Cockpit module

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a cockpit module. A cockpit module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a crash pad lower member connected to an air conditioning unit, a crash pad upper member coupled to the crash pad lower member, and a first air conditioning duct integrally formed with the crash pad lower member, in which the crash pad lower member may include a duct groove in which the crash pad upper member is inserted into the duct groove. The crash pad upper member includes a duct groove formed by being recessed downward and forming a first air-conditioning duct, a first duct cover placed on top of the duct groove, an upper portion of the first air-conditioning duct maintaining an empty space to accommodate a tray formed by being recessed downward from the crash pad upper member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a cockpit module, and more particularly, to a cockpit module integrally formed with an air-conditioning duct to ensure a storage space. Background Art

[0002] The cockpit module is disposed at the front of the passenger compartment of the vehicle, and for the convenience of the passengers, a tray may be formed on the bumper pad constituting the cockpit module. In particular, for conventional business-to-business (B2B) vehicles and recently developed purpose-built vehicles (PBVs), it is becoming a trend to have an open tray at the top.

[0003] Although the open tray provides convenient storage for small personal items, sudden stops or rapid accelerations of the vehicle cause problems of the stored items spilling out. To effectively solve this problem, it is necessary to develop a cockpit module that can ensure a sufficient tray size and depth while minimizing interference with the steering device, other electrical components, and air-conditioning unit disposed inside the module. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a cockpit module equipped with a tray that can stably load items by fixing the internal space of the bumper pad by integrally forming the bumper pad and the air-conditioning duct.

[0005] The technical objects of the present disclosure are not limited to the above objects, and other objects not described herein will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

[0006] The cockpit module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a lower bumper pad member connected to the air-conditioning unit; an upper bumper pad member coupled to the lower bumper pad member; and a first air-conditioning duct integrally formed with the lower bumper pad member.

[0007] The lower bumper pad member may include a recessed duct groove and a first duct cover positioned on top of the duct groove, and the recessed duct groove and the first duct cover may define the first air-conditioning duct. The upper bumper pad member may include a recessed tray, and the upper bumper pad member is coupled to the lower bumper pad member such that the tray is positioned above the first duct cover and the first air-conditioning duct.

[0008] Coupling portions may be formed at predetermined intervals along the periphery of the duct groove, and the position of the first duct cover may be fixed by the coupling portions.

[0009] The first air-conditioning duct may include an air outlet formed at one end of the first air-conditioning duct, and the first duct cover may be fixed by the air outlet at one end of the first duct cover.

[0010] The second duct cover may be coupled to the lower bumper member and cover the lower part of the lower bumper member, and the second duct cover and the lower bumper member may define a second air-conditioning duct.

[0011] The first air-conditioning duct may be a ventilation duct, and the second air-conditioning duct may include a defrosting duct and a side hose.

[0012] The tray may include side walls perpendicular to the bottom surface of the tray.

[0013] A cockpit module according to another embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a lower bumper member including a second region configured to be placed at the front of a vehicle, a first region positioned behind the second region, and a connecting portion connecting the first region and the second region. The cockpit module may include: a first duct cover coupled to the lower bumper member; and a second duct cover coupled to the lower bumper member.

[0014] The first region and the second region may be arranged to have a step and include a connecting portion connecting the first region and the second region, wherein the second region may be positioned above the first region, the second duct cover is positioned below the second region, and the second duct cover, the second region, and the connecting portion define a second air-conditioning duct, and the first region may include a recessed duct groove, the first duct cover may be positioned above the duct groove in the first region, and the duct groove and the first duct cover may define a first air-conditioning duct.

[0015] The first region may accommodate an upper bumper member at the top of the first region, and the upper bumper member includes a recessed tray having a depth corresponding to the step distance between the first region and the second region.

[0016] The tray may include side walls perpendicular to the bottom surface of the tray.

[0017] The first air-conditioning duct may be a ventilation duct, and the second air-conditioning duct may include a defrosting duct and a side hose. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a cockpit module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0019] Figure 2 is a diagram showing a crash pad lower member and a first duct cover according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 3 is an exploded view of a crash pad lower member and a first duct cover according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 4 is an exploded view of a crash pad lower member and a second duct cover according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 5 is an exploded view of a cockpit module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 6 is a side cross-sectional view of a crash pad lower member and a duct cover according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 7 is a central cross-sectional view of a crash pad lower member and a duct cover according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of a driver's seat side of a cockpit module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 9 is a central cross-sectional view of a cockpit module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of a passenger seat side of a cockpit module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and Figure 11A 、 Figure 11B and Figure 11C 2 is a diagram illustrating a sealing structure of a duct cover according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Description of Reference Numerals

[0029] 10: Lower member of crash pad

[0030] 12: Pipeline slot

[0031] 20: Upper member of crash pad

[0032] 22: Pallet

[0033] 30: First pipe cover

[0034] 40: Second pipe cover

[0035] 50: Air outlet DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] Although the present disclosure admits of various modifications, for the sake of clarity, the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings focus on the preferred embodiments. However, these embodiments are not intended to limit the present disclosure, and it should be understood that these embodiments include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. The detailed description of well-known technologies may be omitted to avoid obscuring the subject matter of the present disclosure.

[0037] Terms such as "first", "second", etc. may be used to describe various components, but these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another.

[0038] The terms used in this application are only used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. The singular forms also include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, terms such as "comprising" or "having" indicate the presence of the features, numbers, steps, operations, components, or parts listed in the specification, and do not exclude the presence or possibility of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, or parts or combinations thereof.

[0039] Throughout the specification, the term "connected" not only means that two or more components are directly connected, but also includes indirect connection via intermediate components, electrical connection, and cases where components are referred to by different names based on their positions or functions but are considered as a whole.

[0040] In addition, when a component is described as being formed or placed "above or below" another component, "above (on top)" or "below (beneath)" may not only include the case where the two components are in direct contact with each other, but also include the case where one or more other components are formed or positioned between the two components. In addition, when expressed as "above (on top) or below (beneath)", it may not only include the upward direction relative to a single component, but also include the downward direction.

[0041] Hereinafter, a cockpit module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the same or corresponding components are given the same reference numerals, and repeated descriptions are omitted.

[0042] Recently, purpose-built vehicles (PBVs) have gained traction in research and development. Different from traditional vehicles, PBVs are specifically designed for a particular purpose and optimized for that function. An example is a cargo carrier.

[0043] Due to the unique internal structure of PBVs compared to traditional vehicles, additional features can be incorporated into the cockpit module within the vehicle to improve passenger convenience. Due to its large volume in the front of the vehicle, it is necessary to accommodate the air conditioner and steering components, and the cockpit module focuses on research to reduce its size to create a more usable passenger space.

[0044] Open trays commonly used on traditional vehicles can be installed on top of the cockpit module, but their low height and slanted sidewalls often cause stored items to fall out.

[0045] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a cockpit module 1 that facilitates the storage of items by increasing the available space for forming a tray 22 within the cockpit module 1, thereby ensuring the convenience of storing items. Hereinafter, the direction toward the front of the vehicle will be referred to as the front, and the direction toward the rear of the vehicle will be referred to as the rear.

[0046] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a cockpit module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] Referring to Figure 1 , the cockpit module 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a lower bumper member 10 connected to an air conditioning unit, an upper bumper member 20 coupled to the lower bumper member 10, and a first air conditioning duct 70 integrally formed with the lower bumper member 10.

[0048] The bumpers 10 and 20 may be divided into an upper member and a lower member as described above, and the upper bumper member 20 and the lower bumper member 10 may be assembled to form the exterior of the cockpit module 1. Inside the bumpers 10 and 20, an air conditioning unit and ducts extending from the air conditioning unit may be arranged, and in the present disclosure, the ducts may be integrally formed with the bumpers 10 and 20.

[0049] The upper bumper member 20 forms the upper boundary of the cockpit module 1, and a tray 22 may be formed on the upper bumper member 20. The tray 22 may be recessed relative to the top surface of the upper bumper member 20 such that when the upper bumper member 20 is coupled to the lower bumper member 10, the tray 22 extends downward toward the lower bumper member 10 and / or the first air conditioning duct 70. Although two trays 22 are shown in this embodiment, there is no limit to the number of trays 22, and trays 22 of different sizes and numbers may also be formed as Figure 1 shown. The interior of the cockpit module 1 may be equipped with a passenger side airbag 60. As Figure 1 shown, the passenger side airbag 60 is provided on the right side. The tray 22 may be provided in the laterally empty space of the passenger side airbag 60.

[0050] Although shown as an open type in this embodiment, the type of the tray 22 is not limited. Therefore, a door may also be provided on the upper surface of the tray 22 to allow opening and closing, pivoting from one side of the tray 22 by a hinge. Alternatively, the door may slide horizontally from the top of the tray 22 into or out of the bumpers 10 and 20 to open and close the tray 22.

[0051] The cockpit module 1 is provided inside the front part of the vehicle, and passengers can utilize the upper space of the cockpit module 1. The tray 22 is provided on the upper member 20 of the bumper pad, allowing passengers to store items inside the tray 22. In the case of, for example, rapid acceleration or sudden stop of the vehicle, the items stored in the tray 22 may move inside the tray 22 due to inertia. In this case, when the side wall of the tray 22 forms a gentle slope or the depth of the tray 22 is shallow, there is a risk that the stored items may pop out of the tray 22.

[0052] In this embodiment, in order to prevent the above problems, the depth of the tray 22 is increased, and the side wall of the tray 22 is formed at a vertical or nearly vertical angle, thereby preventing the stored items inside the tray 22 from spilling outwards. Such a structure of the tray 22 can be achieved by integrating the air-conditioning duct and the bumper pads 10 and 20. The structure and structural features of the cockpit module 1 will be described in detail below.

[0053] Figure 2 FIG. is a view showing a lower bumper pad member and a first duct cover according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 FIG. is an exploded view of a lower bumper pad member and a first duct cover according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0054] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the lower bumper pad member 10 may have a duct groove 12 formed in a downwardly recessed manner. One side of the duct groove 12 may have a hole 14 formed to communicate with the air-conditioning unit, and the other side may have an outlet formed to discharge air toward the passenger seat side. In this embodiment, it can be seen that the hole 14 communicating with the air-conditioning unit is formed in the center of the duct groove 12.

[0055] The upper part of the duct groove 12 can accommodate the first duct cover 30. The space surrounded by the duct groove 12 and the first duct cover 30 forms a first air-conditioning duct 70 extending from the air-conditioning unit to the outlet. That is, the first air-conditioning duct 70 can be integrally formed with the lower bumper pad member 10.

[0056] The first duct cover 30 disposed on the lower bumper pad member 10 may be formed to correspond to the shape of the duct groove 12. The first duct cover 30 can cover the upper opening of the duct groove 12 to form the first air-conditioning duct 70. The first duct cover 30 can be positioned on the same plane as the non-downwardly recessed part of the lower bumper pad member 10 (i.e., the part where the duct groove 12 is not formed). That is, when the first duct cover 30 is assembled to the lower bumper pad member 10, the first duct cover 30 and the lower bumper pad member 10 surrounding the periphery of the first duct cover 30 can be aligned on the same plane without any height difference, thereby forming a flat surface and ensuring sufficient space.

[0057] The top of the first air-conditioning duct 70 can be configured as an open space. As Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, when at least a part of the lower bumper member 10 is recessed downward, the part of the first air-conditioning duct 70 formed corresponds to the recessed side of the lower bumper member 10. The first air-conditioning duct 70 is formed on the lower side of the recess, and the upper part of the first air-conditioning duct 70 can remain as an empty space. For example, the space above the first air-conditioning duct 70 and / or the first duct cover 30 can be recessed relative to the top surface of the lower bumper member 10 so that one or more components (such as the upper bumper member 20) can be at least partially positioned therein.

[0058] Due to the open space at the top of the first air-conditioning duct 70, the upper bumper member 20 can be fixed to the top of the first air-conditioning duct 70, thereby forming a deep tray 22 on the upper bumper member 20.

[0059] As Figures 1 to 3 shown, the first air-conditioning duct 70 can correspond to a ventilation duct that discharges air from the cockpit module 1 in the direction towards the passengers inside the vehicle. That is, the outlet of the first air-conditioning duct 70 can be opened from the cockpit module 1 on the passenger seat side. In this embodiment, there are a total of four outlets, two in the center and two on the sides. The first air-conditioning duct 70 is not limited in shape, and the first air-conditioning duct 70 having a shape different from this embodiment can be formed by changing the shape of the duct groove 12 and the corresponding first duct cover 30.

[0060] The lower bumper member 10 can be divided into two stepped regions. Therefore, from this perspective, the cockpit module 1 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure can be considered to include the lower bumper member 10, which is divided into a second region 10a located at the front of the vehicle and a first region 10b located behind the second region 10a.

[0061] The first region 10b and the second region 10a of the lower bumper member 10 are connected via a connecting portion 10c, and the second region 10a can be stepped at a predetermined distance above the first region 10b. The first region 10b corresponds to the recessed portion of the lower bumper member 10, where the duct groove 12 can be formed. Therefore, the first duct cover 30 can be assembled on the upper part of the first region 10b, and the first duct cover 30 and the first region 10b can be positioned on the same plane. Due to the step between the first region 10b and the second region 10a, a space can be formed where the upper bumper member 20 is formed on the upper part of the first region 10b.

[0062] Figure 4 is an exploded view of the lower bumper member and the second duct cover according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0063] Referring to Figure 4 , in an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second duct cover 40 may be disposed on the lower bumper member 10 to form a second air-conditioning duct 80. At the front of the cockpit module 1, a windshield is positioned, and the windshield may be frosted due to the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the vehicle and the humidity inside the vehicle. To prevent this, a defrost duct and an outlet for discharging air toward the windshield may be provided at the front of the cockpit module 1. By adjusting the temperature of the windshield with the air discharged from the defrost outlet, the formation of frost can be prevented.

[0064] As Figure 4 shown, the second duct cover 40 is formed in a shape similar to the letter T. The second air-conditioning duct 80 is also correspondingly formed as an integrated defrost duct 42 discharging centrally and side hoses 44 (discharging air toward the sides of the vehicle).

[0065] Accordingly, a separate air-conditioning duct may be provided at the front of the cockpit module 1. As Figure 4 shown, the second duct cover 40 may be attached to the front lower surface of the lower bumper member 10, and the portion surrounded by the lower bumper member 10 and the second duct cover 40 may form the second air-conditioning duct 80. The portion forming the second air-conditioning duct 80 may be located in front of the empty space formed above the first air-conditioning duct 70. That is, the lower bumper member 10 may be divided into two stepped regions.

[0066] Specifically, the second air-conditioning duct 80 may be formed below the second region 10a. Since the second region 10a is provided with a step compared to the first region 10b, the lower part of the second region 10a may remain as an empty space. In this portion, the second air-conditioning duct 80 may be formed to communicate with the air-conditioning unit and form a flow path for air. The second duct cover 40 may be assembled to the bottom of the second region 10a, and the region surrounded by the second duct cover 40, the second region 10a, and the connecting portion 10c may form the second air-conditioning duct 80.

[0067] Since the upper surface of the first air-conditioning duct 70 may be formed as an empty space, the adjacent portion in front of this space may also be provided as an empty space for accommodating the second air-conditioning duct 80. The second duct cover 40 may be assembled to the lower bumper member 10 in a direction opposite to that of the first duct cover 30. The second air-conditioning duct 80 may be integrally formed with the lower bumper member 10, and similar to the duct groove 12 forming the first air-conditioning duct 70, a groove similar to the duct groove 12 may be formed on the lower bumper member 10. Alternatively, the second duct cover 40 may be formed in a shape that extends a downwardly recessed groove, thereby allowing the formation of the air-conditioning duct without forming a separate groove on the lower bumper member 10.

[0068] Figure 5 It is an exploded view of a cockpit module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0069] Referring to Figure 5 , in an embodiment of the present disclosure, the cockpit module 1 may include, from top to bottom, an upper bumper member 20, a first duct cover 30, a lower bumper member 10, a second duct cover 40, and an air outlet 50. Figure 5 Each component of the cockpit module 1 may be assembled vertically, and to achieve this, the molds for each component may be arranged and removed vertically during the manufacturing process. The lower bumper member 10 is designed to have a stepped distance, and the duct groove 12 formed on the lower bumper member 10 may be formed by a mold removed from the upper side in the vertical direction. In addition, the space formed on the top of the first air-conditioning duct 70 may also be formed by a vertically arranged and removed mold to achieve side walls with a deeper depth and a nearly vertical angle, where the upper bumper member 20 may be placed.

[0070] The shape of the tray 22 formed on the upper bumper member 20 may also be obtained by placing and then removing a mold during the formation process of the upper bumper member 20. The mold corresponding to the shape of the tray 22 may be arranged and removed vertically, thereby ensuring the volume and deeper depth of the tray 22.

[0071]

[0072] Figure 6 Figure 7 It is a side sectional view of the lower bumper member and the duct cover according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, It is a central sectional view of the lower bumper member and the duct cover according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0073] Figure 6 Figure 7 and Figure 1 are diagrams showing the lower bumper member 10, the first duct cover 30, and the second duct cover 40 cut along the lines A - A and B - B shown in .

[0074] Figure 6 Figure 1 shows a cross-section along the line A - A of Figure 6 . Referring to Figure 6 , the lower bumper member 10 is divided into two stepped regions, based on , the front part corresponds to the left side, and the rear part corresponds to the right side. In the front part, the second duct cover 40 is assembled to form the second air-conditioning duct 80. In the rear part, the duct groove 12 is formed by recessing from the lower bumper member 10, and the first duct cover 30 is assembled on the top of the duct groove 12 to form the first air-conditioning duct 70.

[0075] The air outlet 50 may be provided on the outlet side of the first air-conditioning duct 70. Line A-A indicates the position of the air outlet facing the inner side of the vehicle, and the air outlet 50 may be combined with the lower bumper member 10 and the first duct cover 30.

[0076] Figure 6 The first air-conditioning duct 70 shown may be a ventilation duct that discharges air toward the inner side of the passenger compartment. The second air-conditioning duct 80 may be a part that discharges air toward the front side of the vehicle through the side hose 44.

[0077] The lower bumper member 10 may include a first area 10b and a second area 10a provided with a step. The first area 10b and the second area 10a may be connected via a connecting portion 10c. That is, the lower bumper member 10 may correspond to the combination of the first area 10b, the second area 10a, and the connecting portion 10c.

[0078] The first area 10b is provided at the rear of the cockpit module 1 and may be sunken by a predetermined step compared to the second area 10a. The duct groove 12 may be formed to be recessed downward in the first area 10b. The first duct cover 30 may be assembled in the first area 10b to form the first air-conditioning duct 70.

[0079] The second area 10a is located at the front of the cockpit module 1. The space below the second area 10a may be kept empty. Therefore, the second duct cover 40 may be placed in this space to form the second air-conditioning duct 80. Figure 6 This shows the side of the cockpit module 1, where the side hose 44 that diverts air to the side is provided. Therefore, the portion surrounded by the second duct cover 40 and the second area 10a forms the second air-conditioning duct 80.

[0080] Figure 7 This shows a cross-section along Figure 1 line B-B. Referring to Figure 7 , the lower bumper member 10 may be divided into two stepped areas, and the duct groove 12 may be formed by being recessed downward. Line B-B corresponds to the central side of the cockpit module 1, and a hole 14 may be formed in the duct groove 12 to allow connection to the air-conditioning unit. This part is where air flows in from the air-conditioning unit, so the width of the duct groove 12 may be formed wider than the side part. Therefore, the first duct cover 30 may also be formed wider.

[0081] Based on Figure 7 , the left side corresponds to the front of the vehicle, where the second air-conditioning duct 80 may be formed. This part may also be formed with an opening on one side to connect to the air-conditioning unit. A hole 16 may be formed in the lower bumper member 10 to discharge air toward the windshield.

[0082] The second air-conditioning duct 80 may be formed to be surrounded by the lower bumper member 10 and the second duct cover 40. The lower bumper member 10 may be divided into a second region 10a and a connecting portion 10c, and the space surrounded by the second region 10a, the connecting portion 10c, and the second duct cover 40 may correspond to the second air-conditioning duct 80. Since the second air-conditioning duct 80 also communicates with the air-conditioning unit through the central portion 42, the width of the central portion 42 may be wider, while the side hoses 44 on the sides may be formed to be narrower.

[0083] The lower bumper member 10 may include a first region 10b provided with a step and a second region 10a, and the first region 10b and the second region 10a are connected via the connecting portion 10c. That is, the lower bumper member 10 may correspond to the combination of the first region 10b, the second region 10a, and the connecting portion 10c.

[0084] Figure 7 Represents the center of the cockpit module, where holes communicating with the air-conditioning unit may be formed in the lower part of the second region 10a and the lower part of the first region 10b. Therefore, the first air-conditioning duct 70 and the second air-conditioning duct 80 in this part may be formed to have a wider width.

[0085] The second duct cover 40 is disposed below the second region 10a, and it is important to form the cross-section of the second air-conditioning duct 80 wider to ensure the amount of incoming air. This can be achieved by utilizing the empty space formed below the second region 10a, where the second air-conditioning duct 80 may be formed to be enclosed by the second region 10a, the connecting portion 10c, and the second duct cover 40. This has the advantage of fully utilizing the space formed below the second region 10a. The hole 16 may be formed in the second region 10a to discharge air toward the windshield.

[0086] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the driver's seat side of the cockpit module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 9 is a central cross-sectional view of the cockpit module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of the passenger seat side of the cockpit module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0087] Referring to Figure 1 , the tray 22 is formed on the central side of the driver's seat and the cockpit module 1, while the airbag 60 is located on the passenger seat side, indicating that the tray 22 is not formed on the passenger seat side. Figures 8 to 10 Shows a cross-section of the region where the air outlet 50 of the first air-conditioning duct 70 is not formed.

[0088] Referring to Figure 8 , the upper bumper member 20 may be assembled to the lower bumper member 10. Figure 8Indicates the driver's seat side, where the tray 22 can be formed on the upper member 20 of the bumper pad. The tray 22 can be formed to occupy the space above the first air-conditioning duct 70.

[0089] The tray 22 can be formed in a downwardly concave shape so that the two side walls are formed to be nearly vertical or even completely vertical. By forming the side walls at a nearly vertical angle to deepen the tray 22, it is possible to prevent the items stored in the tray 22 from falling.

[0090] The entrance side of the tray 22 can be arranged in the same plane as the lower member 10 of the bumper pad. Specifically, the lower member 10 of the bumper pad includes a first region 10b and a second region 10a formed with a step, and the entrance of the tray 22 can be arranged in the same plane as the higher second region 10a. The entrance of the tray 22 can be provided on the upper side of the first region 10b placed below.

[0091] The first region 10b and the second region 10a are connected via a connecting portion 10c, and the depth of the tray 22 can correspond to the length of the connecting portion 10c, that is, the step distance between the first region 10b and the second region 10a. The side walls of the tray 22 can be formed to contact the connecting portion 10c or can be parallel to the connecting portion 10c. Therefore, the connecting portion 10c can also be arranged at a vertical or nearly vertical angle.

[0092] Figure 9 A cross-section corresponding to the center side is shown. The tray 22 is also formed on the center side, and the tray 22 is shown in Figure 9 A wider width is formed on the center side of the first air-conditioning duct 70 and the second air-conditioning duct 80. The first air-conditioning duct 70 and the second air-conditioning duct 80 are integrally formed with the lower member 10 of the bumper pad, occupying the empty space as much as possible.

[0093] The lower member 10 of the bumper pad divided into the first region 10b and the second region 10a by a step allows the tray 22 to be placed on the top of the first region 10b, while the duct groove 12 is formed by being recessed downward in the first region 10b and covered with the first duct cover 30 to form the first air-conditioning duct 70. The second air-conditioning duct 80 is formed by placing the second duct cover 40 on the bottom of the second region 10a.

[0094] Figure 10 A cross-section corresponding to the passenger seat side is shown. This cross-section corresponds to the cross-section along the C-C line in Figure 1 The airbag 60 can be installed on the passenger seat side inside the cockpit module 1. The airbag 60 can be deployed by cutting the airbag door formed on the bumper pad. Therefore, the airbag 60 can be placed in the space where the tray 22 is formed on the driver's seat side and the center side. That is, a separate tray 22 may not be formed on the passenger side.

[0095] Figure 11A and Figure 11B and Figure 11C are diagrams showing the sealing structure of a duct cover according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0096] The first duct cover 30 is assembled to the lower bumper member 10 to form the first air duct 70. In this case, in order to prevent air leakage between the lower bumper member 10 and the first duct cover 30, a sealing structure can be applied to the assembly area of the first duct cover 30 and the lower bumper member 10.

[0097] Figure 11A The part where the air outlet 50 is formed is shown. A protrusion is formed at one end of the first duct cover 30 that protrudes in the placement direction along the lower bumper member 10, and a corresponding recess can be formed in the lower bumper member 10. The protrusion can be inserted into the corresponding recess, thereby allowing the first duct cover 30 to be assembled to the lower bumper member 10. The protrusion can be formed to protrude beyond at least a part of it, such that the protrusion part engages with the lower bumper member 10 in a line contact structure. The lower bumper member 10 and the first duct cover 30 are spaced apart by a narrow gap to prevent air leakage.

[0098] The other end of the first duct cover 30 can be joined to the air outlet 50. The other end of the first duct cover 30 can be assembled in such a way that at least a part of it is inserted into the air outlet 50. The air outlet 50 can be inserted and fixed between the end of the lower bumper member 10 and the end of the first duct cover 30.

[0099] Figure 11B and Figure 11C are Figure 8 and Figure 9 are enlarged views of the joint between the first duct cover 30 and the lower bumper member 10 in Figure 11A . Since there is no air outlet 50 in this area, both ends of the first duct cover 30 are attached to the lower bumper member 10. In this case, both ends of the first duct cover 30 can be joined to the lower bumper member 10 in a structure similar to Figure 11A .

[0100] The first duct cover 30 can be provided with a plurality of coupling parts (e.g., a sealing structure) formed at regular intervals along its perimeter to facilitate attaching the first duct cover 30 to the lower bumper member 10 and prevent air leakage. Similar to the first duct cover 30, the second duct cover 40 can also have a sealing structure for attaching to the lower bumper member 10.

[0101] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a pipe groove is formed on the lower side of the bumper pad, and a pipe cover is provided to cover the groove, thereby allowing the bumper pad and the air-conditioning pipe to be integrally formed, forming a tray space for increasing the storage capacity, and preventing the items stored inside from overflowing.

[0102] The advantageous effects of the present disclosure are not limited to the above, and the advantageous effects of the present disclosure will be more easily understood through the detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0103] Although the foregoing description has focused on specific embodiments of the present disclosure, it should be understood that various modifications and changes can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

[0104] Cross-reference to related applications

[0105] This application claims the priority of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2024-0073021, filed on June 4, 2024, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.

Claims

1. A cockpit module, characterized in that, The cockpit module includes: A lower bumper member that is connected to the air conditioning unit; An upper bumper member that is coupled to the lower bumper member; and A first air conditioning duct that is integrally formed with the lower bumper member, wherein the lower bumper member includes: A recessed duct groove and a first duct cover positioned on top of the duct groove, and the recessed duct groove and the first duct cover define the first air conditioning duct, wherein the upper bumper member includes a recessed tray, and the upper bumper member is coupled to the lower bumper member such that the tray is positioned above the first duct cover and the first air conditioning duct.

2. The cockpit module according to claim 1, characterized in that, Coupling portions are formed at a predetermined interval along the perimeter of the duct groove, and the position of the first duct cover is fixed by the coupling portions.

3. The cockpit module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first air conditioning duct includes an air outlet formed at one end of the first air conditioning duct, and the first duct cover is fixed by the air outlet at one end of the first duct cover.

4. The cockpit module according to claim 3, characterized in that A second duct cover is coupled to the lower bumper member and covers the lower portion of the lower bumper member, and wherein the second duct cover and the lower bumper member define a second air conditioning duct.

5. The cockpit module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first air conditioning duct is a ventilation duct, and the second air conditioning duct includes a defrosting duct and a side hose.

6. The cockpit module according to claim 5, characterized in that, The tray includes side walls perpendicular to the bottom surface of the tray.

7. A cockpit module, characterized in that, The cockpit module includes: A lower bumper member that includes a second area configured to be placed at the front of the vehicle, a first area positioned behind the second area, and a connecting portion connecting the first area and the second area; A first duct cover that is coupled to the lower bumper member; and A second duct cover that is coupled to the lower bumper member, wherein the first area and the second area are offset by a step distance from each other, and wherein the second area is positioned above the first area, the second duct cover is positioned below the second area, and the second duct cover, the second area, and the connecting portion define a second air conditioning duct, and wherein the first area includes a recessed duct groove, the first duct cover is positioned above the duct groove in the first area, and the duct groove and the first duct cover define a first air conditioning duct.

8. The cockpit module according to claim 7, characterized in that The first area houses an upper bumper member at the top of the first area, and the upper bumper member includes a recessed tray having a depth corresponding to the step distance between the first area and the second area.

9. The cockpit module according to claim 8, characterized in that, The tray includes side walls perpendicular to the bottom surface of the tray.

10. The cockpit module according to claim 9, wherein The first air conditioning duct is a ventilation duct, and the second air conditioning duct includes a defrosting duct and a side hose.

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