A side trim strip for a front windshield and its installation method

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of automotive trim strips, and discloses a retaining strip fixed to the side panel and extending along the length of the side panel; the trim strip body is divided along its length into a first segment that mates with the side panel, a second segment that mates with the fender, and a third segment that mates with the ventilation cover; a first retaining member is disposed on the inner side of the first segment for fitting the inner side of the first segment to the windshield and the side to the side panel; a second retaining member is disposed on the inner side of the second segment for fitting the inner side of the second segment to the windshield and the side to the fender; a third retaining member is disposed on the inner side of the third segment for engaging with the ventilation cover, so that the inner side of the third segment overlaps with the ventilation cover. This invention can solve the problem of excessive gaps when the windshield side trim strip simultaneously mates with the side panel, fender, and ventilation cover.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive trim strips, specifically to a windshield side trim strip and its installation method. Background Technology

[0002] The windshield side trim strips are decorative elements located on both sides of the windshield, primarily serving to reduce wind resistance and enhance aesthetics.

[0003] As the designs of car side panels, fenders, and ventilator covers become increasingly diverse, the assembly environment for windshield side trim strips is becoming more complex, and the requirements for matching with surrounding components are also becoming more stringent. In actual industrialization, if the windshield side trim strip is matched with too many surrounding components, it often leads to problems such as excessive gaps between it and certain parts, which not only fails to reduce wind resistance but also affects aesthetics.

[0004] Faced with this dilemma, many car models, in order to avoid the problem of excessive gaps in the fit, simply omit the windshield side trim strip, or only allow it to fit with the glass and side panel. Therefore, for situations where the windshield side trim strip needs to fit with the side panel, fender, and vent cover simultaneously, there is currently no mature windshield side trim strip to solve the problem of gaps in the fit. It is necessary to provide a windshield side trim strip that can solve the above dilemma. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this application is to provide a windshield side trim strip and its installation method, so as to solve the problem of excessive gaps when the windshield side trim strip is used in conjunction with the side panel, fender and ventilation cover.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, one technical solution adopted is:

[0007] This application provides a windshield side trim strip, comprising: a retaining strip fixed to the side panel and extending along the length of the side panel; a trim strip body divided along its length into a first segment that mates with the side panel, a second segment that mates with the fender, and a third segment that mates with the ventilation cover; a first retaining member disposed on the inner side of the first segment for fitting the inner side of the first segment to the windshield and the side to the side panel; a second retaining member disposed on the inner side of the second segment for fitting the inner side of the second segment to the windshield and the side to the fender; and a third retaining member disposed on the inner side of the third segment for engaging with the ventilation cover so that the inner side of the third segment overlaps with the ventilation cover.

[0008] In a more preferred improvement, multiple first snap-fit ​​members are spaced apart along the length of the first segment, the snap-fit ​​bar clamps the first snap-fit ​​members, one of the clamping walls of the snap-fit ​​bar is provided with multiple first snap-fit ​​structures, the multiple first snap-fit ​​structures correspond one-to-one with the multiple first snap-fit ​​members, and the first snap-fit ​​member is provided with a second snap-fit ​​structure that snaps into and engages with the snap-fit ​​structure.

[0009] In a more preferred improvement, one of the first snap-fit ​​structure and the second snap-fit ​​structure is a boss, and the other is a groove that mates with the boss; the dimension of the groove along the length of the first segment is greater than the dimension of the boss along the length of the first segment.

[0010] In a more preferred improvement, the second snap-fit ​​component includes a connecting portion and a snap-fit ​​portion; one end of the connecting portion is fixed to the rigid frame corresponding to the second segment, and the other end of the connecting portion extends toward the fender to form a snap-fit ​​portion, which snaps onto the fender.

[0011] In a more preferred improvement, the third snap-fit ​​element is a snap fastener, and the ventilation cover plate is also provided with a snap-fit ​​hole that engages with the snap fastener. The dimension of the snap-fit ​​hole along the length of the third segment is larger than the dimension of the snap fastener along the length of the third segment.

[0012] In a more preferred improvement, the decorative strip body includes a rigid frame and a soft adhesive strip. The rigid frame corresponding to the first and second segments extends from the inner surface of the frame towards the windshield to form a reinforcing strip. The soft adhesive strip covers the outer surface of the rigid frame corresponding to the first and second segments and extends towards the windshield after covering the reinforcing strip, sealing against the windshield.

[0013] In a more preferred improvement, there is a gap between the rigid frame corresponding to the first segment and the side panel, and a gap between the rigid frame corresponding to the second segment and the fender; the sides of the soft rubber strips corresponding to the first and second segments extend to form lips for sealing the gaps.

[0014] In a more preferred improvement, the lip is inclined upwards, and the side of the rigid skeleton extends to form a support portion for supporting the bottom of the lip.

[0015] In a more preferred improvement, a guide channel is formed between the outer side of the soft rubber strip corresponding to the first and second segments and the windshield, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the guide channel gradually increases from the front of the vehicle to the rear.

[0016] On the other hand, this application also provides a method for installing a side trim strip on a windshield, comprising:

[0017] The clip is fixed to the side panel; the first section is clipped to the clip via the first clip, and the decorative strip body is moved along the length of the first section so that the upper end of the first section and the upper end of the side panel fit together; the second section is clipped to the fender via the second clip; and the third section is clipped to the ventilation cover via the third clip.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the technical solution provided in this application include:

[0019] When install the windshield side trim strip on a car, the workers first secure the strip to the side panel. Then, the first section is secured to the strip using the first clip, the second section is secured to the fender using the second clip, and the third section is secured to the vent cover using the third clip. During the installation of the windshield side trim strip, the first, second, and third sections of the trim strip are effectively engaged, allowing for a good fit between the trim strip and the side panel, fender, and vent cover. This solves the problem of excessive gaps that occur when the windshield side trim strip is simultaneously fitted to these components. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, 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 this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation between the decorative strip body and the windshield, side panels, fenders, and ventilation covers in the embodiments of this application.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the card strip in an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the first segment of the decorative strip body in cross-section along the AA direction in an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing a cross-section of the second segment of the decorative strip body along the BB direction in an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing a cross-section of the third segment of the decorative strip body along the CC direction in an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the fit between the buckle and the snap-fit ​​hole along the third width direction of the decorative strip body in an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the fit between the lip and the side panel in an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the guide channel in an embodiment of this application.

[0029] Figure label:

[0030] 1. Clip; 11. First snap-fit ​​structure; 12. Mounting hole;

[0031] 2. Decorative strip body; 21. Rigid frame; 211. Reinforcing strip; 22. Soft rubber strip; 23. First snap-fit ​​component; 231. Second snap-fit ​​structure; 24. Second snap-fit ​​component; 241. Connecting part; 242. Snap-fit ​​part; 25. Third snap-fit ​​component; 26. Lip edge; 27. Support part; 28. Guide groove;

[0032] 3. Front windshield;

[0033] 4. Side panels;

[0034] 5. Fenders;

[0035] 6. Ventilation cover; 61. Snap-fit ​​hole. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, the technical features involved in the various embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0037] This application provides an embodiment of a windshield side trim strip and its installation method to solve the problem of excessive gaps when the windshield side trim strip is simultaneously fitted with the side panel 4, fender 5 and ventilation cover 6.

[0038] Reference Figures 1-5This application provides an embodiment of a windshield side trim strip, which includes a retaining strip 1 and a trim strip body 2. The retaining strip 1 is fixed to the side wall 4 and extends along the length of the side wall 4. The trim strip body 2 is divided into three sections along its length: the first section engages with the side wall 4, the second section engages with the fender 5, and the third section engages with the ventilation cover 6. A first retaining member 23 is provided on the inner side of the first section, which engages with the retaining strip 1 to make the inner side of the first section fit with the windshield 3 and the side of the first section fit with the side wall 4. A second retaining member 24 is provided on the inner side of the second section, which engages with the fender 5 to make the inner side of the second section fit with the windshield 3 and the side of the second section fit with the fender 5. A third retaining member 25 is provided on the inner side of the third section, which engages with the ventilation cover 6 to make the inner side of the third section overlap with the ventilation cover 6.

[0039] Reference Figures 1-3 The clip 1 is made of metal, and its cross-section perpendicular to its length is U-shaped. In a preferred embodiment of this application, to secure the clip 1 to the side panel 4, a plurality of mounting holes 12 are spaced apart along the length of one side wall of the clip 1. The number of mounting holes 12 depends on the length of the clip 1; based on field experience, the distance between any two mounting holes 12 should not exceed 170mm. A notch is provided on the other side wall of the clip 1 at the location of each mounting hole 12. The side panel 4 has the same number of rivet holes as the mounting holes 12, and the distance between two adjacent rivet holes is equal to the distance between two adjacent mounting holes 12. When the assembler installs the clip 1 onto the side panel 4, first, the side wall of the clip 1 with the mounting holes 12 is aligned with the side panel 4. Then, the mounting holes 12 are aligned with the rivet holes, and the rivet is inserted from the notch into the mounting holes 12 and the rivet holes. Finally, a rivet gun is used to rivet the rivet, and the clip 1 is fixed to the side panel 4. In other embodiments, the assembler may also use welding to fix the clip 1 to the side panel 4.

[0040] Because the connection between the fender 5 and the side panel 4 is arc-shaped, when the lower end of the retaining strip 1 protrudes from the side panel 4, it will interfere with the fender 5, thus affecting the fixation of the retaining strip 1. Therefore, considering that there may be some dimensional error after the side panel 4 is manufactured, in order to prevent the lower end of the retaining strip 1 from interfering with the fender 5, the length of the retaining strip 1 is less than the length of the side panel 4. Specifically, the length of the retaining strip 1 can be 5-10mm shorter than the length of the side panel 4, so as to ensure that after the retaining strip 1 is installed on the side panel 4, the lower end of the retaining strip 1 will not interfere with the fender 5.

[0041] After the assembler installed clip 1, considering the ease of assembly, the first, second, and third segments were installed sequentially during subsequent assembly.

[0042] When installing the first segment, the first snap-fit ​​connector 23 and the snap-fit ​​strip 1 are used for connection. In this embodiment of the application, combined with... Figure 1 and Figure 3 The decorative strip body 2 includes a rigid frame 21 and a flexible rubber strip 22, which are integrally formed by two-color injection molding or secondary injection molding. A first snap-fit ​​component 23 extends from the rigid frame 21 towards the windshield 3, and multiple first snap-fit ​​components 23 are spaced apart along the length of the first section. The first snap-fit ​​components 23 are held between the two side walls of the strip 1. Multiple first snap-fit ​​structures 11 are provided on one side wall of the strip 1, with each first snap-fit ​​structure 11 corresponding to one of the first snap-fit ​​components 23. Each first snap-fit ​​component 23 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​structure 231 that engages with the snap-fit ​​structure. With this arrangement, when the installer attaches the first section to the strip 1, the first snap-fit ​​components 23 can be snapped onto the strip 1 one by one, making the installation of the first section easier.

[0043] Specifically, refer to Figure 3 In this embodiment, one of the first snap-fit ​​structure 11 and the second snap-fit ​​structure 231 is a boss, and the other is a groove that mates with the boss. The dimension of the groove along the length of the first segment is larger than the dimension of the boss along the length of the first segment. In this embodiment, the first snap-fit ​​structure 11 is preferably a boss, and correspondingly, the second snap-fit ​​structure 231 is preferably a groove. The cross-section of the boss perpendicular to the length of the snap-fit ​​strip 1 is triangular, and it is formed by a cutting and stamping process to ensure that the boss has sufficient elasticity. The cross-section of the groove perpendicular to the length of the first segment is V-shaped, and the tip of the boss faces the other side wall of the snap-fit ​​strip. When the first snap-fit ​​component is snapped onto the snap-fit ​​strip, the opening of the groove corresponds to the tip of the boss. To ensure the snap-fit ​​effect between the first segment and the snap-fit ​​strip 1, based on practical experience, the distance between two adjacent bosses should preferably not exceed 50mm. In some embodiments, the other side wall opposite the snap-fit ​​strip 1 and the boss is wavy, which not only enhances the elasticity of the first snap-fit ​​component 11 during assembly, but also helps to better ensure the positioning of the first segment in the width direction in conjunction with the boss.

[0044] In other embodiments, the first snap-fit ​​structure 11 can also be a groove, and correspondingly, the second snap-fit ​​structure 231 can be a boss. The structure of the boss can also be a dot-shaped or other protruding structure, and the structure of the groove can also change with the structure of the boss to ensure that the groove and the boss can form a snap-fit ​​fit.

[0045] In addition to the above situations, the number of first latching members 23 can also be one, that is, the first latching member 23 is distributed in a long strip shape along the length direction of the first segment, and the length of the first latching member 23 is equal to or less than the length of the first segment. In this case, the number of grooves can be one or more. When the number of grooves is one, the groove can extend along the length direction of the first segment and pass through both ends of the first latching member 23. At this time, the number of bosses can be one or more. When the number of bosses is one, the boss can also be set along the length direction of the latching strip 1. When there are multiple bosses, the multiple bosses are spaced apart along the length direction of the latching strip 1, and the spacing distance is preferably no more than 50mm. When the number of grooves is multiple, the grooves are spaced apart along the length direction of the first segment, and the bosses are also spaced apart along the length direction of the latching strip 1. The spacing distance of the bosses is the same as the spacing distance of the grooves, and the multiple grooves and multiple bosses correspond one-to-one.

[0046] When the assembler installs the first section onto the retaining strip 1, they first align the bottom of the uppermost first retaining piece 23 with the uppermost boss, and then press the first retaining piece 23 into the retaining strip 1. The boss deforms under the pressure of the first retaining piece 23. When the groove and the boss are aligned, the boss springs back, and the uppermost first retaining piece 23 snaps into the uppermost boss. After the uppermost first retaining piece 23 is snapped into place, the assembler moves the decorative strip body 2 slightly along its length. After visually confirming that the upper end of the decorative strip body 2 fits well with the upper end of the side panel 4, the remaining first retaining pieces 23 are then snapped into the retaining strip 1 from top to bottom, completing the installation of the first section.

[0047] To ensure that the first section does not lift up after being installed on the clip 1, the topmost protrusion should be as close as possible to the top of the first section.

[0048] After the first section is installed on the side panel 4, its height movement is restricted, maintaining the fit between the first section and the windshield 3. Its width movement is also restricted, maintaining the fit between the first section and the side panel 4. Because the groove along the length of the first section is larger than the boss along the length of the first section, the first section can move along its length, allowing for adaptive adjustment after installation on the retaining strip 1, ensuring a tighter fit between the upper end of the first section and the upper end of the side panel 4.

[0049] Regarding the coordination between the first section and the windshield 3, specifically, refer to... Figure 3The inner surface of the first rigid frame 21 extends towards the windshield 3 to form a reinforcing strip 211. The soft adhesive strip 22 corresponding to the first segment covers the outer surface of the first rigid frame 21 and extends inward from the side of the rigid frame 21 (located on the side of the first rigid frame 21 away from the first snap-fit ​​member 23) and is fixed to the outer surface of the reinforcing strip 211. The soft adhesive strip 22 fixed to the reinforcing strip 211 extends towards the windshield 3 and seals against the windshield 3. Under the action of the reinforcing strip 211, on the one hand, the bending strength of the rigid frame 21 is improved, which improves the overall strength of the decorative strip body 2; on the other hand, after the soft adhesive strip 22 is fixed to the reinforcing strip 211, the deformation part of the soft adhesive strip 22 is reduced, and the contact with the windshield 3 is more stable, making the seal between the decorative strip body 2 and the windshield 3 better.

[0050] For the coordination between the first section and side panel 4, refer to Figure 6 In some embodiments, the first segment and the side wall 4 can be directly bonded together using the soft adhesive strip 22 corresponding to the first segment and the side wall 4. However, because the outer edge of the soft adhesive strip 22 corresponding to the first segment will be squeezed against the side wall 4, wrinkles may form on the outer surface of the soft adhesive strip 22, thus affecting the overall aesthetics of the decorative strip body 2. To solve this problem, refer to... Figure 6 A gap exists between the rigid frame 21 and the side panel 4 corresponding to the first section, and the soft rubber strip 22 of the first section extends with a lip 26 for sealing the gap. After the first section is installed on the clip 1, the lip 26 deforms under the pressure of the side panel 4, sealing the gap. While ensuring a sealed fit between the first section and the side panel 4, it prevents the side of the outer surface of the soft rubber strip 22 from being squeezed against the side panel 4, thereby preventing wrinkles on the outer surface of the soft rubber strip 22 and ensuring the overall aesthetics of the decorative strip body 2.

[0051] Furthermore, regarding the fit between the first section and the side panel 4, the assemblers discovered that sometimes the lip 26 would bite downwards due to the compression between the first section and the side panel 4, thus affecting the sealing performance of the fit between the first section and the side panel 4, as well as the overall aesthetics of the decorative strip body 2. To solve this problem, refer to... Figure 7 The lip 26 is angled upwards, and the corresponding rigid skeleton 21 of the first section extends to form a support 27 for supporting the bottom of the lip 26. With this design, when the lip 26 is compressed, it will deform upwards under pressure, and at the same time, under the support of the support 27, the lip 26 will not be squeezed downwards and bitten in, thus ensuring the sealing between the first section and the side panel 4, as well as the overall aesthetics of the decorative strip body 2.

[0052] After the assembly personnel complete the installation of the first section, they proceed with the installation of the second section. Because the connection between the fender 5 and the side panel 4 is arc-shaped, due to process limitations, the fit between the fender 5 and the decorative strip body 2 cannot continue to be achieved using the retaining strip 1. Therefore, the second retaining member 24 in this application was designed. Specifically, refer to... Figure 4 The second snap-fit ​​component 24 includes a connecting portion 241 and a snap-fit ​​portion 242. One end of the connecting portion 241 is fixed to the corresponding rigid frame 21 of the second segment, and the snap-fit ​​portion 242 extends from the other end of the connecting portion 241 toward the fender 5. In the embodiments of this application, the connecting portion 241 and the rigid frame 21 are integrally formed. In some embodiments, the connecting portion 241 can also be fixed to the rigid frame 21 by adhesive bonding.

[0053] When the installer attaches the second section to the fender 5, they utilize the elasticity of the second section to partially twist it from the bottom, inserting the locking part 242 under the flange of the fender 5, and then releasing it to engage the locking part 242 with the flange of the fender 5. After the second section is installed on the fender 5 via the second locking part 24, the movement of the second section in the height direction is restricted, maintaining the fit between the second section and the windshield 3. The movement of the second section in the width direction is also restricted, maintaining the fit between the second section and the fender 5. However, since the locking part 242 and the flange of the fender 5 do not have a fixed locking position, the second section can move along its length. If the installer accidentally pulls the first section during the assembly of the second section, after the second section is assembled, the trim strip body 2 can still be adjusted to re-fit the upper end of the first section and the upper end of the side panel 4.

[0054] For the coordination between the second section and the windshield 3, refer to Figure 4 Similarly to the first section, the inner surface of the rigid frame 21 corresponding to the second section also extends to the windshield 3 to form a reinforcing strip 211, and the reinforcing strip 211 corresponding to the first section and the reinforcing strip 211 corresponding to the second section are integrally formed. The soft rubber strip 22 corresponding to the second section covers the outer surface of the rigid frame 21 of the second section and is fixed to the reinforcing strip 211 of the second section. The soft rubber strip 22 fixed to the reinforcing strip 211 of the second section seals against the windshield 3.

[0055] For the connection between the second section and fender 5, refer to Figure 4 Similarly to the first section, there is also a gap between the rigid frame 21 and the fender 5 in the second section, which is sealed by the upwardly inclined lip 26. The rigid frame 21 of the second section also extends to form a support part 27 that supports the lip 26.

[0056] After the assembler installs the first and second sections, they use the third connector 25 to install the third section. Specifically, refer to... Figure 5 and Figure 6 The third snap-fit ​​element 25 is a snap fastener. The ventilation cover plate 6 has a snap-fit ​​hole 61 that engages with the snap fastener. The dimension of the snap-fit ​​hole 61 along the length of the third segment is larger than the dimension of the snap fastener along the length of the third segment. The snap-fit ​​hole 61 can be rectangular or oblong. In this embodiment, the third snap-fit ​​element 25 is preferably an A-type snap fastener. In other embodiments, the third snap-fit ​​element 25 can also be a snap-fit ​​element of other structures, as long as it can engage with the snap-fit ​​hole 61.

[0057] When assembling the third section, the assembler aligns the A-type buckle with the snap-fit ​​hole 61, and then presses the A-type buckle towards the snap-fit ​​hole 61. Once the A-type buckle is engaged in the snap-fit ​​hole 61, the third section is installed on the ventilation cover plate 6. After the third section is installed on the ventilation cover plate 6, the vertical movement of the third section is restricted, and the fit between the third section and the ventilation cover plate 6 is maintained.

[0058] Because the dimension of the snap-fit ​​hole 61 along the length of the third segment is larger than that of the buckle along the length of the third segment, the third segment can move along its length. During the assembly of the third segment, if the first and second segments are accidentally pulled, the decorative strip body 2 can still be moved adaptively after the third segment is assembled, allowing the upper end of the first segment and the upper end of the side panel 4 to re-fit. Furthermore, because the dimension of the snap-fit ​​hole 61 along the length of the third segment is larger than that of the buckle along the length of the third segment, even if there is a certain error in the fit between the ventilation cover 6 and the fender 5 along the length of the third segment, the snap-fit ​​hole 61 can compensate for the error, allowing the buckle to still properly engage with the ventilation cover 6, thus ensuring the normal fit between the third segment and the ventilation cover 6.

[0059] For the fit between the third section and the ventilation cover 6, refer to Figure 5 The soft rubber strip 22 covers the outer surface of the rigid skeleton 21 of the third section, and the soft rubber strip 22 extends out of the bottom end of the third section. When the A-type buckle is engaged in the buckle hole 61, the inner side of the third section overlaps with the ventilation cover plate 6, and the soft rubber strip 22 seals against the surface of the ventilation cover plate 6.

[0060] As the car moves forward, the airflow comes into contact with the trim strip body 2, thus creating some resistance to the car's movement. To reduce this resistance, refer to... Figure 8The first section of the soft rubber strip 22 forms a guide channel 28 between its outer side and the windshield 3, and the second section of the soft rubber strip 22 also forms a guide channel 28 between its outer side and the windshield 3. The cross-sectional area of ​​the guide channel 28 gradually increases from the front to the rear of the vehicle. When airflow passes over the trim strip body 2, it flows along the guide channel 28. Because the cross-sectional area of ​​the guide channel 28 gradually increases from the front to the rear of the vehicle, the airflow diffuses to a certain extent when it passes the rear end of the trim strip body 2, thereby reducing wind resistance.

[0061] Based on the aforementioned windshield side trim strip, this application also discloses a method for installing the windshield side trim strip, the steps of which include:

[0062] S1. Secure the clip 1 to the side panel 4.

[0063] S2. The first segment is snapped onto the clip 1 by the first snap-fit ​​piece 23, and the decorative strip body 2 is moved along the length of the first segment so that the upper end of the first segment and the upper end of the side panel 4 are in contact.

[0064] S3. Attach the second section to the fender 5 via the second snap-fit ​​connector 24.

[0065] S4. Connect the third section to the ventilation cover plate 6 via the third snap-fit ​​connector 25.

[0066] Specifically, with Figure 1 and Figure 2 For example, step S1 is as follows:

[0067] S11. Fit the side wall and side panel 4 of the card strip 1 with the mounting hole 12.

[0068] S12. Align the mounting hole 12 with the rivet hole on the side panel 4.

[0069] S13. Insert the rivet through the notch into the mounting hole 12 and the rivet hole.

[0070] S14. Use a rivet gun to rivet the rivets.

[0071] Furthermore, with Figure 1 and Figure 3 For example, step S2 is as follows:

[0072] S21. Align the bottom of the topmost first snap-fit ​​23 with the topmost protrusion, and then press the first snap-fit ​​23 toward the inside of the snap-fit ​​strip 1.

[0073] S22. The boss deforms under the pressure of the first snap-fit ​​23. When the groove and the boss are opposite each other, the boss springs back and the first snap-fit ​​23 at the top snaps into the top boss.

[0074] S23. After the first snap-fit ​​piece 23 at the top is snapped in place, the assembler moves the decorative strip body 2 slightly along the length of the decorative strip body 2, visually ensuring that the upper end of the decorative strip body 2 is aligned with the upper end of the side panel 4.

[0075] S24. Insert the remaining first connector 23 into the card strip 1 one by one from top to bottom.

[0076] Furthermore, with Figure 4 For example, step S3 is as follows:

[0077] S31. Partially twist the second section, and extend the snap-fit ​​part 242 into the underside of the flange of the fender 5.

[0078] S32. Release your grip, and the locking part 242 will lock onto the flange of the fender 5.

[0079] Furthermore, with Figure 5 For example, step S4 is as follows:

[0080] S41. Align the type A buckle with the snap-fit ​​hole 61.

[0081] S42. Press the A-type buckle toward the snap-fit ​​hole 61 to snap the A-type buckle into the snap-fit ​​hole 61.

[0082] This application is not limited to the above-described embodiments. For those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this invention, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0083] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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 between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0084] It should be noted that in this application, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0085] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed herein.

Claims

1. A front windshield side trim strip, characterized in that, The application relates to a side decorative strip for a front windshield glass, comprising: a clamping strip (1) fixed to a side wall (4) and extending along the length direction of the side wall (4); a decorative strip body (2) divided into a first section matched with the side wall (4), a second section matched with a fender (5) and a third section matched with a ventilation cover plate (6) along the length direction; a first clamping part (23) arranged on the inner side of the first section and used for matching the inner side of the first section with the front windshield glass (3) and matching the side of the first section with the side wall (4); a second clamping part (24) arranged on the inner side of the second section and used for matching the inner side of the second section with the front windshield glass (3) and matching the side of the second section with the fender (5); a third clamping part (25) arranged on the inner side of the third section and used for clamping the third section with the ventilation cover plate (6).

2. A front windshield side trim according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of first clamping parts (23) are arranged along the length direction of the first section, the clamping strip (1) clamps the first clamping parts (23), one clamping wall of the clamping strip (1) is provided with a plurality of first clamping structures (11), the plurality of first clamping structures (11) correspond to the plurality of first clamping parts (23) one by one, and the first clamping part (23) is provided with a second clamping structure (231) matched with the first clamping structure (11).

3. A front windshield side trim according to claim 2, characterized in that: One of the first clamping structure (11) and the second clamping structure (231) is a convex, and the other is a groove matched with the convex; The size of the groove along the length direction of the first section is greater than the size of the convex along the length direction of the first section.

4. A front windshield side trim strip as defined in claim 1, wherein: The second clamping part (24) comprises a connecting part (241) and a clamping part (242); One end of the connecting part (241) is fixed to the corresponding hard frame (21) of the second section, the other end of the connecting part (241) extends towards the fender (5) to form the clamping part (242), and the clamping part (242) is clamped on the fender (5).

5. A front windshield side trim strip according to claim 1, characterized in that The third clamping part (25) is a buckle, and the ventilation cover plate (6) is further provided with a clamping hole (61) matched with the buckle, and the size of the clamping hole (61) along the length direction of the third section is greater than the size of the buckle along the length direction of the third section.

6. A front windshield side trim strip according to claim 1, characterized in that The decorative strip body (2) comprises hard frames (21) and soft rubber strips (22), the hard frame (21) corresponding to the first section and the second section extends towards the front windshield glass (3) to form a reinforcing strip (211); The soft rubber strip (22) covers the outer surface of the hard frame (21) corresponding to the first section and the second section, and extends towards the front windshield glass (3) after covering the reinforcing strip (211) and is in sealing abutment with the front windshield glass (3).

7. The side decorative strip for a front windshield glass according to claim 6, wherein: there is a gap between the hard frame (21) corresponding to the first section and the side wall (4), and there is a gap between the hard frame (21) corresponding to the second section and the fender (5); the side edges of the soft rubber strips (22) corresponding to the first section and the second section extend to form a lip (26) used for sealing the gaps.

8. The side decorative strip for a front windshield glass according to claim 7, wherein The lip (26) is upwardly inclined, and the side edges of the hard frame (21) extend to form a support portion (27) for supporting the bottom of the lip (26).

9. A front windshield side trim strip as defined in claim 6 wherein: The first and second sections correspond to the outer sides of the soft rubber strips (22), and the front windshield glass forms a flow guide groove (28), the cross-sectional area of which gradually increases from the front to the rear of the vehicle.

10. A mounting method for the front windshield glass side decoration strip according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that: The clamping strip (1) is fixed to the side wall (4); The first section is clamped to the clamping strip (1) through the first clamping member (23), and the decoration strip body (2) is moved along the length direction of the first section, so that the upper end of the first section is attached to the upper end of the side wall (4); The second section is clamped to the fender (5) through the second clamping member (24); The third section is clamped to the air vent cover (6) through the third clamping member (25).

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