Decorative plate structure for A column of automobile

The design of the curved plate mounting base, elastic clips, and fasteners solves the problem of loose A-pillar trim panels in automobiles, improves connection stability and functional versatility, and provides audio effects and equipment expansion capabilities.

CN223494444UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31WUHAN WEIYA AUTO TRIM CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423302709.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-31

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing automotive A-pillar trim panels are prone to loosening and have limited functionality, affecting stability and versatility in use.

Method used

It adopts an arc-shaped panel design, with mounting bases and elastic fasteners on the inner side to engage with the A-pillar sheet metal parts. It is connected by fastening mounting holes and fasteners, and the stability is ensured by cover plate grooves and limit posts. At the same time, speakers and sound holes are set on the inner side of the panel to improve the sound effect, and expansion slots are used for functional expansion.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a stable connection of the A-pillar trim panel, enriches functionality, including audio effects and equipment expansion capabilities, and has a simple structure and is easy to use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automobile A-pillar decorative plate structure which comprises an arc-shaped plate body, a plurality of installation seats are arranged on the inner side face of the arc-shaped plate body, elastic buckling pieces used for being connected with A-pillar sheet metal parts in a clamped mode are arranged on the installation seats, fastening installation holes used for being connected with first fastening pieces are formed in the arc-shaped plate body in a penetrating mode, and the first fastening pieces are provided with second fastening pieces. A cover plate groove is formed in the back face of the arc-shaped plate body, the position of the cover plate groove corresponds to the fastening installation hole, a first installation cover plate is detachably arranged at the position of the cover plate groove, and a limiting column is arranged at the bottom of the arc-shaped plate body. The utility model has the advantages of stable installation, multiple functions and simple structure.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automotive parts technology, specifically relating to a structure for an automotive A-pillar decorative panel. Background Technology

[0002] The A-pillars are the pillars on either side of the windshield of a car, primarily serving to support the roof and provide structural strength. They are not only part of the vehicle's body structure but also protect the safety of occupants in the event of a collision.

[0003] The design of the A-pillar typically considers factors such as aerodynamics and vehicle body structural strength to ensure optimal driving and safety performance. In the vehicle structure, the A-pillar usually connects to the windshield and the left and right front doors, forming a connecting pillar between the roof and the front cabin. Car bodies generally have three types of pillars: front pillars (A-pillars), middle pillars (B-pillars), and rear pillars (C-pillars). These pillars not only provide structural support but also function as door frames.

[0004] The A-pillar trim panel, also known as the A-pillar guard, is part of the car's interior, located on both sides of the windshield. Its main function is to support the roof and protect the vehicle's interior structure. A-pillar guards typically consist of an upper A-pillar guard and a lower A-pillar guard, used to cover the sheet metal, wiring harnesses, water pipes, and air curtains between the headliner and the dashboard, while also protecting the head in the event of a side impact.

[0005] The problem with existing technology is that the existing A-pillar trim panels are usually directly connected to the A-pillar sheet metal parts by fasteners. After the A-pillar trim panels are disassembled and reassembled, they are prone to loosening, which affects their use. The existing A-pillar trim panels also have a relatively limited function. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to address the problems existing in the prior art by providing a car A-pillar decorative panel structure that has the advantages of stable installation, multiple functions, and simple structure.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a car A-pillar decorative panel structure, including an arc-shaped panel, a plurality of mounting seats are provided on the inner side of the arc-shaped panel, and elastic fasteners for engaging and connecting with the A-pillar sheet metal parts are provided on the mounting seats. A fastening mounting hole for connecting a fastener is provided through the arc-shaped panel. A cover plate groove is provided on the back of the arc-shaped panel, the position of the cover plate groove corresponding to the fastening mounting hole. A mounting cover plate is detachably provided at the cover plate groove, and a limit post is provided at the bottom of the arc-shaped panel.

[0008] In the above solution, an elastic buckle is positioned by setting a mounting base on the inner side of the arc-shaped plate. The elastic buckle is positioned by cooperating with the slot on the A-pillar sheet metal. A fastening mounting hole is set to screw fastener one. Fastener one is connected by cooperating with the threaded hole on the A-pillar sheet metal to lock the arc-shaped plate and ensure connection stability. A cover plate slot is opened to detachably connect and install cover plate one. Install cover plate one to seal and protect one of the fasteners. The bottom of the arc-shaped plate is fitted to the car dashboard. The limiting post is used to cooperate with the edge of the dashboard for limiting.

[0009] Furthermore, a horn is detachably mounted on the inner side of the arc-shaped plate, and several sound holes are drilled through the arc-shaped plate, the positions of which correspond to the positions of the horn.

[0010] The speaker is connected to the curved plate, and the sound holes on the curved plate facilitate the transmission of sound from the speaker and ensure sound quality.

[0011] Furthermore, a plurality of connecting blocks are provided on the inner side of the arc-shaped plate, and fasteners for fixing the horn are screwed onto the connecting blocks.

[0012] Fastener two is screwed in using a connecting block, and the connection and fixation of the speaker is achieved by fastener two engaging with the mounting holes on the speaker.

[0013] Furthermore, a rope is provided inside the cover plate groove, and the rope is fixedly connected to the mounting cover plate.

[0014] The cover plate is connected by a rope to prevent it from falling off or being lost.

[0015] Furthermore, the arc-shaped plate includes a central flat plate, with connecting arc plates on both sides of the central flat plate. The mounting base and mounting cover are both located at the central flat plate. The structure is simple and easy to manufacture.

[0016] Several structural reinforcing ribs are provided between the connecting arc plates on both sides and the central flat plate.

[0017] Furthermore, engaging blocks are provided on the opposite two sides of the mounting cover plate, and engaging holes for engaging with the engaging blocks are provided in the groove of the cover plate.

[0018] The locking and positioning of the first mounting cover is achieved by the engagement of the locking block and the locking hole in the cover plate groove. The structure is simple and easy to use.

[0019] Furthermore, an expansion groove is provided on the back of the arc-shaped plate, and an expansion screw hole is provided in the expansion groove. A second mounting cover plate is detachably provided at the expansion groove.

[0020] An expansion slot is provided to facilitate the connection of expansion devices, and a second mounting cover is provided to close the expansion slot when the expansion screw hole is not needed.

[0021] Furthermore, a mounting bracket is detachably provided at the extended screw hole via fastener three, and a mobile phone mounting base is connected to the mounting bracket.

[0022] The phone mounting bracket is used to connect to the phone mounting base, making it easy to secure the phone. The structure is simple and easy to use.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0024] 1. By setting up elastic buckles to engage with the A-pillar sheet metal parts, and using fasteners at the fastening mounting holes to screw them onto the A-pillar sheet metal parts, the stability of the connection between the A-pillar sheet metal parts and the curved plate is achieved; a mounting cover plate is set up to protect the fasteners and prevent external impurities from affecting them, thus ensuring structural stability.

[0025] 2. By installing a speaker on the inner side of the curved plate and opening a sound hole, the sound effect is guaranteed. The speaker is connected to the curved plate, which is simple in structure and easy to install and maintain.

[0026] 3. The expansion slot facilitates functional expansion, and the mounting bracket allows for the connection and positioning of related devices, offering a variety of functions. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 The structural three-dimensional representation of the automotive A-pillar decorative panel structure according to an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0028] Figure 2 The structural three-dimensional representation of the automotive A-pillar decorative panel structure according to an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the structure of the cover plate groove in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the mounting bracket in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the expansion slot in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Central flat plate; 2. Connecting arc plate; 3. Sound hole; 4. Mounting base; 5. Elastic buckle; 6. Fastening mounting hole; 7. Fastener one; 8. Fastener two; 9. Fastener three; 10. Cover plate groove; 11. Mounting cover plate one; 12. Mounting cover plate two; 13. Mounting bracket; 14. Limiting post; 15. Speaker; 16. Mobile phone mounting base; 17. Connecting block; 18. Cable; 19. Clamping block; 20. Clamping hole; 21. Expansion slot; 22. Expansion screw hole. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms front, back, left, right, etc., indicating orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the utility model product is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model or simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed or operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Example

[0034] like Figure 1-5 As shown, an A-pillar decorative panel structure for automobiles includes an arc-shaped panel. Several mounting seats 4 are provided on the inner side of the arc-shaped panel. Each mounting seat 4 is provided with an elastic buckle 5 for engaging with the A-pillar sheet metal. A fastening mounting hole 6 is provided through the arc-shaped panel for connecting a fastener 7. A cover groove 10 is provided on the back of the arc-shaped panel, the position of which corresponds to the fastening mounting hole 6. A mounting cover 11 is detachably provided at the cover groove 10. A limit post 14 is provided at the bottom of the arc-shaped panel.

[0035] In the above scheme, the elastic buckle 5 is positioned by setting the mounting base 4 on the inner side of the arc-shaped plate. The elastic buckle 5 is positioned by cooperating with the hole groove on the A-pillar sheet metal. The fastening mounting hole 6 is set to screw the fastener 7. The fastener 7 is connected by cooperating with the threaded hole on the A-pillar sheet metal to lock the arc-shaped plate and ensure connection stability. The cover plate groove 10 is opened to detachably connect the mounting cover 11. The mounting cover 11 is used to seal and protect the fastener 7. The bottom of the arc-shaped plate is fitted to the car dashboard. The limiting post 14 is used to cooperate with the edge of the dashboard for limiting.

[0036] Mounting base 4 is a plastic structure integrally formed with the arc-shaped plate, while elastic buckle 5 is a metal structure.

[0037] Furthermore, a speaker 15 is detachably provided on the inner side of the arc-shaped plate, and a plurality of sound holes 3 are provided through the arc-shaped plate, the positions of the sound holes 3 corresponding to the positions of the speaker 15.

[0038] The speaker 15 is connected to the curved plate, and the sound hole 3 opened on the curved plate facilitates the sound transmission of the speaker 15 and ensures the sound effect.

[0039] Furthermore, a plurality of connecting blocks 17 are provided on the inner side of the arc-shaped plate, and fasteners 8 for fixing the speaker 15 are screwed onto the connecting blocks 17.

[0040] Fastener 2 8 is screwed on by connecting block 17, and the connection and fixation of speaker 15 is achieved by fastener 2 8 cooperating with the mounting hole on speaker 15.

[0041] The speaker 15 has connecting ears on both sides, and the connecting ears have holes for connecting the fasteners 2 8.

[0042] Furthermore, a rope 18 is provided inside the cover plate groove 10, and the rope 18 is fixedly connected to the mounting cover plate 11.

[0043] The cover plate 11 is connected by a rope 18 to prevent it from falling off or being lost.

[0044] Furthermore, the arc-shaped plate includes a central flat plate 1, with connecting arc plates 2 on both sides of the central flat plate 1. The mounting base 4 and the mounting cover plate 11 are both located at the central flat plate 1. The structure is simple and easy to manufacture.

[0045] Several structural reinforcing ribs are provided between the connecting arc plates 2 on both sides and the central flat plate 1.

[0046] Furthermore, engaging blocks 19 are provided on opposite sides of the mounting cover plate 11, and engaging holes 20 for engaging with engaging blocks 19 are provided in the cover plate groove 10.

[0047] The locking and positioning of the mounting cover 11 is achieved by the cooperation of the locking block 19 and the locking hole 20 in the cover plate groove 10. The structure is simple and easy to use.

[0048] Furthermore, an expansion groove 21 is provided on the back of the arc-shaped plate, an expansion screw hole 22 is provided in the expansion groove 21, and a mounting cover plate 22 is detachably provided at the expansion groove 21.

[0049] The expansion slot 21 is provided to facilitate the connection of expansion devices, and the mounting cover 22 is provided to close the expansion slot 21 when the expansion screw hole 22 is not needed.

[0050] The mounting cover 12 and the expansion slot 21 are engaged and connected, and the connection structure can be referred to as the connection between the mounting cover 11 and the cover slot 10. A bracket can be connected through the expansion slot 21 for the connection and positioning of related electronic devices, including mobile phones and cameras.

[0051] Furthermore, a mounting bracket 13 is detachably provided at the extended screw hole 22 via fastener 39, and a mobile phone mounting base 16 is connected to the mounting bracket 13.

[0052] The phone mounting bracket 13 is used to connect the phone mounting base 16, which makes it easy to fix the phone. The structure is simple and easy to use.

[0053] The mobile phone mounting bracket 16 may include a card slot, a magnetic structure, or a telescopic clamp structure to position the mobile phone.

[0054] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A car A-pillar decorative panel structure, characterized in that, The device includes an arc-shaped plate with several mounting seats on its inner side. Each mounting seat has an elastic buckle for engaging with the sheet metal of an A-pillar. A fastening mounting hole for connecting a fastener is provided through the arc-shaped plate. A cover groove is provided on the back of the arc-shaped plate, and the position of the cover groove corresponds to the fastening mounting hole. A mounting cover is detachably provided at the cover groove. A limit post is provided at the bottom of the arc-shaped plate.

2. The automotive A-pillar decorative panel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A horn is detachably mounted on the inner side of the arc-shaped plate, and several sound holes are opened through the arc-shaped plate, with the positions of the sound holes corresponding to the positions of the horn.

3. The automotive A-pillar decorative panel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Several connecting blocks are provided on the inner side of the arc-shaped plate, and fasteners for fixing the speaker are screwed onto the connecting blocks.

4. The automotive A-pillar decorative panel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A rope is installed inside the groove of the cover plate, and the rope is fixedly connected to the cover plate.

5. The automotive A-pillar decorative panel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The arc-shaped plate includes a central flat plate, and connecting arc plates are provided on both sides of the central flat plate. The mounting base and the mounting cover are both located at the central flat plate.

6. The automotive A-pillar decorative panel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting cover plate has locking blocks on its opposite sides, and the cover plate groove has locking holes for engaging with the locking blocks.

7. The automotive A-pillar decorative panel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, An expansion groove is provided on the back of the arc-shaped plate, and an expansion screw hole is provided in the expansion groove. A second mounting cover plate is detachably provided at the expansion groove.

8. The automotive A-pillar decorative panel structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, A mounting bracket is detachably provided at the extended screw hole via fastener three, and a mobile phone mounting base is connected to the mounting bracket.