Rear structure of vehicle and vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses a rear structure of a vehicle and the vehicle. One of the longitudinal direction and the width direction of the vehicle is a first direction, and the other is a second direction. A rear structure of a vehicle includes a trim panel, a receiving slot, and a taillight. The receiving groove is adjacent to the trim panel. The receiving groove comprises a first groove extending along a first direction and a second groove extending along a second direction; the first groove is provided with a first wall, and the first wall is provided with a first connecting hole extending in the second direction. The taillight includes a first extension adapted to be disposed within the first slot and a second extension adapted to be disposed within the second slot. The first extending part is provided with a first connecting piece extending in the second direction. After the tail lamp is installed in the receiving groove, the first connecting piece is fixedly connected with the first connecting hole, additional constraint is exerted on the first extending part in the first direction, the second direction and the height direction, and then the gap surface difference between the first extending part and the adjacent decoration plate is kept within the preset range.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a rear structure of a vehicle. This application also relates to a vehicle including such a rear structure. Background Technology

[0002] Vehicles are typically equipped with taillights to warn and alert other road users. Typically, a receiving slot is located in the vehicle body, with multiple positioning holes on the walls of the receiving slot; the taillight has multiple positioning components. When installing the taillight, it is placed within the receiving slot, and these positioning components are respectively engaged into the corresponding positioning holes (as described in patent document CN219382305U).

[0003] Currently, there is a type of taillight whose longitudinal extension length is greater than its width extension length. When mounting this type of taillight onto the vehicle body, it is difficult to control the gap between the taillight and adjacent trim panels, thus requiring improvements to the taillight mounting design. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, a first aspect of this application proposes a rear structure for a vehicle. The vehicle's longitudinal direction and width direction are designated as a first direction and a second direction, respectively. The rear structure includes: a trim panel; a receiving groove adjacent to the trim panel; the receiving groove includes a first groove extending along the first direction and a second groove extending along the second direction; the first groove has a first wall, on which a first connecting hole extending along the second direction is provided; and a taillight, including a first extension matching the first groove and a second extension matching the second groove; the second extension is adapted to be fixedly disposed within the second groove; the first extension is provided with a first connector, the first connector extending along the second direction and adapted to be fixedly engaged with the first connecting hole, thereby constraining the first extension to be flush with the surface of the trim panel along the first direction, the second direction, and the height direction of the vehicle.

[0005] In one embodiment, the first extension is provided with a first mounting plate parallel to a first direction; the first mounting plate is provided with a first mounting channel extending from the edge of the first mounting plate toward the central region of the first mounting plate; the first connector includes a first connecting portion and a first mounting portion; the first connecting portion is adapted to engage with a first connecting hole; the first mounting portion is adapted to fit into the first mounting channel to mount the first connector on the first mounting plate.

[0006] In one embodiment, the first wall is further provided with a second connecting hole extending in a second direction; the first extension is provided with a second mounting plate parallel to the first direction and a second connector extending in the second direction; the second mounting plate is provided with a second mounting channel extending from the edge of the second mounting plate toward the central region of the second mounting plate; the second connector includes a second connecting portion and a second mounting portion; the second connecting portion is adapted to engage with the second connecting hole; the second mounting portion is adapted to fit into the second mounting channel to mount the second connector on the second mounting plate.

[0007] In one embodiment, both the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion include: a first base plate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other; a second base plate being directly opposite to and spaced apart from the first surface of the first base plate; and a mounting post connecting the first base plate and the second base plate; wherein the first base plate and the second base plate of the first connector are adapted to slide in contact with the two surfaces of the first mounting plate respectively, and the mounting post of the first connector is adapted to move within the first mounting channel and be stably held at a first predetermined position in the first mounting channel; the first base plate and the second base plate of the second connector are adapted to slide in contact with the two surfaces of the second mounting plate respectively, and the mounting post of the second connector is adapted to move within the second mounting channel and be stably held at a second predetermined position in the second mounting channel.

[0008] In one embodiment, two limiting protrusions extending toward each other are respectively provided on the two side walls of the first mounting channel, and the two limiting protrusions and the end of the first mounting channel together define a first predetermined position.

[0009] In one embodiment, the mounting post of the first connector is clearance-fitted with the first predetermined position.

[0010] In one embodiment, a weakening groove is formed on the first mounting plate, extending parallel to the first mounting channel; an elastic first support plate is formed between the weakening groove and the first mounting channel; and the first seat plate and the second seat plate of the first connector are adapted to slide in contact with the first support plate.

[0011] In one embodiment, the free end of the first support plate is provided with a first guide ramp extending parallel to the first channel.

[0012] In one embodiment, the second mounting plate includes two second support plates located on both sides of the second mounting channel, and the first and second base plates of the second connector are adapted to slide in contact with the two second support plates; the free end of each second support plate is configured with a second guide ramp extending parallel to the second mounting channel.

[0013] In one embodiment, both the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion include: a connecting post extending from a second surface of the first base plate; and an elastic wing plate extending from the free end of the connecting post toward the first base plate; wherein the elastic wing plate of the first connecting member and the first base plate are respectively adapted to abut against two opposite surfaces of the first wall, and the connecting post of the first connecting member is adapted to fit into a first connecting hole; the elastic wing plate of the second connecting member and the first base plate are respectively adapted to abut against two opposite surfaces of the first wall, and the connecting post of the second connecting member is adapted to fit into a second connecting hole.

[0014] In one embodiment, a flexible flange is provided on the circumferential edge of the first seat plate; the flange extends in a direction away from the second seat plate and is adapted to abut against the first wall.

[0015] In one embodiment, a protrusion extending away from the second seat plate is provided on the second surface of the first seat plate, the protrusion being adapted to abut against the first wall.

[0016] In one embodiment, along the first direction, the distance from the second connector to the free end of the first extension is greater than the distance from the first connector to the free end of the first extension.

[0017] In one embodiment, the second groove has a second wall; a third connecting hole extending in a first direction and a fourth connecting hole extending in a first direction are provided on the second wall; a second extension is provided with a first pin extending in the first direction and a threaded pin extending in the first direction; the first pin is adapted to be inserted into the fourth connecting hole and adapted to abut against the hole wall of the fourth connecting hole; the threaded pin is adapted to extend through the third connecting hole and adapted to install a nut, the nut and the second extension are adapted to abut against two opposite surfaces of the second wall, respectively.

[0018] In one embodiment, a stepped plate perpendicular to a first direction is provided in the first groove, and a fifth connecting hole extending along the first direction is formed on the stepped plate; a second pin extending along the first direction is provided in the first extension; the second pin is adapted to be inserted into the fifth connecting hole and abut against the hole wall adapted to the fifth connecting hole.

[0019] A second aspect of this application proposes a vehicle. This vehicle includes a rear structure according to the vehicle described above.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: According to the rear structure of the vehicle of this application, after the taillight is installed into the receiving slot, the first connector of the taillight is fixedly engaged with the first connecting hole of the receiving slot. In this way, the first connector applies additional constraints to the first extension of the taillight along the first direction, the second direction and the height direction, thereby keeping the gap surface difference between the first extension and the adjacent trim panel within a preset range. Attached Figure Description

[0021] With the aid of non-limiting examples of exemplary embodiments of this application, the present application will be further described in a detailed description following with reference to several accompanying drawings. The drawings are not drawn to scale.

[0022] Figure 1 A vehicle according to one embodiment of this application is schematically shown.

[0023] Figure 2 The rear structure of a vehicle according to one embodiment of this application is schematically shown.

[0024] Figure 3 The diagram schematically shows the receiving slot on the rear structure of the vehicle.

[0025] Figure 4 The taillights are shown schematically from a first-person perspective.

[0026] Figure 5a The taillights are shown schematically from a second-person perspective.

[0027] Figure 5b yes Figure 5a An enlarged view of part I.

[0028] Figure 6 The diagram schematically shows the mounting structure of the taillights on the rear structure of the vehicle.

[0029] Figure 7 The first mounting plate on the taillight is shown schematically.

[0030] Figure 8 The second mounting plate on the taillight is shown schematically.

[0031] Figure 9 The first connector is shown schematically.

[0032] Figure 10 A cross-sectional view of the first connector is shown schematically.

[0033] Figure 11 A cross-sectional view schematically showing the first connector in use is shown.

[0034] Figure 12 A cross-sectional view schematically showing the second connector in use is shown.

[0035] List of reference numerals

[0036] 1 vehicle

[0037] 2. Rear structure of the vehicle

[0038] 3 taillights

[0039] 301 taillight stepped surface

[0040] 31 First extension 310 Free end of the first extension

[0041] 311 First mounting plate 313 Limiting protrusion

[0042] 315 First Pre-selected Location; 316 First Installation Channel

[0043] 317 First guide slope 318 Weakening groove

[0044] 319 First Bearing Plate

[0045] 32 Second Extension

[0046] 33 First Connector

[0047] 330 Clamping gap 331 First mounting part

[0048] 332 First connecting part; 333 First base plate

[0049] 334 Second seat plate 335 Mounting column

[0050] 333a First surface of the first base plate 333b Second surface of the first base plate

[0051] 336 Connecting Column, 337 Flexible Wing Plate

[0052] 338 flange 339 protrusion

[0053] 34 Second connector

[0054] 341 Second mounting part; 342 Second connecting part

[0055] 381 Second mounting plate 382 Second predetermined position

[0056] 383 Second installation channel; 384 Second bearing plate

[0057] 385 Second Guide Inclined Surface

[0058] 35 First pin, 36 Second pin

[0059] 37 threaded pin, 38 nut

[0060] 4 trim panels

[0061] 41 Rear bumper trim 42 Rear triangle trim

[0062] 43 Rear side panel 44 First taillight base plate

[0063] 45 Rear door 46 Second taillight base plate

[0064] 5 receiving slots

[0065] 51 First Slot

[0066] 510 First Wall 511 First Surface of the First Wall

[0067] 512 Second surface of the first wall 513 Step plate

[0068] 52 Second Slot 520 Second Wall

[0069] 53 First connecting hole 54 Second connecting hole

[0070] 55 Third connecting hole 56 Fourth connecting hole

[0071] 57 Fifth connecting hole

[0072] H represents the height of the vehicle, and L represents the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0073] W vehicle width direction Detailed Implementation

[0074] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments and corresponding drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0075] In this application, the directional term "inside" refers to a direction that generally points towards the interior of the vehicle, and the directional term "outside" refers to a direction that generally points towards the exterior of the vehicle.

[0076] Figure 1 A vehicle 1 according to one embodiment of this application is schematically shown. Vehicle 1 includes a rear structure 2. Figure 2 As shown, the rear structure 2 of vehicle 1 includes taillights 3 and a trim panel 4 surrounding the taillights 3. For example, the trim panel 4 includes a rear bumper trim panel 41, a rear triangular trim panel 42 positioned generally above the taillights 3 along the height direction H of vehicle 1, and a rear side panel 43 positioned generally below the taillights 3 along the height direction H. It should be understood that the rear triangular trim panel 42 is not intended to be limited to a triangular shape, but can be constructed into any suitable shape depending on the actual situation.

[0077] For example Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, the taillight 3 has a first extension 31 extending along the longitudinal direction L of the vehicle and a second extension 32 extending along the width direction W of the vehicle. The taillight 3 is positioned adjacent to the rear bumper trim 41, the rear triangular trim 42, and the rear side panel 43. For example, the first extension 31 is located between and adjacent to the rear triangular trim 42 and the rear side panel 43, and the second extension 32 is adjacent to and above the rear bumper trim 41. In one embodiment, the first extension 31 is longer than the second extension 32. For example, the length of the first extension 31 may be approximately 835 mm, and the length of the second extension 32 may be approximately 200 mm.

[0078] For example Figure 5a and Figure 5b As shown, the first extension 31 is provided with a first connector 33 extending in the width direction W.

[0079] like Figure 3 As shown, the rear structure 2 also includes a receiving slot 5 for mounting the taillight 3. The receiving slot 5 includes a first slot 51 extending in the longitudinal direction L and a second slot 52 extending in the width direction W. A first extension 31 of the taillight 3 matches the first slot 51, and a second extension 32 of the taillight 3 matches the second slot 52, thereby facilitating the mounting of the taillight 3 into the receiving slot 5. In one embodiment, the first slot 51 is formed by bending the upper portion of the rear side panel 43 and is adjacent to the rear triangular trim 42. The second slot 52 is formed by bending the upper portion of the first taillight base plate 44, which is adjacent to the rear side panel 43 in the width direction W, and is also adjacent to the rear triangular trim 42. In addition, the portion of the first taillight base plate 44 that deviates from the second slot 52 is covered by the rear bumper trim 41, so that the second slot 52 is also adjacent to the rear bumper trim 41.

[0080] For example Figure 3 As shown, the first groove 51 has a first wall 510. For example, the first wall 510 can be the bottom wall of the first groove 51. The first wall 510 has a first surface 511 located within the first groove 51 and a second surface 512 opposite to the first surface 511 (e.g., ...). Figure 11 (As shown). A first connecting hole 53, which generally extends along the width direction W, is also provided on the first wall 510.

[0081] When installing the taillight 3, firstly, insert the taillight 3 into the receiving slot 5 generally along the longitudinal direction L, and fix the second extension 32 of the taillight 3 in the second slot 52, thus fixing the taillight 3 in the receiving slot 5. Then, push the first extension 31 towards the inside of the first slot 51 along the width direction W, so that the first connector 33 is fixedly engaged with the first connecting hole 53. In this way, the first mounting member 33 constrains the first extension 31 of the taillight 3 along the longitudinal direction L to tighten the first extension 31 along the longitudinal direction L, constrains the first extension 31 inward along the width direction W to prevent the first extension 31 from tilting outward along the width direction W, and also constrains the first extension 31 along the height direction H to prevent the first extension 31 from moving up and down. In other words, the first connector 33 imposes additional constraints on the first extension 31 in the longitudinal direction L, the width direction W, and the height direction H, thereby maintaining the surface differences between the first extension 31 and the rear triangular trim 42, the rear side panel 43, and the rear door 45 adjacent to the free end 310 of the first extension 31 within a predetermined range. For example, it makes the surfaces of the first extension 31, the rear triangular trim 42, the rear side panel 43, and the rear door 45 flush. This is particularly advantageous for the relatively long first extension 31.

[0082] In addition, the first connector 33 also helps to secure the taillight 3 in the receiver slot 5.

[0083] It should be understood that the second extension of the taillight can also be constructed to be longer, while the first extension can be constructed to be shorter. In this case, the first connector and the second connector described below are disposed on the second extension, and additional constraints are imposed on the second extension along the longitudinal direction L, the width direction W, and the height direction H, which will not be elaborated here. For simplicity, in this application, the technical solution of this application is described using the example of a longer first extension and the first and second connectors disposed on the first extension.

[0084] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the first connector 33 includes a first mounting portion 331 and a first connecting portion 332. The first mounting portion 331 is used to connect with the first extension portion 31 of the taillight 3, and the first connecting portion 332 is used to connect with the first connecting hole 53 on the first groove 51.

[0085] The first mounting portion 331 includes a first base plate 333, a second base plate 334, and a mounting post 335. The first base plate 333 has a first surface 333a and a second surface 333b that are opposite to each other. The second base plate 334 is opposite to and spaced apart from the first surface 333a of the first base plate 333. The mounting post 335 connects the first base plate 333 and the second base plate 334. Thus, a clamping gap 330 is formed between the first base plate 333 and the second base plate 334.

[0086] For example Figure 5b As shown, a first mounting plate 311 is provided on the first extension 31, and the first mounting plate 311 is generally parallel to the longitudinal direction L. Also as... Figure 7 As shown, a first mounting channel 316 is provided on the first mounting plate 311, extending from the edge of the first mounting plate 311 toward its central region. It should be understood that the central region refers to the area of ​​the first mounting plate away from its edge, and not necessarily its geometric center. A first predetermined position 315 is provided in the first mounting channel 316 for securing a mounting post 335 of the first connector 33. Figure 7 In the illustrated embodiment, the first mounting channel 316 extends generally along the longitudinal direction L. In other embodiments, the first mounting channel 316 may also face other directions, which will not be described further here.

[0087] When installing the first connector 33, the mounting post 335 is aligned with the first mounting channel 316, and the clamping gap 330 between the first base plate 333 and the second base plate 334 is aligned with the first mounting plate 311. Then, the first connector 33 is pushed along the longitudinal direction L (i.e., the extension direction of the first mounting channel 316) so that the mounting post 335 moves toward the first predetermined position 315 in the first mounting channel 316, while the first base plate 333 and the second base plate 334 slide along the first mounting plate 311 (i.e., the first base plate 333 and the second base plate 334 slide in contact with the two surfaces of the first mounting plate 311, respectively). Finally, the mounting post 335 enters into the first predetermined position 315 and is fixedly held in the first predetermined position 315.

[0088] In one embodiment, the first base plate 333 and the second base plate 334 clamp the first mounting plate 311, resulting in a large frictional force between the first base plate 333 and the first mounting plate 311, and / or between the second base plate 334 and the first mounting plate 311. Therefore, after the mounting post 335 enters the first predetermined position 315, the frictional force between the first base plate 333 and the first mounting plate 311, and / or between the second base plate 334 and the first mounting plate 311, can stably hold the mounting post 335 within the first predetermined position 315. In other words, the first connector 33 is stably positioned at the first predetermined position 315 and is less likely to move away from the first predetermined position 315 along the first mounting channel 316. When the taillight 3 is installed into the receiving slot 5, the first connector 33 will not move relative to the first mounting plate 311. Therefore, after the taillight 3 is installed into the receiving slot 5, the first connector 33 will automatically align with the first connecting hole 53 according to a preset setting. Then, by pushing the first extension 31 along the width direction W towards the inside of the first slot 51, the first connector 33 (or the first connecting part 332) can be engaged into the first connecting hole 53. This facilitates the installation of the taillight 3. Furthermore, after the taillight 3 is installed into the receiving slot 5, the first connector 33 remains stably positioned at the first predetermined position 315, thereby allowing appropriate constraint to be applied to the first extension 31 of the taillight 3 along the longitudinal direction L, the width direction W, and the height direction H.

[0089] It should be understood that, if necessary (e.g., when maintaining or replacing the taillight 3), the operator may manually push the first connector 33 away from the first predetermined position 315 along the first mounting channel 316 to remove the first connector 33 from the first mounting plate 311.

[0090] For example Figure 7 As shown, the beginning of the first mounting channel 316, away from the first predetermined position 315, is configured as a flared opening. When installing the first connector 33, the flared opening can guide the mounting post 335 into the first mounting channel 316, which facilitates the installation of the first connector 33 on the first mounting plate 311.

[0091] For example Figure 7 As shown, each of the two side walls of the first mounting channel 316 is provided with a limiting protrusion 313 extending toward each other. The two limiting protrusions 313 and the end of the first mounting channel 316 together define a first predetermined position 315. After the mounting post 335 of the first connector 33 is in the first predetermined position 315, the two limiting protrusions 313 act as a barrier to the mounting post 335 along the extending direction of the first mounting channel 316, so that the mounting post 335 is not easily moved out of the first predetermined position 315.

[0092] In one embodiment, the mounting post 335 of the first connector 33 is clearance-fitted with the first predetermined position 315. This allows the first connector 33 to have a suitable range of motion within the first predetermined position 315. When the first connecting portion 332 of the first connector 33 is slightly offset from the first connecting hole 53, the first connector 33 can move slightly within the first predetermined position 315 to align the first connecting portion 332 with the first connecting hole 53 and smoothly engage it. This facilitates the connection between the first connector 33 and the first connecting hole 53, and also facilitates the installation of the taillight 3 in the receiving slot 5. It should be noted that the range of motion of the first connector 33 within the first predetermined position 315 is small to avoid significant deviation of the first connector 33 from the first predetermined position 315, which would prevent proper constraint from being applied to the first extension 31 of the taillight 3.

[0093] For example Figure 7 As shown, the first mounting plate 311 has two weakening grooves 318. The two weakening grooves 318 extend generally along the longitudinal direction L (i.e., generally parallel to the first mounting channel 316) and are located on opposite sides of the first mounting channel 316. Thus, an elastic first support plate 319 is formed between each weakening groove 318 and the first mounting channel 316. When the first connector 33 is installed onto the first mounting plate 311, the first seat plate 333 and the second seat plate 334 slide in contact with the two first support plates 319, and the mounting post 335 moves within the first mounting channel 316 and applies a thrust to the two first support plates 319, causing the two first support plates 319 to slightly elastically deform and move away from each other, increasing the distance between the two limiting protrusions 313. As a result, the mounting post 335 smoothly enters the first predetermined position 315. After the mounting post 335 enters the first predetermined position 315, the shapes of the two first bearing plates 319 are restored, and the distance between the two limiting protrusions 313 decreases to hold the first connector 33 within the first predetermined position 315. Thus, this structure makes the installation of the first connector 33 on the first mounting plate 311 easier.

[0094] For example Figure 7 As shown, the free end of each first support plate 319 is provided with a first guide ramp 317 extending parallel to the first mounting channel 316. According to this structure, the first guide ramp 317 can be easily inserted into the clamping gap 330 between the first base plate 333 and the second base plate 334, thereby reducing the difficulty of installing the first connector 33 on the first mounting plate 311.

[0095] For example Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown, the first connecting portion 332 of the first connector 33 includes a connecting post 336 and a plurality of elastic wing plates 337. For example, the number of elastic wing plates 337 is two and they are symmetrically arranged relative to the connecting post 336. The connecting post 336 extends from the second surface 333b of the first base plate 333 in a direction away from the second base plate 334. Each elastic wing plate 337 extends from the free end of the connecting post 336 toward the first base plate 333. As described above, when the first connector 33 is engaged with the first connecting hole 53, the first extension portion 31 is pushed inward along the width direction W, so that the connecting post 336 and the elastic wing plates 337 are inserted into the first connecting hole 53. Under the constraint of the first connecting hole 53, the elastic wing plates 337 elastically deform toward the connecting post 336. After the connecting post 336 and the elastic wing plates 337 pass through the first connecting hole 53, the shape of the elastic wing plates 337 is restored and abuts against the first surface 511 of the first wall 510 (e.g., Figure 11 As shown), the connecting post 336 fits into the first connecting hole 53. Additionally, the first seat plate 333 abuts against the second surface 512 of the first wall 510. Thus, the first connecting member 33 is fixedly connected to the first wall 510 of the first groove 51 via the first seat plate 333 and the elastic wing plate 337, and constrains the first extension 31 of the taillight 3 inward along the width direction W, preventing the first extension 31 from warping outward and further improving the gap surface difference between the first extension 31 and the rear triangular trim 42, the rear side panel 43, and the rear door 45.

[0096] It should also be noted that a clicking sound is produced when these elastic flaps 337 return to their original shape and abut against the first surface 511 of the first wall 510, which helps the operator determine whether the first extension 31 is installed in place.

[0097] For example Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, a flexible flange 338 is provided on the circumferential edge of the first base plate 333, and the flange 338 extends in a direction generally away from the second base plate 334. After the first connecting portion 332 of the first connector 33 is inserted into the first connecting hole 53, the flange 338 abuts against the second surface 512 of the first wall 510 (for example, the flange 338 is compressed and deformed). In this way, the flange 338 applies a preload force to the connection between the first connector 33 and the first wall 510, so that the first connector 33 and the first wall 510 are stably and tightly connected together.

[0098] For example Figure 9As shown, a protrusion 339 is provided on the second surface 333b of the first base plate 333. The protrusion 339 protrudes in a direction away from the second base plate 334, and the protrusion dimension of the protrusion 339 is smaller than the extension dimension of the flange 338. According to this structure, after the first connecting portion 332 of the first connector 33 is inserted into the first connecting hole 53, the flange 338 abuts against the second surface 512 of the first wall 510 and is compressed and deformed, so that the protrusion 339 abuts against the second surface 512 of the first wall 510. In this way, the first base plate 333 and the first wall 510 are more stably abutted together, and the first connector 33 can stably constrain the first extension 31 in the width direction W. The extension dimension of the flange 338 and the protrusion dimension of the protrusion 339 can be determined according to the actual situation and are not limited here.

[0099] For example Figure 3 As shown, the first wall 510 is also provided with a second connecting hole 54 that extends generally along the width direction W. Also as... Figure 5b As shown, a second mounting plate 381, which is generally parallel to the longitudinal direction L, is also provided on the first extension 31, and a second connector 34, which generally extends along the width direction W, is mounted on the second mounting plate 381.

[0100] like Figure 8 As shown, a second mounting channel 383 is provided on the second mounting plate 381. The second mounting channel 383 extends from the edge of the second mounting plate 381 to the central region of the second mounting plate 381. It should be understood that the central region referred to here refers to the area of ​​the second mounting plate away from the edge, and is not necessarily the geometric center of the second mounting plate. For example, the second mounting channel 383 extends generally in the longitudinal direction L and is provided with a second predetermined position 382 for fixing and holding the mounting post 335 (described below) of the second connector 34. The second mounting plate 381 is generally the same as the first mounting plate 311, the main difference being that the second mounting channel 383 is generally U-shaped, and no limiting protrusions are provided on the two side walls of the second mounting channel 383. In addition, there are no weakening grooves on both sides of the second mounting channel 383.

[0101] The second connector 34 has the same shape as the first connector 33 and includes a second connecting portion 342 and a second mounting portion 341. When using the second connector 34 (e.g.) Figure 12As shown, similar to the first connector 33 described above, the second connector 342 (or mounting post 335) is held at a second predetermined position 382 in the second mounting channel 383, thereby mounting the second connector 34 onto the second mounting plate 381; and the second connector 342 is connected to the second connecting hole 54. In this way, the second connector 34 also constrains the first extension 31 of the taillight 3 along the width direction W and the height direction H, so as to help keep the gap difference between the first extension 31 and the adjacent trim panel within a preset range.

[0102] The second connector 34 can be held at the second predetermined position 382 by the friction between the first base plate 333, the second base plate 334, and the second mounting plate 381. However, under a large thrust, the second connector 34 can move away from the second predetermined position 382 along the second mounting channel 383. In other words, the second connector 34 has a large range of motion along the second mounting channel 383 (or along the longitudinal direction L). This avoids the second connector 34 over-constraining the first extension 31 of the taillight 3 along the longitudinal direction L, which would make it difficult for the taillight 3 to be smoothly installed into the receiving slot 5. Moreover, if the second connector 34 is not aligned with the second connecting hole 54 along the longitudinal direction L, the second connector 34 can move along the second mounting channel 383 under the action of thrust to align with the second connecting hole 54, and then smoothly connect with the second connecting hole 54. Thus, the second connector 34 mainly constrains the first extension 31 of the taillight 3 along the width direction W and the height direction H, while the constraint on the first extension 31 of the taillight 3 along the longitudinal direction L is weaker.

[0103] For example Figure 8 As shown, the second mounting plate 381 includes two second support plates 384 located on both sides of the second mounting channel 383, and each second support plate 384 has a second guide ramp 385 extending parallel to the second mounting channel 383 at its free end. When the second connector 34 is installed onto the second mounting plate 381, the second guide ramp 385 can be easily inserted into the clamping gap 330 between the first base plate 333 and the second base plate 334, thereby reducing the difficulty of installing the second connector 34 onto the second mounting plate 381. It should be noted that when the second connector 34 is installed onto the second mounting plate 381, the first base plate 333 and the second base plate 334 of the second connector 34 slide in contact with the two second support plates 384, while the mounting post 335 of the second connector 34 moves in the second mounting channel 383 and eventually moves to the second predetermined position 382.

[0104] Furthermore, since the first connector 33 and the second connector 34 are identical, there is no need to distinguish between them when installing them. This also facilitates the assembly of the first connector 33 and the second connector 34 onto the taillight 3.

[0105] Depending on the specific circumstances, multiple second connectors can be installed on the first extension of the taillight, and these second connectors are generally arranged along the longitudinal direction L, as are the second mounting holes on the first groove. This also helps to improve the surface difference between the first extension and the adjacent trim panel.

[0106] For example Figure 5b As shown, along the longitudinal direction L, the distance from the second connector 34 to the free end 310 of the first extension 31 is greater than the distance from the first connector 33 to the free end 310 of the first extension 31. For example, the first connector 33 is adjacent to the free end 310 of the first extension 31, and the second connector 34 is away from the free end 310 of the first extension 31 along the longitudinal direction L. In this way, the first connector 33 can more accurately control the gap surface difference between the free end 310 of the first extension 31 and the adjacent trim panel within a preset range along the longitudinal direction L, the width direction W, and the height direction H.

[0107] For example Figure 3 As shown, the second groove 52 has a second wall 520. A third connecting hole 55 extending generally in the longitudinal direction L and a fourth connecting hole 56 extending generally in the longitudinal direction L are provided on the second wall 520. Figure 5a As shown, the second extension 32 of the taillight 3 is provided with a first pin 35 extending generally in the longitudinal direction L and a threaded pin 37 extending generally in the longitudinal direction L.

[0108] When installing the taillight 3, insert it into the receiving slot 5, insert the first pin 35 into the fourth connecting hole 56 and abut it against the wall of the fourth connecting hole 56, and insert the threaded pin 37 into the third connecting hole 55. Then, set the nut 38 on the threaded pin 37 (e.g., Figure 6 (As shown). Nut 38 and the second extension 32 of taillight 3 abut against two opposing surfaces of the second wall 520, respectively. Thus, the first pin 35 constrains the second extension 32 of taillight 3 along the width direction W and the height direction H. Nut 38 and the second extension 32 of taillight 3 both abut against the second wall 520 along the longitudinal direction L, thereby constraining the second extension 32 of taillight 3 along the longitudinal direction L. Thus, the first pin 35, the threaded pin 37, and the nut 38 fix the second extension 32 of taillight 3 within the second groove 52. It should be noted that after the second extension 32 of taillight 3 is fixed within the second groove 52, the second extension 32 is flush with the surface of the adjacent trim panel (e.g., rear bumper trim panel 41).

[0109] In one embodiment, the fourth connecting hole 56 can be a square hole, and the first pin 35 can be a prism that matches the square hole. In other embodiments, the fourth connecting hole 56 can also be configured in other shapes, as can the first pin, and there are no limitations on this.

[0110] In some embodiments, the threaded pin 37 does not contact the wall of the third connecting hole 55 to avoid over-constraining the second extension 32 of the taillight 3 along the width direction W and the height direction H. Thus, the threaded pin 37 and nut 38 primarily exert constraint on the second extension 32 of the taillight 3 along the longitudinal direction L, while the constraint effect on the second extension 32 of the taillight 3 along the width direction W and the height direction H is weaker.

[0111] For example Figure 3 As shown, a stepped plate 513, which is generally perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L, is provided in the first groove 51, and a fifth connecting hole 57, which generally extends along the longitudinal direction L, is provided on the stepped plate 513. In one embodiment, the stepped plate 513 is formed by bending a second taillight base plate 46 that is connected to the rear side panel 43. Of course, the stepped plate 513 can also be formed by other components, which is not limited here.

[0112] like Figure 5a As shown, the first extension 31 of the taillight 3 is constructed with a stepped surface 301 that matches the stepped plate 513. A second pin 36 extending generally in the longitudinal direction L is provided on the stepped surface 301.

[0113] When installing the taillight 3, the second pin 36 is inserted into the fifth connecting hole 57 and abuts against the wall of the fifth connecting hole 57. In this way, similar to the first pin 35, the second pin 36 constrains the first extension 31 of the taillight 3 along the width direction W and the height direction H, which also helps to keep the gap difference between the first extension 31 and the adjacent trim panel within a preset range.

[0114] The above are merely embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A rear structure of a vehicle, one of a longitudinal direction (L) and a width direction (W) of the vehicle (1) being a first direction and the other being a second direction; characterized by, The rear structure (2) of the vehicle comprises: a trim panel (4); a receiving groove (5) adjacent to the trim panel (4); the receiving groove (5) comprises a first groove (51) extending along the first direction and a second groove (52) extending along the second direction; the first groove (51) has a first wall (510) provided with a first connecting hole (53) extending along the second direction; and a tail lamp (3) comprising a first extension (31) matched with the first groove (51) and a second extension (32) matched with the second groove (52); the second extension (32) is adapted to be fixedly arranged in the second groove (52); the first extension (31) is provided with a first connecting piece (33) extending along the second direction and adapted to be fixedly engaged with the first connecting hole (53) to constrain the first extension (31) to be flush with the surface of the trim panel (4) along the first direction, the second direction and the height direction (H) of the vehicle (1).

2. The rear structure of the vehicle according to claim 1, characterized by The first extension (31) is provided with a first mounting plate (311) parallel to the first direction; the first mounting plate (311) is provided with a first mounting channel (316) extending from the edge of the first mounting plate (311) towards the middle region of the first mounting plate (311); The first connecting piece (33) comprises a first connecting portion (332) and a first mounting portion (331); the first connecting portion (332) is adapted to be engaged with the first connecting hole (53); the first mounting portion (331) is adapted to be fitted into the first mounting channel (316) to mount the first connecting piece (33) on the first mounting plate (311).

3. The rear structure of a vehicle according to claim 2, characterized by The first wall (510) is further provided with a second connecting hole (54) extending along the second direction; The first extension (31) is provided with a second mounting plate (381) parallel to the first direction and a second connecting piece (34) extending along the second direction; the second mounting plate (381) is provided with a second mounting channel (383) extending from the edge of the second mounting plate (381) towards the middle region of the second mounting plate (381); The second connecting piece (34) comprises a second connecting portion (342) and a second mounting portion (341); the second connecting portion (342) is adapted to be engaged with the second connecting hole (54); the second mounting portion (341) is adapted to be fitted into the second mounting channel (383) to mount the second connecting piece (34) on the second mounting plate (381).

4. The rear structure of the vehicle according to claim 3, characterized by The first mounting portion (331) and the second mounting portion (341) each comprise: a first seat plate (333) having a first surface (333a) and a second surface (333b) opposite to each other; a second seat plate (334) opposite to and spaced apart from the first surface (333a) of the first seat plate (333); and a mounting post (335) connected between the first seat plate (333) and the second seat plate (334); wherein the first seat plate (333) and the second seat plate (334) of the first connecting member (33) are adapted to be in sliding contact with two surfaces of the first mounting plate (311) respectively, and the mounting post (335) of the first connecting member (33) is adapted to move within the first mounting channel (316) and to be stably held at a first predetermined position (315) in the first mounting channel (316); the first seat plate (333) and the second seat plate (334) of the second connecting member (34) are adapted to be in sliding contact with two surfaces of the second mounting plate (381) respectively, and the mounting post (335) of the second connecting member (34) is adapted to move within the second mounting channel (383) and to be stably held at a second predetermined position (382) in the second mounting channel (383).

5. The rear structure of a vehicle according to claim 4, characterized by two limiting protrusions (313) extending towards each other are arranged on two side walls of the first mounting channel (316) respectively, and the two limiting protrusions (313) and the end of the first mounting channel (316) together define the first predetermined position (315).

6. The rear structure of a vehicle according to claim 4, characterized by the mounting post (335) of the first connecting member (33) is in clearance fit with the first predetermined position (315).

7. The rear structure of a vehicle according to claim 4, characterized by a weakening groove (318) is configured on the first mounting plate (311), and the weakening groove (318) extends parallel to the first mounting channel (316); a first elastic bearing plate (319) is formed between the weakening groove (318) and the first mounting channel (316); the first seat plate (333) and the second seat plate (334) of the first connecting member (33) are adapted to be in sliding contact with the first bearing plate (319).

8. The rear structure of a vehicle according to claim 7, characterized by a first guide inclined surface (317) extending parallel to the first mounting channel (316) is configured on the free end of the first bearing plate (319).

9. The rear structure of a vehicle according to claim 4, characterized by the second mounting plate (381) comprises two second bearing plates (384) on both sides of the second mounting channel (383), and the first seat plate (333) and the second seat plate (334) of the second connecting member (34) are adapted to be in sliding contact with the two second bearing plates (384); a second guide inclined surface (385) extending parallel to the second mounting channel (383) is configured on the free end of each second bearing plate (384).

10. The rear structure of a vehicle according to claim 4, characterized by the first connecting portion (332) and the second connecting portion (342) each comprise: a connecting post (336) extending from the second surface (333b) of the first seat plate (333); and an elastic wing plate (337) extending from the free end of the connecting post (336) towards the first seat plate (333); The elastic wing plate (337) and the first seat plate (333) of the first connecting piece (33) are adapted to abut against two opposite surfaces of the first wall (510) respectively, and the connecting column (336) of the first connecting piece (33) is adapted to fit in the first connecting hole (53); The elastic wing plate (337) and the first seat plate (333) of the second connecting piece (34) are adapted to abut against two opposite surfaces of the first wall (510) respectively, and the connecting column (336) of the second connecting piece (34) is adapted to fit in the second connecting hole (54).

11. The rear structure of a vehicle according to claim 10, characterized by A flexible flange (338) is arranged on the circumferential edge of the first seat plate (333); the flange (338) extends away from the second seat plate (334) and is adapted to abut against the first wall (510).

12. The rear structure of a vehicle according to claim 11, characterized by A protrusion (339) protruding away from the second seat plate (334) is arranged on the second surface (333b) of the first seat plate (333), and the protrusion (339) is adapted to abut against the first wall (510).

13. The rear structure of a vehicle according to claim 3, characterized by In the first direction, the distance from the second connecting piece (34) to the free end (310) of the first extension (31) is greater than the distance from the first connecting piece (33) to the free end (310) of the first extension (31).

14. The rear structure of a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized by The second groove (52) has a second wall (520); a third connecting hole (55) extending in the first direction and a fourth connecting hole (56) extending in the first direction are arranged on the second wall (520); The second extension (32) is provided with a first pin (35) extending in the first direction and a threaded pin (37) extending in the first direction; the first pin (35) is adapted to be inserted into the fourth connecting hole (56) and adapted to abut against the hole wall of the fourth connecting hole (56); the threaded pin (37) is adapted to extend through the third connecting hole (55) and adapted to be installed with a nut (38), and the nut (38) and the second extension (32) are adapted to abut against two opposite surfaces of the second wall (520) respectively.

15. The rear structure of a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized by A step plate (513) perpendicular to the first direction is arranged in the first groove (51), and a fifth connecting hole (57) extending in the first direction is formed on the step plate (513); The first extension (31) is provided with a second pin (36) extending in the first direction; the second pin (36) is adapted to be inserted into the fifth connecting hole (57) and adapted to abut against the hole wall of the fifth connecting hole (57).

16. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The vehicle (1) comprises the rear structure (2) of the vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 15.

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