Automotive carpet, vehicle

Abstract

The present application relates to a vehicle carpet, a vehicle. The vehicle carpet is used for being installed to a floor having a VIN code area. The vehicle carpet comprises a carpet body having a window corresponding to the VIN code area, and a sliding cover which is slidingly connected to the carpet body and is capable of sliding along the carpet body, the sliding cover having a first position covering the VIN code area and a second position exposing the VIN code area. The vehicle carpet can facilitate the lifting of the window.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive parts technology, and in particular to automotive carpets and vehicles. Background Technology

[0002] The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a code determined according to standards, which often contains information such as the vehicle's manufacturer, year, model, and assembly location. The VIN code can be placed on the floor of the passenger compartment to ensure long-term reliable identification.

[0003] During vehicle registration and transfer of ownership, the VIN code needs to be rubbed at the vehicle management office. Tools are usually used to make accurate rubbings. Since vehicles are usually carpeted and it is difficult to remove the carpet as a whole, a U-shaped cut is usually made on the carpet at the corresponding VIN code location using a water jet. This ensures that the carpet is covered but can still be lifted to expose the VIN code.

[0004] In the past, the space under seats was relatively large, making it easy to imprint VIN codes. However, as people's living standards have improved and they pay more attention to quality of life, the functions of seats have continued to increase, and more of the space under the seats has been taken up. For example, for comfort, leg rests are added to seats. Seats with leg rests have less space under the front, and the gap between the carpet cover and the leg rest at the VIN code location is very small, making it difficult to lift the carpet cover. This carpet cover makes imprinting the VIN code difficult. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide automotive carpets and vehicles to address at least one of the above-mentioned problems.

[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides a vehicle carpet for installation on a floor having a VIN code area. The vehicle carpet includes: a carpet body having a window corresponding to the VIN code area; and a sliding cover slidably connected to the carpet body and capable of sliding along the carpet body, the sliding cover having a first position covering the VIN code area and a second position exposing the VIN code area.

[0007] By setting a sliding cover that slides along the main body of the carpet, even if the space above the car carpet is small, the cover can be slid open to expose the VIN code. In addition, the sliding cover is designed to be kept in a second position, which is convenient for printing at the window.

[0008] In some implementations, the second position is located behind the first position along the front-back direction defined by the floor.

[0009] This setup makes it easier to make rubbings from the front.

[0010] In some embodiments, the sliding cover is configured to slide along a first direction; the automotive carpet also includes a clamping structure; clamping structures are provided on both sides of the window along a second direction intersecting the first direction, and the two sides of the sliding cover are slidably connected to the corresponding clamping structures.

[0011] This design makes the slider more secure when it is in the first position.

[0012] In some embodiments, the sliding cover includes a cover body and a slider. The cover body has sliders on both sides along the second direction, and the sliders are slidably connected to corresponding clamping structures. The clamping structure includes a limiting part, which is used to limit the travel of the slider along the first direction.

[0013] With this design, the sliding cover has a simple structure and a small sliding part; the sliding cover is constrained by the clamping plate structure to prevent it from falling off.

[0014] In some embodiments, the automotive carpet also includes a clamping structure, which includes an upper clamping plate, a lower clamping plate, a side baffle, and a connecting plate; the upper and lower clamping plates are used to constrain the sliding cover in the vertical direction defined by the floor, the side baffle connects the upper and lower clamping plates, and the connecting plate is connected to the side baffle and fixed to the carpet body.

[0015] This design results in a robust clamping structure that is relatively thin; the upper clamping plate, lower clamping plate, and side baffles can restrict the sliding cover from two directions.

[0016] In some implementations, the connecting plate is disposed on the carpet body, and the lower clamp is embedded in the window.

[0017] With this design, the overall thickness of the car carpet is thinner, and the position of the plywood structure and sliding cover is lower.

[0018] In some implementations, the hardness of the plywood structure is greater than that of the carpet body, and the plywood structure is welded to the carpet body.

[0019] With this design, even when the carpet body is relatively soft, the plywood structure can effectively restrain the sliding cover and ensure smooth sliding; the automotive carpet has a simple structure and is suitable for the car interior environment.

[0020] In some implementations, the carpet body has two seat mounting holes, with the window located between the two seat mounting holes.

[0021] This setup ensures that the seat can be installed and that the window is large enough.

[0022] In some embodiments, along the front-to-back direction defined by the floor, the carpet body includes a front carpet portion, a cross rib, and a rear carpet portion arranged sequentially. Along the up-down direction defined by the floor, the cross rib is higher than the front carpet portion and the rear carpet portion. The window and two seat mounting holes are opened on the cross rib.

[0023] With this setup, the carpet body fits the floor perfectly, the sliding cover opens smoothly, and the window is large enough to print the VIN code.

[0024] Secondly, this application provides a vehicle comprising: a floor having a VIN code area; and the aforementioned vehicle carpet.

[0025] By installing the aforementioned car carpet, the vehicle's interior environment becomes more comfortable for occupants, and the difficulty in rubbing the VIN code is resolved when it is necessary. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a car carpet according to one or more embodiments;

[0027] Figure 2 A schematic structural block diagram of a vehicle according to one or more embodiments;

[0028] Figure 3 A schematic top view of a car carpet according to one or more embodiments;

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic sectional view at section AA;

[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic top view of a sliding cover according to one or more embodiments.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Carpet body; 101. Window; 102. Seat mounting hole; 11. Front carpet section; 12. Horizontal rib; 13. Rear carpet section; 200. Sliding cover assembly; 2. Clamping structure; 21. Upper clamping plate; 22. Lower clamping plate; 23. Side baffle; 24. Connecting plate; 3. Sliding cover; 31. Cover body; 32. Slider; 1000. Vehicle; 1100. Car carpet; 1200. Floor; 1300. Seat. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0034] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0035] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0036] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. For example, a first position may also be referred to as a second position, and a second position may also be referred to as a first position. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0037] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; a flexible connection or a rigid connection along at least one direction; a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or a direct connection with an intermediate medium present; and they can also refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. The terms "installed," "set," "fixed," etc., can be broadly understood as connection. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1The illustration shows a car carpet according to an embodiment of this application. For ease of description, a spatial rectangular coordinate system XYZ is established, where the X-axis can be parallel to the front-to-back direction, the Y-axis can be parallel to the left-to-right direction, and the Z-axis can be parallel to the up-down direction.

[0039] Combination Figure 2 As shown, the automotive carpet 1100 can be installed on the floor 1200, either directly or indirectly layered on it. The floor 1200 has a VIN code area, typically roughly rectangular, where the VIN code can be engraved, permanently marked with a stamp. In other embodiments, the VIN code area can be on the vehicle body beam, which can be considered equivalent to being on the floor 1200. In summary, the automotive carpet 1100 can cover the VIN code area after installation. Based on the floor 1200, the front-to-back direction, the up-and-down direction, and the left-to-right direction can be defined; the structure based on the left-to-right direction can have a mirror-image embodiment.

[0040] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 In an exemplary embodiment, the automotive carpet 1100 includes a carpet body 1 and a sliding cover 3. The sliding cover 3 can be directly or indirectly connected to the carpet body 1.

[0041] The carpet body 1 has a window 101 corresponding to the VIN code area. The carpet body 1 can be a one-piece structure, generally extending along the XY plane, and can be manufactured into a certain bending shape. The window 101 can be a through opening formed by water jet cutting, penetrating the carpet body 1 along the Z-axis direction.

[0042] The automotive carpet 1100 may include a plate structure 2. Optionally, the plate structure 2 may form a sliding cover assembly 200 with a sliding cover 3. Optionally, the plate structure 2 may form a carpet assembly with the carpet body 1.

[0043] For example, the automotive carpet 1100 includes a sliding cover assembly 200 disposed on the carpet body 1. The sliding cover 3 of the sliding cover assembly 200 is slidable relative to the carpet body 1.

[0044] The clamping structure 2 of the sliding cover assembly 200 is fixed to the carpet body 1 and may define a first direction along the carpet body 1. The first direction may be parallel to the X-axis direction or inclined relative to the X-axis direction based on the XY plane. In other embodiments, the first direction may be inclined at a small angle relative to the XY plane. The first direction may be circumferential along a large-diameter arc.

[0045] The sliding cover 3 is slidably connected to the carpet body 1 along a first direction. The sliding cover 3 is slidable relative to the carpet body 1, and thus the sliding cover 3 can have different positions relative to the carpet body 1. For example, the sliding cover 3 has a first position that covers the VIN code area and a second position that exposes the VIN code area. Figure 1 and Figure 3 In the first position, the sliding cover 3 can be in the second position, capable of opening at least a portion of the window 101. When the sliding cover 3 is in the first position, the sliding cover assembly 200 can completely close the window 101.

[0046] Because the sliding cover 3 slides along the first direction, even if the space above the automotive carpet 1100 along the Z-axis is small, the sliding cover 3 can still be opened and the VIN code exposed. After opening the sliding cover 3, its design helps it remain in the second position and will not naturally return to the first position due to gravity, keeping the window 101 open for easy rubbing. After rubbing, the sliding cover 3 can be slid back to the first position.

[0047] After installation, the car carpet 1100 has a relatively large front space and a small gap between the top and the seat body. Along the front-to-back direction, the second position of the sliding cover 3 is located behind the first position. The operator can operate from the front of the sliding cover 3, pushing it from the first position to the second position for rubbing; the operator can also pull the sliding cover 3 back from the second position to the first position, and if there is sufficient rubbing space, it is also possible to reach from above to hook the sliding cover 3 at the second position. In other embodiments, a pull cord may be provided at the front of the sliding cover 3.

[0048] The second position can be directly behind the first position, and the dimension of the sliding cover 3 along the Y-axis can be larger. It can also be diagonally behind.

[0049] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The automotive carpet 1100 may include a clamping structure 2. For example, two clamping structures 2 may be fixed to both sides of the window 101 along a second direction, which may be parallel to the Y-axis. The second direction may be slightly inclined along the YZ plane. The two sides of the sliding cover 3 are slidably connected to the corresponding clamping structure 2, that is, the two clamping structures 2 restrict the two sides of the sliding cover 3 from both sides. The sliding cover 3 is more firmly restricted and more stable when in the first position; the sliding cover 3 is also more stable when sliding.

[0050] Optionally, the car carpet 1100 may also include a clamping structure 2 slidably connected to the sliding cover 3; the other side may be provided with a stop strip abutting against the sliding cover 3. The sliding cover 3 can be supported by a portion of the carpet body 1.

[0051] The rigidity of the clamping structure 2 can be greater than that of the carpet body 1. When the carpet body 1 is relatively soft, the clamping structure 2 can effectively restrain the sliding cover 3, ensuring smooth sliding. The two clamping structures 2 can be separated from each other, but the carpet body 1 can have sufficient tensile strength to ensure the relative position of the two clamping structures 2.

[0052] The clamp structure 2 can be welded to the carpet body 1. The automotive carpet 1100 has a small number of components, a simple structure, occupies little space, and can be relatively thin, making it suitable for the car interior environment.

[0053] refer to Figure 5 The clamping structure 2 includes an upper clamping plate 21 and a lower clamping plate 22. The clamping groove formed between the upper clamping plate 21 and the lower clamping plate 22 can be slightly thicker than the sliding cover 3, which is used to constrain the sliding cover 3 and ensure that the sliding cover 3 slides smoothly. The upper clamping plate 21 and the lower clamping plate 22 can be fixed to the carpet body 1 respectively, and are relatively thin.

[0054] The clamping structure 2 may also include a side baffle 23, which connects the upper clamping plate 21 and the lower clamping plate 22. This allows the clamping structure 2 to be a one-piece structure, making it robust. The side baffle 23 helps to restrict the sliding cover 3, preventing it from rotating and becoming misaligned, ensuring smooth sliding and maintaining operational performance in confined spaces. The upper clamping plate 21, lower clamping plate 22, and side baffle 23 can restrict the sliding cover 3 from two directions.

[0055] The clamping structure 2 may also include a connecting plate 24. The connecting plate 24 may be connected to the side of the side baffle 23 facing away from the clamping plate 21. The connecting plate 24 is fixed to the carpet body 1, for example, by welding.

[0056] The connecting plate 24 can be connected to the upper clamping plate 21. Along the vertical direction, the connecting plate 24 is positioned on the carpet body 1. The upper clamping plate 21 can be higher than the carpet body 1 and at least partially extend to the window 101. The lower clamping plate 22 is embedded in the window 101, and the sliding cover 3 can abut against or press against the upper part of the carpet body 1. The overall thickness of the automotive carpet 1100 is thinner, and the clamping plate structure 2 and the sliding cover 3 are positioned lower.

[0057] For example, when the slider 3 is in the first position, it can be embedded in the window 101 and can slide slightly upward out of the window 101.

[0058] The two clamping structures 2 can be identical in construction and interchangeable during assembly, simplifying the process. Alternatively, they can have different constructions, designed as a first clamping structure and a second clamping structure, respectively.

[0059] The sliding cover 3 can be a symmetrical structure. For example, the sliding cover 3 has markings on the front or both sides, so that the user can know that the area below the sliding cover 3 is the VIN code area, which can be opened to imprint the VIN code. The sliding cover 3 may also be provided with arrows indicating the sliding direction.

[0060] refer to Figure 6 The sliding cover 3 includes a cover body 31 and at least one slider 32, such as two sliders 32. Sliders 32 may be provided on both sides of the cover body 31 along the second direction, and the sliders 32 are slidably connected to corresponding clamping plate structures 2. The clamping plate structure 2 includes a limiting part for limiting the travel of the slider 32 along the first direction.

[0061] The dimensions of the upper clamping plate 21 and the lower clamping plate 22 along the first direction can be larger than the dimensions of the sliding cover 3. When the sliding cover 3 is in the second position, most of the cover 31 can protrude from the window 101, and the slider 32 is blocked by the limiting part and remains between the upper clamping plate 21 and the lower clamping plate 22. The sliding cover 3 has a simple structure and a small sliding part; the sliding cover 3 is constrained by the clamping plate structure 2 to prevent it from falling off.

[0062] When the second position is behind the first position, the slider 32 moves closer to the front end of the cover 31 and away from the rear end of the cover 31 along the first direction. For example, sliders 32 are provided on both sides of the front end of the cover 31.

[0063] The limiting part can be part of the integrated clamping structure 2, or it can be a pin that passes through the upper clamping plate 21 and the lower clamping plate 22, for example.

[0064] During assembly, the sliding cover 3 can be installed with the clamping structure 2 first, and then the clamping structure 2 can be fixed to the carpet body 1. Alternatively, the clamping structure 2 can be fixed to the carpet body 1 first, and then the sliding cover 3 can be assembled.

[0065] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The carpet body 1 includes a front carpet portion 11, a crossbeam 12, and a rear carpet portion 13 arranged sequentially. Along the front-to-back direction, the front carpet portion 11 is located in front of the crossbeam 12, but is not necessarily the foremost part of the entire carpet body 1. The rear carpet portion 13 is located behind the crossbeam 12. Referring to the Z-axis direction or the vertical direction, the crossbeam 12 is higher than the front carpet portion 11 and the rear carpet portion 13. The carpet body 1 is adapted to the floor 1200.

[0066] Window 101 is located on the horizontal rib 12, specifically, it can be located at the top. The clamping structure 2 is also connected to the horizontal rib 12. The sliding cover 3 can be opened without obstruction, and the window 101 is positioned sufficiently to imprint the VIN code. The sliding cover 3 can be used to close window 101, and when the sliding cover 3 slides backward, it will not interfere with the rear carpet section 13.

[0067] The carpet body 1 has two or more sets of seat mounting holes 102, with a window 101 located between the two seat mounting holes 102. A sufficiently large span is provided between the two seat mounting holes 102, while the distance between the seat mounting holes 102 and the edge of the carpet body 1 is relatively small. The seat mounting holes 102 ensure the installation of the seat 1300. The window 101 is large enough to fully expose the VIN code area.

[0068] The two seat mounting holes 102 can also be provided on the transverse rib 12.

[0069] The automotive carpet 1100 can be a carpet used in the passenger compartment. It is laid flat and can be tapered at the front end. The automotive carpet 1100 may also include side panels, folded edges, and other structures.

[0070] refer to Figure 2 This application provides a vehicle 1000, which includes a floor 1200 and a vehicle carpet 1100. The floor 1200 has a VIN code area, and the vehicle carpet 1100 can be the same as the vehicle carpet 1100 described in the previous embodiment. The vehicle 1000 provides a comfortable interior environment for occupants, and when VIN code rubbing is required, the sliding cover 3 can be easily slid open, which helps to solve the problem of difficulty in rubbing.

[0071] Vehicle 1000 also includes a seat 1300, which can be fixed to floor 1200. Exemplarily, connecting bolts can pass through seat mounting holes 102 in the vehicle carpet 1100. Seat 1300 may include a slide rail and a seat body, the seat body also possibly having a leg rest. The seat body and leg rest can slide together along the slide rail relative to the vehicle carpet 1100, the leg rest potentially overlapping at least partially with the VIN code area, and the gap between the leg rest and the vehicle carpet 1100 is minimal. Even so, the sliding cover 3 can still be operated and imprinted.

[0072] The technical features of the above-disclosed embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0073] In the embodiments disclosed above, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the execution order of each step is not restricted. For example, they can be executed in parallel or sequentially in different orders. The sub-steps of each step can also be executed alternately. Various forms of processes described above can be used, and steps can be reordered, added, or deleted, as long as the desired result of the technical solution provided in this application can be achieved, and this application does not impose any restrictions here.

[0074] The embodiments disclosed above merely illustrate several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of patent protection of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the scope of patent protection claimed by this application. Therefore, the scope of patent protection of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A car carpet, characterized in that, For installation on a floor with a VIN code area, the automotive carpet includes: The carpet body has a window corresponding to the VIN code area; and A sliding cover is slidably connected to the carpet body and is capable of sliding along the carpet body. The sliding cover has a first position that covers the VIN code area and a second position that exposes the VIN code area.

2. The automotive carpet according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along the front-back direction defined by the floor, the second position is behind the first position.

3. The automotive carpet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding cover is configured to slide along a first direction; The automotive carpet also includes a plywood structure; Along a second direction intersecting the first direction, the two sides of the window are respectively provided with the clamping structure, and the two sides of the sliding cover are respectively slidably connected to the corresponding clamping structure.

4. The automotive carpet according to claim 3, characterized in that, The sliding cover includes a cover body and a slider. The slider is provided on both sides of the cover body along the second direction, and the slider is slidably connected to the corresponding clamping plate structure. The clamping plate structure includes a limiting part, which is used to limit the travel of the slider along the first direction.

5. The automotive carpet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle carpet also includes a clamping structure, which includes an upper clamping plate, a lower clamping plate, a side baffle, and a connecting plate. The upper clamping plate and the lower clamping plate are used to constrain the sliding cover in the vertical direction defined by the floor. The side baffle connects the upper clamping plate and the lower clamping plate. The connecting plate is connected to the side baffle and fixed to the carpet body.

6. The automotive carpet according to claim 5, characterized in that, The connecting plate is disposed on the carpet body, and the lower clamp is embedded in the window.

7. The automotive carpet according to any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that, The hardness of the clamping plate structure is greater than that of the carpet body, and the clamping plate structure is welded to the carpet body.

8. The automotive carpet according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The carpet body has two seat mounting holes, and the window is located between the two seat mounting holes.

9. The automotive carpet according to claim 8, characterized in that, Along the front-to-back direction defined by the floor, the carpet body includes a front carpet portion, a cross rib, and a rear carpet portion arranged sequentially. Along the up-down direction defined by the floor, the cross rib is higher than the front carpet portion and the rear carpet portion. The window and the two seat mounting holes are located on the horizontal rib.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: Floor with VIN code area; as well as The car carpet as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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