Novel instrument board for automobile

By designing lower and upper support devices on the car dashboard, the problem of traditional dashboards being unable to secure electronic devices of different sizes has been solved, achieving stable and adaptable device mounting and improving the driver's user experience.

CN224075406UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03常州新泉汽车零部件有限公司 +9
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-14
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

Traditional car dashboards cannot stably hold electronic devices of varying sizes, causing inconvenience for drivers.

Method used

A novel automotive dashboard has been designed, comprising a lower support device and an upper support device. The lower support device consists of a first link and a second link, providing upward support force. The upper support device consists of a rotating rod, an adjusting rod, and a slot, providing forward support force. Stable fixation is achieved by combining a spring and a sliding block.

Benefits of technology

It enables stable fixation of electronic devices of different sizes, improves the adaptability and stability of placement, and facilitates driver operation.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of dashboards, in particular to a novel automobile dashboard which comprises a dashboard body, a mounting hole is dug in the dashboard body, a lower supporting device and an upper supporting device are arranged at the mounting hole, and the lower supporting device comprises a first connecting rod arranged at the two ends of the mounting hole and a second connecting rod rotationally connected with the first connecting rod. One end of the second connecting rod is connected with the first connecting rod, the other end of the second connecting rod is connected with a first baffle, the other end of the first baffle is connected with a second baffle, and when the object is erected at the mounting hole, the first baffle is located below the object and forms upward supporting force on the object, and the second baffle is located behind the object and forms forward supporting force on the object; and when the object is taken away from the mounting hole, the second connecting rod, the first baffle and the second baffle are retracted and rotated to be integrally placed with the first connecting rod. The dashboard placing frame has the advantages that electronic equipment with different sizes can be placed on the dashboard, the placing stability is improved, and the adaptability is wide.
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Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Cars are a common mode of transportation. The car dashboard is a device used to install various system modules of the vehicle. The dashboard displays key parameters such as vehicle speed, RPM, oil pressure, water temperature, and remaining fuel. It provides real-time feedback on the vehicle's operating status through pointers or digital displays, helping the driver to quickly grasp the vehicle's condition. However, nowadays, drivers have an increasing need to mount different electronic devices on the dashboard. But electronic devices come in a variety of types, such as mobile phones and tablets, and vary in size. Traditional car dashboards lack supports to mount electronic devices of different sizes, causing inconvenience to drivers.

[0003] Therefore, a new type of automotive dashboard is proposed, which can place electronic devices of different sizes on the dashboard, improve placement stability, and has wide adaptability. [Utility Model Content]

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a new type of automotive dashboard that can place electronic devices of different sizes on the dashboard, improve placement stability, and has wide adaptability.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A novel automotive dashboard includes a dashboard body with mounting holes. A lower support device and an upper support device are installed at the mounting holes. The lower support device includes a first connecting rod located at both ends of the mounting holes and a second connecting rod rotatably connected to the first connecting rod. One end of the second connecting rod is connected to the first connecting rod, and the other end of the second connecting rod is connected to a first baffle. The other end of the first baffle is connected to a second baffle. When an object is placed at the mounting holes, the first baffle is located below the object and provides upward support, while the second baffle is located behind the object and provides forward support. When the object is removed from the mounting holes, the second connecting rod, the first baffle, and the second baffle retract and rotate, becoming integrated with the first connecting rod.

[0007] Preferably, the upper support device includes a rotating rod, an adjusting rod slidably mounted on the rotating rod, and a insertion slot. One end of the adjusting rod is slidably connected to the rotating rod, and the other end is provided with an adjusting hook. The adjusting hook is inserted into the insertion slot to adjust the distance between the adjusting rod and the rotating rod.

[0008] Preferably, the upper support device is located inside the instrument panel body.

[0009] Preferably, the rotating rod is provided with a first slide rail.

[0010] Preferably, the adjusting rod is provided with a fixed block and a second slide rail. The second slide rail is located at one end of the fixed block, and a spring and a sliding block are provided inside the second slide rail. One end of the spring is fixed to the side wall of the second slide rail, and the other end is fixedly connected to the sliding block.

[0011] Preferably, the second baffle is provided with a button support block on one side of the first connecting rod.

[0012] Preferably, a cover groove is provided above the mounting hole. The cover groove includes a first cover groove and a second cover groove. The second cover groove is located above the first cover groove, and the depth of the second cover groove is greater than the depth of the first cover groove.

[0013] Preferably, a first rotating body is provided between the first link and the second link, a second rotating body is provided between the second link and the first baffle, and a flexible component is connected between the first baffle and the second baffle.

[0014] Preferably, it also includes at least one first locking block, which is located on the upper and lower sides of the instrument panel body.

[0015] Preferably, it also includes at least one second locking block, which is located on the left and right sides of the instrument panel body.

[0016] The beneficial effects of using this utility model are as follows:

[0017] 1. A dashboard body is provided with mounting holes. A lower support device and an upper support device are installed at the mounting holes. The lower support device supports electronic equipment and provides upward support, while the upper support device supports the electronic equipment and provides forward support, facilitating driver viewing of the screen. The lower support device includes a first connecting rod located at both ends of the mounting holes and a second connecting rod rotatably connected to the first connecting rod. One end of the second connecting rod is connected to the first connecting rod, and the other end of the second connecting rod is connected to a first baffle. The diameter of the first baffle is smaller than that of the first connecting rod. The diameter of the first baffle is such that it can be easily retracted into the mounting hole when not in use. The other end of the first baffle is connected to a second baffle, the width of which is smaller than that of the first baffle, so that the second baffle can be easily retracted into the mounting hole for quick reinstallation. When the object is placed in the mounting hole, the first baffle is located below the object and provides upward support, while the second baffle is located behind the object and provides forward support. When the object is removed from the mounting hole, the second connecting rod, the first baffle, and the second baffle rotate and retract together with the first connecting rod to improve the recovery efficiency.

[0018] 2. The rotating rod can rotate up and down. One end of the adjusting rod is slidably connected to the rotating rod for quick adjustment. The other end is equipped with an adjusting hook, which is inserted into the insertion slot to adjust the distance between the adjusting rod and the rotating rod. The hook connection is tight, and the adjustment can be made by rotating the rotating rod upward and adjusting the adjusting rod inward or outward, and then hooking it back together. The adjustment is convenient and quick.

[0019] 3. The adjusting rod is equipped with a fixed block and a second slide rail. The fixed block is adjusted according to the inward and outward sliding of the adjusting rod. The second slide rail is located at one end of the fixed block, and a spring and a sliding block are provided inside the second slide rail. One end of the spring is fixed to the side wall of the second slide rail, and the other end is fixed to the sliding block. The electronic device is placed against the fixed block on one side, and then the sliding block is pulled outward to lock the other side of the electronic device to achieve stable placement of the electronic device. When the electronic device needs to be removed, the spring pulls the sliding block back to its original position according to the elastic force.

[0020] These features and advantages of the present invention will be disclosed in detail in the following specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. [Attached Image Description]

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall design of a new type of automotive dashboard;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the button support block in the middle;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connector slot;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a flexible component.

Detailed Implementation Methods

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

[0027] The concepts involved in this application will first be explained with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the following explanation of each concept is only to make the content of this application easier to understand and does not imply any limitation on the scope of protection of this application.

[0028] Example 1:

[0029] A new type of car dashboard, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the device includes an instrument panel body 1, which has mounting holes 2. A lower support device 3 and an upper support device 4 are installed at the mounting holes 2. The lower support device 3 supports electronic equipment and provides upward support, while the upper support device 4 supports electronic equipment and provides forward support, facilitating the driver's viewing of the screen. The lower support device 3 includes a first connecting rod 5 located at both ends of the mounting holes 2 and a second connecting rod 6 rotatably connected to the first connecting rod 5. One end of the second connecting rod 6 is connected to the first connecting rod 5, and the other end is connected to a first baffle 7. The diameter of the first baffle 7 is smaller than that of the first connecting rod 5. The diameter between the rods 5 facilitates the retraction of the first baffle 7 into the mounting hole 2 when not in use. The other end of the first baffle is connected to the second baffle 8, the width of which is smaller than that of the first baffle 7, facilitating the retraction of the second baffle 8 into the mounting hole 2 for quick reinstallation. When an object is placed in the mounting hole 2, the first baffle 7 is located below the object and provides upward support, while the second baffle 8 is located behind the object and provides forward support. When the object is removed from the mounting hole 2, the second connecting rod 6, the first baffle 7, and the second baffle 8 rotate and retract, integrating with the first connecting rod 5 to improve retrieval efficiency.

[0030] The upper support device 4 is located inside the instrument panel body 1. The upper support device 4 includes a rotating rod 9, an adjusting rod 10 slidably mounted on the rotating rod 9, and a plug groove 11. The rotating rod 9 is provided with a first slide rail 13, which allows for fast sliding speed and fast adjustment speed.

[0031] The rotating rod 9 can rotate up and down. One end of the adjusting rod 10 is slidably connected to the rotating rod 9 for quick adjustment. The other end is provided with an adjusting hook 12, which is inserted into the insertion slot 11 to adjust the distance between the adjusting rod 10 and the rotating rod 9. The hook connection is tight, and the adjusting rod 10 can be adjusted inward or outward by rotating the rotating rod 9 upward and then hooking it back together. The adjustment is convenient and quick.

[0032] The adjusting rod 10 is provided with a fixing block 14 and a second slide rail 15. The fixing block 14 is adjusted according to the inward and outward sliding of the adjusting rod 10. The second slide rail 15 is located at one end of the fixing block 14, and a spring 16 and a sliding block 17 are provided inside the second slide rail 15. One end of the spring 16 is fixed to the side wall of the second slide rail 15, and the other end is fixed to the sliding block 17. The electronic device is placed against the fixing block 14 on one side, and then the sliding block 17 is stretched outward to lock the other side of the electronic device to achieve stable placement of the electronic device. When the electronic device needs to be removed, the spring 16 pulls the sliding block 17 back to its original position according to the elastic force.

[0033] The second baffle 8 is provided with a button support block 18 on one side of the first connecting rod 5. The length of the button support block 18 is greater than the thickness of the first connecting rod 5, which improves the support stability of the second baffle 8.

[0034] A cover groove 19 is provided above the mounting hole 2. The cover groove 19 includes a first cover horizontal groove 20 and a second cover horizontal groove 21. The second cover horizontal groove 21 is located above the first cover horizontal groove 20, and the depth of the second cover horizontal groove 21 is greater than the depth of the first cover horizontal groove 20, thereby improving the tightness of the cover connection.

[0035] A first rotating body 22 is provided between the first connecting rod 5 and the second connecting rod 6, and a second rotating body 23 is provided between the second connecting rod 6 and the first baffle 7. A flexible part 24 is connected between the first baffle 7 and the second baffle 8. The flexible part 24 can be made of rubber, which is not easy to tear and has great flexibility, making it easy to fold.

[0036] It also includes at least one first locking block 25, which is located on the upper and lower sides of the instrument panel body 1. It also includes at least one second locking block 26, which is located on the left and right sides of the instrument panel body 1, so as to facilitate the mounting of the instrument panel body 1 onto the vehicle. The second locking block 26 is a pressing block that can extend and retract inward and outward according to pressure.

[0037] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the scope of protection of this utility model is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model includes, but is not limited to, the contents described in the accompanying drawings and the specific embodiments above. Any modifications that do not depart from the functional and structural principles of this utility model will be included within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A new type of instrument panel for an automobile, characterized by comprising: The instrument panel body is provided with a mounting hole, a lower supporting device and an upper supporting device are arranged at the mounting hole, the lower supporting device comprises a first connecting rod arranged at two ends of the mounting hole and a second connecting rod rotatably connected with the first connecting rod, one end of the second connecting rod is connected with the first connecting rod, the other end of the second connecting rod is connected with a first baffle, the other end of the first baffle is connected with a second baffle, when an object is arranged at the mounting hole, the first baffle is arranged below the object and forms an upward supporting force on the object, the second baffle is arranged behind the object and forms a forward supporting force on the object, when the object is taken away from the mounting hole, the second connecting rod, the first baffle and the second baffle are rotated to be integrated with the first connecting rod.

2. A new type of instrument panel for automobiles as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The upper supporting device comprises a rotating rod, an adjusting rod slidably arranged on the rotating rod and a plug-in slot, one end of the adjusting rod is slidably connected with the rotating rod, the other end of the adjusting rod is provided with an adjusting hook, the adjusting hook is plugged into the plug-in slot to adjust the distance between the adjusting rod and the rotating rod.

3. A new type of instrument panel for automobiles as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The upper supporting device is arranged on the inner side of the instrument panel body.

4. A new type of instrument panel for automobiles as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The rotating rod is provided with a first sliding rail.

5. A new type of instrument panel for automobiles as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The adjusting rod is provided with a fixing block and a second sliding rail, the second sliding rail is arranged at one end of the fixing block, a spring member and a sliding block are arranged in the second sliding rail, one end of the spring member is fixedly arranged on the side wall of the second sliding rail, the other end of the spring member is fixedly connected with the sliding block.

6. A new type of instrument panel for automobiles as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The second baffle is provided with a key supporting block on one side of the first connecting rod.

7. A new type of instrument panel for automobiles as claimed in claim 1, wherein, A cover slot is arranged above the mounting hole, the cover slot comprises a first cover horizontal slot and a second cover horizontal slot, the second cover horizontal slot is arranged above the first cover horizontal slot, and the depth of the second cover horizontal slot is greater than the depth of the first cover horizontal slot.

8. A new type of instrument panel for automobiles as claimed in claim 1, wherein, A first rotating body is arranged between the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod, a second rotating body is arranged between the second connecting rod and the first baffle, and a soft member is arranged between the first baffle and the second baffle.

9. A new type of instrument panel for automobiles according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, At least one first clamping block is arranged on the upper and lower sides of the instrument panel body.

10. A new type of instrument panel for automobiles as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, At least one second clamping block is arranged on the left and right sides of the instrument panel body.