Side trim assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The present application relates to a side trim assembly and a vehicle. The side trim assembly includes a trim body, a light-transmitting protective shell, a mounting part, and a light-emitting element. The trim body is used to be installed on the vehicle sheet metal, and an installation space is provided in the trim body. The trim body is also provided with a light-emitting groove, and the light-emitting groove passes through the inner wall and the outer wall of the trim body to connect the installation space; the light-transmitting protective shell is provided in the installation space, and a sealed space is formed in the light-transmitting protective shell; the mounting part is connected to the light-transmitting protective shell and provided in the sealed space, and the mounting part is provided with a mounting groove opposite to the light-emitting groove; the light-emitting element is provided in the mounting groove and is used to emit light toward the light-emitting groove. The above-mentioned side trim assembly can isolate the light-emitting element from the outside world, extend the service life of the side trim assembly, and make maintenance more convenient and reduce the difficulty of maintenance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicle parts, and in particular to a side trim assembly and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] A vehicle's side trim primarily serves to contain the glass edge and seal the glass against the bodywork. With the rapid development of vehicles, the industry's demand for more versatile side trims is increasing. Consequently, side trims with display functions have emerged. These can illuminate to indicate the vehicle's driving status, serve as warning lights, or provide decorative accents. However, current side trims with display functions have a short lifespan and are difficult to maintain. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a side trim assembly and a vehicle to address the problems of short life and inconvenient maintenance of the current side trim with display function.

[0004] A side trim assembly includes:

[0005] A trim body is used to be installed on a vehicle sheet metal, wherein the trim body is provided with an installation space and a light outlet groove, wherein the light outlet groove passes through the inner wall and the outer wall of the trim body to connect the installation space;

[0006] A light-transmitting protective shell is disposed in the installation space, and a sealed space is formed in the light-transmitting protective shell;

[0007] A mounting member connected to the light-transmitting protective shell and disposed in the sealed space, wherein the mounting member is provided with a mounting groove opposite to the light-emitting groove; and

[0008] The light emitting element is arranged in the mounting groove and is used for emitting light toward the light emitting groove.

[0009] The above-mentioned side trim assembly is provided with a translucent protective shell inside the trim body. While not affecting the light emission of the light-emitting element, it can also isolate the light-emitting element from the outside world, preventing external moisture and dust from entering the sealed space and damaging the light-emitting element or affecting the performance of the light-emitting element, thereby extending the service life of the side trim assembly. At the same time, the translucent protective shell reduces the probability of dust and water accumulation inside the side trim assembly, which is also conducive to reducing the maintenance frequency of the side trim assembly. The mounting parts and light-emitting elements are all arranged in the translucent protective shell. During maintenance, the translucent protective shell, mounting parts and light-emitting elements can be removed from the trim body as a whole, making maintenance more convenient and reducing maintenance difficulty. In addition, the light-emitting element emits light through the light-emitting groove that runs through the trim body. The trim body is not likely to block the light, which is conducive to improving the lighting effect of the side trim assembly. Furthermore, the trim body only realizes the light emission of the light-emitting element through the light-emitting groove, which can block other components located in the installation space, such as the wires that block the light-emitting element, and is also conducive to improving the appearance integrity of the side trim assembly.

[0010] In one embodiment, the side trim assembly further includes a light-guiding element, which is disposed in the sealed space and fixed relative to the mounting member. The light-guiding element is located on the side of the light-emitting element facing the light output groove, and is used to shape at least part of the light emitted by the light-emitting element.

[0011] In one embodiment, the light guide element includes a packaging structure and a light guide paste sealed in the packaging structure, and the light guide paste has fluidity.

[0012] In one embodiment, the mounting member is further provided with a wire hole spaced apart from the mounting groove and passing through the mounting member, the side trim assembly further includes a wire electrically connected to the light-emitting element, and a wiring space is further formed in the sealed space on the side of the mounting member facing away from the light output groove, and the wire extends through the wire hole in the sealed space to the wiring space.

[0013] In one embodiment, the mounting member is provided with a plurality of wire holes, and the plurality of wire holes are sequentially spaced apart on opposite sides of the mounting slot along an extending direction of the mounting slot.

[0014] In one embodiment, the side trim assembly further includes an insulating and light-transmitting structure filled in the light emitting groove, and the insulating and light-transmitting structure isolates the installation space from the outside world.

[0015] In one embodiment, the light-transmitting protective shell includes a shell body and a sealing portion, at least one end of the shell body is provided with an opening and a first snap-fit ​​structure, the sealing portion is provided with a second snap-fit ​​structure corresponding to the first snap-fit ​​structure, the sealing portion is snap-fitted and connected to the shell body through the first snap-fit ​​structure and the second snap-fit ​​structure, and the sealing portion covers the opening to form the sealed space together with the shell body.

[0016] In one embodiment, the trim body is provided with a lock groove, and the side trim assembly further includes an elastic mechanism provided in the lock groove, the elastic mechanism extends from the trim body and abuts against the side of the sealing portion facing away from the shell body to fix the light-transmitting protective shell in the installation space.

[0017] In one embodiment, the elastic mechanism includes an elastic element and a ball, the elastic element is disposed in the locking groove, the ball is connected to the elastic element and at least partially extends out of the locking groove, and the ball abuts against the sealing portion.

[0018] In one embodiment, the light-transmitting protective shell further includes a supporting portion, and the supporting portion is connected to a side of the sealing portion facing away from the sealed space.

[0019] In one embodiment, the decorative strip body includes a main body portion and a baffle portion, one end of the main body portion is open and provided with a third snap-fit ​​structure, the baffle portion is provided with a fourth snap-fit ​​structure corresponding to the third snap-fit ​​structure, the baffle portion is snap-fitted and connected to the main body portion through the third snap-fit ​​structure and the fourth snap-fit ​​structure, and is located on the side of the sealing portion facing away from the shell body, the baffle portion closes the opening of the main body portion to form the installation space together with the main body portion.

[0020] In one embodiment, the decorative strip body includes a main body portion and a baffle portion, the main body portion includes a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, a third connecting portion and a rib portion, the second connecting portion and the third connecting portion are connected to the two ends of the first connecting portion and are arranged opposite to each other, the rib portion is connected to the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion, and is spaced apart from the third connecting portion, the rib portion, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are arranged to form a hollow space with a single-side opening, and the baffle portion is connected to the main body portion and covers the opening of the main body portion, so as to form the installation space together with the main body portion.

[0021] In one embodiment, the side trim assembly further includes a seal, a portion of which is accommodated between the rib portion and the third connecting portion, and the other two portions are respectively connected to the second connecting portion and the third connecting portion and are used to clamp the glass.

[0022] A vehicle includes the side trim assembly as described in any one of the above embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of an exploded side panel molding assembly in some embodiments.

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The exploded view of the side trim assembly is shown from another angle.

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The exploded diagram of the side trim assembly shown is another angle.

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The schematic cross-sectional view of the side trim assembly along the AA direction is shown.

[0027] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the first connecting part, the second connecting part and the third connecting part in some examples.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the side trim assembly after omitting the baffle portion and the sealing portion in some embodiments.

[0029] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure of the light-transmitting protective shell in some embodiments.

[0030] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting parts in some embodiments.

[0031] Figure 9 It is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the side trim assembly in some embodiments.

[0032] Reference numerals:

[0033] 10. Side trim assembly; 11. Trim body; 111. Main body; 1111. First connecting part; 1112. Second connecting part; 1113. Light outlet slot; 1114. Third connecting part; 1115. Rib part; 1116. Third buckling structure; 1117. Lock slot; 112. Baffle part; 1121. Fourth buckling structure; 113. Installation space; 12. Transparent protective shell; 121. Shell body; 1211. First buckling structure; 122. Sealing part; 1221. Second buckling structure; 123. Sealing space; 124. Force-carrying part; 125. Adapter block; 13. Mounting part; 131. Mounting slot; 132. Wire hole; 133. Wiring space; 14. Elastic mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the specific embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0035] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 and Figure 2 Schematic cross-sectional views of the side panel molding assembly 10 at different angles in some embodiments of the present application are shown. A light-emitting element (not shown) may be disposed within the molding body 11 of the side panel molding assembly 10. The molding body 11 also includes a light-emitting slot 1113 extending through the molding body 11 and configured to allow light from the light-emitting element to escape. The side panel molding assembly 10 provided herein may be used, but is not limited to, in any suitable device, such as a vehicle. In the following embodiments, the side panel molding assembly 10 is used in a vehicle as an example. In some embodiments, the vehicle further includes a body sheet metal having a door mounting opening. The side panel molding assembly 10 is mounted to the door mounting opening of the body sheet metal using any suitable connection method, such as a threaded connection with a self-tapping screw. When the side panel molding assembly 10 is mounted on the body sheet metal, the light-emitting slot 1113 may be positioned facing outward from the vehicle. At least a portion of the light emitted by the light-emitting element can be emitted through the light-emitting slot 1113 to the exterior of the vehicle, thereby indicating the vehicle's driving status or serving as a warning light or decorative feature.

[0036] Combine Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, in some embodiments, the trim body 11 includes a main body portion 111 and a baffle portion 112. The main body portion 111 includes a first connecting portion 1111, a second connecting portion 1112, a third connecting portion 1114, and a rib portion 1115. The second connecting portion 1112 and the third connecting portion 1114 are connected to the two ends of the first connecting portion 1111 and are arranged opposite each other. The first connecting portion 1111, the second connecting portion 1112, and the third connecting portion 1114 can be integrally formed through an extrusion molding process, or fixedly connected through any applicable connection method such as threaded connection, and generally form a "U"-shaped structure. The rib portion 1115 is connected to the first connecting portion 1111 and the second connecting portion 1112, and is spaced apart from the third connecting portion 1114. The rib portion 1115 can be integrally formed with the first connecting portion 1111 and the second connecting portion 1112 through an extrusion molding process, or fixedly connected through any applicable connection method such as threaded connection. The rib portion 1115 can be generally L-shaped, with one portion of the L-shaped structure connected to the second connecting portion 1112 and opposite and spaced from the first connecting portion 1111, while the other portion is connected to the first connecting portion 1111 and opposite and spaced from the third connecting portion 1114. The rib portion 1115, the first connecting portion 1111, and the second connecting portion 1112 collectively enclose a hollow space with a single-sided opening. The baffle portion 112 is connected to the main body 111, for example, to the first connecting portion 1111, the second connecting portion 1112, and the rib portion 1115, and covers the opening of the main body 111. The baffle portion 112 and the main body 111 collectively enclose an installation space 113. The light emitting slot 1113 communicates with the installation space 113, and the light-emitting element is disposed within the installation space 113.

[0037] In some embodiments, a light exit slot 1113 may be defined in the second connecting portion 1112. When the side trim assembly 10 is installed on a vehicle body panel, the first connecting portion 1111 located between the third connecting portion 1114 and the rib portion 1115 is secured to the vehicle body panel using self-tapping screws. The second connecting portion 1112 is located on the outward-facing side of the third connecting portion 1114. The side trim assembly 10 also includes a seal (not shown). A portion of the seal is housed in the space between the rib portion 1115 and the third connecting portion 1114, while the other two portions are connected to the second connecting portion 1112 and the third connecting portion 1114, respectively, to enhance the connection between the seal and the trim body 11. The seal connected to the second connecting portion 1112 and the third connecting portion 1114 can be used to clamp glass, such as window glass, to improve the seal between the window glass and the vehicle body panel.

[0038] Further, combined with Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown, in some embodiments, the side trim assembly 10 further includes a translucent protective shell 12 and a mounting member 13. The translucent protective shell 12 is made of, but is not limited to, any suitable translucent material, such as polycarbonate (PC). The translucent protective shell 12 is disposed within a mounting space 113, which defines a sealed space 123. The mounting member 13 is connected to the translucent protective shell 12 and disposed within the sealed space 123. The mounting member 13 defines a mounting groove 131 opposite the light emitting groove 1113. A light-emitting element is disposed within the mounting groove 131, with the light-emitting surface of the light-emitting element facing the side of the light emitting groove 1113. It is understood that when the side trim assembly 10 is mounted on a vehicle body, if the light-emitting element illuminates, at least a portion of the light emitted by the light-emitting element can pass through the translucent protective shell 12 and exit the trim body 11 through the light emitting groove 1113, thereby emitting light outside the vehicle to indicate the vehicle's driving status or to serve as a warning light or decorative feature.

[0039] The above-mentioned side trim assembly 10 is provided with a translucent protective shell 12 inside the trim body 11. While not affecting the light emission of the light-emitting element, it can also isolate the light-emitting element from the outside world, preventing external moisture and dust from entering the sealed space 123 and damaging the light-emitting element or affecting the performance of the light-emitting element, thereby extending the service life of the side trim assembly 10. At the same time, reducing the probability of dust and water accumulation inside the side trim assembly 10 through the translucent protective shell 12 is also conducive to reducing the maintenance frequency of the side trim assembly 10. The mounting member 13 and the light-emitting element are all arranged in the translucent protective shell 12. During maintenance, the translucent protective shell 12, the mounting member 13 and the light-emitting element can be removed from the trim body 11 as a whole, making maintenance more convenient and reducing the difficulty of maintenance. In addition, the light-emitting element emits light through the light-emitting groove 1113 that passes through the trim body 11. The trim body 11 is not likely to block the light, which is conducive to improving the lighting effect of the side trim assembly 10. Furthermore, the trim body 11 only realizes the light output of the light-emitting element through the light-emitting groove 1113, which can block other components located in the installation space 113, such as the wires of the light-emitting element, and is also beneficial to improving the appearance integrity of the side trim assembly 10.

[0040] In some embodiments, the trim body 11 can be made of any suitable metal material, such as aluminum alloy. While protecting the components within the trim body 11, it also allows light from the light-emitting element to pass through the light-emitting slot 1113 while blocking light from other components. Furthermore, the light-transmitting protective shell 12 does not affect the light emission of the light-emitting element and can provide a sealed and protective seal for the light-emitting element. This achieves a balance between structural strength, appearance integrity, good light emission, and structural and performance reliability.

[0041] In some embodiments, the light-emitting element can be an LED light strip extending along the mounting groove 131, which can achieve both low cost and sufficient luminous power and luminous area. The side trim assembly 10 can also include a light-guiding element (not shown), which is disposed in the sealed space 123 and fixed relative to the mounting member 13. The light-guiding element is located on the side of the light-emitting element facing the light-emitting groove 1113, and is used to shape at least part of the light emitted by the light-emitting element. The light-guiding element can be directly fixed to the side of the light-emitting element facing the light-emitting groove 1113, or it can be fixed to the mounting member 13 and located on the side of the light-emitting element facing the light-emitting groove 1113. It can also be fixedly connected to the mounting member 13 and the light-emitting element at the same time to fix the light-emitting element to the mounting member 13.

[0042] The shaping effect of the light-guiding element on the light includes but is not limited to diffusion and homogenization, so as to adjust the display area, display intensity, display uniformity and other effects according to the needs, thereby improving the display quality. According to different display requirements, the specific structure of the light-guiding element may also have different settings. In some embodiments, the light-guiding element includes a packaging structure and a light-guiding slurry sealed in the packaging structure. The light-guiding slurry has fluidity and is constrained in the packaging structure. By using a combination of the packaging structure and the light-guiding slurry as the light-guiding element, the light-guiding element has a longer lifespan, is not easily aged and affects the display quality, and is more convenient to disassemble and maintain. At the same time, the fluidity of the light-guiding slurry can take away the heat of the light-emitting element, assisting the heat dissipation of the light-emitting element, thereby improving the lifespan and performance stability of the light-emitting element.

[0043] The shape of the light guide element is determined by the packaging structure. The shaping function of the light guide element can be adjusted by designing the packaging structure, for example, by designing the packaging structure into a lens structure. The packaging structure can be made of any suitable light-transmitting material, including, but not limited to, epoxy resin, silicone, polyurethane, glass, and so on. The light guide paste can be formed by mixing a gel with fluorescent and light-guiding materials. Depending on the display and shaping requirements, the light guide paste may also include other suitable luminescent materials, dispersants, stabilizers, and other materials.

[0044] Combine Figure 6 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, in some embodiments, the mounting member 13 further includes a wire hole 132 spaced apart from the mounting slot 131 and extending through the mounting member 13. The side panel molding assembly 10 also includes wires (not shown) electrically connected to the light-emitting elements. These wires can extend outside the side panel molding assembly 10 to electrically connect to the vehicle's power supply, circuit boards, and other components, thereby powering or controlling the light-emitting elements. A wiring space 133 is also formed within the sealed space 123, located on the side of the mounting member 13 facing away from the light-emitting slot 1113. The wires extend through the wire hole 132 within the sealed space 123 into the wiring space 133. As a result, within the sealed space 123, except for the portion electrically connected to the light-emitting elements on the side of the mounting member 13 facing the light-emitting slot 1113, the remainder of the wires are located within the wiring space 133. The mounting member 13 shields the portion of the wires within the wiring space 133, further enhancing the appearance and integrity of the side panel molding assembly 10. The wire hole 132 also constrains the wire's routing, ensuring more efficient routing.

[0045] In some embodiments, the mounting member 13 is provided with a plurality of wire holes 132, which are spaced apart on opposite sides of the mounting slot 131 along the extending direction of the mounting slot 131. When multiple wires are placed within the sealed space 123, the wires can be passed through the mounting member 13 through different wire holes 132, thereby properly constraining the paths of the wires and improving the rationality of the spatial layout. Furthermore, the plurality of wire holes 132 can increase the heat dissipation area of ​​the mounting member 13, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the light-emitting element, thereby extending the life of the light-emitting element and enhancing performance stability.

[0046] It is understood that after the wires extend from the wire holes 132 to the wiring space 133, they can sequentially pass through the light-transmitting protective shell 12 and the trim body 11 to extend to the outside of the side trim assembly 10, electrically connecting to the vehicle's power supply, circuit board, and other components. It can be seen that in this application, the description of the sealed space 123 formed within the light-transmitting protective shell 12 does not mean that the interior of the light-transmitting protective shell 12 is completely sealed. The light-transmitting protective shell 12 may have a hole structure connected to the outside world for the wires to pass through, as long as the light-transmitting protective shell 12 can isolate the light-emitting element from the outside world, thereby providing protection for the light-emitting element and reducing the risk of water and dust accumulation.

[0047] Please see again Figure 6In some embodiments, the side trim assembly 10 further includes an insulating, light-transmitting structure (not shown) filled within the light emitting groove 1113. This structure isolates the installation space 113 from the outside world within the light emitting groove 1113. While not affecting the light emission of the light-emitting element through the light emitting groove 1113, it also provides insulation protection for the components within the installation space 113, reducing the risk of water and dust accumulation. The insulating, light-transmitting structure includes, but is not limited to, ultraviolet light-curing adhesive (UV adhesive). For example, UV adhesive can be first filled within the light emitting groove 1113, and then irradiated with ultraviolet light to cure the adhesive, forming the insulating, light-transmitting structure. The insulating, light-transmitting structure is simple to prepare, low-cost, and provides excellent insulation protection.

[0048] Please see again Figure 7 In some embodiments, the light-transmitting protective shell 12 includes a shell body 121 and a sealing portion 122. At least one section of the shell body 121 is provided with an opening. The sealing portion 122 is detachably connected to the shell body 121 and covers the opening of the shell body 121 to form a sealed space 123 with the shell body 121. The mounting member 13 can be connected to two opposite inner walls of the shell body 121. Figure 7 and Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the main body 111 and the baffle 112 are detachably connected. The baffle 112 covers the opening of the main body 111 to form an installation space 113 with the main body 111. The light-transmitting protective shell 12 is slidably disposed within the main body 111. It is understood that during the assembly of the side panel molding assembly 10, the baffle 112 can be first removed from the main body 111, and then the light-transmitting protective shell 12 can be completely withdrawn from the main body 111. The mounting member 13 moves with the main body 111, and then the sealing portion 122 can be removed from the shell body 121 to expose the sealed space 123. Then, the light-emitting element is installed into the mounting groove 131 of the mounting member 13. A light-guiding element is then positioned on the side of the light-emitting element facing the light-emitting groove 1113. The sealing portion 122 is reattached to the housing body 121, and the housing body 121 is pushed back into the main body 111. The baffle portion 112 is then connected to the main body 111, completing the assembly of the side panel molding assembly 10. When the light-emitting element or light-guiding element needs to be replaced or maintained, the light-transmitting protective housing 12 can be removed from the main body 111 and the sealing portion 122 can be removed from the housing body 121, thereby replacing or maintaining the light-emitting element or light-guiding element on the mounting member 13. The light-transmitting protective housing 12 can then be pushed back into the main body 111.

[0049] refer to Figure 7As shown, in some embodiments, a first snap-fit ​​structure 1211 is provided at one end of the shell body 121 having an opening, and a second snap-fit ​​structure 1221 is provided at the sealing portion 122 corresponding to the first snap-fit ​​structure 1211. The sealing portion 122 is snap-fitted to the shell body 121 via the first snap-fit ​​structure 1211 and the second snap-fit ​​structure 1221, thereby improving the connection reliability between the shell body 121 and the sealing portion 122 and facilitating installation and removal of the sealing portion 122 from the shell body 121. The specific configuration of the first snap-fit ​​structure 1211 and the second snap-fit ​​structure 1221 is not limited, as long as a snap-fit ​​connection between the sealing portion 122 and the shell body 121 can be achieved. In some embodiments, the first snap-fit ​​structure 1211 can be a cantilever buckle, and the second snap-fit ​​structure 1221 can be a slot. The first snap-fit ​​structure 1211 can be snapped onto the second snap-fit ​​structure 1221 to achieve a snap-fit ​​connection.

[0050] refer to Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, a third snap-fit ​​structure 1116 is provided at one end of the main body 111 where the opening is formed, and a fourth snap-fit ​​structure 1121 is provided at the baffle 112 that corresponds to the third snap-fit ​​structure 1116. The baffle 112 is snap-fitted to the main body 111 via the third snap-fit ​​structure 1116 and the fourth snap-fit ​​structure 1121. This improves the connection reliability between the main body 111 and the baffle 112 and facilitates installation and removal of the main body 111 and the baffle 112. The specific configuration of the third snap-fit ​​structure 1116 and the fourth snap-fit ​​structure 1121 is not limited, as long as they can achieve a snap-fit ​​connection between the sealing portion 122 and the shell body 121. In some embodiments, the third snap-fit ​​structure 1116 can be a slot, and the fourth snap-fit ​​structure 1121 can be a buckle. The fourth snap-fit ​​structure 1121 can be snapped onto the third snap-fit ​​structure 1116 to achieve a snap-fit ​​connection.

[0051] Please see again Figure 7 and Figure 9As shown, the trim body 11 further includes a locking groove 1117, and the side panel trim assembly 10 further includes an elastic mechanism 14 disposed within the locking groove 1117. The elastic mechanism 14 extends from the inner wall of the trim body 11 and is located on the side of the sealing portion 122 facing away from the shell body 121, thereby securing the light-transmitting protective shell 12 within the installation space 113. It will be understood that when the light-transmitting protective shell 12 is pushed into the installation space 113, the elastic mechanism 14 is pressed against the shell body 121 and the sealing portion 122, causing elastic deformation, and the elastic mechanism 14 does not extend from the inner wall of the trim body 11. When the light-transmitting protective shell 12 is pushed into place, the sealing portion 122 is located on the side of the elastic mechanism 14 facing the shell body 121. The elastic mechanism 14 extends out of the inner wall of the decorative strip body 11 due to the elastic force and abuts against the side of the sealing portion 122 facing away from the shell body 121, thereby fixing the light-transmitting protective shell 12 in the main body 111, realizing the self-locking function of the light-transmitting protective shell 12. The self-locking function is simple to implement, low in cost, and does not require energy consumption.

[0052] The specific configuration of the elastic mechanism 14 is not limited, as long as it can achieve the self-locking function of the transparent protective shell 12 in the main body 111. In some embodiments, the elastic mechanism 14 includes an elastic element and a ball. The elastic element includes but is not limited to any suitable elastic material such as a spring and rubber. The elastic element is arranged in the locking groove 1117, and the ball is connected to the elastic element and at least partially extends out of the locking groove 1117. The ball abuts the side of the sealing portion 122 facing away from the shell body 121. The provision of the ball can ensure smooth sliding cooperation between the sealing portion 122 and the elastic mechanism 14, so that when the transparent protective shell 12 is pulled out of the main body or pushed into the main body, the transparent protective shell 12 can more smoothly press the elastic mechanism 14 into the locking groove 1117 or release it from the locking groove 1117 through the rolling cooperation of the ball, thereby improving the reliability of performance. In some embodiments, the light-transmitting protective shell 12 also includes an adapter block 125 protruding from the sealing portion 122 on the side facing away from the shell body 121. The adapter block 125 is positioned opposite to the elastic element and is used to abut against the ball. The provision of the adapter block 125 can make the light-transmitting protective shell 12 and the elastic mechanism 14 fit more sensitively and tightly, thereby improving the reliability of the self-locking function.

[0053] refer to Figure 7As shown, in some embodiments, the light-transmitting protective shell 12 further includes a force-receiving portion 124, which is connected to the side of the sealing portion 122 facing away from the shell body 121. The force-receiving portion 124 can be used for the user to hold it so as to facilitate the light-transmitting protective shell 12 to be pulled out of the main body 111 or pushed into the main body 111. The force-receiving portion 124 can be provided with two opposite concave arc-shaped surfaces to form a better force point for the user to hold, facilitating user operation. Of course, the force-receiving portion 124 can also be used for clamping operations of mechanical parts or other equipment, as long as the force-receiving portion 124 can be used as the force point to achieve the light-transmitting protective shell 12 being pulled out of or pushed into the main body 111.

[0054] Based on the side panel molding assembly 10 described in any of the above embodiments, during the assembly and maintenance of a light-emitting element or light-guiding element, the baffle portion 112 can be first removed from the main body 111 by disengaging the third snap-fitting structure 1116 and the fourth snap-fitting structure 1121. The light-transmitting protective shell 12 can then be pulled out of the main body 111 by holding the force portion 124 to slide relative to the main body 111, exposing the sealing portion 122 to the outside of the main body 111. During the process of pulling out the light-transmitting protective shell 12, the light-transmitting protective shell 12 compresses the elastic mechanism 14, pressing the elastic mechanism 14 into the locking groove 1117. The sealing portion 122 can then be removed from the shell body 121 by disengaging the first snap-fitting structure 1211 and the second snap-fitting structure 1221, exposing the mounting member 13, allowing the light-emitting element or light-guiding element on the mounting member 13 to be installed and maintained. Then, the sealing portion 122 is reinstalled into the housing body 121, and the light-transmitting protective cover 12 is pushed into the main body 111 until the elastic mechanism 14 protrudes from the locking groove 1117 to abut the sealing portion 122, thereby self-locking and fixing the light-transmitting protective cover 12 in the main body 111. The baffle portion 112 is then installed on the main body 111, completing the assembly or maintenance of the side panel molding assembly 10. It can be seen that the side panel molding assembly 10 is easy to install and maintain, allowing for timely replacement and maintenance of the light guide element and the light-emitting element, maintaining good display quality.

[0055] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0056] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation methods of the present application. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that a person of ordinary skill in the art may make various modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application, and these modifications and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present patent application shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A side trim assembly, characterized in that: include: A trim body is used to be installed on a vehicle sheet metal, wherein the trim body is provided with an installation space and a light outlet groove, wherein the light outlet groove passes through the inner wall and the outer wall of the trim body to connect the installation space; A light-transmitting protective shell is disposed in the installation space, and a sealed space is formed in the light-transmitting protective shell; A mounting member connected to the light-transmitting protective shell and disposed in the sealed space, wherein the mounting member is provided with a mounting groove opposite to the light-emitting groove; and The light emitting element is arranged in the mounting groove and is used for emitting light toward the light emitting groove.

2. The side panel molding assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side trim assembly also includes a light-guiding element, which is disposed in the sealed space and fixed relative to the mounting member. The light-guiding element is located on the side of the light-emitting element facing the light-emitting groove, and is used to shape at least part of the light emitted by the light-emitting element.

3. The side panel molding assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The light guide element includes a packaging structure and a light guide paste sealed in the packaging structure, and the light guide paste has fluidity.

4. The side panel molding assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting member is also provided with a wire hole spaced apart from the mounting groove and passing through the mounting member. The side trim assembly also includes a wire electrically connected to the light-emitting element. A wiring space is also formed in the sealed space on the side of the mounting member facing away from the light output groove. The wire extends through the wire hole in the sealed space to the wiring space.

5. The side panel molding assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting piece is provided with a plurality of wire holes, and the plurality of wire holes are sequentially spaced apart on two opposite sides of the mounting groove along the extending direction of the mounting groove.

6. The side panel molding assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side trim assembly also includes an insulating and light-transmitting structure filled in the light outlet groove, and the insulating and light-transmitting structure isolates the installation space from the outside world.

7. The side panel molding assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light-transmitting protective shell includes a shell body and a sealing part. At least one end of the shell body is provided with an opening and a first buckling structure. The sealing part is provided with a second buckling structure corresponding to the first buckling structure. The sealing part is buckled and connected to the shell body through the first buckling structure and the second buckling structure. The sealing part covers the opening to form the sealed space together with the shell body.

8. The side panel molding assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The trim body is provided with a locking groove, and the side trim assembly also includes an elastic mechanism arranged in the locking groove. The elastic mechanism extends from the trim body and abuts against the side of the sealing portion facing away from the shell body to fix the light-transmitting protective shell in the installation space.

9. The side panel molding assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The elastic mechanism includes an elastic element and a ball. The elastic element is arranged in the locking groove. The ball is connected to the elastic element and at least partially extends out of the locking groove. The ball abuts against the sealing portion.

10. The side panel molding assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The light-transmitting protective shell further includes a supporting portion connected to a side of the sealing portion facing away from the sealed space.

11. The side panel molding assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The decorative strip body includes a main body portion and a baffle portion, one end of the main body portion is open and is provided with a third snap-fit ​​structure, the baffle portion is provided with a fourth snap-fit ​​structure corresponding to the third snap-fit ​​structure, the baffle portion is snap-fitted and connected to the main body portion through the third snap-fit ​​structure and the fourth snap-fit ​​structure, and is located on the side of the sealing portion facing away from the shell body, the baffle portion closes the opening of the main body portion to form the installation space together with the main body portion.

12. The side panel molding assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that: The decorative strip body includes a main body portion and a baffle portion, the main body portion includes a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, a third connecting portion and a rib portion, the second connecting portion and the third connecting portion are connected to the two ends of the first connecting portion and are arranged opposite to each other, the rib portion is connected to the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion, and is spaced apart from the third connecting portion, the rib portion, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are arranged to form a hollow space with a single-side opening, the baffle portion is connected to the main body portion and covers the opening of the main body portion, so as to be arranged together with the main body portion to form the installation space.

13. The side panel molding assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that: The side trim assembly also includes a seal, part of which is accommodated between the rib portion and the third connecting portion, and the other two parts are respectively connected to the second connecting portion and the third connecting portion and are used to clamp the glass.

14. A vehicle, characterized in that: It comprises the side panel molding assembly as described in any one of claims 1-13.

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