Instrument panel assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides an instrument panel assembly and a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of vehicles. The instrument panel assembly comprises an instrument panel and a buffer structure; the buffer structure comprises a first end, a second end and a bending part which is positioned between the first end and the second end and is bent towards the vehicle bottom; the instrument panel comprises a first face and a second face opposite to the first face, the first face faces the cab, and the first end of the buffer structure is installed on the second face of the instrument panel; the second end of the buffer structure extends in the direction away from the instrument panel. According to the technical scheme, part of collision impact energy is absorbed through the buffer structure, so that the collision impact force transmitted to the instrument panel is reduced, the movement distance of the instrument panel towards a driver and passengers is increased, and the safety of the driver and the passengers is protected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to an instrument panel assembly and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] The instrument panel assembly is an assembly of indicator instruments and switches installed in the vehicle cab. The instrument panel assembly is located in front of the driver and passengers, and a safe distance is set between the driver and passengers. However, when the vehicle collides, the impact force drives the instrument panel to move toward the driver and passengers, affecting their safety. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present application provides an instrument panel assembly and a vehicle, which are used to solve the technical problem that when a vehicle collides, the instrument panel moves toward the driver and passengers, affecting the safety of the driver and passengers.

[0004] In order to achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] On the one hand, the utility model provides an instrument panel assembly, including an instrument panel and a buffer structure:

[0006] The buffer structure includes a first end, a second end, and a bent portion located between the first end and the second end and bent toward the bottom of the vehicle;

[0007] The instrument panel comprises a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, the first surface faces the cockpit, and the first end of the buffer structure is mounted on the second surface of the instrument panel;

[0008] The second end of the buffer structure extends in a direction away from the instrument panel.

[0009] Based on the above technical solution, the present application can also be improved as follows:

[0010] In a possible implementation, the first end of the buffer structure and the second end of the buffer structure are at different heights;

[0011] The second end of the buffer structure is located below the first end of the buffer structure.

[0012] In a possible implementation manner, a connecting portion for connecting to a steering system is provided at the bottom of the buffer structure.

[0013] In a possible implementation, the instrument panel includes a connected crossbeam and a frame, the buffer structure is installed on the crossbeam, and the frame is used to install instrument components.

[0014] In a possible implementation, the buffer structure is an injection molded part.

[0015] In a possible implementation, the buffer structure is provided with a weight-reducing groove, and a rib is provided in the weight-reducing groove.

[0016] In a possible implementation, the connecting portion has a clamping protrusion, and the clamping protrusion is used to clamp the steering system.

[0017] On the other hand, the present application provides a vehicle, comprising a steering system and an instrument panel assembly as described in any one of the above items, wherein a connecting portion of a buffer structure in the instrument panel is connected to the steering system.

[0018] Based on the above technical solution, the present application can also be improved as follows:

[0019] In a possible implementation, the steering system includes a steering wheel and a steering rod bracket that are connected, and the connecting portion is fixedly connected to the steering rod bracket.

[0020] In a possible implementation, the steering rod bracket is provided with a clamping groove, and the clamping groove is mounted in cooperation with the clamping protrusion of the connecting part.

[0021] The instrument panel assembly and vehicle provided by the present application have the following beneficial effects:

[0022] The dashboard includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, the first surface faces the cockpit, so that the second surface of the dashboard faces away from the cockpit, the buffer structure includes a first end and a second end, the first end of the buffer structure is installed on the second surface of the dashboard, and the second end of the buffer structure extends in a direction away from the dashboard, and the buffer structure includes a bent portion located between the first end and the second end and bent toward the bottom of the vehicle, so that when the vehicle collides, the bent portion and the first end of the buffer structure are bent and deformed under the influence of the collision impact force, and the buffer structure absorbs a part of the collision impact energy, so that the distance that the collision impact drives the dashboard to move toward the driver and passengers is reduced, thereby protecting the safety of the personnel. Compared with the related art, the dashboard assembly and vehicle provided by the present application absorb a part of the collision impact energy when the vehicle collides, so that the collision impact drives the dashboard to move toward the driver and passengers. The distance is reduced, thereby protecting the safety of the personnel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an instrument panel assembly provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of an instrument panel provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a buffer structure provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 A side view of a buffer structure provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the bottom force of the buffer structure in the simulation test provided by the embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the instrument panel assembly and the steering system provided by the embodiment of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a steering system provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0031] Description of reference numerals:

[0032] 100-Dashboard;

[0033] 110-first side; 120-second side;

[0034] 200-buffer structure;

[0035] 210 - first end; 220 - second end; 230 - bending portion; 240 - connecting portion;

[0036] 241-clamping protrusion; 250-weight reduction groove; 260-rib plate;

[0037] 300- Steering system;

[0038] 310-steering rod bracket; 320-card slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] When a vehicle collides, the dashboard moves toward the driver and passengers, affecting their safety. The reason for this problem is that in the related technology, when a vehicle collides, the impact force of the collision is concentrated on the dashboard, which drives the dashboard to move toward the driver and passengers, reducing the safe distance between the dashboard and the driver and passengers.

[0040] In response to the above-mentioned technical problems, an embodiment of the utility model provides an instrument panel assembly and a vehicle, wherein the first end of a buffer structure is installed on the second surface of the instrument panel, the second surface of the instrument panel faces away from the cockpit, and a bending portion is provided between the first end and the second end of the buffer structure, which bends toward the bottom of the vehicle. When the vehicle collides, a portion of the collision impact force is transmitted to the buffer structure, causing the first end and the bending portion of the buffer structure to bend. The buffer structure absorbs part of the collision impact energy, thereby reducing the collision impact force transmitted to the instrument panel, and reducing the movement distance of the instrument panel toward the driver and passengers, thereby protecting the safety of the driver and passengers.

[0041] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work belong to the scope of protection of this application.

[0042] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The embodiment of the utility model provides an instrument panel assembly, including an instrument panel 100 and a buffer structure 200. The instrument panel 100 is the main structure of the instrument panel assembly, and the instrument panel 100 is used to install the buffer structure 200 and instrument components. The instrument panel 100 includes a first surface 110 and a second surface 120 opposite to the first surface 110. The first surface 110 faces the cockpit, which is a cabin for accommodating drivers and passengers. The first surface 110 can be used to install instrument components. The second surface 120 of the instrument panel 100 is opposite to the first surface 110, and the second surface 120 of the instrument panel 100 faces away from the cockpit. The second surface 120 of the instrument panel 100 is used to install the buffer structure 200.

[0043] The buffer structure 200 is used to absorb part of the collision impact energy. The buffer structure 200 includes a first end 210, a second end 220, and a bent portion 230 located between the first end 210 and the second end 220 and bent toward the bottom of the vehicle. The first end 210 of the buffer structure 200 is installed on the second surface 120 of the instrument panel 100, for example, Figure 1 As shown, the first end 210 of the buffer structure 200 is fixed to the second surface 120 of the instrument panel 100 by means of a threaded connection, and the first end 210 of the buffer structure 200 and the second end of the instrument panel 100 are both provided with through holes, a bolt is passed through the two through holes, and a nut is installed at the threaded end of the bolt.

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the second end 220 of the buffer structure 200 extends in a direction away from the instrument panel 100, and the second end 220 extends in a direction away from the cockpit, and the second end can be abutted against or mounted on the front fender of the vehicle. The bending portion 230 of the buffer structure 200 is located between the first end 210 and the second end 220, and the bending portion 230 extends toward the bottom of the vehicle. When the vehicle collides, the impact force of the collision drives the bending portion 230 to bend toward the bottom of the vehicle, driving the second end 220 of the buffer structure 200 to deform and detach from the front fender, and the bending portion 230 and the second end 220 drive the first end 210 to break, so as to absorb part of the collision impact energy, so that the collision impact transmitted to the instrument panel 100 is reduced, the movement distance of the instrument panel 100 toward the driver and passengers is reduced, and the safety distance between the instrument panel 100 and the driver and passengers is increased to protect the safety of the driver and passengers.

[0045] refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 The figure shows the simulation experiment results of applying collision impact force to the buffer structure 200. The horizontal axis represents time and the vertical axis represents the magnitude of force. It can be seen from the figure that when the collision impact drives the buffer structure 200 to bend, the maximum force at the bottom of the buffer structure 200 is 11.0781KN, indicating that the part of the collision impact transmitted to the dashboard 100 after being buffered by the buffer structure 200 meets the standard, thereby achieving the purpose of protecting the safety of the driver and passengers.

[0046] An embodiment of the utility model provides an instrument panel assembly, wherein the first end 210 of a buffer structure 200 is installed on the second surface 120 of the instrument panel 100, the second surface 120 of the instrument panel 100 faces away from the cockpit, and a bending portion 230 bent toward the bottom of the vehicle is provided between the first end 210 and the second end 220 of the buffer structure 200. When the vehicle collides, a portion of the collision impact force is transmitted to the buffer structure 200, so that the first end 210 and the bending portion 230 of the buffer structure 200 are bent, thereby absorbing part of the collision impact energy, thereby reducing the collision impact force transmitted to the instrument panel 100, and reducing the movement distance of the instrument panel 100 toward the driver and passengers, so as to protect the safety of the driver and passengers.

[0047] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the first end 210 of the buffer structure 200 and the second end 220 of the buffer structure are located at different heights, for example, the second end 220 of the buffer structure 200 is located below the first end 210 of the buffer structure 200. When a vehicle collides, the second end 220 of the buffer structure 200 is first impacted by the collision. Since the first end 210 and the second end 220 are located at different heights, for example, the second end 220 is located below the first end 210, the buffer structure 200 is more likely to bend downward.

[0048] It should be noted that, if the space in the engine compartment allows, the second end 220 can be located above the first end 210, so that the impact of the collision drives the buffer structure 200 to bend upward, thereby absorbing part of the impact energy of the collision, so that the impact force of the collision transmitted to the instrument panel 100 is reduced, the movement distance of the instrument panel 100 toward the driver and passengers is reduced, and the safety distance between the instrument panel 100 and the driver and passengers is increased, thereby protecting the safety of the driver and passengers. Alternatively, if the space in the engine compartment allows, the second end 220 can be located on the left side of the first end 210, so that the impact of the collision drives the buffer structure 200 to bend toward the left side. Alternatively, if the space in the engine compartment allows, the second end 220 can be located on the right side of the first end 210, so that the impact of the collision drives the buffer structure 200 to bend toward the right side.

[0049] refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, a connection portion 240 for connecting to a steering system in the afternoon is provided at the bottom end of the buffer structure 200. The bottom end of the buffer structure 200 is connected to the steering system through the connection portion 240, so that during the driving process of the vehicle, the steering system is restricted from moving by the buffer structure 200, so as to increase the stability of the steering system and improve driving comfort.

[0050] In some embodiments, the instrument panel 100 includes a connected crossbeam and a frame, the frame is the main body of the instrument panel 100, the frame is used to install instrument components, and the crossbeam is the strength support structure of the instrument panel 100, which is used to transmit and absorb energy. The buffer structure 200 is installed on the crossbeam, and the first end 210 of the buffer structure 200 is installed on the crossbeam. Since the crossbeam is the strength support structure of the instrument panel 100, the structural strength of the crossbeam is higher than the structural strength of the frame. Installing the buffer structure 200 on the crossbeam can reduce the deformation of the instrument panel 100 when the buffer structure 200 is bent.

[0051] In some embodiments, the buffer structure 200 is an injection molded part, which refers to a product that is injection molded by an injection molding machine. For example, the injection molding machine heats and melts the plastic, and then injects it into the cavity of the molding mold to form the part. After cooling and cooling, the melt solidifies and then is demolded to form an injection molded part. The material of the buffer structure 200 is plastic, which can reduce the structural strength of the buffer structure 200 and is easy to bend. The buffer structure 200 is molded by injection molding, which has high production efficiency and low cost.

[0052] refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, the buffer structure 200 is provided with a weight-reducing groove 250, and the weight-reducing groove 250 is used to reduce the weight of the buffer structure 200, thereby achieving lightweighting of the buffer structure 200. Figure 3As shown, the weight-reducing groove 250 may extend from the top of the buffer structure 200 toward the bottom of the buffer structure 200. A rib 260 is disposed in the weight-reducing groove 250, and the rib 260 is used to enhance the structural strength of the buffer structure 200. The extension direction of the rib 260 may be horizontal, longitudinal or other directions. Since the setting of the weight-reducing groove 250 reduces the structural strength of the buffer structure 200, the rib 260 is disposed in the weight-reducing groove 250 to enhance the structural strength of the buffer structure 200.

[0053] In some embodiments, Figure 4 As shown, the connecting portion 240 has a clamping protrusion 241, and the clamping protrusion 241 is used to clamp the steering system. The buffer structure 200 and the steering system are clamped by the setting of the clamping protrusion 241. When the vehicle is driving and the vehicle has not collided, the steering system is clamped with the buffer structure 200, so that the stability of the steering system is enhanced and the driving comfort is improved. When the vehicle collides, the impact force of the collision causes the clamping structure to be damaged, and the buffer structure 200 is separated from the steering system, reducing the impact of the vehicle collision on the steering system.

[0054] refer to Figure 6 The present application also provides a vehicle, which includes a steering system 300 and any of the above instrument panel assemblies, wherein the buffer structure 200 in the instrument panel assembly is connected to the steering system 300, and a connecting portion 240 may be provided at the bottom of the buffer structure 200, and the connecting portion 240 is connected to the steering system 300. During the driving of the vehicle, the steering system 300 is restricted from moving by the buffer structure 200, so as to increase the stability of the steering system 300 and improve driving comfort.

[0055] refer to Figure 7 In some embodiments, the steering system 300 includes a connected steering wheel and a steering rod bracket 310. The steering wheel is a device for the driver to control the steering of the vehicle. The steering rod bracket 310 is used to bear the load. The steering rod bracket 310 has a high structural strength in the steering system 300. The buffer structure 200 is connected to the steering rod bracket 310, so that the steering system 300 is restricted from moving by the buffer structure 200 during the driving process of the vehicle, so as to increase the stability of the steering system 300, improve driving comfort, and avoid the bending of the buffer structure 200 to drive the steering rod bracket 310 to deform when the vehicle collides, thereby avoiding damage to the steering system 300.

[0056] refer to Figure 7 In some embodiments, the steering rod bracket 310 is provided with a slot 320, and the bottom of the buffer structure 200 is provided with a connecting portion 240, such as Figure 3As shown, the connecting portion 240 has a clamping protrusion 241. The clamping protrusion 241 is installed in cooperation with the clamping slot 320. When the vehicle is traveling and the vehicle has not collided, the clamping protrusion 241 is clamped in the clamping slot 320. Since the steering system 300 is clamped with the buffer structure 200, the stability of the steering system 300 is enhanced and the driving comfort is improved. When the vehicle collides, the impact force of the collision causes the clamping structure formed by the clamping protrusion 241 and the clamping slot 320 to be damaged, the clamping protrusion 241 is separated from the clamping slot 320, and the buffer structure 200 is separated from the steering system 300, thereby reducing the impact of the vehicle collision on the steering system 300.

[0057] The various embodiments or implementation methods in the specification are described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other.

[0058] It should be noted that the phrases "in specific implementation", "in some embodiments", "in this embodiment", "exemplarily" and the like mentioned in the specification indicate that the described embodiment may include specific features, structures or characteristics, but not every embodiment may include the specific features, structures or characteristics. In addition, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. In addition, when describing specific features, structures or characteristics in conjunction with an embodiment, it is within the knowledge of those skilled in the art to implement such features, structures or characteristics in conjunction with other embodiments that are explicitly or not explicitly described.

[0059] In general, terms should be understood, at least in part, by the context in which they are used. For example, the term "one or more" as used herein may be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic in a singular sense, or may be used to describe a combination of features, structures, or characteristics in a plural sense, depending, at least in part, on the context. Similarly, terms such as "a," "an," or "the" may also be understood to convey singular usage or to convey plural usage, depending, at least in part, on the context.

[0060] It should be easily understood that “on,” “above,” and “over” in the present disclosure should be interpreted in the broadest manner, so that “on” not only means “directly on something,” but also includes the meaning of “on something” with intervening features or layers therebetween, and “above” or “over” not only includes the meaning of “above” or “over,” but also may include the meaning of “above” or “over something” with no intervening features or layers therebetween (i.e., directly on something).

[0061] In addition, spatially relative terms, such as "below," "below," "beneath," "above," "above," etc., may be used herein for ease of description to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to other elements or features as shown in the figures. Spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation shown in the figures. The device may have other orientations (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptors used herein may likewise be interpreted accordingly.

[0062] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit it. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements 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 application.

Claims

1. An instrument panel assembly, characterized in that: including dashboard and buffer structure; The buffer structure includes a first end, a second end, and a bent portion located between the first end and the second end and bent toward the bottom of the vehicle; The instrument panel comprises a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, the first surface faces the cockpit, and the first end of the buffer structure is mounted on the second surface of the instrument panel; The second end of the buffer structure extends in a direction away from the instrument panel.

2. The instrument panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first end of the buffer structure and the second end of the buffer structure are at different heights; The second end of the buffer structure is located below the first end of the buffer structure.

3. The instrument panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting portion for connecting to a steering system is provided at the bottom of the buffer structure.

4. The instrument panel assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The instrument panel comprises a connected crossbeam and a frame, the buffer structure is installed on the crossbeam, and the frame is used for installing instrument components.

5. The instrument panel assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The buffer structure is an injection molded part.

6. The instrument panel assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The buffer structure is provided with a weight-reducing groove, and a rib plate is provided in the weight-reducing groove.

7. The instrument panel assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting portion has a clamping protrusion, and the clamping protrusion is used for clamping the steering system.

8. A vehicle, characterized in that: It comprises a steering system and an instrument panel assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a buffer structure in the instrument panel assembly is connected to the steering system.

9. The vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that The steering system comprises a steering wheel and a steering rod bracket which are connected to each other, and the buffer structure is connected to the steering rod bracket.

10. The vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that The steering rod bracket is provided with a clamping groove, and the clamping groove is installed in cooperation with the clamping protrusion of the buffer structure.

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