Accessory installation structure, vehicle trim panels and vehicle

Abstract

An accessory mounting structure, a vehicle trim panel, and a vehicle are disclosed, relating to the field of vehicle interior technology. The accessory mounting structure includes a retaining plate and a magnetic component. The retaining plate is used for mounting on a first side of a base plate; the retaining plate has a slot; the magnetic component has a first magnetic portion. The magnetic component and the slot are detachably engaged; when the magnetic component is engaged in the slot, the first magnetic portion is adjacent to the first side of the base plate, so that the first magnetic portion provides a magnetic attraction force to a second side of the base plate, with the first and second sides of the base plate facing each other. This disclosed accessory mounting structure simplifies the installation method of interior accessories, improves the flexibility of interior accessory installation, and meets users' personalized needs for interior decoration.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of vehicle interior technology, and more specifically, to an accessory mounting structure, a vehicle trim panel, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of automotive technology, people are demanding more and more variety and quality in automotive interiors, making the enrichment of automotive interior types an inevitable development trend.

[0003] However, the installation structure of interior accessories in related technologies is complex and the installation method is cumbersome, making it difficult to meet users' personalized needs for interior decoration. Utility Model Content

[0004] This disclosure provides an accessory installation structure, a vehicle trim panel, and a vehicle, which simplifies the installation of interior accessories, improves the flexibility of interior accessory installation, and meets users' personalized needs for interior decoration.

[0005] According to one aspect of this disclosure, an accessory mounting structure is provided, comprising:

[0006] A card plate is used for mounting on the first side of a substrate; the card plate is provided with a card slot.

[0007] Magnetic component, having a first magnetic part;

[0008] The magnetic component is detachably engaged with the card slot; when the magnetic component is engaged in the card slot, the first magnetic part is adjacent to the first side of the substrate, so that the first magnetic part provides magnetic attraction force to the second side of the substrate, and the first side and the second side of the substrate are opposite to each other.

[0009] The accessory mounting structure disclosed herein allows vehicle interior accessories to be magnetically mounted to the outside of a base plate, simplifying the installation process and avoiding drilling into the base plate, which would damage its shape and strength. Furthermore, the magnetic components are detachably engaged with the base plate via slots, enabling non-destructive removal and reuse of the magnetic components. This facilitates maintenance and allows for customization of accessory mounting locations based on user needs. In addition, the magnetic components provide magnetic attraction to the outside of the base plate, and a standardized magnetic interface allows for the adaptation of various interior accessories, thus meeting users' personalized interior design requirements.

[0010] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the magnetic component has a handle portion and a first engaging portion. The first engaging portion connects the handle portion and the first magnetic portion, and engages with a slot. The handle portion is located on a first side of the card plate away from the substrate. When installing the magnetic component into the slot, the first engaging portion engages with the slot, and the handle portion and the first magnetic portion are located on opposite sides of the card plate, which facilitates the installation and removal of the magnetic component.

[0011] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the maximum outer diameter of the first engaging portion is not greater than the maximum outer diameter of the handle portion; the maximum outer diameter of the first engaging portion is not greater than the maximum outer diameter of the first magnetic portion. This helps to prevent the magnetic component from moving out of the slot along the thickness direction of the card plate. Moreover, since the first engaging portion is used to engage with the slot, its smaller outer diameter helps to reduce the weight of the magnetic component, reduce vibration and material waste, and does not affect the adsorption force of the first magnetic portion or the ease of operation of the handle portion.

[0012] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the slot includes a neck and a second engaging portion communicating with the neck; the first engaging portion is used to engage with the second engaging portion to secure the magnetic component; the minimum inner diameter of the neck is smaller than the minimum outer diameter of the first engaging portion, and the minimum inner diameter of the second engaging portion is not less than the maximum outer diameter of the first engaging portion. When the first engaging portion is inserted, the neck elastically deforms under external force, allowing the first engaging portion to enter the second engaging portion. After the first engaging portion is installed in the second engaging portion, the neck returns to its original position, thereby preventing the magnetic component from detaching from the second engaging portion.

[0013] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the card plate has a sliding portion communicating with the neck, and the sliding portion is opposite to the second locking portion; the sliding portion, the neck, and the second locking portion form a closed loop; the minimum inner diameter of the sliding portion is not less than the maximum outer diameter of the first magnetic portion. When installing a magnetic component into the card slot, the first magnetic component can be inserted into the side near the inner side of the substrate first from the sliding portion, and then the magnetic component can be slid towards the second locking portion, so that the first locking portion is inserted into the second locking portion through the neck. The sliding portion, the neck, and the second locking portion form a closed loop, which helps to prevent the magnetic component from falling out of the card slot and also helps to improve the overall strength and durability of the card slot.

[0014] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the sliding portion is annular, and the second locking portion is annular; the ratio of the inner diameter D1 of the sliding portion to the inner diameter D2 of the second locking portion satisfies 3 ≤ D1 / D2 ≤ 4. This ensures ease of insertion of the first magnetic portion into the side of the card plate closest to the inner side of the substrate, and also helps to further prevent the magnetic component from falling out of the slot. For example, even if the first locking portion slides out from the second locking portion and the neck and enters the sliding portion, the outer contour of the first magnetic portion needs to be substantially matched with the sliding portion for it to fall out.

[0015] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the card plate has a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion located on the outer periphery of the first connecting portion. The second connecting portion is connected to a first side of the substrate. The first connecting portion protrudes in a direction away from the first side of the substrate to form an enclosing cavity between the first connecting portion and the substrate. A card slot is provided in the first connecting portion. When the first engaging portion is engaged in the card slot, the first magnetic portion is enclosed in the enclosing cavity. The enclosing cavity can further limit the first magnetic portion in the thickness direction of the card plate and the substrate, preventing the first magnetic portion from moving away from the substrate and thus weakening the magnetic attraction force on the interior accessories on the outside of the substrate.

[0016] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, at least a portion of the second connecting portion is attached to and welded to the first side of the substrate, thereby avoiding unstable connection between the card and the substrate, excessive gap, and abnormal noise during vehicle vibration.

[0017] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the second connecting portion has a connecting groove along the thickness direction; the connecting groove engages with a reinforcing rib on the first side of the substrate, and the angle between the extending direction of the reinforcing rib and the extending direction of the neck is not less than 80° and not greater than 100°. The connecting groove can engage with the reinforcing rib to improve the firmness of the clamping plate and the substrate. Using the reinforcing rib for positioning between the clamping plate and the substrate eliminates the need for additional positioning posts, positioning pins, holes, etc. on the inner side of the substrate, which is beneficial for simplifying the accessory installation structure and the substrate manufacturing process. When the magnetic component is inserted into the slot, the engagement between the reinforcing rib and the connecting groove helps to limit the clamping plate along the sliding direction of the magnetic component, reducing the force on the connection between the clamping plate and the substrate along the sliding direction of the magnetic component.

[0018] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, when the magnetic component is snapped into the slot, the first magnetic part is attached to the first side of the substrate to ensure that the first magnetic part has sufficient magnetic attraction to the interior accessories through the substrate.

[0019] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a vehicle trim panel is provided, comprising:

[0020] substrate;

[0021] In any of the aforementioned accessory mounting structures, the card plate is mounted on the first side of the base plate, and the magnetic component is engaged in the card slot.

[0022] The vehicle trim panel disclosed herein provides magnetic attraction to accessories on the outer side of the substrate via a first magnetic portion on the inner side of the substrate. This allows interior trim accessories to be magnetically mounted onto the trim panel, simplifying the installation process, resulting in a smooth and aesthetically pleasing surface, and improving the panel's strength. Furthermore, during maintenance and repair, the magnetic components can be replaced from the inside of the trim panel, enabling non-destructive disassembly and reuse without damaging the substrate, thus extending the trim panel's lifespan. In addition, the magnetic attraction of interior trim accessories mounted on the outer side of the trim panel via the magnetic components allows for compatibility with various accessories through a standardized magnetic interface, facilitating the fulfillment of users' personalized interior design needs.

[0023] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a vehicle is provided, including: the vehicle trim panel of any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0024] The disclosed vehicle interior accessories are easy to install, simplifying the overall vehicle production process and improving production efficiency. Furthermore, the smooth inner surface of the trim panel enhances the aesthetics and comfort of the vehicle interior. The non-destructive disassembly and reuse of magnetic components reduces the difficulty of repairing the trim panel, extends its lifespan, and consequently lowers maintenance costs and extends the vehicle's overall lifespan. In addition, the magnetic interfaces on the trim panel allow for the compatibility of various interior accessories, better meeting users' personalized interior design needs.

[0025] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the vehicle trim panel is installed at least along the height direction of the vehicle; the magnetic component exits the slot at least towards the top of the vehicle, thereby utilizing the gravity of the magnetic component itself for assisted fixation.

[0026] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the vehicle trim panel is installed on the B-pillar of the vehicle. The B-pillar is a support pillar in the side structure of the vehicle body, located in the height direction between the front and rear doors. It is a key part of the vehicle body frame and is close to both the driver and passengers. This exemplary embodiment allows interior accessories to be installed on the B-pillar vehicle trim panel, which helps to improve the user experience.

[0027] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure. It is obvious that the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this disclosure, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any inventive effort.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the mounting structure of the appendix to this disclosure.

[0030] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an exemplary embodiment of the mounting structure of the appendix to this disclosure.

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a magnetic component in one exemplary embodiment of the mounting structure of the appendix to this disclosure.

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the mounting structure of the appendix to this disclosure.

[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a magnetic component snapping into a slot in one exemplary embodiment of the mounting structure of the appendix of this disclosure.

[0034] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a card plate in one exemplary embodiment of the mounting structure of the appendix to this disclosure.

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0036] 100. Substrate; 10. Card plate; 11. Card slot; 111. Neck; 112. Second locking part; 113. Sliding part; 12. First connecting part; 13. Second connecting part; 131. Connecting groove; 14. Enclosing cavity;

[0037] 20. Magnetic component; 21. First magnetic part; 22. Handle part; 23. First snap-fit ​​part. Detailed Implementation

[0038] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, they are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar structures, and therefore detailed descriptions of them will be omitted. Furthermore, the drawings are merely illustrative of this disclosure and are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0039] Unless otherwise specified or stated, the technical or scientific terms used in this disclosure shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. The terms “a,” “an,” “the,” “the,” and “at least one” are used to indicate the presence of one or more elements / components / etc.; the terms “comprising” and “having” are used to indicate an open-ended inclusion and to mean that there may be other elements / components / etc. in addition to those listed; the terms “first” and “second” are used only as illustrative marks and are not intended to limit the number, importance, or order of the objects.

[0040] The terms "connection" and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, unless otherwise specified, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a movable connection, an integral connection, or a detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. The statement "part A is located on part B" in this disclosure can mean that part A is directly connected to part B, or that part A is located on part C, and part C is located on part B.

[0041] Furthermore, in this application, directional terms such as "upper / lower" and "inner / outer" are used only to indicate relative positional relationships. For example, for convenience, they are defined based on the actual position and state of interior accessories and vehicle trim panels on the vehicle, or relative to the indicated placement of components in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these directional terms are relative concepts and can change accordingly depending on the orientation of the components in the accompanying drawings.

[0042] This disclosure provides an accessory mounting structure, with reference to Figure 1 As shown, it includes:

[0043] A card plate 10 is used to be mounted on the first side of the substrate 100; the card plate 10 is provided with a card slot 11.

[0044] Magnetic component 20 has a first magnetic part 21;

[0045] The magnetic component 20 is detachably engaged with the slot 11. When the magnetic component 20 is engaged in the slot 11, the first magnetic part 21 is adjacent to the first side of the substrate 100, so that the first magnetic part 21 provides magnetic attraction force to the second side of the substrate 100, and the first side and the second side of the substrate 100 are opposite to each other.

[0046] The substrate 100 can be the body of a vehicle trim panel, such as a pillar trim panel, specifically including an A-pillar trim panel, a B-pillar trim panel, a C-pillar trim panel, and a D-pillar trim panel; it can also be a dashboard trim panel, a center console trim panel, a door trim panel, a seat trim panel, a headliner trim panel, a trunk trim panel, etc. For ease of description, in the description of the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure, the first side of the substrate 100 away from the vehicle interior space is referred to as the "inner side," and the second side of the substrate 100 located within the vehicle interior space is referred to as the "outer side." For example, taking the substrate 100 as the body of a B-pillar trim panel as an example, the first side of the substrate 100 is the side close to the B-pillar sheet metal of the vehicle body; the second side of the substrate 100 is the side located within the vehicle interior space.

[0047] The accessory mounting structure disclosed herein allows the card plate 10 to be mounted inside the base plate 100, and the magnetic component 20 to be detachably snapped into the slot 11. When the magnetic component 20 is snapped into the slot 11, the first magnetic part 21 approaches the inside of the base plate 100, thereby providing magnetic attraction to the outside of the base plate 100. Vehicle interior accessories can be magnetically mounted to the outside of the base plate 100, simplifying the installation method and avoiding drilling into the base plate 100, which would damage its shape and strength. Furthermore, the detachable snap-fit ​​between the magnetic component 20 and the card plate 10 via the slot 11 allows for non-destructive disassembly and reuse of the magnetic component 20, facilitating maintenance and allowing for customization of accessory mounting locations according to user needs. In addition, the magnetic component 20 provides magnetic attraction to the outside of the base plate 100, enabling the adaptation of various interior accessories through a standardized magnetic interface, thus meeting users' personalized interior needs.

[0048] For example, interior accessories may include functional accessories such as coat hooks, cigarette lighters, storage compartments, and glasses cases, as well as decorative accessories.

[0049] refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, where Figure 2 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the accessory mounting structure of this disclosure is shown; for clarity, the substrate 100 is omitted. Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the magnetic component 20 is shown. The magnetic component 20 may have a handle portion 22 and a first engaging portion 23. The first engaging portion 23 connects the handle portion 22 and the first magnetic portion 21, and engages with the slot 11. The handle portion 22 is located on the side of the card plate 10 away from the inner side of the substrate 100. When the magnetic component 20 is installed into the slot 11, the first engaging portion 23 engages with the slot 11, and the handle portion 22 and the first magnetic portion 21 are located on opposite sides of the card plate 10, which facilitates the installation and removal of the magnetic component 20.

[0050] For example, refer to Figure 3As shown, the outer diameter of the first engaging portion 23 is less than or equal to the outer diameter of the handle portion 22 and the first magnetic portion 21, thereby preventing the magnetic component 20 from moving out of the slot 11 along the thickness direction of the card plate 10. Moreover, the first engaging portion 23 is used to engage with the slot 11. The smaller outer diameter of the first engaging portion 23 helps to reduce the weight of the magnetic component 20, reduce the vibration of the magnetic component 20 and material waste, while not affecting the adsorption force of the first magnetic portion 21 or the ease of operation of the handle portion 22.

[0051] Specifically, the maximum outer diameter of the first latching portion 23 is not greater than the maximum outer diameter of the handle portion 22; the maximum outer diameter of the first latching portion 23 is not greater than the maximum outer diameter of the first magnetic portion 21. The handle portion 22 and the first latching portion 23 can be made of non-magnetic material. In some embodiments, the handle portion 22, the first latching portion 23, and the first magnetic portion 21 are integrally formed magnets. For example, the magnetic component 20 is a single piece of magnet, which simplifies the manufacturing process and prevents the first magnetic portion 21 from separating from the handle portion 22 and the first latching portion 23. Moreover, the size of the magnetic material of the magnetic component 20 affects the magnitude of the magnetic attraction force on the outside of the substrate 100. The fact that the magnetic component 20 is a single piece of magnet allows for better utilization of the limited space inside the substrate 100 to increase the magnetic attraction force on accessories and improve the firmness of the interior accessories mounted on the outside of the substrate 100.

[0052] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the slot 11 includes a neck 111 and a second engaging portion 112 communicating with the neck 111. A first engaging portion 23 is used to engage with the second engaging portion 112 to secure the magnetic component 20. The minimum inner diameter of the neck 111 is smaller than the minimum outer diameter of the first engaging portion 23, and the minimum inner diameter of the second engaging portion 112 is not less than the maximum outer diameter of the first engaging portion 23. Specifically, when the magnetic component 20 is installed into the slot 11, the first engaging portion 23 can slide into the second engaging portion 112 through the neck 111. Since the minimum inner diameter of the neck 111 is smaller than the minimum outer diameter of the first engaging portion 23, when the first engaging portion 23 is inserted, the neck 111 elastically deforms under external force, allowing the first engaging portion 23 to enter the second engaging portion 112. After the first engaging portion 23 is installed in the second engaging portion 112, the neck 111 returns to its original position, thereby preventing the magnetic component 20 from detaching from the second engaging portion 112.

[0053] In one exemplary embodiment, reference Figure 4As shown, the neck 111 is located at the edge of the card plate 10, forming an open slot 11. The opening of the neck 111, i.e., the end away from the second engaging portion 112, may have a guide section. The width of the guide section gradually narrows from the edge of the card plate 10 toward the second engaging portion 112. When installing the magnetic component 20 into the slot 11, the first engaging portion 23 can be positioned by the guide section, and then gradually inserted into the second engaging portion 112 through the guide section and the neck 111. This facilitates the rapid positioning of the magnetic component 20 and guides the neck 111 to gradually expand and deform elastically during installation, preventing the neck 111 from being subjected to concentrated force and breaking or being damaged.

[0054] In another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the card plate 10 is provided with a sliding portion 113 communicating with the neck 111. (See reference...) Figures 5 to 6 As shown, Figure 5 A schematic diagram shows the magnetic component 20 being snapped into the slot 11. Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the card plate 10 is shown. The sliding portion 113 is opposite to the second engaging portion 112; the sliding portion 113, the neck 111, and the second engaging portion 112 form a closed loop; the minimum inner diameter of the sliding portion 113 is not less than the maximum outer diameter of the first magnetic portion 21. When installing the magnetic component 20 into the card slot 11, the first magnetic portion 21 can be inserted into the side closest to the inner side of the substrate 100 from the sliding portion 113, and then the magnetic component 20 can be slid towards the second engaging portion 112, so that the first engaging portion 23 is inserted into the second engaging portion 112 through the neck 111. The sliding portion 113, the neck 111, and the second engaging portion 112 form a closed loop, see reference. Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, this helps to prevent the magnetic component 20 from coming out of the slot 11, and also helps to improve the overall strength and durability of the slot 11.

[0055] For example, refer to Figure 6 As shown, both the sliding portion 113 and the second engaging portion 112 can be annular and connected through the neck 111. The annular structure of the sliding portion 113 and the second engaging portion 112 helps optimize the force path, avoid single-point fatigue, and has better vibration resistance. In one embodiment, the ratio of the inner diameter D1 of the sliding portion 113 to the inner diameter D2 of the second engaging portion 112 satisfies 3≤D1 / D2≤4. This ensures the ease with which the first magnetic part 21 can be inserted into the side of the card plate 10 near the inner side of the substrate 100, and further helps to prevent the magnetic part 20 from falling out of the slot 11. For example, even if the first engaging portion 23 slides out from the second engaging portion 112 and the neck 111 and enters the sliding portion 113, the outer contour of the first magnetic part 21 needs to be substantially matched with the sliding portion 113 before it can be dislodged.

[0056] refer to Figure 2 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 6As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the card plate 10 has a first connecting portion 12 and a second connecting portion 13 located on the outer periphery of the first connecting portion 12. The second connecting portion 13 is connected to the inner side of the substrate 100. The first connecting portion 12 protrudes away from the inner side of the substrate 100 to form a containing cavity 14 between the first connecting portion 12 and the substrate 100. A card slot 11 is provided in the first connecting portion 12. When the first engaging portion 23 engages in the card slot 11, the first magnetic portion 21 is contained within the containing cavity 14. The containing cavity 14 can further limit the first magnetic portion 21 in the thickness direction of the card plate 10 and the substrate 100, preventing the first magnetic portion 21 from moving away from the substrate 100 and thus weakening the magnetic attraction force on the interior accessories on the outside of the substrate 100.

[0057] For example, when the magnetic component 20 is engaged in the slot 11, the first magnetic portion 21 is in contact with the inner side of the substrate 100 to ensure that the first magnetic portion 21 has sufficient magnetic attraction force to the interior accessories through the substrate 100. The other side of the first magnetic portion 21 can be in contact with the card plate 10, for example, close to the side of the first connecting portion 12 near the substrate 100, to increase the friction between the first magnetic portion 21 and the substrates 100 and card plates 10 on both sides, thereby improving the firmness of the installation of the magnetic component 20.

[0058] The second connecting part 13 is connected to the inner side of the substrate 100. For example, at least part of the second connecting part 13 can be attached to and welded to the first side of the substrate 100, thereby avoiding unstable connection between the card plate 10 and the substrate 100, excessive gap, and abnormal noise during vehicle vibration.

[0059] refer to Figure 1 as well as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the second connecting portion 13 has a connecting groove 131 along the thickness direction; the inner side of the substrate 100 may be provided with reinforcing ribs, and the connecting groove 131 can be engaged with the reinforcing ribs to improve the firmness of fixing the clamping plate 10 to the substrate 100. By using the reinforcing ribs to position the clamping plate 10 and the substrate 100, it is possible to omit the need to add other positioning posts, positioning pins, holes, etc. on the inner side of the substrate 100, which is beneficial to simplify the accessory installation structure and simplify the manufacturing process of the substrate 100.

[0060] For example, the angle between the extending direction of the reinforcing rib and the extending direction of the neck 111 is not less than 80° and not greater than 100°. When the magnetic component 20 is inserted into the slot 11, the cooperation between the reinforcing rib and the connecting groove 131 helps to limit the sliding plate 10 along the sliding direction of the magnetic component 20, and reduces the force on the connection between the sliding plate 10 and the substrate 100 along the sliding direction of the magnetic component 20.

[0061] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a vehicle trim panel is also provided, including a base plate 100 and an accessory mounting structure of any of the foregoing, wherein a retaining plate 10 is mounted on a first side of the base plate 100 and a magnetic element 20 is engaged in a retaining groove 11.

[0062] The vehicle trim panel disclosed herein provides magnetic attraction to accessories on the outer side of the substrate 100 via a first magnetic part 21 on the inner side of the substrate 100. This allows interior accessories to be magnetically mounted onto the trim panel, simplifying the installation process, resulting in a smooth and aesthetically pleasing surface, and improving the panel's strength. Furthermore, during maintenance, the magnetic part 20 can be replaced from the inner side of the trim panel, enabling non-destructive disassembly and reuse of the magnetic part 20 without damaging the substrate 100, thus extending the lifespan of the trim panel. In addition, the magnetic attraction provided by the magnetic part 20 to interior accessories mounted on the outer side of the trim panel allows for the adaptation of various interior accessories via a standardized magnetic interface, facilitating the fulfillment of users' personalized interior design needs.

[0063] Vehicle trim panels can be, for example, pillar trim panels, specifically including A-pillar trim panels, B-pillar trim panels, C-pillar trim panels, and D-pillar trim panels; they can also be dashboard trim panels, center console trim panels, door trim panels, seat trim panels, headliner trim panels, trunk trim panels, etc.

[0064] In one exemplary embodiment, the vehicle trim panel provided in this disclosure is a trim panel along the Z-direction of the vehicle height direction, such as a pillar trim panel. A retaining plate is mounted on the base plate 100, and a retaining slot 11 is provided at least along the vehicle height direction, i.e., approximately perpendicular to the ground. The magnetic component 20's exit direction from the retaining slot 11 faces at least towards the top of the vehicle; thus, the magnetic component 20's own weight can be used to assist in fixation. For example, for an open retaining slot 11, the opening of the retaining slot 11 is at least along the vehicle height direction, and the opening of the retaining slot 11 faces the top of the vehicle. The magnetic component 20's own weight can prevent the magnetic component 20 from moving upwards and exiting the retaining slot 11 when the vehicle is bumpy.

[0065] For example, in the case of a closed-loop groove 11 formed by the sliding portion 113, the neck 111, and the second engaging portion 112, the center direction of the sliding portion 113, the neck 111, and the second engaging portion 112 can be at least along the vehicle height direction, with the sliding portion 113 located on the side closer to the top of the vehicle and the second engaging portion 112 located on the side closer to the bottom of the vehicle. The weight of the magnetic component 20 itself can prevent the magnetic component 20 from moving upwards and disengaging from the second engaging portion 112 when the vehicle is bumpy.

[0066] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a vehicle is provided, including the vehicle trim panel of any of the foregoing embodiments. The vehicle interior accessories of this disclosure are easy to install, which helps simplify the overall vehicle manufacturing process and improve overall vehicle production efficiency. Furthermore, the smooth inner surface of the trim panel enhances the aesthetics and comfort of the vehicle interior. The non-destructive disassembly and reuse of the magnetic component 20 reduces the difficulty of repairing the vehicle trim panel, increases its service life, thereby reducing vehicle maintenance costs and extending the vehicle's lifespan. In addition, the magnetic interface on the trim panel allows for the adaptation of various interior accessories, helping to meet users' personalized needs for vehicle interiors.

[0067] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the utility models disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An accessory mounting structure characterized by comprising: include: A card plate (10) is used to be mounted on the first side of a substrate (100); the card plate (10) is provided with a card slot (11); Magnetic component (20) having a first magnetic part (21); The magnetic component (20) is detachably engaged with the slot (11); when the magnetic component (20) is engaged in the slot (11), the first magnetic part (21) is adjacent to the first side of the substrate (100) so that the first magnetic part (21) provides magnetic attraction to the second side of the substrate (100), and the first side and the second side of the substrate (100) are opposite to each other.

2. The accessory mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized by, The magnetic component (20) has a handle portion (22) and a first snap-fit ​​portion (23). The first snap-fit ​​portion (23) is connected between the handle portion (22) and the first magnetic portion (21). The first snap-fit ​​portion (23) engages with the card slot (11). The handle portion (22) is located on the first side of the card plate (10) away from the substrate (100).

3. The accessory mounting structure of claim 2, wherein The maximum outer diameter of the first snap-fit ​​part (23) is not greater than the maximum outer diameter of the handle part (22); the maximum outer diameter of the first snap-fit ​​part (23) is not greater than the maximum outer diameter of the first magnetic part (21).

4. The accessory mounting structure according to claim 3, characterized by The slot (11) includes a neck (111) and a second engaging portion (112) communicating with the neck (111); the first engaging portion (23) is used to engage with the second engaging portion (112) to fix the magnetic component (20); the minimum inner diameter of the neck (111) is smaller than the minimum outer diameter of the first engaging portion (23), and the minimum inner diameter of the second engaging portion (112) is not smaller than the maximum outer diameter of the first engaging portion (23).

5. The accessory mounting structure of claim 4, wherein The card plate (10) is provided with a sliding part (113) that communicates with the neck (111), and the sliding part (113) is opposite to the second locking part (112); the sliding part (113), the neck (111) and the second locking part (112) form a closed loop; the minimum inner diameter of the sliding part (113) is not less than the maximum outer diameter of the first magnetic part (21).

6. The accessory mounting structure of claim 5, wherein The sliding part (113) is annular, and the second snap-fit ​​part (112) is annular; the ratio of the inner diameter D1 of the sliding part (113) to the inner diameter D2 of the second snap-fit ​​part (112) satisfies 3≤D1 / D2≤4.

7. The accessory mounting structure according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterized by, The card plate (10) has a first connecting portion (12) and a second connecting portion (13) located on the outer periphery of the first connecting portion (12). The second connecting portion (13) is connected to a first side of the substrate (100). The first connecting portion (12) protrudes in a direction away from the first side of the substrate (100) to form an enclosing cavity (14) between the first connecting portion (12) and the substrate (100). The slot (11) is provided on the first connecting part (12). When the first snap-fit ​​part (23) snaps into the slot (11), the first magnetic part (21) is contained in the containing cavity (14).

8. The accessory mounting structure of claim 7, wherein At least a portion of the second connecting portion (13) is attached to and welded to the first side of the substrate (100).

9. The accessory mounting structure of claim 7, wherein The second connecting part (13) has a connecting groove (131) along the thickness direction; the connecting groove (131) is engaged with the reinforcing rib on the first side of the substrate (100), and the angle between the extending direction of the reinforcing rib and the extending direction of the neck (111) is not less than 80° and not greater than 100°.

10. The accessory mounting structure of claim 1, wherein When the magnetic component (20) is engaged in the slot (11), the first magnetic part (21) is in contact with the first side of the substrate (100).

11. A vehicle trim panel characterized by, include: substrate(100); According to any one of claims 1 to 10, the mounting structure of the accessory is wherein the card plate (10) is mounted on the first side of the substrate (100), and the magnetic element (20) is engaged in the card slot (11).

12. A vehicle characterized by comprising: include: The vehicle trim panel as claimed in claim 11.

13. The vehicle of claim 12, wherein, The vehicle trim panel is installed at least along the height of the vehicle; the magnetic element (20) is detached from the slot (11) at least toward the top of the vehicle.

14. The vehicle of claim 12, wherein, The vehicle trim panel is installed on the B-pillar of the vehicle.

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