Exterior trim assembly and vehicle

The combination of the first and second fasteners enables the detachable assembly of the exterior trim and glass, solving the problems of wind noise and surface differences in traditional exterior trim assemblies, and improving assembly efficiency and design freedom.

CN115092065BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11FUYAO GLASS IND GROUP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202210763783.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-06-30
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2042-06-30

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Technical Problem

In traditional exterior assemblies, exterior parts and glass cannot be disassembled or have significant differences after assembly, resulting in increased wind noise and affecting the installation of other components.

Method used

The combination of the first and second fasteners enables the detachable assembly of the glass and exterior trim. The first fastener extends into the mounting hole to reduce surface differences and is connected by threads or snap-fit.

Benefits of technology

It reduces wind noise between the exterior trim and the glass, reduces space occupation during assembly, increases the freedom of design, and does not affect the installation of other components.

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Abstract

This invention discloses an exterior trim assembly and a vehicle. The exterior trim assembly includes a glass, a first fastener, an exterior trim piece, and a second fastener. The glass includes a mounting surface and a back surface opposite to the mounting surface, and the glass has a mounting hole penetrating the mounting surface. At least a portion of the first fastener is disposed within the mounting hole and is fixedly connected to the glass. Along the axial direction of the mounting hole, the first fastener is located on the side of the mounting surface facing the back surface. The exterior trim piece is located on the side of the mounting surface, and the exterior trim piece is connected to the side of the first fastener near the mounting surface via the second fastener. In this exterior trim assembly and vehicle, the glass and the exterior trim piece can be detachably assembled through the connection of the first fastener and the second fastener.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automotive technology, and in particular to an exterior assembly and an automobile. Background Technology

[0002] In exterior trim assemblies, most plastic trim components on the glass are integrated with the glass using methods such as tape, PU (polyurethane) adhesive, heat-fused reinforcing strips, and clips. Once integrated, these components are not removable, and forced removal will damage them. Furthermore, some exterior trim assemblies have mounting structures on the glass's mounting surface. Trim components are installed to the glass via these structures. In this case, after assembly, there is a significant surface difference between the trim components and the glass, increasing wind noise and also affecting the installation of other parts. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Based on this, in traditional exterior assemblies, the exterior parts and glass cannot be disassembled or there is a large difference between the exterior parts and glass after assembly, which increases wind noise and also affects the installation of other components. Therefore, an exterior assembly and automobile are proposed. In this exterior assembly and automobile, the structural wind noise after the exterior parts and glass are assembled is low, does not affect the installation of other components, and the exterior parts and glass can be disassembled.

[0004] The specific technical solution is as follows:

[0005] On one hand, this application relates to an exterior trim assembly, including glass, a first fastener, an exterior trim piece, and a second fastener. The glass includes a mounting surface and a back surface opposite to the mounting surface, and the glass has a mounting hole penetrating the mounting surface. At least a portion of the structure of the first fastener is disposed within the mounting hole and is fixedly connected to the glass. Along the axial direction of the mounting hole, the first fastener is located on the side of the mounting surface facing the back surface. The exterior trim piece is located on the side where the mounting surface is located, and the exterior trim piece is connected to the side of the first fastener near the mounting surface via the second fastener.

[0006] The technical solution will be further explained below:

[0007] In one embodiment, a portion of the structure of the first fastener protrudes from the mounting surface along the mounting hole and is connected to the second fastener.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first fastener includes a main body portion and a fixing portion connected to each other. The volume of the main body portion is larger than the volume of the fixing portion. The main body portion is located on the side of the mounting surface facing the back side. A portion of the fixing portion extends out of the mounting hole and connects to the second fastener.

[0009] In one embodiment, along the axial direction of the mounting hole, the first fastener is located on the side of the mounting surface facing the back side, and the second fastener is configured to be detachably connected to the first fastener by extending into the mounting hole along one side of the mounting surface so that the exterior trim is connected to the glass.

[0010] In one embodiment, the mounting hole extends from the mounting surface to the back surface along the thickness direction of the glass, a portion of the structure of the first fastener extends into the mounting hole from one side of the back surface, and the remaining structure of the first fastener is disposed outside the mounting hole and located on one side of the back surface.

[0011] In one embodiment, the exterior trim assembly further includes a edging connected to the back side, wherein the structure of the first fastener located outside the mounting hole is disposed inside the edging.

[0012] In one embodiment, the glass, the first fastener, and the edging are integrally formed.

[0013] In one embodiment, the exterior trim is provided with a connecting hole, which is connected to the mounting hole. One end of the first fastener is fixed in the connecting hole, and the other end of the second fastener passes through the connecting hole and extends into the mounting hole to be detachably connected to the first fastener.

[0014] In one embodiment, the connecting hole is a stepped hole, one end of the second fixing member is limited and engaged with the stepped surface of the stepped hole, and the other end of the second fixing member passes through the stepped hole and extends into the mounting hole to be detachably connected to the first fixing member.

[0015] In one embodiment, the exterior trim has a mounting groove, the connecting hole penetrates the bottom wall of the mounting groove, and the exterior trim assembly also includes a flip cover, which is movably disposed on the exterior trim for opening or closing the mounting groove.

[0016] In one embodiment, the exterior trim covers the mounting surface.

[0017] In one embodiment, a seal is provided between the periphery of the portion of the exterior trim structure covering the mounting surface and the mounting surface.

[0018] In one embodiment, one of the first fixing member and the second fixing member is provided with an external thread structure, and the other is provided with an internal thread hole, wherein the external thread structure and the internal thread hole are connected in a mating manner; or one of the first fixing member and the second fixing member is a first snap-fit ​​member, and the other is a second snap-fit ​​member that snaps into the first snap-fit ​​member.

[0019] In one embodiment, the number of mounting holes, the number of the first fixing member, and the number of the second fixing member are all at least two and correspond one-to-one. Among them, some of the first fixing members have an external thread structure, and the corresponding part of the second fixing members has an internal thread hole that mates with the external thread structure. The remaining part of the first fixing members are first snap-fit ​​members, and the corresponding remaining part of the second fixing members are second snap-fit ​​members that snap-fit ​​with the first snap-fit ​​members.

[0020] On the other hand, this application also relates to a vehicle including the exterior assembly of any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0021] In the aforementioned exterior trim assembly and automobile, the glass and exterior trim parts are detachably assembled via a connection between the first and second fixing members. Furthermore, since a portion of the first fixing member extends into the mounting hole, compared to traditional exterior trim assemblies, the connection structure between the glass and exterior trim parts allows for a smaller surface difference between them after connection via the first and second fixing members. This results in a smaller space occupied by the exterior trim parts during assembly, reducing wind noise and allowing for greater design freedom. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which constitute a part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments of the invention and the description thereof are used to explain and illustrate the invention, and do not constitute an improper limitation of the invention.

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Furthermore, the accompanying drawings are not drawn to a 1:1 scale, and the relative dimensions of the various components are shown in the drawings only as examples and not necessarily to actual scale.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a top view of the exterior trim assembly with the flap in the open position in one embodiment;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the exterior trim assembly with the flap in the open state in one embodiment;

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Sectional view along line AA in the middle;

[0028] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the glass structure on one side of the mounting surface in one embodiment;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the glass structure from a rear view in one embodiment;

[0030] Figure 6 for Figure 4 A magnified view of part A in the diagram.

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0032] 10. Exterior trim assembly; 100. Glass; 110. Mounting hole; 120. Mounting surface; 130. Rear side; 200. First fastener; 210. Main body; 220. Fixing part; 300. Second fastener; 400. Exterior trim piece; 410. Mounting groove; 412. Connecting hole; 500. Edge trim; 600. Flip cover. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention can be practiced in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0034] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "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 used only for the convenience of describing this invention and 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 invention.

[0035] 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 at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0036] Exterior assemblies include glass and exterior trim pieces. Traditionally, glass and exterior trim pieces are integrated using adhesive tape or thermoforming of reinforcing strips, making them non-removable. Furthermore, in some exterior assemblies, glass and exterior trim pieces are assembled using hooks or similar structures. These hooks and other assembly structures, positioned between the glass and exterior trim pieces, result in a significant surface difference between the assembled parts and the glass, affecting the installation of other components.

[0037] Based on this, this application proposes an exterior trim assembly in which the structural wind noise after the exterior trim parts and glass are assembled is low, does not affect the installation of other components, and the exterior trim parts and glass are detachable.

[0038] Figure 1 This is a top view of the flip cover 600 in the exterior assembly 10 with the flip cover in the open position. Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the flip cover 600 in the open state of the exterior assembly 10. Figure 3 for Figure 1 Sectional view along direction AA. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of glass 100 on the mounting surface 120 side.

[0039] Please combine Figures 1 to 4 In one embodiment, the exterior trim assembly 10 includes a glass 100, a first fastener 200, an exterior trim piece 400, and a second fastener 300. The glass 100 includes a mounting surface 120 and a back surface 130 opposite to the mounting surface 120. The glass 100 has a mounting hole 110 that penetrates the mounting surface 120. The first fastener 200 is connected to the glass 100. At least a portion of the structure of the first fastener 200 is disposed in the mounting hole 110. The exterior trim piece 400 is located on the side where the mounting surface 120 is located. The exterior trim piece 400 is connected to the side of the first fastener 200 near the mounting surface 120 through the second fastener 300.

[0040] In use, the glass 100 and the exterior trim 400 are detachably assembled by connecting the first fastener 200 and the second fastener 300. Furthermore, since a portion of the first fastener 200 extends into the mounting hole 110, compared to a conventional exterior trim assembly 10, the connection structure between the glass 100 and the exterior trim 400 results in a relatively smaller surface difference between the exterior trim 400 and the glass 100 after connection via the first fastener 200 and the second fastener 300. This also means the exterior trim 400 occupies less space during assembly, thereby reducing wind noise and allowing for greater design freedom.

[0041] It should be noted that the first fastener 200 may have a portion of its structure protruding from the mounting surface 120, or the first fastener 200 may be located entirely on the side of the mounting surface 120 facing the back surface 130 in the axial direction along the mounting hole 110.

[0042] For example, in some embodiments, a portion of the structure of the first fastener 200 protrudes from the mounting surface 120 along the mounting hole 110 and connects to the second fastener 300. In this case, compared to the conventional method where the first fastener 200 is completely located on the mounting surface 120, in this embodiment, the portion of the structure of the first fastener 200 protrudes from the mounting surface 120, which can reduce the surface difference between the exterior trim 400 and the glass 100 to some extent.

[0043] Specifically, the first fastener 200 includes a main body portion 210 and a fixing portion 220 connected to each other. The volume of the main body portion 210 is larger than that of the fixing portion 220. The main body portion 210 is located on the side of the mounting surface 120 facing the back surface 130. A portion of the fixing portion 220 protrudes from the mounting hole 110 and connects to the second fastener 300. In this way, by placing the larger main body portion 210 on the side of the mounting surface 120 facing the back surface 130 and by having the fixing portion 220 protrude from the mounting hole 110 and connect to the second fastener 300, the space occupied by the first fastener 200 can be reduced to a certain extent, thereby reducing the surface difference between the exterior trim 400 and the glass 100. The exterior trim 400 occupies relatively less space during assembly, which can reduce wind noise and allow for greater freedom in styling design.

[0044] For example, in some other embodiments, and along the axial direction of the mounting hole 110, the first fastener 200 is located on the side of the mounting surface 120 facing the rear surface 130. One end of the second fastener 300 is connected to the exterior trim 400, and the other end of the second fastener 300 extends from the side of the glass 100 located on the mounting surface 120 into the mounting hole 110 and is detachably connected to the first fastener 200.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 3 The axial direction of the mounting hole 110 is the L direction. It can be understood that "the first fastener 200 is located on the side of the mounting surface 120 facing the back surface 130" means that, in the axial direction of the mounting hole 110, the first fastener 200 is located on the mounting surface 120... Figure 3 Below the viewing angle. The purpose of the first fastener 200 being located below the mounting surface 120 is to show that the first fastener 200 is not protruding from one side of the mounting surface 120 relative to the mounting surface 120. At this time, when the first fastener 200 extends into the mounting hole 110, the surface difference between the glass 100 and the outer trim 400 can be reduced as much as possible.

[0046] It should be noted that the surface difference between the glass 100 and the exterior trim 400 refers to the distance between the side of the exterior trim 400 facing the mounting surface 120 and the mounting surface 120 when the exterior trim 400 is assembled with the glass 100 through the second mounting member and the first mounting member. The smaller the distance, the smaller the surface difference between the exterior trim 400 and the glass 100. In other words, the smaller the distance, the tighter the assembly between the exterior trim 400 and the glass 100.

[0047] In the aforementioned exterior trim assembly 10, the glass 100 and the exterior trim 400 are detachably assembled by connecting the first fastener 200 and the second fastener 300. Furthermore, since the first fastener 200 is located on the side of the mounting surface 120 facing the rear 130 in the axial direction of the mounting hole 110, meaning the first fastener 200 does not protrude relative to the mounting surface 120, when the second fastener 300 extends from the side of the glass 100 facing the mounting surface 120 into the mounting hole 110 and connects with the first fastener 200, the surface difference between the exterior trim 400 and the glass 100 is small. This results in a relatively small space occupied by the exterior trim 400 during assembly, thereby reducing wind noise and allowing for greater design freedom.

[0048] In some embodiments, one of the first fixing member 200 and the second fixing member 300 is provided with an external thread structure, and the other is provided with an internal thread hole. The first fixing member 200 and the second fixing member 300 are connected by the external thread structure and the internal thread hole.

[0049] Optionally, in one embodiment, the first fastener 200 is a bolt, and the second fastener 300 is a nut structure. The nut portion of the nut structure is disposed in the mounting hole 110. One end of the bolt is connected to the outer trim 400, and the other end extends into the mounting hole 110 to engage with the nut in a spiral fit, thereby realizing the detachable assembly between the outer trim 400 and the glass 100.

[0050] In some other embodiments, the first fastener 200 and the second fastener 300 may both be snap-fit ​​fasteners. For example, the first fastener 200 may be a first snap-fit ​​fastener and the second fastener 300 may be a second snap-fit ​​fastener. The detachable installation between the exterior trim 400 and the glass 100 is achieved through the snap-fit ​​engagement between the first snap-fit ​​fastener and the second snap-fit ​​fastener.

[0051] For example, in some embodiments, the first fixing member 200 is provided with a latching protrusion structure and the second fixing member 300 is provided with a latching groove structure. Or in other embodiments, the first fixing member 200 is provided with a latching groove structure and the second fixing member 300 is provided with a latching protrusion structure. The first fixing member 200 and the second fixing member 300 are engaged through the latching groove and the latching protrusion, thereby realizing the detachable connection between the glass 100 and the outer trim 400.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, the exterior trim 400 covers the mounting surface 120.

[0053] For example, in some embodiments, the exterior trim 400 has a length of M and a width of B, and the total area of ​​the exterior trim 400 is 272mm * 418mm = 113696mm². 2 In the overlapping portion between the exterior trim 400 and the mounting surface 120, the length of the exterior trim 400 is M1, the width is B1, and the overlapping area between the exterior trim 400 and the mounting surface 120 is 200mm * 400mm = 80000mm. 2 It can be seen that the overlapping area of ​​the exterior trim 400 accounts for about 70% of the total area.

[0054] In some embodiments, a seal is provided between the periphery of the portion of the exterior trim 400 covering the mounting surface 120 and the mounting surface 120. Thus, the seal serves to provide waterproofing and dustproofing.

[0055] Alternatively, the seal can be a foam strip.

[0056] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of glass 100 from a 130° view on the back side. Figure 6 for Figure 4 A magnified view of part A in the diagram. Please refer to... Figures 3 to 6 In some embodiments, the mounting hole 110 extends from the mounting surface 120 to the back surface 130 along the thickness direction of the glass 100. A portion of the structure of the first fastener 200 extends into the mounting hole 110 from one side of the back surface 130, while the remaining structure of the first fastener 200 is disposed outside the mounting hole 110 and located on one side of the back surface 130. Thus, compared to disposing the first fastener 200 on the mounting surface 120, mounting the first fastener 200 on the back surface 130 avoids the problem of a large surface difference between the glass 100 and the outer trim 400 caused by the first fastener 200 being disposed between them.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, the exterior trim assembly 10 further includes a edging 500 connected to the back surface 130, and the first fastener 200 is located outside the mounting hole 110 and is disposed inside the edging 500.

[0058] The edging 500 is used to cover the glass 100. There are several ways to house a portion of the first fastener 200 within the edging 500. For example, in some embodiments, the first fastener 200 and the edging 500 can be integrally molded by injection molding, thus housing a portion of the first fastener 200 within the edging 500. In other embodiments, a corresponding receiving groove can be formed inside the edging 500, fixing a portion of the first fastener 200 within the receiving groove.

[0059] Specifically, please refer to Figure 3 The main body 210 is set within the edging 500.

[0060] In some embodiments, the glass 100, the first fastener 200, and the edging 500 are integrally formed. For example, the glass 100, the first fastener 200, and the edging 500 can be integrally formed by injection molding.

[0061] Please continue to refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, the exterior trim 400 is provided with a connection hole 412, which is connected to the mounting hole 110. One end of the first fastener 200 is fixed in the connection hole 412, and the other end of the second fastener 300 passes through the connection hole 412 and extends into the mounting hole 110 to be detachably connected to the first fastener 200.

[0062] For example, please continue to refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, the connecting hole 412 is a stepped hole, which corresponds to and communicates with the mounting hole 110. One end of the second fixing member 300 is matched with the stepped surface of the stepped hole, and the other end of the second fixing member 300 extends through the stepped hole into the mounting hole 110 and is detachably connected to the first fixing member 200. In this way, the second fixing member 300 is fixed to the mounting member by matching with the stepped surface of the stepped hole, and is connected to the first fixing member 200 by extending into the mounting hole 110 to achieve connection with the glass 100.

[0063] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the exterior trim 400 is provided with a mounting groove 410, and a connecting hole 412 penetrates the bottom wall of the mounting groove 410. The exterior trim assembly 10 also includes a flip cover 600, which is movably disposed on the exterior trim 400 for opening or closing the mounting groove 410. After the first fastener 200 and the second fastener 300 are assembled, the mounting groove 410 can be closed by the flip cover 600. In this way, on the one hand, the second fastener 300 can be protected, and on the other hand, the appearance can be improved.

[0064] The number of mounting holes 110, the number of first fasteners 200, and the number of second fasteners 300 are all at least two and correspond one-to-one. Some of the first fasteners have external threads, and correspondingly, some of the second fasteners 300 have internal threaded holes that mate with the external threads. The remaining first fasteners 200 are first snap-fit ​​fasteners, and the corresponding remaining second fasteners 300 are second snap-fit ​​fasteners that engage with the first snap-fit ​​fasteners. Thus, the glass 100 and the outer trim 400 are connected by a combination of threaded connections and snap-fit ​​fasteners. Please refer to... Figure 2 The mounting groove 410 is a square groove. For the stability of the installation, corresponding stepped holes are opened at the four corners of the mounting groove 410. Correspondingly, four corresponding mounting holes 110 are also opened on the glass 100. Correspondingly, four first fasteners 200 and two fasteners 300 are also provided. One of the first fasteners 200 is set in one mounting hole 110, and one of the second fasteners 300 passes through a stepped hole and connects to the first fastener 200 located in the mounting hole 110.

[0065] It should be noted that the number of stepped holes, mounting holes 110, first fasteners 200, and second fasteners 300 can be one, two, three, five, or more. The number of stepped holes, mounting holes 110, first fasteners 200, and second fasteners 300 can be set according to specific needs, such as the size of the exterior trim 400 and the glass 100. Furthermore, the distribution of the stepped holes and mounting holes 110 can also be set as needed; for example, they can be spaced apart along the same direction, or arranged in a circle or other irregular shape.

[0066] It should be noted that there are multiple ways to make the flip cover 600 movable on the outer trim 400. For example, the flip cover 600 can be installed on the outer trim 400 by sliding or by rotating.

[0067] In some embodiments, the exterior assembly 10 further includes a locking structure. When the flip cover 600 is placed on the mounting slot 410, the flip cover 600 is locked to the exterior part 400 by the locking structure. When it is necessary to open the mounting slot 410, the locking structure can be unlocked to open the flip cover 600.

[0068] The locking structure can be a snap-fit ​​structure. For example, the flip cover 600 has a snap-fit ​​protrusion structure and the outer trim 400 has a snap-fit ​​groove structure, or the flip cover 600 has a snap-fit ​​groove structure and the outer trim 400 has a snap-fit ​​protrusion structure. The flip cover 600 and the outer trim 400 achieve a locking fit through the snap-fit ​​cooperation between the snap-fit ​​groove and the snap-fit ​​protrusion.

[0069] Alternatively, in some other embodiments, the locking structure can be a magnetic structure. For example, by providing a first magnetic part on the flip cover 600 and a second magnetic part on the outer trim 400, with the first and second magnetic parts having opposite magnetic properties, the flip cover 600 and the outer trim 400 achieve a locking engagement through the magnetic attraction between the first and second magnetic parts.

[0070] In addition, this application also relates to a vehicle including the exterior assembly 10 of any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0071] The aforementioned automobile includes the exterior trim assembly 10 of any of the preceding embodiments. Therefore, in this automobile, the glass 100 and the exterior trim 400 are detachably assembled by connecting the first fastener 200 and the second fastener 300. Furthermore, since the first fastener 200 is located below the mounting surface 120 in the axial direction of the mounting hole 110, it means that the first fastener 200 does not protrude relative to the mounting surface 120. Therefore, when the second fastener 300 extends from the side of the glass 100 located on the mounting surface 120 into the mounting hole 110 and connects with the first fastener 200, the surface difference between the exterior trim 400 and the glass 100 is small. Consequently, the exterior trim 400 occupies relatively little space during assembly, thus not affecting the normal assembly of other components.

[0072] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0073] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0074] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0075] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0076] The above embodiments merely illustrate several implementation methods of the present invention, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An exterior trim assembly, characterized in that, include: The glass includes a mounting surface and a back surface opposite to the mounting surface, and the glass is provided with a mounting hole penetrating the mounting surface; A first fastener, at least a portion of which is disposed within the mounting hole and is fixedly connected to the glass; An exterior trim piece and a second fastener, wherein the exterior trim piece is located on the side where the mounting surface is located, and the exterior trim piece is connected to the side of the first fastener near the mounting surface via the second fastener; The exterior trim is provided with a connecting hole, which is connected to the mounting hole. One end of the first fixing member is fixed in the connecting hole, and the other end of the second fixing member passes through the connecting hole and extends into the mounting hole to be detachably connected to the first fixing member. The exterior trim is provided with a mounting groove, and the connecting hole penetrates the bottom wall of the mounting groove. The exterior trim assembly also includes a flip cover, which is movably disposed on the exterior trim for opening or closing the mounting groove.

2. The exterior trim assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, A portion of the structure of the first fastener protrudes from the mounting surface along the mounting hole and is connected to the second fastener.

3. The exterior trim assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first fastener includes a main body and a fixing part that are connected to each other. The volume of the main body is larger than the volume of the fixing part. The main body is located on the side of the mounting surface facing the back side. A portion of the fixing part extends out of the mounting hole and connects to the second fastener.

4. The exterior trim assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along the axial direction of the mounting hole, the first fastener is located on the side of the mounting surface facing the back side, and the second fastener is configured to be detachably connected to the first fastener by extending into the mounting hole along one side of the mounting surface so that the exterior trim is connected to the glass.

5. The exterior trim assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mounting hole extends from the mounting surface to the back surface along the thickness direction of the glass. A portion of the structure of the first fastener extends into the mounting hole from one side of the back surface, and the remaining structure of the first fastener is disposed outside the mounting hole and located on one side of the back surface.

6. The exterior trim assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The exterior trim assembly also includes a edging, which is connected to the back side, and the structure of the first fastener located outside the mounting hole is disposed inside the edging.

7. The exterior trim assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The glass, the first fastener, and the edging are integrally formed.

8. The exterior trim assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting hole is a stepped hole. One end of the second fixing member is limited and matched with the stepped surface of the stepped hole, and the other end of the second fixing member passes through the stepped hole and extends into the mounting hole to be detachably connected to the first fixing member.

9. The exterior trim assembly according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that, The exterior trim covers the mounting surface.

10. The exterior trim assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, A sealing element is provided between the periphery of the portion of the exterior trim structure covering the mounting surface and the mounting surface.

11. The exterior trim assembly according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that, One of the first fixing member and the second fixing member is provided with an external thread structure, and the other is provided with an internal thread hole, wherein the external thread structure and the internal thread hole are connected in a mating manner; or one of the first fixing member and the second fixing member is a first snap-fit ​​member, and the other is a second snap-fit ​​member that snaps into the first snap-fit ​​member.

12. The exterior trim assembly according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that, The number of mounting holes, the number of the first fixing member, and the number of the second fixing member are all at least two and correspond one-to-one. Among them, some of the first fixing members have an external thread structure, and the corresponding part of the second fixing members has an internal thread hole that mates with the external thread structure. The remaining part of the first fixing members are first snap-fit ​​members, and the corresponding remaining part of the second fixing members are second snap-fit ​​members that snap-fit ​​with the first snap-fit ​​members.

13. A car, characterized in that, Includes the exterior assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 12.

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