Description:A MOUNTING STRUCTURE ASSEMBLY FOR SNAP FITTING WITH AN ATTACHING STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure, in general, relates to a mounting structure assembly, and more particularly to the mounting structure assembly for snap fitting with an attaching structure.
BACKGROUND

[0002] In existing vehicle design, the mounting structure assembly may include a snap and one or more strengthening and location ribs for mounting the pull handle in a door trim of a vehicle.
[0003] Further, in some structures, the pull handle may be prevented from coming off by being screwed into the receiving portion by the screw inserted through the mounting hole into the pull handle receiving portion. In another structure, the pull handle may be prevented from coming off in a vertical direction of vehicle by using a locking piece that is engaged with a hole such that the movement in the vehicle direction is restricted. Further, in an event of a crash of a vehicle, sharp edges in door trim may be created that may cause further injuries to the passengers.
[0004] Fig. 1a illustrates an image 100a depicting a mounting structure assembly, in accordance with an existing prior art. The mounting structure assembly may include a snap 102 and a plurality of strengthening and location rib 104. Further, there is no fool proofing, if the snap fails or breaks, part comes off.
[0005] Fig. 1b illustrates a cross-section image 100b depicting a mounting structure assembly attached to a door trim of a vehicle, in accordance with an existing prior art. The mounting structure assembly may be attached to the door trim at a point in the door trim via snapping.
[0006] Fig. 1c illustrates an image 100c depicting the mounting structure assembly attached to the door trim of a vehicle, in accordance with an existing prior art.
[0007] In conventional design, during vehicle crash or while a vehicle user closes or opens the door, the pull handle may come off and creates sharp edges on door trim which may injure the user.
[0008] Thus, there is a need for a solution to overcome above mentioned drawbacks.
OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0009] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy, are listed herein below.
[0010] It is a general or primary object of the present subject matter to provide a mounting structure assembly for snap fitting with an attaching structure.
[0011] It is another object of the present subject matter to provide a mounting structure assembly configured with two snap fitting locations that snap fit with an attaching structure.
[0012] It is another object of the present subject matter to provide a mounting structure assembly that is welded along with snap fitting.
[0013] These and other objects and advantages will become more apparent when reference is made to the following description and accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY
[0014] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to a mounting structure assembly for snap fitting with an attaching structure. The concepts are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0015] The present disclosure provides a mounting structure assembly. The mounting structure assembly comprises a mounting structure having a base surface with a longitudinal profile having an upper portion and a lower portion to attach the mounting structure in a snap fit connection to an attaching structure, the upper portion comprises a snap fit mounting structure. The lower portion includes a pair of extended flanges extending in a downward direction from each side of the lower portion of the base surface. The lower portion further includes a cut-out with an opening defined in between the pair of extended flanges. The mounting structure assembly further includes a boss structure integrally formed with the attaching structure, wherein the boss structure is configured to snap fit with the cut-out in the base surface.
[0016] The present disclosure provides a mounting structure. The mounting structure includes a base surface with a longitudinal profile having an upper portion and a lower portion to attach the mounting structure in a snap fit connection to an attaching structure, the upper portion comprises a snap fit mounting structure. The lower portion includes a pair of extended flanges extending in a downward direction from each side of the lower portion of the base surface. The lower portion further includes a cut-out with an opening defined in between the pair of extended flanges.
[0017] In an aspect of the present subject matter, the boss structure further includes an elongated cylindrical structure with a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, a first pair of flanges, and a second pair of flanges. The first pair of flanges and the second pair of flanges are provided equidistance from each other on an outer periphery of the elongated cylindrical structure at the first end.
[0018] In an aspect of the present subject matter, the first pair of the flanges includes a chamfered rib extending perpendicularly forward from the first pair of flanges for allowing a placement of the pair of extended flanges of the mounting structure around the boss structure.
[0019] In an aspect of the present subject matter, the boss structure is welded to the mounting structure by performing an ultrasonic welding on the second end of the elongated cylindrical structure.
[0020] In an aspect of the present subject matter, a bottom surface of the pair of extended flanges defines an inclined profile to guide the boss structure to the cut-out.
[0021] In an aspect of the present subject matter, the cut-out defines a diameter (D) which is greater than a diameter (X) of the boss structure and a width (d) of the opening is less than the diameter (D) of the cutout and the width (d) of the opening is less than the diameter (X) of the boss structure.
[0022] In an aspect of the present subject matter, the attaching structure is a door trim of a vehicle and the mounting structure assembly is provided in the door trim for attaching a pull handle to the door trim.
[0023] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] The illustrated embodiments of the subject matter will be best understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of devices, systems, and methods that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein:
[0025] Fig. 1a illustrates an image depicting a mounting structure assembly, in accordance with an existing prior art;
[0026] Fig. 1b illustrates a cross-section image depicting a mounting structure assembly attached to a door trim of a vehicle, in accordance with an existing prior art; and
[0027] Fig. 1c illustrates an image depicting the mounting structure assembly attached to the door trim of a vehicle, in accordance with an existing prior art;
[0001] Fig. 2 illustrates a diagram depicting a mounting structure assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0002] Fig. 3 illustrates an image depicting the boss structure, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0003] Fig. 4 illustrates an image depicting the mounting structure assembly provided in door trim of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0004] Fig. 5 illustrates an image depicting a side view of the mounting structure assembly provided in a door trim of vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0005] Fig. 6 illustrates an image depicting a top view of the mounting structure assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0006] Fig. 7 illustrates a line diagram depicting the mounting structure assembly attaching a pull handle to a door trim in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0007] Fig. 8 illustrates an image depicting the mounting structure assembly attached to a pull handle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter; and
[0008] Fig. 9 illustrates a diagram depicting a pull handle attached to a door trim of the vehicle via the mounting structure assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0009] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0010] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0011] Fig. 2 illustrates a diagram 200 depicting a mounting structure assembly 202, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The mounting structure assembly 202 may be configured to be attached to an attaching structure via a snapping snap fitting connection. In particular, the mounting structure assembly 202 may be configured with a double snapping feature such that the mounting structure assembly 202 may be attached to the attaching structure via the snap connection at multiple locations on the mounting structure assembly 202. In a preferred embodiment, the mounting structure assembly 202 may include two locations for attaching with the attaching structure via the snap fitting connection. In an embodiment of the present subject matter, the mounting structure assembly 202 may further be attached to the attaching structure via welding along with snap fitting with the multiple locations. The number of points may include a first point and a second point. Examples of the attaching structure may include, but are not limited to, a door trim, an instrument panel (IP) area, or areas where snap structures may be used for mounting. In a preferred embodiment, the mounting structure assembly 202 may be attached to the door trim of the vehicle and a pull handle may be mounted through the mounting structure assembly such that the pull handle may be connected to the door trim.
[0012] Continuing with the above embodiment, the mounting structure assembly 202 may have a mounting structure 203 and a boss structure 212. The boss structure 212 may be snap fitted with the mounting structure 203. The mounting structure 203 may include the first point and the second point for snap fitting the mounting structure assembly 202 to the attaching structure. In addition to snap fitting, the boss structure 212 may further be welded with the mounting structure 203 for attaching the mounting structure assembly 202 to the attaching structure. The boss structure 212 may be permanently attached to the attaching surface.
[0013] Subsequently, the mounting structure 203 may have a base surface 204 with a longitudinal profile. The base surface 204 may include an upper portion 206a and a lower portion 206b. The upper portion 206a may include a snap fit mounting structure for attaching the mounting structure with the attaching surface. The snap fit mounting structure may be the first point among the multiple locations. The upper portion 206a of the base surface 204 may further have a pair of strengthening ribs 204a, 204b. The pair of strengthening ribs 204a, 204b may be permanently attached at each side of the upper portion 206a and may further be configured to provide strength to the mounting structure assembly 202.
[0014] Continuing with the above embodiment, the lower portion 206b may have a pair of extended flanges 204c, 204d, and a cut-out 208 with an opening 210. Furthermore, the pair of extended flanges 204c, 204d may be extending in a downward direction from each side of the lower portion 206b. Each extended flange from the pair of extended flanges 204c, 204d may be in a vertical orientation and in line with one strengthening rib from the pair of strengthening ribs 204a, 204b.
[0015] Moving forward, the cut-out 208 may be between the pair of extended flanges 204c, 204d and the opening may be defined between the pair of extended flanges 204c, 204d. The opening may be defined by a distance between the pair of extended flanges. To that understanding, the cut-out 208 may be configured to allow a passage to the boss structure 212. The cut-out 208 may be of a particular shape. In a preferred embodiment, the shape may be circular.
[0016] Continuing with the above embodiment, the boss structure 212 may be integrally formed with the attaching structure and may be configured to snap fit with the cut-out 208 in the base surface 204. In an embodiment, the boss structure 212 may be welded to the mounting structure 203 when the mounting structure is in the snap fitting connection with the attaching structure. The boss structure 212 may be welded to the mounting structure 203 by performing an ultrasonic welding. The boss structure 214 may have an elongated cylindrical structure 214, a first pair of flanges 216a, 216b, and a second pair of flanges 216c, 216d. Furthermore, the first pair of flanges 216a, 216b may have a pair of chamfered ribs permanently attached to each flange 216a, and 216b. The chamfered ribs may be extending perpendicularly forward from the first pair of flanges 216a, 216b for allowing a placement of the pair of extended flanges 204c, 204d of the mounting structure 203 around the boss structure 212. The first pair of flanges 216a, 216b and the second pair of flanges 216c, 216d may be provided equidistance from each other on an outer periphery of the elongated cylindrical structure 214. The extended flanges 204c, 204d may include a bottom surface defining an inclined profile to guide the boss structure 212 to the cut-out 208. To that understanding, the cut-out 208 may define a diameter D. The diameter D may be greater than a diameter X of the boss structure 212. Furthermore, a width d of the opening 210 may be less than the diameter D of the cutout 208 and the diameter X of the boss structure 212. The width d may be less such that boss structure 212 when passing through the cut-out 208 is snap fitted with the cut-out 208.
[0017] Fig. 3 illustrates an image 300 depicting the boss structure 212, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The boss structure 212 may be configured to be received by cut-out 208 in the base surface 204 of the mounting structure 203 as referred in the fig. 2, and the mounting structure assembly 202 may be attached to an attaching structure. Examples of the attaching structure may include, but are not limited to, a door trim of a vehicle, an instrument panel (IP) area or areas where snap structures may be used for mounting. In a preferred embodiment, the mounting structure assembly 202 may be attached to the door trim of the vehicle and a pull handle may be mounted on the door trim through the mounting structure assembly 202. The boss structure 212 may be a hollow structure integrated with the attaching structure from one end.
[0018] Continuing with the above embodiment, the boss structure 212 may be integrally formed with the attaching structure and may be configured to snap fit with the cut-out 208 in the base surface 204. In an embodiment, the boss structure 212 may be welded to the mounting structure 203 when the mounting structure is in the snap fitting connection with the attaching structure. The boss structure 212 may be welded to the mounting structure 203 by performing an ultrasonic welding on the elongated cylindrical structure 214. The boss structure 212 may have the elongated cylindrical structure 214, the first pair of flanges 216a, 216b, and the second pair of flanges 216c, 216d as referred in the fig. 3. The elongated cylindrical structure 214 may have a first end 302 and a second end 304 opposite to the first end 302. The first end 302 may be integrated with the attaching structure and the second end 304 may be melted by welding.
[0019] The first pair of flanges 216a, 216b and the second pair of flanges 216c, 216d may be provided equidistance from each other on an outer periphery of the elongated cylindrical structure 214 as the first end 302. Furthermore, the first pair of flanges 216a, 216b may have a pair of chamfered ribs 306a, 306b permanently attached to each flange 216a, 216b. The chamfered ribs 306a, 306b may be extending perpendicularly forward from the first pair of flanges 216a, 216b for allowing a placement of the pair of extended flanges 204c, 204d of the mounting structure 203 around the boss structure 212. The first pair of flanges 216a, 216b and the second pair of flanges 216c, 216d may be provided equidistance from each other on an outer periphery of the elongated cylindrical structure 214 at the first end 302.
[0020] Continuing with the above embodiment, each chamfered rib 306a, 306b may be permanently attached to the first pair of flanges 216a, 216b. Each chamfered rib 306a, 306b may be configured to allow a placement of the pair of extended flanges 204c, 204d around the boss structure 212 when the boss structure 212 is passed through the cut-out 208. Furthermore, the second pair of flanges 216c, 216d may be configured to receive the elongated cylindrical structure 214 in a melted state when the elongated cylindrical structure 214 is melted from the second end 304 for welding the mounting structure assembly 202 to the attaching structure.
[0021] Fig. 4 illustrates an image 400 depicting the mounting structure assembly 202 attached to door trim of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The mounting structure assembly 202 may be attached to a door trim of a vehicle for attaching a pull handle to the mounting structure assembly 202.
[0022] Fig. 5 illustrates an image 500 depicting a side view of the mounting structure assembly 202 attached to a door trim of vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The mounting structure assembly 202 may be attached to the door trim by snap fitting the mounting structure assembly 202 with the door trim. The snap fitting may be performed at multiple locations. In a preferred embodiment, the multiple locations may be a first point and a second point on a mounting structure of the mounting structure assembly. The first point may be a snap fit mounting structure 502 for attaching the mounting structure with the attaching surface. The second point may be where a boss structure is configured to snap fit with cut-out in a base surface of the mounting structure assembly 202.
[0023] Fig. 6 illustrates an image 600 depicting a top view of the mounting structure assembly 202, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The boss structure 212 as referred in the fig. 2 may be received at the cut-out 208 as referred in the fig. 2 in the base surface 204.
[0024] Fig. 7 illustrates an image 700 depicting the mounting structure assembly 202 connecting a pull handle to a door trim in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The pull handle may be mounted on the door trim of the vehicle through the mounting structure assembly 202. The mounting structure assembly 202 may be connected to the door trim via a first point and a second point on the mounting structure 203 making a snap fit connection with the door trim.
[0025] Fig. 8 illustrates an image 800 depicting the mounting structure assembly 202 attached to a pull handle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. In a preferred embodiment, the pull handle may be mounted on the door trim in a vehicle via the mounting structure assembly 202.
[0026] Fig. 9 illustrates a diagram 900 depicting a pull handle connected to a door trim of vehicle via the mounting structure assembly 202, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0027] While the detailed description describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions, or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
, Claims:We claim:
1. A mounting structure assembly (202) comprising:
a mounting structure (203) having a base surface (204) with a longitudinal profile having an upper portion (206a) and a lower portion (206b) to attach the mounting structure (203) in a snap fit connection to an attaching structure, the upper portion (206a) comprises a snap fit mounting structure (502),
characterized in that,
the lower portion (206b) of the base surface (204) comprising:
a pair of extended flanges (204c, 204d) extending in a downward direction from each side of the lower portion (206b) of the base surface (204);
a cut-out (208) with an opening (210) defined in between the pair of extended flanges (204c, 204d); and
a boss structure (212) integrally formed with the attaching structure, wherein the boss structure is configured to snap fit with the cut-out (208) in the base surface (204).

2. The mounting structure assembly (202) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the boss structure (212) further comprises:
an elongated cylindrical structure (214) with a first end (302) and a second end (304) opposite to the first end (302), a first pair of flanges (216a, 216b), and a second pair of flanges (216c, 216d), wherein the first pair of flanges (216a, 216b) and the second pair of flanges (216c, 216d) are provided equidistance from each other on an outer periphery of the elongated cylindrical structure (214) at the first end (302).

3. The mounting structure assembly (202) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the first pair of the flanges (216a, 216b) comprises a chamfered rib (306a, 306b) extending perpendicularly forward from the first pair of flanges (216a, 216b) for allowing a placement of the pair of extended flanges (204c, 204d) of the mounting structure (203) around the boss structure (212).

4. The mounting structure assembly (202) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the boss structure (212) is welded to the mounting structure (203) by performing an ultrasonic welding on the second end (304) of the elongated cylindrical structure (214).

5. The mounting structure assembly (202) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a bottom surface of the pair of extended flanges (204c, 204d) defines an inclined profile to guide the boss structure (212) to the cut-out (208).

6. The mounting structure assembly (202) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cut-out (208) defines a diameter (D) which is greater than a diameter (X) of the boss structure (212) and a width (d) of the opening (210) is less than the diameter (D) of the cutout (208) and the width (d) of the opening (210) is less than the diameter (X) of the boss structure (212).

7. The mounting structure assembly (202) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the attaching structure is a door trim of a vehicle and the mounting structure assembly (202) is provided in the door trim for attaching a pull handle to the door trim.

8. A mounting structure (203) comprising:
a base surface (204) with a longitudinal profile having an upper portion (206a) and a lower portion (206b) to attach the mounting structure (203) in a snap fit connection to an attaching structure by snap fitting with the structure, the upper portion (206a) comprises a snap fit mounting structure (502),
characterized in that,
the lower portion (206b) of the base surface (204) comprising:
a pair of extended flanges (204c, 204d) extending in a downward direction from each side of the lower portion (206b) of the base surface (204); and
a cut-out (208) with an opening (210) defined in between the pair of extended flanges (204c, 204d).

9. The mounting structure (203) as claimed in claim 8, wherein bottom surface of the pair of extended flanges (204c, 204d) defines an inclined profile.

10. The mounting structure assembly (202) as claimed in claim 8, wherein a width (d) of the opening (210) is less than the diameter (D) of the cutout (208).