Automobile rear center cover convenient to install
By using positioning brackets, limit hooks, clamping plates, and receiving plates, the problem of difficult removal of existing automotive rear center covers and adhesive residue has been solved, providing a convenient installation and removal solution that improves installation efficiency and vehicle interior quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHONGSHAN YUETAI AUTO PARTS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
The current rear center cover of automobiles is installed using an adhesive backing method, which makes disassembly difficult, time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the adhesive residue affects the appearance and materials of the vehicle's interior, posing a risk of damage.
It uses a positioning frame, limit hook, clamping plate and receiving plate and other clamping components to achieve the installation and removal of the rear central cover through precise matching, avoiding the use of adhesive backing.
It enables a convenient installation and disassembly process, avoids the problem of adhesive residue, ensures the cleanliness and integrity of the vehicle interior, and reduces maintenance difficulty and cost.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts technology, specifically to a rear center cover for automobiles that is easy to install. Background Technology
[0002] In daily car use, the rear seat air conditioning unit is located very close to the area where passengers' feet move. Passengers frequently move their feet while riding, making it very easy for them to kick the rear seat air conditioning unit.
[0003] Most car rear center covers currently on the market use adhesive-backed adhesive for installation. While this method seems simple initially, it has revealed numerous problems in actual use. When the rear center cover needs to be removed for cleaning, the strong adhesive makes the process extremely difficult, often requiring a significant amount of time and effort. Forced removal can even damage the rear center cover, rendering it unusable. More problematic is the large amount of adhesive residue left at the installation site after removal. This residue is not only extremely difficult to clean, severely affecting the cleanliness and aesthetics of the vehicle's interior, but it can also corrode the car's surface materials, causing discoloration of plastic parts and rust on metal parts, thus reducing the overall quality of the vehicle. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an easy-to-install rear center cover for automobiles, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] An easy-to-install rear center cover for automobiles includes a rear central air conditioning unit and a storage flip cover. The rear center cover is fitted onto the outer wall of the rear central air conditioning unit. An air conditioning docking groove is provided on the side of the rear center cover near the top, and a storage docking groove is provided on the side of the rear center cover near the bottom.
[0007] The rear central air conditioning unit has a rear air conditioning outlet on the side near the top and a storage slot on the side near the bottom. The inner wall of the air conditioning docking slot is fixedly connected with a limit hook.
[0008] The storage compartment is equipped with a limiting component for auxiliary limiting of the rear central cover.
[0009] A further improvement of the present invention is that the limiting component includes a positioning frame, the outer wall of the positioning frame is engaged with the inner wall of the storage slot, a receiving plate is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the positioning frame near one end, a clamping plate is engaged on the side of the receiving plate near the top, and the tail end of the clamping plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the storage docking slot.
[0010] Using the above technical solution, the positioning frame's shape matches the internal contour of the storage compartment. It can be rectangular or trapezoidal, consistent with the bottom shape of the storage compartment, and its dimensions should be precise enough to ensure a tight fit while facilitating installation and disassembly. The length and width of the positioning frame are slightly smaller than the corresponding internal dimensions of the storage compartment by 1-2 mm to ensure easy insertion while achieving a secure fit through friction. Guide markings are provided at the connection between the positioning frame and the folding positioning frame, allowing installers to accurately align it with the storage compartment opening. Additionally, grooves are provided on the positioning frame for easy handling, facilitating the installation process.
[0011] A further improvement of this utility model is that: a receiving groove is provided on one side of the receiving plate near the top, and a protrusion adapted to the receiving groove is fixedly connected to one end of the card plate.
[0012] A further improvement of this utility model is that one end of the protrusion engages with the inner wall of the receiving groove.
[0013] The above technical solution does not specify the specific force and sequence for engaging the limiting hook with the inner wall of the rear air conditioning vent and for aligning the clamping plate with the receiving plate. During operation, first align the limiting hook with the groove on the inner wall of the rear air conditioning vent and clamp it in with moderate force (approximately 2-3 N) to ensure it is securely engaged. Then, slowly bring the clamping plate closer to the receiving plate, aligning the protrusion with the receiving groove, and press the clamping plate down with 1-2 N to complete the connection. In actual installation, installers can match suitable components from the database based on vehicle model information.
[0014] A further improvement of this utility model is that: the upper surface of the positioning frame is rotatably connected to a folding positioning frame via a support rod, and a return spring is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the folding positioning frame.
[0015] Using the above technical solution, the support rod can be made of high-strength and lightweight aluminum alloy. Its length is determined based on the depth of the storage compartment and the range of motion of the folding positioning frame, generally 5-8 cm. The rotation can be achieved using a shaft connection, with both ends fixed to the positioning frame and the folding positioning frame respectively. Wear-resistant rubber washers are installed on the shaft to reduce friction and noise during rotation. The spring constant of the return spring should be determined based on the weight of the folding positioning frame and the required ejection force, generally between 5-10 N / cm. In terms of dimensions, the spring diameter is 1-2 cm, and the length in the compressed state is 2-3 cm.
[0016] A further improvement of this utility model is that one end of the limiting hook is engaged with the inner wall of the rear air conditioning outlet.
[0017] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the technological progress achieved by this utility model compared to the prior art is as follows:
[0018] This utility model provides an easy-to-install rear center cover for automobiles. By setting up a series of snap-fit components such as positioning brackets, limiting hooks, clamping plates and receiving plates, the installation only requires snapping each component into place in sequence, without complicated operations. For example, the positioning bracket is first installed into the storage compartment, and then the rear center cover is connected to the rear central air conditioning unit. The components are precisely matched, and the installation of the center cover can be completed, which greatly saves installation time and labor costs and significantly improves installation efficiency.
[0019] This invention provides an easy-to-install rear center cover for automobiles. The components are connected via snap-fit joints, making subsequent disassembly extremely convenient. When maintenance or replacement of the rear center cover or related parts is required, the components can be easily separated, avoiding residue issues associated with adhesive backing. This prevents contamination or damage to vehicle parts, ensuring the vehicle's cleanliness and condition, and reducing maintenance difficulty and costs. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear central cover structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning frame structure of this utility model;
[0024] In the diagram: 1. Rear central air conditioning unit; 2. Storage flip cover; 3. Rear central cover; 4. Rear air conditioning outlet; 5. Limit hook; 6. Storage slot; 7. Positioning bracket; 8. Air conditioning docking slot; 9. Storage docking slot; 10. Card plate; 11. Protrusion; 12. Support plate; 13. Support groove; 14. Folding positioning frame; 15. Return spring. Detailed Implementation
[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0026] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to embodiments: Example
[0027] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides an easy-to-install rear center cover for automobiles, including a rear central air conditioning unit 1 and a storage flip cover 2. The rear center cover 3 is sleeved on the outer wall of the rear central air conditioning unit 1. An air conditioning docking groove 8 is provided on the side of the rear center cover 3 near the top, and a storage docking groove 9 is provided on the side of the rear center cover 3 near the bottom.
[0028] The rear central air conditioning unit 1 has a rear air conditioning outlet 4 on the side near the top, and a storage compartment 6 is provided on the side near the bottom of the rear central air conditioning unit 1. A limit hook 5 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the air conditioning docking slot 8.
[0029] The interior of the storage compartment 6 is equipped with a limiting component for auxiliary limiting of the rear central cover 3.
[0030] The limiting component includes a positioning frame 7, the outer wall of the positioning frame 7 is engaged with the inner wall of the storage slot 6, a receiving plate 12 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the positioning frame 7 near one end, a clamping plate 10 is engaged on the side of the receiving plate 12 near the top, and the tail end of the clamping plate 10 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the storage docking slot 9. Example
[0031] like Figure 1-4 As shown, based on Embodiment 1, this utility model provides a technical solution: preferably, a receiving groove 13 is provided on one side of the receiving plate 12 near the top, and a protrusion 11 adapted to the receiving groove 13 is fixedly connected to one end of the card plate 10.
[0032] One end of the protrusion 11 engages with the inner wall of the receiving groove 13.
[0033] The upper surface of the positioning frame 7 is rotatably connected to a folding positioning frame 14 via a support rod, and a return spring 15 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the folding positioning frame 14.
[0034] One end of the limit hook 5 is engaged with the inner wall of the rear air conditioning outlet 4.
[0035] The working principle of this easy-to-install rear center cover for automobiles will be explained in detail below.
[0036] like Figure 1-4 As shown, first install the positioning frame 7 into the storage slot 6. During installation, press down the folding positioning frame 14 to compress the return spring 15, then insert the folding positioning frame 14 into the storage slot 6, release the folding positioning frame 14, and then send the connection between the positioning frame 7 and the folding positioning frame 14 into the storage slot 6.
[0037] Once the positioning frame 7 is installed, the folding positioning frame 14 is adapted to the top of the storage slot 6, and the positioning frame 7 is adapted to the bottom of the storage slot 6. The two can be locked inside the storage slot 6 by the restriction of the storage slot 6.
[0038] After the positioning bracket 7 is installed, the rear center cover 3 is connected to the rear central air conditioning unit 1, the limiting hook 5 is engaged with the inner wall of the rear air conditioning outlet 4, and then the clamping plate 10 is connected to the receiving plate 12. When the protrusion 11 is engaged with the inner wall of the receiving groove 13, the inner wall of the rear center cover 3 is in close contact with the rear central air conditioning unit 1.
[0039] The interlocking mechanism of the components allows for the installation of the central cover 3 without the need for adhesive backing, facilitating subsequent disassembly and avoiding adhesive residue issues.
[0040] The present invention has been described in detail above. However, modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, any modifications or improvements that do not depart from the spirit of the present invention are within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A rear center cover of a car which is easy to install, comprising a rear center air conditioning seat (1) and a storage flip cover (2), characterized in that: The rear central air conditioning unit (1) is fitted with a rear central cover (3) on its outer wall. An air conditioning docking groove (8) is provided on the side of the rear central cover (3) near the top, and a storage docking groove (9) is provided on the side of the rear central cover (3) near the bottom. The rear central air conditioning unit (1) has a rear air conditioning outlet (4) on the side near the top, and a storage slot (6) is provided on the side near the bottom of the rear central air conditioning unit (1). The inner wall of the air conditioning docking slot (8) is fixedly connected with a limit hook (5). The storage compartment (6) is equipped with a limiting component for auxiliary limiting of the rear central cover (3).
2. The easily installed rear deck lid of claim 1, wherein: The limiting component includes a positioning frame (7), the outer wall of the positioning frame (7) is engaged with the inner wall of the storage slot (6), a receiving plate (12) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the positioning frame (7) near one end, a clamping plate (10) is engaged on the side of the receiving plate (12) near the top, and the tail end of the clamping plate (10) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the storage docking slot (9).
3. The easily installed rear deck lid of claim 2, wherein: The receiving plate (12) has a receiving groove (13) on one side near the top, and one end of the card plate (10) is fixedly connected to a protrusion (11) that matches the receiving groove (13).
4. The easily installed rear deck lid of claim 3, wherein: One end of the protrusion (11) engages with the inner wall of the receiving groove (13).
5. The easily installed rear deck lid of claim 2, wherein: The upper surface of the positioning frame (7) is rotatably connected to a folding positioning frame (14) via a support rod, and a return spring (15) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the folding positioning frame (14).
6. The easily installed rear deck lid of claim 1, wherein: One end of the limiting hook (5) is engaged with the inner wall of the rear air conditioning outlet (4).