Novel side wall skin with flange structure
By designing a new type of side panel with a flanged structure, the problems of welding deformation and poor visual effect of traditional side panel have been solved. This design achieves welding fixation, reduces deformation, improves visual aesthetics and sealing performance, optimizes the opening angle of the luggage compartment door, and enhances the appearance quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XIAMEN MEICHI AUTO PARTS IND CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive side panel technology, and in particular to a novel side panel with a flanged structure. Background Technology
[0002] In the automotive manufacturing industry, the traditional side panel skin process has many drawbacks. The traditional process involves rolling the rear side panel, drilling holes at the front end for welding, and then welding it to the outer side of the side panel frame. Afterward, the vertical edge needs to be straightened. However, this process is prone to problems. During welding, the skin bulges and becomes uneven due to heat, requiring subsequent filler to smooth it out. This not only increases workload but also results in a poor visual appearance. Moreover, even if the front vertical edge is straightened, right-angle filler still needs to be applied again during painting to emphasize any visual gaps. This series of cumbersome procedures is not only inefficient but also significantly increases the labor intensity of workers and makes it difficult to guarantee the final product's appearance quality, seriously affecting production efficiency and product aesthetics. Therefore, a new type of side panel skin with a flanged structure is needed. Utility Model Content
[0003] Based on existing technical problems, this utility model proposes a novel side panel skin with a flanged structure.
[0004] This utility model proposes a novel side panel skin with a flanged structure, comprising a skin body, wherein an inclined component is provided at the lower end of the skin body, and the inclined component serves as a door stop on a new energy vehicle.
[0005] The upper end of the skin body is provided with a stepped component, which is welded to the door frame reinforcing beam.
[0006] Preferably, the inclined component includes a bent section formed by bending the lower end of the skin body downwards, and the angle between the bent section and the skin body is degrees.
[0007] Preferably, the lower end of the bent section is bent backward and downward to form a rounded corner section, and the lower end of the rounded corner section is bent to form a vertical connecting section.
[0008] Preferably, the step component includes a parallel section formed by bending the upper end of the skin body backward and upward, and one end of the parallel section is bent to form a platform section.
[0009] Preferably, skin side strips are provided on the left and right sides of the skin body, and the two skin side strips are arranged in parallel.
[0010] Preferably, the skin body is a one-piece molded steel plate.
[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0012] This application adds a folded edge to the skin body, which serves to weld and fix it, reduce deformation, and improve the linear visual aesthetics; the extended vertical connecting section directly serves as the stop for sealing the luggage compartment, and can be used as a closed compartment after the keel rubber strip is attached; the rolling shaping angle of the lower section is reduced, the opening angle of the luggage compartment door is optimized, the sealing gap with the luggage compartment door is reduced, and the visual effect of the complete appearance of the vehicle is improved. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a novel side panel skin with a flanged structure;
[0014] Figure 2 A novel side panel skin with a flanged structure Figure 1 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;
[0015] Figure 3 A novel side panel skin with a flanged structure Figure 1 Enlarged view of the structure at point B in the middle.
[0016] In the diagram: 1. Skin body; 2. Inclined component; 21. Bending section; 22. Rounded corner section; 23. Vertical connecting section; 3. Step component; 31. Parallel section; 32. Platform section; 4. Skin side strip. Detailed Implementation
[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0018] Reference Figures 1-3 A novel side panel skin with a flanged structure includes a skin body 1. The lower end of the skin body 1 is provided with an inclined component 2, which serves as a door stop on a new energy vehicle. The inclined component 2 includes a bent section 21 formed by bending the lower end of the skin body 1 downwards. The angle between the bent section 21 and the skin body 1 is 45 degrees. The lower end of the bent section 21 is bent backwards and downwards to form a rounded corner section 22. The lower end of the rounded corner section 22 is bent to form a vertical connecting section 23. Welding holes are linearly arrayed on the surface of the vertical connecting section 23.
[0019] Specifically, the inclined angle design allows the hatch to slide smoothly into place along this slope during closing. This helps with centering and reduces the risk of impact and misalignment during closing. Simultaneously, this slope better guides the compression of the sealing strip, ensuring that it is evenly and tightly pressed around the stop when the hatch closes, improving waterproofing, dustproofing, and sound insulation performance. The transition from the inclined section to the vertical section uses a rounded corner design to avoid sharp edges.
[0020] The upper end of the skin body 1 is provided with a step component 3, which is welded to the door frame reinforcing beam. The step component 3 includes a parallel section 31 formed by bending the upper end of the skin body 1 backward and upward, and a platform section 32 formed by bending one end of the parallel section 31.
[0021] Specifically, this is achieved through a stepped structure, particularly platform section 32, which effectively resists the pull-out force of the skin perpendicular to the vehicle body in the Z direction, as well as the in-plane shear force. When the doors are closed or the vehicle is subjected to lateral forces or vibrations while in motion, this structure can better transfer the force to the robust door frame reinforcement beams, preventing relative displacement or tearing between the skin and the frame.
[0022] The skin body 1 is also provided with skin side strips 4 on both the left and right sides, and the two skin side strips 4 are arranged in parallel. The skin body 1 is a one-piece molded steel plate. The skin side strips 4 are like adding reinforcing ribs or side beams on both sides of the skin body 1, which significantly improves the bending stiffness and torsional stiffness of the skin in the width direction Y. This helps to resist the deformation of the skin when the vehicle is in motion or subjected to lateral forces.
[0023] This application adds a folded edge to the skin body 1, which serves to weld and fix it, reduce deformation, and improve the linear visual aesthetics; the extended vertical connecting section 23 directly serves as the stop for sealing the luggage compartment, and can be used as a closed compartment after the keel rubber strip is attached; the rolling shape angle of the lower section is reduced, the opening angle of the luggage compartment door is optimized, the sealing gap with the luggage compartment door is reduced, and the visual effect of the complete appearance of the vehicle is improved.
[0024] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A novel side panel skin with a flanged structure, comprising a skin body (1), characterized in that: The lower end of the skin body (1) is provided with an inclined component (2), which serves as the door stop on the new energy vehicle. The upper end of the skin body (1) is provided with a step component (3), which is welded to the door frame reinforcing beam.
2. The novel side panel skin with a flanged structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inclined component (2) includes a bent section (21) formed by bending the lower end of the skin body (1) downwards. The angle between the bent section (21) and the skin body (1) is 45 degrees.
3. The novel side panel skin with a flanged structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower end of the bent section (21) bends backward and downward to form a rounded section (22), and the lower end of the rounded section (22) bends to form a vertical connecting section (23).
4. The novel side panel skin with a flanged structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The step component (3) includes a parallel section (31) formed by bending the upper end of the skin body (1) backward and upward, and a platform section (32) formed by bending one end of the parallel section (31).
5. A novel side panel skin with a flanged structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The skin body (1) is provided with skin side strips (4) at both the left and right ends, and the two skin side strips (4) are arranged in parallel.
6. The novel side panel skin with a flanged structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The skin body (1) is a one-piece steel plate.