U-shaped decorative strip of automobile

By using a U-shaped decorative strip body made of polycarbonate and light-guiding fiber composite material, with built-in light strip unit and top-mounted unit, the problems of decorative strip blocking light and inconvenient disassembly are solved, achieving a decorative effect with uniform and soft light and simplifying maintenance.

CN224240941UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15NINGBO ANXIN AUTOMOBILE PARTS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGBO ANXIN AUTOMOBILE PARTS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-12
Publication Date
2026-05-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing automotive U-shaped trim strips obstruct ambient lighting, and maintenance requires disassembling parts, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

Method used

The U-shaped decorative strip body is made of polycarbonate and light-guiding fiber composite material, with internal light strip unit and top-mounted unit to ensure light transparency and easy disassembly.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a decorative effect with uniform and soft lighting, while simplifying the maintenance process of ambient lighting and reducing the complexity of disassembly.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automobile U-shaped decoration strip, and relates to the technical field of automobile decoration strips. The automobile U-shaped decoration strip comprises a U-shaped decoration strip body, a connecting piece, a connecting rod, a control box, an ejection unit and a lamp strip unit, and the lamp strip unit is used for providing light. According to the automobile U-shaped decoration strip, the U-shaped decoration strip body is made of the composite material of polycarbonate and light guide fibers, the light transmittance is high, it can be ensured that light is uniform and soft, meanwhile, the lamp strip unit is arranged in the U-shaped decoration strip body, the conductive circuit board and the LED light-emitting body are carried in the lamp strip unit, the ejection unit is arranged in the notch of the U-shaped decoration strip body, and therefore the light-emitting effect is good. When the lamp strip unit is disassembled, the lamp strip unit can be ejected out by the ejection unit, so that inconvenience in disassembly is prevented, and the disassembly work before maintenance is simplified to a great extent.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive trim technology, specifically to a U-shaped automotive trim. Background Technology

[0002] In the modern automotive field, steering wheel trim is not only a decorative component, but also a fusion of technology and aesthetics. It is often made of materials such as metal, carbon fiber or high-gloss plastic, and adds texture and a sense of luxury to the car interior through exquisite textures and surface treatments.

[0003] Existing automotive U-shaped trim strips, partly used for steering wheel decoration, are typically made of materials such as metal, carbon fiber, or high-gloss plastic and are snapped onto the steering wheel for aesthetic purposes. However, since ambient lighting is usually installed within the steering wheel, these metal, carbon fiber, or high-gloss plastic trim strips can obstruct the light emitted by the ambient lights. Furthermore, maintaining the ambient lights requires disassembling numerous parts, which is time-consuming and laborious. To address the shortcomings of existing technology, this utility model provides an automotive U-shaped trim strip to solve the aforementioned problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a U-shaped automotive trim strip, which solves the problems of steering wheel trim strips made of metal, carbon fiber, or high-gloss plastic blocking the light emitted by ambient lights, and the time-consuming and laborious process of disassembling many parts when maintaining ambient lights.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a U-shaped trim strip for automobiles, comprising:

[0006] U-shaped decorative strip main body;

[0007] Connectors are fixedly connected to both ends of the U-shaped trim body;

[0008] A connecting rod is provided on the main body of the U-shaped trim strip;

[0009] The control box is located at the bottom of the U-shaped trim body;

[0010] An ejection unit is located at the bottom of the U-shaped trim body, and the ejection unit is used to eject the control box.

[0011] The light strip unit includes a conductive circuit board fixedly connected to the bottom of the control box, and LED light emitters are provided on the conductive circuit board. The light strip unit is used to provide light.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom of the U-shaped trim strip body is provided with a groove, and the ejector unit is disposed in the groove.

[0013] Preferably, the ejection unit includes:

[0014] The spring body has its bottom end fixedly connected to the inner wall of the slot;

[0015] The top plate is fixedly connected to the upper end of the spring body, and the top plate abuts against the bottom of the control box.

[0016] Preferably, a connecting shell is fixedly connected to the connector, and a first locking bolt is fixedly connected to the connector.

[0017] Preferably, a second locking bolt is fixedly connected between the connecting rod and the connecting shell.

[0018] Preferably, the control box is fixedly connected to both sides with third locking bolts, and a power supply cable is provided on the front of the control box.

[0019] Preferably, the connecting rod, the second locking bolt, and the connecting shell are integrally formed.

[0020] Preferably, the main body of the U-shaped trim strip is made of a composite material of polycarbonate and light-guiding fiber.

[0021] This utility model discloses a U-shaped trim strip for automobiles, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] This automotive U-shaped trim strip is made of a composite material of polycarbonate and light-guiding fiber. It has a high light transmittance, which can ensure uniform and soft light. At the same time, a light strip unit is set inside the U-shaped trim strip body. The light strip unit carries a conductive circuit board and an LED light emitter. A push-out unit is set in the groove of the U-shaped trim strip body. When the light strip unit is removed, the push-out unit can push it out, which prevents inconvenience in disassembly and greatly simplifies the disassembly work before maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0023] 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 these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the ejector unit structure of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the LED strip unit structure of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. U-shaped trim strip body; 11. Groove; 2. Ejection unit; 21. Spring body; 22. Top plate; 3. Connector; 31. Connecting shell; 32. First locking bolt; 4. Connecting rod; 41. Second locking bolt; 5. Control box; 51. Third locking bolt; 52. Power supply cable; 6. Light strip unit; 61. Conductive circuit board; 62. LED light source. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model are described clearly and completely. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0029] This application provides a U-shaped automotive trim strip that solves the problems of steering wheel trim strips made of metal, carbon fiber, or high-gloss plastic blocking the light emitted by ambient lights, and the time-consuming and laborious process of disassembling many parts when maintaining ambient lights. The U-shaped trim strip body 1 is made of a composite material of polycarbonate and light guide fiber, which has high light transmittance and can ensure uniform and soft light. At the same time, a light strip unit 6 is provided in the U-shaped trim strip body 1. The light strip unit 6 carries a conductive circuit board 61 and an LED light emitter 62. An ejection unit 2 is provided in the groove 11 of the U-shaped trim strip body 1. When disassembling the light strip unit 6, the ejection unit 2 can push it out, preventing inconvenience in disassembly and greatly simplifying the disassembly work before maintenance.

[0030] To better understand the above technical solutions, the following will provide a detailed explanation of the technical solutions in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0031] This utility model discloses a U-shaped trim strip for automobiles.

[0032] Example 1: According to the appendix Figure 1-3 As shown, it includes:

[0033] The U-shaped decorative strip body 1 is made of a composite material of polycarbonate and light-guiding fiber, which has high light transmittance and can ensure uniform and soft light.

[0034] Connector 3 is fixedly connected to both ends of the U-shaped trim body 1. Connector 3 facilitates the connection of the connecting shell 31 with other connectors 3.

[0035] Connecting rod 4 is set on the U-shaped trim body 1, and connecting rod 4 facilitates the initial fixation of U-shaped trim body 1;

[0036] The control box 5 is located at the bottom of the U-shaped trim body 1. The control box 5 facilitates the connection of the power supply cable 52 and also serves to control the light strip unit 6.

[0037] The ejection unit 2 is located at the bottom of the U-shaped trim body 1. The ejection unit 2 is used to eject the control box 5. When disassembling the light strip unit 6, the ejection unit 2 can eject it, preventing inconvenience in disassembly and greatly simplifying the disassembly work before maintenance.

[0038] The light strip unit 6 includes a conductive circuit board 61 fixedly connected to the bottom of the control box 5. An LED light emitter 62 is provided on the conductive circuit board 61. The light strip unit 6 is used to provide light. The light strip unit 6 is set inside the U-shaped trim body 1 to improve the decorative effect of the car U-shaped trim.

[0039] A connecting shell 31 is fixedly connected to the connector 3, and a first locking bolt 32 is fixedly connected to the connector 3.

[0040] A second locking bolt 41 is fixedly connected between the connecting rod 4 and the connecting shell 31.

[0041] The control box 5 is fixedly connected to the two sides with third locking bolts 51, and the control box 5 is provided with a power supply cable 52 on the front.

[0042] The connecting rod 4, the second locking bolt 41, and the connecting shell 31 are integrally formed.

[0043] The main body of the U-shaped trim strip 1 is made of a composite material of polycarbonate and optical fiber.

[0044] To install the U-shaped trim strip, first connect the power supply cable 52 to the power supply unit. Then, align the U-shaped trim strip with the groove on the steering wheel and insert it. Finally, use bolts to fix the first locking bolt 32 and the second locking bolt 41 to the steering wheel to complete the installation of the U-shaped trim strip. The light strip unit 6 is used to provide light. The light strip unit 6 is set inside the U-shaped trim strip body 1 to improve the decorative effect of the U-shaped trim strip. The U-shaped trim strip body 1 is made of a composite material of polycarbonate and light guide fiber, which has high light transmittance and can ensure uniform and soft light.

[0045] Example 2: According to the appendix Figure 1-3 As shown, it includes:

[0046] The U-shaped decorative strip body 1 is made of a composite material of polycarbonate and light-guiding fiber, which has high light transmittance and can ensure uniform and soft light.

[0047] Connector 3 is fixedly connected to both ends of the U-shaped trim body 1. Connector 3 facilitates the connection of the connecting shell 31 with other connectors 3.

[0048] Connecting rod 4 is set on the U-shaped trim body 1, and connecting rod 4 facilitates the initial fixation of U-shaped trim body 1;

[0049] The control box 5 is located at the bottom of the U-shaped trim body 1. The control box 5 facilitates the connection of the power supply cable 52 and also serves to control the light strip unit 6.

[0050] The ejection unit 2 is located at the bottom of the U-shaped trim body 1. The ejection unit 2 is used to eject the control box 5. When disassembling the light strip unit 6, the ejection unit 2 can eject it, preventing inconvenience in disassembly and greatly simplifying the disassembly work before maintenance.

[0051] The light strip unit 6 includes a conductive circuit board 61 fixedly connected to the bottom of the control box 5. An LED light emitter 62 is provided on the conductive circuit board 61. The light strip unit 6 is used to provide light. The light strip unit 6 is set inside the U-shaped trim body 1 to improve the decorative effect of the car U-shaped trim.

[0052] The bottom of the U-shaped trim strip body 1 is provided with a groove 11, and the top-out unit 2 is provided in the groove 11.

[0053] Ejector unit 2 includes:

[0054] The bottom end of the spring body 21 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the slot 11;

[0055] The top plate 22 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the spring body 21, and the top plate 22 abuts against the bottom of the control box 5.

[0056] When the light strip unit 6 inside the U-shaped trim of the car malfunctions and needs to be repaired, first loosen the bolts on the first bolt 32 and the second bolt 41, remove the U-shaped trim of the car from the steering wheel, disconnect the power connection, then loosen the bolt on the third bolt 51 to remove the control box 5. During the removal process, the ejector unit 2 will push out the control box 5, which will then facilitate the maintenance of the light strip unit 6 at the bottom of the control box 5.

[0057] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A U-shaped trim strip for automobiles, characterized in that, include: U-shaped decorative strip main body (1); Connector (3), which is fixedly connected to both ends of the U-shaped trim body (1); Connecting rod (4), which is set on the U-shaped trim body (1); The control box (5) is located at the bottom of the U-shaped trim body (1); The ejection unit (2) is located at the bottom of the U-shaped trim body (1) and is used to eject the control box (5); The light strip unit (6) includes a conductive circuit board (61) fixedly connected to the bottom of the control box (5), and an LED light emitter (62) is provided on the conductive circuit board (61). The light strip unit (6) is used to provide light.

2. The automotive U-shaped trim strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the U-shaped trim body (1) is provided with a groove (11), and the ejector unit (2) is provided in the groove (11).

3. The automotive U-shaped trim strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ejection unit (2) includes: The spring body (21) is fixedly connected at its bottom end to the inner wall of the slot (11); The top plate (22) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the spring body (21), and the top plate (22) abuts against the bottom of the control box (5).

4. The automotive U-shaped trim strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, A connecting shell (31) is fixedly connected to the connector (3), and a first locking bolt (32) is fixedly connected to the connector (3).

5. The automotive U-shaped trim strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, A second locking bolt (41) is fixedly connected between the connecting rod (4) and the connecting shell (31).

6. The automotive U-shaped trim strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control box (5) is fixedly connected to the two sides with a third locking bolt (51), and a power supply cable (52) is provided on the front of the control box (5).

7. The automotive U-shaped trim strip according to claim 5, characterized in that, The connecting rod (4), the second locking bolt (41), and the connecting shell (31) are integrally formed.

8. The automotive U-shaped trim strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body of the U-shaped trim (1) is made of a composite material of polycarbonate and optical fiber.