Tail door lateral limiting block and trunk assembly

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile trunks, in particular to a tail door lateral limiting block and a trunk assembly. A tail door lateral limiting block is installed on a decoration plate of a trunk and used for abutting against and limiting a tail door covering the trunk, the tail door lateral limiting block comprises a framework and a buffering piece, and the buffering piece wraps the framework and is connected with the framework into a whole; wherein the buffering piece is provided with a buffering part, the buffering part is arranged in an obliquely upward extending mode, and the buffering part is used for being connected with the tail door in an abutting and limiting mode. According to the tail door lateral limiting block, the tail door lateral limiting block is installed on the decoration plate, the buffering part of the buffering piece is used for abutting against and limiting the tail door, in this way, on one hand, the tail door can be prevented from directly colliding with an automobile body, and the problem that noise is generated due to collision is solved; on the other hand, due to the fact that the lateral limiting block of the tail door only needs to be assembled on the decorative plate, the lateral limiting block of the tail door can be conveniently assembled and applied to the automobile.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive trunk technology, and in particular to a tailgate side limiting block and trunk assembly. Background Technology

[0002] When a vehicle travels over bumpy or winding roads, the tailgate is prone to vibration and unusual noises due to inertia. For example, when encountering speed bumps, the tailgate may impact the vehicle body as the rear tires pass over and away from the bump, causing noise. When cornering, the tailgate may tilt to one side of the vehicle, potentially causing interference and paint damage. Therefore, a tailgate limiting device is necessary to prevent this interference.

[0003] Existing tailgate limiting devices consist of two limiting blocks, one installed on the tailgate and the other on the side of the vehicle. These blocks abut against each other to prevent direct interference between the tailgate and the vehicle body, thus preventing rattling noises. However, since these two limiting blocks need to be installed separately on the vehicle body and the tailgate, this not only complicates installation but also increases costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a car tailgate lateral limiting block that is easy to install, has a simple structure, and has a water guiding structure.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A tailgate lateral limiting block is installed on the trim panel of the trunk to limit and abut the tailgate that covers the trunk. The tailgate lateral limiting block includes a frame and a buffer member. The buffer member is disposed around the frame and is integrally connected to the frame. The buffer member has a buffer portion that extends obliquely upward and is used to limit and abut the tailgate.

[0007] Understandably, by installing the tailgate side limiter on the trim panel and using the buffer part of its buffer component to abut and limit the tailgate, on the one hand, the tailgate can avoid direct collision with the vehicle body, thus preventing noise problems caused by the collision; on the other hand, since the tailgate side limiter only needs to be installed on the trim panel, it is convenient to install and apply the tailgate side limiter in the vehicle.

[0008] In one embodiment, the skeleton portion is disposed within the buffer portion.

[0009] Understandably, by placing the frame inside the buffer section to provide support, the presence of the frame makes the buffer section less prone to deformation when the tailgate comes into contact with the buffer section, thus better fulfilling its role in stopping and limiting contact.

[0010] In one embodiment, the buffer portion is formed with a plurality of ribs, the plurality of ribs being arranged sequentially at intervals along a first direction, and the buffer portion being able to abut and limit the tailgate through the plurality of ribs.

[0011] Understandably, the presence of ribs reduces the contact area between the buffer section and the tailgate when they come into contact, which helps to reduce the abnormal noises that occur when the buffer section and the tailgate come into contact and are in a stop position. At the same time, by arranging multiple ribs, the pressure of the tailgate on the buffer section is evenly distributed to each rib, making the ribs less prone to wear.

[0012] In one embodiment, a buffer member is disposed through the trim panel; wherein, a slot is provided on the portion of the buffer member located at the trim panel position, and the slot engages with the trim panel.

[0013] It is understandable that by snapping the trim panel into the slot, the opening on the trim panel for the buffer to pass through can be blocked by the buffer, and the tailgate side limit block and the trim panel are fitted together.

[0014] This application also provides the following technical solutions:

[0015] A trunk assembly includes a trunk, a tailgate, and a tailgate lateral limiting block as described in any of the above embodiments, the tailgate being rotatably connected to the trunk for opening / closing the trunk; the trunk has a trim panel, and the tailgate lateral limiting block is mounted on the trim panel.

[0016] In one embodiment, the buffer also has a mounting portion that extends through the trim panel and is fixed to the trunk by a connector that extends through the mounting portion; wherein the frame portion is pressed and limited by the connector.

[0017] Understandably, the frame can support the portion of the buffer that is pressed and limited by the connecting parts, thus ensuring the stability of the tailgate side limit block when assembled on the trunk.

[0018] In one embodiment, a groove is formed on the mounting portion, through which the connector can pass; wherein the groove extends horizontally, and the groove diameter increases sequentially from the inside to the outside.

[0019] Understandably, since the groove extends horizontally and the diameter of the groove increases from the inside to the outside to form a funnel-shaped structure, when external water enters the groove, the water can flow out quickly due to gravity, preventing water from stagnating and thus achieving a waterproof effect.

[0020] In one embodiment, an annular sealing lip is formed on the mounting portion, and the sealing lip is disposed on the periphery of the connector; when the mounting portion is against the trim panel, the sealing lip is deformed by pressure to seal the mounting portion and the trim panel.

[0021] It is understood that by setting the sealing lip, since the sealing lip and the trim panel form a sealing structure, water can be prevented from flowing from the trim panel into the assembly position between the trim panel and the mounting part, and thus serves a waterproof function.

[0022] In one embodiment, the number of connectors is configured to be two.

[0023] Understandably, by setting up two connecting parts, the side limit block of the tailgate can be prevented from rotating.

[0024] In one embodiment, the number of tailgate lateral limiting blocks is configured to be two.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, this application installs the tailgate side limiting block on the trim panel and uses the buffer part of its buffer to abut and limit the tailgate. This can prevent the tailgate from directly colliding with the vehicle body and prevent noise problems caused by the collision. On the other hand, since the tailgate side limiting block only needs to be installed on the trim panel, it can be convenient to install and apply the tailgate side limiting block in the vehicle. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the tailgate side limiting block installed on the trim panel, as provided in this application.

[0028] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the tailgate lateral limiting block provided in this application from one perspective.

[0029] Figure 3 Provided for this application Figure 1 A bottom view.

[0030] Figure 4 Provided for this application Figure 3 Sectional view of AA.

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the tailgate lateral limiting block provided in this application from another perspective.

[0032] The component labels are as follows:

[0033] 100. Tailgate side limit block; 10. Frame; 20. Buffer component; 21. Buffer section; 211. Rib; 22. Slot; 23. Mounting section; 231. Groove; 232. Sealing lip; 233. Positioning groove;

[0034] 200. Trunk assembly; 210. Trunk; 220. Tailgate; 230. Trim panel. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0036] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application's specification are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0037] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0038] 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 and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" 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.

[0039] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used in this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0040] Please see Figure 1 This application provides a tailgate side limiting block 100, which is installed on the trim panel 230 of the trunk 210 to limit the tailgate 220 that is closed on the trunk 210. Typically, two tailgate side limiting blocks 100 are configured.

[0041] Specifically, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the tailgate side limiting block 100 includes a frame 10 and a buffer member 20. The buffer member 20 is disposed around the frame 10 and is integrally connected to the frame 10. The buffer member 20 has a buffer portion 21, which extends obliquely upward and is used to abut and limit the tailgate 220. Thus, by installing the tailgate side limiting block 100 on the trim panel 230, the buffer portion 21 of the buffer member 20 abuts and limits the tailgate 220. This avoids direct collision between the tailgate 220 and the vehicle body, preventing noise from the collision. Furthermore, since the tailgate side limiting block 100 only needs to be mounted on the trim panel 230, its installation and application in the vehicle are convenient.

[0042] Furthermore, the frame 10 is partially disposed within the buffer section 21. By disposing the frame 10 within the buffer section 21, it provides support to the buffer section 21. When the tailgate 220 abuts against the buffer section 21, the presence of the frame 10 makes the buffer section 21 less prone to deformation, thus better fulfilling its abutment and limiting function.

[0043] In one embodiment, the buffer portion 21 has multiple raised ribs 211. For example, the number of raised ribs 211 can be four, five, six, etc. The multiple raised ribs 211 are arranged sequentially at intervals along the first direction y, and the buffer portion 21 can be stopped and abutted against the tailgate 220 by the multiple raised ribs 211. The presence of the raised ribs 211 reduces the contact area between the buffer portion 21 and the tailgate 220 when they abut, which helps to reduce the abnormal noise generated when the buffer portion 21 and the tailgate 220 abut and stop. At the same time, by arranging multiple raised ribs 211, the pressure of the tailgate 220 on the buffer portion 21 is evenly distributed to each raised rib 211, making the raised ribs 211 less prone to wear.

[0044] In this embodiment, there are five ribs 211.

[0045] like Figure 2 As shown, the buffer member 20 is disposed through the trim panel 230; wherein, a slot 22 is formed on the portion of the buffer member 20 located on the trim panel 230, and the slot 22 engages with the trim panel 230. By engaging the trim panel 230 with the slot 22, the opening on the trim panel 230 through which the buffer member 20 passes can be blocked by the buffer member 20, and the tailgate side limiting block 100 and the trim panel 230 are fitted together securely.

[0046] This application also provides a trunk assembly 200, including a trunk 210, a tailgate 220, and a tailgate lateral limiting block 100 as described in any of the above embodiments. The tailgate 220 is rotatably connected to the trunk 210 for opening / closing the trunk 210. The trunk 210 has a trim panel 230, and the tailgate lateral limiting block 100 is mounted on the trim panel 230.

[0047] In one embodiment, the buffer 20 further includes a mounting portion 23, which penetrates the trim panel 230 and is fixed to the trunk 210 by a connector that penetrates the mounting portion 23; wherein, a portion of the frame 10 is pressed and limited by the connector (not shown). Thus, the frame 10 can support the portion of the buffer 20 that is pressed and limited by the connector, thereby ensuring the assembly stability of the tailgate lateral limiting block 100 on the trunk 210. Here, the connector is configured as a screw; it is understood that in other embodiments, the connector may also be configured as a bolt or a pin.

[0048] Here, the number of connectors can be set to multiple, such as two, three, four, etc. Multiple connectors can prevent the tailgate lateral limit block 100 from rotating.

[0049] Preferably, the number of connectors is two. By providing two connectors, it is possible to prevent the tailgate side limit block 100 from rotating during assembly on the vehicle, and at the same time, it can reduce installation costs.

[0050] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a groove 231 is formed on the mounting part 23, through which the connector can pass; wherein, the groove 231 extends horizontally, and the diameter of the groove 231 increases from the inside to the outside. Since the groove 231 extends horizontally and the diameter of the groove 231 increases from the inside to the outside, forming a flared structure, when external water enters the groove 231, the water can flow out quickly by gravity, preventing water retention and thus achieving a waterproof function.

[0051] In one embodiment, an annular sealing lip 232 is formed on the mounting portion 23, and the sealing lip 232 is disposed on the periphery of the connector. When the mounting portion 23 is abutted against the trim panel 230, the sealing lip 232 is deformed under pressure, which is used to seal the mounting portion 23 and the trim panel 230 during assembly. By providing the sealing lip 232, since the sealing lip 232 and the trim panel 230 form a sealing structure, water can be prevented from flowing from the trim panel 230 to the assembly position between the trim panel 230 and the mounting portion 23, thus playing a waterproof role.

[0052] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the mounting part 23 is also provided with a positioning groove 233. The positioning tool (not shown) fixes the frame 10 through the positioning groove 233. The buffer 20 is wrapped around the frame 10 by injection molding.

[0053] Here, there can be multiple positioning slots 233, such as three, four, five, etc.

[0054] In this embodiment, there are three positioning slots 233.

[0055] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0056] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the patent protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A tailgate lateral limiting block, wherein the tailgate lateral limiting block is installed on the trim panel (230) of the trunk (210) for abutting and limiting the tailgate (220) covering the trunk (210); characterized in that, The tailgate side limiting block includes a frame (10) and a buffer (20). The buffer (20) is provided to wrap around the frame (10) and is connected to the frame (10) as a whole. The buffer member (20) has a buffer portion (21) which extends obliquely upward and is used to abut and limit the tailgate (220).

2. The tailgate lateral limiting block according to claim 1, characterized in that, The skeleton (10) is disposed within the buffer section (21).

3. The tailgate lateral limiting block according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buffer section (21) has a plurality of raised ribs (211), which are arranged sequentially at intervals along a first direction. The buffer section (21) can be stopped by the tailgate (220) through the plurality of raised ribs (211).

4. The tailgate lateral limiting block according to claim 3, characterized in that, The buffer (20) is disposed through the decorative panel (230); The buffer (20) has a slot (22) on the part located at the position of the decorative panel (230), and the slot (22) engages with the decorative panel (230).

5. A trunk assembly, characterized in that, Includes a trunk (210), a tailgate (220), and a tailgate lateral limiting block as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the tailgate (220) is rotatably connected to the trunk (210) and is used to open / close the trunk (210); The trunk (210) has a trim panel (230), and the tailgate side limit block is mounted on the trim panel (230).

6. The trunk assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The buffer (20) also has a mounting part (23), which is disposed through the trim panel (230) and is fixed to the trunk (210) by a connector that passes through the mounting part (23); The skeleton (10) is pressed and limited by the connector.

7. The trunk assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, A groove (231) is formed on the mounting part (23), and the groove (231) allows the connector to pass through; The groove (231) extends horizontally, and the diameter of the groove (231) increases from the inside to the outside.

8. The trunk assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, An annular sealing lip (232) is formed on the mounting part (23), and the sealing lip (232) is disposed on the periphery of the connector; When the mounting part (23) is placed against the trim panel (230), the sealing lip (232) is deformed by pressure to seal the mounting part (23) and the trim panel (230).

9. The trunk assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The number of connectors is configured to be two.

10. The trunk assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The tailgate lateral limiting blocks are configured in two quantities.

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