Rail assembly, glass assembly, and vehicle

Abstract

The present application provides a guide rail assembly, a glass assembly and a vehicle. The guide rail has a first guide groove and a second guide groove, the openings of the first guide groove and the second guide groove face away from each other, at least part of the surface of the guide rail is configured to be provided with an appearance layer, a cladding member is assembled in the first guide groove, the cladding member is configured to cover the vehicle window glass, and a sealing member is assembled in the second guide groove. The cladding member can adopt a plastic edge covering, but the cladding member is located inside the first guide groove of the guide rail to cover the vehicle window glass, rather than covering the guide rail outside the guide rail. Therefore, the outer surface of the guide rail can be directly exposed outside, and the appearance layer can be provided on at least part of the surface of the guide rail, which can be a sprayed layer (such as a baking finish) with a metal texture or a film layer with a specific color and texture. Therefore, based on the appearance layer, color diversification or appearance form with a metal texture can be created in the visible area outside the vehicle, so as to meet the pursuit of consumers for the senior feeling of products.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle component technology, and in particular to guide rail assemblies, glass assemblies, and vehicles. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of the automotive industry, consumers have increasingly higher requirements for the aesthetics and overall performance of vehicles. As an important component of the vehicle body, the appearance, integration, and sealing reliability of the window glass assembly directly affect the overall quality of the vehicle. Common window glass assemblies, especially fixed windows (such as rear side windows and quarter windows), typically include the window glass and the frame structure that secures the window glass to the vehicle body.

[0003] In early designs, high-end models often used aluminum alloy rails as exterior components to achieve a metallic look. However, aluminum alloy materials are expensive, making it difficult to widely adopt in mid-to-low-end models. To balance cost and appearance, some solutions combine iron-based rails with plastic edging. In these structures, the iron-based rails mainly serve as reinforcements, encased within the plastic edging. The surface of the iron-based rails is not exposed, requiring only simple anti-corrosion treatments such as electrophoresis, resulting in lower costs.

[0004] However, the drawback of this design is that the visible exterior areas of the vehicle are entirely made of plastic trim, with a single color and a lack of metallic texture, making it difficult to meet consumers' pursuit of a premium feel for the product. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a guide rail assembly, a glass assembly, and a vehicle to address the aforementioned technical problems.

[0006] This application provides a guide rail assembly, the guide rail assembly comprising:

[0007] A guide rail having a first guide groove and a second guide groove, the openings of the first guide groove and the second guide groove facing away from each other, and at least a portion of the surface of the guide rail being configured for setting an appearance layer.

[0008] A covering component, the covering component being assembled in the first guide groove, the covering component being configured to cover a vehicle window glass;

[0009] A sealing element, which is assembled into the second guide groove.

[0010] In one embodiment, the guide rail includes:

[0011] The inner layer component includes a connected bottom side component and two first side side components, the inner surface of the bottom side component and the inner surface of the two first side side components forming a first groove.

[0012] The outer layer includes two second side members, which are respectively connected to two first side members, and the outer side of the bottom member and the inner side of the two first side members form a second groove.

[0013] Wherein, the first groove is configured to serve as the second guide groove, and the second groove is configured to serve as the first guide groove.

[0014] In one embodiment, the bottom side member, the first side member, and the second side member are configured as plate-like members, with the side edges of the two first side members connected to the two side edges of the bottom side member, and the other side edges of the two first side members respectively connected to the side edges of the two second side members; and / or,

[0015] The outer surface of the second side member is configured to provide the appearance layer; and / or,

[0016] The outer layer is configured as a sprayed coating or a film layer; and / or,

[0017] At least a portion of the second side member is configured as a curved surface; and / or,

[0018] The inner layer and the outer layer are configured as an integrally formed structure; and / or,

[0019] At least one of the inner layer and the outer layer is configured as a metal element.

[0020] In one embodiment, the other side edge of the second side member is provided with a tapering section, the tapering section being configured to curve toward a surface that gradually bends toward the other second side member; wherein, at least one of the two second side members is provided with the tapering section;

[0021] And / or, there is a partial overlap between the second side member and the first side member, which are disposed opposite to each other, and the layer gap of the partially overlapping area is less than 0.2 mm.

[0022] In one embodiment, at least the tapered section in the second side member is configured as a single-layer structure or a double-layer structure with overlapping folds; and / or,

[0023] Inserts are provided in the layer gaps of the partially overlapping areas.

[0024] In one embodiment, the guide rail, the covering, and the window glass are integrally injection molded together, and the covering is located within the projection area of ​​the guide rail; and / or,

[0025] A first snap-fit ​​structure is provided between the seal and the second guide groove.

[0026] In one embodiment, the first snap-fit ​​structure includes a first snap-fit ​​hook and a first snap-fit ​​groove respectively disposed on the seal and the second guide groove, and the seal is snap-fitted and assembled with the second guide groove through the snap-fit ​​engagement of the first snap-fit ​​hook and the first snap-fit ​​groove.

[0027] In one embodiment, the guide rail assembly includes:

[0028] An end piece is disposed at the end of the guide rail.

[0029] In one embodiment, the end of the guide rail is provided with a mounting portion, and at least a portion of the end member is assembled to the mounting portion; and / or,

[0030] At least a portion of the end piece is inserted into at least one of the first guide groove and the second guide groove.

[0031] In one embodiment, the mounting portion is configured as a mounting notch at the end of the guide rail; and / or,

[0032] A second snap-fit ​​structure is provided between the end piece and the mounting part; and / or

[0033] The end piece includes at least a plug section and a snap-fit ​​section. The plug section is plugged into at least one of the first guide groove and the second guide groove. The snap-fit ​​section is assembled to the mounting part, and at least a portion of the surface of the snap-fit ​​section is configured as a contoured surface of a preset shape.

[0034] In one embodiment, the second snap-fit ​​structure includes a second snap-fit ​​hook and a second snap-fit ​​groove respectively disposed on the end piece and the mounting part, and the end piece is snap-fitted and assembled with the mounting part through the snap-fit ​​engagement of the second snap-fit ​​hook and the second snap-fit ​​groove.

[0035] In one embodiment, the guide rail assembly includes:

[0036] An outer component, which is assembled onto the contoured surface of the snap-fit ​​section.

[0037] In one embodiment, at least one of the seal and the outer casing is configured to seal the side edge of the glass abutting the lift-up window; and / or,

[0038] The outer casing covering the lifting glass has a thickness greater than or equal to 1 mm; and / or,

[0039] The outer surfaces of the outer casing and the outer surfaces of the guide rail are flush at the point where they meet.

[0040] This application provides a glass assembly, the glass assembly comprising:

[0041] Car window glass;

[0042] The guide rail assembly has a cover that covers the side edge of the window glass.

[0043] In one embodiment, the two straight-line distances between the opening of the first guide groove and the two side surfaces of the window glass are both less than or equal to 2.5 mm; and / or,

[0044] The glass assembly includes a support member disposed on the window glass; and / or,

[0045] The depth to which the window glass is inserted into the first guide groove of the guide rail assembly is Ln, the depth of the first guide groove is L1, and the depth of the second guide groove is L2, wherein Ln is greater than or equal to [(L1+L2) / 3].

[0046] This application provides a vehicle that includes the glass assembly.

[0047] In the aforementioned guide rail assembly, glass assembly, and vehicle, the covering can be made of plastic edging. However, in the technical solution provided in this application, the covering is located inside the first guide groove of the guide rail and is used to cover the window glass, rather than covering the outside of the guide rail as in related technologies. Therefore, in the guide rail assembly provided in this application, the outer surface of the guide rail can be directly exposed to the outside. An appearance layer is formed on at least a portion of the surface of the guide rail. This appearance layer can be a sprayed coating (such as baked paint) with a metallic texture or a film layer with a specific color and texture. Therefore, based on the appearance layer, a variety of colors or a metallic textured appearance can be created in the visible area outside the vehicle, satisfying consumers' pursuit of a premium product feel. Attached Figure Description

[0048] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a glass assembly provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0049] Figure 2 For example Figure 1 The diagram shows an exploded view of the glass assembly.

[0050] Figure 3 For example Figure 1 The glass assembly shown is a cross-sectional view (AA).

[0051] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a guide rail provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0052] Figure 5 For example Figure 1 The BB cross-sectional view of the glass assembly shown.

[0053] Figure 6 This is a first-view perspective perspective view of a glass assembly provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0054] Figure 7 This is a second-view perspective perspective view of a glass assembly provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0055] Figure 8 This is a first-view separation diagram of the guide rail and end piece provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0056] Figure 9 This is a second-view separation diagram of the guide rail and end piece provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0057] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the guide rail and end piece provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0058] Figure 11 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the mounting portion at the end of the guide rail provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0059] Figure 12 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the guide rail and end piece assembly provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0060] Figure 13 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the guide rail and outer casing assembly provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0061] Figure 14 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of an assembly section provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0062] Figure 15 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of a fitting component installed in an assembly section according to an embodiment of this application.

[0063] Figure 16 This is an exploded view of a fitting provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0064] Icon labels:

[0065] 1000, Guide rail; 2000, Covering component; 3000, Sealing component; 4000, End component; 5000, Outer casing component; 6000, Support component; 7000, Window glass; 8000, Lifting window;

[0066] 1010, First guide groove; 1020, Second guide groove; 1100, Inner layer component; 1200, Outer layer component; 1110, Bottom side component; 1120, First side component; 1210, Second side component; 1211, Closing section; 1212, Partially overlapping area; 1300, Mounting part; 1400, Assembly part;

[0067] a. Side edge; b. Inner surface; c. Outer surface;

[0068] 3100, First snap-fit ​​structure; 3110, First snap-fit ​​hook; 3120, First snap-fit ​​slot;

[0069] 4100, Second snap-fit ​​structure; 4110, Second snap-fit ​​hook; 4120, Second snap-fit ​​slot; 4200, Insert piece;

[0070] 4010, Insertion section; 4020, Snap-fit ​​section; 4030, Profile surface;

[0071] 7100, Fitting part; 7110, Limiting stage; 7120, Threaded seat; 7130, Threaded part; 7111, Feed groove; 7121, Threaded hole. Detailed Implementation

[0072] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0073] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0074] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0075] This application provides a vehicle, which includes a body and a glass assembly disposed on the body. For example... Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the glass assembly may include a window glass 7000 and a guide rail assembly that guides the window glass 7000 to slide back and forth along a preset trajectory. The guide rail assembly is fixedly connected to the side edge of the window glass 7000. (Continue reading...) Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the guide rail assembly includes a guide rail 1000, a cover 2000, and a seal 3000. The guide rail 1000 can be an iron-based guide rail 1000 or other types of guide rail 1000, and the guide rail 1000 has a first guide groove 1010 and a second guide groove 1020. See [reference needed] for details. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the guide rail 1000 has an extension trajectory along the direction of the x arrow in the figure, such that the linear extension directions of the first guide groove 1010 and the second guide groove 1020 are also along the direction of the x arrow shown in the figure.

[0076] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the openings of the first guide groove 1010 and the second guide groove 1020 face opposite directions. The covering component 2000 is assembled in the first guide groove 1010, and the sealing component 3000 is assembled in the second guide groove 1020, such that the covering component 2000 and the sealing component 3000 face opposite directions. The main function of the covering component 2000 is to cover the window glass 7000. For example, the covering component 2000 can be integrally injection molded into the first guide groove 1010, i.e., the guide rail 1000, the covering component 2000, and the window glass 7000 are integrally injection molded together. Its function is to wrap and fix the side edge of the window glass 7000, firmly combining the window glass 7000 and the guide rail 1000 into a single unit. Moreover, the cover 2000 is located within the projection area of ​​the guide rail 1000, that is, the cover 2000 is hidden in the first guide groove 1010 of the guide rail 1000, and the cover 2000 is not visible from the outside.

[0077] like Figure 5 As shown, the seal 3000 faces the other side. Its main function is to abut against the lift window 8000, achieving both sealing and guiding functions. The integrated sealing strip is injection molded in one piece, saving installation time and improving efficiency. Simultaneously, there is no gap between the cover 2000 and the seal 3000, eliminating concerns about leakage during later installation. The integrated guide rail 1000 is injection molded in one piece, ensuring high positional accuracy and guaranteeing the lifting function of the lift window 8000. This also reduces noise to some extent and shortens the time required for subsequent installation of the guide rail 1000.

[0078] In the guide rail assembly provided in this application, the covering 2000 can be made of plastic edging. However, in the technical solution provided in this application, the covering 2000 is located inside the first guide groove 1010 of the guide rail 1000, and is used to cover the window glass 7000, rather than covering the outside of the guide rail 1000 as in related technologies. Therefore, in the guide rail assembly provided in this application, the outer surface of the guide rail 1000 can be directly exposed to the outside. An appearance layer is formed on at least a portion of the surface of the guide rail 1000. This appearance layer can be a sprayed coating (such as paint) with a metallic texture or a film layer with a specific color and texture. Therefore, based on the appearance layer, a variety of colors or a metallic appearance can be created in the visible area outside the vehicle, satisfying consumers' pursuit of a high-end product.

[0079] In one embodiment, the guide rail 1000 includes an inner layer 1100 and an outer layer 1200. The inner layer 1100 includes a connected bottom side member 1110 and two first side members 1120, the inner surfaces of the bottom side member 1110 and the two first side members 1120 forming a first groove. The outer layer 1200 includes two second side members 1210, each connected to one of the two first side members 1120, the outer surface of the bottom side member 1110 and the inner surfaces of the two first side members 1120 forming a second groove.

[0080] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, at least one of the bottom side member 1110, the first side member 1120, and the second side member 1210 is configured as a plate-like member. For example, the bottom side member 1110 is generally plate-like, and the two first side members 1120 are also plate-like. It should be noted that the side edge refers to the linear side edge of the member, such as... Figure 4 The identifier 'a' indicates that the two first side components 1120 are respectively connected to the two side edges of the bottom side component 1110, and the three together form a groove facing the bottom. Figure 4 The first groove on the left side.

[0081] The inner and outer sides of the bottom member 1110 represent opposite sides of the plate-like member, and the distinction between the inner and outer sides is primarily based on the inside and outside of the first groove, mainly referring to... Figure 4 The identifiers b and c are used, where b represents the inner side surface and c represents the outer side surface. That is, the inner side surface of the bottom side component 1110 and the inner sides surface of the two first side components 1120 together form the first groove.

[0082] The outer layer 1200 includes two second side members 1210, which are also plate-shaped, such as... Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the second side member 1210 is connected to the side edges of the two first side members 1120 that are away from the bottom side member 1110, and the other side of the second side member 1210 after connection extends in the opposite direction. In this way, the outer surface of the bottom side member 1110 and the inner surfaces of the two first side members 1120 can together form a groove facing the bottom side member 1110. Figure 4 The second groove on the right side. At this time, the outer surface of the second side member 1210 can be configured to provide an appearance layer.

[0083] In one embodiment, the first groove and the second groove are configured to serve as a first guide groove 1010 and a second guide groove 1020, respectively. For example, the first groove can serve as the first guide groove 1010, and the second groove can serve as the second guide groove 1020. Or, as... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the second groove can serve as the first guide groove 1010, and the first groove can serve as the second guide groove 1020. Those skilled in the art can choose an appropriate method to construct the first guide groove 1010 and the second guide groove 1020 according to actual needs, and no limitation is made here.

[0084] In one embodiment, the side edges of the two first side members 1120 can be connected to the two side edges of the bottom side member 1110, or the two first side members 1120 and the bottom side member 1110 can be connected at other locations, which is not limited here. Similarly, the other side edges of the two first side members 1120 are respectively connected to the side edges of the two second side members 1210, or the two first side members 1120 and the two second side members 1210 can be connected at other locations, which is not limited here. Moreover, the connection between the first side member 1120 of the inner layer member 1100 and the second side member 1210 of the outer layer member 1200 can adopt an integral molding structure design, or it can adopt two separate structures connected by welding or other methods, which is not limited here.

[0085] At least one of the inner layer 1100 and the outer layer 1200 is configured as a metal part, and the type of metal can be designed according to actual needs. For example, the inner layer 1100 and the outer layer 1200 can be integrally formed from the same metal sheet (e.g., DC04 or QC270C steel) through a continuous bending process to form an integral guide rail 1000 with a double-layer structure. For example, by stamping, roll forming, multi-bending, milling, bracket welding, and then spraying the surface of the guide rail 1000 (powder coating or baking paint) as an appearance layer, it can have a variety of colors and metallic textures. At this time, the outer surfaces of the two second side parts 1210 can be used to form the aforementioned appearance layer, such as... Figure 4As shown, at least a portion of the second side member 1210 can be configured as a curved surface, so that part or all of its surface area can be designed as a curved surface with a certain curvature to facilitate uniform spraying and obtain better light and shadow effects.

[0086] In one embodiment, the other edge of the second side member 1210 is provided with a tapering section 1211, which is configured as a curved surface that gradually curves toward the other second side member 1210. At least one of the two second side members 1210 may be configured as the tapering section 1211; for example, one of the two second side members 1210 may form a gradually curved surface toward the other second side member 1210, or both second side members 1210 may form gradually curved surfaces toward the other second side member 1210, thereby forming a smooth flared structure that facilitates the insertion of the window glass 7000 and the installation of the covering member 2000.

[0087] Continue reading Figure 4 As shown, there is a partial overlap area 1212 between the second side member 1210 and the first side member 1120, and the layer gap of the partial overlap area 1212 is less than 0.2 mm. To ensure that the high-temperature, high-pressure molten plastic does not seep into the layer gap of this partial overlap area 1212 during subsequent integral injection molding of the part 2000, thus preventing the guide rail 1000 from deforming, the layer gap here can be strictly controlled, designed to be within a gap range of less than 0.2 mm. Utilizing the fluidity characteristics of plastic, the generation of flash can be effectively prevented. To further enhance the interlayer bonding strength at key locations such as the end of the guide rail 1000, an independent insert 4200 can be inserted into the layer gap of this partial overlap area 1212. In addition, the insertion of the insert 4200 can also prevent the high-temperature, high-pressure molten plastic from entering the guide rail 1000, thus preventing the guide rail 1000 from being deformed.

[0088] Continue reading Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the closing section 1211 of the second side member 1210 can be designed as a single-layer structure or a double-layer structure formed by folding and overlapping. A single-layer structure is one where the second side member 1210 is plate-shaped without any folding or overlapping; a double-layer structure is one formed by folding and overlapping the second side member 1210 when it is plate-shaped. Furthermore, the second side member 1210 can form a double-layer structure either in the area of ​​the closing section 1211 or in other areas besides the closing section 1211. Figure 4 As shown, the closing section 1211 itself can be formed by bending a single layer of metal plate, or the metal plate can be folded in half to form a double-layer structure to increase its strength and rigidity.

[0089] In one embodiment, a first snap-fit ​​structure 3100 is provided between the seal 3000 and the second guide groove 1020. The first snap-fit ​​structure 3100 can employ diverse snap-fit ​​designs, with several designed according to requirements and distributed at suitable arbitrary positions. In one embodiment, the first snap-fit ​​structure 3100 includes a first snap-fit ​​hook 3110 and a first snap-fit ​​groove 3120 respectively disposed on the seal 3000 and the second guide groove 1020. The seal 3000 is snap-fitted into the second guide groove 1020 through the snap-fit ​​engagement of the first snap-fit ​​hook 3110 and the first snap-fit ​​groove 3120. For example, the seal 3000 is provided with the first snap-fit ​​hook 3110, and the second guide groove 1020 of the guide rail 1000 is provided with the first snap-fit ​​groove 3120. The number, shape, and position of the first snap-fit ​​hook 3110 and the first snap-fit ​​groove 3120 are not limited.

[0090] At this time, during the assembly process between the seal 3000 and the second guide groove 1020 of the guide rail 1000 through the first snap-fit ​​structure 3100, when the seal 3000 is pressed into the second guide groove 1020, the first snap-fit ​​hook 3110 can undergo elastic deformation due to the compression during the assembly process, and then snap into the first snap-fit ​​groove 3120, thereby achieving reliable fixation of the seal 3000 relative to the second guide groove 1020 of the guide rail 1000.

[0091] For handling the end of guide rail 1000, refer to... Figures 8 to 12 As shown, in one embodiment, the guide rail assembly may further include an end piece 4000, which is disposed at the end of the guide rail 1000. The end piece 4000 can be disposed at the end of the guide rail 1000 using various methods such as plugging, snapping, bonding, and welding. The end piece 4000, assembled at the end of the guide rail 1000, can be used to solve the problem of end shrinkage of the guide rail 1000 and to strengthen the corner strength of the assembly.

[0092] For example Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, in one embodiment, the end of the guide rail 1000 is provided with a mounting portion 1300. The mounting portion 1300 can be designed as required to begin with the structure or shape of the mounting end piece 4000, such that at least a portion of the structure of the end piece 4000 can be fitted into the mounting portion 1300. The mounting portion 1300 can be configured as a mounting notch at the end of the guide rail 1000, for example, a mounting notch formed by cutting a portion of material from the end of the guide rail 1000. A portion of the end piece 4000 is fitted into this mounting notch. Furthermore, it can also be used to avoid obstructing the sealing strips provided on opposing components (such as body side panel sheet metal or adjacent glass assemblies), thereby effectively preventing positional interference between the end structure of the guide rail 1000 and the sealing strip.

[0093] At least a portion of the end piece 4000 may be designed to fit the shape of at least one of the first guide groove 1010 and the second guide groove 1020, such that at least a portion of the end piece 4000 is inserted into at least one of the first guide groove 1010 and the second guide groove 1020. For example, it may be inserted into only the first guide groove 1010 or the second guide groove 1020, or it may be inserted into both the first guide groove 1010 and the second guide groove 1020 simultaneously; this is not limited here.

[0094] The end piece 4000 may include at least a plug-in section 4010 and a snap-fit ​​section 4020. The shape of the plug-in section 4010 may match the internal contour of at least one of the first guide groove 1010 and the second guide groove 1020, making the plug-in section 4010 suitable for insertion into at least one of the first guide groove 1010 and the second guide groove 1020, serving as initial positioning and increasing connection strength. The snap-fit ​​section 4020 is used for assembly into the mounting portion 1300, for example, the snap-fit ​​section 4020 fills the mounting notch. The aforementioned insert 4200 may be provided on the end piece 4000. After the insert 4200 is fixed to the end piece 4000, when the end piece 4000 is inserted into at least one of the first guide groove 1010 and the second guide groove 1020, the insert 4200 can be used to insert into the layer gap in the partially overlapping area 1212.

[0095] Since the insertion section 4010 is located within the first guide groove 1010 and the second guide groove 1020 and is not exposed, while the surface of the snap-fit ​​section 4020 is exposed, at least a portion of the surface of the snap-fit ​​section 4020 can be configured as a pre-defined contoured surface 4030 as required. The contour of the contoured surface 4030 can be used to mimic the shape of body parts adjacent to the glass assembly, resulting in smooth overall lines and a complete appearance after assembly, thus compensating for the problem that the end of the guide rail 1000 cannot mimic the shape of surrounding parts. Therefore, the specific shape, size, and structure of the contoured surface 4030 can be designed according to actual assembly requirements, for example... Figure 8 and Figure 10 As shown, no limitations are specified here.

[0096] In one embodiment, a second snap-fit ​​structure 4100 is provided between the end member 4000 and the mounting portion 1300. The second snap-fit ​​structure 4100 can employ diverse snap-fit ​​designs, with several designed according to requirements and distributed in any suitable location. In one embodiment, the second snap-fit ​​structure 4100 includes a second snap-fit ​​hook 4110 and a second snap-fit ​​groove 4120 respectively disposed on the end member 4000 and the mounting portion 1300. The end member 4000 is snap-fitted into the mounting portion 1300 through the snap-fit ​​engagement of the second snap-fit ​​hook 4110 and the second snap-fit ​​groove 4120. For example, the end member 4000 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​hook 4110, and the mounting portion 1300 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​groove 4120. The number, shape, and position of the second snap-fit ​​hook 4110 and the second snap-fit ​​groove 4120 are not limited.

[0097] In one embodiment, a second snap-fit ​​structure 4100 may be provided between the snap-fit ​​section 4020 and the mounting portion 1300, thereby fixing the snap-fit ​​section 4020 and the mounting portion 1300 by snap-fit. At this time, during the assembly process between the end piece 4000 and the mounting portion 1300 of the guide rail 1000 through the second snap-fit ​​structure 4100, when the end piece 4000 is pressed into the mounting notch, the second snap-fit ​​hook 4110 can undergo elastic deformation due to the compression during the assembly process, and then snap into the second snap-fit ​​groove 4120, thereby achieving reliable fixing of the end piece 4000 relative to the mounting portion 1300 of the guide rail 1000.

[0098] In one embodiment, the guide rail assembly includes an outer casing 5000, which is fitted onto the contoured surface 4030 of the snap-fit ​​section 4020. For example... Figure 13 As shown, an outer casing 5000 can also be mounted on the contoured surface 4030 of the snap-fit ​​section 4020. This outer casing 5000 is typically made of a soft material and is used to seal against the side edge of the lifting glass 8000. Therefore, the sealing element 3000 and the outer casing 5000 can form a flush mating joint on their outer surfaces, using the combined action of the sealing element 3000 and the outer casing 5000 to seal against the side edge of the lifting glass 8000. The thickness of the outer casing 5000 covering the lifting glass 8000 can be designed to be greater than or equal to 1 mm to ensure good sealing. Simultaneously, the outer surface of the outer casing 5000 and the outer surface of the second side member 1210 of the guide rail 1000 are designed to be flush at the joint, ensuring a smooth appearance.

[0099] The cover 2000 should be accommodated within the first guide groove 1010 as much as possible, with minimal exposure, for example... Figure 3As shown, in one embodiment, the two straight-line distances between the two sides of the opening of the first guide groove 1010 and the two sides of the window glass 7000 are both less than or equal to 2.5mm, thereby achieving an extremely narrow bezel visual effect. Therefore, in the visible area outside the vehicle, its appearance basically only shows the guide rail 1000, and the covering 2000 inside the first guide groove 1010 is not visible. Therefore, there is no possibility of poor assembly or water leakage. Moreover, the covering 2000 is minimally exposed and less affected by long-term weathering.

[0100] In order to securely mount the glass assembly to the vehicle body, such as Figure 7 , Figures 14 to 16 As shown, the glass assembly may further include a support member 6000 or a fitting member 7100. The support member 6000 is disposed on the window glass 7000, and the fitting member 7100 can be fitted with the guide rail 1000, and then the window glass 7000 is assembled onto the guide rail 1000. The fitting member 7100 may include a limiting platform 7110, a threaded seat 7120, and a threaded member 7130. The limiting platform 7110 is provided with several material passages 7111, and the threaded seat 7120 has threaded holes 7121 for threaded assembly of the threaded member 7130, thus allowing connection to the vehicle body structure via the threaded member 7130. The guide rail 1000 may be provided with an assembly section 1400, which can be used to assemble the fitting member 7100, allowing the fitting member 7100 to be assembled onto the guide rail 1000 at a preset position, thereby fixing the window glass 7000 at the preset position. The assembly section 1400 can be configured with a notch or groove or other structure to facilitate the insertion or snapping of the fitting part 7100.

[0101] Furthermore, to ensure bonding strength, the depth Ln of the window glass 7000 inserted into the first guide groove 1010 satisfies a certain relationship. For example, the depth of the window glass 7000 inserted into the first guide groove 1010 of the guide rail assembly is defined as Ln, the depth of the first guide groove 1010 is L1, and the depth of the second guide groove 1020 is L2, where Ln ≥ [(L1 + L2) / 3]. This relationship ensures that the glass has sufficient coverage length, thereby enabling the guide rail 1000 to obtain reliable bonding force.

[0102] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0103] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A guide rail assembly, characterized in that, The guide rail assembly includes: A guide rail (1000) has a first guide groove (1010) and a second guide groove (1020) with the openings of the first guide groove (1010) and the second guide groove (1020) facing away from each other, and at least a portion of the surface of the guide rail (1000) is configured to be provided with an appearance layer. A covering (2000) is fitted into the first guide groove (1010) and the covering (2000) is configured to cover the window glass (7000). A seal (3000) is fitted into the second guide groove (1020).

2. The guide rail assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide rail (1000) includes: The inner layer component (1100) includes a connected bottom side component (1110) and two first side components (1120), the inner side surface of the bottom side component (1110) and the inner side surface of the two first side components (1120) forming a first groove. The outer layer (1200) includes two second side members (1210), which are respectively connected to two first side members (1120), and the outer side of the bottom side member (1110) and the inner side of the two first side members (1120) form a second groove. The first groove is configured to serve as the second guide groove (1020), and the second groove is configured to serve as the first guide groove (1010).

3. The guide rail assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side edges of the two first side members (1120) are connected to the two side edges of the bottom side member (1110), and the other side edges of the two first side members (1120) are respectively connected to the side edges of the two second side members (1210); and / or, The outer surface of the second side member (1210) is configured to provide the appearance layer; and / or, The outer layer is configured as a sprayed coating or a film layer; and / or, At least a portion of the second side member (1210) is configured as a curved surface; and / or, The inner layer (1100) and the outer layer (1200) are configured as an integrally formed structure; and / or, At least one of the inner layer (1100) and the outer layer (1200) is configured as a metal part.

4. The guide rail assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The other side edge of the second side member (1210) is provided with a tapering section (1211), the tapering section (1211) being configured as a curved surface that gradually bends toward the other second side member (1210); wherein, at least one of the two second side members (1210) is provided with the tapering section (1211). And / or, there is a partial overlap region (1212) between the second side member (1210) and the first side member (1120) disposed opposite to each other, and the layer gap of the partial overlap region (1212) is less than 0.2 mm.

5. The guide rail assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, At least the closing section (1211) in the second side member (1210) is configured as a single-layer structure or a double-layer structure with overlapping folds; and / or, Inserts are provided in the layer gaps of the partially overlapping area (1212).

6. The guide rail assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide rail (1000), the covering (2000), and the window glass (7000) are integrally injection molded together, and the covering (2000) is located within the projection area of ​​the guide rail (1000); and / or, A first snap-fit ​​structure (3100) is provided between the seal (3000) and the second guide groove (1020).

7. The guide rail assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first snap-fit ​​structure (3100) includes a first snap-fit ​​hook (3110) and a first snap-fit ​​groove (3120) respectively disposed on the seal (3000) and the second guide groove (1020). The seal (3000) is snap-fitted and assembled with the second guide groove (1020) through the snap-fit ​​engagement of the first snap-fit ​​hook (3110) and the first snap-fit ​​groove (3120).

8. The guide rail assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide rail assembly includes: End piece (4000), the end piece (4000) is disposed at the end of the guide rail (1000).

9. The guide rail assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The guide rail (1000) has a mounting portion (1300) at its end, and at least a portion of the end piece (4000) is assembled to the mounting portion (1300); and / or, At least a portion of the end piece (4000) is inserted into at least one of the first guide groove (1010) and the second guide groove (1020); and / or, The end piece (4000) is provided with a insert.

10. The guide rail assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The mounting portion (1300) is configured as a mounting notch at the end of the guide rail (1000); and / or, A second snap-fit ​​structure (4100) is provided between the end piece (4000) and the mounting part (1300); and / or, The end piece (4000) includes at least a plug section (4010) and a snap-fit ​​section (4020), the plug section (4010) being plugged into at least one of the first guide groove (1010) and the second guide groove (1020), the snap-fit ​​section (4020) being assembled to the mounting part (1300), and at least a portion of the surface of the snap-fit ​​section (4020) being configured as a contoured surface (4030) of a preset shape.

11. The guide rail assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, The second snap-fit ​​structure (4100) includes a second snap-fit ​​hook (4110) and a second snap-fit ​​groove (4120) respectively disposed on the end piece (4000) and the mounting part (1300). The end piece (4000) is snap-fitted and assembled with the mounting part (1300) through the snap-fit ​​engagement of the second snap-fit ​​hook (4110) and the second snap-fit ​​groove (4120).

12. The guide rail assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, The guide rail assembly includes: Outer component (5000), said outer component (5000) is assembled on the contour surface (4030) of said snap-fit ​​section (4020).

13. The guide rail assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that, At least one of the seal (3000) and the outer casing (5000) is configured to seal the side edge of the glass abutting the lift-up glass (8000); and / or, The outer surfaces of the outer casing (5000) and the outer surfaces of the guide rail (1000) are flush with each other at the point where they meet.

14. A glass assembly, characterized in that, The glass assembly includes: Car window glass (7000); The guide rail assembly as described in any one of claims 1-13, wherein the cover (2000) of the guide rail assembly covers the side edge of the window glass (7000).

15. The glass assembly according to claim 14, characterized in that, The straight-line distances between the two sides of the opening of the first guide groove (1010) and the two sides of the surface of the vehicle window glass (7000) are both less than or equal to 2.5 mm; and / or, The glass assembly includes a support member (6000) disposed on the window glass (7000); and / or, The depth to which the window glass (7000) is inserted into the first guide groove (1010) of the guide rail assembly is Ln, the depth of the first guide groove (1010) is L1, and the depth of the second guide groove (1020) is L2, wherein Ln is greater than or equal to [(L1+L2) / 3].

16. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes the glass assembly as described in claim 14 or 15.

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