Outer panel assembly and automobile side door

Abstract

The present invention relates to an outer panel assembly and a car side door, wherein the outer panel assembly comprises: an outer panel having a light-transmitting area; a lamp group corresponding to the light-transmitting area and arranged on the inner side of the outer panel; and an outer panel bracket connected to the inner edge of the outer panel. The outer panel assembly of the present invention sets the outer panel to a light-transmitting material, and sets the exterior lamp group on the inner side of the outer panel, so that the outer panel can emit light without affecting the shape of the car, making the car look beautiful and having a strong sense of technology. The car side door of the present invention can make the car look beautiful on the one hand and make maintenance more convenient on the other hand by detachably connecting the outer panel assembly to the inner panel; in addition, by providing an outer handle bracket at the outer handle to support it, its rigidity can be improved, the deformation degree of the outer handle area can be reduced, and the side door can be prevented from automatically opening during a side collision of the car, thereby improving the safety performance of the side door.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of automobile outer covering products, and more particularly to an outer panel assembly and an automobile side door. Background Art

[0002] With the development of automobile electrification and the improvement of user perception needs, the use of automobile exterior lighting elements is increasing, and users' demand for automobile intelligence and electrification is getting higher and higher.

[0003] Current automotive side doors typically consist of an outer panel and an inner panel, welded together. If a malfunction occurs, the entire door must be removed for repair or replacement, which is inconvenient and wasteful. Furthermore, both the outer and inner panels are made of metals like steel or aluminum, which lack light and wave transmission properties. Lights can only be installed externally in the side door, posing a significant challenge to metal forming and requiring a precise appearance. Consequently, traditional metal side doors cannot meet the demands of intelligent and electrified vehicles. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an outer panel assembly and a car side door, so that the side door is light-transmitting and wave-transmitting, thereby integrating exterior lighting, radar sensors, etc. to meet the needs of automobile intelligence and electrification.

[0005] One aspect of the present invention provides an outer panel assembly, comprising:

[0006] an outer plate having a light-transmitting area;

[0007] a light assembly, corresponding to the light-transmitting area, and disposed on the inner side of the outer panel;

[0008] The outer plate bracket is connected to the inner edge of the outer plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the lamp group includes a shell, an LED lamp and a printed circuit board are arranged in the shell, and the LED lamp is electrically connected to the printed circuit board.

[0010] Furthermore, the shell is bonded or screwed to the outer panel.

[0011] Furthermore, an outer handle is provided on the outer side of the outer panel, an outer handle bracket is provided on the inner side of the outer panel, and the outer handle is mounted on the outer handle bracket.

[0012] Furthermore, the outer panel is made of light-transmitting material.

[0013] Furthermore, the light-transmitting material is polycarbonate or polypropylene.

[0014] Furthermore, the outer panel bracket is bonded to the outer panel.

[0015] On the other hand, the present invention provides a side door of an automobile, comprising an outer panel assembly and an inner panel, wherein the outer panel assembly includes an outer panel having a light-transmitting area, a lamp group arranged on the inner side of the outer panel and corresponding to the light-transmitting area, and an outer panel bracket connected to the inner side of the outer panel along the peripheral contour of the outer panel, and the inner panel is detachably connected to the outer panel bracket.

[0016] Furthermore, the cross section of the outer plate bracket is a U-shaped structure, the edge of the inner plate is located on the outside of one side arm of the U-shaped structure, and is fixedly connected to the outer plate bracket by screws.

[0017] Furthermore, a plurality of L-shaped buckles are arranged at intervals on the inner side of the outer plate, and mounting holes and flanges matching the L-shaped buckles are provided on the inner plate.

[0018] Furthermore, an external handle bracket is provided on the inner side of the outer panel, and the external handle bracket includes a first connecting part, a second connecting part and a third connecting part. The first connecting part is fixedly connected to the crossbeam of the inner panel, the second connecting part is fixedly connected to the outer panel, and the third connecting part is fixedly connected to the door lock of the inner panel.

[0019] The outer panel assembly of the present invention is constructed of a light-transmitting material, and the exterior light assembly is positioned on the inner side of the outer panel, allowing the outer panel to emit light without affecting the vehicle's styling, resulting in an aesthetically pleasing and technologically advanced appearance. The vehicle side door of the present invention utilizes a detachable connection between the outer panel assembly and the inner panel, enhancing both the vehicle's aesthetic appearance and ease of maintenance. Furthermore, by providing an outer handle bracket to support the outer handle, its rigidity is increased, deformation in the outer handle area is reduced, and the side door's automatic opening during a side collision is prevented, thereby improving the safety of the side door. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 An exploded view of an outer panel assembly provided in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 It is an overall front view of the outer panel assembly of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 AA section view;

[0023] Figure 4 An exploded view of a vehicle side door provided in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the outer handle bracket in the outer panel assembly of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 5Schematic diagram of the structure after the outer handle bracket is installed on the inner panel;

[0026] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the assembly of the outer panel, outer panel bracket and inner panel of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 A rear view of an outer panel in an outer panel assembly of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A magnified view of part B;

[0029] Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the matching between the L-shaped structure and the inner panel of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are given below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and described in detail.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides an outer panel assembly for a side door of an automobile, comprising an outer panel 11, an outer panel bracket 12, a lamp group 13 and an outer handle bracket 14. The contour of the outer panel 11 matches the outer panel bracket 12, and the outer panel bracket 12 is fixedly connected to the outer panel 11. Preferably, the inner side of the outer panel 11 has bonding areas arranged along the left edge, the lower edge and the right edge, and the outer panel bracket 12 is bonded to the bonding areas of the outer panel 11 by an adhesive; a light-transmitting area 111 is provided on the upper portion of the outer panel 11, and the lamp group 13 corresponds to the position of the light-transmitting area 111 and is fixed to the inner side of the outer panel 11. Preferably, the outer panel 11 is made of a light-transmitting material so that the entire panel has light transmittance and wave transmittance. The light-transmitting material can be polycarbonate (PC) or polypropylene (PP), etc. In this way, a wave-transmitting radar can also be provided on the outer panel 11 to make the automobile more intelligent and electric. Figure 1 An outer handle 112 is provided on the right side of the outer panel 11 shown above, and an outer handle bracket 14 is installed on the inner side of the outer panel 11 and is fixedly engaged with the outer handle 112. The outer handle bracket 14 can support the outer handle 112 to improve its rigidity, thereby preventing the outer handle from automatically opening due to the low rigidity of the plastic outer panel when the car collides with the side.

[0033] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the lamp assembly 13 includes a housing 131, a printed circuit board 132 and an LED lamp 133. The housing 131 can be fixed to the inner side of the outer panel 11 by bonding or screw connection, and a receiving cavity is formed between the housing 131 and the outer panel 11. The printed circuit board 132 and the LED lamp 133 are both located in the receiving cavity. The printed circuit board 132 is fixed to the housing 131, and the LED lamp 133 is fixed to the printed circuit board 132 and electrically connected thereto. When power is supplied through the internal circuit of the vehicle, the LED lamp emits light and is emitted outward through the outer panel 11.

[0034] The outer panel assembly provided in the embodiment of the present invention sets the outer panel 11 to be a light-transmitting material, and sets the exterior lamp group 13 on the inner side of the outer panel, so that the outer panel 11 can emit light without affecting the shape of the car's side door, making the overall appearance of the car beautiful and with a strong sense of technology; in addition, the outer handle bracket 14 supports the outer handle 112, which can improve its rigidity, reduce the degree of deformation of the outer handle area, and avoid the side door from automatically opening during a side collision of the car, thereby improving the safety performance of the side door.

[0035] Example 2

[0036] like Figure 4 As shown, this embodiment provides a car side door, including an inner panel 2 and the outer panel assembly described in Example 1, wherein the inner panel 2 is made of metal materials such as steel or aluminum to ensure sufficient strength of the car side door, and the inner panel 2 is detachably connected to the outer panel bracket 12 of the outer panel assembly, so that the outer panel assembly can be installed on the inner panel 2, so that the side door can be integrated with exterior lights and have a beautiful appearance.

[0037] like Figure 5 As shown, the outer handle bracket 14 of the outer panel assembly includes a first connecting portion 141 at the upper end, a second connecting portion 142 in the middle area, and a third connecting portion 143 at the lower right end. The first connecting portion 141 is welded or riveted to the crossbeam of the inner panel 2, the third connecting portion 143 is bolted to the door lock area of the inner panel 2 and is also connected to the side door lock. The second connecting portion 142 is connected to the outer panel 11 and the outer handle, so that the outer handle bracket 14 supports the outer handle 112. Specifically, during installation, first install the outer handle bracket 14 on the inner panel 2, as shown in FIG. Figure 6 As shown, the second connecting portion 142 is then fitted to the outer panel 11 , and finally the outer handle 112 is installed on the second connecting portion 142 from the outside of the outer panel 11 , thereby clamping the outer panel 11 and the second connecting portion 142 together.

[0038] like Figure 7As shown, the cross-section of the outer plate bracket 12 of the outer plate assembly is a U-shaped structure, one side arm of the U is bonded to the outer plate 11, and the edge of the inner plate 2 is located on the outside of the other side arm of the U-shaped groove, and a spring nut 32 is provided on the inner side of the other side arm of the U. The screw 31 passes through the inner plate 2, the outer plate bracket 12 and the spring nut 32 in sequence, so that the outer plate bracket 12 and the inner plate 2 are fixedly connected.

[0039] like Figures 8-10 As shown, multiple L-shaped clips 113 are provided on the inner side of the outer panel 11. The L-shaped clips 113 protrude in the Y direction (i.e., perpendicular to the XZ plane). The inner panel 2 is provided with mounting holes 21 that mate with the L-shaped clips 113 of the outer panel assembly. During installation, the end of the L-shaped clip 113 away from the outer panel 11 is first inserted into the mounting hole 21. It can then slide within the mounting hole 21 in the X direction. When it slides onto the flange 22 of the inner panel 2, the L-shaped clip 113 is locked on the flange 22 to secure it. In this embodiment, there are six L-shaped clips 113, evenly distributed along the X direction along the upper edge of the outer panel 11. This ensures a more stable connection between the upper edge of the outer panel 11 and the inner panel 2. By providing the L-shaped clips 113, the outer panel assembly and the inner panel 2 can be pre-assembled and positioned before the inner panel 2 is welded to the outer panel bracket 12, making the installation of the vehicle side door more convenient.

[0040] The assembly process of the automobile side door of this embodiment is as follows:

[0041] First, install the outer handle bracket 14 onto the inner panel 2, then install the outer panel bracket 12 and the light assembly 13 onto the outer panel 11. Insert the L-shaped clip 113 of the outer panel 11 into the mounting hole 21 of the inner panel 2 and slide it within the mounting hole 21. During the sliding process, the second connecting portion 142 of the outer handle bracket 14 contacts and cooperates with the outer handle area of the outer panel 11, and the inner panel 2 slides into the U-shaped groove of the outer handle bracket 14. When the outer handle bracket 14 and the inner panel 2 are in place, securely connect the outer panel 11 and the inner panel 2 with screws 31. Then install the outer handle 112 to the outer handle bracket 14, and connect the outer handle bracket 14 and the outer panel 11 together. When maintenance is required, the outer panel components can be removed in the reverse order described above.

[0042] The automobile side door provided in this embodiment adopts the outer panel assembly described in Example 1, so that it can be detachably installed on the inner panel 2 for easy maintenance. At the same time, the outer panel 11 can emit light without affecting the shape of the automobile, making the automobile look beautiful and having a strong sense of technology. In addition, by providing an outer handle bracket 14 at the outer handle 112 to support it, its rigidity can be improved, the degree of deformation of the outer handle area can be reduced, and the side door can be prevented from automatically opening during a side collision of the automobile, thereby improving the safety performance of the side door.

[0043] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Various modifications are possible. In other words, any simple, equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the claims and description of the present invention are within the scope of protection of the patent claims. Anything not fully described in this invention constitutes conventional technology.

Claims

1. A car side door, characterized in that: It includes an outer panel assembly and an inner panel, the outer panel assembly includes an outer panel with a light-transmitting area, a lamp group arranged on the inner side of the outer panel and corresponding to the light-transmitting area, and an outer panel bracket connected to the inner side of the outer panel along the peripheral contour of the outer panel, the outer panel is made of polycarbonate or polypropylene light-transmitting material, the inner panel is made of metal material, the inner panel and the outer panel bracket are detachably connected, an outer handle is provided on the outer side of the outer panel, and an outer handle bracket is provided on the inner side of the outer panel, the outer handle bracket includes a first connecting part, a second connecting part and a third connecting part, the first connecting part is fixedly connected to the crossbeam of the inner panel, the second connecting part is fixedly connected to the outer panel, the third connecting part is fixedly connected to the door lock of the inner panel, and the outer handle is mounted on the second connecting part.

2. The automobile side door according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lamp assembly comprises a shell, an LED lamp and a printed circuit board are arranged in the shell, and the LED lamp is electrically connected to the printed circuit board.

3. The automobile side door according to claim 2, characterized in that: The shell is connected to the outer panel by bonding or screws.

4. The automobile side door according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer plate bracket is bonded to the outer plate.

5. The automobile side door according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross section of the outer plate bracket is a U-shaped structure, the edge of the inner plate is located on the outside of one side arm of the U-shaped structure, and is fixedly connected to the outer plate bracket by screws.

6. The automobile side door according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of L-shaped buckles are arranged at intervals on the inner side of the outer plate, and mounting holes and flanges that match the L-shaped buckles are arranged on the inner plate.

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