Instrument board beam assembly and vehicle

By integrating the steering column mounting bracket into the steering column support and optimizing the fixing design, the challenges of weight reduction, cost reduction, and modal property compatibility in the instrument panel crossbeam assembly were solved, achieving lightweighting and improved NVH performance of the instrument panel crossbeam assembly.

CN224104161UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-10ZHEJIANG ZEEKR INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD +1
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-06-04
Publication Date
2026-04-10

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies struggle to achieve weight and cost reduction while preserving the modal properties of the instrument panel crossbeam assembly, and are also difficult to reconcile with vehicle lightweighting goals.

Method used

Multiple steering column mounting brackets are integrated into a steering column bracket, and a first steering column mounting part replaces some of the steering column mounting brackets. Combined with the fixing design of the front bracket and the steering column bracket, the number of components is reduced, the natural frequency of the bracket unit is increased to resist vibration, the reaction force of the front of the vehicle body is shared, and the load-bearing limit and reliability of the bracket unit are enhanced.

Benefits of technology

This achieved weight and cost reduction in the instrument panel crossbeam assembly, while ensuring compliance with modal properties and deformation resistance, avoiding overload damage to the front bulkhead bracket or steering column bracket, and improving the vehicle's NVH performance.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an instrument panel cross beam assembly and a vehicle, the instrument panel cross beam assembly comprises a cross beam unit and a support unit, the cross beam unit comprises a cross beam and a first steering column installation part, and the support unit comprises a front wall support and a steering column support. The front wall support and the steering column support are fixedly matched with the cross beam through respective near ends, and the front wall support and the steering column support are oppositely buckled and fixed through respective far ends to form a front wall connecting part.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to traffic tool technical field especially, relate to a kind of instrument panel crossbeam assembly and vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] Instrument panel crossbeam assembly is used to connect vehicle body and steering column assembly, the problems faced in current vehicle design development include NVH performance guarantee and promotion difficult to be compatible with vehicle lightweight target, which involves the difficulty to guarantee the modal attribute while reducing weight and reducing the cost of instrument panel crossbeam assembly. SUMMARY

[0003] Therefore, the utility model provides a kind of instrument panel crossbeam assembly and vehicle, which realizes reducing weight and reducing the cost while guaranteeing modal attribute compliance.

[0004] The instrument panel crossbeam assembly of the utility model includes crossbeam unit and support unit, the crossbeam unit includes crossbeam and first steering column mounting part, the support unit includes front wall support and steering column support, the front wall support and the steering column support are fixed to the adapter crossbeam by the proximal end of each other, and the front wall support and the steering column support are fixed to form front wall connecting portion by the distal end of each other.

[0005] Compared with prior art, the utility model realizes the integration of multiple steering column mounting frames into steering column support, and replaces part of steering column mounting frame by first steering column mounting part, and the installation and fixation of steering column seat are cooperatively guaranteed by first steering column mounting part and steering column mounting frame, the number of constituent parts of instrument panel crossbeam assembly is reduced, so the weight and cost of instrument panel crossbeam assembly are reduced, compared with multiple steering column mounting frames assembled on crossbeam unit as the installation basis of steering column seat, the inherent frequency of support unit is improved by steering column support as the installation basis of steering column seat, which can be actually higher than the vibration frequency of vehicle power system, so that the instrument panel crossbeam assembly can ensure the compliance of modal attribute, prevent resonance and improve the anti-deformation performance.

[0006] In some embodiments, the distal end of the steering column support includes a front wall connecting flange, the front wall connecting flange is fixed to the distal end of the front wall support, the steering column support includes a second steering column mounting part, and the second steering column mounting part is located between the proximal end of the steering column support and the front wall connecting flange.

[0007] In this way, the distal end of the front wall connecting flange and the front wall support can share the reaction force of the front wall of the vehicle body, the front wall of the vehicle body reacts to the crossbeam through the front wall support and the steering column support, improves the load limit and reliability of the support unit, and can avoid the front wall support or the steering column support from being damaged due to overload when the front wall of the vehicle body reacts to the crossbeam through the front wall support or the steering column support alone.

[0008] In some embodiments, the second steering column mounting portion extends in the same direction as the cross beam, the steering column support further comprises two side frames, the two side frames are respectively connected to two ends of the second steering column mounting portion, the two ends of the second steering column mounting portion are arranged along the extension direction of the second steering column mounting portion, one end of each side frame is connected to the front wall connecting flange and forms a distal end of the steering column support, and the other end of each side frame is connected to the side of the cross beam and forms a proximal end of the steering column support.

[0009] In some embodiments, the distance between the two side frames decreases in the direction away from the cross beam and close to the front wall connecting flange.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first steering column mounting portion is configured as a plurality of first steering column mounting portions, the plurality of first steering column mounting portions are arranged along the length direction of the cross beam and are respectively provided with a first steering column fixing hole, and the second steering column mounting portion is provided with a plurality of second steering column fixing holes arranged along the length direction of the cross beam.

[0011] In some embodiments, the second steering column mounting portion comprises an integral connecting frame plate and a reinforcing rib, both of which extend in the same direction as the cross beam, the reinforcing rib protrudes from one side of the connecting frame plate, and the two ends of the connecting frame plate and the two ends of the reinforcing rib extend to the two side frames respectively.

[0012] In some embodiments, the reinforcing rib comprises a ridge portion extending in the same direction as the cross beam, and further comprises a supporting portion bent and arranged at the edge of the ridge portion, the supporting portion is connected to the connecting frame plate, and the ridge portion, the supporting portion and the connecting frame plate form a cavity.

[0013] In some embodiments, the reinforcing rib comprises a ridge portion extending in the same direction as the cross beam, and the ridge portion has a rib groove extending in the same direction as the cross beam.

[0014] In some embodiments, the proximal end of the steering column support further comprises a side protruding plate, the side protruding plate protrudes outward from the side of the second steering column mounting portion and is adapted to the side of the cross beam.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first steering column mounting portion and the second steering column mounting portion are respectively connected to the opposite sides of the cross beam.

[0016] In some embodiments, the proximal end of the steering column support and the front wall support are welded to the cross beam.

[0017] In some embodiments, the first steering column mounting portion protrudes and is welded to the outer side wall of the cross beam.

[0018] In some embodiments, at least one of the steering column support and the front wall support is a single plate member.

[0019] In some embodiments, the steering column support and the front wall support form a hollow cavity.

[0020] In some embodiments, the front bulkhead bracket is configured as one, the front bulkhead bracket includes a support section extending in the same direction as the crossbeam, and also includes two side plates, the two side plates are respectively connected to the two ends of the support section, the two ends of the support section are arranged along the extension direction of the support section, one end of each side plate forms the far end of the front bulkhead bracket and is fastened to the far end of the steering column bracket, and the other end of each side plate is connected to the side of the crossbeam and forms the proximal end of the front bulkhead bracket.

[0021] In some embodiments, the proximal end of the front support also includes a side convex edge that extends outward from the side of the support section and adapts to the side of the crossbeam; and / or, the spacing between the two side plates decreases in the direction away from the crossbeam.

[0022] The vehicle of this utility model includes a steering column assembly and an instrument panel crossbeam assembly. The steering column assembly includes a steering column seat, and the first steering column mounting part and the steering column bracket are both connected to the steering column seat. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an instrument panel crossbeam assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a top view of a portion of the structure of the instrument panel crossbeam assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a side view of an instrument panel crossbeam assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram from a first perspective of an embodiment of the instrument panel crossbeam assembly, omitting the front bulkhead bracket.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a partial schematic diagram of the instrument panel crossbeam assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention from a second perspective;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the instrument panel crossbeam assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention, omitting the front bulkhead bracket.

[0029] 10, beam unit; 11, beam; 12, first steering column mounting portion; 121, first steering column fixing hole; 20, bracket unit; 21, front wall bracket; 211, support section; 212, side plate; 213, side convex edge; 22, steering column bracket; 221, front wall connecting flange; 222, second steering column mounting portion; 2221, connecting frame plate; 2222, reinforcing rib; 2222a, ridge; 2222b, supporting portion; 2223, rib groove; 2224, second steering column fixing hole; 223, frame; 224, side convex plate; 225, hollow hole; 30, vehicle body connecting unit; 40, passage unit; 50, steering column; 60, steering column base; 61, first connecting portion; 62, second connecting portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0031] 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 the present application belongs. The terminology used in the description of the present application herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present application. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0032] The present application provides a kind of instrument board beam assembly, also provide a kind of vehicle including steering column assembly and instrument board beam assembly.The instrument board beam assembly of the present application includes beam unit 10, bracket unit 20, vehicle body connecting unit 30 and passage unit 40, bracket unit 20 is located between the two ends of beam unit 10, vehicle body connecting unit 30 is configured as two, two vehicle body connecting unit 30 is connected two sides of vehicle body respectively, passage unit 40 is located between the two ends of beam unit 10, and is formed with the vehicle body passage of accommodating transmission system.Steering column assembly includes steering column 50 and steering column base 60, steering column 50 is rotatably installed in steering column base 60;Bracket unit 20 is used to connect the front wall of vehicle body, and is used to form the installation base of steering column base 60.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 , Figures 4-5The beam unit 10 comprises a beam 11 in the shape of a rod or a column, the length direction of the beam 11 is the Y-axis direction of the vehicle coordinate system, the two ends of the beam unit 10 are the two ends of the beam 11, and the two body connecting units 30 are respectively arranged at the two ends of the beam 11 and connected to the body A pillar or other positions of the body side wall. The passage unit 40 is arranged at the middle part of the beam 11 and forms a body passage for accommodating the gearbox, and the bracket unit 20 is arranged on the beam 11 and located between the passage unit 40 and one of the body connecting units 30.

[0034] Referring to Figures 2-6 The beam unit 10 further comprises a first steering column mounting portion 12 fixed to the beam 11, the bracket unit 20 comprises a front wall bracket 21 and a steering column bracket 22, the front wall bracket 21 is used for connecting the body front wall, and the steering column bracket 22 and the first steering column mounting portion 12 form a mounting base of a steering column seat 60. The proximal end of the front wall bracket 21 and the proximal end of the steering column bracket 22 are respectively fixedly fitted to the side of the beam 11, the distal end of the front wall bracket 21 and the distal end of the steering column bracket 22 are oppositely arranged and fixedly fitted, and the distal end of the front wall bracket 21 and the distal end of the steering column bracket 22 form a front wall connecting portion. The proximal end of the front wall bracket 21 and the proximal end of the steering column bracket 22 are respectively one end of the front wall bracket 21 relatively close to the cab and one end of the steering column bracket 22 relatively close to the cab, and the distal end of the front wall bracket 21 and the distal end of the steering column bracket 22 are respectively one end of the front wall bracket 21 relatively far away from the cab and one end of the steering column bracket 22 relatively far away from the cab.

[0035] Referring to Figure 2 In some embodiments, the front wall bracket 21 comprises a support segment 211 and two side plates 212, the support segment 211 and the beam 11 both extend along the Y-axis direction of the vehicle coordinate system, the two side plates 212 are respectively connected to the two ends of the support segment 211, the two ends of the support segment 211 are arranged along the extension direction of the support segment 211, the distal end of each of the two side plates 212 is jointed, thereby forming the distal end of the front wall bracket 21 oppositely arranged and fixedly fitted to the distal end of the steering column bracket 22, and the proximal end of each of the two side plates 212 forms the proximal end of the front wall bracket 21 and is fixedly fitted to the side of the beam 11. The distal end of the side plate 212 is one end of the side plate 212 relatively far away from the cab, and the proximal end of the side plate 212 is one end of the side plate 212 relatively close to the cab. The distance between the two side plates 212 changes in a decreasing trend along the direction away from the beam 11, and the two side plates 212 and the support segment 211 form a stable frame structure in the shape of a letter A. Optionally, the proximal end of the front wall bracket 21 further comprises a side convex edge 213, such as Figure 2As shown, the side convex edges 213 project outward from the side of the support section 211 and are fixedly fitted with the side of the cross beam 11, and the outward projection of the side convex edges 213 specifically refers to that the side convex edges 213 extend in a direction away from the distal end of the side plate 212 and close to the cab and project outward from the side of the support section 211. The number of side convex edges 213 can be one or more. In this way, the front wall support 21 and the cross beam unit 10 are more integrated, and the cross beam unit 10 can share the force of the vehicle body front wall acting on the front wall support 21.

[0036] Referring to Figures 2-3 In some embodiments, the front wall support 21 and the steering column support 22 are arranged along the Z-axis direction of the vehicle coordinate system, the front wall support 21 is located on the side of the steering column support 22 relatively far away from the ground, the steering column support 22 includes a front wall connecting flange 221 and a second steering column mounting portion 222, the front wall connecting flange 221 is formed at the distal end of the steering column support 22 and is oppositely arranged and fixedly engaged with the distal end of the front wall support 21, and the second steering column mounting portion 222 is located between the proximal end of the steering column support 22 and the front wall connecting flange 221, referring to Figure 3 The steering column seat 60 is located on the side of the steering column support 22 relatively far away from the front wall support 21 and includes a first connecting portion 61 and a second connecting portion 62, the first connecting portion 61 is fixedly connected to the first steering column mounting portion 12 by fasteners, and the second connecting portion 62 is fixedly connected to the second steering column mounting portion 222 on the side relatively far away from the front wall support 21 by fasteners. The front wall connecting flange 221 and the distal end of the front wall support 21 can share the reaction force from the vehicle body front wall, and the vehicle body front wall acts on the cross beam 11 through the front wall support 21 and the steering column support 22, thereby improving the force limit and reliability of the support unit 20 and avoiding overloading and damage of the front wall support 21 or the steering column support 22 when the vehicle body front wall acts on the cross beam 11 through only the front wall support 21 or only the steering column support 22.

[0037] Referring to Figures 3-4 , Figure 6, the second steering column mounting portion 222 and the cross beam 11 extend along the Y-axis direction of the vehicle coordinate system, the steering column support 22 further comprises two side frames 223 connected to the two ends of the second steering column mounting portion 222 respectively, the two ends of the second steering column mounting portion 222 are arranged along the extension direction of the second steering column mounting portion 222, the distal ends of the two side frames 223 are connected to each other, thereby forming the distal end of the steering column support 22 and being connected to the front wall connecting flange 221, the proximal ends of the two side frames 223 form the proximal end of the steering column support 22 and are fixedly fitted to the side of the cross beam 11. The distal end of the side frame 223 is the end of the side frame 223 far away from the cab, and the proximal end of the side frame 223 is the end of the side frame 223 close to the cab. The distance between the two side frames 223 changes in a decreasing trend along the direction away from the cross beam 11 and close to the front wall connecting flange 221, and the two side frames 223 and the second steering column mounting portion 222 form a stable frame structure similar to the letter A. The joint between the front wall connecting flange 221 and the distal end of the two side frames 223 is bent and extends towards the front wall support 21 close to the front wall of the vehicle body, for connecting the front wall of the vehicle body. In some embodiments, the front wall connecting flange 221 is provided with a front wall fixing hole through which a fastener passes, so that the fastener fixedly connects the front wall connecting flange 221 and the front wall of the vehicle body.

[0038] Referring to Figure 4 and Figure 6 , the joint between the distal end of the two side frames 223 and the second steering column mounting portion 222 is provided with a hollow hole 225, and the arrangement of the hollow hole 225 does not affect the mechanical properties of the steering column support 22, so that the steering column support 22 is significantly lightened, which is beneficial to achieving the lightweight target of the instrument panel cross beam assembly.

[0039] Referring to Figures 5-6 , the number of the first steering column mounting portions 12 is multiple, and the multiple first steering column mounting portions 12 are arranged on the side of the cross beam 11 along the length direction of the cross beam 11, each of the first steering column mounting portions 12 is provided with a first steering column fixing hole 121, the first steering column fixing hole 121 allows a fastener to pass through, so that the fastener connects the first steering column mounting portion 12 and the first connecting portion 61; the second steering column mounting portion 222 is provided with multiple second steering column fixing holes 2224 arranged along the length direction of the cross beam 11, the second steering column fixing hole 2224 allows a fastener to pass through, so that the fastener connects the second steering column mounting portion 222 and the second connecting portion 62.

[0040] Referring to Figures 4-6The second steering column mounting portion 222 comprises a connecting frame plate 2221 and a reinforcing rib 2222 connected integrally, the connecting frame plate 2221 and the reinforcing rib 2222 extend along the Y-axis direction of the vehicle coordinate system, and the two ends of the connecting frame plate 2221 arranged along the Y-axis direction of the vehicle coordinate system extend to the side portions of the two side frames 223 facing each other respectively, and the two ends of the reinforcing rib 2222 arranged along the Y-axis direction of the vehicle coordinate system extend to the side portions of the two side frames 223 facing each other respectively, and the reinforcing rib 2222 protrudes from one side of the connecting frame plate 2221.

[0041] Referring to Figure 3 The front wall support 21 and the steering column support 22 are arranged at intervals, and the gap height between the connecting frame plate 2221 and the front wall support 21 is not equal to the gap height between the reinforcing rib 2222 and the front wall support 21. In some embodiments, the reinforcing rib 2222 protrudes from the side of the connecting frame plate 2221 relatively close to the front wall support 21, and the gap height between the connecting frame plate 2221 and the front wall support 21 is greater than the gap height between the reinforcing rib 2222 and the front wall support 21; in other embodiments, the reinforcing rib 2222 protrudes from the side of the connecting frame plate 2221 relatively far from the front wall support 21, and the gap height between the connecting frame plate 2221 and the front wall support 21 is less than the gap height between the reinforcing rib 2222 and the front wall support 21, and the second connecting portion 62 can be adapted to connect only the side of the connecting frame plate 2221 relatively far from the front wall support 21, or can be adapted to connect both the side of the connecting frame plate 2221 relatively far from the front wall support 21 and the side of the reinforcing rib 2222 relatively far from the front wall support 21.

[0042] Optionally, the reinforcing rib 2222 protrudes from the side of the connecting frame plate 2221 relatively close to the front wall support 21, and the gap height between the connecting frame plate 2221 and the front wall support 21 is greater than the gap height between the reinforcing rib 2222 and the front wall support 21. In this way, the second connecting portion 62 can be adapted to connect only the side of the connecting frame plate 2221 relatively far from the front wall support 21, and the area of the second connecting portion 62 for connecting the connecting frame plate 2221 can be arranged as a flat surface, thereby realizing stable planar fitting of the second connecting portion 62 and the connecting frame plate 2221, and eliminating the need for subtractive processing of the surface of the second connecting portion 62 to avoid the reinforcing rib 2222, thereby simplifying the structure and modeling of the second connecting portion 62 and reducing the processing steps.

[0043] Referring to Figure 6The reinforcing rib 2222 has a ridge 2222a extending along the Y-axis direction of the vehicle coordinate system. When the reinforcing rib 2222 protrudes from the side of the continuous frame plate 2221 closer to the front wall support 21, the strip-shaped plane or edge of the reinforcing rib 2222 closest to the front wall support 21 forms the ridge 2222a of the reinforcing rib 2222; when the reinforcing rib 2222 protrudes from the side of the continuous frame plate 2221 farther away from the front wall support 21, the strip-shaped plane or edge of the reinforcing rib 2222 farthest away from the front wall support 21 forms the ridge 2222a of the reinforcing rib 2222. The second steering column fixing hole 2224 is provided in the continuous frame plate 2221, and the second connecting portion 62 of the steering column base 60 is fixedly connected to the continuous frame plate 2221 through a fastener and the second steering column fixing hole 2224. The reinforcing rib 2222 can improve the rigidity of the continuous frame plate 2221, and the continuous frame plate 2221 is not easy to bend or twist, thereby serving as a reliable installation basis for the steering column base 60.

[0044] Referring to Figure 6 The reinforcing rib 2222 further comprises a supporting portion 2222b bent at the edge of the ridge 2222a, and the supporting portion 2222b is bently connected between the ridge 2222a and the continuous frame plate 2221 to allow the ridge 2222a and the continuous frame plate 2221 to be spaced apart. Thus, the ridge 2222a, the supporting portion 2222b, and the continuous frame plate 2221 collectively enclose a cavity, so that the reinforcing rib 2222 has a hollow structure. Such an arrangement can help improve the modal properties of the steering column support 22 and even the instrument panel cross beam assembly.

[0045] Referring to Figure 6 The reinforcing rib 2222 has a rib groove 2223 extending along the length direction of the cross beam 11. Such an arrangement makes the structure of the reinforcing rib 2222 more complex, the ridge 2222a has higher strength and rigidity, and the reinforcing rib 2222 itself is not easy to bend or twist. Therefore, the ability of the reinforcing rib 2222 to help improve the rigidity of the continuous frame plate 2221 is further improved.

[0046] Referring to Figures 5-6 Further, the proximal end of the steering column support 22 further comprises a side protruding plate 224 extending outwardly and protruding from the side of the second steering column mounting portion 222 and fixedly fitted to the side of the cross beam 11. The outward protrusion of the side protruding plate 224 means that the side protruding plate 224 extends and protrudes from the side of the second steering column mounting portion 222 in a direction away from the distal end of the frame 223 and close to the driver's cabin. Specifically, the side protruding plate 224 can extend outwardly and protrude from the side of the continuous frame plate 2221. The number of side protruding plates 224 can be one or more. Such an arrangement makes the steering column support 22 and the cross beam unit 10 more integrated, and the cross beam unit 10 can share the force acting on the steering column support 22 from the vehicle body front wall and the steering column assembly.

[0047] Further, referring to Figures 3-6The connecting position of the first steering column mounting portion 12 and the cross beam 11 is a first connection position, the first steering column mounting portion 12 protrudes from and is welded to the side of the cross beam 11, and a welding seam distributed at the first connection position is formed between the first steering column mounting portion 12 and the cross beam 11; the connecting position of the steering column support 22 and the cross beam 11 includes a second connection position between the side protruding plate 224 and the side of the cross beam 11 and between the proximal end of the frame 223 and the side of the cross beam 11, the side protruding plate 224 and the side of the cross beam 11 are welded and fixed, and the proximal end of the frame 223 and the side of the cross beam 11 are welded and fixed, and the first connection position and the second connection position are located on opposite sides of the cross beam 11. In this way, the force acting on the cross beam 11 by the first steering column mounting portion 12 and the second steering column mounting portion 222 is more dispersed, and the local overload of the cross beam 11 caused by local stress concentration of the cross beam 11 can be avoided, thereby effectively improving the load capacity of the cross beam 11. On this basis, further, the proximal end of the front wall support 21 is welded to the cross beam 11.

[0048] Optionally, the front wall support 21 is a single non-detachable support, the steering column support 22 is a single non-detachable support, and the reinforcing rib 2222 is a non-detachable part of the steering column support 22. The front wall support 21 and the steering column support 22 form a hollow cavity, and in this way, the modal of the support unit 20 is improved. Preferably, the front wall support 21 can be a single non-detachable structure formed by welding a plurality of plates or can be an integrally formed plate, and the steering column support 22 can be a single non-detachable structure formed by welding a plurality of plates or can be an integrally formed plate.

[0049] The technical features of the above-described embodiments can be combined in any manner. To make the description concise, all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are not described, but as long as the combinations of the technical features do not contradict each other, they should be considered within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0050] Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present application, but not as a limitation of the present application, and any appropriate changes and variations made to the above embodiments within the spirit and principles of the present application fall within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An instrument panel cross-car beam assembly characterized by, The application relates to a front pillar and steering column support structure, comprising a beam unit (10) and a support unit (20), the beam unit (10) comprising a beam (11) and a first steering column mounting portion (12), the support unit (20) comprising a front pillar support (21) and a steering column support (22), the front pillar support (21) and the steering column support (22) being fixedly connected to the beam (11) through respective proximal ends and being fixedly connected to each other through respective distal ends to form a front pillar connecting portion.

2. The instrument panel cross-car beam assembly of claim 1, wherein, The distal end of the steering column support (22) comprises a front pillar connecting flange (221) fixedly connected to the distal end of the front pillar support (21), and the steering column support (22) comprises a second steering column mounting portion (222) located between the proximal end of the steering column support (22) and the front pillar connecting flange (221).

3. The instrument panel cross-car beam assembly of claim 2, wherein, The second steering column mounting portion (222) extends in the same direction as the beam (11), and the steering column support (22) further comprises two side frames (223) respectively connected to the two ends of the second steering column mounting portion (222), and the two ends of the second steering column mounting portion (222) are arranged along the extension direction of the second steering column mounting portion (222). One end of each side frame (223) is connected to the front pillar connecting flange (221) and forms the distal end of the steering column support (22), and the other end of each side frame (223) is connected to the side of the beam (11) and forms the proximal end of the steering column support (22).

4. The instrument panel cross-car beam assembly of claim 3, wherein, The distance between the two side frames (223) decreases in the direction away from the beam (11) and close to the front pillar connecting flange (221). And / or, The first steering column mounting portion (12) is arranged in multiple, and multiple first steering column mounting portions (12) are arranged along the length direction of the beam (11) and are respectively provided with first steering column fixing holes (121), and along the length direction of the beam (11), the second steering column mounting portion (222) is provided with multiple second steering column fixing holes (2224) arranged in sequence.

5. The instrument panel cross-car beam assembly of claim 3, wherein, The second steering column mounting portion (222) comprises an integral connecting frame plate (2221) and a reinforcing rib (2222) extending in the same direction as the beam (11), the reinforcing rib (2222) protrudes from one side of the connecting frame plate (2221), and the two ends of the connecting frame plate (2221) and the two ends of the reinforcing rib (2222) respectively extend to the two side frames (223).

6. The instrument panel cross-car beam assembly of claim 5, wherein, The reinforcing rib (2222) comprises a ridge portion (2222a) extending in the same direction as the beam (11), wherein: The ridge portion (2222a) has a rib groove (2223) extending in the same direction as the beam (11); and / or, The reinforcing rib (2222) further comprises a supporting portion (2222b) arranged at the edge of the ridge portion (2222a), and the ridge portion (2222a), the supporting portion (2222b) and the connecting frame plate (2221) form a cavity.

7. The instrument panel cross-car beam assembly of claim 2, wherein The proximal end of the column support (22) further comprises a side protruding plate (224) protruding from the side of the second column mounting portion (222) and fitting the side of the beam (11); and / or, The first column mounting portion (12) and the second column mounting portion (222) are respectively connected to the opposite sides of the beam (11).

8. The instrument panel beam assembly of any one of claims 1-7, wherein, The front wall support (21) and the proximal end of the column support (22) are welded to the beam (11); and / or, the first column mounting portion (12) protrudes and is welded to the outer side wall of the beam (11); and / or, at least one of the column support (22) and the front wall support (21) is a single plate; and / or, the column support (22) and the front wall support (21) form a hollow cavity.

9. The instrument panel beam assembly of any one of claims 1-7, wherein, The front wall support (21) is configured as one, which comprises a support section (211) extending in the same direction as the beam (11), and further comprises two side plates (212) respectively connected to the two ends of the support section (211), the two ends of the support section (211) are arranged along the extension direction of the support section (211), One end of each side plate (212) forms the distal end of the front wall support (21) and is fixedly connected with the distal end of the column support (22), and the other end of each side plate (212) is connected to the side of the beam (11) and forms the proximal end of the front wall support (21).

10. The instrument panel cross-car beam assembly of claim 9, wherein, The proximal end of the front wall support (21) further comprises a side protruding edge (213) protruding from the side of the support section (211) and fitting the side of the beam (11); and / or, the distance between the two side plates (212) decreases in the direction away from the beam (11).

11. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The instrument panel beam assembly of any one of claims 1-10, and a column assembly comprising a column base (60), the first column mounting portion (12) and the column support (22) are both connected to the column base (60).