Instrument panel framework and steering column mounting system

Abstract

The utility model discloses an instrument panel framework and steering column installation system, which comprises an instrument panel cross beam and a steering column, the instrument panel cross beam is provided with a cross beam connecting point, the steering column is provided with a column connecting point, and a posture conversion piece is arranged between the cross beam connecting point and the column connecting point. The posture conversion piece is fixedly connected with the cross beam connecting point and the tubular column connecting point at the same time; the posture conversion piece is used for adjusting the distance between the cross beam connecting point position and the pipe column connecting point position in any direction. The utility model has the obvious effects that the posture conversion piece additionally arranged between the instrument panel cross beam and the steering column can be designed into different parameters and shapes according to actual conditions so as to be matched with the steering column adapting to different posture parameters. Large piece diversification is replaced by small piece diversification; the production cost can be reduced, and the CCB framework has the application prospects of standardization and generalization.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile manufacturing, specifically relates to an automobile part. BACKGROUND

[0002] The automobile instrument panel framework is also called CCB framework, which has a crossbeam extending along the left and right directions of the vehicle body, the middle part of the crossbeam is provided with a support connected with the floor of the vehicle body, and the left part (left-hand drive vehicle) or the right part (right-hand drive vehicle) of the crossbeam is provided with a connection part with the steering column, and the steering column of the vehicle is connected with the connection part of the steering column.

[0003] The connection part and the connection angle of the steering column and the CCB framework are different for different vehicle models. Generally, the steering column connection part needs to be designed and manufactured on the crossbeam of the CCB framework according to different positions, states and other attitude parameters of the steering column, and the same CCB framework cannot be adapted to install the steering column of different vehicle models. This limitation affects the standardization and generalization of the CCB framework. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] In order to solve the problem that the same CCB framework cannot be adapted to the steering column with different attitude parameters, the utility model provides an installation system with the function of adjusting the installation attitude of the steering column, and the main technical scheme is as follows:

[0005] An instrument panel framework and steering column installation system, the key is that: including instrument panel crossbeam and steering column, the crossbeam is provided with crossbeam connection point, the steering column is provided with column connection point, the crossbeam connection point and the column connection point are provided with attitude conversion piece, the attitude conversion piece is fixedly connected with the crossbeam connection point and the column connection point;

[0006] The attitude conversion piece is used for adjusting the distance between the crossbeam connection point and the column connection point in any direction.

[0007] By using the above scheme, the attitude conversion piece added between the instrument panel crossbeam and the steering column can be designed with different parameters and shapes according to the actual situation to match and adapt to the steering column with different attitude parameters. Small parts (attitude conversion piece) are used instead of large parts (instrument panel framework) to diversify, which can not only reduce the production cost, but also make the CCB framework have the application prospect of standardization and generalization. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

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

[0009] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic view of the steering installation seat under the first visual angle;

[0010] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the steering mount under the second viewing angle;

[0011] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the first direction conversion member 32;

[0012] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the second direction conversion member 32;

[0013] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the third direction conversion member 32. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0015] like Figure 1 As shown, an instrument panel frame and steering column mounting system includes an instrument panel crossbeam 1 and a steering column 2. The instrument panel crossbeam 1 is provided with a crossbeam connection point, and the steering column 2 is provided with a column connection point. A posture conversion member 3 is provided between the crossbeam connection point and the column connection point. The posture conversion member 3 is fixedly connected to both the crossbeam connection point and the column connection point; the posture conversion member 3 is used to adjust the distance between the crossbeam connection point and the column connection point in any direction. The posture conversion member 3 can be fixedly attached (e.g., welded, riveted, etc.) to the crossbeam connection point, or fixedly attached (e.g., welded, riveted, etc.) to the column connection point.

[0016] As a more specific embodiment: the crossbeam connection point includes a crossbeam connection hole, and the beam connection holes are preferably two or more; the pipe column connection point includes a pipe column connection hole, and the pipe column connection holes are preferably two or more; the hole center line of the crossbeam connection hole and the hole center line of the pipe column connection hole either coincide with each other or are parallel to each other.

[0017] The attitude conversion member 3 has two ways to adjust attitude parameters. One is to adjust the axial spacing between the crossbeam connection hole and the pipe column connection hole. In this case, the attitude conversion member 3 includes a thickness conversion member 31. The thickness conversion member 31 is preferably a cylindrical structure. The centerline of the thickness conversion member 31 coincides with the centerline of the crossbeam connection hole and also coincides with the centerline of the pipe column connection hole.

[0018] The second adjustment mode of the posture conversion piece 3 is to adjust the radial distance between the beam connecting hole and the column connecting hole, and the posture conversion piece 3 comprises a direction conversion piece 32 at this time. The direction conversion piece 32 is provided with a first conversion hole coinciding with the hole center line of the beam connecting hole, and the first conversion hole is in butt joint with the beam connecting hole; the direction conversion piece 32 is provided with a second conversion hole coinciding with the hole center line of the column connecting hole, and the second conversion hole is in butt joint with the column connecting hole; the hole center line of the first conversion hole is arranged radially offset from the hole center line of the second conversion hole.

[0019] The direction conversion piece 32 can be one or multiple, one direction conversion piece 32 can be adapted to all beam connecting holes-column connecting holes, such as shown in Figure 6 The direction conversion piece 32 can be adapted to a group of beam connecting holes-column connecting holes, such as shown in Figure 4 The direction conversion piece 32 can be adapted to two groups of beam connecting holes-column connecting holes, such as shown in Figure 5

[0020] The two adjustment modes of the posture conversion piece 3 can exist simultaneously.

[0021] The first connecting piece can be a pin shaft, a bolt or a rivet, and the first connecting piece is pre-installed in the first conversion hole or the beam connecting hole;

[0022] The second connecting piece can be a pin shaft, a bolt or a rivet, and the second connecting piece is pre-installed in the second conversion hole or the column connecting hole.

[0023] The steering column 2 comprises a column body 21 and a column lug 22 fixed on the column body 21, and the column body 21 is provided with the column lug 22 on both sides respectively, and the column lug 22 is provided with the column connecting hole respectively;

[0024] The instrument panel beam 1 is provided with a column abutting surface la, which is in contact with and abuts against a part of the outer wall of the steering column 2, and the column abutting surface la is provided with at least two beam connecting holes around, and the beam connecting holes correspond to the column connecting holes one by one.

[0025] A more specific embodiment of the beam connecting point is that the instrument panel beam 1 is provided with a steering mounting seat, and the beam connecting point is arranged on the steering mounting seat.

[0026] In combination with Figure 2 , 3 ​It can be seen that the steering mounting seat comprises two rib plates 41 arranged opposite to each other, the two rib plates 41 are distributed along the length direction of the instrument panel cross beam 1, the rib plates 41 are vertically arranged, an abutting panel 42 and a reinforcing back plate 43 are connected between the two rib plates 41, the abutting panel 42 and the reinforcing back plate 43 are arranged opposite to each other, two opposite side edges of the abutting panel 42 are fixedly connected with the inner walls of the two rib plates 41 respectively, the outer surface of the abutting panel 42 forms the column abutting surface 1a, two opposite side edges of the reinforcing back plate 43 are fixedly connected with the inner walls of the two rib plates 41 respectively, wing plates 44 are fixedly connected with the outer walls of the two rib plates 41 respectively, the wing plates 44 are provided with the cross beam connecting points, and the edges of the wing plates 44 are provided with turn-up edges. The instrument panel cross beam 1, the rib plate 41 and the abutting panel 42 are integrally pressure die cast.

[0027] Beneficial effects: the attitude conversion piece added between the instrument panel cross beam and the steering column can be designed with different parameters and shapes according to actual conditions to match and adapt to steering columns with different attitude parameters. Small parts are diversified instead of large parts; the CCB framework can reduce production cost and have standardized and universal application prospects.

[0028] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model, and those skilled in the art can make various similar representations under the inspiration of the utility model without violating the purpose and claims of the utility model, and such changes fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An instrument panel backbone and steering column mounting system characterized by: The application relates to a steering column (2) and a dashboard crossbeam (1), wherein the crossbeam (1) is provided with a crossbeam connecting point, the steering column (2) is provided with a steering column connecting point, and a posture conversion piece (3) is arranged between the crossbeam connecting point and the steering column connecting point. The posture conversion piece (3) is used for adjusting the distance between the crossbeam connecting point and the steering column connecting point in any direction.

2. The instrument panel backbone and column mounting system of claim 1, wherein: The crossbeam connecting point comprises a crossbeam connecting hole, and the steering column connecting point comprises a steering column connecting hole; the center line of the crossbeam connecting hole is coincident with or parallel to the center line of the steering column connecting hole.

3. The instrument panel backbone and column mounting system of claim 2, wherein: The posture conversion piece (3) comprises a thickness conversion piece (31) which adjusts the axial distance between the crossbeam connecting hole and the steering column connecting hole.

4. The instrument panel backbone and column mounting system of claim 2, wherein: The posture conversion piece (3) comprises a direction conversion piece (32) which adjusts the radial distance between the crossbeam connecting hole and the steering column connecting hole.

5. The instrument panel backbone and column mounting system of claims 1, 2, 3, or 4, characterized in that: The posture conversion piece (3) is fixedly attached to the crossbeam connecting point or the steering column connecting point.

6. The instrument panel backbone and column mounting system of claim 3, wherein: The thickness conversion piece (31) is in a cylindrical structure, and the center line of the thickness conversion piece (31) is coincident with the center line of the crossbeam connecting hole or the center line of the steering column connecting hole.

7. The instrument panel backbone and column mounting system of claim 4, wherein: The direction conversion piece (32) is provided with a first conversion hole which is coincident with the center line of the crossbeam connecting hole and is in butt joint with the crossbeam connecting hole. The direction conversion piece (32) is provided with a second conversion hole which is coincident with the center line of the steering column connecting hole and is in butt joint with the steering column connecting hole. The center line of the first conversion hole is radially offset from the center line of the second conversion hole.

8. The instrument panel backbone and column mounting system of claim 7, wherein: The first conversion hole is connected with the crossbeam connecting hole through a first connecting piece. The second conversion hole is connected with the steering column connecting hole through a second connecting piece.

9. The instrument panel backbone and column mounting system of claim 8, wherein: The first connecting piece is prearranged in the first conversion hole or the crossbeam connecting hole. The second connecting piece is prearranged in the second conversion hole or the steering column connecting hole.

10. The instrument panel backbone and column mounting system of claim 1, wherein: The steering column (2) comprises a column body (21) and a column lug (22) fixed to the column body (21), the column body (21) is provided with the column lug (22) on both sides, and the column lug (22) is provided with the steering column connecting hole. The dashboard crossbeam (1) is provided with a column abutting surface (1a) which is in contact with and abuts against a part of the outer wall of the steering column (2), the column abutting surface (1a) is provided with at least two crossbeam connecting holes around the column abutting surface (1a), and the crossbeam connecting holes are in one-to-one correspondence with the steering column connecting holes.

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