main plate.

[0017] In one embodiment of the utility model, a platform extends vertically downward from the bottom of the main body plate, which is suitable for fixed connection with the vehicle body.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By adopting a separate design for the edge plate and the main plate, compared with the traditional one-piece structure, the mold structure is greatly simplified, the undercut effect during the demolding process is effectively eliminated, the molding difficulty is significantly reduced, and the production cost is significantly reduced. Specifically, the edge plate adopts a large-size structure, and its outline is precisely matched with the outline of the D-pillar body of the corresponding vehicle model, ensuring a tight fit with the body and avoiding gaps or protrusions; the main plate has a long C-shaped cross-section and a small-size structure, which enhances its own structural strength, making it less prone to deformation during assembly and use, and facilitating separate processing and molding. At the same time, the upper ends of the edge plate and the main plate are connected by a fixing buckle. The upper cylindrical part of the buckle stably fits with the first small hole of the edge plate, and the lower conical part facilitates insertion into the second small hole of the main plate and provides locking force, ensuring the stability of the upper connection and the ease of assembly; the supporting inner plate is a rectangular plate structure, and its six grooves engage with the protrusions on the sides of the edge plate and the main plate, which can limit the relative movement of the two sides, effectively preventing loosening or abnormal noise caused by vibration during vehicle operation, and greatly improving the stability of the overall structure. In addition, the multiple clips on the edge of the edge panel cooperate with the platform at the bottom of the main panel to firmly fix the trim panel to the vehicle body, so that the fixing force is evenly distributed, avoiding deformation or falling off caused by excessive force at a single point, ensuring the stability and reliability of the trim panel during vehicle operation, and fully meeting the needs of decoration and practicality.

[0019] Other features and aspects of this application will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are included in and form part of this specification, illustrate exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application together with the specification and serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0021] Figure 1 This diagram illustrates the main structure of a split D-pillar trim panel according to an embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 2 The rear view of a split D-pillar trim panel according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0023] Figure 3 This application shows a front view of the edge plate according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 4 This application shows a front view of the main body panel according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 5 This application shows a front view of the support plate according to an embodiment of the present application; Detailed Implementation

[0026] Various exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote elements that have the same or similar functions. Although various aspects of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, they are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated otherwise.

[0027] It should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model or simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0028] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0029] The term “exemplary” as used herein means “serving as an example, embodiment, or illustration.” Any embodiment illustrated herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as superior to or better than other embodiments.

[0030] Furthermore, to better illustrate this application, numerous specific details are provided in the following detailed embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application can be implemented without certain specific details. In some instances, methods, means, components, and circuits well-known to those skilled in the art have not been described in detail in order to highlight the main points of this application.

[0031] Specific references Figure 1 As a split-type D-pillar trim panel of this utility model, the device includes: an edge plate 110, a main plate 120, a supporting inner plate 131, and a fixing buckle 132; the edge plate 110 is an arc-shaped plate structure extending in a vertical direction, and the main plate 120 is provided on one side of the edge plate 110. The main plate 120 is a curved trim panel, and the main plate 120 surrounds a cavity. The edge of the cavity is provided with an arc-shaped transition frame, and the edge plate 110 and the main plate 120 form a whole D-pillar trim panel; the fixing buckle 132 connects the upper end of the edge plate 110 and the upper end of the main plate 120; the supporting inner plate 131 connects the side of the edge plate 110 and the side of the main plate 120.

[0032] In this example, the edge panel 110 adopts a large-size structure, and its outline matches the outline of the D-pillar body of the corresponding vehicle model. The purpose of this design is to ensure that the edge panel fits precisely with the D-pillar area of ​​the vehicle body, avoiding gaps or protrusions, thereby enhancing the decorative effect of the panel and improving the overall harmony and aesthetics of the vehicle. At the same time, the large-size structure can also cover the main area of ​​the D-pillar, meeting basic decorative and protective needs.

[0033] In this example, the main body panel has a long C-shaped cross-section, resulting in a small overall structure. The long C-shaped cross-section design enhances the structural strength of the main body panel, making it less prone to deformation during assembly and use. The small size also facilitates individual processing and molding, reducing the difficulty of injection molding and other production processes and decreasing the scrap rate compared to the complex overall structure of a one-piece design.

[0034] In this example, the edge panel 110 has a first small hole 152 on one side of its top, the size of which matches the fixing buckle 132; the main panel 120 has a second small hole 151 on its top, the position of which matches the first small hole. The first and second small holes provide an installation position for the fixing buckle 132. The matching size ensures that the buckle can be tightly inserted, and the corresponding position ensures that the upper and main panels can be accurately aligned when connected by the buckle, avoiding misalignment and ensuring the overall flatness of the decorative panel.

[0035] In this example, the upper part of the fixing buckle 132 is cylindrical, and the lower part is conical. The upper cylindrical structure facilitates a stable fit with the first small hole 152 of the edge plate, ensuring the stability of the connection; the lower conical structure facilitates the smooth insertion of the buckle into the second small hole 151 of the main body plate, reducing assembly difficulty. At the same time, the conical structure can provide a certain locking force after insertion to prevent the buckle from loosening and enhance the reliability of the connection between the upper and lower parts of the main body plate.

[0036] In this example, the inner support plate 131 is a rectangular plate structure with six grooves 141 spaced apart on it. Meanwhile, the edge plate 110 and the main body plate 120 have raised structures on their sides. Four grooves are evenly distributed around the inner support plate 131, engaging with the raised structures 141 on the side of the edge plate 110. The remaining two grooves are located on one side of the inner support plate 131, engaging with the raised structures 142 on the side of the main body plate 120. The purpose of this design is to limit the relative movement of the upper and main body plates in the lateral direction through the engagement of the raised structures and grooves, further enhancing the stability of the connection between the two, preventing the trim panel from loosening or making abnormal noises due to vibration during vehicle operation, and the rectangular plate-shaped inner support plate 131 provides a stable support surface.

[0037] In this example, the edge panel 110 has multiple clips 143 along its edge, which are fixedly connected to the vehicle. The function of these clips is to fix the entire split D-pillar trim panel to the vehicle. The distribution of multiple clips makes the fixing force more even, avoiding excessive force at a single point that could cause the trim panel to deform or fall off, and ensuring that the trim panel remains stable and does not easily loosen during vehicle operation.

[0038] In this example, the bottom of the main body panel 120 has a platform extending vertically downwards. The surface of the platform can be fixed to the body by bolts or snap-fits, which further enhances the connection stability between the trim panel and the body.

[0039] The various embodiments of this application have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A split D-pillar trim panel, characterized by, include: Edge plate, main body plate, supporting inner plate and fixing buckle; The main body panel is a curved decorative panel that forms a concave cavity, and the edge of the concave cavity extends with an arc-shaped transition frame. The edge panel is an arc-shaped plate structure that extends in a vertical direction. The edge plate is surrounded by the inner periphery of the opening formed by the main body plate, extends vertically along one side of the opening, and the edge plate and the main body plate together form the D-pillar trim panel. The fixing buckle connects the upper end of the edge plate and the upper end of the main body plate; The inner support plate connects the side of the edge plate and the side of the main plate.

2. The split D-pillar trim panel of claim 1, wherein, The edge plate has a large overall structure, and its outline is adapted to the outline of the D-pillar body part of the corresponding vehicle model.

3. The split D-pillar trim panel of claim 1, wherein, The main plate has a long C-shaped cross-section and an overall small-sized structure.

4. The split D-pillar trim panel of claim 1, wherein, The upper part of the fixing buckle is cylindrical, and the lower part is conical.

5. A split-type D-pillar trim panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The edge plate has a first small hole on one side of its top, the size of which matches the fixing buckle.

6. A split-type D-pillar trim panel according to claim 5, characterized in that, The top of the main plate has a second small hole, which is positioned to match the first small hole.

7. A split-type D-pillar trim panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner support plate is a rectangular plate structure, and multiple grooves are spaced apart on the inner support plate.

8. A split-type D-pillar trim panel according to claim 7, characterized in that, The edge plate and the main plate have raised structures on their sides.

9. A split-type D-pillar trim panel according to claim 8, characterized in that, There are six grooves, four of which mate with the protrusions on the side of the edge plate, and the remaining two grooves mate with the protrusions on the side of the main plate.

10. A split-type D-pillar trim panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body plate has a platform extending vertically downwards from its bottom, which is suitable for fixed connection with the vehicle body.

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