Tail door and vehicle

By setting up a water barrier structure on the installation surface of the tailgate taillight to prevent the accumulated water from flowing out when the tailgate is opened, the problem of moisture entering the tailgate installation space when it rains or car washes is solved, and the user experience and vehicle safety are improved.

CN222875734UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-16ZHEJIANG ZEEKR INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202422063649.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-23
Publication Date
2025-05-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-23

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Technical Problem

When the existing tailgate is raining or washing the car, moisture enters the installation space of the taillight through the installation gap, causing water to flow out from the installation points on both sides of the taillight to flow under the taillight or into the cabin, reducing the user experience.

Method used

A tailgate is designed, and its taillights include a mounting surface facing the sheet metal parts, and are provided with an installation structure and a water barrier structure. The waterproof structure includes a retaining wall and a waterproof piece. The waterproof piece is elastically in contact with the sheet metal parts and the retaining wall to prevent the accumulated water from flowing out of the installation structure.

Benefits of technology

By setting up a water barrier structure, it can effectively block the water accumulation when the tailgate is opened, improving the user experience, reducing the chance of moisture entering the cabin, and enhancing the safety and stability of the vehicle.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a tail door and a vehicle. The tail door comprises a tail door body and a tail lamp. The tail door body comprises a sheet metal part and a door trim, the sheet metal part and the door trim define an installation space with an opening, and the tail lamp penetrates through the opening to be fixed into the installation space. The tail lamp comprises an installation face facing the sheet metal part, the installation face is provided with at least one pair of installation structures and at least one pair of water retaining structures, the installation structures are connected with the sheet metal part, and the water retaining structures abut against the sheet metal part. The mounting structures are arranged at intervals in the width direction of the tail gate body, and the pair of water retaining structures is arranged between the adjacent mounting structures. The water retaining structure is arranged between the mounting structures, so that accumulated water in the mounting space can be prevented from flowing to the mounting structures, more water is prevented from flowing out from the joint of the tail lamp and the tail gate main body, and the use experience of a user is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of vehicle structures, and in particular to a tailgate and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of vehicle technology, vehicles have become more and more popular, and users' requirements for vehicle experience have gradually increased. At present, for the tailgate, when it rains or the car is washed, moisture will enter the installation space of the taillight through the installation gap. In addition, due to the limitations of the injection molding process, the depressions on the surface of the taillights and door trim panels are prone to form a water film. When the tailgate is opened, the accumulated water will flow out from the installation points on both sides of the taillights, flow under the tailgate, and even flow into the interior of the cabin, reducing the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present disclosure provides a tailgate and a vehicle to solve related technical problems.

[0004] The present disclosure provides a tailgate, comprising: a tailgate body and a taillight;

[0005] The tailgate body includes a sheet metal part and a door trim, the sheet metal part and the door trim together form an installation space with an opening, and the taillight passes through the opening and is fixed in the installation space;

[0006] The taillight includes a mounting surface facing the sheet metal part, and the mounting surface is provided with at least one pair of mounting structures and at least one pair of water retaining structures, the mounting structures are connected to the sheet metal part, and the water retaining structures abut the sheet metal part; the mounting structures are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the tailgate body, and a pair of the water retaining structures are arranged between adjacent mounting structures.

[0007] Furthermore, two ends of the taillight extend to two sides in the width direction of the tailgate body respectively.

[0008] Furthermore, the water retaining structure includes a retaining wall, and the retaining wall is formed by protruding from the installation surface toward the sheet metal part.

[0009] Furthermore, the water retaining structure also includes a waterproof component, and the waterproof component is elastically abutted against the sheet metal component and the retaining wall.

[0010] Furthermore, the waterproof component is glued and fixed to the retaining wall.

[0011] Furthermore, the retaining wall includes a pair of first surfaces, which are arranged opposite to each other in the height direction of the tailgate body; the retaining wall also includes a second surface, which is connected to the pair of first surfaces, and the waterproof component is fixed to the pair of first surfaces and the second surface.

[0012] Furthermore, a pair of water retaining structures are respectively arranged close to two ends of the taillight.

[0013] Further, the taillight includes a first portion and a pair of second portions located at both ends of the first portion;

[0014] In the height direction of the tailgate body, the width of the second part is greater than that of the first part, and a pair of the water retaining structures are respectively arranged on the pair of second parts;

[0015] The water retaining structure extends from the top of the second portion to the bottom of the second portion.

[0016] Furthermore, the water retaining structure extends along the height direction of the tailgate body.

[0017] The present disclosure also provides a vehicle, comprising the above-mentioned tailgate.

[0018] The technical solution provided by the present disclosure can at least achieve the following beneficial effects: by setting the water retaining structure between the mounting structures, the accumulated water in the installation space will be blocked when flowing toward the mounting structure, which can prevent a large amount of accumulated water from flowing out from the connection between the mounting structure and the sheet metal part, thereby improving the user experience.

[0019] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present specification. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the specification and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the specification.

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a tailgate in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a tailgate in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of a taillight in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: tailgate body, 10; installation space, 100; opening, 101; sheet metal, 11; door trim, 12; taillight, 20; first part, 201; second part, 202; installation surface, 21; installation structure, 22; hole structure, 221; water retaining structure, 23; retaining wall, 231; first surface, 2311; second surface, 2312; waterproof part, 232. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The implementations described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all implementations consistent with this specification. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of this specification as detailed in the appended claims.

[0026] The terms used in this disclosure are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the disclosure. Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used in this specification should be understood by people with ordinary skills in the field to which the disclosure belongs. The words "first", "second" and similar words used in this specification and claims do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Similarly, words such as "one" or "one" do not indicate a quantitative limit, but indicate the existence of one. "Multiple" or "several" means two and more than two. Unless otherwise specified, words such as "front", "rear", "lower" and / or "upper" are only for the convenience of explanation and are not limited to one position or one spatial orientation. Words such as "include" or "comprise" mean that the elements or objects appearing in front of "include" or "comprise" include the elements or objects listed after "include" or "comprise" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. Words such as "connect" or "connected" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, and can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect.

[0027] The terms used in this specification are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. The singular forms of "a", "the" and "the" used in this specification and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more associated listed items.

[0028] Next, the embodiments of this specification are described in detail.

[0029] For a traditional tailgate, when it rains or during car washing, moisture will enter the installation space of the taillight through the installation gap between the taillight and the tailgate. When the tailgate is opened, the accumulated water in the installation space will flow out through the installation structures at both ends of the taillight, flow under the tailgate, or even flow into the vehicle cabin, reducing the user experience. The present disclosure provides a tailgate and a vehicle to solve the related technical problems.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, the present disclosure provides a tailgate, which includes a tailgate body 10 and a taillight 20. The tailgate body 10 includes a sheet metal 11 and a door trim 12. The sheet metal 11 and the door trim 12 together form an installation space 100 with an opening 101. The taillight 20 is fixed to the installation space 100 through the opening 101. The taillight 20 includes a mounting surface 21 facing the sheet metal 11, and the mounting surface 21 is provided with at least one pair of mounting structures 22 and at least one pair of water retaining structures 23. The mounting structure 22 is connected to the sheet metal 11. The water retaining structure 23 abuts the sheet metal 11. The mounting structures 22 are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the tailgate body 10. A pair of water retaining structures 23 is arranged between adjacent mounting structures 22.

[0031] By arranging the water retaining structure 23 between the mounting structures 22, when the tailgate is opened, the water in the mounting space 100 flows toward the mounting structures 22 on both sides, and the water retaining structure 23 can block it, thereby preventing more water from flowing out from the connection between the mounting structure 22 and the sheet metal part 11, thereby improving the user experience. Since there will be some installation gaps between the water retaining structures 23 of the assembled tailgate, when the tailgate is closed, the water in the mounting space 100 will be discharged through the installation gaps. The tailgate of the present application can be a rear-lifting tailgate, and the specific type of tailgate is not limited.

[0032] The present disclosure also provides a vehicle, including the above-mentioned tailgate. Since the above-mentioned tailgate can prevent a large amount of accumulated water from flowing out from the connection between the mounting structure 22 and the sheet metal part 11, the impact of the accumulated water on other parts at the tailgate of the vehicle can be reduced. Taking the electric strut as an example, the above-mentioned tailgate can reduce the amount of water flowing through the electric strut, reduce the probability of water intrusion, and improve the safety and stability of the vehicle. At the same time, it can prevent moisture from entering the cabin through the tailgate, thereby improving the user's driving experience. The vehicle disclosed in the present disclosure may be an electric car, a fuel car, a hybrid car, etc., and the specific type is not limited.

[0033] The taillight 20 of the present disclosure may be a through-type taillight, such as Figure 1 As shown, both ends of the taillight 20 extend to both sides in the width direction of the tailgate body 10. The through-type taillight 20 has a higher illumination range, making the vehicle more easily visible, and can further improve the safety of the vehicle and the user experience.

[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, a pair of water retaining structures 23 can be respectively arranged near the two ends of the taillight 20. That is, one water retaining structure 23 is arranged near one end of the taillight 20, and the other water retaining structure 23 is arranged near the other end of the taillight 20. By arranging a pair of water retaining structures 23 near the two ends of the taillight 20, the distance between the pair of water retaining structures 23 can be increased, thereby increasing the amount of water blocked by the water retaining structures 23, further reducing the amount of water leaking from the mounting structure 22, and improving the user experience.

[0035] In one embodiment, the taillight 20 may include a first portion 201 and a pair of second portions 202 located at both ends of the first portion 201. In the height direction of the tailgate body 10, the width of the second portion 202 is greater than that of the first portion 201. A pair of water retaining structures 23 are respectively disposed on the pair of second portions 202. That is, one water retaining structure 23 is located on the second portion 202 at one end, and one water retaining structure 23 is located on the second portion 202 at the other end. The water retaining structure 23 extends from the top of the second portion 202 to the bottom of the second portion 202. By increasing the size of the water retaining structure 23 in the height direction, the water retaining amount of the water retaining structure 23 can be increased, the amount of water leaking from the mounting structure 22 can be further reduced, and the water retaining effect can be improved.

[0036] The number of water retaining structures 23 is not limited, and can be three or more to improve the water retaining effect. The specific structures of different water retaining structures 23 can be the same or different. The position of the water retaining structure 23 is also not limited, and it can be located between a pair of mounting structures 22. The structural form of the mounting structure 22 is not limited, and can be a threaded fixing structure, a clamping fixing structure, etc. Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, a pair of mounting structures 22 are respectively disposed on a pair of second portions 202. Each mounting structure 22 may include two hole structures 221, and the two hole structures 221 are spaced apart along the height direction of the vehicle.

[0037] In one embodiment, the water retaining structure 23 may extend along the height direction of the tailgate body 10. When the tailgate is opened, the accumulated water in the installation space 100 will move to both sides along the width direction. The water retaining structure 23 extends along the height direction, which is perpendicular to the moving direction of the accumulated water, and can achieve a better water retaining effect.

[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, the water retaining structure 23 may include a retaining wall 231 and a waterproof member 232. The retaining wall 231 may be formed by protruding from the mounting surface 21 toward the sheet metal member 11. The retaining wall 231 and the taillight 20 are integrally formed, which increases the strength and improves the manufacturing efficiency. In other embodiments, the retaining wall 231 and the taillight 20 may be separately formed and assembled and fixed. The retaining wall 231 can be individually designed and manufactured according to specific needs, which reduces the manufacturing difficulty.

[0039] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the waterproof member 232 can be used as a filler between the taillight 20 and the sheet metal member 11, and elastically abuts against the sheet metal member 11 and the retaining wall 231. On the one hand, a seal is formed between the waterproof member 232 and the sheet metal member 11, thereby improving the water-blocking effect. On the other hand, the elasticity of the waterproof member 232 can support the taillight 20, thereby improving the fixing strength of the taillight 20 on the tailgate body 10, and making the taillight 20 more stable and less prone to shaking. In one embodiment, the waterproof member 232 is glued and fixed to the retaining wall 231, which is easy to install and convenient for later replacement. The specific connection method between the waterproof member 232 and the retaining wall 231 is not limited. The specific material of the waterproof member 232 is not limited, and can be waterproof foam, rubber, etc.

[0040] In order to ensure the degree of fit between the water retaining structure 23 and the sheet metal part 11, the water retaining structure 23 can be in contact with a relatively smooth and flat position on the sheet metal part 11. At this time, the water retaining structure 23 can be rectangular or trapezoidal to ensure the smoothness of the contact position. In the embodiment where the number of water retaining structures 23 is three or more, the structures of the multiple water retaining structures 23 can be the same or different. When the specific forms of the multiple water retaining structures 23 are different, the corresponding structure of the water retaining structure 23 can be set according to the sheet metal part 11. By changing the size of the water retaining structure 23, or changing the matching method of the waterproof part 232 and the retaining wall 231, the sheet metal part 11 and the water retaining structure 23 can fit more closely.

[0041] like Figure 3 As shown, the retaining wall 231 may include a first surface 2311 and a second surface 2312. The number of the first surfaces 2311 is set to a pair, and the pair of first surfaces 2311 are arranged opposite to each other in the height direction of the tailgate body 10. The second surface 2312 connects the pair of first surfaces 2311. The waterproof member 232 is fixed to the pair of first surfaces 2311 and the second surface 2312. The waterproof member 232 is arranged around the retaining wall 231, and can fully block water around the retaining wall 231, thereby improving the water blocking effect. At the same time, the fixing strength of the taillight 20 can be further improved.

[0042] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, and does not limit the present disclosure in any form. Moreover, the above embodiments can complement each other in the absence of conflict. Although the present disclosure has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not used to limit the present disclosure. Any technician familiar with this profession can make some changes or modify the technical content disclosed above to an equivalent embodiment of equivalent changes without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present disclosure. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiment based on the technical essence of the present disclosure without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present disclosure still falls within the scope of the technical solution of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A tailgate, characterized in that: include: Tailgate body and taillights; The tailgate body includes a sheet metal part and a door trim, the sheet metal part and the door trim together form an installation space with an opening, and the taillight passes through the opening and is fixed in the installation space; The taillight includes a mounting surface facing the sheet metal part, and the mounting surface is provided with at least one pair of mounting structures and at least one pair of water retaining structures; the mounting structure is connected to the sheet metal part, and the water retaining structure abuts against the sheet metal part; the mounting structures are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the tailgate body, and a pair of the water retaining structures are arranged between adjacent mounting structures.

2. The tailgate according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the taillight extend to both sides of the tailgate body in a width direction respectively.

3. The tailgate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water retaining structure includes a retaining wall, and the retaining wall is formed by protruding from the installation surface toward the sheet metal part.

4. The tailgate according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water retaining structure further comprises a waterproof component, and the waterproof component is elastically abutted against the sheet metal component and the retaining wall.

5. The tailgate according to claim 4, characterized in that: The waterproof component is glued and fixed to the retaining wall.

6. The tailgate according to claim 4, characterized in that: The retaining wall includes a pair of first surfaces, which are arranged opposite to each other in the height direction of the tailgate body; the retaining wall also includes a second surface, which is connected to the pair of first surfaces, and the waterproof component is fixed to the pair of first surfaces and the second surface.

7. The tailgate according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pair of water retaining structures are respectively arranged close to two ends of the taillight.

8. The tailgate according to claim 7, characterized in that: The taillight comprises a first portion and a pair of second portions located at both ends of the first portion; In the height direction of the tailgate body, the width of the second part is greater than that of the first part, and a pair of the water retaining structures are respectively arranged on the pair of second parts; The water retaining structure extends from the top of the second portion to the bottom of the second portion.

9. The tailgate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water retaining structure extends along a height direction of the tailgate body.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: include: A tailgate as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.