CN220889867U - Lock catch mounting bracket, lock catch mounting assembly and vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The application provides a lock catch mounting bracket, a lock catch mounting assembly and a vehicle. The lock catch mounting bracket comprises a mounting plate, a first reinforcing part and a second reinforcing part, wherein the mounting plate comprises a first section and a second section which are connected, the first section comprises a first connecting surface, the second section comprises a second connecting surface, the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface are intersected and have a preset included angle, and a bending space is formed by the first section and the second section on one side of the preset included angle in a surrounding mode. The first reinforcing component is connected to two sides of the first section along a first direction and extends towards the bending space, and the first direction is parallel to an intersecting line of the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface. The second reinforcing part is connected to two sides of the second section along the first direction and extends towards the bending space, and the second reinforcing part is connected with the first reinforcing part. According to the application, the structural strength and dynamic stiffness of the lock catch mounting bracket can be effectively improved.

Description

Lock catch mounting bracket, lock catch mounting assembly and vehicle

Technical Field

The application relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to a lock catch mounting bracket, a lock catch mounting assembly and a vehicle.

Background

With the continuous development of the automobile industry, the quality requirements of consumers on automobiles are also higher and higher. The lock catch mounting bracket of the vehicle rear door is taken as an important component of the rear door lock system, and plays an important role in door closing sound quality and reliable durability. Therefore, the lock catch mounting bracket of the rear door of the vehicle not only can meet the durability of the high-frequency switch door, but also has stronger dynamic stiffness, and improves the sound quality of the switch door.

At present, most of lock catch mounting brackets of existing vehicle rear doors are L-shaped or Z-shaped bending pieces. The structure has weaker strength, the condition of welding spot failure or sheet metal cracking is easy to occur along with the increase of the number of times of opening and closing the door, and the dynamic stiffness of the structure is generally weaker, so that the sound quality of opening and closing the door is poorer. Therefore, how to improve the structural strength and dynamic stiffness of the latch mounting bracket is a problem to be solved.

Disclosure of utility model

In view of the above, the application provides a lock catch mounting bracket, a lock catch mounting assembly and a vehicle, which can effectively improve the structural strength and dynamic stiffness of the lock catch mounting bracket.

In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a latch mounting bracket, where the latch mounting bracket includes a mounting plate, a first reinforcing member and a second reinforcing member, the mounting plate includes a first section and a second section that are connected, the first section includes a first connection surface, and the second section includes a second connection surface, and the first connection surface and the second connection surface intersect and have a preset included angle, so that the first section and the second section enclose a bending space on a side facing the preset included angle. The first reinforcing component is connected to two sides of the first section along a first direction and extends towards the bending space, and the first direction is parallel to an intersecting line of the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface. The second reinforcing part is connected to two sides of the second section along the first direction and extends towards the bending space, and the second reinforcing part is connected with the first reinforcing part.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the first reinforcing member includes a main body portion connected to the first section and connected to the second reinforcing member, and a first connecting portion connected to an end of the main body portion in a direction of extension thereof away from the first section.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the mounting plate further comprises a second connection portion connected to a side of the second section remote from the first section and a third connection portion connected to a side of the first section remote from the second section.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the latch mounting bracket further includes a stiffener disposed at the junction of the second section and the second connection, and/or,

The reinforcing rib is arranged at the joint of the first section and the third connecting part.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the third connection portion includes a plate body and a tab connected to each other, the tab protruding from the plate body along an extension direction of the third connection portion.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the plate body is provided with a first positioning hole penetrating the plate body in a thickness direction of the plate body.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the first section is provided with a relief hole that penetrates the first section in a thickness direction of the first section; the second section is provided with a second positioning hole, and the second positioning hole penetrates through the second section along the thickness direction of the second section.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, a plurality of bosses are disposed on the second segment, and the plurality of bosses are located on the second connection surface and are distributed in an array.

In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a latch installation assembly, including a C-pillar reinforcement plate, a wheel cover plate, a side outer panel, and a battery module provided in any one of the embodiments of the first aspect. The lock catch installing support is connected between the C column reinforcing plate and the wheel cover plate, and the side wall outer plate is connected to one side of the C column reinforcing plate, which is opposite to the wheel cover plate.

In a third aspect, embodiments of the present application provide a vehicle comprising the latch mounting assembly provided in any of the embodiments of the second aspect.

The lock catch mounting bracket comprises a mounting plate, a first reinforcing part and a second reinforcing part, wherein the mounting plate comprises a first section and a second section which are connected, the first section comprises a first connecting surface, the second section comprises a second connecting surface, the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface are intersected and have a preset included angle, and therefore a bending space is formed by the first section and the second section on one side facing the preset included angle. The first reinforcing component is connected to two sides of the first section along a first direction and extends towards the bending space, and the first direction is parallel to an intersecting line of the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface. The second reinforcing part is connected to two sides of the second section along the first direction and extends towards the bending space, and the second reinforcing part is connected with the first reinforcing part.

Through set up first reinforcing part and second reinforcing part on the hasp installing support, first reinforcing part and second reinforcing part are connected and form box-like structure jointly with the mounting panel, and box-like structure has the energy-absorbing chamber, and the energy-absorbing chamber has the energy-absorbing effect. On one hand, the overall structural strength of the lock catch mounting bracket can be effectively improved, so that the durability of the lock catch mounting bracket is improved; on the other hand, the vibration of the lock catch mounting bracket when being impacted can be reduced, so that the dynamic stiffness of the lock catch mounting bracket can be effectively improved, and the sound quality of opening and closing the door is improved.

The foregoing description is only an overview of the present application, and is intended to be implemented in accordance with the teachings of the present application in order that the same may be more clearly understood and to make the same and other objects, features and advantages of the present application more readily apparent.

Drawings

Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments. The drawings are only for purposes of illustrating the preferred embodiments and are not to be construed as limiting the application. Also, like reference numerals are used to designate like parts throughout the figures. In the drawings:

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a latch assembly according to some embodiments of the present application;

fig. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a latch mounting bracket according to some embodiments of the present application.

Reference numerals in the specific embodiments are as follows:

100. A lock catch mounting bracket; 200. a C column reinforcing plate; 300. a wheel cover plate; 400. a side wall outer plate;

10. A mounting plate; 11. a first section; 111. a first connection surface; 112. avoidance holes; 12. a second section; 121. a second connection surface; 122. a second positioning hole; 123. a boss; 13. a second connecting portion; 14. a third connecting portion; 141. a plate main body; 1411. a first positioning hole; 142. a lug; 15. reinforcing ribs; 20. a first reinforcing member; 21. a main body portion; 22. a first connection portion; 30. a second reinforcing member; x, first direction.

Detailed Description

For the purpose of making the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application more apparent, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application, and it is apparent that the described embodiments are some embodiments of the present application, but not all embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments, which can be made by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the application without making any inventive effort, are intended to be within the scope of the application.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs; the terminology used in the description of the application herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application; the terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof in the description of the application and the claims and the description of the drawings above are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion. The terms first, second and the like in the description and in the claims or in the above-described figures, are used for distinguishing between different objects and not necessarily for describing a particular sequential or chronological order.

Reference in the specification to "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the application. The appearances of such phrases in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor are separate or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive of other embodiments.

In the description of the present application, it should be noted that, unless explicitly specified and limited otherwise, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "attached" are to be construed broadly, and may be, for example, fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally connected; can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be communication between two elements. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art according to the specific circumstances.

The term "and/or" in the present application is merely an association relation describing the association object, and indicates that three kinds of relations may exist, for example, a and/or B may indicate: a exists alone, A and B exist together, and B exists alone. In the present application, the character "/" generally indicates that the front and rear related objects are an or relationship.

In the embodiments of the present application, the same reference numerals denote the same components, and detailed descriptions of the same components are omitted in different embodiments for the sake of brevity. It should be understood that the thickness, length, width, etc. dimensions of the various components in the embodiments of the application shown in the drawings, as well as the overall thickness, length, width, etc. dimensions of the integrated device, are merely illustrative and should not be construed as limiting the application in any way.

The term "plurality" as used herein refers to two or more (including two).

The term "parallel" in the present application includes not only the case of absolute parallelism but also the case of substantially parallelism as is conventionally recognized in engineering; meanwhile, "vertical" includes not only the case of absolute vertical but also the case of substantially vertical as conventionally recognized in engineering.

With the continuous development of the automobile industry, the quality requirements of consumers on automobiles are also higher and higher. The lock catch mounting bracket of the vehicle rear door is taken as an important component of the rear door lock system, and plays an important role in door closing sound quality and reliable durability. Therefore, the lock catch mounting bracket of the rear door of the vehicle not only can meet the durability of the high-frequency switch door, but also has stronger dynamic stiffness, and improves the sound quality of the switch door.

At present, most of lock catch mounting brackets of existing vehicle rear doors are L-shaped or Z-shaped bending pieces. The structure has weaker strength, the condition of welding spot failure or sheet metal cracking is easy to occur along with the increase of the number of times of opening and closing the door, and the dynamic stiffness of the structure is generally weaker, so that the sound quality of opening and closing the door is poorer.

Based on the above consideration, the application designs a lock catch mounting bracket, which comprises a mounting plate, a first reinforcing component and a second reinforcing component, wherein the mounting plate comprises a first section and a second section which are connected, the first section comprises a first connecting surface, the second section comprises a second connecting surface, the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface are intersected and have a preset included angle, so that the first section and the second section form a bending space on one side facing the preset included angle. The first reinforcing component is connected to two sides of the first section along a first direction and extends towards the bending space, and the first direction is parallel to an intersecting line of the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface. The second reinforcing part is connected to two sides of the second section along the first direction and extends towards the bending space, and the second reinforcing part is connected with the first reinforcing part.

Therefore, the first reinforcing component and the second reinforcing component are arranged on the lock catch mounting bracket and are connected and form a box-shaped structure together with the mounting plate, the box-shaped structure is provided with an energy absorption cavity, and the energy absorption cavity has an energy absorption effect. On one hand, the overall structural strength of the lock catch mounting bracket can be effectively improved, so that the durability of the lock catch mounting bracket is improved; on the other hand, the vibration of the lock catch mounting bracket when being impacted can be reduced, so that the dynamic stiffness of the lock catch mounting bracket can be effectively improved, and the sound quality of opening and closing the door is improved.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of a latch mounting assembly according to some embodiments of the present application, and fig. 2 is a schematic structural view of a latch mounting bracket according to some embodiments of the present application.

As shown in fig. 1 to 2, an embodiment of the present application provides a latch mounting bracket 100, where the latch mounting bracket 100 includes a mounting plate 10, a first reinforcing member 20 and a second reinforcing member 30, the mounting plate 10 includes a first section 11 and a second section 12 connected to each other, the first section 11 includes a first connection surface 111, the second section 12 includes a second connection surface 121, and the first connection surface 111 and the second connection surface 121 intersect and have a predetermined angle, so that the first section 11 and the second section 12 enclose a bending space on a side facing the predetermined angle. The first reinforcing member 20 is connected to both sides of the first segment 11 along the first direction X and extends toward the bending space, and the first direction X is parallel to the intersection line of the first connecting surface 111 and the second connecting surface 121. The second reinforcing member 30 is connected to both sides of the second segment 12 in the first direction X and extends toward the bending space, and the second reinforcing member 30 is connected to the first reinforcing member 20.

Illustratively, the latch mounting bracket 100 is for mounting a latch, wherein the latch mounting bracket 100 may be disposed at a front door position of a vehicle for mounting a front door latch; the latch mounting bracket 100 may be provided at a rear door position of the vehicle for mounting a rear door latch. For a clearer description of the embodiment of the present application, the latch mount bracket 100 is illustrated as being provided at the rear door position of the vehicle.

In some examples, the latch mounting bracket 100 is connected to the C-pillar stiffener 200 by a first connection surface 111 and a second connection surface 121. The side of the C-pillar reinforcement plate 200 to which the latch mounting bracket 100 is connected with the wheel cover plate 300 of the vehicle, and the latch mounting bracket 100 is located between the C-pillar reinforcement plate 200 and the wheel cover plate 300.

Alternatively, the connection between the first connection surface 111 and the C-pillar reinforcement plate 200 may be, but not limited to, welding, bolting, bonding, or the like. The connection between the second connection surface 121 and the C-pillar reinforcement plate 200 may be, but not limited to, welding, bolting, bonding, or the like.

In some examples, the first connection surface 111 is welded to the C-pillar reinforcement plate 200, and the C-pillar reinforcement plate 200 is provided with a welding hole to facilitate the welding operation between the mounting plate 10 and the C-pillar reinforcement plate 200.

Alternatively, the material of the mounting plate 10 includes, but is not limited to, copper alloy, stainless steel, aluminum alloy, iron alloy, titanium or titanium alloy, etc.

Alternatively, the first section 11 may be directly connected to the second section 12, or may be constrained to the second section 12 by other means. By way of example, the connection between the first segment 11 and the second segment 12 may be, but is not limited to, welding, bolting, bonding, or the like.

Alternatively, the first and second sections 11, 12 may be of unitary construction. As an example, the mounting plate 10 is bent to form the second section 12 of the first section 11. On the one hand, the first section 11 and the second section 12 do not need to be connected through an additional connecting process, so that the manufacturing process flow is simplified. Meanwhile, compared with the first section 11 and the second section 12 which are connected through an additional connecting process, the first section 11 and the second section 12 which are in an integrated structure have higher connection firmness. The first connection surface 111 is an outer surface of the first section 11, and the second connection surface 121 is an outer surface of the second section 12, and the outer side is understood to be a side facing the outside of the vehicle.

Illustratively, the mounting plate 10 may have an L-shaped structure, and the first connection surface 111 and the second connection surface 121 form a predetermined angle therebetween, and it is understood that the predetermined angle is greater than 0 ° and less than 180 °. The first section 11 and the second section 12 enclose a bending space on a side close to the preset included angle, and the bending space refers to a space between the first section 11 and the second section 12 on a side of the mounting plate 10 close to the preset included angle. The intersection line of the first connection surface 111 and the second connection surface 121 refers to the intersection line of the plane in which the first connection surface 111 is located and the plane in which the second connection surface 121 is located.

Alternatively, the first reinforcing member 20 may be directly connected to the first section 11, or may be constrained to the first section 11 by other means. As an example, the connection between the first reinforcing member 20 and the first segment 11 may be, but is not limited to, welding, bolting, bonding, or the like.

Alternatively, the first reinforcing member 20 and the first section 11 may be an integrally formed structure. As an example, the mounting plate 10 is bent to form the first reinforcing member 20 and the first segment 11. On the one hand, the first reinforcing member 20 and the first segment 11 do not need to be connected by an additional connecting process, and the manufacturing process flow is simplified. Meanwhile, the first reinforcing member 20 and the first section 11 having an integrated structure have higher connection firmness than the first reinforcing member 20 and the first section 11 connected through an additional connection process.

Alternatively, the second reinforcing member 30 may be directly connected to the second section 12 or may be constrained to the second section 12 by other means. As an example, the connection between the second reinforcing member 30 and the second segment 12 may be, but is not limited to, welding, bolting, bonding, or the like.

Alternatively, the second reinforcing member 30 and the second section 12 may be an integrally formed structure. As an example, the mounting plate 10 is folded to form the second reinforcing member 30 and the second section 12. On the one hand, the second reinforcing member 30 and the second section 12 do not need to be connected by an additional connecting process, simplifying the manufacturing process flow. Meanwhile, the second reinforcing member 30 and the second section 12 having an integrated structure have higher connection firmness than the second reinforcing member 30 and the second section 12 connected by an additional connection process.

Alternatively, the materials of the first and second reinforcing members 20 and 30 include, but are not limited to, copper alloy, stainless steel, aluminum alloy, iron alloy, titanium or titanium alloy, etc. As an example, the first and second reinforcing members 20 and 30 and the mounting plate 10 may be made of the same material to simplify the manufacturing process flow, which is advantageous in reducing costs.

Alternatively, the connection between the second reinforcing member 30 and the first reinforcing member 20 may be, but is not limited to, welding, bolting, bonding, or the like.

According to the technical scheme, the first reinforcing component 20 and the second reinforcing component 30 are arranged on the lock catch mounting bracket 100, the first reinforcing component 20 and the second reinforcing component 30 are connected and form a box-shaped structure together with the mounting plate 10, the box-shaped structure is provided with the energy absorption cavity, and the energy absorption cavity has an energy absorption function. On the one hand, the overall structural strength of the lock catch mounting bracket 100 can be effectively improved, so that the durability of the lock catch mounting bracket 100 is improved; on the other hand, the vibration of the lock catch mounting bracket 100 when being impacted can be reduced, so that the dynamic stiffness of the lock catch mounting bracket 100 can be effectively improved, and the sound quality of opening and closing the door can be improved.

In some embodiments, the first reinforcing member 20 includes a main body portion 21 and a first connecting portion 22, the main body portion 21 is connected to the first segment 11 and connected to the second reinforcing member 30, and the first connecting portion 22 is connected to an end of the main body portion 21 that is distant from the first segment 11 in the self-extending direction.

Illustratively, the first connecting portion 22 is used for connection with the wheel cover plate 300 of the vehicle to disperse stress to which the latch mounting bracket 100 is subjected when the door is opened and closed, so that durability and dynamic stiffness of the latch mounting bracket 100 can be further improved. The first connecting portion 22 may be directly connected to the wheel cover plate 300, or may be limited to the wheel cover plate 300 by other means. As an example, the connection between the first connection portion 22 and the wheel cover plate 300 may be, but is not limited to, welding, bolting, bonding, or the like.

Alternatively, the first connecting portion 22 may be directly connected to the main body portion 21, or may be restricted to the main body portion 21 by other means. As an example, the connection between the first connection portion 22 and the main body portion 21 may be, but not limited to, welding, bolting, bonding, or the like.

Alternatively, the first connecting portion 22 and the main body portion 21 may be an integrally molded structure. As an example, the first reinforcing member 20 is bent to form the first connecting portion 22 and the main body portion 21. On the one hand, the first connecting portion 22 and the main body portion 21 are not required to be connected through an additional connecting process, and the manufacturing process flow is simplified. Meanwhile, compared with the first connection part 22 and the main body part 21 connected through an additional connection process, the first connection part 22 and the main body part 21 which are in an integrated structure have higher connection firmness.

By providing the first connection portion 22, the first connection portion 22 can be connected with the wheel cover plate 300 of the vehicle, so as to disperse stress born by the latch mounting bracket 100 when the door is opened or closed, and further improve durability and dynamic stiffness of the latch mounting bracket 100.

In some embodiments, the mounting plate 10 further includes a second connection portion 13 and a third connection portion 14, the second connection portion 13 being connected to a side of the second section 12 remote from the first section 11, and the third connection portion 14 being connected to a side of the first section 11 remote from the second section 12.

Illustratively, the second connecting portion 13 is for connecting with the C-pillar reinforcement plate 200 and the wheel cover plate 300 of the vehicle, wherein one of both side surfaces of the second connecting portion 13 in the thickness direction thereof is for connecting with the C-pillar reinforcement plate 200, and the other is for connecting with the wheel cover plate 300. The third connecting portion 14 is for connecting with the C-pillar reinforcement plate 200, the wheel well plate 300 and the side wall outer plate 400 of the vehicle, wherein one of both side surfaces of the third connecting portion 14 in the thickness direction thereof is for connecting with the C-pillar reinforcement plate 200, the other is for connecting with the wheel well plate 300, the side wall outer plate 400 is provided with a through hole corresponding to the third connecting portion 14, and the side wall outer plate 400 is connected with the third connecting portion 14 through the through hole.

In some examples, the side body outer panel 400 and the C pillar reinforcement panel 200 are bonded by structural adhesive to further enhance the connection firmness.

Alternatively, the second connection portion 13 and the third connection portion 14 may be directly connected to the C-pillar reinforcement plate 200, or may be restrained to the C-pillar reinforcement plate 200 by other members. As an example, the connection between the second connection portion 13 and the C-pillar reinforcement plate 200 and the connection between the third connection portion 14 and the C-pillar reinforcement plate 200 may be, but are not limited to, welding, bolting, bonding, or the like.

Alternatively, the second connecting portion 13 and the third connecting portion 14 may be directly connected to the wheel cover plate 300, or may be restrained to the wheel cover plate 300 by other members. As an example, the connection between the second connection portion 13 and the wheel cover plate 300 and the connection between the third connection portion 14 and the wheel cover plate 300 may be, but are not limited to, welding, bolting, bonding, or the like.

Alternatively, third connecting portion 14 may be directly connected to side gusset outer panel 400 or may be restrained to side gusset outer panel 400 by other means. As an example, the connection between the third connection portion 14 and the wheel cover plate 300 may be, but is not limited to, welding, bolting, bonding, or the like. In one example, the through holes in the side outer panel 400 may be bolt holes, and the side outer panel 400 is connected to the third connecting portion 14 by bolts; in another example, the through hole in the side body outer panel 400 may be a welding hole, and the side body outer panel 400 is welded to the third connecting portion 14.

According to the technical scheme, the second connecting part 13 and the third connecting part 14 are arranged, so that the stress borne by the lock catch mounting bracket 100 when the door is opened and closed can be further dispersed, the vibration of the lock catch mounting bracket 100 when the lock catch mounting bracket is impacted is reduced, and the durability and the dynamic stiffness of the lock catch mounting bracket 100 can be further improved.

In some embodiments, the latch mounting bracket 100 further includes a stiffener 15, where the stiffener 15 is disposed at the junction of the second segment 12 and the second connection portion 13, and/or where the stiffener 15 is disposed at the junction of the first segment 11 and the third connection portion 14.

Illustratively, in the case where the reinforcing ribs 15 are provided at the junction of the second segment 12 and the second connecting portion 13, the structural strength of the junction of the second segment 12 and the second connecting portion 13 can be reinforced. The reinforcing ribs 15 may extend along the extending direction of the connection between the second section 12 and the second connecting portion 13, or the reinforcing ribs 15 may include a plurality of ribs disposed at intervals along the extending direction of the connection between the second section 12 and the second connecting portion 13.

Illustratively, in the case where the reinforcing ribs 15 are provided at the junction of the first segment 11 and the third connecting portion 14, the structural strength of the junction of the first segment 11 and the third connecting portion 14 can be reinforced. The reinforcing ribs 15 may extend along the extending direction of the connection between the first section 11 and the third connection portion 14, or the reinforcing ribs 15 may include a plurality of ribs disposed at intervals along the extending direction of the connection between the first section 11 and the third connection portion 14.

Alternatively, the reinforcing bead 15, the mounting plate 10, the second connecting portion 13, and the third connecting portion 14 may be an integrally formed structure. On the one hand, the reinforcing ribs 15, the mounting plate 10, the second connecting portion 13 and the third connecting portion 14 do not need to be connected through an additional connecting process, and the manufacturing process flow is simplified. Meanwhile, compared with the connection of the reinforcing rib 15, the mounting plate 10, the second connection portion 13 and the third connection portion 14 through an additional connection process, the reinforcing rib 15, the mounting plate 10, the second connection portion 13 and the third connection portion 14 in an integrated structure have higher connection firmness.

By arranging the reinforcing ribs 15, the technical scheme can improve the structural strength of the joint of the second section 12 and the second connecting part 13 and/or improve the structural strength of the joint of the first section 11 and the third connecting part 14, so that the durability and the dynamic stiffness of the lock catch mounting bracket 100 can be further improved.

In some alternative embodiments, the connection between the main body portion 21 and the first connection portion 22 of the first reinforcement member 20 may also be provided with the reinforcing ribs 15 to increase the structural strength of the connection between the main body portion 21 and the first connection portion 22.

In some alternative embodiments, the connection between the first section 11 and the second section 12 of the mounting plate 10 may also be provided with reinforcing ribs 15 to increase the structural strength of the connection between the first section 11 and the second section 12.

In some embodiments, the third connecting portion 14 includes a plate body 141 and a tab 142 connected, and the tab 142 protrudes from the plate body 141 along an extending direction of the third connecting portion 14.

Illustratively, the lugs 142 are used to connect with the C-pillar reinforcement panel 200, the wheel well plate 300, and the side outer panel 400 of the vehicle, and the lugs 142 have a smaller area with respect to the panel body 141, and are provided in a more flexible position, so that the flexibility of the arrangement of the third connecting portion 14 can be improved. The plate body 141 is connected between the tab and the first section 11, and the plate body 141 can share the stress of the tab 142, so as to improve the connection reliability of the tab 142.

Alternatively, the number of the lugs 142 may be one, two, three or more, and the present application is not limited to the specific number of the lugs 142 and may be selected according to the actual application environment.

In one example, the number of tabs is two, and the plate body 141 is connected between the two tabs.

Alternatively, the tab 142 may be directly connected to the plate body 141, or may be restrained to the plate body 141 by other means. As an example, the connection manner between the tab 142 and the plate body 141 may be, but is not limited to, welding, bolting, bonding, or the like.

Alternatively, the tab 142 and the plate body 141 may be an integrally formed structure. On the one hand, the tab 142 is not required to be connected with the board body 141 by an additional connection process, thereby simplifying the manufacturing process. Meanwhile, compared with the connection of the tab 142 and the plate body 141 through an additional connection process, the tab 142 and the plate body 141 in an integrated structure have higher connection firmness.

In the above-described technical solution, by providing the third connecting portion 14 to include the plate body 141 and the tab 142, the connection reliability of the third connecting portion 14 can be ensured to some extent while improving the flexibility of the third connecting portion 14.

In some embodiments, the plate body 141 is provided with a first positioning hole 1411, and the first positioning hole 1411 penetrates the plate body 141 in a thickness direction of the plate body 141.

Illustratively, during the assembly of the latch mounting bracket 100 and the C-pillar stiffener 200, the first positioning hole 1411 can facilitate positioning between the latch mounting bracket 100 and the C-pillar stiffener 200, thereby improving the assembly accuracy of the latch mounting bracket 100.

Alternatively, the projected shape of the first positioning hole 1411 in the thickness direction of the plate body 141 may be, but is not limited to, a circle, a rectangle, a triangle, a trapezoid, or the like.

Alternatively, the first positioning hole 1411 and the plate body 141 may be integrally formed, so as to simplify the manufacturing process, and facilitate cost reduction.

The above technical solution is that the first positioning hole 1411 is formed in the plate body 141, and the first positioning hole 1411 can facilitate positioning between the lock catch mounting bracket 100 and the C-pillar reinforcing plate 200, so that the assembly accuracy of the lock catch mounting bracket 100 can be improved. In addition, the first positioning hole 1411 is provided in the plate main body 141, so that on the one hand, the influence of the connection area of the butt joint lug 142 can be avoided, and the connection firmness between the third connection part 14 and the C-pillar reinforcing plate 200, the wheel cover plate 300 and the side wall outer plate 400 can be improved; on the other hand, when the plate body 141 is deformed by the stress, the first positioning hole 1411 can provide a deformation accommodation space, so that the risk of local stress concentration on the plate body 141 can be reduced to some extent, and the reliability of the third connecting portion 14 can be improved.

In some embodiments, the first section 11 is provided with an avoidance hole 112, and the avoidance hole 112 penetrates the first section 11 along the thickness direction of the first section 11; the second section 12 is provided with a second positioning hole 122, and the second positioning hole 122 penetrates the second section 12 along the thickness direction of the second section 12.

Illustratively, the relief holes 112 are used to relief bolts to facilitate installation of a subsequent shackle. In the assembling process of the latch mounting bracket 100 and the C-pillar reinforcing plate 200, the second positioning hole 122 can facilitate positioning between the latch mounting bracket 100 and the C-pillar reinforcing plate 200, thereby improving the assembling accuracy of the latch mounting bracket 100.

Alternatively, the projected shapes of the escape holes 112 and the second positioning holes 122 in the thickness direction of the plate body 141 may be, but not limited to, circular, rectangular, triangular, trapezoidal, or the like.

Alternatively, the avoiding hole 112 and the plate body 141 may be integrally formed, and the second positioning hole 122 and the plate body 141 may be integrally formed, so as to simplify the manufacturing process, and facilitate reducing the cost.

According to the technical scheme, the avoidance holes 112 are formed in the first section 11, the second positioning holes 122 are formed in the second section 12, the avoidance holes 112 can facilitate installation of subsequent locks, and the second positioning holes 122 can facilitate positioning between the lock catch mounting bracket 100 and the C-column reinforcing plate 200, so that the assembly accuracy of the lock catch mounting bracket 100 can be improved. Moreover, the avoidance holes 112 and the second positioning holes 122 are respectively arranged on the first section 11 and the second section 12, on one hand, when the mounting plate 10 is deformed due to stress, the avoidance holes 112 can provide a deformation accommodation space for the first section 11, and the second positioning holes 122 can provide a deformation accommodation space for the second section 12, so that the risk of local stress concentration on the mounting plate 10 can be reduced to a certain extent, and the reliability of the lock catch mounting bracket 100 is improved; on the other hand, the avoidance holes 112 and the second positioning holes 122 can be prevented from interfering with each other in the use process to a certain extent, and the operation convenience is improved.

In some embodiments, the second section 12 is provided with a plurality of bosses 123, where the plurality of bosses 123 are located on the second connection surface 121 and are distributed in an array.

Illustratively, the boss 123 may be formed by the second connection surface 121 protruding outward in the thickness direction of the second section 12, and the second section 12 is connected to the C-pillar reinforcement panel 200 of the vehicle through the boss 123, and the boss 123 can form the second section 12 into a concave-convex structure, thereby improving the structural strength of the second section 12.

Alternatively, the number of the bosses 123 may be, but not limited to, two, three, four or more, and the present application is not limited to the specific number of the bosses 123 and may be selected according to the actual application environment.

Alternatively, the projection shape of the boss 123 may be, but is not limited to, circular, rectangular, triangular, trapezoidal, or the like, along the thickness direction of the second section 12.

According to the technical scheme, the boss 123 is arranged, so that on one hand, the boss 123 can enable the second section 12 to form a concave-convex structure, and the structural strength of the second section 12 is improved; on the other hand, the second section 12 is connected with the C-pillar reinforcing plate 200 of the vehicle through the bosses 123, and the plurality of bosses 123 are distributed in an array, so that the stress borne by the second section 12 is distributed more uniformly, and the durability and dynamic stiffness of the latch mounting bracket 100 can be further improved.

According to some embodiments of the present application, there is also provided a latch installation assembly including a C-pillar reinforcement panel 200, a wheel well panel 300, a side body outer panel 400, and a latch installation bracket 100 of any of the above. The latch mounting bracket 100 is connected between the C-pillar reinforcement plate 200 and the wheel cover plate 300, and the side body outer panel 400 is connected to a side of the C-pillar reinforcement plate 200 facing away from the wheel cover plate 300.

It will be appreciated that the latch mounting assembly includes the latch mounting bracket 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application, and specific details of the latch mounting bracket 100 may be referred to the description of the corresponding parts of the latch mounting bracket 100 described in the above embodiment of the present application, which is not repeated herein for brevity.

According to some embodiments of the present application, there is also provided a vehicle including the latch mounting assembly of any of the above aspects.

It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments of the present application and features of the embodiments may be combined with each other.

Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical solution of the present application, and not for limiting the same; although the application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that: the technical scheme described in the foregoing embodiments can be modified or some or all of the technical features thereof can be replaced by equivalents; such modifications and substitutions do not depart from the spirit of the application, and are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims and description. In particular, the technical features mentioned in the respective embodiments may be combined in any manner as long as there is no structural conflict. The present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but encompasses all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims (10)

1. A latch mount bracket, comprising:

The mounting plate comprises a first section and a second section which are connected, wherein the first section comprises a first connecting surface, the second section comprises a second connecting surface, the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface are intersected and have a preset included angle, so that the first section and the second section form a bending space on one side facing the preset included angle;

The first reinforcing component is connected to two sides of the first section along a first direction and extends towards the bending space, and the first direction is parallel to an intersecting line of the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface;

And the second reinforcing part is connected to two sides of the second section along the first direction and extends towards the bending space, and the second reinforcing part is connected with the first reinforcing part.

2. The latch mounting bracket of claim 1 wherein said first reinforcing member includes a main body portion and a first connecting portion, said main body portion being connected to said first section and to said second reinforcing member, said first connecting portion being connected to an end of said main body portion remote from said first section in a direction of extension thereof.

3. The latch mounting bracket of claim 1 wherein the mounting plate further comprises a second connecting portion and a third connecting portion, the second connecting portion being connected to a side of the second section remote from the first section, the third connecting portion being connected to a side of the first section remote from the second section.

4. The latch mounting bracket of claim 3 further comprising a stiffener disposed at the junction of the first section and the second connection and/or,

The reinforcing rib is arranged at the joint of the second section and the third connecting part.

5. A latch mounting bracket according to claim 3, wherein the third connecting portion includes a plate body and a tab connected thereto, the tab protruding from the plate body in an extending direction of the third connecting portion.

6. The latch mounting bracket of claim 5, wherein the plate body is provided with a first positioning hole penetrating the plate body in a thickness direction of the plate body.

7. The latch mounting bracket according to claim 1, wherein the first section is provided with a relief hole penetrating through the first section in a thickness direction of the first section; the second section is provided with a second positioning hole, and the second positioning hole penetrates through the second section along the thickness direction of the second section.

8. The latch mounting bracket of claim 1 wherein said second section is provided with a plurality of bosses disposed on said second connection face and distributed in an array.

9. A latch mounting assembly comprising a C-pillar reinforcement panel, a wheel cover panel, a side body outer panel, and a latch mounting bracket as defined in any one of claims 1 to 8;

The lock catch mounting bracket is connected between the C column reinforcing plate and the wheel cover plate, and the side wall outer plate is connected to one side, opposite to the wheel cover plate, of the C column reinforcing plate.

10. A vehicle comprising the latch mounting assembly of claim 9.