Automotive instrument protective cover

By designing a vehicle instrument protective cover that includes a shell, mounting cover, transparent protective cover and lock structure, the problem of dust deposition and difficult to disassemble the cover after long-term use of the vehicle instrument is solved, and the instrument is fully protected and conveniently removed.

CN222610939UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-14CHANGZHOU NEW THINKING NEW ENERGY VEHICLE TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420723064.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-09
Publication Date
2025-03-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-09

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Technical Problem

After long-term use of automotive instruments, dust is easily deposited in the gaps inside the instrument panel, and the existing transparent cover is difficult to install and disassemble, making it difficult to clean up dust.

Method used

An automotive instrument protective cover is designed, including a housing, a mounting cover, a transparent protective cover and a locking structure. Through the combination of U-shaped plate, rotary rod, locking parts, restricting parts and concave insertion plate, all-round protection of the instrument is achieved and later dust removal is facilitated.

Benefits of technology

This design provides convenient dust removal methods by protecting the instrument in all aspects, extends the service life of the instrument and simplifies the dust cleaning process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automobile instrument protective cover, and belongs to the technical field of automobile instruments. The device mainly comprises a shell; the mounting cover is hinged to the shell body; the transparent protective cover is mounted on the mounting cover; the lock catch structure is installed on the shell, the lock catch structure comprises a U-shaped plate, the U-shaped plate is installed on the shell, and a connecting rod is connected between the inner walls of the U-shaped plate; the rotating rod is connected to the connecting rod in a sleeving mode, and the rotating rod is provided with a thread; the concave inserting plate is mounted on the mounting cover, and the concave inserting plate is provided with a groove; and the locking piece is connected to the rotating rod. According to the vehicle instrument protective cover, through cooperative use of the U-shaped plate, the rotating rod, the locking piece, the limiting part and the concave inserting plate, an instrument on the shell can be protected in an all-around mode, and convenience is provided for later dust removal of the instrument.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of automobile instruments, and in particular to a protective cover for an automobile instrument. Background Art

[0002] Automobile instruments are devices that reflect the working conditions of various vehicle systems, providing drivers with the required information on vehicle operating parameters, faults, mileage, etc. Conventional instruments in general automobiles include speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, fuel gauge, charging gauge, etc.

[0003] The protective cover of the automobile instrument is a transparent isolation cover used to separate the automobile instrument from the external space, thereby preventing and protecting the instrument from dust and ensuring the accurate rotation of the instrument pointer. It is an indispensable component in automobile instrument accessories.

[0004] Existing instrument protection covers directly seal the instrument panel to isolate dust. After long-term use of automobile instruments, dust is easily deposited in the gaps inside the instrument panel, and the transparent cover is difficult to install and remove, making it difficult to clean the dust. Therefore, it is necessary to design a vehicle instrument protection cover to solve the above problems.

[0005] It should be noted that the above information disclosed in this background technology section is only for understanding the background technology of the present application concept, and therefore, it may contain information that does not constitute the prior art. Summary of the invention

[0006] Based on the above problems existing in the prior art, the problem to be solved by this application is to provide a vehicle instrument protective cover, which solves the problem that dust is easily accumulated in the gaps inside the instrument panel after long-term use of the vehicle instrument and the transparent cover is difficult to install and remove.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by the present application to solve its technical problems is: a vehicle instrument protective cover, comprising: a shell; a mounting cover, the mounting cover is hinged on the shell; a transparent protective cover, the transparent protective cover is mounted on the mounting cover; a locking structure, the locking structure is mounted on the shell, the locking structure comprises: a U-shaped plate, the U-shaped plate is mounted on the shell, a connecting rod is connected between the inner walls of the U-shaped plate; a rotating rod, the rotating rod is sleeved on the connecting rod, the rotating rod has a thread; a concave plug plate, the concave plug plate is mounted on the mounting cover, the concave plug plate has a groove; a locking piece, the locking piece is connected to the rotating rod.

[0008] Furthermore, the locking member has a limiting portion.

[0009] Furthermore, a sealing gasket is provided at the contact position between the mounting cover and the shell.

[0010] Furthermore, a bottom cover plate is arranged on the shell, the bottom cover plate has a boss, and bolts are connected to the bottom cover plate.

[0011] Furthermore, sealing rings are provided on the contact positions around the boss and the bottom cover plate.

[0012] The beneficial effect of the present application is that the vehicle instrument protective cover provided by the present application can provide all-round protection for the instrument on the shell through the coordinated use of a U-shaped plate, a rotating rod, a locking piece, a limiting portion and a concave plug plate, thereby providing convenience for its subsequent dust removal.

[0013] In addition to the above-described purposes, features and advantages, the present application also has other purposes, features and advantages. The present application will be further described in detail with reference to the drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The drawings in the specification, which constitute a part of the present application, are used to provide further understanding of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute improper limitations on the present application.

[0015] In the attached picture:

[0016] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of a vehicle instrument protection cover in this application;

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded schematic diagram of the overall structure;

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0019] Among them, the reference numerals in the figure are:

[0020] 1. Shell; 101. Speedometer; 102. Double-needle barometer; 103. Tachometer; 104. Fuel gauge; 2. Bottom cover; 201. Boss; 3. Cooling fan; 4. Mounting cover; 401. Transparent protective cover; 5. Locking structure; 501. U-shaped plate; 502. Turnbar; 503. Locking piece; 504. Limiting part; 505. Concave plug plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other. The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0022] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the present application, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. 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 creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0023] like Figure 1-Figure 2 As shown, the present application provides a vehicle instrument protection cover, including a housing 1, on which a speedometer 101 is fixedly mounted, the speedometer 101 is used to measure the vehicle speed, and a double-needle barometer 102 is also fixedly mounted on the housing 1, the double-needle barometer 102 is used to detect and display the gas pressure in the front brake air tank and the rear brake air tank when the vehicle is in working condition, and at the same time, a tachometer 103 is fixedly mounted on the housing 1, the tachometer 103 is used to measure the rotation of the vehicle motor, and an oil level gauge 104 is fixedly mounted on the housing 1, the oil level gauge 104 is used to measure the remaining oil in the oil tank and supply oil according to the program;

[0024] At the same time, a bottom cover plate 2 is arranged on the housing 1, and bolts (not shown in the figure) are connected to the bottom cover plate 2, and the bolts penetrate the bottom cover plate 2 and are connected to the housing 1;

[0025] The bottom cover plate 2 has a boss 201, and the bottom cover plate 2 is connected to the housing 1 by snapping through the boss 201. A sealing ring (not shown in the figure) is provided on the boss 201 at the contact position around the bottom cover plate 2. The sealing ring is used to tightly connect the bottom cover plate 2 to the housing 1. A heat dissipation fan 3 is fixedly installed on the bottom cover plate 2. The heat dissipation fan 3 is used to dissipate the heat in the vehicle instrument.

[0026] like Figure 2-Figure 3 As shown, a mounting cover 4 is hinged on the housing 1, and a transparent protective cover 401 is fixedly mounted on the mounting cover 4. The mounting cover 4 is suitable for being snapped on the housing 1 to seal the housing 1;

[0027] Meanwhile, a locking structure 5 is installed on the housing 1, and the locking structure 5 comprises a U-shaped plate 501 fixedly installed on the housing 1, a connecting rod (not shown in the figure) is connected between the inner walls of the U-shaped plate 501, and a rotating rod 502 is sleeved on the connecting rod, and the rotating rod 502 has a thread;

[0028] Meanwhile, a concave plug plate 505 is fixedly mounted on the mounting cover 4, and the concave plug plate 505 has a groove (not shown in the figure), and the rotating rod 502 is adapted to be matched with the groove and adapted to be engaged in the groove. Meanwhile, a locking member 503 is connected to the rotating rod 502, and the locking member 503 is adapted to lock the concave plug plate 505 on the rotating rod 502, and the locking member 503 has a limiting portion 504, and the limiting portion 504 prevents the concave plug plate 505 from slipping off the rotating rod 502;

[0029] In the present application, a sealing gasket is provided at the contact position between the mounting cover 4 and the housing 1 to prevent dust from entering the vehicle instrument through the gap between the mounting cover 4 and the housing 1 .

[0030] When dust accumulates in the gaps inside the dashboard after long-term use of the car instrument panel, the dust in the gap between the installation cover 4 and the housing 1 can be removed by screwing the locking member 503 and unscrewing the locking member 503 from the rotating rod 502, and then rotating the installation cover 4;

[0031] In summary, by using the U-shaped plate 501, the rotating rod 502, the locking member 503, the limiting portion 504 and the concave insert plate 505 in coordination, the instrument on the housing 1 can be fully protected, thereby facilitating the subsequent dust removal.

[0032] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A vehicle instrument protection cover, characterized in that: include: Housing (1); A mounting cover (4) which is hinged on the housing (1); A transparent protective cover (401), the transparent protective cover (401) being mounted on the mounting cover (4); A locking structure (5), the locking structure (5) being mounted on the housing (1), the locking structure (5) comprising: A U-shaped plate (501), the U-shaped plate (501) being mounted on the housing (1), and a connecting rod being connected between inner walls of the U-shaped plate (501); A rotating rod (502), the rotating rod (502) is sleeved on the connecting rod, and the rotating rod (502) has a thread; A concave plug plate (505), the concave plug plate (505) being mounted on the mounting cover (4), the concave plug plate (505) having a groove; A locking member (503), wherein the locking member (503) is connected to the rotating rod (502).

2. The vehicle instrument protection cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking member (503) has a limiting portion (504).

3. The vehicle instrument protection cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing gasket is provided at the contact position between the mounting cover (4) and the housing (1).

4. The vehicle instrument protection cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (1) is provided with a bottom cover plate (2), the bottom cover plate (2) having a boss (201), and bolts are connected to the bottom cover plate (2).

5. The vehicle instrument protection cover according to claim 4, characterized in that: Sealing rings are provided on the convex platform (201) at the contact positions around the bottom cover plate (2).