Installation structure of tail door decoration strip and vehicle with installation structure

By setting an assembly bracket on the inner side of the tailgate outer panel and using the cooperation of fasteners, the installation problem of the tailgate trim strip under the sheet metal stamping process is solved, and the stability and aesthetics of the tailgate trim strip are improved.

CN224256580UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19ZHEJIANG SMART INTELLIGENCE TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG SMART INTELLIGENCE TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-12
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

During the installation process, existing automotive tailgate trim strips are prone to problems such as curling at both ends or insufficient strength due to limitations in sheet metal stamping technology, resulting in poor appearance quality and damage to the trim strips.

Method used

An assembly bracket is installed on the inner side of the tailgate outer panel. The cooperation of the first and second fixing parts meets the requirements of sheet metal stamping process. The design of the assembly bracket also avoids damage to the decorative strip and improves the aesthetics.

Benefits of technology

It achieves stable installation of the tailgate trim strip under the requirements of sheet metal stamping process, avoids damage to the trim strip and appearance quality problems, and improves the overall aesthetics.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an installation structure of a tail door decoration strip and a vehicle with the installation structure, and relates to the field of automobile parts. The installation structure specifically comprises a tail door decoration strip, a tail door outer plate and fixing pieces, bases are installed at the two ends of the side, facing the tail door outer plate, of the tail door decoration strip, an assembly support is installed on the inner side of the tail door outer plate, and the fixing pieces comprise the first fixing piece and the second fixing piece. One end of the first fixing piece is installed on the base, and the other end of the first fixing piece penetrates through the assembling support to be fixedly installed on the second fixing piece. The tail door trim strip can meet the requirement of the sheet metal stamping technology in the installation process, the trim strip is prevented from being damaged, and the overall attractiveness is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts, and in particular to an installation structure for a tailgate trim strip and a vehicle having the same. Background Technology

[0002] Car tailgate trim strips are typically long and narrow, with fixing points at both ends to prevent them from curling up. This is often achieved by designing self-formed bases at both ends of the trim strip, with bolts fitted onto these bases. During assembly, the bolts pass through the inner and outer tailgate panels, and are tightened with nuts corresponding to the bolts on the inner side of the tailgate panel. Alternatively, nuts can be fitted onto the self-formed bases at both ends of the tailgate trim strip, with corresponding through holes designed into the inner and outer tailgate panels for clearance. Bolts are then passed through these through holes and tightened onto the nuts at both ends of the tailgate trim strip.

[0003] Currently, regardless of whether nuts are used to assemble the self-formed bases at both ends of the tailgate trim strip and bolts are used to fix it to the inner and outer tailgate panels, or bolts are used to assemble the self-formed bases at both ends of the tailgate trim strip and nuts are used to fix it to the inner and outer tailgate panels, only standard parts can be fixed at the position where the trim strip and the outer tailgate panel meet. If the distance between the outer side of the tailgate panel where the bolt positions are located at both ends of the trim strip and the assembly surface of the standard part needs to be ≥10mm, the sheet metal stamping process cannot meet this requirement. Even if the assembly points at both ends of the tailgate trim strip can be arranged at the bonding layer of the inner and outer tailgate panels, that is, on the outside of the cavity formed by the inner and outer tailgate panels, in this case, the nut or bolt heads will be exposed, resulting in a poor appearance and perceived quality after the tailgate is opened. In addition, under the tightening force of the standard part, there is a risk that the tailgate trim strip is not strong enough to withstand the force, often resulting in damage to the bases at both ends of the trim strip and cracks appearing on the outer surface of the trim strip corresponding to the bases. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides an installation structure for a tailgate decorative strip and a vehicle having the same, which can meet the requirements of sheet metal stamping process, avoid damage to the decorative strip, and improve the overall aesthetics.

[0005] This utility model provides an installation structure for a tailgate decorative strip, including a tailgate decorative strip, a tailgate outer panel, and fixing components. The tailgate decorative strip has bases installed at both ends facing the tailgate outer panel, and an assembly bracket is installed on the inner side of the tailgate outer panel. The fixing components include a first fixing component and a second fixing component. One end of the first fixing component is installed on the base, and the other end passes through the assembly bracket and is fixedly installed with the second fixing component.

[0006] Furthermore, the outer panel of the tailgate is provided with a first through hole, which allows the base to pass through.

[0007] Furthermore, the assembly bracket is provided with a second through hole, which allows the first fixing member to pass through.

[0008] Furthermore, the mounting bracket includes a connecting part and a mounting part. The mounting part is generally U-shaped with an opening facing the outer panel of the tailgate. The connecting part is disposed at both ends of the mounting part and is connected to the inner side of the outer panel of the tailgate. The second through hole is disposed on the mounting part.

[0009] Furthermore, the mounting portion is also provided with a weakening hole, which is arranged around the second through hole.

[0010] Furthermore, there is a gap between the base and the inner side of the tailgate trim strip. The base is provided with a mounting hole, a moving groove, and an opening. One end of the moving groove is connected to the mounting hole, and the other end is connected to the opening. The first fixing member can enter the moving groove from the opening and move into the mounting hole.

[0011] Furthermore, a washer is installed on the first fixing member, and the washer is disposed between the base and the mounting bracket.

[0012] Furthermore, the first fastener includes a head and a fixing part, wherein the diameter of the head is larger than the diameter of the mounting hole, and the washer is mounted on the fixing part.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes an inner tailgate panel, with a space between the outer tailgate panel and the inner tailgate panel. The inner tailgate panel is provided with a third through hole, through which the second fastener enters the space and is fixedly installed with the first fastener.

[0014] This utility model also provides a vehicle including the tailgate trim strip mounting structure described above.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0016] This utility model provides an installation structure for a tailgate decorative strip and a vehicle equipped with it. By setting an assembly bracket on the inner side of the tailgate outer panel, it can meet the sheet metal stamping process requirement that the distance between the outer side of the tailgate outer panel and the assembly surface must reach 10mm or more during the installation of the tailgate decorative strip. The assembly bracket can also prevent damage to the tailgate decorative strip and cracks on the outer surface under the action of tightening force, thus improving the overall aesthetics. The setting of the third through hole on the tailgate inner panel can also prevent the first or second fixing parts at both ends of the tailgate decorative strip from being exposed when the car tailgate is opened, thus solving the problem of poor appearance and perceived quality after the tailgate is opened. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the tailgate decorative strip in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the tailgate decorative strip installed on the outer panel of the tailgate in this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Sectional view of AA.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outer panel of the tailgate in this utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure in this utility model.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the base and the first fixing component in this utility model.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the assembly bracket in this utility model.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of embodiment two of the assembly bracket in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inner panel of the tailgate in this utility model.

[0026] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inner side of the tailgate outer panel in this utility model.

[0027] Wherein: 10-Tailgate trim strip; 11-Base; 111-Mounting hole; 112-Moving groove; 113-Opening; 20-Tailgate outer panel; 21-First through hole; 30-Fixing component; 31-First fixing component; 311-Head; 312-Fixing part; 32-Second fixing component; 40-Assembly bracket; 40a-Connecting part; 40b-Mounting part; 41-Second through hole; 42-Weakening hole; 50-Washer; 60-Tailgate inner panel; 61-Third through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit its scope.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated in this description is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the parts or elements 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.

[0030] Please see Figure 1-3 The present invention provides an installation structure for a tailgate decorative strip, including a tailgate decorative strip 10, a tailgate outer panel 20, and a fixing member 30. The tailgate decorative strip 10 has bases 11 installed at both ends facing the tailgate outer panel 20. An assembly bracket 40 is installed on the inner side of the tailgate outer panel 20. The fixing member 30 includes a first fixing member 31 and a second fixing member 32. One end of the first fixing member 31 is installed on the base 11, and the other end passes through the assembly bracket 40 and is fixedly installed with the second fixing member 32. This utility model, by providing an assembly bracket 40 on the inner side of the tailgate outer panel 20, can meet the sheet metal stamping process requirements of the tailgate decorative strip 20 during installation. For example, when the distance between the outer side of the tailgate outer panel 20 and the assembly surface needs to reach 10mm or more, the existing installation structure cannot meet this requirement. However, the assembly bracket 40 provided by this utility model is welded to the inner side of the tailgate outer panel 20, so that the assembly surfaces of the first fixing member 31 and the second fixing member 32 are on the assembly bracket 40, which can meet the requirements of the sheet metal stamping process, thereby ensuring the shape characteristics of the tailgate outer panel 20. In addition, the setting of the assembly bracket 40 can also prevent damage to the tailgate decorative strip 10 and improve the overall aesthetics. For example, under the action of tightening force, the strength of the tailgate decorative strip 10 in the existing technology is sometimes insufficient to withstand the tightening force, causing damage to the base 11 on the tailgate decorative strip 10. However, the setting of the assembly bracket 40 in this utility model can withstand part of the tightening force, which can prevent damage to the base 11 and cracks on the outer surface of the tailgate decorative strip 10.

[0031] Please see Figure 4 The tailgate outer panel 20 is provided with a first through hole 21, through which the base 11 can pass. The base 11 is located at both ends of the tailgate trim strip 10 facing the tailgate outer panel 20. Therefore, in order to match the position of the base 11, the first through hole 21 is also located at both ends of the tailgate outer panel 20. The tailgate trim strip 20 is positioned on the tailgate outer panel 20 through the first through hole 21, and then fixed on the tailgate outer panel 20 by the cooperation of the first fastener 31 and the second fixing member 32.

[0032] Please see Figure 5There is a gap between the base 11 and the inner side of the tailgate trim strip 10. The base 11 is provided with a mounting hole 111, a moving groove 112, and an opening 113. One end of the moving groove 112 communicates with the mounting hole 111, and the other end communicates with the opening 113. The first fixing member 31 can enter the moving groove 112 through the opening 113 and move into the mounting hole 111. The moving groove 112 and the opening 113 facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the first fixing member 31 from the base 11. During installation, the first fixing member 31 is moved from the opening 113 into the mounting hole 111. During disassembly, the first fixing member 31 is moved out of the mounting hole 111 from the opening 113.

[0033] Please refer to the following: Figure 3 and Figure 6 The first fixing member 31 includes a head 311 and a fixing part 312. The diameter of the head 311 is larger than the diameter of the mounting hole 111, so that the first fixing member 31 will not fall off the base during installation. In this embodiment, the first fixing member 31 is a bolt, and the second fixing member 32 is a nut. A washer 50 is also installed on the first fixing member 31. The washer 50 is disposed between the base 11 and the mounting bracket 40. Specifically, the washer 50 is installed on the fixing part 312 of the first fixing member 31. The washer 50 provides elastic force when the first fixing member 31 and the second fixing member 32 are fixed, avoiding rigid contact of the base 11 and damage.

[0034] Please refer to the following: Figure 3 , Figure 7-8 The mounting bracket 40 is provided with a second through hole 41, which allows the first fixing member 31 to pass through, facilitating the fixed installation of the first fixing member 31 and the second fixing member 32. Specifically, the mounting bracket 40 includes a connecting part 40a and a mounting part 40b. The mounting part 40b has an overall U-shaped structure with its opening facing the tailgate outer panel 20. The second through hole 41 is provided on the mounting part 40. This structure allows for a gap between the mounting bracket 40 and the inner side bracket of the tailgate outer panel 20, meeting the sheet metal stamping process requirement that the distance between the outer side of the tailgate outer panel 20 and the mounting surface must be 10mm or more. The connecting part 40a is provided at both ends of the mounting part 40b and is connected to the inner side of the tailgate outer panel 20. The connection method is generally welding. The provision of the connecting part 40a enables the mounting bracket 40 to be installed stably.

[0035] Furthermore, the mounting part 40b is also provided with a weakening hole 42, which surrounds the second through hole 41. The weakening hole 42 can be a U-shaped structure or an L-shaped structure, and its specific shape can be determined according to the magnitude of the tightening force borne by the tailgate trim strip 10. The weakening hole 42 is provided to reduce the strength of the mounting bracket 40. Under the action of the tightening force, the mounting bracket 40 will deform, which can reduce the tension on the tailgate trim strip 10 and prevent the tailgate trim strip 10 from being too weak to withstand the force, which could lead to damage to the base 11 at both ends of the tailgate trim strip 10 or cracks on the outer surface of the tailgate trim strip 10 corresponding to the base 11.

[0036] Please refer to the following: Figure 8-9 It also includes a tailgate inner panel 60, with a space between the tailgate outer panel 20 and the tailgate inner panel 60. The tailgate inner panel 60 has a third through hole 61. The second fastener 32 enters the space through the third through hole 61 and is fixedly installed with the first fastener 31. The second fastener 32 is passed through the third through hole 61 on the tailgate inner panel 60 by the assembly tool, and is tightened on the first fastener 31, stopping at the assembly surface of the assembly bracket 40, thus fixing the tailgate trim strip 10. This can prevent the first fastener 31 or the second fastener 32 at both ends of the tailgate trim strip 10 from being exposed when the tailgate is opened, solving the problem of poor appearance and perceived quality after the tailgate is opened.

[0037] As described above, the tailgate trim strip installation structure provided by this utility model, by setting an mounting bracket 40 on the inner side of the tailgate outer panel 20, can meet the sheet metal stamping process requirement that the distance between the outer side of the tailgate outer panel 20 and the mounting surface must reach 10mm or more during the installation process. The mounting bracket 40 can also prevent damage to the tailgate trim strip 10 and cracks on the outer surface under the action of tightening force, thus improving the overall aesthetics. The setting of the third through hole 61 on the tailgate inner panel 60 can also prevent the first fixing member 31 or the second fixing member 32 at both ends of the tailgate trim strip 10 from being exposed when the car tailgate is opened, thus solving the problem of poor appearance and perceived quality after the tailgate is opened.

[0038] This utility model also provides a vehicle including the tailgate trim strip mounting structure as described above. For other structures of this vehicle, please refer to the prior art, which will not be repeated here.

[0039] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A mounting structure of a tailgate trim strip, characterized by: The device includes a tailgate trim strip (10), a tailgate outer panel (20), and a fastener (30). The tailgate trim strip (10) has bases (11) installed at both ends facing the tailgate outer panel (20). The tailgate outer panel (20) has an assembly bracket (40) installed on its inner side. The fastener (30) includes a first fastener (31) and a second fastener (32). One end of the first fastener (31) is installed on the base (11), and the other end passes through the assembly bracket (40) and is fixedly installed with the second fastener (32).

2. The mounting structure for a tailgate trim strip defined in claim 1, wherein: The tailgate outer panel (20) is provided with a first through hole (21), which allows the base (11) to pass through.

3. The tailgate trim mounting structure of claim 1, wherein: The assembly bracket (40) is provided with a second through hole (41), which allows the first fastener (31) to pass through.

4. The tailgate trim strip mounting structure of claim 3, wherein: The mounting bracket (40) includes a connecting part (40a) and a mounting part (40b). The mounting part (40b) is generally U-shaped with an opening facing the tailgate outer panel (20). The connecting part (40a) is located at both ends of the mounting part (40b). The connecting part (40a) is connected to the inner side of the tailgate outer panel (20). The second through hole (41) is located on the mounting part (40b).

5. The tailgate trim strip mounting structure of claim 4, wherein: The mounting part (40b) is also provided with a weakening hole (42), which is arranged around the second through hole (41).

6. The tailgate trim strip mounting structure of claim 1, wherein: There is a gap between the base (11) and the inner side of the tailgate trim strip (10). The base (11) is provided with a mounting hole (111), a moving groove (112), and an opening (113). One end of the moving groove (112) is connected to the mounting hole (111), and the other end is connected to the opening (113). The first fixing member (31) can enter the moving groove (112) from the opening (113) and move into the mounting hole (111).

7. The tailgate trim strip mounting structure of claim 6, wherein: A washer (50) is installed on the first fastener (31), and the washer (50) is disposed between the base (11) and the mounting bracket (40).

8. The tailgate trim strip mounting structure of claim 7, wherein: The first fastener (31) includes a head (311) and a fixing part (312), wherein the diameter of the head (311) is larger than the diameter of the mounting hole (111), and the washer (50) is mounted on the fixing part (312).

9. The tailgate trim mounting structure of claim 1, wherein: It also includes a tailgate inner panel (60), there is a space between the tailgate outer panel (20) and the tailgate inner panel (60), the tailgate inner panel (60) is provided with a third through hole (61), the second fastener (32) enters the space through the third through hole (61) and is fixedly installed with the first fastener (31).

10. A vehicle characterized by: Includes the installation structure for the tailgate trim strip as described in any one of claims 1-9.