Mounting structure for automobile HUD and mounting method thereof

By designing the installation structure for automotive HUDs, including fixing plates, shells, mounting plates and fixing components, the problems of complex installation process and high labor costs in the prior art are solved, and a fast and economical installation effect is achieved.

CN120191205APending Publication Date: 2025-06-24ZHEJIANG CHIJING OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510441049.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-09
Publication Date
2025-06-24

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Technical Problem

The installation process of existing automotive HUDs is complicated, resulting in high manual installation costs.

Method used

An installation structure for automotive HUDs is designed, including a fixing plate, a housing, a mounting plate and a fixing assembly. Through the coordination of the connecting block, sliding block and positioning member, the fast fixing and installation of the fixing plate, the mounting plate and the shell is achieved.

Benefits of technology

This technical solution greatly reduces the cost of manual installation and realizes a fast and convenient installation process through a simple mechanical structure.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a mounting structure for an automobile HUD and a mounting method of the mounting structure, and relates to the technical field of automobile HUD. According to the technical scheme, the HUD host is characterized in that the HUD host comprises a fixing plate, a shell is arranged on the surface of the fixing plate, the shell comprises a bottom plate and side plates, a mounting plate is arranged on the surface of the bottom plate, an HUD host is fixedly mounted on the surface of the mounting plate, and the HUD host further comprises a fixing assembly used for fixing the fixing plate, the bottom plate and the mounting plate. The invention aims to provide a mounting structure for an automobile HUD and a mounting method of the mounting structure.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automotive HUD, and more specifically, it relates to an installation structure and an installation method for an automotive HUD. Background Art

[0002] With the gradual development of automotive technology, improving user experience and driving safety are becoming the main research topics for major vehicle manufacturers. As a new display technology, HUD (Head-Up Display) plays a crucial role in enhancing the driving experience and driving safety of drivers.

[0003] Existing HUDs are generally fixed and installed by welding or bolts. The installation process is relatively complex and requires a large amount of labor cost.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new technical solution to solve the above technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Aiming at the deficiencies of the existing technology, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an installation structure and an installation method for an automotive HUD.

[0006] The above technical purpose of the present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions: An installation structure for an automotive HUD, including a fixing plate, on the surface of which an outer shell is provided. The outer shell includes a bottom plate and side plates. On the surface of the bottom plate, a mounting plate is provided, and a HUD main unit is fixedly installed on the surface of the mounting plate. It also includes a fixing component for fixing the fixing plate, the bottom plate, and the mounting plate;

[0007] The fixing component includes a connecting block provided on the surface of the fixing plate. On both sides of the top of the connecting block, first inclined surfaces are provided. The bottom plate is provided with a first through groove for the connecting block to pass through. On both sides of the connecting block in the first through groove, sliding blocks are slidably connected. On the bottom of the side walls of the two sliding blocks facing the connecting block, second inclined surfaces parallel to the first inclined surfaces are provided. The mounting plate is provided with a second through groove corresponding to the first through groove. On both inner walls of the second through groove, insertion grooves are provided. On one side of the sliding block, an insertion plate inserted into the insertion groove is provided. A positioning member is also provided between the connecting block and the mounting plate;

[0008] After the connecting block extends into the first through groove, under the action of the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface, the two sliding blocks are driven to slide towards both sides of the through groove, so that the insertion plate is inserted into the insertion groove.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that: sliding grooves are formed in the other two side walls of the connecting block located on the first inclined surface. The positioning member includes a positioning block slidably connected in the sliding groove. A first spring is fixedly connected between the inner wall of the end of the sliding groove and the positioning block. The top of the positioning block extending out of the sliding groove is provided with a third inclined surface inclined downward toward the outside. Positioning grooves for the positioning block to be snap-fitted are formed in the tops of the inner walls on both sides of the second through groove.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that: guiding grooves are formed in the inner walls on both sides of the first through groove. A guiding rod slidably connected in the guiding groove is fixedly connected to the side wall of the sliding block.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that: the guiding groove penetrates through the side wall of the bottom plate. One end of the guiding rod extends out of the guiding groove. A limiting component for limiting the guiding rod is further provided on the mounting plate.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that: the limiting component includes a limiting block provided at the end of the guiding rod. A fourth inclined surface is provided on the outer side wall of the limiting block. Chutes are formed at both ends of the surface of the mounting plate. A sliding rod is slidably connected in each of the two chutes. A limiting rod is provided at the top of the opposite side walls of the sliding rod. A fifth inclined surface parallel to the fourth inclined surface is provided at the end of the limiting rod. A limiting member for limiting the sliding rod is further included. Under the action of the fourth inclined surface and the fifth inclined surface, the sliding rod and the limiting rod are driven to move away from the guiding rod. When the limiting block is located below the limiting rod, under the action of the limiting member, the sliding rod and the limiting rod move toward the limiting block, so that the limiting block is located on the top of the limiting rod to limit the limiting block.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that: a connecting rod is provided in the chute. A connecting groove for the connecting rod to slideably connect is formed in the sliding rod. The limiting member includes a second spring sleeved on the connecting rod. Both ends of the second spring are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the end of the chute and the sliding rod.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that: limiting columns are provided at the four corners of the surface of the bottom plate. Limiting holes for the limiting columns to be inserted are formed at the four corners of the mounting plate.

[0015] An installation structure and installation method of an automotive HUD include the following steps:

[0016] S1. Fix the HUD host on the surface of the mounting plate;

[0017] S2. Place the mounting plate and the HUD host inside the housing, such that the mounting plate is placed on the surface of the bottom plate and the first through groove is aligned with the second through groove;

[0018] S3. Set the outer shell on the surface of the fixed plate, align the connecting block with the first through groove and the second through groove, and press the HUD host towards the fixed plate so that the connecting block is inserted into the first through groove, driving the plug-in board to be inserted into the plug-in slot, and positioning the mounting plate and the connecting block through the positioning member.

[0019] The present invention has the following beneficial effects: After the connecting block extends into the first through groove, under the action of the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface, the two sliding blocks are driven to slide towards both sides of the through groove, so that the plug-in board is inserted into the plug-in slot to fix the mounting plate and the outer shell. Then, the positioning member is used to position the connecting block with respect to the mounting plate, so that the fixed plate, the mounting plate and the outer shell can be fixedly installed quickly and conveniently, effectively reducing the manual installation cost. Description of the Drawings

[0020] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of this embodiment;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a sectional structural schematic diagram of this embodiment;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the fixed plate of this embodiment;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the outer shell of this embodiment;

[0024] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the mounting plate of this embodiment;

[0025] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the sliding block of this embodiment;

[0026] Figure 7 It is a sectional structural schematic diagram of the connecting block of this embodiment;

[0027] Figure 8 is Figure 1 the enlarged schematic diagram of part A in

[0028] Description of the Drawings: 1. Fixed plate; 2. Outer shell; 201. Bottom plate; 202. Side plate; 3. Mounting plate; 4. Connecting block; 5. First inclined surface; 6. First through groove; 7. Sliding block; 8. Second inclined surface; 9. Second through groove; 10. Plug-in slot; 11. Plug-in board; 12. Sliding groove; 13. Positioning block; 14. First spring; 15. Third inclined surface; 16. Positioning groove; 17. Guide groove; 18. Guide rod; 19. Limiting block; 20. Fourth inclined surface; 21. Chute; 22. Slide bar; 23. Limiting rod; 24. Fifth inclined surface; 25. Connecting rod; 26. Second spring; 27. Limiting column; 28. Limiting hole. Detailed Embodiment

[0029] The present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0030] Among them, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals. It should be noted that the terms "front", "rear", "left", "right", "upper" and "lower" used in the following description refer to the directions in the drawings, and the terms "bottom surface" and "top surface", "inner" and "outer" refer to the directions towards or away from the geometric center of a specific component respectively. Specific Embodiment 1:

[0032] As shown in the figure, an installation structure for an automotive HUD includes a fixing plate 1. The surface of the fixing plate 1 is provided with a housing 2. The housing 2 includes a bottom plate 201 and side plates 202. The surface of the bottom plate 201 is provided with a mounting plate 3. The surface of the mounting plate 3 is fixedly installed with a HUD host (not shown in the figure). It further includes a fixing component for fixing the fixing plate 1, the bottom plate 201 and the mounting plate 3.

[0033] The fixing component includes a connecting block 4 provided on the surface of the fixing plate 1. Both sides of the top of the connecting block 4 are provided with first inclined surfaces 5. The bottom plate 201 is provided with a first through groove 6 for the connecting block 4 to pass through. On both sides of the connecting block 4 in the first through groove 6, there are sliding blocks 7 slidably connected. The bottom of the side walls of the two sliding blocks 7 facing the connecting block 4 is provided with a second inclined surface 8 parallel to the first inclined surface 5. The mounting plate 3 is provided with a second through groove 9 corresponding to the first through groove 6. The inner walls of both sides of the second through groove 9 are provided with insertion grooves 10. One side of the sliding block 7 is provided with an insertion plate 11 inserted into the insertion groove 10. A positioning member is further provided between the connecting block 4 and the mounting plate 3.

[0034] After the connecting block 4 extends into the first through groove 6, under the action of the first inclined surface 5 and the second inclined surface 8, the two sliding blocks 7 are driven to slide towards both sides of the through groove, so that the insertion plate 11 is inserted into the insertion groove 10 to fix the mounting plate 3 and the housing 2. Then, the positioning member positions the connecting block 4 with respect to the mounting plate 3, so that the fixing plate 1, the mounting plate 3 and the housing 2 can be fixedly installed quickly and conveniently, effectively reducing the manual installation cost.

[0035] Both sides of the connecting block 4 located on the other two side walls of the first inclined surface 5 are provided with sliding grooves 12. The positioning member includes a positioning block 13 slidably connected in the sliding grooves 12. A first spring 14 is fixedly connected between the inner wall of the end of the sliding groove 12 and the positioning block 13. The top of the positioning block 13 extending out of the sliding groove 12 is provided with a third inclined surface 15 inclined downward towards the outside. The top of the inner walls of both sides of the second through groove 9 is provided with positioning grooves 16 for the positioning block 13 to be clamped.

[0036] When inserting the connecting block 4 into the first through slot 6 and the second through slot 9, the third inclined surface 15 abuts against the inner walls on both sides of the second through slot 9, causing the positioning block 13 to slide towards the inside of the sliding slot 12, and the first spring 14 is compressed. When the housing 2 and the fixing plate 1 are installed completely and the connecting block 4 is fully inserted into the first through slot 6 and the second through slot 9, the positioning block 13 extends out of the second through slot 9. Under the elastic force of the first spring 14, it extends out of the sliding slot 12 and is clamped in the positioning slot 16, thereby playing a role in quickly fixing the fixing plate 1, the bottom plate 201 and the mounting plate 3.

[0037] Guide grooves 17 are provided on the inner walls on both sides of the first through slot 6. Guide rods 18 fixedly connected to the side walls of the sliding blocks 7 are slidably connected in the guide grooves 17 to ensure the stability of the sliding blocks 7 during operation.

[0038] The guide grooves 17 penetrate through the side walls of the bottom plate 201. One end of the guide rod 18 extends out of the guide groove 17. A limiting component for limiting the guide rod 18 is further provided on the mounting plate 3.

[0039] The limiting component includes a limiting block 19 provided at the end of the guide rod 18. A fourth inclined surface 20 is provided on the outer side wall of the limiting block 19. Chute grooves 21 are provided at both ends of the surface of the mounting plate 3. Slide rods 22 are slidably connected in the two chute grooves 21. Limiting rods 23 are provided at the tops of the opposite side walls of the slide rods 22. A fifth inclined surface 24 parallel to the fourth inclined surface 20 is provided at the end of the limiting rod 23. A limiting member for limiting the slide rod 22 is further included. Under the action of the fourth inclined surface 20 and the fifth inclined surface 24, the slide rod 22 and the limiting rod 23 are driven to move away from the guide rod 18. When the limiting block 19 is located below the limiting rod 23, under the action of the limiting member, the slide rod 22 and the limiting rod 23 move towards the limiting block 19, so that the limiting block 19 is located at the top of the limiting rod 23 to play a role in limiting the limiting block 19.

[0040] A connecting rod 25 is provided in the chute groove 21. The slide rod 22 is provided with a connecting groove for the connecting rod 25 to slide. The limiting member includes a second spring 26 sleeved on the connecting rod 25. Both ends of the second spring 26 are fixedly connected to the inner walls at the ends of the chute groove 21 and the slide rod 22.

[0041] When the connecting block 4 is inserted into the first through slot 6, while driving the two sliding blocks 7 to slide towards both sides, the guide rod 18 is driven to slide along the guide groove 17, and under the action of the fourth inclined surface 20 and the fifth inclined surface 24, the slide rod 22 is driven to slide along the chute groove 21. When the housing 2 and the fixing plate 1 are installed in place, the limiting block 19 is placed below the limiting rod 23, thereby further positioning the housing 2.

[0042] Four corners of the surface of the bottom plate 201 are provided with limit posts 27, and four corners of the mounting plate 3 are provided with limit holes 28 for the limit posts 27 to be inserted, which is convenient for positioning and installing the mounting plate 3, and further improves its stability after installation. Specific Embodiment 2:

[0044] An installation method for the above HUD installation structure includes the following steps:

[0045] S1. Fix and install the HUD main unit on the surface of the mounting plate 3 through bolts;

[0046] S2. Place the mounting plate 3 and the HUD main unit inside the casing, so that the mounting plate 3 is placed on the surface of the bottom plate 201, the limit post 27 is inserted into the corresponding limit hole 28, and at the same time, the first through groove 6 is aligned with the second through groove 9;

[0047] S3. Place the outer casing 2 on the surface of the fixing plate 1, align the connecting block 4 with the first through groove 6 and the second through groove 9, and press the HUD main unit towards the fixing plate 1, so that the connecting block 4 is inserted into the first through groove 6, driving the plug-in plate 11 to be inserted into the plug-in groove 10, and position the mounting plate 3 and the connecting block 4 through the positioning member. After the outer casing 2 and the fixing plate 1 are installed in place, the positioning block 13 is snapped into the positioning groove 16.

[0048] The specific embodiments are only explanations of the present invention, and they are not limitations of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make modifications without creative contributions to the embodiments according to needs after reading this specification, but as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present invention, they are protected by the patent law.

Claims

1. A mounting structure for a car HUD, characterized in that: It comprises a fixing plate (1), a housing (2) is arranged on the surface of the fixing plate (1), the housing (2) comprises a bottom plate (201) and a side plate, a mounting plate (3) is arranged on the surface of the bottom plate (201), a HUD host is fixedly mounted on the surface of the mounting plate (3), and it also comprises a fixing component for fixing the fixing plate (1), the bottom plate (201) and the mounting plate (3); The fixing assembly comprises a connecting block (4) arranged on the surface of the fixing plate (1), first inclined surfaces (5) are arranged on both sides of the top of the connecting block (4), the bottom plate (201) is provided with a first through slot (6) for the connecting block (4) to pass through, sliding blocks (7) are slidably connected on both sides of the connecting block (4) in the first through slot (6), and second inclined surfaces (8) parallel to the first inclined surfaces (5) are arranged on the bottom of the side walls of the two sliding blocks (7) facing the connecting block (4), the mounting plate (3) is provided with a second through slot (9) corresponding to the first through slot (6), and plug-in slots (10) are arranged on the inner walls of both sides of the second through slot (9), and a plug-in plate (11) plugged into the plug-in slot (10) is arranged on one side of the sliding block (7), and a positioning member is also arranged between the connecting block (4) and the mounting plate (3); After the connecting block (4) extends into the first through slot (6), under the action of the first inclined surface (5) and the second inclined surface (8), the two sliding blocks (7) are driven to slide toward the two sides of the through slot, so that the plug-in board (11) is inserted into the plug-in slot (10).

2. The mounting structure for automobile HUD according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other two side walls of the connecting block (4) located on the first inclined surface (5) are both provided with sliding grooves (12); the positioning member comprises a positioning block (13) slidably connected in the sliding groove (12); a first spring (14) is fixedly connected between the inner wall at the end of the sliding groove (12) and the positioning block (13); a third inclined surface (15) inclined downward toward the outside is provided at the top of the positioning block (13) extending out of the sliding groove (12); and positioning grooves (16) for the positioning block (13) to be engaged are provided at the top of the inner walls on both sides of the second through groove (9).

3. The mounting structure for automobile HUD according to claim 2, characterized in that: Guide grooves (17) are provided on both inner walls of the first through groove (6), and guide rods (18) slidably connected to the guide grooves (17) are fixedly connected to the side walls of the sliding block (7).

4. The mounting structure for automobile HUD according to claim 3, characterized in that: The guide groove passes through the side wall of the bottom plate (201), one end of the guide rod (18) extends out of the guide groove, and a limiting component for limiting the guide rod (18) is also provided on the mounting plate (3).

5. The mounting structure for automobile HUD according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting assembly comprises a limiting block (19) arranged at the end of the guide rod (18), the outer side wall of the limiting block (19) is provided with a fourth inclined surface (20), both ends of the surface of the mounting plate (3) are provided with sliding grooves (21), and sliding rods (22) are slidably connected in the two sliding grooves (21), and a limiting rod (23) is arranged at the top of the side wall opposite to the sliding rod (22), and the end of the limiting rod (23) is provided with a fifth inclined surface (24) parallel to the fourth inclined surface (20), and also includes a device for The slide bar (22) acts as a limiting member, and under the action of the fourth inclined surface (20) and the fifth inclined surface (24), the slide bar (22) and the limiting rod (23) are driven to move away from the guide rod (18). When the limiting block (19) is located below the limiting rod (23), under the action of the limiting member, the slide bar (22) and the limiting rod (23) move toward the limiting block (19), so that the limiting block (19) is located at the top of the limiting rod (23), so as to limit the limiting block (19).

6. The mounting structure for automobile HUD according to claim 5, characterized in that: A connecting rod (25) is arranged in the slide groove (21), and the slide rod (22) is provided with a connecting groove for the connecting rod (25) to be slidably connected. The limiting member comprises a second spring (26) sleeved on the connecting rod (25), and two ends of the second spring (26) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the end of the slide groove (21) and the slide rod (22).

7. The mounting structure for automobile HUD according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limiting columns (27) are arranged at four corners on the surface of the bottom plate (201), and limiting holes (28) for inserting the limiting columns are opened at four corners on the mounting plate (3).

8. The method for installing the automobile HUD installation structure according to claims 1-7, characterized in that: The steps include: S1. Fixing the HUD host on the surface of the mounting plate (3); S2, arranging the mounting plate (3) and the HUD host inside the housing, so that the mounting plate (3) is placed on the surface of the bottom plate (201) and the first through groove (6) is aligned with the second through groove (9); S3. The housing (2) is arranged on the surface of the fixing plate (1), and the connecting block (4) is aligned with the first through groove (6) and the second through groove (9), and the HUD host is pressed toward the fixing plate (1) so that the connecting block (4) is inserted into the first through groove (6), driving the plug-in board (11) to be inserted into the plug-in slot (10), and the mounting plate (3) and the connecting block (4) are positioned by means of the positioning member.