Connecting structure and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to a connecting structure and a vehicle, and belongs to the technical field of vehicles. The connecting structure comprises a top cover assembly, a side wall assembly and a connecting plate. The top cover assembly comprises a top cover outer plate, the top cover outer plate comprises a top cover main body and an extension part, and the extension part extends downwards from the edge of the top cover main body; the side wall assembly comprises a side wall outer plate, and the side wall outer plate is located below the extension part. One side edge of the connecting plate is connected with the edge of the extension part, and the other side of the connecting plate is connected with the side wall outer plate; wherein an installation area is formed below the top cover outer plate and on one side of the side wall outer plate, and the two edges, connected with each other, of the connecting plate and the extension part extend towards the outer portion of the installation area in the same direction and are connected in an attached mode. The top cover outer plate and the side wall outer plate are connected through the connecting plate, so that the connecting process can be carried out in an open area, the convenience and universality of the connecting process are improved, and manufacturing, popularization and application of the retro modeling vehicle are facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly to a connection structure and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In today's society, vehicles have long become an indispensable means of transportation in people's daily lives. With the continuous development of the automotive industry, vehicles are constantly being innovated and upgraded in many aspects such as power performance, safety features, and intelligent technology. However, in the overall design of a vehicle, the design concept of the roof, as one of the key components of the vehicle body, currently focuses mainly on strengthening structural strength to ensure the vehicle's safety performance under complex working conditions, while simplifying the connection process and reducing production costs. But in this process, the demand for personalized appearance and retro style is often overlooked.

[0003] To meet consumers' expectations for vehicles that showcase individuality and retro attributes, the hood-style roof design was developed. This design breaks away from the traditional, monotonous shape of roofs, giving the vehicle a unique appearance through an outward-expanding design that combines retro and modern styles, satisfying consumers' demand for personalization.

[0004] However, due to its unique shape, this brim-style roof design cannot be connected using conventional welding processes during actual production, which increases the complexity of the manufacturing process and limits the large-scale production and market promotion of this type of vehicle. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application addresses, to at least some extent, one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0006] Therefore, this application aims to provide a connection structure and vehicle that connects the outer roof panel and the outer side panel through a connecting plate, so that the connection process can be carried out in an open area, improving the convenience and universality of the connection process, and facilitating the manufacturing and promotion of retro-styled vehicles.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, in a first aspect, this application provides a connection structure, comprising:

[0008] A top cover assembly includes a top cover outer panel, the top cover outer panel including a top cover body and an extension portion, the extension portion extending downward from the edge of the top cover body;

[0009] The side panel assembly includes an outer side panel, which is located below the outer extension.

[0010] The connecting plate has one edge connected to the edge of the outer extension, and the other edge connected to the outer side panel.

[0011] An installation area is formed below the outer panel of the top cover and on one side of the outer panel of the side wall. The two sides of the connecting plate and the extension extend outward in the same direction from the installation area and are connected to each other.

[0012] In the above technical solution, the connection between the top cover outer panel with the extended portion and the side panel outer panel is achieved by a connecting plate. The two sides of the connecting plate and the extended portion that are connected to each other extend in the same direction outward from the installation area, so that the contact position of the two is located in the open area. The connection operation is more convenient and faster in the open area, which significantly improves the convenience and universality of the connection process. It not only optimizes the connection process, but also ensures the stability and reliability of the connection, avoids the problems of assembly errors or weak connections caused by space limitations, reduces production costs, and improves the overall quality of the product. This is conducive to the manufacturing and promotion of retro-style vehicles.

[0013] In some embodiments, the connecting plate and the side panel are integrally formed.

[0014] In the above technical solution, the connecting plate is part of the upper edge of the side panel, which eliminates the process of connecting the two, simplifies the assembly process, eliminates structural weak points that may be caused by the connection process, and thus improves the stability and reliability of the overall structure.

[0015] In some embodiments, the top cover assembly further includes a top cover crossbeam located below the top cover body; the side wall assembly further includes an inner side wall panel located within the mounting area, the upper side of the inner side wall panel being connected to the top cover crossbeam, and the lower part of the inner side wall panel being close to and connected to the outer side wall panel.

[0016] In the above technical solution, the roof assembly and the side panel assembly are connected to form the main structure of the top and side of the vehicle body. The lower part of the inner side panel is close to and connected to the outer side panel to form a double-layer protective structure. The vehicle body forms a continuous force system from the top to the side, which greatly enhances the overall strength and stability, effectively resists the impact of external forces under complex working conditions, effectively transmits and disperses energy, maintains the integrity of the vehicle body structure, and provides a safe space for the occupants.

[0017] In some embodiments, the side edge of the connecting plate away from the outer extension and the upper side edge of the side panel extend in the same direction into the mounting area and are connected to each other.

[0018] In the above technical solution, the connection part between the connecting plate and the side panel extends into the installation area. This design cleverly hides the connection part on one side inside the installation area. After the top cover assembly and the side panel assembly are connected, the installation area forms a closed internal space, which can avoid externally visible joints, thereby reducing the number of exposed joints and improving the overall aesthetics of the vehicle.

[0019] In some embodiments, the side edge of the top cover beam extends downward to the upper side of the inner side panel and is folded laterally to form a first flange, and the upper side edge of the inner side panel is folded laterally to form a second flange, the second flange being located below the first flange and being fitted and connected to the first flange.

[0020] In the above technical solution, the side edge of the roof beam extends downward to the upper side of the inner side panel and is folded laterally to form a first flange, so that a structure similar to a support leg is formed at the side end of the roof beam. The upper side edge of the inner side panel is folded laterally to form a second flange. The first flange is supported on the second flange to form a lateral support structure, thereby firmly supporting the roof beam on the top of the vehicle and enhancing its structural stability on the top of the vehicle.

[0021] In some embodiments, the connecting plate and the extension portion, the connecting plate and the outer side panel, the outer side panel and the inner side panel, and the inner side panel and the top cover beam are connected by welding.

[0022] In the above technical solution, welding is used for connection. During the welding process, the installation area is open, providing ample operating space for welding operations. This greatly simplifies the complexity of the welding process and improves the convenience and efficiency of welding. Furthermore, the connection between the connecting plate and the extension portion is the final welding process. The operating space for this process is located in an open space outside the installation area. Performing the final welding process not only closes off the installation area but also allows for more convenient and efficient welding operations due to the openness of the welding operating space. This improves welding efficiency while ensuring the reliability of the welding quality.

[0023] In some embodiments, the top cover body and the top cover crossbeam are provided with mounting portions in the vertical direction, and the top cover body and the top cover crossbeam are abutted to each other at the mounting portions.

[0024] In the above technical solution, by abutting the main body of the roof and the roof beam at the mounting point, the two form an integral whole at the mounting point to jointly bear the load of the roof, which effectively enhances the strength and load-bearing capacity of the roof assembly at the mounting point, avoids structural deformation or damage caused by local stress concentration, and improves the reliability of the installation of accessories such as luggage racks.

[0025] In some embodiments, the edges where the connecting plate and the extension are connected are folded outward to form a flange structure.

[0026] In the above technical solution, the flange structure creates a unique shape on the edge of the outer extension of the roof panel, giving the roof a more distinctive personalized feature, enhancing the sense of design and recognizability, making the retro style of the "hat brim" roof more prominent, and further enhancing the appearance appeal of the vehicle.

[0027] In some embodiments, the flange structure is covered with a decorative strip, the upper edge of which extends to the outer extension and the lower edge of which extends to the outer side panel.

[0028] In the aforementioned technical solution, the decorative strip is installed using a flanged structure, which further accentuates the vehicle's retro, hood-like styling and enhances its modification potential. Furthermore, the decorative strip conceals the connection points between the roof outer panel and the connecting plate, the connecting plate itself, and the connection points between the connecting plate and the side outer panels, preventing the connecting structures from being exposed and negatively impacting the vehicle's appearance. This results in a more natural and aesthetically pleasing transition between the roof outer panel and the side outer panels, further enhancing the visual effect and design appeal.

[0029] The second aspect of this application provides a vehicle, including a body, the body including a connection structure as described in any of the first aspects above; wherein, a roof assembly constitutes the top structure of the body, a side assembly is connected to the roof assembly and located below the roof assembly, and the side assembly constitutes the side structure of the body.

[0030] In the above technical solution, the vehicle is equipped with the connection structure of this application. The connection structure has a unique brim-type roof outer panel. The connection operation between the roof outer panel and the side outer panel is realized in the open space through the connecting plate, thereby efficiently completing the connection between the roof assembly and the side assembly. The connection structure formed after the roof assembly and the side assembly are connected constitutes the top and side structure of the vehicle body, forming an integrated frame that provides the required structural strength and rigidity for the vehicle body. It also optimizes the overall appearance design of the vehicle, giving it a unique retro styling. At the same time, the optimization of the connection structure ensures the feasibility of the connection operation between the vehicle roof assembly and the side assembly, providing favorable support for the promotion and application of retro models.

[0031] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, additional aspects and advantages of this application 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 this application. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the connection structure provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0033] Figure 2 An exploded view of the connection structure provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a side view of the connection structure provided in the embodiment of this application along the length of the vehicle body;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a side view of the connection structure provided in the embodiment of this application along the vehicle body width direction;

[0036] Figure 5This is a top view of the connection structure provided in the embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A sectional view along section line AA;

[0038] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of part B in the middle;

[0039] Figure 8 This is a simplified line drawing illustrating the connections between the components in the connection structure provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0040] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the decorative strip portion in the connection structure provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0041] In the above figures:

[0042] 100. Top cover assembly; 110. Top cover outer panel; 111. Top cover body; 112. Extension; 120. Top cover crossbeam; 121. First flange; 200. Side panel assembly; 210. Side panel outer panel; 220. Side panel inner panel; 221. Second flange; 300. Connecting plate; 400. Mounting area; 501. First weld point; 502. Second weld point; 503. Third weld point; 504. Fourth weld point; 600. Mounting part; 700. Decorative strip; 710. Housing; 711. First mounting groove; 712. Second mounting groove; 720. Snap-fit ​​groove; 731. First elastic element; 732. Second elastic element. Detailed Implementation

[0043] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "lateral", "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application 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 application.

[0044] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixation," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0045] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0046] In this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0047] The present application will now be described in detail through exemplary embodiments. However, it should be understood that, without further description, elements, structures, and features in one embodiment may be advantageously incorporated into other embodiments.

[0048] In modern transportation systems, vehicles are widely used in various fields, becoming the primary tool for daily travel and freight transport. Globally, car ownership continues to grow, and vehicle penetration is constantly increasing. However, there is a significant homogenization in the exterior design of vehicles currently on the market. Many vehicles share a high degree of similarity in overall shape and body lines, lacking unique and personalized features, and failing to meet the increasingly diverse aesthetic demands of consumers.

[0049] As a crucial component of a vehicle's exterior, the roof offers significant design potential for personalization. However, current roof designs on the market are rather monotonous, primarily focused on meeting basic functional requirements and lacking design elements that highlight the vehicle's uniqueness and individuality. Current roof designs mainly prioritize structural strength and simplified connection processes, neglecting personalized design. With consumers increasingly demanding personalized vehicle appearances, existing roof designs are struggling to meet market needs.

[0050] To highlight the vehicle's individuality, a retro-style "brimmed" roof design has emerged. This design breaks away from the traditional monotonous roof shape, giving the vehicle a unique appearance through an outward-expanding design that combines retro and modern elements, satisfying consumers' demand for personalization.

[0051] However, due to its unique shape, this brim-style roof design cannot be connected using conventional welding processes during actual production, which increases the complexity of the manufacturing process and limits the large-scale production and market promotion of this type of vehicle.

[0052] Based on this, this application proposes a connection structure, which includes a connected top cover assembly and a side panel assembly. The top cover outer plate in the top cover assembly has an extension that extends downward relative to the top cover body, giving the top cover a retro look. By providing a connecting plate to connect the extension and the side panel outer plate, the problem that the brim-style top cover outer plate and the side panel outer plate cannot be directly welded is solved. This allows the top cover structure to take into account both personalized appearance design and connection feasibility, optimizes the assembly process, improves production efficiency, reduces costs, and is conducive to the promotion of the brim-style retro top cover structure.

[0053] In the following, embodiments of this application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0054] like Figures 1-8 As shown in the schematic embodiment of the connection structure of this application, the connection structure includes a top cover assembly 100 and a side panel assembly 200. It should be noted that the connection structure shown in the figures of this application is only schematically shown as a part, not the whole. For example, only a portion of the top cover assembly 100 and the side panel assembly 200 are shown in the figures, and should not be construed as limiting the connection structure of this application.

[0055] The roof assembly 100 includes a roof outer panel 110, which includes a roof body 111 and an extension 112 extending downward from the edge of the roof body 111. The roof outer panel 110 is located on the top outer side of the vehicle body, and its shape significantly influences the vehicle's appearance. To achieve a retro look, the extension 112 is formed at the edge of the roof body 111, extending downward like the edge of a hat to wrap around the top side of the vehicle body. In some embodiments, the extension 112 can be a smoothly transitioned arc-shaped structure, further enhancing the aesthetics of the vehicle roof area.

[0056] The side panel assembly 200 includes a side panel outer plate 210, which is located below the extension 112. The side panel outer plate 210 forms the side structure of the vehicle body and needs to be connected to the roof outer plate 110 to achieve vehicle body assembly. However, when the existing side panel outer plate 210 is connected to the roof outer plate 110, the two overlap in two different directions, forming a closed space between the roof assembly 100 and the side panel assembly 200, making it difficult for the welding torch electrode to reach into the space for welding.

[0057] To address the aforementioned issues, the connection structure provided in this application further includes a connecting plate 300, such as... Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, one side edge of the connecting plate 300 is connected to the edge of the extension portion 112, and the other side of the connecting plate 300 is connected to the side panel 210; an installation area 400 is formed below the top cover panel 110 and on one side of the side panel 210, and the two edges of the connecting plate 300 and the extension portion 112 that are connected to each other extend in the same direction to the outside of the installation area 400 and are fitted together.

[0058] In the technical solution of this application, in order to achieve the connection between the top cover outer panel 110 with the outer extension 112 and the side panel 210, a connecting plate 300 is provided. The two sides of the connecting plate 300 and the outer extension 112 that are connected to each other extend in the same direction to the outside of the installation area 400, so that the contact position of the two is located in the open area. The connection operation is more convenient and faster in the open area, which significantly improves the convenience and universality of the connection process. It not only optimizes the connection process, but also ensures the stability and reliability of the connection, avoids the problems of assembly errors or unreliable connection caused by space limitations, reduces production costs, and improves the overall quality of the product, providing strong support for the manufacturing and promotion of retro-style vehicles.

[0059] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the roof assembly 100 also includes a roof crossbeam 120 located below the roof body 111. The roof crossbeam 120 spans the top of the vehicle, connecting the body structures on both sides, effectively improving the overall strength and rigidity of the roof assembly 100 and ensuring the safety of the vehicle roof. Multiple roof crossbeams 120 are provided along the length of the vehicle body, thereby providing support in different locations.

[0060] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 8As shown, the side panel assembly 200 also includes an inner side panel 220 located within the mounting area 400. The upper side of the inner side panel 220 is connected to the roof crossbeam 120, and the lower part of the inner side panel 220 is close to and connected to the outer side panel 210. The inner side panel 220 and the outer side panel 210 cooperate to further enhance the overall strength and rigidity of the side panel assembly 200, ensuring the structural strength of the vehicle side and improving vehicle safety. At the same time, it provides an installation and support structure for components such as doors and windows. The inner side panel 220 is connected to the roof crossbeam 120, which can support the roof crossbeam 120 and transfer the force on the vehicle roof to the side of the vehicle body, resisting external impacts.

[0061] The roof assembly 100, when connected to the side panel assembly 200, forms the main structure of the vehicle's top and sides. The roof crossbeam 120 of the roof assembly 100 can be made of high-strength steel or aluminum alloy and is connected to the upper side of the inner side panel 220 within the outer side panel 210 via welding, riveting, or bolting, forming a stable lateral support structure. The lower part of the inner side panel 220 is close to and connected to the outer side panel 210, forming a double-layer protective structure. The vehicle body forms a continuous force-bearing system from top to side, greatly enhancing overall strength and stability, effectively resisting external impacts under complex working conditions, effectively transferring and dispersing energy, maintaining the integrity of the vehicle body structure, and providing a safe space for the occupants.

[0062] In some embodiments, the connecting plate 300 can be integrally formed with the side outer panel 210. In this embodiment, the connecting plate 300 is part of the upper edge of the side outer panel 210. For example, during the stamping process, the upper edge of the side outer panel 210 can be folded outward toward the mounting area 400 to form the connecting plate 300. In this case, the connecting plate 300 is part of the upper edge of the side outer panel 210, eliminating the need for connecting the two, simplifying the assembly process, and eliminating structural weaknesses that may arise from the connection process, thereby significantly improving the stability and reliability of the overall structure.

[0063] In other embodiments, the connecting plate 300 and the side outer panel 210 are separate components. This separate design provides greater design flexibility for the connecting plate 300 and the side outer panel 210, allowing them to be optimized according to different performance requirements. This enables cost optimization while meeting specific performance requirements, achieving diverse design of the connection structure. For example, the connecting plate 300 and the side outer panel 210 can have different thicknesses to meet different structural strength requirements; they can also be made of different materials to balance cost and processing requirements.

[0064] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the side edge of the connecting plate 300 away from the outer extension 112 and the upper side edge of the side panel 210 extend in the same direction into the mounting area 400 and are connected to each other.

[0065] In the above embodiment, the connection portion between the connecting plate 300 and the side panel 210 extends into the mounting area 400. This design cleverly conceals the connection portion on one side within the mounting area 400. After the roof assembly 100 and the side panel assembly 200 are connected, the mounting area 400 forms a closed internal space, avoiding externally visible joints and thus reducing the number of exposed joints, improving the overall aesthetics of the vehicle. Furthermore, placing the connection portion within the internal space also helps protect the connection from external environmental factors, further enhancing the stability and durability of the connection, while simultaneously meeting both functional and aesthetic requirements.

[0066] In some embodiments, such as Figure 8 As shown, the side edge of the top cover beam 120 extends downward to the upper side of the inner side panel 220 and is folded laterally to form a first flange 121. The upper side edge of the inner side panel 220 is folded laterally to form a second flange 221. The second flange 221 is located below the first flange 121 and is attached to and connected to the first flange 121.

[0067] In the above embodiment, the inner side panel 220 is located below the top cover beam 120, and the top cover beam 120 is located above the inner side panel 220. The side edge of the top cover beam 120 extends downward to the upper side of the inner side panel 220 and is folded laterally to form a first flange 121, so that a structure similar to a support leg is formed at the side end of the top cover beam 120. The upper side edge of the inner side panel 220 is folded laterally to form a second flange 221. The first flange 121 is supported on the second flange 221 to form a lateral support structure, thereby firmly supporting the top cover beam 120 on the top of the vehicle and enhancing its structural stability on the top of the vehicle.

[0068] Furthermore, the first flange 121 and the second flange 221 are closely connected, resulting in a larger contact area. This effectively reduces the risk of connection failure due to local stress concentration, improves connection strength and reliability, and ensures a long-term stable connection between the roof beam 120 and the side inner panel 220. This allows the roof beam 120 to better withstand various loads from the vehicle roof, thereby improving the overall load-bearing capacity of the vehicle roof and enhancing the vehicle's practicality and reliability.

[0069] In some embodiments, the top cover assembly 100 and the side panel assembly 200 are connected by welding. Specifically, the connecting plate 300 and the outer extension 112, the connecting plate 300 and the outer side panel 210, the outer side panel 210 and the inner side panel 220, and the inner side panel 220 and the top cover crossbeam 120 are connected by welding. For example, spot welding can be used for connection. Spot welding has smaller weld points, a cleaner appearance, and a faster welding speed, making it suitable for mass production.

[0070] In the above embodiments, welding is used for connection. To make welding easier, the connection point between the connecting plate 300 and the extension portion 112 is selected as the final weld point, that is, the last part to be welded in the welding process between the top cover assembly 100 and the side panel assembly 200. By treating the connection between the connecting plate 300 and the extension portion 112 as the final welding procedure, and with the installation area 400 in an open state during the preceding welding processes, ample operating space is provided for the welding operation, greatly simplifying the complexity of the welding process and improving the convenience and efficiency of welding.

[0071] Meanwhile, during the welding process between the connecting plate 300 and the extension portion 112, since the edges connecting the two extend outward from the mounting area 400 in the same direction, the operating space for this process is located in an open space outside the mounting area 400. At this point, performing the final welding process not only closes the mounting area 400, but also allows for more convenient and efficient welding operations due to the openness of the welding operating space. This design not only simplifies the welding process and improves welding efficiency, but also ensures the reliability of the welding quality, while avoiding potential problems caused by limited welding operating space, further enhancing the stability and reliability of the entire connection structure.

[0072] The following is for reference. Figure 8 This provides a specific welding process for a connection structure.

[0073] S1. The outer side panel 210 is welded to the connecting plate 300 through the first welding point 501.

[0074] S2. Weld the inner side panel 220 to the top cover beam 120 via the second welding point 502.

[0075] S3. The assembly completed by welding in step S2 is welded to the outer side panel 210 through the third welding point 503.

[0076] S4. The top cover outer plate 110 is dropped from above and welded together with the assembly completed in step S3 through the fourth welding point 504 to form a connection structure.

[0077] In the above welding process, the welding sequence of each connection part is limited. However, it is understood that in the welding process of the connection structure of this application, the welding sequence of the first weld point 501, the second weld point 502, and the third weld point 503 can be adjusted according to the actual situation, as long as the fourth weld point 504 is the last welding process.

[0078] In other embodiments, the connecting plate 300 and the extension portion 112, the connecting plate 300 and the outer side panel 210, the outer side panel 210 and the inner side panel 220, and the inner side panel 220 and the top cover beam 120 can also be connected by riveting or other methods. Those skilled in the art can choose according to actual needs.

[0079] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the roof body 111 and the roof crossbeam 120 are vertically provided with mounting portions 600 for mounting luggage racks. By designing the mounting portions 600, a mounting structure for luggage racks is provided, solving the problem of not being able to install luggage racks, significantly improving the vehicle's versatility and practicality, and meeting the needs of users in different usage scenarios. Specifically, the mounting portions 600 are mounting holes that vertically penetrate the roof body 111 and the roof crossbeam 120. This vertically penetrating mounting hole structure has good versatility, adapting to various types of luggage racks without requiring additional adaptation design for the luggage racks, thus improving product compatibility and versatility.

[0080] In some embodiments, the roof body 111 and the roof crossbeam 120 are abutted at the mounting portion 600. By abutting the roof body 111 and the roof crossbeam 120 at the mounting portion 600, they form a whole at the mounting portion 600 to jointly bear the roof load, effectively enhancing the strength and load-bearing capacity of the roof assembly 100 at the mounting portion 600, avoiding structural deformation or damage caused by local stress concentration, and improving the reliability of the roof rack installation. At the same time, this abutting arrangement also reduces the relative displacement or vibration that may occur on the mounting holes of the roof body 111 and the roof crossbeam 120 during long-term use, avoiding installation difficulties caused by the inability to align the roof rack with the mounting portion 600, facilitating installation at any time, and enabling it to better meet the installation needs of additional components such as roof racks, thus ensuring the vehicle's versatility.

[0081] In some embodiments, the edges where the connecting plate 300 and the extension 112 are connected are folded outward to form a flange structure. The flange structure creates a unique shape on the edge of the extension 112 of the "brimmed" roof outer plate 110, giving the roof a more distinctive personalized feature, enhancing the design and recognizability, making the retro style of the "brimmed" roof more prominent, and further enhancing the vehicle's appearance appeal.

[0082] In some embodiments, such as Figure 9 As shown, a decorative strip 700 is wrapped around the flanged structure. The upper edge of the decorative strip 700 extends to the outer extension 112, and the lower edge extends to the side panel 210. In this embodiment, the decorative strip 700 is installed using the flanged structure, which makes the retro hood-like shape of the vehicle more prominent and enhances the vehicle's modification attributes. In addition, the decorative strip 700 covers the connection between the roof panel 110 and the connecting plate 300, the connecting plate 300 as a whole, and the connection between the connecting plate 300 and the side panel 210, preventing the connection structure from being exposed and causing an adverse effect on the vehicle's appearance. This makes the transition between the roof panel 110 and the side panel 210 more natural and beautiful, further enhancing the visual effect and design sense.

[0083] In some embodiments, such as Figure 9 As shown, the decorative strip 700 includes a housing 710, with a snap-fit ​​groove 720 formed on the inner side of the housing 710. The snap-fit ​​groove 720 is adapted to the flange structure, and the housing 710 is fitted onto the flange structure through the snap-fit ​​groove 720. The inner side of the housing 710 of the decorative strip 700 is fitted onto the flange structure through the snap-fit ​​groove 720, making the installation of the decorative strip 700 more convenient, eliminating the need for additional fasteners, reducing assembly difficulty and cost. The decorative strip 700 can be replaced as needed, making the styling of the vehicle roof more diverse. It is understood that in practical applications, the snap-fit ​​groove 720 and the housing 710 are connected as a whole, for example, they can be connected at the edge to form a cavity, or the snap-fit ​​groove 720 and the housing 710 can be integrally formed, depending on the needs. The figure is for illustration only and the connection point is not shown.

[0084] In some embodiments, such as Figure 9As shown, a first mounting groove 711 is formed on the inner side of the upper part of the housing 710. The first mounting groove 711 extends laterally and its opening faces the outer extension 112. A first elastic member 731 is installed in the first mounting groove 711. The first elastic member 731 extends out of the first mounting groove 711 and overlaps the outer extension 112. A second mounting groove 712 is formed on the inner side of the lower part of the housing 710. The second mounting groove 712 extends laterally and its opening faces the outer side panel 210. A second elastic member 732 is installed in the second mounting groove 712. The second elastic member 732 extends out of the second mounting groove 712 and overlaps the outer side panel 210.

[0085] In the above embodiment, elastic members are respectively provided on the upper and lower sides of the housing 710 of the decorative strip 700. The first elastic member 731 overlaps with the outer extension 112, and the second elastic member 732 overlaps with the side outer panel 210, providing additional support and fixation for the decorative strip 700. This can buffer external impact forces and prevent damage to the parts where the decorative strip 700 is connected to the top cover outer panel 110 and the side outer panel 210. The elasticity of the elastic members can accommodate certain assembly errors, allowing for tight fit within different dimensional tolerance ranges, thus improving the versatility of the decorative strip 700.

[0086] Furthermore, the overlapping arrangement of the first elastic element 731 and the second elastic element 732 provides a sealing effect for the connection parts inside the trim strip 700, effectively preventing external water, stains, and dust from entering the interior of the trim strip 700 and the connection parts, avoiding corrosion or damage caused by long-term accumulation, thereby extending the service life of the components and reducing vehicle maintenance costs. The elastic element can specifically be a rubber component.

[0087] Secondly, this application also provides a vehicle, which includes a body, the body including a connection structure as described in any of the above embodiments; wherein, a roof assembly 100 constitutes the top structure of the body, a side assembly 200 is connected to the roof assembly 100 and located below the roof assembly 100, and the side assembly 200 constitutes the side structure of the body.

[0088] The connection structure in this application features a unique brim-style roof outer panel 110. A connecting plate 300 enables the connection between the roof outer panel 110 and the side panel 210 in an open space, thus efficiently connecting the roof assembly 100 and the side assembly 200. The connection structure formed by the roof assembly 100 and the side assembly 200 constitutes the top and side structure of the vehicle body. This connection structure allows the roof assembly 100 and the side assembly 200 to form an integrated frame, providing the necessary structural strength and rigidity for the vehicle body. It also optimizes the overall appearance design of the vehicle, giving it a unique retro styling. Furthermore, the optimized connection structure ensures the feasibility of connecting the roof assembly 100 and the side assembly 200, providing favorable support for the promotion and application of retro-style vehicles.

[0089] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A connection structure, characterized in that, include: Top cover assembly (100), the top cover assembly (100) includes a top cover outer plate (110), the top cover outer plate (110) includes a top cover body (111) and an extension (112), the extension (112) extending downward from the edge of the top cover body (111); Side panel assembly (200), the side panel assembly (200) includes a side panel outer plate (210), the side panel outer plate (210) being located below the extension portion (112); A connecting plate (300) has one side edge connected to the edge of the extension (112) and the other side connected to the side panel (210). An installation area (400) is formed below the top cover outer plate (110) and on one side of the side wall outer plate (210). The two sides of the connecting plate (300) and the extension (112) that are connected to each other extend in the same direction to the outside of the installation area (400) and are fitted together.

2. The connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting plate (300) and the side panel (210) are integrally formed.

3. The connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top cover assembly (100) also includes a top cover crossbeam (120) located below the top cover body (111); The side panel assembly (200) also includes an inner side panel (220) located in the mounting area (400), the upper side of which is connected to the top cover beam (120), and the lower part of which is close to and connected to the outer side panel (210).

4. The connection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The side edge of the connecting plate (300) away from the extension portion (112) and the upper side edge of the side panel (210) extend in the same direction into the mounting area (400) and are connected to each other.

5. The connection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The side edge of the top cover beam (120) extends downward to the upper side of the inner side panel (220) and is folded laterally to form a first flange (121). The upper side edge of the inner side panel (220) is folded laterally to form a second flange (221). The second flange (221) is located below the first flange (121) and is attached to and connected to the first flange (121).

6. The connection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting plate (300) and the extension (112), the connecting plate (300) and the outer side panel (210), the outer side panel (210) and the inner side panel (220), and the inner side panel (220) and the top cover beam (120) are connected by welding.

7. The connection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The top cover body (111) and the top cover crossbeam (120) are provided with mounting parts (600) in the vertical direction, and the top cover body (111) and the top cover crossbeam (120) are abutted to the mounting parts (600).

8. The connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The edges connecting the connecting plate (300) and the extension portion (112) are folded outward to form a flange structure.

9. The connection structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The flange structure is covered with a decorative strip (700), the upper edge of which extends to the outer extension (112), and the lower edge of which extends to the side panel (210).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle body includes the connection structure as described in any one of claims 1-9; The roof assembly (100) constitutes the top structure of the vehicle body, the side assembly (200) is connected to the roof assembly (100) and located below the roof assembly (100), and the side assembly (200) constitutes the side structure of the vehicle body.

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