Instrument panel assembly and transportation vehicle

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of instrument desk, and more particularly to an instrument desk assembly and a traffic carrier, the instrument desk assembly comprising: an instrument panel, a steering wheel and a blocking piece, the instrument panel being surrounded to form a through hole; the steering wheel having a storage state and an unfolding state; when the steering wheel is in the storage state, at least part of the blocking piece is located in the through hole, the blocking piece and the through hole satisfying: along the perpendicular direction of the first axis, there is a gap between the blocking piece and the through hole, the width of the gap being A, A satisfying: 0<=A<=10mm, and / or, a gap filler is arranged between the blocking piece and the through hole; or, the blocking piece and the through hole satisfy: the blocking piece is located on one side of the instrument panel and covers the through hole. The present application utilizes the blocking piece to block the through hole, and controls the gap between the blocking piece and the through hole to be kept between 0-10mm, or sets a gap filler between the blocking piece and the through hole, thereby improving the sealing performance of the instrument desk assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of instrument panel technology, and more particularly to an instrument panel assembly and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of automotive intelligence and autonomous driving technologies, foldable steering wheels are gradually becoming an important development direction in smart cockpit design. In high-level autonomous driving scenarios, the steering wheel can be folded and stored inside the dashboard when not in driving mode, freeing up passenger space and improving cockpit flexibility and user experience.

[0003] The dashboard typically has a through-hole for the steering column, which connects to the steering wheel. The steering wheel is connected to the instrument cluster via the steering column and then to the wheels via a transmission mechanism, thus enabling the wheels to turn by turning the steering wheel. However, when the steering wheel is switched from its displayed state to its retracted state, the through-hole is exposed to the cabin environment. This creates a connection between the instrument cluster and the cabin, allowing external dust and impurities to easily enter the instrument cluster. The instrument cluster also houses the air conditioning system, transmission mechanism, and other components; the entry of dust and impurities can negatively impact the lifespan of these components.

[0004] Therefore, how to solve the sealing problem of the dashboard after the steering wheel is stored has become an urgent issue. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide an instrument panel assembly and a vehicle that aims to solve the sealing problem of the instrument panel after the steering wheel is stored.

[0006] In a first aspect, an instrument panel assembly is provided, comprising: an instrument panel, a frame, a steering wheel, and a sealing component; the instrument panel is arranged to form a through hole; the steering wheel has a retracted state and an extended state. When the steering wheel is in the retracted position, at least a portion of the sealing element is located within the through hole. A gap exists between the sealing element and the through hole along the perpendicular direction of the first axis. The sealing element and the through hole satisfy the following conditions: The width of the gap is A, where A satisfies: 0≤A≤10mm, and / or, the instrument panel assembly also includes a gap filler, which is disposed on the instrument panel or sealing component, and the projection of the gap filler overlaps with the projection of the gap on a plane perpendicular to the first axis. Alternatively, when the steering wheel is in the retracted state, the sealing element and the through hole satisfy the following: The sealing element is located on one side of the dashboard and covers the through-hole; The first axis is the axis of the output end of the steering column connected to the steering wheel.

[0007] This application utilizes a sealing component to seal the through hole, and controls the gap between the sealing component and the through hole to be maintained between 0-10mm, or sets a gap filler between the sealing component and the through hole to reduce the gap between the sealing component and the through hole, improve the smoothness of the instrument panel surface, reduce the possibility of moisture or dust in the cabin entering the instrument panel assembly through the through hole after the steering wheel is stored, and improve the sealing performance of the instrument panel assembly.

[0008] Optionally, A satisfies: 0 ≤ A ≤ 5 mm; and / or, The difference between the maximum and minimum values ​​of A is B, and B satisfies: 0 ≤ B ≤ 2 mm.

[0009] Optionally, at least a portion of the gap filler is made of an elastic material, and the gap filler is connected to the dashboard.

[0010] Optionally, the gap filler includes a first opening and a second opening disposed opposite to each other along the first axis direction, wherein the first opening is closer to the driver's seat side than the second opening; The cross-sectional area of ​​the first opening is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the second opening.

[0011] Optionally, the gap filler includes a base and a flexible layer, the base being connected to the instrument panel, and the flexible layer being disposed on the side of the base facing the through hole.

[0012] Optionally, the substrate material may include plastic or flexible metal; and / or, the substrate may have a perforated structure.

[0013] Optionally, the dashboard assembly may also include adjustment components; The adjustment component is located on the instrument panel and can move closer to or further away from the frame or sealing element along the vertical direction of the first axis.

[0014] Optionally, there are multiple adjustment components, which are arranged circumferentially along the through hole.

[0015] Optionally, the adjusting component is located on the side of the gap filler opposite to the sealing element, and the adjusting component is used to move at least a portion of the gap filler toward or away from the sealing element.

[0016] Optionally, the adjustment assembly includes a push rod and a drive element, with the push rod located on the side of the gap filler facing away from the sealing element or the skeleton; The driving component is used to drive the push rod to move the gap filler closer to or away from the sealing component or the skeleton.

[0017] Optionally, the adjustment assembly also includes a base connected to the instrument panel, with a push rod and drive unit located on the base.

[0018] Optionally, the base is provided with internal threads; the drive element includes a threaded rod that engages with the internal threads.

[0019] Optionally, the base is provided with a first limiting part, and the push rod is provided with a second limiting part. The second limiting part is used to cooperate with the first limiting part to limit the maximum distance the push rod moves close to the gap filler.

[0020] Optionally, the base is provided with mounting holes, and the push rod is disposed in the mounting holes; The mounting hole includes a first hole segment and a second hole segment. Compared to the second hole segment, the first hole segment is closer to the gap filler, and the diameter of the first hole segment is smaller than that of the second hole segment. The stepped surface between the first hole segment and the second hole segment forms a first limiting part.

[0021] Optionally, the dashboard assembly also includes a bracket, on which the base of the clearance filler and adjustment components is located, and the bracket is connected to the dashboard.

[0022] Optionally, the adjustment assembly further includes a first elastic element disposed between the push rod and the drive element.

[0023] Optionally, the surface of the sealing member facing the driver's seat is a first surface, and the instrument panel has a first surface area facing the driver's seat, the first surface area being in contact with the inner wall surface of the through hole; When the steering wheel is in the retracted state, the top position of the first surface is located on the side of the first surface area facing away from the driver's seat. Along the first axis, the distance between the first surface area and the top position of the first surface is F3, where F3 satisfies: 0≤F3≤25mm; or, the top position of the first surface is located on the side of the first surface area facing the driver's seat. Along the first axis, the distance between the first surface area and the top position of the first surface is F1, where F1 satisfies: 0≤F3≤30mm.

[0024] Optionally, the sealing element includes an edge portion; on a plane perpendicular to the first axis, the projection of the edge portion is located on the outer periphery of the projection of the through hole; The edge material is an elastic material.

[0025] Optionally, the dashboard assembly also includes a third limiting part located on the dashboard, which cooperates with the steering wheel to limit the steering wheel when it is in the retracted state.

[0026] Optionally, the through hole includes a first through hole section and a second through hole section, wherein the first through hole section is closer to the driver's seat than the second through hole section; The minimum dimension L3 of the first through-hole section is greater than or equal to the maximum dimension L4 of the second through-hole section, and the step surface between the first through-hole section and the second through-hole section forms the third limiting part.

[0027] Optionally, along the first axis, the depth of the first through-hole section is F2, where F2 satisfies: 2mm≤F2≤5mm.

[0028] Optionally, the second through-hole section includes a first through-hole and a second through-hole disposed opposite to each other along the first axis direction, wherein the first through-hole is closer to the sealing member than the second through-hole; The area of ​​the first opening is larger than the area of ​​the second opening.

[0029] Optionally, the instrument panel assembly also includes an elastic pad, which is disposed on the inner wall surface of the first through-hole section and / or the second through-hole section; The elastic pad is used to contact the steering wheel when it is in the retracted position to provide cushioning.

[0030] Optionally, the inner wall surface of the first through-hole section and / or the second through-hole section is provided with a mounting groove, and an elastic pad is placed in the mounting groove.

[0031] Optionally, the instrument panel assembly also includes a first magnetic component and a second magnetic component, the first magnetic component being disposed on the instrument panel and the second magnetic component being disposed on the sealing component or the frame; When the steering wheel is in the stowed position, the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component magnetically engage.

[0032] Optionally, one of the steering wheel and the instrument panel is provided with a limiting hole, and the other is provided with a limiting member. The limiting member includes a limiting rod and a second elastic member. When the steering wheel is in the retracted state, the second elastic member applies an elastic force to the limiting rod so that the limiting member is located in the limiting hole.

[0033] Optionally, the sealing element is connected to the skeleton; and / or, An installation space is formed between the sealing element and the frame, the installation space being suitable for accommodating at least one of the airbag or circuit components; and / or, The sealing element includes at least one of the following: display, keypad, or cover.

[0034] Optionally, the dashboard includes a first dashboard and a second dashboard, with a through-hole located between the first dashboard and the second dashboard; The second instrument panel can move relative to the first instrument panel to switch the steering wheel between a retracted state and an exposed state.

[0035] Secondly, a vehicle is also provided, the vehicle including the dashboard assembly described in the first aspect. Attached Figure Description

[0036] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0037] Figure 1A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the steering wheel provided in this application when it is in an exhibited state; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Assembly diagram of the steering wheel and instrument panel; Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the through hole; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the steering wheel provided in this application when it is in a stowed state; Figure 5 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of one embodiment of the instrument panel; Figure 6 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the instrument panel drive mechanism; Figure 7 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an embodiment with the steering wheel in a folded state; Figure 8 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of another embodiment with the steering wheel in a folded state; Figure 9 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the position of the steering wheel and the through hole when the steering wheel is in the stowed state; Figure 10 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the assembly of the plug and the through hole; Figure 11 for Figure 10 An assembly diagram of an embodiment of the central sealing component and the through hole; Figure 12 for Figure 10 An assembly diagram of another embodiment of the central sealing component and the through hole; Figure 13 for Figure 12 A structural diagram from another perspective; Figure 14 for Figure 1 A diagram illustrating the process of storing the steering wheel in the center. Figure 15 for Figure 1 Assembly diagram of the gap filler and the sealing component; Figure 16 for Figure 15 A partial schematic diagram; Figure 17 for Figure 15 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the gap filler; Figure 18 for Figure 17 Exploded view; Figure 19 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the adjustment component in its initial state; Figure 20 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the adjustment component in the adjustment state; Figure 21 for Figure 19 A schematic diagram of the structure of the adjustment component; Figure 22 for Figure 21 A sectional view; Figure 23 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the assembly of the central adjustment component and the instrument panel in another embodiment; Figure 24 for Figure 21 Exploded view; Figure 25 for Figure 19 Sectional view at the drive component; Figure 26 for Figure 20 Sectional view at the drive component; Figure 27 for Figure 12 Enlarged view at point S.

[0038] Figure label: 1000 - Transportation vehicles; 10-Dashboard assembly; 1-Instrument panel, 11-Through hole, 111-First through hole section, 112-Second through hole section, 1121-First through port, 1122-Second through port, 113-Mounting groove, 12-Third limiting part, 13-First instrument panel, 14-Second instrument panel, 15-Instrument panel drive mechanism, 16-First surface area; 2-Steering wheel, 21-Frame, 211-First end face, 212-Second end face, 213-Connecting surface, 214-Limiting hole, 22-Wheel rim; 3-Sealing component, 31-First surface, 32-Body part, 33-Edge part; 4-Gap filler, 41-First opening, 42-Second opening, 43-Base, 44-Flexible layer; 5-Adjustment component, 5a-First adjustment component, 5b-Second adjustment component, 51-Driver, 52-Push rod, 521-Second limiting part, 53-Base, 531-First limiting part, 532-Mounting hole, 5321-First hole segment, 5322-Second hole segment, 54-First elastic element; 6-Bracket, 7-Elastic pad, 8-First magnetic component, 9-Second magnetic component, 101-Limiting component, 1011-Limiting rod, 1012-Second elastic component; 20 - Body, 201 - Cockpit, 2011 - First Space, 2012 - Second Space; 30 - Driver's seat; O1 - First axis. Detailed Implementation

[0039] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," "fifth," and "sixth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first," "second," "third," "fourth," "fifth," and "sixth" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0040] In embodiments of this application, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0041] "A and / or B" includes the following three combinations: A only, B only, and a combination of A and B.

[0042] In the embodiments of this application, "parallel," "perpendicular," and "equal" include the described situation and situations similar to the described situation, where the range of similarity is within an acceptable deviation range, wherein the acceptable deviation range is determined by those skilled in the art taking into account the measurement under discussion and the error associated with the measurement of a particular quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system). For example, "parallel" includes absolute parallelism and approximate parallelism, wherein the acceptable deviation range for approximate parallelism may be, for example, a deviation within 5°; "perpendicular" includes absolute perpendicularity and approximate perpendicularity, wherein the acceptable deviation range for approximate perpendicularity may also be, for example, a deviation within 5°. "Equal" includes absolute equality and approximate equality, wherein the acceptable deviation range for approximate equality may be, for example, a difference between the two equals being less than or equal to 5% of either one.

[0043] This application discloses a transportation vehicle, including automobiles, buses, ships, trains, robots, or other forms of driving equipment, wherein the automobiles include electric vehicles (EVs), pure electric vehicles (PEVs / BEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs), and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), New Energy Vehicle, etc.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 1 For ease of explanation, a vehicle 1000 is used as an example. The vehicle 1000 may include a body 20, wheels (not shown in the figure), and an instrument panel assembly 10. The body 20 serves as the main structural component of the vehicle 1000, supporting and connecting the various component assemblies of the body 20. The body 20 encloses to form a driver's cabin 201. In some other possible embodiments, the vehicle 1000 may also include a driver's seat, which is located within the driver's cabin 201 for the driver to sit in.

[0045] The wheels are mounted on the vehicle body 20 and rotate to drive the vehicle 1000. The number of wheels can be two, three, or four, and this application does not limit this. Exemplarily, the wheels include a first wheel, a second wheel, a third wheel, and a fourth wheel. The first and second wheels are front wheels located at the front of the vehicle 1000, and the third and fourth wheels are rear wheels located at the rear of the vehicle 1000.

[0046] The dashboard assembly 10 is connected to the vehicle body 20 to provide a human-machine interface for interaction between the driver / passengers and the vehicle 1000. It should be understood that in other possible embodiments, the vehicle 1000 may also include only the dashboard assembly 10, and this application does not limit this.

[0047] In some embodiments, the instrument cluster assembly 10 may include an instrument panel 1, a steering wheel 2, and a steering actuator (not shown). The instrument panel 1 is located within the cockpit 201 and divides the cockpit 201 into a first space 2011 and a second space 2012. The first space 2011 is located in front of the second space 2012 and serves to form the area for arranging the control equipment of the vehicle 1000. Other vehicle control equipment, such as the steering actuator, wiring harness, and electronic control module, can be housed within the first space 2011. The second space 2012 serves as the main part of the cockpit 201 and provides seating and activity space for the driver and passengers. Vehicle components such as the driver's seat 30, in-vehicle display, in-vehicle refrigerator, and storage box can be housed within the second space 2012.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 2 In some embodiments, the instrument panel 1 is surrounded by a through hole 11, through which the steering wheel 2 can extend from the first space 2011 into the second space 2012.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, the instrument panel 1 is provided with a third limiting part 12, which is used to cooperate with the steering wheel 2 to limit the steering wheel 2 when it is in the retracted state, thereby limiting the displacement of the steering wheel 2 in the first axis direction, preventing the steering wheel 2 from coming out of the retracted position or causing shaking or abnormal noise due to the vehicle, vibration or inertia, and improving the stability and safety of the steering wheel 2 in the retracted state.

[0050] The structure of the third limiting part 12 can be varied. In some embodiments, the through hole 11 includes a first through hole segment 111 and a second through hole segment 112. Compared with the second through hole segment 112, the first through hole segment 111 is closer to the driver's seat. The minimum size L3 of the first through hole segment 111 is greater than or equal to the maximum size L4 of the second through hole segment 112. The stepped surface between the first through hole segment 111 and the second through hole segment 112 forms the third limiting part 12.

[0051] In addition, in other possible embodiments, the third limiting part 12 may also be a boss, a retaining ring or an elastic buckle structure protruding from the wall of the through hole, and this application does not limit it.

[0052] In some embodiments, the depth of the first through hole segment 111 along the first axis is F2, where F2 satisfies: 2mm≤F2≤5mm. Under this ratio constraint, it is possible to avoid the first through hole segment 111 being too large and occupying too much space in the thickness of the instrument panel 1, and also to avoid the first through hole segment 111 being too small and unable to provide effective limiting support for the steering wheel 2, thus affecting the positioning accuracy of the steering wheel 2.

[0053] In some embodiments, the second through-hole section 112 includes a first through-hole 1121 and a second through-hole 1122 disposed opposite to each other along the first axis direction. Compared with the second through-hole 1122, the first through-hole 1121 is closer to the sealing member. The area of ​​the first through-hole 1121 is larger than the area of ​​the second through-hole 1122. In this way, an inclined guide channel is formed in the through-hole to provide guidance for the movement of the steering wheel 2 in the through-hole and improve the stability of the steering wheel 2 operation.

[0054] It should be noted that when the area of ​​the first through-hole 1121 is larger than the area of ​​the second through-hole 1122, the second through-hole segment 112 can gradually change from the first through-hole 1121 to the second through-hole 1122, or it can change in a step-like manner to the second through-hole 1122. This application does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0055] For example, along the direction from the first opening 1121 to the second opening 1122, the cross-sectional area of ​​the second hole gradually decreases, thereby improving the running stability of the steering wheel 2 frame 21 during the storage and unfolding process, reducing the contact resistance between the steering wheel 2 and the hole wall, and improving the smoothness of the steering wheel 2 movement.

[0056] The steering actuator is used to receive steering commands from the driver and convert the commands into actual wheel deflection actions, thereby completing the steering of the vehicle. Exemplarily, the steering actuator may include a steering column, a steering gear, and a steering tie rod assembly. The steering column is connected between the steering wheel 2 and the steering gear and is used to transmit steering torque. The steering gear is used to amplify the steering torque and change the transmission direction. The steering tie rod assembly is connected between the steering gear and the wheel and is used to transmit the amplified steering torque to the wheel to drive the wheel to deflect.

[0057] The steering wheel 2 is connected to the steering actuator. The steering wheel 2 has a first axis O1, which is the axis of the output end of the steering column to which the steering wheel 2 is connected. The steering wheel 2 can rotate around the first axis O1 to drive the steering column to rotate, and then drive the steering actuator to move through the steering column, thereby driving the wheels to move and completing the steering of the vehicle.

[0058] It should be understood that in other possible implementations, the dashboard assembly 10 may also include only the instrument panel 1 and the steering wheel 2, and this application does not limit this.

[0059] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the steering wheel may have a retracted state and an extended state relative to the instrument panel 1, such as... Figure 1 As shown, when the vehicle is in manual driving mode, the steering wheel 2 is in an extended state, and at least a portion of the frame 21 of the steering wheel 2 can pass through the through-hole 11 of the dashboard 1 to place the wheel rim 22 within the second space 2012 for the driver to hold. Figure 4 As shown, when the vehicle enters the automatic driving mode, parking mode or hibernation state, the steering wheel 2 can enter the storage state under the drive of the steering wheel 2 drive mechanism, so as to store the wheel rim 22 in the second space 2012, reducing the occupation of the steering wheel 2 on the driver's activity space.

[0060] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 To facilitate the movement of the steering wheel 2 between the first and second spaces, in some embodiments, the instrument panel 1 may include a first instrument panel 13, a second instrument panel 14, and an instrument panel drive mechanism 15. A through hole 11 is formed between the first instrument panel 13 and the second instrument panel 14. The second instrument panel 14 can move relative to the first instrument panel 13 under the drive of the instrument panel drive mechanism 15. In this way, even when the outline size of the through hole 11 is smaller than the outer outline size of the steering wheel 2, the steering wheel 2 can still move between the first and second spaces, thereby improving the adaptability of the instrument panel 1 to different working conditions.

[0061] The instrument panel drive mechanism 15 can be an electric push rod mechanism, a rack and pinion mechanism, a linkage mechanism, or other power mechanism; this application does not limit this. In addition, in other possible embodiments, the instrument panel drive mechanism 15 can be omitted, and the second instrument panel 14 can be driven relative to the first instrument panel 13 by manual operation by the driver or passenger; this application does not limit this as well.

[0062] It should be understood that in other possible implementations, the instrument panel 1 may also be configured as an integral component, and the diameter of the through hole 11 may be larger than the size of the steering wheel 2, so as to allow the steering wheel 2 to move between the first space 2011 and the second space 2012.

[0063] In some embodiments, the steering wheel 2 may include a frame 21 and a rim 22. The frame 21 serves as a support structure for the steering wheel 2, connecting the steering actuator and transmitting steering torque, while the rim 22 serves as the outer ring of the steering wheel 2, for the driver to grip and perform steering operations.

[0064] The drive mechanism of the steering wheel 2 can drive the steering wheel 2 to move between the first space 2011 and the second space 2012, so that the steering wheel 2 can have a stored state and an displayed state.

[0065] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 9 In some embodiments, the wheel flange 22 may also have an unfolded state and a folded state relative to the frame 21. When the vehicle is in manual driving mode, the wheel flange 22 is in the unfolded state.

[0066] When a vehicle enters autonomous driving mode, parking mode, or sleep mode, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 9 The rim 22 can be folded relative to the frame 21 so that the maximum vertical dimension D1 of the folded steering wheel 2 in the first axis O1 is smaller than the maximum vertical dimension L1 of the steering wheel 2 in the first axis O1 before folding, so as to reduce the space occupied by the steering wheel 2 when it is in the storage state.

[0067] Please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 The folding method of the rim 22 relative to the frame 21 can be varied, such as... Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the frame 21 includes a first end face 211 facing the driver's seat and a second end face 212 facing away from the driver's seat, as well as a connecting surface 213 connecting the first end face 211 and the second end face 212; the wheel rim 22 can rotate relative to the steering wheel 2, and when the steering wheel 2 is in the unfolded state, the wheel rim 22 is located on one side of the first end face 211 of the frame 21.

[0068] When the steering wheel 2 is switched to the folding state, the wheel rim 22 is folded to the connecting surface 213 of the frame 21, thereby reducing the volume of the steering wheel 2, reducing the difficulty of storing the steering wheel 2, and reducing the space occupied by the first space 2011 after storage.

[0069] In addition, such as Figure 8 As shown, in other possible embodiments, the rim 22 may also include a first rim 221 and a second rim 222, which are rotatably connected to the frame 21. The first rim 221 can rotate around the frame 21 in a first direction, and the second rim 222 can rotate around the frame 21 in a second direction. The first direction and the second direction are opposite directions.

[0070] When the steering wheel 2 is in the unfolded state, the first rim 221 and the second rim 222 move closer together for the driver to grip. When the steering wheel 2 is in the folded state, the first rim 221 rotates in a first direction and the second rim 222 rotates in a second direction, thereby folding the rim 222 to both sides of the frame 21 to reduce the volume of the steering wheel 2, reduce the difficulty of storing the steering wheel 2, and reduce the space occupied by the steering wheel 2 in the first space 2011 after storage.

[0071] Please refer to Figure 10 When the steering wheel 2 is in the retracted state, the through hole 11 for the steering wheel 2 to pass through will also be exposed to the cabin environment, which not only affects the aesthetics, but also makes it easy for external dust and impurities to enter the interior of the instrument panel 1 through the through hole 11, affecting the normal use of the instrument panel.

[0072] To address the aforementioned issues, in this application, the dashboard assembly 10 further includes a sealing component 3, which is used to seal the through hole 11, thereby reducing the exposed area of ​​the through hole 11 after the steering wheel 2 is stored. This ensures the aesthetic appearance of the dashboard while reducing the possibility of dust and impurities entering the first space 2011 in the cabin.

[0073] Please refer to Figures 11 to 13 When the sealing member 3 blocks the through hole 11, there are various positional relationships between the sealing member 3 and the through hole 11. In some embodiments, the sealing member 3 can be located on the side of the instrument panel 1 facing away from the driver's seat to block the through hole 11.

[0074] When the sealing member 3 is located on the side of the dashboard 1 facing away from the driver's seat, the sealing member 3 can be spaced apart from the hole wall of the through hole 11, that is, the outer diameter of the sealing member 3 is smaller than the inner diameter of the through hole 11, or it can be completely sealed in the through hole 11, that is, the outer diameter of the sealing member 3 is equal to the inner diameter of the through hole 11. This application does not limit this.

[0075] like Figure 11 As shown, when the sealing member 3 is located on the side of the instrument panel 1 facing away from the driver's seat, the distance between the top position of the first surface area 16 and the first surface 31 is F3, and F3 satisfies: 0≤F3≤25mm. This is to avoid the through hole 11 sinking too deep, which would cause the sealing member 3 to form an obvious depression or step on the surface of the instrument panel 1, affecting the smoothness of the appearance of the instrument panel 1. At the same time, it can also avoid the accumulation of dust on the surface of the instrument panel 1 and the difficulty of cleaning caused by the excessive depth of the countersunk hole.

[0076] The first surface area 16 is the surface of the instrument panel 1 facing the driver's seat and the area that is in contact with the inner wall of the through hole 11. The first surface is the surface of the sealing member 3 facing the driver's seat.

[0077] like Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, in other possible embodiments, the sealing member 3 can also be used to directly cover the through hole 11, that is, at least a portion of the sealing member 3 is located on the side of the instrument panel 1 facing the driver's seat, and the maximum dimension L2 of the sealing member in the vertical direction along the first axis is greater than the maximum diameter L1 of the through hole in the vertical direction along the first axis. In this case, the top position of the first surface 31 of the sealing member 3 is located on the side of the first surface area 16 facing the driver's seat, thus completing the sealing of the through hole 11.

[0078] In some embodiments, when the steering wheel 2 is in the retracted state and at least a portion of the sealing member 3 is located on one side of the instrument panel 1, the sealing member 3 can be located on the side of the instrument panel 1 away from the driver's seat or on the side of the instrument panel 1 facing the driver's seat. When located on the side of the instrument panel 1 facing the driver's seat, the distance between the top position of the first surface area 16 and the first surface 31 along the first axis O1 is F1, where F1 satisfies: 0≤F1≤30mm. This controls the amount of protrusion of the sealing member 3 in the direction of the second space 2012, reduces the impact of the sealing member 3 on the driver's movable space, and ensures the consistency of the surface appearance curve of the instrument panel 1.

[0079] It should be noted that the top position of the first surface 31 of the sealing member 3 referred to in this article is the position where the sealing member 3 is closest to the driver's seat along the first axis O1.

[0080] In some embodiments, when the sealing member 3 is located on one side of the instrument panel 1, the sealing member 3 may include a body portion 32 and an edge portion 33. The edge portion 33 is disposed on the outside of the body portion 32 or on the side of the body portion 32 facing away from the driver's seat. On a plane perpendicular to the first axis O1, the projection of the edge portion 33 is located on the outer periphery of the projection of the through hole 11. The material of the edge portion 33 is an elastic material. In this way, when the edge portion 33 is in contact with the first surface area 16 of the instrument panel 1, a buffer is formed between the edge portion 33 and the instrument panel 1, reducing the vibration and impact when the sealing member 3 contacts the instrument panel 1, and improving the quietness of the operation of the sealing member 3.

[0081] The material of the edge portion 33 is an elastic material, which can be a thermoplastic elastomer, EPDM rubber, silicone rubber, polyurethane, foam sponge or other materials with elastic properties. This application does not limit this.

[0082] In other possible implementations, the body portion 32 may also be made of an elastic material, and this application does not limit this.

[0083] There are various sources of power for the sealing member 3 to block the through hole 11. In some embodiments, the sealing member 3 can be set independently of the steering wheel 2. When the steering wheel 2 is in the retracted state, the sealing member 3 can be manually pushed into the through hole 11 or covered at the through hole 11 by the driver or passenger to block the through hole 11.

[0084] In some embodiments, the sealing component 3 can also be connected to the frame 21 of the steering wheel 2 and move together with the steering wheel 2 between the first space 2011 and the second space 2012 under the drive of the frame 21. When the steering wheel 2 is in the retracted state, the sealing component 3 is located inside the through hole 11 or covers the outside of the through hole 11. In this way, without adding an additional power mechanism, the sealing component 3 can automatically seal the through hole 11, reduce the number of parts of the steering wheel 2, and reduce the manufacturing cost of the steering wheel 2.

[0085] For details, please refer to Figure 14 When the steering wheel receives the retraction command, the first instrument panel 13 and the second instrument panel 14 move closer together to form a through hole 11. Then, the wheel rim 22 of the steering wheel 2 moves towards the frame 21 to put the steering wheel 2 into a folded state. Then, the frame 21 drives the wheel rim 22 to be retracted into the instrument panel 1 through the through hole 11. Finally, the sealing member 3 contacts the instrument panel 1 to seal the through hole 11.

[0086] When the sealing component 3 is connected to the steering wheel 2, in some embodiments, the sealing component 3 can be constructed as an integral part with the steering wheel 2. This simplifies the assembly process of the steering wheel 2, reduces the number of parts of the steering wheel 2, and ensures the consistency of the movement trajectory of the sealing component 3 and the steering wheel 2, thereby improving the uniformity of the sealing component 3 in blocking the through hole 11.

[0087] In addition to being constructed as a single unit, in other possible embodiments, the sealing component 3 and the skeleton 21 can be formed separately and then connected by snap-fit, screw-fit or adhesive, etc. This application does not limit this.

[0088] The structure of the blocking component 3 can also be varied. In some embodiments, the blocking component 3 includes a display screen. When the steering wheel 2 is in the retracted state, the display screen is exposed to the side facing the second space 2012 so that the driver can use the display screen for entertainment or to obtain vehicle information and complete human-machine interaction with the vehicle.

[0089] The sealing component 3 can also be a button panel. When the steering wheel 2 is in the retracted state, the button panel is exposed facing the second space 2012, so that the driver can adjust functions such as air conditioning temperature, audio volume, and driving mode in a timely manner, improving the convenience of using the vehicle.

[0090] In addition, the sealing element 3 can also be a decorative cover with a surface material that matches the material of the dashboard, thereby enhancing the consistency of the dashboard surface.

[0091] It should be understood that whether the sealing element 3 is recessed into the through hole or at least a portion of the sealing element 3 is positioned on the side of the instrument panel 1 facing the cockpit 201 to cover the through hole 11, a certain assembly gap will exist between the sealing element 3 and the inner wall of the through hole 11. While this gap affects the overall appearance and aesthetics of the instrument panel, dust, moisture, or other foreign objects in the cockpit 201 may still enter the first space 2011 through this gap, posing a safety hazard to the use of the instrument panel assembly 10.

[0092] To address the above issues, please refer to some implementation methods. Figure 15 Along the perpendicular direction of the first axis O1, there is a gap between the sealing member 3 and the through hole 11, and the width of the gap is A, which satisfies: 0≤A≤10mm. This application controls the gap between the sealing member 3 and the through hole 11 within the above range, so as to effectively suppress the intrusion of dust, water vapor and foreign objects and improve the sealing performance of the instrument panel assembly 10 while ensuring that the sealing member 3 can move or be assembled smoothly relative to the through hole 11.

[0093] In some implementations, the width A of the gap satisfies: 0≤A≤5mm, thereby further reducing the gap size, improving the visual integrity of the mating part of the sealing element 3 and the through hole 11, and significantly reducing the risk of external contaminants entering the first space 2011.

[0094] In some embodiments, the difference between the maximum and minimum values ​​of the gap width A measured along the circumference of the through hole 11 is B, where B satisfies: 0 ≤ B ≤ 2 mm. This ensures the uniformity of the circumferential gap of the sealing component 3 and the overall consistency, reducing the possibility of problems such as local light leakage, dust accumulation, or deformation of the sealing component 3 due to uneven gaps.

[0095] It should be noted that the gap width between the sealing element 3 and the through hole 11 referred to in this article refers to the distance in the vertical direction of the opening of the interface between the sealing element 3, the through hole 11 and the instrument panel, on the first axis O1.

[0096] Please refer to Figures 16 to 18 In addition to limiting the gap between the sealing element and the through hole 11, in other possible implementations, the sealing performance and appearance consistency between the sealing element and the instrument panel 1 can also be improved by adding a sealing element.

[0097] Specifically, in some embodiments, the instrument panel assembly 10 further includes a gap filler 4, the projection of which overlaps with the projection of the gap on a plane perpendicular to the first axis O1. The gap filler 4 is disposed between the sealing member and the through hole 11 to fill the gap between the sealing member and the through hole 11, thereby reducing the gap between the sealing member and the through hole 11 and improving the sealing performance and aesthetics of the instrument panel assembly 10.

[0098] It should be noted that when the gap filler 4 is disposed between the through hole 11 and the sealing member, the gap filler 4 can be connected to the sealing member or to the instrument panel 1 forming the hole wall of the through hole 11. This application does not impose any restrictions on this. For ease of explanation, the connection between the gap filler 4 and the instrument panel 1 will be described below.

[0099] The gap filler 4 can be a rigid structure or a flexible structure, and this application does not limit this. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the gap filler 4 is an elastic material, which can be a thermoplastic elastomer, EPDM rubber, silicone rubber, polyurethane, foamed sponge, or other materials with elastic properties, and this application does not limit this.

[0100] The gap filler 4 can adaptively fill the gap between the sealing part and the through hole 11 through elastic deformation, thereby solving the problem that the rigid filler cannot fill or fills unevenly when there are problems such as excessive local gaps or uneven gap distribution between the sealing part and the instrument panel 1 due to manufacturing and assembly errors, thus improving the reliability of the seal.

[0101] In some embodiments, the gap filler 4 includes a first opening 41 and a second opening 42 disposed opposite to each other along the first axis O1, wherein the first opening 41 is closer to the driver's seat side than the second opening 42. Furthermore, the cross-sectional area of ​​the first opening 41 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the second opening 42. This arrangement ensures sufficient gap filling while guiding the movement of the sealing member or its internal frame 21 within the through hole 11, improving the positioning accuracy of the sealing member, and enhancing the uniformity of the circumferential distance between the sealing member and the through hole 11 after the steering wheel 2 is in the retracted state.

[0102] In some embodiments, the gap filler 4 includes a base 43 and a flexible layer 44. The base 43 serves as a support structure to maintain the overall shape and installation stability of the gap filler 4; the base 43 is connected to the instrument panel 1 to fix the gap filler 4 to the inner wall surface of the through hole 11.

[0103] The base 43 can be bonded to the instrument panel 1, threadedly connected, or snap-fitted; this application does not limit this. For example, the base has a snap-fit, and the instrument panel 1 has a slot; the base is snapped into the slot by the snap-fit.

[0104] The material of the substrate 43 can be a plastic such as polypropylene, polycarbonate or nylon, or an elastic metal such as spring steel or shape memory alloy, or a hard rubber or composite material. This application does not limit the material.

[0105] For example, the base 43 is made of elastic metal, so that while providing support, the elastic deformation of the elastic metal compensates for dimensional fluctuations between the plug and the through hole 11, thereby improving the filling effect of the gap filler 4 on the gap between the through hole 11 and the plug.

[0106] The flexible layer 44 is disposed on the side of the substrate 43 facing the through hole. The flexible layer 44 can be a thermoplastic elastomer, EPDM rubber, silicone rubber, polyurethane, foam sponge or other materials with elastic properties. This application does not limit this.

[0107] The flexible layer 44 is used to directly contact the sealing component and can achieve adaptive filling of the sealing component through elastic deformation, thereby improving the uniformity of gap filling by the gap filler 4. At the same time, the flexible layer 44 can also form a buffer between the sealing component and the hole wall of the through hole 11, reducing the contact noise between the sealing component and the through hole 11 and improving the quietness of the vehicle.

[0108] In some embodiments, the substrate 43 has a mesh-like perforated structure, which reduces the overall weight of the gap filler 4, lowers material costs, maintains structural rigidity, and provides redundant space for the deformation of the flexible layer 44, thereby improving sealing adaptability.

[0109] Please refer to Figure 19 and Figure 20 In some embodiments, the instrument panel assembly 10 further includes an adjustment component 5, which is disposed on the instrument panel 1 and is capable of moving closer to or away from the sealing member 3 along the perpendicular direction of the first axis O1.

[0110] The adjustment component 5 is designed to, on the one hand, engage with the peripheral wall of the sealing component 3, thereby providing guidance for the movement of the sealing component 3, ensuring the accuracy of the positioning of the sealing component 3 when the steering wheel 2 is in the retracted state, and improving the stability and appearance consistency of the engagement between the sealing component 3 and the through hole 11.

[0111] On the other hand, when the gap filler 4 is an elastic material, the adjustment component 5 can be located on the side of the gap filler 4 facing away from the sealing component 3, so as to drive at least a part of the gap filler 4 to move closer to the sealing component 3. In this way, by actively adjusting the compression or deformation of the gap filler 4, the extension distance of the gap filler 4 is changed, thereby changing the gap distance between the sealing component and the through hole, that is, from G1 to G1', thereby realizing the fine adjustment of the gap filler 4 and improving the filling effect of the gap filler 4 on the gap between the through hole 11 and the sealing component 3.

[0112] Please refer to Figures 19 to 22The number of adjustment components 5 can be one or more, and this application does not limit this. In some embodiments, there are multiple adjustment components 5, which are arranged circumferentially along the through hole 11, so as to guide the sealing member 3 or uniformly push the gap filling member 4 from multiple directions, thereby improving the stability of the positioning of the sealing member 3 and the uniformity of the gap adjustment.

[0113] Please refer to Figure 23 When the instrument panel 1 includes a first instrument panel 13 and a second instrument panel 14 that are movable relative to each other, the adjustment component 5 may also include a first adjustment component 5a and a second adjustment component 5b. The first adjustment component 5a is disposed on the first instrument panel 13, and the second adjustment component 5b is disposed on the second instrument panel 14. When the first instrument panel 13 and the second instrument panel 14 move away from each other, the first adjustment component 5a and the second adjustment component 5b may move away from each other along with the first instrument panel 13 and the second instrument panel 14. When the first instrument panel 13 and the second instrument panel 14 move closer to each other, the first adjustment component 5a and the second adjustment component 5b may be combined to form a complete guide ring or push ring to guide or adjust the gap of the sealing component 3.

[0114] Please refer to Figure 19 and Figure 20 ,as well as Figures 24 to 26 In some embodiments, the adjustment component 5 includes a drive member 51 and a push rod 52. The push rod 52 is located on the side of the elastic layer away from the sealing member 3. The drive member 51 is connected to the push rod 52. In practical applications, the drive member 51 can drive the push rod 52 to move closer to or further away from the elastic layer, thereby pushing or releasing the gap filler 4, adjusting its deformation state and contact relationship with the sealing member 3, thereby realizing active adjustment of the filling position of the gap filler 4 and improving the filling effect of the gap filler 4 on the gap between the through hole 11 and the sealing member 3.

[0115] In some embodiments, the adjustment assembly 5 also includes a base 53, which is connected to the instrument panel 1. The base 53 is provided with a mounting hole 532. The push rod 52 and the drive component 51 are installed in the mounting hole 532 of the base 53. When assembling the adjustment assembly 5, the push rod 52 and the drive component 51 can be connected to the base 53 as a whole first, and then the entire adjustment assembly 5 can be connected to the instrument panel 1 through the base 53. This achieves modular design of parts, reduces the complexity of the steering wheel 2 assembly process, and improves production efficiency and maintenance convenience.

[0116] In some embodiments, the base 53 is provided with a first limiting part 531, and the push rod 52 is provided with a second limiting part 521. The second limiting part 521 is used to cooperate with the first limiting part 531 to limit the maximum distance that the push rod 52 moves close to the gap filler 4. In this way, it is prevented that the push rod 52 pushes too hard, causing damage to the gap filler 4 or jamming of the sealing part 3, thereby improving the reliability and safety of the adjustment.

[0117] The structure of the first limiting part 531 can be varied. In some embodiments, the mounting hole 532 includes a first hole segment 5321 and a second hole segment 5322. Compared with the second hole segment 5322, the first hole segment 5321 is closer to the gap filler 4, and the diameter of the first hole segment 5321 is smaller than the diameter of the second hole segment 5322. The stepped surface between the first hole segment 5321 and the second hole segment 5322 forms the first limiting part 531.

[0118] At the same time, the first hole section 5321 with a small diameter can also be adapted to the outer diameter of the push rod 52, thereby forming a stepped surface limit while guiding the push rod 52 and improving the motion accuracy of the push rod 52.

[0119] In addition, in other possible implementations, the first limiting part 531 may also be a boss or a retaining ring structure protruding from the wall of the mounting hole 532, and this application does not limit it.

[0120] To drive the push rod 52 to move, the structure of the driving member 51 can be varied. In some embodiments, the base 53 is provided with an internal thread. The internal thread is located on the side of the base 53 facing away from the gap filler 4. The driving member 51 includes a threaded rod that engages with the internal thread. By rotating the threaded rod, the threaded rod and the push rod 52 are driven to move linearly along the perpendicular direction of the first axis O1, thereby realizing the pushing adjustment of the gap filler 4.

[0121] In other possible implementations, the drive element 51 may also be a drive motor or a pneumatic drive cylinder, and this application does not limit it in this regard.

[0122] In some embodiments, the dashboard assembly 10 also includes a bracket 6, on which the base 53 of the gap filler 4 and the adjustment component 5 is disposed. The bracket 6 is connected to the instrument panel 1. In this way, during assembly, the adjustment component 5 and the gap filler 4 can be installed on the bracket 6 first, and then the adjustment component 5 and the gap filler 4 can be connected to the instrument panel 1 through the bracket 6. This enables a modular design, thereby reducing the complexity of the steering wheel 2 assembly process and improving production efficiency and maintenance convenience.

[0123] In some embodiments, the adjusting component 5 may further include a first elastic element 54, which may be a spring, a disc spring, or other elastic structure, and this application does not limit this. The first elastic element 54 is connected between the push rod 52 and the driving component 51. The first elastic element 54 is provided to, on the one hand, prevent the push rod 52 from moving excessively. When the push rod 52 moves excessively due to external force or misoperation of the driving component 51, it can absorb the excess displacement through its own compression or deformation, thereby limiting the pressing force of the push rod 52 on the gap filler 4 and avoiding damage to the gap filler 4 due to overpressure.

[0124] On the other hand, when there are assembly tolerances, manufacturing errors, or thermal expansion and contraction caused by temperature changes between the sealing component 3 and the instrument panel 1, the first elastic component 54 can provide a certain floating compensation capability, so that the push rod 52 and the gap filler 4 can adaptively adjust their relative positions, thereby improving the guiding capability of the adjustment component 5 for the steering wheel 2.

[0125] It should be understood that in other possible implementations, the adjusting component 5 and the gap filler 4 may also be disposed between the frame 21 and the instrument panel 1. The adjusting component 5 can drive the gap filler 4 to move closer to or away from the frame 21, thereby sealing the gap between the sealing component 3 and the wall of the through hole 11. This application does not limit this.

[0126] Please refer to Figure 12 In some embodiments, the dashboard assembly 10 also includes an elastic pad 7, which is disposed on the wall of the through hole 11. The elastic pad 7 is used to contact the steering wheel 2 when the steering wheel 2 is in the retracted state to form a buffer, thereby absorbing the impact energy when the steering wheel 2 is retracted, reducing collision noise and vibration transmission, reducing the possibility of wear or scratches caused by direct contact between the steering wheel 2 and the wall of the through hole 11, and improving the quietness of the steering wheel 2 operation.

[0127] The material of the elastic pad 7 can be thermoplastic elastomer, EPDM rubber, silicone rubber, polyurethane, foam sponge or other materials with elastic properties, and this application does not limit it.

[0128] The elastic pad 7 can be located at any position of the through hole 11. When the through hole 11 includes a first through hole section 111 and a second through hole section 112, the elastic pad 7 can be located in the first through hole section 111 to cooperate with the corresponding part of the sealing member 3 or the steering wheel 2 frame 21 to form a buffer limit, or it can be located in the second through hole section 112 to provide full-range guidance and buffering during the movement of the steering wheel 2 frame 21. This application does not limit this.

[0129] The inner wall surfaces of the first through hole section 111 and the second through hole section 112 are provided with mounting grooves 113. The elastic pad 7 is disposed in the mounting groove 113. The mounting groove 113 is used to increase the contact area between the elastic pad 7 and the wall surface of the through hole 11, thereby improving the installation stability and anti-detachment ability of the elastic pad 7.

[0130] In some embodiments, the depth of the mounting groove 113 is F4, satisfying: 1mm≤F4≤3mm. This ensures the firmness of the elastic pad 7 while controlling the compression allowance of the elastic pad 7, and avoids insufficient protrusion of the elastic pad 7 due to the mounting groove 113 being too deep, which would affect the buffering effect.

[0131] It should be understood that in other possible implementations, only the first through hole section 111 may be provided with the mounting groove 113, or only the second through hole section 112 may be provided with the mounting groove 113, and this application does not limit this.

[0132] In some embodiments, the dashboard assembly 10 further includes a first magnetic element 8 and a second magnetic element 9. The first magnetic element 8 is disposed on the instrument panel 1, and the second magnetic element 9 is disposed on the sealing element 3 or the frame 21. When the steering wheel 2 is in the retracted state, the first magnetic element 8 and the second magnetic element 9 magnetically attract each other, thereby using magnetic attraction to help fix the retracted position of the steering wheel 2 and enhance the stability of the steering wheel 2 in the retracted state.

[0133] Please refer to Figure 12 and Figure 27 In some embodiments, one of the steering wheel 2 and the instrument panel 1 is provided with a limiting hole 214, and the other is provided with a limiting member 101. The limiting member 101 includes a limiting rod 1011 and a second elastic member 1012. In practical applications, when the steering wheel 2 is in the retracted state, the second elastic member applies an elastic force to the limiting rod so that the limiting member 101 is located in the limiting hole 214. When the steering wheel 2 is in the unfolded state, the frame 21 can push against the limiting rod to compress the second elastic member, causing the limiting rod to retract and separate from the limiting hole 214, thereby releasing the locking constraint on the steering wheel 2 and allowing the steering wheel 2 to move from the retracted position to the unfolded position.

[0134] In the description of the embodiments of this application, specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0135] The above are merely specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An instrument panel assembly (10), characterized in that, include: The instrument panel (1), frame (21), steering wheel (2), sealing component (3), gap filler and adjustment component (5) are provided, wherein the instrument panel (1) is arranged to form a through hole; the steering wheel (2) is disposed on the frame (21) and has a retracted state and an extended state; When the steering wheel (2) is in the retracted state, at least a portion of the sealing member (3) is located in the through hole (11). Along the perpendicular direction of the first axis (O1), there is a gap between the sealing member (3) and the through hole (11). The gap filler is provided on the instrument panel or the sealing member. On a plane perpendicular to the first axis (O1), the projection of the gap filler (4) overlaps with the projection of the gap. The adjustment component (5) is located on the instrument panel (1), and the adjustment component (5) is capable of moving closer to or further away from the frame (21) or the sealing member (3) along the perpendicular direction of the first axis (O1).

2. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The width of the gap is A, and A satisfies: 0≤A≤10mm.

3. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The width of the gap is A, which satisfies: 0≤A≤5mm.

4. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The difference between the maximum and minimum width of the gap is B, and B satisfies: 0≤B≤2mm.

5. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least a portion of the gap filler (4) is made of an elastic material, and the gap filler (4) is connected to the instrument panel (1).

6. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The gap filler (4) includes a first opening (41) and a second opening (42) disposed opposite to each other along the first axis (O1), wherein the first opening (41) is closer to the driver's seat (30) side than the second opening (42); The cross-sectional area of ​​the first opening (41) is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the second opening (42).

7. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gap filler (4) includes a base (43) and a flexible layer (44). The base (43) is connected to the instrument panel (1), and the flexible layer (44) is disposed on the side of the base (43) facing the through hole (11).

8. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 7, characterized in that, The substrate (43) is made of plastic or elastic metal.

9. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 7, characterized in that, The base (43) has a hollow structure.

10. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of adjustment components (5) is multiple, and the multiple adjustment components (5) are arranged circumferentially along the through hole (11).

11. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment component (5) is located on the side of the gap filler (4) opposite to the sealing member (3), and the adjustment component (5) is used to drive at least a portion of the gap filler (4) to move closer to or away from the sealing member (3).

12. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment assembly (5) includes a push rod (52) and a drive member (51), wherein the push rod (52) is located on the side of the gap filler (4) facing away from the sealing member (3) or the skeleton (21); The drive member (51) is used to drive the push rod (52) to move the gap filler (4) closer to or away from the sealing member (3) or the skeleton (21).

13. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 12, characterized in that, The adjustment assembly (5) also includes a base (53) connected to the instrument panel (1), and the push rod (52) and the drive member (51) are disposed on the base (53).

14. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 13, characterized in that, The base (53) is provided with an internal thread; the drive (51) includes a threaded rod that engages with the internal thread.

15. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 13, characterized in that, The base (53) is provided with a first limiting part (531), and the push rod (52) is provided with a second limiting part (521). The second limiting part (521) is used to cooperate with the first limiting part (531) to limit the maximum distance that the push rod (52) moves close to the gap filler (4).

16. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 15, characterized in that, The base (53) is provided with a mounting hole (532), and the push rod (52) is disposed in the mounting hole (532); The mounting hole (532) includes a first hole segment (5321) and a second hole segment (5322). Compared with the second hole segment (5322), the first hole segment (5321) is closer to the gap filler (4), and the diameter of the first hole segment (5321) is smaller than the diameter of the second hole segment (5322). The stepped surface between the first hole segment (5321) and the second hole segment (5322) forms a first limiting part (531).

17. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 12, characterized in that, The instrument panel assembly (10) also includes a bracket (6), the base (53) of the gap filler (4) and the adjustment assembly (5) is disposed on the bracket (6), and the bracket (6) is connected to the instrument panel (1).

18. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 12, characterized in that, The adjustment assembly (5) further includes a first elastic element (54), which is disposed between the push rod (52) and the drive element (51).

19. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the sealing member (3) facing the driver's seat (30) is a first surface (31), and the instrument panel (1) has a first surface area (16) facing the driver's seat (30), the first surface area (16) being in contact with the inner wall surface of the through hole (11); When the steering wheel (2) is in the retracted state, the top position of the first surface (31) is located on the side of the first surface area (16) opposite to the driver's seat (30). Along the first axis (O1), the distance between the top position of the first surface area (16) and the top position of the first surface (31) is F3, and F3 satisfies: 0≤F3≤25mm.

20. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The instrument panel assembly (10) further includes a third limiting part (12) disposed on the instrument panel (1), the third limiting part (12) being used to cooperate with the steering wheel (2) to limit the steering wheel (2) when the steering wheel (2) is in the retracted state.

21. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 20, characterized in that, The through hole (11) includes a first through hole section (111) and a second through hole section (112). Compared with the second through hole section (112), the first through hole section (111) is closer to the driver's seat (30). The minimum dimension L3 of the first through hole segment (111) is greater than or equal to the maximum dimension L4 of the second through hole segment (112), and the step surface between the first through hole segment (111) and the second through hole segment (112) forms the third limiting part (12).

22. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 21, characterized in that, Along the first axis (O1), the depth of the first through hole segment (111) is F2, and F2 satisfies: 2mm≤F2≤5mm.

23. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 21, characterized in that, The second through-hole section (112) includes a first through-hole (1121) and a second through-hole (1122) disposed opposite to each other along the first axis (O1). Compared with the second through-hole (1122), the first through-hole (1121) is closer to the sealing member (3). The area of ​​the first opening (1121) is larger than the area of ​​the second opening (1122).

24. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 21, characterized in that, The instrument panel assembly (10) further includes an elastic pad (7), which is disposed on the inner wall surface of the first through hole section (111) and / or the second through hole section (112).

25. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 24, characterized in that, The inner wall surface of the first through hole section (111) and / or the second through hole section (112) is provided with a mounting groove (113), and the elastic pad (7) is disposed in the mounting groove (113).

26. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The instrument panel assembly (10) further includes a first magnetic element (8) and a second magnetic element (9), wherein the first magnetic element (8) is disposed on the instrument panel (1) and the second magnetic element (9) is disposed on the sealing element (3) or the frame (21); When the steering wheel (2) is in the stowed state, the first magnetic element (8) and the second magnetic element (9) magnetically attract each other.

27. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the steering wheel (2) and the instrument panel (1) is provided with a limiting hole (214), and the other is provided with a limiting member (101). The limiting member (101) includes a limiting rod (1011) and a second elastic member (1012). When the steering wheel (2) is in the retracted state, the second elastic member (1012) applies an elastic force to the limiting rod (1011) so that the limiting member (101) is located in the limiting hole (214).

28. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing component (3) is connected to the skeleton (21).

29. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, An installation space is formed between the sealing element (3) and the frame (21), the installation space being adapted to accommodate at least one of the airbag or circuit assembly.

30. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing element (3) includes at least one of a display, a keypad, or a cover.

31. The instrument panel assembly (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dashboard (1) includes a first dashboard (13) and a second dashboard (14), and the through hole (11) is located between the first dashboard (13) and the second dashboard (14); The second instrument panel (14) is movable relative to the first instrument panel (13) to allow the steering wheel (2) to switch between the stowed state and the displayed state.

32. A transportation vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the instrument panel assembly (10) as described in any one of claims 1-31.

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