Oil filler box mounting structure
The installation structure with a connecting bracket addresses the issue of inconsistent gaps and face differences between the C-pillar decoration and fuel cap by ensuring uniform alignment and enhancing the vehicle's exterior appearance and assembly stability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422213715.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-10
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-10
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, the C-pillar decorative parts and the gas port box are respectively clamped and assembled on the side enclosure outer plate, resulting in uneven gaps between the side enclosure C-pillar decorative parts and the gas port cover, affecting the appearance quality of the vehicle.
By setting up a mounting bracket between the side enclosure outer plate and the C-pillar decorative parts, and opening an installation groove on the mounting bracket, the clamping structure and limiting structure are used to achieve the clamping connection between the gas port box and the mounting bracket, the support structure is fixedly connected with the side enclosure outer plate, and a local reference is established to ensure assembly clearance and surface difference.
It improves the appearance quality of the whole vehicle, simplifies the installation process, improves the strength of C-pillar decorative parts and installation brackets, reduces the difficulty and cost of rectification, and improves the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile internal parts, in particular to a fuel filler box installation structure. Background Art
[0002] With the increasing variety of automobile products and the improvement of people's consumption level, automobile consumers are becoming more and more "picky" about automobile products. How to achieve higher performance with lower cost solutions and improve product market competitiveness is a huge challenge faced by all automobile design engineers.
[0003] The car's side C-pillar trim and fuel filler cap are visible parts. The fitting clearance and surface difference between them will directly affect the appearance quality of the entire vehicle, which in turn affects the user experience and also affects consumers' judgment and impression of the car's "good or bad" quality.
[0004] In the actual production process, the C-pillar trim and the fuel filler box are respectively snap-fitted and assembled onto the side outer panel, and the fuel filler cap is connected to the fuel filler box, which often leads to uneven gap surface difference between the side C-pillar trim and the fuel filler cap. Utility Model Content
[0005] One of the purposes of the utility model is to provide a fuel filler box installation structure to solve the problem in the prior art that the C-pillar decorative part and the fuel filler box are respectively snap-fitted and assembled to the side outer panel, and the fuel filler cap is connected to the fuel filler box, which often leads to uneven gap surface difference between the side C-pillar decorative part and the fuel filler cap.
[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:
[0007] The present application discloses a fuel filler box mounting structure, comprising a side outer panel, a C-pillar decorative component and a fuel filler box, wherein a mounting bracket is fixedly connected between the side outer panel and the C-pillar decorative component, a mounting groove is provided on the mounting bracket, and the fuel filler box is assembled in the mounting groove of the mounting bracket.
[0008] By setting the above structure, the mounting bracket establishes a local reference between the originally independent C-pillar trim and the fuel filler box. The mounting bracket ensures the appearance gap and surface difference of the C-pillar trim and the fuel filler box during assembly, thereby improving the appearance quality of the entire vehicle.
[0009] Furthermore, a plurality of snap-fit structures are provided on the side wall of the fuel filler box, a plurality of limiting structures are provided on the inner wall of the mounting groove, and the fuel filler box is snap-fitted into the mounting groove of the mounting bracket by the limiting structures and the snap-fit structures.
[0010] By providing the above structure, the fuel filler box and the mounting bracket can be connected by clamping, and the installation is simple, convenient and quick.
[0011] Furthermore, a plurality of support structures are fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the installation groove, and the plurality of support structures are fixedly connected to the outer panel of the side wall.
[0012] By arranging the above structure, after the support structure is fixedly connected to the outer panel of the side wall, it can support the C-pillar trim and the mounting bracket, improving the strength of the C-pillar trim and the mounting bracket.
[0013] Furthermore, the support structure includes an L-shaped support member. The L-shaped support member includes a head and a rod portion. The head is fixedly connected to the rod portion. The rod portion is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket. A first through hole is formed in the head. A bolt hole is formed in the outer panel of the side wall. A fixing bolt is arranged in the first through hole. The fixing bolt passes through the first through hole and is threadedly connected to the bolt hole, so that the support structure is fixedly connected to the outer panel of the side wall.
[0014] By arranging the above structure, the fixed connection between the support structure and the outer panel of the side wall is realized.
[0015] Furthermore, a plurality of mounting clips are arranged on one side of the C-pillar trim close to the outer panel of the side wall. A plurality of mounting holes are formed in the outer panel of the side wall. The C-pillar trim and the outer panel of the side wall are fixedly connected through the mounting clips and the mounting holes.
[0016] By arranging the above structure, the fixed connection between the C-pillar trim and the outer panel of the side wall is realized.
[0017] Furthermore, a plurality of positioning pins are arranged on one side of the C-pillar trim close to the mounting bracket. A plurality of pin holes are formed in the mounting bracket. The C-pillar trim and the mounting bracket are mounted and positioned through the positioning pins and the pin holes.
[0018] By arranging the above structure, during installation, the installation positioning is carried out first, which is convenient for fixedly connecting the C-pillar trim and the mounting bracket.
[0019] Furthermore, a plurality of second through holes are formed in the mounting bracket. A plurality of threaded holes are formed in the C-pillar trim. Screws are arranged in the second through holes. The screws pass through the second through holes and are threadedly connected to the threaded holes, so that the mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the C-pillar trim.
[0020] By arranging the above structure, the fixed connection between the mounting bracket and the C-pillar trim is realized.
[0021] The beneficial effects of the present utility model:
[0022] 1. By arranging the mounting bracket in the present utility model, the mounting bracket establishes a local reference between the originally independent C-pillar trim and the fuel filler box. By means of the mounting bracket, the assembly appearance gap and surface difference between the C-pillar trim and the fuel filler box are ensured, improving the overall vehicle appearance quality.
[0023] 2. The utility model realizes the clamping connection between the fuel filler box and the mounting bracket by setting a clamping structure and a limiting structure, and the installation is simple, convenient and fast.
[0024] 3. By setting a supporting structure, after the supporting structure is fixedly connected to the outer panel of the side wall, it can support the C-pillar trim and the mounting bracket, improving the strength of the C-pillar trim and the mounting bracket. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] Figure 1 is an exploded structural schematic diagram of an installation structure of a fuel filler box of the utility model;
[0026] Figure 2 is an assembly structural schematic diagram of a mounting bracket and a C-pillar trim of an installation structure of a fuel filler box of the utility model;
[0027] Figure 3 is an assembly structural schematic diagram of a mounting bracket and an outer panel of the side wall of an installation structure of a fuel filler box of the utility model;
[0028] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a mounting bracket in an installation structure of a fuel filler box of the utility model;
[0029] Figure 5 is an assembly structural schematic diagram of a mounting bracket and a fuel filler box of an installation structure of a fuel filler box of the utility model;
[0030] Among them,
[0031] 1. C-pillar trim; 11. Positioning pin; 12. Installation clip;
[0032] 2. Fuel filler box; 21. Clamping structure;
[0033] 3. Mounting bracket; 31. Limiting structure; 32. Supporting structure; 321. Head; 322. Rod part; 33. First through hole; 34. Installation groove; 35. Pin hole; 36. Second through hole;
[0034] 4. Outer panel of the side wall; 41. Installation hole;
[0035] 5. Bolt hole;
[0036] 6. Fixing bolt;
[0037] 7. Screw. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0038] The embodiments of the present utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. The present utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments. Various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present utility model. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments are only for explaining the present utility model and not for limiting the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0039] It should be noted that the diagrams provided in the following embodiments only illustrate the basic concept of the present utility model in a schematic manner. Therefore, only the components related to the present utility model are shown in the diagrams, rather than being drawn according to the number, shape, and size of the components in actual implementation. The type, quantity, and ratio of each component in actual implementation can be arbitrarily changed, and the component layout type may also be more complex.
[0040] As Figures 1 - 5 shown, this embodiment proposes an installation structure for a fuel filler box, including a C-pillar trim 1, a fuel filler box 2, a mounting bracket 3, and an outer side panel 4 of the vehicle body side.
[0041] In this embodiment, the mounting bracket 3 is fixedly connected between the outer side panel 4 of the vehicle body side and the C-pillar trim 1. An installation groove 34 is formed on the mounting bracket 3, and the fuel filler box 2 is assembled in the installation groove 34 of the mounting bracket 3. The mounting bracket 3 establishes a local reference between the originally independent C-pillar trim 1 and the fuel filler box 2. By means of the mounting bracket 3, the assembly appearance gap and surface difference between the C-pillar trim 1 and the fuel filler box 2 are ensured, improving the overall vehicle appearance quality. And during the trial production process, if there are still problems with the gap and surface difference matching between the C-pillar trim 1 and the fuel filler box 2, only the mounting bracket 3 needs to be adjusted by modifying the mold, effectively reducing the difficulty of problem rectification, improving the precision improvement rate, shortening the problem rectification cycle, thereby reducing costs, enhancing the user experience, and achieving the goal of enhancing product competitiveness.
[0042] In this embodiment, a plurality of clamping structures 21 are provided on the side wall of the fuel filler box 2, and a plurality of limiting structures 31 are provided on the inner wall of the installation groove 34. In this embodiment, both the clamping structures 21 and the limiting structures 31 are provided with five. The fuel filler box 2 is limited and clamped in the installation groove 34 of the mounting bracket 3 through five limiting structures 31 and five clamping structures 21. The clamping of the fuel filler box 2 and the mounting bracket 3 is realized, and the installation is simple, convenient, and fast. In some other embodiments, other connection methods such as screwing or riveting can also be used to realize the connection between the fuel filler box 2 and the mounting bracket 3.
[0043] In this embodiment, a plurality of support structures 32 are fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the installation groove 34. In this embodiment, three support structures 32 are provided, and the three support structures 32 are fixedly connected to the outer side panel 4. After the support structure 32 is fixedly connected to the outer side panel 4, it can support the C-pillar trim 1 and the mounting bracket 3, and improve the strength of the C-pillar trim 1 and the mounting bracket 3.
[0044] In this embodiment, the support structure 32 includes an L-shaped support member. The L-shaped support member includes a head 321 and a rod portion 322. The head 321 is fixedly connected to the rod portion 322, and the rod portion 322 is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket 3. In this embodiment, the head 321, the rod portion 322, and the mounting bracket 3 are integrally formed. In some other embodiments, welding, riveting, etc. can also be used to realize the fixed connection between the rod portion 322 and the mounting bracket 3. A first through hole 33 is formed in the head 321, a bolt hole 5 is formed in the outer side panel 4, a fixing bolt 6 is arranged in the first through hole 33, and the fixing bolt 6 passes through the first through hole 33 and is threadedly connected into the bolt hole 5, so that the support structure 32 is fixedly connected to the outer side panel 4. Through the first through hole 33, the bolt hole 5, and the fixing bolt 6, the fixed connection between the support structure 32 and the outer side panel 4 is realized. In some other embodiments, welding, riveting and other methods can also be used to realize the fixed connection between the support structure 32 and the outer side panel 4. In this embodiment, the diameter of the first through hole 33 is larger than the diameter of the screw part 322 of the fixing bolt 6, so as to absorb the assembly error during assembly.
[0045] In this embodiment, a plurality of installation clips 12 are arranged on one side of the C-pillar trim 1 close to the outer side panel 4, a plurality of installation holes 41 are formed in the outer side panel 4, and the C-pillar trim 1 and the outer side panel 4 are fixedly connected through the installation clips 12 and the installation holes 41. In some other embodiments, bonding can also be used to realize the fixed connection between the C-pillar trim 1 and the outer side panel 4.
[0046] In this embodiment, a plurality of positioning pins 11 are arranged on one side of the C-pillar trim 1 close to the mounting bracket 3, and a plurality of pin holes 35 are formed in the mounting bracket 3. In this embodiment, both the positioning pins 11 and the pin holes 35 are provided with five. The installation positioning between the C-pillar trim 1 and the mounting bracket 3 is realized through the positioning pins 11 and the pin holes 35. During installation, the installation positioning is carried out first, which is convenient for fixedly connecting the C-pillar trim 1 and the mounting bracket 3.
[0047] In this embodiment, a plurality of second through holes 36 are formed in the mounting bracket 3, and a plurality of threaded holes are formed in the C-pillar trim 1. In this embodiment, both the second through holes 36 and the threaded holes are provided with four. Screws 7 are arranged in the second through holes 36, and the screws 7 pass through the second through holes 36 and are threadedly connected into the threaded holes, so that the mounting bracket 3 is fixedly connected to the C-pillar trim 1. In some other embodiments, welding, riveting, etc. can also be used to realize the fixed connection between the mounting bracket and the C-pillar trim 1.
[0048] The above embodiments are only preferred embodiments given to fully illustrate the present utility model, and the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Equivalent substitutions or transformations made by those skilled in the art in the technical field on the basis of the present utility model are all within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An installation structure of a fuel filler box, comprising an outer side panel (4), a C-pillar trim (1) and a fuel filler box (2), characterized in that, An installation bracket (3) is fixedly connected between the outer side panel (4) and the C-pillar trim (1). An installation groove (34) is formed in the installation bracket (3), and the fuel filler box (2) is assembled in the installation groove (34) of the installation bracket (3).
2. The installation structure of a fuel filler box according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plurality of clamping structures (21) are arranged on the side wall of the fuel filler box (2), and a plurality of limiting structures (31) are arranged on the inner wall of the installation groove (34). The fuel filler box (2) is limited and clamped in the installation groove (34) of the installation bracket (3) through the limiting structures (31) and the clamping structures (21).
3. The installation structure of a fuel filler box according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plurality of supporting structures (32) are fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the installation groove (34), and the plurality of supporting structures (32) are fixedly connected with the outer side panel (4).
4. The installation structure of a fuel filler box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The supporting structure (32) includes an L-shaped support member. The L-shaped support member includes a head portion (321) and a rod portion (322). The head portion (321) is fixedly connected with the rod portion (322). The rod portion (322) is fixedly connected with the installation bracket (3). A first through hole (33) is formed in the head portion (321). A bolt hole (5) is formed in the outer side panel (4). A fixing bolt (6) is arranged in the first through hole (33). The fixing bolt (6) passes through the first through hole (33) and is threadedly connected in the bolt hole (5) to fixedly connect the supporting structure (32) with the outer side panel (4).
5. The installation structure of a fuel filler box according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plurality of installation clips (12) are arranged on one side of the C-pillar trim (1) close to the outer side panel (4). A plurality of installation holes (41) are formed in the outer side panel (4). The C-pillar trim (1) and the outer side panel (4) are fixedly connected through the installation clips (12) and the installation holes (41).
6. The installation structure of a fuel filler box according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plurality of positioning pins (11) are arranged on one side of the C-pillar trim (1) close to the installation bracket (3). A plurality of pin holes (35) are formed in the installation bracket (3). Installation positioning between the C-pillar trim (1) and the installation bracket (3) is achieved through the positioning pins (11) and the pin holes (35).
7. The installation structure of a fuel filler box according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plurality of second through holes (36) are formed in the installation bracket (3). A plurality of threaded holes are formed in the C-pillar trim (1). Screws (7) are arranged in the second through holes (36). The screws (7) pass through the second through holes (36) and are threadedly connected in the threaded holes to fixedly connect the installation bracket (3) with the C-pillar trim (1).