Improved automobile dashboard side end cover
The design of a detachable mounting bracket body and a flexible protective cover at the mounting opening in the middle of the side cover of the car dashboard solves the problem of the PAB switch being easily touched by mistake, thereby improving driving safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422950526.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-02
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-02
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, the PAB switch on the center console of a car is easily touched by mistake, which affects driving safety.
An improved automobile instrument panel side end cover is designed. A mounting opening is opened in the middle of the side end cover body, and a bracket body is detachably mounted on the inner surface. A PAB switch is provided on the bracket, and a protective cover is provided on the outer side. The protective cover is made of a flexible material and can be snapped onto the clamp head. The driver or passenger needs to stretch their arm to open the protective cover to activate the PAB switch.
The possibility of accidental touch of the PAB switch is reduced, improving driving safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive interior parts technology, specifically to an improved automotive dashboard side end cover. Background Technology
[0002] The PAB switch refers to the "Passenger Airbag" switch, also known as the passenger-side airbag deactivation switch. Its main function is to control the opening and closing of the passenger-side airbag. It is installed on the car's center console, which is a central area for many vehicle control buttons. Placing the PAB switch here allows it to be managed together with other control buttons and is close to the passenger side for easy operation by the driver or front passenger. However, there is a certain possibility of accidental activation, which may affect driving safety. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an improved side cover for automotive dashboards to solve the technical problem that PAB switches installed on automotive center consoles in the prior art have a certain possibility of accidental activation.
[0004] An improved side cover for an automotive dashboard includes a side cover body, which is connected to the lower body of the automotive dashboard via a fixing buckle. Positioning pins are spaced apart on the inner side of the side cover body. An installation opening is provided in the middle of the side cover body. A bracket body is detachably installed on the inner surface of the side cover body at the installation opening. The bracket body is used to install a PAB switch.
[0005] Preferably, the bracket body includes a base and an assembly groove. The base is detachably mounted on the inner surface of the side end cover body. The assembly groove is fixedly connected to the base. The assembly groove is provided with an extension cavity and an assembly hole. A PAB switch is installed on the assembly hole. The PAB switch is also placed in the extension cavity.
[0006] Preferably, a protective cover is provided on the outer surface of the side end cover body at the mounting opening.
[0007] Preferably, the protective cover is made of a flexible material, and the protective cover has a handle on its exterior.
[0008] Preferably, the bracket body is provided with a locking head, and the protective cover can be locked onto the locking head to cover the installation port.
[0009] Preferably, the side end cap body is provided with a skirt, and the side end cap body and the skirt are connected by a stepped section.
[0010] Preferably, the inner side surface of the side end cap body, the skirt edge, and the stepped section are provided with a number of staggered reinforcing ribs.
[0011] The advantages of this utility model are as follows: by opening an installation port in the middle of the side end cover body, and detachably mounting the bracket body at the installation port on the inner surface of the side end cover body, the PAB switch is placed in the extended cavity of the mounting groove. When in use, the driver or passenger needs to slightly extend their arm to open the protective cover and activate the PAB switch in the extended cavity of the mounting groove. Since the PAB switch is not in an easily accessible range, the possibility of accidental activation can be reduced. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the outer structure of this utility model.
[0013] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the present invention without the protective cover installed.
[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the inner structure of this utility model.
[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support body in this utility model.
[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the protective cover in this utility model.
[0017] Among them, 1-side end cover body; 2-fixing buckle; 3-positioning pin; 4-installation port; 5-base; 6-assembly groove; 7-extension cavity; 8-assembly hole; 9-protective cover; 10-clamp head; 11-skirt; 12-step section; 13-reinforcing rib. Detailed Implementation
[0018] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.
[0019] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, an improved automotive dashboard side cover includes a side cover body 1, which is connected to the lower body of the automotive dashboard via a fixing buckle 2. Positioning pins 3 are spaced apart on the inner side of the side cover body 1. An installation port 4 is provided in the middle of the side cover body 1. A bracket body is detachably installed on the inner surface of the side cover body 1 at the installation port 4. The bracket body is used to install a PAB switch.
[0020] In this embodiment, the bracket body includes a base 5 and an assembly groove 6. The base 5 is detachably mounted on the inner surface of the side end cover body 1. The assembly groove 6 is fixedly connected to the base 5. The assembly groove 6 is provided with an extension cavity 7 and an assembly hole 8. A PAB switch is installed on the assembly hole 8. The PAB switch is also placed in the extension cavity 7.
[0021] In this embodiment, a protective cover 9 is provided on the outer surface of the side cover body 1 at the mounting port 4, which, together with the mounting groove 6, further enhances the anti-accidental touch effect of the PAB switch.
[0022] In this embodiment, the protective cover 9 is made of flexible material, and the protective cover 9 is provided with a handle on the outside to facilitate quick opening and closing of the protective cover 9.
[0023] In this embodiment, the bracket body is provided with a clip head 10, and the protective cover 9 can be clipped onto the clip head 10 to cover the installation port 4, so that the protective cover 9 is installed more securely and to prevent the protective cover 9 from falling off when the vehicle is bumpy.
[0024] In this embodiment, the side end cover body 1 is provided with a skirt 11, and the side end cover body 1 and the skirt 11 are connected by a stepped section 12. The skirt 11 can fit more closely with the lower body of the car dashboard, ensuring the fitting fit between the side end cover of the car dashboard and the lower body of the car dashboard, and the stepped section 12 strengthens the structural strength of the side end cover of the car dashboard.
[0025] In this embodiment, a number of staggered reinforcing ribs 13 are provided on the inner side of the side cover body 1, the skirt 11 and the stepped section 12, to further enhance the overall structural strength of the automotive dashboard side cover.
[0026] Working process and principle: Before use, according to the model of PAB switch to be installed, select a suitable bracket body and install it on the mounting port 4 on the inner surface of the side cover body 1 through the base 5. Then install the PAB switch on the mounting hole 8. At this time, the PAB switch is placed in the extension cavity 7 of the mounting groove 6. Then close the protective cover 9 and fix it on the clip head 10, thereby covering the mounting port 4. When in use, the driver or passenger needs to slightly extend their arm to open the protective cover 9 and activate the PAB switch in the extension cavity 7 of the mounting groove 6. The PAB switch is not in an easily accessible range.
[0027] Based on the above, this utility model provides an installation port 4 in the middle of the side cover body 1, and a bracket body is detachably installed on the inner surface of the side cover body 1 at the installation port 4, so that the PAB switch is placed in the extension cavity 7 of the mounting groove 6. When in use, the driver or passenger needs to slightly extend their arm to open the protective cover 9 and activate the PAB switch in the extension cavity 7 of the mounting groove 6. Since the PAB switch is not in an easily accessible range, the possibility of accidental activation can be reduced.
[0028] As is known from common technical knowledge, this utility model can be implemented through other embodiments that do not depart from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments described above are merely illustrative in all respects and are not the only ones. All modifications within the scope of this utility model or its equivalents are included in this utility model.
Claims
1. An improved side end cover for an automotive dashboard, comprising a side end cover body (1), wherein the side end cover body (1) is connected to the lower body of the automotive dashboard via a fixing buckle (2), and positioning pins (3) are spaced apart on the inner side surface of the side end cover body (1), characterized in that, The side end cover body (1) has an installation port (4) in the middle. A bracket body is detachably installed on the inner surface of the side end cover body (1) at the installation port (4). The bracket body is used to install the PAB switch.
2. The improved automotive dashboard side end cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket body includes a base (5) and an assembly groove (6). The base (5) is detachably installed on the inner surface of the side end cover body (1). The assembly groove (6) is fixedly connected to the base (5). The assembly groove (6) is provided with an extension cavity (7) and an assembly hole (8). A PAB switch is installed on the assembly hole (8). The PAB switch is also placed in the extension cavity (7).
3. An improved automotive dashboard side end cover according to claim 2, characterized in that: A protective cover (9) is provided on the outer surface of the side end cover body (1) at the mounting port (4).
4. An improved automotive dashboard side end cover according to claim 3, characterized in that: The protective cover (9) is made of flexible material, and the protective cover (9) has a handle on its exterior.
5. An improved automotive dashboard side end cover according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bracket body is provided with a clip (10), and the protective cover (9) can be clipped onto the clip (10) to cover the mounting port (4).
6. An improved automotive dashboard side end cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side end cap body (1) is provided with a skirt (11), and the side end cap body (1) and the skirt (11) are connected by a stepped section (12).
7. An improved automotive dashboard side end cover according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inner side of the side end cap body (1), the skirt (11) and the stepped section (12) are provided with a number of staggered reinforcing ribs (13).