Upright column lower trim panel assembly
By introducing various docking and snap-fit structures into the lower pillar interior panel assembly, the problem of unstable installation of the lower pillar interior panel was solved, achieving precise docking and stable assembly, and enhancing the installation stability of automotive interior panels.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520671280.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-04-10
AI Technical Summary
The installation structure of the interior trim panel under the car pillar is not stable enough, especially when there are many joints, which leads to inaccurate and unstable installation.
A pillar lower interior panel assembly was designed, employing a first docking structure, a second docking structure, a snap-fit structure, and a clip structure. These structures are used to position and dock with the lower end of the B-pillar upper trim panel, and to snap into the car side panel sheet metal and door sill trim, ensuring precise docking and stable assembly of the lower interior panel.
It achieves precise alignment between the lower interior trim panel and the upper trim panel, enhances the snap-fit capability with the car's side sheet metal, ensures stable assembly of the lower interior trim panel on the pillar, and improves the stability and precision of the installation.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automotive interior structure, specifically relates to a stand column lower interior trim panel assembly. BACKGROUND
[0002] The automotive stand column interior trim panel includes the upper interior trim panel and the lower interior trim panel assembled on the automotive side wall sheet metal, wherein the lower interior trim panel also needs to be connected with the upper interior trim panel and the front and rear door sill trim parts, and the installation stability of the lower interior trim panel needs to be further researched due to more connecting parts on the installation structure of the lower interior trim panel. SUMMARY
[0003] In view of the above technical problems, the utility model discloses a kind of stand column lower interior trim panel assemblies of stable installation.
[0004] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical scheme:
[0005] The stand column lower interior trim panel assembly includes the vertical arrangement of the narrow upper and wide lower decorative plate main body, the two side edges of the decorative plate main body are bent to form the bent edge portion towards the inner side of the decorative plate main body, the covering area is formed between the inner side of the decorative plate main body and the inner side of the bent edge portion, the first connecting structure is fixedly arranged in the middle of the upper end edge portion of the inner side of the decorative plate main body, and the clamping block structure is fixedly arranged on the two sides of the first connecting structure;
[0006] The inner side of the decorative plate main body is provided with six buckling structures, and the six buckling structures are arranged in staggered manner along the inner side wall of the decorative plate main body;
[0007] The inner side of the two bent edge portions is respectively fixedly provided with the second connecting structure,
[0008] The inner end of the two bent edge portions is respectively fixedly provided with three hook-shaped clamping structures arranged in interval along the height direction of the bent edge portion.
[0009] The inner side of the two bent edge portions is respectively fixedly provided with the stop block.
[0010] In further embodiments, the first connecting structure includes a plurality of connecting plates vertically arranged on the inner side of the decorative plate main body and arranged in interval, the adjacent connecting plates are connected by the connecting plate to form fixation, and the upper and lower end faces of the connecting plate are inclined surfaces inclined towards the connecting end of the connecting plate.
[0011] The upper end of the connecting plate has a limiting surface different from the angle of the upper end face of the connecting plate.
[0012] In further embodiments, the clamping block structure includes a clamping block fixedly arranged on the inner side of the decorative plate main body, the upper surface of the clamping block is a stepped clamping surface, and the lower surface of the clamping block is fixedly provided with a plurality of supporting ribs fixed to the inner surface of the decorative plate main body.
[0013] In further embodiments, the buckle structure comprises a buckle seat, a buckle, a card slot formed at the top of the buckle seat for the buckle to be inserted into,
[0014] The bottom of the card slot is provided with a support plate, the top of the card slot has a lead-in hole penetrating through the top of the buckle seat, a clamping hole in communication with the lead-in hole, and a limiting part protruding from the top surface of the buckle seat and fixedly arranged on both sides of the lead-in hole, and after the buckle is in the clamping hole, the limiting part blocks the outer periphery of the buckle.
[0015] In further embodiments, the buckle comprises an upper clamping ring and a lower clamping ring arranged integrally, a clamping joint is formed between the upper clamping ring and the lower clamping ring, the upper clamping ring is matched with the limiting part, and a close-fitting ring in a bowl shape is arranged above the upper clamping ring.
[0016] In further embodiments, the second butt joint structure comprises a butt joint plug fixedly arranged on the inner side of the decorative plate body, the butt joint end of the butt joint plug has a butt joint inclined surface, and the bottom side of the butt joint plug has a butt joint step.
[0017] In further embodiments, the inner side of the decorative plate body is fixedly provided with a connecting strip that connects the first butt joint structure, the clamping block structure and the second butt joint structure, so that the three structures form an integrated design.
[0018] In further embodiments, a rectangular through hole penetrating through the inner side and the outer side of the decorative plate body is formed in the central part of the wide part below the decorative plate body, and a shielding piece shielding the rectangular through hole from the inner side of the decorative plate body is arranged.
[0019] The inner side of the decorative plate body is fixedly arranged with a plurality of hooking pieces around the rectangular through hole, each hooking piece is arranged obliquely upward, the middle part of the shielding piece has a cutout penetrating through the shielding piece and a through slot communicating with the cutout.
[0020] In further embodiments, the front end of the hooking piece is designed to have a width smaller than that of the tail end, the area of the hooking piece is larger than that of the rectangular through hole, and an annular hooking area is formed around the outer periphery of the hooking piece, and a hooking hole corresponding to the hooking piece is arranged on the hooking area.
[0021] In further embodiments, the inner side of the decorative plate body is provided with a sound insulation pad covering the inner side of the decorative plate body, and a clearance is formed in the sound insulation pad for the buckle structure.
[0022] By adopting the above technical scheme, compared with the prior art, the present application has the following beneficial effects:
[0023] 1、 through the first docking structure, the second docking structure is respectively used for with the position of the lower end of the B column upper trim panel positioning docking, guarantee the accurate docking between the lower interior trim panel and the upper trim panel, six hook-shaped clamping structures are used for clamping the automobile side wall sheet metal, so that the periphery of the lower interior trim panel and the automobile side wall sheet metal form stable clamping, the buckle structure is used for clamping the middle part of the lower interior trim panel and the middle part of the automobile side wall sheet metal, through the front docking end, the rear docking end is respectively clamped between the front door sill trim part, the rear door sill trim part, so that the whole lower interior trim panel is stably assembled on the column.
[0024] 2、 the buckle structure of the inner side surface of the trim panel body is arranged staggered up and down, which can further enhance the clamping capacity of the trim panel body and the automobile side wall sheet metal.
[0025] 3、 when the lower interior trim panel is assembled to the column, the stop block and the cooperating block on the upper trim panel just form contact and abutment, so as to ensure the position accuracy of the lower interior trim panel assembled on the column.
[0026] Therefore, the present application can stably and accurately assemble the lower interior trim panel on the column by clamping the periphery and middle part of the lower interior trim panel and the automobile side wall sheet metal, docking the docking end and the door sill trim part, and designing two docking structures. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0027] Figure 1 It is the front perspective structural schematic diagram of the utility model;
[0028] Figure 2 It is the back perspective structural schematic diagram of the utility model;
[0029] Figure 3 It is Figure 2 It is the enlarged structure schematic diagram of the middle A;
[0030] Figure 4 It is the structure schematic diagram of the buckle structure in the utility model;
[0031] Figure 5 It is Figure 2 It is the enlarged structure schematic diagram of the middle B;
[0032] The reference signs in the drawings represent as follows:
[0033] 1, panel body, 2, bending edge, 3, first docking structure, 4, block structure, 5, buckle structure, 6, second docking structure, 7, clamping structure, 8, stop block, 9, front docking end, 10, rear docking end, 11, docking plate, 12, connecting plate, 13, slope, 14, limiting surface, 15, clamping block, 16, clamping surface, 17, support rib, 18, guide slope, 19, card seat, 20, buckle, 21, clamping groove, 22, support plate, 23, guide inlet, 24, clamping hole, 25, limiting part, 26, upper clamping ring, 27, lower clamping ring, 28, clamping head, 29, close ring, 30, slope, 31, docking plug, 32, docking slope, 33, docking step, 34, connecting strip, 35, baffle, 36, rectangular opening, 37, shielding piece, 38, hooking piece, 39, hooking hole, 40, notch, 41, through slot, 42, sound insulation pad. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0034] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0035] Please see Figures 1-4 As shown in the figure, the lower interior trim panel assembly of the column includes a vertically arranged panel body 1 with a narrow upper end and a wide lower end. The two side edges of the panel body 1 are bent inward to form bending edge portions 2. A cover area is formed between the inner side surface of the panel body 1 and the inner side surface of the bending edge portions 2. A first docking structure 3 is fixedly arranged in the middle of the upper end of the inner side surface of the panel body 1, and a block structure 4 is fixedly arranged on both sides of the first docking structure 3. Six buckle structures 5 are arranged on the inner side surface of the panel body 1, and the six buckle structures 5 are arranged in a staggered manner along the inner side wall of the panel body 1. A second docking structure 6 is fixedly arranged on the upper end of the inner side surface of each of the two bending edge portions 2, and three hook-shaped clamping structures 7 are fixedly arranged on the inner end of each of the two bending edge portions 2 in a spaced-apart manner along the height direction of the bending edge portion 2. A stop block 8 is fixedly arranged on the upper end of the inner side surface of each of the two bending edge portions 2. The wide lower end of the panel body 1 has a front docking end 9 for docking with the front door sill trim and a rear docking end 10 for docking with the rear door sill trim. The front and rear docking ends each have a docking clamping groove for clamping with the door sill trim.
[0036] In the assembly process, the first docking structure 3 and the second docking structure 6 are respectively used for positioning and docking with the position of the lower end of the B-pillar upper trim panel, ensuring the precise docking between the lower interior trim panel and the upper trim panel, the six hook-shaped clamping structures 7 are used for clamping the automobile side wall sheet metal, so that the periphery of the lower interior trim panel and the automobile side wall sheet metal form a stable clamping, and the six buckle structures 5 are used for clamping the middle part of the lower interior trim panel and the middle part of the automobile side wall sheet metal. The staggered arrangement of the buckle structure 5 can further enhance the clamping capacity. The front docking end and the rear docking end are respectively clamped with the front door sill trim and the rear door sill trim, so as to stably assemble the entire lower interior trim panel on the stand column. The upper trim panel has a matching block matched with the stop block. When the lower interior trim panel is assembled on the stand column, the stop block and the matching block are in contact and abutted, so as to ensure the positional accuracy of the lower interior trim panel assembled on the stand column. Through the clamping of the periphery and the middle part of the lower interior trim panel and the automobile side wall sheet metal, the docking of the docking end and the door sill trim, and the design of the two docking structures, the lower interior trim panel can be stably and accurately assembled on the stand column, and the stability of the lower interior trim panel in assembly and use is enhanced.
[0037] In an embodiment, the first docking structure 3 includes a plurality of docking plates 11 vertically arranged on the inner side of the trim panel body 1 and spaced apart, the adjacent docking plates 11 are connected by a connecting plate 12 to form a fixed structure, the upper and lower end faces of the docking plate 11 are inclined surfaces 13 inclined towards the docking end of the docking plate 11 in a way of forming a neck, i.e. the upper end face of the docking plate 11 is inclined downward, and the lower end face of the docking plate 11 is inclined upward. The docking plates 11 are connected by the connecting plate 12 to form a stable whole, and through the design of the inclined surface 13, the entire first docking structure 3 can be smoothly connected and docked with the position of the lower end of the upper trim panel. The upper end of the docking plate 11 has a limiting surface 14 different from the angle of the upper end face of the docking plate 11, which controls the insertion of the entire first docking structure 3 into the position of the lower end of the upper trim panel, thereby effectively controlling the assembly position of the first docking structure 3 and the entire lower interior trim panel.
[0038] Wherein, in an embodiment, the clamping block structure 4 comprises a clamping block 15 fixedly arranged on the inner side of the decorative plate body 1, the upper surface of the clamping block 15 is a stepped clamping surface 16, and the lower surface of the clamping block 15 is fixedly provided with a plurality of supporting ribs 17 fixed to the inner surface of the decorative plate body 1. The plurality of supporting ribs are distributed at intervals below the decorative plate body 1, and the supporting ribs are in a triangular structure, one side of the triangle is fixed to the clamping block 15, the other side is fixed to the inner side of the decorative plate body 1, and the other side is arranged obliquely. A matching clamping opening is arranged at the corresponding position of the lower end of the upper decorative plate and the clamping block structure 4, used for cooperation with the clamping opening. The clamping block structure 4 is clamped by cooperation of the clamping surface 16 and the clamping opening, and the guiding slope 18 is arranged on the upper end surface of the clamping block 15 for guiding the insertion of the clamping block 15. After guiding, the clamping block structure 4 is effectively clamped by the stepped clamping surface, and the supporting ribs are used for supporting the clamping block 15 from below. A clamping groove opposite to the supporting ribs can also be arranged in the clamping opening for inserting the supporting ribs, which can also achieve accurate insertion effect.
[0039] Wherein, in an embodiment, the clamping block structure 4 comprises a clamping block 15 fixedly arranged on the inner side of the decorative plate body 1, the upper surface of the clamping block 15 is a stepped clamping surface 16, and the lower surface of the clamping block 15 is fixedly provided with a plurality of supporting ribs 17 fixed to the inner surface of the decorative plate body 1. The plurality of supporting ribs are distributed at intervals below the decorative plate body 1, and the supporting ribs are in a triangular structure, one side of the triangle is fixed to the clamping block 15, the other side is fixed to the inner side of the decorative plate body 1, and the other side is arranged obliquely. A matching clamping opening is arranged at the corresponding position of the lower end of the upper decorative plate and the clamping block structure 4, used for cooperation with the clamping opening. The clamping block structure 4 is clamped by cooperation of the clamping surface 16 and the clamping opening, and the guiding slope 18 is arranged on the upper end surface of the clamping block 15 for guiding the insertion of the clamping block 15. After guiding, the clamping block structure 4 is effectively clamped by the stepped clamping surface, and the supporting ribs are used for supporting the clamping block 15 from below. A clamping groove opposite to the supporting ribs can also be arranged in the clamping opening for inserting the supporting ribs, which can also achieve accurate insertion effect.
[0040] The buckle 20 comprises an upper clamping ring 26, a lower clamping ring 27 and a clamping joint 28 which are integrally arranged. The upper clamping ring 26 and the lower clamping ring 27 form a clamping space for clamping the buckle seat 19. The upper clamping ring 26 cooperates with the limiting portion. A close-fitting ring 29 in the shape of a bowl is arranged above the upper clamping ring 26. In use, the height of the clamping space is adapted to the wall thickness of the top of the buckle seat 19. The lower clamping ring 27 is pushed between the top wall in the buckle seat 19 and above the supporting plate 22. The front end of the supporting plate 22 has a slope 30 for guiding the pushing of the lower clamping ring 27 to ensure smooth insertion. The lower surface of the upper clamping ring 26 is attached to the outer surface of the top of the buckle seat 19. After the buckle 20 is pushed into the clamping hole 24, the outer periphery of the upper clamping ring 26 is attached to the limiting portion, thereby achieving limiting. During the assembly of the lower interior trim panel, the clamping joint 28 is inserted into the automobile side wall sheet metal. The close-fitting ring 29 is attached to the automobile side wall sheet metal. Since the close-fitting ring 29 is designed in the shape of a bowl and has a certain elasticity, the combination between the close-fitting ring 29 and the automobile side wall sheet metal is enhanced after assembly, thereby enhancing the connection between the lower interior trim panel and the automobile side wall sheet metal.
[0041] In an embodiment, the second abutting structure 6 comprises an abutting plug 31 fixedly arranged on the inner side of the panel body 1. The abutting end of the abutting plug 31 has an abutting slope 32. The bottom side of the abutting plug 31 has an abutting step 33. The abutting plug 31 is inserted into the corresponding position at the lower end of the upper panel to enable precise assembly of the lower interior trim panel. The abutting slope 32 guides the insertion of the abutting plug. The abutting step 33 limits the depth of the insertion of the abutting plug 31, i.e., the upper panel has a top contact position on which the abutting step is located.
[0042] In an embodiment, a connecting strip 34 is fixedly arranged on the inner side of the panel body 1 to integrally connect the first abutting structure 3, the clamping block structure 4 and the second abutting structure 6. They are integrally injection molded with the panel body 1 to enhance the connection strength therebetween and the strength of the upper edge of the inner side of the panel body 1.
[0043] In an embodiment, the stop block is integrally formed on the inner side of the bent edge 2 of the panel body and extends towards the inner side. The outer side of the stop block has two baffles 35. The inner side of the two baffles 35 and the outer side of the stop block form a stop notch. When the lower interior trim panel is assembled with the upper panel, the cooperating block on the upper panel is inserted into the stop notch and contacts the outer side of the stop block, thereby limiting the assembly position.
[0044] Wherein, in an embodiment, the wide part of the trim panel body 1 is centrally provided with a rectangular opening 36 extending through the inner side and the outer side of the trim panel body 1, and a shielding piece 37 is formed on the inner side of the trim panel body 1 to cover the rectangular opening 36, a plurality of hooking pieces 38 are fixedly arranged around the rectangular opening 36 on the inner side of the trim panel body 1, each of the hooking pieces 38 is inclined upward to have effective hooking ability, the front end of the hooking piece 38 is designed to have a width smaller than that of the tail end to facilitate the insertion of the hooking piece 38, the shielding piece 37 has an area larger than that of the rectangular opening 36 to ensure the shielding ability of the shielding piece 37 to the rectangular opening 36, and a hooking area is formed around the shielding piece 37 to enclose the rectangular opening 36, a plurality of hooking holes 39 corresponding to the hooking pieces 38 are arranged on the hooking area, the shielding piece 37 is assembled after the hooking pieces 38 are inserted into the hooking holes 39, and the shielding piece 37 has a cutout 40 extending through the shielding piece 37 and a through slot 41 formed on one side of the cutout 40 to provide a space for the safety belt. The rectangular opening 36 around the inner side of the trim panel body 1 can be extended to have a skirt design, and the shielding piece 37 also has a corresponding structure design around the outer periphery to increase the fitting ability between the shielding piece 37 and the rectangular opening 36, wherein the shielding piece 37 can be made of rubber.
[0045] Wherein, in an embodiment, the inner side of the trim panel body 1 is provided with a sound insulation pad 42 covering the inner side of the trim panel body 1, and a plurality of accommodation openings are formed on the sound insulation pad 42 to accommodate the buckle structure 5. The sound insulation pad can have corresponding heat insulation and noise reduction ability.
[0046] Finally, it should be noted that: the above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, and is not used to limit the present application, although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments can be modified, or some technical features can be replaced. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A pillar-mounted interior trim panel assembly, comprising a trim panel body arranged vertically, narrower at the top and wider at the bottom, wherein both sides of the trim panel body are bent inwards to form bent edges, forming a covering area between the inner side of the trim panel body and the inner side of the bent edges, characterized in that, A first docking structure is fixedly provided in the middle of the upper edge of the inner side of the main body of the decorative panel, and a locking block structure is fixedly provided on both sides of the first docking structure. The inner side of the main body of the decorative panel has six buckle structures, which are staggered vertically along the inner side wall of the main body of the decorative panel. A second mating structure is fixedly installed on the upper inner side of each of the two bent edges. The inner ends of the two bent edges are respectively fixed with three hook-shaped snap-fit structures arranged at intervals along the height direction of the bent edges; Stop blocks are fixedly installed on the upper end of the inner side of each of the two bent edges.
2. The pillar lower interior panel assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first docking structure includes multiple vertically arranged docking plates on the inner side of the main body of the decorative panel, which are fixed together by connecting plates. The upper and lower end faces of the docking plates are inclined slopes facing the docking ends of the docking plates. The bottom of the upper end of the mating plate has a limiting surface with an angle different from that of the upper end of the mating plate.
3. The pillar lower interior panel assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The locking structure includes a locking block fixedly installed on the inner side of the main body of the trim panel. The upper surface of the locking block is a stepped locking surface, and the lower surface of the locking block is fixedly provided with multiple supporting ribs that are fixed to the inner surface of the main body of the trim panel.
4. The pillar lower interior panel assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The snap-fit structure includes a snap-fit base and a snap-fit, with a slot formed on the top of the snap-fit base for the snap-fit to engage. The bottom of the slot is provided with a support plate, and the top of the slot has an inlet that penetrates the top of the card holder and a locking hole that communicates with the inlet. On both sides of the inlet, the top surface of the card holder is fixedly provided with limiting parts that protrude from the top surface of the card holder. After the buckle is in the locking hole, the limiting parts block the outer periphery of the buckle.
5. The pillar lower interior panel assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The buckle includes an integrated upper buckle, a lower buckle, and a buckle connector. The upper and lower buckles form a holding space that is locked onto the buckle seat. The upper buckle cooperates with the limiting part, and a bowl-shaped tight-fitting ring is provided above the upper buckle.
6. The interior trim panel assembly under the pillar as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second docking structure includes a docking block fixedly disposed on the inner side of the main body of the decorative panel. The docking end of the docking block has a docking bevel, and one side of the bottom of the docking block has a docking step.
7. The pillar lower interior panel assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the main body of the decorative panel is fixedly equipped with a first docking structure, a locking structure, and a second docking structure, which together form a connecting strip for an integrated design.
8. The pillar lower interior panel assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A rectangular opening is provided in the center of the wide section below the main body of the trim panel, penetrating both the inner and outer sides of the trim panel. A cover plate extends from the inner side of the trim panel and covers the rectangular opening. Hooks are fixedly distributed around the rectangular opening on the inner side of the decorative panel, with each hook arranged at an upward angle. The shielding plate has a cut through the middle of the shielding plate and a through slot on one side of the cut that communicates with the cut.
9. The pillar lower interior panel assembly as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The hook plate has a structural design where the width of the front end is smaller than the width of the rear end. The area of the hook plate is larger than the rectangular opening, and a ring-shaped hooking area is formed on the outer periphery of the hook plate. Hooking holes corresponding to the hook plate are provided on the hooking area.
10. The pillar lower interior panel assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the main body of the decorative panel is provided with a sound insulation pad that covers the inner side of the main body of the decorative panel, and a clearance opening for the buckle structure is provided on the sound insulation pad.