Coat rack sheet metal assembly, assembly method thereof and vehicle

Abstract

The present invention provides a coat rack sheet metal assembly, an assembly method thereof, and a vehicle. According to an embodiment, the coat rack sheet metal assembly includes: a coat rack sheet metal body; a front coat rack sheet metal connected to the front of the coat rack sheet metal body; left and right tailgate hinge reinforcement plates connected to either side of the coat rack sheet metal body; and a rear window cross member connected to the coat rack sheet metal body and the rear sides of the left and right tailgate hinge reinforcement plates. The coat rack sheet metal assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention utilizes a split design to facilitate component installation while balancing structural strength and lightweight requirements.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of vehicle body sheet metal, and more particularly, to a coat rack sheet metal assembly, an assembly method thereof, and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Compared to traditional vehicles, new energy vehicles have more electrical components and wiring harness modules, placing higher demands on structural safety and trunk space. Consequently, more functional modules are integrated into the vehicle body, particularly the coat rack sheet metal. This places higher demands on the coat rack sheet metal's size, NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) performance, and durability. Traditional one- or two-piece coat rack sheet metal cannot meet the numerous requirements of new energy vehicles. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve or at least alleviate the problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect, a coat rack sheet metal assembly is provided, comprising:

[0005] Sheet metal body of coat rack;

[0006] A front coat rack sheet metal connected to the front side of the coat rack sheet metal body;

[0007] A left tailgate hinge reinforcement plate and a right tailgate hinge reinforcement plate connected to both sides of the coat rack sheet metal body; and

[0008] Connected to the coat rack sheet metal body, the left tailgate hinge reinforcement plate and the rear windshield crossbeam on the rear side of the right tailgate hinge reinforcement plate.

[0009] Optionally, in the coat rack sheet metal assembly, the front coat rack sheet metal includes a front coat rack lower plate and a front coat rack upper plate, and the front coat rack lower plate and the front coat rack upper plate together form a C-ring spanning the vehicle body near the C-pillar.

[0010] Optionally, in the clothes rack sheet metal assembly, the front clothes rack sheet metal also includes a left front wing extension plate and a right front wing extension plate connected to both sides of the front clothes rack lower plate, the left front wing extension plate and the right front wing extension plate are also connected to the clothes rack sheet metal body, and the left front wing extension plate is also connected to the left tailgate hinge reinforcement plate, and the right front wing extension plate is also connected to the right tailgate hinge reinforcement plate.

[0011] Optionally, in the coat rack sheet metal assembly, the left front wing extension plate and the right front wing extension plate include wiring harness openings.

[0012] Optionally, in the coat rack sheet metal assembly, the front coat rack sheet metal also integrates a child seat upper fixing point, a seat back fixing installation point and a seat belt retractor installation point.

[0013] Optionally, in the coat rack sheet metal assembly, the front coat rack lower plate, the front coat rack upper plate and the coat rack sheet metal body are welded together at a welding seam.

[0014] Optionally, in the coat rack sheet metal assembly, the rear window cross beam, the coat rack sheet metal body, the left tailgate hinge reinforcement plate and the right tailgate hinge reinforcement plate together form a D-ring spanning the vehicle body near the D-pillar.

[0015] Optionally, in the clothes rack sheet metal assembly, the left tailgate hinge reinforcement plate and the right tailgate hinge reinforcement plate are respectively composed of a hinge connecting plate body and a reinforcement plate attached to the hinge connecting plate body, the hinge connecting plate body and the reinforcement plate have corresponding openings for the tailgate hinge, and the hinge connecting plate body and the reinforcement plate both have a thickness greater than the clothes rack sheet metal body.

[0016] In another aspect, a vehicle is provided that includes the coat rack sheet metal assembly according to various embodiments.

[0017] In another aspect, a method for assembling a coat rack sheet metal assembly is provided, the method comprising assembling the following components in sequence:

[0018] Assemble the front coat rack sheet metal to the lower body;

[0019] Assemble the side panel inner assembly and the left and right tailgate hinge reinforcement plates;

[0020] Assembling the sheet metal body of the coat rack; and

[0021] Assemble the rear windshield cross member.

[0022] The coat rack sheet metal assembly according to the embodiment of the present invention adopts a split design to facilitate the installation of components, while taking into account structural strength and lightweight requirements. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The disclosure of the present invention will be more easily understood with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that these drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Furthermore, similar numbers in the drawings represent similar components, wherein:

[0024] Figure 1 is a top view of a coat rack sheet metal assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 is an exploded view of a coat rack sheet metal assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 and Figure 4 They are three-dimensional views of a coat rack sheet metal assembly at different angles according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 is a first longitudinal cross-sectional view of a coat rack sheet metal assembly when installed on a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 2. Schematic diagram of a C-ring sheet metal of a coat rack sheet metal assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7 2. This is a schematic diagram of assembling a C-ring of a coat rack sheet metal assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 8 2. It is a schematic diagram of a D-ring sheet metal of a coat rack sheet metal assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 9 2. This is a schematic diagram of assembling a D-ring of a coat rack sheet metal assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 10 is a second longitudinal sectional view of the coat rack sheet metal assembly when mounted to a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0033] Figure 11 1 is an exploded view of a left tailgate hinge reinforcement plate of a coat rack sheet metal assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] As used herein, directional terms such as "front," "front side," "front portion," "rear," "rear side," and "rear portion" are based on the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle after the component is installed. "Longitudinal," "longitudinal," and "longitudinal section" as used herein are based on the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle after the component is installed, while "transverse," "transverse," and "cross-section" refer to directions perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

[0035] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2, respectively, show exploded and assembled views of a coat rack sheet metal assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. The coat rack sheet metal assembly according to the embodiment of the present invention comprises: a coat rack sheet metal body 3; a front coat rack sheet metal 2 connected to the front side of the coat rack sheet metal body; left and right tailgate hinge reinforcement plates 40 and 41 connected to either side of the coat rack sheet metal body; and a rear windshield cross member 5 connected to the rear sides of the coat rack sheet metal body 3, the left and right tailgate hinge reinforcement plates 40 and 41. It should be understood that in this embodiment of the present invention, the coat rack sheet metal body 3, the front coat rack sheet metal 2, the left and right tailgate hinge reinforcement plates 40 and 41, and the rear windshield cross member 5 are formed separately and mechanically connected. The split design of the coat rack sheet metal assembly according to the embodiment of the present invention facilitates component assembly compared to a one-piece coat rack sheet metal assembly while maintaining a balanced balance of structural strength, lightweight requirements, NVH performance, and air permeability. In addition, the split clothes rack also improves the utilization rate of materials.

[0036] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown more clearly in FIG, the front coat rack sheet metal 2 includes a front coat rack lower plate 21 and a front coat rack upper plate 22, as shown in FIG. Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the front coat rack lower plate 21 and the front coat rack upper plate 22 together form a C-ring that spans the vehicle body near the C-pillar, thereby increasing the strength and rigidity of the vehicle near the C-pillar. In the embodiment shown, the front coat rack lower plate 21 and the front coat rack upper plate 22 each have a bend to form the C-ring together. In alternative embodiments, the front coat rack lower plate 21 and the front coat rack upper plate 22 can be formed into the C-ring using other suitable processes. In some embodiments, as Figure 6 As shown, the front coat rack lower plate 21, the front coat rack upper plate 22 and the front edge of the coat rack sheet metal body 3 are welded together at the weld position 6. In some embodiments, the front coat rack sheet metal 2 further includes a left front wing extension plate 23 and a right front wing extension plate 24 connecting the front coat rack lower plate 21 or the front coat rack upper plate 22. Figure 2 As shown, in the embodiment of the present invention, the left front wing extension plate 23 and the right front wing extension plate 24 are first connected to the front coat rack lower plate 21, and then connected to the front coat rack upper plate 22. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As more clearly shown in FIG, the left front wing extension plate 23 and the right front wing extension plate 24 are also connected to the coat rack sheet metal body 3. In some embodiments, the left front wing extension plate 23 and the right front wing extension plate 24 each include a harness opening 241. In some embodiments, as Figure 3 and Figure 4As more clearly shown in FIG, the left front wing extension panel 23 and the right front wing extension panel 24 are also connected to the left tailgate hinge reinforcement panel 40 and the right tailgate hinge reinforcement panel 41, respectively. In some embodiments, the front coat rack sheet metal 2 also integrates a child seat upper fixing point 214, a seat back fixing mounting point 211, a coat rack trim support 212, and a seat belt retractor mounting point 213.

[0037] In some embodiments, reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The rear window crossbeam 5, the coat rack sheet metal body 3, the left tailgate hinge reinforcement plate 40 and the right tailgate hinge reinforcement plate 41 together form a D-ring that spans the vehicle body near the D-pillar, thereby enhancing the strength and rigidity of the position near the D-pillar. Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the D-ring is arc-shaped. Therefore, the coat rack sheet metal assembly according to the embodiment of the present invention is provided with both a C-ring and a D-ring. The two cavities improve the structural strength and rigidity of the corresponding areas of the coat rack sheet metal, and also improve the bending / torsion rigidity and durability of the C / D column area. Figure 5 In some embodiments, in order to prevent the sheet metal from being exposed in the trunk, a tab is designed at the rear end of the rear window cross member 5 for installing a shame panel 82. The shame panel 82 may also include a seal and a trim strip 81. The shame panel 82 may extend over the entire visible area of ​​the trunk, so that when the tailgate 7 is open, the coat rack sheet metal will not be exposed. In some embodiments, the left tailgate hinge reinforcement plate 40 and the right tailgate hinge reinforcement plate 41 each define an opening 44 for accommodating the tailgate hinge. In some embodiments, the left tailgate hinge reinforcement plate 40 and the right tailgate hinge reinforcement plate 41 have a thickness that is significantly greater than the coat rack sheet metal body 3. Continue to refer to Figure 11 In some embodiments, the left tailgate hinge reinforcement plate 40 and the right tailgate hinge reinforcement plate 41 may each consist of a hinge connecting plate body 401 and a reinforcement plate 402 attached thereto. The hinge connecting plate body 401 and the reinforcement plate 402 have corresponding openings 441 and 442 for accommodating the tailgate hinge. In some embodiments, to ensure strength, the hinge connecting plate body 401 and the reinforcement plate 402 of the left tailgate hinge reinforcement plate 40 and the right tailgate hinge reinforcement plate 41 each have a thickness significantly greater than that of the coat rack sheet metal body 3, for example, a thickness of 1.2 mm to 1.8 mm. On the other hand, the coat rack sheet metal body 3, for the purpose of lightweighting, has a thickness of 0.7-1.0 mm.

[0038] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 As shown, the coat rack sheet metal assembly mainly supports the coat rack trim, so the coat rack sheet metal assembly can be provided with pre-fastened buckles 43 to facilitate the alignment and assembly of the various components, for example Figure 4The two pre-fasteners 43 on the middle sides facilitate the connection of the coat rack body to the side hinge reinforcement plates, and the two pre-fasteners 43 in the middle facilitate the connection of the rear windshield beam reinforcement plate to the coat rack body. In other embodiments, more pre-fasteners 43 may be provided. In some embodiments, such as in Figure 2 and Figure 4 As indicated in FIG, the coat rack sheet metal body 3 includes a plurality of through holes to achieve pressure relief through the coat rack sheet metal when the door is closed. In some embodiments, the coat rack sheet metal body 3 has a 28000mm 2 The effective opening area is above. In some embodiments, the coat rack sheet metal body 3 includes a long opening 31 along the width direction of the coat rack sheet metal body, and in at least one cross section, the width of the long opening 31 is at least 30 percent of the width of the coat rack sheet metal body 3 at that position. In some embodiments, the long opening 31 may have a convex shape. Providing a larger opening in the middle position of the coat rack sheet metal body 3 can effectively reduce vibration, improve NVH performance, and achieve lightweight and high permeability requirements. In some embodiments, the coat rack sheet metal body 3 is also provided with a wiring harness hole 32, a speaker mounting portion 33, a trunk light mounting portion 35, etc. It is worth noting that the mounting bolts of the seat belt retractor and the trunk light are facing upward to expand the trunk space. As Figure 2 As shown in the figure, the coat rack sheet metal body 3 includes a wiring harness hole 39 on either side of the long opening 31. Wiring harnesses, such as the electric drive harness and tailgate harness, can pass through these harness holes 39. Wiring harness trim panels can be installed near these harness holes to shield these harnesses and prevent them from being exposed. Furthermore, other components, such as a navigation module, Bluetooth module, or radar module, can be integrated into the coat rack sheet metal assembly according to various embodiments.

[0039] Further references Figures 5 to 9 ,in Figure 5 A first longitudinal cross-sectional view of the installed coat rack sheet metal assembly is shown, passing through the seat back fixed mounting point 211, the coat rack trim support 212, the long opening 31 and the trunk light mounting portion 35. Figure 6 and Figure 7 The sheet metal and mounting structure near the C ring are shown respectively. Figure 8 and Figure 9 The sheet metal and mounting structure near the D-ring are shown separately. Also shown is the trunk front crossbar trim 9, with the coat rack sheet metal assembly's C-ring positioned roughly above it. The coat rack trim 8 is supported by the coat rack sheet metal assembly, with its leading edge fixed to the C-ring and its trailing edge fixed to the D-ring. The coat rack trim support 212 provides support points, and several additional support points 85 for the coat rack trim 8 are provided between the C-ring and the D-ring. Figure 5 Also shown is a tailgate 7 mounted via a tailgate hinge. Figure 9As shown, in some embodiments, a coat rack sheet metal soft trim 89 may be provided on the rear window cross member 5 at the D-ring position, which can prevent the sheet metal of the rear window cross member 5 at the D-ring from being exposed when viewed from the rear of the vehicle when the tailgate 7 is closed.

[0040] Continue to refer Figure 10 , which shows a first longitudinal cross-sectional view of the coat rack sheet metal assembly after installation, passing through the child seat upper attachment point 214 and the speaker mounting portion 33. The child seat upper attachment point 214 and the trim are secured to the coat rack sheet metal body 3. A cover 87 is provided at a corresponding position on the coat rack trim 8, which can be opened to secure the child seat. Furthermore, the speaker is supported by a speaker bracket 86 above the speaker mounting portion 33 sheet metal, and is mounted approximately in an area 860 above the speaker mounting portion 33.

[0041] The coat rack sheet metal assembly of the present invention is particularly suitable for vehicles with inwardly inclined side panels, such as those with streamlined tapered installation openings. Due to the small width of the upper opening of the side panel of such vehicles, a one-piece coat rack sheet metal assembly cannot be installed into the vehicle body. Therefore, the present invention also provides a method for assembling the coat rack sheet metal assembly, which comprises: assembling the front coat rack sheet metal 2 to the lower vehicle body, for example, by welding the left front wing extension plate 23 and the right front wing extension plate 24 to the front coat rack lower plate 21, and then welding them to the front coat rack upper plate 22 to form a whole and installing them to the lower vehicle body, referring to FIG. Figure 3 As shown, drill nails 208 can be used to connect the front coat rack sheet metal 2 to the lower body aluminum casting, and structural adhesive can be applied between the two. Then, the side panel inner assembly and the left tailgate hinge reinforcement plate 40 and the right tailgate hinge reinforcement plate 41 are assembled; then, the coat rack sheet metal body 3 is assembled; and the rear windshield crossbeam 5 is assembled. The assembly direction can be, for example, the front coat rack sheet metal 2 is installed to the lower body from top to bottom, the left and right side panel inner assembly are assembled horizontally from the left and right sides respectively, and the rear windshield crossbeam 5 is assembled, for example, from top to bottom. Figure 3 , showing weld points 209 between the coat rack sheet metal assembly and the side panel assembly. In some embodiments, the front coat rack sheet metal is assembled at the lower body assembly station, the side panel inner panel assembly and the left and right tailgate hinge reinforcement plates are assembled at the inner assembly station, and the coat rack sheet metal body and rear windshield crossbeam are assembled at the outer assembly station.

[0042] On the other hand, a vehicle is provided, which is provided with the coat rack sheet metal assembly according to various embodiments.

[0043] The specific embodiments described above are intended only to more clearly illustrate the principles of the present invention. The various components are clearly shown or described to facilitate understanding of the principles of the present invention. Those skilled in the art may readily make various modifications or variations to the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention. It should be understood that such modifications or variations are intended to be encompassed within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A coat rack sheet metal assembly, characterized in that: include: Sheet metal body of coat rack; A front coat rack sheet metal connected to the front side of the coat rack sheet metal body; A left tailgate hinge reinforcement plate and a right tailgate hinge reinforcement plate connected to both sides of the coat rack sheet metal body; and A rear window crossbeam connected to the coat rack sheet metal body, the left tailgate hinge reinforcement plate, and the rear side of the right tailgate hinge reinforcement plate; Wherein, the front coat rack sheet metal includes a front coat rack lower plate and a front coat rack upper plate and a left front wing extension plate and a right front wing extension plate connected to both sides of the front coat rack lower plate, wherein the front coat rack lower plate and the front coat rack upper plate together form a C-ring that spans the vehicle body near the C-pillar, wherein the left front wing extension plate and the right front wing extension plate are also connected to the coat rack sheet metal body, and the left front wing extension plate is also connected to the left tailgate hinge reinforcement plate, and the right front wing extension plate is also connected to the right tailgate hinge reinforcement plate.

2. The coat rack sheet metal assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left front wing extension plate and the right front wing extension plate include wiring harness openings.

3. The coat rack sheet metal assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front coat rack sheet metal also integrates the upper fixing point of the child seat, the seat back fixing installation point and the seat belt retractor installation point.

4. The coat rack sheet metal assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front coat rack lower plate, the front coat rack upper plate and the coat rack sheet metal body are welded together at welding positions.

5. The coat rack sheet metal assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear windshield crossbeam, the coat rack sheet metal body, the left tailgate hinge reinforcement plate and the right tailgate hinge reinforcement plate together form a D-ring that spans the vehicle body near the D-pillar.

6. The coat rack sheet metal assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left tailgate hinge reinforcement plate and the right tailgate hinge reinforcement plate are respectively composed of a hinge connecting plate body and a reinforcement plate attached to the hinge connecting plate body, the hinge connecting plate body and the reinforcement plate have corresponding openings for the tailgate hinge, and the hinge connecting plate body and the reinforcement plate both have a thickness greater than the coat rack sheet metal body.

7. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle includes the coat rack sheet metal assembly according to any one of claims 1-6.

8. A method for assembling a coat rack sheet metal assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The method comprises assembling the following components in sequence: Assembling the front coat rack sheet metal to the lower body, including: welding the left front wing extension plate and the right front wing extension plate to the front coat rack lower plate, and then welding them to the front coat rack upper plate to form a whole and installing them to the lower body; Assemble the side panel inner assembly and the left and right tailgate hinge reinforcement plates; Assembling the sheet metal body of the coat rack; and Assemble the rear windshield cross member.

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