Exterior trim panel assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses an exterior trim panel assembly and a vehicle, the exterior trim panel assembly comprises an exterior trim outer panel and an exterior trim inner panel, the exterior trim outer panel is connected to the outer side of the exterior trim inner panel; wherein a connecting part and a buffer supporting structure are arranged on the inner side of the exterior trim inner plate, the connecting part is used for being detachably connected with a side surrounding plate, and the buffer supporting structure is separated from the connecting part and suitable for being supported between the exterior trim inner plate and the side surrounding plate. According to the outer decoration plate assembly, the connecting part and the buffering supporting structure are arranged on the inner side of the outer decoration inner plate, the outer decoration inner plate can be connected with the side surrounding plate through the connecting part, and the buffering supporting structure is supported between the outer decoration inner plate and the side surrounding plate, so that the connection between the outer decoration plate assembly and the side surrounding plate is stable and high in reliability; friction and looseness between the exterior trimming panel assembly and the side coaming can be effectively avoided, and the exterior trimming panel assembly is simple in structure, convenient to assemble and low in cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle manufacturing technology, and in particular to an exterior trim assembly and a vehicle having the exterior trim assembly. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of the automobile consumer market, consumers' personalized and differentiated needs are also increasing. Frameless doors have a stylish and novel appearance and are favored by many consumers. The B-pillar exterior trim panel is in a prominent and visible position in the entire frameless door system. Therefore, the stability of its structure and the quality of its appearance play a crucial role in the overall perception of the system.

[0003] Currently, most B-pillar exterior panels are made of plastic or glass. The panels are mainly secured by upper or lower clips, and then fixed to the side B-pillar exterior panels by fixing clips arranged in the middle and lower parts. However, after installation, the outer edges on both sides tend to loosen when pressed, resulting in low connection reliability and room for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this utility model proposes an exterior trim panel assembly that provides a stable and reliable connection between the exterior trim panel assembly and the side panel, effectively preventing friction and loosening between them. Furthermore, it features a simple structure, convenient assembly, and low cost.

[0005] An exterior trim panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes: an outer exterior trim panel and an inner exterior trim panel, wherein the outer exterior trim panel is connected to the outer side of the inner exterior trim panel; wherein, the inner side of the inner exterior trim panel is provided with a connecting portion and a buffer support structure, the connecting portion is used to be detachably connected to a side panel, and the buffer support structure is spaced apart from the connecting portion and adapted to support between the inner exterior trim panel and the side panel.

[0006] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the exterior trim panel assembly is provided with a connecting part and a buffer support structure on the inner side of the exterior trim inner panel. The connecting part can connect the exterior trim inner panel to the side panel, and the buffer support structure supports the exterior trim inner panel and the side panel. This makes the connection between the exterior trim panel assembly and the side panel stable and reliable. It can effectively avoid friction and loosening between the exterior trim panel assembly and the side panel. Moreover, the structure is simple, easy to assemble, and low in cost.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the exterior panel assembly includes a buffer support structure comprising a support block that protrudes from the inner side of the exterior inner panel.

[0008] And / or, the buffer support structure includes a buffer block that protrudes from the inner side of the outer trim panel.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in the exterior panel assembly, the area of ​​the buffer block is larger than the area of ​​the support block, and the buffer block covers the side of the support block opposite to the inner exterior panel.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the exterior panel assembly of the buffer support structure comprises a plurality of support blocks, and the plurality of support blocks are spaced apart along the vertical direction.

[0011] And / or, the buffer support structure comprises multiple buffer blocks, which are spaced apart along the vertical direction.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the exterior panel assembly further includes a buffer strip extending in the vertical direction.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the exterior panel assembly includes at least two sets of buffer support structures, and the at least two sets of buffer support structures are distributed horizontally at intervals on the inner side of the exterior inner panel.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, in the exterior trim panel assembly, one of the exterior inner panel and the side panel is provided with a limiting part and the other is provided with a limiting groove, and the limiting part and the limiting groove are mutually limitingly engaged;

[0015] And / or, one of the outer trim inner panel and the side panel is provided with a snap-fit ​​part and the other is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove, and the snap-fit ​​part and the snap-fit ​​groove are engaged in a snap-fit ​​engagement.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, in the exterior panel assembly, one of the outer exterior panel and the inner exterior panel is provided with a positioning part and the other is provided with a positioning groove, wherein the positioning part and the positioning groove are positioned and engaged.

[0017] And / or, an adhesive groove is formed between the outer exterior panel and the inner exterior panel, and they are bonded by the adhesive in the adhesive groove;

[0018] And / or, the outer exterior panel has a painted surface on the side away from the inner exterior panel.

[0019] This utility model also proposes a vehicle.

[0020] The vehicle according to the present utility model is provided with an exterior trim panel assembly of any of the above embodiments.

[0021] The vehicle and the aforementioned exterior panel assembly have the same advantages over the prior art, which will not be repeated here.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the exterior trim panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the exterior trim panel according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the exterior trim panel according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the positioning part of the outer trim panel according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the exterior inner panel according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the support block for the inner exterior panel according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the exterior inner panel according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the exterior inner panel according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 3 .

[0032] Figure label:

[0033] Exterior trim assembly 100,

[0034] Outer trim panel 1, positioning part 11, positioning rib 111, painted surface 12, inner trim panel 2, connecting part 21, limiting part 211, snap-fit ​​part 212, support block 221, buffer block 222, buffer strip 223, positioning groove 23, glue application groove 24, connecting hole 25, buffer structure 26. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0038] Unless otherwise specified, the front-back direction in this application refers to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, i.e., the X direction; the left-right direction refers to the lateral direction of the vehicle, i.e., the Y direction; and the up-down direction refers to the vertical direction of the vehicle, i.e., the Z direction.

[0039] The following is for reference. Figures 1-8 The exterior panel assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model is described. By providing a connecting part 21 and a buffer support structure on the inner side of the exterior inner panel 2, the exterior inner panel 2 can be connected to the side panel through the connecting part 21, and the buffer support structure is supported between the exterior inner panel 2 and the side panel. This makes the connection between the exterior panel assembly 100 and the side panel stable and reliable, effectively avoiding friction and loosening between the exterior panel assembly 100 and the side panel. It also has a simple structure, is easy to assemble, and has low cost.

[0040] like Figures 1-8As shown, an exterior panel assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an outer exterior panel 1 and an inner exterior panel 2.

[0041] It should be noted that the exterior panel assembly 100 is part of the vehicle's exterior. In this embodiment, the exterior panel assembly 100 can be applied to the outside of the vehicle's B-pillar to protect the structure of the B-pillar side panel. The outer exterior panel 1 and the inner exterior panel 2 of the exterior panel assembly 100 can be made of plastic or glass panels to decorate the vehicle and make the vehicle's exterior structure neat and improve the overall texture.

[0042] The outer trim panel 1 is connected to the outer side of the inner trim panel 2. The inner side of the inner trim panel 2 is provided with a connecting part 21 and a buffer support structure. The connecting part 21 is used to be detachably connected to the side panel. The buffer support structure is spaced apart from the connecting part 21 and is suitable for supporting between the inner trim panel 2 and the side panel.

[0043] Specifically, the inner and outer directions are along the transverse direction of the vehicle, i.e., the Y direction, with the inner direction being closer to the vehicle's centerline and the outer direction being farther from the vehicle's centerline. That is, the outer trim panel 1 is located outside the inner trim panel 2. The outer trim panel 1 serves a decorative function, while the inner trim panel 2 is used to connect with the side panel. The inner side of the inner trim panel 2 is provided with a connecting part 21, which can connect the inner trim panel 2 with the side panel, thereby realizing the connection and fixation between the outer trim panel assembly 100 and the side panel. The connection method between the two can be bolt connection, snap-fit ​​connection, plug-in connection, etc. The connection method is simple and easy to assemble. The connecting part 21 can be a connecting hole, a connecting structure, etc.

[0044] Furthermore, the inner side of the exterior trim panel 2 is also provided with a buffer support structure, which serves to buffer and support. The buffer support structure is connected to the side of the exterior trim panel 2 near the side panel, and the buffer support structure is spaced apart from the connecting part 21 to achieve the connection and support of the exterior trim panel 2 respectively. For example, the buffer support structure can be evenly arranged on the exterior trim panel 2 and can be arranged in the vicinity of the connecting part 21. In this way, during installation, the exterior trim panel 2 is connected to the side panel through the connecting part 21. At the same time, the buffer support structure supports the exterior trim panel 2 and the side panel, which can prevent the exterior trim panel assembly 100 from shaking relative to the vehicle body when pressed, and improve the reliability of the connection between the two.

[0045] The buffer support structure can be made of flexible materials such as plastic and rubber, which can effectively buffer the outer inner panel 2 and the side panel, reduce vibration, and the buffer support structure can be integrally formed with the outer inner panel 2, or connected by snap-fit, adhesive or other means.

[0046] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the exterior trim panel assembly 100, by providing a connecting part 21 and a buffer support structure on the inner side of the exterior trim inner panel 2, can connect the exterior trim inner panel 2 to the side panel through the connecting part 21, and support it between the exterior trim inner panel 2 and the side panel through the buffer support structure, so that the connection between the exterior trim panel assembly 100 and the side panel is stable and reliable, and can effectively avoid friction and loosening between the exterior trim panel assembly 100 and the side panel. Moreover, the structure is simple, easy to assemble, and low in cost.

[0047] In some embodiments, the buffer support structure includes a support block 221 that protrudes from the inner side of the outer trim panel 2.

[0048] Specifically, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the support block 221 protrudes from the inner side of the outer trim panel 2, that is, the support block 221 protrudes towards the side panel. The height of the protrusion of the support block 221 can compensate for the installation gap between the outer trim panel 2 and the side panel. In this way, after the outer trim panel 2 and the side panel are connected, the support block 221 occupies the space between the outer trim panel 2 and the side panel. The support block 221 supports the outer trim panel 2 and the side panel, so that there is no gap between the outer trim panel 2 and the side panel. This reduces the possibility of the outer trim panel 2 and the side panel becoming loose, thereby ensuring that the connection between the outer trim panel 2 and the side panel is stable and reliable, and improving the performance of the vehicle. The support block 221 can be constructed in the form of a block, cylinder or other shapes, and its structure is simple and easy to process.

[0049] In other embodiments, the buffer support structure includes a buffer block 222 that protrudes from the inner side of the outer trim panel 2.

[0050] Specifically, such as Figure 7 As shown, the buffer block 222 protrudes from the inner side of the outer trim inner panel 2, that is, the buffer block 222 protrudes towards the side panel, and the height of the protrusion of the buffer block 222 can compensate for the gap between the outer trim inner panel 2 and the side panel. In this way, after the outer trim inner panel 2 and the side panel are connected, the buffer block 222 occupies the space between the outer trim inner panel 2 and the side panel, and the buffer block 222 is supported between the outer trim inner panel 2 and the side panel, so that there is no gap between the outer trim inner panel 2 and the side panel, which reduces the possibility of the outer trim inner panel 2 and the side panel becoming loose, thereby ensuring that the connection between the outer trim inner panel 2 and the side panel is stable and reliable, and improving the performance of the vehicle. The buffer block 222 can be constructed in the form of a square, cylinder or other shapes, and its structure is simple and easy to process.

[0051] Furthermore, a support block 221 and a buffer block 222 can be simultaneously installed on the inner exterior panel 2. The buffer block 222 is positioned close to the side panel. This allows the support block 221 and the buffer block 222 to support the side panel simultaneously, effectively reducing the possibility of loosening between the inner exterior panel 2 and the side panel. The support block 221 can be made of metal, while the buffer block 222 can be made of plastic, rubber, or other materials. In this way, the support block 221 can enhance the support for the side panel, and the buffer block 222 can absorb and buffer the impact noise between the inner exterior panel 2 and the side panel, as well as reduce friction, thereby extending the service life of the structure.

[0052] In some embodiments, the area of ​​the buffer block 222 is larger than the area of ​​the support block 221, and the buffer block 222 covers the side of the support block 221 that is away from the outer trim inner panel 2.

[0053] Specifically, in this embodiment, the buffer support structure includes a support block 221 and a buffer block 222, such as Figures 5-7 As shown, the support block 221 is constructed as a support rib, and the buffer block 222 is square in shape. The area of ​​the buffer block 222 is larger than the area of ​​the support block 221, and the buffer block 222 covers the side of the support block 221 away from the outer trim inner panel 2. The buffer block 222 can cover the center of the support rib. In this way, after the outer trim inner panel 2 is connected to the side panel, the buffer block 222 is supported by the side panel, realizing a reliable connection between the outer trim inner panel 2 and the side panel.

[0054] Therefore, by setting the area of ​​the buffer block 222 to be larger than the area of ​​the support block 221, the support area between the buffer support structure and the side panel can be increased, thereby improving the reliability of the connection between the buffer support structure and the side panel, which helps to reduce loosening and noise between the exterior panel assembly 100 and the side panel, and the structure is simple and has a good effect.

[0055] In some embodiments, there are multiple support blocks 221 of the buffer support structure, and the multiple support blocks 221 are spaced apart in the vertical direction. In actual design, the multiple support blocks 221 can be set to be evenly spaced apart in the vertical direction. In this way, after the outer inner panel 2 is connected to the side panel, the multiple support blocks 221 distributed vertically and horizontally support the side panel, so that there are multiple supports between the outer inner panel 2 and the side panel, and the outer inner panel 2 and the side panel are subjected to more uniform and stable forces in the vertical direction, thereby improving the connection reliability between the two.

[0056] And such as Figure 5 As shown, there are four support blocks 221, which are evenly spaced apart from top to bottom. The support blocks 221 can also be set to three, five, etc. The arrangement is not limited to that described in this embodiment and can be selectively set according to actual needs.

[0057] In other embodiments, there are multiple buffer blocks 222 in the buffer support structure. The multiple buffer blocks 222 are distributed at intervals in the vertical direction. In actual design, the multiple buffer blocks 222 can be set to be evenly spaced in the vertical direction. In this way, after the outer inner panel 2 is connected to the side panel, the multiple buffer blocks 222 distributed at intervals in the vertical direction support the side panel, so that there are multiple supports between the outer inner panel 2 and the side panel. This can make the connection between the outer inner panel 2 and the side panel reliable and stable in the vertical direction, and can effectively avoid friction, bumping and abnormal noise between the outer inner panel 2 and the side panel.

[0058] And such as Figure 5 As shown, there are four buffer blocks 222, which are evenly spaced apart from top to bottom. The buffer blocks 222 can also be set to three, five, etc. The setting method is not limited to that described in this embodiment and can be selectively set according to actual needs.

[0059] Furthermore, the buffer support structure includes buffer blocks 222 and support blocks 221, and multiple buffer blocks 222 cover the side of multiple support blocks 221 opposite to the outer trim inner panel 2. Through the above three arrangement methods, the connection between the outer trim inner panel 2 and the side panel in the vertical direction can be reliable and stable.

[0060] In some embodiments, the buffer support structure further includes a buffer strip 223, which extends vertically, such as... Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the buffer strip 223 extends along the vertical direction of the inner exterior panel 2, and its extension length is relatively long, slightly shorter than the vertical extension length of the inner exterior panel 2. The buffer strip 223 protrudes from the inner side of the inner exterior panel 2. Thus, after the inner exterior panel 2 is connected to the side panel, the buffer strip 223 is supported by the side panel, increasing the contact area between the buffer strip 223 and the side panel, making the connection between the inner exterior panel 2 and the side panel reliable and stable in the vertical direction. The buffer strip 223, like the buffer block 222, can be made of materials such as plastic or rubber. The buffer strip 223 can be bonded to the inner side of the inner exterior panel 2, maintaining the structural integrity of the side of the buffer strip 223 closest to the side panel, thereby improving the supporting and buffering effect of the buffer strip 223 on the side panel.

[0061] In some embodiments, the buffer support structure comprises at least two sets, and the at least two sets of buffer support structures are distributed horizontally spaced apart on the inner side of the outer trim panel 2.

[0062] Specifically, the horizontal direction includes the front-to-back direction and the inside-outside direction. The exterior trim assembly 100 is connected to the outside of the side panel. The inner side of the exterior trim panel 2 is provided with at least two sets of buffer support structures. In this embodiment, the at least two sets of buffer support structures are spaced apart along the front-to-back direction of the vehicle, and the at least two sets of buffer support structures can be symmetrically distributed along the front-to-back direction of the exterior trim panel 2. In this way, the exterior trim panel 2 can be symmetrically supported on the side panel by the at least two sets of buffer support structures, and the exterior trim panel 2 can be effectively supported with the side panel in its front-to-back direction. This makes it difficult for both ends of the exterior trim panel 2 to loosen from the side panel, and can effectively prevent friction, collision and abnormal noise between the two, thereby improving the service life of the overall structure.

[0063] Among them, such as Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the buffer support structure consists of two sets, and can also be configured with three or four sets, etc., which can be selectively set according to actual space requirements.

[0064] In some embodiments, one of the outer inner panel 2 and the side panel is provided with a limiting part 211 and the other is provided with a limiting groove, and the limiting part 211 is limited to the limiting groove.

[0065] In other words, the inner exterior panel 2 can be provided with a limiting part 211 and the side panel can be provided with a limiting groove, or the inner exterior panel 2 can be provided with a limiting groove and the side panel can be provided with a limiting part 211. Both of these configurations can achieve the limiting cooperation between the limiting part 211 and the limiting groove. The configurations are diverse and can be flexibly selected.

[0066] Specifically, in this embodiment, a limiting part 211 is provided on the inner side of the outer trim inner panel 2, such as... Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, there are three limiting parts 211, which are spaced apart. Two of the limiting parts 211 are located in the upper region of the inner exterior panel 2, and the other limiting part 211 is located in the lower region of the inner exterior panel 2. Correspondingly, the side panel is provided with three limiting grooves, which are distributed one-to-one with the three limiting parts 211. In this way, during installation, the three limiting parts 211 can be extended into the three limiting grooves and engaged with them. Through the three sets of limiting engagements, the relative positions of the inner exterior panel 2 and the side panel can be determined to facilitate subsequent installation work. The number of limiting parts 211 and limiting grooves is not limited to that described in this embodiment and can be set according to actual needs.

[0067] In other embodiments, one of the outer inner panel 2 and the side panel is provided with a snap-fit ​​part 212 and the other is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove, and the snap-fit ​​part 212 and the snap-fit ​​groove are engaged.

[0068] In other words, the inner exterior panel 2 can be provided with a snap-fit ​​part 212 and the side panel can be provided with a snap-fit ​​groove, or the inner exterior panel 2 can be provided with a snap-fit ​​groove and the side panel can be provided with a snap-fit ​​part 212. Both of these configurations can achieve the snap-fit ​​engagement between the snap-fit ​​part 212 and the snap-fit ​​groove. The configurations are diverse and can be flexibly selected.

[0069] Specifically, in this embodiment, the inner side of the outer trim inner panel 2 is provided with a snap-fit ​​portion 212, such as... Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, there are two snap-fit ​​parts 212, which are distributed at intervals in the vertical direction and are located in the central area of ​​the inner panel 2. Correspondingly, the side panel is provided with two snap-fit ​​grooves, which are distributed one-to-one with the two snap-fit ​​parts 212. The number of snap-fit ​​parts 212 and snap-fit ​​grooves is not limited to that described in this embodiment and can be set according to actual needs.

[0070] Therefore, after the three limiting parts 211 of the outer trim inner panel 2 are limited and engaged with the three limiting grooves, the two snap-fit ​​parts 212 can be extended into the two snap-fit ​​grooves one by one and engaged with the two snap-fit ​​grooves, so as to realize the snap-fit ​​connection between the outer trim inner panel 2 and the side panel. At the same time, the buffer support structure supports the outer trim inner panel 2 and the side panel, which makes the installation of the outer trim inner panel 2 and the side panel more reliable.

[0071] And, such as Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the bottom of the outer trim inner panel 2 is also provided with two connecting holes 25, and bolts can be inserted through the two connecting holes 25 to thread the outer trim inner panel 2 to the side panel to ensure reliable installation of the outer trim inner panel 2 and the side panel.

[0072] In some embodiments, one of the outer trim panel 1 and the inner trim panel 2 is provided with a positioning part 11 and the other is provided with a positioning groove 23, and the positioning part 11 and the positioning groove 23 are positioned and engaged.

[0073] In other words, the outer panel 1 can be provided with a positioning part 11 and the inner panel 2 can be provided with a positioning groove 23, or the outer panel 1 can be provided with a positioning groove 23 and the inner panel 2 can be provided with a positioning part 11. Both of these arrangements can achieve the positioning cooperation between the positioning part 11 and the positioning groove 23. The arrangements are diverse and can be flexibly selected.

[0074] Specifically, in this embodiment, a positioning part 11 is provided on the inner side of the outer trim panel 1, such as... Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, there are two positioning parts 11, which are spaced apart in the vertical direction and can be located at the upper and lower ends of the outer trim panel 1. Each positioning part 11 can be constructed as a positioning post, such as a positioning post with multiple positioning ribs 111. The positioning post protrudes from the inner side of the outer trim panel 1. Correspondingly, the inner trim panel 2 has two positioning grooves 23, which are distributed one-to-one with the two positioning parts 11. During installation, the two positioning parts 11 are extended into the two positioning grooves 23 to engage with them, thus achieving the positioning and connection between the outer trim panel 1 and the inner trim panel 2. The number of positioning parts 11 and positioning grooves 23 is not limited to that described in this embodiment and can be set according to actual needs.

[0075] In other embodiments, an adhesive groove 24 is formed between the outer trim panel 1 and the inner trim panel 2, and they are bonded together by adhesive in the adhesive groove 24.

[0076] Specifically, an adhesive application groove 24 can be provided on the inner side of the outer trim panel 1 or on the outer side of the inner trim panel 2; the installation method is diverse and can be flexibly selected. For example, Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the glue application groove 24 is located on the outside of the inner panel 2 of the exterior trim. The open side of the glue application groove 24 is away from the inner panel 2 of the exterior trim. The glue application groove 24 extends in both the vertical and horizontal directions and the front and back directions, so that the glue application groove 24 forms a square groove. The glue application groove 24 is filled with glue, which can bond the outer panel 1 of the exterior trim to the inner panel 2 of the exterior trim.

[0077] During installation, the adhesive is first filled into the adhesive application groove 24, and then the positioning part 11 of the outer trim panel 1 and the positioning groove 23 of the inner trim panel 2 are positioned and engaged. At the same time, the outer trim panel 1 and the adhesive are bonded together, which can realize the connection and fixation of the two. The connection method is simple, convenient and has high connection accuracy.

[0078] Furthermore, a buffer structure 26 is provided on the outer side of the inner panel 2, and the buffer structure 26 is located on the outer side of the glue application groove 24. The buffer structure 26 extends in the vertical direction. After the outer panel 1 and the inner panel 2 are connected, the buffer structure 26 supports the two to improve the reliability and stability of the connection between the two.

[0079] In some embodiments, the outer exterior panel 1 has a painted surface 12 formed on the side away from the inner exterior panel 2, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the painted surface 12 is located on the outer side of the exterior panel 1. One or more layers of paint can be sprayed onto the painted surface 12, which can protect the surface of the exterior panel 1 and prevent the exterior panel 1 from being corroded by rainwater, ultraviolet rays and other factors, so as to prevent material corrosion and premature aging. The painted surface 12 can also provide color and gloss, making the vehicle surface smoother and more refined. In addition, the painted surface 12 can avoid direct scratches and wear, so as to improve the durability of the exterior panel assembly 100.

[0080] Furthermore, by separating the outer panel 1 and the inner panel 2, different colors of paint can be sprayed on the paint surface 12 of the outer panel 1, thereby achieving a variety of sample colors and better meeting the personalized needs of consumers.

[0081] This utility model also proposes a vehicle.

[0082] The vehicle according to the present utility model is provided with an exterior trim panel assembly 100 of any of the above embodiments. By providing a connecting part 21 and a buffer support structure on the inner side of the exterior trim panel 2, the exterior trim panel 2 can be connected to the side panel through the connecting part 21, and supported between the exterior trim panel 2 and the side panel through the buffer support structure. This makes the connection between the exterior trim panel assembly 100 and the side panel stable and reliable, effectively avoiding friction and loosening between the exterior trim panel assembly 100 and the side panel. Moreover, the structure is simple, easy to assemble, and low in cost.

[0083] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0084] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand 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 claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An exterior cladding assembly characterized by, The outer panel assembly comprises: an outer panel and an inner panel, the outer panel being connected to the outer side of the inner panel; wherein the inner side of the inner panel is provided with a connecting portion for detachably connecting with a side panel and a buffer support structure spaced apart from the connecting portion and adapted to be supported between the inner panel and the side panel.

2. The exterior cladding assembly of claim 1, wherein, The buffer support structure comprises a support block protruding from the inner side of the inner panel. The buffer support structure comprises a buffer block protruding from the inner side of the inner panel.

3. The exterior cladding assembly of claim 2, wherein, The buffer block has an area greater than that of the support block, and the buffer block covers one side of the support block away from the inner panel.

4. The exterior cladding assembly of claim 2 or 3, wherein, The buffer support structure comprises a plurality of support blocks distributed in the up-down direction.

5. The exterior cladding assembly of claim 2 or 3, wherein, The buffer support structure comprises a plurality of buffer blocks distributed in the up-down direction.

6. The exterior cladding assembly of claim 3, wherein, The buffer support structure further comprises a buffer strip extending in the up-down direction.

7. The exterior cladding assembly of claim 1, wherein, The buffer support structure comprises at least two groups of buffer supports, and the at least two groups of buffer supports are distributed in the horizontal direction on the inner side of the inner panel.

8. The exterior cladding assembly of claim 1, wherein, One of the outer panel and the side panel is provided with a limiting portion and the other is provided with a limiting groove, and the limiting portion and the limiting groove are limited to cooperate; and / or, one of the outer panel and the side panel is provided with a clamping portion and the other is provided with a clamping groove, and the clamping portion and the clamping groove are clamped to cooperate.

9. The exterior cladding assembly of claim 1, wherein, One of the outer panel and the inner panel is provided with a positioning portion and the other is provided with a positioning groove, and the positioning portion and the positioning groove are positioned to cooperate; and / or, a glue groove is formed between the outer panel and the inner panel, and the glue in the glue groove is bonded; and / or, a paint spraying surface is formed on the side of the outer panel away from the inner panel.

10. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The outer panel assembly of any one of claims 1-9 is provided.

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