Vehicle tail lamp structure and mounting method

Abstract

The invention discloses a vehicle tail lamp structure and a mounting method, solves the problem of large mounting gap between a vehicle tail lamp and a vehicle body in the prior art, and has the beneficial effects of accurately positioning the tail lamp, ensuring the stability of connection between the tail lamp and the vehicle body and avoiding stress concentration. The lamp body is provided with a plurality of side faces matched with a vehicle body, the first side face is a plane and provided with a plurality of first-direction installation points, the first-direction installation points play a role in positioning, tolerance adjusters are arranged at the first-direction installation points, the second side face is matched with the vehicle body in shape, and the second side face is provided with at least three second-direction installation points. Wherein two second-direction installation points are oppositely arranged, the two oppositely-arranged second-direction installation points are arranged on the two end sides of the second side face respectively, the other second-direction installation points are arranged close to the middle of the second side face, and corresponding installation pins are arranged at part of installation points of the first-direction installation points and / or the second-direction installation points.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of assembly of a vehicle lamp body and a vehicle body, and in particular to a vehicle tail lamp structure and an installation method. Background Art

[0002] The statements in this section merely provide background information related to the present invention and do not necessarily constitute prior art.

[0003] Automobile manufacturing is a system integration project. The whole vehicle is composed of more than 50,000 parts. The processing and manufacturing of each component will affect the overall assembly problem, especially the manufacturing tolerance of the parts. For example, during the assembly of the taillights and the body, there are certain tolerances in the manufacturing process of the taillights or the body. After assembly, the two cannot match well, and the gap and surface difference between the taillights and the body cannot be guaranteed, which affects the refinement of the appearance matching.

[0004] How to quickly and accurately install the taillights of a car in a small installation space requires accurate positioning, but the existing technology does affect the accurate positioning of the taillights of the car due to tolerance problems.

[0005] In addition, because the taillights are too close to the body after installation, and there are large gaps in some spaces, there is a certain stress between the taillights and the body that cannot be eliminated. Summary of the invention

[0006] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a vehicle taillight structure that can accurately position the installation of the vehicle taillight, ensure a stable connection between the taillight and the vehicle body, and ensure the gap and surface difference relationship between the appearance matching parts.

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions:

[0008] A vehicle taillight structure includes a lamp body, the lamp body having multiple side surfaces that match the vehicle body, wherein the first side surface is a plane, the first side surface is provided with multiple first-direction mounting points, the first-direction mounting points play a positioning role, a tolerance adjuster is provided at the first-direction mounting points, the second side surface is adapted to the shape of the vehicle body, and the second side surface is provided with at least three second-direction mounting points, wherein two second-direction mounting points are arranged opposite to each other, and the two second-direction mounting points arranged opposite to each other are respectively arranged at the two end sides of the second side surface, and another second-direction mounting point is arranged near the middle of the second side surface, and corresponding mounting pins are provided at some mounting points of the first-direction mounting points and / or the second-direction mounting points to position the lamp body when it is installed.

[0009] In the vehicle taillight structure as described above, at least two first-direction mounting points are arranged on the first side surface, and the first-direction mounting points are Y-direction mounting points, wherein the first Y-direction mounting point is located at the end side of the first side surface, and the second Y-direction mounting point is arranged at a distance from the first Y-direction mounting point.

[0010] In a vehicle taillight structure as described above, the lamp body also includes a third side and a fourth side, the third side and the fourth side are respectively connected to the first side and the second side, the first Y-direction mounting point is located on a side of the first side close to the third side, the second Y-direction mounting point is located on a side of the first side close to the fourth side, and the distance between the second Y-direction mounting point and the fourth side is greater than the distance between the first Y-direction mounting point and the third side.

[0011] In a vehicle taillight structure as described above, the tolerance adjuster includes a base fixed to the first side surface, the interior of the base is connected to an adjustment seat via a threaded structure, the adjustment seat can contact the vehicle body, and a Y-direction mounting hole or a Y-direction mounting pin is provided inside the adjustment seat.

[0012] In the vehicle taillight structure as described above, the adjustment seat is a T-shaped adjustment seat to ensure the contact area with the vehicle body.

[0013] In the vehicle taillight structure as described above, the second-direction mounting point is an X-direction mounting point, and four X-direction mounting points are arranged to form two pairs of X-direction mounting points. The two pairs of X-direction mounting points are symmetrically arranged about the center line in the width direction of the second side surface, and when viewed from the X direction, the distance between two of the X-direction mounting points and the first-direction mounting point is greater than the distance between the other two X-direction mounting points and the first-direction mounting point.

[0014] In the vehicle taillight structure as described above, the two second-direction mounting points arranged opposite to each other are respectively arranged at positions where the second side surface is close to the third side surface and where the second side surface is close to the fourth side surface.

[0015] In a vehicle taillight structure as described above, the third side and the fourth side are respectively provided with L-shaped brackets, one side of the L-shaped bracket is perpendicular to the X-direction, the side of the L-shaped bracket perpendicular to the X-direction supports the mounting plate, and the mounting plate is provided with X-direction mounting holes and / or X-direction mounting pins.

[0016] In the vehicle taillight structure as described above, the second side is provided with a convex portion, and a second directional mounting pin for connecting to the vehicle body is provided at the convex portion to form a second directional mounting point near the middle of the second side, and the corresponding mounting pin is provided at the second directional mounting point in the middle.

[0017] In a second aspect, the present invention further discloses a method for installing a vehicle taillight structure, which adopts the vehicle taillight structure and includes the following contents:

[0018] During the lamp body molding process, a plurality of first-direction mounting points are formed on the first side surface, at least three second-direction mounting points are formed on the second side surface, and tolerance adjusters are arranged at the first-direction mounting points;

[0019] Adjust the tolerance adjuster so that the first mounting point can fit closely with the corresponding mounting surface of the vehicle body;

[0020] The lamp body is placed at the mounting position of the vehicle body, the first mounting point of the lamp body is closely attached to and connected with the corresponding mounting surface of the vehicle body, and the second side surface of the lamp body is connected with the vehicle body.

[0021] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0022] 1) The present invention provides a lamp body, which is provided with a plurality of side surfaces. The first side surface is used as a plane, and the first side surface can cooperate with the matching surface of the vehicle body taillight. The first side surface is provided with a plurality of first-direction mounting points, and a tolerance adjuster is provided at the first-direction mounting points. Even if there is an error in the manufacturing process of the first side surface, the first-direction mounting points can be closely fitted with the vehicle body through the setting of the tolerance adjuster. The second side surface is far away from the matching surface of the vehicle body taillight. Even if there is a manufacturing tolerance, it will not have much impact. It is only necessary to ensure that the first-direction mounting points of the first side surface are closely fitted with the vehicle body, thereby ensuring the stability of the connection between the taillight and the vehicle body, ensuring the gap and surface difference relationship between the taillight and the vehicle body, and improving the refinement of the appearance matching.

[0023] 2) In the present invention, mounting pins are provided at some mounting points, so that the installation of the taillight is preliminarily positioned to ensure the accuracy of the positioning, and then connected to the vehicle body through multiple Y-direction mounting points on the first side and multiple X-direction mounting points on the second side, so as to ensure the rapid positioning and accurate installation of the vehicle taillight in a small space; after the installation is completed, one side of the taillight is closely fitted to the body sheet metal, and the connection between the two is uniform without any overly tight position, which effectively reduces the stress between the taillight and the body.

[0024] 3) In the present invention, four X-direction mounting points are provided, and X-direction mounting pins are provided at some of the X-direction mounting points. The X-direction mounting pins are inserted into corresponding openings on the vehicle body, which is beneficial for positioning the second side surface of the taillight during installation.

[0025] 4) The tolerance adjuster structure of the present invention is reasonably arranged. During the assembly process, the height of the adjustment seat relative to the base is adjusted, and flexible adjustment is performed according to the matching state. By adjusting the gap between the adjustment seat and the vehicle body, the purpose of stable installation and dimensional stability is guaranteed, and the installation surface and the vehicle body are guaranteed to be zero-contacted, so that the taillights can be stably fastened to the vehicle body without interference, reducing the occurrence of problems such as gaps, and effectively reducing stress.

[0026] 5) The present invention makes full use of the structural characteristics of the taillight, reasonably arranges two Y-direction mounting points, ensures the distance between the two Y-direction mounting points, and thus ensures the close fit between the Y-direction mounting points and the vehicle body after the tolerance adjuster is adjusted. An L-shaped bracket is set on the third side and the fourth side to install some X-direction mounting points, so as to improve the reliability of the connection between the second side of the taillight and the vehicle body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The accompanying drawings in the specification, which constitute a part of the present invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute improper limitations on the present invention.

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a vehicle taillight structure according to one or more embodiments of the present invention Figure 1 .

[0029] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a vehicle taillight structure according to one or more embodiments of the present invention Figure 2 .

[0030] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a vehicle taillight structure according to one or more embodiments of the present invention Figure 3 .

[0031] Figure 4 It is an enlarged schematic diagram of an adjuster in a vehicle taillight structure according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between a vehicle taillight structure and a vehicle body according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 6 It is an enlarged schematic diagram of the matching position between the regulator and the vehicle body in a vehicle taillight structure according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.

[0034] In the figure: the distances or sizes between parts are exaggerated to show the positions of various parts, and the schematic diagram is for reference only.

[0035] Among them: 1. First X-direction mounting point, 2. Second X-direction mounting point, 3. Third X-direction mounting point, 4. Fourth X-direction mounting point, 5. First Y-direction mounting point, 6. Second Y-direction mounting point, 7. Second side, 8. First side, 9. Base, 10. Adjustment seat, 11. Lamp body, 12. Body sheet metal, 13. Third side, 14. Fourth side, 15. L-shaped bracket, 16. X-direction mounting pin. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] It should be noted that the following detailed descriptions are illustrative and intended to provide further explanation of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in the present invention have the same meanings as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs.

[0037] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present invention. As used herein, unless otherwise explicitly stated in the present invention, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "include" and / or "include" are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof;

[0038] As introduced in the background art, in the prior art, there is a problem that there is a large installation gap between the vehicle taillight and the vehicle body. In order to solve the above technical problem, the present invention proposes a vehicle taillight structure.

[0039] Embodiment 1

[0040] In a typical embodiment of the present invention, reference is made to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a vehicle taillight structure includes a lamp body 11, the lamp body 11 has multiple sides that match the vehicle body, wherein the first side is a plane, the first side 8 is provided with multiple first-direction mounting points, the first-direction mounting points play a positioning role, a tolerance adjuster is provided at the first-direction mounting point, the second side 7 is adapted to the shape of the vehicle body, the second side is set to a non-plane, the second side 7 is provided with multiple recesses, the direction of the second side 7 is consistent with the direction of the lamp body 11, the second side 7 is provided with at least three second-direction mounting points, wherein two second-direction mounting points are arranged opposite to each other, the two second-direction mounting points arranged opposite to each other are respectively arranged at the two end sides of the second side, and the other second-direction mounting points are arranged near the middle of the second side 7, and corresponding mounting pins are provided at some mounting points of the first-direction mounting points and / or the second-direction mounting points to position the lamp body 11 when it is installed.

[0041] In this embodiment, two first-direction mounting points are set on the first side 8, and the first-direction mounting points are Y-direction mounting points, wherein the first Y-direction mounting point 5 is located at the end side of the first side, and the second Y-direction mounting point 6 is set at a distance from the first Y-direction mounting point 5.

[0042] It needs to be explained that the lamp body 11 also includes a third side 13 and a fourth side 14, and the third side 13 and the fourth side 14 are connected to the first side 8 and the second side 7 respectively. The first Y-direction mounting point 5 is located on the side of the first side 8 close to the third side 13, and the second Y-direction mounting point 6 is located on the side of the first side 8 close to the fourth side 14. The distance between the second Y-direction mounting point 6 and the fourth side 14 is greater than the distance between the first Y-direction mounting point 5 and the third side 13, that is, the second Y-direction mounting point 6 is not set on the other side of the first side away from the first Y-direction mounting point.

[0043] It can be understood that the first Y-direction mounting point 5 and the second Y-direction mounting point 6 can be arranged on the same plane, and the plane where the two Y-direction mounting points are located is arranged parallel to one side of the taillight.

[0044] refer to Figure 4 As shown, the tolerance adjuster includes a base 9 fixed to the first side surface, the base 9 is provided with a threaded hole, and the adjustment seat 10 is connected to the base 9 through a threaded structure. The adjustment seat 10 can contact the vehicle body, and the adjustment seat 10 can meet normal flexibility relative to the base 9. The adjustment amount is adjusted by positive and negative rotation (±3mm); to ensure that the lamp body and the vehicle body are matched, the base is embedded in the first side surface during the injection molding process, and is rotated in the base by self-tapping during adjustment. A Y-direction mounting hole or a Y-direction mounting pin is provided on the inner side of the adjustment seat 10. When the Y-direction mounting hole is provided on the adjustment seat 10, a bolt is provided from the direction of the vehicle body to connect the vehicle body and the Y-direction mounting point. When the Y-direction mounting pin is provided on the adjustment seat, the Y-direction mounting pin passes through the vehicle body and is locked by a nut. In this embodiment, a Y-direction mounting hole is provided at the adjustment seat 10.

[0045] The adjustment seat 10 is a T-shaped adjustment seat to ensure the contact area with the vehicle body.

[0046] It can be understood that the base 9 is an annular base or other shapes, and a plurality of ribs are provided between the base 9 and the first side surface.

[0047] It is easy to understand that the second-direction mounting point is the X-direction mounting point, and there are four X-direction mounting points to form two pairs of X-direction mounting points. The two pairs of X-direction mounting points are symmetrically arranged about the center line of the width direction of the second side surface. The multiple X-direction mounting points are respectively the first X-direction mounting point 1, the second X-direction mounting point 2, the third X-direction mounting point 3 and the fourth X-direction mounting point 4, wherein the first X-direction mounting point 1 and the fourth X-direction mounting point 4 are a pair, and the second X-direction mounting point 2 and the third X-direction mounting point 3 are another pair. The distance between the first X-direction mounting point 1 and the fourth X-direction mounting point 4 is greater than the distance between the second X-direction mounting point 2 and the third X-direction mounting point 3. Looking from the Y direction upward, the distance between the first X-direction mounting point 1 and the first side surface 8 is smaller than the distance between the second X-direction mounting point 2 and the first side surface 8. Looking from the X direction upward, the distance between the second X-direction mounting point 2, the third X-direction mounting point 3 and the first Y-direction mounting point 5 is greater than the distance between the first X-direction mounting point 1, the fourth X-direction mounting point 4 and the first Y-direction mounting point 5.

[0048] It should be noted that the second side surface 7 is provided with two protrusions, and the two protrusions are respectively provided with X-direction mounting pins for connecting with the vehicle body to form a second X-direction mounting point 2 and a third X-direction mounting point 3 near the middle of the second side surface.

[0049] In addition, the first X-direction mounting point 1 and the fourth X-direction mounting point 4 are respectively arranged at the position of the second side 7 close to the third side 13 and the second side 7 close to the fourth side 14, and the distance between the first X-direction mounting point 1 and the fourth X-direction mounting point 4 is greater than the distance between the first Y-direction mounting point 5 and the second Y-direction mounting point 6.

[0050] In this embodiment, an L-shaped bracket 15 is respectively provided on the third side 13 and the fourth side 14, one side of the L-shaped bracket 15 is welded and fixed to the third side 13 or the fourth side 14, and the other side of the L-shaped bracket 15 is perpendicular to the X-direction. The side of the L-shaped bracket 15 perpendicular to the X-direction supports the mounting plate, and an X-direction mounting hole and an X-direction mounting pin 16 are provided on the mounting plate at the first X-direction mounting point 1, and the X-direction mounting pin 16 is located on the inner side of the X-direction mounting hole at the first X-direction mounting point, and an X-direction mounting hole is provided on the mounting plate at the fourth X-direction mounting point.

[0051] It is easy to understand that the provision of the X-direction mounting pin 16 is also conducive to positioning the second side surface and the vehicle body.

[0052] The lamp body structure provided in the present embodiment is that the lamp body 11 is provided with multiple side surfaces, and the first side surface is used as a plane, and the first side surface can cooperate with the matching surface of the vehicle body taillight. The first side surface is provided with multiple first-direction mounting points, and a tolerance adjuster is provided at the first-direction mounting point. Even if there is an error in the manufacturing process of the first side surface, the first-direction mounting point can be closely fitted with the vehicle body through the setting of the tolerance adjuster. The second side surface is far away from the matching surface of the vehicle body taillight. Even if there is a manufacturing tolerance, it will not have much impact, as long as the first-direction mounting point of the first side surface is closely fitted with the vehicle body, thereby ensuring the stability of the connection between the taillight and the vehicle body, ensuring the gap and surface difference relationship between the taillight and the vehicle body, and improving the refinement of the appearance matching.

[0053] Embodiment 2

[0054] This embodiment discloses a method for installing a vehicle taillight structure, using the vehicle taillight structure described in the first embodiment, referring to Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, including the following:

[0055] During the lamp body molding process, two Y-direction mounting points are formed on the first side surface, four X-direction mounting points are formed on the second side surface, and tolerance adjusters are arranged at the Y-direction mounting points;

[0056] Adjust the tolerance adjuster so that the Y-axis mounting point can fit tightly with the body sheet metal part 12 at the corresponding mounting surface of the body;

[0057] Place the lamp body 11 at the mounting position of the vehicle body, insert the X-direction mounting pins at the second X-direction mounting point and the third X-direction mounting point on the second side of the lamp body into the corresponding openings of the vehicle body respectively, and insert the X-direction mounting pin at the first X-direction mounting point into the corresponding openings of the vehicle body as well. Preliminary positioning of the lamp body is performed, and the Y-direction mounting point of the lamp body is tightly fitted with the corresponding mounting surface of the vehicle body. Connect the vehicle body and the Y-direction mounting point from the direction of the vehicle body, and connect the second side of the lamp body to the vehicle body.

[0058] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle taillight structure, characterized in that: The lamp body comprises a lamp body, which has multiple side surfaces that cooperate with the vehicle body, wherein the first side surface is a plane, the first side surface is provided with multiple first-direction mounting points, the first-direction mounting points play a positioning role, a tolerance adjuster is provided at the first-direction mounting points, the second side surface is adapted to the shape of the vehicle body, at least three second-direction mounting points are provided on the second side surface, two of the second-direction mounting points are arranged opposite to each other, the two second-direction mounting points arranged opposite to each other are respectively arranged at the two end sides of the second side surface, and the other second-direction mounting points are arranged near the middle of the second side surface, and corresponding mounting pins are provided at some mounting points of the first-direction mounting points and / or the second-direction mounting points to position the lamp body when it is installed.

2. A vehicle taillight structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least two first-direction mounting points are arranged on the first side surface, and the first-direction mounting points are Y-direction mounting points, wherein the first Y-direction mounting point is located at the end side of the first side surface, and the second Y-direction mounting point is arranged at a distance from the first Y-direction mounting point.

3. A vehicle taillight structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lamp body also includes a third side surface and a fourth side surface, the third side surface and the fourth side surface are respectively connected to the first side surface and the second side surface, the first Y-direction mounting point is located on a side of the first side surface close to the third side surface, the second Y-direction mounting point is located on a side of the first side surface close to the fourth side surface, and the distance between the second Y-direction mounting point and the fourth side surface is greater than the distance between the first Y-direction mounting point and the third side surface.

4. The vehicle taillight structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tolerance adjuster includes a base fixed to the first side surface, the interior of the base is connected to an adjustment seat via a threaded structure, the adjustment seat can contact the vehicle body, and a Y-direction mounting hole or a Y-direction mounting pin is arranged inside the adjustment seat.

5. The vehicle taillight structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The adjustment seat is a T-shaped adjustment seat to ensure the contact area with the vehicle body.

6. The vehicle taillight structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second-direction mounting point is an X-direction mounting point. There are four X-direction mounting points, forming two pairs of X-direction mounting points. The two pairs of X-direction mounting points are symmetrically arranged about the center line of the second side width direction. Looking from the X direction, the distance between two of the X-direction mounting points and the first-direction mounting point is greater than the distance between the other two X-direction mounting points and the first-direction mounting point.

7. The vehicle taillight structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The two second-direction mounting points that are arranged opposite to each other are respectively arranged at positions where the second side surface is close to the third side surface and where the second side surface is close to the fourth side surface.

8. The vehicle taillight structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The third side and the fourth side are respectively provided with L-shaped brackets, one side of the L-shaped bracket is perpendicular to the X direction, the side of the L-shaped bracket perpendicular to the X direction supports the mounting pad, and the mounting pad is provided with X-direction mounting holes and / or X-direction mounting pins.

9. The vehicle taillight structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second side surface is provided with a convex portion, and a second directional mounting pin for connecting with the vehicle body is provided at the convex portion to form a second directional mounting point close to the middle of the second side surface, and the corresponding mounting pin is provided at the second directional mounting point in the middle.

10. A method for installing a vehicle taillight structure, characterized in that: A vehicle taillight structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising the following contents: During the lamp body molding process, a plurality of first-direction mounting points are formed on the first side surface, at least three second-direction mounting points are formed on the second side surface, and tolerance adjusters are arranged at the first-direction mounting points; Adjust the tolerance adjuster so that the first mounting point can fit closely with the corresponding mounting surface of the vehicle body; The lamp body is placed at the mounting position of the vehicle body, the first mounting point of the lamp body is closely attached to and connected with the corresponding mounting surface of the vehicle body, and the second side surface of the lamp body is connected with the vehicle body.

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