A lighted side trim strip

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of luminous side trim, belong to automobile parts technical field.A kind of luminous side trim includes LED flexible light source band, side trim body and sealing strip;The utility model is by being provided with LED flexible light source band, and is provided with the installation cavity extending along its length direction on side trim body, and LED flexible light source band and sealing strip are all installed in installation cavity, and the cavity mouth of installation cavity is towards the side wall sheet metal of vehicle arrangement, so that LED flexible light source band can form luminous band at the connecting place between the side trim body and side wall sheet metal of entire vehicle side, realize self luminous by LED flexible light source band, can avoid the light attenuation problem caused by length change, simultaneously, still, it can be through the flexible deformation of itself adapt the bending of side trim body, and adapt the length change of side trim, ensure that the area where the side trim of vehicle side is can form luminous band, more higher in aesthetic quality and grade, visual effect is better, improve vehicle individualization.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts technology, specifically to a light-emitting side trim strip. Background Technology

[0002] On vehicles, especially small passenger cars, side trim strips are usually set on the sides of the body to enhance the vehicle's lines, improve its aesthetics, and make the vehicle appear more upscale.

[0003] Currently, side skirts on existing vehicles are typically installed on the side sheet metal. For example, patent CN220096290U discloses a side skirt assembly that includes an outer trim strip with a first recess for connecting a mud channel and a second recess for connecting a sealing strip. The mud channel on the side trim strip corresponds to the position of the glass on the side of the car. When the glass is raised or lowered, the mud channel can scrape away rainwater from the glass surface. Furthermore, when the sealing strip is installed in the second recess, one side of the sealing strip abuts against the side sheet metal. This means that the sealing strip in the second recess can block high-speed airflow and rainwater during vehicle operation, thereby improving cabin quietness and sealing performance. In addition, to enhance the decorative effect, the outer trim strip is usually made of metal, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. While the aforementioned side trim structure can already meet the needs of vehicle side decoration and sealing, with the development of the automotive industry and people's increasing visual requirements, the lighting scenarios on vehicles are becoming more and more diverse, and the demand for personalization is getting higher and higher. The traditional side trim can only meet the needs of fixed visual display and sealing, and cannot create a visual impact, nor can it change the visual effect according to the usage scenario. It suffers from aesthetic fatigue and lacks personalization. Therefore, the industry needs to provide a side trim that can achieve visual changes. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems in the existing technology, the aim is to provide a luminous side skirt trim, in which an LED flexible light source strip is installed on the side skirt trim and at the junction of the side skirt trim and the side sheet metal. While satisfying the traditional sealing and decorative effects, it can also enhance the visual effect by creating a luminous area at the junction of the side skirt trim and the side sheet metal after the flexible LED light source strip emits its own light. This creates visual changes through lighting, thereby improving aesthetics and personalization, and making the vehicle more upscale.

[0005] The specific technical solution is as follows: A luminous side panel trim strip, installed on a side panel sheet metal, the side panel sheet metal having a mating surface, has the following features: LED flexible light source strip; The side trim strip body has a mounting cavity on the side facing the mating surface of the side sheet metal, and the mounting cavity extends along the length direction of the side trim strip body. A sealing strip is disposed in the mounting cavity and arranged along the length of the mounting cavity, and one side of the sealing strip abuts against the mating surface of the side panel sheet metal.

[0006] In the aforementioned luminous side panel trim, a flexible LED light source strip is mounted on a sealing strip, and the flexible LED light source strip and the sealing strip are connected in an assembly manner.

[0007] In the aforementioned luminous side panel trim, a flexible LED light source strip is mounted on a sealing strip, and the flexible LED light source strip and the sealing strip are co-extruded together.

[0008] In the aforementioned luminous side panel trim, the sealing strip and the flexible LED light source strip are combined to form an assembly, and the assembly is snapped or bonded to the mounting cavity of the side panel trim body.

[0009] In the aforementioned luminous side panel trim, the flexible LED light source strip is either a mixed light source or a direct light source.

[0010] The aforementioned luminous side panel trim includes a waterproof and weather-resistant LED flexible light source strip.

[0011] In the aforementioned luminous side skirt trim, the mounting cavity on the side skirt trim body has an opening on the outer side of the vehicle that is lower than the opening on the inner side of the vehicle to form a notch, and one side of the lamp body of the LED flexible light source strip extends into the formed notch.

[0012] In the aforementioned luminous side skirt trim, the mounting cavity on the side skirt trim body has an opening on the outer side of the vehicle that is lower than the opening on the inner side of the vehicle to form a gap. A light-transmitting cover is provided at the gap, and the light-emitting area of ​​the LED flexible light source strip extends to the light-transmitting cover.

[0013] The positive effects of the above technical solution are: The aforementioned illuminated side skirt trim utilizes a flexible LED light source strip, which is self-illuminating and avoids light attenuation issues caused by increased length. The flexible LED light source strip is installed within a mounting cavity extending along the length of the side skirt trim body, which is then mounted to the side panel of the vehicle. A sealing strip is provided on the side skirt trim body and abuts against the side panel, achieving a seal between the two. Simultaneously, the flexible LED light source strip covers the entire length of the side skirt trim body. This strip not only meets the length requirements of the side skirt trim body but also adapts to its deformation, ensuring a luminous band is formed on the side of the vehicle at the junction of the side skirt trim and the side panel, enhancing aesthetics and sophistication, providing a better visual experience, and adding a touch of personalization. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the luminous side panel trim of this utility model; Figure 2 This is another cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the luminous side panel trim of this utility model.

[0015] In the attached diagram: 1. Side panel sheet metal; 11. Mating surface; 2. LED flexible light source strip; 21. Clip edge; 3. Side panel trim body; 31. Mounting cavity; 32. Notch; 4. Sealing strip; 41. Buckle; 5. Light-transmitting cover; 6. Glass. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives, and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the following embodiments are provided in conjunction with the appendix. Figure 1 To be continued Figure 2 The technical solution provided by this utility model is described in detail, but the following content is not intended to limit this utility model.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the luminous side panel trim of this utility model; Figure 2 This is another cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the luminous side panel trim of this utility model. (See diagram below.) Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the luminous side panel trim provided in this embodiment is installed on the side panel sheet 1. The side panel sheet 1 has a mating surface 11, through which the luminous side panel trim is installed. Furthermore, a glass sealing element is provided on the side of the luminous side panel trim facing away from the side panel sheet 1, allowing the glass 6 to rest against the glass sealing element after it is raised. Additionally, the luminous side panel trim provided in this embodiment includes: an LED flexible light source strip 2, a side panel trim body 3, and a sealing strip 4.

[0018] Specifically, the LED flexible light source strip 2 has a strip-shaped structure and is self-illuminating. While meeting the light emission requirements, it also possesses flexible deformation capabilities and a certain length, allowing it to adapt to deformation and accommodate side panel installation requirements of a certain length, ensuring that all parts of the side panel trim are illuminated. Furthermore, the self-illuminating nature of the LED flexible light source strip 2 avoids the problem of light attenuation that can occur with light guide strips or other light-guiding structures, guaranteeing the luminous effect throughout the side panel trim. Additionally, a mounting cavity 31 is provided on the side of the side panel trim body 3 facing the mating surface 11 of the side panel sheet metal 1. The mounting cavity 31 extends along the length of the side panel trim body 3, forming an installation space on the side of the side panel trim body 3 near the mating surface 11 of the side panel sheet metal 1, providing space for the installation of the LED flexible light source strip 2. During product molding, the LED flexible light source strip 2 is installed within the mounting cavity 31, covering the length of the side panel trim body 3, thus ensuring that all parts of the entire side panel trim are illuminated. Furthermore, the sealing strip 4 is disposed within the mounting cavity 31 and arranged along the length of the mounting cavity 31. One side of the sealing strip 4 abuts against the mating surface 11 of the side panel sheet metal 1. The sealing strip 4 seals the assembly gap between the side panel trim body 3 and the mating surface 11 of the side panel sheet metal 1, satisfying the decorative and sealing requirements of traditional side panel trims. It is worth noting that the part of the sealing strip 4 that abuts against the mating surface 11 of the side panel sheet metal 1 is located on the side of the LED flexible light source strip 2 away from the outer side of the vehicle. This ensures that the light emitted by the LED flexible light source strip 2 is not blocked by the sealing strip 4, thus forming a luminous area at the junction of the rear trim strip and the side panel sheet metal 1, enhancing aesthetics and technological feel, and providing better personalization.

[0019] More specifically, the flexible LED light source strip 2 is mounted on the sealing strip 4, and the flexible LED light source strip 2 and the sealing strip 4 are connected in an assembly manner. At this time, a groove is provided on the side of the sealing strip 4 near the mating surface 11 of the side panel sheet 1. The groove extends along the length of the sealing strip 4, so that the groove can also cover the installation range of the side panel trim. Furthermore, one side of the flexible LED light source strip 2 is snapped into the groove. It is worth noting that the groove opening has a constricted structure, and a retaining edge 21 is provided on the outer wall of one side of the flexible LED light source strip 2, abutting against the groove opening, ensuring the stability and reliability of the flexible LED light source after it is snapped onto the sealing strip 4.

[0020] In addition, this embodiment also provides another method for installing the LED flexible light source strip 2 on the sealing strip 4, wherein the LED flexible light source strip 2 and the sealing strip 4 are co-extruded together. In this case, the LED flexible light source strip 2 is added and extruded simultaneously during the extrusion processing of the sealing strip 4, so that the LED flexible light source strip 2 and the sealing strip 4 are an integral structure, which does not require subsequent additional assembly and has better overall integrity.

[0021] More specifically, when the LED flexible light source strip 2 and the sealing strip 4 are combined, the sealing strip 4 and the LED flexible light source strip 2 form an assembly, which is snapped or bonded into the mounting cavity 31 of the side trim strip body 3. If the assembly formed by the sealing strip 4 and the LED flexible light source strip 2 is assembled into the mounting cavity 31 by snapping, the opening of the mounting cavity 31 of the side trim strip body 3 is narrowed, and a snap-fit ​​41 is provided on the side wall of the assembly, which is snapped into the opening of the mounting cavity 31. If the assembly formed by the sealing strip 4 and the LED flexible light source strip 2 is assembled into the mounting cavity 31 by bonding, the outer wall of the assembly is bonded to the inner wall of the mounting cavity 31 with adhesive, thus achieving installation within the mounting cavity 31 of the side trim strip body 3.

[0022] More specifically, the flexible LED light strip 2 installed on the side trim strip body 3 can be either a mixed-light source or a direct-light source. When the flexible LED light strip 2 is a mixed-light source, the light emitted by the LED beads undergoes multiple reflections within the lamp body before being mixed together and emitted from the permitted light-emitting area, resulting in more uniform illumination and a better visual effect. If the flexible LED light strip 2 is a direct-light source, the light emitted by the LED beads is directly emitted from the permitted light-emitting area on the lamp body, achieving direct illumination, resulting in more direct lighting and stronger visual stimulation. The appropriate mixed-light or direct-light LED flexible light strip 2 can be selected according to actual design requirements. It is worth noting that since there are many types of mixed-light and direct-light LED light strips on the market, the structure of the flexible LED light strip 2 in this embodiment is the same as or similar to existing mixed-light and direct-light LED light strips. Therefore, the specific structure of the mixed-light or direct-light LED flexible light strip 2 in this embodiment will not be described in detail here.

[0023] More specifically, the LED flexible light source strip 2 installed on the side trim strip body 3 is a waterproof and weather-resistant LED flexible light source strip 2, which gives it good waterproof and weather-resistant properties, so that it can ensure safety and service life when it is arranged in the side trim strip and installed on the outside of the vehicle.

[0024] More specifically, on the side trim body 3, the cavity 31 near the outer side of the vehicle is designed to be lower than the cavity on the inner side of the vehicle to form a notch 32. This increases the gap between the side trim body 3 and the side sheet metal 1 in the direction of the outer side of the vehicle. Furthermore, one side of the lamp body of the LED flexible light source strip 2 extends into the formed notch 32, so that one side of the lamp body of the LED flexible light source strip 2 can fill the gap between the side trim body 3 and the side sheet metal 1. This allows one side of the lamp body of the LED flexible light source strip 2 to form a decorative structure on the outer side of the vehicle. While satisfying the lighting requirements, it can also enhance the decorative layering and change the visual effect.

[0025] In addition, this embodiment provides another arrangement method for the flexible LED light source strip, such as... Figure 2 As shown, at this time, on the side trim strip body 3, the cavity opening near the outer side of the vehicle is designed to be lower than the cavity opening on the inner side of the vehicle to form a notch 32. A light-transmitting cover 5 is provided at the notch 32. The light-transmitting cover 5 not only blocks the notch 32 but also forms a decorative strip between the side trim strip body 3 and the side sheet metal 1, thus enhancing the decorative layering and changing the visual effect. Furthermore, the light-emitting area of ​​the LED flexible light source strip 2 extends to the light-transmitting cover 5, allowing the light emitted by the LED flexible light source strip 2 to penetrate the light-transmitting cover 5 and be emitted, meeting the light emission requirements. Preferably, the light-transmitting cover 5 is one or a combination of transparent, frosted, or colored states; the appropriate state of the light-transmitting cover 5 can be selected according to the actual design requirements. It is worth noting that the cavity openings of the mounting cavity 31 of the light-transmitting cover 5 and the side trim strip body 3 are connected by adhesive or snap-fit. When adhesive is used, the two are simply bonded together with glue. When snap-fit ​​is used, a snap-fit ​​head is provided on the side trim strip body 3 or the light-transmitting cover 5, and a corresponding slot is provided on the light-transmitting cover 5 or the side trim strip body 3. The snap-fit ​​connection between the two is achieved by snapping the snap-fit ​​head into the slot, which can also satisfy the installation of the light-transmitting cover 5 on the side trim strip body 3.

[0026] The luminous side skirt provided in this embodiment includes an LED flexible light source strip 2, a side skirt body 3, and a sealing strip 4. By setting the LED flexible light source strip 2 and setting an installation cavity 31 extending along its length on the side skirt body 3, the LED flexible light source strip 2 and the sealing strip 4 are both installed in the installation cavity 31. Furthermore, the opening of the installation cavity 31 is arranged facing the side sheet metal 1 of the vehicle, so that the LED flexible light source strip 2 can form a luminous strip at the connection between the side skirt body 3 and the side sheet metal 1 on the entire side of the vehicle. The LED flexible light source strip 2 achieves self-luminescence, which can avoid the problem of light attenuation caused by changes in length. At the same time, it can also adapt to the bending of the side skirt body 3 and the changes in the length of the side skirt through its own flexible deformation, ensuring that the area where the side skirt is located on the side of the vehicle can form a luminous strip, which is more aesthetically pleasing and classy, ​​has a better visual effect, and enhances the personalization of the vehicle.

[0027] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the implementation methods and protection scope of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should realize that any equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made based on the description and illustrations of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A luminous side panel trim strip, installed on a side panel sheet metal, said side panel sheet metal having a mating surface, characterized in that, include: LED flexible light source strip; A side trim strip body, wherein a mounting cavity is provided on the side of the side trim strip body facing the mating surface of the side sheet metal, and the mounting cavity extends along the length direction of the side trim strip body; A sealing strip is disposed within the mounting cavity and arranged along the length of the mounting cavity, and one side of the sealing strip abuts against the mating surface of the side panel sheet metal.

2. The luminous side panel trim strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible LED light source strip is mounted on the sealing strip, and the flexible LED light source strip and the sealing strip are connected in an assembly manner.

3. The luminous side panel trim strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible LED light source strip is mounted on the sealing strip, and the flexible LED light source strip and the sealing strip are co-extruded together.

4. The luminous side panel trim strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing strip and the LED flexible light source strip are combined to form an assembly, and the assembly is snapped or glued into the mounting cavity of the side trim strip body.

5. The luminous side panel trim strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible LED light source strip is either a mixed light source or a direct light source.

6. The luminous side panel trim strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The LED flexible light source strip is a waterproof and weather-resistant LED flexible light source strip.

7. The luminous side panel trim strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, On the side trim body, the cavity near the outer side of the vehicle is lower than the cavity on the inner side of the vehicle to form a notch, and one side of the LED flexible light source strip extends into the formed notch.

8. The luminous side panel trim strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, On the side trim strip body, the cavity near the outer side of the vehicle is lower than the cavity on the inner side of the vehicle to form a gap, and a light-transmitting cover is provided at the gap. The light-emitting area of ​​the LED flexible light source strip extends to the light-transmitting cover.

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