Door lock assembly, door lock assembly assembly method, and vehicle

Abstract

The present invention discloses a vehicle door lock assembly, an assembly method for the vehicle door lock assembly, and a vehicle. The vehicle door lock assembly includes: a lock body, an inner rocker, a housing, a slider, and a pull wire. The lock body is provided with a first guide portion and a first clamping portion, and the inner rocker is rotatably disposed in the lock body; the housing is provided with a second guide portion and a second clamping portion, the first guide portion guidingly engaging with the second guide portion, and the first clamping portion engaging with the second clamping portion; the slider is slidably disposed in the housing, and the slider is transmission-engaged with the end of the inner rocker; the end of the pull wire is provided on the slider; wherein the second guide portion enters the first guide portion from one end and moves to the other end of the first guide portion. Thus, by providing the first guide portion on the lock body and the second guide portion on the housing, when assembling the housing and the lock body, the first guide portion and the second guide portion can be guided and engaged, thereby simplifying the assembly process between the housing and the lock body and improving assembly efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicles, and in particular to a vehicle door lock assembly, an assembling method of the vehicle door lock assembly, and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, vehicle doors are equipped with door locks to lock the door. In related art, a housing is typically built onto the lock body to control the movement of an inner rocker. These door locks are complex in structure, difficult to assemble, and inefficient. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle door lock assembly, the assembly process of which is relatively simple and the assembly effect is relatively reliable.

[0004] Another object of the present invention is to provide an assembly method for a vehicle door lock assembly, wherein the assembly method for the vehicle door lock assembly constructs the vehicle door lock assembly as shown above.

[0005] Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle, in which the door lock assembly as shown above is installed.

[0006] According to the vehicle door lock assembly of an embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle door lock assembly includes: a lock body, an inner rocker, a shell, a slider and a pull wire, the lock body is provided with a first guide portion and a first clamping portion, the inner rocker is rotatably arranged in the lock body; the shell is provided with a second guide portion and a second clamping portion, the first guide portion is guided and matched with the second guide portion, and the first clamping portion is clamped and matched with the second clamping portion; the slider is slidably arranged in the shell, and the slider is transmission-matched with the end of the inner rocker; the end of the pull wire is provided on the slider; wherein, the second guide portion enters the first guide portion from one end of the first guide portion and moves to the other end of the first guide portion.

[0007] According to the vehicle door lock assembly of an embodiment of the present invention, a first guide portion is provided on the lock body and a second guide portion is provided on the shell. When assembling the shell and the lock body, the first guide portion and the second guide portion can be guided and matched to simplify the assembly process between the shell and the lock body and improve assembly efficiency.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first guide portion includes: a first slot segment and a second slot segment, and an angle is formed between the second slot segment and the first slot segment.

[0009] In some embodiments, the lock body is provided with a third guide portion, the housing is provided with a fourth guide portion, and the third guide portion is guided and matched with the fourth guide portion.

[0010] In some embodiments, the lock body is provided with a first limiting portion, and the housing is provided with a second limiting portion, and the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are limitedly matched.

[0011] In some embodiments, the lock body is provided with a third clamping portion, and the shell is provided with a fourth clamping portion, and the third clamping portion is clamped and matched with the fourth clamping portion.

[0012] In some embodiments, the system further includes: a limiting member, which is disposed in the housing and is configured to limit the movement of the slider.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for assembling a vehicle door lock assembly is provided. The method is suitable for assembling the vehicle door lock assembly as described above in the claims, and the method comprises the following steps:

[0014] The end of the pull wire is installed on the slider;

[0015] The slider is installed in the housing;

[0016] The second guide portion enters the first guide portion from one end of the first guide portion and moves to the other end of the first guide portion, and the slider cooperates with the inner rocker;

[0017] The housing is rotated by a first predetermined angle, and the second clamping portion is clamped and engaged with the first clamping portion.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the assembly method for a vehicle door lock assembly comprises a first guide portion provided on the lock body and a second guide portion provided on the housing. When assembling the housing and lock body, the first guide portion and the second guide portion can be guided together, thereby simplifying the assembly process between the housing and the lock body and improving assembly efficiency. Furthermore, after the lock body and the housing are guided together, the housing can be rotated to engage the first engaging portion on the lock body with the second engaging portion on the housing, completing assembly of the vehicle door lock assembly. Furthermore, the vehicle door lock assembly assembled using this assembly method simplifies the assembly process, enabling single-person assembly and achieving high assembly efficiency.

[0019] In some embodiments, the second guide portion enters the first guide portion from one end of the first guide portion and moves to the other end of the first guide portion, and the step of engaging the slider with the inner rocker includes:

[0020] The second guide portion enters the first slot segment from one end of the first slot segment and moves to the other end of the second slot segment;

[0021] The second guide portion rotates a second predetermined angle;

[0022] The second guide portion moves from one end of the second slot segment to the other end of the second slot segment, and the slider cooperates with the inner rocker.

[0023] In some embodiments, the housing is rotated by a first predetermined angle, and the step of the second clamping portion and the first clamping portion completing the clamping engagement further includes:

[0024] The third guide portion enters the fourth guide portion from one end of the fourth guide portion;

[0025] The second limiting portion contacts the first limiting portion and cooperates with the first limiting portion;

[0026] The fourth clamping portion is clamped and matched with the third clamping portion;

[0027] The lock body lifts up the limiting member, and the limiting member releases the limit on the sliding block.

[0028] A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a door lock assembly, wherein the door lock assembly is the door lock assembly as described in any one of the above items, or; the door lock assembly is constructed according to the assembly method of any one of the above items.

[0029] According to the vehicle of the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the vehicle doors as shown above in the vehicle, the assembly process of the vehicle can be simplified and the assembly efficiency can be improved because the assembly of the vehicle doors is relatively simple and convenient. In addition, the assembly of the door lock assembly on the vehicle door is relatively reliable, which can improve the performance of the vehicle.

[0030] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description which follows, or may be learned by practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0032] Figure 1 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a vehicle door lock assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a lock body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a vehicle door lock assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 4 1 is a schematic structural diagram of another embodiment of a vehicle door lock assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 5 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a vehicle door lock assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of a housing according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 7 The figure is a flow chart of an assembly method of a vehicle door lock assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Reference numerals:

[0040] Door lock assembly 10,

[0041] Lock body 100, first guide portion 110, first slot section 111, second slot section 112, first clamping portion 120, third guide portion 130, first limiting portion 140, third clamping portion 150, release portion 160,

[0042] Inner rocker 200,

[0043] Housing 300, second guide portion 310, second clamping portion 320, fourth guide portion 330, second limiting portion 340, fourth clamping portion 350,

[0044] Slider 400,

[0045] Pull line 500,

[0046] Limiting member 600 , connecting plate 610 , limiting plate 620 , matching block 630 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. The embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary. The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below.

[0048] Reference below Figure 1-Figure 7 The vehicle door lock assembly 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described. The vehicle door lock assembly 10 includes: a lock body 100, an inner rocker 200, a shell 300, a slider 400 and a pull wire 500. The inner rocker 200 is rotatably arranged in the lock body; the lock body 100 is provided with a first guide portion 110 and a first clamping portion 120, and the shell 300 is provided with a second guide portion 310 and a second clamping portion 320. The first guide portion 110 guides and cooperates with the second guide portion 310, and the first clamping portion 120 clamps and cooperates with the second clamping portion 320; the slider 400 is slidably arranged in the shell 300, and the slider 400 is in transmission cooperation with the end of the inner rocker 200; the end of the pull wire 500 is arranged on the slider 400; wherein, the second guide portion 310 enters the first guide portion 110 from one end of the first guide portion 110 and moves to the other end of the first guide portion 110.

[0049] It can be understood that during the construction of the vehicle door lock assembly 10, it is suitable to connect the lock body 100 with the shell 300, and the second guide portion 310 on the shell 300 is suitable for cooperating and guiding with the first guide portion 110 on the lock body 100 to facilitate the connection between the lock body 100 and the shell 300. Thereafter, the second clamping portion 320 on the shell 300 is suitable for clamping and fixing with the first clamping portion 120 on the lock body 100, so that the assembly stability between the lock body 100 and the shell 300 is higher.

[0050] At the same time, because the lock body 100 is provided with a rotatable inner rocker 200, the inner rocker 200 can rotate in accordance with the movement of the slider 400. Thus, the movement of the slider 400 within the housing 300 drives the movement of the inner rocker 200, thereby enabling the locking and opening of the vehicle door lock assembly 10. The cable 500 is connected to the slider 400, and the movement of the cable 500 drives the slider 400 to move, thereby driving the movement of the inner rocker 200.

[0051] According to the vehicle door lock assembly 10 of an embodiment of the present invention, a first guide portion 110 is provided on the lock body 100 and a second guide portion 310 is provided on the shell 300. When the shell 300 and the lock body 100 are assembled, the first guide portion 110 and the second guide portion 310 can be guided and matched to simplify the assembly process between the shell 300 and the lock body 100 and improve assembly efficiency.

[0052] The assembly method of the vehicle door lock assembly 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises the following steps:

[0053] The end of the pull wire 500 is mounted on the slider 400;

[0054] The slider 400 is installed in the housing 300;

[0055] The second guide portion 310 enters the first guide portion 110 from one end thereof and moves to the other end thereof, and the slider 400 cooperates with the inner rocker 200;

[0056] The housing 300 rotates to a first predetermined angle, and the second clamping portion 320 is clamped and engaged with the first clamping portion 120 .

[0057] In this way, when assembling the vehicle door lock assembly 10, it is appropriate to first assemble the pull wire 500 to the slider 400, and then assemble the slider 400 to the shell 300, so that the slider 400 can be confined in the shell 300 to limit the pull wire 500 provided in the slider 400, and then assemble the shell 300 with the lock body 100 and let the slider 400 cooperate with the inner rocker 200 to control the movement and use of the inner rocker 200.

[0058] When the shell 300 and the lock body 100 are connected and assembled, it is suitable to guide and connect the second guide portion 310 on the shell 300 with the first guide portion 110 on the lock body 100 to limit the relative position of the shell 300 and the lock body 100, and after the slider 400 is engaged with the inner rocker 200, the shell 300 is rotated to a first predetermined angle to allow the second clamping portion 320 to be clamped with the first clamping portion 120 to limit the shell 300 and the lock body 100, thereby completing the assembly of the vehicle door lock assembly 10.

[0059] According to the assembly method of the vehicle door lock assembly 10 of the embodiment of the present invention, by providing a first guide portion 110 on the lock body 100 and a second guide portion 310 on the housing 300, when assembling the housing 300 and the lock body 100, the first guide portion 110 and the second guide portion 310 can be guided and matched, thereby simplifying the assembly process between the housing 300 and the lock body 100 and improving assembly efficiency. Furthermore, after the lock body 100 and the housing 300 are guided and matched, the housing 300 can be rotated to engage the first engaging portion 120 on the lock body 100 with the second engaging portion 320 on the housing 300, thereby completing the assembly of the vehicle door lock assembly 10. Furthermore, the vehicle door lock assembly 10 assembled using the above assembly method simplifies the assembly process, enabling single-person assembly and improving assembly efficiency.

[0060] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, the first guide portion 110 includes: a first slot segment 111 and a second slot segment 112, and an angle is provided between the second slot segment 112 and the first slot segment 111; in this way, an angle is provided between the first slot segment 111 and the second slot segment 112, so that the second guide portion 310 is suitable for moving and assembling along the guidance of the first guide portion 110, thereby realizing the assembly cooperation between the first guide portion 110 and the second guide portion 310.

[0061] Specifically, the second guide portion 310 enters the first guide portion 110 from one end of the first guide portion 110 and moves to the other end of the first guide portion 110 to achieve assembly and fit between the first guide portion 110 and the second guide portion 310. The steps of fitting the slider 400 with the inner rocker 200 include:

[0062] The second guide portion 310 enters the first slot segment 111 from one end of the first slot segment 111 and moves to the other end of the second slot segment 112; in this way, the second guide portion 310 is suitable for entering the first guide portion 110 from the free end of the first slot segment 111 and moving to the end of the second slot segment 112 away from the first slot segment 111, so as to form a restrictive fit between the housing 300 and the lock body 100.

[0063] The second guide portion 310 rotates through a second predetermined angle to complete the assembly of the second guide portion 310 within the first guide portion 110. The second guide portion 310 moves from one end of the second slot section 112 to the other end of the second slot section 112, and the slider 400 engages with the inner rocker 200. Thus, after the second guide portion 310 is assembled to the other end of the second slot section 112, the slider 400 is adapted to engage with the inner rocker 200, completing the assembly of the vehicle door lock assembly 10.

[0064] In some specific embodiments, the first predetermined angle is greater than or equal to 15° and less than or equal to 25°; and / or the second predetermined angle is greater than or equal to 45° and less than or equal to 65°. It will be appreciated that the first predetermined angle is adapted to limit the rotational angle of the housing 300 relative to the lock body 100, and the second predetermined angle is adapted to limit the rotational angle of the second guide portion 310 relative to the first guide portion 110. Thus, setting the first predetermined angle between 15° and 25° simplifies the engagement and restraint process between the housing 300 and the lock body 100. Setting the second predetermined angle between 45° and 65° allows the arrangement angle of the second guide portion 310 within the first guide portion 110 to be adjusted after the housing 300 rotates relative to the lock body 100, thereby facilitating assembly restraint between the housing 300 and the lock body 100 and improving assembly efficiency.

[0065] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, the lock body 100 is provided with a third guide portion 130, and the housing 300 is provided with a fourth guide portion 330. The step of rotating the housing 300 by a first predetermined angle so that the second engaging portion 320 and the first engaging portion 120 are engaged with each other further includes: the third guide portion 130 enters the fourth guide portion 330 from one end of the fourth guide portion 330. Thus, by guiding and engaging the third guide portion 130 and the fourth guide portion 330 to restrict the assembly between the housing 300 and the lock body 100, the assembly process between the housing 300 and the lock body 100 is simplified, improving assembly efficiency, and making the assembly restriction between the housing 300 and the lock body 100 more reliable, thereby improving the structural performance of the vehicle door lock assembly 10.

[0066] In some embodiments, as Figures 2 to 7 As shown, the lock body 100 is provided with a first limiting portion 140, and the housing 300 is provided with a second limiting portion 340. The housing 300 is rotated by a first predetermined angle, and the second engaging portion 320 and the first engaging portion 120 are engaged with each other. The second limiting portion 340 contacts and engages with the first limiting portion 140. In this way, the limited engagement of the first limiting portion 140 and the second limiting portion 340 makes the assembly between the lock body 100 and the housing 300 more stable, thereby improving the performance of the vehicle door lock assembly 10.

[0067] In some embodiments, the lock body 100 is provided with a third engaging portion 150, and the housing 300 is provided with a fourth engaging portion 350; the step of rotating the housing 300 by a first predetermined angle so that the second engaging portion 320 and the first engaging portion 120 are engaged with each other further includes engaging the fourth engaging portion 350 with the third engaging portion 150. It will be appreciated that the engagement of the third engaging portion 150 and the fourth engaging portion 350 can provide a more reliable connection between the lock body 100 and the housing 300, thereby improving the performance of the vehicle door lock assembly 10.

[0068] In some embodiments, as Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the vehicle door lock assembly 10 further includes: a limiting member 600, which is disposed in the housing 300; the housing 300 rotates to a first predetermined angle, and the second clamping portion 320 and the first clamping portion 120 complete the clamping engagement step, which further includes: the lock body 100 lifts the limiting member 600, and the limiting member 600 releases the restriction on the slider 400. In this way, by providing the limiting member 600, when the slider 400 and the housing 300 are assembled, the limiting member 600 is suitable for restricting the pull wire 500, thereby facilitating the assembly and arrangement of the pull wire 500 in the housing 300, and when the housing 300 and the lock body 100 are connected, the restriction of the pull wire 500 by the limiting member 600 is released, so that the vehicle door lock assembly 10 can be used after the assembly is completed.

[0069] In some embodiments, the step of attaching the end of the cable 500 to the slider 400 includes attaching the end of the cable 500 to the slider 400 with an interference fit. The interference fit ensures a more secure attachment of the cable 500 to the slider 400, facilitating assembly of the door lock assembly 10. Furthermore, the cable 500 can drive movement of the slider 400, thereby controlling the operation of the inner rocker 200 and ensuring greater reliability in the operation of the door lock assembly 10.

[0070] In some embodiments, the limiting member 600 includes: a connecting plate 610, a limiting plate 620 and a matching block 630, one end of the connecting plate 610 is rotatably set on the shell 300, the limiting plate 620 is connected to the other end of the connecting plate 610, the limiting plate 620 is limited and matched with the slider 400 in the extreme position, the matching block 630 is set on the connecting plate 610, the matching block 630 protrudes from the shell 300, and the matching block 630 is matched with the release part 160. It is understood that the connecting plate 610 is adapted to be rotatably connected to the housing 300, so that when the housing 300 and the lock body 100 are assembled, one end of the connecting plate 610 is adapted to rotate, thereby allowing the limiting member 600 and the release portion 160 to release their restrictions while the spatial position of the limiting member 600 remains unchanged. This allows the limiting plate 620 at the other end of the connecting plate 610 to release the restriction on the slider 400, thereby allowing the slider 400 to move and drive the inner rocker 200 to move, thereby ensuring the usability of the vehicle door lock assembly 10. Furthermore, the provision of a mating block 630 on the connecting plate 610 simplifies and reliably assembles the limiting member 600 within the housing 300, thereby enhancing the limiting effect of the limiting member 600 on the slider 400.

[0071] A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a door lock assembly 10, wherein the door lock assembly is the door lock assembly described above, or the door lock assembly is configured using any of the above-described methods. Thus, by installing the door lock assembly described above within the vehicle, the assembly process can be simplified and efficiency can be improved due to the relatively simple and convenient assembly of the door lock assembly. Furthermore, the assembly of the door lock assembly 10 to the vehicle door is more reliable, thereby improving the vehicle's performance.

[0072] Other components and operations of the vehicle according to the embodiment of the present invention are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0073] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples" means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0074] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A vehicle door lock assembly, characterized in that: include: A lock body, wherein the lock body is provided with a first guide portion and a first clamping portion; an inner rocker, the inner rocker being rotatably disposed within the lock body; A housing, wherein a second guide portion and a second clamping portion are provided on the housing, wherein the first guide portion is in guiding cooperation with the second guide portion, and the first clamping portion is in clamping cooperation with the second clamping portion; a slider, the slider being slidably disposed in the housing and being in transmission engagement with an end portion of the inner rocker; A pull wire, the end of which is arranged on the slider; Wherein, the second guide portion enters the first guide portion from one end of the first guide portion and moves to the other end of the first guide portion; The first guide portion includes a first slot segment and a second slot segment, and an included angle is formed between the second slot segment and the first slot segment.

2. The vehicle door lock assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lock body is provided with a third guide portion, the shell is provided with a fourth guide portion, and the third guide portion is guided and matched with the fourth guide portion.

3. The vehicle door lock assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lock body is provided with a first limiting portion, and the shell is provided with a second limiting portion, and the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are limitedly matched.

4. The vehicle door lock assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lock body is provided with a third clamping portion, and the shell is provided with a fourth clamping portion, and the third clamping portion is clamped and matched with the fourth clamping portion.

5. The vehicle door lock assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A limiting member is provided in the housing and is configured to limit the movement of the slider.

6. A method for assembling a vehicle door lock assembly, the method being suitable for assembling the vehicle door lock assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The assembly method comprises the following steps: The end of the pull wire is installed on the slider; The slider is installed in the housing; The second guide portion enters the first guide portion from one end of the first guide portion and moves to the other end of the first guide portion, and the slider cooperates with the inner rocker; The housing is rotated by a first predetermined angle, and the second clamping portion is clamped and engaged with the first clamping portion.

7. The method for assembling a vehicle door lock assembly according to claim 6, wherein: The second guide portion enters the first guide portion from one end of the first guide portion and moves to the other end of the first guide portion, and the step of the slider engaging with the inner rocker includes: The second guide portion enters the first slot segment from one end of the first slot segment and moves to the other end of the second slot segment; The second guide portion rotates a second predetermined angle; The second guide portion moves from one end of the second slot segment to the other end of the second slot segment, and the slider cooperates with the inner rocker.

8. The method for assembling a vehicle door lock assembly according to claim 7, wherein: The step of rotating the housing by a first predetermined angle so that the second clamping portion and the first clamping portion are clamped together further includes: The third guide portion enters the fourth guide portion from one end of the fourth guide portion; The second limiting portion contacts the first limiting portion and cooperates with the first limiting portion; The fourth clamping portion and the third clamping portion complete the clamping fit; The lock body lifts the limiting member, and the limiting member releases the limit on the sliding block.

9. A vehicle, characterized in that: include: A vehicle door lock assembly, wherein the vehicle door lock assembly is the vehicle door lock assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, or; The vehicle door lock assembly is constructed according to the assembly method of the vehicle door lock assembly as described in any one of claims 6 to 8.

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