Vehicle door and vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses a vehicle door and a vehicle. The vehicle door comprises a vehicle door main body and a vehicle door trim panel, wherein the vehicle door trim panel is mounted on the vehicle door main body; and a handrail assembly is arranged on the vehicle door trim panel. The handrail assembly comprises a bracket assembly connected with the automobile door interior trimming panel, a cover plate assembly installed on the bracket assembly and a connecting piece. The connecting piece upwards extends into the cover plate assembly from the bracket assembly in the vertical direction so as to fixedly connect the cover plate assembly with the bracket assembly; and a flange for shielding the mounting head of the connecting piece is constructed on the bracket assembly. When the vehicle is impacted from the side of the vehicle, the cover plate assembly is stably kept on the bracket assembly through the connecting piece and cannot fall off or fly out, and then the situation that the cover plate assembly flies out and hurt passengers is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of automobiles, and particularly to a vehicle door. The present application also relates to a vehicle including such a vehicle door. Background Art

[0002] In vehicles of the prior art, an armrest is usually constructed on the inner door trim panel. The armrest generally includes a bracket assembly and a cover plate assembly mounted on the bracket assembly. For example, the patent document IN202114037421 discloses a vehicle armrest structure. In this patent document, the armrest includes a cover plate assembly and a flexible cushion. An armrest mounting portion is constructed on the inner door trim panel of the vehicle door. The armrest mounting portion has an upward opening. The cover plate assembly is mounted on the opening and covers the opening, and the cushion is mounted to cover a part of the cover plate assembly.

[0003] Generally, the cover plate assembly is mounted on the bracket assembly through a snap member. When the vehicle is impacted from its side, the cover plate assembly may break away from the bracket assembly and fly out, and may even collide with the occupant, resulting in injury to the occupant. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above technical problems, a first aspect of the present application provides a vehicle door. The vehicle door includes: a door main body; and an inner door trim panel mounted on the door main body; an armrest assembly is provided on the inner door trim panel. The armrest assembly includes: a bracket assembly connected to the inner door trim panel; a cover plate assembly mounted on the bracket assembly; and at least one connecting member extending vertically upward from the bracket assembly into the cover plate assembly to fixedly connect the cover plate assembly and the bracket assembly; a flange for shielding the mounting head of the connecting member is constructed on the bracket assembly.

[0005] In one embodiment, the bracket assembly includes a main body portion and an extension portion extending from at least one longitudinal end of the main body portion; the extension portion has a first bottom plate, and the main body portion has a second bottom plate; the first bottom plate is vertically above the second bottom plate; the cover plate assembly includes a first covering portion adapted to cover the extension portion and a second covering portion adapted to cover the main body portion; the connecting member is arranged to extend vertically upward from the first bottom plate into the first covering portion to fixedly connect the cover plate assembly and the bracket assembly.

[0006] In one embodiment, the flange is formed at the edge of the first bottom plate and extends vertically downward to shield the mounting head.

[0007] In one embodiment, a first connecting post extending towards the first covering portion is constructed in the extension portion; a second connecting post extending towards the first connecting post is constructed on the first covering portion; the first connecting post is aligned with the second connecting post so that the connecting member is installed into the first connecting post and the second connecting post.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first connecting post extends vertically.

[0009] In one embodiment, the extension portion further includes a first circumferential sidewall extending vertically upward from the edge of the first bottom plate toward the first covering portion. The first circumferential sidewall surrounds the first connecting post and contacts the first covering portion.

[0010] In one embodiment, the main body portion includes a second circumferential sidewall extending vertically upward from the edge of the second bottom plate toward the second covering portion; the second circumferential sidewall is connected to the first circumferential sidewall and the first bottom plate and contacts the second covering portion.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first bottom plate, the second bottom plate, the first circumferential sidewall, and the second circumferential sidewall form a housing; a first bracket is disposed within the housing. The cover assembly includes a cover body, and a second bracket is disposed on the cover body. The second bracket is connected to the first bracket.

[0012] In one embodiment, at least one elastic clip is disposed on one of the first bracket and the second bracket, and at least one connection opening matching the elastic clip is disposed on the other of the first bracket and the second bracket; the elastic clip is adapted to be snapped into the corresponding connection opening.

[0013] A second aspect of the present application provides a vehicle. The vehicle includes at least one door according to the above description.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows: An armrest assembly is disposed on the door trim panel of the door of the present application. The cover assembly of the armrest assembly is firmly mounted on the bracket assembly through a connecting member. When the vehicle is impacted from its side, the connecting member helps to stably mount the cover assembly on the bracket assembly without falling off and flying out, which helps to avoid injury to the occupants caused by the cover assembly flying out. In addition, the flange on the bracket assembly shields the mounting head of the connecting member to prevent the occupants from seeing the connecting member, which helps to improve the aesthetics of the armrest assembly and the door. Description of the Drawings

[0015] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and form a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present application. In the drawings:

[0016] Figure 1 A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present application is schematically shown.

[0017] Figure 2 The door is schematically shown.

[0018] Figure 3 The armrest assembly is schematically shown.

[0019] Figure 4 It is a schematic cross-sectional view of a part of the armrest assembly.

[0020] Figure 5 The internal structure of the bracket assembly is schematically shown in an exploded view, with a part of the second circumferential side wall omitted.

[0021] Figure 6 The housing of the bracket assembly is schematically shown, with the connecting member shown.

[0022] Figure 7 The cover plate assembly is schematically shown.

[0023] Figure 8 The cover plate body is schematically shown.

[0024] Figure 9 The connection relationship between the first bracket and the second bracket is schematically shown.

[0025] List of reference numerals

[0026] 1 Vehicle

[0027] 10 Body

[0028] 2 Door

[0029] 21 Door body 22 Door interior trim panel

[0030] 23 Armrest assembly 24 Control assembly

[0031] 25 Storage box 26 Connecting member

[0032] 27 Mounting head 28 Switch of the control assembly

[0033] 30 Bracket assembly

[0034] 310 Extension part 311 First bottom plate

[0035] 312 First connecting column 313 First circumferential side wall

[0036] 314 Flange

[0037] 320 Main body part 321 Second bottom plate

[0038] 323 Second circumferential side wall 324 Housing

[0039] 325 First opening 326 First bracket

[0040] 327 Connection opening 328 Mounting hole

[0041] 40 Cover plate assembly

[0042] 401 First covering part 402 Second covering part

[0043] 403 Second connecting column

[0044] 410 Cover body 411 First region

[0045] 412 Second region 425 Second opening

[0046] 426 Second bracket 427 Elastic clip

[0047] Z Vertical direction X Horizontal direction

[0048] L Longitudinal direction Detailed implementation manners

[0049] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the technical solutions of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments of the present application and the corresponding drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0050] In the present application, the term "vertical direction" refers to the direction substantially perpendicular to the ground. The term "longitudinal direction" refers to the length direction of a component, which is substantially parallel to the front-rear direction of the vehicle.

[0051] Figure 1 Schematically shows a vehicle 1 according to an embodiment of the present application. As Figure 1 shown, the vehicle 1 includes a vehicle body 10 and a vehicle door 2 mounted on the vehicle body 10.

[0052] Below, based on Figures 2 to 9 to describe the vehicle door 2.

[0053] As Figure 2 shown, the vehicle door 2 includes a vehicle door main body 21 and a vehicle door interior trim panel 22 mounted on the vehicle door main body 21. An armrest assembly 23 is provided on the vehicle door interior trim panel 22. The armrest assembly 23 can provide a resting space for the occupant's arm. In one embodiment, a control assembly 24 can also be provided on the armrest assembly 23. For example, the control assembly 24 can include a window glass switch assembly, a vehicle door lock, etc., which are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be elaborated here.

[0054] In one embodiment, structural components such as a storage box 25 can also be integrated on the vehicle door 2. For example, the storage box 25 is located below the armrest assembly 23 in the vertical direction Z.

[0055] As Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the armrest assembly 23 includes a bracket assembly 30, a cover plate assembly 40 mounted on the bracket assembly 30, and a connecting member 26 that connects the cover plate assembly 40 and the bracket assembly 30 together. The bracket assembly 30 is connected to the door trim panel 22. The cover plate assembly 40 is mounted on the bracket assembly 30. The connecting member 26 extends vertically upward from the bracket assembly 30 into the cover plate assembly 40 to fixedly connect the cover plate assembly 40 and the bracket assembly 30; a flange 314 that shields the mounting head 27 of the connecting member 26 is constructed on the bracket assembly 30.

[0056] For the door 2 according to the present application, an armrest assembly 23 is provided on the door trim panel 22. The cover plate assembly 40 of the armrest assembly 23 is firmly mounted on the bracket assembly 30 through the connecting member 26. When the vehicle 1 is impacted from its side, the connecting member 26 helps to keep the cover plate assembly 40 still stably connected to the bracket assembly 30 without falling off and flying out, thereby helping to avoid the cover plate assembly 40 causing harm to the occupants. In addition, the mounting head 27 of the connecting member 26 is shielded by the flange 314 on the bracket assembly 30, which helps to prevent the occupants from seeing the connecting member 26, thereby helping to improve the aesthetics of the armrest assembly 23 and the door 2.

[0057] As Figure 3 and Figure 5 shown, the bracket assembly 30 is generally in a long and narrow shape. From the overall view of the vehicle 1, the longitudinal direction L of the bracket assembly 30 is set to be generally parallel to the front-rear direction of the vehicle 1. The shape of the cover plate assembly 40 matches the shape of the bracket assembly 30.

[0058] In one embodiment, the bracket assembly 30 and the door trim panel 22 are separately formed and then assembled together. Of course, according to the actual situation, the housing 324 (described below) of the bracket assembly 30 and the door trim panel 22 can also be integrally formed.

[0059] As Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the bracket assembly 30 includes a main body portion 320 and an extension portion 310 extending from the longitudinal rear end of the main body portion 320. The control assembly 24 is disposed within the main body portion 320.

[0060] The extension portion 310 has a first bottom plate 311, and the main body portion 320 has a second bottom plate 321. The first bottom plate 311 is above the second bottom plate 321 in the vertical direction Z. As Figure 4 and Figure 7As shown, the cover plate assembly 40 includes a first cover portion 401 covering the extending portion 310 and a second cover portion 402 covering the main body portion 320. The connecting member 26 is arranged to extend vertically upward from the first bottom plate 311 into the first cover portion 401 to fixedly connect the cover plate assembly 40 to the bracket assembly 30. According to this structure, the distance from the first bottom plate 311 of the extending portion 310 to the cover plate assembly 40 (or the first cover portion 401) is small, so the length of the connecting member 26 used can be short, which facilitates the assembly operation of the armrest assembly 23. In addition, as Figure 4 shown, the connecting member 26 is vertically upwardly installed from the first bottom plate 311 into the interiors of the extending portion 310 and the first cover portion 401. Occupants generally do not notice the first bottom plate 311 located vertically below, and thus it is not easy to discover the connecting member 26, which also helps to improve the aesthetics of the armrest assembly 23 and the vehicle door 2.

[0061] Overall, the extending portion 310 and the main body portion 320 of the bracket assembly 30 are completely separated, which avoids damage to the control assembly 24 installed in the main body portion 320 caused by the connecting member 26 installed in the extending portion 310.

[0062] In one embodiment, the vertical dimension of the extending portion 310 is between 30 mm and 35 mm, and the vertical dimension of the main body portion 320 is between 80 mm and 100 mm. It should be understood that, according to actual situations, the extending portion 310 and the main body portion 320 can be configured to have other appropriate vertical dimensions, which are not limited herein.

[0063] In another embodiment, the extending portion 310 can also be located at the longitudinal front end of the main body portion 320, which will not be elaborated herein.

[0064] Optionally, as Figure 4 shown, a first connecting post 312 is formed in the extending portion 310. The first connecting post 312 extends towards the first cover portion 401. Correspondingly, a second connecting post 403 extending towards the first connecting post 312 is formed on the first cover portion 401. The first connecting post 312 is aligned with the second connecting post 403. In this way, the connecting member 26 can be conveniently installed into the first connecting post 312 and the second connecting post 403, thereby conveniently fixing the cover plate assembly 40 and the bracket assembly 30 together.

[0065] In one embodiment, the first connecting post 312 and / or the second connecting post 403 is an internally threaded post to facilitate the installation of the connecting member 26.

[0066] In one embodiment, as Figure 4As shown, the first connecting post 312 extends generally along the vertical direction Z. Overall, the first base plate 311 is configured to extend generally along the horizontal direction X, and the first connecting post 312 is substantially perpendicular to the first base plate 311. In this way, during the assembly process, the assembler can easily align the connecting member 26 with the first connecting post 312 and only needs to apply a force to the connecting member 26 along the vertical direction Z, which facilitates the assembly operation of the assembler.

[0067] Optionally, as also Figure 4 shown, a flange 314 is formed at the edge of the first base plate 311 and extends vertically downward to shield the mounting head 27. Overall, the flange 314 generally surrounds the first base plate 311. When the mounting head 27 of the connecting member 26 protrudes from the lower surface of the first base plate 311, the flange 314 will shield the mounting head 27. In one embodiment, the height of the flange 314 is between 2 mm and 5 mm. When the occupant looks obliquely downward, the flange 314 of this size is sufficient to block the occupant from seeing the mounting head 27. Moreover, the small height of the flange 314 helps to avoid affecting the installation of the connecting member 26 and also helps to improve the strength of the flange 314 and avoid damage.

[0068] In one embodiment, the connecting member 26 can be a screw. In another embodiment, the connecting member 26 can also be a countersunk screw; a counterbore adapted to the screw head of the countersunk screw is formed on the lower surface of the first base plate 311, which further helps to prevent the occupant from seeing the connecting member 26.

[0069] Optionally, as Figure 4 shown, the extension portion 310 further includes a first circumferential side wall 313 extending from the edge of the first base plate 311 towards the first covering portion 401. The first circumferential side wall 313 surrounds the first connecting post 312 and contacts the first covering portion 401. In this way, the first circumferential side wall 313 shields and protects the first connecting post 312, making the first connecting post 312 invisible and inaccessible from the outside, which also helps to improve the aesthetics of the armrest assembly 23 and the door 2.

[0070] In one embodiment, the flange 314 and the first circumferential side wall 313 are integrally formed to facilitate the manufacture of the bracket assembly 30.

[0071] Optionally, as also Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown, the main body portion 320 includes a second circumferential side wall 323 that extends vertically upward from the edge of the second bottom plate 321 toward the second covering portion 402. The second circumferential side wall 323 is connected to the first circumferential side wall 313 and the first bottom plate 311 and contacts the second covering portion 402. It should be noted that the second circumferential side wall 323 may include multiple parts, and these parts are connected to each other. In this case, at least one part of the second circumferential side wall 323 is connected to the second bottom plate 321, the first circumferential side wall 313, and the first bottom plate 311. In other embodiments, the second circumferential side wall 323 (or at least one part of the second circumferential side wall 323) is integrally formed with the second bottom plate 321, the first circumferential side wall 313, and the first bottom plate 311 to facilitate the manufacture of the bracket assembly 30.

[0072] Optionally, as Figure 6 shown, the first bottom plate 311, the second bottom plate 321, the first circumferential side wall 313, and the second circumferential side wall 323 form a housing 324. The top end of the housing 324 is configured with a first opening 325. The bracket assembly 30 further includes a first bracket 326 disposed within the housing 324 (as Figure 5 and Figure 9 shown). The first bracket 326 can be used to carry the control assembly 24.

[0073] In one embodiment, a first connecting post 312 can be formed on the first bracket 326. In this case, a mounting hole 328 corresponding to the first connecting post 312 is formed on the first bottom plate 311. Thus, the connecting member 26 extends through the mounting hole 328 and into the first connecting post 312 and the second connecting post 403. In other embodiments, according to the actual situation, the first connecting post 312 can also be formed on the first bottom plate 311, and a mounting hole corresponding to the first connecting post 312 is formed on the first bracket 326.

[0074] Also as Figure 7 shown, the cover plate assembly 40 includes a cover plate body 410 and a second bracket 426 mounted on the cover plate body 410. The second bracket 426 faces the first bracket 326 and is connected to the first bracket 326, which helps to more firmly mount the cover plate assembly 40 on the bracket assembly 30.

[0075] Optionally, as Figure 5 shown, a plurality of connecting openings 327 are provided on the first bracket 326. As Figure 7 shown, a plurality of elastic clips 427 are provided on the second bracket 426. As Figure 9As shown, each elastic clip 427 is snapped into a corresponding connection opening 327. During the assembly process, first, the cover plate assembly 40 is pressed and set onto the bracket assembly 30 to snap these elastic clips 427 into the corresponding connection openings 327 respectively. Thereby, pre-positioning of the cover plate assembly 40 is achieved, and the first connecting post 312 and the second connecting post 403 also remain aligned. Then, the connecting member 26 is installed into the first connecting post 312 and the second connecting post 403. During the installation of the connecting member 26, the cooperating elastic clip 427 and the connection opening 327 still hold the cover member assembly 40 in its position to prevent the cover plate assembly 40 from skewing.

[0076] As Figure 8 shown, the cover plate body 410 includes a first region 411 corresponding to the first covering portion 401 and a second region 412 corresponding to the second covering portion 402. In this case, the aforementioned second connecting post 403 is constructed on the surface of the first region 411 facing the bracket assembly 30 (i.e., the lower surface of the first region 411). A plurality of second openings 425 are formed in the second region 412 of the cover plate body 410 to allow the switch 28 (or button) of the control assembly 24 to protrude from the corresponding second openings 425.

[0077] The above are only examples of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, various changes and modifications can be made to the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included within the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A car door, characterized in that, Comprising: A door body (21); And An inner door trim panel (22), which is mounted on the door body (21); An armrest assembly (23) is provided on the inner door trim panel (22); the armrest assembly (23) includes: A bracket assembly (30), which is connected to the inner door trim panel (22); A cover plate assembly (40), which is mounted on the bracket assembly (30); and At least one connecting member (26), which extends vertically upward (Z) from the bracket assembly (30) into the cover plate assembly (40) to fixedly connect the cover plate assembly (40) and the bracket assembly (30); a flange (314) for shielding the mounting head (27) of the connecting member (26) is formed on the bracket assembly (30).

2. The car door according to claim 1, wherein The bracket assembly (30) includes a main body portion (320) and an extension portion (310) extending from at least one longitudinal end of the main body portion (320); The extension portion (310) has a first bottom plate (311), and the main body portion (320) has a second bottom plate (321); the first bottom plate (311) is above the second bottom plate (321) in the vertical direction (Z); The cover plate assembly (40) includes a first covering portion (401) adapted to cover the extension portion (310) and a second covering portion (402) adapted to cover the main body portion (320); The connecting member (26) is arranged to extend vertically upward from the first bottom plate (311) into the first covering portion (401) to fixedly connect the cover plate assembly (40) and the bracket assembly (30).

3. The vehicle door according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flange (314) is formed at the edge of the first bottom plate (311) and extends vertically downward to shield the mounting head (27).

4. The vehicle door according to claim 3, characterized in that, A first connecting post (312) extending toward the first covering portion (401) is formed in the extension portion (310); a second connecting post (403) extending toward the first connecting post (312) is formed on the first covering portion (401); the first connecting post (312) is aligned with the second connecting post (403) so that the connecting member (26) can be installed into the first connecting post (312) and the second connecting post (403).

5. The vehicle door according to claim 4, wherein, The first connecting post (312) extends in the vertical direction (Z).

6. The car door according to claim 4, characterized in that, The extension portion (310) further includes a first circumferential side wall (313) extending vertically upward from the edge of the first bottom plate (311) toward the first covering portion (401), and the first circumferential side wall (313) surrounds the first connecting post (312) and contacts the first covering portion (401).

7. The vehicle door according to claim 6, characterized in that, The main body part (320) includes a second circumferential side wall (323) extending vertically upward from the edge of the second bottom plate (321) towards the second covering part (402); the second circumferential side wall (323) is connected to the first circumferential side wall (313) and the first bottom plate (311) and contacts the second covering part (402).

8. The vehicle door according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first bottom plate (311), the second bottom plate (321), the first circumferential side wall (313) and the second circumferential side wall (323) form a housing (324); a first bracket (326) is arranged inside the housing (324); The cover plate assembly (40) includes a cover plate body (410), and a second bracket (426) is arranged on the cover plate body (410), and the second bracket (426) is connected to the first bracket (326).

9. The vehicle door according to claim 8, characterized in that, At least one elastic clip (427) is arranged on one of the first bracket (326) and the second bracket (426), and at least one connection opening (327) matching the elastic clip (427) is arranged on the other of the first bracket (326) and the second bracket (426); the elastic clip (427) is adapted to be snapped into the corresponding connection opening (327).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Comprising at least one vehicle door (2) according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 9.

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