Back door of vehicle

By designing a rigid cover plate on the vehicle's tailgate to cover the ends of the headlights and the exposed sheet metal area, the problems of easily damaged headlights and unsightly tailgates are solved, achieving better aesthetics, protection, and sealing.

CN224130847UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17GAC TOYOTA MOTOR
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GAC TOYOTA MOTOR
Filing Date
2025-04-01
Publication Date
2026-04-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When installing headlights on existing vehicle tailgates, the ends of the headlights extend to the two sides of the tailgate, exposing the sheet metal structure, affecting the appearance, making the headlights susceptible to damage, and resulting in poor reliability.

Method used

Design a vehicle tailgate that uses a rigid cover to cover the end of the headlights and the exposed sheet metal area. It can be easily installed and removed by clips and connectors. The rigid cover includes a first baffle and a second baffle, which are detachably connected to the end of the headlights and the exposed sheet metal area, respectively, to enhance the connection stability and sealing.

Benefits of technology

It improves the aesthetics of the tailgate and protects the headlights, preventing damage to the headlights when opening and closing the tailgate, and enhances sealing and reliability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a back door of a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of vehicle accessories, the back door comprises a door main body, a vehicle lamp and two hard cover plates, the door main body is provided with a back part back to a vehicle body and two side parts respectively positioned on two opposite sides of the back part; the car lamp is arranged on the back portion, the two ends of the car lamp extend to the two side portions respectively, and the positions, corresponding to the ends, of the side portions are provided with metal plate exposure areas. The two hard cover plates are installed on the two side portions respectively, each hard cover plate comprises a first baffle and a second baffle which are connected with each other, the first baffles are detachably connected with the ends of the corresponding vehicle lamps, the first baffles cover the ends of the vehicle lamps, the sides, facing the side portions, of the second baffles are detachably connected with the side portions, and the second baffles cover the metal plate exposed areas. According to the back door of the vehicle, the first baffle and the second baffle cover the end of the vehicle lamp and the metal plate exposure area respectively, so that the side visual feeling is neater and more attractive, meanwhile, the end of the vehicle lamp can be protected, and the reliability is better.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle parts technology, and in particular to a vehicle tailgate. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of vehicle design technology, users have higher and higher requirements for the assembly appearance quality of vehicles. However, when the current integrated slim headlights are assembled onto the tailgate of the vehicle, the two ends of the headlights extend to the two sides of the tailgate, and the two ends of the headlights and part of the sheet metal structure of the tailgate are directly exposed on the sides of the tailgate, which makes the tailgate less aesthetically pleasing. Moreover, the exposed headlights are very easy to be damaged when opening and closing the tailgate, resulting in poor reliability. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose a tailgate for vehicles, which aims to solve the technical problems of existing vehicle tailgates being unsightly, prone to damaging headlights, and having poor reliability.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a vehicle tailgate, the tailgate comprising:

[0005] The door body has a back facing away from the vehicle body and two sides located on opposite sides of the back;

[0006] The headlights are located on the back, and the two ends of the headlights extend to the two sides respectively, and the sides have sheet metal exposed areas corresponding to the ends;

[0007] Two rigid cover plates are respectively installed on the two sides. Each rigid cover plate includes a first baffle and a second baffle that are connected to each other. The first baffle is detachably connected to the end of the corresponding vehicle light and covers the end of the vehicle light. The side of the second baffle facing the side is detachably connected to the side and covers the exposed sheet metal area.

[0008] In one embodiment, the vehicle light includes a lamp housing and a lamp cover disposed on the side of the lamp housing opposite to the door body, and the side of the lamp housing opposite to the lamp cover is connected to the back.

[0009] The first baffle has a buckle extending toward the lamp housing on the side facing the lamp housing. The lamp housing has a snap hole corresponding to the position of the buckle, which engages with the buckle. The first baffle covers the end of the lamp housing facing the side.

[0010] In one embodiment, two buckles are provided, one of which is located on the first baffle near the second baffle, and the other is located on the first baffle away from the second baffle; the number of buckles is the same as the number of holes, and they are matched one-to-one for engagement.

[0011] In one embodiment, the two ends of the buckle along its extension direction are a connecting section and a snap-fit ​​section, respectively. The end of the connecting section away from the snap-fit ​​section is connected to the first baffle, and the snap-fit ​​section is provided with a snap-fit ​​spring.

[0012] The lamp housing is provided with a snap-fit ​​plate corresponding to the position of the buckle, and the snap-fit ​​plate is provided with the snap-fit ​​hole; the snap-fit ​​segment can pass through the snap-fit ​​hole so that the snap-fit ​​spring abuts against the side of the snap-fit ​​plate away from the first baffle.

[0013] In one embodiment, a positioning buckle is provided on one side edge of the first baffle near the lamp cover, and a positioning hole is provided on the lamp housing corresponding to the position of the positioning buckle, so that the positioning buckle can extend into the positioning hole and be positioned and engaged with the positioning hole.

[0014] In one embodiment, a connector is provided on the side of the second baffle facing the side portion, and a connecting hole is provided on the side portion corresponding to the position of the connector, and the connector is detachably connected to the connecting hole.

[0015] In one embodiment, the connector includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion that are connected to each other. The first connecting portion has a groove extending circumferentially thereon. A reinforcing plate is provided on the side of the second baffle facing the side portion. An clearance space is formed between the reinforcing plate and the second baffle. A sliding hole communicating with the clearance space is provided on the reinforcing plate. The end of the first connecting portion away from the second connecting portion passes through the sliding hole and extends into the clearance space. The groove engages with the wall of the sliding hole. The second connecting portion can extend into the connecting hole and engage with the connecting hole.

[0016] In one embodiment, the edge of the first baffle forms a first edge, a second edge, and a third edge that are connected end to end in sequence. The first edge is connected to the second baffle, the second edge is located on the side of the first baffle facing the vehicle body, and the second edge is provided with a surrounding plate that extends to the edge of the second baffle adjacent to the second edge.

[0017] In one embodiment, a soft rubber strip is provided on the third edge and the outside of the surrounding plate, and the soft rubber strip, the first baffle and the second baffle are integrally formed by a two-color injection molding process.

[0018] The tailgate of this utility model features a rigid cover plate installed on two sides. The first cover plate is detachably connected to the end of the headlight, and the second cover plate is detachably connected to the exposed sheet metal area. Installation and removal are very convenient and the connection is secure. The first and second cover plates respectively cover the end of the headlight and the exposed sheet metal area of ​​the side of the tailgate body, preventing the tailgate sheet metal structure and the end of the headlight from being directly exposed on the side. This makes the side of the door body look cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing, while also protecting the end of the headlight and preventing damage to the headlight end due to collision or friction when opening and closing the tailgate, thus improving reliability. In addition, since the rigid cover plate is located on the side of the door body, it can further improve the sealing between the side and the vehicle body. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the tailgate of a vehicle provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 An exploded schematic diagram of the tailgate of a vehicle provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the rigid cover plate in the tailgate of a vehicle provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 An exploded view of the rigid cover plate in the tailgate of a vehicle provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0025] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0026] 100. Back door;

[0027] 1. Door body; 11. Back; 12. Side; 121. Exposed sheet metal area;

[0028] 2. Headlight; 21. Lamp cover; 22. Lamp housing; 221. Connecting plate; 222. Clip hole;

[0029] 3. Rigid cover plate; 31. First baffle; 311. Buckle; 3111. Connecting section; 3112. Snap-fit ​​section; 3113. Snap-fit ​​spring; 312. Positioning buckle; 32. Second baffle; 321. Connector; 3211. First connecting part; 3212. Second connecting part; 3213. Slot; 322. Reinforcing plate; 323. Clearance space; 324. Sliding hole; 325. First edge; 326. Second edge; 327. Third edge; 328. Enclosure; 329. Soft rubber strip.

[0030] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0032] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0033] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0034] This utility model proposes a rear door 100 for a vehicle.

[0035] Please see Figures 1 to 2In one embodiment of the present invention, the tailgate 100 includes a door body 1, a headlight 2, and two rigid cover plates 3. The door body 1 has a back 11 facing away from the vehicle body and two side portions 12 located on opposite sides of the back 11. The headlight 2 is disposed on the back 11, and the two ends of the headlight 2 extend to the two side portions 12 respectively, and the corresponding ends of the side portions 12 have sheet metal exposed areas 121. The two rigid cover plates 3 are respectively installed on the two side portions 12. Each rigid cover plate 3 includes a first baffle 31 and a second baffle 32 connected to each other. The first baffle 31 is detachably connected to the end of the corresponding headlight 2, and the first baffle 31 covers the end of the headlight 2. The second baffle 32 is detachably connected to the side portion 12 on the side facing the side portion 12, and the second baffle 32 covers the sheet metal exposed area 121.

[0036] The tailgate 100 of this utility model has a rigid cover plate 3 installed on two sides 12. The first baffle 31 is detachably connected to the end of the headlight 2, and the second baffle 32 is detachably connected to the sheet metal exposed area 121. The installation and removal are very convenient and the connection is stable. The first baffle 31 and the second baffle 32 respectively cover the end of the headlight 2 and the sheet metal exposed area 121 of the side 12 of the tailgate body 1, avoiding the sheet metal structure of the tailgate 100 and the end of the headlight 2 being directly exposed on the side 12. This makes the side 12 of the door body 1 look cleaner and more beautiful. At the same time, it can also protect the end of the headlight 2 and prevent it from being damaged by collision or friction when opening and closing the tailgate 100, thus improving reliability. In addition, since the rigid cover plate 3 is set on the side 12 of the door body 1, the rigid cover plate 3 can further improve the sealing between the side 12 and the vehicle body.

[0037] It should be noted that the sheet metal exposed area 121 is the area formed by the sheet metal structure of the back door 100 exposed on the side 12. The first baffle 31 covers the sheet metal exposed area 121, thereby improving the overall aesthetics of the back door 100.

[0038] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 In one embodiment, the vehicle light 2 includes a lamp housing and a lamp cover 2122 disposed on the side of the lamp housing away from the door body 1. The side of the lamp housing away from the lamp cover 2122 is connected to the back 11. A first baffle 31 is provided with a buckle 311 extending toward the lamp housing on the side facing the lamp housing. The lamp housing is provided with a snap hole 222 corresponding to the buckle 311 and engaging with the buckle 311. The first baffle 31 covers the end of the lamp housing facing the side 12.

[0039] Understandably, the first baffle 31 and the lamp housing clip 311 work together without the need for additional tools, enabling quick alignment and snapping between the first baffle 31 and the lamp housing, significantly improving assembly and disassembly efficiency. After the clip 311 is inserted into the clip hole 222, it forms a physical limit, ensuring that the first baffle 31 always completely covers the end of the lamp housing, and also preventing the hard cover plate 3 from falling off due to vibration during vehicle operation, resulting in better structural stability. The clip 311 is hidden between the first baffle 31 and the lamp housing, avoiding the use of visible bolts or screws, and maintaining the simplicity and overall appearance of the headlight 2.

[0040] Please see Figure 4 In one embodiment, two buckles 311 are provided, one buckle 311 is located on the first baffle 31 near the second baffle 32, and the other buckle 311 is located on the first baffle 31 away from the second baffle 32; the number of buckle holes 222 is the same as the number of buckles 311 and they are matched one-to-one.

[0041] Understandably, the two clips 311 are located at two different positions on the first baffle 31, forming a support point with a large span. This effectively suppresses the positional shift of the first baffle 31 due to bumps during vehicle operation, ensuring that the rigid cover 3 always fits tightly against the lamp housing. While ensuring connection reliability, using two clips 311 satisfies mechanical requirements while avoiding increasing the complexity or assembly difficulty of the first baffle 31 due to too many clips 311, thus maximizing cost-effectiveness.

[0042] In one embodiment, the two ends of the buckle 311 along its extension direction are a connecting section 3111 and a snap-fit ​​section 3112, respectively. The end of the connecting section 3111 away from the snap-fit ​​section 3112 is connected to the first baffle 31. The snap-fit ​​section 3112 is provided with a snap-fit ​​spring piece 3113. A snap-fit ​​plate 221 is provided on the lamp housing at the position corresponding to the buckle 311. The snap-fit ​​plate 221 has a snap-fit ​​hole 222. The snap-fit ​​section 3112 can pass through the snap-fit ​​hole 222 so that the snap-fit ​​spring piece 3113 abuts against the side of the snap-fit ​​plate 221 away from the first baffle 31. Wherein, after the snap-fit ​​spring piece 3113 of the snap-fit ​​section 3112 passes through the snap-fit ​​hole 222, it automatically springs back and presses tightly against the back of the snap-fit ​​plate 221 to form a one-way lock, similar to the principle of a "barb", to prevent the buckle 311 from falling out due to vehicle vibration or external pulling, and has stronger resistance to pull-out.

[0043] In one embodiment, a positioning buckle 312 is provided on one side edge of the first baffle 31 near the lamp cover 2122, and a positioning hole is provided on the lamp housing corresponding to the position of the positioning buckle 312, so that the positioning buckle 312 can extend into the positioning hole and be positioned and engaged with the positioning hole.

[0044] Understandably, the positioning buckle 312 and the positioning hole work together to guide and position. Before the buckle 311 is inserted into the hole 222, the positioning buckle 312 is inserted into the positioning hole first to form a preliminary positioning guide, ensuring that the first baffle 31 and the lamp housing are fully aligned first, avoiding the buckle 311 and the hole 222 not being properly assembled due to angular deviation. In addition, the positioning buckle 312 is set on the edge of the first baffle 31, which also improves the sealing between the edge of the first baffle 31 and the lamp housing.

[0045] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 In one embodiment, a connector 321 is provided on the side of the second baffle 32 facing the side portion 12, and a connection hole is provided on the side portion 12 corresponding to the position of the connector 321, and the connector 321 is detachably connected to the connection hole.

[0046] Understandably, the second baffle 32 is detachably connected to the connection hole via the connector 321, which greatly simplifies the assembly difficulty of the second baffle 32 and improves the assembly and disassembly efficiency; and the connector 321 is hidden on the side of the second baffle 32 facing the side 12, so the connector 321 is not visible in appearance, maintaining the visual simplicity and aesthetics of the back door side 12.

[0047] In one embodiment, the connector 321 includes a first connecting portion 3211 and a second connecting portion 3212 that are connected to each other. The first connecting portion 3211 has a slot 3213 extending circumferentially therein. The side of the second baffle 32 facing the side portion 12 is provided with a reinforcing plate 322. A clearance space 323 is formed between the reinforcing plate 322 and the second baffle 32. The reinforcing plate 322 is provided with a sliding hole 324 communicating with the clearance space 323. One end of the first connecting portion 3211 away from the second connecting portion 3212 passes through the sliding hole 324 and extends into the clearance space 323. The slot 3213 engages with the wall of the sliding hole 324. The second connecting portion 3212 can extend into the connecting hole and engage with the connecting hole.

[0048] Understandably, the first connecting part 3211 engages with the sliding hole 324 to engage the connecting piece 321 onto the second baffle 32, restricting the movement of the connecting piece 321 relative to the second baffle 32, enhancing connection stability, and facilitating the disassembly and engagement of the connecting piece 321. The second connecting part 3212 extends into the connecting hole and engages with it. During installation, it is only necessary to align the second connecting part 3212 with the connecting hole and then squeeze the second connecting part 3212 into the connecting hole to achieve engagement, facilitating quick installation. When it is necessary to disassemble the second baffle 32, the second connecting part 3212 can be pulled out of the connecting hole, simplifying the installation and disassembly process.

[0049] In one embodiment, the edge of the first baffle 31 forms a first edge 325, a second edge 326, and a third edge 327 that are connected end to end in sequence. The first edge 325 is connected to the second baffle 32, and the second edge 326 is located on the side of the first baffle 31 facing the vehicle body. The second edge 326 is provided with a surrounding plate 328, and the surrounding plate 328 extends to the edge of the second baffle 32 adjacent to the second edge 326.

[0050] Understandably, the second edge 326 on the first baffle 31 is provided with a surrounding plate 328, and the surrounding plate 328 extends to the second baffle 32. That is, the surrounding plate 328 is provided on the side of the entire rigid cover 3 facing the vehicle body. The surrounding plate 328 can abut against the side of the headlight 2 facing the back 11, thereby wrapping the end of the headlight 2 and providing better protection for the end of the headlight 2. It wraps the edge of the end of the headlight 2 to prevent the edge from cutting the vehicle body or the user, thereby improving safety.

[0051] As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the third edge 327 is bent.

[0052] Specifically, the enclosure 328, the first baffle 31, and the second baffle 32 are integrally formed.

[0053] In one embodiment, a soft rubber strip 329 is provided on the third edge 327 and the outer side of the surrounding plate 328, and the soft rubber strip 329, the first baffle 31 and the second baffle 32 are integrally formed by a two-color injection molding process.

[0054] In this embodiment, a soft rubber strip 329 is provided, which fits with the edge of the side 12 to surround the edge, maintaining aesthetics and good sealing. The soft rubber strip 329 also has a certain buffering effect, reducing damage to the headlights 2 and the door body 1 when opening and closing the tailgate 100. The rubber strip, the first baffle 31 and the second baffle 32 are integrally formed by a two-color injection molding process, making the hard cover 3 look beautiful, and also increasing production efficiency and structural stability.

[0055] It should be noted that the two-color injection molding process is an existing manufacturing technology.

[0056] This utility model also proposes a vehicle in which the tailgate 100 is installed on both sides 12 as described above. The specific structure of the tailgate 100 of this vehicle refers to the above embodiments. Since this vehicle adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0057] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A back door of a vehicle, characterized by, The back door includes: The door body has a back facing away from the vehicle body and two sides located on opposite sides of the back; The headlights are located on the back, and the two ends of the headlights extend to the two sides respectively, and the sides have sheet metal exposed areas corresponding to the ends; Two rigid cover plates are respectively installed on the two sides. Each rigid cover plate includes a first baffle and a second baffle that are connected to each other. The first baffle is detachably connected to the end of the corresponding vehicle light and covers the end of the vehicle light. The side of the second baffle facing the side is detachably connected to the side and covers the exposed sheet metal area.

2. The tailgate of the vehicle as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle light includes a lamp housing and a lamp cover disposed on the side of the lamp housing facing away from the door body, and the side of the lamp housing facing away from the lamp cover is connected to the back. The first baffle has a buckle extending toward the lamp housing on the side facing the lamp housing. The lamp housing has a snap hole corresponding to the position of the buckle, which engages with the buckle. The first baffle covers the end of the lamp housing facing the side.

3. The back door of a vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that There are two buckles, one of which is located on the first baffle near the second baffle, and the other is located on the first baffle away from the second baffle; the number of buckles is the same as the number of holes, and they are matched one-to-one for engagement.

4. The tailgate of the vehicle as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The two ends of the buckle along its extension direction are a connecting section and a snap-fit ​​section, respectively. The end of the connecting section away from the snap-fit ​​section is connected to the first baffle. The snap-fit ​​section is provided with a snap-fit ​​spring piece. The lamp housing is provided with a snap-fit ​​plate corresponding to the position of the buckle, and the snap-fit ​​plate is provided with the snap-fit ​​hole; the snap-fit ​​segment can pass through the snap-fit ​​hole so that the snap-fit ​​spring abuts against the side of the snap-fit ​​plate away from the first baffle.

5. The back door of a vehicle according to claim 2, wherein The first baffle is provided with a positioning buckle on one side edge near the lamp cover, and the lamp housing is provided with a positioning hole corresponding to the position of the positioning buckle. The positioning buckle can extend into the positioning hole and be positioned and engaged with the positioning hole.

6. The back door of a vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The second baffle is provided with a connector on the side facing the side portion, and the side portion is provided with a connection hole corresponding to the position of the connector, and the connector is detachably connected to the connection hole.

7. The tailgate of the vehicle as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The connector includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part that are connected to each other. The first connecting part has a groove extending circumferentially thereon. The side of the second baffle facing the side is provided with a reinforcing plate. A clearance space is formed between the reinforcing plate and the second baffle. A sliding hole communicating with the clearance space is provided on the reinforcing plate. The end of the first connecting part away from the second connecting part passes through the sliding hole and extends into the clearance space. The groove engages with the wall of the sliding hole. The second connecting part can extend into the connecting hole and engage with the connecting hole.

8. The back door of a vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The edge of the first baffle forms a first edge, a second edge, and a third edge that are connected end to end. The first edge is connected to the second baffle, the second edge is located on the side of the first baffle facing the vehicle body, and the second edge is provided with a surrounding plate that extends to the edge of the second baffle adjacent to the second edge.

9. The back door of a vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that The third edge and the outer side of the surrounding plate are both provided with soft rubber strips, and the soft rubber strips, the first baffle and the second baffle are integrally formed by a two-color injection molding process.