An instrument panel device, a vehicle, and a method of manufacturing an instrument panel device

Abstract

The application relates to an instrument panel device, a vehicle and a manufacturing method of the instrument panel device, relates to the automobile technical field, and solves the problem that the instrument panel frames of vehicles with and without HUDs cannot be shared. The instrument panel device comprises an instrument panel frame and a shielding plate. One side of the instrument panel frame is formed with a recess. The shielding plate is located on the side where the recess of the instrument panel frame is located, is detachably connected with the instrument panel frame, and covers the recess. The instrument panel device can be used as an assembly for installing various indicating instruments and ignition switches in a cab.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive technology, specifically to an instrument panel device, a vehicle, and a method for manufacturing the instrument panel device. Background Technology

[0002] A head-up display (HUD) is an auxiliary display device that projects important information such as vehicle speed and navigation onto the windshield in front of the driver, allowing the driver to see this information without looking down or turning their head, thereby reducing the frequency of driver attention interruption and improving driving safety.

[0003] Currently, HUDs are increasingly being used in the automotive industry. In existing technologies, vehicles installing HUDs require openings in the dashboard frame to accommodate the HUD's light transmission requirements.

[0004] For the same car model, there are two versions: one with a head-up display (HUD) and one without. Currently, the dashboard frames for the HUD-equipped and non-HUD-equipped versions have different structures and need to be manufactured separately, resulting in low compatibility. Summary of the Invention

[0005] One objective of this invention is to provide an instrument panel device to solve the problem that the instrument panel frames of vehicles with and without HUDs cannot be shared in related technologies. A second objective is to provide a vehicle. A third objective is to provide a method for manufacturing the instrument panel device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0007] The instrument panel assembly includes an instrument panel frame and a cover plate. A recess is formed on one side of the instrument panel frame. The cover plate is located on the side of the recess in the instrument panel frame, is detachably connected to the instrument panel frame, and covers the recess.

[0008] According to the aforementioned technical means, since a recess is formed on one side of the instrument panel frame, the visor can be removed when the instrument panel frame is used in a vehicle equipped with a HUD. After the visor is removed, the HUD sunshade can be installed in the recess, which provides a mounting position for the HUD sunshade. Simultaneously, since the visor is located on the side of the recess in the instrument panel frame and covers the recess, when the instrument panel frame is used in a vehicle equipped with a HUD, the visor, after being connected to the instrument panel frame, can cover the recess, thus concealing it. In this way, when the foam layer is laid on the surface of the instrument panel frame and the visor, the thickness of each part of the foam layer can remain uniform, without any excessively thick areas, preventing the foam layer from collapsing. Through the combined design of the recess and the visor, the instrument panel frame can be used in both vehicles with and without HUD devices, exhibiting high versatility.

[0009] Furthermore, a protrusion is formed at the bottom of the recess. One side of the protrusion connects to the side edge of the recess. A notch (not shown in the figure) is formed on one side edge of the baffle, and the protrusion is fitted into the notch.

[0010] Based on the aforementioned technical methods, even when the vehicle does not require a HUD, the raised portion can still support the foam layer, reducing its thickness and preventing collapse due to excessive thickness. The raised portion also reduces the area of ​​the recessed region, thus reducing the volume of the baffle. This reduced volume decreases the weight of the baffle, facilitating subsequent installation and removal.

[0011] Furthermore, a light-transmitting hole is provided at the bottom of the recess.

[0012] Based on the aforementioned technical means, when the HUD is installed on the sheet metal component below the dashboard frame, the setting of the light-passing hole allows the light emitted by the HUD to pass through the dashboard frame, ensuring that the HUD is projected normally in front of the driver.

[0013] Furthermore, the dashboard assembly also includes screws. The screws penetrate the bottom of the recess and connect to the visor. The visor is then connected to the dashboard frame via screws.

[0014] According to the aforementioned technical means, after the baffle is installed onto the dashboard frame, since the screws penetrate the bottom of the recess and connect with the baffle, there is no need to drill screw holes on the top of the dashboard frame and the baffle, thus ensuring the flatness of the top of the dashboard frame and the baffle. In this way, when the foam layer is formed on the top of the dashboard frame and the baffle, the foam layer is formed on a flat surface, ensuring the flatness of the surface after the foam layer is formed.

[0015] This application also provides a vehicle including the aforementioned instrument panel device. The instrument panel device is mounted on the vehicle body. The instrument panel device can be an assembly for mounting various indicators and ignition switches, etc., in the driver's cab.

[0016] This application also provides a method for manufacturing an instrument panel device, comprising: manufacturing an instrument panel frame, wherein a recess is formed on one side surface of the instrument panel frame. If the instrument panel frame is used in a vehicle without a HUD, a shield is installed at the recess to cover the recess, and a foam layer is supported on the surface of the instrument panel frame and the shield. If the instrument panel frame is used in a vehicle with a HUD, a light-transmitting hole is formed at the bottom of the recess, and a foam layer is formed on the surface of the instrument panel frame.

[0017] Based on the aforementioned technical means, when the instrument panel frame is applied to a vehicle without a HUD, after the visor covers the recessed area, the surfaces of the visor and the instrument panel frame can be seamlessly integrated to form a flat surface. In this case, the foam layer material, after foaming and molding on the surfaces of the instrument panel frame and the visor, ensures that the thickness of the foam layer is consistent throughout, preventing excessively thick areas and ensuring that the foam layer does not easily collapse after molding. When the HUD is installed on a panel assembly below the instrument panel frame, the light-transmitting holes allow the light emitted by the HUD to pass through the instrument panel frame, ensuring that the HUD is projected correctly in front of the driver. If the instrument panel frame is applied to a vehicle with a HUD, no foam layer is required in the installation area of ​​the HUD visor; that is, the foam layer does not need to cover the recessed area. Consequently, there will be no areas of excessively thick foam layer, and the phenomenon of collapse due to excessive foam layer thickness will not occur.

[0018] Furthermore, a protrusion is formed at the bottom of the recess. One side of the protrusion connects to the side edge of the recess. A notch is formed on one side edge of the visor. Installing the visor in the recess includes: aligning the notch of the visor with the protrusion, so that the protrusion is fitted into the notch. Connecting the visor to the instrument panel frame.

[0019] According to the aforementioned technical means, the raised portion can reduce the area of ​​the recessed region. As the area of ​​the recessed region decreases, the volume of the baffle plate also decreases accordingly. The notch design allows the baffle plate to fit the shape of the raised portion, avoiding interference between the baffle plate and the raised portion. The baffle plate can be positioned around the periphery of the raised portion, covering the recessed portion. After the baffle plate is connected to the instrument panel frame, the surfaces of the baffle plate, the instrument panel frame, and the raised portion form a flat surface. Thus, during the foam layer molding process, the flat surface formed by the surfaces of the baffle plate, the instrument panel frame, and the raised portion can support the foam layer, resulting in uniform thickness in all areas of the foam layer.

[0020] Furthermore, if the instrument panel device is used in a vehicle with a HUD, the manufacturing method also includes: milling the instrument panel frame to remove the protrusions.

[0021] According to the above technical means, after the protrusion is removed, the recess on the instrument panel frame can be conveniently installed with the HUD sunshade, so that the instrument panel frame can be used in vehicles equipped with HUD.

[0022] Furthermore, connecting the cover to the dashboard frame includes using screws to connect the cover to the dashboard frame.

[0023] Based on the aforementioned technical means, since the partition is connected to the dashboard frame with screws, when upgrading a vehicle without a HUD to one with a HUD, simply removing the screws allows the partition to be separated from the dashboard frame. After separation, the protrusion is removed to create a light-transmitting hole, and then the HUD is installed on the vehicle body. The light emitted by the HUD can pass through the light-transmitting hole, ensuring that the HUD can project the image in front of the driver, facilitating the subsequent upgrade from a vehicle without a HUD to one with a HUD.

[0024] Therefore, the above-mentioned technical features of this application have the following beneficial effects:

[0025] (1) Since there is a recess on one side of the instrument panel frame, if the instrument panel frame is used in a vehicle with a HUD, the visor can be removed. After the visor is removed, the HUD visor can be installed in the recess, which provides a mounting position for the HUD visor.

[0026] (2) Since the baffle is located on one side of the recessed part of the instrument panel frame and covers the recessed part, if the instrument panel frame is used in a vehicle equipped with a HUD, the baffle can cover the recessed part after being connected to the instrument panel frame, thus concealing the recessed part. In this way, when the foam layer is laid on the surface of the instrument panel frame and the baffle, the thickness of each part of the foam layer can be kept uniform, without any excessively thick areas, which can prevent the foam layer from collapsing. Through the combined design of the recessed part and the baffle, the instrument panel frame can be used in both vehicles with and without HUD equipment, making it highly versatile. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application, and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application.

[0028] Figure 1 One of the structural schematic diagrams of the instrument panel device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0029] Figure 2A schematic diagram of a dashboard device with a HUD light shield installed according to an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 3 A side sectional view of the dashboard frame of a vehicle without a HUD provided in this application embodiment, without a cover plate installed;

[0031] Figure 4 A side sectional view of the dashboard frame of a vehicle without a HUD provided in this application embodiment, showing the state with a cover plate installed;

[0032] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a dashboard frame without a HUD provided in this application embodiment, showing the installation of a cover plate.

[0033] Figure 6 A side sectional view of the dashboard frame of a HUD vehicle provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 7 A second schematic diagram of the structure of the instrument panel device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0035] Figure 8 This is the third schematic diagram of the structure of the instrument panel device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0036] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of a dashboard device with a lower decorative cover for HUD provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 10 This is a structural diagram of the decorative cover plate on the HUD;

[0038] Figure 11 for Figure 9 Sectional view at point AA;

[0039] Figure 12 for Figure 2 Sectional view at point BB;

[0040] Figure 13 for Figure 2 Sectional view at CC;

[0041] Figure 14 This is a bottom view of the HUD lower decorative cover provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 15 This is a bottom view of the shield structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 16 A flowchart illustrating the method for manufacturing an instrument panel device provided in this application embodiment. Figure 1 ;

[0044] Figure 17 A flowchart illustrating the method for manufacturing an instrument panel device provided in this application embodiment. Figure 2 ;

[0045] Figure 18 A flowchart illustrating the method for manufacturing an instrument panel device provided in this application embodiment. Figure 3 ;

[0046] Figure 19 A flowchart illustrating the method for manufacturing an instrument panel device provided in this application embodiment. Figure 4 .

[0047] 100. Instrument panel assembly; 1. Instrument panel frame; 101. Recess; 102. Protrusion; 103. Light-transmitting hole; 2. Shielding plate; 201. Second connecting part; 3. Foam layer; 4. HUD light shield; 401. Lower decorative cover of HUD; 4011. First connecting part; 4012. Recess; 402. Upper decorative cover of HUD; 4021. Outer cover of HUD; 40211. Welding rib; 4022. Inner cover of HUD; 4023. HUD decorative strip; 4024. Connecting buckle. Detailed Implementation

[0048] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0049] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0050] The same vehicle model often comes in different configurations to meet the needs of different users. A head-up display (HUD) is an auxiliary display device. When a vehicle has multiple configurations, some configurations will have a HUD, while others will not.

[0051] The frame of a dashboard with a head-up display (HUD) needs to have a recessed mounting area to provide a mounting location for the HUD's sun visor. The frame of a dashboard without a HUD has a smooth surface. Thus, the frames of dashboards with and without a HUD are structurally different and cannot be shared.

[0052] In the prior art, in order to enable the instrument panel frame to be shared between vehicles with and without HUD, a HUD mounting clearance hole is provided on the instrument panel frame, a support beam integral with the instrument panel frame is provided in the area of ​​the HUD mounting clearance hole, and a mushroom-shaped fastener is provided on the outer surface of the support beam facing the HUD mounting clearance hole.

[0053] When a HUD is required, the support beam is milled away, and the HUD is installed at the HUD mounting clearance holes. A HUD cover is installed around the HUD, and above the HUD cover is the front defrost panel with the HUD integrated. Through holes are provided on the front defrost panel at positions corresponding to the HUD. When the HUD is not required, the support beam is retained, providing support for the front defrost panel. This achieves a shared instrument panel frame.

[0054] However, this method of sharing the dashboard frame between vehicles with and without a HUD has a drawback: the support beam does not completely cover the HUD mounting clearance area, resulting in recesses on the dashboard frame surface. When a foam layer is needed to cover the dashboard frame surface, the foam layer is thicker in the recessed areas, making it prone to sagging. Therefore, its versatility is poor when a foam layer is required on the dashboard frame surface.

[0055] In summary, the instrument panel devices of vehicles equipped with and without HUDs in the existing technology have poor compatibility.

[0056] This application provides a vehicle, which includes a vehicle body and an instrument panel device mounted on the vehicle body. The instrument panel device serves as an assembly in the driver's cab that houses various indicator instruments and ignition switches, etc. It is understood that the vehicle provided in this application may also include other components, such as an engine and transmission mechanism, to achieve the basic functions of the vehicle.

[0057] The dashboard device provided in the embodiments of this application will be further described below, such as... Figure 1 As shown, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an instrument panel device 100 provided in an embodiment of this application. The instrument panel device 100 is an assembly in the driver's cab that houses various indicator instruments and ignition switches, etc. The instrument panel device 100 includes an instrument panel frame 1 and a cover plate 2. A recess 101 is formed on one side of the instrument panel frame 1. The cover plate 2 is located on the side where the recess 101 of the instrument panel frame 1 is located, is detachably connected to the instrument panel frame 1, and covers the recess 101.

[0058] Since a recess 101 is formed on one side of the instrument panel frame 1, if the instrument panel frame 1 is applied to a vehicle with a HUD, the cover plate 2 can be removed. Figure 2 As shown, Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the dashboard device 100 provided in this application embodiment, which is equipped with a HUD light shield 4. The shield 2 ( Figure 1 After disassembly, the HUD sunshade 4 can be installed in the recess 101, which provides a mounting position for the HUD sunshade. Simultaneously, since the baffle 2 is located on the side of the recess 101 of the instrument panel frame 1 and covers the recess 101, if the instrument panel frame 1 is used in a vehicle equipped with a HUD, the baffle 2, after being connected to the instrument panel frame 1, can cover the recess 101, thus concealing it. In this way, when the foam layer 3 is laid on the surface of the instrument panel frame 1 and the baffle 2, the thickness of each part of the foam layer 3 can remain uniform, without any excessively thick areas, preventing the foam layer 3 from collapsing. Through the coordinated arrangement of the recess 101 and the baffle 2, the instrument panel frame 1 can be used in both vehicles with and without HUD equipment, exhibiting high versatility.

[0059] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the dashboard frame 1 of a vehicle without a HUD provided in this application embodiment, without the cover plate 2 installed. Because a recess 101 is formed on one side of the dashboard frame 1, if a foam layer 3 is directly applied to the surface of the dashboard frame 1, the foam layer 3 will cover the entire surface of the dashboard frame 1. At the recess 101, the foam layer 3 is relatively thick, making it prone to sagging. After the cover plate 2 covers the recess 101, if... Figure 4 As shown, Figure 4 This is a side sectional view of the dashboard frame 1 of a vehicle without a HUD, with the cover plate 2 installed, according to an embodiment of this application. The cover plate 2 can cover the recessed portion 101. After the cover plate 2 covers the recessed portion 101, the cover plate 2 and the surface of the dashboard frame 1 can be joined to form a flat surface. At this time, after the material of the foam layer 3 is foamed and formed on the surfaces of the dashboard frame 1 and the cover plate 2, it can be ensured that the thickness of each part of the foam layer 3 is consistent, which can avoid the foam layer 3 being too thick in some places and ensure that the foam layer 3 is not prone to collapse after forming. Figure 5 As shown, Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the dashboard frame 1 of a vehicle without a HUD provided in this application embodiment, with the shielding plate 2 installed. The foam layer 3 covers the dashboard frame 1, and the surface of the foam layer 3 is smooth and flat without any sagging.

[0060] For example, such as Figure 6 As shown, Figure 6 This is a side sectional view of the dashboard frame 1 for a vehicle with a HUD, provided in an embodiment of this application. If the dashboard frame 1 is applied to a vehicle with a HUD, the HUD sunshade 4 ( Figure 2The installation area does not require the installation of foam layer 3, meaning that foam layer 3 does not need to cover the recessed part 101. Correspondingly, there will be no areas where the foam layer 3 is too thick, and in this case, the foam layer 3 will not collapse due to excessive thickness.

[0061] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 As shown, Figure 7 This is a second structural schematic diagram of the dashboard device 100 provided in an embodiment of this application. A protrusion 102 is formed at the bottom of the recessed portion 101. One side of the protrusion 102 is connected to the side edge of the recessed portion 101. Figure 1 As shown, a notch is formed on one side of the shield 2 (not shown in the figure), and the protrusion 102 is embedded in the notch.

[0062] When the vehicle does not require a HUD, the protrusion 102 can still support the foam layer 3, reducing its thickness and preventing collapse due to excessive thickness. The protrusion 102 reduces the area of ​​the recessed region 101, thereby reducing the size of the baffle 2. Figure 1 The volume of ). Baffle 2 ( Figure 1 The reduced size reduces the weight of the baffle plate 2, making subsequent installation and disassembly easier.

[0063] In some embodiments, the dashboard assembly 100 further includes screws (not shown) that pass through the bottom of the recess 101 and are connected to the visor 2. The visor 2 is connected to the dashboard frame 1 by screws. Figure 1 As shown, after the baffle 2 is installed onto the instrument panel frame 1, since the screws (not shown in the figure) penetrate the bottom of the recess 101 and connect with the baffle 2, there is no need to drill screw holes on the top of the instrument panel frame 1 and the baffle 2, thus ensuring the flatness of the top of the instrument panel frame 1 and the baffle 2. Therefore, when the foam layer 3 is formed on the top of the instrument panel frame 1 and the baffle 2, the foam layer 3 is formed on a flat surface, ensuring the flatness of the surface after the foam layer 3 is formed.

[0064] In some embodiments, such as Figure 8 As shown, Figure 8 The third schematic diagram of the instrument panel device 100 provided in this application embodiment shows that a light-transmitting hole 103 is provided at the bottom of the recessed portion 101. When the HUD is installed on a sheet metal assembly (not shown in the figure) below the instrument panel frame 1, the light-transmitting hole 103 allows the light emitted by the HUD to pass through the instrument panel frame 1, ensuring that the HUD is projected normally in front of the driver.

[0065] For example, such as Figure 8As shown, the protrusion 102 is integrally formed with the instrument panel frame 1, and a part of the light-transmitting hole 103 overlaps with the protrusion 102. In this way, the protrusion 102 is removed after the light-transmitting hole 103 is processed, which can prevent the protrusion 102 from affecting the normal installation of the HUD light shield 4.

[0066] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the instrument panel device 100 also includes a HUD visor 4. The HUD visor 4 is disposed at the recess 101. After the HUD visor 4 is installed in the recess 101, it can block the recess 101, thereby ensuring the overall aesthetics of the instrument panel device 100.

[0067] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the HUD light shield 4 includes a lower decorative cover plate 401 and an upper decorative cover plate 402, as... Figure 9 As shown, Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the dashboard device 100 with the HUD lower decorative cover 401 provided in the embodiment of this application. The HUD lower decorative cover 401 is disposed in the recess 101 and connected to the dashboard frame 1.

[0068] like Figure 10 As shown, Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the upper decorative cover 402 of the HUD. The upper decorative cover 402 includes an outer HUD cover 4021, an inner HUD cover 4022, and a decorative strip 4023. The inner HUD cover 4022 is connected to the lower HUD cover 401. The outer HUD cover 4021 is located on the side of the inner HUD cover 4022 away from the lower HUD cover 401 and is connected to the inner HUD cover 4022. The decorative strip 4023 is located on the side of the outer HUD cover 4021 closer to the driver and is connected to the outer HUD cover 4021. A welding rib 40211 is formed on the outer HUD cover 4021. The decorative strip 4023 is connected to the welding rib 40211 by hot-melt welding, thereby fixing it to the outer HUD cover 4021.

[0069] The dimension of the end of the upper decorative cover 402 of the HUD away from the lower decorative cover 401 is larger than the dimension of the end of the upper decorative cover 402 of the HUD near the lower decorative cover 401. For example... Figure 11 As shown, Figure 11 for Figure 9 In the cross-sectional view at point AA, the lower decorative cover plate 401 of the HUD has a recessed portion 4012 that mates with the upper decorative cover plate 402 of the HUD. Thus, the upper decorative cover plate 402 of the HUD ( Figure 2 When installed on the decorative cover plate 401 under the HUD, it can create a floating effect.

[0070] In some embodiments, such as Figure 12 As shown, Figure 12 for Figure 2 The cross-sectional view at point BB shows that the HUD outer cover plate 4021 and the HUD inner cover plate 4022 are connected together by screws. This means that if either the HUD outer cover plate 4021 or the HUD inner cover plate 4022 is damaged, the damaged part can be replaced separately without replacing the entire plate, thus saving costs.

[0071] Continue to refer to Figure 12 The screw passes through the HUD inner cover 4022 from the side away from the HUD outer cover 4021 and connects to the HUD outer cover 4021. In this way, after being installed in the vehicle, the driver-facing side of the HUD outer cover 4021 has a smooth surface, ensuring the aesthetics of the HUD outer cover 4021.

[0072] In some embodiments, such as Figure 13 As shown, Figure 13 for Figure 2 The cross-sectional view at point C shows that the upper decorative cover 402 of the HUD also includes a connecting clip 4024. The connecting clip 4024 is located on the side of the inner cover 4022 of the HUD near the lower decorative cover 401 of the HUD and is connected to the inner cover 4022 of the HUD. The inner cover 4022 of the HUD is detachably connected to the lower decorative cover 401 of the HUD via the connecting clip 4024. When it is necessary to repair the upper decorative cover 402 of the HUD, the inner cover 4022 of the HUD can be easily separated from the lower decorative cover 401 of the HUD, thereby removing the upper decorative cover 402 of the HUD.

[0073] To enable both the HUD light shield 4 and the baffle 2 to be connected to the dashboard frame 1, in some embodiments, such as Figure 11 As shown, a first connecting portion 4011 is formed on the side of the HUD lower trim cover 401 near the instrument panel frame 1. A connecting hole (not shown in the figure) is provided on the recessed portion 101, and one end of a screw (not shown in the figure) passes through the connecting hole and connects to the first connecting portion 4011.

[0074] like Figure 14 As shown, Figure 14 This is a bottom view of the HUD lower decorative cover 401 provided in an embodiment of this application. The bottom of the lower decorative cover 401 has a plurality of first connecting portions 4011. Correspondingly, the recessed portion 101 ( Figure 8 The surface has multiple connecting holes (not shown in the figure) corresponding one-to-one with the first connecting part 4011. For example... Figure 15 As shown, Figure 15This is a bottom view of the shielding plate 2 provided in an embodiment of this application. The bottom of the shielding plate 2 has a plurality of second connecting portions 201, which connect with the recessed portion 101. Figure 8 The connecting holes on the instrument panel frame 1 are all corresponding to each other. This allows both the lower HUD trim cover 401 and the cover plate 2 to be connected to the instrument panel frame 1. When machining the instrument panel frame 1, regardless of whether the vehicle model has a HUD, the connecting holes are machined in the same position, simplifying the machining process.

[0075] In some embodiments, such as Figure 16 As shown, Figure 16 A flowchart illustrating the method for manufacturing an instrument panel device provided in this application embodiment. Figure 1 The manufacturing method of the dashboard device includes, for example Figure 16 S100 to S140 are shown.

[0076] S100, Construct the dashboard framework. Among them, such as... Figure 6 As shown, a recess 101 is formed on one side of the instrument panel frame 1. The recess 101 can provide a mounting position for the HUD sunshade 4, facilitating the installation of the HUD.

[0077] Determine whether the dashboard frame is applicable to models with a HUD.

[0078] If the dashboard frame is applied to a vehicle without a HUD, then perform steps S110 and S120.

[0079] S110. Install a shielding plate at the recessed area. The shielding plate covers the recessed area.

[0080] S120. A foam layer is made on the surface of the dashboard frame and the cover plate.

[0081] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown, the baffle 2 can cover the recessed portion 101. After the baffle 2 covers the recessed portion 101, the baffle 2 and the surface of the instrument panel frame 1 can be joined to form a flat surface. At this time, after the material of the foam layer 3 is foamed and formed on the surface of the instrument panel frame 1 and the baffle 2, it can be ensured that the thickness of each part of the foam layer 3 is consistent, which can avoid the foam layer 3 being too thick and ensure that the foam layer 3 is not prone to collapse after forming.

[0082] If the dashboard frame is applied to a vehicle model with a HUD, then perform steps S130 and S140.

[0083] S130. A light-transmitting hole is made at the bottom of the recess.

[0084] For example, such as Figure 8As shown, a portion of the bottom of the recess 101 is milled away to form a light-transmitting hole 103. When the HUD is mounted on a sheet metal assembly (not shown) below the instrument panel frame 1, the light-transmitting hole 103 allows the light emitted by the HUD to pass through the instrument panel frame 1, ensuring that the HUD is projected normally in front of the driver.

[0085] S140. Create a foam layer on the surface of the dashboard frame.

[0086] For example, such as Figure 6 As shown, if the dashboard frame is applied to a vehicle with a HUD, the foam layer 3 does not need to be laid in the mounting area of ​​the HUD sunshade 4, that is, the foam layer 3 does not need to cover the recessed part 101. Accordingly, the foam layer 3 will not have any areas that are too thick, and there will be no phenomenon of the foam layer 3 collapsing due to excessive thickness.

[0087] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 As shown, a protrusion 102 is formed at the bottom of the recessed portion 101. One side of the protrusion 102 is connected to the side edge of the recessed portion 101. The protrusion 102 can reduce the area of ​​the downwardly recessed region of the recessed portion 101. As the area of ​​the downwardly recessed region of the recessed portion 101 decreases, the corresponding baffle 2 ( Figure 1 The volume of ) also decreases accordingly. For example Figure 1 As shown, a notch is formed on one side of the shield 2 (not shown in the figure).

[0088] At this time, as Figure 17 As shown, Figure 17 A flowchart illustrating the method for manufacturing an instrument panel device provided in this application embodiment. Figure 2 A baffle plate is installed at the recessed part, including such as Figure 17 S111 to S112 are shown.

[0089] S111. Align the notch of the baffle plate with the protrusion so that the protrusion is fitted into the notch.

[0090] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the notch allows the baffle 2 to fit the shape of the protrusion 102, avoiding interference between the baffle 2 and the protrusion 102. The baffle 2 can be disposed on the periphery of the protrusion 102, covering the recess 101.

[0091] S112. Connect the cover plate to the instrument panel frame.

[0092] For example, such as Figure 1As shown, after the baffle plate 2 is connected to the instrument panel frame 1, the surfaces of the baffle plate 2, the instrument panel frame 1, and the protrusion 102 form a flat surface. In this way, when the foam layer 3 is formed, the flat surface formed by the surfaces of the baffle plate 2, the instrument panel frame 1, and the protrusion 102 can support the foam layer 3, making the thickness of each area of ​​the foam layer 3 uniform.

[0093] In some embodiments, if the dashboard device is applied to a vehicle model with a HUD, such as Figure 18 As shown, Figure 18 A flowchart illustrating the method for manufacturing an instrument panel device provided in this application embodiment. Figure 3 The manufacturing method of the dashboard device also includes, for example Figure 18 S131 is shown.

[0094] S131. Mill the instrument panel frame to remove the protrusions.

[0095] For example, such as Figure 8 As shown, after the protrusion 102 is removed, the recess 101 on the instrument panel frame 1 can be used to facilitate the installation of the HUD sunshade 4, so that the instrument panel frame 1 can be applied to vehicles equipped with HUD.

[0096] In some embodiments, such as Figure 19 As shown, Figure 19 A flowchart illustrating the method for manufacturing an instrument panel device provided in this application embodiment. Figure 4 Connecting the visor to the dashboard frame includes, for example: Figure 19 The step S113 shown.

[0097] S113. Use screws to connect the cover to the dashboard frame.

[0098] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, since the partition 2 is connected to the instrument panel frame 1 by screws, when upgrading a vehicle without a HUD to one with a HUD, simply remove the screws to separate the partition 2 from the instrument panel frame 1. Figure 8 As shown, after the shield 2 is separated from the instrument panel frame 1, the protrusion 102 is removed to form a light-transmitting hole 103. Then, the HUD is installed on the vehicle body. The light emitted by the HUD can pass through the light-transmitting hole 103, ensuring that the HUD can project the image in front of the driver, which is convenient for upgrading vehicles without HUD to vehicles with HUD in the future.

[0099] The above are merely specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An instrument panel device, characterized in that, include: Instrument panel frame (1), one side of which is formed a recess (101); and, A shield (2) is located on the side of the recess (101) of the instrument panel frame (1), is detachably connected to the instrument panel frame (1), and covers the recess (101). The bottom of the recessed portion (101) has a protrusion (102); one side of the protrusion (102) is connected to the side of the recessed portion (101); one side of the shield (2) has a notch, and the protrusion (102) is embedded in the notch; a light-transmitting hole (103) is opened at the bottom of the recessed portion (101).

2. The instrument panel device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dashboard device also includes: A screw passes through the bottom of the recess (101) and is threaded to the cover plate (2); the cover plate (2) is connected to the instrument panel frame (1) by the screw.

3. A vehicle, characterized in that, The instrument panel device includes any one of claims 1-2.

4. A method for manufacturing an instrument panel device, characterized in that, The manufacturing method includes: A dashboard frame (1) is fabricated, wherein a recess (101) is formed on one side of the surface of the dashboard frame (1). If the instrument panel frame (1) is applied to a vehicle without a HUD, a shield (2) is installed at the recess (101) so that the shield (2) covers the recess (101); a foam layer (3) is made on the surface of the instrument panel frame (1) and the shield (2). If the instrument panel frame (1) is applied to a vehicle with a HUD, a light-transmitting hole (103) is opened at the bottom of the recess (101); a foam layer (3) is made on the surface of the instrument panel frame (1).

5. The method for manufacturing the instrument panel device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the recess (101) is formed with a protrusion (102), and one side of the protrusion (102) is connected to the side of the recess (101); a notch is formed on one side of the baffle (2). Installing the baffle plate (2) in the recess (101) includes: The notch of the baffle plate (2) is aligned with the protrusion (102), so that the protrusion (102) is inserted into the notch; Connect the shield (2) to the instrument panel frame (1).

6. The method for manufacturing the instrument panel device according to claim 5, characterized in that, If the instrument panel device (100) is applied to a vehicle model with a HUD, the manufacturing method further includes: The instrument panel frame (1) is milled to remove the protrusion (102).

7. The method for manufacturing the instrument panel device according to claim 6, characterized in that, Connecting the baffle plate (2) to the instrument panel frame (1) includes: The cover plate (2) is connected to the instrument panel frame (1) using screws.

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