Punching equipment for automobile decorative plate

Through the cooperation of sliding limit components and punching limit components, the problems of unsatisfactory positioning and single shape of existing automotive decorative panel punching equipment are solved, and the multi-shaped punching and decorative panels are effectively fixed, which improves the scope of use and punching effect of the equipment.

CN223234850UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-19BAODING DACHI AUTO PARTS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422559547.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-23
Publication Date
2025-08-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-23

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Technical Problem

The positioning effect of existing automotive decorative panel punching equipment is not ideal, and can only cut in a single shape. There are limitations in use and the punching effect is not good.

Method used

The sliding moving limiting assembly and punching limiting assembly are adopted. By adjusting the position of the punching hole and selecting the corresponding shape of the punching mold, combined with the coordination of the limiting plate and the top column and the pressing plate, the multi-shaped punching and decorative plate are achieved to avoid deformation or damage.

Benefits of technology

The possibility of multi-shaped punching is realized, the positioning and fixing effect of the decorative panel is improved, deformation or damage is avoided, and the scope and effect of the punching equipment is improved.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a punching device for an automobile decorative plate, which comprises a base, a punching table, a movable limiting component, a punching limiting component and a punching die, the punching table is fixed on the top surface of the base, and an adjusting sliding groove in sliding connection with the movable limiting component is arranged on the punching table; a plurality of punching holes in different shapes are formed in the movable limiting assembly side by side in the arrangement direction of the adjusting sliding groove, and a decorative plate to be machined is fixed to the movable limiting assembly. The punching limiting assembly is fixed to the top face of the base and arranged above the moving limiting assembly, a mounting position detachably connected with the punching die is arranged on the punching limiting assembly, and the punching limiting assembly drives the punching die to enter and exit from the punching hole; the multiple punching dies correspond to the punching holes in a one-to-one mode. The punching equipment for the automobile decorative plate solves the problems that an existing equipment is not ideal in positioning effect, only punching of a single shape can be carried out, using limitation exists, and the punching effect is poor.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of punching of automobile decorative panels, in particular to a punching device for automobile decorative panels. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, the utility model patent with publication number CN218748228U discloses a punching die for automobile center console decorative panels with a positioning structure, comprising an upper die and a lower die, two stamping limit blocks fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the lower surface of the upper die, a plurality of stamping rods fixedly connected to the middle of the lower surface of the upper die, two limit grooves provided on the left and right sides of the upper surface of the lower die, a first cavity provided on the lower side of the inner wall of the plurality of limit grooves, two L-shaped grooves provided on the left and right sides of the upper surface of the lower die, a fixed column fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the plurality of L-shaped grooves, an L-shaped rod connected to the fixed column. Although the punching die for automobile center console decorative panels in this patented technical solution uses an L-shaped rod to limit and fix the decorative panel, the L-shaped rod in this structure drives the movement of the L-shaped rod when the upper die moves to the punching position, that is, during or before punching, the decorative panel will still have a certain offset, resulting in an unsatisfactory positioning effect. The applicant has been engaged in the production and processing of decorative panels for a long time and found that the positioning effect of existing equipment is not ideal and can only perform punching of a single shape. It has limitations in use and the punching effect is not good.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to develop a punching device for automobile decorative panels in view of the above defects. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a punching device for automobile decorative panels, which can solve the problems that the existing equipment has unsatisfactory positioning effect, can only punch a single shape, has limitations in use, and has poor punching effect.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] The utility model discloses a punching device for automobile decorative panels, comprising a base, a punching table, a movable limiting assembly, a punching limiting assembly and a punching die, wherein the punching table is fixed on the top surface of the base, and the punching table is provided with an adjusting slide groove which is slidably connected to the movable limiting assembly; the movable limiting assembly is provided with a plurality of punching holes of different shapes side by side along the setting direction of the adjusting slide groove, and the decorative panel to be processed is fixed on the movable limiting assembly; the punching limiting assembly is fixed on the top surface of the base and is arranged above the movable limiting assembly, and the punching limiting assembly is provided with a mounting position which is detachably connected to the punching die, and the punching limiting assembly drives the punching die to enter and exit the punching hole; the punching die is provided with a plurality of punching dies, and corresponds one to one to the punching holes, and can be installed and used in rotation as needed.

[0007] Furthermore, the movable limiting assembly includes a slide plate, a pressure plate and a limit plate, the bottom of the slide is provided with a slider slidably connected to the adjustment slide groove; the pressure plate is arranged on the top of the slide and is slidably connected to a movable guide column, and the movable guide column is fixed to the top of the slide; a limit spring is provided between the slide and the pressure plate and is sleeved on the movable guide column; two limit plates are slidably connected to the pressure plate, and the decorative panel to be processed is arranged between the two limit plates.

[0008] Furthermore, the punching table is provided with a plurality of positioning holes, and the plurality of positioning holes are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the slide; the slide is slidably connected with a positioning column for engaging with the positioning hole through a positioning protrusion; the positioning protrusion is provided with a positioning sliding hole adapted to the positioning column; one end of the positioning column is provided with a handle, and the other end is provided with a card block adapted to the positioning hole; the bottom of the positioning protrusion is provided with a card slot engaged with the card block.

[0009] Furthermore, the punching table is also provided with a waste hole, a material guide hole and a collection position. The waste hole is arranged on the top surface of the punching table at a position opposite to the punching mold; the material guide hole is a hole inclined downwardly arranged below the waste hole; the collection position is arranged below the material guide hole, and a waste box for collecting waste is placed in the collection position.

[0010] Furthermore, the punching limit assembly includes a support frame, a driving cylinder, a punching frame and a top column, the support frame is fixed on the top surface of the base; the driving cylinder is fixed to the middle of the top of the support frame, and passes through the support frame and the punching frame to fix and drive the punching frame to move up and down; the mounting position is provided at the bottom of the punching frame, and the mounting position is detachably connected to the mounting baffle by bolts, and the mounting baffle is against and fixes the punching mold; the bottom of the punching frame is also provided with a punching slide groove slidably connected to the top column, and a punching spring connected to both the top column and the punching frame is provided in the punching slide groove.

[0011] Furthermore, both sides of the punching frame are slidably connected with punching guide columns fixed to the punching table; the movable limit assembly is arranged between the two punching guide columns; the top columns are provided on both sides of the punching mold, and the punching slide grooves correspond one-to-one to the top columns.

[0012] Furthermore, a sliding column is provided on the top of the limiting plate, and the sliding column passes through the pressure plate and is threadedly connected to a fastener; a limiting sliding groove adapted to the sliding column is provided on the pressure plate.

[0013] Furthermore, an end of the movable guide post away from the slide plate is provided with a top block engaged with the pressure plate.

[0014] Furthermore, a mounting block adapted to the mounting position is fixedly connected to the top of the punching die, and the cross section of the mounting block is rectangular.

[0015] Furthermore, two sliders are provided, and the adjustment slots correspond to the sliders one by one.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial technical effects of the present invention are:

[0017] The present invention provides a punching device for automobile decorative panels. A slidable movable limit assembly can be used to adjust the position of the punching hole relative to the punching die. By selecting a punching die with a corresponding shape, holes of different shapes can be obtained, thus extending its range of applications. The provision of a limit plate further facilitates positioning of both sides of the decorative panel. By coordinating the slide plate and pressure plate within the movable limit assembly, extrusion limits can be applied to the upper and lower sides of the decorative panel in the same shape as the punched hole, ensuring support for the edge of the punched hole, preventing deformation or damage to the decorative panel caused by punching pressure, and ensuring the punching effect.

[0018] In addition, by cooperating with the top column and the pressure plate in the punching limit assembly, the driving cylinder can be used to simultaneously realize the downward limit and punching functions. At the same time, during the downward pressing process, the top column first contacts the pressure plate and presses the pressure plate down to achieve the limit fixation of the decorative panel before punching, which has a better limit fixation effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the punching equipment for automobile decorative panels of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic top view of the structure of the punching device for automobile decorative panels of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 For the Figure 2 Cross-sectional structural diagram along line AA;

[0023] Figure 4 For the Figure 2 Cross-sectional structural diagram along line BB;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the decorative panel in the punching state of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at C in the middle;

[0026] Figure 7 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at D in the middle;

[0027] Figure 8 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at E in the middle.

[0028] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 1. Base; 2. Punching table; 3. Movable limiting assembly; 4. Punching limiting assembly; 5. Punching mold; 6. Decorative panel; 7. Waste box; 21. Adjusting slide; 22. Positioning hole; 23. Waste hole; 24. Guide hole; 25. Collection position; 31. Slide plate; 32. Pressing plate; 33. Limiting plate; 34. Slider; 35. Movable guide column; 36. Limiting spring; 37. Positioning protrusion; 38. Positioning column; 41. Support frame; 42. Driving cylinder; 43. Punching frame; 44. Top column; 45. Mounting baffle; 46. Punching spring; 47. Punching guide column; 51. Mounting block; 311. Punching hole; 321. Limiting slide; 331. Sliding column; 332. Fastener; 371. Slot; 431. Punching slide. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The core of the utility model is to provide a punching device for automobile decorative panels, which can solve the problems of existing equipment having unsatisfactory positioning effect, being able to punch only a single shape, having limitations in use and poor punching effect.

[0030] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0032] Please also refer to Figures 1 to 8A specific embodiment of the punching device for automobile decorative panels provided by the present invention will now be described. The punching device for automobile decorative panels includes a base 1, a punching table 2, a movable limiting assembly 3, a punching limiting assembly 4, and a punching die 5. The punching table 2 is fixed to the top surface of the base 1 and is provided with an adjustment chute 21 that is slidably connected to the movable limiting assembly 3. The movable limiting assembly 3 is provided with a plurality of punching holes 311 of different shapes arranged side by side along the setting direction of the adjustment chute 21. The decorative panel 6 to be processed is fixed to the movable limiting assembly 3. The punching limiting assembly 4 is fixed to the top surface of the base 1 and is provided above the movable limiting assembly 3. The punching limiting assembly 4 is provided with a mounting position that is detachably connected to the punching die 5. The punching limiting assembly 4 drives the punching die 5 to enter and exit the punching hole 311. There are a plurality of punching dies 5, which correspond one to one with the punching holes 311 and can be installed and used in rotation as needed.

[0033] In this embodiment, the punching table 2 is further provided with a waste hole 23, a guide hole 24, and a collection position 25. The waste hole 23 is located on the top surface of the punching table 2, opposite the punching die 5. The guide hole 24 is a downward-facing hole located below the waste hole 23. The collection position 25 is located below the guide hole 24 and contains a waste box 7 for collecting waste. The adjustment chute 21 is an inverted T-shaped groove.

[0034] For ease of explanation, see Figure 1 , establish a rectangular coordinate system with any point in space as the origin, the setting direction of the punching table 2 relative to the base 1 as the Z axis, the setting direction of the waste box 7 relative to the movable limit assembly 3 as the X axis, and the straight line direction perpendicular to both the X axis and the Z axis as the Y axis, where the XY plane is the horizontal plane, the direction indicated on the horizontal plane is the horizontal direction, and the direction indicated by the Z axis is the vertical direction.

[0035] In one embodiment of the present invention, the movable limit assembly 3 includes a slide plate 31, a pressure plate 32, and a limit plate 33. The bottom of the slide plate 31 is provided with a slider 34 that is slidably connected to the adjustment slot 21. The pressure plate 32 is mounted on the top of the slide plate 31 and is slidably connected to a movable guide post 35, which is fixed to the top of the slide plate 31. A limit spring 36 is provided between the slide plate 31 and the pressure plate 32, which is sleeved on the movable guide post 35. Two limit plates 33 are slidably connected to the pressure plate 32. The decorative panel 6 to be processed is positioned between the two limit plates 33, and the height of the limit plates 33 is less than the thickness of the decorative panel 6.

[0036] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of positioning holes 22 are provided on the punching table 2 at equal intervals, and the plurality of positioning holes 22 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the slide 31. A positioning column 38 for engaging with the positioning hole 22 is slidably connected to the slide 31 via a positioning protrusion 37. The positioning protrusion 37 is provided with a positioning slide hole adapted to fit the positioning column 38. A handle is provided at one end of the positioning column 38, and a clamping block is provided at the other end to fit with the positioning hole 22. A clamping groove 371 is provided at the bottom of the positioning protrusion 37 to engage with the clamping block. The plurality of punching holes 311 are also arranged at equal intervals, and the distance between adjacent positioning holes 22 is the same as the distance between adjacent punching holes 311.

[0037] In this embodiment, a sliding post 331 is provided at the top of the limiting plate 33. The sliding post 331 extends through the pressure plate 32 and is threadedly connected to a fastener 332. The pressure plate 32 is provided with a limiting groove 321 that mates with the sliding post 331. The end of the movable guide post 35, away from the slide plate 31, is provided with a top block that engages with the pressure plate 32. Two sliders 34 are provided, with the adjustment grooves 21 corresponding to each slider 34. The thickness of the slide plate 31 is greater than that of the positioning protrusion 37, and the bottom of the positioning protrusion 37 abuts against the punching table 2.

[0038] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the punching limit assembly 4 includes a support frame 41, a drive cylinder 42, a punching frame 43, and a top column 44. The support frame 41 is fixed to the top surface of the base 1. The drive cylinder 42 is fixed to the top center of the support frame 41 and passes through the support frame 41 and the punching frame 43 to fix and drive the punching frame 43 to move up and down. The drive cylinder 42 can be an electric hydraulic cylinder. The mounting position is provided at the bottom of the punching frame 43. The mounting position is detachably connected to the mounting baffle 45 by bolts. The mounting baffle 45 abuts against the punching die 5 and fixes the punching die 5. The bottom of the punching frame 43 is also provided with a punching slide 431 that is slidably connected to the top column 44. The punching slide 431 contains a punching spring 46 that is connected to both the top column 44 and the punching frame 43.

[0039] In this embodiment, both sides of the punching frame 43 are slidably connected to punching guide posts 47 fixed to the punching table 2. The movement limit assembly 3 is disposed between the two punching guide posts 47. A top post 44 is provided on both sides of the punching die 5, and the punching chute 431 corresponds to each top post 44.

[0040] In this embodiment, a mounting block 51 is fixedly connected to the top of the punching die 5 and adapted to the mounting position. The mounting block 51 has a rectangular cross-section. Any device that can achieve the aforementioned performance and functions of the punching die 5 and the punching frame 43 is within the scope of protection of this application.

[0041] Compared with the prior art, this type of punching equipment for automobile decorative panels can adjust the position of the punching hole 311 relative to the punching die 5 through the slidable movable limit assembly 3. By selecting the punching die 5 of the corresponding shape, different shapes of punching holes can be obtained, which has a wider range of applications. The setting of the limit plate 33 can further achieve the positioning of the two sides of the decorative panel 6. By coordinating the structures such as the slide plate 31 and the pressure plate 32 in the movable limit assembly 3, the decorative panel 6 can be extruded and limited in the same shape as the punching hole above and below, ensuring the support effect of the punching edge position, avoiding deformation or damage of the decorative panel 6 caused by the punching pressure, and ensuring the punching effect. By coordinating the top column 44 and the pressure plate 32 in the punching limit assembly 4, the drive cylinder 42 can be used to simultaneously achieve downward pressure limiting and punching. At the same time, during the downward pressure process, the top column 44 first contacts the pressure plate 32 and presses the pressure plate 32 downward to achieve the limit fixation of the decorative panel 6 before punching, which improves the limit fixation effect.

[0042] The operating process of the punching equipment for automotive decorative panels of the present invention is as follows: Taking a flat decorative panel as an example, select a corresponding punching die 5 according to the required punching shape, place it in the installation position, place the mounting baffle 45 against the punching die 5, and secure it to the punching frame 43 with bolts. Pull all the positioning posts 38 upward and rotate them until the handle rests on the slide 31. Push the slide 31, adjust the position of the movable limit assembly 3 so that the punching hole 311 of the corresponding shape is aligned with the punching die 5, rotate the positioning posts 38, and let them fall freely to engage with the positioning holes 22, thus securing the slide 31. Place the decorative panel 6 on top of the slide 31, and adjust the position of the two limit plates 33 according to the size of the decorative panel 6. The adjusted limit plates 33 are secured with fasteners 332. At this point, the decorative panel 6 is located between the two limit plates 33. The drive cylinder 42 is activated, driving the punching frame 43 downward. The top post 44 first contacts the pressure plate 32 and presses it downward until it contacts the decorative panel 6. At this point, the limit spring 36 is compressed, and the decorative panel 6 is fixed between the slide 31 and the pressure plate 32. The punching frame 43 continues to move downward, driving the punching die 5 downward to punch the decorative panel 6. The punching spring 46 is now compressed, and the punched waste enters the waste hole 23 and slides along the guide hole 24 into the waste box 7. After punching is completed, the drive cylinder 42 drives the punching frame 43 upward. The punching die 5 first rises and separates from the decorative panel 6. At this point, the pressure plate 32 and the top post 44 are still in contact, limiting the position of the decorative panel 6. The driving cylinder 42 continues to rise until the punching spring 46 is fully released, and the top column 44 rises together with the punching frame 43. The pressing plate 32 moves upward and separates from the decorative panel 6 under the action of the limit spring 36, and the punched decorative panel 6 is obtained. The punched flat decorative panel is then thermoformed to obtain the desired special-shaped decorative panel.

[0043] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. Reference can be made to the common and similar parts between the various embodiments. For the devices disclosed in the embodiments, since they correspond to the methods disclosed in the embodiments, the description is relatively simple, and the relevant parts can be referred to the method description.

[0044] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit of the present invention, various modifications and improvements to the technical solutions of the present invention made by ordinary technicians in this field should fall within the scope of protection determined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A punching device for automobile decorative panels, characterized in that: The invention comprises a base (1), a punching table (2), a movable limiting assembly (3), a punching limiting assembly (4) and a punching die (5); the punching table (2) is fixed on the top surface of the base (1); the punching table (2) is provided with an adjustment slot (21) slidably connected to the movable limiting assembly (3); the movable limiting assembly (3) is provided with a plurality of punching holes (311) of different shapes arranged side by side along the setting direction of the adjustment slot (21); the decorative plate (6) to be processed is fixed on the movable limiting assembly (3) The punching limit assembly (4) is fixed on the top surface of the base (1) and is arranged above the movable limit assembly (3); the punching limit assembly (4) is provided with a mounting position detachably connected to the punching die (5); the punching limit assembly (4) drives the punching die (5) to enter and exit the punching hole (311); the punching die (5) is provided with a plurality of them, and they correspond one to one with the punching holes (311), and can be installed and used in rotation as needed.

2. The punching equipment for automobile decorative panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable limiting assembly (3) comprises a slide plate (31), a pressure plate (32) and a limiting plate (33); the bottom of the slide plate (31) is provided with a slider (34) slidably connected to the adjusting slide groove (21); the pressure plate (32) is arranged on the top of the slide plate (31) and is slidably connected to a movable guide column (35); the movable guide column (35) is fixed to the top of the slide plate (31); a limiting spring (36) sleeved on the movable guide column (35) is provided between the slide plate (31) and the pressure plate (32); two limiting plates (33) are slidably connected to the pressure plate (32), and the decorative panel (6) to be processed is arranged between the two limiting plates (33).

3. The punching device for automobile decorative panels according to claim 2, characterized in that: The punching table (2) is provided with a plurality of positioning holes (22), and the plurality of positioning holes (22) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the slide plate (31); the slide plate (31) is slidably connected with a positioning column (38) for engaging with the positioning hole (22) through a positioning protrusion (37); the positioning protrusion (37) is provided with a positioning sliding hole adapted to the positioning column (38); one end of the positioning column (38) is provided with a handle, and the other end is provided with a card block adapted to the positioning hole (22); the bottom of the positioning protrusion (37) is provided with a card slot (371) engaged with the card block.

4. The punching device for automobile decorative panels according to claim 2, characterized in that: The punching table (2) is further provided with a waste hole (23), a material guide hole (24) and a collection position (25); the waste hole (23) is arranged on the top surface of the punching table (2) at a position opposite to the punching die (5); the material guide hole (24) is a hole arranged below the waste hole (23) and inclined downward; the collection position (25) is arranged below the material guide hole (24), and a waste box (7) for collecting waste is placed in the collection position (25).

5. The punching equipment for automobile decorative panels according to claim 3, characterized in that: The punching limit assembly (4) comprises a support frame (41), a driving cylinder (42), a punching frame (43) and a top column (44), wherein the support frame (41) is fixed on the top surface of the base (1); the driving cylinder (42) is fixed to the middle of the top of the support frame (41) and passes through the support frame (41) and the punching frame (43) to fix and drive the punching frame (43) to move up and down; the mounting position is provided at the bottom of the punching frame (43), and a mounting baffle (45) is detachably connected to the mounting position by bolts, and the mounting baffle (45) abuts against the punching die (5) and fixes the punching die (5); the bottom of the punching frame (43) is also provided with a punching slide groove (431) slidably connected to the top column (44), and a punching spring (46) connected to both the top column (44) and the punching frame (43) is provided in the punching slide groove (431).

6. The punching device for automobile decorative panels according to claim 5, characterized in that: Both sides of the punching frame (43) are slidably connected to punching guide columns (47) fixed to the punching table (2); the movable limit assembly (3) is arranged between the two punching guide columns (47); both sides of the punching die (5) are provided with the top columns (44), and the punching chute (431) corresponds to the top columns (44) one by one.

7. The punching device for automobile decorative panels according to claim 5, characterized in that: A sliding column (331) is provided on the top of the limiting plate (33), and the sliding column (331) passes through the pressing plate (32) and is threadedly connected to a fastener (332); a limiting sliding groove (321) adapted to the sliding column (331) is provided on the pressing plate (32).

8. The punching device for automobile decorative panels according to claim 5, characterized in that: An end of the movable guide post (35) away from the slide plate (31) is provided with a top block engaged with the pressing plate (32).

9. The punching device for automobile decorative panels according to claim 5, characterized in that: A mounting block (51) adapted to the mounting position is fixedly connected to the top of the punching die (5), and the mounting block (51) has a rectangular cross section.

10. The punching device for automobile decorative panels according to any one of claims 2 to 9, characterized in that: Two sliders (34) are provided, and the adjusting slots (21) correspond to the sliders (34) in a one-to-one manner.