Upper hinge reinforcer, hinge assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The upper hinge reinforcing part comprises a first mounting plate, a connecting plate and a second mounting plate, the first mounting plate, the connecting plate and the second mounting plate are sequentially connected and distributed in a Z shape, the second mounting plate adheres to a vehicle door inner plate, the first mounting plate is provided with a fixing area connected to the vehicle door inner plate, and the second mounting plate is provided with a fixing area connected to the vehicle door inner plate. The fixing area is further provided with an installation area connected with an automobile door upper hinge, and the fixing area is attached to the automobile door inner plate. The utility model provides an upper hinge reinforcer, a hinge assembly and a vehicle, and aims to solve the problems that in the prior art, when an upper hinge reinforcer of a flip-up vehicle door is fixed, a plurality of mounting holes need to be formed to be fixed with a vehicle door inner plate and a vehicle door connecting seat respectively, so that the strength is reduced, and the sealing effect is poor.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of hinge reinforcement structures, and more specifically relates to an upper hinge reinforcement component, a hinge assembly and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] The hinges of the liftgate are installed on the A-pillar or on the fender near the A-pillar and are connected by two upper and lower hinges. The upper hinge is located in the area of ​​the A-pillar near the top cover of the vehicle body, providing a connection between the upper part of the liftgate and the vehicle body, and together with the lower hinge provides an inclined rotation axis for the opening of the door, so that the liftgate appears to be opened by lifting upwards.

[0003] In order to improve the strength of the connection between the door connector and the door, a hinge reinforcement is usually provided. The body connector and the door connector of the existing upper hinge structure of the lift-up door are both fixed in the Z direction, and the upper hinge reinforcement is installed on the door inner panel. The existing upper hinge reinforcement is generally fixed to the door inner panel with bolts. This structure necessarily requires installation holes to be opened on the upper hinge reinforcement and the door inner panel respectively, and corresponding installation holes also need to be opened when the upper hinge reinforcement is installed with the door connector. A large number of installation holes will reduce the strength of the upper hinge reinforcement, and will also affect the sealing effect, causing external moisture or impurities to enter the cavity of the door inner panel. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an upper hinge reinforcement, a hinge assembly and a vehicle, aiming to solve the problem in the prior art that the upper hinge reinforcement of an upper lift-type door needs to have multiple mounting holes when fixed to the door inner panel and the door connecting seat respectively, resulting in reduced strength and poor sealing effect.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0006] In a first aspect, an upper hinge reinforcement is provided, comprising a first mounting plate, a connecting plate, and a second mounting plate which are connected in sequence to form a "Z"-shaped distribution, wherein the second mounting plate is adhered to the door inner panel, the first mounting plate has a fixing area connected to the door inner panel, and also has a mounting area connected to the door upper hinge, and the fixing area is attached to the door inner panel.

[0007] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation, the installation area protrudes toward a side away from the door inner panel to form a receiving groove for accommodating a hinge on the door.

[0008] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation, the installation area is provided with a first fixing hole, the first fixing hole is adapted to be matched with a second fixing hole of a hinge on a vehicle door, and fasteners are inserted into the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole.

[0009] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation, the fastener includes a threaded column inserted into the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole, and a reinforcing gasket sleeved outside the threaded column, and the reinforcing gasket is located between the head of the threaded column and the installation area.

[0010] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation manner, the fixing area is provided at the periphery of the installation area and is bonded to the inner panel of the vehicle door.

[0011] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation manner, a clearance space is formed between the connecting plate and the inner panel of the vehicle door.

[0012] The upper hinge reinforcement provided by the utility model has the beneficial effect that: compared with the prior art, the upper hinge reinforcement of the utility model adopts a "Z"-shaped structure, which increases the strength relative to the flat plate-shaped structure. Moreover, the second mounting plate is bonded to the door inner panel, which not only reduces the probability of the second mounting plate being damaged by drilling holes, but also retains the integrity of the second mounting plate, thereby ensuring the strength of the second mounting plate. In addition, the fixing area on the first mounting plate fits the door inner panel, reduces the gap at the connection, avoids occupying too much space in the vehicle, increases the contact area with the door inner panel, and improves the connection firmness with the door inner panel. The mounting area is connected to the upper hinge of the door to achieve the fixing of the upper hinge of the door, without the need to install the upper hinge of the door on the door inner panel, avoids drilling holes on the door inner panel, and improves the strength and safety of the door inner panel.

[0013] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the utility model further provides a hinge assembly, comprising the upper hinge reinforcement described in any one of the above items, and also comprising an upper hinge of a vehicle door connected to the installation area.

[0014] In combination with the second aspect, in a possible implementation, the upper hinge of the vehicle door includes a mounting seat connected to the mounting area and a connecting arm connected to the mounting seat, and the connecting arm is hinged to the upper hinge of the vehicle body.

[0015] In combination with the second aspect, in a possible implementation, the mounting seat is located between the first mounting plate and the door inner panel and is attached to the first mounting plate, and a gap is formed between the mounting seat and the door inner panel.

[0016] The hinge assembly provided by the utility model has the beneficial effect that: compared with the prior art, the upper hinge assembly of the utility model adopts the above-mentioned upper hinge reinforcement, and the upper hinge reinforcement adopts a "Z"-shaped structure, which increases the strength compared with the flat plate-shaped structure. Moreover, the second mounting plate is bonded to the door inner panel, which not only reduces the probability of the second mounting plate being damaged by drilling holes, but also retains the integrity of the second mounting plate, thereby ensuring the strength of the second mounting plate. In addition, the fixing area on the first mounting plate fits the door inner panel, reduces the gap at the connection, avoids occupying too much space in the vehicle, increases the contact area with the door inner panel, and improves the connection firmness with the door inner panel. The mounting area is connected to the door upper hinge to achieve the fixing of the door upper hinge, and there is no need to install the door upper hinge on the door inner panel, thereby avoiding drilling holes on the door inner panel, thereby improving the strength and safety of the door inner panel.

[0017] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the utility model further provides a vehicle, comprising any one of the hinge assemblies described above.

[0018] The beneficial effect of the vehicle provided by the utility model is that: compared with the prior art, the vehicle of the utility model adopts the above-mentioned hinge assembly, and the upper hinge reinforcement adopts a "Z"-shaped structure, which increases the strength relative to the flat plate-shaped structure. Moreover, the second mounting plate is bonded to the door inner panel, which not only reduces the probability of the second mounting plate being damaged by drilling holes, but also retains the integrity of the second mounting plate, ensuring the strength of the second mounting plate. In addition, the fixing area on the first mounting plate fits the door inner panel, reduces the gap at the connection, avoids occupying too much space in the vehicle, increases the contact area with the door inner panel, and improves the connection firmness with the door inner panel. The mounting area is connected to the upper hinge of the door to achieve the fixing of the upper hinge of the door, and there is no need to install the upper hinge of the door on the door inner panel, avoiding drilling holes on the door inner panel, and improving the strength and safety of the door inner panel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an upper hinge reinforcement provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2A structural schematic diagram of a hinge assembly provided in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of the middle A part;

[0023] Figure 4 A partial schematic diagram of a hinge assembly provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0024] In the figure: 1. inner door panel; 2. upper hinge reinforcement; 201. first mounting plate; 2011. mounting area; 2012. fixing area; 2013. accommodating groove; 2014. first fixing hole; 202. connecting plate; 203. second mounting plate; 3. upper door hinge; 301. mounting seat; 302. connecting arm; 4. fastener; 401. reinforcing gasket; 402. threaded column. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0026] In the claims, specification and the above-mentioned drawings of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined, the terms "first", "second" or "third" are used to distinguish different objects, rather than to describe a specific order. The directional terms "upper" and "lower" in the claims, specification and drawings of the present utility model are the same as the up and down direction of the vehicle body, the terms "left" and "right" are the same as the left and right direction of the vehicle body, the terms "front" and "rear" are the same as the front and rear direction of the vehicle body, and the term "inside" is the side adjacent to the passenger compartment in the left and right direction of the vehicle body, and vice versa. "outside". Unless otherwise specified, other directional words, such as "vertical", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions and positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction or be constructed and operated in a specific direction, so it cannot be understood as limiting the specific protection scope of the present utility model. In the claims, specification and the above drawings of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined, if the term "fixed connection" or "fixed connection" is used, it should be understood in a broad sense, that is, any connection method without displacement relationship and relative rotation relationship between the two, that is, including non-detachable fixed connection, detachable fixed connection, integrated connection and fixed connection through other devices or elements. In the claims, specification and the above drawings of the present utility model, if the terms "including", "having" and their variations are used, it is intended to mean "including but not limited to".

[0027] Please also read Figures 1 to 4 The upper hinge reinforcement, hinge assembly and vehicle provided by the utility model are now described. The upper hinge reinforcement 2 includes a first mounting plate 201, a connecting plate 202 and a second mounting plate 203 which are sequentially connected and form a "Z" shape distribution, wherein the second mounting plate 203 is adhered to the door inner panel 1, the first mounting plate 201 has a fixing area 2012 connected to the door inner panel 1, and also has a mounting area 2011 connected to the door upper hinge 3, and the fixing area 2012 is attached to the door inner panel 1.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the upper hinge reinforcement 2 provided by the utility model adopts the above-mentioned upper hinge reinforcement 2 in the upper hinge assembly of the utility model, and the upper hinge reinforcement 2 adopts a "Z"-shaped structure, which increases the strength compared with the flat plate-shaped structure. Moreover, the second mounting plate 203 is bonded to the door inner panel 1. Compared with the solution of drilling holes on the hinge reinforcement and connecting with the door inner panel 1 through bolts in the prior art, it not only reduces the probability of damage to the second mounting plate 203 caused by drilling holes, but also retains the integrity of the second mounting plate 203 and ensures the strength of the second mounting plate 203. In addition, the fixing area 2012 on the first mounting plate 201 fits with the door inner panel 1, reducing the gap at the connection, avoiding occupying too much space in the vehicle, and increasing the contact area with the door inner panel 1, thereby improving the firmness of the connection with the door inner panel 1. The installation area 2011 is connected to the upper door hinge 3 to fix the upper door hinge 3. There is no need to install the upper door hinge 3 on the door inner panel 1, which avoids drilling holes on the door inner panel 1 and improves the strength and safety of the door inner panel 1.

[0029] Optionally, the fixing area 2012 is bonded or screwed to the door inner panel 1. If the fixing area 2012 is bonded to the door inner panel 1, the entire upper hinge reinforcement 2 is fixed to the door inner panel 1 by bonding, and the first mounting plate 201 and the second mounting plate 203 are both connected to the door inner panel 1, which increases the firmness of the connection. If the fixing area 2012 is screwed to the door inner panel 1, it is necessary to open corresponding holes in the fixing area 2012 and the door inner panel 1, and to insert bolts into the holes to achieve fixation with the door inner panel 1. Although this solution requires opening holes in the fixing area 2012, since the second mounting plate 203 is bonded to the door inner panel 1, the number of holes opened in the fixing area 2012 can be reduced. Therefore, compared with the solution in the prior art that only relies on screwing to achieve fixation, the strength of the upper hinge reinforcement 2 is still improved.

[0030] It should be noted that the second mounting plate 203 is located inside the first mounting plate 201, and the upper hinge reinforcement 2 is connected to the step area on the door inner panel. Therefore, even if the fixing area 2012 is screwed to the door inner panel 1, it will not affect the space for the passenger's head.

[0031] Optionally, the installation area 2011 is bonded or screwed to the hinge 3 on the vehicle door.

[0032] In some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 4 The installation area 2011 protrudes toward the side away from the door inner panel 1 to form a receiving groove 2013 for accommodating the door upper hinge 3.

[0033] The upper door hinge 3 is arranged in the receiving groove 2013 and connected to the installation area 2011 to fix the upper door hinge 3. In this embodiment, the fixing area 2012 is closer to the door inner panel 1 relative to the installation area 2011, and can be fitted with the door inner panel 1. Whether the bonding or screwing scheme is adopted, the firmness of the connection can be increased.

[0034] In some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 4 The installation area 2011 is provided with a first fixing hole 2014, the first fixing hole 2014 is adapted to the second fixing hole of the hinge 3 on the vehicle door, and a fastener 4 is inserted into the first fixing hole 2014 and the second fixing hole.

[0035] In this embodiment, the fastener 4 is inserted into the first fixing hole 2014 and the second fixing hole to connect the installation area 2011 with the door upper hinge 3, thereby fixing the door upper hinge 3. Since the door upper hinge 3 is subjected to force during the opening and closing of the door, if the bonding connection is adopted, the connection of the door upper hinge 3 may fail after long-term use. Therefore, the plug-in connection is more stable and is not affected by temperature and humidity.

[0036] Optionally, the fastener 4 includes a bolt and a nut that cooperates with the bolt thread, the bolt is inserted into the first fixing hole 2014 and the second fixing hole, and the hinge 3 on the door is fixed to the installation area 2011 through the cooperation between the nut and the bolt.

[0037] In some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 4 The fastener 4 includes a threaded column 402 inserted into the first fixing hole 2014 and the second fixing hole, and a reinforcing gasket 401 sleeved outside the threaded column 402, and the reinforcing gasket 401 is located between the head of the threaded column 402 and the installation area 2011.

[0038] The reinforcing gasket 401 is located between the head of the threaded column 402 and the mounting area 2011. The threaded column 402 locks the upper hinge 3 of the door with the mounting area 2011, and the head of the threaded column 402 abuts against the mounting area 2011. During the process of opening or closing the door, the contact portion between the head of the threaded column 402 and the mounting area 2011 is prone to stress concentration. The reinforcing gasket 401 can increase the thickness of the portion to improve the strength and avoid the outer edge of the first fixing hole 2014 from breaking, and can seal the outer edge of the first fixing hole 2014 to improve the sealing performance.

[0039] Optionally, the second fixing hole is a threaded hole, and the threaded column 402 is screwed into the second fixing hole without using a nut. The threaded column 402 does not need to be provided with an extended end, which can reduce the length of the threaded column 402 in the Z direction and expand the space for the passenger's head in the cab.

[0040] In some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 4 The fixing area 2012 is arranged on the periphery of the installation area 2011 and is bonded to the door inner panel 1 .

[0041] The fixing area 2012 is distributed on the periphery of the installation area 2011 and bonded to the door inner panel 1, which not only increases the contact area with the door inner panel 1, but also fixes the periphery of the installation area 2011. After the installation area 2011 is connected to the door hinge 3, the door hinge 3 is ensured to be firmly installed.

[0042] In some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 4 A clearance space is formed between the connecting plate 202 and the door inner panel 1.

[0043] Since the vehicle door will be deformed during the process of opening and closing, the door inner panel 1 and the door upper hinge 3 will be slightly deformed after being subjected to force. The clearance space can provide space for the deformation of the door inner panel 1 and the door upper hinge 3, thereby avoiding the door inner panel 1 and the door upper hinge 3 from squeezing and interfering with each other.

[0044] Based on the same inventive concept, the utility model also provides a hinge assembly. Figures 1 to 4 The hinge assembly includes any one of the upper hinge reinforcements 2 mentioned above, and also includes an upper door hinge 3 connected to the mounting area 2011.

[0045] The hinge assembly provided by the utility model adopts the above-mentioned upper hinge reinforcement 2, and the hinge reinforcement adopts a "Z"-shaped structure, which increases the strength compared with the flat plate structure. In addition, the second mounting plate 203 is bonded to the door inner panel 1. Compared with the solution of drilling holes on the hinge reinforcement and connecting with the door inner panel 1 through bolts in the prior art, it not only reduces the probability of the second mounting plate 203 being damaged by drilling holes, but also retains the integrity of the second mounting plate 203 and ensures the strength of the second mounting plate 203. In addition, the fixing area 2012 on the first mounting plate 201 fits with the door inner panel 1, reduces the gap at the connection, avoids occupying too much space in the car, increases the contact area with the door inner panel 1, and improves the connection firmness with the door inner panel 1. The mounting area 2011 is connected with the upper hinge 3 of the door to achieve the fixing of the upper hinge 3 of the door, and there is no need to install the upper hinge 3 of the door on the door inner panel 1, avoiding drilling holes on the door inner panel 1, and improving the strength and safety of the door inner panel 1.

[0046] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 The door upper hinge 3 includes a mounting seat 301 connected to the mounting area 2011 and a connecting arm 302 connected to the mounting seat 301, and the connecting arm 302 is hinged to the vehicle body upper hinge.

[0047] The mounting seat 301 is connected to the mounting area 2011 to fix the mounting seat 301, and the connecting arm 302 is rotatably connected to the hinge on the vehicle body to open or close the door. In this embodiment, the connecting arm 302 is hinged around the vehicle body, and the Z-axis occupies a small space, thereby expanding the space for the passenger's head in the cab.

[0048] In some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 4 The mounting seat 301 is located between the first mounting plate 201 and the door inner panel 1 , and is attached to the first mounting plate 201 , and a gap is formed between the mounting seat 301 and the door inner panel 1 .

[0049] The mounting seat 301 is attached to the first mounting plate 201, which increases the connection firmness with the first mounting plate 201. A gap is formed between the mounting seat 301 and the door inner panel 1, which can reserve deformation space after the door inner panel 1 is stressed, and the door inner panel 1 interferes with the mounting seat 301 and causes damage.

[0050] Based on the same inventive concept, the utility model also provides a vehicle, which includes any one of the hinge assemblies described above.

[0051] The vehicle provided by the utility model adopts the above-mentioned hinge assembly, and the upper hinge reinforcement 2 adopts a "Z"-shaped structure, which increases the strength compared with the flat plate structure. Moreover, the second mounting plate 203 is bonded to the door inner panel 1. Compared with the solution of drilling holes on the hinge reinforcement and connecting with the door inner panel 1 through bolts in the prior art, it not only reduces the probability of the second mounting plate 203 being damaged by drilling holes, but also retains the integrity of the second mounting plate 203 and ensures the strength of the second mounting plate 203. In addition, the fixing area 2012 on the first mounting plate 201 fits with the door inner panel 1, reduces the gap at the connection, avoids occupying too much space in the vehicle, increases the contact area with the door inner panel 1, and improves the connection firmness with the door inner panel 1. The mounting area 2011 is connected with the upper hinge 3 of the door to achieve the fixing of the upper hinge 3 of the door, and there is no need to install the upper hinge 3 of the door on the door inner panel 1, avoiding drilling holes on the door inner panel 1, and improving the strength and safety of the door inner panel 1.

[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. The upper hinge reinforcement (2) is characterized in that: The invention comprises a first mounting plate (201), a connecting plate (202) and a second mounting plate (203) which are connected in sequence to form a "Z"-shaped structure, wherein the second mounting plate (203) is adhered to a vehicle door inner panel (1), the first mounting plate (201) has a fixing area (2012) connected to the vehicle door inner panel (1), and also has a mounting area (2011) connected to a hinge (3) on the vehicle door, and the fixing area (2012) is attached to the vehicle door inner panel (1).

2. The upper hinge reinforcement (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation area (2011) protrudes toward a side away from the vehicle door inner panel (1) to form a receiving groove (2013) for accommodating the vehicle door upper hinge (3).

3. The upper hinge reinforcement (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation area (2011) is provided with a first fixing hole (2014), the first fixing hole (2014) is adapted to the second fixing hole of the hinge (3) on the vehicle door, and fasteners (4) are inserted into the first fixing hole (2014) and the second fixing hole.

4. The upper hinge reinforcement (2) according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fastener (4) comprises a threaded column (402) inserted into the first fixing hole (2014) and the second fixing hole, and a reinforcing gasket (401) sleeved outside the threaded column (402), wherein the reinforcing gasket (401) is located between the head of the threaded column (402) and the installation area (2011).

5. The upper hinge reinforcement (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing area (2012) is arranged on the outer periphery of the installation area (2011) and is bonded to the vehicle door inner panel (1).

6. The upper hinge reinforcement (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that: A clearance space is formed between the connecting plate (202) and the door inner panel (1).

7. The hinge assembly is characterized in that: The upper hinge reinforcement (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 6 also includes an upper door hinge (3) connected to the installation area (2011).

8. The hinge assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The vehicle door upper hinge (3) comprises a mounting seat (301) connected to the mounting area (2011) and a connecting arm (302) connected to the mounting seat (301), and the connecting arm (302) is hinged to the vehicle body upper hinge.

9. The hinge assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The mounting seat (301) is located between the first mounting plate (201) and the vehicle door inner panel (1), and is attached to the first mounting plate (201), with a gap formed between the mounting seat (301) and the vehicle door inner panel (1).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that A hinge assembly according to any one of claims 7 to 9.

Images