Vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to a vehicle. The vehicle comprises a vehicle body inner plate, an A column decoration plate, a side air curtain and a connecting component, a first abutting structure and a second abutting structure are arranged in an installation channel of the A column decoration plate, the first end of the connecting component is fixedly connected with the vehicle body inner plate, and the second end of the connecting component abuts against the first abutting structure. The first abutting structure and the second abutting structure are arranged in the mounting channel, the weakening part on the first abutting structure can be broken when the A-column decoration plate is impacted by external force, so that a gap capable of enabling the side air curtain to pop out is formed between the A-column decoration plate and the automobile body inner plate, and the first abutting structure and the second abutting structure are arranged in the mounting channel, and the weakening part is arranged on the first abutting structure; the weakening part can be broken when the A-column decoration plate is impacted by external force, the gap capable of enabling the side air curtain to pop out is formed between the A-column decoration plate and the automobile body inner plate, it is guaranteed that the side air curtain can pop out smoothly, broken objects can be locked in the installation channel, and the situation that a driver and passengers are hurt by the broken objects is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of transportation technology, and specifically provides a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, cars have gradually become an indispensable means of transportation in people's daily lives. Cars are equipped with airbags, which can be deployed to protect the driver and passengers when the car is hit.

[0003] Cars typically have side curtain airbags installed inside the A-pillars. When a car encounters a collision or other dangerous situation, the side curtain airbags can deploy to protect the safety of the occupants from the side.

[0004] Side curtain airbags are installed in the cavity formed by the inner body panel and the A-pillar trim panel of a car. The A-pillar trim panel is usually fixed to the inner body panel with bolts or clips. When the car is hit, the inner body panel will deform, causing the A-pillar trim panel to be broken off from the inner body panel by external force, and the side curtain airbag will be deployed from the cavity. However, at the same time as the side curtain airbag is deployed, debris will be generated at the connection between the A-pillar trim panel and the inner body panel. The flying debris can cause injury to the occupants.

[0005] Therefore, a new technical solution is needed in this field to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problem, namely, to solve the problem that the fragments generated by the A-pillar trim panel of existing vehicles when damaged by external force cause injury to the driver and passengers.

[0007] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a vehicle, including an inner body panel, an A-pillar trim panel, a side curtain airbag, and a connecting member. The A-pillar trim panel has an installation channel extending toward the inner body panel. The installation channel has a first abutment structure and a second abutment structure spaced apart along its length. The second abutment structure is located between the first abutment structure and the inner body panel. The side curtain airbag is located within an installation cavity formed by the inner body panel and the A-pillar trim panel. A first end of the connecting member passes sequentially through the first abutment structure and the second abutment structure and is fixedly connected to the inner body panel. A second end of the connecting member abuts against the side of the first abutment structure away from the second abutment structure to fix the A-pillar trim panel to the inner body panel. The first abutment structure has a weakening portion, which is configured to break when the A-pillar trim panel is subjected to an external impact, creating a gap between the A-pillar trim panel and the inner body panel that allows the side curtain airbag to deploy.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model provides a first abutting structure and a second abutting structure in the installation channel, and provides a weakening part on the first abutting structure. The weakening part can break when the A-pillar trim is impacted by an external force, forming a gap between the A-pillar trim and the inner body panel that allows the side curtain airbag to deploy smoothly. It can also lock the broken objects in the installation channel, preventing the broken objects from causing injury to the driver and passengers.

[0009] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned vehicle, the connecting component is a bolt, and the inner panel of the vehicle body is provided with a nut or threaded hole that mates with the bolt at a position opposite to the mounting channel. The bolt shank passes through the first abutment structure and the second abutment structure and is screwed into the nut or the threaded hole. The bolt nut abuts against the first abutment structure.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model uses bolts as the connecting components, resulting in a simple structure that is easy to install and disassemble.

[0011] In the preferred embodiment of the above-described vehicle, the first abutment structure extends radially along the mounting channel; and / or the second abutment structure extends radially along the mounting channel.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model increases the contact area between the connecting member and the first abutting structure by setting the first abutting structure to extend radially along the installation channel, thereby improving the stability of the first abutting structure; and increases the contact area between the connecting member and the second abutting structure by setting the second abutting structure to extend radially along the installation channel, thereby improving the stability of the second abutting structure.

[0013] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned vehicle, the first abutment structure is arranged in a circle around the circumference of the mounting channel; and / or the second abutment structure is arranged in a circle around the circumference of the mounting channel.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model increases the contact area between the connecting member and the first abutting structure by setting a first abutting structure around the circumference of the installation channel, making the force on the first abutting structure more uniform. Similarly, by setting a second abutting structure around the circumference of the installation channel, the contact area between the connecting member and the second abutting structure is increased, making the force on the second abutting structure more uniform.

[0015] In the preferred embodiment of the above-described vehicle, the weakened portion is located at the root of the first abutment structure; and / or the broken first abutment structure is squeezed between the second end of the connecting member and the second abutment structure.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model not only makes it more conducive to the breakage of the first abutment structure by setting the weakening part at the root of the first abutment structure, but also makes it easier to lock the broken debris generated by the breakage of the first abutment structure in the installation channel. By squeezing the broken first abutment structure between the second end of the connecting member and the second abutment structure, it can prevent the debris from flying and causing injury to the driver and passengers.

[0017] In the preferred embodiment of the vehicle described above, the distance between the first abutment structure and the second abutment structure is between 1.0 mm and 2.0 mm.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model further limits the distance between the first abutting structure and the second abutting structure, so that the gap generated after the A-pillar trim panel is separated from the inner panel of the vehicle body can ensure that the side curtain airbag can be deployed smoothly, and can also prevent the A-pillar trim panel from being separated from the inner panel of the vehicle body by too much distance, which could cause injury to the driver and passengers.

[0019] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned vehicle, the first abutment structure is an annular plate, the edge of the annular plate is fixedly connected to or integrally formed with the inner wall of the mounting channel, and the thickness of the annular plate in the weakened part is less than the thickness in other positions.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model sets the first abutment structure as an annular plate, which is more compatible with the shape of the bolt, has a simple structure, and is easy to process.

[0021] In the preferred embodiment of the vehicle described above, the thickness of the weakened portion is between 1.0 mm and 1.2 mm.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model can ensure that the weakened part breaks before the A-pillar trim panel is damaged by further limiting the thickness of the weakened part.

[0023] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned vehicle, the inner diameter of the mounting channel gradually decreases along the direction close to the inner panel of the vehicle body.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model makes it easier to install and disassemble the connecting components by setting the inner diameter of the installation channel to gradually decrease along the direction of the inner panel of the vehicle body.

[0025] In the preferred embodiment of the vehicle described above, the vehicle further includes a decorative cover plate, wherein the A-pillar trim plate has an opening at a position corresponding to the mounting channel, and the decorative cover plate is mounted on the opening.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model makes the A-pillar trim panel more aesthetically pleasing by setting the installation channel inside the opening and closing the opening with a decorative cover plate. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The preferred embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of the vehicle according to this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of the vehicle according to this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0030] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the A-pillar trim panel at point AA in the installed state;

[0031] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the A-pillar trim panel at point AA in the detached state.

[0032] List of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0033] 1. Inner body panel; 11. Nuts;

[0034] 2. A-pillar trim panel; 21. Installation channel; 22. First abutment structure; 23. Second abutment structure; 24. Opening; 221. Weakened part;

[0035] 3. Bolts;

[0036] 4. Decorative cover plate;

[0037] 5. Side curtain airbags;

[0038] 6. Install cavity;

[0039] 7. Gap. Detailed Implementation

[0040] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0041] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, terms such as "inner," "outer," "front," "rear," "top," and "bottom," which indicate direction or positional relationships, are based on the direction or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are used merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0042] Furthermore, it should be noted that in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "connect," and "install" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0043] Based on the background art, there is a problem that the debris generated when the A-pillar trim of existing vehicles is damaged by external force can cause injury to the occupants. This utility model provides a vehicle that aims to provide a first abutment structure and a second abutment structure in the installation channel, and to provide a weakening part on the first abutment structure. The weakening part can break when the A-pillar trim is impacted by external force, forming a gap between the A-pillar trim and the inner body panel that allows the side curtain airbags to deploy smoothly. This ensures that the side curtain airbags can deploy smoothly, and also locks the debris in the installation channel, preventing the debris from causing injury to the occupants.

[0044] Specifically, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this utility model provides a vehicle, which includes an inner body panel 1, an A-pillar trim panel 2, a side curtain airbag 5, and a connecting member. The A-pillar trim panel 2 is provided with an installation channel 21 extending toward the inner body panel 1. The installation channel 21 is provided with a first abutment structure 22 and a second abutment structure 23 spaced apart along the length of the installation channel 21. The second abutment structure 23 is located between the first abutment structure 22 and the inner body panel 1. The side curtain airbag 5 is installed in the installation cavity 6 formed by the inner body panel 1 and the A-pillar trim panel 2. The first end of the connecting member passes through the first abutment structure 22 and the second abutment structure 23 in sequence and is fixedly connected to the inner body panel 1. The second end of the connecting member abuts against the side of the first abutment structure 22 away from the second abutment structure 23 to fix the A-pillar trim panel 2 to the inner body panel 1. The first abutment structure 22 is provided with a weakening part 221, which is configured to break when the A-pillar trim panel 2 is subjected to an external force impact, so that a gap 7 is formed between the A-pillar trim panel 2 and the inner body panel 1, which allows the side curtain airbag 5 to pop out.

[0045] By providing an installation channel 21 on the A-pillar trim panel 2 and a first abutting structure 22 that abuts against the second end of the connecting member within the installation channel 21, and by providing a weakening part 221 on the first abutting structure 22, when the A-pillar trim panel 2 is subjected to an external impact, the weakening part 221 breaks, thus effectively preventing the A-pillar trim panel 2 from breaking and thus helping to avoid injury to the occupants from the fragments of the A-pillar trim panel 2. In addition, by providing a second abutting structure 23 between the first abutting structure 22 and the inner body panel 1, when the A-pillar trim panel 2 moves away from the inner body panel 1 (i.e., towards the occupants) after the weakening part 221 breaks, the second end of the connecting member squeezes the broken first abutting structure 22 and abuts against the second abutting structure 23, which can prevent the A-pillar trim panel 2 from continuing to move towards the occupants, thereby effectively preventing the A-pillar trim panel 2 from impacting the head of the occupants and further improving the protection of the occupants.

[0046] For example, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the inner body panel 1 of this utility model is an integral frame structure of the vehicle. The doors and fenders are installed on the outer side of the inner body panel 1, and the decorative panels such as the A-pillar trim 2 are installed on the inner side of the inner body panel 1. The A-pillar trim 2 is provided with an installation channel 21. The top of the installation channel 21 is the decorative surface of the A-pillar trim 2, and the bottom of the installation channel 21 abuts against the inner body panel 1. The second abutting structure 23 is set near the bottom of the installation channel 21, and the first abutting structure 22 is located above the second abutting structure 23. The cross-section of the A-pillar trim 2 is arc-shaped. The inner body panel 1 and the A-pillar trim 2 together form an installation cavity 6. The side curtain airbag 5 is installed in the installation cavity 6. The bottom of the connecting member passes through the first abutting structure 22 and the second abutting structure 23 in sequence and is fixedly installed on the inner body panel 1. The top of the connecting member abuts against the top surface of the first abutting structure 22. The edge of the A-pillar trim 2 abuts against the inner body panel 1 evenly, thereby fixing the A-pillar trim 2 to the inner body panel 1.

[0047] The first abutment structure 22 is provided with a weakening part 221. When the side curtain airbag 5 inside the A-pillar explodes or the inner body panel 1 at the A-pillar is impacted and deformed, the A-pillar trim 2 will be deformed by external force. Before the A-pillar trim 2 is damaged, the weakening part 221 can break, allowing the A-pillar trim 2 to detach from the inner body panel 1. A gap 7 is formed between the A-pillar trim 2 and the inner body panel 1, which allows the side curtain airbag 5 to be deployed. This ensures that the side curtain airbag 5 can be deployed smoothly, thereby preventing the A-pillar trim 2 from being damaged and generating more debris that could injure the occupants, thus ensuring the safety of the occupants. The right end of the connecting component can squeeze the broken first abutment structure 22 and abut against the second abutment structure 23, thereby locking the debris generated by the first abutment structure 22 in the installation channel 21, preventing the debris from causing injury to the occupants.

[0048] It should be noted that this utility model does not limit the structural form of the first abutting structure 22 and the second abutting structure 23. For example, those skilled in the art can set the first abutting structure 22 and the second abutting structure 23 as ring-shaped, column-shaped or L-shaped, etc., or the first abutting structure 22 and the second abutting structure 23 can be arranged radially or inclined along the installation channel 21, etc. Such adjustments and changes to the specific structural form of the first abutting structure 22 and the second abutting structure 23 do not deviate from the principle and scope of this utility model, and should be limited to the protection scope of this utility model.

[0049] It should also be noted that this utility model does not limit the structural form of the connecting member. For example, those skilled in the art can set the connecting member as a screw or a T-shaped rod, etc. Such adjustments and changes to the specific structural form of the connecting member do not deviate from the principle and scope of this utility model and should be limited to the protection scope of this utility model.

[0050] Preferably, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the connecting component of this utility model is a bolt 3. The inner panel 1 of the vehicle body is provided with a nut 11 or a threaded hole that cooperates with the bolt 3 at a position opposite to the mounting channel 21. The bolt 3 passes through the first abutting structure 22 and the second abutting structure 23 and is screwed to the nut 11 or the threaded hole. The nut of the bolt 3 abuts against the first abutting structure 22.

[0051] For example, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the bolt 3 of this utility model is inserted into the installation channel 21, the nut of the bolt 3 abuts against the first abutting structure 22, and the screw of the bolt 3 is inserted into the nut 11. By turning the nut, the bolt 3 is gradually inserted into the installation channel 21, the nut of the bolt 3 abuts against the first abutting structure 22, and the bottom of the installation channel 21 and the edge of the A-pillar trim 2 abut against the inner body panel 1, thereby installing the A-pillar trim 2 onto the inner body panel 1.

[0052] Preferably, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first abutting structure 22 of this utility model extends radially along the mounting channel 21.

[0053] Preferably, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first abutment structure 22 of this utility model is arranged in a circle around the circumference of the installation channel 21.

[0054] Preferably, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the second abutment structure 23 of this utility model extends radially along the mounting channel 21.

[0055] Preferably, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the second abutment structure 23 of this utility model is arranged in a circle around the circumference of the installation channel 21.

[0056] Preferably, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first abutment structure 22 of this utility model is an annular plate. The edge of the annular plate is fixedly connected to or integrally formed with the inner wall of the installation channel 21. The thickness of the annular plate in the weakened part 221 is less than the thickness in other positions.

[0057] For example, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first abutment structure 22 of this utility model is an annular plate, which is set perpendicular to the inner wall of the installation channel 21. The weakening part 221 is set around the circumference of the annular plate. The thickness of the weakening part 221 is less than the thickness of other parts of the annular plate. The second abutment structure 23 is also an annular plate, which is set perpendicular to the inner wall of the installation channel 21. After the bolt 3 is inserted into the installation channel 21, it passes through the center holes of the two annular plates in sequence.

[0058] Preferably, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the weakening part 221 of this utility model is located at the root of the first abutting structure 22.

[0059] For example, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the weakening part 221 of this utility model is provided at the connection between the first abutting structure 22 and the mounting channel 21, that is, at the root of the annular plate, the thickness of the weakening part 221 is less than the thickness of the first abutting structure 22.

[0060] Preferably, such as Figure 4 As shown, the first abutment structure 22 of the present invention is squeezed between the second end of the connecting member and the second abutment structure 23.

[0061] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown, after the first abutment structure 22 of this utility model breaks, the nut of the bolt 3 moves toward the second abutment structure 23 and squeezes the broken first abutment structure 22, and finally abuts against the second abutment structure 23, thereby preventing the broken second abutment structure 23 from flying out and causing injury to the driver and passengers.

[0062] Preferably, the thickness of the weakening part 221 of this invention is between 1.0 mm and 1.2 mm.

[0063] By further limiting the thickness of the weakened part 221, it is possible to ensure that the weakened part 221 breaks before the A-pillar trim 2 is damaged, thereby preventing the A-pillar trim 2 from being damaged and avoiding the generation of more debris.

[0064] Preferably, the distance between the first abutting structure 22 and the second abutting structure 23 of this utility model is between 1.0 mm and 2.0 mm.

[0065] By further limiting the distance between the first abutment structure 22 and the second abutment structure 23, the gap created after the A-pillar trim 2 detaches from the inner body panel 1 can ensure that the side curtain airbag 5 inside the A-pillar can be deployed smoothly, and it can also prevent the A-pillar trim 2 from detaching from the inner body panel 1 from being too far away, which could cause injury to the occupants.

[0066] Preferably, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the inner diameter of the mounting channel 21 of this utility model gradually decreases along the direction close to the inner panel 1 of the vehicle body.

[0067] For example, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the installation channel 21 of this utility model is tapered, and the inner diameter of the installation channel 21 gradually decreases from the top to the bottom. This design makes it easier to install and remove the bolts 3.

[0068] Preferably, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the vehicle of this utility model also includes a decorative cover plate 4. The A-pillar trim plate 2 has an opening 24 at a position corresponding to the installation channel 21, and the decorative cover plate 4 is installed on the opening 24.

[0069] For example, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the A-pillar trim panel 2 of this utility model has a rectangular opening 24, an installation channel 21 is formed in the opening 24, and a decorative cover plate 4 is installed on the opening 24, which facilitates the installation and removal of the A-pillar trim panel 2 and ensures the aesthetics of the A-pillar trim panel 2.

[0070] Those skilled in the art will understand that although some embodiments described herein include certain features included in other embodiments but not others, combinations of features from different embodiments are intended to be within the scope of this application and form different embodiments. For example, any of the claimed embodiments in the claims of this application can be used in any combination.

[0071] The technical solution of this utility model has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the protection scope of this utility model is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicles include: Body inner panels; A-pillar trim panel, which has a mounting channel extending toward the inner body panel, wherein a first abutting structure and a second abutting structure are provided at intervals along the length of the mounting channel, and the second abutting structure is located between the first abutting structure and the inner body panel; Side curtain airbags, located within the mounting cavity formed by the inner body panel and the A-pillar trim panel; and A connecting member, the first end of which passes through the first abutting structure and the second abutting structure in sequence and is fixedly connected to the inner body panel, and the second end of the connecting member abuts against the side of the first abutting structure away from the second abutting structure to fix the A-pillar trim panel to the inner body panel; The first abutment structure is provided with a weakening part, which is configured to break when the A-pillar trim is subjected to an external force impact, so that a gap is formed between the A-pillar trim and the inner body panel, which allows the side air curtain to be deployed.

2. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting component is a bolt. The inner panel of the vehicle body is provided with a nut or threaded hole that mates with the bolt at a position opposite to the mounting channel. The bolt shank passes through the first abutment structure and the second abutment structure and is screwed into the nut or the threaded hole. The bolt nut abuts against the first abutment structure.

3. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first abutment structure extends radially along the mounting channel; and / or The second abutment structure extends radially along the mounting channel.

4. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first abutment structure is arranged in a ring around the circumference of the mounting channel; and / or The second abutment structure is arranged in a circle around the circumference of the installation channel.

5. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The weakened portion is located at the root of the first abutment structure; and / or The broken first abutment structure is squeezed between the second end of the connecting member and the second abutment structure.

6. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The distance between the first abutment structure and the second abutment structure is between 1.0 mm and 2.0 mm.

7. The vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first abutment structure is an annular plate, the edge of which is fixedly connected to or integrally formed with the inner wall of the installation channel, and the thickness of the annular plate in the weakened part is less than the thickness in other positions.

8. The vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that, The thickness of the weakened portion is between 1.0 mm and 1.2 mm.

9. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner diameter of the mounting channel gradually decreases along the direction close to the inner panel of the vehicle body.

10. The vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The vehicle also includes a decorative cover plate, wherein the A-pillar trim plate has an opening at a position corresponding to the mounting channel, and the decorative cover plate is mounted on the opening.

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