Auxiliary instrument panel assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides an auxiliary instrument panel assembly and a vehicle. The auxiliary fascia console assembly comprises an auxiliary fascia console and a mounting bracket. The auxiliary instrument panel comprises a storage part and an air conditioner air pipe, the air conditioner air pipe comprises a first air pipe, at least part of the first air pipe extends in the length direction of the vehicle and is connected to the side face, in the width direction of the vehicle, of the storage part, and the first air pipe is used for being connected with an air conditioner air outlet of the vehicle; the mounting bracket is connected to the lower side of the storage part in the height direction of the vehicle; in the height direction of the vehicle, the ratio of the height of the installation support to the distance between the top of the storage part and the bottom of the installation support is smaller than or equal to 1 / 6 and larger than or equal to 1 / 10. According to the invention, the storage space of the auxiliary instrument panel can be further increased, and the use requirements of users are improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicle parts, in particular to a sub-instrument panel assembly and a vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] A sub-instrument panel is installed on a central passage between a front row of a driver seat and a front passenger seat of a vehicle. The sub-instrument panel has a storage function and a control switch function.

[0003] The storage space of the sub-instrument panel directly affects the convenience and comfort of the driver in daily use. With the increasing demand of users for the quality of vehicle interiors, how to further increase the storage space of the sub-instrument panel is a problem to be solved at present. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The present application provides a sub-instrument panel assembly and a vehicle, which can further increase the storage space of the sub-instrument panel and improve the use demand of users.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present application provides a sub-instrument panel assembly applied to a vehicle, comprising a sub-instrument panel and a mounting bracket.

[0006] The sub-instrument panel comprises a storage object and an air conditioner air pipe, the air conditioner air pipe comprises a first air pipe, the first air pipe extends at least partially along a length direction of the vehicle and is connected to a side of the storage object along a width direction of the vehicle, and the first air pipe is used to be connected to an air outlet of an air conditioner of the vehicle.

[0007] The mounting bracket is connected to a lower side of the storage object along a height direction of the vehicle.

[0008] In the height direction of the vehicle, a ratio of a height of the mounting bracket to a distance between a top of the storage object and a bottom of the mounting bracket is less than or equal to 1 / 6 and greater than or equal to 1 / 10.

[0009] The scheme provided by the present application sets the first air pipe on the side of the storage object, which gets rid of the limitation of avoiding the air duct on the existing mounting bracket. Therefore, by reducing the height of the mounting bracket to 1 / 10-1 / 6 of the distance between the top of the sub-instrument panel and the bottom of the mounting bracket 2, the storage space of the sub-instrument panel can be further increased, and the use demand of users can be improved.

[0010] In combination with the first aspect, in some possible implementation manners, the height of the mounting bracket is less than or equal to 50 mm and greater than or equal to 40 mm.

[0011] In combination with the first aspect and the above implementation manner, in some possible implementation manners, the number of the first air pipes is two, and the two first air pipes are oppositely arranged and respectively connected to two sides of the storage object along the width direction of the vehicle.

[0012] With reference to the first aspect and the preceding implementation forms, in a possible implementation form of the second aspect, the sub-instrument panel assembly comprises a decorative plate, a first vertical plate and a second vertical plate, a portion of the first air duct extending along the outer side of the storage article is enclosed by the decorative plate, the first vertical plate, the second vertical plate and the side surface of the storage article, and the portion of the first air duct is provided with a sealing element.

[0013] With reference to the first aspect and the preceding implementation forms, in a possible implementation form of the second aspect, the sub-instrument panel further comprises a sub-instrument panel body having a receiving cavity, the sub-instrument panel body is connected to the front side of the storage article along the length direction of the vehicle.

[0014] The air duct of the air conditioner further comprises a second air duct arranged in the receiving cavity and extending along the length direction of the vehicle, one end of the second air duct is connected to the first air duct, and the other end of the second air duct is used to be connected to the air outlet of the air conditioner.

[0015] With reference to the first aspect and the preceding implementation forms, in a possible implementation form of the second aspect, the storage article comprises an armrest box and a storage box.

[0016] The first air duct is connected to the side surface of the armrest box along the width direction of the vehicle.

[0017] The storage box is connected to the lower side of the armrest box along the height direction of the vehicle, and the storage box is in communication with the second air duct.

[0018] With reference to the first aspect and the preceding implementation forms, in a possible implementation form of the second aspect, the storage box and the sub-instrument panel body have a transition cavity therebetween.

[0019] The air duct of the air conditioner further comprises a third air duct arranged in the transition cavity, one end of the third air duct is connected to the second air duct, and the other end of the third air duct is connected to the storage box.

[0020] With reference to the first aspect and the preceding implementation forms, in a possible implementation form of the second aspect, the storage article is provided with a mounting portion inclined relative to the bottom wall of the storage article along the bottom wall of the storage article in the height direction of the vehicle.

[0021] The mounting bracket comprises a top plate and a plurality of side plates connected to each other, the top plate comprises a top surface connected to the bottom wall and a side surface arranged at the side of the top surface along the width direction of the vehicle, and the side surface is arranged at an angle to the top surface and connected to the mounting portion.

[0022] In some possible implementation manners, in combination with the first aspect and the foregoing implementation manners, the bottom wall of the storage article is provided with a protruding portion extending along the length direction of the vehicle, and the top plate is provided with a recessed portion, the recessed portion being buckled with the protruding portion; and / or

[0023] The bottom wall of the storage article is provided with a positioning protruding portion, and the top plate is provided with a limiting notch extending along the length direction of the vehicle, the limiting notch being matched with the positioning protruding portion to position the auxiliary instrument panel in the length direction of the vehicle.

[0024] In a second aspect, the present application further provides a vehicle comprising an air conditioning system and the auxiliary instrument panel assembly of any one of the foregoing first aspect, the air conditioning air pipe being communicated with an air outlet of the air conditioning system.

[0025] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0026] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the implementation. The accompanying drawings are intended to illustrate but not limit the application. Moreover, in all the drawings, same reference numerals refer to same parts throughout the various drawings. In the drawings:

[0027] Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of an auxiliary instrument panel assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 2 is Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of an auxiliary instrument panel assembly omitting a decorative plate of an auxiliary instrument panel;

[0029] Figure 3 is Figure 2 is a bottom view of the auxiliary instrument panel assembly;

[0030] Figure 4 is Figure 2 is a structural schematic view of the auxiliary instrument panel assembly omitting an auxiliary instrument panel body;

[0031] Figure 5 is Figure 4 is a structural schematic view of a storage box in the auxiliary instrument panel assembly;

[0032] Figure 6 is Figure 4 is a structural schematic view of a mounting bracket in the auxiliary instrument panel assembly.

[0033] The following is an explanation of the reference numerals in the drawings:

[0034] 100 - auxiliary instrument panel assembly;

[0035] 1 - sub-instrument panel; 10 - trim panel;

[0036] 11 - storage article; 111 - armrest box; 112 - storage box; 1121 - mounting portion; 1122 - protruding portion; 113 - transition cavity;

[0037] 12 - air conditioning air duct; 121 - first air duct; 1211 - rear passenger air outlet; 122 - second air duct; 123 - third air duct;

[0038] 13 - sub-instrument panel body; 131 - containing cavity;

[0039] 2 - mounting bracket;

[0040] 21 - top plate; 211 - top surface; 212 - side surface; 213 - recessed portion; 214 - limiting gap;

[0041] 22 - side plate;

[0042] X - length direction of the vehicle; Y - width direction of the vehicle; Z - height direction of the vehicle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The embodiments of the technical solutions of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, and therefore only serve as examples, and cannot limit the protection scope of the present application.

[0044] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs; the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present application; the terms "include" and "have" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of the present application and the above description of drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0045] Reference herein to "embodiments" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of the phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment, nor is it necessarily mutually exclusive of other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0046] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0047] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0048] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "multiple" refers to two or more (including two), similarly, "multiple sets" refers to two or more (including two sets), and "multiple pieces" refers to two or more (including two pieces).

[0049] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0050] A secondary instrument panel is installed in the center console between the driver's seat and the front passenger seat. This secondary instrument panel includes storage and control switches.

[0051] The storage space in the passenger side dashboard directly impacts the convenience and comfort of daily use for the driver. As users increasingly demand higher quality vehicle interiors, how to further increase the storage space in the passenger side dashboard is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed.

[0052] Before introducing the proposed solution, it's important to note that an increasing number of vehicle models are now equipped with a rear-ventilation function for the secondary dashboard. This function delivers cool or warm air to the rear passenger area to achieve a more even temperature distribution and improve rear passenger comfort. However, secondary dashboards with rear ventilation require mounting brackets to be fixed to the vehicle floor. To avoid interference between the brackets and ventilation ducts, these brackets typically have clearance channels. The applicant found that, while providing these clearance channels, the brackets are often approximately 90mm high to ensure structural strength. The distance between the top of the secondary dashboard and the bottom of the bracket is approximately 360mm, meaning the bracket height is almost a quarter of that distance. This high bracket occupies a significant amount of space. The applicant envisions that reducing the bracket height without affecting the rear-ventilation function would effectively free up the space occupied by the bracket. Utilizing this freed-up space for storage would further increase the storage space within the secondary dashboard, meeting user needs.

[0053] Based on the above-mentioned inventive concept, and in order to solve the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a sub-instrument panel assembly and a vehicle. The sub-instrument panel assembly and vehicle provided in this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0054] Please refer to Figure 1 This application discloses a vehicle including an air conditioning system (not shown in the figure) and a sub-instrument assembly 100. The air conditioning system is a system in a vehicle used to regulate the temperature, humidity, and airflow inside the vehicle, and has functions such as cooling, heating, and ventilation. The various functions of the air conditioning system are not the inventive point of this application, and therefore will not be described in detail here. After processing the air, the air conditioning system blows the processed air into the vehicle interior through the air conditioning vents.

[0055] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 The sub-instrument assembly 100 includes a sub-instrument 1 and a mounting bracket 2.

[0056] The sub-dashboard 1 includes a storage unit 11 and an air conditioning duct 12. The air conditioning duct 12 includes a first duct 121, which extends at least partially along the length direction X of the vehicle and is connected to the side 212 of the storage unit 11 along the width direction Y of the vehicle. The first duct 121 is used to connect to the air conditioning vent of the vehicle. The mounting bracket 2 is connected to the lower side of the storage unit 11 along the height direction Z of the vehicle. The ratio of the height d1 of the mounting bracket 2 to the distance d2 between the top of the storage unit 11 and the bottom of the mounting bracket 2 along the height direction Z of the vehicle is less than or equal to 1 / 6 and greater than or equal to 1 / 10.

[0057] The secondary instrument panel 1, also known as the passenger-side instrument panel or center console, works in conjunction with the main instrument panel to enhance driving safety and comfort, and to meet diverse user needs for vehicle functions. Depending on the vehicle model, the storage unit 11 can have various structural forms. In some embodiments, the storage unit 11 may only include the armrest box 111; in other embodiments, it includes the armrest box 111 and a storage compartment 112 located below it. The air conditioning duct 12 is a pipe used to guide and distribute processed air (cold or hot air) from the air conditioning system. The air conditioning duct 12 can be made of metal such as galvanized steel or stainless steel, or non-metallic such as fiberglass. The air conditioning duct 12 can be round or rectangular, meaning its cross-sectional shape can be circular or rectangular. Round ducts can be formed by rolling and welding sheet metal. Rectangular ducts can be cut into multiple sheets of the required size, and these sheets are joined together to form the various sides of the air conditioning duct 12. The cross-sectional area of ​​the air conditioning duct 12 can be determined based on air volume, air velocity, etc. Designers can flexibly choose suitable materials and specifications for the air conditioning duct 12, and this application embodiment does not impose specific limitations in this regard.

[0058] The first duct 121 of the air conditioning duct 12 can be directly or indirectly connected to the vehicle's air conditioning vents to guide processed air (cold or hot air) from the air conditioning system to the rear passenger area. Since the air conditioning vents of the air conditioning system are typically located in front of the driver and passengers, to guide processed air (cold or hot air) from the air conditioning system to the rear passenger area, see [reference needed]. Figure 2 In this embodiment of the application, the first air duct 121 extends at least partially along the length direction X of the vehicle, that is, as shown in the example. Figure 2 As shown, the first air duct 121 extends at least partially from left to right. The first air duct 121 is connected to the side 212 of the storage unit 11 along the width direction Y of the vehicle. The mounting bracket 2 is connected to the lower side of the storage unit 11 along the height direction Z of the vehicle.

[0059] Compared to the prior art where the air conditioning duct 12 is located in the clearance passage of the mounting bracket 2, this embodiment of the application can place the first duct 121 on at least one side 212 on the left and right sides of the storage unit 11. Based on this, the mounting bracket 2 can be further optimized. Since the restriction of clearance passage is eliminated, and there is no need to clear the air conditioning duct 12, the mounting bracket 2 can be designed to be lower. Compared to the prior art where the height of the mounting bracket 2 reaches 1 / 4 of the distance between the top of the sub-dashboard 1 and the bottom of the mounting bracket 2, this embodiment of the application can reduce the height d1 of the mounting bracket 2 to 1 / 10 to 1 / 6 of the distance d2 between the top of the sub-dashboard 1 and the bottom of the mounting bracket 2, effectively freeing up the space occupied by the mounting bracket 2, thereby increasing the space of the storage unit 11.

[0060] For example, if the distance between the top of the sub-dashboard 1 and the bottom of the mounting bracket 2 is 360mm, the height of the mounting bracket 2 in the prior art is 1 / 4, and the height is 90mm. However, in this embodiment, the height d1 of the mounting bracket 2 is 1 / 8, and the height d1 can be reduced to 45mm. That is, compared to the prior art, 45mm of space is freed up, which means the storage component 11 can be increased in height by 45mm. Furthermore, since the height d1 of the mounting bracket 2 in this application is significantly reduced compared to the mounting bracket 2 in the prior art, the weight of the mounting bracket 2 is also reduced accordingly, thereby improving the lightweight nature of the mounting bracket 2.

[0061] The solution provided in this application embodiment sets the first air duct 121 on the side 212 of the storage component 11, which gets rid of the limitation of avoiding the air duct on the existing mounting bracket 2. Therefore, by reducing the height d1 of the mounting bracket 2 to 1 / 10 to 1 / 6 of the distance d2 between the top of the sub-dashboard 1 and the bottom of the mounting bracket 2, the storage space of the sub-dashboard 1 can be further increased, improving the user's usage needs.

[0062] See Figure 2 In some embodiments, the height d1 of the mounting bracket 2 can be less than or equal to 50mm and greater than or equal to 40mm. In other words, the value of the height d1 of the mounting bracket 2 can be between 40mm and 50mm, for example, it can be 40mm, 41mm, 42mm, 42.5mm, 43mm, 44mm, 45mm, 45.5mm, 46mm, 47mm, 48mm, 49mm, 50mm, etc.

[0063] Considering that an excessively low mounting bracket 2 would leave too little working space, making cleaning, repair, replacement, and other maintenance work difficult, increasing the difficulty, time, and workload of maintenance, this embodiment sets the minimum height d1 of the mounting bracket 2 to 40mm. When the height d1 of the mounting bracket 2 exceeds 50mm, the rigidity, stability, and other performance parameters of the mounting bracket 2 decrease rapidly. Therefore, this embodiment achieves a good balance between the working space and performance of the mounting bracket 2 by setting the height d1 of the mounting bracket 2 between 40mm and 50mm.

[0064] See Figure 3In some embodiments, there are two first air ducts 121, which are arranged opposite each other and connected to both sides of the storage unit 11 along the width direction Y of the vehicle. In other words, the two first air ducts 121 can be symmetrically arranged along the width direction Y of the vehicle. In this way, the air treated by the air conditioning system can be evenly diffused to the rear passenger area along a symmetrical path, avoiding situations where the local airflow is too strong or too weak. Furthermore, compared to a single first air duct 121, the cross-sectional area of ​​two first air ducts 121 is doubled, which can deliver a larger flow rate in the same amount of time, thereby achieving temperature regulation in the rear passenger area more quickly.

[0065] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the sub-instrument assembly 100 includes a decorative panel 10, a first upright panel and a second upright panel, and a portion of the first air duct 121 extending along the outer side of the storage unit 11 is enclosed by the decorative panel 10, the first upright panel, the second upright panel and the side 212 of the storage unit 11, and a portion of the decorative panel 10 in the first air duct 121 is provided with a seal.

[0066] The first and second upright plates are connected to the side 212 of the storage component 11. The first and second upright plates can be fixed to the side 212 of the storage component 11 by welding, bonding or other methods. The first and second upright plates can be perpendicular to the side 212 of the storage component 11, or they can be set at an acute or obtuse angle to the side 212 of the storage component 11.

[0067] Among them, the sealing element can be a rubber sealing gasket, sealing sponge, etc. In addition to preventing air leakage at the joint between the decorative panel 10 and the first and second vertical panels, the sealing sponge, due to its porous structure, can also reduce the noise generated by the air flow in the first air duct 121.

[0068] In this embodiment, the portion of the first air duct 121 extending along the outer side of the storage component 11 is formed by splicing the decorative panel 10, the first upright plate, and the second upright plate with the side 212 of the storage component 11. Furthermore, by providing a sealing element on the inner wall of the decorative panel 10, air leakage at the splice point between the decorative panel 10 and the first and second upright plates can be prevented.

[0069] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the sub-instrument panel 1 may further include a sub-instrument panel body 13, which has a receiving cavity 131 and is connected to the front side of the storage unit 11 along the length direction X of the vehicle.

[0070] The air conditioning duct 12 may also include a second duct 122, which is disposed in the receiving cavity 131 and extends along the length direction X of the vehicle. One end of the second duct 122 is connected to the first duct 121, and the other end of the second duct 122 is used to connect to the air conditioning outlet.

[0071] The secondary instrument panel body 13 is the main structure of the secondary instrument panel 1, and it can typically be equipped with a gear shift lever, cup holders, wireless charging pads, etc. The secondary instrument panel body 13 and the storage unit 11 are arranged front and rear along the length X of the vehicle. The secondary instrument panel body 13 and the storage unit 11 can be made of high-strength plastic materials, such as polypropylene (PP) or polycarbonate (PC), and integrally injection molded.

[0072] The sub-instrument panel body 13 has a receiving cavity 131, and a second air duct 122 is disposed within the receiving cavity 131. The second air duct 122 extends along the length X of the vehicle and connects the first air duct 121 to the air conditioning vents, thereby guiding processed air (cold or hot air) from the air conditioning system to the first air duct 121 and ultimately distributing it to the rear passenger area. When a first air duct 121 is provided on both the left and right sides of the storage component 11, the end of the second air duct 122 can be connected to both first air ducts 121 via branch pipes. Furthermore, the end of the second air duct 122 away from the storage component is connected to the vehicle's air conditioning vents, and the end of the second air duct 122 near the storage component has a first branch and a second branch, with the two first air ducts 121 connected to the first and second branches respectively. See also Figure 4 The two first air ducts 121 are connected near the rear of the vehicle to form a rear passenger air vent 1211.

[0073] The solution provided in this application embodiment involves a second air duct 122 disposed within the receiving cavity 131 of the sub-dashboard body 13. This second duct connects the air conditioning outlet to the first air duct 121, allowing the processed air (cold or hot air) from the air conditioning system to be ultimately distributed to the rear passenger area via the second air duct 122 and the first air duct 121. Furthermore, since the second air duct 122 is disposed within the receiving cavity 131 of the sub-dashboard body 13, the sub-dashboard body 13 provides physical protection for the second air duct 122, effectively preventing damage to the second air duct 122 from external impacts or collisions.

[0074] See Figure 2 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the storage component 11 includes an armrest box 111 and a storage box 112. A first air duct 121 is connected to the side 212 of the armrest box 111 along the width direction Y of the vehicle; the storage box 112 is connected to the lower side of the armrest box 111 along the height direction Z of the vehicle, and the storage box 112 is connected to a second air duct 122.

[0075] The armrest box 111 provides arm support for the driver and front passenger, especially during long drives or when the vehicle is traveling on bumpy roads. The armrest box 111 reduces arm fatigue and improves driving comfort. The storage box 112 is used to store tools, spare keys, documents, and other items. The armrest box 111 is located on the upper side, closer to where the driver and front passenger's arms naturally hang. Considering the high frequency of use of the armrest box 111, the storage box 112 is located below it, making full use of the vehicle's interior vertical space without affecting the normal use of the armrest box 111.

[0076] The storage box 112 is connected to the second air duct 122. As mentioned above, the second air duct 122 is connected to the air conditioner outlet. Therefore, the air (cold or hot air) processed by the air conditioning system can be guided into the storage box 112 through the second air duct 122. In daily use, users can put beverages, food and other items in the storage box 112 and maintain their temperature through the air conditioner's cooling or heating, further improving the user experience.

[0077] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, a transition cavity 113 is provided between the storage box 112 and the sub-instrument body 13; the air conditioning duct 12 may also include a third duct 123, which is disposed in the transition cavity 113, with one end of the third duct 123 connected to the second duct 122 and the other end of the third duct 123 connected to the storage box 112.

[0078] Due to the structural design requirements of the sub-instrument assembly 100, a transition cavity 113 exists between the storage box 112 and the sub-instrument body 13. Therefore, in this embodiment, the storage box 112 is connected to the second air duct 122 via a third air duct 123 disposed in the transition cavity 113, thereby guiding processed air (cold or hot air) from the air conditioning system into the storage box 112. The third air duct 123 can be connected to the cavity wall of the transition cavity 113 via structural components such as brackets. The size of the third air duct 123 can be determined according to the size of the transition cavity 113. To improve the applicability of the third air duct 123 and make it suitable for transition cavities 113 of various sizes, the third air duct 123 can be a telescopic pipe, such as a corrugated pipe.

[0079] In this embodiment of the application, the storage box 112 and the second air duct 122 are connected by the third air duct 123 disposed in the transition cavity 113, which enables the cold or hot air guided by the second air duct 122 to be smoothly introduced into the storage box 112.

[0080] See Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6In some embodiments, the storage unit 11 has a mounting portion 1121 that is inclined relative to the bottom wall of the storage unit 11 along the height direction Z of the vehicle.

[0081] The mounting bracket 2 includes a connected top plate 21 and multiple side plates 22. The top plate 21 includes a top surface 211 and a side surface 212. The top surface 211 is connected to the bottom wall. The side surface 212 is disposed on the side of the top surface 211 along the width direction Y of the vehicle. The side surface 212 is set at an angle to the top surface 211 and is connected to the mounting part 1121.

[0082] like Figure 6 As shown, the mounting bracket 2 may include a top plate 21 and four side plates 22. The side plates 22 are connected to the top plate 21 and are used to support the top plate 21. Since there is no need to reserve a clearance passage, the height of the side plates 22 can be set to be lower, thereby effectively reducing the distance between the top plate 21 and the bottom of the mounting bracket 2. The top plate 21 includes a top surface 211, which can be connected to the bottom wall of the storage component 11 by means of screws, welding, etc. When the storage component 11 includes an upper and lower armrest box 111 and a storage box 112, the top surface 211 can be connected to the bottom wall of the storage component 11.

[0083] To further enhance the connection strength between the storage unit 11 and the mounting bracket 2, a mounting portion 1121 inclined relative to the bottom wall of the storage unit 11 can be provided. The number of mounting portions 1121 can be one, two, or similar. Correspondingly, the top plate 21 can also include a side panel 212, which is located on the side of the top surface 211 along the width direction Y of the vehicle, and is connected to the mounting portion 1121. The number of side panels 212 is the same as the number of mounting portions 1121, and the side panels 212 are angled relative to the top surface 211. The angle between the side panels 212 and the top surface 211 can be determined based on the angle between the mounting portion 1121 and the bottom wall of the storage unit 11.

[0084] like Figure 5 As shown, a mounting portion 1121 can be provided on each side of the bottom wall of the storage component 11 along the height direction Z of the vehicle. The included angle between the mounting portion 1121 and the bottom wall of the storage component 11 can be an obtuse angle, and the two mounting portions 1121 are arranged in a figure-eight shape. For example, the included angle between the mounting portion 1121 and the bottom wall of the storage component 11 can be greater than 90° and less than or equal to 135°. For example, it can be 95°, 100°, 110°, 125°, 135°, etc. Correspondingly, the number of side surfaces 212 can also be two, with the two side surfaces 212 provided on both sides of the top surface 211, and the two side surfaces 212 connected to the two mounting portions 1121 one-to-one.

[0085] In this embodiment, the bottom wall of the storage component 11 is provided with an inclined mounting portion 1121, and the top plate 21 of the mounting bracket 2 is provided with a side surface 212 that forms an angle with the top surface 211. By connecting the side surface 212 with the mounting portion 1121, the connection strength between the storage component 11 and the mounting bracket 2 can be further improved.

[0086] See Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the bottom wall of the storage component 11 is provided with a protrusion 1122 extending along the length direction X of the vehicle, and the top plate 21 is provided with a recess 213, which is engaged with the protrusion 1122.

[0087] The protrusion 1122 extends along the length X of the vehicle, which can enhance the rigidity of the bottom of the storage component 11 and reduce the deformation of the storage component 11 due to stress during use. The size and depth of the opening of the recess 213 are adapted to the size of the protrusion 1122, and this application does not specifically limit them.

[0088] In this embodiment, by providing a recess 213 on the top plate 21 of the mounting bracket 2, and having the recess 213 cooperate with the protrusion 1122, on the one hand, accurate positioning between the storage component 11 and the mounting bracket 2 can be achieved, thereby quickly aligning the storage component 11 and the mounting bracket 2 during assembly, reducing assembly errors and improving assembly efficiency. On the other hand, it can also increase the contact area between the bottom wall of the storage component 11 and the mounting bracket 2, dispersing pressure and thus improving the stability of the storage component 11.

[0089] See Figure 6 In some embodiments, the bottom wall of the storage unit 11 is provided with a positioning protrusion (not shown in the figure), and the top plate 21 is provided with a limiting notch 214 extending along the length direction X of the vehicle. The limiting notch 214 cooperates with the positioning protrusion to position the sub-instrument panel 1 in the length direction X of the vehicle.

[0090] The positioning protrusion can be a protrusion integrally formed on the bottom wall of the storage component 11, or it can be a pin, positioning rod, or positioning post welded, screwed, or inserted into the bottom wall of the storage component 11. The positioning protrusion has high rigidity and wear and corrosion resistance, so it can be made of metal materials such as stainless steel and aluminum alloy, engineering plastics such as nylon, or composite materials such as carbon fiber.

[0091] The top plate 21 is provided with a limiting notch 214, which extends along the length direction X of the vehicle. The opening size of the limiting notch 214 matches the outer contour of the positioning protrusion. For example, when the positioning protrusion uses a positioning post, the opening of the limiting notch 214 can be equal to or slightly larger than the diameter of the positioning post. For example, when the diameter of the positioning post is 15mm, the opening size of the limiting notch 214 can be 15mm to 15.5mm.

[0092] During the installation of the sub-instrument assembly 100 onto the vehicle floor, the mounting bracket 2 can be connected to the floor first, and then the sub-instrument 1 can be connected to the mounting bracket 2. When connecting the sub-instrument 1 to the mounting bracket 2, simply move the sub-instrument 1 so that the positioning protrusion on its bottom wall aligns with the one on the top plate 21. Then, move the positioning protrusion relative to the limiting notch 214. When the limiting notch 214 is stopped by its inner wall along the vehicle's length direction X and cannot move further, it can be considered that the sub-instrument 1 and the mounting bracket 2 are properly installed in the vehicle's length direction X. Furthermore, since the positioning protrusion is sandwiched between the two inner walls of the limiting notch 214 along the vehicle's width direction Y, the degree of freedom of movement of the sub-instrument 1 in the vehicle's width direction Y can be restricted.

[0093] In this embodiment of the application, by setting a limiting notch 214 on the top plate 21 and a positioning protrusion on the bottom wall of the sub-instrument panel 1, the positioning protrusion can cooperate with the limiting notch 214 to achieve positioning of the sub-instrument panel 1 in the length direction X of the vehicle and limiting it in the width direction Y of the vehicle, effectively improving the installation convenience of the sub-instrument panel 1.

[0094] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of this application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the embodiments can be combined in any way. This application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An instrument cluster assembly (100) for use in a vehicle, the instrument cluster assembly comprising: The application relates to a sub-instrument panel assembly (100) for a vehicle, comprising: a sub-instrument panel (1) comprising a storage (11) and an air conditioner air duct (12), the air conditioner air duct (12) comprising a first air duct (121) extending at least partially along a length direction (X) of the vehicle and connected to a side (212) of the storage (11) along a width direction (Y) of the vehicle, the first air duct (121) being configured to be connected to an air outlet of an air conditioner of the vehicle; and a mounting bracket (2) connected to a lower side of the storage (11) along a height direction (Z) of the vehicle. The ratio of the height of the mounting bracket (2) to the distance between the top of the storage (11) and the bottom of the mounting bracket (2) along the height direction (Z) of the vehicle is less than or equal to 1 / 6 and greater than or equal to 1 / 10. The height of the mounting bracket (2) is less than or equal to 50 mm and greater than or equal to 40 mm.

2. The dashboard assembly (100) of claim 1, wherein, The number of the first air ducts (121) is two, and the two first air ducts (121) are oppositely arranged and respectively connected to two sides of the storage (11) along the width direction (Y) of the vehicle.

3. The minor dashboard assembly (100) of claim 1, wherein, The sub-instrument panel assembly (100) comprises a decorative plate (10), a first vertical plate and a second vertical plate, and the part of the first air duct (121) extending along the outside of the storage (11) is enclosed by the decorative plate (10), the first vertical plate, the second vertical plate and the side (212) of the storage (11), and part of the decorative plate (10) in the first air duct (121) is provided with a sealing element.

4. The minor dashboard assembly (100) of claim 1, wherein, The sub-instrument panel (1) further comprises:

5. The minor dashboard assembly (100) of claim 1, wherein, a sub-instrument panel body (13) having a receiving cavity (131), the sub-instrument panel body (13) being connected to the front side of the storage (11) along the length direction (X) of the vehicle; The air conditioner air duct (12) further comprises: a second air duct (122) arranged in the receiving cavity (131) and extending along the length direction (X) of the vehicle, one end of the second air duct (122) being connected to the first air duct (121), and the other end of the second air duct (122) being configured to be connected to the air outlet of the air conditioner. The storage (11) comprises:

6. The minor dashboard assembly (100) of claim 5, wherein, an armrest box (111), the first air duct (121) being connected to the side (212) of the armrest box (111) along the width direction (Y) of the vehicle; and a storage box (112) connected to the lower side of the armrest box (111) along the height direction (Z) of the vehicle, the storage box (112) being in communication with the second air duct (122). The storage box (112) and the sub-instrument panel body (13) have a transition cavity (113) therebetween; 7. The minor dashboard assembly (100) of claim 6, characterized in that, The air conditioner air duct (12) further comprises: a third air duct (123) arranged in the transition cavity (113), one end of the third air duct (123) being connected to the second air duct (122), and the other end of the third air duct (123) being connected to the storage box (112). ​ 8. The minor dashboard assembly (100) of claim 1, wherein, The storage object (11) is provided with a mounting portion (1121) inclined relative to the bottom wall of the storage object (11) on the height direction (Z) of the vehicle; The mounting bracket (2) comprises a top plate (21) and a plurality of side plates (22) connected to each other, the top plate (21) comprises: a top surface (211) connected to the bottom wall; and a side surface (212) provided on the side of the top surface (211) along the width direction (Y) of the vehicle, the side surface (212) is arranged at an angle with the top surface (211) and is connected to the mounting portion (1121).

9. The minor dashboard assembly (100) of claim 8, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the storage object (11) is provided with a protruding portion (1122) extending along the length direction (X) of the vehicle, the top plate (21) is provided with a recessed portion (213), the recessed portion (213) is matched with the protruding portion (1122); and / or The bottom wall of the storage object (11) is provided with a positioning protrusion, the top plate (21) is provided with a limiting gap (214) extending along the length direction (X) of the vehicle, the limiting gap (214) is matched with the positioning protrusion to position the auxiliary instrument panel (1) in the length direction (X) of the vehicle.

10. A vehicle characterized by comprising: comprising: an air conditioning system; and The auxiliary instrument panel assembly (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the air conditioning air pipe (12) is communicated with an air outlet of the air conditioning system. ​

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