Auxiliary instrument panel and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicles, and provides an auxiliary instrument panel and a vehicle. The auxiliary instrument panel comprises a body and a gear shifting panel, a cavity is formed in the body, an interface at least used for charging is formed in the side wall forming the cavity, the body is further provided with a first containing position and a wire passing space, the first containing position is used for containing equipment to be charged such as a mobile phone, and a charging wire can penetrate through the wire passing space. Therefore, the interface is connected with the to-be-charged device placed on the first placing position. The shielding part which is arranged above the first placing position in the suspended mode is formed on the gear shifting panel, the shielding part can visually shield the wire passing space, a driver and passengers are not prone to observing the structure of the wire passing space in the normal sitting posture, the overall attractiveness of the auxiliary instrument panel is improved, and the safety of the driver and passengers is improved. And external dust and other impurities can be prevented from entering the wire passing space to a certain extent. The shielding part is arranged above the first placing position in a suspended mode, the space in the height direction can be fully utilized, and the structure compactness is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle technology, specifically to a sub-instrument panel and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] To improve the convenience of placing and charging mobile phones in cars, more and more cars are designing storage areas for mobile phones and charging on the passenger side dashboard, and are equipped with wireless charging. However, considering factors such as mobile phone models and charging efficiency, wired charging is still widely used.

[0003] Typically, a cavity with a charging port is created inside the sub-dashboard, connected to the placement area via a cable pass-through hole. When charging a phone, the cable must pass through this hole to electrically connect the charging port inside the cavity to the phone in the placement area. In these technologies, the cable pass-through hole on the sub-dashboard is directly exposed, resulting in poor aesthetics and making it prone to accumulating dirt and grime over time, hindering cleaning and maintenance. Furthermore, current designs for securing the charging cable on the sub-dashboard are inadequate in maintaining reliable stability during bumpy rides, and their insufficient strength makes them susceptible to deformation over time, leading to the charging cable loosening and negatively impacting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a sub-instrument panel and a vehicle to solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0006] A secondary instrument panel, applied to a vehicle, includes: a body having a cavity extending through it along the width direction of the vehicle; the sidewall of the body forming the cavity having at least one interface for charging; a first placement position spaced apart from the cavity and used for placing a device to be charged; a wiring space connecting the cavity and the first placement position, the wiring space being used for a charging cable to pass through to connect the interface and the device to be charged; and a shift panel connected to the body; wherein the shift panel has a shielding portion suspended above the first placement position, the shielding portion being used to at least shield the wiring space.

[0007] In some embodiments, the shielding portion includes: a first shielding surface extending toward the interior of the wire-passing space to cover a portion of the wire-passing area of ​​the wire-passing space; and a second shielding surface connected to one end of the first shielding surface extending therefrom and inclined toward the upper part of the first placement position to at least guide the charging cable to extend to the first placement position.

[0008] In some embodiments, the shift panel includes: a panel body; a connecting frame disposed on the side of the panel body facing the main body and connected to the panel body and the main body, wherein the blocking portion is formed on the connecting frame; and an edge banding member disposed around the outer peripheral edge of the panel body and connected to the panel body and / or the connecting frame; wherein the edge banding member protrudes upward relative to the panel body to enclose the panel body to form a second placement position for placing items.

[0009] In some embodiments, the panel body has a limiting groove along its outer peripheral edge, and the edge banding abuts against the inner wall of the panel body forming the limiting groove to define the connection position.

[0010] In some embodiments, the edge banding is connected to the panel body and the connecting frame; wherein the connecting frame and the panel body, the connecting frame and the main body, the edge banding and the panel body, and the edge banding and the connecting frame are respectively connected by snap-fit ​​structures.

[0011] In some embodiments, the sub-dashboard further includes: a plurality of fixing hooks, each fixing hook having a connecting end and a free end, the connecting end being connected to the side wall of the body forming the cavity, and the free end forming an opening between the body and the body for the charging cable to be inserted; wherein each opening faces the width direction of the vehicle, and at least some of the openings face opposite directions.

[0012] In some embodiments, the free end, which is used for inserting the charging cable, is provided with a guide surface.

[0013] In some embodiments, the cross-section of the fixing hook is U-shaped along a direction perpendicular to the connecting end and extending toward the free end.

[0014] In some embodiments, the sub-dashboard further includes: a first reinforcing rib connected to the body and the fixing hook, the first reinforcing rib being located on the side of the fixing hook facing the body and extending from the connecting end to the free end; and a second reinforcing rib disposed on the body and connected to the first reinforcing rib and the connecting end.

[0015] In some embodiments, the body includes: an upper mounting frame; a lower mounting frame connected to the upper mounting frame; a storage shelf disposed on the upper mounting frame, a first placement position disposed on the storage shelf, and a shift panel at least connected to the storage shelf; wherein, the cavity is formed by the side wall of the upper mounting frame and the side wall of the lower mounting frame, the upper mounting frame has a first cable passage hole communicating with the cavity, the storage shelf has a second cable passage hole communicating with the first cable passage hole and the first placement position, the second cable passage hole and the first cable passage hole together constitute the cable passage space; the interface is disposed on the side wall of the lower mounting frame forming the cavity, the connecting end is connected to the side wall of the upper mounting frame forming the cavity, and the first reinforcing rib and the second reinforcing rib are connected to the upper mounting frame.

[0016] In some embodiments, the second wire passage hole and the first wire passage hole have the same diameter at the connection point; wherein, the storage rack and the upper mounting bracket are connected by fasteners to make the opening of the second wire passage hole coincide with the opening of the first wire passage hole.

[0017] In some embodiments, the body further includes: a power board connected to the side wall of the cavity formed by the lower mounting bracket, and the interface is disposed on the power board; wherein, the side of the power board connected to the lower mounting bracket is provided with a mounting structure corresponding to the interface, one end of the mounting structure connected to the lower mounting bracket is provided with a limiting part, and one end of the mounting structure connected to the power board is provided with a clearance groove.

[0018] In some embodiments, a portion of the outer sidewall of the mounting structure protrudes outward to form a protrusion.

[0019] This utility model embodiment also provides a vehicle, including a vehicle body and a sub-instrument panel as described above, the sub-instrument panel being disposed on the vehicle body.

[0020] The sub-instrument panel and vehicle provided in this embodiment of the utility model include a main body and a shift panel. The main body has a cavity, and at least one charging interface is provided on the side wall forming the cavity. The main body also has a first placement position for a mobile phone or other device waiting to be charged and a cable passage space for the charging cable to pass through, thereby connecting the interface and the device to be charged placed in the first placement position. By forming a shielding part on the shift panel suspended above the first placement position, the projection of the shielding part towards the first placement position covers the cable passage space, thus visually obscuring the cable passage space. This makes it difficult for passengers to observe the structure of the cable passage space in a normal sitting posture, improving the overall aesthetics of the sub-instrument panel. It also reduces the entry of external dust and other debris into the cable passage space, making it less prone to dirt accumulation and eliminating the need for frequent cleaning. Furthermore, suspending the shielding part above the first placement position fully utilizes the space in the height direction, improving structural compactness. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the sub-instrument panel provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the first part of the sub-instrument panel provided in this embodiment of the present invention, cut along the length of the vehicle.

[0023] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the shift panel provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a top view of the panel body provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the second part of the sub-instrument panel structure provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the third part of the sub-instrument panel provided in this embodiment of the utility model, cut along the vehicle width direction;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a top view of the third part of the sub-instrument panel provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the fourth part of the sub-instrument panel provided in this embodiment of the utility model, cut along the length of the vehicle.

[0029] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the fifth part of the sub-instrument panel provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the sixth part of the sub-instrument panel provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0032] 1. Body; 11. Cavity; 12. Interface; 121. Featured groove; 13. First placement position; 14. Cable passage space; 15. Upper mounting bracket; 151. First cable passage hole; 16. Lower mounting bracket; 17. Clearance space; 18. Storage shelf; 181. Second cable passage hole; 19. Power board; 191. Mounting structure; 1911. Limiting part; 1912. Clearance groove; 1913. Protrusion; 2. Fixing hook; 21. Connecting 22. Connecting end; 221. Guide surface; 23. Opening; 24. Clamping surface; 3. Charging cable; 4. First reinforcing rib; 5. Second reinforcing rib; 6. Fastener; 7. Gear shift panel; 71. Covering part; 711. First covering surface; 712. Second covering surface; 72. Panel body; 721. Limiting groove; 73. Connecting frame; 74. Edge banding piece; 75. Second placement position; 76. Snap-fit ​​structure; 8. Third reinforcing rib. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0034] The specific technical features described in the specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. For example, different combinations of specific technical features can form different embodiments and technical solutions. To avoid unnecessary repetition, the various possible combinations of the specific technical features in this utility model will not be described separately.

[0035] In the following description, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used merely to distinguish different objects and do not indicate that the objects have the sameness or relationship. It should be understood that the directional descriptions "above," "below," "outside," and "inside" refer to the orientation under normal use conditions, while "left" and "right" refer to the left and right directions shown in the corresponding diagrams, which may or may not be the left and right directions under normal use conditions.

[0036] It should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. "A plurality of" means two or more.

[0037] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment of the present invention provides a secondary instrument panel for a vehicle. This secondary instrument panel is typically installed between the driver's and passenger's seats and includes functions required for driving, such as gear shifting and handbrake. The secondary instrument panel includes a body 1 and a gear shift panel 7. The body 1 has a cavity 11 extending through it along the width of the vehicle. At least one charging interface 12 is provided on the side wall of the cavity 11 formed by the body 1. A first placement position 13, spaced apart from the cavity 11, is provided on the body 1 for placing a device to be charged (e.g., a mobile phone). A wire passage space 14 is also provided on the body 1, through which a charging cable 3 can pass. One end of the charging cable 3 passes through the cavity 11 and connects to the interface 12, while the other end connects to the device to be charged placed on the first placement position 13. The gear shift panel 7 is connected to the body 1 and has a shielding portion 71 suspended above the first placement position 13, which at least shields the wire passage space 14.

[0038] Specifically, the cavity 11 extends through both sides of the main body 1 along the width direction of the vehicle. This design facilitates observation of the interior of the cavity 11 by users in the driver's and passenger's seats, and also allows users to perform related operations within the cavity 11 from the side of the main body 1, such as connecting or disconnecting the charging cable 3 from the interface 12. In addition to accommodating the structure of the interface 12, the space inside the cavity 11 can also be used to place items, thereby improving space utilization. Furthermore, when items are placed inside the cavity 11, they are not easily visible except from certain angles, which helps maintain a clean and aesthetically pleasing interior environment.

[0039] Interface 12 can be connected to the vehicle's power supply system. When the compatible charging cable 3 is connected to interface 12, it can at least charge the device being charged. In addition, interface 12 can also have data transmission capabilities, allowing data interaction between the device being charged and the vehicle. For example, it can synchronize vehicle-related information to the device being charged, or transmit audio / video files, navigation information, etc., from the device being charged to the vehicle. It is understood that the specific form of interface 12 only needs to be compatible with the way the charging cable 3 connects to one end of interface 12. For example, interface 12 can be designed as a common form such as a USB interface or a Type-C interface. The number of interfaces 12 can be selected to be one or more. When multiple interfaces 12 are provided, the forms of each interface 12 can be the same or different, allowing for flexible design based on specific circumstances.

[0040] Optionally, interface 12 can be located on the side wall of the main body 1 near the front of the vehicle, as shown in the figure. Figure 1 As shown, this facilitates user observation and operation of the charging cable 3 connected to the interface 12. In one embodiment, a feature groove 121 may be provided around the interface 12, allowing the user to locate the interface 12 by touching the feature groove 121. With practice, visual inspection is unnecessary, improving ease of operation. Of course, the feature groove 121 can also be replaced with patterns, text, or other identifying features, which can similarly assist the user in identifying and determining the location of the interface 12.

[0041] The first placement position 13 is typically located at the top of the main body 1 for easy observation and placement of the device to be charged. The first placement position 13 can be in the form of a recess, allowing the device to be positioned within its surrounding side walls, thus improving stability. Alternatively, the first placement position 13 can be a flat area. To ensure reliable placement of the device, anti-slip pads, magnetic structures, or clamping structures can be provided at the first placement position 13, offering greater design flexibility. Furthermore, the first placement position 13 can be tilted, meaning the front end of the first placement position 13 is raised at a certain angle relative to the rear end, as shown in the reference [reference]. Figure 1 As shown, this allows users to easily view the device screen while in a normal sitting posture, which is more in line with user habits. Optionally, in one embodiment, a wireless charging component can also be provided on the first placement position 13 to realize the wireless charging function of the device to be charged, so that the sub-dashboard has both wireless and wired charging functions, which can meet different usage needs.

[0042] The wire passage space 14 can typically be formed on the side wall of the body 1 that separates the cavity 11 from the first placement position 13. For example, when the first placement position 13 is located above the cavity 11, the wire passage space 14 can be formed on the top side wall of the body 1 used to form the cavity 11, see reference. Figure 2As shown, this design allows for a shorter path to connect the cavity 11 to the first placement position 13. Optionally, the cable passage space 14 can be located at the rear end of the first placement position 13, allowing the charging cable 3 to extend from the rear end of the first placement position 13 to connect to the device to be charged. This design can accommodate the charging port positions of most devices to be charged, allowing the device to be charged on the first placement position 13 to be placed upright when connected to the charging cable 3 without needing to be twisted, making it easier for the user to view the device screen.

[0043] The gear shift panel 7 is a structure used to switch vehicle speed gears, and it typically has an operating device for switching gears. In this embodiment of the invention, as shown... Figure 2 As shown, a shielding portion 71 is formed on the shift panel 7, suspended above the first placement position 13. This shielding portion 71 can be specifically implemented by designing the shape of the shift panel 7 and the connection position between the shift panel 7 and the main body 1. Thus, the shielding portion 71, suspended above the first placement position 13, can at least cover the wiring passage space 14 in its orthogonal projection towards the first placement position 13. By covering the wiring passage space 14 with the shielding portion 71, a visual obstruction is created, making it difficult for drivers and passengers to observe the wiring passage space 14 in a normal sitting posture, thus improving aesthetics. It can also reduce the entry of external dust and other debris into the wiring passage space 14 to a certain extent, improving the cleanliness of the interior of the wiring passage space 14.

[0044] It should be noted that the shielding part 71 is used to visually cover the wire passage space 14, rather than completely blocking the wire passage space 14, so as to improve the aesthetics while allowing the charging cable 3 to be passed through normally.

[0045] Some implementation schemes, such as Figure 2 As shown, the shielding part 71 includes a first shielding surface 711 and a second shielding surface 712. The first shielding surface 711 extends toward the interior of the wire-passing space 14 to cover a portion of the wire-passing area of ​​the wire-passing space 14. The second shielding surface 712 is connected to one end of the extended portion of the first shielding surface 711 and is inclined toward the upper part of the first placement position 13 to at least guide the charging cable 3 to extend to the first placement position 13. Specifically, the interior of the wire-passing space 14 refers to the portion of the wire-passing space 14 that connects to the first placement position 13. By extending the first shielding surface 711 toward this portion of the space, the wire-passing area of ​​the wire-passing space 14 can be reduced, thereby providing a certain limiting effect on the charging cable 3 and reducing the problem of the charging cable 3 easily becoming loose during use. The extension direction of the first shielding surface 711 can be as follows: Figure 2The horizontal direction shown can also be an inclined direction that is tilted upwards at a certain angle relative to the horizontal direction. Specifically, the second shielding surface 712 can be an inclined surface extending upwards towards the first placement position 13. The gap between this inclined surface and the first placement position 13 is connected to the cable passage space 14, allowing the charging cable 3 to extend through this gap and serving as a guide for the charging cable 3. By adopting the above design, the shielding part 71 can both cover the cable and prevent blockage of the cable passage space 14, ensuring that the normal passage of the charging cable 3 is not affected. It also improves the stability of the charging cable 3 during use, making it less prone to loosening.

[0046] This utility model provides a sub-instrument panel, including a body 1 and a shift panel 7. A cavity 11 is formed in the body 1, an interface 12 is provided on the side wall forming the cavity 11, and a first placement position 13 for placing a device to be charged and a cable passage space 14 are also provided on the body 1. This allows a charging cable 3 to pass through the cable passage space 14 to connect the interface 12 and the device to be charged, enabling wired charging of the device. Simultaneously, by forming a shielding part 71 on the shift panel 7, the cable passage space 14 is visually obscured, making it difficult for drivers and passengers to observe its structure in a normal sitting position. This improves the overall aesthetics of the sub-instrument panel and reduces the entry of dust and other debris into the cable passage space, making it less prone to dirt accumulation and reducing the need for frequent cleaning, thus improving the cleanliness of the cable passage space 14. Furthermore, since the shielding part 71 is suspended above the first placement position 13, it fully utilizes the space in the height direction, thereby improving the structural compactness.

[0047] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the shift panel 7 includes a panel body 72, a connecting frame 73, and an edge banding 74. The connecting frame 73 is disposed on the side of the panel body 72 facing the main body 1 and is connected to the panel body 72 and the main body 1. A blocking portion 71 is formed on the connecting frame 73. The edge banding 74 is disposed around the outer peripheral edge of the panel body 72 and is connected to at least one of the panel body 72 and the connecting frame 73. The edge banding 74 protrudes upward relative to the panel body 72 to enclose with the panel body 72 to form a second placement position 75 for placing items.

[0048] It is understandable that the edge banding 74 can be connected to both the panel body 72 and the connecting frame 73 at the same time, which can improve the stability of the connection of the edge banding 74. Of course, the edge banding 74 can also be connected only to the panel body 72 or only to the connecting frame 73.

[0049] The above embodiment, by employing an edge banding 74 surrounding the outer periphery of the panel body 72, provides a good decorative effect and enhances the aesthetics of the shift panel 7. Furthermore, by having the edge banding 74 protrude upwards relative to the panel body 72, forming a second placement position 75 with the panel body 72, the edge banding 74 prevents items placed on the second placement position 75 from slipping, improving the stability of the items. Optionally, the upwardly protruding portion of the edge banding 74 can also be designed as a smooth curved surface, thereby preventing the edge banding 74 from scratching the user or items and further enhancing the aesthetics.

[0050] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, a limiting groove 721 is formed along the outer peripheral edge of the panel body 72. The edge-binding component 74 abuts against the inner wall of the limiting groove 721 formed by the panel body 72, thereby limiting the connection position of the edge-binding component 74. Specifically, when installing the edge-binding component 74, it can be aligned and abutted against the limiting groove 721 first, and then the edge-binding component 74 can be fixed, thereby ensuring the accurate connection position of the edge-binding component 74. The above design can achieve reliable positioning of the edge-binding component 74, improve assembly accuracy and assembly efficiency, and simplify the assembly operation.

[0051] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the connections between the connecting frame 73 and the panel body 72, between the connecting frame 73 and the main body 1, between the edge banding 74 and the panel body 72, and between the edge banding 74 and the connecting frame 73 can all be made using a snap-fit ​​method, i.e., connected via the snap-fit ​​structure 76. There are various specific forms of the snap-fit ​​structure 76, which can be referred to... Figure 3 The design shown can be in other forms, as long as it enables the fitting connection between the two components. Using a snap-fit ​​structure 76 for connection and assembly eliminates the need for screws, avoids exposed screws, improves aesthetics, and facilitates easy disassembly and assembly, resulting in high efficiency.

[0052] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the sub-dashboard also includes multiple fixing hooks 2, each having a connecting end 21 and a free end 22. The connecting end 21 is connected to the side wall of the cavity 11 formed by the body 1, or it can be directly integrally formed with the body 1. An opening 23 is formed between the free end 22 and the body 1 for inserting a charging cable 3. Each opening 23 faces the width direction of the vehicle, and at least some of the openings 23 face opposite directions.

[0053] Specifically, such as Figure 5As shown, the above embodiment employs a design that uses multiple fixing hooks 2 to simultaneously constrain and fix the charging cable 3. At least two fixing hooks 2 are provided to improve the fixing effect on the charging cable 3. Figure 6 As shown, each fixing hook 2 has a clamping surface 24 formed between its free end 22 and its connecting end 21. This clamping surface 24 can be configured as a curved surface recessed away from the body 1, thereby surrounding the outside of the charging cable 3 when it is inserted through the opening 23, providing a clamping and limiting function. When fixing the charging cable 3, the elasticity of the charging cable 3 and / or the fixing hook 2 itself can be used to insert the charging cable 3 through the opening 23 into the gap between the fixing hook 2 and the body 1, so that the charging cable 3 passes between the clamping surface 24 and the body 1. By doing so, the charging cable 3 is passed through each fixing hook 2 in sequence, thus completing the fixing operation of the charging cable 3. Since the connecting end 21 is connected to the side wall of the cavity 11 formed by the body 1, the free end 22 can extend into the cavity 11, thereby fixing the charging cable 3 inside the cavity 11 and arranging the charging cable 3 along the side wall of the body 1. This reduces the space occupied by the charging cable 3 inside the cavity 11, and the main body of the charging cable 3 is not easily observed from the outside, with good concealment and a simple and beautiful visual effect.

[0054] Understandably, each fixing hook 2 only needs to restrict the movement of the charging cable 3 along the width direction of the vehicle to prevent it from detaching from the opening 23, without restricting its extension or retraction along the length direction of the vehicle. Furthermore, the fixing hooks 2 can be arranged along the length direction of the vehicle, allowing the charging cable 3 and the device to move within a certain range during charging. With this arrangement, two or more even-numbered interfaces 12 can be spaced apart along the width direction of the vehicle, and the interfaces 12 can be symmetrically arranged in pairs relative to the direction of the fixing hooks 2. This facilitates the connection of the charging cable 3 to the nearest interface 12 for users in the driver and passenger seats, and the charging cable 3 can be constrained and fixed by the fixing hooks 2 when connected to any interface 12. Of course, the fixing hooks 2 can also further restrict the extension or retraction of the charging cable 3 along the length direction of the vehicle. For example, the clamping surface 24 of the fixing hook 2 can be provided with an anti-slip structure to increase friction and prevent the extension or retraction of the charging cable 3. This arrangement can completely fix the charging cable 3, resulting in better fixation reliability.

[0055] Based on the above design, this embodiment of the invention further employs an arrangement where each opening 23 faces the width direction of the vehicle, and at least some openings 23 face opposite directions. In other words, at least one opening 23 faces from the driver's seat to the passenger seat, and at least one opening 23 faces from the passenger seat to the driver's seat. With this design, the fixing hooks 2 with openings 23 facing opposite directions interlock with the charging cable 3. Specifically, when the charging cable 3 tends to detach at a fixing hook 2 with an opening 23 facing a certain direction, the charging cable 3 simultaneously tends to penetrate further into the fixing hook 2 with an opening 23 facing opposite directions. This causes the fixing hook 2 with an opening 23 facing opposite directions to exert a counterforce against this tendency through the clamping surface 24, thereby preventing the charging cable 3 from detaching.

[0056] Understandably, in a vehicle environment, when the vehicle experiences bumps, the charging cable 3 is prone to swaying due to inertia. This swaying is usually more pronounced in the direction perpendicular to the vehicle's travel (i.e., the width and height of the vehicle). When the vehicle's speed changes drastically due to sudden braking or other reasons, the charging cable 3 is prone to moving along the vehicle's travel direction (i.e., the length of the vehicle). In the design adopted in this embodiment, the clamping surface 24 of the fixing hook 2 faces the height direction of the vehicle, which can limit the jumping of the charging cable 3 in the height direction. At the same time, all openings 23 are open in the width direction of the vehicle, which can ensure that the charging cable 3 will never detach from the constraint of the fixing hook 2 when it moves along the vehicle's travel direction. Furthermore, at least some of the openings 23 are arranged with opposite orientations, so that all fixing hooks 2 together form an interlocking constraint on the charging cable 3 in the width direction, effectively limiting the movement of the charging cable 3 in the width direction, thereby preventing the charging cable 3 from coming loose. In this way, the above design achieves all-round constraint on the charging cable 3, so that the charging cable 3 can maintain the reliability of the connection with the device when used in a vehicle environment.

[0057] The above embodiment, by setting multiple fixing hooks 2, with the openings 23 of each fixing hook 2 facing the width direction of the vehicle, and at least some of the openings 23 facing opposite directions, allows the fixing hooks 2 to collectively form an interlocking constraint on the charging cable 3 along the width direction of the vehicle. This prevents the charging cable 3 from loosening as it passes through the openings 23 in the width direction of the vehicle. Regardless of the direction of movement of the charging cable 3, it is not easy to detach from the connection with the fixing hooks 2, thereby significantly improving the fixing effect of the charging cable 3 and better ensuring the reliable connection of the charging cable 3 in the vehicle environment. In addition, by fixing the charging cable 3 to each fixing hook 2, it can be arranged along the side wall of the body 1, thereby reducing the space occupied by the charging cable 3 inside the cavity 11, and providing better concealment, thus better ensuring the cleanliness of the inside of the cavity 11.

[0058] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6As shown, the free end 22, which is used for inserting the charging cable 3, is provided with a guide surface 221. Specifically, the guide surface 221 is inclined away from the side wall of the body 1, giving the opening 23 a certain taper, which facilitates the positioning of the charging cable 3. Along the direction in which the charging cable 3 is inserted, the size of the opening 23 gradually decreases. When the charging cable 3 passes the smallest size, it passes between the clamping surface 24 and the side wall of the body 1. Optionally, the surface of the free end 22 can be set as a smooth curved surface. For example, sharp corners can be rounded. This design can improve the smoothness of inserting the charging cable 3 and avoid scratching the charging cable 3.

[0059] Through the design of the above embodiments, the guide surface 221 provided on the free end 22 can facilitate the positioning of the charging cable 3, and the user can more smoothly insert the charging cable 3 into the fixing hook 2. Usually, the charging cable 3 can be fixed by touch, without visual operation, which improves the ease of operation.

[0060] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the cross-section of the fixing hook 2 is U-shaped, extending perpendicularly from the connecting end 21 to the free end 22. Specifically, the fixing hook 2... Figure 8 The cross-section shown is roughly U-shaped, with the two sides of the fixing hook 2 protruding towards the side wall of the body 1, so as to directly contact and clamp the charging cable 3 when it is inserted. The protruding surfaces on both sides of the fixing hook 2 can be made curved, for example, with rounded corners, thereby increasing the contact area with the charging cable 3 and preventing scratches on the charging cable 3.

[0061] The design of the above embodiment ensures that the fixing hook 2 is always in contact with the charging cable 3, thereby stably clamping the charging cable 3. Furthermore, since the fixing hook 2 clamps the charging cable 3 through the protruding parts on both sides, the middle part of the fixing hook 2 can form a recessed area, which does not need to be flush with the height of the protrusions on both sides. This helps to reduce the manufacturing cost and weight of the fixing hook 2.

[0062] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the sub-dashboard also includes a first reinforcing rib 4 and a second reinforcing rib 5, both of which enhance the connection strength between the fixing hook 2 and the body 1. The first reinforcing rib 4 is connected to both the body 1 and the fixing hook 2, located on the side of the fixing hook 2 facing the body 1, and extends from the connecting end 21 to the free end 22. The second reinforcing rib 5 is disposed on the body 1 and connected to the first reinforcing rib 4 and the connecting end 21. Alternatively, the first reinforcing rib 4 and the second reinforcing rib 5 can be integrally formed with the body 1. Optionally, the second reinforcing rib 5 and the first reinforcing rib 4 can be perpendicular to each other or connected at other angles, as long as the structural strength requirements are met. The connection between the second reinforcing rib 5 and the connecting end 21 can also be rounded to reduce stress concentration at the connection and further improve the reliability of the structure.

[0063] Through the above design, the first reinforcing rib 4 and the second reinforcing rib 5 can improve the structural strength and rigidity of the fixing hook 2. The first reinforcing rib 4 is located on the side of the fixing hook 2 facing the body 1 and can act as a protruding structure on the inner side of the fixing hook 2, used to contact and clamp the charging cable 3. When the cross-section of the fixing hook 2 is set to... Figure 2 When the "U" shape is shown, the height of the protrusions on both sides of the fixing hook 2 can be equal to the height of the first reinforcing rib 4, so that the protrusions on both sides of the fixing hook 2 and the first reinforcing rib 4 together clamp the charging cable 3, resulting in good clamping reliability. Of course, the height of the first reinforcing rib 4 can also be lower than the height of the protrusions on both sides of the fixing hook 2. In addition, the above design allows the first reinforcing rib 4 to make full use of the space in the middle recessed area of ​​the fixing hook 2, resulting in a compact structure. Furthermore, the structure of the first reinforcing rib 4 is not easily observed from the outside of the fixing hook 2, maintaining a simple and aesthetically pleasing external structure.

[0064] Understandably, when the structural strength of the fixing hook 2 meets the requirements, the fixing hook 2 can also be used to hang other items besides the charging cable 3, making it versatile and practical.

[0065] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the main body 1 includes an upper mounting bracket 15 and a lower mounting bracket 16, which are connected together. Specifically, the upper mounting bracket 15 and the lower mounting bracket 16 can be regarded as two components of the main body 1 along the height direction. The upper mounting bracket 15 and the lower mounting bracket 16 can be manufactured separately and then assembled. Of course, the upper mounting bracket 15 and the lower mounting bracket 16 can also be integrally formed.

[0066] When adopting the above design, such as Figure 1 As shown, the cavity 11 can be formed by the side wall of the upper mounting bracket 15 and the side wall of the lower mounting bracket 16. The interface 12 can be disposed on the side wall of the lower mounting bracket 16 forming the cavity 11, and the first placement position 13 can be disposed on the upper mounting bracket 15. Figure 6As shown, the connecting end 21 of the fixing hook 2 can be connected to the side wall of the cavity 11 formed by the upper mounting bracket 15. Figure 7 As shown, the first reinforcing rib 4 and the second reinforcing rib 5 can be connected to the upper mounting bracket 15.

[0067] It is understandable that the connection between the above structures and the upper mounting bracket 15 or the lower mounting bracket 16 can be replaced by an integral molding method, and the setting position can also be adjusted according to the actual situation. The design scheme is not unique.

[0068] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, a clearance space 17 can be provided on the upper mounting bracket 15 at the position corresponding to the fixing hook 2. Optionally, the clearance space 17 can penetrate through the side wall of the upper mounting bracket 15, for example, in Figure 7 From the viewpoint shown, the fixing hook 2 can be observed through the through-hole clearance 17. Alternatively, the clearance 17 can also be a groove that does not penetrate the side wall of the upper mounting bracket 15, and this groove is recessed in a direction away from the fixing hook 2.

[0069] Optionally, such as Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the edge of the clearance space 17 formed by the upper mounting bracket 15 can also be chamfered so that the charging cable 3 can enter the clearance space 17 along the inclined direction of the chamfer. This can improve the smoothness of the charging cable 3 when it is inserted and reduce the problem of scratching and wear on the charging cable 3 at the edge of the clearance space 17.

[0070] The above embodiment, by providing a clearance space 17, allows the charging cable 3, which is larger in size, to be inserted into the fixing hook 2. This clearance space 17 can accommodate part of the charging cable 3's structure, ensuring that the charging cable 3 can be smoothly inserted into the fixing hook 2. Therefore, this design enables the fixing hook 2 to be compatible with larger charging cables 3, increasing its versatility. Furthermore, when the upper mounting bracket 15 and the fixing hook 2 are integrally molded, the clearance space 17 can be designed to penetrate the side wall of the upper mounting bracket 15. This reduces the complexity of the corresponding molding die, and the clearance space 17 can be directly formed on the upper mounting bracket 15 without needing to be separately created, thus simplifying the manufacturing process.

[0071] Alternatively, in one implementation, such as Figure 7 As shown, the edge of the clearance space 17 on the upper mounting bracket 15 is connected to the second reinforcing rib 5. The connection between the second reinforcing rib 5 and this edge can be rounded to ensure a smooth transition, reducing stress concentration and improving structural reliability. In addition, multiple third reinforcing ribs 8 can be provided around the clearance space 17 on the upper mounting bracket 15, such as... Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the size, position and number of the third reinforcing rib 8 can be flexibly designed according to the strength requirements of the upper mounting frame 15. This arrangement can improve the structural strength of the upper mounting frame 15 around the clearance space 17.

[0072] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 8 As shown, the main body 1 also includes a storage rack 18, which is mounted on the upper mounting frame 15. A first placement position 13 is located on the storage rack 18, and the shift panel 7 is at least connected to the storage rack 18. The upper mounting frame 15 has a first wire-passing hole 151, and the storage rack 18 has a second wire-passing hole 181 connecting the first wire-passing hole 151 and the first placement position 13. The first wire-passing hole 151 and the second wire-passing hole 181 together form a wire-passing space 14, and the second wire-passing hole 181 and the first wire-passing hole 151 have the same diameter at their connection point. The storage rack 18 and the upper mounting frame 15 are connected by fasteners 6 to ensure that the opening of the second wire-passing hole 181 coincides with the opening of the first wire-passing hole 151.

[0073] Specifically, the storage rack 18 can be used to place items, and is usually set on top of the upper mounting rack 15 for easy placement and retrieval of items. In addition to the first placement position 13 for placing the device to be charged, the storage rack 18 can also have a structure for placing other items. The first cable hole 151 and the second cable hole 181 connect the cavity 11 to the first placement position 13. The charging cable 3 can pass through the cavity 11 sequentially through the first cable hole 151 and the second cable hole 181 to the first placement position 13. The fastener 6 can be a bolt, screw, or other connector. The fastener 6 can be positioned as close as possible to the opening of the first cable hole 151 and the second cable hole 181, as shown in the reference. Figure 8 As shown, this ensures that the opening of the second wire hole 181 fits tightly with the opening of the first wire hole 151.

[0074] The above embodiment sets the diameter of the second wire passage hole 181 and the first wire passage hole 151 to the same size at the connection point, and connects the storage rack 18 and the mounting bracket with fasteners 6 so that the opening of the second wire passage hole 181 coincides with the opening of the first wire passage hole 151. This design can minimize or eliminate the gap and misalignment between the second wire passage hole 181 and the first wire passage hole 151, so that the charging cable 3 is less likely to get stuck when passing through, the charging cable 3 moves smoothly, and the user experience is better.

[0075] Optionally, in one embodiment, the first wire-passing hole 151 and the second wire-passing hole 181 can be configured as square holes, and the sum of the depths of the first wire-passing hole 151 and the second wire-passing hole 181 is greater than the length and width of the opening. This can reduce the bending amplitude of the charging cable 3 when passing through the first wire-passing hole 151 and the second wire-passing hole 181, and prevent the charging cable 3 from being excessively bent. In addition, the openings of the first wire-passing hole 151 connecting to one end of the cavity 11 and the second wire-passing hole 181 connecting to one end of the first placement position 13 can also be rounded to prevent the charging cable 3 from being scratched when it comes into contact with the edge of the opening. To prevent the charging cable 3 from retracting into the first wire-passing hole 151 and the second wire-passing hole 181 due to gravity, some of the fixing hooks 2 can be arranged close to the first wire-passing hole 151. Through the fixing of the fixing hooks 2 and the limiting effect of the inner wall of the wire-passing hole, it can be better ensured that the charging cable 3 does not retract during use.

[0076] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the main body 1 also includes a power board 19, which is connected to the side wall of the cavity 11 formed by the lower mounting bracket 16, and the interface 12 is disposed on the power board 19. Wherein, as Figure 10 As shown, a mounting structure 191 is provided on one side of the power board 19 connected to the lower mounting bracket 16, corresponding to the interface 12. A limiting part 1911 is provided at one end of the mounting structure 191 connected to the lower mounting bracket 16, and a clearance groove 1912 is provided at the other end of the mounting structure 191 connected to the power board 19. Specifically, the power board 19 can be connected to corresponding circuit components inside the lower mounting bracket 16 via the mounting structure 191, so that the interface 12 can be connected to the charging cable 3 to achieve the charging function. The mounting structure 191 and the interface 12 can be integrally formed with the power board 19, facilitating manufacturing.

[0077] As an example, such as Figure 10 As shown, the cross-section of the mounting structure 191 can be set to an approximately rectangular shape. The limiting part 1911 protrudes into the interior of the mounting structure 191 to adapt to and limit the shape of the corresponding circuit element, thereby ensuring the stability of the connection. The clearance groove 1912 on the mounting structure 191 can be set to extend along the connection direction of the mounting structure 191, and the width of the clearance groove 1912 gradually decreases from one end of the mounting structure 191 connected to the power board 19 to the other end, forming a roughly trapezoidal clearance area. By adopting this design, when the power board 19 is manufactured by mold forming, it is beneficial to remove the mold, which can improve the feasibility of molding the mounting structure 191.

[0078] In some embodiments, such as Figure 10As shown, a portion of the outer wall of the mounting structure 191 protrudes outward to form a protrusion 1913. This protrusion 1913 can improve the overall strength of the mounting structure 191 and can be directly formed by a mold, making the structure simple and easy to implement.

[0079] It is understandable that interface 12 is not necessarily located on a separate power board 19; it can also be directly integrated into the lower mounting bracket 16, as long as it can fulfill the function of interface 12. Depending on the installation method of interface 12, optionally, the side wall of the lower mounting bracket 16 or the power board 19 with interface 12 can be tilted towards the front of the vehicle, as shown in the reference. Figure 8 As shown, this makes it easier for users to observe the position of interface 12 and operate the connection between charging cable 3 and interface 12.

[0080] This embodiment of the invention also provides a vehicle, including a vehicle body and the aforementioned sub-instrument panel, which is disposed on the vehicle body. The vehicle provided by this embodiment, equipped with the aforementioned sub-instrument panel, effectively improves aesthetics by using a shielding portion 71 formed on the gear shift panel 7 to shield the wiring space 14. Furthermore, the shielding portion 71 is suspended above the first placement position 13, which fully utilizes the space in the height direction, improves structural compactness, and facilitates the arrangement of other internal structures of the vehicle.

[0081] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A sub-instrument panel, applied to a vehicle, characterized in that, include: The main body has a cavity extending through it along the width direction of the vehicle. The side wall of the main body forming the cavity is provided with at least one interface for charging. The main body is provided with a first placement position spaced apart from the cavity for placing a device to be charged. The main body is also provided with a wire passage space connecting the cavity and the first placement position for a charging cable to pass through to connect the interface and the device to be charged. The gear shift panel is connected to the main body; The shift panel has a shielding part that is suspended above the first placement position, and the shielding part is used to at least shield the passing space.

2. The sub-instrument panel as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The shielding part includes: The first shielding surface extends toward the interior of the wire-passing space to cover part of the wire-passing area of ​​the wire-passing space; The second shielding surface is connected to one end of the first shielding surface and is inclined upward toward the first placement position to at least guide the charging cable to extend to the first placement position.

3. The sub-instrument panel as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The shift panel includes: Panel body; A connecting frame is disposed on the side of the panel body facing the main body and is connected to the panel body and the main body; the shielding part is formed on the connecting frame. An edge banding piece is provided around the outer peripheral edge of the panel body and is connected to the panel body and / or the connecting frame; The edge-binding piece protrudes upward relative to the panel body to enclose the panel body and form a second placement position for placing items.

4. The sub-instrument panel as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The panel body has a limiting groove along its outer peripheral edge, and the edge banding abuts against the inner wall of the limiting groove formed by the panel body to limit the connection position.

5. The sub-instrument panel as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The edge-binding component is connected to the panel body and the connecting frame; The connecting frame is connected to the panel body, the connecting frame is connected to the main body, the edge banding is connected to the panel body, and the edge banding is connected to the connecting frame via snap-fit ​​structures.

6. The sub-instrument panel as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The secondary dashboard also includes: Multiple fixing hooks are provided, each fixing hook having a connecting end and a free end. The connecting end is connected to the side wall of the body forming the cavity, and the free end forms an opening between itself and the body for the charging cable to be inserted. Each of the openings faces the width direction of the vehicle, and at least some of the openings face the opposite direction.

7. The sub-instrument panel as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The free end, which is used for inserting the charging cable, is provided with a guide surface.

8. The sub-instrument panel as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The cross-section of the fixing hook is U-shaped, extending in a direction perpendicular to the connecting end toward the free end.

9. The sub-instrument panel as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The secondary dashboard also includes: A first reinforcing rib is connected to the body and the fixing hook. The first reinforcing rib is located on the side of the fixing hook facing the body and extends from the connecting end to the free end. The second reinforcing rib is disposed on the body and is connected to the first reinforcing rib and the connecting end.

10. The sub-instrument panel as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that, The body includes: Mounting bracket; The lower mounting bracket is connected to the upper mounting bracket; A storage rack is disposed on the upper mounting frame, and the first placement position is disposed on the storage rack. The shift panel is at least connected to the storage rack. The cavity is formed by the side walls of the upper mounting frame and the lower mounting frame. The upper mounting frame has a first cable-passing hole communicating with the cavity, and the storage rack has a second cable-passing hole communicating with the first cable-passing hole and the first placement position. The second cable-passing hole and the first cable-passing hole together constitute the cable-passing space. The interface is disposed on the side wall of the lower mounting frame forming the cavity, and the connecting end is connected to the side wall of the upper mounting frame forming the cavity. The first reinforcing rib and the second reinforcing rib are connected to the upper mounting frame.

11. The sub-instrument panel as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that, The second wire-passing hole and the first wire-passing hole have the same diameter at the connection point; The storage rack and the upper mounting bracket are connected by fasteners to make the opening of the second wire hole coincide with the opening of the first wire hole.

12. The sub-instrument panel as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that, The body also includes: A power board is connected to the side wall of the cavity formed by the lower mounting bracket, and the interface is disposed on the power board; The power board has a mounting structure on one side connected to the lower mounting bracket, corresponding to the interface. The mounting structure has a limiting part at one end connected to the lower mounting bracket, and a clearance groove at one end connected to the power board.

13. The sub-instrument panel as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that, The outer side wall of the mounting structure protrudes outward to form a protrusion.

14. A vehicle, characterized in that, It includes a vehicle body and a sub-instrument panel as described in any one of claims 1-13, the sub-instrument panel being disposed on the vehicle body.

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