Installation Bracket, Vehicle and Installation Method of a Floating Dashboard

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mounting bracket, a vehicle, and a mounting method for a floating instrument panel. The mounting bracket is used for fixedly mounting the floating instrument panel and includes: a plurality of bracket structures, each of which is provided with a first support member and a second support member. Both the first support member and the second support member are fixedly connected to the steering support main pipe of the vehicle, and at least one of the second support members is provided with a clamping portion; both the first support member and the second support member are fixedly connected to the floating instrument panel, and the floating instrument panel includes at least one clamping member. When the floating instrument panel is installed, the clamping member is clamped with the clamping portion. By fixedly connecting the floating instrument panel through a plurality of bracket structures, the connection is more stable. At the same time, the clamping of the clamping member and the clamping portion avoids the shaking of the floating instrument panel. This application effectively solves the problem in the prior art that the connection structure of the floating instrument panel is not stable enough, resulting in shaking or even abnormal noise of the instrument panel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of suspended instrument panels, and in particular, to a mounting bracket, a vehicle, and an installation method for a suspended instrument panel. Background Art

[0002] The steering support assembly is an important part of the front end of a vehicle. Components such as the vehicle's steering column assembly, air conditioner, steering wheel assembly, screen assembly, instrument panel system assembly, wiring harness, fuse box, DVD assembly, PAB assembly, and BCM assembly are all supported by the steering support assembly. It has many associated components, a complex installation environment, and is also related to the support of the interior structure in the front row of the vehicle, belonging to the most complex area inside the vehicle. With the development of interior styling in existing vehicles becoming increasingly diverse and people having higher and higher requirements for the interior ecology and styling, when designing the steering support, it is necessary to ensure its sufficient structural strength and accuracy, and at the same time, it is necessary to consider meeting the requirements of different configurations to achieve maximum compatibility and matching, so as to achieve a general structure while ensuring quality and maximizing benefits.

[0003] As an optional component at present, the suspended instrument panel has a more concise and generous visual effect compared with the traditional inlaid instrument panel, and can reduce the large field of view occlusion caused by the wrapping of the instrument panel. More and more consumers like to choose vehicles with suspended instrument panels. Since the installation position of the instrument panel is located at the position of the vehicle's steering column assembly, the installation environment of its position and installation method is relatively complex, and due to the large difference from the inlaid instrument panel, the optional instrument panels cannot be set uniformly, making it a difficult problem to support the suspended instrument panel. In the prior art, a simple connecting piece is used to support the suspended instrument panel, resulting in an unstable connection structure of the instrument panel. The vibration of the vehicle body will ultimately be transmitted to the instrument panel, easily causing the instrument panel to shake or even generate abnormal noises, seriously affecting the driving experience of passengers. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention provides a mounting bracket, a vehicle, and an installation method for a suspended instrument panel to solve the problem that the connection structure of the suspended instrument panel in the prior art is not stable enough, resulting in the instrument panel shaking or even generating abnormal noises.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the technical solutions adopted by the present invention are as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, the present application provides a mounting bracket for fixedly installing a suspended instrument panel, including:

[0007] Multiple bracket structures, each bracket structure is provided with a first support member and a second support member, both the first support member and the second support member are fixedly connected to the steering support main pipe of the vehicle, and a clamping portion is provided on at least one second support member; both the first support member and the second support member can extend into the installation cavity of the suspended instrument panel, both the first support member and the second support member are fixedly connected to the suspended instrument panel, the suspended instrument panel includes at least one clamping member, and when the suspended instrument panel is installed, the clamping member is clamped with the clamping portion.

[0008] Further, the first support member includes a first support structure and a first connection structure, the second support member includes a second support structure and a second connection structure, the first support structure is fixedly connected to the first connection structure and the second support structure respectively, the second connection structure is fixedly connected to the first connection structure and the second support structure respectively, and both the first connection structure and the second connection structure are fixedly connected to the steering support main pipe.

[0009] Further, the first connection structure includes two first side plates, the second connection structure includes two second side plates, the first side plates and the second side plates are arranged correspondingly, and the first side plates and the second side plates are fixedly connected.

[0010] Further, the second connection structure further includes a first bottom plate and a first connecting plate fixedly connected, the first bottom plate and the first connecting plate are arranged at an angle, the first connecting plate extends between the two first side plates in the direction close to the first connection structure, and the first connecting plate is fixedly connected to the two first side plates respectively.

[0011] Further, the second support structure includes a second connecting plate, a second bottom plate and two third side plates, the two third side plates are respectively connected to opposite sides of the second connecting plate and the second bottom plate, the second connecting plate and the second bottom plate are arranged at an angle, the second connecting plate is fixedly connected to the first bottom plate, and at least one third side plate is fixedly connected to the second side plate.

[0012] Further, the first support structure includes two fourth side plates, and the two fourth side plates are respectively fixedly connected to the two first side plates.

[0013] Further, the first support structure further includes a third bottom plate, the first connection structure further includes a fourth bottom plate and a third connecting plate, the third connecting plate and the fourth bottom plate are arranged at an angle, and the third connecting plate is fixedly connected to the third bottom plate.

[0014] Further, the third bottom plate further includes a first bending section, the second bottom plate includes a second bending section, and the fourth side plates on both sides of the first bending section are fixedly connected to the third side plates on both sides of the second bending section.

[0015] Further, both the first side plate and the second side plate are provided with arc-shaped grooves, and flanges extending away from the first side plate or the second side plate are provided on the arc-shaped grooves, and both the flanges and the arc-shaped grooves are matched with the steering support main pipe.

[0016] In a second aspect, the present application further provides a vehicle, which includes a mounting bracket, a suspended instrument panel, and a steering support main pipe. The mounting bracket is the above-mentioned mounting bracket, and the suspended instrument panel is fixedly connected to the steering support main pipe through the mounting bracket.

[0017] In a third aspect, the present application provides a method for installing a suspended instrument panel. The method for installing the suspended instrument panel uses the above-mentioned mounting bracket, and the method for installing the suspended instrument panel further includes:

[0018] Fix the mounting bracket to the steering support main pipe;

[0019] Move the suspended instrument panel so that the first support member and the second support member extend into the installation cavity of the suspended instrument panel, and engage the clamping member with the engaging portion;

[0020] Connect the first support member to the suspended instrument panel through a fastener, and connect the second support member to the suspended instrument panel through a fastener.

[0021] Further, fixing the mounting bracket to the steering support main pipe further includes the following steps:

[0022] Install the first connection structure of the first support member;

[0023] Fix the arc-shaped groove on the first side plate in the first connection structure to the steering support main pipe;

[0024] Install the second connection structure of the second support member;

[0025] Fix the second side plate of the second support member to the first side plate, so that the first connecting plate extends between the two first side plates and is respectively fixedly connected to each first side plate;

[0026] Install the second support structure of the second support member;

[0027] Fix the second connecting plate of the second support structure to the first bottom plate, and fix at least one third side plate to the second side plate;

[0028] Install the first support structure of the first support member;

[0029] Fix the fourth side plate of the first support structure to the second side plate;

[0030] Fix the third bottom plate of the first support structure to the third connecting plate of the first connection structure;

[0031] Fix the fourth side plate to the third side plate.

[0032] Advantages of the present invention:

[0033] The mounting bracket of the present invention is used for the fixed installation of a floating instrument panel, and includes: a plurality of bracket structures, each of which is provided with a first support member and a second support member. Both the first support member and the second support member are fixedly connected to the steering support main pipe of the vehicle, and at least one second support member is provided with a clamping portion; both the first support member and the second support member can extend into the installation cavity of the floating instrument panel, and both the first support member and the second support member are fixedly connected to the floating instrument panel. The floating instrument panel includes at least one clamping member. When the floating instrument panel is installed, the clamping member is clamped with the clamping portion. By fixedly connecting the floating instrument panel through a plurality of bracket structures, the connection is more stable. At the same time, the clamping of the clamping member and the clamping portion avoids the shaking of the floating instrument panel. This application effectively solves the problem in the prior art that the connection structure of the floating instrument panel is not stable enough, resulting in shaking or even abnormal noise of the instrument panel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] Figure 1 FIG. shows an assembly schematic diagram of the mounting bracket provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 FIG. shows Figure 1 an assembly schematic diagram of the mounting bracket from another angle;

[0036] Figure 3 FIG. shows Figure 1 an assembly schematic diagram of the mounting bracket and the steering support main pipe;

[0037] Figure 4 FIG. shows Figure 3 an assembly schematic diagram of the mounting bracket and the steering support main pipe from another angle;

[0038] Figure 5 FIG. shows Figure 3 an assembly schematic diagram of the mounting bracket and the steering support main pipe from another angle.

[0039] Wherein, 10, the first support member; 11, the first support structure; 111, the fourth side plate; 112, the third bottom plate; 12, the first connection structure; 121, the first side plate; 122, the fourth bottom plate; 123, the third connection plate; 20, the second support member; 21, the clamping portion; 22, the second support structure; 221, the second connection plate; 222, the second bottom plate; 223, the third side plate; 23, the second connection structure; 231, the second side plate; 232, the first bottom plate; 233, the first connection plate; 60, the floating instrument panel; 61, the clamping member; 70, the steering support main pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0040] The embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments are only for explaining the present invention and not for limiting the protection scope of the present invention.

[0041] It should be noted that the diagrams provided in the following embodiments only illustrate the basic concept of the present invention in a schematic manner. Therefore, only the components related to the present invention are shown in the diagrams, rather than being drawn according to the number, shape, and size of the components in actual implementation. The type, quantity, and ratio of each component in actual implementation can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout type of the components may also be more complex.

[0042] For the sake of convenience in description, spatial relative terms such as "above", "over", "on the upper surface", "upper" etc. can be used here to describe the spatial position relationship between a device or feature shown in the figure and other devices or features. It should be understood that the spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations in use or operation in addition to the orientation described in the figure for the device. For example, if the device in the figure is inverted, the device described as "above" or "over" other devices or structures will then be positioned "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both the orientations of "above" and "below". The device can also be positioned in other different ways, rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations, and corresponding interpretations are made for the spatial relative descriptions used here.

[0043] Such as Figures 1 to 2As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present application provides a mounting bracket for fixedly mounting a floating dashboard 60, which includes: a plurality of bracket structures, each bracket structure is provided with a first support member 10 and a second support member 20. Both the first support member 10 and the second support member 20 are fixedly connected to the steering support main pipe 70 of the vehicle. A clamping portion 21 is provided on at least one second support member 20; both the first support member 10 and the second support member 20 can extend into the installation cavity of the floating dashboard 60, and both the first support member 10 and the second support member 20 are fixedly connected to the floating dashboard 60. The floating dashboard 60 includes at least one clamping member 61. When the floating dashboard 60 is installed, the clamping member 61 is clamped with the clamping portion 21. By fixedly connecting the floating dashboard 60 through a plurality of bracket structures, the connection is more stable. At the same time, the clamping of the clamping member 61 and the clamping portion 21 avoids the shaking of the floating dashboard. The present application effectively solves the problem in the prior art that the connection structure of the floating dashboard is not stable enough, resulting in the dashboard shaking or even generating abnormal noises. The clamping portion 21 is a metal plate body, one end is connected to the second support member 20, and the other end can be sleeved with a rubber sleeve. Along the direction close to the connection end, the opening formed between the clamping portion 21 and the second support member 20 gradually decreases. The clamping member 61 and the opening are always in an interference fit, that is, after the clamping member 61 is inserted into the opening, it will be subjected to the pressure brought by the clamping member 61. At the same time, the setting of the rubber sleeve increases the friction force with the clamping member 61. Increasing the pressure will increase the friction force, making the clamping more stable.

[0044] It should be noted that using multiple mounting brackets to install the floating dashboard 60 can adapt to complex assembly environments and be flexibly installed. The difference from the inlaid dashboard is that the floating dashboard 60 must be fixedly installed to resist vehicle vibrations during vehicle driving. Due to the open design on at least one side, using methods such as semi-inlaid is likely to cause the dashboard to fall off or even pop out. Moreover, the position of the dashboard corresponding to the vehicle steering assembly has a complex setting environment, and the only part that can be fixedly connected is the steering support main pipe 70 of the vehicle. Also, other installation positions need to be avoided. Therefore, it is not possible to directly connect it with materials of high structural strength, which will lead to impossible installation or affect the installation of other components. When designing the whole vehicle, the installation design of the inlaid dashboard cannot be taken into account. Multiple mounting brackets can be dispersedly arranged to adapt to complex assembly environments. At the same time, the structural strength of the connection is higher due to a certain span compared with a single installation structure. And a clamping part 61 and a clamping portion 21 are provided, which can perform clamping and limiting during assembly to prevent the floating dashboard 60 from directly rotating without restraint, resulting in the failure of assembling the floating dashboard 60 or damage due to impact. Moreover, it can improve the assembly accuracy and efficiency, and further enhance the fixing effect of the floating dashboard 60 after assembly. The rotation of the floating dashboard 60 here refers to when installing the floating dashboard 60, if only one bolt or nut is installed first, there is still a possibility of rotation of the floating dashboard 60. When the vehicle moves on the production line during assembly, vibrations may occur, causing the floating dashboard 60 to rotate, and thus there is a possibility of damage to the floating dashboard 60.

[0045] As Figures 1 to 5 shown, in the technical solution of this embodiment, the first support member 10 includes a first support structure 11 and a first connection structure 12, and the second support member 20 includes a second support structure 22 and a second connection structure 23. The first support structure 11 is fixedly connected to the first connection structure 12 and the second support structure 22 respectively, and the second connection structure 23 is fixedly connected to the first connection structure 12 and the second support structure 22 respectively. Both the first connection structure 12 and the second connection structure 23 are fixedly connected to the steering support main pipe 70. By fixedly connecting to the steering support main pipe 70 through the first connection structure 12 and the second connection structure 23, and then fixedly connecting to the floating dashboard 60 through the first support structure 11 and the second support structure 22, such a setting enables a single mounting bracket to be respectively connected to the steering support main pipe 70 through multiple connection structures, with a relatively large connection area and better fixing effect. The cooperation between multiple support structures and multiple connection structures is more flexible, and it is also possible to reduce structural weak points by reducing the volume of components, increasing the structural stability of the mounting bracket.

[0046] As Figures 3 to 5As shown, in the technical solution of this embodiment, the first connection structure 12 includes two first side plates 121, and the second connection structure 23 includes two second side plates 231. The first side plates 121 and the second side plates 231 are arranged corresponding to each other, and the first side plates 121 and the second side plates 231 are fixedly connected. The arrangement of the first side plates 121 and the second side plates 231 enables the first connection structure 12 and the second connection structure 23 to be fixedly connected at multiple positions, and the fixed connection effect is better. Further, both of the two first side plates 121 are arranged between the two second side plates 231, and the two first side plates 121 are respectively attached to the closest second side plates 231. Such an arrangement makes the combination of the two tight, and the first side plates 121 and the second side plates 231 can be fixedly connected by welding. Specifically, carbon dioxide shielded welding can be used, and the welding method is spot welding.

[0047] As Figures 3 to 5 shown, in the technical solution of this embodiment, the second connection structure 23 further includes a first bottom plate 232 and a first connecting plate 233 that are fixedly connected. The first bottom plate 232 and the first connecting plate 233 are arranged at an angle. The first connecting plate 233 extends between the two first side plates 121 in the direction close to the first connection structure 12, and the first connecting plate 233 is respectively fixedly connected to the two first side plates 121. The arrangement of the first connecting plate 233 can increase the tight connection between the first connection structure 12 and the second connection structure 23. Through the first connecting plate 233, structural stress can be effectively applied, and the overall structural strength of the mounting bracket can be increased. It should be noted that the first connecting plate 233 is respectively fixedly connected to the two first side plates 121, and welding can be used. Specifically, carbon dioxide shielded welding can be used, and the welding method is spot welding. Due to the arrangement of the plate body, the spot welding method can form a welded connection, and at the same time, it can also prevent the plate body from being severely deformed, resulting in a too large change in the structure.

[0048] It should be noted that the side of the first connecting plate 233 facing the first connecting structure 12 can also be fixed to the first connecting structure 12, or the side of the first connecting plate 233 facing the first connecting structure 12 is snap-connected to the first connecting structure 12. Such a setting can first form positioning, facilitating subsequent welding and fixing, making such assembly more stable, and the first connecting plate 233 can also play a role similar to that of a reinforcing rib. The first connecting plate 233 and the first bottom plate 232 can be an integral structure, that is, an angle is formed between the first connecting plate 233 and the first bottom plate 232 through bending or sheet metal working processes, and the angle setting can be 80 degrees to 120 degrees, so as to cooperate with the shape setting of the first connecting structure 12 through the angle setting. In some alternative embodiments, the first connecting plate 233 can also be set as a plate body with grooves. During assembly, the first side plate 121 is inserted into the grooves of the first connecting plate 233, and then fixed and connected by spot welding at multiple points, or the outer side of the first connecting plate 233 is squeezed to make the grooves deform to clamp the first side plate 121. Such a structure has a simpler assembly and better assembly effect.

[0049] As Figures 3 to 5 shown, in the technical solution of this embodiment, the second support structure 22 includes a second connecting plate 221, a second bottom plate 222 and two third side plates 223. The two third side plates 223 are respectively connected to opposite sides of the second connecting plate 221 and the second bottom plate 222. The second connecting plate 221 and the second bottom plate 222 are arranged at an angle. The second connecting plate 221 is fixedly connected to the first bottom plate 232, and at least one third side plate 223 is fixedly connected to the second side plate 231. The setting of the second connecting plate 221 is used to cooperate with the first bottom plate 232 of the second connecting structure 23. At the same time, the angle setting between the second connecting plate 221 and the second bottom plate 222 is used to adjust the overall angle of the second support member 20, that is, the first connecting structure 12 and the second connecting structure 23 are used to ensure the connection strength with the steering support main pipe 70, and the first support structure 11 and the second support structure 22 are used to adjust the specific position of the floating dashboard. At least one third side plate 223 is fixedly connected to the second side plate 231. Such a setting is used for the positioning of the second support structure 22 in the left-right direction, providing an installation basis through the fixedly arranged second connecting structure 23, so as to ensure that the two third side plates 223 can clamp the second connecting structure 23 so that the second connecting plate 221 can be stably connected to the first bottom plate 232. The second connecting plate 221 and the first bottom plate 232, and the third side plate 223 and the second side plate 231 are fixedly connected by welding. Specifically, carbon dioxide shielded welding can be used, and the welding method is spot welding. It should be noted that a first installation process notch is provided on the second bottom plate 222 for a bolt to pass through and be fixedly connected to the floating dashboard 60.

[0050] As Figures 3 to 5As shown, in the technical solution of this embodiment, the first support structure 11 includes two fourth side plates 111, and the two fourth side plates 111 are respectively fixedly connected to the two first side plates 121. The fixed connection between the fourth side plate 111 and the first side plate 121 provides the fixed installation support of the first support structure 11. CO2 shielded welding can be used, and the welding method is spot welding. Specifically, in this embodiment, the two first side plates 121 are arranged between the two fourth side plates 111 and are respectively fixedly connected to the adjacent fourth side plates 111. The two have an overlapping area, and spot welding is performed at the edge of the overlapping area.

[0051] As Figures 3 to 5 shown, in the technical solution of this embodiment, the first support structure 11 further includes a third bottom plate 112, the first connection structure 12 further includes a fourth bottom plate 122 and a third connection plate 123. The third connection plate 123 is arranged at an angle with the fourth bottom plate 122, and the third connection plate 123 is fixedly connected to the third bottom plate 112. The angle setting between the third connection plate 123 and the fourth bottom plate 122 is used to cooperate with the setting of the third bottom plate 112. The setting of the third bottom plate 112 is for supporting. The fixedly connected third connection plate 123 and third bottom plate 112 provide the basis for the support of the first support structure 11, with higher connection strength and higher structural strength. The angle setting between the third connection plate 123 and the fourth bottom plate 122 can also assist in the positioning of the first support structure 11, making the fixed connection between the fourth side plate 111 and the first side plate 121 more accurate. Specifically, the third connection plate 123 and the third bottom plate 112 can use CO2 shielded welding, and the welding method is spot welding.

[0052] As Figures 3 to 5 shown, in the technical solution of this embodiment, the third bottom plate 112 further includes a first bending section, the second bottom plate 222 includes a second bending section, and the fourth side plates 111 on both sides of the first bending section are fixedly connected to the third side plates 223 on both sides of the second bending section. Such a setting connects the first support structure 11 and the second support structure 22, making the connection end structure with the floating dashboard 60 stable and accurate, and the installation accuracy higher. Specifically, CO2 shielded welding can be used, and the welding method is spot welding. The setting of the first bending section forms a triangular relationship between the third bottom plate 112 and the first connection structure 12, and the connection structure is stable in combination with the setting of the second support member 20; similarly, the setting of the second bending section forms a triangular relationship between the second bottom plate 222 and the second connection structure 23, and the connection structure is more stable in combination with the setting of the first support member 10. The double-triangle setting makes the structure of the mounting bracket more stable and reliable, and the installation support effect for the floating dashboard 60 is better, which can meet the assembly requirements. It should be noted that the third bottom plate 112 located at the first bending section is provided with an avoidance area, and the avoidance area is used to avoid blocking the first installation process notch. The avoidance area can be a through hole or a notch.

[0053] As Figures 1 to 5 shown, in the technical solution of this embodiment, both the first side plate 121 and the second side plate 231 are provided with arc-shaped grooves. On the arc-shaped grooves, there are flanges extending away from the first side plate 121 or the second side plate 231. Both the flanges and the arc-shaped grooves are matched with the steering support main pipe 70. The setting of the arc-shaped grooves can better cooperate with the steering support main pipe 70, with a higher degree of fitting, a more definite welding position, and a better welding effect. The setting of the flanges makes the overlapping area between the first side plate 121 and the second side plate 231 and the steering support main pipe 70 larger. After welding, the welding area is larger, and the structural strength is higher.

[0054] In the present invention, the steering support main pipe 70 and the mounting bracket are connected into an integral whole by CO2 shielded arc welding. Specifically, 2 M8 mounting bolts are respectively used to connect the floating instrument panel 60 and the mounting bracket. The clamping member 61 of the floating instrument panel 60 is clamped and limited with the engaging portion 21 on the mounting bracket to prevent the floating instrument panel 60 from rotating. Through the limiting structure and the mounting structure, the accurate positioning and installation of the floating instrument panel 60 are realized. The present invention mainly installs the floating instrument panel 60 through two mounting brackets. The mounting bracket with the engaging portion 21 is used for positioning and anti-rotation limiting of the floating instrument panel 60. At the same time, based on the requirements of different configurations and lightweight, the mounting brackets of the floating instrument panel 60 are arranged on the steering support main pipe 70. On the premise that the structural strength and accuracy are okay, it not only meets the lightweight requirements of the bracket when there is a floating instrument panel 60 in the configuration, but also meets the situation where an inlaid instrument panel is adopted in the configuration. After canceling the mounting bracket of the floating instrument panel 60, it still meets the installation structure and strength requirements of components such as the steering column assembly, realizing the requirements of different configurations and the lowest cost. It should be noted that the preferred welding method in this application is CO2 shielded arc welding, and the welding effect and cost are relatively suitable for mass production. Other shielding gases or other welding methods can also be used.

[0055] In the second aspect, the present application provides a vehicle. The vehicle includes a mounting bracket, a floating instrument panel 60, and a steering support main pipe 70. The mounting bracket is the above-mentioned mounting bracket, and the floating instrument panel 60 is fixedly connected to the steering support main pipe 70 through the mounting bracket. Using the above-mentioned mounting bracket for installing the floating instrument panel 60, the installation effect is better and it will not affect the installation of the steering assembly. It can cooperate with the production of vehicles with different optional configurations of the instrument panel. Under the condition of providing more options, it also ensures that the vehicle assembly does not require new production processes, making production and manufacturing more convenient.

[0056] In the third aspect, the present application provides an installation method for a floating instrument panel. The installation method for the floating instrument panel uses the above-mentioned mounting bracket. The installation method for the floating instrument panel further includes:

[0057] The mounting bracket is fixedly mounted on the steering support main pipe 70;

[0058] Move the suspended instrument panel 60 so that the first support member 10 and the second support member 20 extend into the installation cavity of the suspended instrument panel 60, and the clamping member 61 is clamped with the clamping portion 21;

[0059] The assembly process of the suspended instrument panel 60 in the present invention is as follows: the suspended instrument panel 60 is pushed forward for assembly, during which the clamping member 61 of the suspended instrument panel 60 is clamped on the clamping portion 21 on the second support member 20 to achieve preliminary assembly positioning and anti-rotation; then the M8 mounting bolts are respectively passed through the first mounting process notch preset on the mounting bracket and the first mounting process hole correspondingly set on the suspended instrument panel 60, and assembled from bottom to top, and another M8 mounting bolt is passed through the first mounting process notch on another mounting bracket and the second mounting process hole correspondingly set on the suspended instrument panel 60, so that the suspended instrument panel 60 is completely fixedly installed on the mounting bracket.

[0060] The first support member 10 is connected to the floating instrument panel 60 by fasteners, and the second support member 20 is connected to the floating instrument panel 60 by fasteners. The floating instrument panel 60 is installed by the fixed mounting bracket, and the floating instrument panel 60 can be accurately assembled during the installation process, and will not be turned over to cause damage to the floating instrument panel 60. After the installation is completed, the rotation of the floating instrument panel 60 can be restricted, thereby reducing the shaking of the floating instrument panel 60 during driving.

[0061] In the technical solution of this embodiment, fixing the mounting bracket on the steering support main pipe 70 also includes the following steps:

[0062] Install the first connecting structure 12 of the first supporting member 10;

[0063] The arc groove on the first side plate 121 of the first connection structure 12 is fixedly connected to the steering support main pipe 70; the arc groove and the steering support main pipe 70 are fitted together by welding, and the fixed connection is stable, which reduces the volume of the first connection structure 12 and makes the structure lighter. The setting of the first connection structure 12 is the basis for the assembly of the mounting bracket, and specifically provides the assembly basis of the second connection structure 23 and the first support structure 11.

[0064] The second connection structure 23 of the second support member 20 is installed; specifically, after positioning, the second connection structure 23 and the steering support main pipe 70 are first welded to fix the second connection structure 23, thereby providing a basis for assembly at other positions.

[0065] Fix the second side plate 231 of the second support member 20 to the first side plate 121, so that the first connecting plate 233 extends between the two first side plates 121 and is fixedly connected to each first side plate 121 respectively; on the basis of the first connecting structure 12, the second connecting structure 23 is fixedly connected, providing an assembly basis for the second support structure 22. Specifically, the two second side plates 231 are respectively located outside the two first side plates 121 and have an overlapping area, and the boundary of the overlapping area is welded by spot welding.

[0066] Install the second support structure 22 of the second support member 20;

[0067] Fix the second connecting plate 221 of the second support structure 22 to the first bottom plate 232, so that at least one third side plate 223 is fixedly connected to the second side plate 231; specifically, the second connecting plate 221 is attached to the side of the first bottom plate 232 away from the first connecting structure 12. At this time, adjust the left and right positions so that at least one third side plate 223 is attached to the second side plate 231, and weld the boundary position of the overlapping area to achieve fixed connection.

[0068] Install the first support structure 11 of the first support member 10;

[0069] Fix the fourth side plate 111 of the first support structure 11 to the second side plate 231;

[0070] Fix the third bottom plate 112 of the first support structure 11 to the third connecting plate 123 of the first connecting structure 12;

[0071] Fix the fourth side plate 111 to the third side plate 223.

[0072] When installing the first support structure 11, multiple positions need to be coordinated, that is, the fourth side plate 111 clamps the second side plate 231 and the third side plate 223, then weld the third bottom plate 112 and the third connecting plate 123, and finally weld the fourth side plate 111 to clamp the second side plate 231 and the third side plate 223.

[0073] In the present invention, it is the mounting bracket of the suspended instrument panel 60 arranged under complex environmental conditions. In the case of no suspended instrument panel 60, the mounting bracket can be directly not provided on the steering support main pipe 70. When the suspended instrument panel 60 is needed, the mounting conditions for the suspended instrument panel 60 can be obtained by welding the mounting bracket. Two triangular cavities are formed, and the structural strength meets the requirements of the suspended instrument panel 60; the positioning and installation are realized by the clamping of the clamping portion 21 provided on one of the mounting brackets and the clamping member 61 on the suspended instrument panel 60, and the suspended instrument panel 60 is prevented from flipping during the installation process, meeting the installation accuracy requirements of the suspended instrument panel 60.

[0074] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms are also intended to include the plural forms. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, they specify the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0075] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the description, claims and above-mentioned drawings of the present application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "comprise" and "have" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or device that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0076] The above embodiments are only preferred embodiments given to fully illustrate the present invention, and the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Equivalent substitutions or transformations made by those skilled in the art on the basis of the present invention are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An installation bracket for fixedly installing a suspended instrument panel (60), characterized in that, Including: A plurality of bracket structures, each of the bracket structures is provided with a first support member (10) and a second support member (20), both the first support member (10) and the second support member (20) are fixedly connected to the steering support main pipe (70) of the vehicle, and a clamping portion (21) is provided on at least one of the second support members (20); Both the first support member (10) and the second support member (20) can extend into the installation cavity of the suspended instrument panel (60), both the first support member (10) and the second support member (20) are fixedly connected to the suspended instrument panel (60), the suspended instrument panel (60) includes at least one clamping member (61), and when the suspended instrument panel (60) is installed, the clamping member (61) is clamped with the clamping portion (21); The first support member (10) includes a first support structure (11) and a first connection structure (12), the second support member (20) includes a second support structure (22) and a second connection structure (23), the first support structure (11) is fixedly connected to the first connection structure (12) and the second support structure (22) respectively, the second connection structure (23) is fixedly connected to the first connection structure (12) and the second support structure (22) respectively, both the first connection structure (12) and the second connection structure (23) are fixedly connected to the steering support main pipe (70), the first connection structure (12) includes two first side plates (121), the second connection structure (23) includes two second side plates (231), the first side plates (121) and the second side plates (231) are arranged corresponding to each other, the first side plates (121) are fixedly connected to the second side plates (231), the second connection structure (23) further includes a first bottom plate (232) and a first connection plate (233) fixedly connected, the first bottom plate (232) and the first connection plate (233) are arranged at an angle, the first connection plate (233) extends between the two first side plates (121) in the direction close to the first connection structure (12), and the first connection plate (233) is fixedly connected to the two first side plates (121) respectively, the second support structure (22) includes a second connection plate (221), a second bottom plate (222) and two third side plates (223), the two third side plates (223) are respectively connected to opposite sides of the second connection plate (221) and the second bottom plate (222), the second connection plate (221) and the second bottom plate (222) are arranged at an angle, the second connection plate (221) is fixedly connected to the first bottom plate (232), at least one of the third side plates (223) is fixedly connected to the second side plate (231), the first support structure (11) includes two fourth side plates (111), and the two fourth side plates (111) are respectively fixedly connected to the two first side plates (121).

2. The mounting bracket according to claim 1, wherein, The first support structure (11) further includes a third bottom plate (112), the first connection structure (12) further includes a fourth bottom plate (122) and a third connection plate (123), the third connection plate (123) is disposed at an angle to the fourth bottom plate (122), and the third connection plate (123) is fixedly connected to the third bottom plate (112).

3. The mounting bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The third bottom plate (112) further includes a first bending section, the second bottom plate (222) includes a second bending section, and the fourth side plates (111) on both sides of the first bending section are fixedly connected to the third side plates (223) on both sides of the second bending section.

4. The mounting bracket according to claim 1, wherein The first side plate (121) and the second side plate (231) are both provided with arc-shaped grooves, and flanges extending away from the first side plate (121) or the second side plate (231) are provided on the arc-shaped grooves, and both the flanges and the arc-shaped grooves cooperate with the steering support main pipe (70).

5. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a mounting bracket, a suspended instrument panel (60) and a steering support main pipe (70), the mounting bracket is the mounting bracket according to any one of claims 1 to 4, and the suspended instrument panel (60) is fixedly connected to the steering support main pipe (70) through the mounting bracket.

6. A mounting method for a suspended instrument panel, characterized in that, The installation method of the suspended instrument panel uses the mounting bracket according to any one of claims 1 to 4, and the installation method of the suspended instrument panel further includes: Fixing and installing the mounting bracket on the steering support main pipe (70); Moving the suspended instrument panel (60) so that the first support member (10) and the second support member (20) extend into the installation cavity of the suspended instrument panel (60), and engaging the clamping member (61) with the engaging portion (21); Connecting the first support member (10) and the suspended instrument panel (60) through fasteners, and connecting the second support member (20) and the suspended instrument panel (60) through fasteners.

7. The installation method of the suspended instrument panel according to claim 6, characterized in that, Fixing and installing the mounting bracket on the steering support main pipe (70) further includes the following steps: Installing the first connection structure (12) of the first support member (10); Fixing and connecting the arc-shaped groove on the first side plate (121) in the first connection structure (12) to the steering support main pipe (70); Installing the second connection structure (23) of the second support member (20); Fixing and connecting the second side plate (231) of the second support member (20) to the first side plate (121), and making the first connection plate (233) extend between the two first side plates (121) and fixedly connecting to each of the first side plates (121); Installing the second support structure (22) of the second support member (20); Fixing and connecting the second connection plate (221) of the second support structure (22) to the first bottom plate (232), and making at least one third side plate (223) fixedly connected to the second side plate (231); Installing the first support structure (11) of the first support member (10); Fixing and connecting the fourth side plate (111) of the first support structure (11) to the second side plate (231); Fix the connection between the third bottom plate (112) of the first support structure (11) and the third connecting plate (123) of the first connecting structure (12); Fix the connection between the fourth side plate (111) and the third side plate (223).

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