A vehicle tailgate and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of vehicles and discloses a vehicle tail door which comprises a tail door body, a reinforcing plate and an observation port, the tail door body comprises a tail door inner plate, a tail door outer plate and a containing cavity located between the tail door inner plate and the tail door outer plate, the reinforcing plate is arranged in the containing cavity and is fixedly connected with the tail door inner plate and the tail door outer plate respectively, and the observation port is arranged on the tail door inner plate in a penetrating mode, and at least part of the reinforcing plate is located in a visible area formed by the observation port in the containing cavity. The vehicle tail door provided by the application can observe the reinforcing plate in the containing cavity through the observation port, tail door configuration can be judged without disassembling the vehicle, damage to the vehicle is avoided, tail door configuration is judged by using a simple visual method, the process of configuration identification can be effectively simplified and the identification time is shortened, and the vehicle production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive technology, and more particularly to a vehicle tailgate and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] As people's car usage scenarios become increasingly diverse, cost-effective automobiles have become the preferred choice for consumers. With vehicle configurations becoming increasingly homogenized, vehicles with high configurations and low costs signify higher cost-effectiveness. In traditional production models, tailgate assemblies differ across vehicle configurations. To accurately distinguish between these assemblies, automakers often need to add numerous specialized identification devices to the production line. For example, they might use a combination of positioning fixtures and sensor pins, designing specialized positioning fixtures with retractable sensor pins that insert into the tailgate's inner panel to identify the corresponding model; or they might employ radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, installing a unique RFID tag on each tailgate assembly and deploying RFID tag readers at key points on the production line to automatically read the tag information and determine the tailgate type. The equipment used in these identification methods requires significant upfront investment in procurement, installation, and debugging. Subsequent equipment maintenance, software updates, and worker training further increase daily operating costs. These costs ultimately indirectly affect the vehicle's selling price, weakening the product's inherent cost-effectiveness advantage. Therefore, a low-cost technical solution for identifying different tailgate assemblies is urgently needed. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, this application provides a vehicle tailgate and a vehicle. The specific technical solution is as follows: To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted in this application include: In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a vehicle tailgate, including: The tailgate body includes an inner tailgate panel, an outer tailgate panel, and a receiving cavity located between the inner tailgate panel and the outer tailgate panel; A reinforcing plate is disposed in the accommodating cavity and is fixedly connected to the inner tailgate panel and the outer tailgate panel respectively; An observation port is provided through the inner panel of the tailgate, and at least part of the reinforcing plate is located in the visible area formed by the observation port in the accommodating cavity.

[0004] In a possible implementation, the observation port is located in the area of ​​the reinforcing plate projected onto the inner panel of the tailgate.

[0005] In a possible implementation, the observation port is a through hole formed in the inner panel of the tailgate, and the diameter of the through hole is 30 mm.

[0006] In a possible implementation, the inner panel of the tailgate is provided with a reinforcing structure, which surrounds the observation port.

[0007] In a possible implementation, a wiper assembly is provided on the side of the tailgate inner panel opposite to the receiving cavity, and the reinforcing plate is aligned with the wiper assembly.

[0008] In a possible implementation, the wiper assembly includes a wiper motor, and the viewing port is spaced apart from the wiper motor.

[0009] In a possible implementation, a lighting device is provided in the accommodating cavity, and the illumination area of ​​the lighting device at least covers the reinforcing plate.

[0010] In a possible implementation, the observation port is provided with a transparent sealing element that seals the observation port.

[0011] In a possible implementation, the transparent sealing element is a convex lens.

[0012] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a vehicle including a tailgate as described in any of the embodiments.

[0013] Based on the above technical solution, this application has the following beneficial effects: This application provides a vehicle tailgate, including: a tailgate body, a reinforcing plate, and an observation port. The tailgate body includes an inner tailgate panel, an outer tailgate panel, and a receiving cavity located between the inner and outer tailgate panels. The reinforcing plate is disposed in the receiving cavity and is fixedly connected to the inner and outer tailgate panels respectively. The observation port is disposed through the inner tailgate panel, and at least a portion of the reinforcing plate is located in the receiving cavity within the visible area formed by the observation port. This allows the reinforcing plate inside the receiving cavity to be observed through the observation port, enabling the tailgate configuration to be determined without disassembling the vehicle, thus avoiding damage to the vehicle. Furthermore, using a simple visual method to determine the configuration of the vehicle tailgate effectively simplifies the configuration identification process and shortens the identification time, thereby improving vehicle production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle tailgate provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional structural diagram of a vehicle tailgate provided in an embodiment of this application; [Explanation of Labels in the Attached Image] 1-Tailgate body, 11-Tailgate inner panel, 12-Tailgate outer panel, 13-Accommodation cavity, 2-Reinforcing plate, 3-Observation port, 4-Wipe assembly, 41-Wipe motor. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, 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 some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0017] It should be noted that, in the description of this application, the following definitions shall apply unless a different definition is given elsewhere in the claims or this specification. All numerical values, whether or not explicitly indicated, are defined herein as being modified by the term "about". The term "about" generally refers to a range of numerical values ​​that a person skilled in the art would consider equivalent to the stated values ​​to produce substantially the same properties, functions, results, etc. A range of numerical values ​​indicated by a low value and a high value is defined as including all numerical values ​​within that range and all subranges included within that range.

[0018] It should be noted that in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0019] It should be noted that, in the description of this application, the terms "on," "above," "over," and "above" should be interpreted in the broadest sense, meaning that a description containing these terms is interpreted as "a component may be disposed on another component in direct contact, or there may be an intermediate component or layer between the components." Furthermore, for ease of description, this application may also use spatial relative terms such as "below," "under," "below," "on," "above," "lower," and "upper" to describe the relationship between one element or component and another element or component shown in the accompanying drawings. In addition to the orientations described in the figures, spatial relative terms are also intended to cover different orientations of the device during use or operation. The device may be oriented in other ways (rotated 90° or otherwise), and the spatial relative descriptive terms used in this application can be interpreted accordingly.

[0020] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, illustrates a vehicle tailgate provided in this application. Figure 1 The vehicle tailgate includes: a tailgate body 1, a reinforcing plate 2, and an observation port 3; the tailgate body 1 includes an inner tailgate panel 11, an outer tailgate panel 12, and a receiving cavity 13 located between the inner tailgate panel 11 and the outer tailgate panel 12, the receiving cavity 13 being used to receive the components of the vehicle tailgate; the reinforcing plate 2 is disposed in the receiving cavity 13 and is fixedly connected to the inner tailgate panel 11 and the outer tailgate panel 12 respectively, the reinforcing plate 2 being used to improve the rigidity of the tailgate and enhance the stability of the tailgate structure; the observation port 3 is provided through the inner tailgate panel 11, at least partially... The reinforcing plate 2 is located in the visible area formed by the observation port 3 within the accommodating cavity 13. The visible area is used to indicate the area within the accommodating cavity 13 that can be seen through the observation port 3. The reinforcing plate 2 is set in the visible area so that the structure of the reinforcing plate 2 within the accommodating cavity 13 can be observed through the observation port 3. The tailgate configuration can be determined without disassembling the vehicle, thus avoiding damage to the vehicle. Furthermore, the simple visual method of determining the tailgate configuration can effectively simplify the configuration identification process and shorten the identification time, which is conducive to improving vehicle production efficiency.

[0021] In a possible implementation, the observation opening 3 and the tailgate inner panel 11 are integrally formed. In this way, the observation opening 3 can be formed simultaneously during the stamping or injection molding process of the tailgate inner panel 11, ensuring the accuracy of the size and position of the observation opening 3. Compared with the process of cutting the observation hole separately, the integrally formed structure helps to simplify the production process of the tailgate inner panel 11 and reduce manufacturing costs.

[0022] Specifically, the edge of the observation port 3 has smooth rounded corners, which can effectively avoid stress concentration, improve the fatigue strength and service life of the tailgate inner panel 11 under long-term dynamic load, and enhance the reliability of the vehicle tailgate structure.

[0023] In a possible implementation, the observation port 3 is located in the orthographic projection area of ​​the reinforcing plate 2 on the inner panel 11 of the tailgate. This improves the convenience of visually identifying the configuration through the observation port 3, and allows for visual positioning of the reinforcing plate 2 during the assembly process. This facilitates real-time monitoring of the assembly process of the reinforcing plate 2, which helps to improve assembly accuracy and reduce production costs.

[0024] Specifically, the observation port 3 can expose at least part of the reinforcing plate 2. Users can directly observe the reinforcing plate 2 of the accommodating cavity 13 through the observation port 3, thereby enabling quick identification of the tailgate assembly configuration, which helps to shorten the identification time, improve identification efficiency and configuration identification accuracy.

[0025] Specifically, the observation port 3 can be set in the structural reinforcement area of ​​the reinforcing plate 2 to avoid weakening the overall rigidity of the tailgate inner panel 11. Furthermore, the reinforcing plate 2 and the observation port 3 are set in a corresponding manner to optimize the stress distribution around the observation port 3.

[0026] In a possible implementation, one end of the reinforcing plate 2 is fixedly connected to the inner tailgate panel 11, and the other end of the reinforcing plate 2 is fixedly connected to the outer tailgate panel 12. A cavity structure is formed between the reinforcing plate 2, the inner tailgate panel 11, and the outer tailgate panel 12. In this way, the cavity structure can improve the overall stiffness distribution of the tailgate, effectively resist the vibration of the tailgate during frequent opening and closing and vehicle driving, and thus improve the structural stability of the vehicle tailgate.

[0027] Specifically, the tailgate inner panel 11 includes a first region, and a cavity structure is formed between the first region, the reinforcing plate 2, and the tailgate outer panel 12. The observation port 3 is located in the area outside the first region on the tailgate inner panel 11. In this way, the observation port 3 is prevented from communicating with the cavity structure, thereby avoiding affecting the load-bearing function of the cavity structure in the tailgate body 1. By setting the observation port 3 here, non-destructive inspection of the reinforcing plate 2 can be achieved, improving the quality controllability and reliability of the vehicle tailgate.

[0028] In a possible implementation, the observation port 3 is a through hole formed in the inner panel 11 of the tailgate. The through hole structure allows external light to pass through completely and illuminate the accommodating cavity 13. The through hole structure also provides an operating path for the tools, making it convenient for the user to inspect the internal structure of the accommodating cavity 13.

[0029] Specifically, the through hole and the inner panel 11 of the tailgate are integrally formed, which helps to simplify the structure of the observation port 3, reduce the manufacturing cost of the observation port 3, and thus reduce the manufacturing cost of the vehicle tailgate.

[0030] Specifically, the through hole can be a circular through hole with a diameter of 20-40 mm; preferably, the diameter of the circular through hole is 30 mm. This ensures that the user can observe the structure inside the accommodating cavity 13 through the circular through hole, while avoiding a decrease in the strength of the tailgate inner panel 11 due to an excessively large through hole size. Understandably, the through hole can be elliptical, square, or polygonal, and its shape can be adjusted according to the needs of the actual application.

[0031] In a possible implementation, the tailgate inner panel 11 is provided with a reinforcing structure that surrounds the observation opening 3. The reinforcing structure can compensate for the stiffness loss at the observation opening 3 and effectively disperse the stress at the observation opening 3, thereby optimizing the stress distribution of the tailgate inner panel 11 and improving the reliability of the tailgate inner panel 11.

[0032] In some embodiments, the edge of the observation port 3 is folded to form a reinforcing structure. The reinforcing structure can be a flanged structure, which transforms the two-dimensional structure of the observation port edge into a three-dimensional structure, thereby improving the bending resistance of the observation port 3 edge. Furthermore, the flanged structure forms a smooth transition rounded corner at the edge of the observation port 3, which is beneficial for dispersing the stress at the edge of the observation port 3.

[0033] In some embodiments, the reinforcing structure can be a reinforcing rib arranged around the observation port 3, with the reinforcing rib protruding on the tailgate inner panel 11. In this way, by providing a three-dimensional reinforcing rib around the observation port 3, the stress of the observation port 3 can be effectively dispersed. The reinforcing rib can be integrally formed with the tailgate inner panel 11, which helps to simplify the manufacturing process of the tailgate inner panel 11 and reduce manufacturing costs.

[0034] Specifically, the reinforcing structure can be a combination of the aforementioned flange structure and reinforcing ribs. Through the coordinated design of the flange structure and reinforcing ribs, the bending force on the edge of the observation port 3 can be resisted, while the stress around the observation port 3 can be dispersed, providing a good structural reinforcement effect for the observation port 3.

[0035] In possible implementations, refer to Figure 2 A wiper assembly 4 is installed on the side of the tailgate inner panel 11 opposite to the receiving cavity 13, and a reinforcing plate 2 is aligned with the wiper assembly 4. During operation, the wiper assembly 4 vibrates, transmitting the force to the tailgate inner panel 11. Aligning the reinforcing plate 2 with the wiper assembly 4 disperses the concentrated stress generated by the wiper assembly 4 and provides support strength, suppressing vibration and abnormal noise, preventing the tailgate inner panel 11 from cracking due to vibration, and ensuring the durability of the vehicle tailgate.

[0036] In a possible implementation, the wiper assembly 4 includes a wiper motor 41, a wiper blade, and a rotating shaft. The wiper motor 41 and the wiper blade are connected by the rotating shaft, and the wiper blade can rotate under the drive of the wiper motor 41. The tailgate body 1 is provided with a tailgate glass. The wiper motor 41 is located on the side of the tailgate inner panel 11 away from the receiving cavity 13. The rotating shaft passes through the tailgate glass, and the wiper blade abuts against the tailgate glass, enabling the wiper blade to clean the tailgate glass.

[0037] Specifically, the observation port 3 and the wiper motor 41 are spaced apart to avoid the distance between the observation port 3 and the wiper motor 41 being too close, which would affect the strength of the connection between the tailgate inner panel 11 and the wiper motor 41. At the same time, it avoids the distance between the observation port 3 and the wiper motor 41 being too far, which would prevent the reinforcing plate 2 from being observed at the observation port 3, or increase the length of the reinforcing plate 2, which would increase the overall weight of the tailgate body 1.

[0038] Specifically, the distance between the wiper motor 41 and the reinforcing plate 2 can be 100mm-120mm; preferably, the distance between the wiper motor 41 and the reinforcing plate 2 is 110mm. It can be understood that controlling the distance between the wiper motor 41 and the reinforcing plate 2 within the above range can effectively ensure the strength of the connection between the tailgate inner panel 11 and the wiper motor 41, while the reinforcing plate 2 can be easily observed from the observation port 3.

[0039] Specifically, the reinforcing plate 2 can be a reinforcing plate 2 for the wiper motor 41, so that the reinforcing plate 2 can enhance the structural strength between the inner tailgate panel 11 and the outer tailgate panel 12, while providing rigid support for the wiper motor 41, thus avoiding the increase in the weight of the tailgate body 1 due to the increase in the number of reinforcing plates 2, which would increase the energy consumption of the vehicle.

[0040] In a possible implementation, a lighting device is provided in the accommodating cavity 13. The illumination area of ​​the lighting device covers at least the reinforcing plate 2. The lighting device can be used to illuminate the structure inside the accommodating cavity 13, making it easier for the user to observe the structure inside the accommodating cavity 13. Even in environments with insufficient light, the user can still clearly see the reinforcing plate 2 through the observation port 3.

[0041] Specifically, the lighting device is located inside the accommodating cavity 13 near the observation port 3. In this way, the lighting light can shine into the accommodating cavity 13 from the observation port 3, so that the reinforcing plate 2 can be clearly illuminated, and the shadows cast by other components inside the accommodating cavity 13 by the lighting can be avoided from obstructing the observation of the reinforcing plate 2.

[0042] In a possible implementation, a cover plate is provided on the inner panel 11 of the tailgate to cover the observation port 3. The cover plate is rotatably connected to the inner panel 11 of the tailgate. By rotating the cover plate, the observation port 3 can be blocked to prevent dust and impurities from falling into the accommodating cavity 13 and affecting the working components inside the tailgate of the vehicle. When it is necessary to observe the reinforcing plate 2 inside the accommodating cavity 13 through the observation port 3, the observation port 3 can be exposed by rotating the cover plate.

[0043] In a possible implementation, the observation port 3 is provided with a transparent sealing element, which seals the observation port 3. In this way, by sealing the observation port 3 with the transparent sealing element, dust and impurities can be prevented from entering the receiving cavity 13 through the observation port 3. At the same time, light can pass through the transparent sealing element, so that even when the observation port 3 is sealed, the user can still observe the structure inside the receiving cavity 13.

[0044] Specifically, the observation port 3 is provided with a sealing ring, and the transparent sealing component and the observation port 3 can form a sealed connection through the sealing ring, thereby improving the sealing performance between the observation port 3 and the transparent sealing component, and at the same time improving the stability of the connection between the transparent sealing component and the observation port 3.

[0045] In a possible implementation, the transparent sealing element can be a lens with magnification function; specifically, the transparent sealing element is a convex lens, which has a magnification function. When the user performs visual inspection through the observation port 3, the reinforcing plate 2 and other structures in the accommodating cavity 13 can be magnified by the convex lens, making the observation clearer and more accurate, effectively reducing the risk of misjudgment caused by insufficient light or poor vision, and greatly improving the reliability of the inspection and the user experience.

[0046] This application also proposes a vehicle including the tailgate described in any of the above embodiments. In this way, the tailgate configuration can be easily identified through the observation port, thereby shortening the vehicle configuration identification time and improving vehicle production efficiency.

[0047] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of the claims of this application.

[0048] Although embodiments of this application have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of this application, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A vehicle tailgate, characterized in that, include: The tailgate body (1) includes an inner tailgate panel (11), an outer tailgate panel (12), and a receiving cavity (13) located between the inner tailgate panel (11) and the outer tailgate panel. A reinforcing plate (2) is disposed in the accommodating cavity (13) and is fixedly connected to the inner tailgate panel (11) and the outer tailgate panel (12) respectively; An observation port (3) is provided through the inner panel (11) of the tailgate, and at least part of the reinforcing plate (2) is located in the visible area formed by the observation port (3) in the accommodating cavity (13).

2. The vehicle tailgate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The observation port (3) is located in the positive projection area of ​​the reinforcing plate (2) on the inner panel (11) of the tailgate.

3. The vehicle tailgate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The observation port (3) is a through hole formed in the inner panel (11) of the tailgate, and the diameter of the through hole is 30 mm.

4. The vehicle tailgate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tailgate inner panel (11) is provided with a reinforcing structure, which surrounds the observation port (3).

5. The vehicle tailgate according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, A wiper assembly (4) is provided on the side of the tailgate inner panel (11) opposite to the accommodating cavity (13), and the reinforcing plate (2) is aligned with the wiper assembly (4).

6. The vehicle tailgate according to claim 5, characterized in that, The wiper assembly (4) includes a wiper motor (41), and the observation port (3) is spaced apart from the wiper motor (41).

7. The vehicle tailgate according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The cavity (13) is provided with a lighting device, and the illumination area of ​​the lighting device covers at least the reinforcing plate (2).

8. The vehicle tailgate according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The observation port (3) is provided with a transparent sealing element, which seals the observation port (3).

9. The vehicle tailgate according to claim 8, characterized in that, The transparent sealing element is a convex lens.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the vehicle tailgate as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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