Side wall metal plate, vehicle outer hook mounting structure, glass and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a side wall metal plate, a vehicle outer hook installation structure, glass and a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of vehicle outer hook installation. The side wall metal plate comprises a fixing area, the fixing area is configured to be used for being fixed to glass, and the outer side of the fixing area is configured to be used for forming a containing area for containing hook installation with the glass; the distance between the side wall metal plate and the glass in the fixing area is smaller than the distance between the side wall metal plate and the glass in the containing area. The distance between the glass and the side wall metal plate in the fixing area is smaller than the distance between the glass and the side wall metal plate in the containing area, so that it is guaranteed that the hook has enough installation space, the distance between the glass and the side wall metal plate is reduced, the influence of the side wall metal plate on the space in a passenger compartment is reduced, for example, when the containing area is located at the top of the side wall metal plate, the height of the side wall metal plate in the Z direction is increased, and the safety of the passenger compartment is improved. The head space on the two sides of the passenger compartment is increased, and the oppression feeling of the passenger compartment is relieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle hook installation technology, specifically to a side panel sheet metal, a vehicle external hook installation structure, glass, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of automotive technology, the need for vehicle functions is increasing. Some vehicles are equipped with hooks on the outside for mounting roof racks or other luggage. A roof rack is a bracket installed on the roof of a vehicle to facilitate the securing of large items. It is the foundation of roof-mounted solutions. Roof racks are installed on the roof of the car using hooks, which need to be installed between the side panel and the glass. Because glass is brittle, excessive stress caused by localized metal contact with the glass can lead to cracking and the cracking spreading across the entire glass surface. Therefore, to prevent glass breakage, the upper edge of the metal hook or the upper surface of the hook mounting base is generally offset from the lower surface of the glass by a certain distance.

[0003] The thickness required for hook installation, along with the necessary clearance from the lower surface of the glass, results in a relatively large gap between the lower surface of the glass and the upper surface of the side panel, typically around 10mm or even more. This affects the arrangement of interior components. For example, when the hook is installed on the roof, the placement of components such as side airbags and air conditioning ducts is affected by the height of the side panel, forcing them to be positioned lower. Ultimately, this results in a lower roof height at locations such as the side door handles, affecting passenger headroom and creating a sense of confinement. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a side panel sheet metal, a vehicle external hook mounting structure, glass and vehicle, so as to improve the problem that the gap between the side panel sheet metal and the glass is large due to the installation of hooks, thereby affecting the interior space of the vehicle.

[0005] To achieve the above and other related objectives, the first aspect of this utility model provides a side panel sheet metal, including a fixing area configured for fixing to glass, and an outer side of the fixing area configured to form a receiving area with the glass for accommodating hook installation; wherein the distance between the side panel sheet metal and the glass in the fixing area is less than the distance in the receiving area.

[0006] By adjusting the distance between the side panel sheet metal and the glass in the fixing area to be smaller than the distance in the receiving area, sufficient installation space for the hook is ensured while minimizing its impact on the interior space. For example, installing the hook on the roof can reduce the impact on headroom in the passenger compartment, alleviating any feeling of confinement.

[0007] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a bending portion is included, which is disposed in the receiving area and bends away from the glass.

[0008] By setting a bend in the accommodating area, the side panel sheet metal bends into the passenger compartment only at the bend, thereby reducing the impact of hook installation on the passenger compartment space.

[0009] In an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the height difference between the bent portion and the fixed area is 1 to 3 mm.

[0010] By setting a reasonable height difference, the impact of the hook installation structure on the vehicle interior space can be effectively reduced while ensuring that the hook has sufficient installation space.

[0011] A second aspect of this utility model provides a vehicle external mounting structure, including a side panel sheet metal and a hook. The side panel sheet metal includes a fixing area configured for fixing to a glass surface; the hook is mounted on the side panel sheet metal, the mounting point of the hook and the side panel sheet metal is located between the side panel sheet metal and the glass surface, and at least a portion of the hook extends to the outside of the vehicle body; wherein, a receiving area for accommodating the hook is formed outside the fixing area, and the distance between the glass surface and the side panel sheet metal in the fixing area is smaller than the distance in the receiving area.

[0012] The glass and side panel sheet metal are fixed together in the fixed area. The fixing method includes, but is not limited to, bonding. Hooks are installed in the accommodating area. In the prior art, the distance between the glass and the side panel sheet metal in the fixed area is the same as the distance in the accommodating area. This technical solution not only ensures that the accommodating area has sufficient space for hook installation, but also reduces the distance between the glass and the side panel sheet metal in the fixed area, thereby increasing the Z-direction height of the side panel sheet metal, increasing the headroom on both sides of the passenger compartment, and alleviating the feeling of confinement in the passenger compartment.

[0013] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the glass and / or the side panel sheet metal are provided with a clearance structure at a position facing the receiving area, and the clearance structure increases the distance between the glass and the side panel sheet metal in the receiving area.

[0014] By increasing the distance between the glass and the side panel sheet metal through the avoidance structure, it is ensured that the accommodating area can accommodate the hook installation even when the gap between the fixed area glass and the side panel sheet metal is reduced.

[0015] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the glass is provided with an avoidance structure, the glass includes at least two layers, the avoidance structure penetrates at least the lower layer of the glass, and the avoidance structure does not penetrate the top layer of the glass.

[0016] By incorporating a clearance structure penetrating the lower layer of the glass at its bottom, the glass's coverage of the receiving area is ensured while simultaneously increasing the height of the placement area. Simultaneously, the glass and side panel sheet metal are relatively fixed within the fixed area, with the receiving area located outside the fixed area. This reduces the impact of the clearance structure penetrating the lower layer of the glass on the glass's strength.

[0017] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the glass includes a top glass, a bottom glass, and an interlayer disposed between the top glass and the bottom glass, wherein the clearance structure penetrates the bottom glass.

[0018] When the avoidance structure only penetrates the lower glass layer without penetrating the interlayer, the color of the interlayer can be preserved, ensuring the color consistency of the glass.

[0019] In an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the avoidance structure penetrates the interlayer.

[0020] The avoidance structure runs through both the interlayer and the lower glass, which facilitates the processing and handling of the glass.

[0021] In an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the side panel sheet metal is provided with an avoidance structure, the avoidance structure including a bending portion, the bending portion bending away from the glass.

[0022] By setting a bend in the accommodating area of ​​the side panel sheet metal, the height of the side panel sheet metal is lower only in the accommodating area. This increases the height of other areas of the side panel sheet metal while maintaining a consistent accommodating area height, effectively increasing the height of the passenger compartment and alleviating the feeling of oppression caused by excessively low passenger compartment height.

[0023] In an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the height difference between the side panel sheet metal at the bending portion and the fixing area is 1 to 3 mm.

[0024] By setting an appropriate height difference, it is possible to effectively ensure that the storage area has installation space for hooks, and also to ensure that there is a suitable bonding thickness between the glass and the side sheet metal.

[0025] In an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the height of the accommodating area is not less than 10mm.

[0026] Ensure the storage area has sufficient installation height to facilitate hook installation, while also ensuring a sufficient safety distance between the bottom of the glass and the hook or hook base to reduce the possibility of glass damage.

[0027] In an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the vehicle external hook mounting structure includes a hook base, which is fixed to the side panel sheet metal. The hook base has a mounting cavity formed on the side facing the side panel sheet metal. The hook portion extends into the mounting cavity and hooks into the hook base.

[0028] By fixing a hook base to the side panel sheet metal, and providing an installation cavity on the hook base, the connection between the hook and the side panel sheet metal can be facilitated, thus making the use of the hook convenient.

[0029] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the hook base includes a first plate and a second plate extending from opposite ends of the first plate. The second plate is fixed to the side panel sheet metal, and the first plate and the second plate enclose the mounting cavity.

[0030] The mounting cavity at the junction of the first and second plates facilitates the insertion of the hook into the mounting cavity and its connection with the hook base.

[0031] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a limiting portion is provided at the end of the hook, the limiting portion is provided on the side of the hook near the fixing area, and the limiting portion extends toward the glass.

[0032] By setting a limiting part, the hook and hook base can be limited, reducing the possibility of the hook accidentally falling off.

[0033] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the limiting portion is formed by bending the end of the hook that extends out of the mounting cavity toward the glass.

[0034] The limiting part is formed by bending the end of the hook, which facilitates the processing of the limiting part and reduces processing costs.

[0035] A third aspect of this utility model provides a glass, wherein the glass is configured to form a receiving area for mounting a hook with the side panel sheet metal, the receiving area being located outside the area where the glass is fixed to the side panel sheet metal, and the distance between the glass and the side panel sheet metal in the fixed area is less than the distance in the receiving area.

[0036] The glass comprises at least two layers, and a clearance area is provided at the bottom of the glass. The clearance area penetrates at least the bottom layer of the glass but does not penetrate the top layer of the glass, and the clearance area is located at the receiving area.

[0037] A fourth aspect of this utility model provides a vehicle, the vehicle including any of the side panel sheet metals described above, or the vehicle external hook mounting structure described above, or the glass described above.

[0038] In combination with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0039] Existing vehicle exteriors often have excessively large gaps between the glass and side panel panels due to the installation of hooks, thus affecting the passenger compartment space. For example, when hooks are installed on the roof, the height of the canopy at locations such as side handles is low, affecting passenger headroom and creating a sense of confinement. This invention addresses this issue by providing a fixing area on the side panel panel for securing the glass. The side panel panel and glass form a receiving area outside the fixing area to accommodate the hook installation. The distance between the glass and the side panel panel in the fixing area is smaller than the distance in the receiving area. This ensures sufficient installation space for the hooks while reducing the distance between the glass and the side panel panel, thereby minimizing the impact of the side panel panel on the passenger compartment space. For instance, when the receiving area is at the top of the side panel panel, it increases the height of the side panel panel in the Z-direction, improving headroom on both sides of the passenger compartment and alleviating the feeling of confinement.

[0040] When glass is bonded to the side panel sheet metal, shortening the gap between them reduces the thickness of the adhesive layer, thereby reducing adhesive usage and lowering production costs. Simultaneously, reducing the adhesive layer thickness also improves the connection stability between the glass and the side panel sheet metal. Attached Figure Description

[0041] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other embodiments can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0042] Figure 1 This is an exemplary side panel sheet metal schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 2 This utility model provides a schematic diagram of the vehicle external hook installation structure.

[0044] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Sectional view of section AA.

[0045] Component designation explanation:

[0046] 100. Side panel sheet metal; 110. Bending section; 120. Top beam; 130. First flange; 140. Top connecting surface;

[0047] 200. Glass; 210. Top glass; 220. Laminated glass; 230. Bottom glass;

[0048] 300. Hook; 310. Limiting part;

[0049] 400. Hook base;

[0050] 500. Accommodation area; 510. Avoidance structure;

[0051] 600, Fixed Area. Detailed Implementation

[0052] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. It should also be understood that the terminology used in the embodiments of this utility model is for describing specific implementation schemes and not for limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Test methods in the following embodiments that do not specify specific conditions are generally performed under conventional conditions or according to the conditions recommended by the respective manufacturers.

[0053] When numerical ranges are given in the embodiments, it should be understood that, unless otherwise specified in this invention, both endpoints of each numerical range and any value between the two endpoints may be selected. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this invention, as well as the prior art known to those skilled in the art and the description of this invention, may be implemented using any prior art methods, equipment, and materials similar to or equivalent to those in the embodiments of this invention.

[0054] It should be noted that the terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "middle" and "one" used in this specification are only for clarity of description and are not intended to limit the scope of implementation of this utility model. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered as within the scope of implementation of this utility model.

[0055] To ensure the integrity of the glass and prevent damage, the upper edge of the hook or the upper surface of the hook base is typically at least 3mm above the lower surface of the glass. To ensure hook strength, the hook itself is approximately 1.5mm thick, and the hook base is approximately 2mm thick. For easy installation, a gap of about 3mm is required between the hook and the side panel. Therefore, the height to accommodate the hook installation is generally around 10mm. In existing technology, the height of the area where the glass is fixed to the side panel is the same as the height of the hook installation area, and the gap between the glass and the side panel is about 10mm. For example, when the hook is installed on the roof, the placement of components such as side airbags and air conditioning ducts needs to be lower due to the height of the side panel, ultimately resulting in a lower roof height at locations such as the side door handles, affecting passenger headroom and creating a sense of confinement.

[0056] In view of this, the present invention provides a side panel sheet metal, a vehicle external hook mounting structure, glass, and a vehicle. By adjusting the height of the receiving area of ​​the mounting hook, the distance between the side panel sheet metal and the glass in the fixed area is smaller than the distance in the receiving area. This ensures that the hook has sufficient installation space while effectively reducing the gap between the glass and the side panel sheet metal, thus reducing the impact on the passenger compartment space. For example, by increasing the height of the side panel sheet metal, the height of the passenger compartment is increased, alleviating the oppressive feeling of the passenger compartment.

[0057] Please see Figures 1 to 3 The first aspect of this utility model provides a side panel sheet metal 100, which includes a fixing area 600 for fixing to a glass 200. The fixing method between the side panel sheet metal 100 and the glass 200 includes, but is not limited to, adhesive fixing, such as bonding the fixing area 600 to a corresponding area of ​​the glass 200 with adhesive. The outer side of the fixing area 600 is configured to form a receiving area 500 for accommodating a hook 300 installed on the glass 200. The hook 300 is installed on the side panel sheet metal 100, and at least a portion of the hook 300 extends out of the receiving area 500 to the outside of the vehicle. The distance between the side panel sheet metal 100 and the glass 200 in the fixing area 600 is less than the distance in the receiving area 500. By adjusting the distance between the side panel 100 and the glass 200 at the fixing area 600 to be smaller than the distance at the accommodating area 500, both a suitable height for the accommodating area 500 and sufficient installation space for the hook 300 are ensured, while the distance between the side panel 100 and the glass 200 at the fixing area 600 is reduced. This minimizes the impact of the side panel 100 on the vehicle's interior space. For example, when the hook 300 is installed on the roof, the side panel 100 of this application can reduce its impact on the headroom of the passenger compartment, alleviating the feeling of confinement in the passenger compartment.

[0058] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 3In one embodiment, a bending portion 110 is included, which is disposed at the receiving area 500 and bends away from the glass 200. By providing the bending portion 110 on the side panel 100 at the receiving area 500, the height of the side panel 100 is lower only at the receiving area 500. While the receiving area 500 meets the installation requirements of the hook 300, the height of other areas of the side panel 100 is increased, effectively increasing the height inside the passenger compartment, reducing the impact of the hook 300 installation on the passenger compartment space, and alleviating the feeling of oppression caused by the low height inside the passenger compartment.

[0059] In one embodiment, the height difference between the bent portion 110 and the fixed area 600 is 1-3 mm, that is, a step of 1-3 mm is formed between the bent portion 110 and the fixed area 600, which increases the rigidity of the side panel sheet metal 100. The height difference can be any value between 1 and 3 mm, such as 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm, etc. Preferably, the height difference between the bent portion 110 and the fixed area 600 is 2 mm, that is, a step of 2 mm is formed between the bent portion 110 and the fixed area 600. By setting a suitable height difference, it is effectively ensured that the accommodating area 500 has installation space for the hook 300, and that there is a suitable bonding thickness between the glass 200 and the side panel sheet metal 100, reducing the impact of the hook 300 installation structure on the interior space of the vehicle.

[0060] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3The second aspect of this utility model provides a vehicle external hook 300 mounting structure, including a side panel 100 and a hook 300. The side panel 100 includes a fixing area 600 for fixing to a glass 200. The hook 300 is mounted on the side panel 100, with the mounting point of the hook 300 between the side panel 100 and the glass 200. At least a portion of the hook 300 extends to the outside of the vehicle. The hook 300 extending outside the vehicle is used to connect or hang items; for example, the hook 300 extending outside the roof is used to connect to a roof rack body to install the roof rack onto the roof. A receiving area 500 is formed on the outer side of the fixing area 600 to accommodate the hook 300. The distance between the glass 200 and the side panel 100 in the fixing area 600 is less than the distance in the receiving area 500. By adjusting the spacing between the accommodating area 500 and the fixing area 600, compared to the existing technology where the height of the accommodating area 500 and the fixing area 600 are the same, this application shortens the gap between the side panel 100 and the glass 200 at the fixing area 600 while ensuring that the accommodating area 500 has a suitable height for the installation of the hook 300. This increases the height of the side panel 100 and reduces the impact on the passenger compartment space. For example, when the hook 300 is installed on the roof of the vehicle, the installation structure of this application increases the height of the ceiling in the passenger compartment, alleviating the oppressive feeling that can easily occur when the passenger compartment is low in height.

[0061] In one embodiment, the side panel sheet 100 and the glass 200 are fixed together by adhesive bonding. The bonding area is located at the fixing area 600 of the side panel sheet 100. By adjusting the distance between the side panel sheet 100 and the glass 200 at the receiving area 500, the gap at the fixing area 600 is shortened, which can reduce the application of adhesive, reduce production costs, facilitate bonding processing, improve bonding stability, and improve the connection stability between the glass 200 and the side panel sheet 100.

[0062] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3In one embodiment, the top of the side panel sheet metal 100 is used to install hooks 300 and fix glass 200, including an upper side beam 120, a first flange 130, and a top connecting surface 140 connected in sequence, wherein the upper side beam 120 and the top connecting surface 140 are respectively located on both sides of the first flange 130. The top connecting surface 140 is used to fix glass 200, that is, the fixing area 600 is located on the top connecting surface 140, and glass 200 is fixed to the top connecting surface 140 by adhesive, with a certain gap between glass 200 and the first flange 130. The receiving area 500 is located on the top connecting surface 140, and part of the hook 300 extends into the receiving area 500, while part of the hook extends out to the outside of the roof through the gap between glass 200 and the first flange 130 to facilitate the use of hook 300, such as facilitating the installation of a roof rack on the roof.

[0063] Please see Figure 3 In one embodiment, the vehicle external hook mounting structure includes a glass 200, which can be a roof glass, rear window glass, etc. The glass 200 has a clearance structure 510 at the location of the accommodating area 500. The clearance structure 510 increases the distance between the glass 200 and the side panel 100 in the accommodating area 500. That is, assuming the accommodating area 500 has the same height, the distance between the glass 200 and the side panel 100 at the fixing area 600 is shortened, increasing the height of the side panel 100 and thus raising the height of the passenger compartment ceiling.

[0064] Please see Figure 3 In one embodiment, the side panel 100 is provided with a clearance structure 510 at the location of the accommodating area 500. The clearance structure 510 on the side panel 100 extends away from the glass 200, thereby increasing the spacing of the accommodating area 500. This shortens the spacing between the glass 200 and the side panel 100 at the fixing area 600 while keeping the height of the accommodating area 500 unchanged.

[0065] Please see Figure 3 In one embodiment, both the glass 200 and the side panel 100 are provided with clearance structures 510. The clearance structures 510 on the glass 200 extend away from the receiving area 500, and the clearance structures 510 on the side panel 100 extend away from the glass 200, thereby increasing the distance between the glass 200 and the side panel 100 at the receiving area 500. By increasing the distance between the glass 200 and the side panel 100 through the clearance structures 510, it is ensured that even when the gap between the side panel 100 and the glass 200 at the fixing area 600 is reduced, the receiving area 500 can still adequately accommodate the installation of the hook 300.

[0066] In one embodiment, the glass 200 comprises at least two layers, and an abutment structure 510 is provided on the glass 200. The abutment structure 510 penetrates at least the lower layer of the glass 200, but does not penetrate the top layer of the glass 200. By shortening the length of the lower layer of the glass 200, an abutment structure 510 is formed on the glass 200, thereby increasing the height of the bottom wall of the glass 200 at the accommodating area 500. This allows the height of the hook 300 and the side panel sheet metal 100 to be raised, thereby increasing the height of the roof and the passenger compartment. The abutment structure 510 does not penetrate the top layer of the glass 200, ensuring that the glass 200 covers the accommodating area 500. Simultaneously, the glass 200 and the side panel sheet metal 100 are bonded and fixed in the fixing area 600, and the accommodating area 500 is located outside the fixing area 600, thus reducing the impact of the abutment structure 510 penetrating the lower layer of the glass 200 on the strength of the glass 200.

[0067] Please see Figure 3 In one embodiment, the glass 200 includes a top glass 210, a lower glass 230, and an interlayer 220 disposed between the top glass 210 and the lower glass 230. The interlayer 220 is preferably a PVB interlayer, which serves as an adhesive and buffer. When the top glass 210 breaks due to external impact, the interlayer 220 prevents glass fragments from flying and injuring people, ensuring the safety of passengers inside the vehicle. The interlayer 220 also has certain sound insulation and heat insulation effects, improving the comfort inside the vehicle. The avoidance structure 510 penetrates the lower glass 230, meaning the lower glass 230 does not extend to the receiving area 500. Since the glass in the receiving area 500 generally does not bear stress, shortening the length of the lower glass 230 in the receiving area 500 does not affect the strength of the glass 200. When the avoidance structure 510 only penetrates the lower glass 230 and not the interlayer 220, the color of the interlayer 220 can be preserved, ensuring the color consistency of the glass 200.

[0068] Please see Figure 3 In one embodiment, the avoidance structure 510 penetrates the interlayer 220, meaning that neither the lower glass 230 nor the interlayer 220 extends to the receiving area 500. The projections of the lower glass 230 and the interlayer 220 along the direction perpendicular to the glass 200 do not coincide with the projection of the hook 300 along the direction perpendicular to the glass 200, thereby ensuring the height of the receiving area 500. The avoidance structure 510 penetrates both the interlayer 220 and the lower glass 230, which facilitates the processing and handling of the glass 200.

[0069] In one embodiment, the distance between the projected edge of the lower glass 230 along the direction perpendicular to the glass 200 and the projected edge of the hook 300 along the direction perpendicular to the glass 200 is not less than 3mm, so that the hook 300 and the bottom wall of the glass 200 have a suitable distance, so as to reduce the occurrence of damage to the glass 200 due to contact with the metal hook 300.

[0070] Please see Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment, the hook 300 is mounted on the side sheet metal 100 via the hook base 400. The distance between the projection edge of the lower glass 230 along the direction perpendicular to the glass 200 and the projection edge of the hook base 400 along the direction perpendicular to the glass 200 is not less than 3mm, so as to avoid the problem that the glass 200 is too close to the hook base 400 and is damaged by hitting the hook base 400.

[0071] Please see Figure 3 In one embodiment, the side panel 100 is provided with a clearance structure 510, which includes a bending portion 110 that bends away from the glass 200. By providing the bending portion 110 in the accommodating area 500 of the side panel 100, the height of the side panel 100 is lower only in the accommodating area 500. While ensuring that the accommodating area 500 meets the installation requirements of the hook 300, the height of other areas of the side panel 100 is increased, effectively increasing the height inside the passenger compartment and alleviating the feeling of oppression caused by the low height inside the passenger compartment. The bending portion 110 is provided on the top connecting surface 140, and the step formed at the connection between the bending portion 110 and the fixing area 600 acts as a reinforcing rib, thereby improving the strength of the top connecting surface 140 and reducing the deformation of the top connecting surface 140.

[0072] Please see Figure 3 In one embodiment, a bent portion 110 is integrally formed on the side panel sheet metal 100, and the bent portion 110 is only provided at the receiving area 500 of the mounting hook 300. In another embodiment, the bent portion 110 is formed by sheet metal processing on the side panel sheet metal 100, and the bent portion 110 extends from the receiving area 500 along the length direction of the first flange 130 to the end of the first flange 130.

[0073] In one embodiment, by bending the side panel 100 at the fixed area 600 toward the glass 200, the height of the side panel 100 at the fixed area 600 is increased, and a bending portion 110 is formed in the accommodating area 500. Thus, without changing the height of the accommodating area 500, the height of the side panel 100 is increased, thereby improving the space inside the passenger compartment.

[0074] In one embodiment, the height difference between the side panel sheet metal 100 and the bending portion 110 and the fixing area 600 is 1-3 mm, that is, a step of 1-3 mm is formed between the bending portion 110 and the fixing area 600, which increases the rigidity of the side panel sheet metal 100. The height difference can be any value between 1 and 3 mm, such as 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm, etc. Preferably, the height difference between the bending portion 110 and the fixing area 600 is 2 mm, that is, a 2 mm step is formed between the bending portion 110 and the fixing area 600. By setting a suitable height difference, it is effectively ensured that the accommodating area 500 has installation space for the hook 300, and that there is a suitable bonding thickness between the glass 200 and the side panel sheet metal 100.

[0075] In one embodiment, the height of the receiving area 500 is not less than 10mm, ensuring that the receiving area 500 has sufficient installation height to facilitate the installation of the hook 300, while ensuring that there is sufficient safe distance between the bottom wall of the glass 200 and the hook 300 or the hook base 400 to reduce the occurrence of damage to the glass 200.

[0076] Please see Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment, the vehicle external hook mounting structure includes a hook base 400, which is connected to a hook 300 so that the roof rack is fixed to the roof via the hook 300. The hook base 400 is fixed to the side panel sheet metal 100, and the fixing method includes, but is not limited to, welding connection. The hook base 400 is fixed to the top connecting surface 140 of the side panel sheet metal 100. The hook base 400 has a mounting cavity formed on the side facing the side panel sheet metal 100, and a portion of the hook 300 extends into the mounting cavity and hooks into the hook base 400.

[0077] Please see Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment, the hook 300 is L-shaped. One end of the L-shaped hook 300 extends into the receiving area 500 through the gap between the glass 200 and the first flange 130. The L-shaped hook 300 extends into the mounting cavity. Then, by lifting the end of the L-shaped hook 300 exposed outside the roof, the hook 300 abuts against the top wall of the mounting cavity, so that the hook 300 is hooked and connected to the hook base 400.

[0078] In one embodiment, the hook base 400 includes a first plate and a second plate extending from opposite ends of the first plate. The second plate is fixed to the side panel sheet metal 100. The first plate and the second plate enclose the mounting cavity. The hook base 400 has a simple structure and is easy to manufacture and fix.

[0079] In one embodiment, both the first plate and the second plate are cuboid plates. The two ends of the first plate extend downwards into the second plate. The end of the second plate furthest from the first plate connects to the top connecting surface 140 of the side panel 100. The two second plates and the first plate form an angle, creating a cavity between them. The angle between the first and second plates can be a right angle or an obtuse angle. Preferably, the angle between the first and second plates is a right angle. A right angle or an obtuse angle makes the connection between the first and second plates more stable, provides stronger support, reduces deformation of the first and second plates, and thus increases the connection strength between the hook 300 and the hook base 400.

[0080] In one embodiment, a third plate is provided at the end of the second plate away from the first plate. The third plate extends in a direction opposite to the two second plates; in other words, the third plate is parallel to the first plate. The third plate is fixedly connected to the side panel 100. By providing the third plate, the connection area between the hook base 400 and the side panel 100 can be increased, thereby improving the connection strength between the hook base 400 and the side panel 100, and thus improving the stability of the hook 300, ensuring the stability of the luggage rack installation. The third plate can be a cuboid plate or a plate of other shapes, such as an arc-shaped end face away from the second plate.

[0081] In one embodiment, the hook base 400 is integrally formed, such as the first plate, the second plate and the third plate being integrally formed by sheet metal processing, etc., to ensure the strength of the hook base 400, thereby ensuring the stability of the luggage rack installation.

[0082] In one embodiment, the two second plates are mirror-symmetrical about the center of the first plate, and the two third plates are also mirror-symmetrical about the center of the first plate. The connection between the first and second plates is rounded to prevent stress concentration at the connection point and ensure connection strength. Similarly, the connection between the third and second plates is also rounded to prevent stress concentration at the connection point and ensure connection strength.

[0083] Please see Figure 3In one embodiment, a limiting part 310 is provided at the end of the hook 300. The limiting part 310 is located on the side of the hook 300 near the fixing area 600 and extends towards the glass 200. When the hook 300 is hooked and connected to the hook base 400, the hook base 400 can limit and constrain the hook 300 in the Z-direction height direction, preventing the hook 300 from displacing upwards. By providing the limiting part 310, when the hook 300 is hooked and connected to the hook base 400, the limiting part 310 is located on the side wall of the first plate of the hook base 400, thereby providing a horizontal limiting constraint on the hook 300 and preventing the hook 300 from moving horizontally out of the mounting cavity. The limiting part 310 limits the hook 300 and the hook base 400, and limits and constrains the hook 300 in two directions to ensure the stability of the connection between the hook 300 and the hook base 400, reduce the occurrence of the hook 300 falling off accidentally, improve the stability of the roof rack installation, and reduce the risk of the roof rack falling off when the vehicle is bumpy.

[0084] In one embodiment, the limiting part 310 is formed by bending the end of the hook 300 extending out of the mounting cavity toward the glass 200. The limiting part 310 is formed by bending the end of the hook 300, which facilitates the processing of the limiting part 310, ensures the connection strength of the limiting part 310, and reduces processing costs.

[0085] In one embodiment, the connection between the limiting part 310 and the hook 300 body is made with an arc transition to prevent stress concentration at the connection between the limiting part 310 and the hook 300 body and to improve the strength of the hook 300.

[0086] In another embodiment, the limiting part 310 is a block or plate protruding from the hook 300, and the limiting part 310 is welded and fixed to the hook 300.

[0087] In one embodiment, the hook 300 has a thickness of 1.5 mm, the receiving area 500 has a height of 10 mm, the fixing area 600 has a height of 5 mm, the hook base 400 has a height of 5 mm, and the first plate of the hook base 400 has a thickness of 2 mm.

[0088] The vehicle external hook mounting structure of this application has a larger gap between the glass 200 and the side panel 100 in the accommodating area 500 than in other areas, thereby increasing the height of the side panel 100 and raising the height of the passenger compartment, thus alleviating the problem of a cramped feeling caused by an excessively low passenger compartment height. By providing clearance structures 510 on both the side panel 100 and the glass 200, the height of the accommodating area 500 is increased. While raising the height of the side panel 100, this also provides sufficient installation space for the hook 300 and hook base 400, reducing the possibility of damage caused by the side panel 100 contacting the hook 300 or hook base 400.

[0089] A third aspect of this utility model provides a glass 200 for fixing to a side panel 100. The glass 200 is configured to form a receiving area 500 with the side panel 100 for accommodating a hook 300. The receiving area 500 is located outside the area where the glass 200 is fixed to the side panel 100, and the distance between the glass 200 and the side panel 100 in the fixed area is less than the distance in the receiving area 500. By adjusting the distance between the side panel 100 and the glass 200 in the fixed area to be less than the distance in the receiving area 500, both a suitable height for the receiving area 500 and sufficient installation space for the hook 300 are ensured, while the distance between the glass 200 and the side panel 100 in the fixed area is reduced, thereby minimizing the impact of the side panel 100 on the vehicle's interior space. For example, when the hook 300 is installed on the roof, the glass 200 of this application can reduce the impact on the headroom of the passenger compartment, alleviating the feeling of confinement in the passenger compartment.

[0090] In one embodiment, the glass 200 includes at least two layers, and a clearance area is provided at the bottom of the glass 200. The clearance area penetrates at least the bottom layer of the glass 200 but does not penetrate the top layer of the glass 200. The clearance area is located at the receiving area 500.

[0091] In one embodiment, the glass 200 includes a top glass 210, a lower glass 230, and an interlayer 220 disposed between the top glass 210 and the lower glass 230. The lower glass 230 and the interlayer 220 do not extend to cover the hook 300, thereby increasing the distance between the bottom wall of the glass 200 and the hook 300, making it easier to install the hook 300. The glass 200 may also have other structures; please refer to existing glass 200s, which will not be described in detail here.

[0092] The fourth aspect of this utility model provides a vehicle comprising the side panel 100 as described in any one of the above-mentioned embodiments, or the vehicle external hook mounting structure as described in any one of the above-mentioned embodiments, or the glass 200 as described in any one of the above-mentioned embodiments, to increase the height of the side panel 100 and improve the space inside the passenger compartment. For example, when the hook 300 is installed on the roof, the vehicle of this application can increase the height of the passenger compartment and alleviate the feeling of confinement inside the passenger compartment. The vehicle also includes other power structures, control systems, etc. Please refer to existing vehicles; this application will not elaborate on these aspects.

[0093] The side panel sheet metal, vehicle external hook mounting structure, glass, and vehicle of this application have a smaller distance between the glass 200 and the side panel sheet metal 100 in the fixing area 600 than in the accommodating area 500. This ensures sufficient installation space for the hook 300 while reducing the distance between the glass 200 and the side panel sheet metal 100. Consequently, the installation of the hook 300 reduces the impact of the side panel sheet metal 100 on the passenger compartment space. For example, when the hook 300 is installed on the roof, this application increases the height of the side panel sheet metal 100 in the Z-direction, improving headroom on both sides of the passenger compartment and alleviating the feeling of confinement. Therefore, this utility model effectively overcomes some practical problems in the prior art, thus having high utilization value and practical significance.

[0094] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in this utility model should still be covered by the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A side panel sheet metal, characterized in that, include: A fixing area, the fixing area being configured for fixing to glass, the outer side of the fixing area being configured to form a receiving area with the glass for accommodating hook installation; Wherein, the distance between the side panel sheet metal and the glass in the fixed area is less than the distance in the receiving area.

2. The side panel sheet metal according to claim 1, characterized in that, include: A bending portion is provided at the receiving area, and the bending portion bends away from the glass.

3. The side panel sheet metal according to claim 2, characterized in that, The height difference between the bent portion and the fixed area is 1 to 3 mm.

4. A vehicle external hook mounting structure, characterized in that, include: The side panel includes a fixing area configured for fixing to the glass. A hook is installed on the side panel sheet metal, the installation point of the hook and the side panel sheet metal is located between the side panel sheet metal and the glass, and at least part of the hook extends to the outside of the vehicle body; The fixed area has a receiving area on its outer side to accommodate the hook installation, and the distance between the glass and the side sheet metal in the fixed area is smaller than the distance in the receiving area.

5. The vehicle external hook mounting structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The glass and / or the side panel sheet metal are provided with a clearance structure at a position facing the receiving area, and the clearance structure increases the distance between the glass and the side panel sheet metal in the receiving area.

6. The vehicle external hook mounting structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The glass is provided with an avoidance structure, the glass includes at least two layers, the avoidance structure penetrates at least the lower layer of the glass, and the avoidance structure does not penetrate the top layer of the glass.

7. The vehicle external hook mounting structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The glass includes a top glass layer, a bottom glass layer, and an interlayer disposed between the top glass layer and the bottom glass layer, wherein the clearance structure penetrates the bottom glass layer.

8. The vehicle external hook mounting structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The avoidance structure penetrates the interlayer.

9. The vehicle external hook mounting structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The side panel sheet metal is provided with an avoidance structure, which includes a bending portion that bends away from the glass.

10. The vehicle external hook mounting structure according to claim 9, characterized in that, The height difference between the side panel sheet metal at the bending section and the fixed area is 1 to 3 mm.

11. The vehicle external hook mounting structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The height of the accommodating area shall not be less than 10mm.

12. The vehicle external hook mounting structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, include: A hook base is fixed to the side panel sheet metal, and a mounting cavity is formed on the side of the hook base facing the side panel sheet metal; the hook portion extends into the mounting cavity and hooks into the hook base.

13. The vehicle external hook mounting structure according to claim 12, characterized in that: The hook base includes a first plate and a second plate extending from opposite ends of the first plate. The second plate is fixed to the side sheet metal, and the first plate and the second plate enclose the mounting cavity.

14. The vehicle external hook mounting structure according to claim 13, characterized in that: The end of the hook is provided with a limiting part, which is located on the side of the hook near the fixing area and extends towards the glass.

15. The vehicle external hook mounting structure according to claim 14, characterized in that: The limiting part is formed by bending the end of the hook that extends out of the mounting cavity toward the glass.

16. A type of glass for fixing to a side panel sheet, wherein the glass is configured to form a receiving area with the side panel sheet for accommodating hook mounting, the receiving area being located outside the area where the glass is fixed to the side panel sheet, characterized in that: The distance between the glass and the side sheet metal in the fixed area is less than the distance in the receiving area.

17. The glass according to claim 16, characterized in that: The glass comprises at least two layers, and a clearance area is provided at the bottom of the glass. The clearance area penetrates at least the bottom layer of the glass but does not penetrate the top layer of the glass, and the clearance area is located at the receiving area.

18. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes the side panel sheet metal as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, or the vehicle external hook mounting structure as described in any one of claims 4 to 15, or the glass as described in any one of claims 16 and 17.

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