The subject matter in general relates to vehicle rear body structure.
More particularly, but not exclusively, the subject matter relates to aesthetic styling in the D-pillar area of the vehicle rear body.
BACKGROUND
[002] Background description includes information that may be useful in
understanding the present subject matter. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed subject matter, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[003] Referring to FIG. 1, disclosed is a conventional vehicle rear body
structure 100 located near the D-pillar area of a vehicle. The conventional vehicle rear body structure 100 comprises a backdoor windshield 102, a quarter garnish 104 and an underlying panel 202 (shown in FIG. 2). The quarter garnish 104 is disposed towards the ends of the backdoor windshield 102 along the width of the vehicle.
[004] Referring to FIG. 2, the quarter garnish 104 is disposed above the
underlying panel 202 (or side body extension 202) so that the underlying panel 202 is not visible to the naked eye. Conventionally, the backdoor windshield 102 and the quarter garnish 104 are separated by a predetermined distance d along a width W of the vehicle, in order to provide clearance between the backdoor and the side body extension while operating backdoor. Furthermore, the quarter garnish 104 and the backdoor windshield 102 define a height difference D along a height H of the vehicle. This height difference D is also called as Level Difference (LD). The LD between the quarter garnish 104 and the backdoor windshield 102 is such that, the underlying panel 202 is not visible to the naked eye. In conventional vehicles, the LD is constant and small to the entire length of the quarter garnish 104 and therefore, the visibility of the underlying panel 202 for the entire length of the quarter garnish 104 is nil. This provides for an aesthetically pleasant rear view of the vehicle.

[005] However, due to increasing styling of the vehicles, there has been a
need found in enhancing the design of the backdoor windshield. This enhanced design allows for the backdoor windshield to curve and bend inwards at its lower portion. This curving of the backdoor windshield increases the LD between the quarter garnish and the backdoor windshield at the lower portion. This has been explained in FIG. 3 in detail.
[006] Referring to FIG. 3, disclosed is the conventional stylized vehicle rear
body structure 300. The conventional stylized vehicle rear body structure 300 comprises a backdoor windshield 302, a quarter garnish 304 and an underlying panel (not shown). Due to the increased styling, the backdoor windshield 302 is curved inwards at its lower portion 306. However, the quarter garnish 304 cannot be bent according to the curvature of the backdoor windshield 302 due to design constraints and tolerances. This increases the LD between the backdoor windshield 302 at the lower portion 306 and the corresponding portion of the quarter garnish 304. This increased LD allows the visibility of the underlying panel due to the backdoor windshield 302 and the quarter garnish 304 being substantially black and the underlying panel being in the color paint of the vehicle body color. The visibility of the underlying panel decreases the aesthetic appeal of the rear view of the vehicle and hinders the user experience.
[007] To overcome the above defects, US patent 8,910,987 Bl provides two
solutions which have been shown in FIGs. 4-6.
[008] FIG. 4 discloses a solution to hide the exposure of the underlying panel
404 due to the increased LD between the quarter garnish 402 and the backdoor windshield 400. As seen in the FIG. 4, the increased LD between the backdoor windshield 400 and the quarter garnish 402, exposes the underlying panel 404 to the naked eye. The exposed part 406 of the underlying panel 404 is painted black or applied with a black tape to gel the exposed part 406 of the underlying panel 404 with the quarter garnish 402, thereby increasing the aesthetic appeal of the rear of the vehicle. However, the instant solution comes with associated drawbacks. The

addition of new part in paint or tape, thereby increasing the cost of the end product. Additionally, there are chances that the paint may fade off or the tape may peel off, whereby the exposed part 406 of the underlying panel 404 shall become visible to the naked eye. The addition of new part also increases the manufacturing time of the vehicle.
[009] FIG. 5 discloses another solution to hide the exposure of the underlying
panel 506 due to the increased LD between the quarter garnish 502 and the backdoor windshield 500. As seen in the FIG. 5, portion 504 of the quarter garnish 502 is extended downward over the underlying panel 506 so that the portion 504 covers the underlying panel 506. However, adjustments have to be made in the backdoor windshield 500 to accommodate the extended portion 504 of the quarter garnish 502.
[0010] Referring to FIG. 6, the portion of the backdoor windshield 500 adjacent to the portion 504 of the quarter garnish 502 needs to be cut to accommodate the extended portion 504. Thus, a notch 602 is formed in the backdoor windshield 500 to accommodate the extended portion 504. However, the notch 602 reduces the aesthetic appearance of the rear view of the vehicle. Additionally, more time and cost is spent in providing the notch 602 in the backdoor windshield 500.
OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0011] In view of the foregoing limitations inherent in the state of the art, some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy, are listed herein below.
[0012] It is an object of the present disclosure to propose a vehicle rear body structure for aesthetic styling.
[0013] It is another object of the present disclosure to propose a vehicle rear body structure that hides the visibility of the underlying panel.

[0014] It is yet another object of the present disclosure to propose a vehicle rear body structure that hides the visibility of the underlying panel without using additional part.
[0015] It is still yet another object of the present disclosure to propose a vehicle rear body structure that hides the visibility of the underlying panel without increasing the cost and the manufacturing time.
[0016] These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art after a consideration of the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which a preferred form of the present invention is illustrated.
SUMMARY
[0017] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to aesthetic styling of a vehicle rear body 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.
[0018] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a vehicle rear body structure for aesthetic styling. The vehicle rear body structure comprises a backdoor windshield, a quarter garnish, and an underlying panel. The quarter garnish and the backdoor windshield define a predetermined distance along a width of a vehicle. The quarter garnish and the backdoor windshield define a height difference along a height of the vehicle. The quarter garnish is configured to be disposed above the underlying panel. A portion of the underlying panel defines a stepped portion.
[0019] In the above embodiment, the portion of the underlying panel is located at bottom end of the underlying panel.
[0020] In the above embodiment, the height difference between the quarter garnish and the backdoor windshield is greater towards the bottom end of the

underlying panel.
[0021] In the above embodiment, the stepped portion is defined along a side portion of the underlying panel.
[0022] In the above embodiment, the stepped portion is defined only to a predetermined height along the side portion of the underlying panel.
[0023] In the above embodiment, the quarter garnish comprises a first portion extending along the height of the vehicle.
[0024] In the above embodiment, extension of the first portion is greater at a portion corresponding to the stepped portion of the underlying panel.
[0025] In the above embodiment, the extended first portion is configured to be received by the stepped portion of the underlying panel.
[0026] In the above embodiment, inner surface of the quarter garnish comprises ribs, wherein the ribs are configured to rest on the underlying panel.
[0027] In another embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a vehicle rear body structure for aesthetic styling. The vehicle rear body structure comprises an underlying panel. The quarter garnish is configured to be disposed above an underlying panel. A portion of the underlying panel defines a stepped portion to receive a corresponding extension of the first portion of the quarter garnish.
[0028] Other objects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and the specific examples, while indicating specific embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0029] While the specification concludes with claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter that is regarded as forming the present subject matter, it is believed that the present disclosure will be better understood from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, where like reference numerals designate like structural and other elements, in which:
[0030] FIG. 1 discloses a conventional vehicle rear body structure 100 located near the D-pillar area of a vehicle;
[0031] FIG. 2 discloses a section view of the conventional vehicle rear body structure 100 along section AA of FIG. 1;
[0032] FIG. 3 discloses a conventional stylized vehicle rear body structure 300;
[0033] FIG. 4 discloses a solution to hide the exposure of underlying panel 404 due to the increased LD between quarter garnish 402 and backdoor windshield 400;
[0034] FIGs. 5 and 6 disclose another solution to hide the exposure of underlying panel 506 due to the increased LD between quarter garnish 502 and backdoor windshield 500;
[0035] FIG. 7 discloses a vehicle rear body structure 700 for aesthetic styling, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0036] FIG. 8 discloses an isometric view of an underlying panel 704, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0037] FIG. 9 discloses rear view of the vehicle comprising the vehicle rear body structure 700, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0038] FIG. 10 discloses a section view of the vehicle rear body structure 700 along section BB as shown in the FIG. 9, in accordance with an embodiment of the

present invention; and
[0039] FIG. 11 discloses a section view of the vehicle rear body structure 700 along section CC as shown in the FIG. 9, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0040] The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0041] The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein 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 spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0042] It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[0043] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further

understood that the terms "comprises", "comprising", "includes", "consisting" and/or "including" when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
[0044] It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
[0045] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", "third", and the like in the present invention are used for the purpose of description only, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may include at least one of the features, either explicitly or implicitly.
[0046] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
[0047] Referring to FIG. 7, disclosed is a vehicle rear body structure 700 for aesthetic styling, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle rear body structure 700 is the area near D-pillar area of a vehicle. The following description of the vehicle rear body structure 700 has been provided for one of the D-pillar area of the vehicle and is to be construed to for the other D-pillar area of the vehicle too. The vehicle rear body structure 700 comprises a backdoor
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704. The quarter garnish 702 is configured to be disposed above the underlying panel 704.
[0048] Referring to FIG. 8, a portion 804 of the underlying panel 704 defines a stepped portion 806.
[0049] In an embodiment, the portion 804 of the underlying panel 704 is located at bottom end of the underlying panel 704.
[0050] In an embodiment, the stepped portion 806 is defined along a side portion 802 of the underlying panel 704.
[0051] Referring to FIG. 9, disclosed is the rear view of the vehicle comprising the vehicle rear body structure 700. As disclosed above, the vehicle rear body structure 700 comprises the backdoor windshield 902. FIG. 9 also discloses width W of the vehicle and height H of the vehicle.
[0052] Referring to FIG. 10, disclosed is a section view of the vehicle rear body structure 700 along section BB as shown in the FIG. 9. The quarter garnish 702 and the backdoor windshield 902 define a predetermined distance d along the width W of a vehicle. This width is predetermined and is constant for the entire length of the vehicle. The quarter garnish 702 and the backdoor windshield 902 also define a height difference D along the height H of the vehicle. This height difference D is also called as Level Difference (LD).
[0053] Referring to FIG. 11, disclosed is a section view of the vehicle rear body structure 700 along section CC as shown in the FIG. 9. This section view of the vehicle rear body structure 700 is of the portion 804 of the underlying panel 704 located at bottom end. The LD between the quarter garnish 702 and the backdoor windshield 902 is greater at section CC than at section BB. Due to the need for aggressive styling of the backdoor windshield 902, whereby the backdoor windshield 902 is curved inwards at its lower portion 904 (shown in FIG. 9), the LD between the quarter garnish 702 and the backdoor windshield 902 is greater at

section CC. This results in variable LD along the length of the quarter garnish 702. Due to the increased LD between the quarter garnish 702 and the backdoor windshield 902, the underlying panel 704 shall be visible to the naked eye. To avoid the visibility of the underlying panel 704 in the area with increased LD, the portion 804 of the underlying panel 704 defines the stepped portion 806. The stepped portion 806 is defined only to a predetermined height h along the side portion 802 of the underlying panel 704. The quarter garnish 702 comprises a first portion 1102 extending along the height H of the vehicle. The extension of the first portion 1102 is greater at a portion corresponding to the stepped portion 806 of the underlying panel 704. The extended first portion 1102 is configured to be received by the stepped portion 806 of the underlying panel 704. This extension of the first portion 1102 on the underlying panel 704 hides the visibility of the underlying panel 704 to the naked eye, thereby providing an aesthetic style to the rear view of the vehicle, without the need for extra parts or modifying the backdoor windshield 902. This also results in reduced overall cost and manufacturing time.
[0054] In an embodiment, inner surface of the quarter garnish 702 comprises a plurality of ribs 1104. The ribs 1104 are configured to rest on the underlying panel 704 so that there is no hollow gap between the quarter garnish 702 and the underlying panel 704.
TECHNICAL ADVANTAGE
[0055] The present disclosure proposes a vehicle rear body structure for aesthetic styling.
[0056] The present disclosure proposes a vehicle rear body structure that hides the visibility of the underlying panel.
[0057] The present disclosure proposes a vehicle rear body structure that hides the visibility of the underlying panel without using additional part.
[0058] The present disclosure proposes a vehicle rear body structure that hides

the visibility of the underlying panel without increasing the cost and the manufacturing time.
[0059] Furthermore, each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases, it will be recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
[0060] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups used in the appended claims.
[0061] Furthermore, those skilled in the art can appreciate that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. It will be appreciated that several of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined into other systems or applications. Various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may subsequently be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as encompassed by the following claims.
[0062] The claims, as originally presented and as they may be amended, encompass variations, alternatives, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and substantial equivalents of the embodiments and teachings disclosed herein,

example, may arise from applicants/patentees and others.
[0063] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the present disclosure, other and further embodiments of the present disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is determined by the claims that follow. The present disclosure 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.
[0064] The term "vehicle" as used throughout this detailed description and in the claims refers to any moving vehicle that is capable of carrying one or more human occupants and is powered by any form of energy. The term "vehicle" is a motor vehicle which includes, but is not limited to: cars, trucks, vans, minivans, hatchback, sedan, MUVs, and SUVs.

We Claim:

1. A vehicle rear body structure (700) for aesthetic styling, the vehicle rear body
structure (700) comprising:
a backdoor windshield (902);
a quarter garnish (702); and
an underlying panel (704), wherein,
the quarter garnish (702) is configured to be disposed above the
underlying panel (704); and
a portion (804) of the underlying panel (704) defines a stepped portion
(806).
2. The vehicle rear body structure (700) as claimed in claim 1, wherein,
the quarter garnish (702) and the backdoor windshield (902) define a predetermined distance (d) along a width (W) of a vehicle; and the quarter garnish (702) and the backdoor windshield (902) define a height difference (D) along a height (H) of the vehicle.
3. The vehicle rear body structure (700) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the portion (804) of the underlying panel (704) is located at bottom end of the underlying panel (704).
4. The vehicle rear body structure (700) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the height difference (D) between the quarter garnish (702) and the backdoor windshield (902) is greater towards the bottom end of the underlying panel (704).
5. The vehicle rear body structure (700) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the quarter garnish (702) comprises a first portion (1102) extending along the height (H) of the vehicle.

6. The vehicle rear body structure (700) as claimed in claim 5, wherein extension of the first portion (1102) is greater at a portion corresponding to the stepped portion (806) of the underlying panel (704).
7. The vehicle rear body structure (700) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the extended first portion (1102) is configured to be received by the stepped portion (806) of the underlying panel (704).
8. The vehicle rear body structure (700) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the stepped portion (806) is defined along a side portion (802) of the underlying panel (704).
9. The vehicle rear body structure (700) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the stepped portion (806) is defined only to a predetermined height (h) along the side portion (802) of the underlying panel (704).
10. A vehicle rear body structure (700) for aesthetic styling, the vehicle rear body structure (700) comprising an underlying panel (704) and a quarter garnish (702), wherein,
the quarter garnish (702) is configured to be disposed above the underlying panel (704); and
a portion (804) of the underlying panel (704) defines a stepped portion (806) to receive a corresponding extension of the first portion (1102) of the quarter garnish (702).