Kick panel for a vehicle, interior assembly for a vehicle, and vehicle

By designing a hollow structure for the kickboard with air inlets and outlets, the problems of limited airflow range and space occupation were solved, achieving the effect of blowing air to the passenger's feet and reducing space occupation.

CN117301999BActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25XIAOMI EV TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202210709543.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-06-21
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2042-06-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the existing vehicle interior structure, the airflow range of the foot-blowing duct is limited by the glove box, and it cannot directly blow air to the instep of the passenger's feet. In addition, the glove box and footboard occupy a large amount of passenger space.

Method used

Design a kickboard that includes a cover and a base plate. The cover has an air inlet connected to the air conditioning system, and the base plate has an air outlet, forming a cavity structure. The air inlet is located on the side of the glove box, and the diffuser is located below it, with a height less than the air inlet, to achieve the air blowing function.

Benefits of technology

The kickboard serves both a protective and decorative purpose, and it also directs airflow towards the passenger's feet, reducing space occupation and enhancing the riding experience.

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Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a vehicle's scuff plate, a vehicle's interior assembly and a vehicle, the scuff plate comprising a cover and a bottom plate which are spliced with each other. A cavity is formed between the cover and the bottom plate, the cover is provided with an air inlet which communicates with the cavity, the air inlet is used to communicate with an air outlet of an air conditioning system, and the bottom plate is provided with an air outlet which communicates with the cavity. The cover comprises a communicating air inlet part and a diffusion part, the air inlet part and the diffusion part are arranged in sequence along a first direction, the air inlet is arranged on a top surface of the air inlet part, and in the first direction, the height of the diffusion part is less than the height of the air inlet part, so that the diffusion part can be arranged below a glove box. The scuff plate of the present disclosure can simultaneously play the roles of a scuff plate and blowing air to the feet of a front passenger. Moreover, the scuff plate of the present disclosure reduces the space occupied by the feet of the front passenger.
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Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of vehicle kickboard technology, specifically to a vehicle kickboard, a vehicle interior assembly, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In the research and development of new energy vehicles, the interior structure of the vehicle is receiving increasing attention from the market. In existing designs, the glove box is generally located below the dashboard, near the passenger's legs. The footwell vents are usually located in front of the glove box, near the front panel. The kick plate is usually installed at the bottom of the glove box. These three components are generally interconnected to enhance structural stability.

[0003] However, in the above structure, because the foot-blowing duct is located in front of the glove box, the airflow range is limited by the glove box, generally unable to directly blow air onto the instep of the passenger's feet, resulting in poor airflow. Furthermore, since the glove box is typically quite long, coupled with the foot-blowing duct in front of it, it excessively encroaches on the passenger's seating space. Additionally, since the footrest is usually located below the glove box, it also somewhat reduces the passenger's foot space. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a kick plate for a vehicle, a vehicle interior assembly, and a vehicle, wherein the kick plate can at least partially solve the aforementioned technical problems.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of this disclosure, a kick plate for a vehicle is provided, the kick plate comprising a cover and a base plate that are joined together.

[0006] A cavity is formed between the cover and the base plate. An air inlet communicating with the cavity is provided on the cover. The air inlet is used to communicate with the exhaust vent of the air conditioning system. An air outlet communicating with the cavity is provided on the base plate.

[0007] The cover includes a connected air inlet and a diffuser, which are arranged sequentially along a first direction. The air inlet is located on the top surface of the air inlet. In the first direction, the height of the diffuser is less than the height of the air inlet, so that the diffuser can be located below the glove box.

[0008] Optionally, the height of the diffuser gradually decreases along the first direction.

[0009] Optionally, the height of the diffuser gradually decreases along both the first and second directions, so that the diffuser can be positioned below the glove box, with the second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0010] Optionally, the diffusion section includes a first part and a second part, the first part and the second part are arranged sequentially along a second direction, the height of the first part gradually decreases along the first direction, and the height of the second part is equal in the first direction.

[0011] Optionally, the air inlet is a trapezoidal structure with a smaller upper end and a larger lower end, and the air inlet is located at the upper end of the air inlet.

[0012] Optionally, the cover includes a protrusion that protrudes in a direction away from the base plate and a connecting skirt disposed around the periphery of the protrusion. The air inlet and the diffuser are disposed on the protrusion, and the connecting skirt is used to connect with the base plate.

[0013] Optionally, a grille structure is provided on the base plate, the grille structure having multiple air outlets.

[0014] Optionally, the grille structure is provided with a plurality of air outlets at intervals in the first direction, and the size of the plurality of air outlets gradually decreases along the first direction.

[0015] Optionally, the upper surface of the base plate is provided with a buckle, and a connecting hole is formed on the cover, the buckle passes through the connecting hole and is snapped onto the cover;

[0016] The buckle includes a body and a latch. The body includes a first wall and a second wall disposed opposite to each other, and a third wall formed between the first wall and the second wall. A through hole is formed on the third wall.

[0017] The latch includes a mounting plate and a fastening portion formed on the mounting plate. The mounting plate is disposed in the through hole and connected to the upper part of the third wall. The fastening portion protrudes from the third wall and is snapped onto the cover.

[0018] Optionally, the kick plate further includes a support structure, one end of which is connected to the bottom surface of the base plate, and the other end of which is used to support the vehicle's carpet.

[0019] Optionally, the kick plate further includes a fixing structure, one end of which is connected to the abutment structure, and the other end of which is used to connect with the front sheet metal.

[0020] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a vehicle interior assembly is provided, the interior assembly including a glove box and a kick plate of the vehicle as described in any of the foregoing technical solutions, the kick plate being mounted below the glove box.

[0021] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a vehicle is also provided that includes the interior assembly of the vehicle described in the above-described technical solutions.

[0022] Through the above technical solution, the kick plate of this disclosure can simultaneously function as a kick plate and a ventilator for the passenger's feet. Furthermore, the kick plate of this disclosure reduces the space occupied by the passenger seat, as does the glove box.

[0023] Specifically, the cavity in this disclosure serves as part of the footwell air duct, with the air inlet being the air inlet of the footwell air duct and the air outlet being the air outlet of the footwell air duct. This disclosure simplifies the footwell air duct into a cavity structure and places it inside the footboard, allowing the footboard of this disclosure to simultaneously serve a protective and decorative function (the function of existing footboards) and a function of blowing air into the passenger's foot space (the function of existing footwell air ducts). Since the air inlet is located on the side of the glove box and the diffuser is located below the glove box, the height of the diffuser is less than the height of the air inlet. This allows the footboard to be positioned more snugly below the glove box, reducing the space occupied by the footboard in the passenger's foot area. Furthermore, since there is no need for a separate footwell air duct structure, the glove box of this disclosure can be more snugly installed at the front of the vehicle, reducing the space occupied by the glove box in the passenger's seating area.

[0024] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present disclosure and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present disclosure, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle's kick plate from one perspective, provided by an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle's kick plate from another perspective, provided by an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cover provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a base plate provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;

[0030] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged schematic diagram of the local structure at point A;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a kickboard provided in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein a glove box is also shown;

[0032] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged schematic diagram of the local structure at point B;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the interior assembly provided in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, showing the kick plate, air guide structure and glove box;

[0034] Figure 9 This is a structural schematic diagram of an interior assembly provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, which shows the kick plate, air guide structure, glove box, air conditioning system, front bulkhead sheet metal, carpet and part of the vehicle structure;

[0035] Figure 10 This is a graph showing the analysis results of computational fluid dynamics in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0036] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0037] 1-Kickboard; 11-Cover; 111-Air inlet; 112-Air inlet section; 113-Diffuser section; 1131-First part; 1132-Second part; 114-Protrusion; 115-Connecting skirt; 116-Connecting hole; 12-Base plate; 121-Air outlet; 122-Grate structure; 123-Snap fastener; 1231-First wall; 1232-Second wall; 1233-Third wall; 1234-Through hole; 1235-Mounting plate; 1236-Snap-fit ​​part; 13-Top support structure; 131-Fixing structure; 2-Front panel sheet metal; 3-Glove box; 4-Air conditioning system; 5-Air guide structure; 6-Carpet; 7-Push nail; 8-Pre-connection part. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The specific embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0039] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "first direction" refer to the direction from the left side of the vehicle to the right side when the vehicle is traveling normally. Directional terms such as "second direction" refer to the direction from the front of the vehicle to the rear when the vehicle is traveling normally. For details, please refer to [reference needed]. Figures 1 to 3As shown. The directional terms used, such as "up" and "down," refer to "up" and "down" as defined in the normal driving state of the vehicle. The terms used, such as "first" and "second," are merely for distinguishing multiple elements and do not imply any order or importance. Furthermore, the directional terms used above are for the convenience of describing this disclosure in a simplified manner, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and should not be construed as a limitation of this disclosure.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, according to one aspect of this disclosure, a kick plate 1 for a vehicle is provided. The kick plate 1 includes a cover 11 and a base plate 12 that are joined together. A cavity is formed between the cover 11 and the base plate 12. An air inlet 111 communicating with the cavity is provided on the cover 11, and the air inlet 111 is used to communicate with the exhaust vent of an air conditioning system 4. An air outlet 121 communicating with the cavity is provided on the base plate 12. The cover 11 includes a communicating air inlet portion 112 and a diffuser portion 113, which are arranged sequentially along a first direction. The air inlet 111 is located on the top surface of the air inlet portion 112. In the first direction, the height of the diffuser portion 113 is less than the height of the air inlet portion 112, so that the diffuser portion 113 can be located below the glove box 3.

[0041] Through the above technical solution, the kickboard 1 of this disclosure can simultaneously function as a kickboard and blow air onto the passenger's feet. Furthermore, the kickboard 1 of this disclosure reduces the space occupied by the passenger's feet and also reduces the space occupied by the glove box 3 in the passenger's seating area.

[0042] Specifically, the cavity in this disclosure serves as part of the foot-blowing air duct, with the air inlet 111 being the air inlet 111 of the foot-blowing air duct and the air outlet 121 being the air outlet 121 of the foot-blowing air duct. This disclosure simplifies the foot-blowing air duct into a cavity structure and places it inside the footboard 1, allowing the footboard 1 of this disclosure to simultaneously serve a protective and decorative function (the function of existing footboard 1) and a function of blowing air into the passenger's foot space (the function of existing foot-blowing air ducts). Since the air inlet 112 is located on the side of the glove box 3 and the diffuser 113 is located below the glove box 3, the height of the diffuser 113 is less than the height of the air inlet 112. This allows the footboard 1 to be placed more closely below the glove box 3, reducing the space occupied by the footboard 1 in the passenger's foot area. Furthermore, since there is no need to set up a separate foot-blowing air duct structure, the glove box 3 of this disclosure can be installed more closely to the front of the vehicle, reducing the space occupied by the glove box 3 in the passenger's seating space.

[0043] To allow the diffuser 113 to fit more snugly under the glove box 3, such as Figures 1 to 3As shown, in one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the height of the diffuser 113 can gradually decrease along the first direction. In applications where the glove box 3 is slightly tilted towards the rear of the vehicle, such a diffuser 113 can be more closely positioned below the glove box 3, thereby allowing for a larger passenger seating space below the footrest 1.

[0044] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the height of the diffuser 113 can gradually decrease simultaneously along both a first direction and a second direction, so that the diffuser 113 can be disposed below the glove box 3, with the second direction perpendicular to the first direction. Thus, the gradual decrease in height along the first direction allows the diffuser 113 to be disposed more closely at the bottom of the glove box 3, while the gradual decrease in height along the second direction can, to some extent, expand the installation space between the diffuser 113 and the glove box 3.

[0045] The diffusion section 113 of this disclosure has various embodiments. For example, in one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figure 3 As shown, the diffuser 113 of this disclosure may include a first portion 1131 and a second portion 1132. The first portion 1131 and the second portion 1132 are arranged sequentially along a second direction. The height of the first portion 1131 gradually decreases along a first direction, while the height of the second portion 1132 is equal in the first direction. Thus, the first portion 1131 ensures the continuity of the cavity in the first direction, allowing airflow to flow from the left side of the kick plate 1 to the right side (the left side being the side of the kick plate 1 closer to the air intake 112, and the right side being the side of the kick plate 1 away from the air intake 112), and then towards the passenger's footwell. The second portion 1132 ensures that airflow can also enter from the rear side of the kick plate 1, allowing airflow to flow from the front side of the kick plate 1 (i.e., the side where the first portion 1131 is located, i.e., the side closer to the front of the vehicle) to the rear side of the kick plate 1 (i.e., the side where the second portion 1132 is located, i.e., the side closer to the rear of the vehicle). Therefore, the airflow angle of the kickboard 1 can meet the needs of the passenger's feet (that is, the airflow can reach the passenger's left and right feet, and also the insteps of the passenger's feet).

[0046] In another embodiment of this disclosure, the diffuser 113 can be a single cubic structure with a height equal to that of both the first and second directions. This allows airflow to reach the front, rear, left, and right sides of the kick plate 1.

[0047] The air inlet 112 of this disclosure has multiple embodiments. For example, in one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the air inlet 112 of this disclosure can be a trapezoidal structure with a smaller upper end and a larger lower end, and the air inlet 111 is located at the upper end of the air inlet 112. In this way, the trapezoidal structure of the air inlet 112 can ensure that the air flowing out of the air conditioning system 4 can smoothly enter the entire air inlet 112. On the other hand, since the diffuser 113 is connected to the lower part of the air inlet 112, it can provide a larger communication area between the diffuser 113 and the air inlet 112, ensuring that the airflow can enter the diffuser 113 more smoothly.

[0048] In another embodiment of this disclosure, the air inlet 112 may also be formed as a prism structure, and the prism structure of the air inlet 112 can also allow airflow to flow into the diffuser 113.

[0049] The cover 11 and base plate 12 of this disclosure have multiple connection methods. For example, in one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figure 3 As shown, the cover 11 of this disclosure may include a protrusion 114 protruding in a direction away from the base plate 12 and a connecting skirt 115 disposed around the periphery of the protrusion 114. An air inlet 112 and a diffuser 113 are disposed on the protrusion 114, and the connecting skirt 115 is used to connect with the base plate 12. The connecting skirt 115 ensures that the connection area between the base plate 12 and the cover 11 is sufficiently large, guaranteeing the connection strength between them. Furthermore, the connecting skirt 115 provides a sufficiently large connecting mechanism for the kick plate 1, allowing it to be connected and fixed to other structures (e.g., glove box 3). Finally, the connecting skirt 115 ensures that the sealing surface between the base plate 12 and the cover 11 is sufficiently large. For example, an adhesive layer can be provided between the base plate 12 and the cover 11 to improve the sealing between them, preventing air leakage and thus improving the foot-blowing effect of the kick plate 1.

[0050] In another embodiment of this disclosure, the cover 11 and the base plate 12 of the kick plate 1 can be connected by a snap-fit ​​method. Specifically, a slot or a block can be provided on the cover 11 at the position where it mates with the base plate 12, and a block or a slot can be provided on the base plate 12 at the position where it mates with the cover 11. The slot-block connection is used to achieve the connection and sealing between the cover 11 and the base plate 12.

[0051] The air outlet 121 disclosed herein has various configuration methods. For example, in one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, such as... Figure 4As shown, the base plate 12 of this disclosure can be provided with a grille structure 122, which has multiple air outlets 121. The grille structure 122 has two specific configurations. In one embodiment, the base plate 12 may include a base plate 12 body and the grille structure 122. The base plate 12 has an opening, and the grille structure 122 is arranged in the opening. The grille structure 122 has multiple air outlets 121, thereby achieving the effect of blowing air into the passenger's foot space. In another embodiment, the base plate 12 may include a base plate 12 body, on which the grille structure 122 is integrally formed. The grille structure 122 has multiple air outlets 121, thereby achieving the effect of blowing air into the passenger's foot space.

[0052] In another embodiment, the base plate 12 may include a base plate 12 body, on which multiple air outlets 121 are directly provided, thereby achieving the effect of blowing air into the passenger foot space.

[0053] In one embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figure 4 and Figure 10 As shown, the grille structure 122 of this disclosure can be provided with a plurality of air outlets 121 spaced apart in a first direction, and the size of the plurality of air outlets 121 gradually decreases along the first direction. Due to the guiding effect of the diffuser 113, and since the area of ​​the air outlets 121 located below the air inlet 111 is smaller than the area of ​​the air inlet 111, after the airflow enters the cavity between the base plate 12 and the cover 11, most of the airflow will flow toward the diffuser 113, that is, flow along the first direction to the right side of the kick plate 1 (the side of the kick plate 1 away from the air inlet 112). In this way, after the size of the plurality of air outlets 121 is set to gradually decrease along the first direction, the airflow will be blown more evenly from the plurality of air outlets 121 simultaneously toward the passenger's left and right feet. See reference Figure 10 The CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) analysis results are shown in the figure.

[0054] exist Figure 10 In this context, "streamline" refers to the streamline of the airflow in the analysis results graph. "Cell RelativeVelocity:Magnitude (m / s)" refers to the relative velocity of the airflow represented by the streamline in terms of magnitude (m / s).

[0055] The specific connection method between the base plate 12 and the cover 11 disclosed herein has multiple embodiments. For example, in one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, such as... Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the upper surface of the base plate 12 of this disclosure may be provided with a buckle 123, and a connecting hole 116 is formed on the cover 11. The buckle 123 passes through the connecting hole 116 and is snapped onto the cover 11. The buckle 123 includes a body and a latch. The body includes a first wall 1231 and a second wall 1232 disposed opposite to each other, and a third wall 1233 formed between the first wall 1231 and the second wall 1232. A through hole 1234 is formed on the third wall 1233. The latch includes a mounting plate 1235 and a fastening part 1236 formed on the mounting plate 1235. The mounting plate 1235 is disposed in the through hole 1234 and connected to the upper part of the third wall 1233. The fastening part 1236 protrudes from the third wall 1233 and is snapped onto the cover 11. Thus, when assembling the base plate 12 and the cover 11, the buckle 123 on the base plate 12 can be passed through the connecting hole 116 on the cover 11, and the buckle 1236 of the buckle 123 can be snapped onto the cover 11, so that the base plate 12 and the cover 11 can be detachably connected together, which is convenient for installation, disassembly and replacement.

[0056] In another embodiment of this disclosure, the cover 11 and the base plate 12 can also be fixed together by adhesive or bolt connection.

[0057] To enhance the interior finish between the baseboard 1 and the vehicle floor, in one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, such as... Figures 6 to 9 As shown, the kick plate 1 of this disclosure may further include a support structure 13. One end of the support structure 13 is connected to the bottom surface of the base plate 12, and the other end of the support structure 13 is used to abut against the vehicle's carpet 6. Thus, the support structure 13 can abut against the carpet 6, which not only enhances the stability of the carpet 6 but also allows the space between the kick plate 1 and the carpet 6 to have a more uniform interior structure, improving the interior aesthetics of that area. It can be understood that the support structure 13 abutting against the carpet 6 means that the support plate 13 and the carpet 6 are interference-fitted, allowing the carpet 6 to be securely locked to the vehicle.

[0058] For example, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the abutment structure 13 can be formed as a plate-like structure, which forms a 2mm interference fit with the carpet 6. This allows the carpet to be securely locked onto the vehicle. This disclosure does not specifically limit the specific structure of the abutment structure 13 or the specific fit between the abutment structure 13 and the carpet 6.

[0059] To further enhance the stability of the kickboard 1, for example, in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, such as... Figure 6As shown, the kick plate 1 of this disclosure may further include a fixing structure 131, one end of which is connected to the abutment structure 13, and the other end of which is used to connect with the front sheet metal 2. In this way, connecting the kick plate 1 to the front sheet metal 2 through the fixing structure 131 helps to enhance the stability of the kick plate 1.

[0060] Specifically, the fixed structure 131 may include a prism and a connecting pipe. One end of the prism is connected to the abutment structure 13, and the other end of the prism is connected to the connecting pipe. The connecting pipe is used to accommodate the welded studs on the front sheet metal 2, thereby forming a docking relationship between the kick plate 1 and the front sheet metal 2 and improving the stability of the kick plate 1.

[0061] like Figures 6 to 9 As shown, according to another aspect of this disclosure, a vehicle interior assembly is provided, the interior assembly including a glove box 3 and a kick plate 1 of the vehicle according to any of the above-described technical solutions, the kick plate 1 being installed below the glove box 3.

[0062] Thus, the footrest 1 of this disclosure can simultaneously serve a protective and decorative function (the function of existing footrests) and a function of blowing air into the passenger's foot space (the function of existing foot-blowing ducts). Since the air inlet 112 is located on the side of the glove box 3 and the diffuser 113 is located below the glove box 3, the height of the diffuser 113 is less than the height of the air inlet 112. This allows the footrest 1 to be installed more closely below the glove box 3, reducing the space occupied by the footrest 1 in the passenger's foot area. Furthermore, since there is no need for a separate foot-blowing duct structure, the glove box 3 of this disclosure can be installed more closely to the front of the vehicle, reducing the space occupied by the glove box 3 in the passenger's seating area. It is understood that the glove box 3 of this disclosure is installed in the same way as conventional installation schemes, i.e., it is installed on the dashboard structure, and the glove box 3 is not connected to the front of the vehicle. Therefore, the glove box 3 can be installed more closely to the front of the vehicle, thereby reducing the space occupied by the glove box 3 in the passenger's seating area.

[0063] It is understood that the baseboard 1 of this disclosure can be connected to the air conditioning system 4 via the air guide structure 5. One end of the air guide structure 5 is connected to the air inlet 111, and the other end is used to connect to the air outlet, so that the air conditioning system 4 can supply air to the air outlet 121. The baseboard 1 can also be directly connected to the air outlet of the air conditioning system 4, so that the air conditioning system 4 can supply air to the air outlet 121.

[0064] The connection between the kick plate 1 and the glove box 3 disclosed herein has multiple implementation methods. For example, in one exemplary implementation, such as... Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, mating holes can be made on the kick plate 1, and corresponding mating interfaces can be provided on the glove box 3. Push pins 7 are then passed through the mating holes and mating interfaces in sequence to fix the kick plate 1 to the glove box 3. Furthermore, to ensure the accuracy of the mating between the kick plate 1 and the glove box 3, pre-mating components 8, such as inserts or pins, can be provided on the kick plate 1. A corresponding mating structure, such as a slot structure or a socket structure, can be provided at the bottom of the glove box 3. The pre-mating component 8 is first inserted into the corresponding mating structure, and then the mating is performed. This improves the accuracy of the mating between the kick plate 1 and the glove box 3 and makes the mating operation more convenient.

[0065] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a vehicle is also provided that includes the interior assembly of the vehicle described in the above-described technical solution. A vehicle equipped with the interior assembly described in the above-described technical solution can have a larger front passenger seat space, which is beneficial to improving the front passenger's riding experience.

[0066] The preferred embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of this disclosure, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of this disclosure, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0067] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, this disclosure will not describe the various possible combinations separately.

[0068] Furthermore, various different embodiments of this disclosure can be combined in any way, as long as they do not violate the spirit of this disclosure, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed in this disclosure.

Claims

1. A kick plate for a vehicle, characterized in that, This includes the interlocking cover and base plate; A cavity is formed between the cover and the base plate. An air inlet communicating with the cavity is provided on the cover. The air inlet is used to communicate with the exhaust vent of the air conditioning system. An air outlet communicating with the cavity is provided on the base plate. The cover includes a connected air inlet and a diffuser, which are arranged sequentially along a first direction. The air inlet is located on the top surface of the air inlet. In the first direction, the height of the diffuser is less than the height of the air inlet, so that the diffuser can be located below the glove box.

2. The kick plate of the vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height of the diffuser gradually decreases along the first direction.

3. The kick plate of the vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height of the diffuser gradually decreases along both the first and second directions, so that the diffuser can be positioned below the glove box, with the second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

4. The kick plate of the vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The diffusion section includes a first part and a second part, which are arranged sequentially along a second direction. The height of the first part gradually decreases along the first direction, and the height of the second part is equal in the first direction.

5. The kick plate of the vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air inlet is a trapezoidal structure with a smaller top and a larger bottom, and the air inlet is located at the upper end of the air inlet.

6. The kick plate of the vehicle according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The cover includes a protrusion that protrudes in a direction away from the base plate and a connecting skirt disposed around the periphery of the protrusion. The air inlet and the diffuser are disposed on the protrusion, and the connecting skirt is used to connect with the base plate.

7. The kick plate of the vehicle according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The base plate is provided with a grille structure, which has multiple air outlets.

8. The kick plate of the vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that, The grille structure has a plurality of air outlets spaced apart in the first direction, and the size of the plurality of air outlets gradually decreases along the first direction.

9. The kick plate of a vehicle according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The upper surface of the base plate is provided with a buckle, and the cover is formed with a connecting hole. The buckle passes through the connecting hole and is snapped onto the cover. The buckle includes a body and a latch. The body includes a first wall and a second wall disposed opposite to each other, and a third wall formed between the first wall and the second wall. A through hole is formed on the third wall. The latch includes a mounting plate and a fastening portion formed on the mounting plate. The mounting plate is disposed in the through hole and connected to the upper part of the third wall. The fastening portion protrudes from the third wall and is snapped onto the cover.

10. The kick plate of a vehicle according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The kickboard also includes a support structure, one end of which is connected to the bottom surface of the base plate, and the other end of which is used to support the vehicle's carpet.

11. The kick plate of the vehicle according to claim 10, characterized in that, The kick plate also includes a fixing structure, one end of which is connected to the abutment structure, and the other end of which is used to connect with the front sheet metal.

12. An interior assembly for a vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a glove box and a kick plate according to any one of claims 1-11, the kick plate being mounted below the glove box.

13. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the interior assembly of the vehicle as described in claim 12.

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