Side step mounting structure and vehicle

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a side step mounting structure and a vehicle, the side step mounting structure comprising a bracket connected to the inner side of a rocker beam of the vehicle; wherein the vehicle comprises a side step mechanism, a first part of a mounting seat of the side step mechanism being connected to the rocker beam, and a second part of the mounting seat of the side step mechanism being connected to the bracket. Through the above structure design, the present disclosure provides another connection position for the mounting seat besides the rocker beam by the bracket, improves the mounting strength and stability of the side step mechanism, and does not increase the requirement for the inner side width of the rocker beam, thereby being suitable for the design of moving the door frame stopper inward, and providing greater space for the vehicle exterior modeling design. Meanwhile, due to the lower requirement for the inner side width of the rocker beam, greater freedom can be provided for the production design and after-sales maintenance of the rocker peripheral area, which is beneficial to optimizing the production process and maintenance convenience of the vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of vehicle and accessory technology, and in particular to a side step mounting structure and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Side steps in a vehicle facilitate passenger entry and exit. However, existing side steps are connected to the vehicle's sill beam, and the limited connection area between the sill beam and the side steps results in poor installation strength and stability of the side steps within the vehicle. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the problems existing in related technologies, this disclosure provides a side step mounting structure.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a side step mounting structure is provided, which includes a bracket connected to the inner side of a sill beam of a vehicle; wherein the vehicle includes a side step mechanism, a first portion of a mounting seat of the side step mechanism is connected to the sill beam, and a second portion of the mounting seat of the side step mechanism is connected to the bracket.

[0005] In some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure, the bracket includes a first connecting plate connected to the sill beam, and a second portion of the mounting base of the side step mechanism is connected to the first connecting plate.

[0006] In some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure, the bottom surface of the first connecting plate is flush with the bottom surface of the threshold beam.

[0007] In some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure, the bracket further includes a second connecting plate connected to the first connecting plate. The second connecting plate is connected to the inner side of the sill beam. The area of ​​the bracket located above the first connecting plate and on the side of the second connecting plate opposite to the sill beam forms a clearance space for avoiding a structure of the vehicle located inside the sill beam that needs to be avoided.

[0008] In some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure, the bracket further includes a reinforcing rib plate that connects the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate.

[0009] In some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure, the first connecting plate is connected to a first wing plate on at least one side in a first direction, the first direction being parallel to the extension direction of the sill beam, and the first wing plate extends upward from the first connecting plate; the second connecting plate is connected to a second wing plate on at least one side in the first direction, and the second wing plate extends away from the sill beam from the second connecting plate; the first wing plate and the second wing plate are located on the same side in the first direction, and the first wing plate and the second wing plate are connected to each other to form the reinforcing rib plate.

[0010] In some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure, the first connecting plate is connected to the first wing plate on both sides of the first direction, and the second connecting plate is connected to the second wing plate on both sides of the first direction. The two first wing plates and the two second wing plates are respectively connected to each other to form two reinforcing ribs.

[0011] In some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure, the first connecting plate, the second connecting plate, and the reinforcing rib are integrally formed structures.

[0012] In some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure, the side step mounting structure includes at least two brackets, which are spaced apart along a first direction parallel to the extension direction of the sill beam; the mounting base of the side step mechanism is connected to at least two of the brackets respectively.

[0013] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle is provided, wherein the vehicle includes a side step mechanism, a sill beam, and a side step mounting structure proposed in the present disclosure and described in the above embodiments.

[0014] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure can include the following beneficial effects: The side step mounting structure proposed in this disclosure includes a bracket, which is connected to the inner side of the vehicle's sill beam; a first part of the mounting seat of the vehicle's side step mechanism is connected to the sill beam, and a second part of the mounting seat of the vehicle's side step mechanism is connected to the bracket. Through the above structural design, this disclosure utilizes the bracket to provide the mounting seat with another connection position besides the sill beam, improving the installation strength and stability of the side step mechanism without increasing the requirement for the inner width of the sill beam, thus making it suitable for designs that move the door frame stop inward, providing greater room for the design of the vehicle's exterior styling. At the same time, since the requirement for the inner width of the sill beam is relatively low, it can provide greater freedom for the production design and after-sales maintenance of the area around the sill, which is conducive to optimizing the vehicle's production process and maintenance convenience. Furthermore, since the bracket provides a second connection position, this disclosure can avoid the mounting seat being connected to the vehicle's longitudinal beam to increase the connection position, effectively reducing the volume and weight of the mounting seat, thereby reducing the burden on the vehicle, which not only helps to reduce vehicle costs but also significantly improves the vehicle's range. Furthermore, since the mounting bracket does not need to be connected to the vehicle's longitudinal beams, it prevents structures such as exhaust pipes from passing under the base, thereby increasing the vehicle's ground clearance and optimizing its passability and safety.

[0015] 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

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a bracket for a side-step mounting structure shown according to some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the support from another perspective;

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The diagram shown is an unfolded view of the bracket before it is bent and shaped.

[0020] Figure 4 It is the side pedal mechanism via Figure 1 The diagram shown illustrates the structure of the side step mounting structure when installed in a vehicle.

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The diagram shown is an enlarged view of the connection between the mounting base and the side step mounting structure.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0023] 100. Side step installation structure;

[0024] 110. Bracket;

[0025] 111. First connecting plate;

[0026] 112. Second connecting plate;

[0027] 113. Reinforcing ribs;

[0028] 114. First wing plate;

[0029] 115. Second wing plate;

[0030] 200. Side pedal mechanism;

[0031] 210. Mounting base;

[0032] 211. Part One;

[0033] 212. Part Two;

[0034] 220. Connection structure;

[0035] 300. Threshold beam. Detailed Implementation

[0036] Some embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. Various changes, modifications, and equivalents of the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein will become apparent upon understanding this disclosure. For example, the order of operations described herein is merely illustrative and is not limited to those orders set forth herein, but can be changed as will become apparent upon understanding this disclosure, except for operations that must be performed in a particular order. Furthermore, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of features known in the art may be omitted.

[0037] The embodiments described in the following examples of this disclosure are not representative of all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0038] See Figure 1 The illustration shows a schematic diagram of the bracket 110 of the side pedal mounting structure 100 proposed in this disclosure. In this exemplary embodiment, the side pedal mounting structure 100 proposed in this disclosure is described as an example of a mounting structure for installing electric side pedals in a vehicle. It will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications, additions, substitutions, deletions, or other changes may be made to the specific embodiments described below in order to apply the relevant designs of this disclosure to the installation of other types of side pedal mechanisms 200 in vehicles, and these changes are still within the scope of the principles of the side pedal mounting structure 100 proposed in this disclosure.

[0039] See also Figures 2 to 5 , Figure 2 The diagram shows a representative structural schematic of the support 110 from another perspective; Figure 3 The diagram shows a representative unfolded schematic of the support 110 before bending and forming; Figure 4 The side pedal mechanism 200 is representatively shown in the image. Figure 1 The diagram shown illustrates the structure of the side step mounting structure 100 when it is installed in a vehicle. Figure 5 The diagram above shows a magnified view of the connection between the mounting base 210 and the side step mounting structure 100. The structure, connection method, and functional relationship of the main components of the side step mounting structure 100 proposed in this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the above-mentioned figures.

[0040] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the side step mounting structure 100 includes a bracket 110 connected to the inner side of the vehicle's sill beam 300. (See also...) Figure 4 and Figure 5 The vehicle includes a side pedal mechanism 200, which includes, for example, a pedal (not shown in the drawings), a mounting base 210, and a connecting structure 220 connecting the pedal and the mounting base 210. The connecting structure 220 can be, for example, a linkage mechanism. Of course, for a fixed side pedal mechanism 200, the connecting structure 220 can also be a fixed structure that is immovable or deformable. Based on this, the first part 211 of the mounting base 210 of the side pedal mechanism 200 is connected to the sill beam 300, wherein the mounting base 210 and the sill beam 300 can be connected via bolts or other forms of connection. The second part 212 of the mounting base 210 is connected to the bracket 110 of the side pedal mounting structure 100 proposed in this disclosure, wherein the mounting base 210 and the bracket 110 can be connected via bolts or other forms of connection. Through the above structural design, this disclosure utilizes the bracket 110 to provide the mounting base 210 with another connection position besides the sill beam 300, thereby improving the installation strength and stability of the side pedal mechanism 200.

[0041] Specifically, to meet the high load-bearing capacity requirements of the side step mechanism, existing side step mechanisms fix the mounting base at two spaced-apart locations along the vehicle's width. In one existing solution, the mounting base is connected to the sill beam at both locations, resulting in a high requirement for the inner width of the sill beam. To address this, this disclosure, while improving the installation strength and stability of the side step mechanism 200, further reduces the requirement for the inner width of the sill beam 300, thus facilitating the design of moving the door frame stop inward and providing greater flexibility in vehicle exterior styling. Simultaneously, the lower requirement for the inner width of the sill beam 300 provides greater freedom in the production design and after-sales maintenance of the area surrounding the sill, which is beneficial for optimizing the vehicle's production process and maintenance convenience.

[0042] Furthermore, in another existing solution, the mounting base of the side step mechanism extends to the vehicle's longitudinal beam located inside the sill beam, and the mounting base is connected to both the sill beam and the longitudinal beam at two different locations. This requires that related structures (such as exhaust pipes and cables) located between the longitudinal beam and the sill beam need to be avoided. In addition, the mounting base in this solution is relatively large, resulting in a large weight and affecting the overall cost and weight of the vehicle. In contrast, this disclosure utilizes bracket 110 to provide a second connection point, thus avoiding the need for the mounting base 210 to connect to the vehicle's longitudinal beam to increase the connection point. This effectively reduces the size and weight of the mounting base 210, thereby reducing the burden on the vehicle. This not only helps reduce vehicle costs but also significantly improves the vehicle's range. Furthermore, since the mounting base 210 does not need to connect to the vehicle's longitudinal beam, structures such as exhaust pipes are prevented from passing under the base, thereby increasing the vehicle's ground clearance and optimizing its passability and safety.

[0043] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the bracket 110 may include a first connecting plate 111 and a second connecting plate 112. The first connecting plate 111 is connected to the sill beam 300. Furthermore, the second portion 212 of the mounting base 210 of the side step mechanism 200 can be connected to the first connecting plate 111, wherein the mounting base 210 and the first connecting plate 111 can be connected via bolts or other forms of connection structure. The second connecting plate 112 is connected to the first connecting plate 111, and the bracket 110 is connected to the sill beam 300 via the second connecting plate 112. For example, the first connecting plate 111 can be connected to the inner surface of the sill beam 300. Similarly, if the second connecting plate 112 is connected to the inner surface of the sill beam 300, then the bracket 110 is connected to the inner surface of the sill beam 300 via the second connecting plate 112.

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, based on the structural design of the bracket 110 including the first connecting plate 111, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the bottom surface of the first connecting plate 111 is flush with the bottom surface of the sill beam 300. For example, the first connecting plate 111 can be arranged parallel to the bottom surface of the sill beam 300, and one side edge of the first connecting plate 111 is connected to the inner side surface of the sill beam 300. Through the above structural design, this disclosure can ensure that the bottom surface of the first connecting plate 111 and the bottom surface of the sill beam 300 remain on the same plane, thereby ensuring that the two parts of the mounting base 210 that respectively connect the sill beam 300 and the bracket 110 are on the same plane, which facilitates the assembly of the mounting base 210, and eliminates the need for the mounting base 210 to adopt a bent or uneven thickness structural design to deal with the situation where the two bottom surfaces are not flush, which helps to simplify the structural complexity and processing difficulty of the mounting base 210. In other embodiments of this disclosure, the bottom surface of the first connecting plate 111 may also extend downward beyond the bottom surface of the sill beam 300 or be located above the bottom surface of the sill beam 300, and is not limited to this embodiment. Furthermore, the design of the second connecting plate 112 in this disclosure enables the bracket 110 to be connected to the inner side of the sill beam 300 via the second connecting plate 112, thereby increasing the connection area between the bracket 110 and the sill beam 300, improving the connection strength, and ensuring the assembly stability and reliability of the side step mechanism 200.

[0045] It should be noted that, Figure 1 and Figure 2The illustrated embodiment uses a bracket 110 including a first connecting plate 111 and a second connecting plate 112 as an example. In other embodiments of this disclosure, the bracket 110 may only include the first connecting plate 111. In this case, the first connecting plate 111 can be directly connected to the inner side of the sill beam 300, for example, one edge of the first connecting plate 111 can be connected to the sill beam 300, and is not limited to the above embodiment. Furthermore, when the bracket 110 includes the first connecting plate 111, regardless of whether it also includes the second connecting plate 112, the bottom surface of the first connecting plate 111 can be flush with the bottom surface of the sill beam 300. Moreover, in other embodiments of this disclosure, the bracket 110 may also adopt other structural designs. For example, the bracket 110 can be a square tube structure, with the two adjacent tube walls of the square tube being the aforementioned first connecting plate 111 and second connecting plate 112, respectively. Accordingly, the bracket 110 can have a certain collapsible energy absorption function, further improving vehicle safety.

[0046] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the bracket 110 of the side step mounting structure 100 can be welded and fixed to the inner side of the sill beam 300. For example, the second connecting plate 112 can be connected to the inner side of the sill beam 300 by multi-point welding. Through the above design, this disclosure can strengthen the connection strength between the bracket 110 and the sill beam 300. In other embodiments of this disclosure, the bracket 110 can also be connected to the sill beam 300 in other ways, such as by bolts or other types of connectors, and is not limited to this embodiment.

[0047] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, based on the structural design of the bracket 110, which includes a first connecting plate 111 and a second connecting plate 112, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the first connecting plate 111 can be connected to the lower end of the second connecting plate 112. In other words, when the inner side of the sill beam 300 is perpendicular to the bottom surface, the first connecting plate 111 and the second connecting plate 112 are perpendicular to each other, and the bracket 110 is approximately "L"-shaped. Based on this, the area of ​​the bracket 110 located above the first connecting plate 111 and on the side of the second connecting plate 112 away from the sill beam 300 can form a clearance space. This clearance space can avoid structures located inside the sill beam 300 that need to be avoided, such as exhaust pipes or other cables. Specifically, taking the approximately "L"-shaped structure of the bracket 110 as an example, the clearance space can be understood as the area between the two sides of the "L"-shaped structure. Through the above structural design, this disclosure can avoid interference with the vehicle's avoidable structures caused by the setting of bracket 110, reduce the impact on the arrangement of vehicle parts, and facilitate the production and assembly of the whole vehicle.

[0048] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, based on the structural design of the bracket 110 including a first connecting plate 111 and a second connecting plate 112, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the bracket 110 may further include a reinforcing rib 113, which connects the first connecting plate 111 and the second connecting plate 112. Through the above structural design, this disclosure can utilize the reinforcing rib 113 to enhance the structural strength of the bracket 110, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the side pedal mechanism 200 when installed in a vehicle via the side pedal mounting structure 100.

[0049] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, based on the structural design of the bracket 110 including the reinforcing rib 113, the reinforcing rib 113 is used to connect the first connecting plate 111 and the second connecting plate 112. In one embodiment of this disclosure, taking the first connecting plate 111 connected to the lower end of the second connecting plate 112 as an example, the reinforcing rib 113 can connect the top surface of the first connecting plate 111 and the surface of the second connecting plate 112 away from the sill beam 300.

[0050] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in one embodiment of this disclosure, a first connecting plate 111 may be connected to a first wing plate 114 on both sides in a first direction, which is parallel to the extension direction of the sill beam 300. The first direction can be referenced to direction D1 shown in the accompanying drawings. The first wing plate 114 extends upward from the first connecting plate 111. Furthermore, a second connecting plate 112 may be connected to a second wing plate 115 on both sides in the first direction, which extends away from the sill beam 300. Accordingly, the first wing plate 114 and the second wing plate 115, located on the same side in the first direction, are interconnected to form the aforementioned reinforcing rib 113. Through this structural design, this disclosure utilizes the wing plates formed by bending portions of the first connecting plate 111 and the second connecting plate 112 to jointly constitute the reinforcing rib 113, which helps to increase the thickness of the reinforcing rib 113 and further enhance the structural strength of the bracket 110. Furthermore, since the first connecting plate 111 and the second connecting plate 112 are provided with wing plates on both sides in the first direction, the bracket 110 is provided with reinforcing ribs 113 on both sides in the first direction. Accordingly, this disclosure can further improve the structural strength of the bracket 110, thereby further improving the reliability and stability of the side step mechanism 200 when installed in a vehicle. In some other embodiments of this disclosure, when the reinforcing rib 113 of the bracket 110 is composed of the first wing plate 114 and the second wing plate 115, the bracket 110 may also be provided with only one reinforcing rib 113. That is, the first connecting plate 111 is connected to the first wing plate 114 on one side in the first direction, and the second connecting plate 112 is connected to the second wing plate 115 on one side in the first direction. The first wing plate 114 and the second wing plate 115 are located on the same side in the first direction. Accordingly, the first wing plate 114 and the second wing plate 115 are connected to each other to form the reinforcing rib 113.

[0051] It should be noted that the first connecting plate 111 and the first wing plate 114 can be separate structural components or integrally formed. Similarly, the second connecting plate 112 and the second wing plate 115 can be separate structural components or integrally formed.

[0052] It should be noted that this embodiment is described using the length direction of the vehicle as the first direction, that is, the sill beam 300 is a beam structure corresponding to the side door of the vehicle (e.g., left and right front doors, left and right rear doors, etc.), and the side step mechanism 200 is a foot pedal component located below the side door of the vehicle. It should be understood that in some other embodiments of this disclosure, the side step mechanism 200 of the vehicle, which is installed on the side step mounting structure 100 of this disclosure, may also be a foot pedal component located below the door in other positions of the vehicle. Taking the tailgate as an example, the sill beam 300 is a beam structure corresponding to the tailgate, that is, the sill beam 300 extends along the width direction of the vehicle, and is not limited to the above embodiment.

[0053] like Figure 3 As shown, based on the structural design of the support 110 including reinforcing ribs, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the support 110 can be a one-piece molded structure, that is, the first connecting plate 111, the second connecting plate 112, and the reinforcing rib 113 are a one-piece bent-formed structure. For example, Figure 3 The diagram shows the unfolded state of the bracket 110, including a first connecting plate 111, a second connecting plate 112, a first wing plate 114, and a second wing plate 115, before molding. The bracket 110 with the above-described specific structure can be formed using an integral bending process. Through the above design, this disclosure can enhance the structural strength of the bracket 110 and simplify its processing. In other embodiments of this disclosure, the various structural parts of the bracket 110 can also be connected together in other ways, such as, but not limited to, welding, or connector connections, and are not limited to this embodiment.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, based on the structural design of the bracket 110 including the reinforcing rib 113, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the reinforcing rib 113 can be triangular. Through the above structural design, this disclosure uses a triangular design for the reinforcing rib 113, which utilizes the stability of the shape to further enhance the structural strength of the bracket 110. Furthermore, this disclosure can reduce the space occupied by the reinforcing rib 113 in the inner area of ​​the sill beam 300, facilitating the arrangement of other vehicle structures. In other embodiments of this disclosure, the reinforcing rib 113 can also adopt other shapes, such as trapezoidal, fan-shaped, rectangular, etc., and is not limited to this embodiment.

[0055] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the side step mounting structure 100 may include at least two brackets 110, such as, but not limited to, the two brackets 110 shown in the figures. Each bracket 110 belonging to one side step mounting structure 100 is arranged at intervals along a first direction. Based on this, the mounting base 210 of the side step mechanism 200 is respectively connected to at least two brackets 110 belonging to one side step mounting structure 100. Through the above structural design, this disclosure can ensure the connection strength between the side step mounting structure 100 and the side step mechanism 200, while reducing the arrangement length of a single bracket 110 in the first direction, reducing weight, and reducing material costs. Furthermore, the side step mechanism 200 may include two or more mounting bases 210, so the vehicle can have two or more side step mounting structures 100 installed on the sill beam 300, and multiple mounting bases 210 belonging to the same side step mechanism 200 are respectively mounted on the vehicle through multiple side step mounting structures 100.

[0056] It should be noted that the side pedal mounting structure 100 shown in the accompanying drawings and described in this specification is merely a few examples among many side pedal mounting structures 100 capable of employing the principles of this disclosure. It should be clearly understood that the principles of this disclosure are by no means limited to any detail or component of the side pedal mounting structure 100 shown in the accompanying drawings or described in this specification.

[0057] Based on the above detailed description of several exemplary embodiments of the side step mounting structure 100 proposed in this disclosure, an exemplary embodiment of the vehicle proposed in this disclosure will be described below.

[0058] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the vehicle proposed in this disclosure includes a side step mechanism 200, a sill beam 300, and a side step mounting structure 100 proposed in this disclosure and described in detail in the above embodiment. The side step mechanism 200 is mounted on the sill beam 300 via the side step mounting structure 100.

[0059] In one embodiment of this disclosure, a side pedal mechanism 200 can be installed in a vehicle via at least two side pedal mounting structures 100, wherein the side pedal mounting structures 100 used for mounting the side pedal mechanism 200 are arranged at intervals along a first direction. Through the above structural design, this disclosure can improve the stability and reliability of the side pedal mechanism 200 installed in the vehicle, improve the stability and comfort when stepping on it, and optimize the user experience.

[0060] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the side pedal mechanism 200 may include a pedal (not shown in the drawings) and a connecting structure 220 connecting the pedal and the mounting base 210. Taking an electric side pedal as an example, the connecting structure 220 may be a linkage mechanism. Based on this, the position where the connecting structure 220 connects to the mounting base 210 may be located between two connection positions of the mounting base 210 (i.e., the position of the connecting sill beam 300 and the position of the connecting bracket 110 of the mounting base 210). Through the above structural design, this disclosure can optimize the force on the mounting base 210 when it connects to the pedal via the connecting structure 220, thereby further improving the stability and reliability of the side pedal mechanism 200 when installed in a vehicle via the side pedal mounting structure 100. In other embodiments of this disclosure, when the side pedal mechanism 200 is a fixed side pedal, the connecting structure 220 of the side pedal mechanism 200 may be a connecting plate or connecting arm for the fixed side pedal, and is not limited to this embodiment.

[0061] It should be noted that the vehicles shown in the accompanying drawings and described in this specification are merely a few examples among many vehicles capable of employing the principles of this disclosure. It should be clearly understood that the principles of this disclosure are by no means limited to any detail or component of the vehicles shown in the accompanying drawings or described in this specification.

[0062] In summary, the side step mounting structure 100 proposed in this disclosure includes a bracket 110, which is connected to the inner side of the sill beam 300 of the vehicle. The first part of the mounting base 210 of the side step mechanism 200 of the vehicle is connected to the sill beam 300, and the second part of the mounting base 210 of the side step mechanism 200 is connected to the bracket 110. Through the above structural design, this disclosure utilizes the bracket 110 to provide another connection position for the mounting base 210 besides the sill beam 300, thereby improving the installation strength and stability of the side step mechanism 200 without increasing the requirement for the inner width of the sill beam 300. This makes it suitable for designs that allow the door frame stop to be moved inward, providing greater flexibility for the vehicle's exterior styling design. Simultaneously, because the requirement for the inner width of the sill beam 300 is relatively low, it provides greater freedom for the production design and after-sales maintenance of the area surrounding the sill, which is beneficial for optimizing the vehicle's production process and maintenance convenience. Furthermore, since the bracket 110 provides a second connection point, this disclosure avoids connecting the mounting base 210 to the vehicle's longitudinal beams to increase the number of connection points, effectively reducing the size and weight of the mounting base 210, thereby reducing the burden on the vehicle. This not only helps reduce vehicle costs but also significantly improves the vehicle's range. In addition, since the mounting base 210 does not need to be connected to the vehicle's longitudinal beams, it prevents structures such as exhaust pipes from passing under the base, thereby increasing the vehicle's ground clearance and optimizing its passability and safety.

[0063] Furthermore, the term “exemplary” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any aspect or design described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as advantageous compared to other aspects or designs. Rather, the use of the term “exemplary” is intended to present the concept in a concrete manner. As used herein, the term “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or” rather than an exclusive “or.” That is, unless otherwise specified or clear from the context, “X applies A or B” is intended to mean any of the natural inclusive arrangements. That is, “X applies A or B” satisfies any of the foregoing instances if X applies A; X applies B; or both X applies A and B. Additionally, unless otherwise specified or clear from the context to refer to the singular form, the articles “a” and “an” as used in this application and the appended claims are generally understood to mean “one or more.”

[0064] Similarly, although this disclosure has been shown and described with respect to one or more implementations, equivalent variations and modifications will occur to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding the specification and drawings. This disclosure includes all such modifications and variations and is limited only by the scope of the claims. In particular, with respect to the various functions performed by the components described above (e.g., elements, resources, etc.), unless otherwise indicated, the terminology used to describe such components is intended to correspond to any component (functionally equivalent) that performs the specific function of the described component, even if structurally not equivalent to the disclosed structure. Furthermore, although specific features of this disclosure may have been disclosed with respect to only one of several implementations, such features may be combined with one or more other features of other implementations, as may be desired and advantageous to any given or particular application. Moreover, with regard to the terms “comprising,” “owning,” “having,” “having,” or variations thereof as used in the detailed description or claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “including.”

[0065] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention 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 following claims.

[0066] It should be understood that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," etc., used in the embodiments of this disclosure should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms herein according to the specific circumstances.

[0067] Although terms such as “first” and “second” may be used herein to describe various components, parts, regions, layers, or sections, these components, parts, regions, layers, or sections are not limited to these terms. Rather, these terms are used only to distinguish one component, part, region, layer, or section from another. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of the examples described herein, the first component, part, region, layer, or section mentioned in the examples may also be referred to as the second component, part, region, layer, or section. Furthermore, the terms “first” and “second” are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as “first” or “second” may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description herein, “a plurality” means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0068] It should be understood that spatial relative terms, such as “above,” “upper,” “below,” and “lower,” are used herein to describe the relationship between one element and another shown in the figures. In addition to the orientation depicted in the figures, these spatial relative terms are also intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation. For example, if the device in the figures is flipped, an element described as “above” or “upper” relative to another element would be “below” or “lower” relative to that other element. Thus, depending on the spatial orientation of the device, the term “above” encompasses both above and below orientations. Devices may have other orientations (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative terms used herein should be interpreted accordingly.

[0069] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A side step mounting structure, characterized in that, The side step mounting structure includes a bracket connected to the inner side of the sill beam of the vehicle; wherein the vehicle includes a side step mechanism, a first part of the mounting seat of the side step mechanism is connected to the sill beam, and a second part of the mounting seat of the side step mechanism is connected to the bracket.

2. The side step mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket includes a first connecting plate, which is connected to the sill beam, and a second part of the mounting base of the side step mechanism is connected to the first connecting plate.

3. The side step mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the first connecting plate is flush with the bottom surface of the threshold beam.

4. The side step mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bracket also includes a second connecting plate connected to the first connecting plate. The second connecting plate is connected to the inner side of the sill beam. The area of ​​the bracket located above the first connecting plate and on the side of the second connecting plate away from the sill beam forms a clearance space for avoiding the vehicle's structure located inside the sill beam that needs to be avoided.

5. The side step mounting structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bracket also includes a reinforcing rib plate, which connects the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate.

6. The side step mounting structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first connecting plate is connected to a first wing plate on one side in a first direction, the first direction being parallel to the extension direction of the sill beam, and the first wing plate extends upward from the first connecting plate; the second connecting plate is connected to a second wing plate on one side in the first direction, and the second wing plate extends away from the sill beam from the second connecting plate; the first wing plate and the second wing plate are located on the same side in the first direction, and the first wing plate and the second wing plate are connected to each other to form the reinforcing rib plate.

7. The side step mounting structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first connecting plate is connected to the first wing plate on both sides of the first direction, and the second connecting plate is connected to the second wing plate on both sides of the first direction. The two first wing plates and the two second wing plates are respectively connected to each other to form two reinforcing ribs.

8. The side step mounting structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first connecting plate, the second connecting plate, and the reinforcing rib are integrally formed.

9. The side step mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The side step mounting structure includes at least two brackets, which are spaced apart along a first direction parallel to the extension direction of the sill beam; the mounting base of the side step mechanism is connected to at least two of the brackets respectively.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a side step mechanism, a sill beam, and a side step mounting structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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