Vehicle with rear spoiler

Abstract

A vehicle body structure for a vehicle includes a tailgate inner panel; a side wall rear outer plate; the rear spoiler comprises a top plate and two side plates, the top plate extends in the transverse direction and is assembled to the top of the tail door inner plate, the two side plates are assembled to the two ends of the top plate respectively in the transverse direction, and each side plate is provided with a first edge adjacent to the top plate and a second edge adjacent to the side wall rear outer plate when the tail door of the vehicle is closed; each side plate is fixedly connected with the top plate through a plurality of first fixing parts arranged along the first edge and fixedly connected with the tail door inner plate through a plurality of second fixing parts arranged along the second edge, so that the first edge is attached to the edge of the top plate, and the second edge is attached to the edge of the side wall rear outer plate. According to the invention, the side plates are fixedly connected to the top plate and the tail door inner plate through the first fixing parts and the second fixing parts which are arranged along the edges of the side plates, so that the edges of the side plates are attached to the edges of the top plate and the side wall rear outer plate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates generally to the field of vehicles, and more specifically, to a vehicle with a rear spoiler. Background Technology

[0002] The rear of a vehicle typically includes a tailgate for opening and closing the trunk and a rear spoiler mounted to the tailgate. A rear spoiler is an aerodynamic device installed at the rear of the vehicle, its main function being to reduce lift at high speeds and improve vehicle stability. Some vehicles' rear spoilers consist of a top panel and two side panels. The top panel extends laterally along the vehicle and is fitted to the top of the inner tailgate panel, while the two side panels are fitted laterally to either end of the top panel.

[0003] Currently, the connection mechanism used to install the side panels is relatively simple, resulting in gaps and surface differences between the edges of the side panels and the edges of adjacent components (such as the roof panel and the rear outer side panel). These gaps and surface differences are exposed to the external environment for a long time, affecting the aesthetics of the vehicle's appearance and reducing the overall structural stability and safety of the vehicle. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a vehicle with a rear spoiler, wherein the mounting structure of the side panel of the rear spoiler can eliminate the gap between the edge of the side panel and the edge of the surrounding adjacent components, thereby ensuring the aesthetics of the rear of the vehicle and the overall structural stability and safety.

[0005] A first aspect of the present invention provides a vehicle having a longitudinal direction indicating a direction of travel, a lateral direction at a 90-degree angle to the longitudinal direction along a horizontal plane, and a vertical direction indicating a direction perpendicular to the ground. The vehicle comprises: an inner tailgate panel; a rear outer side panel; and a rear spoiler, the rear spoiler including a top panel and two side panels. The top panel extends along the lateral direction and is fitted to the top of the inner tailgate panel. The two side panels are respectively fitted to both ends of the top panel along the lateral direction. Each side panel has a first edge adjacent to the top panel and a second edge adjacent to the rear outer side panel when the tailgate is closed. Each side panel is fixedly connected to the top panel by a plurality of first fixing parts arranged along the first edge and fixedly connected to the inner tailgate panel by a plurality of second fixing parts arranged along the second edge, such that the first edge fits against the edge of the top panel and the second edge fits against the edge of the rear outer side panel.

[0006] According to an optional embodiment of the invention, the outer surface of each side panel is flush with the outer surface of the rear side panel along the second edge.

[0007] According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, the top plate includes a body extending in the lateral direction and forming an exterior surface, and a connecting edge extending downward from the body in the vertical direction, and each of the side plates is connected to the connecting edge through the plurality of first fixing parts, such that the first edge fits against the edge of the body.

[0008] According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of first fixing parts include at least one snap-fit ​​part, and the connecting overlap includes at least one mating part that snaps into the at least one snap-fit ​​part.

[0009] According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, one of the snap-fit ​​portion and the mating portion is configured to include a snap tongue, the snap tongue including a first section and a second section extending from the first section by bending; the other of the snap-fit ​​portion and the mating portion is configured to include a snap-fit ​​hole through which the first section passes and an abutting portion abutting against the second section.

[0010] According to an optional embodiment of the invention, one of the snap-fit ​​portion and the mating portion is configured to include a pin having a radial dimension that decreases toward its free end, and the other of the snap-fit ​​portion and the mating portion is configured to include a through hole to allow the pin to pass through the through hole and the outer wall of the pin to abut against the edge of the through hole.

[0011] According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of second fixing parts include at least one screw connection part, and the tailgate inner panel is provided with at least one mounting hole for screw connection with the at least one screw connection part.

[0012] According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of second fixing parts further include at least one first limiting part, and the tailgate inner panel is provided with at least one second limiting part that matches the at least one first limiting part, wherein one of the first limiting part and the second limiting part is configured to include a limiting protrusion, and the other of the first limiting part and the second limiting part is configured to include a limiting groove that matches the shape of the limiting protrusion.

[0013] According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of second fixing parts include two screw connecting parts and a first limiting part positioned between the two screw connecting parts.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the vehicle according to the present invention has several beneficial effects, especially: by fixing the side plate to the top plate of the rear spoiler and the inner panel of the tailgate by the first fixing part and the second fixing part arranged along the edge of each side plate of the rear spoiler, it can be ensured that the edge of the side plate fits closely with the edge of the top plate and the edge of the rear outer panel of the side panel, that is, there is almost no gap, thereby ensuring the aesthetics of the rear of the vehicle and the overall structural stability. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Other features and advantages of the invention will be better understood through the following detailed description of preferred embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same or similar parts.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the rear body structure of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the vehicle body structure;

[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the rear spoiler of the vehicle body structure, seen from the inside of the vehicle.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the inner side of the side panel of the rear spoiler;

[0020] Figure 5 This is an enlarged view of one of the snap-fit ​​parts of the side panel;

[0021] Figure 6 This is an enlarged view of another snap-fit ​​part of the side panel;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the connection between the top plate and the side plate of the rear spoiler from the inside of the vehicle, with the magnified part being a cross-sectional diagram cut along plane HH in the perspective view.

[0023] Figure 8 It is along Figure 7 A cross-sectional diagram showing the section cut through the surface GG in the middle;

[0024] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the connection between the top plate and the side plate of the rear spoiler, viewed from the inside of the vehicle. The magnified part is a cross-sectional view cut along plane JJ in the perspective view.

[0025] Figure 10 It is along Figure 10 A cross-sectional diagram showing the section cut through surface KK;

[0026] Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional view of the rear spoiler and tailgate inner panel of the vehicle body structure from the inside of the vehicle. The magnified part is a cross-sectional diagram cut along plane LL in the three-dimensional view.

[0027] Figure 12 It is along Figure 11 A cross-sectional diagram showing the cut of face MM. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The implementation and use of specific embodiments are discussed in detail below. However, it should be understood that the specific embodiments discussed are merely illustrative of particular ways of implementing and using the invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0029] In this specification, the directional terms used to describe the structural positions of various components, such as "up," "down," "left," and "right," are not absolute but relative. These directional terms are appropriate when the components are arranged as shown in the figures, but should be changed accordingly when the positions of the components change. Furthermore, "inner" and "outer" are defined relative to the vehicle's inward and outward directions.

[0030] In this specification, X-direction represents the longitudinal direction of the vehicle (i.e., the direction of travel, or the front-to-back direction), Y-direction represents the lateral direction of the vehicle (i.e., the direction at a 90-degree angle relative to the direction of travel in the horizontal plane, or the left-to-right direction), and Z-direction represents the vertical direction of the vehicle (i.e., the up-and-down direction).

[0031] A preferred embodiment of the vehicle according to the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the rear body structure of the vehicle V of the present invention includes a tailgate inner panel 100, a side panel rear outer panel 200, and a rear spoiler 300 mounted on the outer side of the tailgate inner panel 100.

[0033] like Figure 2 As shown, the tailgate inner panel 100 includes a tailgate inner panel body 110 and wing portions 120 extending from the left and right ends of the tailgate inner panel body 110 toward the front of the vehicle V. The upper half of the tailgate inner panel body 110 is provided with a rear window opening 130, and the rear window glass 140 is fitted to the rear window opening 130 on the outside of the tailgate inner panel body 110. The side panel rear outer panel 200 is one of the multiple side panel outer panels of the vehicle V that is adjacent to the tailgate.

[0034] like Figures 2 to 4As shown, the rear spoiler 300 includes a top plate 400 and two side plates 500 symmetrically arranged at both ends of the top plate 400. The two side plates 500 have basically the same structure. This article uses the right side plate 500 as an example for illustration and description. More specifically, the top plate 400 extends along the Y direction and is fitted to the top of the tailgate inner panel 100. The two side plates 500 are respectively fitted along the Y direction to the left and right ends of the top plate 400 and to the corresponding wings 120 of the tailgate inner panel 100. Each side plate 500 includes a side plate body 510 and a bent portion 520 extending inward from the rear edge of the side plate body 510. The side plate body 510 has a first edge 511 (i.e., upper edge) adjacent to the top plate 400 and a second edge 512 (i.e., front edge) adjacent to the rear outer panel 200 of the side wall when the tailgate of the vehicle V is closed. The bent portion 520 has a third edge 521 abutting against the rear window glass 140. Preferably, a foam 522 for preventing water ingress and reducing noise is provided between the third edge 521 and the rear window glass 140.

[0035] like Figure 4 As shown, each side panel 500 is fixedly connected to the top panel 400 by a plurality of first fixing parts 513 arranged along the first edge 511, and fixedly connected to the tailgate inner panel 100 by a plurality of second fixing parts 514 arranged along the second edge 512, such that the first edge 511 fits against the side edge 400a of the top panel 400, and when the tailgate of the vehicle V is closed, the second edge 512 fits against the rear edge 200a of the side panel rear outer panel 200. Here, "fitting" means that the first edge 511 and the edge 400a of the top panel 400, or the second edge 512 and the edge 200a of the side panel rear outer panel 200, have substantially the same shape and are closely abutting each other with almost no gap.

[0036] Furthermore, since the side panels 500 can be positioned along the Y direction by a plurality of first fixing parts 513 and a plurality of second fixing parts 514, the outer surface of each side panel 500 along the second edge 512 is substantially flush with the outer surface of the rear outer panel 200 of the side wall. That is, at the positions adjacent to the second edge 512, there is almost no surface difference between the outer surface of each side panel body 510 and the outer surface of the rear outer panel 200, and they are roughly on the same plane.

[0037] according to Figures 2 to 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the top plate 400 includes a top plate body 410 extending along the Y direction and forming an exterior surface, and a connecting edge 420 extending downward from the top plate body 410 along the Z direction. Each side plate 500 is connected to the connecting edge 420 by a plurality of first fixing portions 513, such that the first edge 511 fits against the side edge 400a of the top plate body 410.

[0038] like Figures 4 to 6As shown, the plurality of first fixing parts 513 include at least one snap-fit ​​part 515, and the connecting edge 420 includes at least one mating part 421 that snaps into the at least one snap-fit ​​part 515, such as the first snap-fit ​​part 525, the second snap-fit ​​part 524, the third snap-fit ​​part 541 shown, and the corresponding three mating parts 426, 427, and 425.

[0039] Each of the first latching portion 525 and the second latching portion 524 is configured to include an L-shaped latch 516, the latch 516 including a first section 517 and a second section 518 extending from the first section 517, and each of the first mating portion 426 and the second mating portion 427 includes a latching hole 422 through which the first section 517 passes and an abutting portion 423 abutting against the second section 518.

[0040] More specifically, such as Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 In the illustrated embodiment, both the first latching portion 525 and the second latching portion 524 are provided with supports 523. An L-shaped latch 516 extends from the surface of the support 523 toward the mating portion 421 and is provided with a second abutting rib 531 protruding from the surface of the second section 518 toward the mating portion 421. Unlike the second latching portion 524, the latch 516 of the first latching portion 525 is also provided with a first abutting rib 532 protruding from the surface of the first section 517 toward the first mating portion 426. Preferably, as shown... Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the first snap-fit ​​portion 525 also includes a protrusion 519 protruding from the support 523 toward the connecting edge 420, and the outer surface of the connecting edge 420 is provided with a slot 424 that matches the protrusion 519.

[0041] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in the first latching portion 525 and the second latching portion 524, the upper edge 517a and lower edge 517b of the first section 517 of the latch 516 abut against the edge of the latching hole 422 along the Z direction to limit the side plate 500 in the Z direction. The first section 517 or the first abutting rib 532 of the latch 516 abuts against the edge of the latching hole 422 along the X direction, and the protrusion 519 abuts against the edge of the latching groove 424 in the opposite direction along the X direction to limit the side plate 500 in the X direction. The second section 518 or the second abutting rib 531 of the latch 516 abuts against the abutting portion 423 along the Y direction to limit the side plate 500 in the Y direction.

[0042] It is understood that the first latching portion 525 and the second latching portion 524 may also be configured to include the latching hole and the abutment portion, and the first mating portion 426 and the second mating portion 427 may also be configured to include the latching tongue. The present invention does not limit this.

[0043] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figures 8 to 10 As shown, the third engaging portion 541 is configured to include a through hole 541, and the third mating portion 425 is configured to include a pin 425, which has, for example, a radial dimension that decreases toward its free end, allowing the pin 425 to easily pass through the through hole 541 and its outer wall to abut against the edge of the through hole 541 to form an engaging connection. The position where the pin 425 abuts against the through hole 541 has the same diameter as the through hole 541, thus limiting the side plate 500 in the X direction.

[0044] For example, such as Figure 3 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, a pin 425 extends from the top plate 400 generally along the X direction toward the rear of the vehicle V. Preferably, the pin 425 may have a generally prism shape, and the through hole 541 is located on the side plate 500 and has a generally rectangular shape corresponding to the pin 425. The left side surface 425a and the right side surface 425b of the pin 425 abut against the edge of the through hole 541 along the Y direction, thereby limiting the side plate 500 in the Y direction. The upper side surface 425c and the lower side surface 425d of the pin 425 abut against the edge of the through hole 541 along the Z direction, thereby limiting the side plate 500 in the Z direction.

[0045] It is understood that the third mating part 425 may also be configured to include the above-mentioned through hole, and the third snap-fit ​​part 541 may also be configured to include the above-mentioned straight pin. The present invention does not limit this.

[0046] like Figure 4 and Figure 11 As shown, the plurality of second fixing parts 514 include at least one screw connection part 551, and the tailgate inner panel 100 is provided with at least one mounting hole 150 for screw connection with at least one screw connection part 551. A screw (not shown) passes through the screw connection part 551 and the mounting hole 150 in the Y direction to fix the side panel 500 to the wing 120 of the tailgate inner panel 100, so as to limit the side panel 500 in the Y direction.

[0047] like Figure 4 , Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, the plurality of second fixing parts 514 also include at least one first limiting part 561, and the tailgate inner panel 100 is provided with at least one second limiting part 160 that matches the at least one first limiting part 561. One of the first limiting part 561 and the second limiting part 160 is configured to include a limiting protrusion 562, and the other of the first limiting part 561 and the second limiting part 160 is configured to include a limiting groove 162 whose shape matches that of the limiting protrusion 562. In the illustrated embodiment, the first limiting part 561 is configured to include the limiting protrusion 562, and the second limiting part 160 is configured to include the limiting groove 162. The limiting protrusion 562 has a first abutting surface 563 abutting against the limiting groove 162 in the Y direction and a second abutting surface 564 abutting against the limiting groove 162 in the Z direction, to limit the side panel 500 in the Y and Z directions.

[0048] It is understood that the first limiting part 561 may also be configured to include the above-mentioned limiting groove, and the second limiting part 160 may also be configured to include the above-mentioned limiting protrusion. The present invention does not limit this.

[0049] Preferably, the plurality of second fixing parts 514 include two screw connecting parts 551 and a first limiting part 561 positioned between the two screw connecting parts 551, and the wing part 120 of the tailgate inner panel 100 correspondingly includes two mounting holes 150 and a second limiting part 160 positioned between the two mounting holes 150.

[0050] When assembling the side panel 500, firstly, positioning and pre-fixing are achieved through the engagement of the snap-fit ​​part 515 and the mating part 421. Specifically, the snap-fit ​​tongue 516 passes through the snap-fit ​​hole 422 and abuts against the abutment part 423, while the straight pin 425 is inserted and snapped into the through hole 541. Then, limiting is achieved through the first limiting part 561 and the second limiting part 160. Specifically, the limiting protrusion 562 abuts against the limiting groove 162. Finally, the side panel 500 is fixedly connected to the tailgate inner panel 100 by the screw connection part 551 to complete the assembly of the side panel 500.

[0051] According to the present invention, the edge of the side panel 500 can be fitted with the edge of the roof panel 400 and the rear outer side panel 200, and the surface difference between the side panel 500 and the rear outer side panel 200 can be reduced, thereby ensuring the aesthetics of the rear of the vehicle and improving the perceived quality for consumers. During the assembly of the side panel, the side panel 500 is positioned, pre-fixed, and fastened by arranging a first fixing part 513 and a second fixing part 514 along the edge of each side panel 500, improving assembly efficiency and saving assembly time.

[0052] The technical content and features of the present invention have been disclosed above. However, it is understood that those skilled in the art can make various changes and improvements to the above-disclosed concept under the creative idea of ​​the present invention, but all of these shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0053] The above description of the embodiments is exemplary and not restrictive, and the scope of protection of the present invention is determined by the claims.

Claims

1. A vehicle (V) having a longitudinal direction (X) indicating the direction of travel, a lateral direction (Y) at a 90-degree angle to the longitudinal direction (X) along a horizontal plane, and a vertical direction (Z) indicating a direction perpendicular to the ground, characterized in that, The vehicle (V) includes: Tailgate inner panel (100); Side rear outer panel (200); and A rear spoiler (300) includes a top plate (400) and two side plates (500). The top plate (400) extends along the lateral direction (Y) and is fitted to the top of the tailgate inner panel (100). The two side plates (500) are respectively fitted to both ends of the top plate (400) along the lateral direction (Y). Each side plate (500) has a first edge (511) adjacent to the top plate (400) and a second edge (512) adjacent to the rear outer panel (200) of the side wall when the tailgate of the vehicle (V) is closed. Each side panel (500) is fixedly connected to the top panel (400) by a plurality of first fixing parts (513) arranged along the first edge (511), and fixedly connected to the tailgate inner panel (100) by a plurality of second fixing parts (514) arranged along the second edge (512), such that the first edge (511) fits against the edge (400a) of the top panel (400), and the second edge (512) fits against the edge (200a) of the side panel rear outer panel (200).

2. The vehicle (V) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of each side panel (500) is flush with the outer surface of the rear side panel (200) along the second edge (512).

3. The vehicle (V) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top plate (400) includes a body (410) extending in the lateral direction (Y) and forming an exterior surface, and a connecting edge (420) extending downward from the body (410) in the vertical direction (Z). Each side plate (500) is connected to the connecting edge (420) via the plurality of first fixing parts (513) such that the first edge (511) fits against the edge (400a) of the body (410).

4. The vehicle (V) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The plurality of first fixing parts (513) include at least one snap-fit ​​part (515), and the connecting edge (420) includes at least one mating part (421) that snaps into the at least one snap-fit ​​part (515).

5. The vehicle (V) according to claim 4, characterized in that, One of the snap-fit ​​portion (515) and the mating portion (421) is configured to include a snap-fit ​​tongue (516), the snap-fit ​​tongue (516) including a first section (517) and a second section (518) extending from the first section (517) by bending; the other of the snap-fit ​​portion (515) and the mating portion (421) is configured to include a snap-fit ​​hole (422) through which the first section (517) passes and an abutting portion (423) abutting against the second section (518).

6. The vehicle (V) according to claim 4, characterized in that, One of the snap-fit ​​portion (515) and the mating portion (421) is configured to include a pin (425) having a radial dimension that decreases toward its free end, and the other of the snap-fit ​​portion (515) and the mating portion (421) is configured to include a through hole (541) to allow the pin (425) to pass through the through hole (541) and the outer wall of the pin (425) abuts against the edge of the through hole (541).

7. The vehicle (V) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of second fixing parts (514) include at least one screw connection part (551), and the tailgate inner panel (100) is provided with at least one mounting hole (150) for screw connection with the at least one screw connection part (551).

8. The vehicle (V) according to claim 7, characterized in that, The plurality of second fixing parts (514) further include at least one first limiting part (561), and the tailgate inner panel (100) is provided with at least one second limiting part (160) that matches the at least one first limiting part (561). One of the first limiting part (561) and the second limiting part (160) is configured to include a limiting protrusion (562), and the other of the first limiting part (561) and the second limiting part (160) is configured to include a limiting groove (162) that matches the shape of the limiting protrusion (562).

9. The vehicle (V) according to claim 8, characterized in that, The plurality of second fixing parts (514) include two screw connecting parts (551) and a first limiting part (561) positioned between the two screw connecting parts (551).

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