Steering lower lock shell, steering lock shell assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model relates to the technical field of vehicles, and discloses a steering lower lock shell, a steering lock shell assembly and a vehicle. According to the steering lower lock shell, one side of the shielding cover is in contact with the outer surface of the lock shell body in a matched mode, so that a gap between the shielding cover and the lock shell body can be avoided, and the possibility that an internal structure is exposed is reduced; a pressing plate is arranged, and a part of the shielding cover is clamped between the pressing plate and the lock shell body, so that the shielding cover is in contact with the lock shell body; and through riveting between the pressing plate and the lock shell body, fixed connection between the shielding cover and the lock shell body is achieved, and reliability and stability of connection between the shielding cover and the lock shell body are guaranteed. In addition, the shielding cover is configured to be deformable so as to be matched with rotation of the lock shell body, and the situation that rotation of the lock shell body is affected due to fixed connection between the shielding cover and the lock shell body is avoided; the other side of the shielding cover is fixed to the bottom side of the main driving lower protection plate, a gap between the main driving lower protection plate and the lock shell body is shielded, and the internal structure is prevented from being exposed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present application relate to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a steering lower lock housing, a steering lock housing assembly and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] The vehicle's steering system is a key component for the driver to control the direction of the vehicle. A steering lock body is provided on the outside of the steering column of the steering system. The steering lock body can lock the steering column to prevent the steering wheel from turning, or unlock the steering column to allow the steering wheel to turn. A steering lock housing is provided on the outside of the steering lock body to shield and protect the steering lock body and the steering column.

[0003] In the related art, a shielding rubber is usually set on the main driver's lower guard plate to cover the internal structure. However, when the steering column rotates, the steering lock housing is driven to rotate together, and the rubber needs to reserve a rotation space for the steering lock housing to rotate, so that the gap between the main driver's lower guard plate and the steering lock housing is large, resulting in the internal structure being exposed, which not only affects the appearance, but also makes it easy for foreign matter to enter the interior, affecting the accuracy and service life of the internal parts. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, an embodiment of the present application provides a steering lower lock housing, a steering lock housing assembly and a vehicle to shield the gap between the main lower driving guard plate and the steering lock housing.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application is implemented as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a downward turning lock housing, which includes:

[0007] Lock shell body;

[0008] A shielding cover, one side of which can be matched and contacted with the outer surface of the lock housing body; the shielding cover is configured to be deformable to adapt to the rotation of the lock housing body; the other side of the shielding cover is used to be fixed to the bottom side of the main undercarriage guard plate of the vehicle;

[0009] A pressing plate is pressed against a side of the shielding cover which is away from the lock housing body, so that a portion of the shielding cover is sandwiched between the pressing plate and the lock housing body, and the pressing plate and the lock housing body are riveted.

[0010] The embodiment of the present application provides a downward turning lock shell, in which one side of the shielding cover can be matched and contacted with the outer surface of the lock shell body to avoid the gap between the shielding cover and the lock shell body, and reduce the possibility of the internal structure being exposed; and by setting a pressure plate, part of the shielding cover is clamped between the pressure plate and the lock shell body to ensure that the shielding cover is in contact with the lock shell body; and by riveting between the pressure plate and the lock shell body, the shielding cover and the lock shell body are fixedly connected to ensure the reliability and stability of the connection between the shielding cover and the lock shell body. In addition, the shielding cover is constructed to be deformable to adapt to the rotation of the lock shell body, so as to avoid the fixed connection between the shielding cover and the lock shell body affecting the rotation of the lock shell body; the other side of the shielding cover is fixed to the bottom side of the main driving lower guard plate, shielding the gap between the main driving lower guard plate and the lock shell body, and avoiding the internal structure being exposed.

[0011] In a possible implementation of the present application, the pressing plate includes:

[0012] A pressing portion, the pressing portion is pressed against the surface of the shielding cover, and the pressing portion is riveted to the lock housing body;

[0013] A support portion, wherein one end of the pressing portion is bent away from the lock housing body to form the support portion; the support portion is in contact with a portion of the shielding cover.

[0014] In a possible implementation of the present application, the shielding cover includes:

[0015] A first fixing portion is sandwiched between the pressing portion and the lock housing body; the first fixing portion has a first side and a second side opposite to each other;

[0016] a first bending portion, wherein the first side of the first fixing portion is bent and extended toward the pressing portion, and then is bent and extended toward the second side of the first fixing portion to form the first bending portion; the first bending portion is opposite to the first fixing portion and is spaced apart from the first fixing portion; the pressing portion is located between the first bending portion and the first fixing portion;

[0017] A contact portion, wherein an end portion of the first bending portion is bent and extended away from the pressing portion to form the contact portion; and the contact portion is in contact with the supporting portion.

[0018] In a possible implementation of the present application, the first bending portion is arc-shaped, and the first bending portion protrudes away from the pressing portion.

[0019] In a possible implementation of the present application, the end of the contact portion is bent and extended toward the first side of the first fixing portion to form a second bent portion; the second bent portion is opposite to the first bent portion and has a gap therebetween; the end of the second bent portion forms a second fixing portion, and the second fixing portion is used to be fixed to the bottom side of the main underbody guard plate.

[0020] In a possible implementation of the present application, the lower steering lock housing further includes: a connecting structure, which is clamped and fixed to the outer side of the second fixing portion, and the connecting structure is used to be fixed to the bottom side of the main under-riding guard plate.

[0021] In a possible implementation of the present application, the connection structure includes: an inner panel and an outer panel, the inner panel and the outer panel are respectively located on both sides of the second fixing portion, the inner panel and the outer panel are fixedly connected to clamp the second fixing portion between the inner panel and the outer panel; the two ends of the outer panel are used to be fixed to the bottom side of the main undercarriage guard plate.

[0022] In a possible implementation of the present application, the shielding cover is a flexible shielding cover.

[0023] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a steering lock housing assembly, which includes:

[0024] Turn to lock housing;

[0025] The steering lower lock housing described in the first aspect, wherein the lock housing body of the steering lower lock housing is fixedly connected to the steering upper lock housing, and forms a through hole for accommodating a steering column.

[0026] The steering lock housing assembly provided in the second aspect of the embodiment of the present application includes the steering lower lock housing of the first aspect, so the steering lock housing assembly provided in the second aspect of the embodiment of the present application also has the same advantages as the steering lower lock housing of the first aspect.

[0027] In the third aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a vehicle, comprising: an instrument panel frame, a main lower driver's guard plate, and the steering lock housing assembly described in the second aspect, the shielding cover of the steering lower lock housing being connected to the instrument panel frame, and the main lower driver's guard plate being pressed against the connecting end of the shielding cover and the instrument panel frame.

[0028] The vehicle provided in the third aspect of the embodiment of the present application includes the steering lower lock shell of the first aspect, so the vehicle provided in the third aspect of the embodiment of the present application also has the same advantages as the steering lower lock shell described in the first aspect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 An exploded view of the steering lower lock housing provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a turning down lock housing provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 3 for Figure 2 AA section view in;

[0032] Figure 4 for Figure 2 BB section view in;

[0033] Figure 5 A schematic cross-sectional view of the matching of the shielding cover and the pressing plate provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the connection at the pressure plate provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 7 A connection diagram of a connection structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of the steering lock housing assembly and the instrument panel frame provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of a steering lock housing assembly, a main under-driver guard plate, and an instrument panel frame provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Fig.10 for Fig. 9 CC section view in.

[0039] Reference numerals:

[0040] 10: Steering lower lock housing; 20: Steering upper lock housing; 201: Through hole; 202: Snap-on structure; 30: Instrument panel frame; 40: Main driver lower guard plate;

[0041] 100: Lock housing body; 101: Half hole;

[0042] 200: shielding cover; 210: first fixing portion; 220: first bending portion; 230: contact portion; 240: second bending portion; 250: second fixing portion; 260: first connecting portion; 270: second connecting portion;

[0043] 300: pressing plate; 310: pressing portion; 320: supporting portion;

[0044] 400: rivets;

[0045] 500: connection structure; 510: inner plate; 511: first plate body; 512: first side edge; 520: outer plate; 521: second plate body; 522: second side edge; 523: buckle; 524: mounting portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the specific technical solution of the present application will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present application, but are not used to limit the scope of the present application.

[0047] In the embodiments of the present application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0048] In addition, in the embodiments of the present application, directional terms such as "up", "down", "left" and "right" are defined relative to the orientation of the components in the drawings. It should be understood that these directional terms are relative concepts. They are used for relative description and clarification, and they may change accordingly according to the changes in the orientation of the components in the drawings.

[0049] In the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium.

[0050] In the embodiments of the present application, the terms "include", "comprises" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, an element defined by the sentence "comprises a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the element.

[0051] In the embodiments of the present application, words such as "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate examples, illustrations or descriptions. Any embodiment or design described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of the present application should not be interpreted as being more preferred or more advantageous than other embodiments or designs. Specifically, the use of words such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present related concepts in a specific way.

[0052] In the related art, a large gap is created between the main driver's lower guard plate and the steering lock housing, causing the internal structure to be exposed. This not only affects the appearance, but also allows foreign matter to easily enter the interior, affecting the accuracy and service life of the internal components.

[0053] In some vehicles, a rubber cover is usually set on the main driver's lower guard plate to cover the internal structure. However, when the steering column rotates, the steering lock housing is driven to rotate together, and the rubber needs to reserve a rotation space for the steering lock housing. Therefore, there is still a large gap between the rubber cover and the steering lock housing, resulting in the internal structure being exposed. Especially for the frequent adjustment of the electric steering column, the internal structure is exposed frequently, affecting the quality of the vehicle.

[0054] The developers of this application considered that if the gap is to be completely shielded, then the two sides of the shielding structure should be connected to the main undercarriage guard plate and the steering lock housing respectively.

[0055] Since the steering lock housing rotates with the rotation of the steering column, the shielding structure connected to the steering lock housing should not block the rotation of the steering lock housing. The developers of this application considered using elastic rubber as the shielding structure, and using the elastic deformation of the rubber to provide rotation space for the rotation of the steering lock housing.

[0056] However, the elastic deformation of the rubber acts as a resistance to the rotation of the steering lock housing, that is, it increases the rotation resistance of the steering column, which is not conducive to the steering of the vehicle. To this end, the researchers of this application set the shape of the rubber and use the folded structure of the rubber to provide a rotation space for the steering lock housing; and by setting the shape of the rubber, the accumulation of dust on the rubber is reduced.

[0057] Since the steering lock housing frequently rotates along with the steering column, the connection method between the rubber and the steering lock housing is particularly important.

[0058] The researchers of this application considered a snap-on connection method, but as the steering lock housing rotates, the snap-on connection is easily dislocated, resulting in poor connection stability.

[0059] The researchers of this application took the connection stability into consideration and adopted welding to connect the rubber and the steering lock housing, but this is not conducive to later maintenance and replacement.

[0060] The researchers of this application continued to try other connection methods, among which the riveted connection method has better stability and reliability. However, when the rubber is directly fixed to the steering lock housing with rivets, the rubber is easy to separate from the rivets, and the stability is poor.

[0061] To this end, the researchers of this application set up a pressure plate, clamped the rubber between the pressure plate and the steering lock housing, and then used rivets to fix the pressure plate, steering lock housing and rubber together, so that the connection method is stable and reliable.

[0062] Furthermore, by setting the shape of the pressing plate, the pressing plate is used to provide a supporting structure for the rubber to ensure the initial shape of the rubber.

[0063] Below, embodiments of the present application are described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present application, and should not be construed as limiting the present application.

[0064] Combination Figure 1 The embodiment of the present application provides a steering lower lock shell, which includes a lock shell body 100, the lock shell body 100 has a first side and a second side opposite to each other, and a half hole 101 is formed on the first side of the lock shell body 100. When the steering lower lock shell is fixedly connected with the steering upper lock shell, the half hole 101 on the lock shell body 100 and the half hole formed on the steering upper lock shell are jointly enclosed to form a through hole to allow the steering column to pass through.

[0065] The steering lower lock shell of the embodiment of the present application also includes a shielding cover 200, one side of the shielding cover 200 is fixedly connected to the lock shell body 100, and the other side of the shielding cover 200 is used to be fixedly connected to the instrument panel frame, and the main driver's lower guard plate is pressed against the end of the shielding cover 200 connected to the instrument panel frame. In this way, the shielding cover 200 blocks the gap between the steering lock shell and the main driver's lower guard plate, which not only improves the appearance and quality of the vehicle, but also helps to shield the internal structure.

[0066] The shielding cover 200 may be a flexible shielding cover made of a flexible material, such as rubber. This arrangement facilitates the shielding cover 200 to deform to adapt to the rotation of the lock housing body 100.

[0067] In the embodiment of the present application, the shielding cover 200 is configured to be deformable to adapt to the rotation of the lock housing body 100 .

[0068] In some embodiments, the shielding cover 200 is elastic and can be deformed to adapt to the rotation of the lock housing body 100 , and can also be deformed to facilitate the installation of the shielding cover 200 .

[0069] In some embodiments, the shielding cover 200 has a pleated structure, and the pleated structure of the shielding cover 200 can be unfolded or folded to adapt to the rotation of the lock housing body 100 .

[0070] Combination Figures 2 to 4 In some embodiments, one side of the shielding cover 200 can be matched with the outer surface of the lock housing body 100. Specifically, one side of the shielding cover 200 matches the shape of the second side of the lock housing body 100, so that a gap between the shielding cover 200 and the lock housing body 100 can be avoided, reducing the possibility of the internal structure being exposed.

[0071] In some embodiments of the present application, the downward lock housing further includes a pressing plate 300 , and the pressing plate 300 is configured to fix one side of the shielding cover 200 to the lock housing body 100 .

[0072] The shape of the pressing plate 300 in the embodiment of the present application matches the shape of one side of the shielding cover 200 to improve the reliability and stability of the connection between the shielding cover 200 and the lock housing body 100.

[0073] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the pressure plate 300 is pressed against the side of the shielding cover 200 that is away from the lock shell body 100, so that part of the shielding cover 200 is clamped between the pressure plate 300 and the lock shell body 100, thereby ensuring that the shielding cover 200 is in contact with the lock shell body 100, reducing the possibility of a gap between the shielding cover 200 and the lock shell body 100, thereby reducing the possibility of exposing the internal structure.

[0074] In some embodiments, the pressure plate 300 and the lock shell body 100 are riveted together, so that one side of the shielding cover 200 is fixed between the pressure plate 300 and the lock shell body 100. The connection method is stable and reliable. Even if the shielding cover 200 adapts to the rotation of the lock shell body 100, the shielding cover 200 still rotates with the lock shell body 100, reducing the possibility of the shielding cover 200 being separated from the lock shell body 100.

[0075] Continue to refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The pressing plate 300 and the lock housing body 100 are riveted together by rivets 400, and the operation is simple and reliable.

[0076] The pressing plate 300 and the lock housing body 100 are respectively provided with riveting holes so that the rivets 400 can pass through to achieve riveting.

[0077] Of course, the shielding cover 200 between the pressing plate 300 and the lock housing body 100 may be provided with a through hole, and the through hole is opposite to the riveting hole, so that the rivet 400 can pass through. When the shielding cover 200 is a flexible shielding cover, it is not necessary to punch holes in advance on the shielding cover 200 between the pressing plate 300 and the lock housing body 100. When the rivet 400 is inserted, the tip of the rivet 400 can be used to directly pierce the shielding cover 200 between the pressing plate 300 and the lock housing body 100, so that the fixing method of the shielding cover 200 is simple.

[0078] like Figure 1 As shown, the pressure plate 300 and the lock housing body 100 are riveted together by a plurality of rivets 400 , and the plurality of rivets 400 are arranged at intervals along the edge of the lock housing body 100 to further improve the reliability and stability of the riveting between the pressure plate 300 and the lock housing body 100 .

[0079] It should be noted that in the drawings of the embodiments of the present application, the rivet 400 is only used as a schematic representation of the riveting position, and the rivet 400 is broken without completing the riveting.

[0080] The other side of the shield 200 is used to be fixed to the bottom side of the main undercarriage guard plate of the vehicle, wherein the other side of the shield 200 can be directly connected to the main undercarriage guard plate; or, the other side of the shield 200 is fixedly connected to other parts of the vehicle, and the main undercarriage guard plate is pressed against the outer side of the connection of the shield 200.

[0081] In this way, the other side of the shielding cover 200 is fixed to the bottom side of the main lower guard plate, shielding the gap between the main lower guard plate and the lock housing body 100 to prevent the internal structure from being exposed.

[0082] Therefore, in the downwardly turned lock shell of the embodiment of the present application, one side of the shielding cover 200 can be matched and contacted with the outer surface of the lock shell body 100 to avoid the gap between the shielding cover 200 and the lock shell body 100, thereby reducing the possibility of exposure of the internal structure; and by setting a pressure plate 300, part of the shielding cover 200 is clamped between the pressure plate 300 and the lock shell body 100 to ensure that the shielding cover 200 is in contact with the lock shell body 100; and by riveting between the pressure plate 300 and the lock shell body 100, a fixed connection between the shielding cover 200 and the lock shell body 100 is achieved, thereby ensuring the reliability and stability of the connection between the shielding cover 200 and the lock shell body 100. In addition, the shielding cover 200 is constructed to be deformable to adapt to the rotation of the lock shell body 100, thereby avoiding the fixed connection between the shielding cover 200 and the lock shell body 100 and affecting the rotation of the lock shell body 100; the other side of the shielding cover 200 is fixed to the bottom side of the main driver's lower guard plate to block the gap between the main driver's lower guard plate and the lock shell body 100 to avoid exposure of the internal structure.

[0083] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the pressure plate 300 includes: a clamping portion 310, which is pressed against the surface of the shielding cover 200, so that part of the shielding cover 200 is clamped between the clamping portion 310 and the lock shell body 100, and the clamping portion 310 is riveted to the lock shell body 100.

[0084] In some embodiments, the pressing plate 300 further includes a supporting portion 320, wherein one end of the pressing portion 310 is bent away from the lock housing body 100 to form the supporting portion 320; illustratively, the supporting portion 320 is arranged perpendicular to the pressing portion 310. The supporting portion 320 contacts part of the shielding cover 200 to provide support for the shielding cover 200 and ensure the initial shape of the shielding cover 200.

[0085] The support portion 320 is in partial contact with the shielding cover 200, providing a limiting force for the deformation recovery of the shielding cover 200, limiting the shielding cover 200 to its initial form during deformation recovery, and preventing the shielding cover 200 from reverse deformation due to excessive recovery, thereby affecting the stability and service life of the shielding cover 200.

[0086] Continue to refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The shielding cover 200 includes: a first fixing portion 210 , and the first fixing portion 210 is clamped between the pressing portion 310 and the lock housing body 100 .

[0087] When the clamping portion 310 and the lock housing body 100 are riveted together by the rivet 400 , the rivet 400 passes through the through holes provided on the clamping portion 310 and the lock housing body 100 , and pierces the first fixing portion 210 of the shielding cover 200 , thereby stably fixing the first fixing portion 210 on the lock housing body 100 .

[0088] The first fixing portion 210 has a first side and a second side opposite to each other. Figure 5 In the illustrated orientation, the first fixing portion 210 has a first side on the right side and a second side on the left side.

[0089] Combination Figure 6 The shielding cover 200 further includes a first bending portion 220 . After the first side of the first fixing portion 210 is bent and extended toward the pressing portion 310 , it is bent and extended toward the second side of the first fixing portion 210 to form the first bending portion 220 .

[0090] The first bending portion 220 is opposite to the first fixing portion 210 and has a gap therebetween; the gap allows the pressing portion 310 to be located between the first bending portion 220 and the first fixing portion 210 , and the gap can provide an accommodating space for the rivet 400 .

[0091] Specifically, the first side of the first fixing portion 210 is bent and extended toward the pressing portion 310 to form the first connecting portion 260, and the first connecting portion 260 is bent and extended toward the second side of the first fixing portion 210 to form the first bending portion 220. The first connecting portion 260 allows a gap between the first fixing portion 210 and the first bending portion 220.

[0092] Through the above settings, the first fixing portion 210, the first connecting portion 260, and the first bending portion 220 form a wrinkled structure approximately in the shape of a "C". The first fixing portion 210 is clamped by the pressing portion 310 and the lock housing body 100 and rotates with the rotation of the lock housing body 100. The first connecting portion 260 and the first bending portion 220 can be deformed. For example, when the first connecting portion 260 is deformed, the first bending portion 220 can be deformed away from the first fixing portion 210, so that the distance between the first bending portion 220 and the first fixing portion 210 becomes larger, facilitating the riveting of the first fixing portion 210 and the lock housing body 100 by the rivet 400.

[0093] In some possible implementation manners, the first bending portion 220 is arc-shaped and protrudes away from the pressing portion 310. In this way, there is a relatively large distance between the first bending portion 220 and the first fixing portion 210, reserving sufficient space for the rivet 400 and preventing the rivet 400 from repeatedly contacting and rubbing against the first bending portion 220, thereby damaging the first bending portion 220.

[0094] Moreover, the distance between the end of the first bending portion 220 away from the first connecting portion 260 and the first fixing portion 210 is relatively small, facilitating the contact between the supporting portion 320 of the pressing plate 300 and the shielding cover 200 to provide a supporting force.

[0095] In some embodiments, with continued reference to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the shielding cover 200 further includes a contact portion 230. The end of the first bending portion 220 bends and extends away from the pressing portion 310 to form the contact portion 230; the contact portion 230 contacts the supporting portion 320.

[0096] In this way, after the contact portion 230, the first bending portion 220, or the first connecting portion 260 is deformed, the supporting portion 320 contacts the contact portion 230, providing a limiting force for the deformation recovery of the shielding cover 200 and restricting it to its initial form, preventing the shielding cover 200 from undergoing reverse deformation due to excessive recovery, thereby affecting the stability and service life of the shielding cover 200.

[0097] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the shielding cover 200 further includes a second bending portion 240. The end of the contact portion 230 bends and extends toward the first side of the first fixing portion 210 to form the second bending portion 240.

[0098] Wherein, the second bending portion 240 is opposite to the first bending portion 220 and has a gap therebetween. In this way, the first bending portion 220, the contact portion 230, and the second bending portion 240 form a wrinkled structure approximately in the shape of a "C", which is conducive to the deformation of the shielding cover 200.

[0099] It should be noted that when the rivet 400 rivets the pressing portion 310 and the lock housing body 100, the second bending portion 240 and the first bending portion 220 avoid the rivet 400 by virtue of the deformation of the shielding cover 200, and the rivet 400 does not pierce the second bending portion 240 and the first bending portion 220. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The state of the rivet 400 before being driven out is shown only as a schematic representation of the riveting position. The drawings of the embodiments of the present application do not show the state of the rivet 400 after being driven out.

[0100] In some embodiments of the present application, continue to refer to Figure 4 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 7 The end of the second bent portion 240 forms a second fixing portion 250, and the second fixing portion 250 is used to be fixed to the bottom side of the main under-riding guard plate.

[0101] The end of the second bending portion 240 is bent and extended away from the lock housing body 100 to form a second connecting portion 270 ; the second connecting portion 270 is bent and extended toward the contact portion 230 to form a second fixing portion 250 .

[0102] Due to the arrangement of the second connecting portion 270 , there is a gap between the second bending portion 240 and the first bending portion 220 , so that another fold structure is formed between the first bending portion 220 , the second connecting portion 270 and the second fixing portion 250 .

[0103] The shielding cover 200 of the embodiment of the present application improves the deformation ability of the shielding cover 200 by providing a plurality of pleated structures, and the first bending portion 220 which mainly plays a shielding role has a flat structure, thereby reducing the accumulation of dust on the shielding cover 200.

[0104] Combination Figures 3 to 7 In some embodiments, the steering lower lock housing further includes: a connecting structure 500, which is clamped and fixed to the outer side of the second fixing portion 250, so that the connecting structure 500 is fixedly connected to the second fixing portion 250; and the connecting structure 500 is used to be fixed to the bottom side of the main under-driver guard plate.

[0105] The steering lower lock shell of the embodiment of the present application is fixedly connected to the second fixing part 250 by setting a connecting structure 500, and the second fixing part 250 is clamped in the connecting structure 500, and the connection method is stable and reliable; the connecting structure 500 is used to be fixed to the bottom side of the main lower driver's guard plate, thereby fixing the shielding cover 200 to the bottom side of the main lower driver's guard plate.

[0106] In some embodiments, the connecting structure 500 includes a first part and a second part that are elastically connected, and a clamping opening is formed between the first part and the second part to fix the second fixing part 250 in the clamping opening. The second fixing part 250 is fixed in the clamping opening by utilizing the elastic force between the first part and the second part, or other fixing structures. The connection between the second fixing part 250 and the connecting structure 500 is simple and reliable.

[0107] In other embodiments, the connecting structure 500 includes: an inner panel 510 and an outer panel (520) 520, the inner panel 510 and the outer panel (520) 520 are respectively located on both sides of the second fixing portion 250, the inner panel 510 and the outer panel (520) 520 are fixedly connected to clamp the second fixing portion 250 between the inner panel 510 and the outer panel (520) 520; wherein the two ends of the outer panel (520) 520 are used to be fixed to the bottom side of the main undercarriage guard plate.

[0108] In the embodiment of the present application, the connection structure 500 clamps and fixes the second fixing portion 250 by respectively setting an inner plate 510 and an outer plate (520) 520 on both sides of the second fixing portion 250. The structure of the connection structure 500 is simple and the connection method is stable and reliable.

[0109] In some possible embodiments, the inner plate 510 and the outer plate (520) 520 are snap-connected, and the connection method between the inner plate 510 and the outer plate (520) 520 is simple.

[0110] Combination Figure 7 In some embodiments, the inner plate 510 includes a first plate body 511 , and a snap hole is provided on the first plate body 511 ; the outer plate ( 520 ) 520 includes a second plate body 521 and a snap 523 provided on the second plate body 521 .

[0111] The second fixing portion 250 is sandwiched between the first plate 511 and the second plate 521 . The second fixing portion 250 is provided with a through hole opposite to the clamping hole.

[0112] In this way, the buckle 523 passes through the through hole on the second fixing portion 250 and the clamping hole on the first plate body 511 and is clamped with the first plate body 511, thereby achieving a fixed connection between the inner plate 510 and the outer plate (520) 520.

[0113] In some embodiments, a plurality of buckles 523 are disposed on the second plate 521 , and the plurality of buckles 523 are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the second plate 521 to improve the reliability and stability of the connection between the second plate 521 and the first plate 511 .

[0114] In some embodiments, the inner plate 510 further includes a first side edge 512, and one end of the first plate body 511 close to the second connection portion 270 is bent and extended away from the second fixing portion 250 to form the first side edge 512. The first side edge 512 contacts the second connection portion 270 and supports the second connection portion 270, which helps to ensure the initial shape of the shielding cover 200.

[0115] In other embodiments, the outer plate (520) 520 further includes a second side edge 522, and one end of the second plate body 521 close to the second connecting portion 270 is bent and extended toward the second fixing portion 250 to form the second side edge 522. The second side edge 522 is in contact with the second connecting portion 270, so that the second connecting portion 270 is sandwiched between the second side edge 522 and the first side edge 512, which plays a role in limiting and supporting the second connecting portion 270.

[0116] Combination Figure 8 In some embodiments, the outer panel (520) 520 also includes a mounting portion 524, and mounting portions 524 are respectively provided at both ends of the second plate body 521, and the mounting portions 524 are used to be fixed to the bottom side of the main undercarriage guard plate. In this way, the installation of the outer panel (520) 520 will not affect the connection between the outer panel (520) 520 and the shielding cover 200.

[0117] like Figure 8 , Fig. 9 as well as Fig.10 As shown, the embodiment of the present application also provides a steering lock housing assembly, which includes:

[0118] Turn to lock housing 20;

[0119] The steering lower lock shell 10 of the above embodiment, the lock shell body 100 of the steering lower lock shell 10 is fixedly connected to the steering upper lock shell 20, and the connection method includes but is not limited to screw connection, clamping, etc.; the lock shell body 100 and the steering upper lock shell 20 form a through hole 201 for accommodating the steering column.

[0120] In some embodiments, the lock housing body 100 and the steering lock housing 20 are connected by a connecting structure 202, and the connection method is simple and reliable.

[0121] The structure, function and effect of the lower turning lock housing 10 provided in this embodiment are the same as those of the above embodiment, and the details may be referred to the above embodiment, which will not be described again.

[0122] The steering lock housing assembly provided in the embodiment of the present application includes the steering lower lock housing 10 of the above embodiment. Therefore, the steering lock housing assembly provided in the embodiment of the present application also has the same advantages as the steering lower lock housing 10 of the above embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

[0123] Combination Figures 8 to 10The embodiment of the present application also provides a vehicle, which includes: an instrument panel frame 30, a main lower driver guard plate 40 and the steering lock housing assembly of the above embodiment, the shielding cover 200 of the steering lower lock housing 10 of the steering lock housing assembly is connected to the instrument panel frame 30, and the main lower driver guard plate 40 is pressed against the connecting end of the shielding cover 200 and the instrument panel frame 30.

[0124] An embodiment of the present application also provides a vehicle, which includes an instrument panel frame 30, a main lower driver guard plate 40 and a steering lower lock shell 10 of the above embodiment, wherein the shielding cover 200 of the steering lower lock shell 10 is connected to the instrument panel frame 30, and the main lower driver guard plate 40 is pressed against the connecting end of the shielding cover 200 and the instrument panel frame 30.

[0125] Specifically, the mounting portion 524 of the outer plate (520) 520 of the steering lower lock housing 10 is fixedly connected to the instrument panel frame 30, and the main lower driver's guard plate 40 is pressed against the outer side of the outer plate (520) 520 to shield the outer plate (520) 520.

[0126] The vehicle in the embodiments of the present application may refer to a large car, a small car, a special-purpose vehicle, etc. For example, according to the vehicle model, the vehicle in the present application may be a sedan model, an off-road model, a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) model or other models.

[0127] The structure, function and effect of the lower turning lock housing 10 of the embodiment of the present application are the same as those of the above embodiment. The details can be referred to the above embodiment and will not be described again here.

[0128] The vehicle provided in the embodiment of the present application includes the steering lower lock housing 10 of the above embodiment, so the vehicle provided in the embodiment of the present application also has the same advantages as the steering lower lock housing 10 of the above embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

[0129] The serial numbers of the embodiments of the present application are only for description and do not represent the advantages and disadvantages of the embodiments. The above are only preferred embodiments of the present application, and do not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the contents of the present application specification and drawings, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A downward turning lock housing, characterized in that: include: Lock shell body (100); A shielding cover (200), one side of which can be matched and contacted with the outer surface of the lock housing body (100); the shielding cover (200) is configured to be deformable to adapt to the rotation of the lock housing body (100); the other side of the shielding cover (200) is used to be fixed to the bottom side of the main undercarriage guard plate (40) of the vehicle; A pressure plate (300) is pressed against a side of the shielding cover (200) facing away from the lock housing body (100), so that a portion of the shielding cover (200) is sandwiched between the pressure plate (300) and the lock housing body (100), and the pressure plate (300) and the lock housing body (100) are riveted.

2. The downward turning lock housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing plate (300) comprises: A pressing portion (310), the pressing portion (310) is pressed against the surface of the shielding cover (200), and the pressing portion (310) is riveted to the lock housing body (100); A support portion (320), one end of the pressing portion (310) is bent away from the lock housing body (100) to form the support portion (320); the support portion (320) is in contact with a portion of the shielding cover (200).

3. The downward turning lock housing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The shielding cover (200) comprises: A first fixing portion (210) is sandwiched between the pressing portion (310) and the lock housing body (100); the first fixing portion (210) has a first side and a second side opposite to each other; a first bending portion (220), wherein the first side of the first fixing portion (210) is bent and extended toward the pressing portion (310), and then is bent and extended toward the second side of the first fixing portion (210), so as to form the first bending portion (220); the first bending portion (220) is opposite to the first fixing portion (210) and is spaced apart from the first bending portion (220); the pressing portion (310) is located between the first bending portion (220) and the first fixing portion (210); A contact portion (230), wherein the end of the first bent portion (220) is bent and extended away from the pressing portion (310) to form the contact portion (230); the contact portion (230) is in contact with the supporting portion (320).

4. The downward turning lock housing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first bent portion (220) is arc-shaped, and the first bent portion (220) protrudes away from the pressing portion (310).

5. The downward turning lock housing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The end of the contact portion (230) is bent and extended toward the first side of the first fixing portion (210) to form a second bent portion (240); the second bent portion (240) is opposite to the first bent portion (220) and is spaced apart from each other; The end of the second bent portion (240) forms a second fixing portion (250), and the second fixing portion (250) is used to be fixed to the bottom side of the main underbody guard plate (40).

6. The downward turning lock housing according to claim 5, characterized in that: The steering lower lock housing further comprises: a connecting structure (500), the connecting structure (500) is clamped and fixed to the outer side of the second fixing portion (250), and the connecting structure (500) is used to be fixed to the bottom side of the main under-drive guard plate (40).

7. The downward turning lock housing according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connection structure (500) includes: an inner plate (510) and an outer plate (520), wherein the inner plate (510) and the outer plate (520) are respectively located on both sides of the second fixing portion (250), and the inner plate (510) and the outer plate (520) are fixedly connected so as to clamp the second fixing portion (250) between the inner plate (510) and the outer plate (520); the two ends of the outer plate (520) are used to be fixed to the bottom side of the main undercarriage guard plate (40).

8. The downward turning lock housing according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The shielding cover (200) is a flexible shielding cover.

9. A steering lock housing assembly, characterized in that: include: Turning to the lock housing (20); The steering lower lock housing (10) described in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the lock housing body (100) of the steering lower lock housing (10) is fixedly connected to the steering upper lock housing (20), and forms a through hole (201) for accommodating a steering column.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: include: An instrument panel frame (30), a main lower driver guard plate (40) and a steering lock housing assembly as described in claim 9, wherein the shielding cover (200) of the steering lower lock housing (10) is connected to the instrument panel frame (30), and the main lower driver guard plate (40) is pressed against the connecting end of the shielding cover (200) and the instrument panel frame (30).

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