Electric vehicle instrument assembling structure
By combining the instrument liner and the instrument cover, and using connection methods such as locking pins, locking plates, and snap-fit blocks, the installation gap problem between the electric vehicle instrument and the instrument PC transparent decorative parts is solved, achieving all-round protection and improving the stability and aesthetics of the instrument.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-31
AI Technical Summary
There is an installation gap between the instrument panel and the transparent PC trim piece of the instrument panel in existing electric vehicles, which allows rainwater and dust to easily enter the vehicle body and damage electronic components.
The instrument adopts a combination structure of instrument liner and instrument cover, and uses locking posts, locking plates, snap blocks and screws to achieve all-round enclosure protection of the instrument and prevent rainwater and dust from entering.
It effectively prevents rainwater and dust from entering the vehicle body, improves the stability and aesthetics of the instrument panel, enhances the operational stability of electrical components, and improves safety during riding.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of electric vehicles, and in particular to an electric vehicle instrument assembly structure. Background Technology
[0002] With the continuous development of electric two-wheelers, consumers have increasingly higher requirements for aesthetically pleasing, practical, and reliable plastic parts. Currently, in the most common electric two-wheelers on the market, the instrument panel and the instrument panel PC transparent decorative part are assembled separately. There is an installation gap between the surface of the instrument panel outline and the instrument panel PC transparent decorative part. After the instrument panel is assembled, it protrudes out of the instrument panel PC transparent decorative part, which makes it easy for rainwater and dust to enter the vehicle body, thereby damaging electronic components. Therefore, this needs to be improved. Summary of the Invention
[0003] This utility model addresses the shortcomings of existing electric vehicle instrument panel designs, such as the instrument panel surface protruding beyond the instrument panel PC transparent decorative piece, and the installation gap between the instrument panel and the instrument panel PC transparent decorative piece, which allows rainwater and dust to easily enter the vehicle body and damage electronic components. It provides a new electric vehicle instrument panel assembly structure.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model achieves this through the following technical solution:
[0005] An electric vehicle instrument assembly structure includes an instrument panel and a head cover, as well as an instrument panel liner and an instrument panel cover. The lower side of the instrument panel liner has a mounting cavity, and the instrument panel is disposed in the mounting cavity. The instrument panel cover covers the upper part of the instrument panel liner and is connected to the side wall of the instrument panel liner. The head cover covers the outside of the instrument panel cover and is detachably connected to the instrument panel cover and the instrument panel liner. The upper surface of the head cover is flush with the upper surface of the instrument panel cover. The head cover and the instrument panel cover enclose the outside of the instrument panel liner.
[0006] The instrument panel cover provides enclosed protection for the upper part of the instrument panel, while the headgear covers the sides of the instrument panel cover, providing enclosed protection for the sides and lower part of the instrument panel. Furthermore, the upper surfaces of the instrument panel cover and the headgear are on the same plane, improving the overall integration and aesthetics of the combined instrument panel cover and headgear. This provides complete protection for the instrument panel, effectively preventing rainwater, dust, and other impurities from entering the vehicle body and improving the stability of the vehicle's electrical components. The instrument panel liner provides a second layer of protection and reinforced support for the instrument panel, enhancing its stability during riding.
[0007] Preferably, in the electric vehicle instrument assembly structure described above, a display window communicating with a mounting cavity is provided through the instrument liner, a locking post located outside the display window is provided in the mounting cavity, a locking plate is provided on the instrument, and the locking plate and the locking post are detachably connected by screws, with the front of the instrument facing the display window.
[0008] The instrument is detachably fixed in the mounting cavity by locking pins, locking plates and screws. On the one hand, this avoids the situation where screws are directly tightened on the inner wall of the instrument liner and the instrument, which would damage the instrument liner and the instrument. On the other hand, it improves the ease of assembling the instrument with the instrument liner.
[0009] Preferably, in the above-described electric vehicle instrument assembly structure, the upper surface of the instrument liner has first snap-fit interfaces distributed on the left and right sides of the display window, and the lower surface of the instrument cover has a first snap-fit block corresponding to the first snap-fit interface. The first snap-fit block is inserted into the first snap-fit interface for snap-fit engagement. A second snap-fit block is provided on the front outer side wall of the instrument liner, and a plurality of positioning notches are formed by inward recesses on the rear outer side wall of the instrument liner. A second snap-fit interface corresponding to the second snap-fit block is provided on the front side of the instrument cover, and a positioning block corresponding to the positioning notch is provided on the rear inner side wall of the instrument cover. The second snap-fit block is inserted into the second snap-fit interface for snap-fit engagement, and the positioning block is inserted into the positioning notch for insertion engagement.
[0010] The instrument cover and the instrument liner are connected and fixed on the upper and front sides by the snap-fit of the first snap-fit block and the first snap-fit interface, and the snap-fit of the second snap-fit block and the second snap-fit interface. The instrument cover and the instrument liner are fixed and limited by the insertion of the positioning notch and the positioning block. This achieves multi-point connection and fixation between the instrument cover and the instrument liner, and improves the stability of the instrument cover covering the upper part of the instrument liner.
[0011] Preferably, in the above-described electric vehicle instrument assembly structure, the head cover includes a rear cover plate distributed on the back side of the instrument liner and the instrument cover. A plurality of first fixing blocks are provided on the rear side of the instrument liner, and a first fixing post is provided on the rear side of the instrument cover. The first fixing blocks are distributed on the left and right sides of the first fixing post. A limiting notch is provided on the outer side wall of the rear cover plate. The rear side of the instrument liner and the instrument cover is inserted into the limiting notch for insertion and engagement. The first fixing blocks, the first fixing post and the inner wall of the limiting notch are connected by screws.
[0012] The limiting notch effectively limits the position of the instrument liner and the instrument cover, preventing them from rotating when the screws are tightened. The instrument liner and the instrument cover are fixed to the rear cover plate by screws, further improving the stability of the instrument liner and the instrument cover during assembly.
[0013] Preferably, in the above-described electric vehicle instrument assembly structure, the head cover further includes a front cover plate and two decorative parts. The two decorative parts are distributed on the left and right ends of the rear cover plate. The upper side of the decorative parts is attached to the front side of the instrument cover. A third snap-fit interface is provided on the front side of the instrument cover and the instrument liner. A third snap-fit block is provided on the upper side of the decorative parts. The third snap-fit block is inserted into the third snap-fit interface for snap-fit engagement. The lower side of the decorative parts is connected to the rear cover plate by screws. The rear cover plate and the decorative parts together form a handle assembly cavity. The decorative parts and the rear cover plate surround the left, right, and rear sides of the instrument cover and form an inspection window. The front cover plate is detachably assembled on the front side of the rear cover plate and the instrument liner and controls the opening and closing of the inspection window.
[0014] The decorative parts can cover the handle located in the handle assembly cavity, further enhancing the overall integrity of the head cover and instrument cover after assembly. The front cover is detachable and can control the opening and closing of the inspection window, thus facilitating the maintenance of the instruments and components inside the head cover, making it more convenient to use.
[0015] Preferably, in the electric vehicle instrument assembly structure described above, the inner surface of the front cover has a plurality of fourth snap-fit blocks and second fixing blocks, the fourth snap-fit blocks and the second fixing blocks are respectively distributed on the upper and lower parts of the front cover, the instrument liner has a fourth snap-fit interface corresponding to the number of fourth snap-fit blocks, the fourth snap-fit blocks are inserted into the corresponding fourth snap-fit interface for snap-fit engagement, and the second fixing block is fixed to the rear cover by screws.
[0016] The front cover is detachably installed on the instrument liner and rear cover via the fourth snap-fit block, the fourth snap-fit interface, the second fixing block, and screws, thereby improving the ease of installation and removal of the front cover and further enhancing the convenience of instrument maintenance. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the instrument, instrument cover, and instrument liner of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the instrument cover and instrument liner of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention from the front view after the front cover is hidden.
[0021] Figure 5 This is an exploded structural diagram of the rear cover and instrument liner of this utility model from the rear view.
[0022] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the decorative component of this utility model.
[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: Instrument 1; Locking plate 11; Head cover 2; Rear cover 21; Limiting notch 211; Front cover 22; Fourth locking block 221; Second fixing block 222; Decorative piece 23; Third locking block 231; Instrument liner 3; Mounting cavity 31; Locking post 311; Display window 32; First locking interface 33; Second locking block 34; Positioning notch 35; First fixing block 36; Fourth locking interface 37; Instrument cover 4; First locking block 41; Second locking interface 42; Positioning block 43; First fixing post 44; Third locking interface 5; Handle assembly cavity 6; Inspection window 7. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-7 The present invention will be further described in detail with reference to specific embodiments, but these are not intended to limit the present invention:
[0026] Example 1
[0027] like Figures 1-7 As shown, an electric vehicle instrument assembly structure includes an instrument 1 and a head cover 2, as well as an instrument liner 3 and an instrument cover 4. The lower side of the instrument liner 3 has a mounting cavity 31, and the instrument 1 is disposed in the mounting cavity 31. The instrument cover 4 covers the upper part of the instrument liner 3 and is connected to the side wall of the instrument liner 3. The head cover 2 covers the outside of the instrument cover 4 and is detachably connected to the instrument cover 4 and the instrument liner 3. The upper surface of the head cover 2 is flush with the upper surface of the instrument cover 4. The head cover 2 and the instrument cover 4 surround the outside of the instrument liner 3.
[0028] Preferably, the instrument liner 3 has a display window 32 that communicates with the mounting cavity 31. The mounting cavity 31 has a locking post 311 located outside the display window 32. The instrument 1 has a locking plate 11. The locking plate 11 and the locking post 311 are detachably connected by screws. The front of the instrument 1 faces the display window 32.
[0029] Preferably, the upper surface of the instrument liner 3 is provided with first card interfaces 33 distributed on the left and right sides of the display window 32, and the lower surface of the instrument cover 4 is provided with a first card block 41 corresponding to the first card interface 33. The first card block 41 is inserted into the first card interface 33 for card engagement. The front outer side wall of the instrument liner 3 is provided with a second card block 34, and the rear outer side wall of the instrument liner 3 is recessed inward to form a plurality of positioning notches 35. The front side of the instrument cover 4 is provided with a second card interface 42 corresponding to the second card block 34, and the rear inner side wall of the instrument cover 4 is provided with a positioning block 43 corresponding to the positioning notch 35. The second card block 34 is inserted into the second card interface 42 for card engagement, and the positioning block 43 is inserted into the positioning notch 35 for insertion engagement.
[0030] Preferably, the head cover 2 includes a rear cover plate 21 distributed on the rear side of the instrument liner 3 and the instrument cover 4. The rear side of the instrument liner 3 is provided with a plurality of first fixing blocks 36, and the rear side of the instrument cover 4 is provided with a first fixing post 44. The first fixing blocks 36 are distributed on the left and right sides of the first fixing post 44. The outer side wall of the rear cover plate 21 is provided with a limiting notch 211. The rear side of the instrument liner 3 and the instrument cover 4 are inserted into the limiting notch 211 for insertion and engagement. The first fixing blocks 36, the first fixing post 44 and the inner wall of the limiting notch 211 are connected by screws.
[0031] Preferably, the head cover 2 also includes a front cover plate 22 and two decorative pieces 23. The two decorative pieces 23 are distributed at the left and right ends of the rear cover plate 21. The upper side of the decorative piece 23 is attached to the front side of the instrument cover 4. The front side of the instrument cover 4 and the instrument liner 3 is provided with a third snap-fit interface 5. The upper side of the decorative piece 23 is provided with a third snap-fit block 231. The third snap-fit block 231 is inserted into the third snap-fit interface 5 for snap-fit engagement. The lower side of the decorative piece 23 is connected to the rear cover plate 21 by screws. The rear cover plate 21 and the decorative piece 23 enclose a handle assembly cavity 6. The decorative piece 23 and the rear cover plate 21 enclose the left, right and rear sides of the instrument cover 4 and form an inspection window 7. The front cover plate 22 is detachably assembled to the front side of the rear cover plate 21 and the instrument liner 3 and controls the opening and closing of the inspection window 7.
[0032] Preferably, the inner surface of the front cover 22 has a plurality of fourth snap-fit blocks 221 and second fixing blocks 222. The fourth snap-fit blocks 221 and the second fixing blocks 222 are respectively distributed on the upper and lower parts of the front cover 22. The instrument liner 3 has a fourth snap-fit interface 37 corresponding to the number of fourth snap-fit blocks 221. The fourth snap-fit blocks 221 are inserted into the corresponding fourth snap-fit interface 37 for snap-fit engagement. The second fixing blocks 222 are fixed to the rear cover 21 by screws.
[0033] Specifically, such as Figures 1-7 As shown, the instrument liner 3 and the instrument cover 4 are rhomboid in shape. The display window 32 is located on the upper middle surface of the instrument liner 3. The instrument cover 4 has a transparent display panel facing the display window 32. The top inner wall of the mounting cavity 31 has three locking posts 311, which are triangularly distributed on the outside of the display window 32.
[0034] The edges of the instrument liner 3 and the instrument cover 4 are bent downward to form an inner folded edge and an outer folded edge, respectively. The top inner wall of the mounting cavity 31 has a first card interface 33 located on the left and right sides of the display window 32. The front side of the inner folded edge has three fourth card interfaces 37 distributed along the length of the instrument liner 3. The front side of the inner folded edge has three second card blocks 34 integrally formed along the length of the instrument liner 3. The rear side of the inner folded edge is bent inward to form five positioning notches 35 distributed along the length of the instrument liner 3. The number of first fixing blocks 36 is four and they are staggered with the positioning notches 35. The first fixing blocks 36 are distributed on the rear inner wall of the inner folded edge and have through holes for screws to pass through.
[0035] The top inner wall of the instrument cover 4 is integrally formed with a first latching block 41 corresponding to the first latching interface 33. The front side of the outer folded edge has a second latching interface 42 corresponding to the second latching block 34. The rear inner wall of the outer folded edge has a positioning block 43 corresponding to the positioning notch 35. The positioning block 43 in the middle position has a first fixing post 44. The number of the first latching interface 33, the second latching block 34, the positioning notch 35, the first fixing block 36 and the fourth latching interface 37 can be increased or decreased according to the size of the instrument liner 3.
[0036] The middle part of the front and rear sides of the inner folded edge protrudes from the middle part of the front and rear sides of the outer folded edge. The first fixing post 44 protrudes from the inner folded edge, and the fourth card interface 37 is exposed on the outer folded edge. The instrument 1 has a locking plate 11 that corresponds one-to-one with the locking post 311.
[0037] When assembling the instrument 1, the instrument liner 3, and the instrument cover 4, first align the front of the instrument 1 with the display window 32 and place it in the mounting cavity 31. Then, pass the screws through the locking plate 11 and tighten them in the locking post 311. After that, cover the upper part of the instrument liner 3 with the instrument cover 4. At this time, the upper parts of the instrument liner 3 and the instrument cover 4 are fixed by the snap-fit of the first snap-fit interface 33 and the first snap-fit block 41. The front and rear sides of the instrument liner 3 and the instrument cover 4 are connected and fixed by the snap-fit of the second snap-fit block 34 and the second snap-fit interface 42, and the insertion of the positioning block 43 and the positioning notch 35.
[0038] More specifically, the rear center of the instrument liner 3 and instrument cover 4 protrudes downward, making the rear of the instrument liner 3 and instrument cover 4 triangular. The inner wall of the limiting notch 211 has threaded holes corresponding to the first fixing block 36 and the first fixing post 44. When the rear of the instrument liner 3 and instrument cover 4 is inserted into the limiting notch 211, the instrument liner 3 and instrument cover 4 can be more closely limited, and the rear of the instrument liner 3 and instrument cover 4 is fixed to the head cover 2 by the first fixing block 36, the first fixing post 44, the threaded holes and screws.
[0039] The headgear 2 includes a rear cover plate 21, a front cover plate 22, and two decorative pieces 23. The decorative pieces 23 are distributed at the left and right corners of the front side of the rear cover plate 21 and are connected to the front cover plate 22. The decorative pieces 23 are L-shaped, with the inner end of the decorative pieces 23 extending horizontally and the outer end of the decorative pieces 23 extending vertically.
[0040] The upper inner wall of the front cover 22 is integrally formed with three fourth snap-fit blocks 221 corresponding to the fourth snap-fit interface 37. The upper part of the front cover 22 is fastened to the instrument liner 3 through the fourth snap-fit interface 37 and the fourth snap-fit blocks 221. The lower part of the front cover 22 is fixed to the rear cover 21 by screws and the second fixing block 222.
[0041] The instrument liner 3 and the instrument cover 4 have four connected third card interfaces 5 on their front sides. The third card interfaces 5 are symmetrically distributed on the left and right ends of the front side of the instrument liner 3 and the instrument cover 4. The inner end of the decorative part 23 has a third card block 231. The inner end of the decorative part 23 is fastened to the front side of the instrument liner 3 and the instrument cover 4 through the third card block 231 and the third card interface 5. The outer end of the decorative part 23 is fixed to the inner wall of the rear cover plate 21 by screws.
[0042] The above structure makes the upper surfaces of the head cover 2 and the instrument cover 4 flush, achieving multi-angle and multi-point fixation of the head cover 2, instrument liner 3, and instrument cover 4. The head cover 2, instrument liner 3, and instrument cover 4 provide all-round enclosure protection and reinforcement support for the instrument 1, improving the stability of the instrument 1 during use, enhancing the overall integrity and aesthetics of the head cover 2, instrument liner 3, and instrument cover 4, effectively preventing rainwater, dust, and other impurities from entering the vehicle body, and improving safety during use.
[0043] In summary, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. All equivalent changes and modifications made within the scope of the patent application of the present utility model shall be covered by the present utility model.
Claims
1. An electric vehicle instrument mounting structure comprising an instrument (1) and a head cover (2), characterized in that: The instrument cover (4) covers the upper part of the instrument inner liner (3) and is connected with the side wall of the instrument inner liner (3), the head cover (2) covers the outside of the instrument cover (4) and is detachably connected with the instrument cover (4) and the instrument inner liner (3), the upper surface of the head cover (2) is flush with the upper surface of the instrument cover (4), and the head cover (2) and the instrument cover (4) enclose the outside of the instrument inner liner (3).
2. The instrument panel assembly of claim 1, wherein: A display window (32) penetrating the instrument inner liner (3) and communicating with the mounting cavity (31) is arranged, a locking column (311) located outside the display window (32) is arranged in the mounting cavity (31), a locking plate (11) is arranged on the instrument (1), the locking plate (11) and the locking column (311) are detachably connected through screws, and the front surface of the instrument (1) is opposite to the display window (32).
3. The instrument panel assembly of claim 2, wherein: First clamping blocks (41) corresponding to the first clamping interfaces (33) are arranged on the lower surface of the instrument cover (4), the first clamping blocks (41) are inserted into the first clamping interfaces (33) for clamping cooperation, second clamping blocks (34) are arranged on the front outer side wall of the instrument inner liner (3), a plurality of positioning notches (35) are formed in the inwardly recessed rear outer side wall of the instrument inner liner (3), second clamping interfaces (42) corresponding to the second clamping blocks (34) are arranged on the front side of the instrument cover (4), positioning blocks (43) corresponding to the positioning notches (35) are arranged on the rear inner wall of the instrument cover (4), the second clamping blocks (34) are inserted into the second clamping interfaces (42) for clamping cooperation, and the positioning blocks (43) are inserted into the positioning notches (35) for insertion cooperation.
4. The instrument panel assembly of claim 2, wherein: The head cover (2) comprises a rear cover plate (21) arranged at the rear side of the instrument inner liner (3) and the instrument cover (4), a plurality of first fixing blocks (36) are arranged at the rear side of the instrument inner liner (3), a first fixing column (44) is arranged at the rear side of the instrument cover (4), and the first fixing blocks (36) are arranged at the left and right sides of the first fixing column (44); a limiting notch (211) is arranged on the outer side wall of the rear cover plate (21), the rear side of the instrument inner liner (3) and the instrument cover (4) is inserted into the limiting notch (211) for insertion cooperation, and the first fixing blocks (36), the first fixing column (44) and the inner wall of the limiting notch (211) are connected through screws.
5. The instrument cluster assembly of claim 4, wherein: The head cover (2) further comprises a front cover plate (22) and two decorative pieces (23) distributed at the left and right ends of the rear cover plate (21), the upper side of the decorative piece (23) is attached to the front side of the instrument cover (4), the front side of the instrument cover (4) and the instrument lining (3) is provided with a third clamping port (5), the upper side of the decorative piece (23) is provided with a third clamping block (231), the third clamping block (231) is inserted into the third clamping port (5) for clamping cooperation, the lower side of the decorative piece (23) is connected with the rear cover plate (21) through screws, the rear cover plate (21) and the decorative piece (23) enclose a handle assembly cavity (6), the decorative piece (23) and the rear cover plate (21) enclose the left and right sides and the rear side of the instrument cover (4) and form an inspection window (7), and the front cover plate (22) is detachably assembled on the front side of the rear cover plate (21) and the instrument lining (3) and controls the opening and closing of the inspection window (7).
6. The instrument cluster assembly of claim 5, wherein: The inner surface of the front cover plate (22) is provided with a plurality of fourth clamping blocks (221) and second fixing blocks (222), the fourth clamping blocks (221) and the second fixing blocks (222) are respectively distributed on the upper part and the lower part of the front cover plate (22), the instrument lining (3) is provided with fourth clamping ports (37) corresponding in number to the fourth clamping blocks (221), the fourth clamping blocks (221) are inserted into the corresponding fourth clamping ports (37) for clamping cooperation, and the second fixing blocks (222) are fixed with the rear cover plate (21) through screws.