A water deflector positioning structure, an exterior waterproofing assembly for a vehicle door having the water deflector positioning structure, and a vehicle door assembly.

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of vehicle doors, specifically to a water deflector positioning structure, an external waterproofing assembly for a vehicle door having the water deflector positioning structure, and a vehicle door assembly. The invention includes a mounting joint, which includes a positioning insert. The positioning insert includes a secondary positioning rib and a primary positioning rib. The secondary and primary positioning ribs are connected to each other at their ends near the roof and spaced apart at their ends away from the roof. An assembly gap is formed between the secondary and primary positioning ribs. The water deflector positioning structure disclosed in this invention can provide an end mounting point for the external waterproofing assembly for the vehicle door, facilitating the installation and positioning of the external waterproofing assembly on the vehicle door.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle doors, specifically to a water deflector positioning structure, an external waterproofing assembly for a vehicle door having the water deflector positioning structure, and a vehicle door assembly. Background Technology

[0002] With the advancement of technology and the diversification of consumer demands, the automotive industry has experienced rapid development.

[0003] Modern cars are not just a means of transportation, but an indispensable part of people's daily lives.

[0004] Therefore, the exterior design of automobiles is receiving increasing attention, and consumers are demanding more and more refined car appearances.

[0005] Traditional car design emphasizes functionality and durability, but with innovations in materials science and manufacturing processes, modern cars, while maintaining these fundamental attributes, place greater emphasis on aesthetics and personalization.

[0006] Automakers are constantly launching new models with streamlined bodies, unique headlight designs, and personalized body lines to meet the market's demand for more refined car appearances.

[0007] However, existing car exterior designs still have some limitations in terms of refinement.

[0008] For example, certain car parts, such as the outer water deflector, are often difficult to position precisely during the design and installation process, leading to inconsistencies in appearance and defects in function.

[0009] In addition, the installation of external water cutters usually requires a complex adjustment process, which increases manufacturing costs and time.

[0010] Therefore, in order to improve or solve at least one of the above problems, it is necessary to optimize the design of the existing door sealing structure.

[0011] A search of existing patents revealed: 202310596941.5 - A sealing strip corner structure, a door sealing mechanism, and a door that does not explicitly disclose the technical content that solves the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0012] The purpose of this invention is to provide an installation and positioning structure that facilitates the installation and positioning of the outer sealing strip on the outer panel of the car door.

[0013] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0014] A water deflector positioning structure includes an installation joint, the installation joint including a positioning insert; the positioning insert including a secondary positioning rib and a primary positioning rib; the secondary positioning rib and the primary positioning rib are connected to each other at the end near the roof of the vehicle, and are spaced apart at the end away from the roof of the vehicle; an assembly gap is formed between the secondary positioning rib and the primary positioning rib.

[0015] The main positioning rib includes a main rib plate, and the main rib plate is provided with a snap-fit ​​mechanism. The snap-fit ​​mechanism includes a clearance groove provided on the main rib plate. The clearance groove is provided with a first protruding snap rib, and the first protruding snap rib is provided with a first snap rib flange.

[0016] The main reinforcement plate is also provided with a limiting retaining bar; the limiting retaining bar is located on the side of the main reinforcement plate away from the secondary positioning bar; the limiting retaining bar is set at the end of the main reinforcement plate close to the main positioning bar and the secondary positioning bar.

[0017] The main positioning rib also includes a limiting component; the limiting component includes two spaced-apart limiting rib plates; the two limiting rib plates are spaced apart, and a positioning notch is formed between the two limiting rib plates.

[0018] The mounting connector also includes an end cap, which is located at the end of the positioning insert and is integrally injection molded with the positioning insert.

[0019] The end cap protrudes from the positioning insert.

[0020] A vehicle door exterior waterproofing assembly includes an exterior sealing strip, the end of which is provided with a water-blocking strip positioning structure; both ends of the exterior sealing strip are respectively connected to the vehicle door exterior panel through a water-blocking strip positioning structure.

[0021] The outer sealing strip includes a sealing strip body, and the sealing strip body has an embedded groove; the water-blocking strip positioning structure is embedded in the outer sealing strip through the embedded groove;

[0022] The sealing strip body is also provided with a bright strip; the bright strip and the water-blocking strip positioning structure are distributed on opposite sides of the sealing strip body, and the bright strip is snapped onto the sealing strip body.

[0023] The sealing strip body is provided with a protruding locking tongue, which is inserted into the positioning notch in the corresponding water-blocking strip positioning structure.

[0024] A vehicle door assembly includes an outer door panel, on which the outer door panel is provided with an external waterproof assembly; the outer door panel includes an outer panel body, on which a snap-fit ​​flange is attached, and the external waterproof assembly is mounted on the snap-fit ​​flange of the outer door panel, the snap-fit ​​flange being provided with a slot and an avoidance notch.

[0025] The advantages of this invention are:

[0026] This invention discloses a water-blocking strip positioning structure, an exterior waterproofing assembly for a vehicle door having the water-blocking strip positioning structure, and a vehicle door assembly.

[0027] The water-blocking strip positioning structure disclosed in this invention can provide an end mounting point for the exterior waterproofing assembly of the vehicle door, facilitating the installation and positioning of the exterior waterproofing assembly on the vehicle door. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The following is a brief explanation of the contents of each of the accompanying drawings and the markings in the drawings:

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the water-blocking strip positioning structure in this invention;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the exterior waterproof assembly of the car door is connected to the exterior panel of the car door in this invention.

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the door assembly in this invention.

[0032] Figure 4 This is the present invention. Figure 3 Sectional view along the middle AA line;

[0033] Figure 5 This is the present invention. Figure 3 Sectional view along the middle BB line;

[0034] Figure 6 This is the present invention. Figure 3 CC section view;

[0035] The markings in the above figures are all:

[0036] 1. Installation connector, 2. Positioning insert, 3. End cap, 4. Outer sealing strip, 5. Door outer panel, 6. Bright strip. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and the description of the preferred embodiments.

[0038] A water-blocking strip positioning structure is disclosed in this invention. The water-blocking strip positioning structure can provide an end mounting point for the exterior waterproofing assembly of the vehicle door, which facilitates the installation and positioning of the exterior waterproofing assembly on the vehicle door.

[0039] In this invention, the water-blocking strip positioning structure mainly includes an installation connector 1, which is an injection-molded connector. In subsequent use, it is connected to both ends of the outer sealing strip 4. Through the snap-fit ​​with the car door and mutual limiting, the stability and accuracy of the car door outer waterproofing assembly on the car door are ensured.

[0040] In addition, the mounting connector 1 described in this invention includes a positioning insert 2; the positioning insert 2 is mainly a connector, which not only facilitates the installation of the mounting connector 1 in the outer sealing strip 4, but also facilitates the snap-fit ​​installation of the end area of ​​the outer waterproof assembly of the car door on the upper sheet metal of the outer door panel 5 during subsequent use.

[0041] In this invention, the positioning insert 2 includes a secondary positioning rib 21 and a primary positioning rib 22; the secondary positioning rib 21 and the primary positioning rib 22 are connected to each other at the ends near the roof and are spaced apart at the ends away from the roof; an assembly gap is formed between the secondary positioning rib 21 and the primary positioning rib 22; based on the above design, the vertical cross section of the positioning insert 2 disclosed in this invention is an inverted V-shape or an inverted U-shape structure. This arrangement facilitates the secondary positioning rib 21 and the primary positioning rib 22 to be snapped onto the snap-fit ​​flange 52 on the outer panel 5 of the door during subsequent use.

[0042] In addition, in this invention, the secondary positioning rib 21 and the main positioning rib 22 are arranged in an intersecting manner. This arrangement facilitates the realization of a structure in which the secondary positioning rib 21 and the main positioning rib 22 are connected at one end and extend freely at the other end.

[0043] Furthermore, in this invention, the main positioning rib 22 includes a main rib plate 221, which is a part of the main positioning rib 22. In this invention, the main rib plate 221 is provided with a snap-fit ​​mechanism. The snap-fit ​​mechanism is mainly provided to facilitate subsequent installation and use, so as to snap-fit ​​with the snap-fit ​​flange 52 and the slot 53 on it, thereby realizing the installation and fixing of the installation joint 1 on the outer panel 5 of the door; at the same time, it can also realize the Z-direction limiting of the installation joint 1, and finally realize the Z-direction limiting of the outer waterproof assembly of the door.

[0044] In this invention, the snap-fit ​​mechanism includes a clearance groove 227 disposed on the main stiffener plate 221; the clearance groove 227 is provided with a first protruding snap rib 225, the clearance groove 227 is equivalent to opening a through groove on the main stiffener plate 221, and the first protruding snap rib 225 is equivalent to one end being connected to the inner wall of the clearance groove 227 and the other end extending freely, and the first protruding snap rib 225 is provided with a first snap rib flange 226; the first snap rib flange 226 is arranged on the side of the first protruding snap rib 225 near the secondary positioning rib 21, and the first snap rib flange 226 can be set perpendicular to the first protruding snap rib 225; this arrangement makes the first snap rib flange 226 and the first protruding snap rib 225 form a barbed structure, which is essentially a snap-fit ​​structure, making it convenient to be hooked into the snap groove 53 on the snap-fit ​​flange 52 later.

[0045] Furthermore, in this invention, the main stiffening plate 221 is also provided with a limiting rib 224; the limiting rib 224 is located on the side of the main stiffening plate 221 away from the secondary positioning rib 21; the limiting rib 224 is set at the end of the main stiffening plate 221 close to the main positioning rib 22 and the secondary positioning rib 21; the limiting rib 224 mainly plays a limiting role, and subsequently presses against the end of the outer sealing strip 4, playing a good positioning and limiting role, preventing the positioning insert from rotating around the outer sealing strip 4, which would affect the stability of the installation joint 1 embedded in the outer sealing strip 4.

[0046] In this invention, the limiting rib 224 is equivalent to a protrusion provided on the main rib plate 221; when the installation joint 1 is subsequently embedded in the outer sealing strip 4, the upper end of the limiting protrusion presses against the end of the outer sealing strip 4, thereby playing a good relative limiting role.

[0047] Furthermore, the main positioning rib 22 in this invention also includes a limiting component; the limiting component is essentially a part of the main positioning rib 22. The limiting component is set in this invention mainly to form a positioning notch 223, so that it can be used in conjunction with the protruding locking tongue 42 on the outer sealing strip 4 during subsequent use; thereby achieving the corresponding limiting effect; mainly to ensure the stability of the relative position of the mounting joint 1 and the outer sealing strip 4, and to prevent the mounting joint 1 from moving or shifting along the X direction on the outer sealing strip 4.

[0048] In addition, the limiting component in this invention includes two spaced-apart limiting ribs 222; the two limiting ribs 222 are spaced apart, and a positioning notch 223 is formed between the two limiting ribs 222; in this invention, the limiting ribs 222 also play a good role in fitting and limiting, and in subsequent use, they also cooperate with the secondary positioning ribs 21 to fit on both sides of the outer door panel 5 to ensure the contact area between the mounting joint 1 and the outer door panel 5.

[0049] In addition, in this invention, the main stiffening plate 221 and the limiting stiffening plate 222 are essentially distributed on the same plane. Of course, in actual production design, it is also feasible to have a certain deviation; the specific design can be carried out as needed.

[0050] In addition, in this invention, the limiting rib plate 222 and the main rib plate 221 in the limiting component can be distributed at intervals, or the limiting rib plate 222 and the main rib plate 221 on the side closer to the main rib plate 221 can be attached to each other.

[0051] Furthermore, the mounting connector 1 in this invention also includes an end cap 3, which is located at the end of the positioning insert 2. In this invention, the positioning insert 2 is embedded in the outer sealing strip 4. The end cap 3 can not only ensure the strength of the mounting connector 1, but also be used for the installation positioning between the mounting connector 1 and adjacent components during subsequent use. In use, the end cap 3 can be arranged in the groove at the corner of the outer panel of the side door, which plays a good role in calibration and limiting.

[0052] In this invention, the end cap 3 and the positioning insert 2 are integrally injection molded; this design ensures the integrity of the mounting connector 1 and facilitates the connection and installation of the end cap 3 and the positioning insert 2.

[0053] In addition, the end cap 3 in this invention is protruding on the positioning insert; this design makes the end cap 3 and the positioning insert 2 form a hook structure, which facilitates the attachment of the exterior waterproofing assembly on the exterior door panel 5 and prevents the exterior waterproofing assembly from moving along the X direction on the exterior door panel 5.

[0054] An exterior waterproofing assembly for a car door includes an outer sealing strip 4, with a water-blocking positioning structure at one end of the outer sealing strip 4; both ends of the outer sealing strip 4 are connected to the outer door panel 5 via a water-blocking positioning structure; the exterior waterproofing assembly for a car door disclosed in this invention; the water-blocking positioning structure facilitates the installation and positioning of the exterior waterproofing assembly on the outer door panel 5.

[0055] Furthermore, the outer sealing strip 4 in this invention includes a sealing strip body 41, which is the main structure of the outer sealing strip 4. The outer sealing strip 4 of this invention is mainly used for sealing the straight section in the middle of the car door. The sealing strip body 41 of this invention is provided with an embedded groove 411. The embedded groove 411 can not only realize the snap-fit ​​of the outer panel 5 of the car door, but also be used for the installation and connection of the water baffle positioning structure.

[0056] In this invention, the water-blocking strip positioning structure is embedded in the outer sealing strip 4 by means of an embedded groove 411; this arrangement facilitates the connection between the water-blocking strip positioning structure and the outer sealing strip 4.

[0057] In addition, the sealing strip body 41 described in this invention is also provided with a bright strip 6; the bright strip 6 and the water-blocking strip positioning structure are distributed on opposite sides of the sealing strip body 41, and the bright strip 6 is snapped onto the sealing strip body 41; in this invention, the bright strip 6 has two functions: one is to provide external protection, and the other is to provide aesthetics. More importantly, the bright strip 6 disclosed in this invention also provides good external limiting and increases strength. That is, the bright strip 6 disclosed in this invention is arranged outside the outer sealing strip 4, and the bright strip 6 acts as a reinforcing member of the outer sealing strip 4.

[0058] Furthermore, in this invention, the sealing strip body 41 is provided with a protruding locking tongue 42, which is inserted into the positioning notch 223 in the corresponding water-blocking strip positioning structure. The protruding locking tongue 42 of this invention is equivalent to an extension of the outer sealing strip 4, and acts as a connector. It is mainly inserted into the positioning notch 223 formed in the water-blocking strip positioning structure, thereby preventing the water-blocking strip positioning structure from moving along the X direction on the outer sealing strip 4.

[0059] A car door assembly includes a car door outer panel 5, on which the car door outer waterproof assembly is provided; the car door outer panel 5 includes an outer panel body 51, on which a snap-fit ​​flange 52 is attached. The present invention facilitates subsequent connection with the car door outer waterproof assembly by setting the snap-fit ​​flange 52.

[0060] Meanwhile, in this invention, the exterior waterproofing assembly of the car door is installed on the snap-fit ​​flange 52 of the exterior door panel 5. The snap-fit ​​flange 52 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 53 and an avoidance notch 54. The snap-fit ​​groove 53 is mainly used to snap with the snap-fit ​​mechanism in the exterior waterproofing assembly of the car door, thereby realizing the longitudinal positioning of the exterior waterproofing assembly of the car door. The avoidance notch 54 mainly plays a role in avoiding obstacles, facilitating the subsequent installation and assembly of the exterior waterproofing assembly of the car door on the exterior door panel 5.

[0061] specific:

[0062] The water-blocking strip positioning structure disclosed in this invention is mainly used for the installation and positioning of the outer sealing strip 4 on the outer panel 5 of the car door.

[0063] The water-blocking strip positioning structure disclosed in this invention mainly includes an installation joint 1, which mainly includes a positioning insert 2 and an end cap 3.

[0064] The vehicle door exterior waterproof assembly disclosed in this invention mainly includes a water-blocking strip positioning structure, an outer sealing strip 4, and a bright strip 6.

[0065] An exterior waterproofing assembly is arranged on the sheet metal stop of the outer door panel 5; used for primary sealing between the outer door panel 5 and the window glass; in this invention, the bright strip 6 is a metal bright strip 6, which is attached to the outer sealing strip 4 by snapping or integrally extruding the metal bright strip 6 to serve as the appearance surface; the mounting connector 1 integrates an end cap 3 and a positioning insert 2, the end cap 3 and the positioning insert 2 are integrally injection molded and arranged on both sides of the outer sealing strip 4; the mounting connector 1 adds the positioning insert 2 to the end cap 3 through injection molding process; the positioning insert 2 includes a main positioning rib 22 and a secondary positioning rib 21; the main positioning rib 22 and the snap-fit ​​flange 52 on the outer door panel 5 cooperate in the Z direction; the secondary positioning rib 21 and the snap-fit ​​flange 52 cooperate in the Y direction; the secondary positioning rib 21 is installed in the embedded groove 411 on the outer sealing strip 4, thereby achieving a Z-direction limiting cooperation.

[0066] In this invention, the main positioning rib 22 includes a main rib plate 221; the main rib plate 221 is provided with a snap-fit ​​mechanism to facilitate the fixed connection with the snap-fit ​​groove 53 on the door panel.

[0067] Meanwhile, the main positioning rib 22 also includes a limiting component, and a positioning notch 223 is formed between the two limiting rib plates 222 in the limiting component; to facilitate subsequent use, in conjunction with the protruding locking tongue 42 of the outer sealing strip 4; to realize the X-direction position limitation of the water-blocking strip positioning structure.

[0068] In this invention, the snap-fit ​​flange 52 is provided with a first clearance notch 54 and a second clearance notch 54 respectively. The secondary positioning rib 21 on the end cap 3 falls into the first clearance notch 54 and can move. The main positioning rib 22 on the end cap 3 falls into the second clearance notch 54 and can move. The end cap 3 moves backward a certain distance until the first limiting rib on the main positioning rib 22 falls into the fixing notch of the snap-fit ​​flange 52.

[0069] The water-blocking strip positioning structure disclosed in this invention can provide an end connection position for the outer sealing strip 4, which can maximize the expression of the shape design, eliminate the need for screws and 3M adhesive, avoid fastening failure after durability, effectively reduce the cost of parts, improve the reliability of parts, and shorten the assembly time for screw fastening.

[0070] In addition, in this invention, the end cap 3 is provided with a positioning insert 2, which is a plastic insert.

[0071] Obviously, the specific implementation of this invention is not limited to the above-described methods. Any non-substantial improvements made using the inventive concept and technical solution of this invention are within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A water-blocking strip positioning structure, characterized in that, The device includes a mounting joint, which includes a positioning insert; the positioning insert includes a secondary positioning rib and a primary positioning rib; the secondary positioning rib and the primary positioning rib are connected to each other at their ends near the roof and are spaced apart at their ends away from the roof; an assembly gap is formed between the secondary positioning rib and the primary positioning rib. The main positioning rib includes a main rib plate, the main rib plate is provided with a snap-fit ​​mechanism, the snap-fit ​​mechanism includes a clearance groove provided on the main rib plate; the clearance groove is provided with a first protruding snap rib, and the first protruding snap rib is provided with a first snap rib flange; The main reinforcing plate is also provided with a limiting retaining bar; the limiting retaining bar is located on the side of the main reinforcing plate away from the secondary positioning bar; the limiting retaining bar is located at the end of the main reinforcing plate close to the main positioning bar and the secondary positioning bar; The main positioning rib also includes a limiting component; the limiting component includes two spaced-apart limiting rib plates; the two limiting rib plates are spaced apart, and a positioning notch is formed between the two limiting rib plates.

2. The water-blocking strip positioning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting connector also includes an end cap, which is located at the end of the positioning insert and is integrally injection molded with the positioning insert.

3. The water-blocking strip positioning structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The end cap is protruding from the positioning insert.

4. A waterproof assembly for the exterior of a vehicle door, characterized in that, The device includes an outer sealing strip, the end of which is provided with a water-blocking strip positioning structure as described in any one of claims 1-3; both ends of the outer sealing strip are respectively connected to the outer panel of the door through a water-blocking strip positioning structure.

5. The exterior waterproofing assembly for a vehicle door according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer sealing strip includes a sealing strip body, and the sealing strip body has an embedded groove; the water-blocking strip positioning structure is embedded in the outer sealing strip through the embedded groove; The sealing strip body is also provided with a bright strip; the bright strip and the water-blocking strip positioning structure are distributed on opposite sides of the sealing strip body, and the bright strip is snapped onto the sealing strip body.

6. The exterior waterproofing assembly for a vehicle door according to claim 5, characterized in that, The sealing strip body is provided with a protruding locking tongue, which is inserted into the positioning notch in the corresponding water-blocking strip positioning structure.

7. A door assembly, characterized in that, The vehicle includes an outer door panel, wherein the outer door panel is provided with an exterior waterproof assembly as described in any one of claims 4-6; the outer door panel includes an outer panel body, a snap-fit ​​flange on the outer panel body, the exterior waterproof assembly being installed on the snap-fit ​​flange of the outer door panel, and the snap-fit ​​flange being provided with a slot and an avoidance notch.

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