Auxiliary instrument panel assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The invention provides an auxiliary fascia console assembly and a vehicle. The auxiliary fascia console assembly comprises a support; the mounting frame is movably connected with the bracket; the air pipe assembly comprises an air pipe front section, a first air pipe middle section, a second air pipe middle section and an air pipe rear section which are arranged in sequence, the air pipe front section is used for being communicated with an air conditioner air outlet, the first air pipe middle section is fixedly connected with the support and fixedly communicated with the air pipe front section, and the second air pipe middle section is fixedly connected with the installation frame and sleeved with the first air pipe middle section; the air pipe rear section is movably connected with the first air pipe middle section and fixedly communicated with the second air pipe middle section; the auxiliary instrument panel body covers the mounting frame and the air pipe assembly, is fixedly connected with the mounting frame and is provided with an air outlet hole, and the air outlet hole is communicated with the rear section of the air pipe; the driving assembly is in driving connection with the mounting frame and drives the mounting frame to move along the support. By the adoption of the auxiliary instrument panel, the driving assembly drives the mounting frame to move, the auxiliary instrument panel body connected with the mounting frame is driven to move synchronously, and the functionality and use flexibility of the auxiliary instrument panel body are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more specifically to a sub-instrument panel assembly and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In current automotive designs, the secondary dashboard is typically fixed in the center of the front seats, used for mounting air conditioning vents and arranging storage space, among other things. However, this fixed design limits the functionality and flexibility of the secondary dashboard. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a sub-instrument assembly and a vehicle to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] The sub-instrument assembly provided by this invention includes:

[0005] support;

[0006] Mounting frame, wherein the mounting frame is movably connected to the bracket;

[0007] A duct assembly, comprising a front section of duct, a first middle section of duct, a second middle section of duct, and a rear section of duct arranged sequentially. The front section of duct is used to communicate with an air conditioning outlet. The first middle section of duct is fixedly connected to the bracket and is fixedly connected to the front section of duct. The second middle section of duct is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket and is fitted onto the first middle section of duct, and is movably connected to the first middle section of duct. The rear section of duct is fixedly connected to the second middle section of duct.

[0008] The sub-instrument panel body covers the mounting bracket and the air duct assembly and is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket. The sub-instrument panel body has an air outlet that communicates with the rear section of the air duct.

[0009] A drive assembly is connected to the mounting bracket and drives the mounting bracket to move along the support.

[0010] Optionally, the driving component includes:

[0011] Two motors, both of which are fixedly connected to the bracket;

[0012] Two lead screws, one of which has its first end fixedly connected to the output shaft of one of the motors;

[0013] Two support blocks are fixedly connected to the bracket, and the second end of a lead screw is rotatably connected to one of the support blocks.

[0014] Two threaded blocks, one of which is threadedly connected to one of the lead screws;

[0015] A movable platform, which is fixedly connected to the two threaded blocks, and a mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the movable platform.

[0016] Optionally, the bracket is provided with a sliding groove;

[0017] A slider is fixed on the mounting bracket, and the slider is disposed in the slide groove and slidably connected to the slide groove.

[0018] Optionally, wear-resistant tape is fixed to the outer wall of the middle section of the first air duct.

[0019] Optionally, a sealing ring is fixed on the inner wall of the second duct section, which is fitted onto the first duct section.

[0020] Optionally, the sub-instrument assembly further includes a cover plate having a through-hole and being fixed to the circumferential surface of the bracket facing the mounting bracket.

[0021] Optionally, the bracket has multiple support legs fixed at intervals on the side facing away from the mounting frame.

[0022] Optionally, a support plate is fixed to the side of the bracket facing away from the mounting frame.

[0023] Optionally, the bracket has a through-hole for weight reduction.

[0024] The present invention also provides a vehicle including the sub-instrument assembly described in any of the preceding claims.

[0025] The technical solutions provided by this invention have at least the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0026] The present invention relates to a sub-instrument panel assembly and a vehicle. By using a drive assembly to drive the mounting bracket to move back and forth, the sub-instrument panel body connected to it moves synchronously, thereby improving the functionality and flexibility of the sub-instrument panel body and enhancing the passenger's riding experience. At the same time, by using the relative movement of the middle section of the first air duct and the middle section of the second air duct, the total length of the air duct assembly can be adjusted, so that the middle section of the second air duct and the rear section of the air duct can move synchronously with the mounting bracket. Thus, during the movement of the sub-instrument panel body, the airflow discharged from the vehicle's air conditioning vents can always be discharged into the vehicle through the air vents of the air duct assembly and the sub-instrument panel body, unaffected by the movement of the sub-instrument panel body. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a sub-instrument panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the mounting bracket of the sub-instrument assembly after it has been moved;

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the sub-instrument panel assembly shown;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sub-instrument body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A partial rendering of the cross-section of the sub-instrument assembly perpendicular to the extension direction of the duct assembly.

[0032] Figure label:

[0033] 1: Bracket; 11: Slide rail; 12: Weight reduction hole; 2: Mounting bracket; 3: Duct assembly; 31: Front section of duct; 32: Middle section of first duct; 33: Middle section of second duct; 34: Rear section of duct; 4: Sub-instrument body; 41: Air outlet; 5: Drive assembly; 51: Motor; 52: Lead screw; 53: Support block; 54: Threaded block; 55: Moving platform; 6: Slider; 7: Wear-resistant tape; 8: Cover plate; 81: Clearance hole; 9: Support leg; 10: Support plate. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The embodiments of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the purpose of simplifying the description of the present invention. They do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The terms "first position" and "second position" refer to two different positions.

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a sub-instrument panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the mounting bracket of the sub-instrument assembly after it has been moved; Figure 3 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the sub-instrument panel assembly shown; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sub-instrument body according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] like Figures 1-4As shown, the sub-instrument assembly includes a bracket 1, a mounting frame 2, an air duct assembly 3, a sub-instrument body 4, and a drive assembly 5. The mounting frame 2 is movably connected to the bracket 1; the air duct assembly 3 includes a front section 31, a first middle section 32, a second middle section 33, and a rear section 34 of the air duct arranged sequentially. The front section 31 is used to communicate with the air conditioning vents inside the vehicle. The first middle section 32 is fixedly connected to the bracket 1 and is fixedly connected to the front section 31. The second middle section 33 is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 2 and covers the first middle section 32, and is movably connected to the first middle section 32. The rear section 34 is fixedly connected to the second middle section 33. The sub-instrument body 4 covers the mounting frame 2 and the air duct assembly 3 and is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 2. The sub-instrument body 4 has an air outlet 41, which communicates with the rear section 34 of the air duct. The drive assembly 5 is drivenly connected to the mounting frame 2, driving the mounting frame 2 to move along the bracket 1.

[0037] The bracket 1 of the sub-instrument assembly is fixed to the vehicle floor. In the initial state, the sub-instrument body 4 is located in the middle of the front seats. When the front passengers need to free up the front space, or when the rear passengers need to use the sub-instrument body 4, the drive assembly 5 is activated. The drive assembly 5 drives the mounting bracket 2 to move along the bracket 1 toward the rear seats. As the mounting bracket 2 moves, it drives the sub-instrument body 4, the middle section of the second air duct 33, and the rear section of the air duct 34, which are directly or indirectly connected to it, to move synchronously. During the movement of the middle section of the second air duct 33, the middle section of the first air duct 32, which is fitted inside it, is gradually released, so that the overlapping part of the two gradually decreases, which increases the total length of the air duct assembly 3. This does not affect the normal movement of the mounting bracket 2 until the sub-instrument body 4 moves to the position required by the passengers, at which point the drive assembly 5 stops working, and the mounting bracket 2, the middle section of the second air duct 33, the rear section of the air duct 34, and the sub-instrument body 4 stop moving backward. During the entire process of the drive assembly 5 not starting to work and the drive mounting bracket 2 moving, the front section 31, the middle section 32, the middle section 33, and the rear section 34 of the air duct are always in a sequentially connected state. The airflow discharged from the air conditioning vent of the vehicle enters the front section 31 of the air duct that is connected to it, passes through the middle section 32 and the middle section 33 of the first air duct, enters the rear section 34 of the air duct, and finally is discharged into the vehicle through the air outlet 41 of the sub-instrument body 4 that is connected to the rear section 34 of the air duct to regulate the temperature inside the vehicle.

[0038] By employing the sub-instrument assembly of the present invention, the mounting bracket 2 is driven to move back and forth by the drive component 5, thereby driving the sub-instrument body 4 connected to it to move synchronously, which improves the functionality and flexibility of the sub-instrument body 4 and enhances the passenger's riding experience. At the same time, by means of the relative movement of the middle section 32 of the first air duct and the middle section 33 of the second air duct, the total length of the air duct assembly 3 can be adjusted, so that the middle section 33 of the second air duct and the rear section 34 of the air duct can move synchronously with the mounting bracket 2. Thus, during the movement of the sub-instrument body 4, the airflow discharged from the air conditioning vents in the vehicle can always be discharged into the vehicle along the air duct assembly 3 and the air outlet 41 of the sub-instrument body 4, without being affected by the movement of the sub-instrument body 4.

[0039] like Figures 1-3 As shown, in this embodiment, the bracket 1 is generally flat and is used to connect to the vehicle floor. The mounting bracket 2 is a frame structure, including two approximately rectangular frames on the left and an arc-shaped frame on the right. All three are hollow and interconnected at their lower ends. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the duct assembly 3, from right to left, consists of a front section 31, a first middle section 32, a second middle section 33, and a rear section 34 of the duct, connected sequentially. The right end of the front section 31 extends vertically upwards, connecting to the vehicle's air conditioning vent, while its left end is fixed to and connected to the first middle section 32, which is fixed to the bracket 1. The rear section 34 extends vertically upwards, its upper end connecting to the air outlet 41 on the sub-dashboard body 4, which it covers, and its lower end fixed to and connected to the second middle section 33, which is fixed to the mounting bracket 2. The inner diameter of the second middle section 33 is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the first middle section 32, and their cross-sectional shapes match, allowing the second middle section 33 to fit over the first middle section 32 and move relative to it. The first middle section 32 and the second middle section 33 each penetrate the middle of the mounting bracket 2, and the first middle section 32, fixed to the bracket 1, does not interfere with each other during the movement of the mounting bracket 2. Figure 4 As shown, the sub-instrument body 4 is structurally compatible with the bracket 1, mounting bracket 2, and air duct assembly 3. Figures 1-3 The rectangular and arc-shaped frames of the mounting bracket 2 are respectively matched with the corresponding positions of the inner wall of the sub-instrument body 4 and connected by connectors. After the sub-instrument body 4 is connected to the mounting bracket 2, it covers the mounting bracket 2 and the horizontal part of the first air duct middle section 32, the second air duct middle section 33, the air duct rear section 34, and the air duct front section 31 in the air duct assembly 3. In this embodiment, the drive assembly 5 can drive the sub-instrument body 4 to move 200mm. According to the actual application, the shape and size of the bracket 1, the mounting bracket 2, and the sub-instrument body 4, as well as the length and length variable of the air duct assembly 3, can be matched and adjusted. The drive assembly 5 can be composed of any structure, as long as it can drive the mounting bracket 2 to move along the bracket 1.

[0040] Optionally, the drive assembly 5 includes two motors 51, two lead screws 52, two support blocks 53, two threaded blocks 54, and a moving stage 55. The two motors 51 are fixedly connected to the bracket 1; the first end of one lead screw 52 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of one motor 51; the two support blocks 53 are fixedly connected to the bracket 1, and the second end of one lead screw 52 is rotatably connected to one support block 53; one threaded block 54 is threadedly connected to one lead screw 52; the moving stage 55 is fixedly connected to the two threaded blocks 54, and the mounting bracket 2 is fixedly connected to the moving stage 55. This configuration simplifies the structural composition of the drive assembly 5 and facilitates assembly and operation.

[0041] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, two motors 51 are spaced apart on the upper right side surface of the bracket 1, and two support blocks 53 are spaced apart on the upper left side surface of the bracket 1. The right ends of two lead screws 52 are fixedly connected to the output shafts of the two motors 51, and the left ends are rotatably connected to the two support blocks 53. Threaded blocks 54 have through holes and internal threads on their inner walls. Each lead screw 52 is threadedly connected to one threaded block 54. The upper surfaces of the two threaded blocks 54 are fixedly connected to the moving platform 55, and the upper surface of the moving platform 55 is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 2. When it is necessary to move the sub-instrument body 4, the two motors 51 are started simultaneously. The output shafts of the motors 51 rotate, causing the lead screws 52 fixedly connected to them to rotate. The rotation of the lead screws 52 causes the threaded blocks 54 threadedly connected to them to move linearly along the lead screws 52. The movement of the threaded blocks 54 causes the moving platform 55 fixedly connected to them to move accordingly, thereby causing the mounting frame 2 fixedly connected to the moving platform 55 to move synchronously, and finally causing the sub-instrument body 4 and the middle section 33 of the second air duct fixedly connected to the mounting frame 2 to move.

[0042] Optionally, the bracket 1 is provided with a slide groove 11; the mounting bracket 2 is fixed with a slider 6, which is disposed in the slide groove 11 and slidably connected to the slide groove 11. With this arrangement, the linear movement of the slider 6 in the slide groove 11 constrains the movement path of the mounting bracket 2 on the bracket 1, preventing the mounting bracket 2 from deviating from the preset trajectory.

[0043] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the bracket 1 is provided with two parallel sliding grooves 11. Correspondingly, the mounting bracket 2 is fixed with two sliders 6, which are inserted into the sliding grooves 11. The sliding grooves 11 extend along the length of the vehicle body. When the mounting bracket 2 is driven by the driving component 5 to move back and forth along the length of the vehicle body, it drives the sliders 6 fixedly connected to it to move along the sliding grooves 11, ensuring that the mounting bracket 2 moves smoothly along the preset trajectory.

[0044] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A partial cross-sectional rendering of the sub-instrument assembly perpendicular to the extension direction of the duct assembly. (See attached image.) Figure 5As shown, in this embodiment, the inner walls on both sides of the slide groove 11 are bent inward to form inner flanges, the slider 6 is hollow, and the outer walls on both sides are bent outward to form outer flanges. The two outer flanges are respectively inserted into the space enclosed by the two inner flanges and the corresponding inner walls of the slide groove 11 for limiting. In order to save space, the motor 51 and the support block 53 are respectively fixed to the slide groove 11. The slider 6 has a through hole, and the threaded block 54 partially passes through the through hole and is connected to the moving table 55. Part of it is located together with the lead screw 52 in the space enclosed by the slide groove 11 and the hollow slider 6. When motor 51 starts, it drives threaded block 54 and moving table 55 to move linearly along lead screw 52, ​​thereby driving mounting bracket 2, which is fixedly connected to moving table 55, to move synchronously. This, in turn, drives slider 6, which is fixedly connected to mounting bracket 2, to move synchronously along slide groove 11. That is, slider 6 and threaded block 54 move synchronously. Therefore, threaded block 54 passes through the connecting hole on slider 6, and the two do not interfere with each other during synchronous movement. Motor 51, support block 53, and lead screw 52 are positioned within the space enclosed by slide groove 11 and hollow slider 6, and do not interfere with the sliding of slider 6 within slide groove 11. Depending on the actual application, drive assembly 5 can also be positioned in other locations on bracket 1, as long as it can drive mounting bracket 2 to move without interfering with the movement of slider 6 relative to slide groove 11.

[0045] Optionally, a wear-resistant tape 7 is fixed to the outer wall of the middle section 32 of the first duct. During the relative movement of the middle section 32 of the first duct and the middle section 33 of the second duct, they rub against each other. The wear-resistant tape 7 helps to avoid direct friction between them and slows down their wear.

[0046] Optionally, a sealing ring is fixed to the inner wall of the second duct section 33, which is fitted over the first duct section 32. The sealing ring is installed within the area where the second duct section 33 fits over the first duct section 32 to prevent airflow from the vehicle's air conditioning vents to the duct assembly 3 from leaking through the gap between the two sections during relative movement. Depending on the actual application, sealing rings can also be installed at the connection between the first duct section 32 and the front section 31 of the duct, and at the connection between the second duct section 33 and the rear section 34 of the duct, to prevent airflow leakage.

[0047] Optionally, the sub-instrument assembly also includes a cover plate 8, which has a through hole 81 and is fixed to the circumferential surface of the bracket 1 facing the mounting bracket 2. After the mounting bracket 2 and the air duct assembly 3 are covered by the sub-instrument body 4, a portion of the circumferential part of the bracket 1 is exposed to the outside and is not covered by the sub-instrument body 4. The cover plate 8 is provided to cover the exposed portion of the bracket 1 and improve the appearance.

[0048] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the cover plate 8 is a rectangular frame with a rectangular clearance hole 81 penetrating through the middle, as... Figure 1and Figure 2 As shown, the cover plate 8 is mounted on the upper surface of the bracket 1. Due to the presence of the central clearance hole 81, it does not affect the normal arrangement of the drive assembly 5, the mounting bracket 2, and the air duct assembly 3. At the same time, it does not affect the normal connection between the sub-instrument panel body 4 and the mounting bracket 2 after the air duct assembly 3 is covered. Multiple connectors are arranged circumferentially on the cover plate 8. Screws pass through the circumferential connectors of the cover plate 8 and the bracket 1 to achieve a fixed connection between the cover plate 8 and the bracket 1.

[0049] Optionally, the bracket 1 has multiple support legs 9 fixed at intervals on the side facing away from the mounting bracket 2. With this arrangement, the support legs 9 are connected to the vehicle floor, and the height of the support legs 9 can be flexibly adjusted according to different vehicle models, that is, the height of the sub-dashboard body 4 can be adjusted, thus improving the riding experience.

[0050] like Figures 1-3 As shown, in this embodiment, two support legs 9 are fixed at intervals on both sides of the extending direction of the bracket 1. Each support leg 9 is provided with a vertical section and a horizontal section connected together. The free end of the vertical section is fixedly connected to the bracket 1, and the horizontal section is connected to the vehicle floor. According to the actual application, the specific shape, size, number, and fixed position of the support legs 9 on the bracket 1 can be adjusted.

[0051] Optionally, a support plate 10 is fixed to the side of the bracket 1 facing away from the mounting bracket 2. The support plate 10 is used to fix the bracket 1 to the vehicle floor and cooperates with the support leg 9 to achieve a stable connection between the bracket 1 and the vehicle floor.

[0052] like Figures 1-3 As shown, in this embodiment, the support plate 10 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the bracket 1 near the rear section 34 of the air duct, and together with the support leg 9, it is fixed to the floor inside the vehicle.

[0053] Optionally, a weight-reducing hole 12 is provided through the bracket 1. For example... Figure 3 As shown, a weight reduction hole 12 is provided through the middle of the bracket 1, which helps to reduce the weight of the sub-instrument assembly and facilitates the lightweight production of the whole vehicle.

[0054] The present invention also provides a vehicle including the sub-instrument assembly described in any of the above embodiments.

[0055] In vehicles using this invention, the drive assembly 5 drives the mounting bracket 2 to move back and forth, thereby causing the connected sub-instrument body 4 to move synchronously. This enhances the functionality and flexibility of the sub-instrument body 4, improving the passenger's riding experience. Simultaneously, the relative movement of the middle section 32 of the first air duct and the middle section 33 of the second air duct allows adjustment of the total length of the air duct assembly 3. This enables the middle section 33 of the second air duct and the rear section 34 of the air duct to move synchronously with the mounting bracket 2. Consequently, during the movement of the sub-instrument body 4, the airflow from the vehicle's air conditioning vents can always be discharged into the vehicle along the air duct assembly 3 and the air outlet 41 of the sub-instrument body 4, unaffected by the movement of the sub-instrument body 4.

[0056] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sub-instrument panel assembly, characterized in that, include: support; Mounting frame, wherein the mounting frame is movably connected to the bracket; A duct assembly, comprising a front section of duct, a first middle section of duct, a second middle section of duct, and a rear section of duct arranged sequentially. The front section of duct is used to communicate with an air conditioning outlet. The first middle section of duct is fixedly connected to the bracket and is fixedly connected to the front section of duct. The second middle section of duct is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket and is fitted onto the first middle section of duct, and is movably connected to the first middle section of duct. The rear section of duct is fixedly connected to the second middle section of duct. The sub-instrument panel body covers the mounting bracket and the air duct assembly and is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket. The sub-instrument panel body has an air outlet that communicates with the rear section of the air duct. A drive assembly is connected to the mounting bracket and drives the mounting bracket to move along the support.

2. The sub-instrument assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving component includes: Two motors, both of which are fixedly connected to the bracket; Two lead screws, one of which has its first end fixedly connected to the output shaft of one of the motors; Two support blocks are fixedly connected to the bracket, and the second end of a lead screw is rotatably connected to one of the support blocks. Two threaded blocks, one of which is threadedly connected to one of the lead screws; A movable platform, which is fixedly connected to the two threaded blocks, and a mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the movable platform.

3. The sub-instrument assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bracket is provided with a sliding groove; A slider is fixed on the mounting bracket, and the slider is disposed in the slide groove and slidably connected to the slide groove.

4. The sub-instrument assembly according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The outer wall of the middle section of the first air duct is fixed with wear-resistant tape.

5. The sub-instrument assembly according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: A sealing ring is fixed on the inner wall of the middle section of the second air duct, which is fitted onto the middle section of the first air duct.

6. The sub-instrument assembly according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, Also includes: A cover plate, which has a through hole, is fixed to the circumferential surface of the bracket facing the mounting frame.

7. The sub-instrument assembly according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The bracket has multiple support legs fixed at intervals on the side facing away from the mounting frame.

8. The sub-instrument assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: A support plate is fixed to the side of the bracket facing away from the mounting frame.

9. The sub-instrument assembly according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The support frame has a through-hole for weight reduction.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the sub-instrument assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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