Instrument panel assembly and vehicle
By independently installing the footrest on the dashboard and using a drive component to switch its position, the problem of functional conflict between the glove box and the footrest is solved, improving the usability and comfort of the car interior.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520443440.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-13
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, integrating a car footrest into the glove box leads to functional conflicts, affecting ease of use and comfort.
The footrest is designed to be separate from the glove box, and a drive assembly is used to switch the footrest between its use and storage positions. The power transmission is achieved by using the lower wall space of the instrument panel body and employing a rotary drive and a worm gear mechanism.
The automatic switching of the footrest has been achieved, reducing the impact on the loading and unloading of items in the glove box, improving the comfort and convenience of use, ensuring that the footrest is positioned reasonably, and enhancing the utilization of interior space and the comfort of passengers.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of vehicle, especially a kind of instrument panel assembly and vehicle. BACKGROUND
[0002] Automobile foot support is one of automobile interior components, which is a support platform for placing feet of driver and passenger.
[0003] In prior art, foot support is integrated on glove box on instrument panel. However, this arrangement has two problems. On the one hand, foot support on glove box affects the taking and placing of articles in glove box, which is inconvenient to operate. On the other hand, the position of foot support is determined by the position of glove box, which is generally arranged on instrument panel close to seat. Therefore, when using foot support, user's lower leg is necessarily retracted, which causes knee joint to be suspended, and the front of thigh and lower leg are not supported enough, so that comfort is poor. SUMMARY
[0004] One object of the utility model is to provide an instrument panel assembly and vehicle, which reduces the mutual influence between foot support and glove box and improves the comfort of foot support.
[0005] To achieve the object, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions.
[0006] The instrument panel assembly comprises:
[0007] an instrument panel body;
[0008] a glove box arranged on the instrument panel body;
[0009] a foot support movably arranged on the instrument panel body and independent of the glove box;
[0010] a driving assembly connected in transmission with the foot support, which drives the foot support to switch between foot support position and storage position.
[0011] Optionally, the foot support is arranged on the lower wall of the instrument panel body.
[0012] Optionally, the glove box is above the foot support.
[0013] Optionally, the instrument panel body is provided with a through hole, and the foot support covers the through hole in the storage position.
[0014] Optionally, the foot rest is rotatably arranged on the instrument panel body, and in the foot rest position, the foot rest extends obliquely from the instrument panel body to the seat side of the vehicle, and in the storage position, the foot rest abuts against the instrument panel body.
[0015] Optionally, the driving assembly comprises a rotating driving member and a rotating shaft, the rotating driving member is in transmission connection with the rotating shaft, the rotating shaft extends along the width direction of the vehicle and is rotatably arranged on the instrument panel body, and the foot rest is fixed on the rotating shaft.
[0016] Optionally, the length direction of the rotating driving member is perpendicular to the rotating shaft.
[0017] Optionally, the driving assembly further comprises a worm gear mechanism, and the rotating driving member is in transmission connection with the rotating shaft through the worm gear mechanism.
[0018] Optionally, the worm gear mechanism comprises a worm wheel and a worm gear, the worm wheel is arranged on the rotating shaft, the worm gear is arranged on the output shaft of the rotating driving member, and the worm wheel is in meshing connection with the worm gear.
[0019] The vehicle comprises a vehicle body and a seat arranged in the vehicle body, and further comprises the instrument panel assembly.
[0020] The utility model discloses beneficial effects:
[0021] The instrument panel assembly and the vehicle provided by the utility model, the foot rest is movably arranged on the instrument panel body, and the driving of the foot rest by the driving assembly realizes the switching of the foot rest between the foot rest position and the storage position, on one hand, the foot rest realizes the foot rest function in the foot rest position, and on the other hand, the foot rest can be stored when not used, avoids that the foot rest occupies too much space in the vehicle, and keeps the neatness and spaciousness of the space in the vehicle. The driving assembly provides power for the switching of the foot rest, is favorable for automation, does not need the driver and the passenger to manually adjust laboriously, increases the comfort and the convenience of use. Compared with the foot rest arranged on the glove box, the instrument panel assembly of the utility model, the glove box and the foot rest are independent of each other, can reduce the influence on the taking and placing of the articles of the glove box, and can also arrange the foot rest in a more ideal position and improve the foot rest effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0022] Figure 1 It is the structure schematic view that the foot rest of the instrument panel assembly provided by the utility model embodiment is respectively in the foot rest position and the storage position.
[0023] Figure 2is a specific structure view of the foot supporting member and the driving assembly provided by the embodiment of the utility model;
[0024] Figure 3 is a structure schematic view of the rotary driving member and the rotary shaft transmission connection provided by the embodiment of the utility model.
[0025] In the figure,
[0026] 100, instrument panel body;
[0027] 200, glove box;
[0028] 300, foot supporting member;
[0029] 400, driving assembly; 401, rotary driving member; 402, rotary shaft; 403, connecting frame; 404, bearing; 405, supporting frame; 406, worm; 407, worm wheel;
[0030] 500, seat; 501, leg supporting member;
[0031] 600, vehicle body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0032] The technical scheme of the utility model will be further described below by combining with the drawings and through specific embodiments.
[0033] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be described clearly and completely below by combining with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the utility model described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0034] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the utility model provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but only represents selected embodiments of the utility model. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0035] It should be noted that: similar signs and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in the subsequent drawings.
[0036] In the description of the utility model, it needs to be explained that, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly placed when the utility model product is used, which is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the indicated device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" and the like are only used for differentiation in description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of the utility model, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more.
[0037] In the description of the utility model, it also needs to be explained that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "set", "connected" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected, it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0038] In the utility model, unless otherwise specified and limited, the "upper" or "lower" of the first feature to the second feature can include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, the "upper", "upper" and "upper" of the first feature to the second feature include that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The "below", "below" and "below" of the first feature to the second feature include that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.
[0039] The embodiments of the utility model are described in detail below, and the examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference signs represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary, only for explaining the utility model, and cannot be understood as limiting the utility model.
[0040] In this embodiment, the reference direction of the vehicle is described, the front direction refers to the advancing direction of the vehicle, the rear direction refers to the retreating direction of the vehicle, the width direction of the vehicle also refers to the left and right direction of the vehicle, and the height direction of the vehicle can be understood as the up and down direction or the vertical direction.
[0041] The embodiment provides an instrument panel assembly. Figure 1As shown, specifically, the instrument panel assembly includes an instrument panel body 100, a glove box 200, a footrest 300, and a drive assembly 400.
[0042] like Figure 1 As shown, the glove box 200 is mounted on the instrument panel body 100. The footrest 300 is movably mounted on the instrument panel body 100 and is independent of the glove box 200. A drive assembly 400 is kinetically connected to the footrest 300, causing the footrest 300 to switch between a footrest position and a retracted position. When the driver or passenger needs to use the footrest 300, the drive assembly 400 moves the footrest 300 from the retracted position to the footrest position, providing support for the driver's or passenger's feet. When not in use, the drive assembly 400 retracts the footrest 300 from the footrest position to the retracted position for storage, saving space.
[0043] The footrest 300 and the glove box 200 are independent of each other. This independence means that the glove box 200 and the footrest 300 do not interfere with each other in terms of position or connection, allowing each to perform its own function without mutual interference. In other words, the glove box 200 and the footrest 300 can be used and stored in any combination. Compared to the arrangement where the footrest 300 is integrated into the glove box 200, firstly, the glove box 200 and the footrest 300 are independent of each other, and the placement of the footrest 300 does not affect the retrieval of items inside the glove box 200. Secondly, it avoids the user's lower leg retraction caused by the glove box 200 being positioned too far back, thus reducing the knee joint being unsupported, allowing for more leg extension for drivers and passengers, and improving comfort.
[0044] The dashboard assembly provided in this embodiment uses a drive component 400 to drive the footrest 300, enabling the footrest 300 to switch between a footrest position and a retractable position. In the footrest position, the footrest 300 functions as a footrest; in the retractable position, it can be stored away, preventing it from taking up too much interior space and maintaining a clean and spacious interior. The drive component 400 provides power for the switching of the footrest 300, facilitating automation and eliminating the need for manual adjustment by the driver and passengers, thus increasing comfort and convenience. Compared to a footrest located in the glove box 200, in this dashboard assembly, the glove box 200 and footrest 300 are independent, reducing the impact on accessing items in the glove box 200 and allowing the footrest 300 to be positioned more ideally, thereby improving foot support and enhancing passenger comfort.
[0045] like Figure 1As shown, optionally, the foot rest 300 is arranged on the lower wall of the instrument panel body 100. The foot rest 300 is arranged on the lower wall of the instrument panel body 100, on the one hand, the idle space below the instrument panel body 100 is fully utilized, and the normal use of other structural members (glove box 200 or air conditioning box, etc.) on the instrument panel body 100 is avoided, on the other hand, the foot rest 300 on the lower wall of the instrument panel body 100 is just able to comfortably support the user's feet when in the foot rest position, improving the comfort of the foot rest support.
[0046] The arrangement position of the foot rest 300 on the instrument panel body 100 can also be adjusted according to the layout and structure of the instrument panel assembly, for example, the foot rest 300 can be arranged on the side wall of the instrument panel body 100 close to the seat 500, which also can provide the foot rest function.
[0047] As shown, Figure 1 Optionally, the glove box 200 is above the foot rest 300. The glove box 200 is above the foot rest 300, and the glove box 200 and the foot rest 300 are arranged above and below respectively, so that the functional partition of storage and foot support is more clear, and they do not interfere with each other, improving the convenience of use. Moreover, the height position of the glove box 200 matches the upper limb part of the human body, and the height position of the foot rest 300 matches the lower limb part of the human body, and the position arrangement of the glove box 200 and the foot rest 300 is reasonable, improving the comfort of the driver and passenger using the two. In other embodiments, when the width of the vehicle is wide, the glove box 200 on the instrument panel body 100 can also be arranged side by side with the foot rest 300 in the width direction of the vehicle.
[0048] Optionally, the instrument panel body 100 is provided with a through hole, and in the storage position, the foot rest 300 covers the through hole. The foot rest cooperates with the through hole to serve as a closed structure of the through hole, protecting other components inside the instrument panel body 100. The arrangement of the through hole provides convenience for the layout and maintenance of the internal components of the instrument panel body 100, and the covering of the foot rest 300, on the one hand, realizes compact storage, and on the other hand, can prevent dust and sundries from entering the interior of the instrument panel body 100 through the through hole, protecting the internal components.
[0049] In some embodiments, the lower wall of the instrument panel body 100 is provided with a through hole, and the size of the foot rest 300 is similar to that of the through hole, serving as a shielding member of the through hole. In other embodiments, the instrument panel body 100 can not need to be punched, and the foot rest 300 is attached to the instrument panel body 100 in the storage state, realizing compact storage.
[0050] As shown, Figure 1As shown, optionally, the footrest 300 is rotatably mounted on the dashboard body 100. In the footrest position, the footrest 300 extends tilted from the dashboard body 100 toward the vehicle seat 500. In the folded position, the footrest 300 rests against the dashboard body 100. In other words, the footrest 300 can rotate to change its angle, thus switching easily between the footrest position and the folded position. Furthermore, by rotating to different angles, it can accommodate drivers and passengers of different body types or sitting postures. The footrest 300 extends tilted toward the seat 500 in the footrest position to adapt to foot placement needs and provide effective support. In the folded position, it rests against the dashboard body 100 for compact storage, minimizing space occupation and preventing accidental contact.
[0051] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, a footrest 300 disposed on the lower wall of the instrument panel body 100 has its front end rotatably connected to the instrument panel body 100. The footrest 300 rotates within a range between the instrument panel body 100 and the inclined section of the vehicle floor, such that the included angle formed between the footrest 300 and the instrument panel body 100 is within an acute angle range. The rotation range of the footrest 300 can be determined according to its specific placement position on the instrument panel body 100. In other embodiments, for example, one end of the footrest 300 is rotatably disposed on the side wall of the instrument panel body 100 near the seat 500, and the rotation angle of the footrest 300 is within the range of 0°-180°.
[0052] In other embodiments, the footrest 300 can also be connected to the dashboard body 100 via a sliding rail. In the footrest position, the footrest 300 slides out from the dashboard body 100, and in the storage position, the footrest 300 retracts into the dashboard body 100 along the sliding rail.
[0053] like Figures 1-3 As shown, optionally, the drive assembly 400 includes a rotary drive 401 and a rotary shaft 402. The rotary drive 401 is tractively connected to the rotary shaft 402. The rotary shaft 402 extends along the width direction of the vehicle and is rotatably mounted on the dashboard body 100. The footrest 300 is fixed to the rotary shaft 402. The rotary shaft 402 extends along the width direction of the vehicle, making full use of the vehicle's lateral space within its limited interior space. As the rotary shaft 402 rotates, the footrest 300 rotates in a plane perpendicular to the rotary shaft 402, i.e., the footrest 300 swings back and forth or up and down, switching between the footrest position and the stowed position. The rotary drive 401 drives the footrest 300 to move through the rotation of the rotary shaft 402, enabling the footrest 300 to swing flexibly back and forth or up and down. This design is simple, reliable, and reduces the probability of failure.
[0054] The rotating shaft 402 can be provided with a spline or a key to facilitate cooperation with the rotating driving member 401 and the foot support member 300 to achieve relative fixation in the rotating direction and transmit torque. Specifically, one end of the foot support member 300 is provided with a shaft sleeve, the shaft sleeve is sleeved on the rotating shaft 402, and a key groove matched with the rotating shaft 402 is arranged on the inner wall of the shaft sleeve. The rotating shaft 402 can be provided with a shaft shoulder or a shaft ring to axially position and cooperate with the foot support member 300 to achieve relative fixation between the two in the axial direction.
[0055] As shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 , in order to realize the rotating connection of the rotating shaft 402 on the instrument panel body 100, the instrument panel assembly further comprises a connecting frame 403 and a bearing 404. The connecting frame 403 is connected to the instrument panel body 100, and the rotating shaft 402 is rotatably arranged on the connecting frame 403 through the bearing 404. The cooperation of the connecting frame 403 and the bearing 404 has a simple structure and provides stable and reliable rotating support for the rotation of the rotating shaft 402. The presence of the bearing 404 effectively reduces the friction when the rotating shaft 402 rotates, reduces the wear of the parts, and prolongs the service life of the device. The connecting frame 403 can be connected to the instrument panel body 100 by bolting or by one-piece forming.
[0056] In other embodiments, the instrument panel body 100 is provided with a positioning groove, the rotating shaft 402 is embedded in the positioning groove and can rotate in the positioning groove, thereby being directly arranged on the instrument panel body 100.
[0057] As shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 , in order to realize the installation of the rotating driving member 401, the instrument panel assembly further comprises a support frame 405, the support frame 405 is connected to the instrument panel body 100, and the rotating driving member 401 is fixed on the support frame 405. The rotating driving member 401 can be fixed on the support frame 405 by bolting or the like.
[0058] In some embodiments, the rotating driving member 401 can adopt a stepless driving member. The stepless driving member can realize continuous and smooth rotation adjustment of the foot support member 300, meet the individual needs of different drivers and passengers for the position of the foot support, facilitate the drivers and passengers to quickly find the most suitable foot support position, and enhance the applicability and comfort. The rotating driving member 401 can be a direct-current brushless motor or a stepping motor. The direct-current brushless motor has high efficiency, low noise, long service life and good speed regulation performance. The stepping motor can realize precise position control, so that the foot support member 300 stops at a suitable position to ensure comfort.
[0059] In other embodiments, the rotating driving member 401 can adopt a multi-gear adjustment motor. By changing the position of the foot support member 300 through several specific gears, the commonly used foot support demand can be met.
[0060] As shown in Figures 1-3 , optionally, the length direction of the rotating driving member 401 is perpendicular to the rotating shaft 402. The rotating shaft 402 makes full use of the space in the vehicle width direction, and the rotating driving member 401 makes full use of the space in the direction perpendicular to the rotating shaft 402, so that the overall arrangement is compact, and the space of the air conditioning box is avoided from being occupied by the rotating driving member 401.
[0061] As shown in Figure 3 , optionally, the driving assembly 400 further comprises a worm gear mechanism, and the rotating driving member 401 is in transmission connection with the rotating shaft 402 through the worm gear mechanism. The structure of the worm gear mechanism is relatively compact, which can better adapt to the limited space in the vehicle, and realize the arrangement of the rotating driving member 401 perpendicular to the rotating shaft 402. The worm gear mechanism has a self-locking characteristic, which means that after the foot support 300 reaches the specified position, the foot support 300 can be effectively prevented from moving by itself under external interference, so as to maintain the stability of the position of the foot support 300. In the embodiment, the worm gear mechanism comprises a worm wheel 407 and a worm 406, the worm wheel 407 is arranged on the rotating shaft 402, the worm 406 is arranged on the output shaft of the rotating driving member 401, and the worm wheel 407 is in meshing connection with the worm 406, so as to realize the transmission connection between the rotating driving member 401 and the rotating shaft 402. In other embodiments, the transmission mode between the rotating driving member 401 and the rotating shaft 402 can also adopt the bevel gear transmission mode.
[0062] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , optionally, the foot support 300 is a foot support plate. The foot support plate has a large supporting surface, and can provide a wide and comfortable foot support. The overall quality of the foot support plate is light, which is beneficial to reduce the driving energy consumption of the driving assembly 400 and reduce the long-term use cost. The foot support plate occupies very small space after being stored, for example, when the foot support plate is attached to the instrument panel body 100 and is in the storage position, the stored foot support plate only occupies a small amount of space in the vehicle. In other embodiments, the foot support 300 can also be designed into other shapes according to needs, for example, it can be designed into a palm-shaped or other special shape, and it can also be designed into a frame structure.
[0063] The material of the foot support 300 is not limited, for example, it can be selected from stainless steel, aluminum alloy, plastic material and the like. In the plastic material, it can be polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride or nylon material. The stainless steel is corrosion-resistant and high-strength, which is beneficial to improve the stability. The aluminum alloy is light in weight and corrosion-resistant, which is beneficial to light weight. In the plastic material, the polypropylene is low in cost and easy to form; the polyvinyl chloride and the nylon are wear-resistant and have long service life.
[0064] The embodiment also provides a vehicle. As shown in Figure 1As shown, the vehicle comprises a vehicle body 600, a seat 500 and the instrument panel assembly. The seat 500 is arranged in the vehicle body 600, and the instrument panel assembly is arranged in the vehicle body 600 and in front of the seat 500.
[0065] The vehicle provided by the embodiment realizes the mutual non-interference of the glove box 200 and the foot support 300 by using the instrument panel assembly, reduces the influence of the use of the foot support 300 on the taking and placing of the articles in the glove box 200, enables the foot support 300 to be arranged at a more ideal position, improves the foot supporting effect, and improves the comfort of the driver and passenger.
[0066] As shown in the figure, optionally, the seat 500 is provided with a leg support 501. The leg support 501 and the foot support 300 on the instrument panel assembly cooperate with each other, and the legs and feet of the driver and passenger can be supported, thereby improving the comfort of the driver and passenger. Figure 1
[0067] The seat 500 is slidably arranged on the bottom plate of the vehicle body 600 through a front-and-back direction extending slide rail. The leg support 501 is rotatably arranged at the front edge of the seat 500, and is hidden under the seat 500 when not used, and extends forward from the front edge of the seat 500 when used. The specific arrangement of the seat 500 and the leg support 501 can refer to the prior art, and will not be repeated here.
[0068] Obviously, the above embodiment of the utility model is only for clear illustration of the utility model, and is not a limitation on the implementation mode of the utility model. For ordinary skilled persons in the art, various obvious changes, re-adjustments and replacements can be made without departing from the protection scope of the utility model. Here, it is unnecessary and impossible to enumerate all the implementation modes. Any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement within the spirit and principle of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model claim.
Claims
1. An instrument panel assembly characterized by, The instrument panel assembly comprises: an instrument panel body (100); a glove box (200) arranged on the instrument panel body (100); a foot rest (300) movably arranged on the instrument panel body (100) and independent of the glove box (200); a driving assembly (400) in driving connection with the foot rest (300), the driving assembly (400) driving the foot rest (300) to switch between a foot rest position and a storage position.
2. The instrument panel assembly of claim 1, wherein, The foot rest (300) is arranged on a lower wall of the instrument panel body (100).
3. The instrument panel assembly of claim 1, wherein, The glove box (200) is located above the foot rest (300).
4. The instrument panel assembly of claim 1, wherein, The instrument panel body (100) is provided with a through hole, and in the storage position, the foot rest (300) covers the through hole.
5. The instrument panel assembly of any of claims 1-4, wherein, The foot rest (300) is rotatably arranged on the instrument panel body (100), in the foot rest position, the foot rest (300) extends obliquely from the instrument panel body (100) to a seat (500) side of the vehicle, and in the storage position, the foot rest (300) abuts against the instrument panel body (100).
6. The instrument panel assembly of claim 5, wherein, The driving assembly (400) comprises a rotary driving member (401) and a rotary shaft (402), the rotary driving member (401) is in driving connection with the rotary shaft (402), the rotary shaft (402) extends along a width direction of the vehicle and is rotatably arranged on the instrument panel body (100), and the foot rest (300) is fixed on the rotary shaft (402).
7. The instrument panel assembly of claim 6, wherein, A length direction of the rotary driving member (401) is perpendicular to the rotary shaft (402).
8. The instrument panel assembly of claim 7, wherein, The driving assembly (400) further comprises a worm gear mechanism, the rotary driving member (401) is in driving connection with the rotary shaft (402) through the worm gear mechanism.
9. The instrument panel assembly of claim 8, wherein, The worm gear mechanism comprises a worm wheel (407) and a worm (406), the worm wheel (407) is arranged on the rotary shaft (402), the worm (406) is arranged on an output shaft of the rotary driving member (401), and the worm wheel (407) is in meshing connection with the worm (406).
10. A vehicle comprising a vehicle body (600) and a seat (500) disposed within the vehicle body (600), characterized by, The vehicle further comprises the instrument panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-9, the instrument panel assembly is arranged in the vehicle body (600) and located in front of the seat (500).