CN116176237A - Back door assembly for vehicle and vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a back door assembly for a vehicle and the vehicle. The back door assembly includes: at least one layer of sheet material made of a material resistant to electromagnetic signal interference, on which at least one metal reinforcing plate and at least one mounting area for mounting a signal receiver are arranged, each of said mounting areas being located remote from said metal reinforcing plate. The back door assembly can be arranged in an installation area, provides a position for installing the signal receiver, enables the installation area to be far away from the metal reinforcing plate, ensures a signal transmission effect, ensures that the back door assembly has enough strength and rigidity, and meets the use requirement of the back door of a vehicle.

Description

Back door assembly for vehicle and vehicle

Technical Field

The present invention relates to the field of vehicles, and in particular to a tailgate assembly for a vehicle and a vehicle.

Background

The automobile is used as a travel tool commonly used, and on the basis of meeting basic travel demands of people, the automobile is also gradually a novel intelligent terminal for connecting people and traffic.

In order to realize the intellectualization and the electrodynamic performance of the automobile, automobile manufacturers often arrange various signal receivers on the automobile body to receive external instructions and signals so as to realize the functions of positioning, television broadcasting, playing and the like of the automobile. However, the body of an automobile is often made of a metal material, and the metal material may interfere with signal transmission of the signal receiver, so that the signal receiver cannot achieve a desired effect.

For this reason, in the prior art, the signal receiver is usually mounted in a "shark fin" on the roof of the automobile, and the "shark fin" is made of plastic material, so as to avoid interfering with the signal transmission of the signal receiver. Although the arrangement can obtain better signal transmission effect, the space in the shark fin cannot be too large due to the limitation of installation position and aesthetic property, and a plurality of signal receivers cannot be installed. If the signal receiver is mounted at other positions of the vehicle body, there are various problems such as signal transmission being disturbed.

Accordingly, there is a need in the art for a new solution to the above-mentioned problems.

Disclosure of Invention

In order to improve or solve various technical problems caused by the installation of a signal receiver on a vehicle body in the prior art, the invention provides a back door assembly for a vehicle. The back door assembly includes: at least one layer of sheet material made of a material resistant to electromagnetic signal interference, on which at least one metal reinforcing plate and at least one mounting area for mounting a signal receiver are arranged, each of said mounting areas being located remote from said metal reinforcing plate.

In the back door assembly of the present invention, the plate is made of a material resistant to electromagnetic signal interference, so that the signal receiver is mounted on the plate without regard to the interference of the plate material to the signal receiver. Meanwhile, the plate is used as a main body structure of the back door assembly, has a large arrangement space, can be arranged in at least one installation area, provides one or more positions for installing the signal receiver, and meets the installation requirement of the signal receiver. In addition, the strength and rigidity of the material resisting electromagnetic signal interference are often lower than those of the metal material, so that the metal reinforcing plate is arranged on the plate, the strength and rigidity of the back door assembly can be enhanced, and the rigidity and strength of the back door assembly can meet the use requirements. The installation area is far away from the metal reinforcing plate, so that the signal receiver installed on the installation area can avoid signal interference of the metal reinforcing plate, and the signal transmission effect is ensured. Through the arrangement, the back door assembly can be arranged in the installation area, one or more positions for installing the signal receiver are provided, the installation area is far away from the metal reinforcing plate, the signal transmission effect is ensured, the back door assembly can be ensured to have enough strength and rigidity, and the use requirement of the back door of a vehicle is met.

In the preferred aspect of the above-described back door assembly for a vehicle, the metal reinforcing plate and the mounting area are provided on at least one side portion of the plate material, wherein one of the metal reinforcing plate and the mounting area on the same side portion is located at both side positions of the same side portion, and the other of the metal reinforcing plate and the mounting area is located at an intermediate position of the same side portion. With the above arrangement, the metal reinforcing plate and the mounting area are located on the same side of the sheet material. The metal reinforcing plates are positioned at two sides of the same side part, and the mounting areas are positioned at the middle of the same side part; or the metal reinforcing plates are positioned at the middle positions of the same side parts, and the mounting areas are positioned at the two side positions of the same side part. By arranging the metal reinforcing plate and the mounting region at different positions on the same side, the mounting region is distanced from the metal reinforcing plate so as to reduce or avoid interference of the metal reinforcing plate with signal transmission of the signal receiver on the mounting region.

In a preferred aspect of the above-described tailgate assembly for a vehicle, the sheet material includes opposite first and second sides; the metal reinforcing plate and the mounting region are provided on the first side portion and the second side portion, respectively, wherein a position of the metal reinforcing plate on the first side portion is opposite to a position of the metal reinforcing plate on the second side portion, and a position of the mounting region on the first side portion is opposite to a position of the mounting region on the second side portion. Through the arrangement, the metal reinforcing plate can be arranged in the middle or at two sides of the first side part and in the middle or at two sides of the second side part, so that the metal reinforcing plate can be arranged at a position where the plate bears larger stress, the strength and the rigidity of the plate are pertinently enhanced, and the service life of the back door assembly is prolonged. Correspondingly, when the metal reinforcing plate is arranged at the middle position, the mounting areas are positioned at the two side positions; when the metal reinforcing plates are arranged at the two side positions, the mounting area is positioned at the middle position. The mounting area is always far away from the metal reinforcing plate, so that the interference of the metal reinforcing plate on the signal transmission of the signal receiver on the mounting area can be reduced or avoided.

In a preferred aspect of the above-described tailgate assembly for a vehicle, the sheet material includes adjacent first and second side portions; the metal reinforcing plate and the mounting region are respectively arranged on the first side part and the second side part, wherein the position of the metal reinforcing plate on the first side part is the same as the position of the metal reinforcing plate on the second side part, and the position of the mounting region on the first side part is the same as the position of the mounting region on the second side part. With the above arrangement, the first side portion and the second side portion are adjacent. The metal reinforcing plate is arranged at the middle position of the first side part and the second side part, and the mounting area is arranged at the two side positions of the first side part and the second side part; or the metal reinforcing plates are arranged at two side positions of the first side part and the second side part, and the mounting areas are arranged at the middle positions of the first side part and the second side part, so that the mounting areas can be far away from the metal reinforcing plates on the first side part and the second side part, and the interference of the metal reinforcing plates on the signal transmission of the signal receiver on the mounting areas is reduced or avoided.

In a preferred embodiment of the above-described tailgate assembly for a vehicle, at least one of the metal reinforcement plates is provided on an outer surface of the sheet material facing outward of the vehicle, and at least one of the mounting regions is provided on an inner surface of the sheet material facing inward of the vehicle. Through foretell setting, the metal reinforcing plate sets up on the surface of panel, and the installation region sets up on the internal surface of panel, can increase the interval and the separation between signal receiver and the metal reinforcing plate to reduce or avoid the interference of metal reinforcing plate to the signal receiver on the installation region.

In a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned back door assembly for a vehicle, at least one set of positioning ribs is provided on at least one of the mounting areas, each set of positioning ribs comprising a plurality of positioning ribs and being configured to be adapted to abut against a plurality of sides of the signal receiver to position the signal receiver. Through the arrangement, the positioning ribs are propped against a plurality of side surfaces of the signal receiver, so that the signal receiver is positioned conveniently, the signal receiver can be mounted conveniently, and the signal receiver can be firmly kept in place.

In the above preferred solution for a tailgate assembly of a vehicle, an opening for receiving a rear window glass is opened in the plate material; a harness housing structure for housing a signal receiver harness is provided on at least one of the mounting areas, the harness housing structure being provided on a side of the mounting area near the opening. Through the arrangement, the opening is used for accommodating the rear window glass, and the plate is provided with an installation position for installing the rear window glass. When the rear window glass approaches the mounting position along the fixed path, the wire harness receiving structure can receive the wire harness on the side of the mounting area near the opening so as to deviate from the mounting path of the rear window glass, preventing the wire harness from interfering with the mounting of the rear window glass.

In the above preferred technical solution of the back door assembly for a vehicle, at least one installation sink table for installing the signal receiver is provided on at least one installation area, and a recess for plugging a plug of the signal receiver wire harness into the signal receiver is provided on a side of the installation sink table near the opening. Through the arrangement, the installation sinking table is used for installing the signal receiver, and the avoidance groove is convenient for inserting the plug of the wire harness into the signal receiver.

In a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned back door assembly for a vehicle, the material is plastic. Through the arrangement, the plastic is the most common material which does not interfere with signal transmission, and can meet the requirements of the back door assembly on electromagnetic signal interference resistance; secondly, the plastic is light, so that the overall weight of the back door assembly can be reduced, and the stress at the joint of the back door assembly and the vehicle body is reduced; finally, the plastic has lower self cost and is convenient for molding, and the manufacturing cost of the back door assembly can be reduced.

In the preferred aspect of the above-described tailgate assembly for a vehicle, the sheet material includes an inner panel and a cover plate at least partially covering an outer surface of the inner panel; the at least one metal reinforcing plate is arranged on the inner plate; and at least one of the mounting areas is provided on an outer surface of the cover plate facing away from the inner plate. Through the arrangement, the cover plate covers the inner plate and can be used as a supporting structure of the back door assembly, so that the integral strength and rigidity of the back door assembly are enhanced; the metal reinforcement plate is disposed on the inner plate and the mounting region is disposed on the cover plate such that the mounting region is spatially remote from the metal reinforcement plate so as to reduce or avoid interference of the metal reinforcement plate with signal transmission of the signal receiver on the mounting region as much as possible.

In the above preferred technical solution of the back door assembly for a vehicle, the panel further includes an interior trim panel; the mounting region is disposed on an inner surface of the inner panel, and the inner panel enclose a first cavity adapted to receive a signal receiver located on the mounting region on the inner surface. Through the arrangement, the inner decorative plate can be used as a supporting structure of the back door assembly, so that the integral strength and rigidity of the back door assembly are enhanced; the first cavity is used for accommodating the signal receiver, protecting the signal receiver and prolonging the service life of the signal receiver.

In a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned back door assembly for a vehicle, the panel further comprises a first outer panel, the first outer panel and the cover panel enclosing a second cavity adapted to receive a signal receiver located on the mounting area on the cover panel. Through the arrangement, the first outer plate can be used as a supporting structure of the back door assembly, so that the integral strength and rigidity of the back door assembly are enhanced; the second cavity is used for accommodating the signal receiver, protecting the signal receiver and prolonging the service life of the signal receiver.

In the preferred aspect of the above-described back door assembly for a vehicle, a pre-positioning groove for positioning the first outer panel is provided on the mounting region on the cover plate, the pre-positioning groove being configured to be spaced apart from the signal receiver on the mounting region. Through the arrangement, the pre-positioning groove is used for positioning the first outer plate, the pre-positioning groove is spaced from the signal receiver, and the signal receiver is prevented from being installed at the pre-positioning groove and interfering with the first outer plate.

In order to improve or solve various technical problems caused by the installation of a signal receiver on a vehicle body in the prior art, the invention provides a vehicle. The vehicle includes a tailgate assembly for a vehicle of any of the above. By adopting the back door assembly of any one of the above, the vehicle can be provided with one or more signal receivers and each signal receiver can obtain a better signal transmission effect.

Aspect 1. A tailgate assembly for a vehicle, the tailgate assembly comprising: at least one layer of sheet material made of a material resistant to electromagnetic signal interference, on which at least one metal reinforcing plate and at least one mounting area for mounting a signal receiver are arranged, each of said mounting areas being located remote from said metal reinforcing plate.

The back door assembly for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the metal reinforcement plate and the mounting area are provided on at least one side portion of the plate material, wherein one of the metal reinforcement plate and the mounting area on the same side portion is located at both side positions of the same side portion, and the other of the metal reinforcement plate and the mounting area is located at an intermediate position of the same side portion.

Aspect 3 the tailgate assembly for a vehicle of aspect 2, the sheet material comprising opposing first and second sides; the metal reinforcing plate and the mounting region are provided on the first side portion and the second side portion, respectively, wherein a position of the metal reinforcing plate on the first side portion is opposite to a position of the metal reinforcing plate on the second side portion, and a position of the mounting region on the first side portion is opposite to a position of the mounting region on the second side portion.

Aspect 4 the tailgate assembly for a vehicle of aspect 2, the sheet material comprising adjacent first and second sides; the metal reinforcing plate and the mounting region are respectively arranged on the first side part and the second side part, wherein the position of the metal reinforcing plate on the first side part is the same as the position of the metal reinforcing plate on the second side part, and the position of the mounting region on the first side part is the same as the position of the mounting region on the second side part.

Aspect 5. The tailgate assembly for a vehicle according to aspect 1 wherein at least one of the metal reinforcement plates is provided on an outer surface of the sheet material facing outward of the vehicle, and at least one of the mounting regions is provided on an inner surface of the sheet material facing inward of the vehicle.

The tailgate assembly for a vehicle of claim 1, wherein at least one set of locating ribs is provided on at least one of the mounting regions, each set of locating ribs comprising a plurality of locating ribs and configured to be adapted to bear against a plurality of sides of the signal receiver to locate the signal receiver.

Solution 7. The tailgate assembly for a vehicle according to solution 1, wherein an opening for receiving a rear window glass is opened in the plate material; a harness housing structure for housing a signal receiver harness is provided on at least one of the mounting areas, the harness housing structure being provided on a side of the mounting area near the opening.

According to the back door assembly for a vehicle of the aspect 7, at least one installation sink table for installing the signal receiver is provided on at least one installation area, and a recess for inserting a plug of the signal receiver harness into the signal receiver is provided on a side of the installation sink table near the opening.

Solution 9. The tailgate assembly for a vehicle according to solution 1, wherein the material is plastic.

Aspect 10. The tailgate assembly for a vehicle according to any one of aspects 1 to 9, the sheet material including an inner panel and a cover sheet at least partially covering an outer surface of the inner panel; the at least one metal reinforcing plate is arranged on the inner plate; and at least one of the mounting areas is provided on an outer surface of the cover plate facing away from the inner plate.

Solution 11. The tailgate assembly for a vehicle according to solution 10, the sheet further comprising an interior trim panel; the mounting region is disposed on an inner surface of the inner panel, and the inner panel enclose a first cavity adapted to receive a signal receiver located on the mounting region on the inner surface.

The tailgate assembly for a vehicle of claim 10, the sheet further comprising a first outer panel enclosing with the cover panel a second cavity adapted to receive a signal receiver located on the mounting region on the cover panel.

Aspect 13. The tailgate assembly for a vehicle according to aspect 12 wherein a pre-positioning groove for positioning the first outer panel is provided on the mounting region on the cover plate, the pre-positioning groove being configured to be spaced apart from the signal receiver on the mounting region.

Scheme 14. A vehicle, the vehicle includes: a tailgate assembly according to any one of claims 1-13.

Drawings

Preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an embodiment of a tailgate assembly for a vehicle of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of an embodiment of a first mounting area of the present invention for a tailgate assembly of a vehicle;

FIG. 3 is a schematic view of an embodiment of a wire containment structure in a tailgate assembly for a vehicle of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a schematic view of an embodiment of a second mounting area in a tailgate assembly for a vehicle of the invention;

FIG. 5 is an exploded schematic view of an embodiment of the tailgate assembly of the present invention for a vehicle;

FIG. 6 is another exploded schematic view of an embodiment of a tailgate assembly for a vehicle of the invention;

FIG. 7 is a schematic view of an embodiment of the inner panel and cover panel of the tailgate assembly of the present invention for a vehicle;

FIG. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the structure at A-A in FIG. 7;

fig. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional structure at B-B in fig. 7.

List of reference numerals:

100. a back door assembly;

10. a sheet material; 1. an inner plate; 11. an opening; 111. a rear window glass; 112. a first side; 12. a first side portion; 121. a bottom; 122. a middle step portion; 1221. reinforcing ribs; 123. a top; 1231. a wire bundle hole; 13. a second side portion; 131. a lower half; 132. an upper half; 133. an upper edge; 14. a third side portion; 141. a wire loop; 15. a fourth side portion; 2. a cover plate; 21. an upper connection part; 22. the middle part is convex; 221. a third cavity; 222. a harness through hole; 23. a lower connecting part; 3. a first outer plate; 31. a second cavity; 32. high-order brake lamp; 4. an interior trim panel; 41. a first cavity; 5. a second outer plate; 6. a metal reinforcing plate; 61. a first metal plate; 62. a second metal plate; 7. a signal receiver; 71. a first signal receiver; 711. a GPS signal receiver; 712. a 5G signal receiver; 713. a first harness clasp; 72. a second signal receiver; 721. a second harness clip; 8. a mounting area; 81. a first mounting area; 811. installing a sinking platform; 8111. positioning ribs; 8112. a first sinking stage; 8113. a second sedimentation table; 8114. an avoidance groove; 812. a pre-positioning groove; 813. a harness housing structure; 8131. a water leakage groove; 82. a second mounting area; 821. a stiffening beam; 822. a concave table; 823. a mounting frame; 824. and a wire harness structure.

Detailed Description

Preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are merely for explaining the technical principles of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

It should be noted that, in the description of the present invention, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," and the like indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, which are merely for convenience of description, and do not indicate or imply that the apparatus or elements must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and the like, are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of the present invention, unless explicitly specified and limited otherwise, the terms "mounted," "configured," and "connected" are to be construed broadly, and may be, for example, fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally connected; can be directly connected, can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can also be communicated with the inside of two elements. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention can be understood by those skilled in the art according to the specific circumstances.

In order to improve or solve various technical problems caused by the installation of a signal receiver on a vehicle body in the prior art, the invention provides a back door assembly. The back door assembly 100 includes: at least one layer of a sheet material 10 made of a material resistant to electromagnetic signal interference, on which sheet material 10 at least one metal reinforcing plate 6 and at least one mounting area 8 for mounting a signal receiver 7 are arranged, each mounting area 8 being located remote from the metal reinforcing plate 6.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an embodiment of a tailgate assembly for a vehicle of the present invention. As shown in fig. 1, in one or more embodiments, the subject tailgate assembly 100 includes an inner panel 1 and a metal reinforcement panel 6 disposed on the inner panel 1, a mounting region 8. The mounting area 8 is used for mounting the signal receiver 7.

With continued reference to fig. 1, the inner panel 1 is fabricated from a suitable material that is resistant to electromagnetic signal interference. In one or more embodiments, the electromagnetic signal interference resistant material is plastic. Specifically, the inner plate 1 is made of PP (polypropylene) composite glass fiber material. The PP (polypropylene) composite glass fiber material can be a long glass fiber reinforced polypropylene material. Alternatively, the inner plate may be made of other suitable materials that are resistant to electromagnetic signal interference. By the arrangement, the inner plate 1 made of the electromagnetic signal interference resistant material can provide enough installation positions for the signal receiver 7 and avoid metal interference.

With continued reference to fig. 1, in one or more embodiments, the inner panel 1 includes an opening 11, a first side 12, a second side 13, a third side 14, and a fourth side 15. The first side 12, the second side 13, the third side 14 and the fourth side 15 together enclose the opening 11. Based on the orientation shown in fig. 1, the first side 12 is located on the upper side of the opening 11. The second side portion 13 is opposite to the first side portion 12 and is located at the lower side of the opening 11. The third side portion 14 and the fourth side portion 15 are opposite to each other on the right and left sides of the opening 11, respectively. In one or more embodiments, the opening 11 is for receiving a rear window pane and has a first side 112 proximate the third side 14. Alternatively, the first side edge 112 is adjacent to the fourth side portion 15.

With continued reference to fig. 1, the first side 12 has an inner surface and an outer surface opposite one another. In the assembled state, the inner surface faces the cabin and the outer surface faces away from the cabin. In one or more embodiments, the first side 12 includes a bottom 121, a middle step 122, and a top 123. The bottom 121 is adjacent to the opening 11 for mounting the rear window, i.e. the rear window abuts against the outer surface of the bottom 121. The top 123 is remote from the opening, and the middle step 122 is disposed between the bottom 121 and the top 123. The middle step 122 is used to arrange the metal reinforcing plate 6 and the mounting area 8. In one or more embodiments, two harness apertures 1231 are provided in the top 123. Two harness holes 1231 are located on the left and right sides of the top 123, respectively. Both harness holes 1231 allow the harness of the signal receiver 7 to extend into the cabin in order to achieve a communication connection of the signal receiver 7 with the vehicle system. Instead, the number and position of the wire harness holes 1231 may be adjusted according to the actual wire harness direction, only by facilitating the wire harness to extend into the vehicle cabin. With the above arrangement, unnecessary routing of the wire harness can be reduced, thereby reducing the wire harness cost and the weight of the back door assembly 100.

With continued reference to fig. 1, in one or more embodiments, the second side 13 includes an upper edge 133, an upper half 132, and a lower half 131. The upper edge 133 is adjacent to the opening 11. The rear window glass abuts on the outer surface (the surface facing away from the cabin) of the upper edge 133. The upper half 132 is arranged below the upper edge 133 for arranging the metal reinforcement plate 6 and the mounting area 8. The lower half 131 is disposed below the upper half 132 for enclosing the cabin in cooperation with other components.

With continued reference to fig. 1, in one or more embodiments, the upper and lower ends of the third and fourth side portions 14, 15 form a fixed connection with the first and second side portions 12, 13, respectively. In one or more embodiments, the first side 12, the second side 13, the third side 14, and the fourth side 15 are integrally formed by injection molding. Alternatively, the first side 12, the second side 13, the third side 14 and the fourth side 15 may also be of a split construction and secured by suitable means, such as snap-fitting. In one or more embodiments, a wire loop 141 is provided in the third side portion 14, the wire loop 141 being for receiving a wire harness of the signal receiver 7 mounted on the right side of the second side portion 13 in the third side portion 14 such that the wire harness may extend along the first side 112 to the first side portion 12 and further extend into the vehicle compartment through the wire harness hole 1231 of the first side portion 12 to reduce the length of the wire harness and thereby reduce the wire harness cost and weight of the back door assembly 100. In one or more embodiments, a wire harness is provided within the fourth side portion 15 for receiving a wire harness of the signal receiver 7 mounted on the left side of the second side portion 13 within the fourth side portion 15 such that the wire harness may extend from the fourth side portion 15 to the first side portion 12 and further extend into the vehicle compartment through the wire harness aperture 1231 of the first side portion 12.

With continued reference to fig. 1, in one or more embodiments, the metal reinforcement plate 6 includes a first metal plate 61 and a second metal plate 62. The first metal plate 61 and the second metal plate 62 are put into an injection mold after press molding so as to be fitted on the outer surface (the surface facing away from the cabin) of the inner panel 1 at the time of injection molding of the inner panel 1, thereby securing the connection strength of the first metal plate 61, the second metal plate 62 and the inner panel 1. Alternatively, the metal reinforcement plate 6 may be provided on the outer surface of the inner panel 1 in other suitable manners. Alternatively, the metal reinforcement plate 6 may also be provided on the inner surface (the surface facing the cabin) of the inner panel 1.

With continued reference to fig. 1, in one or more embodiments, the first metal plates 61 are provided in two pieces, the two first metal plates 61 being symmetrically disposed on the left and right sides of the middle step 122 along the vertical center line of the first side 12. Alternatively, the first metal plate 61 is provided with one piece and is located at the intermediate position of the intermediate step 122. In one or more embodiments, the ends of the two first metal plates 61 extend from the first side 12 to the left and right of the second side 13 along the third and fourth sides 14 and 15, respectively. With the above arrangement, the left and right sides of the first side 12 are often used to mount the hinge, resulting in a greater stress on this location. The first metal plates 61 are disposed at the left and right sides of the first side portion 12, so that the strength and rigidity of the inner panel 1 can be increased, thereby ensuring that the strength and rigidity of the back door assembly 100 meet the use requirements.

With continued reference to fig. 1, in one or more embodiments, the second metal plate 62 is provided in one piece and is disposed in a middle position of the upper half 132 of the second side 13. Alternatively, two second metal plates 62 may be provided, and the two second metal plates 62 are disposed on the left and right sides of the upper half 132, respectively. With the above arrangement, the intermediate position of the second side portion 13 is often used for mounting a wiper motor, resulting in a relatively large stress to this position. The second metal plate 62 is disposed at the middle position of the second side portion 13, so that the strength and rigidity of the inner panel 1 can be increased, thereby ensuring that the strength and rigidity of the back door assembly 100 meet the use requirements.

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of an embodiment of a first mounting area of the present invention for a tailgate assembly of a vehicle. As shown in fig. 1 and 2, in one or more embodiments, the mounting region 8 includes a first mounting region 81 and a second mounting region 82; the signal receiver 7 includes a first signal receiver 71 mounted on a first mounting region 81 and a second signal receiver 72 mounted on a second mounting region 82. The first signal receiver 71 further includes a GPS signal receiver 711 and a 5G signal receiver 712, for example, one GPS signal receiver 711 and two 5G signal receivers 712. Alternatively, the first signal receiver 71 may also comprise other suitable signal receivers, such as a WI F I signal receiver. In one or more embodiments, the second signal receiver 72 is a WI F I signal receiver. Alternatively, the second signal receiver 72 may also be a GPS signal receiver or a 5G signal receiver or other suitable signal receiver.

With continued reference to fig. 1, the first mounting region 81 is remote from the first metal plate 61. In one or more embodiments, the first mounting region 81 is disposed at a middle position of the middle step 122 when the first metal plate 61 is located at both left and right sides of the middle step 122 of the first side 12. Alternatively, when the first metal plate 61 is located at the intermediate position of the intermediate step 122, the first mounting areas 81 are provided on the left and right sides of the intermediate step 122.

Referring to fig. 2, at least one mounting land 811 for mounting the first signal receiver 71 is provided on the first mounting area 81. In one or more embodiments, three mounting counter 811 are provided side by side, the three mounting counter 811 being a first counter 8112 provided on the left and right side and a second counter 8113 located in the middle, respectively. Second sink deck 8113 is smaller in size than first sink deck 8112 and is adjacent to bottom 121 of first side 12. In one or more embodiments, GPS signal receiver 711 is mounted on first sink deck 8112 on the left, and 5G signal receiver 712 is mounted on first sink deck 8112 and second sink deck 8113 on the right. Alternatively, the GPS signal receiver 711 is mounted on the first sink deck 8112 on the right side, and the 5G signal receiver 712 is mounted on the first sink deck 8112 and the second sink deck 8113 on the left side. In one or more embodiments, the GPS signal receiver 711 and the 5G signal receiver 712 are each generally rectangular box-shaped in shape, and the first sink deck 8112 and the second sink deck 8113 are each generally rectangular depressions. Alternatively, the shapes of the first sink deck 8112 and the second sink deck 8113 may be adjusted according to the shape of the first signal receiver 71.

With continued reference to FIG. 2, in one or more embodiments, a plurality of sets of locating ribs 8111 are provided on the inner wall of each mounting sink deck 811. The plurality of sets of positioning ribs 8111 corresponding to the sink deck are abutted against the side wall of the corresponding first signal receiver 71 to position the first signal receiver 71. In one or more embodiments, each mounting counter 811 is provided with three sets of positioning ribs 8111, each set of positioning ribs 8111 including two. The three sets of positioning ribs 8111 may respectively abut against three sides of the corresponding first signal receiver 71 in order to position the first signal receiver 71.

With continued reference to FIG. 2, in one or more embodiments, a relief slot 8114 is provided on a side of each mounting sink deck 811 proximate to the opening 11. The relief slots 8114 are recessed inwardly so that a plug of a wire harness of a corresponding first signal receiver 71 can be easily inserted into the first signal receiver 71. In one or more embodiments, a pre-positioning groove 812 is further provided on the first mounting region 81, the pre-positioning groove 812 being provided above the second sink deck 8113. Alternatively, the pre-positioning groove 812 may be provided at other suitable locations of the first mounting region 81.

Fig. 3 is a schematic view of an embodiment of a wire harness receiving structure in a tailgate assembly for a vehicle of the invention. As shown in fig. 2 and 3, in one or more embodiments, a harness receiving structure 813 is provided on a side of the first mounting region 81 facing the opening 11. The wire harness housing structure 813 serves to house the wire harness of the first signal receiver 71 and bring the wire harness close to the side of the first mounting region 81 close to the opening 11 so as to avoid the mounting position of the rear window glass on the bottom 121. In one or more embodiments, the wire harness receiving structure 813 includes a clamping groove (not shown in the figures due to insertion of the wire harness clip) into which the wire harness clip of the wire harness is inserted, and a water leakage groove 8131 opened on the bottom wall of the wire harness receiving structure 813. The engagement groove is opened on a side wall of the wire harness accommodation structure 813 near the opening 11. Through foretell setting, can comparatively conveniently accomodate the pencil, prevent simultaneously that the pencil from accomodating structure 813 ponding. Referring to fig. 1 and 3, in one or more embodiments, a first wire harness buckle 713 is provided on the wire harness of the first signal receiver 71, and the first wire harness buckle 713 is inserted into a clamping groove of the wire harness receiving structure 813 so as to form a clamping fit with the wire harness receiving structure 813, thereby achieving the purpose of receiving the wire harness. In one or more embodiments, the wiring harness of the first signal receiver 71 extends into the vehicle compartment along the side of the first mounting region 81 proximate the opening 11 and through the harness aperture 1231 of the first side 12 to save the length of the wiring harness, reduce the wiring harness cost and the weight of the back door.

Referring to fig. 1, the second mounting region 82 is remote from the second metal plate 62. In one or more embodiments, the second mounting region 82 is disposed on both left and right sides of the upper half 132 when the second metal plate 62 is disposed at a middle position of the upper half 132 of the second side portion 13. Alternatively, when the second metal plates 62 are disposed at both left and right sides of the upper half 132 of the second side portion 13, the second mounting region 82 is disposed at a middle position of the upper half 132.

Fig. 4 is a schematic view of an embodiment of the present invention for a second mounting area in a tailgate assembly for a vehicle. As shown in fig. 1 and 4, in one or more embodiments, the second mounting region 82 is located on an inner surface (a side facing the cabin) of the upper half 132 of the second side 13. Alternatively, the second mounting region 82 is located on an outer surface (the side facing away from the cabin) of the upper half 132 of the second side portion 13. In one or more embodiments, a reinforcing beam 821 is provided on the second mounting region 82. The reinforcing beam 821 is formed by a portion of the upper half 132 that protrudes toward the cabin direction. In one or more embodiments, the second mounting region 82 is disposed on both left and right sides of the upper half 132 of the second side portion 13, the reinforcing beams 821 are provided in two pieces, and the two reinforcing beams 821 are symmetrical along the vertical center line of the second side portion 13. In one or more embodiments, a mounting station for mounting the second signal receiver 72 and a harness structure 824 for receiving a harness of the second signal receiver 72 are provided on the reinforcing beam 821. Through the above arrangement, the second metal plate 62 and the reinforcing beam 821 can enhance the strength and rigidity of the second side portion 13, and the mounting table and harness structure 824 can mount the second signal receiver 72 and receive the harness more conveniently.

Referring to fig. 1 and 4, in one or more embodiments, the second signal receiver 72 is a WI F I signal receiver, such as two WI F I signal receivers. The WI F I signal receiver needs a specific installation angle, for example, needs to be oriented horizontally toward the interior of the car for better signal transmission. Thus, in one or more embodiments, the mounting station for mounting the second signal receiver 72 includes a recess 822 and a mounting bracket 823 that cooperate to adjust the orientation of the second signal receiver 72. The recess 822 is formed by a partial depression of the reinforcing beam 821 and the recess 822 is located on a side wall of the reinforcing beam 821 near the upper edge 133. The extending direction of the reinforcing beam 821 is substantially the same as that of the upper edge 133, i.e., gradually extends downward from the left and right sides of the second side portion 13 toward the middle (see the upper edge 133 trend in fig. 1), which may cause the second signal receiver 72 mounted on the reinforcing beam 821 to incline toward the vehicle body, affecting the signal transmission effect. To this end, the recess depth of the recess 822 is adjusted to be gradually shallower from left to right or right to be finally flush with the inner surface of the second side portion 13 (the reinforcing beam 821 on the second mounting region 82 located on the right side of the second side portion 13 is shown in fig. 4, which extends downward to the right based on the orientation shown in fig. 4, so the recess 822 is gradually shallower from left to right; the reinforcing beam 821 on the second mounting region 82 located on the left side of the second side portion 13, which extends downward to the left, so the recess 822 is gradually shallower from right to left), thereby providing a horizontal mounting environment for the mounting frame 823 such that the second signal receiver 72 is horizontally oriented toward the interior of the vehicle cabin, thereby enhancing the signal transmission effect of the second signal receiver 72.

With continued reference to fig. 1 and 4, in one or more embodiments, the recess 822 may be provided with multiple sets. Specifically, the concave stations 822 may be provided in two sets, and the two sets of concave stations 822 are located on the left and right reinforcing beams 821, respectively. Each set of recessed lands 822 is in turn provided in two. In one or more embodiments, the recess 822 on the reinforcing beam 821 on the right side of the upper half 132 is equipped with a mounting bracket 823, and the recess 822 on the reinforcing beam 821 on the left side of the upper half 132 is not equipped with a mounting bracket 823. Alternatively, the bosses 822 on the reinforcing beams 821 on the left and right sides of the upper half 132 are provided with mounting brackets 823. By the arrangement described above, the pre-formed recess 822 and mounting 823, additional or extra signal receivers 7 can be added more conveniently.

With continued reference to fig. 1 and 4, in one or more embodiments, the mounting bracket 823 is secured within a recess 822. The mounting bracket 823 is a generally triangular box open on one side and has left and right side walls, a bottom wall, and a mounting wall. In one or more embodiments, the bottom wall abuts within the recess 822 and forms a fixed connection with the reinforcing beam 821 by bolts. Alternatively, the bottom wall may be mounted within the recess 822 in other suitable ways. In one or more embodiments, the mounting wall extends obliquely outward from the bottom wall, and the second signal receiver 82 is secured to a surface of the mounting wall facing away from the bottom wall. In one or more embodiments, left and right side walls are disposed on left and right sides of the bottom wall, respectively, and connect the bottom wall and the mounting wall. The left and right side walls are provided with fixing seats extending to the left and right sides, and the fixing seats are fixedly connected with the reinforcing beam 821 through bolts. In one or more embodiments, a support plate is provided inside the mounting frame 823, the support plate is the same size and shape as the left and right side walls, and the support plate is relatively parallel to the left and right side walls. Alternatively, the support plates may be provided in other suitable shapes, such as being arranged along a diagonal of the mounting frame 823. In one or more embodiments, a waterproof nut is mounted on the reinforcing beam 821, and a bolt extends into the waterproof nut through the bottom wall and the fixing base to fix the mounting bracket 823. Alternatively, the shape of the mounting bracket 823 and the recess 822 may be adjusted according to the installation environment required for the second signal receiver 72.

With continued reference to fig. 1 and 4, in one or more embodiments, the wire harness structure 824 is used to bundle the wire harness of the second signal receiver 72. The wire harness structure 824 is provided in plurality, and the plurality of wire harness structures 824 may extend from the second signal receiver 72 and be arranged to the third side 14 and the fourth side 15 at intervals. In one or more embodiments, a second wire harness clip 721 is provided on the wire harness of the second signal receiver 72, the second wire harness clip 721 and the wire harness structure 824 forming a snap fit to receive the wire harness. In one or more embodiments, the second signal receiver 72 is mounted on a second mounting region 82 located to the right of the second side 13. The plurality of wire harness structures 824 extend from the second signal receiver 72 and are arranged at intervals to the third side 14 such that a wire harness bundle of the second signal receiver 72 extends to the third side 14, along the first side 112 to the first side 12, and into the vehicle compartment through the wire harness aperture 1231 of the first side 12 to reduce the length of the wire harness, thereby reducing the wire harness cost and weight of the back door assembly 100. Alternatively, the second signal receiver 72 is mounted on the second mounting region 82 located on the left side of the second side portion 13. The plurality of wire harness structures 824 extend from the second signal receiver 72 and are arranged at intervals to the fourth side portion 15 such that the wire harness of the second signal receiver 72 extends to the fourth side portion 15 and from the fourth side portion 15 to the first side portion 12, and further extends into the vehicle cabin through the wire harness hole 1231 of the first side portion 12.

In one or more alternative embodiments, the metal reinforcement plate 6 further comprises a third metal plate arranged on the third side 14 and/or the fourth side 15; the mounting area 8 further comprises a third mounting area arranged on the third side 14 and/or the fourth side 15. The position of the third metal plate on the third side 14 and/or the fourth side 15 is the same as the position of the first metal plate 61 on the first side 12, i.e.: when the first metal plate 61 is located at the left and right sides of the first side 12, the third metal plate is located at least one of the upper and lower sides of the third side 14 and/or the fourth side 15; when the first metal plate 61 is located at the intermediate position of the first side portion 12, the third metal plate is located at the intermediate position of the third side portion 14 and/or the fourth side portion 15. When the third metal plates are located at the upper and lower sides of the third side portion 14 and/or the fourth side portion 15, the second metal plates 62 may be disposed at the left and right sides of the second side portion 13. When the third metal plate is disposed on the upper side of the third side portion 14 and/or the fourth side portion 15, the second metal plate 62 may be disposed on the left and right sides or in the middle of the second side portion 13. The position of the third mounting area on the third side 14 and/or the fourth side 15 is the same as the position of the first mounting area 81 on the first side 12, i.e.: when the first mounting region 81 is located in the intermediate position of the first side portion 12, the third mounting region is located in the intermediate position of the third side portion 14 and/or the fourth side portion 15; when the first mounting areas 81 are located on the left and right sides of the first side 12, the third mounting areas are located on the upper and lower sides of the third side 14 and/or the fourth side 15. The second mounting region 82 is arranged in an intermediate position of the second side 13 when the third mounting region is in an intermediate position of the third side 14 and/or the fourth side 15. When the third mounting region is located only on the upper side of the third side portion 14 and/or the fourth side portion 15, the second mounting region 82 may be disposed at a middle position of the second side portion 13 or may be disposed at both left and right sides of the second side portion 13. When the third mounting region is located only on the lower side of the third side portion 14 and/or the fourth side portion 15, the second mounting region 82 may be disposed on both left and right sides of the second side portion 13.

In one or more alternative embodiments, the tailgate assembly further includes a cover plate 2 that overlies the outer surface of the inner plate 1. The first metal plate 61 is provided on the inner panel 1, and the first mounting region 81 is provided on the outer surface of the cover plate 2 facing away from the inner panel 1.

FIG. 5 is an exploded schematic view of an embodiment of the tailgate assembly of the present invention for a vehicle; fig. 6 is another exploded schematic view of an embodiment of a tailgate assembly for a vehicle of the invention. As shown in fig. 5 and 6, the panel 10 of the back door assembly 100 includes an inner panel 1, a cover panel 2, a first outer panel 3, an inner panel 4, and a second outer panel 5. The components may be fabricated from suitable materials that are resistant to electromagnetic signal interference. In one or more embodiments, the cover plate 2, the first outer plate 3, the inner decorative plate 4, and the second outer plate 5 are made of PP modified materials including polypropylene, ethylene propylene diene monomer, and talc. Alternatively, the cover plate 2 and the inner plate 1 are made of the same material, both of which are made of PP (polypropylene) composite glass fiber material.

FIG. 7 is a schematic view of an embodiment of the inner panel and cover panel of the tailgate assembly of the present invention for a vehicle; fig. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the structure at A-A in fig. 7. As shown in fig. 7 and 8, in one or more embodiments, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 1221 are provided on the outer surface of the middle step 122 of the first side 12 of the inner panel 1. Based on the orientation shown in fig. 8, each of the reinforcing ribs 1221 extends obliquely upward from the outer surface of the middle step portion 122 to reduce the height of its extension, and the reinforcing ribs 1221 may extend to the left and right sides of the first side portion 12 in the length direction of the first side portion 12 to enhance the strength of the first side portion 12. The longitudinal direction of the first side portion 12 is a left-right direction of the first side portion 12, that is, substantially along the width direction of the vehicle body. Alternatively, the reinforcing rib 1221 may also extend vertically upward, and may extend to the top 123 and the bottom 121 of the first side 12 in the width direction of the first side 12. Alternatively, the reinforcement rib 1221 may also adopt both of the above modes, so that the inner panel 1 has better strength and rigidity.

With continued reference to fig. 7 and 8, in one or more embodiments, the cover plate 2 is mounted on an outer surface of the first side 12, and left and right ends of the cover plate 2 extend a partial length toward the third and fourth sides 14 and 15. In one or more embodiments, the cover 2 may form a fixed connection with the first side 12, the third side 14, and the fourth side 15 by means of bonding, so as to reduce the number of metal connectors used, thereby avoiding interference with signal transmission of the signal receiver 7. Alternatively, the cover plate 2 may be mounted on the first side in other suitable ways.

With continued reference to fig. 7 and 8, in one or more embodiments, the cover plate 2 includes a lower connecting portion 23 proximate the opening 11, an upper connecting portion 21 proximate the top 123, and a middle projection 22 disposed between the upper and lower connecting portions 21, 23. In one or more embodiments, the lower connection portion 23 of the cover plate 2 forms a fixed connection with the bottom 121 of the first side 12, and the rear window pane 111 abuts above the lower connection portion 23 and the bottom 121. In the assembly process of the back door assembly 100, the inner panel 1 and the cover panel 2 may be integrally fixed, and then the rear window glass 111 may be moved along a fixed path and pressed against the bottom 121 and the upper portion of the lower connection portion 23. In one or more embodiments, the direction of movement of the rear window 111 is indicated by the arrow in fig. 8, and the fixed path may be that the rear window 111 is located obliquely above the inner panel 1 and the cover panel 2 and may block the second side 13 of the inner panel 1 in plan view. The rear window pane 111 is then moved at the angle indicated by the arrow in fig. 8, gradually lowering and approaching the first side 12 until it abuts against the bottom 121 of the first side 12. By the above arrangement, the rear window glass 111 can be mounted more conveniently, and the assembly cost can be saved.

With continued reference to fig. 7 and 8, in one or more embodiments, the central protrusion 22 of the cover plate 2 and the central step 122 of the first side 12 define a third cavity 221, and a reinforcing rib 1221 located on an outer surface of the central step 122 extends within the third cavity 221. In one or more embodiments, two harness through holes 222 are opened on the side wall of the middle projection 22 facing the opening 11. Two harness through-holes 222 are provided on the left and right sides of the middle boss 22, respectively. Through the above arrangement, the wire harness of the first signal receiver 71 mounted on the cover plate 2 is inserted into the third cavity 221 through the harness through hole 222, and then inserted into the vehicle compartment through the harness hole 1231 of the first side portion 12, so as to reduce unnecessary wiring of the wire harness, and reduce the wire harness cost and the weight of the back door.

With continued reference to fig. 7 and 8, in one or more embodiments, the first mounting region 81 is disposed on an outer surface (a side facing away from the inner panel 1) of the central protrusion 22 and is located at a central position of the central protrusion 22. The mounting land 811, the pre-positioning groove 812, and the harness housing structure 813 of the first mounting area 81 are provided on the middle protrusion 22 of the cover plate 2. The mounting land 811 is formed by the inward depression of the central boss 22. A pre-positioning groove 812 is provided above the second countersink 8113 for positioning the first outer plate 3. The wire harness accommodation structure 813 is provided on a side wall of the middle protrusion 22 facing the opening 11, and is provided on a top of the middle protrusion 22 away from the lower connection portion 23, so that the wire harness is accommodated above the lower connection portion 23 so as to spatially avoid an installation path and an installation position of the rear window glass 111.

Referring to fig. 5 and 8, in one or more embodiments, the first outer panel 3 is disposed on an outer surface of the cover panel 2 and forms a fixed connection with the first side 12. A second cavity 31 is formed between the cover plate 2 and the first outer plate 3, and a first signal receiver 71 is disposed in the second cavity 31. In one or more embodiments, a high-mount brake light 32 is mounted on the first outer plate 3, and an end of the first outer plate 3 is pressed against the rear window 111. With the above arrangement, the first signal receiver 71 can be protected while enhancing the strength and rigidity of the inner panel 1.

Fig. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional structure at B-B in fig. 7. Referring to fig. 5 and 9, in one or more embodiments, the interior trim panel 4 and the second exterior panel 5 are mounted to the second side portion 13 on both the inner and outer sides, respectively. The interior trim panel 4 and the second side portion 13 define a first cavity 41, and a second signal receiver 72 is mounted within the first cavity 41. With the above arrangement, the second signal receiver 72 can be protected while enhancing the strength and rigidity of the inner panel 1.

In order to improve or solve various technical problems caused by the installation of the signal receiver on the vehicle body in the prior art, the invention also provides a vehicle. The vehicle uses the tailgate assembly 100 for a vehicle described above. The vehicle may be any suitable electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, or the like.

Thus far, the technical solution of the present invention has been described in connection with the preferred embodiments shown in the drawings, but it is easily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments. Equivalent modifications and substitutions for related technical features may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the principles of the present invention, and such modifications and substitutions will be within the scope of the present invention.

Claims (10)

1. A tailgate assembly for a vehicle, the tailgate assembly comprising:

at least one layer of sheet material made of a material resistant to electromagnetic signal interference, on which at least one metal reinforcing plate and at least one mounting area for mounting a signal receiver are arranged, each of said mounting areas being located remote from said metal reinforcing plate.

2. A tailgate assembly for a vehicle according to claim 1 wherein,

the metal reinforcing plate and the mounting area are provided on at least one side of the plate material,

wherein one of the metal reinforcing plate and the mounting region on the same side is located at both side positions of the same side, and the other of the metal reinforcing plate and the mounting region is located at an intermediate position of the same side.

3. A tailgate assembly for a vehicle according to claim 2 wherein,

the sheet material includes opposed first and second sides;

the metal reinforcing plate and the mounting region are provided on the first side portion and the second side portion respectively,

wherein the position of the metal reinforcing plate on the first side is opposite to the position of the metal reinforcing plate on the second side, and the position of the mounting region on the first side is opposite to the position of the mounting region on the second side.

4. A tailgate assembly for a vehicle according to claim 2 wherein,

the sheet material includes adjacent first and second sides;

the metal reinforcing plate and the mounting region are provided on the first side portion and the second side portion respectively,

wherein the position of the metal reinforcing plate on the first side portion is the same as the position of the metal reinforcing plate on the second side portion, and the position of the mounting region on the first side portion is the same as the position of the mounting region on the second side portion.

5. The tailgate assembly for a vehicle according to claim 1 wherein at least one of said metal reinforcement panels is disposed on an exterior surface of said sheet facing outwardly of the vehicle and at least one of said mounting regions is disposed on an interior surface of said sheet facing inwardly of the vehicle.

6. A tailgate assembly for a vehicle according to claim 1 wherein at least one set of locating ribs is provided on at least one of the mounting areas, each set of locating ribs comprising a plurality of locating ribs and being configured to be adapted to bear against a plurality of sides of the signal receiver to locate the signal receiver.

7. A tailgate assembly for a vehicle according to claim 1 wherein,

an opening for accommodating rear window glass is formed in the plate;

a harness housing structure for housing a signal receiver harness is provided on at least one of the mounting areas, the harness housing structure being provided on a side of the mounting area near the opening.

8. The tailgate assembly for a vehicle according to claim 7 wherein at least one mounting sink for mounting the signal receiver is provided on at least one of the mounting areas, and a relief slot for plugging a plug of the signal receiver harness to the signal receiver is provided on a side of the mounting sink adjacent to the opening.

9. The tailgate assembly for a vehicle of claim 1 wherein the material is plastic.

10. A tailgate assembly for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1-9 wherein,

the sheet material comprises an inner plate and a cover plate at least partially covering the outer surface of the inner plate;

the at least one metal reinforcing plate is arranged on the inner plate; and is also provided with

At least one of the mounting areas is provided on an outer surface of the cover plate facing away from the inner plate.

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