Column A upper plaque

By integrating the side defrost air outlet with the upper trim panel's main flange design, eliminating the snap-fit ​​structure, and optimizing airflow distribution, the problems of insufficient ventilation area and strength in existing technologies are solved, achieving a more efficient defrosting effect and better quality consistency.

CN223919244UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-17SAIC GM WULING AUTOMOBILE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423317981.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2026-02-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-31

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Technical Problem

The existing matching structure between the A-pillar trim panel and the side defrost vent results in insufficient ventilation area, poor snap-fit ​​strength, and quality problems such as gap surface differences.

Method used

The side defrost air outlet is integrated with the upper trim panel body through a flanged design, eliminating the snap-fit ​​structure, increasing the ventilation cross-sectional area, and optimizing the airflow distribution through guide grooves and partitions to reduce air volume loss.

Benefits of technology

It significantly increases the effective ventilation area of ​​the air outlet under the same shape and contour, improves defrosting efficiency, enhances quality consistency, and avoids insufficient clamping strength and gap surface difference.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an A-pillar upper decoration plate which comprises an upper decoration plate body, a lower decoration plate body and a lower decoration plate body, the upper decoration plate body comprises a turned-over edge, and an air outlet is formed in the turned-over edge; and the defrosting air pipe is communicated with the air outlet. Compared with the prior art, the air outlet for defrosting is arranged on the turnup of the upper trim panel main body to form the integrated A-pillar upper trim panel, parts for connecting the air outlet and the upper trim panel main body are omitted, and the effective ventilation sectional area of the air outlet is increased under the condition of the same outline dimension, so that the defrosting effect is improved, and the service life of the A-pillar upper trim panel is prolonged. And the defrosting efficiency is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile parts, in particular to an A column upper veneer. BACKGROUND

[0002] The defrosting system of the automobile is very important for protecting the driving vision and safety, and the side defrosting air outlet is usually arranged near the front door window of the automobile, which can directly blow to the side window glass to quickly remove the frost or fog. When the side defrosting air outlet is arranged on the A column upper veneer, the internal space of the part is usually limited. In order to achieve more efficient and energy-saving defrosting effect, it is necessary to optimize the design of the matching structure of the A column upper veneer and the side defrosting air outlet to increase the ventilation cross-sectional area.

[0003] At present, most of the matching of the A column upper veneer and the side defrosting air outlet adopts the split structure, that is, the side defrosting air outlet is assembled on the body of the A column upper veneer as an independent part to form an A column upper veneer assembly. Usually, the side defrosting air outlet and the body of the A column upper veneer adopt a clamping structure for fixation. Under the same outer contour size, due to the size requirement of the clamping structure, the ventilation cross-sectional area of the side defrosting air outlet is not maximized. In order to increase the effective ventilation cross-sectional area of the side defrosting air outlet, the size of the clamping structure needs to be reduced, which easily leads to poor clamping strength and quality problems such as gap difference. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] The utility model aims to provide an A column upper veneer to solve the problems in the prior art and maximize the ventilation area of the side defrosting air outlet.

[0005] The utility model provides an A column upper veneer, which comprises:

[0006] The upper veneer body comprises a flange, and the flange is provided with an air outlet;

[0007] A defrosting air pipe is in communication with the air outlet.

[0008] The A column upper veneer described above, wherein preferably, the flange is provided with a through hole, a plurality of partition plates are arranged in the through hole, the plurality of partition plates divide the through hole into a plurality of flow-through holes, and the plurality of flow-through holes form the air outlet.

[0009] The A column upper veneer described above, wherein preferably, the flange is provided with a guide groove, the guide groove is arranged on the side of the flange facing the defrosting air pipe, the guide groove is a groove body extending from the surface of the flange to the direction of the defrosting air pipe, the guide groove has a communication cavity therein, and the communication cavity is in communication with the defrosting air pipe.

[0010] The A-pillar upper trim plate as described above, wherein preferably, a first groove is arranged at the outlet of the defrosting air duct, and the side wall of the guide groove is accommodated into the first groove.

[0011] The A-pillar upper trim plate as described above, wherein preferably, the first groove is a groove body extending from the outlet of the defrosting air duct to the direction of the turned-up edge.

[0012] The A-pillar upper trim plate as described above, wherein preferably, a second groove is arranged on the turned-up edge, and the second groove is arranged on the side of the turned-up edge away from the defrosting air duct, and the second groove is formed by recessing inwardly from the surface of the turned-up edge.

[0013] The A-pillar upper trim plate as described above, wherein preferably, the second groove comprises a first side edge and a second side edge, and the first side edge and the second side edge have a preset included angle therebetween.

[0014] The A-pillar upper trim plate as described above, wherein preferably, the preset included angle is 160°.

[0015] The A-pillar upper trim plate as described above, wherein preferably, in the first direction, the outlet and the bottom of the second groove have a preset spacing therebetween.

[0016] The A-pillar upper trim plate as described above, wherein preferably, the preset spacing is 2 mm.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the outlet for defrosting is arranged on the turned-up edge of the upper trim plate body to form an integrated A-pillar upper trim plate, and the components connecting the outlet and the upper trim plate body are cancelled, and in the case of the same outer contour size, the effective ventilation cross-sectional area of the outlet is increased, so that the defrosting effect is improved and the defrosting efficiency is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the A-pillar upper trim plate from a first viewing angle according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the A-pillar upper trim plate from a second viewing angle according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 3 is Figure 1 is an enlarged view of the partial A;

[0021] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the upper trim plate body from one viewing angle according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 5is a perspective view of another view of the upper trim panel main body provided by the embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the defrosting air pipe provided by the embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 is Figure 1 is a sectional view in B-B direction;

[0025] Figure 8 is Figure 7 is an enlarged view of partial C;

[0026] Figure 9 is Figure 7 is an enlarged view of partial D.

[0027] Explanation of reference signs:

[0028] 100-A column upper trim panel;

[0029] 10-upper trim panel main body, 11-flange, 12-air outlet, 121-through hole, 122-dividing plate, 123-flow-through hole, 13-guide groove, 131-communicating cavity, 14-second groove, 141-first side edge, 142-second side edge;

[0030] 20-defrosting air pipe, 21-first groove;

[0031] 30-visible area;

[0032] 40-back area;

[0033] 50-sliding block;

[0034] 60-inclined roof;

[0035] D1-first direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the utility model and cannot be explained as the limitation of the utility model.

[0037] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the utility model provides a kind of A column upper trim panel 100, including upper trim panel main body 10 and defrosting air pipe 20, wherein:

[0038] Upper trim panel main body 10 includes flange 11, flange 11 is located in the side edge of upper trim panel main body 10, and flange 11 is equipped with air outlet 12.

[0039] The defrosting air pipe 20 is communicated with the air outlet 12, and the air outlet 12 is arranged on the turn-up 11, so that the defrosting air outlet 12 and the upper trim panel body 10 form an integrated A-pillar upper trim panel 100.

[0040] Compared with the prior art, the air outlet 12 is arranged on the upper trim panel body 10 as an independent part, and the air outlet 12 is connected with the upper trim panel body 10 by a clamping structure. The clamping structure is cancelled in the present application. On the one hand, in the case that the A-pillar upper trim panel 100 has the same contour size, the effective ventilation area of the air outlet 12 is obviously increased, thereby helping to improve the defrosting effect. On the other hand, the quality problems such as insufficient strength of the clamping structure and gap difference are avoided, so that the parts have better quality consistency.

[0041] In the embodiments provided in the present application, the air outlet 12 is integrally connected to the turn-up 11 of the upper trim panel body 10 and is located at the side of the A-pillar upper trim panel 100. When the front door window of the vehicle needs to be defrosted, the defrosting air is blown to the window through the air outlet 12 after passing through the defrosting air pipe 20, thereby realizing defrosting.

[0042] In a feasible embodiment, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the turn-up 11 is provided with a through hole 121, a plurality of partition plates 122 are arranged in the through hole 121, the plurality of partition plates 122 divide the through hole 121 into a plurality of flow-through holes 123, and the plurality of flow-through holes 123 form the air outlet 12. The air flowing out of the defrosting air pipe 20 passes through the air outlet 12 with the plurality of flow-through holes 123, so that the air is uniformly blown out, which is beneficial to improve the defrosting efficiency.

[0043] Preferably, referring to Figure 5 , the turn-up 11 is provided with a guide groove 13 arranged on the side of the turn-up 11 facing the defrosting air pipe 20. The guide groove 13 is a groove body extending from the surface of the turn-up 11 to the defrosting air pipe 20. The guide groove 13 has a communication cavity 131 therein, the communication cavity 131 is communicated with the defrosting air pipe 20, the other end of the communication cavity 131 is connected to the turn-up 11 and is communicated with the plurality of flow-through holes 123. Thus, when the defrosting air passes through the defrosting air pipe 20, the defrosting air can flow to the window through the plurality of flow-through holes 123 under the action of the guide groove 13, which is beneficial to improve the defrosting efficiency.

[0044] Referring to Figures 2 to 6As shown, in order to further improve the defrosting efficiency, the outlet of the defrosting air pipe 20 is provided with a first groove 21, and the side wall of the guide groove 13 can be accommodated in the first groove 21. In the embodiment provided by the present application, the first groove 21 is a groove body extending from the outlet of the defrosting air pipe 20 to the direction of the turn-up edge 11. When the defrosting air flows out of the outlet of the defrosting air pipe 20, under the joint action of the side wall of the first groove 21 and the guide groove 13, the loss of the defrosting air at the outlet of the defrosting air pipe 20 is reduced, more defrosting air is collected in the guide groove 13 and flows to the plurality of flow-through holes 123, which can effectively reduce the loss of the defrosting air, and further has higher defrosting efficiency under the premise of the same flow of the defrosting air.

[0045] Referring to Figure 8 As shown, the turn-up edge 11 is formed with a visible area 30 and a back area 40 on opposite sides of the air outlet 12. When the structure of the air outlet 12 is manufactured, because the structure of the air outlet 12 is inconsistent with the main mold angle of the A-pillar trim 100, the structure of the air outlet 12 on the side of the visible area 30 needs to be realized by the slider 50 on the injection mold, and the structure of the air outlet 12 on the side of the back area 40 needs to be realized by the inclined ejector 60 on the injection mold.

[0046] In order to hide the blocking line of the injection mold slider 50 and improve the static perception quality of the visible area 30, in the embodiment provided by the present application, the turn-up edge 11 is provided with a second groove 14, the second groove 14 is arranged on the side of the turn-up edge 11 away from the defrosting air pipe 20, and the second groove 14 is formed by recessing inward from the surface of the turn-up edge 11. The blocking line of the slider 50 is arranged at the bottom of the second groove 14. On the one hand, because the skin corrosion has a boundary reference, it is easy to match the mold, and the blocking line is not easy to produce burrs; on the other hand, because the blocking line is located at the bottom of the second groove 14, it is considered as a design feature of the A-pillar trim 100 and is not easy to be identified as a blocking line.

[0047] In a feasible embodiment, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 9 As shown, the second groove 14 includes a first side edge 141 and a second side edge 142, and the first side edge 141 and the second side edge 142 intersect to form a blocking line. In order to make the blocking line not easy to be identified, the first side edge 141 and the second side edge 142 have a preset included angle. Preferably, referring to Figure 9 As shown, the preset included angle a is 160°. Because the preset included angle is an obtuse angle close to 180°, it has a large opening, and the blocking line is located at the bottom of the opening, which is not easy to be observed from the air outlet 12, thereby hiding the blocking line.

[0048] Further, in the first direction D1, the outlet 12 and the bottom of the second groove 14 have a preset interval, that is, the outlet 12 and the blocking line have a preset interval. The first direction D1 is the direction of the defrosting air flowing from the outlet 12. In the first direction D1, the preset interval between the outlet 12 and the blocking line should not be too large, otherwise the second groove 14 will be too concave on the surface of the turn-up 11, and the blocking line will be easily found. Preferably, referring to FIG. 12, the preset interval h is 2 mm, so that the second groove 14 can be concave on the surface of the turn-up 11 to a certain extent, but not obviously, further achieving the hiding of the blocking line. Figure 9

[0049] The above detailed description of the embodiments shown in the drawings describes the structure, features and effects of the present application. The above description is only the preferred embodiments of the present application, but the present application is not limited by the drawings. Any changes or modifications made in accordance with the concept of the present application, or equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes, are still within the scope of the present application.​

Claims

1. A decorative panel on an A-pillar, characterized in that, include: The upper trim panel body includes a flange, and an air outlet is provided on the flange; A defrosting duct, wherein the defrosting duct is connected to the air outlet; The flange is provided with a through hole, and multiple partition plates are provided in the through hole. The multiple partition plates divide the through hole into multiple flow holes, and the multiple flow holes form the air outlet.

2. The A-pillar trim panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flange is provided with a guide groove, which is located on the side of the flange facing the defrosting duct. The guide groove is a groove extending from the surface of the flange toward the defrosting duct. The guide groove has a connecting cavity that is connected to the defrosting duct.

3. The A-pillar trim panel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The defrosting duct has a first groove at its outlet, and the sidewall of the guide groove can be accommodated in the first groove.

4. The A-pillar trim panel according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first groove is a groove extending from the outlet of the defrosting duct toward the flange.

5. The A-pillar trim panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flange is provided with a second groove, which is located on the side of the flange away from the defrosting duct. The second groove is formed by the inward indentation of the surface of the flange.

6. The A-pillar trim panel according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second groove includes a first side and a second side, and there is a preset angle between the first side and the second side.

7. The A-pillar trim panel according to claim 6, characterized in that, The preset included angle is 160°.

8. The A-pillar trim panel according to claim 7, characterized in that, In the first direction, there is a preset distance between the air outlet and the bottom of the second groove.

9. The A-pillar trim panel according to claim 8, characterized in that, The preset spacing is 2mm.