Rear cross beam assembly and automobile
By designing the installation groove and limit bracket in the rear beam assembly, the problems of low installation efficiency and difficulty in Z-direction fixing of traditional tailgate hinges are solved, and more efficient tailgate hinge installation and better motion envelope requirements are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420189058.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-01-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-22
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-01-25
AI Technical Summary
The installation structure of the traditional tailgate hinge does not meet the opening motion envelope requirements of the hatchback tailgate, and the installation efficiency is low, requiring manual non-robot installation, resulting in difficulty in fixing the Z direction.
A rear cross beam assembly is designed, including a rear cross beam outer plate, a limit bracket and a tailgate hinge. The rear cross beam outer plate is equipped with an installation groove. The limit bracket is fixedly connected in the installation groove to form a guide area. The fixed end of the tailgate hinge is arranged in the guide area and is fixedly connected to the rear cross beam outer plate, and the Z-direction limit is provided through the limit bracket.
Improve the installation efficiency of tailgate hinges, ensuring more efficient installation of hinges, and facilitate the opening or closing of tailgate motion envelope requirements.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile manufacturing, in particular to a rear crossbeam assembly and an automobile. Background Art
[0002] The roof rear cross beam assembly is a relatively important component in the automobile frame. The structural design of the roof rear cross beam assembly plays a vital role in the body stiffness, mode, hinge layout and installation, etc., providing more effective product market competitiveness for automobile safety and vehicle comfort.
[0003] The installation point of the traditional tailgate hinge is arranged at the water flow groove of the rear crossbeam assembly. During installation, screws are used to pass through the rear crossbeam assembly and the tailgate hinge for fixing. This structural design does not meet the opening movement envelope requirements of the hatchback tailgate; when installing the tailgate hinge, the tailgate hinge is non-robotically installed, that is, it is installed manually, and the tailgate hinge needs to be fixed in the Z direction, which refers to the height direction of the vehicle body, resulting in low work efficiency when installing the tailgate hinge. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of this, an object of the present invention is to provide a rear cross beam assembly, which can solve the problems existing in the prior art and make the installation of the tailgate hinge more convenient and efficient.
[0005] The utility model provides a rear cross beam assembly, comprising a rear cross beam outer plate, a limiting bracket and a tailgate hinge, wherein the rear cross beam outer plate is provided with a mounting groove, the limiting bracket is fixedly connected in the mounting groove, a guide area is formed between the limiting bracket and the groove bottom of the mounting groove, and the fixed end of the tailgate hinge is arranged in the guide area and fixedly connected to the rear cross beam outer plate.
[0006] In one embodiment, the limiting bracket includes a fixing portion and a guiding portion that are fixedly connected, the fixing portion is welded to the groove wall of the mounting groove, the guiding portion is spaced apart from the groove bottom of the mounting groove, the guiding portion includes a guiding surface, and the guiding surface is arranged on a side of the guiding portion close to the groove bottom of the mounting groove, and the guiding surface can provide a guiding function for the fixed end of the tailgate hinge.
[0007] In one embodiment, the limiting bracket includes a first arc portion, a second arc portion, a third arc portion and a straight plate portion, the first arc portion is fixedly connected between the fixing portion and the second arc portion, the second arc portion is connected to the fixing portion, the bending directions of the first arc portion and the second arc portion are opposite, the third arc portion is fixedly connected to an end of the guide portion away from the second arc portion, the third arc portion is arranged between the guide portion and the straight plate portion, and the third arc portion provides a guiding function for the fixed end of the tailgate hinge.
[0008] In one embodiment, the rear cross beam outer plate includes a first connecting plate, a second connecting plate and a third connecting plate, the first connecting plate and the third connecting plate are arranged opposite to each other, the second connecting plate is fixedly connected between the first connecting plate and the third connecting plate, the mounting groove is arranged on the first connecting plate, and the rear cross beam assembly also includes a support block, when the tailgate hinge is installed, the support block is detachably arranged on the third connecting plate, and the support block is used to support the hinge end of the tailgate hinge.
[0009] In one embodiment, the distance between the guide surface and the bottom of the mounting groove is smaller than the thickness of the fixed end of the tailgate hinge.
[0010] In one embodiment, two mounting grooves are provided, and the two mounting grooves are spaced apart along the length direction of the rear cross beam outer plate.
[0011] In one embodiment, the first connecting plate includes a top surface, the top surface is used to fix the skylight glass, and the curvature of the top surface is the same as the curvature of the skylight glass.
[0012] In one embodiment, the top surface is provided with a glue coating area, and the glue coating area is used to apply glass glue for fixing the skylight glass, and the cross-sectional width of the glue coating area is 20 mm to 30 mm.
[0013] In one embodiment, the second connecting plate is provided with a through hole, the through hole is provided in the middle of the second connecting plate, and the through hole is used for installing the tailgate main wiring harness.
[0014] The utility model also relates to a car, comprising the above-mentioned rear crossbeam assembly.
[0015] The rear cross beam assembly of the utility model is provided with an installation groove on the outer plate of the rear cross beam, and a limit bracket is fixed in the installation groove. After the tailgate hinge is guided through the limit, it is fixedly connected with the outer plate of the rear cross beam, so as to solve the limit problem of the tailgate hinge in the Z direction during installation, ensure that the hinge installation is more efficient, and guarantee the movement envelope requirements for opening or closing the tailgate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the utility model and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.
[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the rear crossbeam assembly of the utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rear crossbeam assembly and the skylight glass of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at A in the middle;
[0020] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the limiting bracket of the utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of a tailgate hinge of the utility model;
[0022] Description of the drawings: Installation groove -101; groove bottom -1011; groove wall -1012; guide area -102; through hole -104; positioning hole -105; through hole -106; first fixing hole -107; second fixing hole -108; rear cross beam outer plate -11; first connecting plate -111; top surface -111a; second connecting plate -112; third connecting plate -113; limiting bracket -12; fixing part -121; guiding part -122; guiding surface -1221; first arc-shaped part -123; second arc-shaped part -124; third arc-shaped part -125; straight plate part -126; tailgate hinge -13; fixed end -131; hinged end -132; skylight glass -20.
[0023] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the utility model will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] The following will describe in detail a specific embodiment of the utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the description of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0025] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connection" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0026] The directions or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "top", "bottom", "inside" and "outside" are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or are the directions or positional relationships in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use. They are only for the convenience of description and simplified description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the utility model.
[0027] The terms "first", "second", "third" and the like are merely used to distinguish elements of similar nature, and do not indicate or imply relative importance or a particular order.
[0028] The terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion of the elements listed and may also include additional elements not expressly listed.
[0029] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the rear cross beam assembly includes a rear cross beam outer plate 11, a limiting bracket 12 and a tailgate hinge 13. The rear cross beam outer plate 11 is provided with a mounting groove 101. The limiting bracket 12 is fixedly connected in the mounting groove 101. A guide area 102 is formed between the limiting bracket 12 and a groove bottom 1011 of the mounting groove 101. The fixed end 131 of the tailgate hinge 13 is arranged in the guide area 102 and fixedly connected to the rear cross beam outer plate 11. The tailgate hinge 13 is used to fix the tailgate to the rear cross beam outer plate 11. The groove bottom 1011 of the installation groove 101 is provided with two first fixing holes 107, and the fixed end 131 of the tailgate hinge 13 is provided with two second fixing holes 108. When the tailgate hinge 13 is installed, the fixed end 131 of the tailgate hinge 13 is guided by the guide area 102 so that the second fixing holes 108 are aligned with the first fixing holes 107, and two bolts are used to pass through the first fixing holes 107 and the second fixing holes 108 in sequence to fix the fixed end 131 of the tailgate hinge 13 on the rear cross beam outer plate 11. Since the fixed end 131 is arranged in the guide area 102, the limiting bracket 12 limits the fixed end 131 in the Z direction, and the Z direction refers to the height direction of the vehicle body; wherein, after the tailgate hinge 13 is installed, the limiting bracket 12 is arranged between the two second fixing holes 108. In this embodiment, two mounting grooves 101 are provided. The two mounting grooves 101 are spaced apart along the length direction of the rear cross beam outer plate 11 , and the two mounting grooves 101 are symmetrically distributed on the rear cross beam outer plate 11 .
[0030] The rear cross beam assembly of the utility model is provided with an installation groove 101 on the rear cross beam outer plate 11, and a limit bracket 12 is fixed in the installation groove 101. After the tailgate hinge 13 is guided through the limit, it is fixedly connected to the rear cross beam outer plate 11, so as to solve the limit problem of the tailgate hinge 13 in the Z direction during installation, ensure that the hinge installation is more efficient, and guarantee the movement envelope requirements for opening or closing the tailgate.
[0031] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the limiting bracket 12 includes a fixedly connected fixing portion 121 and a guiding portion 122, the fixing portion 121 is welded to the groove wall 1012 of the installation groove 101, that is, the fixing portion 121 is spot-welded to the rear cross beam outer plate 11, the guiding portion 122 is spaced apart from the groove bottom 1011 of the installation groove 101, and the guiding portion 122 includes a guiding surface 1221, which is arranged on one side of the guiding portion 122 close to the groove bottom 1011 of the installation groove 101, and the guiding surface 1221 can provide a guiding effect for the fixing end 131 of the tailgate hinge 13, and at the same time, the guiding surface 1221 limits the fixing end 131 of the tailgate hinge 13 in the Z direction to prevent the tailgate hinge 13 from being displaced in the Z direction during installation. In this embodiment, the fixing portion 121 and the guiding portion 122 are arranged in an L shape, and both the fixing portion 121 and the guiding portion 122 are plate-like structures.
[0032] like Figure 4 As shown, the limiting bracket 12 includes a first arc portion 123, a second arc portion 124, a third arc portion 125 and a straight plate portion 126. The first arc portion 123 is fixedly connected between the fixing portion 121 and the second arc portion 124. The second arc portion 124 is connected to the fixing portion 121. The bending directions of the first arc portion 123 and the second arc portion 124 are opposite. The third arc portion 125 is fixedly connected to an end of the guide portion 122 away from the second arc portion 124. The third arc portion 125 is arranged between the guide portion 122 and the straight plate portion 126. The third arc portion 125 provides a guiding function for the fixed end 131 of the tailgate hinge 13.
[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, the rear cross beam outer plate 11 includes a first connecting plate 111, a second connecting plate 112 and a third connecting plate 113, the first connecting plate 111 and the third connecting plate 113 are arranged opposite to each other, the second connecting plate 112 is fixedly connected between the first connecting plate 111 and the third connecting plate 113, the mounting groove 101 is arranged on the first connecting plate 111, and the rear cross beam assembly also includes a support block (not shown in the figure), when the tailgate hinge 13 is installed, the support block is detachably arranged on the third connecting plate 113, the support block is used to support the hinge end 132 of the tailgate hinge 13, so that when the tailgate hinge 13 is installed, the tailgate is in a fixed and stable state, which is convenient for the installation, adjustment and tightening of the tailgate hinge 13.
[0034] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the distance between the guide surface 1221 and the bottom 1011 of the installation groove 101 is less than the thickness of the fixed end 131 of the tailgate hinge 13. It can be understood that there is an interference fit of 3 mm between the fixed end 131 of the tailgate hinge 13 and the guide surface 1221 of the guide portion 122 to avoid displacement of the tailgate hinge 13 in the Z direction during installation.
[0035] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first connecting plate 111 includes a top surface 111a, which is used to fix the skylight glass 20. The curvature of the top surface 111a is the same as the curvature of the skylight glass 20, that is, the arc surface of the top surface 111a is consistent with the arc surface of the skylight glass 20; the top surface 111a is provided with a glue coating area, the extension direction and length of the glue coating area match the edge of the skylight glass 20, the glue coating area is used to apply glass glue for fixing the skylight glass 20, and the cross-sectional width of the glue coating area is 20mm~30mm, preferably 24mm; when assembling the whole vehicle, the skylight glass 20 falls on the top of the vehicle body, and the skylight glass 20 is installed and matched with the rear crossbeam assembly. Considering factors such as the air tightness and water leakage of the vehicle body, glass glue is applied in the glue coating area, and the cross-sectional width of the glass glue is 24mm, which meets the requirements of installation, fastening, sealing and waterproofing of the skylight glass 20.
[0036] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 The first connecting plate 111 is provided with two positioning holes 105 , and the two positioning holes 105 are symmetrically arranged. When the skylight glass 20 is installed, the positioning holes 105 are used to position the skylight glass 20 .
[0037] Preferably, the second connecting plate 112 is provided with a through hole 104 , and the through hole 104 is provided in the middle of the second connecting plate 112 , and the through hole 104 is used for installing the main wiring harness of the tailgate.
[0038] Preferably, the first connecting plate 111 is further provided with a through hole 106 . When the rear cross beam assembly is installed or repaired, a storage rack can be placed on the through hole 106 for positioning. The storage rack is used to store tools such as screws or wrenches. Two through holes 106 are provided.
[0039] Installation principle: When the tailgate is installed, the tailgate hinge 13 is assembled with the tailgate and then installed on the vehicle body. The fixed end 131 of the tailgate hinge 13 is placed in the installation groove 101, and then the fixed end 131 is pushed forward along the X direction through the third arc portion 125 of the limiting bracket 12 and the guide surface 1221. The X direction refers to the length direction of the vehicle body, that is, the fixed end 131 of the tailgate hinge 13 is pushed toward the direction close to the fixing portion 121 of the limiting bracket 12, so that the first fixing hole 107 and The second fixing hole 108 is coaxial, and then a bolt is used to pass through the first fixing hole 107 and the second fixing hole 108. During the installation of the bolt, the support block is placed on the third connecting plate 113, and the support block is located at the root of the hinge end 132 of the tailgate hinge 13 to ensure that the tailgate is in a stable state, which is convenient for the installation, adjustment and tightening of the tailgate hinge 13. The guide portion 122 can limit the fixed end 131 of the tailgate hinge 13 in the Z direction, making the installation of the tailgate hinge 13 more efficient and convenient.
[0040] The utility model also relates to a car, comprising the above-mentioned rear crossbeam assembly.
[0041] The above are only specific implementations of the utility model, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily thought of by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model shall be subject to the attached claims.
Claims
1. A rear crossbeam assembly, characterized in that: The invention comprises a rear cross beam outer plate (11), a limiting bracket (12) and a tailgate hinge (13); the rear cross beam outer plate (11) is provided with a mounting groove (101); the limiting bracket (12) is fixedly connected in the mounting groove (101); a guide area (102) is formed between the limiting bracket (12) and a groove bottom (1011) of the mounting groove (101); a fixed end (131) of the tailgate hinge (13) is arranged in the guide area (102) and is fixedly connected to the rear cross beam outer plate (11); The limiting bracket (12) comprises a fixed portion (121) and a guiding portion (122) which are fixedly connected, the fixed portion (121) being welded to a groove wall (1012) of the mounting groove (101), the guiding portion (122) being spaced apart from a groove bottom (1011) of the mounting groove (101), the guiding portion (122) comprising a guiding surface (1221), the guiding surface (1221) being arranged on a side of the guiding portion (122) close to the groove bottom (1011) of the mounting groove (101), the guiding surface (1221) being capable of providing a guiding function for a fixed end (131) of the tailgate hinge (13).
2. The rear cross beam assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting bracket (12) comprises a first arc portion (123), a second arc portion (124), a third arc portion (125) and a straight plate portion (126); the first arc portion (123) is fixedly connected between the fixing portion (121) and the second arc portion (124); the second arc portion (124) is connected to the fixing portion (121); the bending directions of the first arc portion (123) and the second arc portion (124) are opposite; the third arc portion (125) is fixedly connected to an end of the guide portion (122) away from the second arc portion (124); the third arc portion (125) is arranged between the guide portion (122) and the straight plate portion (126); the third arc portion (125) provides a guiding function for the fixing end (131) of the tailgate hinge (13).
3. The rear cross beam assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rear cross beam outer plate (11) comprises a first connecting plate (111), a second connecting plate (112) and a third connecting plate (113); the first connecting plate (111) and the third connecting plate (113) are arranged opposite to each other; the second connecting plate (112) is fixedly connected between the first connecting plate (111) and the third connecting plate (113); the mounting groove (101) is arranged on the first connecting plate (111); the rear cross beam assembly further comprises a support block; when the tailgate hinge (13) is installed, the support block is detachably arranged on the third connecting plate (113); the support block is used to support the hinge end (132) of the tailgate hinge (13).
4. The rear cross beam assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distance between the guide surface (1221) and the groove bottom (1011) of the installation groove (101) is smaller than the thickness of the fixed end (131) of the tailgate hinge (13).
5. The rear cross beam assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: Two installation grooves (101) are provided, and the two installation grooves (101) are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the rear cross beam outer plate (11).
6. The rear cross beam assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first connecting plate (111) comprises a top surface (111a), the top surface (111a) is used to fix the skylight glass (20), and the curvature of the top surface (111a) is the same as the curvature of the skylight glass (20).
7. The rear cross beam assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top surface (111a) is provided with a glue coating area, the glue coating area is used to coat glass glue for fixing the skylight glass (20), and the cross-sectional width of the glue coating area is 20 mm to 30 mm.
8. The rear cross beam assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second connecting plate (112) is provided with a through hole (104), the through hole (104) is arranged in the middle of the second connecting plate (112), and the through hole (104) is used to install the main wiring harness of the tailgate.
9. A car, characterized in that: The invention comprises the rear cross beam assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8.