Instrument box protection plate

Abstract

The utility model discloses an instrument box protection plate, relates to the technical field of automobiles, and solves the problem that an instrument box in the prior art does not have a waterproof function. The waterproof protection plate comprises an upper waterproof protection plate and a lower waterproof protection plate, the upper waterproof protection plate is clamped on one side of the upper portion of the instrument box, and the lower waterproof protection plate is clamped on the other side of the upper portion of the instrument box. According to the utility model, the two sides of the instrument box are respectively buckled with the upper waterproof protection plate and the lower waterproof protection plate in a sealing manner, so that a waterproof structure in which the upper waterproof protection plate and the lower waterproof protection plate are matched with the instrument box in a shape following manner is formed, and the problem of poor waterproof effect of the instrument box can be avoided; the upper cover can correspond to an installation interface of the instrument box conveniently, and the problems that the installation space of the automobile instrument box is limited, and the upper cover cannot be installed on the instrument box are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive technology, and in particular to an automotive instrument electrical box. Background Technology

[0002] The instrument cluster box is installed under the dashboard in the driver's cabin. It is typically positioned at a 90° angle, meaning the mounting planes of fuses and relays are perpendicular to the ground. For ease of maintenance, the fuses and relays are positioned directly opposite the dashboard access panel. According to standard GB / T30038, which specifies protection levels for passenger cars and commercial vehicles in various zones, the area where the dashboard is located is a dry zone with no waterproofing requirements. Therefore, waterproof structures or components are rarely designed in many instrument cluster box development cases. However, with the rapid development of the domestic automobile industry, customer demands for product quality are gradually increasing, leading to the emergence of waterproofing requirements for instrument cluster boxes. In some vehicle layouts, the air conditioning condenser pipes are located above the instrument cluster box. Water from the condenser pipes may drip onto the instrument cluster box, but the installation space is limited, with no space to accommodate a cover. Therefore, a structure that is both waterproof and space-saving, while also being cost-effective, is needed.

[0003] Existing technology, such as the Chinese utility model patent with publication date of May 7, 2021, and publication number CN 213142717 U, discloses an instrument box assembly and a vehicle. The instrument box assembly includes: an instrument box; a cover rotatably mounted on the instrument box; and a limiting structure disposed on the instrument box or the cover, wherein the limiting structure restricts the rotational freedom of the cover after it is opened. While this patent effectively restricts the rotation of the cover after it is opened, reducing the impact on user operation and decreasing cover vibration during vehicle operation, thus reducing the likelihood of cover damage, the cover of this patent occupies a large area and is not suitable for instrument boxes without space for a cover. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings in the aforementioned background technology, this utility model proposes an instrument box protective plate, which solves the problem that the instrument box in the prior art lacks waterproof functionality.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows: an instrument box protective plate includes an upper waterproof protective plate and a lower waterproof protective plate, the upper waterproof protective plate is snapped onto one side of the instrument box, and the lower waterproof protective plate is snapped onto the other side of the instrument box.

[0006] More preferably, the upper waterproof protective plate is a U-shaped structure plate, the upper waterproof protective plate is provided with an upper waterproof protective plate hook, the upper waterproof protective plate is hooked and cooperates with the upper waterproof protective plate mounting platform provided on the instrument box, the upper waterproof protective plate is provided with a lower side wall, the lower side wall of the upper waterproof protective plate cooperates with the upper side wall of the upper main body and the upper main body protrusion rib provided on the instrument box, and the upper main body protrusion rib is located on the inner side of the upper waterproof protective plate.

[0007] More preferably, the upper waterproof protective plate is provided with an upper waterproof protective plate flange, and the upper waterproof protective plate flange is located on the side away from the instrument box.

[0008] More preferably, the upper waterproof protective plate is provided with upper waterproof protective plate limiting ribs.

[0009] More preferably, the upper waterproof protective plate hanger includes at least one first hanger and at least two second hangers, the first hanger being disposed on the bottom plate of the U-shaped structural plate and the second hangers being disposed on the side plate of the U-shaped structural plate.

[0010] More preferably, the lower waterproof protective plate is a U-shaped plate, and the lower waterproof protective plate is provided with a lower waterproof protective plate hook. The lower waterproof protective plate is hooked and cooperates with the lower waterproof protective plate mounting platform provided on the instrument box. The lower waterproof protective plate is provided with a lower side wall, which cooperates with the lower side wall of the upper main body and the lower main body protrusion rib provided on the instrument box. The lower main body protrusion rib is located on the inner side of the lower waterproof protective plate.

[0011] More preferably, the lower waterproof protective plate is provided with a lower waterproof protective plate flange, and the lower waterproof protective plate flange is located on the side away from the instrument box.

[0012] More preferably, the lower waterproof protective plate is provided with a lower waterproof protective plate limiting rib.

[0013] More preferably, the lower waterproof protective plate hanger includes at least one third hanger and at least two fourth hangers, with the third hanger disposed on the bottom plate of the U-shaped structural plate and the fourth hangers disposed on the side plate of the U-shaped plate.

[0014] More preferably, the instrument box is provided with an upper instrument box body and a lower instrument box body, the upper waterproof protective plate is installed on the upper instrument box body, the lower waterproof protective plate is installed on the lower instrument box body, the upper instrument box body is provided with a front connector and front components of the instrument box, and the lower instrument box body is provided with a back connector.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. This utility model has an upper waterproof protective plate and a lower waterproof protective plate detachably connected to both sides of the instrument box, forming a waterproof structure in which the upper and lower waterproof protective plates fit the instrument box. This avoids the problem of poor waterproof effect of the instrument box. Moreover, the upper and lower waterproof protective plates are installed on both sides, which makes it easy to correspond with the installation interface of the instrument box, avoiding the problem that the installation space of the car instrument box is limited and the top cover cannot be installed on the instrument box.

[0017] 2. The lower side wall of the upper waterproof protective plate is fitted with the upper side wall of the upper main body of the instrument box and is located inside the upper side wall of the upper main body. On the inner side of the lower side wall of the upper waterproof protective plate, corresponding to the position of the upper main body of the instrument box, there are several upper main body protrusions. The upper main body protrusions fit with the inner surface of the lower side wall of the upper waterproof protective plate with a small gap to prevent the upper waterproof protective plate from being hooked and flipped.

[0018] 3. The lower side wall of the lower waterproof protective plate is fitted with the lower side wall of the upper main body of the instrument box and is located inside the lower side wall of the upper main body. On the inner side of the lower side wall of the lower waterproof protective plate, corresponding to the position of the lower main body of the instrument box, there are several lower main body protrusions. The lower main body protrusions are fitted with the inner side of the lower side wall of the lower waterproof protective plate with a small gap to prevent the lower waterproof protective plate from being hooked and flipped. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the waterproof protective plate of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lower waterproof protective plate of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the instrument box of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the instrument box of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Upper waterproof protective plate, 1-1 Upper waterproof protective plate hanger, 1-11 First hanger, 1-12 Second hanger, 1-2 Upper waterproof protective plate flange, 1-3 Upper waterproof protective plate limiting rib, 1-4 Lower side wall of upper waterproof protective plate, 2. Lower waterproof protective plate, 2-1 Lower waterproof protective plate hanger, 2-11 Third hanger, 2-12 Fourth hanger, 2-2 Lower waterproof protective plate flange, 2-3 Lower waterproof protective plate limiting rib, 2-4 Lower side wall of lower waterproof protective plate, 3. Upper main body of instrument box, 3-1 Upper waterproof protective plate mounting platform, 3-2 Lower waterproof protective plate mounting platform, 3-3 Upper side wall of upper main body, 3-4 Upper main body protruding rib, 3-5 Lower side wall of upper main body, 4 Lower main body of instrument box, 4-1 Lower main body protruding rib, 5 Front connector of instrument box, 6 Front component of instrument box, 7 Back connector of instrument box. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] like Figures 1-2 As shown in Embodiment 1, an instrument panel protective plate includes an upper waterproof protective plate 1 and a lower waterproof protective plate 2. The upper waterproof protective plate 1 is detachably connected to one side of the instrument panel, and the lower waterproof protective plate 2 is detachably connected to the other side of the instrument panel. The detachable connection method is preferably a snap-fit ​​connection. The upper waterproof protective plate 1 and the lower waterproof protective plate 2 are snap-fitted onto both sides of the instrument panel, forming a detachable sealed protective structure. This enables the instrument panel to function as a waterproof barrier, limiting water dripping to only flowing over the waterproof protective plates and the instrument panel, preventing water from dripping into the instrument panel. This forms a waterproof structure where the upper and lower waterproof protective plates 1 and 2 conform to the shape of the instrument panel, avoiding the problems of poor waterproofing or lack of waterproofing function. Furthermore, the upper and lower waterproof protective plates 1 and 2 are installed on both sides, facilitating alignment with the installation interface of the instrument panel and avoiding the problem of limited installation space in the automotive instrument panel preventing the installation of a cover.

[0028] Specifically, the heights of the upper waterproof protective plate 1 and the lower waterproof protective plate 2 can be determined by the protection requirements and the surrounding space. The side wall shapes of the upper waterproof protective plate 1 and the lower waterproof protective plate 2 can be designed to accommodate the surrounding data of the vehicle body, but must meet the requirements of the injection molding process. The upper waterproof protective plate 1 and the lower waterproof protective plate 2 are installed in a snap-fit ​​manner with the instrument box, making the instrument box more versatile and suitable for both waterproof and non-waterproof installation environments, thereby greatly saving development costs.

[0029] like Figures 2-5 As shown in Embodiment 2, an instrument box protective panel differs from the technical solution of Embodiment 1 in that the upper waterproof protective panel 1 is a U-shaped structure panel. The upper waterproof protective panel 1 has a hanging nose 1-1, which is engaged with an upper waterproof protective panel mounting platform 3-1 on the instrument box. The upper waterproof protective panel 1 has a lower side wall 1-4, which engages with the upper side wall 3-3 and the upper main body rib 3-4 on the instrument box. The upper main body rib 3-4 is located on the inner side of the upper waterproof protective panel 1. The use of a U-shaped structure panel not only prevents water from dripping from the top onto the instrument box but also, to a certain extent, prevents water from dripping from the sides onto the instrument box, effectively providing waterproofing.

[0030] Specifically, the lower side wall 1-4 of the upper waterproof protective plate is fitted with the upper side wall of the upper main body 3 of the instrument box and is located inside the upper side wall 3-3 of the upper main body. On the inner side of the lower side wall 1-4 of the upper waterproof protective plate, corresponding to the position of the upper main body 3 of the instrument box, there are several upper main body protrusions 3-4. The upper main body protrusions 3-4 are fitted with the inner surface of the lower side wall 1-4 of the upper waterproof protective plate with a small gap to prevent the upper waterproof protective plate 1 from being hooked and flipped.

[0031] In this embodiment, the upper waterproof protective plate 1 is provided with an upper waterproof protective plate flange 1-2, which is located on the side away from the instrument box. The upper waterproof protective plate flange 1-2 does not block the components on the front of the instrument box. The upper waterproof protective plate flange 1-2 serves to increase strength and prevent deformation due to injection molding shrinkage.

[0032] In this embodiment, the upper waterproof protective plate 1 is provided with upper waterproof protective plate limiting ribs 1-3. The waterproof protective plate limiting ribs 1-3 are used to support the upper waterproof protective plate 1, and at the same time, they can also prevent water dripping on the upper waterproof protective plate 1 from flowing into the connection position between the upper waterproof protective plate 1 and the instrument box to a certain extent, further ensuring the waterproof effect. The upper waterproof protective plate hanger 1-1 includes at least one first hanger 1-11 and at least two second hangers 1-12. The first hanger 1-11 is set on the bottom plate of the U-shaped structure plate, and the second hangers 1-12 are set on the side plate of the U-shaped structure plate. The first hanger 1-11 and the second hanger 1-12 are both U-shaped structures with a certain degree of elasticity. The U-shaped structure is an integral structure with the upper waterproof protective plate. The U-shaped structure extends out of the upper waterproof protective plate 1 and is hung on the upper waterproof protective plate mounting platform 3-1 to realize the connection between the upper waterproof protective plate 1 and the instrument box.

[0033] All other structures are the same as in Example 1.

[0034] like Figure 1 , Figures 3-5 As shown in Embodiment 3, an instrument box protective plate differs from the technical solution of Embodiment 2 in that the lower waterproof protective plate 2 is a U-shaped plate. The lower waterproof protective plate 2 has a lower waterproof protective plate hook 2-1, which is hooked and cooperates with the lower waterproof protective plate mounting platform 3-2 set on the instrument box. The lower waterproof protective plate 2 has a lower waterproof protective plate sidewall 2-4, which cooperates with the upper main body lower sidewall 3-5 and the lower main body protrusion 4-1 set on the instrument box. The lower main body protrusion 4-1 is located on the inner side of the lower waterproof protective plate 2. The use of a U-shaped plate not only prevents water from dripping from the top onto the instrument box, but also, to a certain extent, prevents water from dripping from the sides onto the instrument box, effectively providing a waterproof function.

[0035] Specifically, the lower side wall 2-4 of the lower waterproof protective plate cooperates with the lower side wall of the upper main body 3 of the instrument box and is located inside the lower side wall 3-5 of the upper main body. On the inner side of the lower side wall 2-4 of the lower waterproof protective plate, corresponding to the position of the lower main body 4 of the instrument box, there are several lower main body protrusions 4-1. The lower main body protrusions 4-1 cooperate with the inner side of the lower side wall 2-4 of the lower waterproof protective plate with a small gap to prevent the lower waterproof protective plate 2 from being hooked and flipped.

[0036] In this embodiment, the lower waterproof protective plate 2 is provided with a lower waterproof protective plate flange 2-2, which is located on the side away from the instrument box. The lower waterproof protective plate flange 2-2 must not block the connectors on the back. The lower waterproof protective plate flange 2-2 serves to increase strength and prevent deformation due to injection molding shrinkage.

[0037] In this embodiment, the lower waterproof protective plate 2 is provided with a lower waterproof protective plate limiting rib 2-3. The lower waterproof protective plate limiting rib is used to support the upper waterproof protective plate 1, and at the same time, it can also prevent water dripping on the lower waterproof protective plate 2 from flowing into the connection position between the lower waterproof protective plate 2 and the instrument box to a certain extent, further ensuring the waterproof effect. The lower waterproof protective plate hanger 2-1 includes at least one third hanger 2-11 and at least two fourth hangers 2-12. The third hanger 2-11 is set on the bottom plate of the U-shaped structure plate, and the fourth hangers 2-12 are set on the side plate of the U-shaped plate. The third hanger 2-11 is a U-shaped structure with a certain degree of elasticity. This U-shaped structure is an integral structure with the lower waterproof protective plate. The U-shaped structure extends out of the upper waterproof protective plate 1 and hangs on the upper waterproof protective plate mounting platform 3-1 to realize the connection between the upper waterproof protective plate 1 and the instrument box. The fourth hanger 2-12 is an elastic connecting plate with a certain degree of curvature. The connecting plate is provided with a groove that cooperates with the lower waterproof protective plate mounting platform 3-2.

[0038] In this embodiment, the instrument box includes an upper instrument box body 3 and a lower instrument box body 4. An upper waterproof protective plate 1 is mounted on the upper instrument box body 3, and a lower waterproof protective plate 2 is mounted on the lower instrument box body 4. The upper instrument box body 3 has a front connector 5 and a front component 6, and the lower instrument box body 4 has a rear connector 7. The front connector, front component, and rear connector all have existing instrument box structures and do not require special design. The components can be selected as fuses, relays, or both. The upper and lower waterproof protective plates protect the front connector, front component, and rear connector, achieving waterproofing for these components.

[0039] All other structures are the same as in Example 2.

[0040] like Figures 1-5As shown in Embodiment 4, an instrument box protective plate includes an upper waterproof protective plate 1 and a lower waterproof protective plate 2. Both waterproof protective plates are U-shaped and conform to the outer periphery of one side of the instrument electrical box.

[0041] The lower side wall 1-4 of the upper waterproof protective plate is fitted with the upper side wall 3-3 of the upper main body of the instrument box and is located inside the upper side wall of the upper main body. On the inner side of the lower side wall 1-4 of the upper waterproof protective plate, at the corresponding position of the upper main body 3 of the instrument box, there are several protruding ribs 3-4. The protruding ribs 3-4 are fitted with the inner side of the lower side wall 1-4 of the upper waterproof protective plate with a small gap to prevent the upper waterproof protective plate 1 from being hooked and flipped.

[0042] The lower waterproof protective plate 2-4 is fitted with the lower side wall 3-5 of the upper main body of the instrument electrical box and is located inside the lower side wall 3-5 of the upper main body. On the inner side of the lower waterproof protective plate 2-4, corresponding to the position of the lower main body 4 of the instrument box, there are several protruding ribs 3-4. The protruding ribs 3-4 are fitted with the inner side of the lower waterproof protective plate 2-4 with a small gap to prevent the lower waterproof protective plate 2 from being hooked and flipped.

[0043] The upper waterproof protective plate 1 has several elastic hanging noses 1-1 on its peripheral sidewalls, and several mounting platforms 3-1 are provided on the sidewalls of the main body 3 of the instrument box. The upper waterproof protective plate has limiting ribs 1-3 on its peripheral sidewalls. When the upper waterproof protective plate 1 is assembled with the instrument box, the limiting ribs 1-3 of the upper waterproof protective plate are in contact with the end face of the upper sidewall 3-3 of the main body of the instrument box, and simultaneously, the elastic hanging noses 1-1 of the upper waterproof protective plate are engaged with the mounting platforms 3-1 on the sidewalls of the instrument box.

[0044] The lower waterproof protective plate 2 has several elastic hanging noses 2-1 on its peripheral sidewalls, and several mounting platforms 3-2 are provided on the sidewalls of the upper main body 3 of the instrument box. The lower waterproof protective plate 2 has limiting ribs 2-3 on its peripheral sidewalls. When the lower waterproof protective plate 2 is assembled with the instrument box, the limiting ribs 2-3 of the lower waterproof protective plate are in contact with the end face of the lower sidewall 3-5 of the upper main body of the instrument box, and simultaneously, the elastic hanging noses 2-1 of the lower waterproof protective plate are engaged with the mounting platforms 3-2 on the sidewalls of the instrument box.

[0045] At the upper end of the upper waterproof protective plate 1, a flange 1-2 is provided along the perimeter inward. The flange 1-2 must not obstruct the components 6 and connectors 5 on the front of the instrument box. At the upper end of the lower waterproof protective plate 2, a flange 2-2 is provided along the perimeter inward. The flange 2-2 must not obstruct the connectors 7 on the back of the instrument box. The flanges 1-2 and 2-2 serve to increase strength and prevent deformation due to injection molding shrinkage.

[0046] The height of the upper and lower waterproof protective plates can be designed according to protection requirements and surrounding space. The shape of the side walls of the upper and lower waterproof protective plates can be designed to accommodate the surrounding data of the vehicle body, but must meet the requirements of the injection molding process.

[0047] The aforementioned structure for installing the upper and lower waterproof protective plates and the instrument box enhances the instrument box's versatility, making it suitable for both waterproof and non-waterproof installation environments, thereby significantly reducing development costs.

[0048] 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, improvements, etc., 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. An instrument box protective plate, characterized in that: It includes an upper waterproof protective plate (1) and a lower waterproof protective plate (2). The upper waterproof protective plate (1) is snapped onto one side of the instrument box, and the lower waterproof protective plate (2) is snapped onto the other side of the instrument box. The upper waterproof protective plate (1) is a U-shaped structure plate. The upper waterproof protective plate (1) is provided with an upper waterproof protective plate hook (1-1). The upper waterproof protective plate (1) is connected to the upper waterproof protective plate mounting platform (3-1) set on the instrument box. The upper waterproof protective plate (1) is provided with an upper waterproof protective plate lower side wall (1-4). The upper waterproof protective plate lower side wall (1-4) is connected to the upper main body upper side wall (3-3) and the upper main body protrusion (3-4) set on the instrument box. The upper main body protrusion (3-4) is located on the inner side of the upper waterproof protective plate (1). The lower waterproof protective plate (2) is a U-shaped plate. The lower waterproof protective plate (2) is provided with a lower waterproof protective plate hook (2-1). The lower waterproof protective plate (2) is connected to the lower waterproof protective plate mounting platform (3-2) set on the instrument box. The lower waterproof protective plate (2) is provided with a lower waterproof protective plate side wall (2-4). The lower waterproof protective plate side wall (2-4) is connected to the upper main body lower side wall (3-5) and the lower main body rib (4-1) set on the instrument box. The lower main body rib (4-1) is located on the inner side of the lower waterproof protective plate (2).

2. The instrument box protective plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper waterproof protective plate (1) is provided with an upper waterproof protective plate flange (1-2), and the upper waterproof protective plate flange (1-2) is located on the side away from the instrument box.

3. The instrument box protective plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper waterproof protective plate (1) is provided with upper waterproof protective plate limiting ribs (1-3).

4. The instrument box protective plate according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper waterproof protective plate hanging nose (1-1) includes at least one first hanging nose (1-11) and at least two second hanging noses (1-12). The first hanging nose (1-11) is set on the bottom plate of the U-shaped structure plate, and the second hanging noses (1-12) are set on the side plate of the U-shaped structure plate.

5. The instrument box protective plate according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The lower waterproof protective plate (2) is provided with a lower waterproof protective plate flange (2-2), and the lower waterproof protective plate flange (2-2) is located on the side away from the instrument box.

6. The instrument box protective plate according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lower waterproof protective plate (2) is provided with lower waterproof protective plate limiting ribs (2-3).

7. The instrument box protective plate according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lower waterproof protective plate hanger (2-1) includes at least one third hanger (2-11) and at least two fourth hangers (2-12). The third hanger (2-11) is set on the bottom plate of the U-shaped structure plate, and the fourth hanger (2-12) is set on the side plate of the U-shaped plate.

8. The instrument box protective plate according to any one of claims 1 to 4, 6, and 7, characterized in that: The instrument box is provided with an upper instrument box body (3) and a lower instrument box body (4). The upper waterproof protective plate (1) is installed on the upper instrument box body (3), and the lower waterproof protective plate (2) is installed on the lower instrument box body (4). The upper instrument box body (3) is provided with an instrument box front connector (5) and an instrument box front component (6). The lower instrument box body (4) is provided with an instrument box back connector (7).

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