Square instrument screen structure of automobile steering wheel

By moving the airbag module down to the bottom of the steering wheel center, designing a display platform, and utilizing a sunshade structure and magnetic fixation, the problem of insufficient space utilization on the steering wheel was solved, achieving a larger display area and improved sunshade function.

CN223478805UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28TRULY OPTO ELECTRONICS
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423161884.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-20
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-20

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

There is a lot of unused space on the existing car steering wheel, which affects the cleanliness of the car interior and lacks effective data display and sunshade structure.

Method used

The airbag module is moved down to the bottom of the center of the steering wheel handle, and the upper space is used to design a display platform. The display screen is stably unfolded and stored through a sunshade structure and magnetic design.

Benefits of technology

The display area has been enlarged to facilitate the driver's data viewing, and a sunshade function has been provided to improve the cleanliness and practicality of the vehicle interior.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a square instrument screen structure of an automobile steering wheel, which comprises a steering wheel handle, wherein a touch control part is fixed at the center of the steering wheel handle; the safety air bag module is arranged below the touch control part and is connected with the steering wheel handle; the display platform is arranged above the steering wheel handle and used for displaying assembly of a structure; the display structure comprises a supporting base fixed to the display platform, a supporting plate fixed to one side of the top of the supporting base and a groove formed in the supporting plate, and a display module is arranged in the groove. According to the square instrument screen structure of the automobile steering wheel, a safety air bag module on a steering wheel in a traditional automobile is moved downwards to the lower portion of the center of a steering wheel handle, more space areas are reserved for the upper half portion to be used for placing a display structure, and therefore the display structure can be conveniently placed on the basis that the display area is enlarged. And the data in the driving process of the automobile can be synchronously displayed, so that a driver can conveniently view the data.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of steering wheel technology, and in particular to a square instrument panel structure for an automobile steering wheel. Background Technology

[0002] A steering wheel is a wheel-shaped device used to control the direction of travel in cars, ships, airplanes, etc. Its function is to convert the force applied by the driver to the edge of the steering wheel into torque and transmit it to the steering shaft. The steering wheel is generally connected to the steering shaft via splines. When using a steering wheel with a larger diameter, the driver can apply less force to the steering wheel.

[0003] Currently, the main function of a steering wheel is to control the direction of the vehicle. In addition to some button areas, it also has a lot of space. Therefore, how to make use of this blank space to make the interior of the car more tidy is a problem to be solved by those skilled in the art. To this end, this application proposes a square instrument panel structure for a car steering wheel. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to address the aforementioned technical problems by providing a square instrument panel structure for a car steering wheel, which moves the airbag module to the lower part of the center of the steering wheel handle, thereby increasing the space above to accommodate the design of a display platform for displaying driving data.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A square instrument panel structure for a car steering wheel includes:

[0007] A steering wheel handle, with a touch-sensitive part fixed at the center of the steering wheel handle;

[0008] An airbag module is located below the touch unit and connected to the steering wheel handle;

[0009] A display platform is located above the steering wheel handle for assembling the display structure;

[0010] The display structure includes a support base fixed to the display platform, a support plate fixed to one side of the top of the support base, and a groove formed in the support plate;

[0011] The tank contains a display module.

[0012] Furthermore, the other side of the top of the support base has a groove, and a protective cover is rotatably installed inside the groove.

[0013] Furthermore, a sunshade structure is connected between the protective cover and the support plate.

[0014] Furthermore, the sunshade structure includes a folded tarpaulin;

[0015] One side of the folded tarpaulin is connected to the support plate, and the other side is connected to the protective cover.

[0016] Furthermore, a magnetic cover is fixed to the top of the back of the protective cover.

[0017] Furthermore, a magnetic strip is fixed to the support plate at the position corresponding to the top of the magnetic cover, and flipping the protective cover can cause the top of the magnetic cover to be magnetically attracted to the magnetic strip.

[0018] Furthermore, both ends of the bottom of the protective cover are fixed with rotating shafts, which pass through the support base and are fixed with magnetic blocks.

[0019] Furthermore, housings are fixed on both sides of the support base at positions corresponding to the pivot, and the end of the pivot is placed inside the housing;

[0020] The side wall of the housing is fixed with a magnetic block, and flipping the protective cover can attract the magnetic block and the magnetic block together.

[0021] Furthermore, the protective cover has a window on its front side that corresponds to the position of the groove.

[0022] Furthermore, the display structure includes a housing disposed within the groove and fixed to the support plate, and a display screen assembly is assembled within the housing.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] The square instrument panel structure for car steering wheels provided by this utility model moves the airbag module on the traditional car steering wheel to the lower part below the center of the steering wheel handle, leaving more space in the upper part for the placement of the display structure. This increases the display area and allows for the simultaneous display of data during the car's driving process, making it more convenient for the driver to view.

[0025] The sunshade structure is designed so that when the display structure is displaying data, the protective cover can be flipped up to unfold the folding tarpaulin, which can block the top of the display component. This provides a better viewing experience for the driver in bright light conditions. At the same time, when the sunshade structure is not unfolded, the top of the display component can be folded up for storage, making it more practical.

[0026] The design of the protective cover and magnetic strip allows the folded tarpaulin to be fixed in place when folded, attracted by the protective cover and magnetic strip. At the same time, the design of the magnetic block and magnetic strip can limit and fix the angle when the folded tarpaulin is unfolded, satisfying the needs of use after unfolding and folding. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the square instrument panel structure for a car steering wheel provided by this utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 A front structural diagram of the square instrument panel structure for a car steering wheel provided by this utility model;

[0029] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the second state structure of the square instrument panel structure for the automotive steering wheel provided by this utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 A partial structural schematic diagram of the square instrument panel structure for a car steering wheel provided by this utility model;

[0031] Figure 5 The square instrument panel structure for automotive steering wheels provided by this utility model Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0032] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the housing of the square instrument panel structure for the automotive steering wheel provided by this utility model.

[0033] The markings in the diagram are explained as follows:

[0034] Steering wheel thimble 1, touch control unit 11, display platform 12;

[0035] Airbag module 2;

[0036] Display structure 3, support base 31, support plate 32, groove 33, display module 34, cutout 35, protective cover 36, housing 37, display screen assembly 38;

[0037] Magnetic strip 320;

[0038] Magnetic cover 360, rotating shaft 361, magnetic block 362, shell 363, magnetic suction block 364;

[0039] Shading structure 4, folding tarpaulin 41. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0041] As described in the background section, the main function of a steering wheel is to control the direction of the vehicle. In addition to some button areas, it also has a lot of space. Therefore, how to utilize this blank space to make the interior of the car more tidy is a problem that needs to be solved by those skilled in the art.

[0042] To solve this technical problem, this utility model provides a square instrument panel structure for automobile steering wheels, which is applied to steering wheels.

[0043] For details, please refer to Figures 1-6 The square instrument panel structure on the car steering wheel specifically includes:

[0044] Steering wheel 1, with a touch control part 11 fixed at the center of the steering wheel 1;

[0045] The airbag module 2 is located below the touch unit 11 and is connected to the steering wheel thimble 1;

[0046] Display platform 12, which is located above the steering wheel handle 1, is used for assembling display structure 3;

[0047] The display structure 3 includes a support base 31 fixed on the display platform 12, a support plate 32 fixed on one side of the top of the support base 31, and a groove 33 formed in the support plate 32;

[0048] The slot 33 is equipped with a display module 34.

[0049] The square instrument panel structure for a car steering wheel provided by this utility model moves the airbag module 2 on the traditional car steering wheel to below the center of the steering wheel handle 1, leaving more space in the upper part for the placement of the display structure 3. This increases the display area and allows for the simultaneous display of data during the car's driving process, making it more convenient for the driver to view.

[0050] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0051] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features and technical solutions in the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0052] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0053] Please refer to Figures 1-6 As shown, a square instrument panel structure for a car steering wheel includes: a steering wheel handle 1, with a touch unit 11 fixed at the center of the steering wheel handle 1; an airbag module 2, which is located below the touch unit 11 and connected to the steering wheel handle 1; a display platform 12, which is located above the steering wheel handle 1 for assembling a display structure 3; the display structure 3 includes a support base 31 fixed to the display platform 12, a support plate 32 fixed to one side of the top of the support base 31, and a groove 33 formed in the support plate 32, wherein a display module 34 is provided in the groove 33;

[0054] In this embodiment, the airbag module 2, which is traditionally located at the center of the steering wheel, is moved down to the center of the steering wheel handle 1, thereby leaving more space above the touch control unit 11 for the assembly of the display structure 3. At the same time, the display structure 3 can also be designed to be larger to improve the display area, thereby enhancing the actual display effect. Furthermore, the design of the display structure 3 facilitates the driver's viewing of data while driving and improves the overall tidiness of the vehicle interior.

[0055] The square instrument panel structure of the car steering wheel provided in Embodiment 1 is further optimized, specifically, as follows: Figure 4 As shown, the other side of the top of the support base 31 has a groove 35, and a protective cover 36 is rotatably installed in the groove 35. The protective cover 36 can block and protect the front of the display structure 3.

[0056] The protective cover 36 and the support plate 32 are connected by a sunshade structure 4.

[0057] The sunshade structure 4 includes a folding tarpaulin 41. The fabric of the folding tarpaulin 41 can be designed to be dark, such as black, to provide better light blocking and achieve a better sunshade effect. One side of the folding tarpaulin 41 is connected to the support plate 32, and the other side is connected to the protective cover 36. The protective cover 36 can be rotated outward within the groove 35 to form a shape similar to... Figure 3In the state shown, the folding tarpaulin 41 can be unfolded by the protective cover 36, thereby forming a shield above the display structure 3. In this way, when the light is strong, it can block the external light, thus improving the driver's viewing experience. When not in use, the unfolded folding tarpaulin 41 can be folded and stored away with the rotating protective cover 36, without taking up extra space, making it more practical.

[0058] The square instrument panel structure of the car steering wheel provided in Embodiment 1 or 2 is further optimized, such as... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown,

[0059] A magnetic cover top 360 is fixed to the top of the back of the protective cover 36, and a magnetic strip 320 is fixed to the support plate 32 at the position corresponding to the magnetic cover top 360. Flipping the protective cover 36 can make the magnetic cover top 360 and the magnetic strip 320 magnetically attract each other.

[0060] When shading structure 4 does not require shading, the folded tarpaulin is as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 4 The image shows the stowed state, and the protective cover 36 is parallel to the support plate 32. At this time, the magnetic strip 320 contacts the magnetic cover top 360 and forms a mutual attraction with it, which plays a role in magnetically limiting the protective cover 36. At the same time, the magnetic cover top 360 at the top can also protect the folded tarpaulin 41 from dust and is also beneficial to the protection of the internal display structure 3.

[0061] The square instrument panel structure of the car steering wheel provided in Embodiment 3 is further optimized, such as... Figure 6 As shown, both ends of the bottom of the protective cover 36 are fixed with a rotating shaft 361. The rotating shaft 361 passes through the support base 31 and is fixed with a magnetic block 362. The two sides of the support base 31 are fixed with a housing 363 at the position corresponding to the rotating shaft 361. The end of the rotating shaft 361 is placed inside the housing 363.

[0062] The side wall of the housing 363 is fixed with a magnetic block 364, and the protective cover 36 can be flipped to attract the magnetic block 364 and the magnetic block 362.

[0063] like Figure 6 As shown, at this time, the relative position of magnetic block 364 and magnetic block 362 is that the folded tarpaulin 41 is not unfolded. When it is necessary to unfold the folded tarpaulin 41 to block the light, the protective cover 36 is flipped to unfold it. After the protective cover 36 is flipped into place, the magnetic block 362 on it will contact the surface of the magnetic block 364, forming a positioning effect on the unfolded protective cover 36, so that it is not easy to deflect or shift on its own when it is unfolded for light blocking.

[0064] The square instrument panel structure for the car steering wheel provided in Example 4 has been further optimized, such as... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the protective cover 36 has a window on the front that corresponds to the position of the groove 33. The window design allows the display area of ​​the display structure 3 to be exposed, making it easier for the driver to view.

[0065] The display structure 3 includes a housing 37 disposed in the groove 33 and fixed to the support plate 32. A display screen assembly 38 is installed inside the housing 37. The display screen assembly 38 can display data information during vehicle driving, such as speed, fuel level and RPM, improving the integration of functional areas inside the vehicle, making other areas neater, and also facilitating the driver's viewing of driving data, thus meeting the personalized needs of some groups.

[0066] The usage process of the square instrument panel structure for the car steering wheel provided by this utility model is as follows: The airbag module 2, which is located in the center of the traditional steering wheel, is moved down to the center of the steering wheel handle 1, thereby leaving more space above the touch control part 11 for the assembly of the display structure 3. The display screen assembly 38 can display vehicle information during driving, making it convenient for the driver to view. When it is necessary to block the light during driving, the protective cover 36 is flipped outward to unfold the folded tarpaulin 41 on it. The unfolded folded tarpaulin 41 can block the top of the display structure 3, thereby reducing the light intensity in the area and allowing the driver to better view the display area. At this time, the magnetic block 364 and the magnetic block 362 are in a magnetic attraction state, which ensures the stability of the unfolded protective cover 36 and the folded tarpaulin 41. Similarly, when there is no need for sunshade operation, the protective cover 36 is flipped to rotate and reset, so that the magnetic cover top 360 on it is magnetically fixed with the corresponding magnetic strip 320, forming a positioning function for the folded tarpaulin 41 after storage.

[0067] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0068] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are given in the accompanying drawings, but they do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. The present invention can be implemented in many different forms. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and comprehensive. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, it is still possible for those skilled in the art to modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned specific embodiments, or to make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. Any equivalent structure made using the contents of the present invention specification and the accompanying drawings, directly or indirectly used in other related technical fields, is also within the scope of protection of the present invention patent.

Claims

1. A square instrument panel structure for an automobile steering wheel, characterized in that, It includes: Steering wheel handle (1), with a touch part (11) fixed at the center of the steering wheel handle (1); An airbag module (2) is located below the touch unit (11) and connected to the steering wheel handle (1); Display platform (12), which is located above the steering wheel handle (1) for assembling the display structure (3); The display structure (3) includes a support base (31) fixed on the display platform (12), a support plate (32) fixed on one side of the top of the support base (31), and a groove (33) formed in the support plate (32). The groove (33) is provided with a display module (34).

2. The square instrument panel structure for a car steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support base (31) has a groove (35) on the other side of its top, and a protective cover (36) is rotatably provided inside the groove (35).

3. The square instrument panel structure for a car steering wheel according to claim 2, characterized in that, A sunshade structure (4) is connected between the protective cover (36) and the support plate (32).

4. The square instrument panel structure for a car steering wheel according to claim 3, characterized in that, The shading structure (4) includes a folded tarpaulin (41); One side of the folded tarpaulin (41) is connected to the support plate (32), and the other side is connected to the protective cover (36).

5. The square instrument panel structure for a car steering wheel according to claim 3, characterized in that, A magnetic cover top (360) is fixed to the top of the back of the protective cover (36).

6. The square instrument panel structure for a car steering wheel according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support plate (32) is fixed with a magnetic strip (320) at the position corresponding to the magnetic cover (360). Flipping the protective cover (36) can make the magnetic cover (360) and the magnetic strip (320) magnetically attract each other.

7. The square instrument panel structure for a car steering wheel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The protective cover (36) has a rotating shaft (361) fixed at both ends of its bottom. The rotating shaft (361) passes through the support base (31) and is fixed with a magnetic block (362).

8. The square instrument panel structure for a car steering wheel according to claim 7, characterized in that, The support base (31) has a housing (363) fixed on both sides at the position corresponding to the pivot (361), and the end of the pivot (361) is placed inside the housing (363). The side wall of the housing (363) is fixed with a magnetic block (364), and the flipped protective cover (36) can attract the magnetic block (364) and the magnetic block (362).

9. The square instrument panel structure for a car steering wheel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The protective cover (36) has a window on the front, which corresponds to the position of the groove (33).

10. The square instrument panel structure for a car steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display structure (3) includes a housing (37) disposed in the groove (33) and fixed to the support plate (32), and a display screen assembly (38) is assembled in the housing (37).