A logistics appliance for an instrument panel assembly

Abstract

The application discloses the technical field of packaging boxes and relates to a logistics appliance for an instrument panel assembly, and aims to solve the technical problems of poor shock absorption, unstable fixation and easy scratching and damage of the packaging mode of the instrument panel assembly in the prior art. The logistics appliance comprises a lower appliance body and an upper appliance body arranged above the lower appliance body, the top surface of the lower appliance body is provided with a cavity formed by being inwardly recessed, and the bottom surface of the upper appliance body is provided with an upper cavity formed by being inwardly recessed; the cavity and the upper cavity jointly form a cavity for accommodating the instrument panel assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a logistics device for instrument panel assemblies, belonging to the field of packaging technology. Background Technology

[0002] In today's rapidly developing and increasingly specialized automotive industry, auto parts are typically manufactured by auto parts manufacturers located in different regions according to design drawings, and then transported individually to the vehicle manufacturer's final assembly department for unified assembly. During the manufacturing, storage, transportation, and assembly processes of auto parts, the scientific selection of packaging boxes can help minimize transportation losses, reduce transportation costs, and improve transport efficiency.

[0003] The automotive dashboard assembly is located in front of the driver and passenger seats, serving to cover and install air conditioning ducts, as well as providing mounting positions for instruments and air vents. The main body of the dashboard assembly is the instrument panel itself; in addition, it typically integrates components such as the steering shaft mount, front control display panel, and center console panel. The steering shaft mount connects to the steering wheel via the steering shaft, and a defroster vent is located at the front of the center console. Due to its large size, the automotive dashboard assembly is easily damaged by scratches or pressure, making bulk packaging and transportation difficult. Currently, it is usually stored and transported individually in wooden or cardboard boxes, using flexible materials such as sponge and foam to prevent damage. However, this packaging method has many drawbacks, including poor shock absorption, insecure securing, and low logistical efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this invention is to provide a logistics device for instrument panel assemblies, so as to solve the technical problems of poor shock absorption, insecure fixation, and easy scratching and damage in the packaging method of automotive instrument panel assemblies in the prior art.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0006] A logistics device for an instrument panel assembly includes a lower body and an upper body disposed above it. The top surface of the lower body of the lower body is provided with an inwardly recessed cavity, and the bottom surface of the upper body of the upper body is provided with an inwardly recessed upper cavity.

[0007] The cavity and the upper cavity together form the chamber that houses the instrument panel assembly.

[0008] Preferably, the top surface of the lower body is provided with an outwardly protruding limiting post and / or an inwardly recessed limiting groove, and the bottom surface of the upper body is provided with a limiting groove and / or a limiting post that are adapted to the limiting post and / or the limiting groove on the top surface of the lower body.

[0009] Preferably, the lower body has an inwardly recessed first recessed platform at the edge of the top surface that communicates with the cavity, and the upper body has an outwardly protruding fitting boss at the edge of the bottom surface that communicates with the upper cavity, the fitting boss being adapted to the first recessed platform.

[0010] Preferably, a second recessed platform communicating with the cavity is formed at the edge of the top surface of the lower body.

[0011] Preferably, the top and / or bottom surfaces of the logistics equipment are provided with inwardly recessed material reduction grooves.

[0012] Preferably, reinforcing ribs protruding outwards are provided at the corners between the bottom surface of the cavity and the inner wall of the cavity, and / or between the top surface of the upper cavity and the inner wall of the upper cavity.

[0013] Preferably, the lower body of the appliance and / or the upper body of the appliance are integrally formed or / and made of EPS material.

[0014] Preferably, the instrument panel assembly is housed in the cavity, and the cavity is provided with a lower support position and / or an upper support position that protrudes outward from the bottom of the cavity, with the top surface of the lower support position being lower than the top surface of the upper support position.

[0015] The lower support is adapted to the bottom structural component of the instrument panel assembly, and the upper support is adapted to the lower edge of the front control trim panel of the instrument panel assembly.

[0016] Preferably, at least one of the following is formed between adjacent lower support positions, between adjacent upper support positions, and between lower support positions and upper support positions: a lower cavity is formed to accommodate the downward protruding part of the instrument panel assembly.

[0017] The downward protruding component includes a steering axle seat, and the lower cavity includes a steering axle seat cavity adapted to the steering axle seat.

[0018] Preferably, the top surface of at least one of the upper cavity, the lower support position, and the upper support position is provided with an inwardly recessed clearance groove;

[0019] The clearance groove on the top surface of the upper cavity matches the protrusion on the top of the instrument panel assembly, the clearance groove on the top surface of the lower support position matches the protrusion on the bottom structural component, and the clearance groove on the top surface of the upper support position matches the protrusion on the lower edge of the front control trim panel.

[0020] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects achieved by this invention are as follows: Addressing the characteristics of a heavy instrument panel assembly and the inability of the trim panel to bear weight, the instrument panel assembly is housed upright within a cavity formed by a molded cavity and an upper cavity. The molded cavity contains lower and upper support positions that protrude outwards from the bottom surface. The lower support position is adapted to the bottom structural component of the instrument panel assembly to support it; the upper support position is adapted to the lower edge of the front trim panel of the instrument panel assembly to support it, preventing deformation or damage to the large front trim panel due to prolonged suspension during storage and transportation. Several hollow areas, i.e., the lower cavity, are formed between adjacent lower support positions, between adjacent upper support positions, and between lower and upper support positions to accommodate downward-protruding components of the instrument panel assembly. In extreme situations such as drops or impacts, the lower and upper support positions can collapse and deform longitudinally, working in conjunction with the lower cavity to provide sufficient cushioning for the housed instrument panel assembly, preventing damage. The notch design at the first and second recesses on both sides of the lower body of the device facilitates the clamps on the lifting device to secure the instrument panel assembly from both sides of the lower body of the device for smooth lifting, thereby reducing manual operation procedures and improving the level of automation of the lifting operation. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a top perspective view of the logistics equipment in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the bottom surface of the logistics equipment in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is one of the top perspective views of the lower body of the device in the embodiments of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is the second perspective view of the top surface of the lower body of the device in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a left view of the lower body of the device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a rear view of the lower body of the appliance in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a top view of the lower body of the appliance in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the bottom surface of the main body of the device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a bottom view of the upper body of the appliance in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 10This is a left view of the main body of the appliance in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] In the diagram: 1. Lower body of the appliance; 2. Top surface of the lower body; 21. Limiting post; 221. Lower support position; 222. Upper support position; 223. Steering shaft seat cavity; 231. First recessed platform; 232. Second recessed platform; 24. Observation port; 3. Upper body of the appliance; 31. Packing groove; 32. Material reduction groove; 4. Bottom surface of the upper body; 41. Limiting groove; 42. Clearance groove; 43. Fitting boss; 44. Reinforcing rib. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] It should be noted that in the description of this invention, the terms "front," "rear," "left," "right," "upper," "lower," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and do not require the invention to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. The terms "front," "rear," "left," "right," "upper," and "lower" used in the description of this invention refer to the directions shown in the accompanying drawings, while the terms "inner" and "outer" refer to directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific component, respectively.

[0034] This invention provides a logistics device for an instrument panel assembly. The instrument panel assembly includes a horizontal center console panel and a vertical front console panel. The center console panel has a defroster vent near the windshield. Air conditioning ducts, mounting brackets, instrument equipment, and cable clips are arranged between the center console panel and the front console panel. The center console panel and the front console panel serve to cover and decorate these components. Air conditioning vents are located in the center and on both sides of the front console panel. A front control display panel is often located above the center air conditioning vent to display multimedia and navigation information. Near the left side, there is a hollowed-out area with a significantly downward-protruding steering shaft seat, which is used to connect the car steering wheel. The instrument panel assembly integrates many components, is heavy, has an irregular shape, and is easily damaged by pressure, all of which increase the difficulty of storage and transportation.

[0035] The logistics device of the present invention is composed of a lower body 1 and an upper body 3 disposed above it, as shown in the figure below. Figure 1 and Figure 2The figures shown are a top perspective view and a bottom perspective view of the logistics device in an embodiment of the present invention. The lower body 1 of the device has an inwardly recessed cavity on its top surface 2, and the upper body 3 of the device has an inwardly recessed upper cavity on its bottom surface 4. The cavity and the upper cavity together form a chamber that can accommodate an instrument panel assembly. The instrument panel assembly is housed in the chamber with the center console panel facing upward and the front console panel facing forward. The instrument panel assembly is housed in the same orientation as when it is installed in a car, in order to avoid damage to the decorative center console panel and front console panel due to pressure.

[0036] Both the lower body 1 and the upper body 3 of the equipment are integrally molded from expanded polystyrene (EPS), resulting in a lightweight yet structurally strong product. EPS is a lightweight polymer made by adding a foaming agent to polystyrene resin and simultaneously heating it to soften it, generating gas and forming a rigid, closed-cell foam plastic. It features low water absorption, good thermal insulation, light weight, and high mechanical strength. The top and bottom surfaces of the logistics equipment are both provided with inwardly recessed material-reducing grooves 32, which reduce weight and save materials. The sides of the logistics equipment, near the top and bottom surfaces, are provided with inwardly recessed packing grooves 31. When the lower body 1 and upper body 3 are closed together, they are often bundled together with strapping to prevent them from scattering during storage and transportation. The packing grooves 31 serve to secure the strapping, preventing it from sliding off. Multiple logistics equipment units can also be bundled together as needed to improve logistics efficiency.

[0037] like Figures 3 to 7 The figures shown are a top perspective view, a left view, a rear view, and a top view of the lower body of the device in this embodiment of the invention. The cavity has a lower support position 221 and an upper support position 222 protruding outwards from the bottom of the cavity. In this embodiment, there are four lower support positions 221 and four upper support positions 222, all of which are boss-shaped structures. The top surface of the lower support position 221 is lower than the top surface of the upper support position 222. The lower support position 221 is adapted to the bottom structural component of the instrument panel assembly to support it. This bottom structural component is typically a load-bearing component such as a mounting bracket. The upper support position 222 is adapted to the lower edge of the front control panel of the instrument panel assembly to support it, preventing the large front control panel from deforming or being damaged due to prolonged suspension during storage and transportation. In extreme situations such as drops or impacts, the lower support position 221 and the upper support position 222 can collapse and deform longitudinally, providing a cushioning effect for the housed instrument panel assembly.

[0038] Several cavity areas, or lower cavities, are formed between adjacent lower support positions 221, between adjacent upper support positions 222, and between lower support positions 221 and upper support positions 222. These cavities are used to accommodate downward-protruding components of the instrument panel assembly, including steering shaft seats, instrument equipment, and cable clips. These components are housed within the lower cavities to prevent damage from pressure. Figure 4 As shown, the area between the two upper support positions 222 on the left side of the front of the cavity is the steering shaft seat cavity 223, which is adapted to the steering shaft seat of the instrument panel assembly and plays a role in accommodating the steering shaft seat.

[0039] like Figures 8 to 10 The figures shown are a perspective view of the bottom surface, a lower view, and a left view of the main body of the device in an embodiment of the present invention. The top surfaces of the upper cavity, lower support 221, and upper support 222 are all provided with inwardly recessed clearance grooves 42. Specifically, the clearance groove 42 on the top surface of the upper cavity is adapted to the protruding portion on the top of the instrument panel assembly to provide clearance for that portion; the clearance groove 42 on the top surface of the lower support 221 is adapted to the protruding portion of the bottom structural component to provide clearance for that portion; and the clearance groove 42 on the top surface of the upper support 222 is adapted to the protruding portion along the lower edge of the front control panel to provide clearance for that portion. Through the design of the clearance grooves 42, when the instrument panel assembly is under load, it can effectively prevent concentrated stress on the protruding portions of its load-bearing parts, preventing damage due to pressure.

[0040] The lower body 1 of the appliance has two outwardly protruding limiting posts 21 on its top surface 2, and the upper body 3 of the appliance has two limiting grooves 41 that are adapted to the limiting posts 21 on its bottom surface 4. When the upper body 3 of the appliance is placed on top of the lower body 1, the limiting posts 21 on the top surface 2 of the lower body are precisely embedded in the limiting grooves 41 on the bottom surface 4 of the upper body, thereby achieving the limiting and fixing between the lower body 1 and the upper body 3. Similarly, limiting grooves 41 can be provided on the top surface 2 of the lower body and matching limiting posts 21 can be provided on the bottom surface 4 of the upper body, or both limiting posts 21 and limiting grooves 41 can be provided on the top surface 2 of the body and both matching limiting grooves 41 and limiting posts 21 can be provided on the bottom surface 4 of the upper body, all of which can achieve the same effect.

[0041] A first recessed platform 231 communicating with the cavity is formed by an inward recess at the edge of the top surface 2 of the lower body. The first recessed platform 231 is located at the rear edge of the entire and the rear part of the left and right edges of the top surface 2 of the lower body. A fitting boss 43 communicating with the upper cavity is formed by an outward protrusion at the edge of the bottom surface 4 of the upper body. The fitting boss 43 is located at the rear edge of the entire and the rear part of the left and right edges of the bottom surface 4 of the upper body and is adapted to the first recessed platform 231. When the upper body 3 of the appliance is placed on top of the lower body 1 of the appliance, the fitting boss 43 of the upper body 3 is precisely embedded in the first recess 231 of the lower body 1 of the appliance. This not only helps to strengthen the limiting and fixing between the lower body 1 and the upper body 3 of the appliance, but also expands the cavity opening size of the lower body 1 of the appliance. This makes it easier for the lifting equipment to directly lift the instrument panel assembly from the production line into the cavity of the lower body 1 of the appliance for packaging and shipping. After arriving at the automobile assembly workshop, the lifting equipment will directly lift the instrument panel assembly in the lower body 1 of the appliance onto the automobile frame for installation, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0042] As a preferred embodiment, a second recessed platform 232 communicating with the cavity is formed at the edge of the top surface 2 of the lower body. In this embodiment, the second recessed platform 232 is located at the junction of the top surface 2 of the lower body and the first recessed platform 231. Since no boss structure is provided in the corresponding area of ​​the upper body 3, when the upper body 3 is covered above the lower body 1, the second recessed platform 232 forms an observation port 24 communicating with the cavity, specifically as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the observation port 24 allows operators to easily check whether the instrument panel assembly is housed and its placement. Operators can also use the observation port 24 to lift the upper body 3 of the appliance from the lower body 1, thus improving operational efficiency. The notches at the first recess 231 and second recess 232 on both sides of the lower body 1 facilitate the clamps on the lifting device to secure the instrument panel assembly from both sides of the lower body 1 for smooth lifting, thereby reducing manual operation steps and improving the automation level of the lifting operation.

[0043] At the corners between the bottom surface of the cavity and the inner wall of the cavity, and at the corners between the top surface of the upper cavity and the inner wall of the upper cavity, outwardly protruding reinforcing ribs 44 are provided to strengthen the structural strength and accommodate the large weight of the instrument panel assembly itself.

[0044] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flow device for an instrument panel assembly, characterized by, The utility model provides a kind of instrument panel assembly accommodating device, including utensil lower body (1) and utensil upper body (3) above it, the lower body top surface (2) of utensil lower body (1) is equipped with the cavity formed by being recessed inward, the upper body bottom surface (4) of utensil upper body (3) is equipped with the upper cavity formed by being recessed inward, cavity and upper cavity are jointly constructed and form the cavity that receives instrument panel assembly together; First recess (231) is formed by being recessed inward in the edge of lower body top surface (2) and is communicated with cavity, and the edge of upper body bottom surface (4) is formed by being protruded outward and is communicated with upper cavity, and the protruded boss (43) of embedding is formed in the edge of upper body bottom surface (4), and the protruded boss (43) of embedding is matched with first recess (231), and first recess (231) is located in the rear edge of lower body top surface (2) and rear part of left and right edge; Second recess (232) is formed by being recessed inward in the edge of lower body top surface (2) and is communicated with cavity, and second recess (232) is located between lower body top surface (2) and first recess (231), and utensil upper body (3) is not provided with the boss structure corresponding to second recess (232).

2. The logistics appliance of claim 1, characterized in that Lower body top surface (2) is equipped with the limit post (21) formed by being protruded outward or / and the limit slot (41) formed by being recessed inward, and upper body bottom surface (4) is equipped with the limit slot (41) or / and limit post (21) matched with the limit post (21) or / and limit slot (41) on lower body top surface (2).

3. The logistics appliance of claim 1, wherein, The top surface or / and bottom surface of the logistics appliance is equipped with the material reducing groove (32) formed by being recessed inward.

4. The logistics appliance of claim 1, wherein, The corner of the cavity bottom surface and the cavity inner wall or / and the corner of the upper cavity top surface and the upper cavity inner wall is equipped with the reinforcing rib (44) formed by being protruded outward.

5. The logistics appliance of claim 1, wherein, The utensil lower body (1) or / and utensil upper body (3) is integrally formed or / and adopts EPS material.

6. The logistics appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The instrument panel assembly is accommodated in the cavity in a positive direction, the cavity is provided with the lower support position (221) or / and upper support position (222) formed by being protruded outward from the cavity bottom surface, and the top surface of lower support position (221) is lower than the top surface of upper support position (222). The lower support position (221) is matched with the bottom structural member of the instrument panel assembly, and the upper support position (222) is matched with the lower edge of the front control panel of the instrument panel assembly.

7. The logistics appliance of claim 6, characterized by At least any one of the adjacent lower support positions (221), the adjacent upper support positions (222) and the lower support positions (221) and the upper support positions (222) forms a lower cavity for accommodating a downward protruding component of the instrument panel assembly. The downward protruding component includes a steering shaft seat, and the lower cavity includes a steering shaft seat cavity (223) matched with the steering shaft seat.

8. The logistics appliance of claim 6, characterized by The top surface of at least any one of the upper cavity, the lower support position (221) and the upper support position (222) is equipped with the avoidance slot (42) formed by being recessed inward. The avoidance slot (42) on the top surface of the upper cavity is matched with the protruding part of the top of the instrument panel assembly, the avoidance slot (42) on the top surface of the lower support position (221) is matched with the protruding part of the bottom structural member, and the avoidance slot (42) on the top surface of the upper support position (222) is matched with the protruding part of the lower edge of the front control panel.

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