A close-fitting automotive pillar assembly

By introducing a positioning mechanism into the automotive pillar assembly, and utilizing a combination of positioning blocks, limiting grooves, springs, and magnetic blocks, the problem of loosening of the automotive pillar during vibration is solved, achieving stable connection and sealing effect, and simplifying replacement operations.

CN224676205UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25FOSHAN SHUNDE EAST ASIA AUTO PARTS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202522237365.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-10-23
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-10-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing automotive pillar assemblies are prone to loosening during long-term vibration, affecting connection stability and sealing.

Method used

The positioning mechanism is designed with a combination of positioning block, limiting groove, spring, pressing block and magnetic block. The positioning block and the fixed frame work together to achieve a stable connection, and the magnetic block and pressing block work together to simplify operation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the connection stability and sealing of the automotive pillar assembly, avoids loosening and wrinkling caused by vibration, and simplifies the replacement process.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of stand column assembly, specifically is a kind of close automobile stand column assembly, including close board and main stand column;Through the setting of positioning mechanism, it can be convenient to replace existing embedded type buckle, guarantee the stability of clamping, close board is pressed to main stand column, connecting column one end is inserted into positioning pipe, completes the initial positioning between close board and main stand column, immediately positioning block enters into positioning groove, until the inner side wall of the positioning groove of the one end of positioning block abuts, the opening of limit groove and fixed frame aligns, under the pressure of spring, one end of limit block removes limit groove and inserts fixed frame, one end of limit block inserted in fixed frame promotes extruding block and magnetic block to move, and four positioning blocks are a group every two, and clamping direction is opposite, i.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of automotive pillar components, specifically a tightly fitting automotive pillar component. Background Technology

[0002] In the automotive body structure, the pillars are an indispensable key component, mainly playing an important role in supporting the body frame, separating the window area, and ensuring the rigidity of the body. Their performance is directly related to the safety, sealing, sound insulation and overall aesthetics of the car.

[0003] The automotive pillar is composed of a decorative panel and a main pillar. The connection between the decorative panel and the main pillar usually requires a mounting groove to be made on the back of the decorative panel. The clips are pre-installed on the decorative panel and then inserted into the pillar hole. However, this connection method is prone to loosening due to long-term vibration during vehicle operation, which affects the stability of the connection. Therefore, a tightly fitting automotive pillar assembly is proposed to address the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, a tightly fitting automotive pillar assembly is proposed.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: The automobile pillar assembly of this utility model with tight fit includes a bonding plate and a main pillar; the back of the bonding plate is provided with a fitting groove adapted to the main pillar, and a positioning groove is provided on one side of the main pillar, and a fixing frame is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the positioning groove.

[0006] The bonding plate is provided with a positioning mechanism, which includes a positioning block fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fitting groove. A limiting groove is formed in the positioning block, and a positioning rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the limiting groove. The outer wall of the positioning rod is slidably connected to the limiting block, and a spring is sleeved on the outer wall of the positioning rod. One end of the limiting block extends out of the limiting groove and is inserted into the fixing frame. This positioning mechanism can easily replace existing embedded snap-fit ​​fasteners, ensuring the stability of the snap-fit ​​connection.

[0007] Preferably, a pressing block is slidably connected inside the fixed frame, and a magnetic block is fixedly connected to one side of the pressing block near the limiting frame. By setting the pressing block and the magnetic block, it is easy to cooperate with the external magnetic block to release the limiting block from the positioning block.

[0008] Preferably, a stop block is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the fixing frame, and a through groove adapted to the extrusion block is opened on one side of the stop block. The setting of the stop block and the through groove can facilitate the movement and limiting of the magnetic block and the fixing frame.

[0009] Preferably, the inner wall of the limiting groove is provided with a sliding groove, and a slider is slidably connected in the sliding groove. One end of the slider extends out of the sliding groove and is fixedly connected to the limiting block. By setting the sliding groove and the slider, the limiting block is moved and limited to prevent the limiting block from disengaging from the positioning block.

[0010] Preferably, the end of the positioning block located inside the fixing frame is set as a cone, eliminating the need to manually press the positioning block and simplifying the operation steps. The inner sidewall of the positioning groove is provided with a sponge pad to increase resistance.

[0011] Preferably, a positioning tube is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fitting groove, and a connecting column is fixedly connected to one side of the main column. The positioning tube and the connecting column can assist in the positioning of the bonding plate and the main column.

[0012] Preferably, the inner wall of the fitting groove is provided with a sealing rubber strip, and a sealing groove adapted to the sealing rubber strip is opened on one side of the main column. The sealing rubber strip and the sealing groove can facilitate the strengthening of the seal between the bonding plate and the main column.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] This utility model provides a tightly fitting automotive pillar assembly. Through the positioning mechanism, it can easily replace existing embedded buckles, ensuring the stability of the connection. The bonding plate is pressed against the main pillar, and one end of the connecting column is inserted into the positioning tube, completing the initial positioning between the bonding plate and the main pillar. Then, the positioning block enters the positioning groove until the inner wall of the positioning groove at one end of the positioning block abuts against it. At this point, the limiting groove aligns with the opening of the fixing frame. Under the pressure of the spring, one end of the limiting block moves out of the limiting groove and inserts into the fixing frame. The end of the limiting block inserted into the fixing frame pushes the pressing block and the magnetic block to move. The four positioning blocks are arranged in pairs, with opposite locking directions. This two opposing directions of locking enhance the stability of the tight fit between the bonding plate and the main pillar, preventing loosening and wrinkling caused by long-term vibration. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the bonding plate in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the main column in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the positioning block and fixing frame in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the positioning block and the fixing frame in this utility model.

[0020] Legend:

[0021] 1. Adhesive plate; 2. Main column; 3. Fitting groove; 4. Positioning groove; 5. Fixing frame; 6. Positioning mechanism; 61. Positioning block; 62. Limiting groove; 63. Spring; 64. Positioning rod; 65. Limiting block; 7. Extrusion block; 8. Magnetic block; 9. Stop block; 10. Slide groove; 11. Positioning tube; 12. Connecting column; 13. Sealing groove. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Specific implementation examples are given below.

[0024] Please see Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a tightly fitting automotive pillar assembly, including an adhesive plate 1 and a main pillar 2. The adhesive plate 1 uses thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or bio-based TPU as the surface material and a micro-foamed plant fiber composite material with a porous internal structure as the inner lining, which achieves breathability while avoiding local wrinkling caused by uneven fiber arrangement. The main pillar 2 can be a connector connecting the pillar body or it can be the main body of the pillar directly, avoiding the impact on the strength of the pillar due to slotting on the main pillar 2. The main pillar 2 can be an A-pillar or a B-pillar.

[0025] The back of the bonding plate 1 is provided with a fitting groove 3 that is adapted to the main column 2. One side of the main column 2 is provided with four rectangular positioning grooves 4. The inner side wall of the positioning groove 4 is fixedly connected with a fixing frame 5, wherein every two fixing frames 5 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0026] A positioning tube 11 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fitting groove 3, and a connecting column 12 is fixedly connected to one side of the main column 2. The positioning tube 11 and the connecting column 12 can assist in the positioning of the bonding plate 1 and the main column 2.

[0027] The inner wall of the fitting groove 3 is provided with a sealing rubber strip, and a sealing groove 13 adapted to the sealing rubber strip is opened on one side of the main column 2. The sealing rubber strip and the sealing groove 13 can be used to strengthen the seal between the bonding plate 1 and the main column 2.

[0028] A positioning mechanism 6 is provided on the bonding plate 1. The positioning mechanism 6 includes four rectangular positioning blocks 61 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fitting groove 3. A rectangular limiting groove 62 is opened in the positioning block 61. Every two positioning blocks 61 form a group. The opening directions of the limiting grooves 62 of the two positioning blocks 61 are opposite. A positioning rod 64 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the limiting groove 62. A rectangular limiting block 65 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the positioning rod 64. A spring 63 is sleeved on the outer wall of the positioning rod 64. One end of the limiting block 65 extends out of the limiting groove 62 and is inserted into the fixing frame 5. By setting the positioning mechanism 6, it is easy to replace the existing embedded buckle and ensure the stability of the snap-fit.

[0029] A pressing block 7 is slidably connected inside the fixed frame 5. A magnetic block 8 is fixedly connected to one side of the pressing block 7 near the limiting frame. The magnetic block is made of a metal material that can be attracted by the magnetic block. By setting the pressing block 7 and the magnetic block, it is easy to cooperate with the external magnetic block to release the limiting block 65 from the positioning block 61.

[0030] A stop block 9 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed frame 5. A through groove adapted to the extrusion block 7 is opened on one side of the stop block 9. The setting of the stop block 9 and the through groove can facilitate the movement and limiting of the magnetic block and the fixed frame 5.

[0031] The inner sidewall of the limiting groove 62 is provided with a sliding groove 10, and a slider is slidably connected in the sliding groove 10. One end of the slider extends out of the sliding groove 10 and is fixedly connected to the limiting block 65. Through the setting of the sliding groove 10 and the slider, the limiting block 65 is moved and limited to prevent the limiting block 65 from disengaging from the positioning block 61.

[0032] The positioning block 61 is tapered at one end inside the fixing frame 5, eliminating the need to manually press the positioning block 61 and simplifying the operation. The inner wall of the positioning groove 4 is provided with a sponge pad to increase resistance.

[0033] Based on the above structure, the present invention includes the following implementation process:

[0034] Press the bonding plate 1 against the main column 2, insert one end of the connecting column 12 into the positioning tube 11 to complete the initial positioning between the bonding plate 1 and the main column 2. Then, the positioning block 61 enters the positioning groove 4 until the inner side wall of the positioning groove 4 at one end of the positioning block 61 abuts. At this time, the limiting groove 62 is aligned with the opening of the fixing frame 5. Under the pressure of the spring 63, one end of the limiting block 65 moves out of the limiting groove 62 and inserts into the fixing frame 5. The end of the limiting block 65 inserted into the fixing frame 5 pushes the squeezing block 7 and the magnetic block to move. The four positioning blocks 61 are in pairs and the snapping direction is opposite. That is, the stability of the tight bonding between the bonding plate 1 and the main column 2 is strengthened by the limiting in two opposing directions, avoiding loosening and wrinkling caused by long-term vibration.

[0035] When it is necessary to replace the bonding plate 1, an external magnetic block can be taken and placed near both sides of the bonding plate 1, corresponding to the position of the fixing frame 5. The magnetic block generates a magnetic attraction force on the magnetic block. The magnetic attraction force between the two should be greater than the pressure of the spring 63, causing the magnetic block to drive the pressing block 7 to move towards the positioning block 61. Push out one end of the positioning block 61 located in the fixing frame 5 to release the limitation of the positioning block 61 in that section. Slightly bend the bonding plate 1 in that section so that the positioning block 61 moves out of the positioning groove 4. Then repeat the operation to release the limitation of the remaining three positioning blocks 61, and the bonding plate 1 can be removed.

[0036] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.

Claims

1. A tightly fitting automotive pillar assembly, characterized in that: It includes a bonding plate (1) and a main column (2); the back of the bonding plate (1) is provided with a fitting groove (3) that is adapted to the main column (2), and a positioning groove (4) is provided on one side of the main column (2), and a fixing frame (5) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the positioning groove (4). The bonding plate (1) is provided with a positioning mechanism (6). The positioning mechanism (6) includes a positioning block (61) fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fitting groove (3). A limiting groove (62) is opened in the positioning block (61). A positioning rod (64) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the limiting groove (62). A limiting block (65) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the positioning rod (64). A spring (63) is sleeved on the outer wall of the positioning rod (64). One end of the limiting block (65) extends out of the limiting groove (62) and is inserted into the fixing frame (5).

2. The tightly fitting automotive pillar assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pressing block (7) is slidably connected inside the fixed frame (5), and a magnetic block (8) is fixedly connected to one side of the pressing block (7) near the limiting frame.

3. The tightly fitting automotive pillar assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the fixed frame (5) is fixedly connected to a stop block (9), and one side of the stop block (9) is provided with a through groove that is compatible with the extrusion block (7).

4. The tightly fitting automotive pillar assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner wall of the limiting groove (62) is provided with a sliding groove (10), and a slider is slidably connected in the sliding groove (10). One end of the slider extends out of the sliding groove (10) and is fixedly connected to the limiting block (65).

5. A tightly fitting automotive pillar assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The positioning block (61) is tapered at one end inside the fixing frame (5), and the inner wall of the positioning groove (4) is provided with a sponge pad.

6. The tightly fitting automotive pillar assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner wall of the fitting groove (3) is fixedly connected to a positioning tube (11), and one side of the main column (2) is fixedly connected to a connecting column (12).

7. A tightly fitting automotive pillar assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inner wall of the fitting groove (3) is provided with a sealing rubber strip, and a sealing groove (13) adapted to the sealing rubber strip is opened on one side of the main column (2).