Instrument panel beam

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of instrument panel cross beams, in particular to an instrument panel cross beam which comprises a main cross beam and an instrument panel framework. The main cross beam is provided with a bent part; the instrument panel framework comprises a cross beam sleeve, a first support, a second support, a third support and a fourth support. The first support is located on the left side of the bent part and extends towards the lower portion of the vehicle. The second bracket extends towards the front of the vehicle; the third bracket is arranged corresponding to the bent part and extends below the vehicle; the fourth support is located on the right side of the bent part and comprises a PAB installation support, a glove box support and a right installation frame. The PAB mounting bracket extends towards the rear part of the vehicle, and the glove box bracket extends towards the lower part of the vehicle; the right mounting frame is connected with the right side of the vehicle body. The utility model has the advantages that the bending part is arranged on the main cross beam, so that the whole structure is more compact. The bending part is closer to the large screen module and the steering column, so that the performance of the main cross beam can meet modal requirements, and enough space is reserved for mounting devices.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Currently, most composite instrument panel crossbeams on the market employ a combination of metal and plastic structures. The main crossbeam is a rectangular extruded tubular profile structure, while the front support bracket uses injection-molded parts, die-cast aluminum alloy, or die-cast magnesium alloy assembly. However, the steering column system is located far from the instrument panel crossbeam, and the torque it generates can affect the product's structural performance. With the intelligent development of new energy vehicles, the instrument panel crossbeam needs to simultaneously support components such as the steering column, HUD (head-up display) module, and large screen module. This leads to an increase in the volume and weight of the instrument panel crossbeam, and its distance from the main beam creates a cantilever beam structure, severely impacting the product's structural performance and increasing the difficulty of subsequent design and optimization.

[0003] In terms of safety regulations, especially the China Insurance Research Institute's (C-IASI) 25% small overlap crash test requirements, the safety performance of the instrument panel crossbeam has become increasingly important. To ensure the driver's survival space, existing composite material instrument panel crossbeams generally cannot be crushed. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide an instrument panel crossbeam with a curved section on the main crossbeam, making its overall structure more compact. The curved section is close to the large screen module and the steering column, which not only ensures that the performance of the main crossbeam meets the modal requirements, but also provides sufficient space for mounting components.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution created by this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0006] An instrument panel crossbeam includes: a main crossbeam, which is arranged along the width direction of the vehicle and has a curved portion; an instrument panel frame, which is fitted over the main crossbeam; the instrument panel frame includes a crossbeam sleeve, and a first bracket, a second bracket, a third bracket, and a fourth bracket arranged sequentially from left to right on the crossbeam sleeve; wherein, the first bracket is located on the left side of the curved portion and extends downwards towards the vehicle to connect the left side of the vehicle body and to a fuse box; the second bracket extends forwards towards the vehicle to connect the front bulkhead and the steering column; the third bracket is located at the curved portion and extends downwards towards the vehicle to connect a large screen module and an air conditioning module; the fourth bracket is located on the right side of the curved portion and includes a PAB mounting bracket, a glove box bracket, and a right mounting bracket; the PAB mounting bracket extends rearwards towards the vehicle, and the glove box bracket extends downwards towards the vehicle; the right mounting bracket is used to connect to the right side of the vehicle body.

[0007] Furthermore, the instrument panel frame also includes a steering column bracket, a body floor bracket, and a body front bracket; the steering column bracket is sleeved on the outside of the main crossbeam and connected to the second bracket, and is located on the rear side of the second bracket, extending towards the rear of the vehicle to connect the steering column; the body floor bracket is connected to the third bracket and extends downwards from the vehicle to connect the body floor; the body front bracket is connected to the crossbeam sleeve and is located on the front side of the fourth bracket, extending towards the front of the vehicle.

[0008] Furthermore, a second mounting part is provided on the main crossbeam; the steering column bracket is connected to the second bracket through the second mounting part; the cross section of the main crossbeam is rectangular; the main crossbeam is made of extruded aluminum alloy.

[0009] Furthermore, the first bracket includes a left mounting bracket and a sub-frame; the left mounting bracket, the sub-frame, and the crossbeam sleeve together form an annular frame structure with a first mounting opening; the left mounting bracket is connected to the left side of the vehicle body; the vehicle's fuse box is located inside the first mounting opening and connected to the sub-frame.

[0010] Furthermore, a first front enclosure connection point is provided at the front end of the second bracket, and two first steering column connection points are provided on the lower surface of the second bracket.

[0011] Furthermore, the steering column bracket is provided with two second steering column connection points, which together with the two first steering column connection points are connected to the steering column.

[0012] Furthermore, the third support includes two side frames and three support beams, with the three support beams spaced apart between the two side frames; the fixed ends of the two side frames are respectively connected to the beam sleeves; and the two side frames are provided with large screen module installation points and air conditioning module installation points.

[0013] Furthermore, the crossbeam sleeve, the first bracket, the second bracket, the third bracket, and the fourth bracket are injection molded from PA6GF60 material.

[0014] Furthermore, both the vehicle floor bracket and the front bulkhead bracket are made of aluminum sheet by stamping.

[0015] Furthermore, the steering column bracket is made of extruded aluminum profile.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention can achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1) The main crossbeam features a curved section, making its overall structure more compact. The curved section is close to the large screen module and steering column, which not only ensures the main crossbeam's performance meets modal requirements but also provides sufficient space for mounting components. Simultaneously, the curved section design allows ample space for deformation energy absorption, effectively improving safety performance.

[0018] 2) The steering column bracket is made of aluminum profile extrusion molding, which increases the rigidity of the steering column connection point.

[0019] 3) The steering column bracket, floor bracket, and vehicle floor bracket of the instrument panel crossbeam of this utility model are all made of metal, which improves the overall rigidity and strength of the instrument panel crossbeam. At the same time, various connecting parts are integrated into one unit, further optimizing the structural design. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of this invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this invention are used to explain this invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of this invention. In the drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the instrument panel crossbeam provided according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a front view of the instrument panel crossbeam provided according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a rear view of the instrument panel crossbeam provided according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the main crossbeam provided according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second bracket according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the vehicle floor bracket provided according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] The reference numerals in the attached drawings include: 1. Main crossbeam; 11. Bend; 12. Second mounting part; 2. Instrument panel frame; 21. Crossbeam sleeve; 22. First bracket; 221. Left mounting bracket; 222. Sub-frame; 223. First mounting port; 224. Left body mounting point; 23. Second bracket; 231. First front bulkhead connection point; 232. First steering column connection point; 24. Third bracket; 241. Side frame; 242. Bracket crossbeam; 243. Large screen module mounting point; 244. Air conditioning module mounting point; 25. Fourth bracket; 251. PAB mounting bracket; 252. Glove box bracket; 253. Right mounting bracket; 254. Second mounting port; 26. Steering column bracket; 261. Second steering column connection point; 27. Body floor bracket; 271. Floor connection point; 28. Body front bracket; 281. Connecting frame; 282. Front bracket; 283. Second front connection point; 284. Third mounting port; 29. ​​Instrument panel mounting point. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the purpose, technical solution, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this utility model and do not constitute a limitation thereof.

[0029] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present invention provides an instrument panel crossbeam, comprising: a main crossbeam 1 and an instrument panel frame 2. The instrument panel frame 2 is fitted onto the outside of the main crossbeam 1.

[0034] The main crossbeam 1 is arranged along the width direction of the vehicle, and the main crossbeam 1 is provided with a bending part 11 and a second mounting part 12. The cross section of the main crossbeam 1 is rectangular, and the main crossbeam 1 is made of aluminum alloy extrusion molding.

[0035] The main crossbeam 1 is equipped with a bend 11, making its overall structure more compact. The bend 11 is close to the large screen module and the steering column, which not only ensures that the performance of the main crossbeam 1 meets the modal requirements, but also provides sufficient space for the installation of components. At the same time, the design of the bend 11 also provides ample space for deformation energy absorption, thereby effectively improving safety performance.

[0036] In this embodiment, the end of the dashboard frame 2 located on the driver's side is defined as the left side, and the end located on the passenger side is defined as the right side. Simultaneously, the direction of the vehicle's front is defined as the front of the vehicle, the direction of the rear of the vehicle is defined as the rear of the vehicle, and the direction of the vehicle towards the ground is defined as the bottom of the vehicle.

[0037] The instrument panel frame 2 includes a crossbeam sleeve 21, a steering column bracket 26, a body floor bracket 27, a front body bracket 28, and a first bracket 22, a second bracket 23, a third bracket 24, and a fourth bracket 25 arranged sequentially from left to right on the crossbeam sleeve 21. The crossbeam sleeve 21 is fitted onto the outside of the main crossbeam 1 and has a hollow structure. This hollow structure allows the crossbeam sleeve 21 to cover the main crossbeam 1 while also saving materials and reducing weight.

[0038] The crossbeam sleeve 21, first bracket 22, second bracket 23, third bracket 24, and fourth bracket 25 are integrally injection molded from PA6GF60 material. Specifically, the main crossbeam 1 is placed in the injection mold, and the crossbeam sleeve 21, first bracket 22, second bracket 23, third bracket 24, and fourth bracket 25 are injection molded. After molding, the steering column bracket 26 is connected to the second bracket 23, the body floor bracket 27 is connected to the third bracket 24, and the front body bracket 28 is connected to the crossbeam sleeve 21.

[0039] The first bracket 22 is located on the left side of the bend 11 and extends downwards towards the vehicle. The first bracket 22 includes a left mounting bracket 221 and a sub-frame 222. The left mounting bracket 221, the sub-frame 222, and the crossbeam sleeve 21 together form an annular frame structure with a first mounting opening 223. The left mounting bracket 221 has three left vehicle body mounting points 224 for connection to the left side of the vehicle body. The fuse box is located within the first mounting opening 223 and connected to the sub-frame 222.

[0040] The second bracket 23 extends forward of the vehicle. A first front bulkhead connection point 231 is located at the front end of the second bracket 23 for connecting to the front bulkhead panel. Two first steering column connection points 232 are located on the lower surface of the second bracket 23 for connecting to the steering column. The second bracket 23 has a mesh structure. The mesh structure is used to achieve crushing, absorbing energy in the vehicle's direction of travel. During a vehicle collision, it utilizes the internal energy generated by structural crushing deformation to balance the kinetic energy generated during the collision, thereby ensuring that the main crossbeam 1 does not experience significant lateral deformation in the vehicle's direction of travel, protecting the driver's safety, and improving the overall vehicle's passive safety performance.

[0041] The steering column bracket 26 is fitted onto the outside of the main crossbeam 1 and connected to the second bracket 23 via the second mounting part 12. The steering column bracket 26 is located behind the second bracket 23 and extends rearwards towards the vehicle. The steering column bracket 26 has two second steering column connection points 261, which, along with two first steering column connection points 232, connect to the steering column. The steering column bracket 26 is made of extruded aluminum profile.

[0042] The third bracket 24 is located at the bend 11 and extends downwards from the vehicle. The third bracket 24 includes two side frames 241 and three bracket crossbeams 242, which are spaced apart between the two side frames 241. The fixed ends of the two side frames 241 are connected to the crossbeam sleeves 21. Four large screen module mounting points 243 are provided on the two side frames 241 for connecting the large screen modules. Three air conditioning module mounting points 244 are provided on the two side frames 241 for connecting the air conditioning modules.

[0043] There are two vehicle floor brackets 27, each corresponding to one side frame 241 and installed on the outside of the side frame 241. Each vehicle floor bracket 27 is provided with two floor connection points 271 for connecting to the vehicle floor. The vehicle floor brackets 27 are made of stamped aluminum sheet.

[0044] The fourth bracket 25 is located on the right side of the bend 11 and includes a PAB (airbag) mounting bracket 251, a glove box bracket 252, and a right mounting bracket 253.

[0045] PAB mounting bracket 251 extends rearwards from the vehicle. PAB mounting bracket 251 is a connecting post with a downward opening; one end of the connecting post is connected to the crossbeam sleeve 21, and the other end is provided with a mounting point for connection to the PAB. In this embodiment, there are two PAB mounting brackets 251.

[0046] The glove box bracket 252 extends downwards from the vehicle. The glove box bracket 252 has a U-shaped structure, and together with the crossbeam sleeve 21, it forms an annular frame structure with a second mounting opening 254. The glove box is disposed within the second mounting opening 254 and connected to the glove box bracket 252.

[0047] The right mounting bracket 253 has three right body connection points for connecting to the right side of the vehicle body.

[0048] The front bulkhead bracket 28 is detachably connected to the crossbeam sleeve 21 and includes a connecting frame 281 and a front bulkhead bracket 282. The connecting frame 281 and the crossbeam sleeve 21 together form an annular frame structure with a third mounting port 284. The front bulkhead bracket 282 is located at the front end of the connecting frame 281 and has a second front bulkhead connection point 283. The first front bulkhead connection point 231 and the second front bulkhead connection point 283 are connected to the front bulkhead of the vehicle body. The front bulkhead bracket 28 is made of stamped aluminum sheet. The third mounting port 284 is used to install the main unit of the multi-functional media unit.

[0049] Through the detachable connection design of the front bulkhead bracket 28, during a vehicle collision, the front bulkhead bracket 28 absorbs the collision kinetic energy through crushing deformation, converting it into internal energy. This deformation process balances the collision impact and effectively suppresses the lateral deformation of the main crossbeam 1 in the vehicle width direction. Ultimately, this ensures the integrity of the driver's survival space and improves the overall passive safety performance of the vehicle.

[0050] In this embodiment, the first bracket 22, the third bracket 24 and the fourth bracket 25 of the instrument panel frame 2 are all provided with instrument panel mounting points 29 for connecting the instrument panel modules at the positions corresponding to the instrument panel modules.

[0051] The specific embodiments described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations, and substitutions can be made according to design requirements and other factors. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An instrument panel cross-car beam characterized by, The utility model relates to a kind of instrument panel skeleton and main crossbeam, comprising: Main crossbeam, the main crossbeam is arranged along vehicle width direction, the main crossbeam is equipped with bending part; Instrument panel skeleton, the instrument panel skeleton is sleeved on the outside of the main crossbeam;The instrument panel skeleton includes beam sleeve, and first support, second support, third support and fourth support are sequentially arranged on the beam sleeve from left to right;Wherein, The first support is located at the left side of the bending part, extends to the lower of vehicle, is used to connect the left side of vehicle body and connects fuse box; The second support extends to the front of vehicle, is used to connect the front wall of vehicle body and steering column; The third support is located at the bending part, extends to the lower of vehicle, is used to connect large screen module and air conditioning module; The fourth support is located at the right side of the bending part, includes PAB installation support, glove box support and right mounting rack;The PAB installation support extends to the rear of vehicle, the glove box support extends to the lower of vehicle;The right mounting rack is used to connect the right side of vehicle body.

2. The instrument panel cross-car beam of claim 1, wherein, The instrument panel skeleton further includes steering column support, vehicle body floor support and vehicle body front wall support; The steering column support is sleeved on the outside of the main crossbeam, is connected with the second support, and is located at the rear side of the second support, extends to the rear of vehicle, is used to connect steering column; The vehicle body floor support is connected with the third support, extends to the lower of vehicle, is used to connect vehicle body floor; The vehicle body front wall support is connected with the beam sleeve, and is located at the front side of the fourth support, extends to the front of vehicle.

3. The instrument panel beam of claim 2, wherein, Second mounting portion is further provided on the main crossbeam;The steering column support is connected with the second support through the second mounting portion;The cross section of the main crossbeam is rectangular;The main crossbeam is made of aluminum alloy extrusion forming.

4. The instrument panel cross-car beam of claim 1, wherein, The first support includes left mounting rack and auxiliary frame;The left mounting rack, auxiliary frame and beam sleeve jointly enclose annular frame structure with first mounting port;The left mounting rack is connected with the left side of vehicle body;The fuse box of vehicle is located in the first mounting port, and is connected with the auxiliary frame.

5. The instrument panel beam of claim 2, wherein, First front wall connecting point is provided at the front end of the second support, and two first steering column connecting points are provided on the lower surface of the second support.

6. The instrument panel beam of claim 5, wherein, Second steering column connecting point is provided on the steering column support, and two second steering column connecting points are connected with steering column together with two first steering column connecting points.

7. The instrument panel beam of claim 1, wherein, The third support includes two side frames and three support beams, and the three support beams are arranged at intervals between the two side frames;The fixed end of the two side frames is connected with the beam sleeve respectively;Large screen module mounting point and air conditioning module mounting point are provided on the two side frames.

8. The instrument panel beam of claim 1, wherein, The beam sleeve, first support, second support, third support and fourth support are integrally formed by PA6GF60 material injection molding.

9. The instrument panel beam of claim 2, wherein, The vehicle body floor support and the vehicle body front wall support are made of aluminum plate stamping forming.

10. The instrument panel beam of claim 2, wherein, The steering column support is made of aluminum profile extrusion forming.

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