Vehicle instrument panel frame connecting plate and vehicle having the same

Abstract

This invention discloses a vehicle dashboard frame connecting plate and a vehicle having the same. The vehicle dashboard frame connecting plate includes: a connecting plate body; a front bulkhead connecting structure disposed on the connecting plate body and connected to the front bulkhead of the vehicle; a dashboard frame connecting structure disposed on the connecting plate body and connected to the dashboard frame of the vehicle; and a mobile communication antenna mounted on the connecting plate body. The vehicle dashboard frame connecting plate according to this invention can improve the relative stability of the vehicle's front bulkhead and dashboard frame, integrate the installation of a mobile communication antenna, and has advantages such as high space utilization and good signal strength.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle engineering technology, and more specifically, to a dashboard frame connecting plate for a vehicle and a vehicle having the dashboard frame connecting plate for the vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In vehicles of the related technology, the lack of a connection and positioning structure between the instrument panel frame (IP frame) and the front bulkhead results in poor relative stability between the instrument panel frame and the front bulkhead.

[0003] To meet the growing demand for intelligent vehicles, mobile communication antennas such as 5G antennas are installed on the vehicles.

[0004] In related technologies, the mobile communication antennas of vehicles need to be installed on the surface of the vehicle body to ensure signal transmission and reception, such as in the "shark fin" structure on the roof. However, mobile communication antennas installed on the surface of the vehicle body are prone to failure due to water ingress, requiring a separate waterproof structure. Moreover, they are easily damaged by external factors such as falling objects. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a dashboard frame connecting plate for vehicles, which can improve the relative stability of the vehicle's front bulkhead and dashboard frame, integrate the installation of mobile communication antennas, and has advantages such as high space utilization and good signal strength.

[0006] The present invention also proposes a vehicle having a dashboard frame connecting plate.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention, a vehicle dashboard frame connecting plate is provided, the vehicle dashboard frame connecting plate comprising: a connecting plate body; a front bulkhead connecting structure disposed on the connecting plate body and connected to the front bulkhead of the vehicle; a dashboard frame connecting structure disposed on the connecting plate body and connected to the dashboard frame of the vehicle; and a mobile communication antenna mounted on the connecting plate body.

[0008] The instrument panel frame connecting plate of the vehicle according to the present invention can improve the relative stability of the vehicle front bulkhead and the instrument panel frame, integrate the installation of mobile communication antenna, and has the advantages of high space utilization and good signal.

[0009] In addition, the instrument panel frame connecting plate of the vehicle according to the above embodiments of the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the front panel connecting structure is a snap fastener, and the front panel is provided with a slot, the snap fastener being engaged in the slot.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the buckle is provided with a cushioning pad.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the front bulkhead has a snap-fit ​​bracket, and the snap-fit ​​slot is provided on the snap-fit ​​bracket.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle dashboard frame connecting plate further includes a mounting box, the mobile communication antenna is disposed in the mounting box, and the mounting box is mounted on the main body of the connecting plate.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting box is provided with a lug and a through hole, and the mounting box is mounted on the connecting plate body by fasteners that fit in the through hole.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the instrument panel frame connection structure has a plurality of mounting holes, and the connecting plate body is mounted on the instrument panel frame by a plurality of fasteners that fit into the plurality of mounting holes.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle instrument panel frame connecting plate further includes a positioning post, and the instrument panel frame is provided with a positioning hole, the positioning post being fitted into the positioning hole.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle instrument panel frame connecting plate further includes a positioning tongue, and the instrument panel frame is provided with a positioning groove, the positioning tongue being fitted into the positioning groove.

[0018] According to an embodiment of a second aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is provided, the vehicle including a dashboard frame connecting plate as described in an embodiment of a first aspect of the present invention.

[0019] The vehicle according to the embodiments of the present invention, by utilizing the instrument panel frame connecting plate of the vehicle according to the first aspect of the present invention, has advantages such as good stability, high space utilization, and good signal.

[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the instrument panel frame connecting plate of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the instrument panel frame connecting plate of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the instrument panel frame connecting plate and the instrument panel frame of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the instrument panel frame connecting plate and the instrument panel frame of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the instrument panel frame connecting plate and the front bulkhead of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Reference numerals: 1. Connecting plate of instrument panel frame of vehicle; 10. Connecting plate body; 20. Front bulkhead connecting structure; 21. Buffer pad; 30. Instrument panel frame connecting structure; 31. Fastener; 41. Mounting box; 411. Lug; 42. Cavity; 51. Positioning post; 52. Positioning tongue; 2. Front bulkhead; 3. Instrument panel frame; 4. Snap-fit ​​bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0028] This application is based on the inventor's discoveries and understanding of the following facts and problems:

[0029] In some vehicles, the dashboard frame and the front bulkhead are connected by a dashboard frame connecting plate, but this only serves a simple connecting function, and the connecting plate is not effectively utilized.

[0030] To meet the growing demand for intelligent vehicles, mobile communication antennas such as 5G antennas are installed on the vehicles.

[0031] In related technologies, the mobile communication antennas of vehicles need to be installed on the surface of the vehicle body to ensure signal transmission and reception, such as in the "shark fin" structure on the roof. However, mobile communication antennas installed on the surface of the vehicle body are prone to failure due to water ingress, requiring a separate waterproof structure. Moreover, they are easily damaged by external factors such as falling objects.

[0032] In addition, since the instrument panel frame needs to house structures such as air conditioning pipes and instrument wiring, if the mobile communication antenna is directly placed inside the instrument panel frame, on the one hand, the mobile communication antenna is easily interfered with by various instrument wiring, and on the other hand, the air conditioning pipes will produce condensation, which can easily come into contact with the antenna, causing the antenna to be interfered with or even fail. Therefore, a separate waterproof structure is still needed for the antenna.

[0033] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0034] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, 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 therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0035] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] The instrument panel frame connecting plate 1 of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0037] like Figures 1-5 As shown, the instrument panel frame connecting plate 1 of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a connecting plate body 10, a front bulkhead connecting structure 20, an instrument panel frame connecting structure 30, and a mobile communication antenna.

[0038] The front bulkhead connecting structure 20 is mounted on the connecting plate body 10 and connected to the front bulkhead 2 of the vehicle. The instrument panel frame connecting structure 30 is mounted on the connecting plate body 10 and connected to the instrument panel frame 3 of the vehicle. The mobile communication antenna is mounted on the connecting plate body 10.

[0039] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the instrument panel frame connecting plate 1 of a vehicle, by providing a connecting plate body 10, a front bulkhead connecting structure 20 and an instrument panel frame connecting structure 30, can connect the front bulkhead 2 and the instrument panel frame 3 respectively using the instrument panel frame connecting plate 1, thereby improving the relative stability of the front bulkhead 2 and the instrument panel frame 3, avoiding vibration caused by relative displacement of the front bulkhead 2 and the instrument panel frame 3, and improving the relative stability of the front bulkhead 2 and the instrument panel frame 3.

[0040] Furthermore, by mounting the mobile communication antenna on the main body 10 of the connecting plate, compared with the connecting plate in the related art, the installation of the mobile communication antenna can be integrated on the connecting plate, so that the instrument panel frame connecting plate 1 of the vehicle can be fully utilized and the space utilization rate can be improved.

[0041] Furthermore, by mounting the mobile communication antenna on the connecting plate body 10, due to the special position of the connecting plate body 10 between the front bulkhead 2 and the instrument panel frame 3, at least three-quarters of the space around the mobile communication antenna will not be blocked by shielding structures or other structures that can cause interference, making the mobile communication antenna less susceptible to interference from the internal and external structures of the vehicle, and making the signal of the mobile communication antenna better.

[0042] Furthermore, by mounting the mobile communication antenna on the main body 10 of the connecting plate, compared with the related technology of setting the mobile communication antenna on the surface of the vehicle body, since the mobile communication antenna is set inside the vehicle body, rainwater is less likely to enter the vehicle body and come into contact with the mobile communication antenna. On the one hand, this can improve the waterproof effect of the mobile communication antenna, and on the other hand, there is no need to set an additional waterproof structure for the antenna, which can reduce costs. Moreover, the mobile communication antenna set inside the vehicle body can avoid damage to the mobile communication antenna caused by collisions such as falling objects acting on the surface of the vehicle body, thereby improving the reliability of the mobile communication antenna.

[0043] Furthermore, by mounting the mobile communication antenna on the connecting plate body 10, which is located outside the instrument panel frame 3, compared to the technical solution of directly placing the mobile communication antenna inside the instrument panel frame 3, not only can the various lines on the instrument panel frame 3 be prevented from interfering with the signal of the mobile communication antenna, but also the condensate generated by the air conditioning pipes inside the instrument panel frame 3 can be prevented from contacting the mobile communication antenna, thereby preventing the condensate from interfering with the signal of the mobile communication antenna or even causing the mobile communication antenna to fail, thus further improving the reliability of the mobile communication antenna.

[0044] It's important to understand that in some vehicles using this technology, the gateway is located on the connection board, but since the gateway is wired, it doesn't face the problem of wireless signal interference.

[0045] Therefore, the instrument panel frame connecting plate 1 of the vehicle according to the embodiment of the present invention can improve the relative stability of the vehicle front panel and the instrument panel frame, integrate the installation of mobile communication antenna, and has the advantages of high space utilization and good signal.

[0046] The instrument panel frame connecting plate 1 of a vehicle according to a specific embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0047] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 1-5 As shown, the instrument panel frame connecting plate 1 of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a connecting plate body 10, a front bulkhead connecting structure 20, an instrument panel frame connecting structure 30, and a mobile communication antenna.

[0048] Specifically, such as Figures 1-5 As shown, the front bulkhead connecting structure 20 is a snap-fit, and the instrument panel frame 3 is provided with a slot, in which the snap-fit ​​engages. This allows the connecting plate body 10 and the front bulkhead 2 to be connected by snap-fit, facilitating the connection and installation of the vehicle's instrument panel frame connecting plate 1 and the front bulkhead 2.

[0049] Advantageously, such as Figure 5 As shown, the buckle is provided with a buffer pad 21. This buffer pad 21 can buffer the relative vibration between the buckle and the slot, which can not only further improve the relative stability between the connecting plate body 10 and the front panel 2, but also prevent the buckle and the slot from colliding with each other due to vibration and generating noise.

[0050] More specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, the front bulkhead 2 has a snap-fit ​​bracket 4, and the snap-fit ​​groove is provided on the snap-fit ​​bracket 4. This facilitates the snap-fit ​​connection between the front bulkhead 2 and the snap-fit.

[0051] More advantageously, such as Figure 2 As shown, the vehicle's dashboard frame connecting plate 1 also includes a mounting box 41, in which the mobile communication antenna is housed. The mounting box 41 is mounted on the connecting plate body 10. This not only facilitates the installation of the mobile communication antenna but also protects it using the mounting box 41.

[0052] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the main body 10 of the connecting plate has a cavity portion 42, and a receiving groove is formed inside the cavity portion 42. The mounting box 41 is installed in the receiving groove. This further facilitates the installation of the mounting box 41 and the mobile communication antenna.

[0053] Furthermore, such as Figure 2As shown, the mounting box 41 is provided with lugs 411, and the lugs 411 have through holes. The mounting box 41 is mounted on the connecting plate body 10 by fasteners that fit into the through holes. Specifically, there are two lugs 411, located at both ends of the mounting box 41. This facilitates the installation of the mounting box 41 and improves its installation strength and stability.

[0054] Figures 1-5 A dashboard frame connecting plate 1 of a vehicle according to some examples of the present invention is shown. For example... Figures 1-4 As shown, the instrument panel frame connection structure 30 has multiple mounting holes, and the connecting plate body 10 is mounted on the instrument panel frame 3 by multiple fasteners 31 that fit into the multiple mounting holes. Specifically, there can be multiple mounting holes, which are spaced apart on the connecting plate body 10; preferably, there are seven mounting holes. This can improve the installation strength and stability between the connecting plate body 10 and the instrument panel frame 3.

[0055] Advantageously, such as Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the instrument panel frame connecting plate 1 of the vehicle also includes positioning posts 51. The instrument panel frame 3 has positioning holes, and the positioning posts 51 are fitted into the positioning holes. Specifically, there are two positioning posts 51, which are spaced apart along the length of the mounting box 41. This allows the positioning posts 51 to position the connecting plate body 10 when it is installed on the instrument panel frame 3, and to position it before installing the fasteners 31, thus facilitating the positioning of the connecting plate body 10 and the installation of the fasteners 31.

[0056] More advantageously, such as Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the instrument panel frame connecting plate 1 of the vehicle also includes a positioning tongue 52. The instrument panel frame has a positioning groove, and the positioning tongue 52 fits into the positioning groove. Specifically, the positioning tongue 52 and the positioning post 51 are located on both sides of the mounting box 41 in the width direction. In this way, the positioning tongue 52 can be used to position the connecting plate body 10 when it is installed on the instrument panel frame 3, and the positioning tongue 52 can be used to position it before the fastener 31 is installed, so as to facilitate the positioning of the connecting plate body 10 and the installation of the fastener 31.

[0057] Specifically, the width of the connecting plate body 10 near the front bulkhead 2 is smaller than the width of the end near the instrument panel frame 3. Preferably, the connecting plate body 10 is generally trapezoidal. This improves the structural strength of the connecting plate body 10.

[0058] The connecting plate body 10 may have flanges along its edges, and reinforcing ribs may be provided on the connecting plate body 10. This can further improve the structural strength of the connecting plate body 10.

[0059] The mobile communication antenna can be a fifth-generation (5G) antenna.

[0060] The vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below. The vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an instrument panel frame connecting plate 1 of the vehicle according to the above embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] The vehicle according to the embodiments of the present invention has advantages such as good stability, high space utilization, and good signal strength by utilizing the instrument panel frame connecting plate 1 of the vehicle according to the above embodiments of the present invention.

[0062] Other configurations and operations of the vehicle according to embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0063] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0064] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A dashboard frame connecting plate for a vehicle, characterized in that, include: Connecting plate body; A front bulkhead connecting structure is provided on the connecting plate body and connected to the front bulkhead of the vehicle. A dashboard frame connection structure is provided on the main body of the connecting plate and connected to the dashboard frame of the vehicle. A mobile communication antenna, which is mounted on the main body of the connecting plate; It also includes a mounting box, in which the mobile communication antenna is disposed, and the mounting box is mounted on the main body of the connecting plate. The mounting box is provided with a lug, and the lug is provided with a through hole. The mounting box is installed on the connecting plate body by fasteners that fit in the through hole. The width of the connecting plate body at the end near the front bulkhead is smaller than the width at the end near the instrument panel frame.

2. The dashboard frame connecting plate of the vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front panel connection structure is a snap fastener, and the front panel is provided with a slot, in which the snap fastener engages.

3. The dashboard frame connecting plate of the vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The buckle is equipped with a cushioning pad.

4. The dashboard frame connecting plate of the vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The front panel has a snap-fit ​​bracket, and the snap-fit ​​slot is provided on the snap-fit ​​bracket.

5. The dashboard frame connecting plate of the vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The instrument panel frame connection structure has multiple mounting holes, and the main body of the connecting plate is installed on the instrument panel frame by multiple fasteners that fit into the multiple mounting holes.

6. The dashboard frame connecting plate of the vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a positioning post, and the instrument panel frame is provided with positioning holes, and the positioning post is fitted into the positioning holes.

7. The dashboard frame connecting plate of the vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a positioning tongue, and the instrument panel frame is provided with a positioning groove, the positioning tongue fitting into the positioning groove.

8. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the dashboard frame connecting plate of the vehicle according to any one of claims 1-7.

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