CN115973281A - Frameless door stand assembly and vehicle with same - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a frameless vehicle door pillar assembly and a vehicle with the same, wherein the frameless vehicle door pillar assembly comprises: a vehicle body pillar; the sealing member, the sealing member is integrative and includes fixed part, first sealing edge and second sealing edge, the fixed part with automobile body stand fixed connection, first sealing edge with the second sealing edge all with the fixed part links to each other and interval arrangement in the front and back direction, first sealing edge with the second sealing edge all is suitable for with door glass butt in order to seal door glass with clearance between the automobile body stand, first sealing edge the second sealing edge with the fixed part cooperation is injectd the drainage chamber of sinking towards the automobile body inboard. According to the frameless vehicle door pillar assembly, the first sealing edge and the second sealing edge which are arranged on the sealing piece are abutted against the vehicle door glass and the vehicle body pillar, so that the sealing performance of a vehicle can be improved, and the excellent NVH performance of a vehicle window can be ensured.

Description

Frameless door stand assembly and vehicle with same

Technical Field

The invention relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to a frameless vehicle door pillar assembly and a vehicle with the frameless vehicle door pillar assembly.

Background

With the development of automobiles, consumers have higher and higher requirements on the appearance of the automobiles, and whether the appearance of the automobiles is fashionable or not becomes an important influence factor for purchasing the automobiles. And a clean and smooth appearance is an important element of fashion appearance. Accordingly, frameless doors having a smooth exterior appearance are becoming more and more popular with consumers. In the conventional frameless vehicle door, the appearance above the waist line of the side surface of the vehicle body is composed of vehicle door glass, vehicle door pillar trim and a sealing strip positioned between the vehicle door glass and the vehicle body pillar trim. Because the color of the sealing strip is gray and has a convex characteristic, the color difference between the sealing strip and peripheral parts is obvious and the appearance is sharp, and the appearance not only influences the color consistency of the appearance of the side surface of the vehicle door, but also influences the consistency of matching.

To solve this problem, hiding the seal strip is an important means of enhancing the appearance of the side of the frameless door, while ensuring that the sealing system is matched. The integral frameless vehicle door sealing strip in the industry at present can realize the appearance design of smooth and clean side surfaces without exposing the sealing strip, but has slightly poor water management and NVH (Noise, vibration and Harshness/Noise, vibration and Harshness) performances; therefore, solving the rubber water management and NVH performance of the integral frameless vehicle door sealing system becomes a difficult problem to be solved urgently in the industry.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention is directed to solving at least one of the problems of the prior art. Therefore, the invention provides a frameless vehicle door pillar assembly, which can increase the sealing performance of a vehicle, ensure the excellent NVH performance of a vehicle window, increase the drainage effect of the vehicle and ensure the good water management performance of the vehicle.

The invention also provides a vehicle with the frameless door pillar assembly.

A frameless door pillar assembly according to a first aspect of the present invention comprises: a vehicle body pillar; the sealing member, the sealing member is integrative and includes fixed part, first sealing edge and second sealing edge, the fixed part with automobile body stand fixed connection, first sealing edge with the second sealing edge all with the fixed part links to each other and interval arrangement in the front and back direction, first sealing edge with the second sealing edge all is suitable for with door glass butt in order to seal door glass with clearance between the automobile body stand, first sealing edge the second sealing edge with the fixed part cooperation is injectd the drainage chamber of sinking towards the automobile body inboard.

According to the frameless vehicle door column assembly, the side appearance of a vehicle can be smoother and cleaner through the integrated sealing piece; meanwhile, the first sealing edge and the second sealing edge of the sealing element are abutted against the door glass and the vehicle body upright post, so that the sealing performance of the vehicle can be improved, and the excellent NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) performance of a vehicle window can be ensured; in addition, the cavity that is injectd by first sealed limit, second sealed limit and fixed part can increase the volume in drainage chamber as drainage chamber, and then can increase the drainage effect of vehicle, guarantees the good water management performance of vehicle.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the first sealing edge and the second sealing edge are respectively arranged at two ends of the fixing portion in the front-back direction, and the first sealing edge and the second sealing edge extend towards each other in the front-back direction.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the first sealing edge extends forward and rearward, a rear end of the first sealing edge is connected to the fixing portion, a front end of the first sealing edge extends along an arc bent forward and toward an inner side of the vehicle body, a front end of the second sealing edge is connected to the fixing portion, and a rear end of the second sealing edge extends along an arc protruding rearward and toward an outer side of the vehicle body.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the seal further comprises: connecting portion, connecting portion are located first sealed limit with between the second sealed limit, the one end of connecting portion with the fixed part links to each other, the other end of connecting portion is connected the orientation of second sealed limit the one end of first sealed limit, wherein, connecting portion the second sealed limit with the cavity is injectd in the fixed part cooperation, first sealed limit the fixed part connecting portion with the cooperation is injectd between the free end of second sealed limit the drainage chamber.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the connecting portion extends along an arc convex away from the first sealing edge in a direction from one end of the connecting portion towards the other end.

According to some embodiments of the invention, a side surface of the connecting part facing the drainage cavity is provided with a notch, the notch penetrates through the connecting part along the up-down direction, and the notch is one, or the notch comprises a plurality of notches which are arranged at intervals.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the fixing part is provided with a fixing groove which is opened backwards, and the fixing part is connected with the vehicle body upright column in a clamping manner through the fixing groove.

According to some embodiments of the invention, a plurality of first protrusions are formed on at least one side wall of the fixing groove, and the plurality of first protrusions are in interference abutment with a surface of the body pillar.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, the fixing groove is formed at a front end of the fixing portion, the second sealing rim is connected to the front end of the fixing portion, and the first sealing rim is connected to a rear end of the fixing portion.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, the rear end of the fixing portion is formed with a catching section extending rearward, and the frameless door pillar assembly further includes: the upright post decorative plate is arranged on the outer side of the upright post of the vehicle body, and the clamping section is clamped between the upright post decorative plate and the upright post of the vehicle body.

According to some embodiments of the invention, at least one side surface of the clamping section is provided with a second protrusion, and the clamping section is in interference fit between the vehicle body upright and the upright decorative plate through the second protrusion.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the anchoring portion comprises a skeleton and an elastic body, and the elastic body is coated on the outer side of the skeleton.

A vehicle according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the invention comprises a frameless door pillar assembly according to the first aspect of the invention.

According to the vehicle provided by the embodiment of the invention, the frameless door pillar assembly of the first aspect is arranged, so that the overall performance of the vehicle is improved.

Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a frameless door pillar assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Reference numerals are as follows:

100. a frameless door pillar assembly;

10. a vehicle body pillar;

20. a seal member; 21. a fixed part; 211. fixing grooves; 2111. a first protrusion; 212. a clamping section; 2121. a second protrusion; 213. a framework; 214. an elastomer; 22. a first sealing edge; 23. a second sealing edge; 24. a connecting portion; 241. a notch;

30. upright column decorative plates;

200. door glass.

Detailed Description

Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are illustrative and intended to be illustrative of the invention and are not to be construed as limiting the invention.

Referring now to fig. 1, a frameless door pillar assembly 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention will be described.

According to the frameless door pillar assembly 100 of the first aspect of the present invention, as shown in fig. 1, the frameless door pillar assembly 100 includes: the sealing piece 20 is an integrated piece and comprises a fixing portion 21, a first sealing edge 22 and a second sealing edge 23, the fixing portion 21 is fixedly connected with the vehicle body upright 10, the first sealing edge 22 and the second sealing edge 23 are both connected with the fixing portion 21 and are arranged at intervals in the front-rear direction, the first sealing edge 22 and the second sealing edge 23 are both suitable for being abutted to the door glass 200 to seal a gap between the door glass 200 and the vehicle body upright 10, and the first sealing edge 22, the second sealing edge 23 and the fixing portion 21 are matched to define a drainage cavity recessed towards the inner side of a vehicle body.

The body pillar 10 is primarily intended to provide support and a door frame for a vehicle. The sealing member 20 is made of an elastic and corrosion-resistant material and is used for sealing a gap between the door glass 200 and the vehicle body pillar 10; for example, the sealing member 20 may be made of EPDM. Sealing member 20 is an organic whole, firm in connection, simple to operate, and hide more easily, can realize the smooth-going, clean appearance design of vehicle side. The fixing part 21 of the sealing element 20 is fixedly connected with the vehicle body upright post 10, so that the sealing element 20 is fixed on the vehicle body, the sealing element 20 cannot be displaced due to friction, and the sealing performance of the sealing element 20 is ensured; the first sealing edge 22 abuts against the end of the door glass 200 close to one end of the vehicle body upright post 10, the first sealing edge 22 is lower than the appearance surface of the vehicle body, and the second sealing edge 23 abuts against the inner side of one end of the door glass 200 close to the vehicle body upright post 10; the first sealing edge 22 and the second sealing edge 23 are in butt sealing with the door glass 200 and the vehicle body upright post 10, namely, double sealing and extrusion are formed on the door glass 200 and the vehicle body upright post 10, so that the sealing performance of the vehicle can be improved, and the excellent NVH performance of a vehicle window can be ensured.

The drainage cavity is mainly used for draining partial rainwater on the roof and rainwater turning over the first sealing edge 22, so that rainwater can be prevented from entering the vehicle and damaging the vehicle body, meanwhile, one end of the first sealing edge 22 abuts against the end of the door glass 200, one end of the second sealing edge 23 abuts against the inner side, close to the end, of the door glass 200, the first sealing edge 22 and the second sealing edge 23 are arranged at intervals front and back to form a certain distance, the other ends of the first sealing edge 22 and the second sealing edge 23 are respectively connected with the fixing part 21, the fixing part 21 is fixedly connected with the vehicle body upright post 10, a certain distance is formed between the vehicle body upright post 10 and the door glass 200, and a larger cavity is defined between the first sealing edge 22, the second sealing edge 23 and the fixing part 21, so that the drainage effect of the vehicle can be increased by using the cavity as the drainage cavity, and the water management performance of the vehicle is improved.

When the door is closed and the door glass 200 is completely lifted, the first sealing edge 22 and the second sealing edge 23 are abutted with the door glass 200 to fill and seal a gap between the vehicle body upright post 10 and the door glass 200 so as to seal and insulate sound of the vehicle; when the door is opened or the door glass 200 is lowered, the appearance of the weather strip is integrated, for example, as shown in fig. 1, and only one ridge line exists, so that the appearance of the vehicle can be smoother.

According to the frameless vehicle door pillar assembly 100 provided by the embodiment of the invention, the side appearance of the vehicle can be smoother and cleaner through the integrated sealing element 20; meanwhile, the first sealing edge 22 and the second sealing edge 23 arranged on the sealing element 20 are abutted against the door glass 200 and the vehicle body upright post 10, so that the sealing performance of the vehicle can be improved, and the excellent NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) performance of a vehicle window can be ensured; in addition, the cavity defined by the first sealing edge 22, the second sealing edge 23 and the fixing part 21 is used as a drainage cavity, so that the volume of the drainage cavity can be increased, the drainage effect of the vehicle can be further increased, and the good water management performance of the vehicle is ensured.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in fig. 1, the first sealing edge 22 and the second sealing edge 23 are respectively disposed at two ends of the fixing portion 21 in the front-rear direction, and the first sealing edge 22 and the second sealing edge 23 extend in the front-rear direction (e.g., the front-rear direction shown in fig. 1) in an opposite direction, so that the space defined by the first sealing edge 22, the second sealing edge 23 and the fixing portion 21 can be increased, and thus the space of the drainage chamber can be increased, the drainage effect can be increased, and good water management performance of the vehicle can be ensured.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in fig. 1, the first sealing edge 22 extends forward and backward, the rear end of the first sealing edge 22 is connected to the fixing portion 21, the front end of the first sealing edge 22 extends along an arc bent forward and toward the inside of the vehicle body, the front end of the second sealing edge 23 is connected to the fixing portion 21, and the rear end of the second sealing edge 23 extends along an arc convex rearward and toward the outside of the vehicle body. First sealed 22 and second sealed 23 limit and door glass 200 are with bellied cambered surface butt, can increase sealing member 20 and door glass 200's area of contact, and then can increase the sealed effect of vehicle and the shock attenuation and the noise reduction effect of door window, simultaneously, because of bellied cambered surface keeps original state under self inertial effect, and then can increase the extrusion force to door glass 200, thereby can make sealing member 20 and door glass 200 closely laminate more, improve the sealed effect of vehicle. According to some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in fig. 1, the seal 20 further comprises: the connecting portion 24 is located between the first sealing edge 22 and the second sealing edge 23, one end of the connecting portion 24 is connected with the fixing portion 21, the other end of the connecting portion 24 is connected with one end, facing the first sealing edge 22, of the second sealing edge 23, a cavity is defined by the connecting portion 24, the second sealing edge 23 and the fixing portion 21 in a matched mode, and a drainage cavity is defined by the free ends of the first sealing edge 22, the fixing portion 21, the connecting portion 24 and the second sealing edge 23 in a matched mode. The connecting portion 24 provides a supporting function for the second sealing edge 23, which can increase the abutting capacity of the second sealing edge 23 and the door glass 200, and further increase the sealing effect of the sealing member 20; meanwhile, the cavity defined by the connecting portion 24, the second sealing edge 23 and the fixing portion 21 can be collapsed and deformed during vibration and friction, so that a shock absorption effect can be achieved, and the safety performance of the door glass 200 can be improved. In addition, the connecting portion 24, the free ends of the first sealing edge 22 and the second sealing edge 23 and the fixing portion 21 further define a drainage cavity, the drainage cavity is located outside the cavity, when the vehicle body pillar 10 vibrates under the action of external force, the absorption of vibration energy by the two cavities can be greatly increased, and the shock absorption sealing effect of the sealing member 20 can be further enhanced.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, the connecting portion 24 extends along an arc that is convex away from the first sealing edge 22 in a direction from one end of the connecting portion 24 toward the other end. The connecting portion 24 is recessed from the door toward the inside of the vehicle body, so that the space of the drain chamber can be increased, and the drain effect can be increased.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in fig. 1, a side surface of the connection portion 24 facing the drain chamber is provided with a notch 241, the notch 241 penetrates the connection portion 24 in a vertical direction, and the notch 241 is one, or the notch 241 includes a plurality of notches 241, and the plurality of notches 241 are arranged at intervals. For example, the notches 241 can be two, three, and more. When the connecting part 24 is subjected to external force, namely, the window is lifted or the vehicle vibrates, the connecting part 24 can be directionally deformed towards the inner side of the vehicle body by the plurality of notches 241, so that the lifting of the window is smoother, the vibration caused by the external force can be reduced, and the shock absorption effect is achieved; meanwhile, after the window completely rises to the top, the connecting portion 24 can make the second sealing edge 23 more fit with the door glass 200 under the effect of the resilient force, and further can improve the sealing performance of the vehicle.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in fig. 1, the fixing portion 21 is formed with a fixing groove 211 opened backward, and the fixing portion 21 is snap-coupled to the body pillar 10 through the fixing groove 211. The fixing groove 211 is U-shaped and opens backwards to ensure the fixed connection between the fixing part 21 and the vehicle body upright post 10; meanwhile, the fixing part 21 is connected with the vehicle body upright post 10 in a clamping mode, so that the convenience of replacing the sealing element 20 can be improved, and the vehicle maintenance cost is reduced.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in fig. 1, a plurality of first protrusions 2111 are formed on at least one side wall of the fixing groove 211, and the plurality of first protrusions 2111 are in interference abutment with a surface of the body pillar 10. For example, the first protrusions 2111 may be formed on one side wall of the fixing groove 211, or each side wall, and the number of the first protrusions 2111 may be two, three, or more. The first protrusions 2111 are in interference fit with the surface of the vehicle body upright post 10, so that the safety of fixed installation can be improved, the sealing element 20 is not easy to separate from the vehicle body upright post 10, and the tightness of installation and connection can be further ensured.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in fig. 1, the fixing groove 211 is formed at the front end of the fixing portion 21, the second sealing rim 23 is connected to the front end of the fixing portion 21, and the first sealing rim 22 is connected to the rear end of the fixing portion 21. The fixing groove 211 is formed at the front end of the fixing portion 21 to increase the stability of the sealing member 20, and the first sealing edge 22 and the second sealing edge 23 can be arranged in a larger space to increase the convenience of installation.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in fig. 1, the rear end of the fixing portion 21 is formed with a catching section 212 extending rearward, and the frameless door pillar assembly 100 further includes: the pillar trim 30, the pillar trim 30 is disposed outside the body pillar 10, and the retaining section 212 is clamped between the pillar trim 30 and the body pillar 10. The clamping section 212 is connected with the first sealing edge 22, and the clamping section 212 is clamped between the upright post decorative plate 30 and the vehicle body upright post 10, so that the rear end of the first sealing edge 22 is always abutted against the edge of the upright post decorative plate 30, the first sealing edge 22 seals the vehicle body upright post 10, dust and impurities and rainwater are prevented from entering the interior of a vehicle body, and the safety performance of the vehicle is improved.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in fig. 1, at least one side surface of the retaining section 212 is provided with a second protrusion 2121, and the retaining section 212 is interference-fitted between the body pillar 10 and the pillar trim 30 by the second protrusion 2121. For example, one side surface, or both sides, of the retaining section 212 may be formed with the second protrusions 2121, and the number of the second protrusions 2121 may be one, two, and more. The interference fit of the second protrusion 2121 between the body pillar 10 and the pillar trim 30 can make the retaining section 212 not easily come off from the body pillar 10, so as to ensure the sealing safety of the sealing element 20; meanwhile, the vehicle body upright post 10 can be secondarily sealed, so that impurities are further prevented from entering the interior of the vehicle body, and the service life of the vehicle can be prolonged. According to some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in fig. 1, the fixing portion 21 includes a skeleton 213 and an elastic body 214, and the elastic body 214 is coated outside the skeleton 213. The frame 213 provides a supporting force for the fixing portion 21, and further provides a supporting function for the sealing member 20; the elastic part is coated on the outer side of the framework 213 and is in contact with the vehicle body upright post 10, and when the vehicle body vibrates, the elastic part can reduce the vibration of the vehicle body to cause the vibration of the fixing part 21, so that the vibration energy transmitted to the door glass 200 is reduced, and the damping and noise reducing effects of the vehicle window are improved.

A vehicle according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the invention comprises a frameless door pillar assembly 100 according to the first aspect of the invention.

According to the vehicle provided by the embodiment of the invention, the frameless door pillar assembly 100 of the first aspect is arranged, so that the overall performance of the vehicle is improved.

In the description of the present invention, it is to be understood that the terms "central," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," and the like are used in the orientations and positional relationships indicated in the drawings for convenience in describing the invention and to simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the referenced device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and are not to be considered limiting of the invention.

Furthermore, the terms "first", "second" and "first" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the present invention, "a plurality" means two or more unless specifically defined otherwise.

In the present invention, unless otherwise explicitly stated or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "fixed," and the like are to be construed broadly, e.g., as being permanently connected, detachably connected, or integral; the connection can be mechanical connection, electrical connection or communication; either directly or indirectly through intervening media, either internally or in any other relationship. The specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations by those of ordinary skill in the art.

In the description herein, references to the description of the term "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "an example," "a specific example," or "some examples," etc., mean that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the terms used above are not necessarily intended to refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, various embodiments or examples and features of different embodiments or examples described in this specification can be combined and combined by one skilled in the art without contradiction.

While embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that: various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims (13)

1. A frameless door pillar assembly, comprising:

a vehicle body pillar;

the sealing member, the sealing member is integrative and includes fixed part, first sealing edge and second sealing edge, the fixed part with automobile body stand fixed connection, first sealing edge with the second sealing edge all with the fixed part links to each other and interval arrangement in the front and back direction, first sealing edge with the second sealing edge all be suitable for with door glass butt in order to seal door glass with clearance between the automobile body stand, first sealing edge the second sealing edge with the fixed part cooperation is injectd the drainage chamber sunken towards the automobile body inboard.

2. The frameless door pillar assembly of claim 1, wherein the first sealing bead and the second sealing bead are disposed at respective ends of the fixing portion in the front-rear direction, and the first sealing bead and the second sealing bead extend toward each other in the front-rear direction.

3. The frameless door pillar assembly of claim 2, wherein the first sealing edge extends fore-and-aft, a rear end of the first sealing edge is connected to the fixed portion, a front end of the first sealing edge extends in an arc that is angled forward and toward an inner side of the vehicle body, a front end of the second sealing edge is connected to the fixed portion, and a rear end of the second sealing edge extends in an arc that is convex rearward and toward an outer side of the vehicle body.

4. The frameless door pillar assembly of claim 2, wherein the seal further comprises: a connecting part located between the first sealing edge and the second sealing edge, one end of the connecting part being connected to the fixing part, the other end of the connecting part being connected to one end of the second sealing edge facing the first sealing edge,

the connecting portion the second sealing edge and the fixing portion are matched to limit a cavity, and the first sealing edge and the fixing portion are matched to limit the drainage cavity between the free ends of the connecting portion and the second sealing edge.

5. The frameless door pillar assembly of claim 4, wherein the connecting portion extends along an arc that is convex away from the first sealing edge in a direction from one end of the connecting portion toward the other end.

6. The frameless door pillar assembly of claim 5, wherein a side surface of the connecting portion facing the drain cavity is provided with a notch, the notch penetrates through the connecting portion in the up-down direction, the notch is one, or the notch comprises a plurality of notches, and the notches are arranged at intervals.

7. The frameless door pillar assembly of any one of claims 1-6, wherein the fixing portion is formed with a fixing groove that opens rearward, and the fixing portion is snap-coupled to the body pillar through the fixing groove.

8. The frameless door pillar assembly of claim 7, wherein a plurality of first projections are formed on at least one side wall of the securement slot, the plurality of first projections interfering with a surface of the body pillar.

9. The frameless door pillar assembly of claim 7, wherein the mounting slot is formed at a front end of the mounting portion, the second sealing edge is attached to the front end of the mounting portion, and the first sealing edge is attached to a rear end of the mounting portion.

10. The frameless door pillar assembly of claim 9, wherein the rear end of the securing portion is formed with a rearwardly extending catch section, the frameless door pillar assembly further comprising: the upright post decorative plate is arranged on the outer side of the upright post of the vehicle body, and the clamping section is clamped between the upright post decorative plate and the upright post of the vehicle body.

11. The frameless door pillar assembly of claim 10, wherein at least one side surface of the retaining section is provided with a second protrusion, and the retaining section is interference-fitted between the body pillar and the pillar trim via the second protrusion.

12. The frameless door pillar assembly of any of claims 1-6, wherein the retainer portion includes a frame and an elastomer covering an outer side of the frame.

13. A vehicle comprising a frameless door pillar assembly according to any one of claims 1-12.

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