Side wall structure and vehicle

Abstract

The application provides a side wall structure and a vehicle, and the side wall structure comprises a side wall front connecting plate and an A-pillar assembly; the side wall front connecting plate comprises a base plate, an inclined support plate and a sealing plate, the base plate is arranged along the length direction of the vehicle body, the inclined support plate is arranged obliquely and the front end of the inclined support plate is connected with the base plate, the sealing plate is connected between the tail end of the base plate and the tail end of the inclined support plate, and the tail end of the base plate, the tail end of the inclined support plate and the sealing plate are all connected with the A-pillar assembly. The side wall structure can enhance the structural rigidity of the side wall front connecting plate and the connecting strength with the A-pillar, effectively connect the side wall front connecting plate with the A-pillar, absorb the impact force in the collision and uniformly and widely transmit the collision force to the A-pillar, and then transmit the collision force to the rocker beam and other places through the A-pillar, effectively enhance the absorption and dispersion of the collision energy and the transmission and dispersion of the impact force, and effectively support the passenger compartment, improve the collision safety performance and protect the safety of the driver and the passenger.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle structure technology, specifically to a side panel structure and a vehicle including the side panel structure. Background Technology

[0002] In automobiles, the side frame refers to all structural components that form the side profile of the vehicle body, including the front side panel, A-pillar, B-pillar, and doors. It is crucial for the rigidity and safety of the entire vehicle body, especially in side collisions, where it effectively absorbs and disperses energy to protect the safety of passengers. The front side panel is located in the front area of ​​the vehicle, connecting to the front compartment or front longitudinal beam structure at the front end and to the lower part of the A-pillar at the rear end. In a collision, especially a small offset collision, this component absorbs the impact and transmits and disperses the impact energy to the A-pillar. Currently, as disclosed in CN219728330U, the front side panel is typically a stamped single-plate component with a small connection area and weak connection strength to the A-pillar. In vehicles with a large curb weight, it cannot effectively block the impact energy in a small offset collision and maintain minimal deformation, failing to effectively transmit the impact force and thus hindering the improvement of the overall frontal collision safety and the protection of the occupants. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, this application aims to provide a side panel structure that enhances the structural rigidity of the front connecting plate of the side panel and the connection strength with the A-pillar, so that the front connecting plate of the side panel and the A-pillar are effectively connected, and can effectively absorb and disperse impact energy in a collision, effectively support the passenger compartment, thereby improving collision safety performance and protecting the safety of the occupants.

[0004] This application provides a side panel structure, including a front connecting plate for the side panel and an A-pillar assembly;

[0005] The front connecting plate of the side panel includes a base plate, a diagonal brace plate, and a sealing plate. The base plate is arranged along the length of the vehicle body. The diagonal brace plate is inclined and its front end is connected to the base plate. The sealing plate is connected between the rear end of the base plate and the rear end of the diagonal brace plate. The rear ends of the base plate, the rear ends of the diagonal brace plate, and the sealing plate are all connected to the A-pillar assembly.

[0006] In one possible implementation, the A-pillar assembly includes a snap-fitted A-pillar reinforcing plate and a lower inner A-pillar plate;

[0007] The tail end of the base plate, the tail end of the bracing plate, and part of the sealing plate all extend into the cavity between the A-pillar reinforcing plate and the lower inner plate of the A-pillar, and are respectively connected to the A-pillar reinforcing plate and the lower inner plate of the A-pillar.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the first front connecting area of ​​the A-pillar reinforcing plate and the second front connecting area of ​​the lower inner plate of the A-pillar respectively cover and connect the tail end of the base plate, the connecting area of ​​the sealing plate, and the connecting area of ​​the diagonal brace plate from both sides.

[0009] The base plate, the bracing plate, and the sealing plate are welded together and are also welded to the first front connection area and the second front connection area.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the rear end of the base plate extending into the inner cavity is integrally integrated with an upper hinge mounting part for fixing the upper hinge of the vehicle door.

[0011] And / or, the tail end of the diagonal brace is integrally integrated with a lower hinge mounting part for fixing the lower hinge of the car door, or, the tail end of the diagonal brace is integrally integrated with a lower hinge mounting part and an extension part for fixing the lower hinge of the car door, the extension part being used to connect with the door sill beam.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the base plate includes a middle plate, two side plates located on both sides of the middle plate, and a first flange and a second flange located at the edges of the two side plates.

[0013] The intermediate plate is connected to the A-pillar reinforcing plate, and the first flange and the second flange are both connected to the lower inner plate of the A-pillar. The intermediate plate, the side plate, and the lower inner plate of the A-pillar form a partition cavity located in the inner cavity.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the bracing plate includes a first plate, a second plate, and a third flange arranged at an angle in the width direction. The first plate is connected to the A-pillar reinforcing plate, the second plate is connected to the sealing plate, and the third flange is connected to the lower inner plate of the A-pillar.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the sealing plate includes a vertical plate body, a fourth flange and a fifth flange located on both sides of the vertical plate body, the top end of the vertical plate body is connected to the side plate body of the base plate, and the bottom end is connected to the second plate body of the diagonal bracing plate; the fourth flange is connected to the A-pillar reinforcing plate, and the fifth flange is connected to the lower inner plate of the A-pillar.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the top end of the fourth flange overlaps and is connected to the middle plate of the base plate, and the bottom end overlaps and is connected to the first plate of the diagonal brace plate. The first front connecting area of ​​the A-pillar reinforcement plate sequentially covers and connects the middle plate, the fourth flange, and the first plate along the height direction.

[0017] In one possible implementation, an upper hinge mounting part is integrated on the middle plate of the base plate, and the upper hinge mounting part is bolted to the A-pillar reinforcement plate; the first flange is bolted to the lower inner plate of the A-pillar, and the second flange is bonded to the lower inner plate of the A-pillar with adhesive.

[0018] This application also provides a vehicle, including a body, wherein the body is provided with a side structure as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0019] The side panel structure provided in this application does not have a single-plate front connecting panel. Instead, it consists of three plates connected end to end: a base plate, a bracing plate, and a sealing plate connecting the ends of the base plate and the bracing plate. The three plates form a triangular closed structure, which is stable and allows for an increase in the area of ​​the front connecting panel. In particular, the area of ​​the rear end of the front connecting panel used to connect with the A-pillar is large, providing a wide coverage area in the vehicle height direction. At the same time, since the rear ends of the base plate, the bracing plate, and the sealing plate are all connected to the A-pillar assembly, the connection range between the rear end of the front connecting panel and the A-pillar assembly is large, extending from the upper part of the A-pillar assembly near the window glass to the bottom part near the sill beam in the vehicle height direction.

[0020] It is evident that this structure effectively enhances the structural rigidity of the front side panel and the connection strength with the A-pillar, enabling a proper connection between the front side panel and the A-pillar. In a collision, the front side panel absorbs the impact force and transmits it evenly and over a wide area to the A-pillar, which then transmits it to the door sill beam and other areas. This effectively enhances the absorption and dispersion of collision energy and the transmission and dispersion of impact force, thereby providing effective support for the passenger compartment, improving collision safety performance, and protecting the safety of occupants. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the side structure at a first angle in an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 2 The diagram shown is a second angle schematic of the side structure in an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 3 The figure shown is an exploded view of the side structure in an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the connection between the front side panel and the inner A-pillar at the first angle in an embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure 5 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the connection between the front side panel and the inner A-pillar at the second angle in an embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure 6The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the connection between the front side panel and the inner A-pillar at the first angle in an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 7 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the connection between the front side panel connecting plate and the A-pillar reinforcing plate in an embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figures 1-7 middle:

[0029] 1. Base plate; 11. Intermediate plate; 111. Upper hinge mounting part; 12. First side plate; 13. Second side plate; 14. First flange; 15. Second flange;

[0030] 2. Diagonal brace; 21. First plate; 211. Lower hinge mounting part; 212. Extension part; 22. Second plate; 23. Third flange;

[0031] 3. Sealing plate; 31. Vertical plate body; 32. Fourth flange; 33. Fifth flange;

[0032] 4. A-pillar reinforcement plate; 401. First front connection area;

[0033] 5. Lower inner panel of A-pillar; 501. Second front connecting area; 502. Separation cavity; 503. Opening cavity. Detailed Implementation

[0034] This application aims to provide a side panel structure that enhances the structural rigidity of the front connecting plate of the side panel and the connection strength with the A-pillar, so that the front connecting plate of the side panel and the A-pillar are effectively connected. In a collision, it can effectively absorb and disperse impact energy, effectively support the passenger compartment, thereby improving collision safety performance and protecting the safety of the occupants.

[0035] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0036] It should be noted that the term "end" or "XX end" in this application refers to the end region in the length direction of the component, while "one side," "both sides," "side," or "XX side" refers to the side region in the width or thickness direction of the component. Directional terms such as "front," "rear," "up," and "down" refer to the actual directions of the composite vehicle body. For example, "front," "rear," or "front and rear" refer to the length direction of the vehicle; the part closer to the front is "front," and the part towards the rear is "rear" or "tail end."

[0037] Please refer to the attached document. Figure 1-7This application provides a side panel structure, including a front connecting plate and an A-pillar assembly. The A-pillar assembly includes a pillar portion located in front of the window glass and a plate portion located below the pillar portion for connecting to the door. The plate portion further includes an A-pillar reinforcing plate 4 and an inner lower A-pillar plate 5 located inside the A-pillar reinforcing plate 4. An inner cavity for accommodating wiring, hinge mounting plates, etc., is formed between the A-pillar reinforcing plate 4 and the inner lower A-pillar plate 5. The front connecting plate includes a base plate 1, a diagonal brace 2, and a sealing plate 3. The base plate 1 is arranged along the length of the vehicle body, with its front end connected to the front compartment or longitudinal beam structure, and its rear end connected to the A-pillar assembly. The diagonal brace 2 is located below the base plate 1 and is inclined. Specifically, the front end of the diagonal brace 2 is connected to the front end of the base plate 1, while its rear end extends downward at an incline and is also connected to the A-pillar assembly. The sealing plate 3 is connected between the tail end of the base plate 1 and the tail end of the diagonal brace 2, which is equivalent to an upright or basically upright setting. Its top end is connected to the tail end of the base plate 1 and its bottom end is connected to the tail end of the diagonal brace 2. The sealing plate 3 is also connected to the A-pillar assembly, and is connected to the area of ​​the A-pillar assembly located between the tail end of the base plate 1 and the tail end of the diagonal brace 2.

[0038] With this design, the front connecting panel of the side wall is not a single panel structure, but consists of three panels connected end to end: a base panel 1, a diagonal brace panel 2, and a sealing panel 3 connecting the ends of the base panel 1 and the diagonal brace panel 2. The three panels form a triangular closed structure or a horizontally placed A-shaped closed structure, which is structurally stable. This structure can increase the area of ​​the front connecting panel of the side wall, especially the large area of ​​the rear end of the front connecting panel used to connect with the A-pillar, which covers a large area in the height direction of the vehicle body.

[0039] Meanwhile, the rear ends of the base plate 1, the rear ends of the diagonal brace 2, and the sealing plate 3 are all connected to the A-pillar assembly. For example, the rear end of the base plate 1 is connected to the upper part of the A-pillar assembly near the window glass, the rear end of the diagonal brace 2 is connected to the lower part of the A-pillar assembly near the door sill beam, and the sealing plate 3 is connected to the area of ​​the A-pillar assembly located between the rear ends of the base plate 1 and the rear ends of the diagonal brace 2; that is, in the direction of vehicle body height, the front connecting plate of the side panel can be stably connected to the A-pillar assembly from the upper to the lower part.

[0040] Clearly, this structure increases the connection range between the rear end of the front side panel and the A-pillar assembly, extending along the vehicle height from the upper part of the A-pillar assembly near the window glass to the bottom near the door sill beam. In other words, the front side panel is triangular or horizontally shaped like an A, with the wide end (the rear end) of the triangle or A-shape entirely connected to the A-pillar assembly. This structure enhances the structural rigidity of the front side panel, increases its area, especially the rear end, and expands the connection range between the front side panel and the A-pillar assembly.

[0041] Therefore, the side panel structure provided in this application can enhance the structural rigidity of the front connecting plate of the side panel and the connection strength with the A-pillar, so that the front connecting plate of the side panel and the A-pillar are effectively connected. In a collision, it can effectively absorb and disperse impact energy, and can evenly and widely transfer the impact force to the A-pillar, and then to the door sill beam and other parts through the A-pillar. This enhances the absorption and dispersion of impact energy and the transmission and dispersion of impact force, thereby effectively supporting the passenger compartment, improving collision safety performance and protecting the safety of passengers.

[0042] In existing technologies, single-plate-shaped front connecting plates for the side walls typically cover the surface of the A-pillar reinforcement plate 4 and are connected to it, for example, by welding. However, in this application, the tail end of the base plate 1, the tail end of the diagonal brace plate 2, and a portion of the sealing plate 3 extend into the cavity between the A-pillar reinforcement plate 4 and the lower inner plate 5 of the A-pillar, and are respectively connected to the A-pillar reinforcement plate 4 and the lower inner plate 5 of the A-pillar; for example, in the thickness direction of the plates, the tail end of the base plate 1, the tail end of the diagonal brace plate 2, and the sealing plate 3 are all connected to the A-pillar reinforcement plate 4 on one side and to the lower inner plate 5 of the A-pillar on the other side.

[0043] The A-pillar reinforcing plate 4 and the lower inner A-pillar plate 5 are stacked and interlocked. The tail ends of the front connecting plates of the side wall extend between the two and connect to them respectively. That is, the lower inner A-pillar plate 5, the tail end of the front connecting plate of the side wall, and the A-pillar reinforcing plate 4 are stacked and connected in sequence. This arrangement not only effectively enhances the connection stability by connecting these three plates together, but also allows the front connecting plate of the side wall to transfer the impact force to the A-pillar reinforcing plate 4 and the lower inner A-pillar plate 5, and then to the sill beam and other areas through these two plates. This effectively increases the rapid dispersion of force and the resistance to impact, improving the impact resistance and deformation resistance of the front connecting plate of the side wall.

[0044] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the A-pillar reinforcing plate 4 has a first front connecting area 401, and the lower inner plate 5 of the A-pillar also has a second front connecting area 501. The first front connecting area 401 and the second front connecting area 501 sequentially cover the tail end of the base plate 1, the connecting area of ​​the sealing plate 3, and the tail end of the diagonal brace plate 2 from both sides of the side panel front connecting plate, and are welded to the tail end of the base plate 1, the connecting area of ​​the sealing plate 3, and the tail end of the diagonal brace plate 2. The base plate 1, the sealing plate 3, and the diagonal brace plate 2 are also welded to each other.

[0045] like Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the tail end of the base plate 1, which extends between the A-pillar reinforcing plate 4 and the lower inner A-pillar plate 5, extends to the area of ​​the A-pillar assembly near the front door side, such as the tail end edge in the length direction near the edge area of ​​the A-pillar assembly on the door side. Furthermore, the tail end of the base plate 1 also integrally integrates an upper hinge mounting part 111 for fixing the upper hinge of the door, which is equivalent to the upper hinge mounting plate being integrally integrated on the base plate 1, eliminating the need for a separate hinge mounting plate.

[0046] This design, by extending and expanding the tail end of the base plate 1, not only increases the structural rigidity of the front connecting plate of the side wall, but also increases the connection area and strength between the front connecting plate of the side wall and the A-pillar assembly, increases the area for dispersing and transmitting impact forces, and enhances impact resistance and deformation resistance. Furthermore, since the tail end of the base plate 1 extends into the cavity between the A-pillar reinforcing plate 4 and the lower inner plate 5 of the A-pillar, the effective extension will not interfere with the installation of other structures or components on the A-pillar. Integrating the hinge mounting plate not only simplifies the manufacturing process and does not affect the hinge installation, but also enhances the diffusion and transmission of impact forces.

[0047] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, this application also provides a specific structure of a base plate 1. In this embodiment, the base plate 1 includes a middle plate 11, side plates (which can be referred to as the first side plate 12 and the second side plate 13) located on both sides of the middle plate 11, and a first flange 14 and a second flange 15 located on the edges of the two side plates. Essentially, the base plate 1 has a basin-shaped cross-section, with the middle plate 11 and the two side plates forming a U-shaped or U-like U-shaped section. The first flange 14 and the second flange 15 are located on both sides of the width of the U-shaped section. At least a portion of the tail end of the U-shaped section is connected to the A-pillar reinforcing plate 4; that is, at least the middle plate 11 is connected to the A-pillar reinforcing plate 4, while both the first flange 14 and the second flange 15 are connected to the lower inner plate 5 of the A-pillar. Thus, one side of the base plate 1 is connected to the A-pillar reinforcing plate 4, and the other side is connected to the lower inner A-pillar plate 5, forming a stable connection between the three plates. Furthermore, the middle plate 11, the two side plates, and the lower inner A-pillar plate 5 together form a partition cavity 502 located within the cavity between the A-pillar reinforcing plate 4 and the lower inner A-pillar plate 5, effectively creating a smaller cavity within the larger cavity. This structural design enhances the absorption of impact energy and the dispersion of impact force, further improving the impact resistance and deformation resistance of the front connecting plate of the side panel and the A-pillar assembly.

[0048] The rear end of the middle plate 11 integrates an upper hinge mounting part 111 and is connected to the A-pillar reinforcement plate 4. In this way, the upper hinge mounting part 111 is not only closely connected to the A-pillar reinforcement plate 4, but also establishes a stable connection with the lower inner plate 5 of the A-pillar through the two side plates on both sides and the first flange 14 and the second flange 15.

[0049] For example, the upper hinge mounting part 111 of the base plate 1 can be bolted to the A-pillar reinforcing plate 4; the first flange 14 can be bolted to the lower inner plate 5 of the A-pillar, while the second flange 15 can be bonded to the lower inner plate 5 of the A-pillar with adhesive; so as to facilitate production.

[0050] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the tail end of the diagonal brace 2 extends to the bottom of the A-pillar assembly and is integrally integrated with a lower hinge mounting part 211 for fixing the lower hinge of the door; that is, the tail end of the diagonal brace 2, which extends between the A-pillar reinforcing plate 4 and the lower inner plate 5 of the A-pillar, is also extended and expanded to integrate a lower hinge mounting plate, which not only extends to the edge area of ​​the A-pillar assembly near the door side, but also extends to the bottom of the A-pillar assembly near the sill beam.

[0051] Specifically, the tail end of the diagonal brace 2 has a lower hinge mounting portion 211 and an extension portion 212 located below the lower hinge mounting portion 211. The lower hinge mounting portion 211 covers the lower hinge mounting area and is connected to the A-pillar reinforcing plate 4 to securely fix the lower hinge. The extension portion 212 is used to connect to the sill beam. With this configuration, the tail end area of ​​the diagonal brace 2 between the A-pillar reinforcing plate 4 and the lower inner plate 5 of the A-pillar is large, which not only enhances its own structural rigidity but also increases the connection area and connection strength with the A-pillar assembly, thereby enhancing impact resistance and deformation resistance.

[0052] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the diagonal bracing plate 2 includes a first plate 21, a second plate 22, and a third flange 23 arranged at an angle in the width direction. The first plate 21 is connected to the A-pillar reinforcing plate 4, the second plate 22 is connected to the sealing plate 3, and the third flange 23 is connected to the lower inner plate 5 of the A-pillar. With this arrangement, the diagonal bracing plate 2 is not a thin plate structure, but similar to the foundation plate 1, it has multiple relatively bent plates forming a thick plate structure with plate grooves. It is connected to the A-pillar reinforcing plate 4, the lower inner plate 5 of the A-pillar, and the sealing plate 3 through different plates, resulting in high structural rigidity and high connection stability.

[0053] The first plate 21, the second plate 22 and the third flange 23 extend into the cavity between the A-pillar reinforcing plate 4 and the lower inner plate 5 of the A-pillar, and can also form a non-closed open cavity 503 in the cavity.

[0054] When the lower hinge mounting part 211 or lower hinge mounting plate is integrated at the tail end of the brace plate 2, specifically, the lower hinge mounting part 211 and the extension part 212 are integrated on the first plate body 21. The lower hinge mounting part 211 is connected to the A-pillar reinforcing plate 4, and the extension part extends downward to connect with or be connected to the sill beam. For example, the lower hinge mounting part 211 of the brace plate 2 is connected to the A-pillar reinforcing plate 4 by bolts, which also facilitates the installation of the lower hinge.

[0055] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the sealing plate 3 includes a vertical plate 31, a fourth flange 32 and a fifth flange 33 located on both sides of the vertical plate 31. The top of the vertical plate 31 is connected to the U-shaped plate part of the base plate 1 (specifically, the second side plate 13), and the bottom is connected to the second plate 22 of the diagonal brace plate 2. The fourth flange 32 is folded towards the rear of the vehicle relative to the vertical plate 31 and connected to the A-pillar reinforcement plate 4. The fifth flange 33 is folded towards the front of the vehicle relative to the vertical plate 31 and connected to the lower inner plate 5 of the A-pillar. The sealing plate 3 not only firmly connects the rear end of the base plate 1 and the rear end of the diagonal brace plate 2 to form a stable support, but also connects to the A-pillar reinforcement plate 4 and the lower inner plate 5 of the A-pillar. This not only increases the connection area and connection stability with the A-pillar assembly, but also integrates the base plate 1, diagonal brace plate 2, sealing plate 3, A-pillar reinforcement plate 4 and lower inner plate 5 together, resulting in high rigidity, high stability and high impact resistance in the connection area.

[0056] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 As shown, the top and bottom of the fourth flange 32 extend beyond the vertical plate 31. The top of the fourth flange 32 overlaps and connects with the middle plate 11 of the base plate 1, and the bottom overlaps and connects with the first plate 21 of the diagonal brace 2. The middle plate 11 may also have a groove for the top of the fourth flange 32 to be inserted. The front connecting area of ​​the A-pillar reinforcing plate 4 sequentially covers and connects the U-shaped plate portion of the base plate 1 (specifically, the first side plate 12 and the middle plate 11), the fourth flange 32, and the first plate 21 along the height direction. This arrangement can further enhance the connection strength between the base plate 1, the sealing plate 3, the diagonal brace 2, and the A-pillar reinforcing plate 4, improve the connection effectiveness and stability, and enhance the impact resistance and deformation resistance.

[0057] Specifically, the base plate 1, the diagonal brace plate 2, and the sealing plate 3 are welded together and all are welded to the front connection area of ​​the A-pillar reinforcement plate 4.

[0058] Embodiments of this application also provide a vehicle, which includes a body and a side panel structure as described in any of the above embodiments. With this configuration, the vehicle possesses the structure and beneficial effects described in the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0059] The basic principles of this application have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. However, it should be noted that the advantages, benefits, and effects mentioned in this application are merely examples and not limitations, and should not be considered as essential features of each embodiment of this application. Furthermore, the specific details disclosed above are for illustrative and facilitative purposes only, and are not limitations. These details do not limit the application to the necessity of employing the aforementioned specific details for implementation.

[0060] The components and devices described in this application are merely illustrative examples and are not intended to require or imply that they must be connected, arranged, or configured in the manner shown in the accompanying drawings. As those skilled in the art will recognize, these components and devices can be connected, arranged, and configured in any manner. Words such as “comprising,” “including,” “having,” etc., are open-ended terms meaning “including but not limited to,” and are used interchangeably with them. The terms “or” and “and” as used herein refer to the words “and / or,” and are used interchangeably with them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The term “such as” as used herein refers to the phrase “such as but not limited to,” and is used interchangeably with it.

[0061] It should also be noted that in the apparatus and equipment of this application, the components can be disassembled and / or reassembled. These disassemblies and / or reassemblies should be considered as equivalent solutions of this application.

[0062] The above description of the disclosed aspects is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use this application. Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be applied to other aspects without departing from the scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not intended to be limited to the aspects shown herein, but rather to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0063] It should be understood that the qualifying terms "first" and "second" used in the description of the embodiments of this application are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0064] The above description has been given for purposes of illustration and description. Furthermore, this description is not intended to limit the embodiments of this application to the forms disclosed herein. Although numerous exemplary aspects and embodiments have been discussed above, those skilled in the art will recognize certain variations, modifications, alterations, additions, and sub-combinations thereof.

[0065] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications or equivalent substitutions made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A side panel structure, characterized in that, Including the front side panel and A-pillar assembly; The front connecting plate of the side panel includes a base plate, a diagonal brace plate, and a sealing plate. The base plate is arranged along the length of the vehicle body. The diagonal brace plate is inclined and its front end is connected to the base plate. The sealing plate is connected between the rear end of the base plate and the rear end of the diagonal brace plate. The rear ends of the base plate, the rear ends of the diagonal brace plate, and the sealing plate are all connected to the A-pillar assembly.

2. The side panel structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The A-pillar assembly includes a snap-fit ​​A-pillar reinforcing plate and a lower inner A-pillar plate; The tail end of the base plate, the tail end of the bracing plate, and part of the sealing plate all extend into the cavity between the A-pillar reinforcing plate and the lower inner plate of the A-pillar, and are respectively connected to the A-pillar reinforcing plate and the lower inner plate of the A-pillar.

3. The side panel structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first front connecting area of ​​the A-pillar reinforcing plate and the second front connecting area of ​​the lower inner plate of the A-pillar respectively cover and connect the tail end of the base plate, the connecting area of ​​the sealing plate, and the connecting area of ​​the diagonal brace plate from both sides. The base plate, the bracing plate, and the sealing plate are welded together and are also welded to the first front connection area and the second front connection area.

4. The side panel structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The tail end of the base plate extending into the inner cavity is integrally integrated with an upper hinge mounting part for fixing the upper hinge of the car door. And / or, the tail end of the diagonal brace is integrally integrated with a lower hinge mounting part for fixing the lower hinge of the car door, or, the tail end of the diagonal brace is integrally integrated with a lower hinge mounting part and an extension part for fixing the lower hinge of the car door, the extension part being used to connect with the door sill beam.

5. The side panel structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The base plate includes a middle plate, two side plates located on both sides of the middle plate, and a first flange and a second flange located at the edges of the two side plates. The intermediate plate is connected to the A-pillar reinforcing plate, and the first flange and the second flange are both connected to the lower inner plate of the A-pillar. The side plate of the intermediate plate and the lower inner plate of the A-pillar form a partition cavity located in the inner cavity.

6. The side panel structure as described in claim 2 or 5, characterized in that, The diagonal bracing plate includes a first plate, a second plate, and a third flange arranged at an angle in the width direction. The first plate is connected to the A-pillar reinforcing plate, the second plate is connected to the sealing plate, and the third flange is connected to the lower inner plate of the A-pillar.

7. The side panel structure as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The sealing plate includes a vertical plate body, a fourth flange and a fifth flange located on both sides of the vertical plate body. The top end of the vertical plate body is connected to the side plate body of the base plate, and the bottom end is connected to the second plate body of the diagonal bracing plate. The fourth flange is connected to the A-pillar reinforcing plate, and the fifth flange is connected to the lower inner plate of the A-pillar.

8. The side panel structure as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The top end of the fourth flange is connected to the middle plate of the base plate, and the bottom end is connected to the first plate of the diagonal brace. The first front connecting area of ​​the A-pillar reinforcement plate sequentially covers and connects the middle plate, the fourth flange and the first plate along the height direction.

9. The side panel structure as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The middle plate of the base plate integrates an upper hinge mounting part, which is bolted to the A-pillar reinforcement plate; the first flange is bolted to the lower inner plate of the A-pillar, and the second flange is bonded to the lower inner plate of the A-pillar with adhesive.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle body includes a side panel structure as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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