Glass assembly, door assembly, and vehicle

Abstract

This application relates to a glass assembly, a door assembly, and a vehicle, which can solve the problem in the prior art of balancing the structural strength and aesthetics of corner window guide rails. The glass assembly includes a light-transmitting element, an edging structure, and a guide rail. The light-transmitting element includes an inner surface, an outer surface, and an edge surface located between the inner and outer surfaces. The edging structure covers the edge surface and has a first edging surface flush with the outer surface. The guide rail includes a first guide portion made of a non-metallic material and a second guide portion made of a metallic material. The first guide portion is connected to the side of the edging structure opposite to the edge surface and has an outer wall surface flush with the first edging surface. The second guide portion is connected to the side of the first guide portion opposite to the plane of the outer wall surface.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle manufacturing technology, and in particular to a glass assembly, a door assembly, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In the manufacturing process of vehicle corner windows, it is currently a popular design approach to align the corner window guide rail with the glass edging. In related technologies, the corner window guide rail is generally manufactured using an aluminum extrusion process to ensure its structural strength. However, due to the influence of the extrusion process, it typically has a rounded corner structure at the edges. Consequently, regardless of whether the guide rail and glass edging are assembled laterally or integrally injection molded, triangular gaps or grooves will exist at the connection between the rounded corner structure and the glass edging, presenting a challenge in balancing the structural strength and aesthetics of the corner window guide rail. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a glass assembly, door assembly, and vehicle to address the problem of balancing the structural strength and aesthetics of corner window guide rails in related technologies.

[0004] According to a first aspect of this application, this application provides a glass assembly comprising:

[0005] A light-transmitting element, the light-transmitting element comprising an inner surface, an outer surface, and an edge surface located between the inner surface and the outer surface;

[0006] An edge-binding structure is provided, wherein the edge-binding structure covers the edge surface and has a first edge-binding surface that is flush with the outer surface.

[0007] The guide rail includes a first guide portion made of non-metallic material and a second guide portion made of metallic material. The first guide portion is connected to the side of the edging structure away from the edge surface, and the first guide portion has an outer wall surface that is flush with the first edging surface. The second guide portion is connected to the side of the first guide portion away from the plane of the outer wall surface.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first guide portion includes a corner structure, the corner structure including a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion set at a preset angle, the outer wall surface being disposed on the first connecting portion, the second connecting portion including a corner surface, and the outer wall surface intersecting the corner surface at a preset angle.

[0009] In one embodiment, the outer wall surface and the corner surface are perpendicularly connected to each other.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first guide portion further includes a first extension portion connected to the second connecting portion, and the first extension portion is disposed on the side of the edging structure opposite to the inner surface.

[0011] In one embodiment, the second guide portion includes a second extension portion disposed on the side of the first extension portion opposite to the inner surface.

[0012] In one embodiment, the second guide portion includes a guide body, and the second extension portion is connected to the guide body. The guide body has a first plane, and the second extension portion has a second plane. The first plane and the second plane are flush; or, the first plane and the second plane are parallel to each other and staggered.

[0013] In one embodiment, when the first plane and the second plane are flush, the second extension is configured to include a first extension body and a second extension body, the first extension body and the second extension body are spaced apart and both are connected to the guide body, and the second plane is disposed on the second extension body.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first guide portion and the second guide portion are set in different colors.

[0015] In one embodiment, the first guide portion is spaced apart from the light-transmitting element to form a first molding cavity, and the edge-wrapping structure fills the first molding cavity.

[0016] In one embodiment, the second guide portion is spaced apart from the first guide portion and forms a second molding cavity, and the edge-wrapping structure fills the second molding cavity.

[0017] In one embodiment, the edging structure, the light-transmitting element, and the guide rail are integrally formed.

[0018] In one embodiment, the edging structure is injection molded onto the light-transmitting element and the guide rail.

[0019] In one embodiment, the first edge has a preset width, the preset width being in the range of 1.5mm-4mm.

[0020] According to a second aspect of this application, this application provides a door assembly including the glass assembly described above, the door assembly further including a door structure, and the glass assembly being disposed on the door structure.

[0021] According to a third aspect of this application, this application provides a vehicle including the aforementioned glass assembly.

[0022] The aforementioned glass assembly, door assembly, and vehicle, through the design of a non-metallic material for the first guide section of the glass assembly, allow the exposed outer wall surface of the guide rail to be free from the limitations of metal extrusion processes, significantly improving the manufacturing precision of the outer wall surface and thus enhancing the aesthetics of the glass assembly. Furthermore, the first guide section designed in this application can be combined with a second guide section made of metal to form an integral structure. This integral structure can be used for guidance, thus helping to balance the structural strength and aesthetics of the guide rail of the glass assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the glass assembly in one embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 2 As shown in one embodiment of this application Figure 1 The glass assembly shown is a cross-sectional view at point AA.

[0025] Figure 3 In another embodiment of this application Figure 1 The glass assembly shown is a cross-sectional view at point AA.

[0026] Figure 4 In another embodiment of this application Figure 1 The glass assembly shown is a cross-sectional view at point AA.

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the glass assembly after omitting the edge-sealing structure.

[0028] Explanation of icon numbers

[0029] 100. Transmitting element; 111. Outer surface; 112. Inner surface; 113. Edge surface; 200. Edge-binding structure; 210. First edge-binding surface; 300. First guide portion; 310. Corner structure; 311. First connecting portion; 3111. Outer wall surface; 312. Second connecting portion; 3121. Corner surface; 320. First extension portion; 400. Second guide portion; 410. Second extension portion; 411. First extension body; 412. Second extension body; 4121. Second plane; 420. Guide body; 421. First plane; 500. First molding cavity; 600. Second molding cavity; a. Connection point; d. Preset width. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0031] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0032] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0033] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0035] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0036] Existing corner window guide rails are generally manufactured using aluminum extrusion to ensure structural strength. However, due to the extrusion process, they typically have rounded corners at the edges. Consequently, regardless of whether the guide rail and glass edging are assembled later or integrally injection molded, triangular gaps or grooves will exist at the connection between the rounded corners and the glass edging, making it difficult to balance the structural strength and aesthetics of the corner window guide rail. This application provides a glass assembly, door assembly, and vehicle that eliminates the triangular gaps or grooves, helping to balance structural strength and aesthetics, and facilitating application and promotion.

[0037] For details, please refer to the appendix. Figure 1 and Figure 2 ,in Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the glass assembly in one embodiment of this application. Figure 2 As shown in one embodiment of this application Figure 1 The glass assembly shown is a cross-sectional view at point AA.

[0038] One embodiment of this application provides a glass assembly that may include a light-transmitting element 100, an edging structure 200, and a guide rail. The light-transmitting element 100 includes an inner surface 112, an outer surface 111, and an edge surface 113 located between the inner surface 112 and the outer surface 111. The edging structure 200 covers the edge surface 113 and has a first edging surface 210 flush with the outer surface 111. The guide rail includes a first guide portion 300 made of a non-metallic material and a second guide portion 400 made of a metallic material. The first guide portion 300 is connected to the side of the edging structure 200 opposite to the edge surface 113 and has an outer wall surface 3111 flush with the first edging surface 210. The second guide portion 400 is connected to the side of the first guide portion 300 opposite to the plane of the outer wall surface 3111.

[0039] The aforementioned glass assembly, by employing a non-metallic material for the first guide section 300, allows the exposed outer wall surface 3111 of the guide rail to be free from the limitations of metal extrusion processes, significantly improving the manufacturing precision of the outer wall surface 3111 and thus enhancing the aesthetics of the glass assembly. Furthermore, the first guide section 300 designed in this application can be combined with a second guide section 400 made of metallic material to form an integral structure. This integral structure can be used for guidance, thus helping to balance the structural strength and aesthetics of the guide rail in the glass assembly.

[0040] For example, the first guide portion 300 and the second guide portion 400 of this application can serve as guide structures for automobile power windows.

[0041] It is worth noting that the first guide portion 300 of this application may, but is not limited to, be implemented as a prefabricated part, such as a plastic sheet. The second guide portion 400 may, but is not limited to, be implemented as being made of aluminum alloy to ensure the structural strength of the guide rail. Of course, the second guide portion 400 may also be implemented as being made of other metals such as iron or aluminum.

[0042] Optionally, the light-transmitting element 100 may be implemented as a glass element or other light-transmitting material, etc.

[0043] Optionally, the edging structure 200 may be made of materials such as PVB (Polyvinyl Butyral), EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer), or PU (Polyurethane).

[0044] Continue reading Figure 2Optionally, the first guide portion 300 may include a corner structure 310, which may include a first connecting portion 311 and a second connecting portion 312 set at a preset angle. The outer wall surface 3111 is disposed on the first connecting portion 311, and the second connecting portion 312 includes a corner surface 3121. The outer wall surface 3111 and the corner surface 3121 intersect at a preset angle.

[0045] It should be noted that the aforementioned intersection of the outer wall surface 3111 and the corner surface 3121 at a predetermined angle refers to the connection between the outer wall surface 3111 and the corner surface 3121 through the edge. In this way, the outer wall surface 3111 and the corner surface 3121 do not have a rounded corner structure and have a straight edge design. Therefore, regardless of whether the corner structure 310 and the edge structure 200 adopt a post-assembly or integrated injection molding scheme, the triangular gap or groove between the corner structure 310 and the edge structure 200 at the connection point a can be eliminated, thereby improving the aesthetics of the glass assembly.

[0046] Understandably, the outer wall surface 3111 and the corner surface 3121 may, but are not limited to, be set at an acute angle, a right angle, or an obtuse angle. It should be noted that any design scheme in which the outer wall surface 3111 and the corner surface 3121 are connected by an edge and do not have a rounded corner structure falls within the protection scope of this application, and will not be elaborated further here.

[0047] It is worth noting that in this embodiment, the first guide portion 300 is made of a non-metallic material, which makes it possible for the outer wall surface 3111 and the corner surface 3121 to be connected by the edge, thereby avoiding the rounded corner phenomenon at the connection point a caused by the metal extrusion process when a metallic material is used in the conventional technology.

[0048] Preferably, the outer wall surface 3111 and the corner surface 3121 can be connected perpendicularly to each other, which can reduce the manufacturing difficulty and improve the flatness and structural strength of the connection between the first guide part 300 and the edge-wrapping structure 200.

[0049] Optionally, please continue reading Figure 2 The first guide portion 300 may further include a first extension portion 320, which is connected to the second connecting portion 312, and the first extension portion 320 is disposed on the side of the edging structure 200 away from the inner surface 112. Specifically, the first extension portion 320 may extend in a direction away from the first connecting portion 311, and the first extension portion 320 and the light-transmitting member 100 are overlapped with each other, thereby increasing the filling volume of the edging structure 200 between the light-transmitting member 100 and the first guide portion 300, which helps to improve the structural strength.

[0050] In addition, in this embodiment, the first extension 320 can also serve as a visible part of the cabin interior. Thus, the aesthetics of the cabin interior can be improved by customizing the first guide portion 300. For example, the color of the first guide portion 300 can be specifically designed to meet the user's aesthetic requirements for the cabin interior. It should be noted that the aforementioned cabin interior refers to the space located on the side of the light-transmitting element 100 facing away from the outer surface 111; correspondingly, the space located on the side of the outer surface 111 is the cabin exterior.

[0051] Optionally, combined Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, where Figure 3 In another embodiment of this application Figure 1 The glass assembly shown is a cross-sectional view at point AA. Figure 4 In another embodiment of this application Figure 1 The glass assembly shown is a cross-sectional view at point AA.

[0052] First refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, the second guide portion 400 may include a second extension portion 410, which is disposed on the side of the first extension portion 320 away from the inner surface 112. This helps to further improve the connection strength of the overall structure. At the same time, the second extension portion 410 can also serve as a visible part inside the cabin to meet the user's requirements for the appearance of the cabin.

[0053] Optionally, the first guide portion 300 and the second guide portion 400 can be set to different colors, so that the first connecting portion 311 of the first guide portion 300 is visible from outside the cabin, and the second extension portion 410 of the second guide portion 400 is visible from inside the cabin, which can meet the user's needs for different color settings for the outside and inside of the cabin. For example, the first guide portion 300 can be, but is not limited to, black, silver, or blue. The color of the first guide portion 300 is either the color of its material itself or the color of a paint coating applied to the first guide portion 300; this is not limited here.

[0054] Optionally, combined Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the second guide portion 400 may include a guide body 420. Notably, the guide body 420 and the first guide portion 300 can be combined to form an integral structure, which can be used for guidance. The second extension portion 410 is connected to the guide body 420. The guide body 420 has a first plane 421, and the second extension portion 410 has a second plane 4121.

[0055] In some embodiments, combined Figure 3As shown, the first plane 421 and the second plane 4121 are parallel to each other and staggered, which helps to optimize the spatial arrangement.

[0056] In some other embodiments, combined Figure 4 As shown, the first plane 421 and the second plane 4121 can be set flush, which helps to improve the structural consistency and flatness of the second guide part 400 on the cabin side, and also helps to improve the structural strength of the second guide part 400.

[0057] Optionally, please continue reading Figure 4 When the first plane 421 and the second plane 4121 are flush, the second extension 410 is configured to include a first extension body 411 and a second extension body 412, which are spaced apart and both connected to the guide body 420. This allows the second guide 400 to be designed as a hollow structure, which helps to improve structural strength while reducing material usage, thereby helping to control production costs. Adaptively, the second plane 4121 is disposed on the second extension body 412.

[0058] Optionally, combined Figure 5 As shown, Figure 5 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the glass assembly with the edging structure 200 omitted. The first guide portion 300 is spaced apart from the light-transmitting element 100 to form a first molding cavity 500, in which the edging structure 200 fills. Specifically, the edging structure 200 can be injection molded into the first molding cavity 500, which helps to enhance the connection strength between the first guide portion 300 and the light-transmitting element 100.

[0059] Optionally, please continue reading Figure 5 The second guide portion 400 is spaced apart from the first guide portion 300 to form a second molding cavity 600, and the edge-wrapping structure 200 fills the second molding cavity 600. Specifically, the edge-wrapping structure 200 can be injection molded into the second molding cavity 600, which helps to improve the structural integrity of the first guide portion 300 and the second guide portion 400 and strengthen their connection strength.

[0060] Optionally, the edging structure 200, the light-transmitting element 100, and the guide rail can be integrally formed, which helps to improve the overall strength of the structure.

[0061] Preferably, refer to again Figure 4 The edge-binding structure 200 can be injection molded into the light-transmitting component 100 and the guide rail. Specifically, the edge-binding structure 200 can be injection molded simultaneously into the aforementioned first molding cavity 500 and second molding cavity 600.

[0062] Optionally, continue to combine Figure 4 As shown, the first edge-sealing surface 210 has a preset width d, which ranges from 1.5mm to 4mm. This allows the width d of the edge-sealing structure 200 to be set within a reasonable range, preventing shrinkage during injection molding of the first edge-sealing surface 210 due to excessive thickness of the edge-sealing structure 200, thus avoiding marks or grooves on its appearance and affecting its aesthetics. Simultaneously, setting the width d of the edge-sealing structure 200 within a reasonable range helps prevent problems such as insufficient material and reduced adhesion caused by excessive thickness. For example, the preset width d can be, but is not limited to, 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 3.5mm, or 4mm.

[0063] According to another aspect of this application, this application also provides a door assembly including the aforementioned glass assembly, the door assembly further including a door structure, and the glass assembly being disposed on the door structure.

[0064] Specifically, the aforementioned door structure may include sheet metal structure and power window assembly, and may also include supporting electronic components.

[0065] Alternatively, the door assembly can be configured as a rear door of the vehicle, thus helping to solve the aesthetic problem of the glass assemblies in many rear doors in the prior art. Of course, the door assembly can also be configured with other related devices with glass assemblies to improve the aesthetics of the device.

[0066] According to another aspect of this application, this application also provides a vehicle that includes the aforementioned glass assembly.

[0067] The aforementioned door assembly and vehicle provided in this application, through the design of the first guide portion 300 of the glass assembly using a non-metallic material, allow the exposed outer wall surface 3111 of the guide rail to be free from the limitations of metal extrusion processes, thereby significantly improving the manufacturing precision of the outer wall surface 3111 and thus enhancing the aesthetics of the glass assembly. Furthermore, the first guide portion 300 designed in this application can be combined with a second guide portion 400 made of metal to form an integral structure. This integral structure can be used for guidance, thus helping to balance the structural strength and aesthetics of the guide rail of the glass assembly.

[0068] It is worth noting that the aforementioned means of transport can include road vehicles, water vehicles, air vehicles, industrial equipment, agricultural equipment, or entertainment equipment. For example, a means of transport can be a vehicle, which is a vehicle in a broad sense, including transportation vehicles (such as commercial vehicles, passenger cars, motorcycles, flying cars, trains, etc.), industrial vehicles (such as forklifts, trailers, tractors, etc.), engineering vehicles (such as excavators, bulldozers, cranes, etc.), agricultural equipment (such as lawnmowers, harvesters, etc.), amusement equipment, toy vehicles, etc. The embodiments of this application do not specifically limit the type of vehicle. Furthermore, a means of transport can be an airplane or a ship.

[0069] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above 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.

[0070] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and 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 those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A glass assembly, characterized in that, The glass assembly includes: A light-transmitting element, the light-transmitting element comprising an inner surface, an outer surface, and an edge surface located between the inner surface and the outer surface; An edge-binding structure is provided, wherein the edge-binding structure covers the edge surface and has a first edge-binding surface that is flush with the outer surface. The guide rail includes a first guide portion made of non-metallic material and a second guide portion made of metallic material. The first guide portion is connected to the side of the edging structure away from the edge surface, and the first guide portion has an outer wall surface that is flush with the first edging surface. The second guide portion is connected to the side of the first guide portion away from the plane of the outer wall surface. The first guide portion includes a corner structure, the corner structure includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion set at a preset angle, the outer wall surface is disposed on the first connecting portion, the second connecting portion includes a corner surface, and the outer wall surface intersects the corner surface at a preset angle.

2. The glass assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall surface and the corner surface are perpendicularly connected to each other.

3. The glass assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first guide portion further includes a first extension portion, which is connected to the second connecting portion, and the first extension portion is disposed on the side of the edging structure opposite to the inner surface.

4. The glass assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second guide portion includes a second extension portion disposed on the side of the first extension portion opposite to the inner surface.

5. The glass assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second guide portion includes a guide body, and the second extension portion is connected to the guide body. The guide body has a first plane, and the second extension portion has a second plane. The first plane and the second plane are flush; or, the first plane and the second plane are parallel to each other and staggered.

6. The glass assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, When the first plane and the second plane are flush, the second extension is configured to include a first extension body and a second extension body, the first extension body and the second extension body are spaced apart and both are connected to the guide body, and the second plane is disposed on the second extension body.

7. The glass assembly according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The first guide portion and the second guide portion are set in different colors.

8. The glass assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first guide portion is spaced apart from the light-transmitting element to form a first molding cavity, and the edge-wrapping structure fills the first molding cavity.

9. The glass assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second guide portion is spaced apart from the first guide portion and forms a second molding cavity, and the edge-wrapping structure fills the second molding cavity.

10. The glass assembly according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The edging structure, the light-transmitting component, and the guide rail are integrally formed.

11. The glass assembly according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, The edge-sealing structure is injection molded onto the light-transmitting component and the guide rail.

12. The glass assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first edge has a preset width, which ranges from 1.5mm to 4mm.

13. A vehicle door assembly, comprising the glass assembly according to any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that, The door assembly also includes a door structure, and the glass assembly is disposed on the door structure.

14. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the glass assembly as described in any one of claims 1-12.

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