Controller integrated fixing structure on instrument panel cross beam and dismounting method thereof

Abstract

The application discloses a controller integrated fixing structure on an instrument panel beam and a dismounting method thereof, wherein the controller integrated fixing structure comprises an upper support, a left support and a right support, the left support and the right support are oppositely arranged at the extension sides of the upper support and are fixedly connected with the upper support; one side of the instrument panel is left empty and forms a hollow structure, the hollow structure is located at the inner side of a glove box of the automobile; the hollow structure has a reserved position; at least one section of the beam is located at the hollow structure, the controller integrated fixing structure is mounted on the beam, and the controller integrated fixing structure is located at the reserved position. Through the whole vehicle arrangement cooperation, the space on the right side of the instrument panel inside the vehicle is left empty, the space is left for arranging the controller integrated structure, the hollow structure at the inner side of the glove box of the instrument panel is ingeniously utilized, and the controller integrated structure is mounted and dismounted conveniently under the condition that the original vehicle components are less dismounted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automotive technology, and more specifically, to a controller integration and fixing structure on a dashboard crossbeam and a method for disassembling it. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, with vehicle development, model configurations are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and electrical functions are becoming more numerous. Consequently, the number of electrical controllers is also increasing, highlighting the growing problem of insufficient space for controller placement in new vehicle development. In the process of arranging controller locations, most are placed on the dashboard crossbeam. However, the interior space of the dashboard is limited, resulting in a dispersed layout that doesn't guarantee ease of assembly and disassembly. Furthermore, when electrical malfunctions occur during vehicle use, it's necessary to disassemble many original vehicle components.

[0003] Therefore, how to provide a controller integration and fixing structure on the dashboard crossbeam and its disassembly method has become a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved in this field. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a controller integration and fixing structure on the dashboard crossbeam and a method for disassembling it.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a controller integrated fixing structure is provided on a dashboard crossbeam. The controller integrated fixing structure includes an upper bracket, a left bracket, and a right bracket. The left bracket and the right bracket are respectively disposed opposite to the extended sides of the upper bracket and fixedly connected to the upper bracket. One side of the dashboard is open and forms a hollow structure, which is located inside the glove box of the vehicle. The hollow structure has a reserved position. At least one section of the crossbeam is located at the location of the hollow structure, and the controller integrated fixing structure is installed on the crossbeam, with the controller integrated fixing structure located at the reserved position.

[0006] Optionally, the controller integrated fixing structure further includes an auxiliary fixing bracket, which is fixedly connected to the upper bracket.

[0007] Optionally, the auxiliary fixing bracket bends upward from the connection point with the upper bracket and extends for a distance, then extends in a direction parallel to the plane of the upper bracket.

[0008] Optionally, the two auxiliary fixing brackets are located on opposite sides of the upper bracket.

[0009] Optionally, the controller integration fixing structure is welded to the crossbeam and the glove box fixing crossbeam of the vehicle by MIG welding.

[0010] Optionally, the controller integrated fixing structure also includes an MP5 host, which is fixedly connected to the left bracket and located between the left bracket and the right bracket.

[0011] Optionally, the controller integrated fixing structure further includes a BCM controller, which is fixedly connected to the right bracket, and the BCM controller and the left bracket are located on opposite sides of the right bracket.

[0012] Optionally, the controller integrated fixing structure also includes a GPS positioning sensor, which is fixedly mounted on the top of the upper bracket.

[0013] Optionally, the integrated fixing structure of the controller further includes a PM2.5 controller, which is fixedly installed on the left bracket, and the PM2.5 controller and the right bracket are respectively located on opposite sides of the left bracket.

[0014] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a method for disassembling a controller integrated fixing structure on an instrument panel crossbeam is provided, for disassembling the controller integrated fixing structure on the instrument panel crossbeam as described in any of the first aspects of the present invention, the method comprising:

[0015] Step S1: Open the glove box using the glove box switch to expose the opening limiter inside the glove box;

[0016] Step S2: Rotate the protruding handle inside the glove box 90° clockwise until it disengages from the slot, remove the opening limiter, and then disassemble the glove box to expose the controller integrated fixing structure located in the reserved position;

[0017] Step S3: Remove the device mounted on the upper bracket, the left bracket and the right bracket from the upper bracket, the left bracket and the right bracket, and take it out from the lower opening between the left bracket and the right bracket.

[0018] According to the technical content disclosed in this invention, the following beneficial effects are achieved:

[0019] 1. Integrating the controllers located in the dashboard area reduces the difficulty of layout and facilitates the platform-based layout of vehicle models and the platform-based application of components;

[0020] 2. Centralized layout of controllers reduces the length of wiring harnesses required for interconnection between controllers;

[0021] 3. The instrument panel area controller can be repaired by simply removing the glove box. The pre-drilled cutouts allow for easy assembly and disassembly, reducing the difficulty of repair.

[0022] Other features and advantages of the invention will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with their description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the instrument panel provided according to an embodiment;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of an instrument panel with an integrated mounting structure for the controller, provided according to an embodiment.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the connection relationship between the controller integration fixing structure and the crossbeam according to the embodiment.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the bracket portion of the controller integration fixing structure provided according to the embodiment;

[0028] Figure 5 An exploded view of the bracket portion of the controller integration fixing structure provided according to the embodiment;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the bracket portion of the controller integrated fixing structure provided according to the embodiment;

[0030] Figure 7 This is an installation structure diagram of the controller integration fixing structure provided according to the embodiment.

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1-Crossbeam, 2-Controller integrated fixing structure, 21-Upper bracket, 22-Left bracket, 23-Right bracket, 24-Auxiliary fixing bracket, 3-Glove box fixing crossbeam, 4-MP5 host, 5-BCM controller, 6-PM2.5 controller, 7-GPS positioning sensor, 8-Instrument panel. Detailed Implementation

[0032] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the invention.

[0033] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the invention or its application or use.

[0034] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.

[0035] In all the examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0036] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be discussed further in subsequent figures.

[0037] See Figures 1 to 3 According to a first aspect of the present invention, a controller integration and fixing structure 2 on a dashboard crossbeam is provided. Through vehicle-wide layout coordination, the space on the right side of the dashboard 8 is freed up to accommodate the controller integration structure. By cleverly utilizing the hollowed-out structure inside the dashboard glove box, the installation and removal of the electrical controller on the integrated structure are facilitated with minimal disassembly of original vehicle components. See also... Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this embodiment, the controller integrated fixing structure 2 on the dashboard crossbeam includes an upper bracket 21, a left bracket 22, a right bracket 23, and an auxiliary fixing bracket 24. The left bracket 22 and the right bracket 23 are respectively arranged opposite to each other on the extended sides of the upper bracket 21 and are fixedly connected to the upper bracket 21. The auxiliary fixing bracket 24 is fixedly connected to the upper bracket 21. One side of the dashboard 8 is open and forms a hollow structure, which is located inside the glove box of the car. The hollow structure has a reserved position. At least one section of the crossbeam 1 is located at the location of the hollow structure. The controller integrated fixing structure 2 is installed on the crossbeam 1, and the controller integrated fixing structure 2 is located at the reserved position. Furthermore, in combination with... Figure 6 Specifically, the controller integrated fixing structure 2 is welded to the crossbeam 1 and the glove box fixing crossbeam 3 of the automobile by MIG welding. The upper bracket 21, left bracket 22, right bracket 23 and auxiliary fixing bracket 24 are the bracket parts of the controller integrated fixing structure 2 in this embodiment.

[0038] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 Furthermore, the auxiliary fixing bracket 24 extends upward from its connection point with the upper bracket 21 by a certain distance, and then extends in a direction parallel to the plane of the upper bracket 21. The two auxiliary fixing brackets 24 are respectively located on opposite sides of the upper bracket 21.

[0039] See Figure 7Specifically, the controller integrated fixing structure 2 includes: an upper bracket 21, a left bracket 22, a right bracket 23, an auxiliary fixing bracket 24, a PM2.5 controller, an MP5 host 4, a BCM controller 5, a GPS positioning sensor 7, a dashboard wiring harness connector, and a wiring harness grounding. The brackets are assembled by welding, allowing stable and low-failure-rate electrical components to be arranged on the integrated upper bracket. The MP5 host 4 is fixedly connected to the left bracket 22 and located between the left bracket 22 and the right bracket 23. The BCM controller 5 is fixedly connected to the right bracket 23, with the BCM controller 5 and the left bracket 22 located on opposite sides of the right bracket 23. The GPS positioning sensor 7 is fixedly installed on the top of the upper bracket 21. The PM2.5 controller 6 is fixedly installed on the left bracket 22, with the PM2.5 controller 6 and the right bracket 23 located on opposite sides of the left bracket 22.

[0040] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a method for disassembling a controller integrated fixing structure on an instrument panel crossbeam is provided, for disassembling the controller integrated fixing structure 2 on the instrument panel crossbeam as described in any one of the first aspects of the present invention, the method comprising:

[0041] Step S1: Open the glove box using the glove box switch to expose the opening limiter inside the glove box;

[0042] Step S2: Rotate the protruding handle inside the glove box 90° clockwise until it disengages from the slot, remove the opening limiter, and then disassemble the glove box to expose the controller integrated fixing structure located in the reserved position;

[0043] Step S3: Remove the device mounted on the upper bracket 21, the left bracket 22 and the right bracket 23 from the upper bracket 21, the left bracket 22 and the right bracket 23, and take it out from the lower opening between the left bracket 22 and the right bracket 23.

[0044] The specific steps are as follows: Open the glove box using the glove box switch; after opening the glove box, you can see the opening limiters on both sides; rotate the glove box 90° clockwise using the raised handle until it disengages from the slot, and remove the opening limiters. The glove box can then be removed. The glove box installation process is the reverse of the disassembly process. After removing the glove box, the reserved cutout space at the back is exposed, and the fixing points are visible to the operator. The remaining fixing points can be accessed from under the dashboard. The installation and removal path for the MP5 main unit 4 on the integrated controller is as follows: After removing the standard parts using tools, move the MP5 main unit 4 along the X direction out of the position where the welded bolts are suspended. Then, lower the MP5 main unit 4 along the Z direction from the lower opening of the integrated fixing structure onto the carpet. Finally, unplug the connector, and the MP5 main unit 4 can be removed. The installation sequence is the reverse of the disassembly process. The installation and removal path for the BCM controller 5 on the integrated controller is as follows: After removing the standard parts using tools, lower the BCM controller 5 along the Z direction onto the carpet. Finally, unplug the connector, and the BCM controller 5 can be removed. The installation sequence is the reverse of the disassembly process. The installation and removal path for PM2.5 controller 6 on the integrated controller is as follows: operate from the upper fixing point on the dashboard cutout side, and remove from the lower fixing point on the dashboard bottom edge. After the fixing points are loosened, remove PM2.5 controller 6 from the bottom of the dashboard, and finally unplug the connector. The installation sequence is the reverse of the disassembly process.

[0045] In summary, the controller integration and fixing structure on the dashboard crossbeam provided in this embodiment, through coordination with the overall vehicle layout, leaves the right side of the dashboard empty. It cleverly utilizes the large hollow structure inside the dashboard glove box to achieve convenient installation and removal of the electrical controllers on the integrated structure with minimal disassembly of original vehicle components. Integrating the controllers located in the dashboard area reduces layout complexity and facilitates platform-based vehicle layout and component platform application. Centralized controller placement shortens the wiring harness length required for interconnection between controllers. Dashboard area controller maintenance only requires disassembling the glove box; the pre-reserved hollow structure allows for convenient assembly and disassembly, reducing maintenance difficulty.

[0046] While specific embodiments of the invention have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the examples are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A controller integrated fixing structure on a dashboard crossbeam, characterized in that: The controller integrated fixing structure includes an upper bracket, a left bracket, and a right bracket. The left bracket and the right bracket are respectively arranged opposite to each other on the extension sides of the upper bracket and are fixedly connected to the upper bracket. The dashboard has a hollowed-out structure on one side, which is located inside the glove box of the vehicle; the hollowed-out structure has a reserved position; at least one section of the crossbeam is located at the location of the hollowed-out structure, and the controller integrated fixing structure is installed on the crossbeam, and the controller integrated fixing structure is located at the reserved position. The integrated fixing structure of the controller also includes an auxiliary fixing bracket, which is fixedly connected to the upper bracket. The auxiliary fixing bracket bends upward from the connection point with the upper bracket and extends for a distance, then extends in a direction parallel to the plane of the upper bracket; the two auxiliary fixing brackets are respectively located on opposite sides of the upper bracket; The controller integrated fixing structure is welded to the crossbeam and the glove box fixing crossbeam of the car by MIG welding; The controller integrated fixing structure also includes an MP5 host, which is fixedly connected to the left bracket and located between the left bracket and the right bracket; The integrated fixing structure of the controller also includes a BCM controller, which is fixedly connected to the right bracket, and the BCM controller and the left bracket are located on opposite sides of the right bracket; The controller integrated fixing structure also includes a GPS positioning sensor, which is fixedly installed on the top of the upper bracket; The integrated fixing structure of the controller also includes a PM2.5 controller, which is fixedly installed on the left bracket. The PM2.5 controller and the right bracket are located on opposite sides of the left bracket.

2. A method for disassembling the integrated fixing structure of the controller on the dashboard crossbeam, used to disassemble the integrated fixing structure of the controller on the dashboard crossbeam as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The method includes: Step S1: Open the glove box using the glove box switch to expose the opening limiter inside the glove box; Step S2: Rotate the protruding handle inside the glove box 90° clockwise until it disengages from the slot, remove the opening limiter, and then disassemble the glove box to expose the controller integrated fixing structure located in the reserved position; Step S3: Remove the device mounted on the upper bracket, the left bracket and the right bracket from the upper bracket, the left bracket and the right bracket, and take it out from the lower opening between the left bracket and the right bracket.

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