Vehicle door assembly and vehicle

By designing a front and rear split-opening door layout and a reinforced C-pillar lateral frame, the problem of inconvenient access for third-row passengers in three-row models has been solved, improving ride comfort and safety.

CN121375434APending Publication Date: 2026-01-23CHINA FAW CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202511782223.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-11-29
Publication Date
2026-01-23

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Technical Problem

The design of existing three-row SUVs makes it inconvenient for third-row passengers to get in and out, which affects the comfort and luxury of the ride, especially in family trips or business receptions.

Method used

Design a door assembly in which the first row of doors is movably connected to the A-pillar, the second row of doors is movably connected to the B-pillar, and the third row of doors is movably connected to the D-pillar. The second and third row of doors move in opposite directions to form a front-to-back opening layout. The C-pillar is designed to abut against the roof side beam and the body sill beam to enhance the support of the body side frame.

Benefits of technology

It provides a separate entrance and exit for third-row passengers, optimizes the door opening angle, improves ride comfort and safety, avoids collision damage, and enhances the rigidity and safety performance of the vehicle's lateral structure.

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Abstract

The invention provides a vehicle door assembly and a vehicle, and the vehicle door assembly comprises a first row of vehicle doors, a second row of vehicle doors and a third row of vehicle doors, the second row of vehicle doors are movably connected with a column B of the vehicle body, the second row of vehicle doors are provided with a second opening position and a second closing position, and the second row of vehicle doors can move in the first direction so as to be switched to the second opening position from the second closing position; the third row of vehicle doors are movably connected with a D column of the vehicle body, the third row of vehicle doors are provided with a third opening position and a third closing position, the third row of vehicle doors can move in the second direction so as to be switched to the third opening position from the third closing position, and the second direction is opposite to the first direction; wherein the first row of doors are arranged close to the front wheels, the third row of doors are arranged close to the rear wheels, and the second row of doors are arranged between the first row of doors and the third row of doors. According to the vehicle door structure in the scheme, the technical problem that passengers in the third row are inconvenient to enter and exit due to the structure of a three-row-seat vehicle model in the prior art is solved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicle doors, and in particular to a door assembly and a vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] The existing three-row seat SUV models are mostly designed with four doors, that is, two front doors serve the front-row and second-row passengers, and the third-row passengers need to pass through the adjustment of the second-row seats to get in and out of the third-row seats, which limits the convenience and experience of the third-row passengers to a certain extent. In family travel, especially in the case of the participation of the elderly, children or people with disabilities, this design is particularly inconvenient; and in business reception occasions, frequent operation and narrow passages also reduce the luxury and comfort of the vehicle.

[0003] In view of the technical problem that the structure of the existing three-row seat vehicle type causes inconvenience for the third-row passengers to get in and out, no effective solution has been proposed so far. SUMMARY

[0004] The main purpose of the present application is to provide a door assembly and a vehicle to solve the technical problem that the structure of the existing three-row seat vehicle type causes inconvenience for the third-row passengers to get in and out.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, according to one aspect of the present application, a door assembly is provided, comprising: a first-row door, the first-row door being movably connected with an A-pillar of a vehicle body; a second-row door, the second-row door being movably connected with a B-pillar of the vehicle body, the second-row door having a second open position and a second closed position, the second-row door being movable along a first direction to switch from the second closed position to the second open position; a third-row door, the third-row door being movably connected with a D-pillar of the vehicle body, the third-row door having a third open position and a third closed position, the third-row door being movable along a second direction to switch from the third closed position to the third open position, the second direction being opposite to the first direction; wherein the first-row door is arranged close to a front wheel, the third-row door is arranged close to a rear wheel, and the second-row door is arranged between the first-row door and the third-row door.

[0006] Further, a C-pillar is arranged between the second-row door and the third-row door, the C-pillar being arranged on at least one of the second-row door and the third-row door, a top end of the C-pillar being used to abut against a roof side rail, and a bottom end of the C-pillar being used to abut against a rocker rail of the vehicle body.

[0007] Further, the C-pillar comprises: a first component segment, the first component segment is arranged at the second row of doors, the first component segment is arranged along the height direction of the second row of doors, when the second row of doors is in the second closed position, the top end of the first component segment abuts against the roof side beam, and the bottom end of the first component segment abuts against the rocker beam of the vehicle body; and a second component segment, the second component segment is arranged at the third row of doors, the second component segment is arranged along the height direction of the third row of doors, when the third row of doors is in the third closed position, the top end of the second component segment abuts against the roof side beam, and the bottom end of the second component segment abuts against the rocker beam of the vehicle body.

[0008] Further, the first component segment and the second component segment are both U-shaped structure beams.

[0009] Further, at least one of the second row of doors and the third row of doors is provided with a sealing rubber strip, when the second row of doors is in the second open position and the third row of doors is in the third open position, the second row of doors abuts against the third row of doors through the sealing rubber strip.

[0010] Further, the third row of doors is provided with a locking structure, and the third row of doors is connected to the vehicle body through the locking structure.

[0011] Further, the second row of doors can rotate relative to the B-pillar along a first direction, and the third row of doors can rotate relative to the D-pillar along a second direction.

[0012] Further, the first row of doors has a first open position and a first closed position, and the first row of doors can move along the first direction to switch from the first closed position to the first open position.

[0013] Further, the width of the third row of doors is smaller than the width of the second row of doors.

[0014] According to another aspect of the present application, a vehicle is provided, which comprises the above-mentioned door assembly.

[0015] By applying the technical scheme of the present application, the first row of doors is movably connected to the A-pillar, the second row of doors is movably connected to the B-pillar, and the third row of doors is movably connected to the D-pillar of the vehicle body. The second row of doors and the third row of doors are moved in opposite directions, and the second row of doors and the third row of doors form a front-to-back opposing layout, thereby providing an independent entrance and exit for the third row of passengers without the need to adjust the second row of seats to directly enter or exit the vehicle cabin. The front-to-back opposing layout of the second row of doors and the third row of doors not only solves the problem of inconvenience for the third row of passengers to enter or exit, but also helps to optimize the opening angle of the doors. Reasonable design of the opening angle of the doors ensures that the passengers will not be injured by collision during the process of getting on or off the vehicle, thereby improving the comfort of the overall riding experience. The door structure in the above-mentioned scheme solves the technical problem of inconvenience for the third row of passengers to enter or exit caused by the structure of the three-row seat vehicle model in the prior art. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, are included to provide a further understanding of the application, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the application and together with the description serve to explain the application. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the position relationship of the vehicle door assembly in the present application is shown;

[0018] In the above drawings, the following reference signs are used:

[0019] 1, first row of vehicle doors;

[0020] 2, second row of vehicle doors;

[0021] 3, third row of vehicle doors;

[0022] 4, A pillar;

[0023] 5, B pillar;

[0024] 6, C pillar;

[0025] 7, D pillar. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] It should be noted that the embodiments and features of the embodiments in the present application can be combined with each other without conflict. The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0027] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only intended to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, and it will be further understood that the terms "comprise" and / or "include" when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0028] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", and the like in the specification and claims of the present application and the above-described drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily have to be used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the terms used herein can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the application described herein can be implemented in an order other than that illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "include" and "have" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units does not have to be limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but can include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0029] Now, exemplary embodiments according to this application will be described in greater detail by referring to the drawings. These exemplary embodiments can be implemented in various different forms, and should not be construed as being limited only to the embodiments set forth herein. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided so that the present disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of these exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art. In the drawings, the thickness of layers and regions can be exaggerated for clarity, and the same reference numerals will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same components, and thus a description thereof will be omitted.

[0030] In combination Figure 1 As shown, according to specific embodiments of the present application, a vehicle door assembly is provided.

[0031] Specifically, the vehicle door assembly comprises a first row of vehicle doors 1, a second row of vehicle doors 2 and a third row of vehicle doors 3. The first row of vehicle doors 1 is movably connected to an A-pillar 4 of the vehicle body. The second row of vehicle doors 2 is movably connected to a B-pillar 5 of the vehicle body, the second row of vehicle doors 2 has a second closed position and a second open position, and the second row of vehicle doors 2 is movable in a first direction to switch from the second closed position to the second open position. The third row of vehicle doors 3 is movably connected to a D-pillar 7 of the vehicle body, the third row of vehicle doors 3 has a third closed position and a third open position, and the third row of vehicle doors 3 is movable in a second direction to switch from the third closed position to the third open position, the second direction being opposite to the first direction. Wherein, the first row of vehicle doors 1 is arranged close to the front wheels, the third row of vehicle doors 3 is arranged close to the rear wheels, and the second row of vehicle doors 2 is arranged between the first row of vehicle doors 1 and the third row of vehicle doors 3.

[0032] In the embodiments of the present application, the first row of vehicle doors 1 is movably connected to the A-pillar 4, the second row of vehicle doors 2 is movably connected to the B-pillar 5, and the third row of vehicle doors 3 is movably connected to the D-pillar 7 of the vehicle body. The second row of vehicle doors 2 and the third row of vehicle doors 3 are movable in opposite directions, and the second row of vehicle doors 2 and the third row of vehicle doors 3 form a front and rear opposing layout, providing the third row of passengers with independent entrances and exits without the need to adjust the second row of seats to directly enter and exit the vehicle cabin. The second row of vehicle doors 2 and the third row of vehicle doors 3 form a front and rear opposing layout, not only solving the problem of inconvenience for the third row of passengers to enter and exit, but also helping to optimize the opening angle of the vehicle doors. A reasonable vehicle door opening design ensures that passengers will not be injured by collision during the process of getting on and off the vehicle, improving the overall comfort of the riding experience. The vehicle door structure in the above-mentioned solution solves the technical problem of inconvenience for the third row of passengers to enter and exit caused by the structure of the three-row seat vehicle type in the prior art.

[0033] Further, a C-pillar 6 is arranged between the second row of vehicle doors 2 and the third row of vehicle doors 3, the C-pillar 6 is arranged on at least one of the second row of vehicle doors 2 and the third row of vehicle doors 3, a top end of the C-pillar 6 is used to abut against a roof side rail, and a bottom end of the C-pillar 6 is used to abut against a rocker rail of the vehicle body.

[0034] In the embodiments of the present application, the C pillar 6 is arranged between the second row of doors 2 and the third row of doors 3, and when the doors where the C pillar 6 is located are in the closed position, the top end of the C pillar 6 abuts against the roof side rail, and the bottom end of the C pillar 6 abuts against the rocker rail of the vehicle body, that is, the C pillar 6, the roof side rail and the rocker rail form a force frame, which can effectively resist lateral pressure and impact force, and especially when driving at high speed or lateral collision occurs, it can provide stronger safety protection for the vehicle occupants. When the second row of doors 2 and the third row of doors 3 are in the opposite opening state, the C pillar 6 moves with the doors, which can reserve more space for passengers to get on and off the vehicle.

[0035] Specifically, the C pillar 6 comprises a first component segment and a second component segment. The first component segment is arranged on the second row of doors 2, and the first component segment extends along the height direction of the second row of doors 2. When the second row of doors 2 is in the second closed position, the top end of the first component segment abuts against the roof side rail, and the bottom end of the first component segment abuts against the rocker rail of the vehicle body. The second component segment is arranged on the third row of doors 3, and the second component segment extends along the height direction of the third row of doors 3. When the third row of doors 3 is in the third closed position, the top end of the second component segment abuts against the roof side rail, and the bottom end of the second component segment abuts against the rocker rail of the vehicle body.

[0036] In the embodiments of the present application, when the second row of doors 2 is in the closed state, the first component segment of the C pillar 6 abuts against the roof side rail and the rocker rail of the vehicle body in the vertical direction, forming a lateral support of the lateral frame of the vehicle body. When the third row of doors 3 is in the closed state, the second component segment of the C pillar 6 abuts against the roof side rail and the rocker rail of the vehicle body in the vertical direction, forming a lateral support of the lateral frame of the vehicle body, thereby enhancing the rigidity of the lateral structure of the vehicle body. During driving of the vehicle, the vehicle body can remain stable under the action of lateral force and effectively resist deformation, thereby improving the safety performance of the vehicle when facing lateral impact. When the second row of doors 2 is in the second closed position and the third row of doors 3 is in the third closed position, the first component segment, the second component segment, the roof side rail and the rocker rail of the vehicle body collectively form a closed frame, further improving the support ability of the C pillar 6 to the lateral frame of the vehicle body. Among them, the two component segments of the C pillar 6 are arranged on the second row of doors 2 and the third row of doors 3, that is, the first component segment and the second component segment are arranged on the second row of doors 2 and the third row of doors 3 as force points, which not only increases the lateral structure of the vehicle body, but also increases the strength of the second row of doors 2 and the third row of doors 3, thereby improving the anti-impact performance of the second row of doors 2 and the third row of doors 3.

[0037] Specifically, the top end of the first component segment abuts against the roof side rail through a sealing strip, and the bottom end of the first component segment abuts against the rocker rail of the vehicle body through a sealing strip. The top end of the second component segment abuts against the roof side rail through a sealing strip, and the bottom end of the second component segment abuts against the rocker rail of the vehicle body through a sealing strip.

[0038] Preferably, the first and second constituent sections are both U-shaped structural beams.

[0039] Further, at least one of the second row door 2 and the third row door 3 is provided with a sealing rubber strip, and when the second row door 2 is in the second open position and the third row door 3 is in the third open position, the second row door 2 abuts against the third row door 3 through the sealing rubber strip.

[0040] In the embodiment of the present application, the second row door 2 and the third row door 3 abut through the sealing rubber strip, which improves the air tightness and sound insulation performance of the whole vehicle body.

[0041] Preferably, the second row door 2 is provided with a first sealing rubber strip, and the third row door 3 is provided with a second sealing rubber strip, and when the second row door 2 is in the second closed position and the third row door 3 is in the third closed position, the first sealing rubber strip abuts against the second sealing rubber strip.

[0042] Further, the third row door 3 is provided with a locking structure, and the third row door 3 is connected with the vehicle body through the locking structure.

[0043] In the embodiment of the present application, the third row door 3 is provided with a locking structure connected with the vehicle body in addition to the door lock, which further improves the safety of opening the third row door 3.

[0044] Specifically, the locking structure is an electromagnetic locking device, which is linked with the central control system of the vehicle, and can only be opened when the vehicle is in the parking state and the vehicle speed is less than or equal to 5 km / h; specifically, the locking structure includes a lock seat arranged on the vehicle body and a lock bolt on the third row door 3, and the lock bolt and the lock seat are inserted and matched to realize locking; after the central control system receives the parking signal and the signal that the vehicle speed is less than or equal to 5 km / h, the electromagnetic coil of the locking structure is powered through the driving module, so that the lock bolt is retracted to realize unlocking.

[0045] The locking structure is also equipped with an inside door switch and an outside door switch, and the third row door 3 can be opened by pressing the door opening switch, otherwise it cannot be opened.

[0046] The third row door 3 is equipped with an anti-pinch sensor, which automatically stops opening and reversely closes when an obstacle is detected.

[0047] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the second row door 2 can rotate relative to the B pillar 5 in a first direction, and the third row door 3 can rotate relative to the D pillar 7 in a second direction.

[0048] In the embodiment of the present application, the third row door 3 is added on the basis of ensuring that the connection mode of the second row door 2 remains unchanged, and the connection mode of the third row door 3 is the same as that of the second row door 2, which makes the overall installation structure of the doors symmetrical on the basis of low cost.

[0049] Specifically, the second row door 2 is rotatably connected with the B-pillar 5 through a hinge structure, the hinge structure has a rotation shaft arranged in a vertical direction, and the maximum opening angle of the second row door 2 is 65°-80°.

[0050] Further, the first row door 1 has a first opening position and a first closing position, and the first row door 1 is movable in a first direction to switch from the first closing position to the first opening position.

[0051] In the embodiment of the present application, the opening mode of the first row door 1 is the same as that of the second row door 2, and the connection structure is the same, which not only helps to improve the overall aesthetics of the vehicle, but also helps to reduce the manufacturing cost.

[0052] Specifically, the first row door 1 is rotatably connected with the A-pillar 4 through a hinge structure, the hinge structure has a rotation shaft arranged in a vertical direction, and the maximum opening angle of the first row door 1 is 65°-80°.

[0053] Further, the width of the third row door 3 is smaller than the width of the second row door 2.

[0054] In the embodiment of the present application, the width of the third row door 3 is designed to be as small as possible under the premise of ensuring the demand of the third row passengers to get in and out, which helps to improve the overall stiffness of the vehicle body.

[0055] Specifically, the third row door 3 is a narrow independent door, and the width of the third row door 3 is 60%-70% of the width of the second row door 2.

[0056] As an alternative embodiment, the first row door 1 is rotatably connected with the A-pillar 4 of the vehicle body, the second row door 2 is rotatably connected with the B-pillar 5 of the vehicle body, and the third row door 3 is slidably arranged along the length direction of the vehicle body.

[0057] According to another specific embodiment of the present application, a vehicle is provided, which comprises the door assembly in the above-mentioned embodiments.

[0058] For purposes of the description hereinafter, the terms "upper", "lower", "right", "left", "rear", "front", "vertical", "horizontal", and derivatives thereof (e.g., "vertical ly", "horizontal ly", etc.) can refer to the relative positions of an apparatus or feature as shown in the drawings, and shall not be construed as limiting the present application to any particular spatial orientation. Furthermore, the terms "first", "second", third", etc. merely identify one of a number of similar features or steps in an embodiment, and are not intended to denote a spatial or chronological priority of such features or steps to one another. The terms "comprise", "comprising", "include", "including", and the like, as used herein, are specifically intended to be construed as open-ended terms (i.e., the terms do not exclude the presence of other elements or steps). It is specifically intended that any total number or range of steps or components to be

[0059] In addition, it should be understood that any numerical range recited herein includes all values from the lower and upper limits of that range. For example, if a concentration range is stated as 1% to 50%, it is intended that values ranging from 1% to 50%, such as 20%, are expressly enumerated. It is also understood that the endpoints of the ranges are not significant and are intended to be merely approximate. It is also understood that the description is not intended to be limited to the precise forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings.

[0060] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment focuses on different aspects, and the parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment can be referred to the relevant description of other embodiments.

[0061] The preferred embodiments of the present application have been described above with the aid of drawing figures, and are not limited to those embodiments; instead, they will include any modifications and variations of more or less these preferred embodiments carried out within the spirit and scope of the present application, which are defined by the appended claims as allowing any and all modifications and variations coming within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A vehicle door assembly, characterized by, The utility model relates to a kind of vehicle door, including: First row vehicle door (1), the first row vehicle door (1) is movably connected with the A column (4) of vehicle body; Second row vehicle door (2), the second row vehicle door (2) is movably connected with the B column (5) of vehicle body, the second row vehicle door (2) has second opening position and second closing position, the second row vehicle door (2) can be moved in first direction to switch from the second closing position to the second opening position; Third row vehicle door (3), the third row vehicle door (3) is movably connected with the D column (7) of vehicle body, the third row vehicle door (3) has third opening position and third closing position, the third row vehicle door (3) can be moved in second direction to switch from the third closing position to the third opening position, the second direction is opposite to the first direction; Wherein, the first row vehicle door (1) is close to front wheel arrangement, the third row vehicle door (3) is close to rear wheel arrangement, the second row vehicle door (2) is arranged between the first row vehicle door (1) and the third row vehicle door (3).

2. The vehicle door assembly of claim 1, wherein, C column (6) is arranged between the second row vehicle door (2) and the third row vehicle door (3), and the C column (6) is arranged on at least one of the second row vehicle door (2) and the third row vehicle door (3). The top end of the C column (6) is used for abutting against roof side beam, and the bottom end of the C column (6) is used for abutting against vehicle body rocker beam.

3. The vehicle door assembly of claim 2, wherein, The C column (6) includes: First component section, the first component section is arranged on the second row vehicle door (2), and the first component section is arranged along the height direction of the second row vehicle door (2). When the second row vehicle door (2) is in the second closing position, the top end of the first component section abuts against the roof side beam, and the bottom end of the first component section abuts against the vehicle body rocker beam; Second component section, the second component section is arranged on the third row vehicle door (3), and the second component section is arranged along the height direction of the third row vehicle door (3). When the third row vehicle door (3) is in the third closing position, the top end of the second component section abuts against the roof side beam, and the bottom end of the second component section abuts against the vehicle body rocker beam.

4. The vehicle door assembly of claim 3, wherein, The first component section and the second component section are both U-shaped structure beams.

5. The vehicle door assembly of claim 1, wherein, At least one of the second row vehicle door (2) and the third row vehicle door (3) is provided with a sealing rubber strip. When the second row vehicle door (2) is in the second opening position and the third row vehicle door (3) is in the third opening position, the second row vehicle door (2) abuts against the third row vehicle door (3) through the sealing rubber strip.

6. The vehicle door assembly of claim 1, wherein, The third row vehicle door (3) is provided with a locking structure, and the third row vehicle door (3) is connected with the vehicle body through the locking structure.

7. The vehicle door assembly of claim 1, wherein, The second row vehicle door (2) can rotate relative to the B column (5) in the first direction, and the third row vehicle door (3) can rotate relative to the D column (7) in the second direction.

8. The vehicle door assembly of claim 1, wherein, The first row vehicle door (1) has a first opening position and a first closing position, and the first row vehicle door (1) can be moved in the first direction to switch from the first closing position to the first opening position.

9. The vehicle door assembly of claim 1, wherein, The width of the third row vehicle door (3) is less than the width of the second row vehicle door (2).

10. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The vehicle includes the door assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9.