L-shaped instrument panel support end plate
By designing the L-shaped dashboard bracket end plate and setting up reinforcement parts and manipulator grasping points, the strength and NVH performance of the dashboard bracket end plate are improved, and the problems of insufficient strength and poor compatibility in the existing technology are solved, and multiple models are realized Compatibility and user experience improvement.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420191880.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-01-25
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-01-25
AI Technical Summary
The strength and stiffness of the existing dashboard bracket end plates are poor, and they are prone to resonance with the engine idle vibration, affecting NVH performance and user experience.
Design an L-shaped instrument panel bracket end plate, and enhance the overall strength and inherent vibration of the bracket end plate by providing reinforcement parts and manipulator grasping points in the first and second mounting plates, and setting installation adjustment holes in multiple positions. frequency to reduce abnormal noise generated by resonance.
It improves the strength and NVH performance of the dashboard bracket end plate, reduces abnormal noise caused by resonance, enhances multi-model compatibility and flexibility of manipulator grab points, and meets the requirements of door openings for different models and body.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to a support structure of an automobile instrument panel, in particular to an L-shaped instrument panel support end plate. Background Art
[0002] like Figure 3 As shown, the current dashboard bracket end plate structure is an arched dashboard bracket end plate 8. The existing bracket end plate has the following problems: the overall strength and stiffness of the bracket are poor, the inherent mode is low, it is easy to resonate with the engine idle vibration to produce abnormal noise, NVH is unqualified, and the user experience is affected.
[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an improved technical solution to address the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art. Utility Model Content
[0004] The utility model aims to provide an L-shaped instrument panel bracket end plate, which has good overall strength and rigidity, can reduce abnormal noise caused by resonance with engine idle vibration, and improve NVH performance and user experience.
[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:
[0006] An L-shaped instrument panel bracket end plate comprises a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate connected vertically, so that the cross-section of the bracket end plate is L-shaped; the first mounting plate has a first reinforcement portion protruding along a first direction in the middle; the first direction is perpendicular to the first mounting plate and faces the second mounting plate; a second reinforcement portion is provided at the intersection of the first reinforcement portion and the second mounting plate, and the second mounting plate is provided with two third reinforcement portions on the side of the first mounting plate, and the ends of the third reinforcement portions are connected to the first mounting plate and are respectively located on both sides of the first reinforcement portion.
[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of mounting adjustment holes are provided on the top of the first mounting plate and the inner side of the edge of the second mounting plate.
[0008] According to an embodiment of the utility model, the middle part of the side of the second mounting plate away from the first mounting plate protrudes outward to form an ear plate, and the ear plate is provided with a robot gripping point.
[0009] According to one embodiment of the utility model, the gripping points of the manipulator are two through holes.
[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the thickness of the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate is greater than or equal to 2 mm.
[0011] According to one embodiment of the utility model, the first mounting plate is provided with mounting bolts for fixedly connecting with the front panel of the automobile.
[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the mounting bolts are located on both sides of the first reinforcement portion.
[0013] According to one embodiment of the utility model, the second mounting plate is provided with welding holes for welding with the round tube beam.
[0014] According to one embodiment of the present utility model, the distance between the center of the welding hole and the first mounting plate is 30 mm.
[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, auxiliary connecting plates are provided at the upper and lower ends of the second mounting plate, and connecting holes are provided on the auxiliary connecting plates.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present invention are:
[0017] 1) The L-shaped instrument panel bracket end plate provided in the embodiment of the utility model has reinforcing structures arranged at four positions, so that the strength and mode of the bracket end plate are enhanced, the natural vibration frequency of the bracket end plate is improved, and it is misaligned with the engine idle vibration frequency, which is not easy to resonate, reduces the abnormal noise caused by resonance, and improves the NVH performance and user experience.
[0018] 2) The L-shaped instrument panel bracket end plate provided in the embodiment of the utility model is provided with openings at multiple points, which can meet the installation requirements of the instrument panel bracket of multiple vehicle models and improve the compatibility of multiple vehicle models.
[0019] 3) The L-shaped dashboard bracket end plate provided in the embodiment of the utility model optimizes the gripping points of the robot arm and is compatible with various models such as sedans, coupes, SUVs, etc.
[0020] 4) The L-shaped instrument panel bracket end plate provided in the embodiment of the utility model maximizes the distance from the first mounting plate to the center of the circular tube beam, can be compatible with the door opening sealing surfaces based on different platforms of the white body structure, and meets the size requirements of the sheet metal welding points of the body door frame. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] The drawings constituting part of the present invention are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present invention. Among them:
[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an L-shaped instrument panel bracket end plate provided in an embodiment of the utility model;
[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the installation of an L-shaped instrument panel bracket end plate provided in an embodiment of the utility model;
[0024] Figure 3 The figure is a schematic diagram of the structure of an existing arched instrument panel bracket end plate.
[0025] Description of reference numerals:
[0026] 1. First mounting plate; 11. Mounting bolts; 2. Second mounting plate; 21. Welding hole; 22. Ear plate; 23. Through hole; 31. First reinforcement portion; 32. Second reinforcement portion; 33. Third reinforcement portion; 4. Front panel sheet metal; 5. Circular tube beam; 6. Mounting adjustment hole; 7. Auxiliary connecting plate; 71. Connecting hole; 8. Arched instrument panel bracket end plate; X. First direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with embodiments. Each example is provided by way of explanation of the present invention and does not limit the present invention. In fact, it will be clear to those skilled in the art that modifications and variations may be made in the present invention without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention. For example, a feature shown or described as a part of one embodiment may be used in another embodiment to produce yet another embodiment. Therefore, it is desired that the present invention includes such modifications and variations within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.
[0028] In the description of the present invention, "first", "second" and similar words do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. "Include" or "comprising" and similar words mean that the elements or objects appearing before the word include the elements or objects listed after the word and their equivalents, but do not exclude other elements or objects. The directions or positional relationships indicated by the terms "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom" and the like are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, which are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and do not require that the present invention must be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention. The terms "connected", "connected" and "set" used in the present invention should be understood in a broad sense, for example, they can be fixedly connected or detachably connected; they can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate component; they can be wired electrical connections, radio connections, or wireless communication signal connections. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0029] like Figure 1As shown, the embodiment of the utility model provides an L-shaped instrument panel bracket end plate, comprising a first mounting plate 1 and a second mounting plate 2 connected perpendicularly at the ends, so that the bracket end plate has an L-shaped cross section. The first mounting plate 1 has a first reinforcement portion 31 protruding along a first direction X in the middle. The first direction X (see Figure 1 The first reinforcing portion 31 is perpendicular to the first mounting plate 1 and faces the second mounting plate 2. A second reinforcing portion 32 is provided at the intersection of the first reinforcing portion 31 and the second mounting plate 2. Two third reinforcing portions 33 are provided on the side of the second mounting plate 2 facing the first mounting plate 1. The ends of the third reinforcing portions 33 are connected to the first mounting plate 1 and are respectively located on both sides of the first reinforcing portion 31.
[0030] The instrument panel bracket end plate provided in this embodiment adopts an L-shaped structure, and is provided with a first reinforcement part 31, a second reinforcement part 32, and two third reinforcement parts 33, so that the strength and mode of the bracket end plate are enhanced, the natural vibration frequency of the bracket end plate is improved, and it is misaligned with the engine idle vibration frequency, which is not easy to resonate, reduces the abnormal sound caused by resonance, and improves NVH performance and user experience. Figure 2 As shown, the first mounting plate 1 is fixed to the front panel 4 of the car in the X direction, and the middle part of the second mounting plate 2 is welded to the round tube beam 5, which strengthens the connection strength between the instrument panel bracket and the car body. The first-order vertical mode of the instrument panel bracket based on this end plate reaches 40Hz, and the first-order lateral mode of the instrument panel bracket reaches 46Hz, which is higher than the existing instrument panel bracket.
[0031] In a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the thickness of the first mounting plate 1 and the second mounting plate 2 is greater than or equal to 2 mm, so as to further improve the strength and natural vibration frequency of the instrument panel bracket end plate, so that it is not easy to resonate with the engine idle vibration, and reduce the abnormal noise caused by resonance. Among them, the thickness of the plate is 2 mm, which is the minimum thickness. The thicker the plate is, the stronger the structure is and the better the mode is.
[0032] like Figure 2 As shown, in actual installation, the first mounting plate 1 is provided with mounting bolts 11 for fixedly connecting with the automobile front wall sheet metal 4, so as to stably connect with the automobile front wall sheet metal 4 and strengthen the connection strength between the instrument panel bracket and the vehicle body. Specifically, the mounting bolts 11 are located on both sides of the first reinforcement portion 31. The second mounting plate 2 is provided with welding holes 21 for welding with the round tube beam 5 of the instrument panel bracket, and the end of the round tube beam 5 is located in the welding hole 21 and welded to the second mounting plate 2.
[0033] In order to meet the installation requirements of dashboard brackets of multiple models and improve the compatibility of multiple models, in one embodiment of the utility model, a plurality of installation adjustment holes 6 are provided on the top of the first mounting plate 1 and the inner side of the edge of the second mounting plate 2 to solve the problem that the existing brackets are bound to the model, have poor compatibility, and cannot adapt to door openings of different shapes. At the same time, compared with the existing dashboard brackets, the bracket installation requirements are reduced by 3 places, and the installation points are integrated on the end plate.
[0034] As the positioning reference for the cockpit module assembly, the existing bracket end plate cannot adapt to the manipulator in the production workshop, and the manipulator needs to be switched frequently. In order to make the L-shaped dashboard bracket end plate of the utility model compatible with various models such as sedans, coupes, SUVs, etc., and avoid frequent switching of manipulators, in one embodiment of the utility model, the manipulator gripping point is optimized, and the second mounting plate 2 protrudes outward from the middle of the side of the first mounting plate 1 to form an ear plate 22, and the manipulator gripping point is set on the ear plate 22. Specifically, the manipulator gripping point is two through holes 23, which are arranged vertically.
[0035] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the distance between the center of the welding hole 21 and the first mounting plate 1 is 30 mm, which can be compatible with door openings of different models. The present invention maximizes the distance value from the first mounting plate 1 to the center of the circular tube beam 5, which can be compatible with the sealing surface of the door opening of the hybrid architecture / pure electric L-architecture vehicle body, realizes the platformization of the end plate, and also provides a common reference hole and reference surface for the flexible sharing of welding tooling.
[0036] In one embodiment of the utility model, the second mounting plate 2 is provided with auxiliary connecting plates 7 at the upper and lower ends. The auxiliary connecting plates 7 are provided with connecting holes 71 for connecting with the front panel 4 of the automobile to further enhance the stability of the connection.
[0037] In summary, the utility model has the following advantages:
[0038] 1) The L-shaped instrument panel bracket end plate provided in the embodiment of the utility model has reinforcing structures arranged at four positions, so that the strength and mode of the bracket end plate are enhanced, the natural vibration frequency of the bracket end plate is improved, and it is misaligned with the engine idle vibration frequency, which is not easy to resonate, reduces the abnormal noise caused by resonance, and improves the NVH performance and user experience.
[0039] 2) The L-shaped instrument panel bracket end plate provided in the embodiment of the utility model is provided with openings at multiple points, which can meet the installation requirements of the instrument panel bracket of multiple vehicle models and improve the compatibility of multiple vehicle models.
[0040] 3) The L-shaped dashboard bracket end plate provided in the embodiment of the utility model optimizes the gripping points of the robot arm and is compatible with various models such as sedans, coupes, SUVs, etc.
[0041] 4) The L-shaped instrument panel bracket end plate provided in the embodiment of the utility model maximizes the distance from the first mounting plate to the center of the circular tube beam, can be compatible with the door opening sealing surfaces based on different platforms of the white body structure, and meets the size requirements of the sheet metal welding points of the body door frame.
[0042] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. For those skilled in the art, the utility model may have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.
Claims
1. An L-shaped instrument panel bracket end plate, characterized in that: The bracket comprises a first mounting plate (1) and a second mounting plate (2) which are vertically connected, so that the cross-section of the bracket end plate is L-shaped; the first mounting plate (1) has a first reinforcing portion (31) protruding along a first direction in the middle; the first direction is perpendicular to the first mounting plate (1) and faces the second mounting plate (2); a second reinforcing portion (32) is provided at the intersection of the first reinforcing portion (31) and the second mounting plate (2); the second mounting plate (2) has two third reinforcing portions (33) on the side facing the first mounting plate (1); the ends of the third reinforcing portions (33) are connected to the first mounting plate (1) and are respectively located on both sides of the first reinforcing portion (31).
2. The L-shaped instrument panel bracket end plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of mounting adjustment holes (6) are provided on the top of the first mounting plate (1) and on the inner side of the edge of the second mounting plate (2).
3. The L-shaped instrument panel bracket end plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The middle part of the side of the second mounting plate (2) away from the first mounting plate (1) protrudes outward to form an ear plate (22), and the ear plate (22) is provided with a robot gripping point.
4. The L-shaped instrument panel bracket end plate according to claim 3, characterized in that: The robot gripping points are two through holes (23).
5. The L-shaped instrument panel bracket end plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thickness of the first mounting plate (1) and the second mounting plate (2) is greater than or equal to 2 mm.
6. The L-shaped instrument panel bracket end plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first mounting plate (1) is provided with mounting bolts (11) for fixedly connecting with the front panel metal (4) of the automobile.
7. The L-shaped instrument panel bracket end plate according to claim 6, characterized in that: The mounting bolts (11) are located on both sides of the first reinforcement portion (31).
8. The L-shaped instrument panel bracket end plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second mounting plate (2) is provided with a welding hole (21) for welding to the round tube beam (5).
9. The L-shaped instrument panel bracket end plate according to claim 8, characterized in that: The distance between the center of the welding hole (21) and the first mounting plate (1) is 30 mm.
10. The L-shaped instrument panel bracket end plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: Auxiliary connecting plates (7) are provided at the upper and lower ends of the second mounting plate (2), and the auxiliary connecting plates (7) are provided with connecting holes (71).
