Clamping structure, steering column cover cap and vehicle
By designing the docking structure between the first and second components and incorporating reinforcing ribs, the problem of unreliable connection in snap-fit structures was solved, achieving reliable connection of components and improved appearance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 广州维高集团有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
In existing vehicle component snap-fit structures, the lateral extension plates have low strength, resulting in unreliable connections.
The design employs a docking structure between the first and second components, achieving a reliable connection through the interlocking of the first and second snap-fit parts and the use of reinforcing ribs.
It improves the reliability of the connection, reduces the gap between components, improves the appearance, and achieves a reliable connection between components.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle parts technology, and in particular to a snap-fit structure, a steering column cover, and a vehicle. Background Technology
[0002] In some vehicle components, such as steering column covers, snap-fit structures are often used for assembly. Compared to bolted connections, snap-fit structures are a relatively simple and efficient connection method.
[0003] In related technologies, the snap-fit structure for some vehicle components is as follows: the edge of the first component is bent to form a lateral extension plate, and then snap-fit holes are provided on the lateral extension plate; a snap-fit bracket is provided on the second component; the first component and the second component are snapped together by inserting the snap-fit bracket into the snap-fit hole. This snap-fit structure has the problem of low strength of the lateral extension plate, resulting in an unreliable snap-fit structure. Utility Model Content
[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a snap-fit structure with high reliability.
[0005] This utility model also proposes a steering column cover and a vehicle having the above-mentioned snap-fit structure.
[0006] According to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention, a snap-fit structure includes: a first component, the first component including a first mating portion, the end of the first mating portion having a first snap-fit portion, and the first mating portion having a second snap-fit portion, the second snap-fit portion protruding from the inner surface of the first mating portion; a second component, the second component having an insertion port, and the second component having a second mating portion located on one side of the insertion port, the end of the second mating portion having a third snap-fit portion, and the second component also having a fourth snap-fit portion located on the other side of the insertion port, the fourth snap-fit portion and the third snap-fit portion being located on opposite sides of the insertion port, wherein the second mating portion abuts against the first mating portion to snap the third snap-fit portion against the first snap-fit portion, and the second snap-fit portion passing through the insertion port and snapping against the fourth snap-fit portion.
[0007] The snap-fit structure according to the embodiments of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0008] In the snap-fit structure of this utility model, the first mating part and the second mating part are mated together, which can reduce the width of the gap between the first component and the second component, thereby improving the appearance. In addition, when the first component and the second component are assembled, the second mating part can be moved toward the first mating part, so that the third snap-fit part is snapped together with the first snap-fit part. Furthermore, during the process of the second mating part and the first mating part mating together, the second snap-fit part passes through the insertion hole and snaps together with the fourth snap-fit part. In this way, a reliable connection between the first component and the second component can be achieved.
[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, when the second docking part docks with the first docking part, the direction of movement of the second docking part relative to the first docking part is defined as the first direction, and the direction perpendicular to the first direction and toward the outside of the insertion port is defined as the second direction. The third latching part is used to restrict the first latching part from moving along the second direction, and the fourth latching part is used to restrict the second latching part from moving along the first direction.
[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second latching part and the fourth latching part are arranged sequentially along the first direction, and the first latching part and the third latching part are arranged sequentially along the second direction.
[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the third latching portion and the fourth latching portion are spaced apart in the first direction, and the third latching portion and the fourth latching portion are staggered in the second direction, wherein the third latching portion is located in front of the fourth latching portion along the second direction.
[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the end of the first docking portion is provided with a first positioning surface, and the end of the second docking portion is provided with a second positioning surface, with the first positioning surface and the second positioning surface being disposed opposite to each other.
[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first component further includes a reinforcing rib disposed at the first mating portion and connected to the second snap-fit portion.
[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the number of reinforcing ribs is multiple, and the multiple reinforcing ribs are arranged side by side and spaced apart.
[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the material of the first component and / or the second component is PP or PE.
[0016] The steering column cover according to a second aspect of the present invention includes the snap-fit structure described in the above embodiment.
[0017] The steering column cover according to the embodiment of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0018] The steering column cover of this utility model has the aforementioned snap-fit structure. In this snap-fit structure, the first mating part and the second mating part are mated together, which can reduce the width of the gap between the first component and the second component, thereby improving the appearance. In addition, when the first component and the second component are assembled, the second mating part can be moved toward the first mating part, so that the third snap-fit part is snapped together with the first snap-fit part. Furthermore, during the process of the second mating part and the first mating part mating together, the second snap-fit part passes through the insertion port and snaps with the fourth snap-fit part. In this way, a reliable connection between the first component and the second component can be achieved.
[0019] The vehicle according to a third aspect of the present invention includes the snap-fit structure or steering column cover described above.
[0020] The vehicle according to the embodiments of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0021] The vehicle of this utility model has the aforementioned snap-fit structure. In this structure, the first mating part and the second mating part are mated together, which reduces the width of the gap between the first component and the second component, thereby improving the appearance. Furthermore, during the assembly of the first component and the second component, the second mating part can be moved towards the first mating part, causing the third snap-fit part to snap together with the first snap-fit part. During the mating process, the second snap-fit part passes through the insertion port and snaps together with the fourth snap-fit part, thus achieving a reliable connection between the first component and the second component.
[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description
[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the snap-fit structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the figure shown;
[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first component according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0028] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second component in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0029] Icon labels:
[0030] 100. First component; 110. First mating part; 111. First snap-fit part; 112. First positioning surface; 120. Second snap-fit part; 130. Reinforcing rib;
[0031] 200, Second component; 210, Insertion port; 220, Second docking part; 221, Third snap-fit part; 222, Second positioning surface; 230, Fourth snap-fit part. Detailed Implementation
[0032] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0035] like Figure 1As shown, the snap-fit structure of one embodiment of this utility model can be applied to the steering column cover of a vehicle. The vehicle can be a private car, such as a sedan, SUV, MPV, or pickup truck; the vehicle can also be a commercial vehicle, such as a minivan; the vehicle can be a gasoline-powered vehicle or a new energy vehicle, and when the vehicle is a new energy vehicle, it can be a hybrid vehicle or a pure electric vehicle.
[0036] The snap-fit structure includes a first component 100 and a second component 200, which snap into each other.
[0037] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the first component 100 includes a first docking portion 110, the end of the first docking portion 110 has a first latching portion 111, and a second latching portion 120 is provided on the first docking portion 110, the second latching portion 120 protruding from the inner surface of the first docking portion 110.
[0038] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 5 The second component 200 is provided with an insertion port 210, and the second component 200 has a second mating portion 220 located on one side of the insertion port 210. The end of the second mating portion 220 is provided with a third latching portion 221. The second component 200 also has a fourth latching portion 230 located on the other side of the insertion port 210. The fourth latching portion 230 and the third latching portion 221 are respectively located on opposite sides of the insertion port 210. The second mating portion 220 is mated with the first mating portion 110 so that the third latching portion 221 is engaged with the first latching portion 111. The second latching portion 120 passes through the insertion port 210 and is engaged with the fourth latching portion 230.
[0039] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 In the snap-fit structure of this utility model, the first mating part 110 and the second mating part 220 are mated together, which can reduce the width of the gap between the first component 100 and the second component 200, thereby improving the appearance. In addition, when the first component 100 and the second component 200 are assembled, the second mating part 220 can be moved toward the first mating part 110, so that the third snap-fit part 221 is snapped together with the first snap-fit part 111. Furthermore, during the process of the second mating part 220 and the first mating part 110 mating together, the second snap-fit part 120 passes through the insertion port 210 and snaps together with the fourth snap-fit part 230. In this way, a reliable connection between the first component 100 and the second component 200 can be achieved.
[0040] It should be noted that the first component 100 and the second component 200 are elastic members. The materials of the first component 100 and the second component 200 can be PP or PE. During the assembly of the first component 100 and the second component 200, when the first mating part 110 and the second mating part 220 are mated, the second latching part 120 can open the fourth latching part 230 to pass through the insertion port 210. When the first component 100 and the second component 200 are mated in place, the second latching part 120 passes over the fourth latching part 230, and the fourth latching part 230 resets, thereby locking the second latching part 120.
[0041] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 Furthermore, when the second docking part 220 docks with the first docking part 110, the direction in which the second docking part 220 moves relative to the first docking part 110 is defined as the first direction, and the direction perpendicular to the first direction and toward the outside of the insertion port 210 is defined as the second direction. The third latching part 221 is used to restrict the first latching part 111 from moving along the second direction, and the fourth latching part 230 is used to restrict the second latching part 120 from moving along the first direction.
[0042] Specifically, the second latching part 120 and the fourth latching part 230 are arranged sequentially along the first direction, and the first latching part 111 and the third latching part 221 are arranged sequentially along the second direction.
[0043] It should be noted that the third latching part 221 and the fourth latching part 230 are spaced apart in the first direction, and the third latching part 221 and the fourth latching part 230 are staggered in the second direction, wherein the third latching part 221 is located in front of the fourth latching part 230 along the second direction.
[0044] like Figure 3 As shown, the first docking part 110 is provided with a first positioning surface 112 at its end, and the second docking part 220 is provided with a second positioning surface 222 at its end. The first positioning surface 112 and the second positioning surface 222 are opposite to and fitted together, and the first component 100 and the second component 200 can be positioned by relying on the first positioning surface 112 and the second positioning surface 222.
[0045] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 It should be noted that the first component 100 also includes a reinforcing rib 130 disposed on the first mating portion 110 and connected to the second snap-fit portion 120. The reinforcing rib 130 is used to strengthen the structure on the first component 100, thereby improving the structural strength.
[0046] Furthermore, there are multiple reinforcing ribs 130 arranged side by side and spaced apart, which can further improve the structural strength of the first component 100.
[0047] This utility model also provides a steering column cover, including the snap-fit structure of the above embodiment.
[0048] The steering column cover of this utility model has the aforementioned snap-fit structure. In this snap-fit structure, the first mating part 110 and the second mating part 220 are mated together, which can reduce the width of the gap between the first component 100 and the second component 200, thereby improving the appearance. In addition, when the first component 100 and the second component 200 are assembled, the second mating part 220 can be moved toward the first mating part 110, so that the third snap-fit part 221 is snapped together with the first snap-fit part 111. Furthermore, during the process of the second mating part 220 and the first mating part 110 mating together, the second snap-fit part 120 passes through the insertion port 210 and is snapped together with the fourth snap-fit part 230. In this way, a reliable connection between the first component 100 and the second component 200 can be achieved.
[0049] This utility model also provides a vehicle, including the snap-fit structure of the above embodiments, or the steering column cover of the above embodiments. The vehicle can be a private car, such as a sedan, SUV, MPV, or pickup truck; the vehicle can also be a commercial vehicle, such as a minivan; the vehicle can be a gasoline vehicle or a new energy vehicle, and when the vehicle is a new energy vehicle, it can be a hybrid vehicle or a pure electric vehicle.
[0050] The vehicle of this utility model has the aforementioned snap-fit structure. In this snap-fit structure, the first mating part 110 and the second mating part 220 are mated together, which can reduce the width of the gap between the first component 100 and the second component 200, thereby improving the appearance. In addition, when the first component 100 and the second component 200 are assembled, the second mating part 220 can be moved toward the first mating part 110, so that the third snap-fit part 221 is snapped together with the first snap-fit part 111. Furthermore, during the process of the second mating part 220 and the first mating part 110 mating together, the second snap-fit part 120 passes through the insertion port 210 and is snapped together with the fourth snap-fit part 230. In this way, a reliable connection between the first component 100 and the second component 200 can be achieved.
[0051] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0052] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A snap-fit structure, characterized in that, include: The first component includes a first docking portion, the end of the first docking portion having a first latching portion, and a second latching portion provided on the first docking portion, the second latching portion protruding from the inner surface of the first docking portion; The second component has an insertion port and a second mating portion located on one side of the insertion port. The end of the second mating portion is provided with a third latching portion. The second component also has a fourth latching portion located on the other side of the insertion port. The fourth latching portion and the third latching portion are respectively located on opposite sides of the insertion port. The second mating portion mates with the first mating portion to engage the third latching portion with the first latching portion. The second latching portion passes through the insertion port and engages with the fourth latching portion.
2. The snap-fit structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the second docking part docks with the first docking part, the direction in which the second docking part moves relative to the first docking part is defined as the first direction, and the direction perpendicular to the first direction and toward the outside of the insertion port is defined as the second direction. The third latching part is used to restrict the first latching part from moving along the second direction, and the fourth latching part is used to restrict the second latching part from moving along the first direction.
3. The snap-fit structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second and fourth latching parts are arranged sequentially along the first direction, and the first and third latching parts are arranged sequentially along the second direction.
4. The snap-fit structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The third latching part and the fourth latching part are spaced apart in the first direction, and the third latching part and the fourth latching part are staggered in the second direction, wherein the third latching part is located in front of the fourth latching part along the second direction.
5. The snap-fit structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first docking part has a first positioning surface at its end, and the second docking part has a second positioning surface at its end. The first positioning surface and the second positioning surface are arranged opposite to each other.
6. The snap-fit structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first component also includes a reinforcing rib disposed at the first mating portion and connected to the second snap-fit portion.
7. The snap-fit structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The number of reinforcing ribs is multiple, and the multiple reinforcing ribs are arranged side by side and spaced apart.
8. The snap-fit structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material of the first component and / or the second component is PP or PE.
9. A steering column cover, characterized in that, Includes the snap-fit structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.
10. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: The snap-fit structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8 or the steering column cover according to claim 9.