Connecting piece, instrument panel cross beam and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connecting piece, an instrument panel cross beam and a vehicle, the connecting piece comprises an assembling part and a connecting part, the assembling part and the connecting part are sequentially arranged in a first direction, and the connecting part is used for being connected with surrounding parts; wherein at least part of the assembling part is provided with a connecting thread, and the assembling part forms a structural insert, so that the assembling part is selectively embedded in a first component or mounted on a second component provided with a threaded hole. Therefore, by arranging the assembling part and the connecting part, the connecting part is connected with the surrounding components, and the assembling part is at least suitable for being assembled with the first component and the second component of different structures, so that the connecting piece has higher universality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to connectors, dashboard crossbeams, and vehicles. Background Technology

[0002] In vehicle manufacturing, the connection between various components requires the setting of mounting points. For example, due to the use of plastic substrates, some mounting points of steel-plastic instrument panels and composite instrument panel crossbeams require the use of inserts. Common insert bolts can only be used to connect to the instrument panel crossbeam assembly using insert injection molding. For another example, die-cast magnesium-aluminum alloy instrument panel crossbeams cannot provide steering column mounting point bolts for the steering column.

[0003] Both of these situations require separate matching of the vehicle body's connection structure, resulting in poor versatility. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one objective of this application is to propose a connector that has higher versatility.

[0005] This application further proposes a dashboard crossbeam.

[0006] This application also proposes a vehicle equipped with the aforementioned dashboard crossbeam.

[0007] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application disclose a connector, including an assembly portion and a connecting portion, the assembly portion and the connecting portion being arranged sequentially in a first direction, and the connecting portion being used to connect with surrounding components; wherein: at least a portion of the assembly portion is provided with connecting threads, and the assembly portion is formed as a structural insert, so that the assembly portion can be selectively embedded in a first component or installed in a second component provided with threaded holes.

[0008] According to the embodiments of this application, the connector is provided with an assembly part and a connecting part. The connecting part is connected to surrounding components. The assembly part is at least suitable for assembly with first and second components with different structures, so that the connector of the embodiments of this application has higher versatility.

[0009] According to an embodiment of this application, the assembly part includes: a first assembly section and a second assembly section, wherein the second assembly section and the first assembly section have an outer diameter difference, so that the assembly part is formed as a structural insert.

[0010] Optionally, the first assembly section is provided with connecting threads.

[0011] Furthermore, the first assembly section includes: a first sub-segment and a second sub-segment, the first sub-segment and the second sub-segment being spaced apart in a first direction, and the second assembly section being located between the first sub-segment and the second sub-segment, and the outer diameter of the second assembly section being smaller than that of the first sub-segment and the second sub-segment.

[0012] Optionally, both the first and second segments have connecting threads.

[0013] Optionally, a knurled portion is formed on the second assembly section, wherein the knurling pattern of the knurled portion extends orthogonally to the extension direction of the connecting thread.

[0014] Optionally, the second assembly section has a difference in outer diameter from the first assembly section, so that the assembly part is formed as a structural insert.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present application, a connector further includes a flange portion located between the assembly portion and the connecting portion.

[0016] Secondly, embodiments of this application disclose an instrument panel crossbeam, with a connector disposed on the crossbeam body. In some specific examples, an assembly part is disposed in the crossbeam body, and a connector part is externally connected to surrounding components, thereby providing mounting points for surrounding components to facilitate processing.

[0017] An instrument panel crossbeam according to an embodiment of this application includes: a crossbeam body and a connector as described in the above embodiment, the connector being disposed on the crossbeam body.

[0018] Optionally, the instrument panel crossbeam is configured as a first component, and the first component is constructed as an injection-molded part, with the assembly embedded in the first component. The connector meets the insert process requirements, enabling the injection-molded first component to be integrally formed with the assembly, providing a steering column mounting point for the injection-molded bracket.

[0019] Optionally, the crossbeam body is configured as a second component, and the second component is constructed of an alloy part. The second component has threaded holes, and the assembly part is threaded into these threaded holes. Threaded holes are provided at the mounting points of the alloy part of the second component, and the assembly section is screwed into them to provide the mounting point.

[0020] Thirdly, this application discloses a vehicle including the dashboard crossbeam described in the aforementioned embodiments.

[0021] Optionally, a connector is provided between the crossbeam body and the steering column.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a connector according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a connector after connection according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of another connector after connection according to another embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of a steel-plastic instrument panel crossbeam according to an embodiment of this utility model.

[0028] Figure label:

[0029] 100 - Connector;

[0030] 200 - Assembly section, 210 - First assembly section, 211 - First sub-section, 212 - Second sub-section, 220 - Second assembly section, 221 - Knurled section;

[0031] 300 - Connecting part;

[0032] 400 - Flange section;

[0033] 510-Dashboard crossbeam, 511-Mounting surface, 520-Rib, 530-Injection molded bracket, 531-First mating hole, 532-Second mating hole, 533-Shoulder ring, 534-Flange hole. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0035] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used in the description of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the description, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "first," "second," etc., in the description, claims, or accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order or hierarchy.

[0036] In this application, the reference to "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0037] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "attachment" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] In this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, in this application, the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0039] In the embodiments of this application, the same reference numerals denote the same components, and for the sake of brevity, detailed descriptions of the same components are omitted in different embodiments. It should be understood that the thickness, length, width, and other dimensions of various components in the embodiments of this application shown in the accompanying drawings, as well as the overall thickness, length, width, and other dimensions of the integrated device, are merely illustrative and should not constitute any limitation on this application.

[0040] The following is for reference. Figure 1-Figure 4 This application describes a connector, a dashboard crossbeam, and a vehicle according to embodiments thereof.

[0041] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the connector 100 according to an embodiment of this application includes an assembly portion 200 and a connecting portion 300, which are arranged sequentially in a first direction, and the connecting portion 300 is used to connect with surrounding components.

[0042] It should be noted that the first direction can be the length direction, the width direction, the height direction, etc., or it can be a direction that extends roughly along the length direction, the width direction, or the height direction, but has an angle with it, such as a direction that is inclined relative to the height direction and has an angle of 15°.

[0043] It is understood that the connector 100 is used to install component A to component B, wherein component A is connected to the assembly part 200 of the connector 100, and component A and the assembly part 200 are simultaneously assembled to component B through the connector 300. In this case, component B is defined as a surrounding component.

[0044] At least a portion of the assembly part 200 is provided with connecting threads, and the assembly part 200 is formed as a structural insert.

[0045] In other words, the connector 100 of this application is suitable for assembly with component A of different structures. For example, in a scenario where component A is constructed as a first component and the first component is formed as an injection molded part, the assembly part 200, which is constructed as a structural insert, can be directly embedded in the first component. The assembly part 200 being embedded in the first component allows the connector 100 to serve as a mounting point with component B (defined as a surrounding component in this example), reducing assembly difficulty and improving assembly stability. Alternatively, if the first component is configured as an injection molded part—specifically, the portion of the first component used to connect to component A is configured as an injection molded part—the assembly part 200, constructed as a structural insert, can be directly embedded in the injection molded part of the first component. Similarly, the connector 100 can serve as a mounting point with component B (defined as a surrounding component in this example), reducing assembly difficulty and improving assembly stability.

[0046] In another scenario, component A is constructed as a second component, and the second component has a second mating hole 532. The second mating hole 532 can be a threaded hole. Component A and assembly part 200 are fastened together by connecting threads, so that the assembly between component A and assembly part 300 is easier and the assembly stability is higher.

[0047] According to the embodiments of this application, the connector 100 is provided with an assembly part 200 and a connecting part 300. The connecting part 300 is connected to surrounding components. The assembly part 200 is applicable to at least two usage scenarios: assembling with a first component and a second component with different structures. This makes the connector 100 of the embodiments of this application more versatile when connecting components of two vehicles.

[0048] In an embodiment where component A is constructed as an instrument panel crossbeam and component B is constructed as a steering column, the instrument panel crossbeam is connected to the steering column via a connecting portion 300. In one scenario, the instrument panel crossbeam has an injection-molded bracket 530 for connecting the steering column. The injection-molded bracket 530 is an injection-molded part, and the mounting portion 200 serves as a structural insert fixed within the injection-molded bracket. The connecting portion 300 is then fixedly connected to the steering column, which serves as a surrounding component. In another scenario, the instrument panel crossbeam is constructed of lightweight metal, with threaded holes on its surface. These threaded holes engage with the connecting threads of the mounting portion 200. Similarly, the mounting portion 200 serves as a structural insert fixed within the instrument panel crossbeam, and the connecting portion 300 is fixedly connected to the steering column, which serves as a surrounding component.

[0049] The assembly part 200 includes a first assembly section 210 and a second assembly section 220, wherein the second assembly section 220 and the first assembly section 210 have a difference in outer diameter, so that the assembly part 200 is formed as a structural insert.

[0050] As described in the previous example, the first assembly section 210 and the second assembly section 220 are also arranged in the first direction. The assembly part 200 is embedded in or threadedly connected to component A as a structural insert. The difference in outer diameter between the first assembly section 210 and the second assembly section 220 causes a tiered platform to be formed at the connection between them. It should be noted that in this example, the first assembly section 210 and the second assembly section 220 are arranged in the first direction, so the platform surface of the tier is staggered with the first direction. For example, it can be parallel to the first direction, or it can have an angle of 15° with the first direction.

[0051] In some alternative examples, the connecting thread of the assembly part 200 is fitted with component A. Fitting here means that the objects are wedged into each other and engaged. Therefore, in the space where the assembly part 200 is fitted with component A, there is a cross section that matches the platform of the ladder. The cross section and the ladder will provide a fixing effect in the first direction, so that the connecting insert formed by the assembly part 200 has sufficient fixing strength.

[0052] It should be noted that in this example, the difference in outer diameter between the second assembly section 220 and the first assembly section 210 includes both cases where the second assembly section 220 is larger than the first assembly section 210 and cases where the second assembly section 220 is smaller than the first assembly section 210. For example, the outer diameter of the second assembly section 220 is 12 mm, and the outer diameter of the first assembly section 210 is 10 mm.

[0053] According to the connector 100 of this application embodiment, the assembly part 200 is configured to include at least a first assembly segment 210 and a second assembly structure with different outer diameters. Fitting the assembly part 200 into the component A can improve the structural strength of the fitting structure or threaded connection structure between the assembly part 200 and component A. It should be noted that the first assembly segment 210 and the second assembly segment 220 described in the embodiments of this application can also be extended to a third assembly segment, a fourth assembly segment, etc., to provide more cross-sections.

[0054] In one optional example, the first assembly section 210 is provided with connecting threads. In one scenario, component A is the first component, and the insert of the first component is provided with the connecting threads of the first assembly section 210. In another scenario, component A is the second component, and the second mating hole 532 provided by the second component is a threaded hole, which is connected and fixed with the connecting threads of the first assembly section 210.

[0055] As described in the preceding embodiments, the first assembly segment 210 includes a first sub-segment 211 and a second sub-segment 212, which are spaced apart in a first direction. A second assembly segment 220 is located between the first sub-segment 211 and the second sub-segment 212, and the outer diameter of the second assembly segment 220 is smaller than that of the first sub-segment 211 and the second sub-segment 212. In the example, the second assembly segment 220 is provided at the interval between the first sub-segment 211 and the second sub-segment 212. Since the outer diameter of the second assembly segment 220 is smaller than that of the first sub-segment 211 and the second sub-segment 212, a first cross-section is actually formed between the first sub-segment 211 and the second assembly segment 220, and a second cross-section is actually formed between the second sub-segment 212 and the second assembly segment 220. It is worth noting that the outer diameters of the first sub-segment 211 and the second sub-segment 212 can be the same or different.

[0056] It is understood that, in the aforementioned example, both the first cross section and the second segment intersect with the first direction, for example, perpendicular to the first direction. In the interlocking structure formed by the first cross section and the second segment in component A, the fixing effect provided by the first cross section and the second cross section will be superimposed in the first direction to make the interlocking structure more robust.

[0057] In some optional examples, connecting threads are formed on both the first segment 211 and the second segment 212. In this example, the structural insert formed by the connecting threads is fixed to component A. In one scenario, component A is the first component, and the insert fixing structure of the connecting threads provides a fixing base for component A and connector 100. The fitting structure formed by the cross-section and component A provides a fixing effect in the first direction. In another scenario, component A is the second component, and the connecting threads are threadedly connected to component A. The fitting structure formed by the cross-section and component A provides a fixing effect in the first direction.

[0058] As described in the preceding embodiments, the second assembly section 220 has a knurled portion 221 formed thereon, and the knurling texture of the knurled portion 221 extends orthogonally to the extension direction of the connecting thread. Specifically, the orthogonality between the knurling texture of the knurled portion 221 and the extension direction of the connecting thread can be described as follows: the knurling texture of the knurled portion 221 is parallel to the axis of the connecting thread.

[0059] It is worth noting that the knurling texture extension direction of the knurled part 221 and the extension direction of the connecting thread can also be at other staggered angles, for example, the knurling texture direction of the knurled part 221 and the extension direction of the thread form an angle of 15°.

[0060] It is understood that the aforementioned connecting threads and cross-sections primarily serve to provide a fixing effect along the first direction in the embedding structure or threaded connection structure between the assembly part 200 and component A. The knurled texture, which is orthogonal to or staggered with the thread extension direction, and component A form an embedding structure that can resist torque with the first direction as the axis. Therefore, the knurled portion 221 can further improve the fixing strength of the embedding structure or threaded connection structure between the assembly part 200 and component A, thereby improving the performance of the mounting point and the anti-loosening force.

[0061] For example, the knurled texture is arranged around the arcuate wall of the second assembly section 220, and the threads on the first sub-section 211 and the second sub-section 212 are orthogonal to the knurled texture on the second assembly section 220.

[0062] According to the structure described in the foregoing embodiments, the connector 100 further includes a flange portion 400, which is located between the assembly portion 200 and the connecting portion 300. The flange portion 400 may be a disc extending from the sidewall of the transition area between the assembly portion 200 and the connecting portion 300. The central axis of the disc is parallel to the first direction, or in different examples, it may be substantially parallel to the first direction and at a certain angle, for example, the central axis of the disc is at a 15° angle to the first direction.

[0063] It is understandable that the assembly part 200 is embedded or threaded into the component A, and the side of the flange part 400 facing the assembly part 200 is used to fit with the mounting surface 511 of the component A. When the flange part 400 fits with the mounting surface 511 of the component A, the flange part 400 can improve the structural strength between the connector 100 and the mounting surface 511.

[0064] It is worth mentioning that, in different situations, the flange portion 400 can have different structures to match different mounting surface 511 structures. For example, when the mounting surface 511 is arc-shaped, the flange portion 400 can be an arc-shaped structure to match the arc-shaped mounting surface 511.

[0065] According to an exemplary embodiment of the connector 100 of this application, the structure can be referred to Figure 1 To understand, based on Figure 1 The connector 100 shown includes an assembly part 200 and a connecting part 300.

[0066] Specifically, the connecting part 300 is a rod structure with a chamfer at its end; a flange 400 extends from the transition area between the assembly part 200 and the connecting part 300. The flange 400 is a circular flange with an outer diameter larger than that of the assembly part 200 and the connecting part 300. In this example, the first direction is the axial direction in which the assembly part 200, the connecting part 300, and the flange are coaxially arranged. The assembly part 200 includes a first sub-assembly segment and a second sub-assembly segment spaced apart in the first direction, with a second assembly segment 220 disposed between the first and second sub-assembly segments.

[0067] In this example, the first sub-assembly section and the second sub-assembly section are provided with connecting threads, and the second conversion section has a knurled part 221, the knurling of which is orthogonal to the extension direction of the connecting thread.

[0068] According to another exemplary embodiment of the connector 100 of this application, reference can be made to... Figure 2 To understand this, the connector 100 includes an assembly part 200 and a connecting part 300.

[0069] In this example, the connecting part 300 is a rod structure with a chamfer at its end. A flange 400 extends from the transition area between the assembly part 200 and the connecting part 300. The flange 400 is a circular flange with an outer diameter larger than the outer diameters of the assembly part 200 and the connecting part 300. In this example, the first direction is the axial direction in which the assembly part 200, the connecting part 300, and the flange are coaxially arranged. The assembly part 200 includes a first sub-assembly segment and a second sub-assembly segment spaced apart in the first direction. A second assembly segment 220 is provided between the first and second sub-assembly segments. Connecting threads are provided on both the first and second sub-assembly segments.

[0070] In this example, component A is the first component. The area of ​​the first component for embedding the mating part has a first mating hole 531. A shoulder ring 533 extends from the upper wall of the first mating hole 531 along a direction perpendicular to the first direction. The protrusion formed by the shoulder ring 533 in the wall of the first mating hole 531 mates with the recess formed by the second assembly section 220 on the assembly part 200. The opening of the first mating hole 531 also has a flange hole 534 that mates with the flange part 400. When the assembly part 200 and the flange part 400 are embedded in the first mating hole 531, the structure is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, in some optional examples, the connection between the assembly part 200 and the first mating hole 531 is an insert fixation.

[0071] According to yet another exemplary embodiment of the connector 100 of this application, reference can be made to... Figure 3 To understand this, the connector 100 includes an assembly part 200 and a connecting part 300.

[0072] In this example, the connecting part 300 is a rod structure with a chamfer at its end. A flange 400 extends from the transition area between the assembly part 200 and the connecting part 300. The flange 400 is a circular flange with an outer diameter larger than the outer diameters of the assembly part 200 and the connecting part 300. In this example, the first direction is the axial direction in which the assembly part 200, the connecting part 300, and the flange are coaxially arranged. The assembly part 200 includes a first sub-assembly segment and a second sub-assembly segment spaced apart in the first direction. A second assembly segment 220 is provided between the first and second sub-assembly segments. Connecting threads are provided on both the first and second sub-assembly segments.

[0073] In this example, component A is the second component, and the second component has a second mating hole 532, which is a threaded hole. (Reference) Figure 3 The structure shown has an assembly part 200 whose connecting thread is threadedly connected to the second mating hole 532 to form a fixed structure. The flange part 400 fits into the opening of the threaded hole, serving both as a limit and to enhance installation strength. Figure 3 In the exemplary structure shown, there is a gap between the second assembly section 220 and the threaded hole, and the connecting threads on the first sub-assembly section and the second sub-assembly section are connected to the threads on the inner wall of the threaded hole.

[0074] It is understandable that when the second component is an alloy part manufactured using a die-casting process, the connector 100 in this example can be threaded onto the second component to quickly assemble it into the surrounding components.

[0075] According to an embodiment of this application, an instrument panel crossbeam includes a crossbeam body and a connector 100 as described in the foregoing embodiments. The connector 100 is disposed on the crossbeam body. The assembly portion 200 of the connector 100 can be connected to the crossbeam body as an insert or fixed to the crossbeam body by a threaded connection. It is understood that when the assembly portion 200 is disposed in the crossbeam body, the connecting portion 300 of the connector 100 extends outside the crossbeam body. The connecting portion 300 can then be used for quick assembly with surrounding components, for example, by quickly assembling the connecting portion 300 to the steering column.

[0076] In one scenario, the first component can be constructed as an injection-molded part, and the assembly part 200 can be embedded in the first component; in another scenario, the beam body is configured as the second component, and the second component is constructed as an alloy part, which can be a die-cast workpiece, and the second component has a threaded hole, to which the assembly part 200 is threadedly connected.

[0077] Taking the scenario where the first component is an injection molded part as an example, in this example, the dashboard beam 510 has a mounting surface 511, on which a plurality of ribs 520 and at least two injection molded brackets are provided, wherein at least the injection molded brackets 530 are configured as injection molded parts.

[0078] The instrument panel crossbeam 510 has several ribs 520 and at least two injection-molded brackets 530 on its mounting surface 511. (Refer to...) Figure 4 An exemplary structure of a dashboard crossbeam 510 is shown. The injection-molded bracket 530 includes two components, and a plurality of ribs 520 are respectively gathered to the two injection-molded brackets 530. For better illustration, the two injection-molded brackets 530 are non-limitingly defined as a left injection-molded bracket and a right injection-molded bracket. The plurality of ribs 520 gathered to the left injection-molded bracket are called the left rib group, and the plurality of ribs gathered to the right injection-molded bracket are called the right rib group.

[0079] Each injection-molded bracket 530 is provided with a connector 100 as described in the aforementioned embodiments. In this example, the assembly portion 200 of the connector 100 is embedded inside the injection-molded bracket 530, and the flange portion 400 of the connector 100 fits against the opening of the injection-molded bracket 530. Specifically, the injection-molded bracket 530 is a cylinder, and a first mating hole 531 is provided inside the injection-molded bracket 530. The assembly portion 200 is inserted into the first mating hole 531.

[0080] In an optional example, the specific structure of the insert arrangement of the assembly 200 can be as follows: Figure 2 The exemplary cases shown have already been described in the previous examples and will not be repeated here.

[0081] In addition, Figure 4 In the example shown, the mounting surface 511 of the dashboard bracket also includes two connectors 100 directly disposed within the mounting surface 511, which are, for better illustration, non-limitingly defined as a first rear mounting point and a second rear mounting point.

[0082] In one scenario, the plates where the first and second rear mounting points are located are both injection molded parts. The first and second rear mounting points are both equipped with an assembly part 200 of the connector 100. The specific configuration structure can be understood by referring to the aforementioned example, and will not be elaborated here.

[0083] In another scenario, the plates where the first and second rear mounting points are located are alloy parts formed by injection molding and die casting. Both the first and second rear mounting points are provided with threaded holes, and the threaded holes are threadedly connected to the assembly part 200 of the connector 100. The specific configuration structure can be understood by referring to the aforementioned example, and will not be elaborated here.

[0084] In a further example, the surrounding component is the steering column, and the connector 100 in the instrument panel beam 510, which is provided with the connector 100, is also connected to the steering column, and the specific connection part 300 is fixedly connected to the steering column.

[0085] In one scenario, as described in the preceding example, the connector 100 is connected to the injection-molded bracket 530 of the steel-plastic or all-plastic instrument panel crossbeam via insert injection molding. The assembly part 200 has connecting threads or connecting threads and knurled parts 221, and a cross section is formed between the first assembly section 210 and the second assembly section 220. In this way, the assembly part 200 and the injection-molded bracket 530 are firmly combined, realizing a stable installation connection between the steering column and the injection-molded bracket 530 in the steel-plastic or all-plastic instrument panel crossbeam. This effectively provides the performance of the insert injection molding installation point and the anti-detachment force to meet the installation performance requirements of the steering column.

[0086] In one scenario, as described in the preceding example, the instrument panel crossbeam is supported by a magnesium-aluminum alloy material and formed using a die-casting process. To avoid the inability to provide integrated mounting bolts for the die-cast sheet, threaded holes can be milled into the mounting surface 511 in this example. The assembly portion 200 of the connector 100 is screwed into the threaded holes to facilitate the installation of the steering column, thereby providing a mounting point for the steering column for the die-cast sheet.

[0087] A vehicle according to an embodiment of this application includes the dashboard crossbeam described in the foregoing embodiments. In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0088] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A connector (100), characterized in that, include: An assembly part (200) and a connecting part (300) are arranged sequentially in a first direction, and the connecting part (300) is used to connect with surrounding components; wherein: At least a portion of the assembly part (200) is provided with connecting threads, and the assembly part (200) is formed as a structural insert so that the assembly part (200) can be selectively embedded in a first component or installed in a second component provided with threaded holes.

2. The connector (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The assembly part (200) includes a first assembly section (210) and a second assembly section (220), wherein the second assembly section (220) and the first assembly section (210) have an outer diameter difference, so that the assembly part (200) is formed as a structural insert.

3. The connector (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first assembly section (210) is provided with the connecting thread.

4. The connector (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first assembly section (210) includes a first sub-segment (211) and a second sub-segment (212), the first sub-segment (211) and the second sub-segment (212) being spaced apart in the first direction, and the second assembly section (220) being located between the first sub-segment (211) and the second sub-segment (212), and the outer diameter of the second assembly section (220) being smaller than that of the first sub-segment (211) and the second sub-segment (212).

5. The connector (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connecting threads are formed on both the first sub-segment (211) and the second sub-segment (212).

6. The connector (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second assembly section (220) has a knurled portion (221) formed thereon, and the knurled texture of the knurled portion (221) extends in a direction that is orthogonal to the extension direction of the connecting thread.

7. The connector (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector (100) further includes a flange (400) located between the assembly part (200) and the connecting part (300).

8. A dashboard crossbeam, characterized in that, include: The beam body and the connector (100) according to any one of claims 1-7, the connector (100) being disposed on the beam body.

9. The instrument panel crossbeam according to claim 8, characterized in that, The instrument panel crossbeam is configured as a first component, and the first component is constructed as an injection molded part, and the assembly part (200) is embedded in the first component; or the crossbeam body is configured as a second component, and the second component is constructed as an alloy part, the second component has a threaded hole, and the assembly part (200) is threadedly connected to the threaded hole.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: The instrument panel crossbeam as described in claim 8 or 9.

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