A car window trim panel designed to prevent breakage in side impacts

Abstract

A side-impact fracture-resistant automotive window trim panel, belonging to the technical field of automotive window trim panels, includes a window trim panel and a mounting bracket mounted on the window trim panel. The window trim panel is connected to the vehicle body via a snap-fit ​​connection. The mounting bracket includes a limiting member, a first mounting plate, and a second mounting plate. The first mounting plate is connected to both the limiting member and the second mounting plate. An angle exists between the second mounting plate and the first mounting plate. The limiting member is positioned on the window trim panel via a snap-fit ​​connection. The window trim panel is connected to the vehicle body by screws that pass through the window trim panel and the first mounting plate sequentially and extend into the vehicle body. The second mounting plate is connected to the vehicle body via a threaded connection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of automotive window trim panels, specifically referring to an automotive window trim panel that is designed to prevent breakage during side impacts. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional automotive trim panels primarily serve to decorate and enhance the car's appearance, while also providing functions such as noise reduction and water protection. However, existing automotive trim panels have several problems: they are prone to detaching from the doors when the vehicle experiences significant impact or prolonged bumpy driving, and their impact resistance and toughness are relatively poor, making them susceptible to deformation after long-term use.

[0003] Existing technologies suffer from problems such as fragility, easy deformation, poor sealing performance, and complex processing of automotive trim panels. Therefore, this patent addresses these issues by providing a window trim panel with side-impact breakage protection. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome some of the problems mentioned in the background above, the present invention provides a car window trim panel that prevents side impact breakage, so as to at least partially solve the above problems.

[0005] According to the technical solution of this utility model, a car window trim panel that prevents side impact breakage is provided, including a window trim panel and a mounting bracket disposed on the window trim panel, wherein the window trim panel is connected to the car body by snap-fit.

[0006] The mounting bracket includes a limiting member, a first mounting plate, and a second mounting plate. The first mounting plate is connected to the limiting member and the second mounting plate respectively. There is an angle between the second mounting plate and the first mounting plate. The limiting member is limited to the window trim panel by snap-fit. The window trim panel is connected to the vehicle body by screws that pass through the window trim panel and the first mounting plate in sequence and extend into the vehicle body. The second mounting plate is connected to the vehicle body by threads.

[0007] Preferably, the mounting bracket further includes a connector, the bottom surface of which is connected to the top surface of the first mounting plate, and the side surface of which is connected to the second mounting plate;

[0008] The limiting component, connecting component, first mounting plate, and second mounting plate are integrally connected.

[0009] Preferably, a nut seat is provided on the sheet metal at the position corresponding to the first mounting plate on the vehicle body, and the screw is configured to cooperate with the nut seat. The second mounting plate is connected to the vehicle body by threads.

[0010] Preferably, the window trim panel includes a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. The first panel and the third panel are respectively connected to both ends of the second panel. A slot is provided on the first panel near the bottom end, and the limiting member is snapped into the first panel through the slot.

[0011] Preferably, the window trim panel is provided with a first metal clip and a second metal clip, the first metal clip is connected to the first plate and the second plate respectively, the first metal clip is connected to the vehicle body buckle, and the second metal clip is connected to the third plate.

[0012] Both the first and second metal clips are provided with metal barbs, and the first and second metal clips are connected to the vehicle body by means of a snap-fit ​​connection and by means of metal barbs piercing into the vehicle body.

[0013] Preferably, a plurality of buffer blocks are provided between the window trim panel and the vehicle body, and the buffer blocks have resilience.

[0014] Preferably, the number of buffer blocks is four, with one buffer block provided on the first plate and three buffer blocks evenly provided on the second plate; the buffer blocks are sponge pads.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] This utility model effectively improves the stability of a vehicle by adding a mounting bracket at the point of maximum force during a side impact. This point is also a key location to prevent human injury from a collision. It can prevent the vehicle from being subjected to impact forces during a side impact and prevent the deformation of the window trim panels and door panels from causing injury to people.

[0017] This invention significantly improves the impact resistance and toughness of the decorative panel, effectively preventing accidental detachment when the vehicle encounters a large impact or prolonged bumps, extending the service life of the decorative panel, and improving its safety. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a simplified structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a simplified structural diagram of the position on the vehicle body that mates with the window trim panel in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram showing the fit between the window device plate and the mounting bracket in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a partial enlarged view of the mounting bracket location in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0022] Among them, 1-window trim panel; 2-mounting bracket; 3-screw; 4-nut seat; 5-buffer block;

[0023] 11-First plate; 12-Second plate; 13-Third plate; 14-Slot; 15-First metal clip; 16-Second metal clip; 21-Limiting component; 22-First mounting plate; 23-Second mounting plate; 24-Connector. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection.

[0025] This utility model embodiment provides a car window trim panel to prevent side impact breakage, including a window trim panel 1 and a mounting bracket 2 disposed on the window trim panel, wherein the window trim panel 1 is connected to the car body by snap-fit.

[0026] The mounting bracket 2 includes a limiting member 21, a first mounting plate 22, and a second mounting plate 23. The first mounting plate 22 is connected to the limiting member 21 and the second mounting plate 23 respectively. There is an angle between the second mounting plate 23 and the first mounting plate 22. The limiting member 21 is limited on the window trim panel 1 by snap-fit. The window trim panel 1 is connected to the vehicle body by screws 3 that pass through the window trim panel 1 and the first mounting plate 22 in sequence and extend into the vehicle body. The second mounting plate 23 is connected to the vehicle body by threads.

[0027] It should be noted that, compared to the traditional window trim panel 1, this solution adds a mounting bracket 2. By placing the mounting bracket 2 at the point of maximum force during a side impact on the vehicle, which is also the key position to avoid injury to the human body from a collision, the stability of the window trim panel 1 can be effectively improved. It can also prevent the vehicle from being subjected to impact forces during a side impact, and avoid deformation of the window trim panel and door panel that could cause injury to people, thus greatly improving safety performance.

[0028] In a further embodiment of this example, the mounting bracket 2 further includes a connector 24, the bottom surface of which is connected to the top surface of the first mounting plate 22, and the side surface of which is connected to the second mounting plate 23.

[0029] The limiting member 21, the connecting member 24, the first mounting plate 22 and the second mounting plate 23 are integrally connected, which makes the connection more stable. By connecting the first mounting plate 22 and the second mounting plate 23 through the connecting member 24, the two mounting plates are not at the same height, which further improves the overall stability of the mounting bracket 1. Also, because they are not at the same height, the space occupied at the same height position on the vehicle body is reduced, avoiding any impact on the vehicle body itself.

[0030] In a further embodiment of this invention, a nut seat 4 is provided on the sheet metal at the position corresponding to the first mounting plate 22 on the vehicle body. The screw 3 is configured to cooperate with the nut seat 4. The second mounting plate 23 is connected to the vehicle body by a thread. The connection methods of the first mounting plate 22 and the second mounting plate 23 to the vehicle body are basically the same, the only difference being that the screw needs to penetrate the window trim panel 1 at the position of the first mounting plate 22, but not at the position of the second mounting plate 23.

[0031] In a further embodiment of this invention, the window trim panel 1 includes a first panel 11, a second panel 12, and a third panel 13. The first panel 11 and the third panel 13 are respectively connected to both ends of the second panel 12. A slot 14 is provided on the first panel 11 near its bottom end, and the limiting member 21 is snap-fitted to the first panel 11 through the slot 14. The snap-fit ​​connection limits the limiting member 21 to the corresponding position on the first panel 11, making it easier to limit the first mounting plate 22 on the first panel 11, and further facilitating the connection of the screw 3 and the nut seat 4 during installation.

[0032] In a further embodiment of this example, the window trim panel 1 is provided with a first metal clip 15 and a second metal clip 16. The first metal clip 15 is connected to the first plate 11 and the second plate 12 respectively. The first metal clip 15 is connected to the vehicle body buckle. The second metal clip 16 is connected to the third plate 13.

[0033] Both the first metal clip 15 and the second metal clip 16 are provided with metal barbs. The first metal clip 15 and the second metal clip 16 are connected to the vehicle body by means of a snap-fit ​​connection and by means of metal barbs piercing into the vehicle body.

[0034] It should be noted that the first metal clip 15 is an anti-detachment type, preventing it from falling off the vehicle body connection point during use. The first metal clip 15 and the second metal clip 16 have barbed structures for a more secure installation, preventing the window trim panel 1 from deforming during a side impact and affecting personal safety. This also avoids the risk of parts warping or deforming due to daily aging.

[0035] In a further embodiment of this example, a plurality of buffer blocks 5 are provided between the window trim panel 1 and the vehicle body, and the buffer blocks 5 have resilience.

[0036] In a further embodiment of this example, the number of buffer blocks 5 is four, with one buffer block 5 disposed on the first plate 11 and three buffer blocks 5 evenly disposed on the second plate 12; the buffer block 5 is a sponge pad.

[0037] The following is combined Figures 1-4 Further explanation:

[0038] like Figure 2 The window trim panel 1 shown is positioned at points A, B, C, and D where it matches the vehicle body; as shown... Figure 3 As shown: Point A is the mounting point for preventing breakage or deformation during a side impact, i.e., mounting bracket 2; this is the point of maximum stress during a side impact on the vehicle, and also a key location for preventing injuries to occupants. Its function is to prevent the vehicle from being subjected to impact forces during a side impact, thus avoiding deformation of the window trim panel 1 and door panel that could cause injury to occupants.

[0039] Location B features an anti-detachment metal clip, specifically the first metal clip 15, which engages with the vehicle body sheet metal. The first metal clip 15 has a barbed structure for a more secure installation, preventing the window trim panel 1 from deforming during a side impact and compromising personal safety. It also avoids the risk of parts warping or deforming due to daily aging.

[0040] The structure at point C is secured with the sheet metal protrusion at multiple points to prevent warping, deformation, and detachment around the sheet metal; the structure at point D is secured with the second metal clip 16 for a firm installation.

[0041] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A side impact breakage resistant automotive window trim panel, characterized by, It includes a window trim panel and a mounting bracket installed on the window trim panel, wherein the window trim panel is connected to the vehicle body by a snap-fit ​​connection; The mounting bracket includes a limiting member, a first mounting plate, and a second mounting plate. The first mounting plate is connected to the limiting member and the second mounting plate respectively. There is an angle between the second mounting plate and the first mounting plate. The limiting member is limited to the window trim panel by snap-fit. The window trim panel is connected to the vehicle body by screws that pass through the window trim panel and the first mounting plate in sequence and extend into the vehicle body. The second mounting plate is connected to the vehicle body by threads.

2. The side impact breakage resistant automotive window trim panel of claim 1, wherein, The mounting bracket further includes a connector, the bottom surface of which is connected to the top surface of the first mounting plate, and the side surface of which is connected to the second mounting plate; The limiting component, connecting component, first mounting plate, and second mounting plate are integrally connected.

3. The side impact breakage resistant automotive window trim panel of claim 1, wherein, The sheet metal at the corresponding position of the vehicle body and the first mounting plate is provided with a nut seat, and the screw is configured to cooperate with the nut seat. The second mounting plate is connected to the vehicle body by a thread.

4. The side impact breakage resistant automotive window trim panel of claim 1, wherein, The window trim panel includes a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. The first panel and the third panel are respectively connected to the two ends of the second panel. A slot is provided on the first panel near the bottom. The limiting member is connected to the first panel by the slot.

5. The side impact breakage resistant automotive window trim panel of claim 4, wherein, The window trim panel is provided with a first metal clip and a second metal clip. The first metal clip is connected to the first plate and the second plate respectively. The first metal clip is connected to the vehicle body clip. The second metal clip is connected to the third plate. Both the first and second metal clips are provided with metal barbs, and the first and second metal clips are connected to the vehicle body by means of a snap-fit ​​connection and by means of metal barbs piercing into the vehicle body.

6. The side impact breakage resistant automotive window trim panel of claim 1, wherein, Multiple buffer blocks are provided between the window trim panel and the vehicle body, and the buffer blocks have resilience.

7. The side impact breakage resistant automotive window trim panel of claim 6, wherein, The number of buffer blocks is four, with one buffer block set on the first plate and three buffer blocks evenly set on the second plate; the buffer blocks are sponge pads.

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