Steering column lower shield, shield assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a steering column lower shield, a shield assembly and a vehicle. The steering column lower shield comprises a lower shield body and a shielding piece arranged on the lower shield body. A containing groove and an opening communicated with the containing groove are formed in the lower protective cover body, and the containing groove is used for forming a containing cavity of a steering column together with a steering column upper protective cover in a surrounding mode; the shielding piece is arranged at the opening, the shielding piece is recessed into the containing groove and is provided with a via hole corresponding to the opening, and the via hole is used for allowing an adjusting handle of the steering column to penetrate through. According to the lower protective cover of the steering column, the shielding piece which is concave towards the containing groove is arranged at the opening of the lower protective cover body, and the via hole for the adjusting handle of the steering column to penetrate through is formed in the shielding piece, so that compared with the scheme that only one side of the adjusting handle is shielded, the two sides of the adjusting handle can be shielded, and the steering column is more convenient to use. And meanwhile, other parts in the accommodating cavity can be prevented from being exposed, so that the delicate sense of the interior trim of the vehicle is favorably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle parts, and in particular to a steering column lower guard cover. Meanwhile, the utility model also relates to a steering column guard cover assembly and a steering column lower guard cover. Background Art

[0002] The steering column and steering column guard on the car are closely related parts, which together constitute an important part of the car's steering system. Among them, the steering column is a key component in the car's steering system, which connects the steering wheel and the steering gear. The driver transmits torque to the steering column through the steering wheel, which in turn drives the steering gear to steer the car. The design and manufacture of the steering column needs to take into account its structural strength, durability and safety to ensure that the torque can be transmitted stably and reliably when the driver operates the steering wheel.

[0003] The steering column guard is designed to protect the steering column. It is usually located outside the steering column to prevent dust, dirt, moisture and other impurities from entering the steering column. At the same time, the steering column guard can also play a role in buffering and noise reduction, reducing the impact of vibration and noise on the steering column caused by uneven road surface or other reasons during driving.

[0004] The steering column adjustment handle is an important part of the steering column adjustment mechanism. The adjustment handle has the function of releasing and locking the steering column. When the steering column needs to be adjusted, the adjustment handle can release the steering column so that it can be adjusted up and down or forward and backward to meet the driver's personalized needs. After the adjustment is completed, the adjustment handle can lock the steering column to prevent it from loosening and ensure driving safety.

[0005] The adjustment handle is specifically arranged in the shield structure, and the adjustment handle can be exposed to the shield structure through the through hole on the shield, so as to facilitate the driver's operation. The shield structure usually includes an upper shield and a lower shield, and the adjustment handle is located in the installation space defined by the upper shield and the lower shield. Usually, a concave portion that is concave into the installation space is provided on the lower shield. When the cross-section of the concave portion is "L"-shaped, the adjustment handle can be blocked by the side wall of the concave portion located on one side thereof. However, the shielding effect of the concave portion on other components in the receiving groove is not good, resulting in a poor sense of refinement of the vehicle interior. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of this, the utility model aims to provide a steering column lower shield to improve the shielding effect of the inner components of the steering column lower shield, thereby having a better sense of refinement.

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution of the utility model is implemented as follows:

[0008] A steering column lower shield, comprising a lower shield body and a shielding member arranged on the lower shield body; the lower shield body is provided with a receiving groove and an opening communicating with the receiving groove, and the receiving groove is used to form a receiving cavity of the steering column with the steering column upper shield;

[0009] The shielding member is arranged at the opening, and the shielding member is recessed into the accommodating groove, and has a through hole arranged corresponding to the opening, and the through hole is used for the adjustment handle of the steering column to pass through.

[0010] Furthermore, the shielding member and the lower shield body are connected together through a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0011] Furthermore, the snap-in structure includes a buckle provided on the lower shield body, and a buckle hole provided on the shielding member, the buckle is provided on one side of the opening, and the buckle is snapped into the buckle hole; and / or, the snap-in structure includes a slot provided on the lower shield body, and a snap-in plate provided on the shielding member, the snap-in plate is snapped into the slot, the slot is provided on the other side of the opening, and the slot is formed by a flange provided at the edge of the opening, and a snap-in rib structure arranged at intervals from the flange.

[0012] Furthermore, a limiting rib is provided on the lower shield body, and the limiting rib abuts against the shielding member to limit the shielding member from moving toward one side of the opening; and / or the clamping rib abuts against the lower shield body to limit the shielding member from moving toward the other side of the opening.

[0013] Furthermore, a blocking piece is provided at one end of the lower shield body, and the blocking piece extends along the edge of the lower shield body toward the outside of the receiving groove, and the blocking piece is used to block the gap between the lower shield body and the vehicle body interior trim panel.

[0014] Furthermore, a limiting plate is provided at one end of the shielding member away from the through hole, and the limiting plate is blocked on one side of the blocking piece to limit the blocking piece from being separated from the lower shield body, and / or the blocking piece is connected to the lower shield body by snapping.

[0015] Furthermore, a reinforcing plate is provided on the lower shield body, and the reinforcing plate is arranged in the accommodating groove and is arranged in accordance with the shape of the lower shield body.

[0016] Furthermore, a buffer member is sandwiched between the reinforcing plate and the lower shield body; and / or the reinforcing plate is disposed adjacent to the shielding member and is connected to the lower shield body by snapping.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages:

[0018] The steering column lower shield described in the utility model, by arranging a shielding piece recessed into the accommodating groove at the opening of the lower shield body, and arranging a through hole for the adjusting handle of the steering column to pass through the shielding piece, compared with the solution of only blocking one side of the adjusting handle in the prior art, not only can both sides of the adjusting handle be blocked, but also most of the adjusting handle can be blocked, and at the same time, other components in the accommodating cavity can be prevented from being exposed, thereby helping to improve the refined feel of the vehicle interior.

[0019] In addition, the shielding member and the lower shield body are connected together through a snap-on structure, which does not require complicated operations or tools. The connection can be achieved by aligning the two and gently pressing or pushing them in, which is conducive to improving installation efficiency. The structure of the buckle and the clamping hole is simple, easy to arrange and implement, and the clamping effect of the two is good; the clamping groove is formed by a flange provided at the edge of the opening, and a clamping rib surrounding structure provided at intervals with the flange, which is conducive to improving the clamping effect between the clamping plate. The movement of the shielding member to the side of the opening is limited by the contact of the limiting rib with the shielding member, which is conducive to improving the installation stability of the shielding member on the lower shield body. The gap between the lower shield body and the vehicle body interior panel is blocked by setting a baffle, which is conducive to further enhancing the exquisiteness of the vehicle body interior.

[0020] In addition, the limit plate is placed on one side of the baffle and limits the baffle from being separated from the lower shield body, which is conducive to further improving the installation firmness of the baffle; the baffle and the lower shield body are connected by clamping, which is conducive to improving the installation convenience of the baffle. By arranging a reinforcing plate that follows the shape of the lower shield body in the accommodating groove, it is conducive to improving the structural strength of the steering column lower shield. By arranging a buffer between the reinforcing plate and the lower shield body, it is conducive to improving the protection effect of the steering column.

[0021] In addition, another object of the utility model is to provide a steering column guard assembly, including a steering column upper guard, the steering column guard assembly also includes a steering column lower guard as described above, and the steering column lower guard is connected to the steering column upper guard to form a accommodating cavity for the steering column.

[0022] The steering column guard assembly described in the utility model is connected with the steering column lower guard and the steering column upper guard to form a steering column installation cavity, which is conducive to the installation of the steering column and can reduce the exposure of the components in the installation cavity, thereby enhancing the exquisiteness of the vehicle interior.

[0023] In addition, the utility model also provides a vehicle, on which the steering column guard assembly as described above is provided.

[0024] The vehicle described in the utility model can enhance the exquisiteness of the vehicle interior by providing the above-mentioned steering column guard assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The accompanying drawings constituting a part of the present invention are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative 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. In the accompanying drawings:

[0026] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the steering column lower shield according to an embodiment of the utility model at a first viewing angle;

[0027] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the steering column lower shield according to an embodiment of the utility model at a second viewing angle;

[0028] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the steering column lower shield according to an embodiment of the utility model in a third viewing angle;

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 3 AA direction section view;

[0030] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the lower shield body according to an embodiment of the utility model at one viewing angle;

[0031] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the lower shield body according to an embodiment of the utility model from another viewing angle;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of the shielding member according to an embodiment of the utility model at one viewing angle;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a schematic structural diagram of the shielding member according to an embodiment of the utility model at another viewing angle;

[0034] Fig. 9 It is a schematic structural diagram of the baffle described in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0035] Description of reference numerals:

[0036] 1. Lower shield body; 2. Shielding piece; 3. Blocking piece;

[0037] 100, receiving groove; 101, opening; 102, buckle; 103, slot; 104, snap rib; 105, limiting rib; 106, reinforcing plate; 107, buffer; 108, first positioning column; 109, second positioning column; 110, snap block; 112, first reinforcing rib; 113, second flange; 114, extension plate; 115, clamp head; 116, connecting hole;

[0038] 201, through hole; 202, first flange; 203, clamping hole; 204, clamping plate; 205, limiting plate; 206, second reinforcing rib; 207, first positioning hole; 208, notch;

[0039] 301. The third flange; 302. The bayonet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0041] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the directional words such as "up, down, left, right, front, and back" used in the present embodiment are defined based on the up-down direction, left-right direction, and front-back direction of the automobile. Among them, the up-down direction of the automobile is also the height direction of the automobile (Z direction), the front-back direction of the automobile is also the length direction of the automobile (X direction), and the left-right direction of the automobile is also the width direction of the automobile (Y direction). In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0042] In addition, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, the terms "installation", "connection", "connection", and "connector" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood in combination with specific circumstances.

[0043] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with embodiments.

[0044] The present embodiment relates to a steering column lower guard, which is connected to a steering column upper guard, and both are located outside the steering column, which has a good protective effect. Since the steering column lower guard is part of the vehicle interior, its exquisiteness also affects the exquisiteness of the entire vehicle interior. The steering column lower guard of the present embodiment aims to solve the problem in the prior art that the steering column lower guard has a poor shielding effect on the adjustment handle and internal components, resulting in a poor exquisiteness of the vehicle interior, by optimizing its own structure.

[0045] In terms of overall structure, the steering column lower shield of this embodiment includes a lower shield body 1 and a shielding member 2 arranged on the lower shield body 1. The lower shield body 1 is provided with a receiving groove 100 and an opening 101 communicating with the receiving groove 100, and the receiving groove 100 is used to form a receiving cavity of the steering column with the upper shield of the steering column. The shielding member 2 is arranged at the opening 101, and the shielding member 2 is recessed into the receiving groove 100, and has a through hole 201 arranged corresponding to the opening 101, and the through hole 201 is used for the adjustment handle of the steering column to pass through.

[0046] The steering column lower shield described in this embodiment is configured with a shielding member 2 recessed into the accommodating groove 100 at the opening 101 of the lower shield body 1, and a through hole 201 for the steering column adjustment handle to pass through is provided on the shielding member 2. Compared with the solution of only blocking one side of the adjustment handle in the prior art, not only both sides of the adjustment handle and most of the adjustment handle can be blocked, but also other components in the accommodating cavity can be prevented from being exposed, thereby helping to enhance the refined feel of the vehicle interior.

[0047] Based on the above overall introduction, an exemplary structure of the steering column lower shield in this embodiment is as follows: Figures 1 to 4 The cross section of the lower shield body 1 is "U" shaped, and its structure is simple, which is convenient for forming the receiving groove 100. The opening 101 is located on one side of the lower shield body 1, and extends from the bottom to the top of the lower shield body 1 along the axial direction of the lower shield body 1, so that the entire opening 101 is in a long strip shape.

[0048] like Figure 4 As shown in , the shielding member 2 is arranged on the inner side of the lower shield body 1 corresponding to the opening 101. Since the shielding member 2 is recessed into the receiving groove 100, the shielding member 2 is box-shaped, and the cross section is also "U"-shaped, with side walls located on the left and right sides, and a bottom wall connected between the two side walls. Here, the shielding member 2 is box-shaped, and the high strength of the box-shaped structure can be used to improve the strength and use effect of the shielding member 2.

[0049] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown in , the via hole 201 in this embodiment is arranged on the bottom wall of the shielding member 2 and extends from bottom to top. The top of the via hole 201 is spaced apart from the top of the opening 101, so that the top of the bottom wall of the shielding member 2 can shield the top of the opening 101, thereby facilitating the shielding of other components in the receiving groove 100 and reducing the exposure of the components.

[0050] The adjustment handle in this embodiment is located in the through hole 201, and the left and right sides are respectively blocked by the two side walls of the shielding member 2, and only the operable portion is exposed through the opening 101. This arrangement is conducive to reducing the exposure of the adjustment handle and the components in the receiving groove 100 while meeting the space requirements for operating the adjustment handle.

[0051] Compared with the prior art solution in which a recessed structure is directly formed on the lower shield body 1 and the recessed structure can only shield one side of the adjustment handle, the shielding member 2 is provided in this embodiment to increase the shielding area of ​​the adjustment handle. In addition, the shielding member 2 is provided to shield the adjustment handle and the inner part of the receiving groove 100, and the solution of being provided separately from the lower shield body 1 is also conducive to demolding of the lower shield body 1, thereby facilitating the arrangement and implementation.

[0052] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown in , since the cross section of the lower shield body 1 is a "U"-shaped arc surface, and the opening 101 is located on the left side of the lower shield body 1, the edges of the opening 101 on both sides are spaced apart in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. Therefore, in order to facilitate the installation of the shielding member 2, in this embodiment, an extension plate 114 extending into the receiving groove 100 is formed on the right side and the edges of both ends of the opening 101, and the edge of the extension plate 114 is used to constitute the edge of the opening 101.

[0053] As a preferred embodiment, the shielding member 2 in this embodiment is connected to the lower shield body 1 through a snap-fit ​​structure. The connection between the shielding member 2 and the lower shield body 1 is achieved through the snap-fit ​​structure, without complicated operations or tools. The connection can be achieved by aligning the two and gently pressing or pushing them in, thereby improving installation efficiency. Of course, in specific implementation, the shielding member 2 and the lower shield body 1 can also be connected in other ways as long as the use requirements are met.

[0054] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​structure in this embodiment includes a snap 102 provided on the lower shield body 1, and a snap hole 203 provided on the shielding member 2, the snap 102 is provided on one side of the opening 101, and the snap 102 is snapped into the snap hole 203. The snap 102 and the snap hole 203 have simple structures, good snap-fit ​​effects when they cooperate, and are easy to arrange and implement.

[0055] In terms of specific structure, Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown in the figure, the edges of the shielding member 2 are all provided with a first flange 202. The right side portion of the first flange 202 is located on the right side of the extension plate 114. The buckles 102 in this embodiment include four buckles 102 arranged on the extension plate 114 at intervals along the height direction of the lower shield body 1, and a buckle 102 is also arranged at the bottom of the extension plate 114. The buckle holes 203 are arranged on the first flange 202 in a one-to-one correspondence with each buckle 102.

[0056] In this embodiment, the connection between the right side and the bottom of the shielding member 2 and the lower shield body 1 can be achieved by the engagement of a plurality of buckles 102 with the buckle holes 203, and a good connection effect can be achieved. Of course, the number of buckles 102 located on the left side of the extension plate 114 can also be increased or decreased according to the use requirements. The buckle 102 located at the bottom of the extension plate 114 can also be set at the top, or the buckle 102 can be set at both the top and the bottom or not at all, which is feasible, as long as the installation requirements of the shielding member 2 on the lower shield body 1 are met.

[0057] As a preferred embodiment, the clamping structure in this embodiment includes a clamping slot 103 provided on the lower shield body 1, and a clamping plate 204 provided on the shielding member 2, the clamping plate 204 is clamped in the clamping slot 103, and the clamping slot 103 is provided on the other side of the opening 101. The clamping slot 103 is formed by a flange provided at the edge of the opening 101, and a clamping rib 104 arranged at intervals with the flange. The clamping slot 103 is formed by a flange provided at the edge of the opening 101, and a clamping rib 104 arranged at intervals with the flange, which is conducive to improving the clamping effect with the clamping plate 204. In order to facilitate the distinction from the above-mentioned first flange 202, the flange at the edge of the opening 101 is called the second flange 113.

[0058] In terms of specific structure, Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown in , the clamping groove 103 is arranged on the left side of the lower shield body 1, and the clamping plate 204 is arranged on the left side of the shielding member 2. The clamping of the clamping plate 204 in the clamping groove 103 facilitates the connection between the left side of the shielding member 2 and the lower shield body 1. The second flange 113 is specifically located on the left side of the opening 101, and the clamping rib 104 is in a strip shape. It can be located on the left side of the opening 101 as shown in FIG. 6, or it can be arranged on the top or bottom of the opening 101. Here, the strip-shaped clamping rib 104 can increase the clamping area between the shielding member 2, thereby improving the clamping firmness between the clamping plate 204 and the shielding member 2.

[0059] It is understandable that the number of the clamping ribs 104 is Figure 6 In addition to the two shown in the figure, it can still be adaptively adjusted according to the use requirements. In addition, in order to improve the structural strength of the clamping ribs 104, a plurality of triangular first reinforcing ribs 112 are also provided between the rear side of each clamping rib 104 and the lower shield body 1. The first reinforcing ribs 112 here have a simple structure, are easy to process and form, and have a good effect on strengthening the strength of the clamping ribs 104. Of course, the solution that the clamping ribs 104 are not in the shape of long strips is also feasible, in which case the clamping ribs 104 can be multiple and spaced apart.

[0060] In this embodiment, the buckle 102 and the clamping hole 203 are clamped together, and the clamping plate 204 and the clamping slot 103 are clamped together, which facilitates the installation of the shielding member 2 on the lower shield body 1, and has good clamping firmness, thereby facilitating the improvement of the stability of the shielding member 2 in use. It is understandable that, in specific implementation, the clamping structure can also adopt other structures besides the clamping slot 103 and the clamping plate 204.

[0061] As a preferred embodiment, a limiting rib 105 is provided on the lower shield body 1, and the limiting rib 105 abuts against the shielding member 2, and can limit the shielding member 2 from moving to one side of the opening 101. The above-mentioned clamping rib 104 abuts against the lower shield body 1, and can limit the shielding member 2 from moving to the other side of the opening 101. Here, the limiting rib 105 abuts against the shielding member 2, and the shielding member 2 abuts against the clamping rib 104, which is conducive to limiting the movement of the shielding member 2 to both sides of the opening 101, thereby facilitating the improvement of the installation stability of the shielding member 2 on the lower shield body 1.

[0062] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown in , the limiting ribs 105 and the snap-on ribs 104 are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the opening 101, and the two cooperate to limit the movement of the shielding member 2 in the left and right directions of the opening 101 in the snap-on state. Among them, the limiting ribs 105 are multiple and are arranged on the extension plate 114 at intervals along the height direction of the lower shield body 1. And the multiple limiting ribs 105 and the multiple buckles 102 are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the lower shield body 1. Corresponding to each limiting rib 105, a notch 208 is respectively provided on the first flange 202, and the limiting rib 105 can be inserted into the corresponding notch 208 and blocked on the right side to limit the displacement of the shielding member 2 to the right side of the opening 101.

[0063] In addition, a first positioning column 108 disposed toward the shielding member 2 may be provided on the first flange 202, and a first positioning hole 207 for the first positioning column 108 to pass through may be provided on the shielding member 2. The first positioning column 108 in the clamped state is inserted into the first positioning hole 207. The cooperation between the first positioning column 108 and the first positioning hole 207 here can limit the displacement of the shielding member 2 in the height direction of the vehicle, thereby facilitating further improving the installation stability of the shielding member 2.

[0064] As a preferred embodiment, a baffle 3 is provided at one end of the lower shield body 1, and the baffle 3 extends out of the receiving groove 100 along the edge of the lower shield body 1, and the baffle 3 is used to block the gap between the lower shield body 1 and the vehicle body interior panel. By providing the baffle 3 to block the gap between the lower shield body 1 and the vehicle body interior panel, the exquisiteness of the vehicle body interior can be further enhanced.

[0065] In terms of specific structure, Fig. 9As shown in , the baffle 3 is in a "U" shape as a whole and is arranged on the inner side of the first flange 202 at the bottom end of the lower shield body 1. In order to improve the installation efficiency of the baffle 3, the baffle 3 is connected to the lower shield body 1 by snapping. Figure 6 and Fig. 9 As shown in FIG. 1 , a plurality of clamping heads 115 arranged toward the blocking piece 3 are provided on the first flange 202 at the bottom end of the lower shield body 1 , and a plurality of bayonet ports 302 arranged one-to-one corresponding to each clamping head 115 are provided on the blocking piece 3 .

[0066] Here, the baffle 3 can be installed on the lower shield body 1 by snapping the clamp head 115 in the corresponding clamping port 302. The installation method of the baffle 3 here is simple and easy to operate. Of course, the baffle 3 can also be installed on the lower shield body 1 by other connection methods, as long as the installation requirements are met.

[0067] To further improve the installation effect of the baffle 3 at the bottom of the lower shield body 1, as Fig. 9 As shown in , a third flange 301 abutting against the lower shield body 1 is also provided at the top edge of the baffle 3. The abutment between the third flange 301 and the lower shield body 1 is conducive to increasing the contact area between the two and improving the structural strength of the baffle 3.

[0068] like Figure 2 As shown in FIG, a stop plate 205 is provided at one end of the shielding member 2 away from the through hole 201, and the stop plate 205 is placed on one side of the baffle 3 to limit the baffle 3 from being separated from the lower shield body 1. The stop plate 205 is specifically arranged at the bottom end of the shielding member 2, so that the stop plate 205 is placed on one side of the baffle 3 and limits the baffle 3 from being separated from the lower shield body 1, which is conducive to further improving the installation firmness of the baffle 3.

[0069] In addition, if Figure 2 As shown in , a reinforcing plate 106 is provided on the lower shield body 1, and the reinforcing plate 106 is provided in the receiving groove 100 and is provided along the shape of the lower shield body 1. The reinforcing plate 106 is provided adjacent to the shielding member 2 and is connected to the lower shield body 1 by snapping. The provision of the reinforcing plate 106 here is conducive to improving the structural strength of the lower shield of the steering column, thereby improving the protective effect of the steering column. The reinforcing plate 106 and the lower shield body 1 are connected by snapping, which is conducive to the installation operation of the reinforcing plate 106.

[0070] In terms of detailed structure, Figure 5As shown in , corresponding to the left and right sides of the reinforcing plate 106, two clamping blocks 110 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the lower shield body 1, and a clamping groove is defined between each clamping block 110 and the lower shield body 1. The left and right sides of the reinforcing plate 106 are provided with externally protruding clamping protrusions that are arranged one by one with each clamping block 110. In order to improve the structural strength of the clamping block 110, each clamping block 110 has a plurality of triangular plate parts for connecting to the lower shield body 1.

[0071] By inserting the clamping protrusion into the corresponding clamping groove, the installation on the lower shield body 1 can be completed. Here, the structure of the clamping block 110 and the clamping protrusion is simple, and the clamping matching effect is good. Of course, in the specific implementation, the parameters such as the number and position of the clamping block 110 and the clamping protrusion can still be adaptively adjusted according to the use requirements.

[0072] In addition, two second positioning posts 109 are provided on the lower shield body 1 and are spaced apart in the height direction, and second positioning holes are provided on the reinforcing plate 106 and are arranged one-to-one corresponding to the second positioning posts 109. The second positioning posts 109 are inserted into the corresponding second positioning holes, which helps to further improve the installation efficiency of the reinforcing plate 106.

[0073] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a buffer 107 may be sandwiched between the reinforcing plate 106 and the lower shield body 1. The provision of the buffer 107 is conducive to further improving the protection effect on the steering column. In specific implementation, the buffer 107 may be a product with a buffering effect such as a foam block. The preferred use of a foam block here is conducive to the lightweight design of the lower shield. In order to facilitate the insertion between the second positioning column 109 and the positioning hole, a through hole for the second positioning column 109 to pass through is provided on the buffer 107. After the second positioning column 109 passes through the corresponding through hole, it is connected to the corresponding snap-in hole.

[0074] In addition, if Figure 5 As shown in , a connection hole 116 for connecting to the steering column is also provided at the bottom of the lower shield body 1. A connection portion recessed into the receiving groove 100 is provided at the bottom of the lower shield body 1. The connection hole 116 is specifically provided on the connection portion. The connector is connected to the steering column through the connection hole 116. The recessed connection structure here can shield the connector, which is conducive to improving the exquisiteness of the lower shield. Corresponding to the connection portion, avoidance holes are provided on the reinforcing plate 106 and the buffer 107.

[0075] In order to improve the structural strength of the shielding member 2, a plurality of second reinforcing ribs 206 may be provided on one side of the shielding member 2 facing the receiving groove 100, wherein the arrangement of the plurality of second reinforcing ribs 206 may be determined according to the use requirements, as long as the structural strength of the shielding member 2 can be improved. In particular, the second reinforcing ribs 206 located on both sides of the opening 101 are also conducive to improving the structural strength of the opening 101.

[0076] The steering column lower shield in this embodiment helps reduce the exposure of the inner parts of the steering column lower shield by optimizing the lower shield body 1, setting the shielding member 2, and setting the connecting structure between the lower shield body 1 and the shielding member 2, thereby helping to enhance the refinement of the vehicle interior.

[0077] In addition, the present embodiment also relates to a steering column guard assembly, which includes a steering column upper guard. The steering column guard assembly also includes a steering column lower guard as described above, and the steering column lower guard is connected to the steering column upper guard to form a accommodating cavity for the steering column.

[0078] Among them, in order to facilitate the connection between the upper guard shield of the steering column and the lower guard shield of the steering column, a fourth flange is provided on the upper guard shield of the steering column, and the lower guard shield body 1 is connected together by the snap connection of the first flange 202 and the fourth flange to have a better connection effect. Of course, other connection structures can also be used between the lower guard shield of the steering column and the upper guard shield of the steering column as long as they meet the use requirements.

[0079] The present embodiment also relates to a steering column guard assembly, in which the above-mentioned steering column lower guard is connected with the steering column upper guard to form a steering column installation cavity, which is beneficial to the installation of the steering column and can reduce the exposure of the components in the installation cavity, thereby enhancing the refinement of the vehicle interior.

[0080] In addition, the present embodiment also relates to a vehicle, on which the steering column guard assembly as described above is provided.

[0081] The vehicle described in this embodiment can enhance the refinement of the vehicle interior by providing the above-mentioned steering column guard assembly.

[0082] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A steering column lower guard, characterized in that: It comprises a lower shield body (1) and a shielding member (2) arranged on the lower shield body (1); The lower shield body (1) is provided with a receiving groove (100) and an opening (101) communicating with the receiving groove (100), and the receiving groove (100) is used to form a receiving cavity of the steering column together with the steering column upper shield; The shielding member (2) is arranged at the opening (101), and the shielding member (2) is recessed into the accommodating groove (100), and has a through hole (201) arranged corresponding to the opening (101), and the through hole (201) is used for allowing the adjustment handle of the steering column to pass through.

2. The steering column lower shield according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shielding member (2) and the lower shield body (1) are connected together via a clamping structure.

3. The steering column lower shield according to claim 2, characterized in that: The snap-fit ​​structure comprises a snap-fit ​​(102) provided on the lower shield body (1), and a snap-fit ​​hole (203) provided on the shielding member (2), the snap-fit ​​(102) being provided on one side of the opening (101), and the snap-fit ​​(102) being snap-fitted in the snap-fit ​​hole (203); and / or, The snap-fit ​​structure comprises a snap-fitting groove (103) provided on the lower shield body (1), and a snap-fitting plate (204) provided on the shielding member (2), wherein the snap-fitting plate (204) is snap-fitted into the snap-fitting groove (103), the snap-fitting groove (103) being provided on the other side of the opening (101), and the snap-fitting groove (103) being formed by a flange provided at the edge of the opening (101), and a snap-fitting rib (104) provided at intervals from the flange.

4. The steering column lower shield according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower shield body (1) is provided with a limiting rib (105), the limiting rib (105) abuts against the shielding member (2) and can limit the shielding member (2) from moving toward one side of the opening (101); and / or, The clamping rib (104) abuts against the lower shield body (1), and can limit the shielding member (2) from moving toward the other side of the opening (101).

5. The steering column lower shield according to claim 1, characterized in that: A baffle (3) is provided at one end of the lower shield body (1), and the baffle (3) extends along the edge of the lower shield body (1) toward the outside of the receiving groove (100), and the baffle (3) is used to cover the gap between the lower shield body (1) and the vehicle body interior trim panel.

6. The steering column lower shield according to claim 5, characterized in that: A limiting plate (205) is provided at one end of the shielding member (2) away from the through hole (201), and the limiting plate (205) is placed on one side of the blocking piece (3) to limit the blocking piece (3) from being separated from the lower shield body (1), and / or, The blocking piece (3) is connected to the lower shield body (1) by snapping.

7. The steering column lower shield according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower shield body (1) is provided with a reinforcing plate (106), and the reinforcing plate (106) is arranged in the containing groove (100) and is arranged in accordance with the shape of the lower shield body (1).

8. The steering column lower shield according to claim 7, characterized in that: A buffer member (107) is sandwiched between the reinforcing plate (106) and the lower shield body (1); and / or, The reinforcing plate (106) is arranged adjacent to the shielding member (2) and is snap-connected to the lower shield body (1).

9. A steering column guard assembly, comprising a steering column upper guard, characterized in that: The steering column guard assembly further comprises a steering column lower guard as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8, and the steering column lower guard is connected to the steering column upper guard to form a accommodating cavity of the steering column.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle is provided with a steering column guard assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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