Vehicle trim strip assembly for a vehicle

Abstract

A vehicle trim strip assembly for a vehicle, comprising: a trim strip member, wherein the trim strip member includes an inner boundary defining an aperture; a frame releasably coupled to the trim strip member, the frame including at least one retention member, wherein the at least one retention member is coupled to the trim strip member within the inner boundary of the aperture, thereby retaining the frame in an inserted state to the trim strip member; a cover coupled to the frame, the cover configured and arranged to cover the aperture and provide access to the aperture as desired.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a vehicle trim assembly for use in vehicles. Background Technology

[0002] The descriptions in this section are provided only as background information in relation to this disclosure and should not be construed as prior art.

[0003] Modern vehicles include a section on the upper surface or roof for attaching rails, increasing the vehicle's usable space for transporting items. As a non-limiting example, vehicle users often utilize these rails to aid in transporting items such as luggage or bicycles. Typically, these rails are attached to the vehicle via connecting members (usually bolts) contained within the vehicle's roof. When the rails are not attached to the vehicle's roof, a roof rack cover covers the connecting members. These roof rack covers help improve the vehicle's overall aesthetics, limit the ingress of contaminants such as water, and inhibit rust around the connecting members.

[0004] Current roof rack designs include an arm protruding from the main body of the roof rack cover frame. This arm is designed to provide a way to position and secure the roof rack cover to the vehicle in the x-direction. This arm presents several manufacturing and assembly challenges. During the assembly of the roof rack cover, tolerance accumulation within the roof rack cover can lead to misalignment when it is assembled onto the vehicle's roof molding. This misalignment can cause functional problems with the roof rack cover. In some cases of misalignment, the cover is prevented from opening due to obstruction caused by interactions with other vehicle components. As a result, this leads to increased manufacturing costs. Typically, the roof rack cover and other vehicle components need to be discarded, replaced, or modified to accommodate the assembly of the vehicle's roof molding. Furthermore, the arm increases the complexity of the component and leads to increased costs during injection molding and assembly processes. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this background technology, the object of the present invention is to provide a roof rack cover fixing feature that overcomes at least some of the problems discussed above. According to the present invention, this problem is solved by a vehicle trim strip assembly having the features of claim 1. Therefore, the following is provided:

[0006] A vehicle trim strip assembly for a vehicle includes: a trim strip member, wherein the trim strip member includes an inner boundary defining an aperture; a frame releasably coupled to the trim strip member, the frame including at least one retaining member, wherein the at least one retaining member is coupled to the trim strip member within the inner boundary of the aperture, thereby retaining the frame to the trim strip member in an inserted state; and a cover coupled to the frame, the cover being configured and arranged to cover the aperture and provide access to the aperture as needed.

[0007] Vehicle trim strip assemblies are relatively narrow components, typically long relative to their width and height, and are primarily made of plastic and / or metal, usually serving a primary decorative function. Sometimes, these vehicle trim strip assemblies have a notch within the trim strip itself, typically rectangular, which can be closed by a flap or sliding mechanism. Due to the low rigidity of the trim strip components, and also because of the significant differences in the dimensions of these components and the tolerances between their materials, there may be situations during installation where the flap or sliding mechanism can no longer be opened or closed. This invention is based on the recognition that this potential failure is essentially due to the direct connection between the trim strip and the flap or sliding mechanism. In the worst case, if the user attempts to force it closed, the flap or sliding mechanism may be damaged.

[0008] Therefore, this invention is based on the concept of disconnecting the decorative strip and the flap or sliding mechanism from each other by providing a separate frame that can be inserted into the notch of the decorative strip. Here, the flap or sliding mechanism constituting the cover portion for covering the hole defined by the notch is connected or attached to the frame, so that the flap or sliding mechanism is no longer directly connected or attached to the decorative strip. By disconnecting or separating the flap or sliding mechanism of the cover component from the decorative strip, jamming of these components is prevented or avoided as much as possible when opening or closing the cover, especially after a long period of time and / or after changes in environmental conditions.

[0009] Furthermore, the elimination of the need for dedicated punching on the trim strip further simplifies the manufacturing process. Instead, a reference stamp for defining the direction is sufficient. This saves at least four hydraulic tools or stamping units used for cutting the contours when assembling vehicle trim pieces. This results in a significant reduction in cycle times and manufacturing costs.

[0010] This invention also allows for simple, self-assembly assembly of the vehicle trim assembly, enabling standard vehicle trim assemblies to be used in a wide range of body shell structures and channel geometries, i.e., sizes. Therefore, an additional benefit is that assembly is generally simplified, leaving less room for potential assembly failures.

[0011] Advantageous configurations and developments can be obtained from the description in the further dependent claims and with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one retaining member includes at least one first retaining member, wherein the at least one first retaining member is arranged and configured to retain the frame to the trim strip member inside the hole at least in a direction that traverses or is transverse to the longitudinal direction of the trim strip assembly. The longitudinal direction (also referred to as the X-direction) defines the longitudinal orientation of the trim strip assembly. For example, in the case of a roof trim assembly, this longitudinal direction is defined by the length of the vehicle. A transverse or transverse direction is generally referred to as the Y-direction.

[0013] Preferably, in the inserted state, the first retaining member is positioned along a first boundary side of the hole. Typically, the first boundary side is defined by an elongated side or edge of the hole.

[0014] In another preferred configuration, the at least one retaining member includes at least one second retaining member, wherein the at least one second retaining member is arranged and configured to retain the frame to the decorative strip member at least in the longitudinal direction of the decorative strip assembly inside the hole.

[0015] Preferably, in the inserted state, the second retaining member is positioned along the second boundary side and / or the third boundary side of the hole. In a further preferred embodiment, the second boundary side and the third boundary side are arranged opposite each other with respect to the hole, preferably arranged opposite each other with respect to the hole at the front edge or front wall of the hole.

[0016] According to a particularly preferred configuration, the second and / or third boundary sides are arranged adjacent to the first boundary side relative to the hole. This allows the frame to be inserted from inside the hole in the trim strip, thus securing it in either direction—both the X and Y directions. This makes it possible to securely position and align the frame within the hole in the trim strip in a predetermined manner, thereby facilitating the entire installation process.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, at least one retaining member is integrally molded within the frame. The vehicle trim assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the trim component is manufactured as an extrusion and / or an extruded part.

[0018] According to another embodiment, the profile of the vehicle trim strip assembly can be manufactured as an extrusion. According to another embodiment, the profile of the vehicle trim strip assembly can be manufactured as an extruded component. Alternatively or additionally, other manufacturing processes such as injection molding can be applied. In exemplary embodiments, the profile of the vehicle trim strip assembly can be manufactured from a metallic material, a metal alloy, or a combination of metallic materials. For example, the profile of the vehicle trim strip assembly can be made, in particular, entirely of aluminum. Similarly, the profile of the vehicle trim strip assembly (especially a monolithic profile) can be made from a plastic material. In a preferred embodiment, a support mesh can also be extruded onto the extruded trim strip profile, or manufactured in combination in a single process step via a multi-component extrusion process. For example, the trim strip profile and / or the support mesh can be made from a thermoplastic (e.g., polyvinyl chloride (PVC)), or can be made from another suitable plastic material. For example, the trim strip profile can be manufactured by a single extrusion. For example, the support mesh can be subsequently attached to the trim strip profile or extruded. The trim strip profile can also be manufactured together with the support mesh via co-extrusion. However, in alternative embodiments, the decorative strip can also be made of composite materials, such as fiber-reinforced plastics, for example, carbon fiber reinforced plastics.

[0019] According to another embodiment, the outline of the trim strip component of the vehicle trim strip assembly can be C-shaped. Each leg of the "C" shape can be adjusted or changed into a fixed leg, while the corresponding other leg serves as a support leg. The near-C-shaped design of the trim strip component makes installation particularly simple. For this purpose, the vehicle trim strip can, for example, slide into and / or insert into a channel and (e.g., via a fixing opening and / or mounting bracket provided for this purpose) be secured to the vehicle structure using the fixed legs. If the length of the support mesh has been previously adjusted to the depth of the channel, for example by cutting the length, the vehicle trim strip automatically sits at the bottom of the channel and covers the channel in a manner that precisely aligns with the vehicle structure.

[0020] According to another embodiment, the trim strip member of a vehicle trim strip assembly can be adapted to have a trim strip core and a trim strip coating. The trim strip core can be at least partially embedded in the trim strip coating. In particular, the trim strip core can be completely embedded in the trim strip coating. However, in alternative embodiments, the trim strip core can also be only partially coated. For example, a trim strip member with an opening on one side can be provided, wherein the trim strip core on one side of the trim strip member remains facing outward. In a preferred exemplary embodiment, the trim strip member can have a trim strip core with an opening in a visible area away from the vehicle. In another preferred exemplary embodiment, the trim strip member can have a trim strip core with an opening on an inner surface facing the vehicle opposite to the visible area. The trim strip coating can serve as the structural core of the trim strip member, providing stability and strength. On the other hand, the trim strip coating can be made of a material that is as light as possible and also wear-resistant. Furthermore, the trim strip coating itself can be coated with varnish, paint, protective layer, etc., to ensure temperature resistance, water resistance, and durability. However, in alternative embodiments, the decorative strip may also be made entirely or substantially entirely of a single material, such as a metallic material, for example, aluminum or plastic.

[0021] According to another embodiment, the vehicle trim strip assembly is adapted as a roof trim strip, which is configured to cover the roof passage of the vehicle's structure or body.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, the cover is pivotally coupled to the frame. Specifically, the cover is pivotally coupled to a retaining member. Alternatively, opening of the cover can also be performed by a sliding mechanism, a clamping mechanism, or the like.

[0023] In a preferred configuration, the frame includes a first guide mechanism configured to define and guide the opening and / or closing processes, such as rotational motion, tapping motion, sliding motion, etc.

[0024] According to a particularly preferred configuration, at least one of the retaining members of the frame includes a first inclined surface facing the hole. The first inclined surface is preferably a component of the first guiding mechanism and is arranged and configured such that the edge surface of the cover can move along the first inclined surface during the opening and / or closing process. Therefore, in addition to its function of holding the frame within the hole of the decorative strip, the retaining member is also provided with the additional function of enabling the cover to be opened and closed in a predetermined manner.

[0025] According to a preferred embodiment, the frame includes a second guide mechanism configured to guide the frame through the opening in the decorative strip during the insertion process. This enables easy, self-adjusting insertion of the decorative strip and avoids the possibility of the cover getting stuck.

[0026] According to a preferred configuration, at least one of the retaining members of the frame includes a second inclined surface facing away from the hole. The second inclined surface is a component of the second guiding mechanism and is arranged and configured such that the edge surface of the trim strip can move along the inclined surface during the insertion process. Therefore, in addition to retaining the frame within the hole of the trim strip and / or defining the opening / closing process, the retaining member is also provided with the additional function of enabling the frame to be inserted from the inside of the hole of the trim strip.

[0027] According to a particularly preferred configuration, at least one of the retaining components includes a tapered portion, which also includes a first guide mechanism and a second guide mechanism. The first and second inclined surfaces of the first and second guide mechanisms are arranged on opposite sides of the tapered portion. Using only one component provides two different functions: guiding the defined insertion and additionally guiding the opening process of the cover, which is efficient and cost-effective.

[0028] Preferably, at least one of the first and second guide mechanisms has a rounded upper portion. The upper portion is the part of the guide mechanism or retaining element facing the upper surface of the decorative strip assembly. This makes the insertion and / or opening and closing processes smoother and easier.

[0029] It should be noted that the features listed separately in the following description and those listed in other forms of this disclosure can be combined with each other in any technically advantageous manner. This disclosure is also characterized and detailed in particular by way of the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0030] To facilitate a good understanding of this disclosure, its various forms will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0031] Figure 1 An isometric view of a vehicle with decorative strips is depicted.

[0032] Figure 2 A decorative strip component with a vehicle trim strip assembly is depicted.

[0033] Figure 3 A top view of the vehicle trim assembly is depicted.

[0034] Figure 4 A bottom view of the vehicle trim assembly is depicted.

[0035] Figure 5 An isometric view of a vehicle trim assembly is depicted, with the cover removed to show the retaining system.

[0036] Figure 6 A top view of a vehicle trim assembly is depicted, with the cover removed to show the retaining system.

[0037] Figure 7 An isometric view depicting the frame of the vehicle trim assembly.

[0038] Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of the vehicle trim assembly is depicted.

[0039] Figure 9 An exploded view of the vehicle trim assembly is depicted. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The following description is exemplary in nature only and is not intended to limit this disclosure, its application, or its uses. It should be understood that in all the drawings, corresponding reference numerals denote the same or corresponding parts and features.

[0041] Figure 1 An isometric view of a vehicle 100 with a trim strip 102 is depicted. In this variant, the trim strip 102 defines the area to which a roof rack (not shown) is designed to be attached. In other variants, the trim strip 102 may be on other areas of the vehicle 100, such as the hood, fenders, doors, bumpers, or any other vehicle component. Figure 2 The decorative strip 102 is further described. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the trim strip 102 includes at least one vehicle trim strip assembly 104. In this form, there are four vehicle trim strip assemblies 104, with two in each pair located on opposite sides of the vehicle 100. Other variations may include more or fewer vehicle trim strip assemblies 104 to meet design constraints. In this form, the vehicle trim strip assemblies 104 help protect the connecting parts used to attach the roof rails (not shown) to the vehicle 100.

[0042] Figure 3 A top view of the vehicle trim assembly 104 is depicted. As seen and mentioned earlier, the vehicle trim assembly 104 mates with the molded part 102 to protect the connecting parts (not shown) of the vehicle 100. The vehicle trim assembly 104 includes a cover 106. The cover 106 is pivotally coupled to the frame 108, as... Figure 4 As seen, the molded component 102 is located between the cover 106 and the frame 108. Figure 3 Section AA is shown in the diagram, and will be in Figure 8 This will be discussed in more detail later. Figure 4A bottom view of the vehicle trim assembly 104 is depicted. The cover 106 includes at least one cover pivot connector 110, which mates with at least one frame receiving element 112 positioned along a first boundary side 120. In this configuration, the cover 106 includes two cover pivot connectors 110. For each cover pivot connector 110, there are two frame receiving elements 112. In other variations, more or fewer cover pivot connectors 110 and frame receiving elements 112 may be present to meet design constraints.

[0043] Figure 5 and Figure 6 Isometric and top views of the vehicle trim strip assembly 104 are depicted, with the cover 106 removed to illustrate the connection between the frame 108 and the molded part 102. The frame 108 includes at least one first retaining member 114 and / or at least one second retaining member 116. At least one first retaining member 114 and at least one second retaining member 116 are coupled to the trim strip 102 along the inner boundary 119 of a hole 118 within the trim strip 102. At least one of the first retaining members 114 positions and holds the trim strip 102 onto the frame 108 in the y-direction. At least one second retaining member 116 positions and holds the molded part 102 onto the frame 108 in the x-direction. Both the first retaining member 114 and the second retaining member 116 also serve as guides for aligning the frame 108 within the molded part 102. In this configuration, the first retaining member 114 and the second retaining member 116 serve as stops to hold the molded part 102 onto the frame 108 in both the y and x directions. In other variations, the first retaining member 114 and / or the second retaining member 116 may include clamping or snap-fit ​​features to secure the decorative strip 102 to the frame 108. In this form, there are two first retaining members 114 that mate with the first boundary side 120 of the hole 118. In another variation, the retaining member 114 may be a single elongated retaining member. In this form, there are also two second retaining members 116. One of the second retaining members 116 is positioned along the second boundary side 121 of the inner boundary 119 of the hole 118. The other of the second retaining members 116 is positioned along the third boundary side 122 of the inner boundary 119 of the hole 118. The second boundary side 121 and the third boundary side 122 are adjacent to the first boundary side 120. In other forms, there may be more or fewer first retaining members 114 and / or second retaining members 116 of different sizes to meet design constraints.

[0044] Figure 7 An isometric view of frame 108 is depicted. Figure 7The positions of the first retaining member 114 and the second retaining member 116 within the frame 108 are shown. In this configuration, the first retaining member 114 and the second retaining member 116 are integrally molded within the frame 108. In other variations, the first retaining member 114 and the second retaining member 116 may be detachably attached to the frame 108. In this configuration, the second retaining member 116 has an L-shaped geometry. This allows the second retaining member 116 to effectively retain the decorative strip 102 to the frame 108. In other variations, the second retaining member 116 may adopt other geometries to meet design constraints.

[0045] Figure 8 A cross-sectional view AA of the vehicle trim assembly 104 is depicted (e.g.) Figure 3 (As shown). The cross-sectional view illustrates the relationship between the decorative strip 102, the cover 106, the frame 108, and the first retaining member 114. As seen in this form, the first retaining member 114 has a trapezoidal shape that conforms to the geometry of the cover 106. The geometry of the first retaining member 114 matches the geometry of the cover 106 to ensure that the cover 106 can rotate effectively when opened and / or closed. In other variations, the first retaining member 114 may take other geometric forms that allow the cover 106 to pivot with sufficient clearance when opened or closed. The decorative strip 102 includes a profile comprising a decorative strip coating 102b. The decorative strip coating 102b surrounds a decorative strip core 103, which may be partially embedded in the decorative strip coating 102b.

[0046] In the following description, the function of the elements of the vehicle trim assembly 104 will be described with reference to the embodiments shown in Figures 7 and 8:

[0047] The cover 106 is pivotally connected to the retaining member 114 of the frame 108, wherein reference numeral 128 indicates the direction of rotation of the pivotable cover 106. The frame 108 is preferably removable from and insertable into the trim strip 102. For this purpose, the frame 108 is inserted in direction 130 into a recess in the trim strip 102 forming a hole 118.

[0048] The first retaining member 114 of the frame 108 includes a first inclined surface 114a serving as a first guide mechanism and a second inclined surface 114b serving as a second guide mechanism.

[0049] A first guide mechanism is configured to guide the opening and / or closing processes. For this purpose, the first guide mechanism includes a first inclined surface 114a. The first guide mechanism is configured and arranged such that the first inclined surface 114a faces the hole 118. The first inclined surface 114a is arranged and configured such that the edge surface 106a of the cover 106 can move along the first inclined surface 114a during the opening and / or closing process.

[0050] A second guide mechanism is configured to guide the insertion of the frame 108 into the hole 118 of the decorative strip 102 during the insertion process. For this purpose, the second guide mechanism includes a second inclined surface 114b. The second guide mechanism is configured and arranged such that the second inclined surface 114b faces away from the hole 118. The second inclined surface 114b is arranged and configured such that the edge surface 102a of the decorative strip 102 can move along the second inclined surface 114b during the insertion process. The first and second guide mechanisms are rounded at their upper portions 114c, such that their first surfaces 114a and second surfaces 114b respectively have curved surfaces in the upper portion. This allows the cover 106 to open in direction 128 and allows the frame 108 to insert in direction 130.

[0051] exist Figure 7 and Figure 8 In the illustrated embodiment, the first guide mechanism and the second guide mechanism are part of the same portion of the retaining element 114, which has a tapered shape. The first inclined surface 114a and the second inclined surface 114b are arranged on opposite sides of the tapered portion of the retaining element 114.

[0052] Figure 9 An exploded view of the vehicle trim strip assembly 104 is depicted. As shown, a cover 106 covers a hole 118 in the trim strip member 102. Through the hole 118, the cover 106 is pivotally connected to the frame 108 at the cover pivot connector 110 and the frame receiving element 112, as shown. Figure 4 As shown. A trim strip 102 surrounds a trim core 103, which provides additional structural support for the trim strip 102. The trim core 103 is a rigid material, such as steel or aluminum, to reinforce the trim strip 102. A tolerance compensator 124 is attached to the trim strip 102 to cover any gaps between the trim strip 102 and the vehicle 100 caused by tolerance misalignment. The tolerance compensator 124 is typically a soft material to accommodate gaps between components on the vehicle 100, providing a gapless impression when the trim strip 102 is attached to the vehicle 100. The trim strip 102 is attached to the vehicle 100 via an additional clamp (not shown).

[0053] For purposes of illustration and description, the foregoing description of various preferred embodiments has been presented. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit this disclosure to the precise forms disclosed; many modifications and variations will be apparent from the foregoing teachings. The exemplary embodiments discussed above were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of this disclosure and its practical application, thereby enabling others skilled in the art to use this disclosure optimally in various embodiments, and to make various modifications as appropriate for the particular intended use. The features disclosed in the foregoing description, drawings, and claims may be essential for implementing the contents of this disclosure in different embodiments of the invention, both individually and in any combination.

[0054] List of reference numerals used in the attached figures

[0055] 100-vehicles

[0056] 102-Decorative strip

[0057] 102a-Edge Surface

[0058] 102b - Decorative strip coating

[0059] 103-Decorative strip core

[0060] 104 - Vehicle trim assembly

[0061] 106-Cover

[0062] 106a-Edge Surface

[0063] 108-Frame

[0064] 110-Cover pivot connector

[0065] 112-Frame Receiving Component

[0066] 114-First retaining member

[0067] 114a - First inclined surface

[0068] 114b - Second Inclined Surface

[0069] 114c-upper part

[0070] 116-Second retaining member

[0071] 118-hole, notch

[0072] 119-Inner Boundary

[0073] 120-First Boundary Side

[0074] 121-Second Boundary Side

[0075] 122-Third Boundary Side

[0076] 124-Tolerance Compensation Part

[0077] 126 - Rotation Direction

[0078] 128 - Insert Movement Direction

Claims

1. A vehicle trim strip assembly (104) for a vehicle (100), comprising: Decorative strip (102), wherein the decorative strip (102) includes the inner boundary (119) of the defining hole (118); A frame (108) releasably coupled to a trim strip (102), the frame (108) including at least one retaining member, wherein the at least one retaining member is coupled to the trim strip (102) within an inner boundary (119) of a hole (118) to retain the frame (108) to the trim strip (102) in an inserted state; and A cover (106) is attached to the frame (108), the cover (106) being configured and arranged to cover the hole (118) and provide access to the hole (118) as needed. The frame (108) includes a first guiding mechanism configured to guide the opening and / or closing process of the cover (106). At least one of the retaining components includes a tapered portion, which also includes a first guide mechanism and a second guide mechanism, wherein a first inclined surface (114a) and a second inclined surface (114b) are arranged on opposite sides of the tapered portion.

2. The vehicle trim assembly according to claim 1, wherein the at least one retaining member includes at least one first retaining member (114), wherein the at least one first retaining member (114) is arranged and configured to retain the frame (108) to the trim member (102) inside the hole (118) at least in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction (Y) of the trim assembly (104).

3. The vehicle trim assembly according to claim 2, wherein, in the inserted state, the first retaining member (114) is positioned along the first boundary side (120) of the hole (118).

4. The vehicle trim strip assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one retaining member comprises at least one second retaining member (116), wherein the at least one second retaining member (116) is arranged and configured to retain the frame (108) to the trim strip member (102) at least along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the trim strip assembly (104) inside the hole (118).

5. The vehicle trim strip assembly according to claim 4, wherein, in the inserted state, the second retaining member (116) is positioned along a second boundary side (121) and / or a third boundary side (122) of the hole (118), wherein the second boundary side (121) and the third boundary side (122) are arranged opposite each other with respect to the hole (118).

6. The vehicle trim assembly according to claim 5, wherein the second boundary side (121) and / or the third boundary side (122) are arranged to be adjacent to the first boundary side (120) relative to the hole (118).

7. The vehicle trim assembly according to claim 1, wherein at least one retaining member is integrally molded within the frame (108).

8. The vehicle trim strip assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The profile of the vehicle trim assembly (104) is manufactured as an extrusion and / or an extruded component.

9. The vehicle trim strip assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The outline of the decorative strip member (102) of the vehicle decorative strip assembly (104) is substantially C-shaped.

10. The vehicle trim strip assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The trim strip component (102) of the vehicle trim strip assembly (104) includes a trim strip core (103) and a trim strip coating (102b), wherein the trim strip core (103) is at least partially embedded in the trim strip coating (102b).

11. The vehicle trim strip assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The vehicle trim assembly (104) is adapted as a roof trim strip, which is configured to cover the roof passage of the structure or body of the vehicle (100).

12. The vehicle trim strip assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The cover (106) is pivotally connected to the frame (108).

13. The vehicle trim strip assembly according to claim 1, wherein, At least one of the retaining members of the frame (108) includes a first inclined surface (114a) facing the hole (118), wherein the first inclined surface (114a) is a component of the first guiding mechanism and is arranged and configured such that the edge surface (106a) of the cover (106) is movable along the first inclined surface (114a) during the opening and / or closing process of the cover (106).

14. The vehicle trim strip assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The frame (108) includes a second guide mechanism configured to guide the insertion process of inserting the frame (108) into the hole (118).

15. The vehicle trim assembly according to claim 14, wherein, At least one of the retaining members of the frame (108) includes a second inclined surface (114b) facing away from the hole (118), wherein the second inclined surface (114b) is a component of the second guide mechanism and is arranged and configured such that the edge surface (102a) of the decorative strip (102) can move along the second inclined surface (114b) during the insertion process of the frame (108).

16. The vehicle trim strip assembly according to any one of claims 1, 14-15, wherein, At least one of the first and second guide mechanisms is rounded at its upper part (114c).

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