Mounting structure of an intelligent interior module for a passenger car

Abstract

This application relates to the field of automotive parts technology, and in particular to an installation structure for a smart interior module of a passenger vehicle. The structure includes a smart module for mounting various electronic components, a protective shell, and a water-guiding assembly. The smart module is mounted on the protective shell. The water-guiding assembly includes a water collection hopper and a connecting pipe. The water collection hopper is connected to the interior panel, with at least one end closed. The water collection hopper extends along the length of the interior panel, and the connecting pipe communicates with one end of the water collection hopper. The protective shell has a water inlet groove and a drain outlet. The water inlet groove extends in the same direction as the water collection hopper, and the end of the connecting pipe away from the water collection hopper communicates with the drain outlet. When the protective shell and the interior panel are tightly connected, the protective shell and the interior panel form a closed storage cavity. The smart module is installed within this storage cavity, and the water inlet groove is located directly above the water collection hopper. This application improves the safety of the door interior structure by mitigating the problem of liquid easily seeping into the door through the interior trim.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive parts technology, and in particular to an installation structure for a smart interior module for passenger vehicles. Background Technology

[0002] Automotive interiors mainly refer to automotive products used for interior modifications, covering all aspects of the car's interior, such as car seat cushions, car floor mats, door trim, and storage boxes. Among these, door trim is one of the most important automotive interior components.

[0003] Car door interiors typically feature mechanical switches for controlling windows and doors, without other complex or diverse control functions. However, with the development of technology, car door interiors are no longer limited to simple practicality and aesthetics. More and more models are now incorporating the concept of intelligent interiors, which typically integrate screens, LEDs, speakers, controllers, and other electrical components to meet consumer needs.

[0004] The related technology describes a vehicle door interior panel, which is securely connected to the door by fasteners such as screws. Because vehicles can adapt to various complex external environments, their importance is even more pronounced, especially in rainy weather. When driving in light rain, drivers sometimes open the windows to maintain air circulation inside the vehicle. However, rainwater can enter the vehicle through the windows and typically lands on the door interior panel. Similarly, when water, beverages, or other liquids are spilled on the door interior panel, they can easily seep into the door body through the gap between the panel and the door. This poses a significant risk to the electronic components on the door interior panel, potentially leading to short circuits and failures. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to improve the safety of the door interior structure by improving the problem of liquids easily seeping into the door through the door trim, this application provides an installation structure for a smart interior module of a passenger vehicle.

[0006] The installation structure of a smart interior module for passenger vehicles provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An installation structure for a smart interior module of a passenger vehicle includes a smart module, a protective shell, and a water guiding assembly. The smart module is used to install various electronic components and is mounted on the protective shell. The water guiding assembly includes a water collection hopper and a connecting pipe. The water collection hopper is connected to the interior panel and is closed at least one end. The water collection hopper extends along the length of the interior panel. The connecting pipe is connected to one end of the water collection hopper. The protective shell has a water inlet groove and a drain outlet. The extension direction of the water inlet groove is the same as the setting direction of the water collection hopper. The end of the connecting pipe away from the water collection hopper is connected to the drain outlet. When the protective shell is tightly connected to the interior panel, the protective shell and the interior panel form a closed storage cavity. The smart module is installed in the storage cavity, and the water inlet groove is located exactly above the water collection hopper.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the intelligent module is installed inside a protective shell, which is then installed on the interior trim panel. When water, rainwater, or other liquids fall onto the protective shell, they are collected in a drainage channel and then flow along the direction of the drainage channel before being discharged through a connecting pipe, thus protecting the intelligent module. This eliminates the need for a sealed seal to prevent liquid seepage; instead, the drainage channel and drainage channel guide and discharge the liquid, reducing the likelihood of seepage and addressing the problem of liquid easily seeping into the door trim. This protects electronic components and improves the safety of the door trim structure.

[0009] Optionally, the protective shell has multiple ventilation holes on the side opposite to the opening, and the multiple ventilation holes are arranged along the length of the protective shell. The water guiding assembly also includes an open water collection box and a drain pipe. The water collection box covers each of the ventilation holes, and the open side of the water collection box abuts against the protective shell. One end of the drain pipe is connected to the water collection box, and the other end of the drain pipe extends out from the bottom of the protective shell.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the ventilation holes can improve the heat dissipation effect. When liquid enters the protective shell through the heat dissipation holes, the liquid will enter the water collection box and then be discharged through the drainage pipe, thus achieving both heat dissipation and waterproofing.

[0011] Optionally, it also includes louvers, the water collection box and the protective shell forming a water collection chamber, the louvers being disposed on the side of the water collection box opposite the opening of the water collection box, and the louvers extending toward the direction close to the ventilation hole.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the louvers can block rainwater and prevent liquid from splashing onto the smart module when it enters the water collection box through the ventilation holes.

[0013] Optionally, it also includes a first dustproof screen, which is installed on the water collection box and located on the side of the louver away from the ventilation hole.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, dust and other contaminants can be blocked while ensuring air circulation, so that the intelligent module can work normally.

[0015] Optionally, the height of the water collecting hopper gradually decreases from the end of the water collecting hopper away from the connecting pipe to the end of the water collecting hopper closer to the connecting pipe.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the liquid in the water collection hopper can be quickly discharged through the connecting pipe, so as to prevent the liquid from accumulating in the water collection hopper for a long time, generating a large amount of moisture, which would affect the operation of the intelligent module.

[0017] Optionally, a second dustproof screen is also included, which is placed over the drainage trough, and there is a gap between the top of the water collection hopper and the protective shell for the second dustproof screen to be inserted.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the second dustproof screen can prevent small objects from directly entering the water collection hopper through the drainage channel, thus preventing the problem of clogging the connecting pipe.

[0019] Optionally, it also includes a first seal, wherein a positioning step is formed on the protective shell, one side of the smart module abuts against the positioning step, and the first seal is disposed on the side of the smart module opposite to the positioning step.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the first sealing element can serve the purpose of reinforcement on the one hand, and seal the gap between the intelligent module and the protective shell on the other hand.

[0021] Optionally, a second seal may also be included, which is disposed between the interior panel and the protective shell.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the second seal can seal the gap between the interior panel and the protective shell to prevent liquid from seeping in from the gap.

[0023] Optionally, it also includes a desiccant box, which is filled with desiccant and is mounted on the protective shell. The desiccant box has a through hole for connecting the inside and outside of the desiccant box.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the desiccant can remove moisture from inside the protective shell, thereby playing a role in moisture prevention.

[0025] Optionally, the protective shell is formed with a plurality of ear plates, which are spaced apart along the circumference of the protective shell.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, the ear plate facilitates the installation and fixation of the protective shell, and the connection through the ear plate can improve the tightness between the protective shell and the interior panel.

[0027] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0028] 1. This application includes a protective shell, a water collection hopper, and a connecting pipe. The intelligent module is installed inside the protective shell, which is connected to the interior trim panel via a seal. A drainage groove is provided on the protective shell, and the water collection hopper is connected to the interior trim panel. When water, rainwater, or other liquids fall onto the protective shell, they will fall into the water collection hopper through the drainage groove for collection. The liquid then flows along the direction of the water collection hopper and is discharged through the connecting pipe, thus protecting the intelligent module. In this way, by guiding and draining the liquid, the possibility of liquid seepage is reduced, thereby improving the problem of liquid easily seeping into the door interior through the door trim, protecting electronic components, and improving the safety of the door interior structure.

[0029] 2. This application includes a water collection box, a drainage pipe, and louvers. The protective shell also has ventilation holes to meet the heat dissipation requirements of the intelligent module. The water collection box covers the ventilation holes, and the drainage pipe is connected to the water collection box. The louvers are installed on the side of the water collection box opposite to the ventilation holes. When liquid enters the protective shell through the ventilation holes, the liquid enters the water collection box and is then discharged through the drainage pipe. The louvers can block rainwater. When liquid enters the water collection box through the ventilation holes, it prevents liquid from splashing onto the intelligent module, thus achieving both heat dissipation and waterproofing.

[0030] 3. This application includes a desiccant box and a desiccant. The desiccant is placed inside the desiccant box and can remove moisture from the inside of the protective shell, maintaining a relatively dry condition inside the protective shell to protect the smart module. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the intelligent interior module for passenger vehicles in this application;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a partial sectional view of the installation structure of the intelligent interior module for passenger vehicles in this application;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a top view of the installation structure of the intelligent interior module for passenger vehicles in this application;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the intelligent interior module for passenger vehicles in this application after partially concealing the protective shell.

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Interior panel; 2. Intelligent module; 3. Water guiding component; 31. Water collection hopper; 32. Connecting pipe; 33. Water collection box; 34. Drainage pipe; 4. Protective shell; 41. Water inlet groove; 42. Drain outlet; 43. Storage cavity; 5. Second dustproof screen; 6. Second sealing element; 7. Ear plate; 8. Positioning step; 9. First sealing element; 10. Ventilation hole; 11. Louver; 12. Water collection chamber; 13. First dustproof screen; 14. Desiccant box. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-4 This application will be described in further detail.

[0037] Embodiment 6 of this application discloses an installation structure for a smart interior module of a passenger vehicle, referring to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The installation structure of the intelligent interior module for passenger vehicles includes an intelligent module 2 for installing various electronic components, a protective shell 4, and a water guiding component 3. The protective shell 4 is connected to the interior panel 1, and the intelligent module 2 is set on the protective shell 4. The protective shell 4 is provided with a water inlet groove 41 and a drain outlet 42. The water guiding component 3 is used to guide the liquid on the surface of the protective shell 4 through the water inlet groove 41 into the protective shell 4 and further discharge it.

[0038] During installation, the intelligent module 2 is installed inside the protective shell 4, and then the protective shell 4 is installed on the interior trim panel 1. When water, rainwater, or other liquids fall onto the protective shell 4, these liquids will enter the interior of the protective shell 4 through the drainage channel. The liquid inside the protective shell 4 can be discharged through the water guiding component 3 and the drain outlet 42, thus protecting the intelligent module 2. In this way, the door trim no longer relies on sealing to prevent liquid seepage for waterproofing, but instead uses the water guiding component 3 to guide and drain the liquid, reducing the possibility of liquid seepage, protecting electronic components, and improving the safety of the door trim structure.

[0039] Specifically, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The water guiding component 3 includes a water collection hopper 31 and a connecting pipe 32. The water collection hopper 31 is connected to the interior panel 1. The water collection hopper 31 extends along the length of the interior panel 1. The connecting pipe 32 is connected to one end of the water collection hopper 31. The end of the connecting pipe 32 away from the water collection hopper 31 extends to the outside of the protective shell 4 through a drain outlet 42. The extension direction of the water inlet trough 41 is the same as the setting direction of the water collection hopper 31. When the protective shell 4 is tightly connected to the interior panel 1, the protective shell 4 and the interior panel 1 form a closed storage cavity 43. The intelligent module 2 is installed in the storage cavity 43. Both the water inlet trough 41 and the drain outlet 42 are connected to the storage cavity 43. The water inlet trough 41 is located just above the water collection hopper 31. In this way, when water, rainwater, or other liquids fall onto the protective shell 4, these liquids will fall into the water collection hopper 31 through the drain trough for collection. Then, the liquid flows along the setting direction of the water collection hopper 31 and is discharged from the water collection hopper 31 through the connecting pipe 32.

[0040] It should be noted that at least one end of the water collection hopper 31 is closed. That is, when one end of the water collection hopper 31 is closed, the connecting pipe 32 can be connected to the unclosed end of the water collection hopper 31; when both ends of the water collection hopper 31 are closed, the connecting pipe 32 can be connected to the bottom of the water collection hopper 31. The cross-section of the water collection hopper 31 can be U-shaped, V-shaped, or other shapes that meet the requirements. In this embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the water collection hopper 31 is not limited. It should be particularly noted that the end of the connecting pipe 32 away from the water collection hopper 31 can be connected to a drain pipe to discharge the liquid to the outside of the vehicle body. In order to enable the liquid to quickly enter the water collection hopper 31 from the surface of the protective shell 4 through the water inlet trough 41, the surface of the protective shell 4 where the water inlet trough 41 is located can be inclined, that is, the water inlet trough 41 is at the lowest point, so that the liquid can flow into the water collection hopper 31.

[0041] From the end of the water collection hopper 31 furthest from the connecting pipe 32 to the end of the water collection hopper 31 closest to the connecting pipe 32, the height of the water collection hopper 31 gradually decreases. When liquid falls into the water collection hopper 31, thanks to the special design of the water collection hopper 31, the liquid can be quickly discharged through the connecting pipe 32, preventing the liquid from staying and accumulating in the water collection hopper 31 for a long time, generating a large amount of moisture, and affecting the operation of the intelligent module 2.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 A second dustproof screen 5 is installed over the drainage trough. There is a gap between the top of the water collection hopper 31 and the protective shell 4. The gap is no more than 1 mm, just enough to allow the second dustproof screen 5 to fit. If the gap is too large, liquid may splash outside the water collection hopper 31 after falling. The second dustproof screen 5 can prevent small objects from entering the water collection hopper 31 directly through the drainage trough and then entering the connecting pipe 32, thus preventing blockage of the connecting pipe 32.

[0043] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 To improve the sealing performance at the junction of the interior trim panel 1 and the protective shell 4, a second sealing element 6 is provided between them. The second sealing element 6 seals the gap between the interior trim panel 1 and the protective shell 4 to prevent liquid from seeping in. The second sealing element 6 can be a sealing strip, waterproof closed-cell foam, or other sealing element that meets waterproof sealing requirements. In this embodiment, the type of the second sealing element 6 is not specifically limited. Of course, sealant can also be used to further improve the sealing performance.

[0044] To facilitate installation and disassembly, the protective shell 4 and the interior panel 1 can be connected in a detachable manner, such as by screws, insertion, or snap-fit. However, to ensure the airtightness between the protective shell 4 and the interior panel 1, a screw connection is preferable. Specifically, screws, bolts, or self-tapping screws can be used. Screw connections offer higher connection strength and better waterproofing. To facilitate the installation of the protective shell 4, multiple ear plates 7 are formed on the protective shell 4, and these ear plates 7 are spaced apart along the circumference of the protective shell 4.

[0045] Reference Figure 2 The protective shell 4 has a positioning step 8 formed on it. One side of the smart module 2 abuts against the positioning step 8, and a first sealing element 9 is provided on the side of the smart module 2 facing away from the positioning step 8. The positioning step 8 facilitates the positioning and fixing of the smart module 2. The smart module 2 can be fixed by welding or screwing, depending on the actual situation. The first sealing element 9 serves two purposes: reinforcement and sealing the gap between the smart module 2 and the protective shell 4. The first sealing element 9 can be a sealing strip, waterproof closed-cell foam, or other sealing element that meets the waterproof sealing requirements. In this embodiment, the type of the first sealing element 9 is not specifically limited. It should be further noted that, in order to further improve the waterproof effect, a waterproof membrane can be added to the smart module 2. In this embodiment, it will not be specifically described.

[0046] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 Since the electronic components on the smart module 2 generate a lot of heat when they are working, and this heat needs to be dissipated, multiple ventilation holes 10 are provided on the side of the protective shell 4 opposite to the opening, and the multiple ventilation holes 10 are arranged along the length of the protective shell 4.

[0047] To further enhance the waterproofing of the door interior, the water-guiding assembly 3 also includes an open water collection box 33 and a drain pipe 34. The water collection box 33 covers each ventilation hole 10, with its open side abutting against the protective shell 4. One end of the drain pipe 34 connects to the water collection box 33, and the other end connects to the drain outlet 42. The end of the drain pipe 34 away from the water collection hopper 31 can also be connected to a drain pipe to discharge liquid to the outside of the vehicle body, or the drain pipe 34 can be connected to a connecting pipe 32 to discharge liquid to the outside of the vehicle body through the same drain pipe. When liquid enters the protective shell 4 through the ventilation hole 10, the liquid entering the protective shell 4 will enter the water collection box 33 and then be discharged through the drain pipe 34, thereby achieving the purpose of waterproofing.

[0048] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 The water collection box 33 has a louver 11 on its side opposite the opening. The water collection box 33 and the protective shell 4 form a water collection chamber 12. The louver 11 is located inside the water collection chamber 12 and extends towards the ventilation hole 10. The louver 11 can block rainwater and prevent liquid from splashing onto the smart module 2 when liquid enters the water collection box 33 through the ventilation hole 10. Of course, the louver 11 can also prevent liquid from directly entering the protective shell 4 through the ventilation hole 10, thus achieving both heat dissipation and waterproofing.

[0049] A first dustproof screen 13 is also installed on the water collection box 33. The first dustproof screen 13 is located on the side of the louver 11 away from the ventilation hole 10. Under the premise of ensuring air circulation, the first dustproof screen 13 can block fine particles such as dust to ensure that the intelligent module 2 can work normally.

[0050] Reference Figure 2 The protective shell 4 is also equipped with a desiccant box 14, which is filled with desiccant (not shown in the figure). The desiccant box 14 has a through hole for connecting the inside and outside of the desiccant box 14. The desiccant can remove moisture from the inside of the protective shell 4, so as to maintain a relatively dry condition inside the protective shell 4 and thus protect the smart module 2.

[0051] In this embodiment, the protective shell 4 is illustrated with a rectangular cross-section as an example. Of course, the protective shell 4 can be designed in any shape according to actual needs.

[0052] The implementation principle of the installation structure of a passenger vehicle intelligent interior module according to an embodiment of this application is as follows: During installation, the intelligent module 2 is installed inside the protective shell 4, and then the protective shell 4 is installed on the interior panel 1 through the second sealing member 6. When liquid falls onto the protective shell 4, the liquid will fall into the water collection hopper 31 through the drainage channel for collection. Then the liquid flows along the setting direction of the water collection hopper 31, and then the liquid in the water collection hopper 31 is discharged through the connecting pipe 32, or through the water collection box 33 and the drainage pipe 34, thereby achieving the protection of the intelligent module 2. In this way, the problem of liquid easily seeping into the door through the door interior is improved, the electronic components are protected, and the safety of the door interior structure is improved.

[0053] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A mounting structure of an intelligent interior module of a passenger vehicle, characterized by: The utility model provides an intelligent module protection device, including intelligent module (2), protective shell (4) and water guide component (3), the intelligent module (2) is used for installing each electronic component, the intelligent module (2) is installed on the protective shell (4), the water guide component (3) includes water collecting hopper (31) and connecting pipe (32), the water collecting hopper (31) is connected on the car door interior panel (1), the water collecting hopper (31) is closed at least one end, the water collecting hopper (31) extends along the length direction of interior panel (1), the connecting pipe (32) with one end of water collecting hopper (31) intercommunication, the protective shell (4) is set up with water inlet groove (41) and drain (42), the extension direction of water inlet groove (41) is same with the setting direction of water collecting hopper (31), the one end of connecting pipe (32) away from water collecting hopper (31) with drain (42) intercommunication, when the protective shell (4) is closely connected with interior panel (1), the protective shell (4) and interior panel (1) form closed storage cavity (43), the intelligent module (2) is installed in storage cavity (43), water inlet groove (41) is just located above water collecting hopper (31), The protective shell (4) is set up with multiple ventilation holes (10) on the side opposite to the opening, multiple ventilation holes (10) are arranged along the length direction of the protective shell (4), the water guide component (3) further includes open water collecting box (33) and drain pipe (34), the water collecting box (33) is covered on each ventilation hole (10), the opening side of the water collecting box (33) is in abutment with the protective shell (4), one end of the drain pipe (34) is in communication with the water collecting box (33), the other end of the drain pipe (34) penetrates out from the bottom of the protective shell (4), Further comprising a louver (11), the water collecting box (33) and the protective shell (4) form a water collecting chamber (12), the louver (11) is arranged on the side of the water collecting box (33) opposite to the opening, and the louver (11) extends towards the ventilation hole (10). Further comprising a first dust gauze (13), the first dust gauze (13) is installed on the water collecting box (33), and the first dust gauze (13) is located on the side away from the ventilation hole (10) of the louver (11).

2. The mounting structure for an intelligent interior module of a passenger car according to claim 1, characterized by: The height of the water collecting hopper (31) gradually decreases from one end of the water collecting hopper (31) away from the connecting pipe (32) to the other end of the water collecting hopper (31) close to the connecting pipe (32).

3. The mounting structure for an intelligent interior module of a passenger car according to claim 1, characterized by: Further comprising a second dust gauze (5), and a space for the second dust gauze (5) is provided between the top of the water collecting hopper (31) and the protective shell (4).

4. The mounting structure for an intelligent interior module of a passenger car according to claim 1, characterized by: Further comprising a first sealing member (9), a positioning step (8) is formed on the protective shell (4), one side of the intelligent module (2) is in abutment on the positioning step (8), and the first sealing member (9) is arranged on the side of the intelligent module (2) away from the positioning step (8).

5. The mounting structure for an intelligent interior module of a passenger car according to claim 1, characterized by: A second seal (6) is further included, which is arranged between the interior trim panel (1) and the protective shell (4).

6. The mounting structure for an intelligent interior module of a passenger car according to claim 1, characterized by: A desiccant box (14) is further included, which is filled with desiccant and is mounted on the protective shell (4), and a through hole is formed on the desiccant box (14) for communicating the inside and outside of the desiccant box (14).

7. The mounting structure for an intelligent interior module of a passenger car according to claim 1, characterized by: A plurality of lug plates (7) are formed on the protective shell (4) and are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the protective shell (4).

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