Panel assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of vehicle engineering, in particular to a plate assembly and a vehicle. Each connecting piece is connected with a support piece, and the two connecting pieces are arranged at intervals in a first direction and form a clamping groove; the connecting assembly comprises a mounting seat, an elastic piece and two clamping pieces, the two clamping pieces are movably arranged in the mounting seat in the first direction, the elastic piece is connected between the two clamping pieces in the first direction, the clamping pieces are arranged in extension along a second direction, each clamping piece is inserted into the clamping groove of one connecting piece and keeps the elastic piece in a stretched state, and the second direction is arranged at an angle with the first direction. The position of the clamping piece is adjusted by sliding the clamping piece in the first direction of the mounting seat, so that the clamping piece can be inserted into the clamping groove, and then the two support pieces are combined together. Correspondingly, the clamping piece can be pulled in the reverse direction to make it separate from the clamping groove, and then the two support pieces are separated. The design can improve the assembly efficiency, and further can reduce the maintenance cost of the damaged vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of vehicle engineering, specifically to a panel assembly and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Some panels in existing vehicles require support from panel brackets. However, existing panel brackets are mainly one-piece molded, making them cumbersome to handle and assemble, thus affecting assembly efficiency. Furthermore, these brackets require complete replacement when the vehicle is damaged, leading to increased maintenance costs. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a modular panel assembly that can be assembled to improve assembly efficiency and reduce maintenance costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a panel assembly and a vehicle.

[0004] This application provides a vehicle body, the panel assembly comprising: two support members arranged sequentially along a first direction; two connectors, each connector connecting to one of the support members, the two connectors spaced apart in the first direction, the connectors forming a slot; and a connecting assembly comprising a mounting base, an elastic member, and two snap-fit ​​members, the two snap-fit ​​members being movably disposed on the mounting base in the first direction, the elastic member being connected between the two snap-fit ​​members in the first direction, the snap-fit ​​members extending along a second direction, each snap-fit ​​member being inserted into the slot of one of the connectors and keeping the elastic member in a stretched state, the second direction forming an angle with the first direction.

[0005] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the connecting assembly further includes a partition plate disposed between the two snap-fit ​​members; the number of elastic members is two, the two elastic members are respectively connected to both sides of the two partition plates in the first direction, and the two elastic members are respectively connected to the two snap-fit ​​members.

[0006] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the slot extends through the connector along the second direction; the snap-fit ​​member includes a connecting portion and a snap-fit ​​portion, the connecting portion extends along the second direction, the snap-fit ​​portion is located on the side of the connecting portion away from the mounting base, the connecting portion passes through the slot, and the snap-fit ​​portion abuts against the side of the connector away from the mounting base.

[0007] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, at least one of the support members is provided with a receiving groove with an opening along the first direction toward another support member, and the connector is located in the receiving groove.

[0008] In an exemplary embodiment of this application, the mounting base includes a first connecting plate, a second connecting plate, and a third connecting plate. The first connecting plate is disposed between the second connecting plate and the third connecting plate in a first direction. The second connecting plate and the third connecting plate protrude from the first connecting plate in a second direction. The second connecting plate and the third connecting plate are used to abut against the connecting member in the second direction. Two snap-fit ​​members are disposed between the second connecting plate and the third connecting plate.

[0009] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, one of the snap-fit ​​member and the mounting base is provided with a sliding hole, and the other is provided with a slide rail. The slide rail passes through the sliding hole so that the snap-fit ​​member can move relative to the mounting base in the first direction via the slide rail and the sliding hole.

[0010] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, one of the two support members forms a limiting groove, and the other of the two support members forms a corresponding limiting portion. The limiting groove and the limiting portion extend along the first direction. The limiting groove includes a first groove portion and a second groove portion. In the second direction, the width of the first groove portion is greater than the width of the second groove portion. The limiting portion includes a first main body portion and a second main body portion. In the second direction, the width of the first main body portion is greater than the width of the second main body portion. The first main body portion is located in the first groove portion, and the second main body portion is located in the second groove portion.

[0011] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the first groove portion forms a first locking hole away from the groove wall of the second groove portion, and the first main body portion forms a second locking hole on the side away from the second main body portion; the plate assembly further includes a locking member that passes through the first locking hole and the second locking hole.

[0012] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, a plurality of the support members each form a mounting groove, the mounting groove being located on the side of the first groove away from the second groove; the plate assembly further includes an anti-loosening block, the anti-loosening block being disposed in the mounting groove, the locking member being provided on the side of the anti-loosening block near the first groove; the plate assembly further includes a magnetic block, the magnetic block being disposed on at least one groove wall of the mounting groove in the second direction, and the magnetic block being located between the anti-loosening block and the groove wall of the mounting groove.

[0013] This application also provides a vehicle, the vehicle including the aforementioned panel assembly, the vehicle further including sheet metal parts disposed on the panel assembly.

[0014] This application discloses a panel assembly and a vehicle, which have the following advantages: two support members are arranged sequentially along a first direction; each connector connects to one support member, and the two connectors are spaced apart in the first direction, forming a slot; the connecting assembly includes a mounting base, an elastic member, and two snap-fit ​​members. The two snap-fit ​​members are movably disposed on the mounting base in the first direction, and the elastic member is connected between the two snap-fit ​​members in the first direction. The snap-fit ​​members extend along a second direction, and each snap-fit ​​member is inserted into the slot of a connector while keeping the elastic member in a stretched state. The second direction is at an angle to the first direction. The two connectors connect to the support members in the first direction, and the connectors form a slot in the first direction. By sliding the snap-fit ​​members in the first direction of the mounting base, the position of the snap-fit ​​members can be adjusted so that the snap-fit ​​members can be inserted into the slots. After the snap-fit ​​members are inserted into the slots, the elastic member in a stretched state pulls the two snap-fit ​​members. Under the action of the tension of the elastic member, the snap-fit ​​members move towards each other, thereby engaging the snap-fit ​​members with the connectors, and thus combining the two support members together. Correspondingly, the locking mechanism can be pulled in the opposite direction to disengage it from the slot, thereby separating the two support components. This design enables the assembly and disassembly of adjacent support components, improving assembly efficiency and further reducing the repair costs of vehicle damage.

[0015] Other features and advantages of this application will become apparent from the following detailed description, or may be learned in part from practice of this application.

[0016] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application. It is obvious that the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any inventive effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a first structural schematic diagram of a plate assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting component in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the second structure of a plate assembly in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged diagram of point B in the middle.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0024] 100, Support member; 110, Receiving groove; 111, Opening; 120, Mounting groove; 200, Connector; 210, Slot; 300, Connecting assembly; 310, Mounting base; 311, First connecting plate; 312, Second connecting plate; 313, Third connecting plate; 320, Elastic member; 330, Snap-fit ​​member; 331, Connecting part; 332, Snap-fit ​​part; 340, Isolation plate; 350, Pull ring; 410, Sliding hole; 420, Slide rail; 510, Restricting groove; 511, First groove; 5111, First locking hole; 512, Second groove; 520, Restricting part; 521, First main body; 5211, Second locking hole; 522, Second main body; 600, Locking member; 700, Anti-loosening block; 800, Magnetic block; X1, First direction; X2, Second direction. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0026] The terms "first," "second," and "third" used in the embodiments of this application are 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," "second," or "third" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0027] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a mutually exclusive, independent, or alternative embodiment. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0028] Some panels in existing vehicles require support from panel brackets. However, existing panel brackets are mainly one-piece molded, making them cumbersome to handle and assemble, thus affecting assembly efficiency. Furthermore, these brackets require complete replacement when the vehicle is damaged, leading to increased maintenance costs. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a modular panel assembly that can be assembled to improve assembly efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.

[0029] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a board assembly, with reference to... Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the panel assembly includes multiple support members 100, multiple connectors 200, and multiple connecting components 300. The support members 100 are arranged sequentially, and a connector 200 and a connecting component 300 are provided between adjacent support members 100. The assembly and disassembly of adjacent support members 100 are achieved through the cooperation of the connecting component 300 and the first connector 200. The disassembly of the panel assembly allows for more flexible and convenient handling. In subsequent processes, different support members 100 can be assembled onto the vehicle body using connectors 200 and connecting components 300. This design makes the assembly of the panel assembly less labor-intensive, thereby improving assembly efficiency and reducing labor costs. Furthermore, if the vehicle is damaged during use, only one support member 100 can be replaced depending on the damage, without replacing the entire panel assembly. This design reduces maintenance costs and facilitates convenient and quick operation, saving maintenance time and labor costs.

[0030] In a specific implementation method, refer to Figures 1 to 3As shown, the plate assembly includes two support members 100, two connectors 200, and a connecting component 300. The two support members 100 are arranged sequentially along a first direction X1. Each connector 200 connects to one support member 100. The two connectors 200 are spaced apart along the first direction X1, and the connectors 200 form a slot 210. The connecting component 300 includes a mounting base 310, an elastic member 320, and two snap-fit ​​members 330. The two snap-fit ​​members 330 are movably disposed on the mounting base 310 along the first direction X1. The elastic member 320 is connected between the two snap-fit ​​members 330 along the first direction X1. The snap-fit ​​members 330 extend along a second direction X2. Each snap-fit ​​member 330 is inserted into the slot 210 of one of the connectors 200 and keeps the elastic member 320 in a stretched state. The second direction X2 is set at an angle to the first direction X1. Two connectors 200 connect to the support member 100 in the first direction X1, and the connectors 200 form a slot 210 in the first direction X1. By sliding the latching member 330 on the mounting base 310 in the first direction X1, the position of the latching member 330 is adjusted so that the latching member 330 can be inserted into the slot 210. After the latching member 330 is inserted into the slot 210, the two latching members 330 are pulled by the elastic member 320 which is in a stretched state. Under the action of the tension of the elastic member 320, the latching members 330 move towards each other, thereby engaging with the connectors 200, and thus assembling the two support members 100 together. Correspondingly, the two support members 100 can also be separated by pulling the latching member 330 in the opposite direction to disengage it from the slot 210. This design enables the assembly and disassembly of adjacent support members 100, thereby improving assembly efficiency and further reducing the repair cost of vehicle damage.

[0031] In some implementations, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, at least one support member 100 has an opening 111 facing the other support member 100 along a first direction X1 into a receiving groove 110, and a connector 200 is located within the receiving groove 110. The receiving groove 110 includes a bottom wall and two side walls spaced apart from the bottom wall, both side walls extending towards the other support member 100 along the first direction X1. Specifically, either support member 100 forms the receiving groove 110, or both support members 100 form the receiving groove 110. The connector 200 can be provided on the bottom wall and / or side wall of the receiving groove 110. When the two support members 100 are assembled, the receiving groove 110 is used to accommodate the connector 200 and the connecting assembly 300, making the connection between the two support members 100 tighter, reducing the gap width between the two support members 100, and also enabling mutual support through the side walls of the two support members 100, further improving the stability of the assembled two support members 100.

[0032] Furthermore, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, when assembling the two support members 100, the slots 210 of the two support members 100 are aligned with each other, so that the openings 111 of the two slots 210 are aligned in the first direction X1. The connecting component 300 is placed in the two slots 210, and the two snap-fit ​​pieces 330 are pulled to move on the mounting base 310, so that the two snap-fit ​​pieces 330 have a gap that allows them to be inserted into the two slots 210. The connecting component 300 is moved in the second direction X2 so that each snap-fit ​​piece 330 is inserted into a different slot 210. The snap-fit ​​pieces 330 are released so that they move towards each other under the pulling force of the elastic member 320 to achieve a reset. In this way, the two support members 100 can be assembled by the connecting component 300. Furthermore, the two support members 100 can also be disassembled by reversing the operation.

[0033] In some implementations, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the panel assembly also includes a pull ring 350, which is located on the two snap-fit ​​members 330. Pulling the pull ring 350 can pull the elastic member 320 through the snap-fit ​​member 330, and then snap the snap-fit ​​member 330 into the slot 210. Then, the pull ring 350 is released, and the elastic force of the elastic member 320 causes the two snap-fit ​​members 330 to reset, so that the two snap-fit ​​members 330 are respectively snapped into the two connecting members 200 on the first direction X1. This design makes it more convenient and faster to snap the panel assembly, saves assembly time, and improves assembly efficiency.

[0034] In some implementations, the support member 100 can support different components in systems such as the frame, drive system, and interior system. It is primarily used on lighter-weight vehicle structures. The support member 100 can be a skeleton, beam structure, plate structure, etc., depending on actual needs. Specifically, the support member 100 supports the fender. It can include beam structures, steel frames, rigid frames, etc., and the resulting plate assembly is part of the vehicle body structure to maintain the shape and strength of the fender. One end of the plate assembly and the fender is connected to the A-pillar and / or firewall, and the other end is connected to the roll cage. The fender is located above the outer edge of the wheel and the semi-circle of the tire, roughly covering the area above the wheel and the side of the vehicle body. Panel assemblies, in conjunction with fenders, maintain the integrity of the vehicle's appearance while also reinforcing the body, helping to maintain the overall structural stability of the vehicle. They better protect the wheels and body, reducing the risk of sand, mud, and other debris kicked up by the wheels splashing onto the body and other components during vehicle operation, thus reducing the risk of corrosion and damage to the body. In addition, in the event of a collision, they can absorb and disperse some of the impact energy, reducing injury to other important parts of the vehicle and passengers.

[0035] In some implementations, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the connector 200 is an annular member, forming a groove 210 inside it. The connector 200 is fixedly connected to the groove wall of the groove 210. Specifically, the groove wall includes a bottom wall and two side walls. The connector 200 is disposed on the bottom wall and / or side wall of the receiving groove 110. The connector 200 and the groove wall can be connected by welding, bonding, or other methods. In an example embodiment, the connector 200 is connected to the bottom wall. In the second direction X2, there is a gap between both sides of the connector 200 and the two side walls. The connecting assembly 300 inserts the snap-fit ​​member 330 into the groove 210 on either side of the connector 200 along the second direction X2. The snap-fit ​​member 330 extends out of the groove 210 on the other side of the connector 200. This design allows the snap-fit ​​member 330 and the connector 200 to have a larger snap-fit ​​area, thereby making the snap-fit ​​more stable. In another example embodiment, the connector 200 is connected to either side wall, and the connector 200 is spaced apart from the other side wall. The connecting component 300 inserts the snap-fit ​​330 into the slot 210 from the gap along the second direction X2. The slot 210 abuts against the side wall connected to the connector 200. This design allows the snap-fit ​​330 to be limited by the side wall, preventing the snap-fit ​​330 from being over-inserted and facilitating snap-fit ​​positioning.

[0036] In some implementations, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the connecting assembly 300 also includes an isolation plate 340, which is disposed between the two snap-fit ​​members 330; there are two elastic members 320, which are respectively connected to both sides of the two isolation plates 340 in the first direction X1, and the two elastic members 320 are respectively connected to the two snap-fit ​​members 330. The isolation plate 340 is used to isolate and support the two elastic elements 320. The isolation plate 340 is fixedly connected to the mounting base 310. An elastic element 320 is provided between each snap-fit ​​330 and the isolation plate 340, and both elastic elements 320 are in a stretched state. When the snap-fit ​​330 is pulled, the isolation plate 340 can provide tensile support points for the different snap-fit ​​330s on both sides. Compared with setting an elastic element 320 between the two snap-fit ​​330s, this design can reduce the deformation of a single elastic element 320, make the stroke of a single elastic element 320 shorter, simplify the manufacturing process of the elastic element 320, and increase its fatigue strength, thus giving the elastic element 320 a longer service life.

[0037] In some implementations, the elastic element 320 includes springs, metal sheets, rubber parts, silicone parts, etc., which are selected according to actual needs.

[0038] In some implementations, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the slot 210 extends through the connector 200 along the second direction X2; the latching member 330 includes a connecting portion 331 and a latching portion 332. The connecting portion 331 extends along the second direction X2, and the latching portion 332 is located on the side of the connecting portion 331 opposite to the mounting base 310. The connecting portion 331 passes through the slot 210, and the latching portion 332 abuts against the side of the connector 200 opposite to the mounting base 310. When the connector 200 is located on the bottom wall of the slot 210, the slot 210 can be further configured as a through slot in the second direction X2, so that when the latching member 330 is inserted into the slot 210, a portion of the latching portion 332 can protrude from the other side of the latching member 330. Specifically, the connecting part 331 of the snap-fit ​​member 330 is inserted into the slot 210, and the snap-fit ​​part 332 of the snap-fit ​​member 330 extends out on the other side of the snap-fit ​​member 330. The extended snap-fit ​​part 332 protrudes in the direction of the other connector 200 in the first direction X1, so that the snap-fit ​​parts 332 of the two snap-fit ​​members 330 protrude towards each other. Both snap-fit ​​parts 332 are snapped with the side of the connector 200 away from the mounting base 310. This design can make the snap-fit ​​between the snap-fit ​​member 330 and the connector 200 more stable, and with the elastic member 320, it also has good snap-fit ​​stability during vehicle operation.

[0039] In some implementations, refer to Figure 3 As shown, the mounting base 310 includes a first connecting plate 311, a second connecting plate 312, and a third connecting plate 313. The first connecting plate 311 is disposed between the second connecting plate 312 and the third connecting plate 313 in a first direction X1. The second connecting plate 312 and the third connecting plate 313 protrude from the first connecting plate 311 in a second direction X2. The second connecting plate 312 and the third connecting plate 313 are used to abut against the connector 200 in the second direction X2. Two snap-fit ​​members 330 are disposed between the second connecting plate 312 and the third connecting plate 313. This design forms the first connecting plate 311, the second connecting plate 312, and the third connecting plate 313. " The seat structure has a "U-shaped" design. On one hand, the second connecting plate 312 and the third connecting plate 313 can limit the locking member 330 in the first direction X1, preventing the locking member 330 from sliding off the mounting base 310 in the first direction X1. The two connecting plates, together with the central isolation plate 340, form two different limiting areas, each limiting the locking member 330 through different combinations of connecting plates and isolation plates 340. On the other hand, the second connecting plate 312 and the third connecting plate 313 can abut against the connector 200 in the second direction X2. When the locking member 330 is inserted into the slot 210, the second connecting plate 312 and the third connecting plate 313 can prevent the locking member 330 from being over-inserted.

[0040] In some specific implementations, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in the second direction X2, the connector 200 is located between the second connecting plate 312 and the snap-fit ​​part 332. The height of the connector 200 is slightly less than or equal to the distance between the second connecting plate 312 and the snap-fit ​​part 332. The third connecting plate 313, the snap-fit ​​part 332 and the connector 200 are also correspondingly provided. When the connecting assembly 300 is inserted from the second direction X2, the second connecting plate 312 and the third connecting plate 313 abut against the connector 200 to prevent the connector 200 from continuing to move in the second direction X2. At this time, the latching part 332 just extends out of the latching part 330 on the side away from the mounting base 310, or the latching part 332 has extended out of the latching part 330 on the side away from the mounting base 310 and there is a small gap between the latching part 332 and the latching part 330. This design can reduce the latching gap between the latching part 332 and the connector 200, making the latching more stable and reducing the risk of collision between the latching part 332 and the latching part 330 during vehicle operation, thus reducing the risk of abnormal vehicle noise.

[0041] In some implementations, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, one of the snap-fit ​​member 330 and the mounting base 310 is provided with a sliding hole 410, and the other is provided with a slide rail 420. The slide rail 420 passes through the sliding hole 410, so that the snap-fit ​​member 330 can move relative to the mounting base 310 in a first direction X1 via the slide rail 420 and the sliding hole 410. In a specific embodiment, the mounting base 310 is provided with a slide rail 420, and the snap-fit ​​member 330 is provided with a sliding hole 410. The slide rail 420 is located between the second connecting plate 312 and the third connecting plate 313, and a portion of the partition plate 340 is connected to the slide rail 420, and a portion of the partition plate 340 is connected to the mounting base 310, so that the partition plate 340 is located between the second connecting plate 312 and the third connecting plate 313, so that the snap-fit ​​member 330 can slide between the second connecting plate 312 and the partition plate 340 via the slide rail 420, or so that the snap-fit ​​member 330 can slide between the third connecting plate 313 and the partition plate 340 via the slide rail 420. This design reduces the sliding resistance of the snap-fit ​​component 330, making its movement easier.

[0042] In some implementations, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, one of the two support members 100 forms a limiting groove 510, and the other of the two support members 100 forms a corresponding limiting part 520. The limiting groove 510 and the limiting part 520 extend along a first direction X1. The limiting groove 510 includes a first groove portion 511 and a second groove portion 512. In the second direction X2, the width of the first groove portion 511 is greater than the width of the second groove portion 512. The limiting part 520 includes a first main body portion 521 and a second main body portion 522. In the second direction X2, the width of the first main body portion 521 is greater than the width of the second main body portion 522. The first main body portion 521 is located in the first groove portion 511, and the second main body portion 522 is located in the second groove portion 512. The first main body portion 521 is located in the first groove portion 511 and can be limited by the second groove portion 512. In the first direction X1, the first main body portion 521 is prevented from detaching from the first groove portion 511, and consequently, the second main body portion 522 is also prevented from detaching from the second groove portion 512. This design allows for better connection stability between the two support members 100. During vehicle operation, even in situations such as minor collisions or frequent vibrations on bumpy roads, the panel assembly can maintain good structural integrity, effectively resist external impacts, better protect the sheet metal parts located outside the panel assembly and the body parts covered by it, reduce maintenance frequency, extend the service life of related parts, and reduce the probability of quality problems such as loosening and abnormal noises due to unstable splicing. This ensures that the fender is stably installed on the body for a long time, improving the overall quality and stability of the vehicle.

[0043] In some implementations, combined Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the two support members 100 are initially assembled by the connecting component 300, and then the first main body 521 and the second main body 522 are respectively inserted into the first groove 511 and the second groove 512. Through the above design, the two support members 100 can be locked and positioned in the first direction X1, the second direction X2, and the third direction that intersects with the first direction X1 and the second direction X2. This design makes the locking of the two support members 100 more stable.

[0044] In some implementations, the first direction X1 is the front-to-back direction of the vehicle, the second direction X2 is the up-to-down direction of the vehicle, and the third direction X3 is the left-to-right direction of the vehicle. The first direction X1, the second direction X2, and the third direction X3 are perpendicular to each other.

[0045] In some implementations, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the first groove portion 511 forms a first locking hole 5111 on the side opposite to the groove wall of the second groove portion 512, and the first main body portion 521 forms a second locking hole 5211 on the side opposite to the second main body portion 522; the plate assembly also includes a locking member 600, which passes through the first locking hole 5111 and the second locking hole 5211. The locking member 600 can fix the first groove portion 511 and the first main body portion 521 together, further enhancing the connection stability between the limiting portion 520 and the limiting groove 510.

[0046] In some implementations, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, multiple support members 100 each form a mounting groove 120, located on the side of the first groove 511 opposite to the second groove 512. The plate assembly also includes an anti-loosening block 700, which is disposed in the mounting groove 120. A locking member 600 is provided on the side of the anti-loosening block 700 near the first groove 511. The plate assembly also includes a magnetic block 800, which is disposed on at least one groove wall of the mounting groove 120 in the second direction X2, and is located between the anti-loosening block 700 and the groove wall of the mounting groove 120. The anti-loosening block 700 and the locking member 600 can be abutted together, or they can have a small gap. The smaller the gap, the better. This design can better restrict the locking member 600 and reduce the risk of the locking member 600 loosening. The magnetic block 800 located between the anti-loosening block 700 and the groove wall of the mounting groove 120 can attract the anti-loosening block 700. This design facilitates assembly and prevents the anti-loosening block 700 from falling off.

[0047] In a specific implementation method, refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the initial assembly between the two support members 100 is achieved through the connecting component 300. Then, the limiting part 520 is placed in the limiting groove 510. The first groove 511 and the second groove 512 restrict the first main body part 521 and the second main body part 522. The locking member 600 is inserted into the first locking hole 5111 and the second locking hole 5211 to further fix the limiting part 520 and the limiting groove 510. After tightening the locking member 600, an anti-loosening block 700 is placed in the mounting groove 120. The anti-loosening block 700 is attracted by a magnetic block 800 on the groove wall of the mounting groove 120, and its stability is maintained by the attraction force of the magnetic block 800. This design makes the plate assembly less labor-intensive, enhances the stability of the two support members 100, improves assembly efficiency, and reduces labor costs. Furthermore, if the vehicle is damaged during use, a single support component 100 can be replaced depending on the extent of the damage, without having to replace the entire panel assembly. This design reduces maintenance costs and allows for convenient and quick operation, saving maintenance time and labor costs.

[0048] This application also provides a vehicle, which includes a panel assembly and sheet metal parts, with the sheet metal parts disposed on the panel assembly. The sheet metal parts may include door sheet metal, fender sheet metal, hood sheet metal, trunk sheet metal, etc.

[0049] The above are merely embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A panel assembly, characterized in that, The plate assembly includes: Two support members are arranged sequentially along the first direction; Two connectors, each connector connecting to one of the support members, the two connectors being spaced apart in the first direction, the connectors forming a slot; A connecting assembly includes a mounting base, an elastic element, and two snap-fit ​​elements. The two snap-fit ​​elements are movably disposed on the mounting base in a first direction. The elastic element is connected between the two snap-fit ​​elements in the first direction. The snap-fit ​​elements extend along a second direction. Each snap-fit ​​element is inserted into a slot of one of the connecting elements and keeps the elastic element in a stretched state. The second direction is set at an angle to the first direction.

2. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting assembly further includes an isolation plate disposed between the two snap-fit ​​members; The number of elastic elements is two, and the two elastic elements are respectively connected to the two sides of the two isolation plates in the first direction, and the two elastic elements are respectively connected to the two snap-fit ​​elements.

3. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slot extends through the connector along the second direction; The snap-fit ​​component includes a connecting portion and a snap-fit ​​portion. The connecting portion extends along the second direction, and the snap-fit ​​portion is located on the side of the connecting portion away from the mounting base. The connecting portion passes through the slot, and the snap-fit ​​portion abuts against the side of the connector away from the mounting base.

4. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one of the supports is provided with a receiving groove with an opening along the first direction toward the other support, and the connector is located in the receiving groove.

5. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base includes a first connecting plate, a second connecting plate, and a third connecting plate. The first connecting plate is disposed between the second connecting plate and the third connecting plate in the first direction. The second connecting plate and the third connecting plate protrude from the first connecting plate in the second direction. The second connecting plate and the third connecting plate are used to abut against the connecting member in the second direction. The two snap-fit ​​members are disposed between the second connecting plate and the third connecting plate.

6. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the snap-fit ​​component and the mounting base is provided with a sliding hole, and the other is provided with a slide rail. The slide rail passes through the sliding hole so that the snap-fit ​​component can move relative to the mounting base in the first direction via the slide rail and the sliding hole.

7. The plate assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, One of the two support members forms a limiting groove, and the other of the two support members forms a corresponding limiting part. The limiting groove and the limiting part extend along the first direction. The limiting groove includes a first groove and a second groove. In the second direction, the width of the first groove is greater than the width of the second groove. The limiting part includes a first main body and a second main body. In the second direction, the width of the first main body is greater than the width of the second main body. The first main body is located in the first groove, and the second main body is located in the second groove.

8. The panel assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first groove portion forms a first locking hole away from the groove wall of the second groove portion, and the first main body portion forms a second locking hole on the side away from the second main body portion; the plate assembly also includes a locking member, which passes through the first locking hole and the second locking hole.

9. The panel assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, Each of the aforementioned support members forms a mounting groove, which is located on the side of the first groove that is opposite to the second groove. The plate assembly also includes an anti-loosening block, which is disposed in the mounting groove, and the locking member is provided on the side of the anti-loosening block near the first groove. The plate assembly further includes a magnetic block disposed on at least one wall of the mounting groove in the second direction, and the magnetic block is located between the anti-loosening block and the wall of the mounting groove.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a panel assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, and the vehicle further includes a sheet metal part disposed on the panel assembly.

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