An instrument panel bracket

Abstract

The present invention discloses an instrument panel bracket. The instrument panel bracket includes: a bracket for installing an instrument. The bracket has a support beam, and the support beam provides installation and support for the instrument panel assembly (main), as well as systems such as a distribution box, a combined instrument, an entertainment system, and a steering column. A receiving cavity is formed in a part of the support beam, and hydraulic oil is contained in the receiving cavity. An oil inlet hole is provided on the upper wall surface of the receiving cavity for introducing an oil body, and an oil outlet hole is provided on the lower wall surface of the receiving cavity for communicating with an external pump body. By modifying the support beam of the instrument panel bracket, a support beam that can both support the instrument panel bracket is obtained, and the oil pot body, the mounting bracket, and the fixing bracket are omitted, reducing the weight and cost and decreasing the processing difficulty.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automobile manufacturing, and particularly relates to an instrument panel bracket. Background Art

[0002] The instrument panel, also known as the dashboard, is widely used in the cabs of all vehicles and construction machinery. It mainly consists of instruments, a steering wheel, an instrument panel housing, an instrument panel crossbeam, and an instrument panel wiring harness, etc.

[0003] During the entire production and manufacturing process of an automobile, the instrument panel is generally directly installed inside the automobile through a bracket. Moreover, the overall structure of the existing instrument panel is relatively complex and heavy. Generally, various brackets are fixed on the instrument panel crossbeam to install the required components, which brings great inconvenience to the installers and affects the overall production efficiency.

[0004] In the prior art, the oil pot on the instrument panel is installed on the instrument panel crossbeam through a fixed bracket and a mounting bracket. The space in the front enclosure of the cab is small, and it is difficult to arrange the oil pot, which is prone to problems such as part interference and difficult on-site assembly. At the same time, in order to meet the layout requirements, the oil pot and the mounting bracket are usually designed relatively complex, which increases the manufacturing difficulty and cost. In addition, the oil pot, the mounting bracket and the fixed bracket are connected by bolts, which not only has low reliability but also reduces the assembly efficiency and has a relatively high assembly difficulty. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main object of the present invention is to propose an instrument panel bracket, aiming to integrate the function of the oil pot into the instrument panel bracket, eliminating the oil pot body, the mounting bracket and the fixed bracket, reducing the weight and cost, and reducing the processing difficulty.

[0006] The present invention provides an instrument panel bracket. The instrument panel bracket includes a bracket for installing instruments. The bracket has a support beam. The support beam provides installation and support for the instrument panel assembly, the distribution box, the combined instrument, the entertainment system, and the steering column system. A receiving cavity is formed in a part of the support beam. Fuel is stored in the receiving cavity. An oil inlet hole is opened on the upper wall surface of the receiving cavity for introducing an oil body. An oil outlet hole is opened on the lower wall surface of the receiving cavity for communicating with an external pump body.

[0007] Optionally, the support beam is provided in a cylindrical shape with both ends penetrating;

[0008] The instrument panel bracket includes: a partition plate disposed in the inner hole of the support beam;

[0009] An end cover is covered on one end of the support beam to jointly enclose a receiving cavity with the partition plate and the inner wall of the support beam.

[0010] Optionally, the end cap is made of plexiglass or visible plastic.

[0011] Optionally, the surface of the end cap is provided with annular scale lines.

[0012] Optionally, the caliber of the oil inlet is D1, and the caliber of the oil outlet is D2, where D1 > D2.

[0013] Optionally, the instrument panel bracket further includes an inlet pipe. The upper end of the inlet pipe is bent and extends toward the end of the support beam. The lower end of the inlet pipe communicates with the oil inlet hole.

[0014] Optionally, a regulating valve is provided in the inlet pipe to regulate the oil inlet volume.

[0015] Optionally, the diameter of the inlet pipe is gradually increased in the direction away from the oil inlet.

[0016] Optionally, a groove is recessed at one end of the support beam. The oil inlet and the oil outlet hole are provided on the opposite wall surfaces in the up and down directions of the groove. The instrument panel bracket further includes a second end cap, which covers the opening of the groove to jointly enclose a receiving cavity with the groove.

[0017] Optionally, the instrument panel bracket further includes an outlet pipe. The lower end of the outlet pipe is bent and used to communicate with an external pump body.

[0018] The instrument panel bracket of the present invention includes a bracket for installing an instrument. The bracket has a support beam, and the support beam provides installation and support for the instrument panel assembly (main), as well as systems such as a distribution box, a combined instrument, an entertainment system, and a steering column. A receiving cavity is formed in a part of the support beam. Fuel is stored in the receiving cavity. An oil inlet hole is opened on the upper wall surface of the receiving cavity for introducing fuel. An oil outlet hole is opened on the lower wall surface of the receiving box for communicating with an external pump body to suck out the oil body with a high-pressure pump. By integrating the oil pot function into the support beam, the originally provided oil pot body, installation bracket, fixed bracket, etc. are omitted, reducing the weight and cost and reducing the processing difficulty. Description of the Drawings

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative efforts.

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of an instrument panel bracket provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 The overall schematic diagram of the instrument panel bracket installed on the instrument panel; Figure 1 for

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 the left schematic diagram of the instrument panel bracket in

[0023] Explanation of the reference numerals in the embodiments provided by the present invention:

[0024] Label Name Label Name 100 Instrument panel bracket 2 Partition 1 Support beam 3 End cap 11 Accommodation cavity 4 Inlet pipe 12 Oil inlet 5 Outlet pipe 13 Oil outlet

[0025] The realization of the object of the present invention, functional features and advantages will be further described in conjunction with the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Specific embodiments

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below. Those not specified in the embodiments are carried out according to conventional conditions or conditions recommended by the manufacturer. Those reagents or instruments not specified by the manufacturer can be obtained as conventional products through commercial purchase. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes solution A, or solution B, or the solution where A and B are satisfied simultaneously. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that those skilled in the art can implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the protection scope required by the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0027] On the automotive instrument panel, the current oil pot is generally installed on the instrument panel crossbeam through a fixed bracket and a mounting bracket. The space in front of the cab is small, and it is difficult to arrange the oil pot, which is prone to problems of part interference and difficult on-site assembly. At the same time, in order to meet the layout requirements, the oil pot and the mounting bracket are usually designed more complexly, increasing the manufacturing difficulty and cost.

[0028] In view of this, the present invention proposes an instrument panel bracket 100, aiming to provide a solution that integrates the function of the oil pot onto the instrument panel bracket, eliminating the oil pot body, mounting bracket and fixed bracket, reducing the weight and cost, and reducing the processing difficulty. Among them, Figure 1 is the structural schematic diagram of the instrument panel bracket provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 the overall schematic diagram of the instrument panel bracket installed on the instrument panel; Figure 3For Figure 1 The left schematic diagram of the instrument panel bracket in

[0029] The present invention provides an instrument panel bracket 100, which includes a bracket for installing an instrument. The bracket has a support beam 1, and the support beam 1 is used to support a distribution box and some things on other brackets. A receiving cavity 11 is formed in a part of the support beam 1. Fuel is stored in the receiving cavity 11. An oil inlet hole 12 is opened on the upper wall surface of the receiving cavity 11, and the oil inlet hole 12 is used to introduce fuel. An oil outlet hole 13 is opened on the lower wall surface of the receiving cavity 11, and the oil outlet hole 13 is used to communicate with an external pump body.

[0030] The support beam 1 of the prior art mainly supports things on the instrument panel or an installation bracket is provided on the support beam 1 for installing articles such as an oil pot and a distribution box.

[0031] The support beam 1 of the present invention is provided in a cylindrical shape with both ends penetrating, and it can also be bent, which can be designed according to actual needs. By integrating the function of the oil pot into the support beam 1, the original oil pot body, installation bracket, fixed bracket and other things are omitted, reducing the weight and cost, and reducing the processing difficulty. At the same time, the material of the support beam 1 is a metal material, which is iron metal in this embodiment. Compared with the previous plastic material of the oil pot, using the instrument panel bracket 100 of the present invention to replace the traditional oil pot has better performance, better durability and is not easily damaged.

[0032] In order to facilitate the accommodation of the oil body, a receiving cavity 11 is recessed on the support beam 1. An end cover 3 is covered on one end of the support beam 1 to jointly enclose the receiving cavity 11 with the partition plate 2 and the inner wall of the support beam 1. Among them, the partition plate 2 is arranged in the inner hole of the support beam 1, and can be movably arranged, close to the inner wall of the support beam 1, or can be fixedly arranged, welded to the inner wall of the support beam 1. The purpose is to form a receiving cavity 11 with the end cover 3 and the inner wall of the support beam 1 to accommodate the oil body. And the end cover 3 is close to the inner wall of the support beam 1 to play a sealing role, so that the oil body cannot leak from the connection between the end cover 3 and the support beam 1. The setting of the instrument panel bracket 100 makes it unnecessary to use bolts to install the rear installation bracket of the oil pot on the instrument panel bracket in the traditional way. The function of the oil pot is integrated into the instrument panel bracket 100, omitting the oil pot body, installation bracket, fixed bracket and other objects, reducing the weight and cost, reducing the processing difficulty, and the structure is simpler and more reliable. And the assembly difficulty is reduced, the reliability of the overall structure is improved, and at the same time, the space in front of the cab is saved, which is more conducive to the structural arrangement in front of the cab.

[0033] It should be noted that the length value in the direction of the support beam 1 between the end cover 3 and the partition plate 2 here can be set according to the actual oil volume requirement, and the size of the formed receiving cavity 11 is the maximum capacity storage value of the oil body.

[0034] Further, the support beam can be divided into two sections and obtained by splicing. One end of one section is the partition plate 2. The partition plate 2 is provided with a clamping projection on the side away from the end cover 3, and a clamping groove is recessed at the corresponding position of the support beam 1 opposite to the clamping projection. The clamping projection and the clamping groove are adapted to each other for detachable connection. This setting is to facilitate the detachable connection between the support beam 1 integrated with the oil pot part and the remaining part of the support beam 1, and to facilitate the replacement or repair of the support beam 1 integrated with the oil pot part.

[0035] In order to facilitate observing the capacity of the oil in the support beam 1, in an embodiment of the present invention, the material of the end cover 3 includes plexiglass or visible plastic. As long as the material is visible, the situation of the oil in the support beam 1 can be observed from the outside, and it does not react chemically with the oil. There is no special limitation here.

[0036] At the same time, in order to further observe the oil volume, the surface of the end cover 3 is provided with a circular scale line. The circular scale line is marked according to the standard of the actual required oil volume. Specifically, the end cover 3 and the support beam 1 are sealed with a transparent end cover 3 with a scale and a rubber ring. At the same time, the two can be connected by threads, so as to meet the sealing effect and ensure that the end cover 3 can meet the requirement of viewing the liquid level at any angle of rotation.

[0037] During the actual use process, the diameter of the oil inlet 12 provided on the support beam 1 is set as D1, and the diameter of the oil outlet 13 is set as D2, where D1 > D2, which facilitates the smooth entry of the oil into the accommodation cavity 11. The oil inlet is usually made larger to facilitate filling the oil, and the oil outlet is usually made smaller to facilitate connecting the oil pipe and the master cylinder. However, in the actual preparation process, there is usually no specific requirement that D1 > D2, as long as it is convenient for filling the oil or for the oil outlet to connect the oil pipe and the master cylinder.

[0038] Further, the instrument panel bracket 100 further includes an inlet pipe 4. The upper end of the inlet pipe 4 is bent and extends towards the end of the support beam 1. The lower end of the inlet pipe 4 communicates with the oil inlet hole. This bending is set to better adapt to the space of the instrument panel and save more space.

[0039] It should be noted that the inlet pipe can also be a straight pipe or can extend relatively long until the pump body, which is set according to actual needs and is not too limited.

[0040] In order to control the use of the oil volume in the actual process, a regulating valve is provided in the inlet pipe 4 to regulate the oil inlet volume. By observing the use situation of the oil volume, the regulating valve can be adjusted correspondingly to control the use of the oil volume.

[0041] Preferably, the diameter of the inlet pipe 4 is gradually increased in the direction away from the oil inlet 12. In this way, the oil can be maximally introduced into the accommodation cavity 11.

[0042] During actual use, the support beam 1 can also be solid. One end of the support beam 1 is recessed with a groove, and the oil inlet 12 and the oil outlet hole 13 are arranged on the opposite wall surfaces in the up-down direction of the groove; the instrument panel bracket 100 further includes a second end cover, which is covered on the opening of the groove to jointly enclose the accommodation cavity 11 with the groove.

[0043] Preferably, the instrument panel bracket 100 further includes a lead-out pipe 5, and the lower end of the lead-out pipe 5 is bent for connecting to an external pump body. The oil is pumped out by a vacuum pump, and the bent arrangement can save more space.

[0044] It should be noted that during actual use, the pipe orifices of the inlet pipe 4 are sealed with an oil kettle lid and an oil kettle sealing ring, and the lead-out pipe 5 is connected to the pump body.

[0045] During actual working, the oil enters the accommodation cavity 11 through the inlet pipe 4, and the oil is pumped out by the vacuum pump externally connected to the lead-out pipe 5. The oil quantity can be checked by observing the annular scale line on the end cover 3.

[0046] In summary, an instrument panel bracket 100 includes a bracket for installing an instrument. The bracket has a support beam 1, which is used to support a distribution box and some things on other brackets. A partial area of the support beam 1 forms an accommodation cavity 11, and fuel is stored in the accommodation cavity 11. An oil inlet hole 12 is formed on the upper wall surface of the accommodation cavity 11 for introducing fuel, and an oil outlet hole 13 is formed on the lower wall surface of the accommodation cavity 11 for connecting to an external pump body.

[0047] By integrating the function of the oil kettle into the support beam, things such as the original oil kettle body, mounting bracket, and fixing bracket are omitted, reducing the weight and cost and decreasing the processing difficulty.

[0048] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the patent scope of the present invention accordingly. For those skilled in the art, the present invention can have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An instrument panel bracket, characterized in that, The instrument panel bracket includes a bracket for installing an instrument. The bracket has a support beam, and the support beam provides installation and support for the instrument panel assembly, the distribution box, the combined instrument, the entertainment system, and the steering column system. A receiving cavity is formed in a part of the support beam, and an oil body is contained in the receiving cavity. An oil inlet hole is opened on the upper wall surface of the receiving cavity, and the oil inlet hole is used for introducing fuel. An oil outlet hole is opened on the lower wall surface of the receiving cavity, and the oil outlet hole is used for communicating with an external pump body; The instrument panel bracket further includes an inlet pipe. The upper end of the inlet pipe is bent and extends toward the end of the support beam. The lower end of the inlet pipe communicates with the oil inlet hole; The support beam is arranged in a cylindrical shape with both ends penetrating; The instrument panel bracket includes: A partition plate is arranged in the inner hole of the support beam; An end cover is covered on one end of the support beam to jointly enclose a receiving cavity with the partition plate and the inner wall of the support beam.

2. The instrument panel bracket according to claim 1, wherein, The material of the end cover includes plexiglass or visible plastic.

3. The instrument panel bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, A circular scale line is arranged on the surface of the end cover.

4. The instrument panel bracket according to claim 1, wherein, The diameter of the oil inlet hole is D1, and the diameter of the oil outlet hole is D2, where D1 > D2.

5. The instrument panel bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, A regulating valve is arranged in the inlet pipe to regulate the oil inlet volume.

6. The instrument panel bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that, The diameter of the inlet pipe is gradually increased in the direction away from the oil inlet hole.

7. An instrument panel bracket, characterized in that, The instrument panel bracket includes a bracket for installing an instrument. The bracket has a support beam, and the support beam provides installation and support for the instrument panel assembly, the distribution box, the combined instrument, the entertainment system, and the steering column system. A receiving cavity is formed in a part of the support beam, and an oil body is contained in the receiving cavity. An oil inlet hole is opened on the upper wall surface of the receiving cavity, and the oil inlet hole is used for introducing fuel. An oil outlet hole is opened on the lower wall surface of the receiving cavity, and the oil outlet hole is used for communicating with an external pump body; The instrument panel bracket further includes an inlet pipe. The upper end of the inlet pipe is bent and extends toward the end of the support beam. The lower end of the inlet pipe communicates with the oil inlet hole; A groove is recessed at one end of the support beam, and the oil inlet hole and the oil outlet hole are arranged on the opposite wall surfaces in the up-down direction of the groove; The instrument panel bracket further includes a second end cover, which is covered on the opening of the groove to jointly enclose a receiving cavity with the groove.

8. The instrument panel bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The instrument panel bracket further includes an outlet pipe, and the lower end of the outlet pipe is bent and used for communicating with an external pump body.

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