Vehicle body pillar trim assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The application provides a vehicle body pillar trim assembly and a vehicle. The vehicle body pillar trim assembly comprises a bracket, an outer trim plate, a sealing element and a light-emitting module. The outer trim plate is fixedly connected with the bracket and surrounds the bracket to form a cavity. The outer trim plate is provided with a hollow area which is in communication with the cavity and the outside of the outer trim plate and forms a pattern mark. At least part of the sealing element is located in the hollow area, and the sealing element can seal the hollow area. At least part of the light-emitting module is located in the cavity, and the light emitted by the light-emitting module is emitted to the outside of the outer trim plate through the sealing element. The technical scheme of the application can make the vehicle body pillar trim assembly have a light-emitting function, so that when the field of view on the side of the vehicle body is limited due to insufficient light, the driver cannot accurately judge the situation around the vehicle body, and the problem of accidents caused by this is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly to a body pillar trim assembly and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, their demands for transportation are also increasing, and vehicle configurations are becoming more user-friendly. Features such as reversing cameras, seatbelt delivery, and heated seats address many problems that may arise in different scenarios.

[0003] With the increasing number of drivers, various scenarios are involved. At night or in low light conditions, the field of vision to the side of the vehicle is limited, which makes it difficult for the driver or other vehicles to accurately judge the situation around the vehicle, leading to accidents. Utility Model Content

[0004] The embodiments of this application provide a vehicle body pillar trim assembly and a vehicle, which enables the vehicle body pillar trim assembly to have a light-emitting function. This helps to minimize the occurrence of accidents caused by the driver's inability to accurately judge the surrounding situation of the vehicle due to insufficient light and limited field of vision on the side of the vehicle.

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a body pillar trim assembly, the body pillar trim assembly comprising:

[0006] support;

[0007] The exterior trim panel is fixedly connected to the bracket and forms a cavity with the bracket. The exterior trim panel has a hollow area that connects the cavity and the outside of the exterior trim panel and forms a pattern logo.

[0008] A sealing element, at least a portion of which is located within the hollowed-out area, capable of sealing the hollowed-out area; and

[0009] The light-emitting module, at least a portion of which is located within the cavity, emits light through the seal and exits to the exterior of the outer trim panel.

[0010] Understandably, users' demands for personalized vehicle exteriors are becoming increasingly strong. As a crucial visual element on the side of the vehicle, the pillar trim assembly is not only part of the body structure but also a key component in showcasing the vehicle's individuality. Users expect to express their unique personality through the appearance of the pillar trim assembly, making the vehicle's exterior more distinctive and recognizable. However, existing pillar trim assembly designs are often quite simplistic, lacking personalized customization options and failing to meet the diverse aesthetic needs of users.

[0011] Therefore, in the embodiments of this application, by setting a hollow area on the outer trim panel and connecting the hollow area with the cavity on the inner side of the outer trim panel and the environment on the outer side of the outer trim panel, the hollow area can present a structural arrangement that connects the interior and exterior of the body pillar trim panel assembly. Furthermore, since the hollow area can form a pattern logo, users can personalize the appearance of the body pillar trim panel assembly according to their own needs when selecting a vehicle, thereby creating a user-customized pattern logo through the design of the hollow area, thus meeting diverse user appearance requirements.

[0012] Furthermore, since at least some of the seals are located within the hollowed-out area, the seals can seal the hollowed-out area, ensuring that moisture, dust, and other substances from the external environment do not enter the interior of the body pillar trim assembly through the hollowed-out area, thus giving the body pillar trim assembly better sealing performance.

[0013] Furthermore, because the pillar trim assembly contains a light-emitting module, and the light emitted by this module can be emitted from the exterior trim through a seal, the pillar trim assembly can possess both external lighting performance and light-emitting function. Therefore, in nighttime or low-light conditions, the pillar trim assembly can present a unique luminous effect, not only enhancing the vehicle's aesthetics but also improving its safety.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the light emitted by the light-emitting module in the outer trim panel can be blocked by a portion outside the hollowed-out area.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the sealing element is a light-transmitting adhesive, which completely fills the hollow area and allows light emitted by the light-emitting module to pass through.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the sealing element is a plastic block located within the hollow area and the cavity, and the plastic block is able to transmit light emitted by the light-emitting module.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the cutout area includes multiple sub-cutout areas, which cooperate to form the pattern logo;

[0018] The plurality of sub-cutout areas are spaced apart, or the plurality of sub-cutout areas are connected to each other, or a portion of the plurality of sub-cutout areas are spaced apart, while another portion of the sub-cutout areas are connected to each other.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the light-emitting module includes a housing and a light-emitting component. The housing is located within the cavity and forms a receiving cavity. The light-emitting component is located within the receiving cavity, and the light emitted by the light-emitting component is emitted through the housing to the seal.

[0020] In one possible implementation, the body pillar trim assembly further includes an adhesive layer that surrounds the cavity and connects between the bracket and the outer trim panel, the adhesive layer being capable of sealing the cavity.

[0021] In one possible implementation, the bracket has a mounting groove on its surface facing the outer trim panel, the mounting groove is disposed around the periphery of the cavity, and at least a portion of the adhesive layer is located within the mounting groove.

[0022] In one possible implementation, the light-emitting module is detachably connected to the bracket.

[0023] Secondly, this application provides a vehicle, the vehicle including a body sheet metal and a body pillar trim assembly as described above, the body pillar trim assembly being fixedly connected to the body sheet metal. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the vehicle body pillar trim assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The diagram shown is an exploded structural diagram of a portion of the body pillar trim assembly.

[0027] Figure 4 It is along Figure 2 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the body pillar trim assembly obtained by cutting along section line AA at one angle.

[0028] Figure 5 It is along Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the body pillar trim assembly obtained by cutting along section line AA from another angle.

[0029] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows the structural design of the bracket for the body pillar trim assembly.

[0030] Figure 7 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a portion of the body pillar trim assembly shown;

[0031] Figure 8 yes Figure 3 An exploded view of the light-emitting module and the first foam of the body pillar trim assembly shown;

[0032] Figure 9 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the exterior trim panel of the body pillar trim assembly shown;

[0033] Figure 10 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the adhesive layer of the body pillar trim assembly shown;

[0034] Figure 11 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows a structural schematic of the body pillar trim assembly from another angle.

[0035] Figure label:

[0036] Vehicle 200, body sheet metal 210, body pillar trim assembly 100, bracket 10, exterior trim panel 20, seal 30, light-emitting module 40, cavity W, hollow area T, mounting surface 11, groove 12, mounting slot 13, positioning slot 14, housing 41, first housing 411, second housing 412, receiving cavity Q, first foam 60, connecting slot 413, sub-hollow area T1, adhesive layer 50, second foam 70. Detailed Implementation

[0037] For ease of understanding, the terminology used in the embodiments of this application will be explained first.

[0038] And / or: This is simply a way of describing the relationship between related objects. It indicates that there can be three kinds of relationships. For example, A and / or B can represent three situations: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone.

[0039] Multiple: refers to two or more.

[0040] Connection: should be interpreted broadly. For example, the connection between A and B can be a direct connection between A and B, or an indirect connection between A and B through an intermediary.

[0041] The specific embodiments of this application will now be clearly described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0042] Embodiments of this application provide a vehicle body pillar trim assembly 100 and a vehicle 200.

[0043] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vehicle 200 provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0044] Vehicle 200 may include body sheet metal 210 and body pillar trim assembly 100. Body pillar trim assembly 100 may be installed on body sheet metal 210. Among them, body pillar trim assembly 100 may be the B-pillar trim assembly of vehicle 200.

[0045] It should be noted that, Figure 1 The purpose is solely to schematically illustrate the connection relationship between the body sheet metal 210 and the body pillar trim assembly 100, and is not to specifically limit the connection positions, specific structures, or quantities of each component. In other embodiments of this application, the vehicle 200 may include more or fewer components than illustrated, or combine some components, or split some components, or have different component arrangements. The illustrated components may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of software and hardware.

[0046] Understandably, as described in the background section, the field of vision to the side of the vehicle is limited at night or in low light conditions, which makes it impossible for the driver or other vehicles to accurately judge the situation around the vehicle, thus leading to accidents.

[0047] In view of this, embodiments of this application provide a vehicle body pillar trim assembly 100. By incorporating a light-emitting module 40 within the vehicle body pillar trim assembly 100, the assembly achieves an interactive light-emitting function. This not only enhances the aesthetics of the vehicle body pillar trim assembly 100 and improves its appearance, but also ensures clear visibility of the vehicle body outline at night and in low-light environments, thereby increasing safety for users driving on nighttime roads.

[0048] Please refer to the following: Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 , Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the vehicle body pillar trim assembly 100 provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The diagram shown is an exploded view of a portion of the body pillar trim assembly 100. Figure 4 It is along Figure 2 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the body pillar trim assembly at an angle of 100° obtained by cutting along section line AA. Figure 5 It is along Figure 2 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the body pillar trim assembly 100 obtained by cutting along section line AA from another angle.

[0049] The vehicle body pillar trim assembly 100 may include a bracket 10, an outer trim panel 20, a seal 30, and a light-emitting module 40. The outer trim panel 20 can be fixedly connected to the bracket 10 and can form a cavity W with the bracket 10. The outer trim panel 20 has a hollow area T. The hollow area T connects the cavity W and the outside of the outer trim panel 20 and forms a pattern. At least a portion of the seal 30 is located within the hollow area T. The seal 30 seals the hollow area T. At least a portion of the light-emitting module 40 is located within the cavity W. Light emitted by the light-emitting module 40 is emitted through the seal 30 to the outside of the outer trim panel 20.

[0050] The pattern logo can be selected according to the actual application requirements of the body pillar trim assembly 100 and the user's needs. It can be a geometric pattern formed by basic geometric elements such as points, lines, and surfaces, or it can be a character pattern, or a floral pattern, or a logo pattern, or an animal pattern, or a plant pattern, or a human figure pattern, etc. There are no restrictions on this.

[0051] Understandably, users' demands for personalized vehicle appearance are becoming increasingly strong. The body pillar trim assembly 100, as a crucial visual element on the side of the vehicle, is not only part of the body structure but also a key component in showcasing the personalized needs of the vehicle's appearance. Users expect to express their unique personality through the appearance of the body pillar trim assembly 100, making the vehicle's appearance more distinctive and recognizable. However, existing body pillar trim assembly 100 designs are often quite simplistic, lacking personalized customization features and failing to meet the diverse aesthetic needs of users.

[0052] Therefore, in the embodiments of this application, by providing a hollow area T on the outer trim panel 20 and connecting the hollow area T with the cavity W inside the outer trim panel 20 and the environment outside the outer trim panel 20, the hollow area T can present a structural arrangement connecting the interior and exterior of the body pillar trim assembly 100. Furthermore, since the hollow area T can form a pattern logo, when selecting the vehicle 200, the user can personalize the appearance of the body pillar trim assembly 100 according to their own needs, forming a user-customized pattern logo through the design of the hollow area T, thus meeting the diverse appearance requirements of the user.

[0053] Furthermore, since at least part of the seal 30 is disposed within the hollow area T, the seal 30 can seal the hollow area T, ensuring that moisture, dust, etc. in the external environment will not enter the interior of the body pillar trim assembly 100 through the hollow area T, thus giving the body pillar trim assembly 100 better sealing performance.

[0054] Furthermore, since the body pillar trim assembly 100 contains a light-emitting module 40, and the light emitted by the light-emitting module 40 can be emitted from the outer trim panel 20 through the sealing element 30, the body pillar trim assembly 100 can have both external light performance and light-emitting function. Therefore, in nighttime or low-light environments, the body pillar trim assembly 100 can present a unique luminous effect, which not only enhances the aesthetics of the vehicle 200 but also improves the safety of the vehicle 200.

[0055] The above text provides a brief description of the various structures of the body pillar trim assembly 100. The following text, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will provide a detailed explanation of the various structures of the body pillar trim assembly 100 and the connection relationships between them.

[0056] Please refer to the following: Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 , Figure 6 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows the structural design of the bracket 10 of the body pillar trim assembly 100.

[0057] The bracket 10 can be installed on the body sheet metal 210 and provides mounting positions for the light-emitting module 40 and the exterior trim panel 20. The bracket 10 can be made of high-strength plastic to ensure the structural strength and lightweight requirements of the body pillar trim assembly 100. The shape of the bracket 10 can be adapted to the shape of the body pillars in the body sheet metal 210. The connection method between the bracket 10 and the body sheet metal 210 can be screw connection, snap-fit, plug-in connection, adhesive connection, etc. The embodiments of this application do not strictly limit the shape of the bracket 10 or the connection method between the bracket 10 and the body sheet metal 210.

[0058] The bracket 10 may include a mounting surface 11. The mounting surface 11 may be the surface of the bracket 10 facing the exterior trim panel 20. The bracket 10 may be provided with a groove 12. In the thickness direction of the bracket 10, one opening of the groove 12 may be located on the mounting surface 11, and the other opening of the groove 12 may be located on the surface of the bracket 10 facing the body sheet metal 210. That is, the groove 12 may be a through groove, penetrating the bracket 10 along its thickness direction. The number of grooves 12 may be one or more. When there are multiple grooves 12, the structures of the multiple grooves 12 may be similar, identical, or different. The multiple grooves 12 may be arranged at intervals on the bracket 10.

[0059] The shape, location, and size of the groove 12 can be selected according to the actual application scenario, and there are no restrictions on this. For example, such as Figure 6 As shown, the groove 12 can be located at the bottom of the bracket 10, or at the middle of the bracket 10, or at the top of the bracket 10, or at a combination of the bottom, middle, and top of the vehicle body pillar, without limitation.

[0060] The bracket 10 may also be provided with a mounting groove 13. The opening of the mounting groove 13 may be located on the mounting surface 11. The mounting groove 13 may be recessed from the mounting surface 11 into the interior of the bracket 10. The mounting groove 13 may be disposed around the periphery of the recess 12. That is, the mounting groove 13 may be disposed around the periphery of the cavity W. Further, when there are multiple recesses 12, the mounting groove 13 may be disposed around the periphery of multiple recesses 12 simultaneously. The depth of the mounting groove 13 may be less than the depth of the recess 12.

[0061] The characteristic parameters of the mounting groove 13, such as its depth, shape, and location, can be selected according to the actual application scenario and are not limited thereto. For example, such as... Figure 6 As shown, the shape of the mounting slot 13 can resemble two numbers "8" connected vertically.

[0062] The bracket 10 may also be provided with a positioning groove 14. In the thickness direction of the bracket 10, one opening of the positioning groove 14 may be located on the mounting surface 11, and the other opening of the positioning groove 14 may be located on the surface of the bracket 10 facing the body sheet metal 210. The positioning groove 14 can be used to install fasteners. There may be one or more positioning grooves 14. When there are multiple positioning grooves 14, the structures of the multiple positioning grooves 14 may be similar, identical, or different. The multiple positioning grooves 14 may be spaced apart on the bracket 10. Fasteners can fix the bracket 10 to the body sheet metal 210. For example, the fastener may be a screw.

[0063] Please refer to the following: Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 , Figure 7 yes Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of the body pillar trim assembly 100. Figure 7 For ease of illustration, the exterior trim panel 20 is not shown in the diagram.

[0064] The light-emitting module 40 can be detachably connected to the bracket 10. The detachable connection between the light-emitting module 40 and the bracket 10 can be, but is not limited to, a snap-fit ​​connection or a screw connection. During the assembly process of the light-emitting module 40 and the bracket 10, it is necessary to follow the assembly process requirements as much as possible to ensure that the installation position of the light-emitting module 40 is accurate and securely fixed.

[0065] It is understandable that by making the light-emitting module 40 detachably connected to the bracket 10, the light-emitting module 40 can be quickly removed from the bracket 10 when it needs to be repaired or replaced, and when it needs to be installed on the bracket 10, the light-emitting module 40 can be conveniently fixedly connected to the bracket 10, thus enabling the light-emitting module 40 to have better overall maintainability.

[0066] Please refer to the following: Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 , Figure 8 yes Figure 3 An exploded view of the light-emitting module 40 and the first foam 60 of the body pillar trim assembly 100 shown.

[0067] The light-emitting module 40 can be installed within the recess 12 of the bracket 10. At least a portion of the light-emitting module 40 can be located within the recess 12. The light-emitting module 40 may include a housing 41 and a light-emitting component (not shown).

[0068] The housing 41 can be located within the cavity W formed by the bracket 10 and the outer trim panel 20, and is connected to the bracket 10. The housing 41 can form a receiving cavity Q. The housing 41 can be made of a light-transmitting material. For example, the housing 41 can be dome-shaped and made of a light-transmitting plastic material. With this configuration, since the housing 41 is made of plastic, the weight of the body pillar trim assembly 100 can be significantly reduced compared to aluminum alloy or stainless steel materials, which is beneficial for achieving a lightweight body pillar trim assembly 100.

[0069] The housing 41 may include a first housing 411 and a second housing 412. The first housing 411 and the second housing 412 may be stacked in the thickness direction of the body pillar trim assembly 100 and together enclose the receiving cavity Q of the housing 41. The first housing 411 is closer to the outer trim panel 20 relative to the second housing 412.

[0070] The first shell 411 can be made of a light-transmitting material. The second shell 412 can be made of the same or different material as the first shell 411. When the material of the second shell 412 is different from that of the first shell 411, the second shell 412 can be made of an opaque material. It is understood that in the shell 41, the first shell 411 is the shell structure close to the outer trim panel 20, and the second shell 412 is the shell structure away from the outer trim panel 20. By making at least the first shell 411 a light-transmitting material, the requirement for light emitted by the light-emitting module 40 through the shell 41 can be met, and the reliability of the light emission of the light-emitting module 40 can be guaranteed.

[0071] The light-emitting component can be located within the receiving cavity Q and fixedly connected to the housing 41. Light emitted from the light-emitting component exits through the housing 41 to the seal 30, then passes through the seal 30 and exits to the exterior of the body pillar trim assembly 100. In the thickness direction of the body pillar trim assembly 100, the light-emitting component can be positioned opposite to the hollowed-out area T of the outer trim panel 20. Therefore, the light emitted by the light-emitting element can fully illuminate the hollowed-out area T that forms the pattern, achieving optimal illumination.

[0072] The placement of the light-emitting components can be optimized according to the shape and distribution of the hollow area T to determine the best position and angle of the light-emitting components. This ensures that the light emitted by the light-emitting components can pass through the seal 30 set in the hollow area T and reach the outside of the body pillar trim assembly 100, ensuring the luminous effect of the pattern logo formed by the hollow area T. This allows the pattern logo to shine clearly and beautifully at night or in specific environments, improving the recognizability and aesthetics of the vehicle 200.

[0073] Furthermore, the specific composition of the light-emitting component can be selected according to the actual application, as long as the component can emit light, thus enabling the light-emitting module 40 to achieve its light-emitting function. For example, the light-emitting element in the component can be a high-brightness, low-power LED (Light Emitting Diode) as the core. LEDs have advantages such as high luminous efficiency, long lifespan, and rich colors, meeting the needs of different users. The light-emitting component can be equipped with a dedicated circuit control system to adjust the brightness, color, and flashing mode according to user requirements. For example, users can select constant light, flashing, or gradual light modes to achieve different lighting effects.

[0074] Please refer to the following: Figure 5 and Figure 8 The body pillar trim assembly 100 may further include a first foam 60. The first foam 60 may be fitted over the exterior of the housing 41 of the light-emitting module 40 and sandwiched between the housing 41 and the outer trim panel 20. Specifically, the housing 41 may be provided with a connecting groove 413. The connecting groove 413 may be recessed from the surface of the housing 41 facing the outer trim panel 20 toward the interior of the housing 41. The connecting groove 413 may be annular and located at the outer edge of the housing 41. The first foam 60 may be installed in the connecting groove 413. The shape of the connecting groove 413 may be adapted to the shape of the first foam 60. Exemplarily, the connecting groove 413 may be located on the first shell 411 body 41 of the housing 41.

[0075] Understandably, on the one hand, the first foam 60 can be placed between the light-emitting module 40 and the outer trim panel 20 to provide sound insulation and cushioning. On the other hand, the first foam 60 can surround the outer boundary of the light-emitting module 40 and the outer trim panel 20 to form a sealed cavity, which provides waterproofing and dustproofing.

[0076] Please refer to the following: Figure 5 and Figure 9 , Figure 9 yes Figure 3 The diagram shows the structure of the exterior trim panel 20 of the body pillar trim panel assembly 100.

[0077] The outer trim panel 20 can be mounted on the bracket 10. The outer trim panel 20 can close the opening of the groove 12 of the bracket 10 located on the mounting surface 11, so as to jointly enclose the cavity W described above with the bracket 10. The space enclosed by the groove 12 can form at least a partial cavity W.

[0078] The exterior trim panel 20 can be made of metal. Therefore, the exterior trim panel 20 as a whole possesses good strength and rigidity. Even if a hollow area T is added to the exterior trim panel 20, it will not adversely affect the structural strength of the body pillar trim panel assembly 100. This helps improve the reliability and durability of the body pillar trim panel assembly 100, ensuring stable performance during long-term use, reducing the likelihood of malfunctions, and lowering maintenance and replacement costs.

[0079] In the outer panel 20, the light emitted by the light-emitting module 40 can be blocked by the portion outside the hollow area T. Thus, in the outer panel 20, except for the hollow area T which is a light-transmitting area, all other areas are opaque, thereby enabling highly customized light-emitting patterns. This satisfies the user's need to customize the light-emitting pattern according to personal preferences and ensures that the light-emitting pattern can accurately present the pattern style of the hollow area T selected by the user.

[0080] Furthermore, the outer trim panel 20 may have a light-illuminated area. This light-illuminated area refers to the area that can be illuminated by the light emitted from the light-emitting module 40. The light-illuminated area may include the hollowed-out area T. That is, the light-illuminated area may include the hollowed-out area T to ensure that all positions within the hollowed-out area T can be penetrated by the light emitted from the light-emitting module 40, thus maximizing the light-emitting area of ​​the outer trim panel 20 and optimizing its luminous effect.

[0081] Please continue reading. Figure 5 and Figure 9 The hollow area T can be located at the bottom of the outer trim panel 20, or at the middle of the outer trim panel 20, or at the top of the outer trim panel 20, or at a combination of the bottom, middle and top of the outer trim panel 20.

[0082] The shape, location, and size of the cutout area T can be selected according to the actual application scenario, and there are no restrictions on these parameters.

[0083] In the embodiments of this application, the hollowed-out area T can be formed by laser engraving and cutting. Laser engraving and cutting technology has the characteristics of high precision and high speed, which can ensure the detail and accuracy of the pattern logo presented in the hollowed-out area T. For example, a laser engraving and cutting device can be used to engrave and cut out the hollowed-out area T, which is the same as the pattern selected by the user, on the surface of the outer panel 20, so that the hollowed-out area T can form a user-customized pattern logo. The pattern selected by the user must meet the processing requirements and safety standards.

[0084] Furthermore, the cutout area T may include multiple sub-cutout areas T1. The multiple sub-cutout areas T1 can cooperate to form a pattern logo. That is, each sub-cutout area T1 can form part of the pattern logo.

[0085] The sub-cutout areas T1 can have a small size, such as 0.1mm, or a large size, such as 10mm. Multiple sub-cutout areas T1 can be spaced apart, resulting in a pattern that is broken without connecting areas. Alternatively, multiple sub-cutout areas T1 can be connected to each other, resulting in a continuous pattern. Or, some sub-cutout areas T1 can be spaced apart, while others can be connected, resulting in a discontinuous pattern. By providing the multiple sub-cutout areas T1 with the diverse connection possibilities described above, richer patterned designs can be customized according to user needs, thus improving the user experience.

[0086] For example, the sub-cutout area T1 can be a geometric shape formed by basic geometric elements such as points, lines, and surfaces, or it can be a character shape, a pattern shape, a logo shape, an animal shape, a plant shape, or a human figure shape, etc., without any limitation.

[0087] Please refer to the following: Figure 4 and Figure 5 In the embodiments of this application, the sealing element 30 can be a light-transmitting adhesive. The light-transmitting adhesive completely fills the hollow area T. The light-transmitting adhesive allows light emitted by the light-emitting module 40 to pass through. For example, the light-transmitting adhesive can be a UV adhesive. An automated filling device is used to fill the hollow area T with the light-transmitting adhesive, ensuring that the adhesive is filled evenly and without air bubbles, thus guaranteeing the uniformity and consistency of the light-emitting effect.

[0088] Understandably, the translucent adhesive is fluid before curing. Therefore, by filling the hollow area T with translucent adhesive, the adhesive can fill all spaces of the hollow area T before curing, ensuring that the hollow area T is completely sealed by the adhesive, providing excellent waterproof and dustproof performance. Furthermore, the translucent adhesive has good light transmittance and weather resistance, enabling it to evenly transmit the light emitted by the light-emitting module 40 to the hollow area T.

[0089] Alternatively, the seal 30 can also be a plastic block. The plastic block can be located within the hollow area T and the cavity W. The plastic block allows light emitted from the light-emitting module 40 to pass through it. In this configuration, the plastic block can be assembled with the outer trim panel 20, satisfying the sealing requirement that the hollow area T is filled with the plastic block, thus giving the hollow area T good sealing performance as well.

[0090] Please refer to the following: Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 10 , Figure 10 yes Figure 3 The diagram shows the structure of the adhesive layer 50 of the body pillar trim assembly 100.

[0091] In embodiments of this application, the vehicle body pillar trim assembly 100 may further include an adhesive layer 50. The adhesive layer 50 may surround the cavity W and connect between the bracket 10 and the outer trim panel 20. The adhesive layer 50 is capable of sealing the cavity W. The material of the adhesive layer 50 may be any adhesive layer with bonding properties.

[0092] Understandably, by surrounding the cavity W with the adhesive layer 50, the adhesive layer 50 can surround the outside of the light-emitting module 40. Furthermore, since the adhesive layer 50 also connects the bracket 10 and the outer trim panel 20, it not only has good connection performance but also isolates the cavity W from the external environment of the body pillar trim assembly 100. This effectively prevents dust and moisture from the outside of the body pillar trim assembly 100 from entering the cavity W and affecting the light-emitting performance of the light-emitting module 40, thus providing excellent sealing performance. In other words, the adhesive layer 50 possesses both connection and sealing properties, resulting in high reliability.

[0093] Specifically, at least a portion of the adhesive layer 50 may be located within the mounting groove 13 of the bracket 10. The shape of the adhesive layer 50 may be adapted to the shape of the mounting groove 13 of the bracket 10. For example, the shape of the adhesive layer 50 may resemble two numbers "8" connected vertically.

[0094] It is understood that by placing at least a portion of the adhesive layer 50 within the mounting groove 13 of the bracket 10, the connection area between the adhesive layer 50 and the bracket 10 can be guaranteed, the connection strength and reliability between the adhesive layer 50 and the bracket 10 can be enhanced, and the installation stability and reliability of the adhesive layer 50 can be improved.

[0095] For example, before assembling the exterior trim panel 20 and the bracket 10, the exterior trim panel 20 and the bracket 10 need to be cleaned and surface-treated to ensure that the surfaces of the exterior trim panel 20 and the bracket 10 are free of burrs, thereby ensuring the bonding effect of the adhesive layer 50. Furthermore, specialized adhesive equipment and processes can be used to accurately adhere the exterior trim panel 20 to the bracket 10 and apply pressure for curing, ensuring a tight bond between the exterior trim panel 20 and the bracket 10.

[0096] Please see Figure 11 , Figure 11 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows a structural schematic of the body pillar trim assembly 100 from another angle.

[0097] In embodiments of this application, the body pillar trim assembly 100 may further include a second foam 70. The second foam 70 may be disposed on the side of the bracket 10 opposite to the outer trim panel 20 and sandwiched between the bracket 10 and the body sheet metal 210. Exemplarily, the second foam 70 may be annular.

[0098] Understandably, on the one hand, the second foam 70 can be placed between the bracket 10 and the body pillar (such as the B-pillar) of the body sheet 210, serving as sound insulation and cushioning. On the other hand, the second foam 70 can surround the outer boundary of the bracket 10 and the body pillar, forming a sealed cavity, which serves as waterproof and dustproof.

[0099] In the embodiments of this application, the following quality control and inspection are required before, during, and after the assembly of the vehicle body pillar trim assembly 100:

[0100] I. Raw material inspection: Strict quality inspection is carried out on raw materials such as bracket 10, outer trim panel 20, seal 30 and light-emitting module 40 to ensure that they meet relevant standards and requirements.

[0101] II. Processing supervision: During the laser engraving and cutting of the hollow area T of the outer trim panel 20, the filling of the sealing component 30 into the hollow area T of the outer trim panel 20, and the assembly of the light-emitting module 40, monitoring equipment and technology are used to monitor the processing quality in real time and promptly identify and resolve quality problems.

[0102] III. Finished Product Inspection: A comprehensive inspection is conducted on the assembled body pillar trim assembly 100, including lighting effect inspection, structural strength inspection, and sealing inspection, to ensure that the performance and quality of the body pillar trim assembly 100 meet the design requirements.

[0103] In the embodiments of this application, the vehicle pillar trim assembly 100, through a combination design of bracket 10, outer trim panel 20, sealing element 30, and light-emitting module 40, achieves a high degree of customization and luminous effect for the pattern markings. Users can select or design patterns according to their preferences, and through laser engraving and cutting and light-transmitting adhesive filling technology, the pattern markings can be clearly and beautifully illuminated at night or in low-light environments. Simultaneously, the reasonable component layout and assembly process ensure the structural strength and safety of the vehicle pillar trim assembly 100, while strict quality control and testing ensure its reliability and durability. Therefore, the technical solution of this application can meet users' personalized needs for the vehicle 200, improve the aesthetics and recognizability of the vehicle 200, and has good market application prospects.

[0104] The embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. A vehicle body pillar trim assembly, characterized in that, The body pillar trim assembly includes: support; The exterior trim panel is fixedly connected to the bracket and forms a cavity with the bracket. The exterior trim panel has a hollow area that connects the cavity and the outside of the exterior trim panel and forms a pattern logo. A sealing element, at least a portion of which is located within the hollowed-out area, capable of sealing the hollowed-out area; and The light-emitting module, at least a portion of which is located within the cavity, emits light through the seal and exits to the exterior of the outer trim panel.

2. The vehicle body pillar trim assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In the outer trim panel, the light emitted by the light-emitting module can be blocked by the portion outside the hollowed-out area.

3. The body pillar trim assembly as described in claim 1 or 2, wherein the sealing element is a light-transmitting adhesive, the light-transmitting adhesive is completely filled in the hollow area, and the light-transmitting adhesive can transmit the light emitted by the light-emitting module.

4. The vehicle body pillar trim assembly as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The sealing element is a plastic block located within the hollow area and the cavity, and the plastic block allows light emitted by the light-emitting module to pass through it.

5. The vehicle body pillar trim assembly as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The hollowed-out area includes multiple sub-hollowed-out areas, which cooperate to form the pattern logo; The plurality of sub-cutout areas are spaced apart, or the plurality of sub-cutout areas are connected to each other, or a portion of the plurality of sub-cutout areas are spaced apart, while another portion of the sub-cutout areas are connected to each other.

6. The vehicle body pillar trim assembly as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The light-emitting module includes a housing and a light-emitting component. The housing is located inside the cavity and forms a receiving cavity. The light-emitting component is located inside the receiving cavity, and the light emitted by the light-emitting component is emitted through the housing to the sealing element.

7. The vehicle body pillar trim assembly as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The body pillar trim assembly also includes an adhesive layer that surrounds the cavity and connects between the bracket and the outer trim panel, the adhesive layer being capable of sealing the cavity.

8. The vehicle body pillar trim assembly as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The bracket has a mounting groove on its surface facing the outer trim panel. The mounting groove is arranged around the periphery of the cavity, and at least a portion of the adhesive layer is located within the mounting groove.

9. The vehicle body pillar trim assembly as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The light-emitting module is detachably connected to the bracket.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a body panel and a body pillar trim assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9, the body pillar trim assembly being fixedly connected to the body panel.

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