Gear shifting switch mounting panel and automobile

By placing the gear shift switch below the central air outlet of the instrument panel of a new energy vehicle, and adopting a button-type design and a separate fixed structure, it solves the problems of inconvenience in gear shifting operation and space occupation, and achieves higher visibility, safety and aesthetics.

CN223290656UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-02BEIJING HONGRUI AUTOMOBILE TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520027983.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-07
Publication Date
2025-09-02
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-07

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Technical Problem

The arrangement of the gear shift switch of the new energy vehicle in the central armrest box causes inconvenient operation, poor visibility, large space and complex structure, and poses safety hazards, which cannot meet the driver's rapid operation needs in emergencies.

Method used

The gear shift switch is arranged under the central air outlet of the instrument panel, adopts a button-type design, and is packaged and fixed with the central air outlet through the installation panel. It uses cross-groove screws and a clamping structure to ensure installation firmness and visibility, while releasing the space of the central armrest box.

Benefits of technology

Improves the visibility and safety of gear shifting operations, frees up space in the central armrest box, simplifies the installation and maintenance process, and improves the aesthetics and space utilization of the overall structure.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a shift switch mounting panel and an automobile, which are specially used in the field of new energy automobiles, the whole mounting panel is trapezoidal, the two sides of the mounting panel are in arc transition, the upper part of the panel is provided with a central air outlet assembly hole, the lower part of the panel is provided with three gear key assembly holes, and the mounting panel is matched with a push-button shift switch. A positioning structure and a mounting structure of a gear shifting switch and a central air outlet are arranged on the back, and meanwhile, a mounting structure for fixing the gear shifting switch on an instrument panel is arranged, so that the gear shifting switch can be fixed with the instrument panel after being fixed on the mounting panel, visibility and safety of a driver during gear shifting under various working conditions are ensured, and a central armrest space is released; meanwhile, the installation panel is simple in overall structure, small in appearance size and convenient to install and maintain, and has certain attractiveness.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a shift switch mounting panel of a new energy vehicle and the vehicle, and in particular to a new shift switch mounting panel and the vehicle that can be arranged at the central air outlet position of the instrument panel, and is specially used in the field of new energy vehicles. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of the new energy vehicle market, users have higher and higher requirements for the performance of new energy vehicles. They not only require driving comfort and operability, but also have higher and higher requirements for safety, aesthetics and interior space. At present, the shift switches of new energy vehicles are mostly arranged in the central armrest box. They are gear lever or knob type. The driver often needs to lower his head to operate, and the visibility is poor. After the operation, the driver needs to confirm whether the gear is successfully engaged through the on-board instrument. This arrangement is not conducive to rapid operation in an emergency. The driver may perform blind operation in an emergency, which can easily cause accidents. In addition, it is arranged in the central armrest box, which occupies more space in the armrest box. The overall structure is also less beautiful, and installation and maintenance are also more complicated.

[0003] In the existing technology, a technical solution with announcement number CN221743194U has been proposed. Although the locking mechanism during gear shifting has been added to reduce the risk of blind operation to a certain extent, for some models equipped with mechanical handbrakes, the handbrake and shift switch are both arranged in the central armrest box, which leads to a tight layout and complex structure. There are still certain safety hazards for quick operations in critical moments, and it cannot completely solve the problems of poor visibility during gear shifting and more space occupied in the central armrest. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to propose a new type of shift switch mounting panel and automobile, in which the shift switch is arranged below the central air outlet of the dashboard, thereby increasing visibility during shifting and the safety of quick operation in critical moments, while freeing up available space in the central armrest box and increasing space utilization.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution of the present invention is: a shift switch mounting panel and a car, the shift switch is a button type, the mounting panel structure reserves a shift switch fixing structure and a central air outlet fixing structure, the shift switch and the central air outlet are separately assembled and fixed on this mounting panel, the shift switch is offline assembled and fixed to the mounting panel with a cross-slot screw to ensure the firmness and reliability of the installation, the central air outlet and the mounting panel are snap-fitted and fixed, the structure is simple, and the installation is convenient, after the shift switch and the central air outlet are fixed on the mounting panel, the mounting panel and the instrument panel assembly are fixed to ensure the operational visibility after the shift switch is arranged, freeing up the space of the central armrest box, and at the same time, the mounting panel and the instrument panel assembly are fixed with a snap-fit ​​structure to ensure the maintenance convenience of the shift switch, and at the same time, the shift switch is located below the central air outlet after being fixed on the mounting panel, and the overall structure has a certain aesthetic appeal.

[0006] The beneficial effect of the present invention is that this mounting panel can arrange the shift switch below the central air outlet of the dashboard, which can not only ensure the visibility of the shift operation in various emergency situations, but also free up space in the central armrest box. At the same time, this mounting arrangement has a simple overall structure, small external dimensions, is easy to install and maintain, and also has a certain aesthetic appeal.

[0007] The present invention is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 It is a front view of the utility model;

[0009] Figure 2 It is an isometric view of the present utility model;

[0010] Figure 3 It is a rear view of the utility model;

[0011] Figure 4 It is an isometric view of the matching shift switch of the utility model;

[0012] Figure 5 This is a front view of the matching shift switch of the utility model;

[0013] Figure 6 This is the front view of the utility model, the shift switch, and the central air outlet installation assembly;

[0014] Figure 7 This is a front view of the assembly of the utility model, the shift switch, and the central air outlet fixed to the dashboard after installation;

[0015] In the accompanying drawings, the components represented by the reference numerals are as follows:

[0016] 1. Install the panel, 2. Central air outlet assembly hole, 3. Forward gear key assembly hole, 4. Neutral gear key assembly hole, 5. Reverse gear key assembly hole, 6. Air conditioning control panel assembly hole, 7. Install the first positioning pin of the panel, 8. Install the second positioning pin of the panel, 9. Install the first clip of the panel, 10. Install the second clip of the panel, 11. Install the third clip of the panel, 12. Install the fourth clip of the panel, 13. Install the panel slot, 14. Central air outlet clip, 15. Shift switch first clip First threaded hole, 16, second threaded hole of shift switch, 17, first positioning pin of shift switch, 18, second positioning pin of shift switch, 19, push-button shift switch, 20, forward gear key D, 21, neutral gear key N, 22, reverse gear key R, 23, first positioning hole of shift switch, 24, second positioning hole of shift switch, 25, first mounting hole of shift switch, 26, second mounting hole of shift switch, 27, central air outlet, 28, air conditioning control panel, 29, instrument panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] like Figure 1 As shown, the installation panel 1 is trapezoidal in shape as a whole, with arc-shaped transitions on both sides. A central air outlet assembly hole 2 is provided on the top of the panel, and a forward gear key assembly hole 3, a neutral gear key assembly hole 4, a reverse gear key assembly hole 5, and an air-conditioning control panel assembly hole 6 are provided on the bottom to ensure the assemblability of the shift switch, central air outlet and air-conditioning control panel.

[0018] like Figure 2 As shown, the left and right sides of the back of the mounting panel 1 have its positioning structure on the dashboard 29, including a first mounting panel positioning pin 7 and a second mounting panel positioning pin 8. The periphery of the mounting panel 1 has its mounting structure on the dashboard 29, including a first mounting panel clip 9, a second mounting panel clip 10, a third mounting panel clip 11, a fourth mounting panel clip 12, and a mounting panel slot 13. The mounting structure using a combination of positioning pins, clips and slots improves the installation efficiency and reliability of the mounting panel 1 when it is fixed to the dashboard 29.

[0019] like Figure 3 As shown, the first threaded hole 15 of the shift switch, the second threaded hole 16 of the shift switch, the first positioning pin 17 of the shift switch, and the second positioning pin 18 of the shift switch are provided on the inner side of the first positioning pin 7 of the mounting panel and the second positioning pin 8 of the mounting panel. The shift switch is fixed to the mounting panel 1 using two cross-slot screws through the first threaded hole 15 of the shift switch and the second threaded hole 16 of the shift switch, thereby ensuring the reliability and convenience of the installation and fixation of the shift switch. This fixing method can realize the offline subassembly of the shift switch, is simple to operate, improves production efficiency, and is convenient for disassembly and maintenance.

[0020] like Figure 3As shown, the central air outlet buckles 14 are distributed around the central air outlet assembly hole 2 , with a total of 12, to ensure the installation reliability and convenience of the central air outlet 27 .

[0021] like Figure 4 As shown, the mounting panel 1 needs to be matched with the push-button shift switch 19, which is fixed to the mounting panel 1 and then to the instrument panel 29, freeing up the space of the central armrest box, greatly improving the driver's visibility when shifting gears, and improving driving safety.

[0022] like Figure 5 As shown, the push-button shift switch 19 includes a forward shift key 20, a neutral shift key 21, and a reverse shift key 22. After being fixed to the mounting panel 1, the three shift keys are respectively embedded in the forward shift key assembly hole 3, the neutral shift key assembly hole 4, and the reverse shift key assembly hole 5. The push-button shift ensures the feasibility and aesthetics of arranging the shift switch on the dashboard.

[0023] like Figure 5 As shown, the first positioning hole 23 of the shift switch and the second positioning hole 24 of the shift switch are respectively passed through the first positioning pin 17 of the shift switch and the second positioning pin 18 of the shift switch on the mounting panel 1 for positioning, wherein the second positioning hole 24 of the shift switch is an oblong hole, which avoids installation failure due to precision problems during installation and improves installation convenience. Two cross-slot screws are used to pass through the first mounting hole 25 of the shift switch and the second mounting hole 26 of the shift switch to fix the push-button shift switch 19 on the mounting panel 1. This installation structure is simple, has high production efficiency, and is easy to maintain.

[0024] like Figure 6 As shown, the installation assembly diagram of the installation panel 1, the push-button shift switch 19, and the central air outlet 27. This form can realize the offline assembly of the push-button shift switch 19 and the central air outlet 27, which is simple to install and efficient in production.

[0025] like Figure 7 As shown, the installation panel 1 and the push-button shift switch 19, the central air outlet 27 are fixed on the instrument panel 29 after installation, wherein the air-conditioning control panel 28 is installed in the air-conditioning control panel assembly hole 6 on the installation panel 1, and the whole is embedded with the instrument panel 29. After fixing, the overall structure is beautiful, the shift visibility is high, and the driving safety is greatly improved. At the same time, the space of the central armrest box is released, and the space utilization and driving comfort are improved.

[0026] A new energy vehicle including an embodiment of the present invention uses this mounting panel structure to arrange the shift switch below the central air outlet of the dashboard, ensuring the driver's visibility and safety when shifting gears under various working conditions, freeing up central armrest space, and improving driving comfort.

[0027] This document uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The above examples are only intended to help you understand the core concept of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to the present invention without departing from the principles of the present invention, and such improvements and modifications also fall within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A shift switch mounting panel, characterized in that: The mounting panel (1) is trapezoidal in shape as a whole, with arc-shaped transitions on both sides. A central air outlet assembly hole (2) is provided on the top of the panel, and a forward gear key assembly hole (3), a neutral gear key assembly hole (4), a reverse gear key assembly hole (5), and an air conditioning control panel assembly hole (6) are provided on the bottom. The left and right sides of the back of the mounting panel (1) have positioning structures for the mounting panel on the instrument panel (29), including a first mounting panel positioning pin (7) and a second mounting panel positioning pin (8). The periphery of the mounting panel (1) has a mounting structure for the mounting panel on the instrument panel (29), including a first mounting panel buckle (9), a second mounting panel buckle (10), a third mounting panel buckle (11), a fourth mounting panel buckle (12), and a mounting panel slot (13). A first shift switch threaded hole (15), a second shift switch threaded hole (16), a first shift switch positioning pin (17), and a second shift switch positioning pin (18) are provided on the inner sides of the first mounting panel positioning pin (7) and the second mounting panel positioning pin (8).

2. The shift switch mounting panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The central air outlet buckles (14) are distributed around the central air outlet assembly hole (2), with a total of 12 buckles.

3. The shift switch mounting panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting panel (1) matches the push-button shift switch (19), which is fixed to the mounting panel (1) and then to the instrument panel (29).

4. The shift switch mounting panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: After the forward gear key (20), the neutral gear key (21), and the reverse gear key (22) are fixed to the mounting panel (1), the three gear keys are respectively embedded in the forward gear key assembly hole (3), the neutral gear key assembly hole (4), and the reverse gear key assembly hole (5).

5. The shift switch mounting panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first positioning hole (23) of the shift switch and the second positioning hole (24) of the shift switch are respectively passed through the first positioning pin (17) of the shift switch and the second positioning pin (18) of the shift switch on the mounting panel (1) for positioning, wherein the second positioning hole (24) of the shift switch is an oblong hole, and two cross-slot screws are respectively passed through the first mounting hole (25) of the shift switch and the second mounting hole (26) of the shift switch to fix the push-button shift switch (19) on the mounting panel (1).

6. The shift switch mounting panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation panel (1) and the push-button shift switch (19) are fixed to the instrument panel (29) after the offline subassembly is completed, wherein the air conditioning control panel (28) is installed in the air conditioning control panel assembly hole (6) on the installation panel (1), and the whole is embedded with the instrument panel (29).

7. An automobile, characterized in that: A shift switch mounting panel comprising the shift switch mounting panel according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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  • Gear shifting switch for automobile

    CN221743194U