Automobile center console with clamping structure

By using the insert block and push rod design of the mechanical clamping structure, the problem of loosening of the middle trim panel connection caused by the spring elasticity decay is solved, realizing a stable connection between the door panel and the middle trim panel, and improving the strength and reliability of the connection.

CN224348863UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-12SHIYAN YUSHU ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHIYAN YUSHU ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-01
Publication Date
2026-06-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The springs in the interior trim panels of existing cars may experience a decrease in preload due to elasticity decay after long-term use, affecting the connection between the door panel and the interior trim panel.

Method used

The mechanical clamping structure is adopted. Through the combination design of the insert block and the push rod, the inclined guide is used to achieve precise sliding and clamping of the insert block. Combined with the combination of the slide groove, the slider, the lead screw and the fixing bolt, the stable connection between the insert block and the slot is ensured.

Benefits of technology

It improves the firmness and stability of the connection between the door panel and the center trim panel, avoids the loosening problem caused by the decay of spring elasticity, and enhances the overall reliability of the connection.

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Abstract

This utility model provides an automotive trim panel with a locking structure, relating to the field of automotive parts manufacturing technology. It includes a door panel and a trim panel. A positioning plate is fixedly connected to one side of the door panel. One end of the positioning plate has an installation groove. Several through-holes arranged in a linear array are opened on both sides of the installation groove. Insert blocks are slidably connected within the through-holes. The opposite sides of the insert blocks on both sides of the installation groove are provided with inclined surfaces. During installation, the positioning groove of the trim panel is aligned with the positioning plate and inserted, initially aligning the insert block with the slot. A push rod is then pushed, its tip guided by the inclined surfaces to move the insert block towards the positioning groove until the insert block is fully inserted into the slot, achieving a locking and fixing mechanism. This structure achieves connection through mechanical locking, avoiding the problem of spring elasticity decay and preload reduction caused by long-term use, thus improving the firmness and stability of the connection between the door panel and the trim panel.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts manufacturing technology, and in particular to an automotive interior trim panel with a clamping structure. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, their demand for cars is also increasing, and they are increasingly pursuing personalized car interior decoration.

[0003] For example, there is a car interior trim panel with a clamping structure, publication number CN221113770U. When installing the door panel and the interior trim panel, the first spring and the second spring are compressed simultaneously. When the first threaded sleeve is flush with the first through hole and the second threaded sleeve is flush with the second through hole, the first guide wheel will move into the first through groove on the first support plate, and the second guide wheel will move into the second through groove on the second support plate. At this time, after the restriction on the first guide wheel and the second guide wheel is removed, the first support block will pass through the first through groove and the second support block will pass through the second through groove. At the same time, the first spring and the second spring will reset simultaneously. During the reset, the first support plate and the second support plate will be pushed to abut against the inner wall of the interior trim panel. At the same time, the first threaded sleeve passes through the first through hole and the second threaded sleeve passes through the second through hole. Then, bolts are used to connect the first threaded sleeve and the second threaded sleeve respectively to finally fix the door panel and the interior trim panel.

[0004] However, this device relies on the elastic reset of the first and second springs to achieve pre-fixation. After long-term use, the springs may experience elastic decay due to frequent compression, resulting in a decrease in pre-tightening force, which in turn affects the connection between the door panel and the middle trim panel. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problems existing in the prior art, and to propose a car interior trim panel with a clamping structure.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a car interior trim panel with a clamping structure, comprising a door panel and an interior trim panel, wherein a positioning plate is fixedly connected to one side of the door panel, a mounting groove is provided at one end of the positioning plate, and a plurality of through-holes arranged in a linear array are provided on both sides of the mounting groove, wherein an insert is slidably connected in the through-holes, and an inclined surface is provided on the opposite side of the insert on both sides of the mounting groove, wherein a positioning groove is provided on one side of the interior trim panel, and a plurality of slots matching the insert are provided on both sides of the positioning groove, wherein a push rod abutting against one end of the insert is inserted in the mounting groove, and one end of the push rod is provided with a tip matching the inclined surface.

[0007] Preferably, a groove is provided on one side of the opening, and a slider that is slidably connected to the groove is fixedly connected to one side of the insertion block.

[0008] Preferably, one end of the middle trim panel has a fixing groove communicating with the positioning groove, the push rod passes through the fixing groove, and one end of the push rod is fixedly connected to a fixing block that matches the fixing groove.

[0009] Preferably, a lead screw is rotatably connected to the central shaft of the push rod, and one end of the lead screw is threadedly connected to the positioning plate.

[0010] Preferably, the other end of the lead screw extends outward through the fixing block and is fixedly connected to a rod cap, the rod cap abutting against the push rod.

[0011] Preferably, the fixing block is threaded at both ends with fixing bolts that are fixed to the positioning plate, and a barrier plate is provided between the nut of the fixing bolt and the positioning plate, with the other end of the barrier plate abutting against the rod cap.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. In this utility model, during installation, the positioning groove of the middle trim panel is aligned with the positioning plate and inserted. The insertion block and the slot are initially aligned. The push rod is pushed, and its tip is guided by the inclined surface to push the insertion block to move into the positioning groove until the insertion block is fully inserted into the slot, thus achieving a locking and fixing. This structure achieves connection through mechanical locking, avoiding the problem of spring elasticity decay and preload reduction caused by long-term use, and improving the firmness and stability of the connection between the door panel and the middle trim panel.

[0014] 2. In this utility model, by setting components such as sliding groove, slider, lead screw and fixing bolt, the limiting design of sliding groove and slider ensures that the insertion block slides accurately and avoids deviation; the combination of lead screw and fixing bolt realizes double fixing of push rod, enhances the reliability of the entire clamping structure, and makes the connection between door panel and middle trim panel more stable and less prone to loosening. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a car interior trim panel with a clamping structure is provided for this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 In this utility model Figure 1 A side-section three-dimensional structural diagram;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the insert block in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the slot in this utility model.

[0021] Legend: 1. Door panel; 2. Middle trim panel; 3. Through opening; 4. Barrier plate; 5. Fixing bolt; 6. Positioning plate; 7. Insert block; 8. Push rod; 9. Fixing block; 10. Rod cap; 11. Lead screw; 12. Bevel; 13. Slide groove; 14. Slider; 15. Fixing groove; 16. Slot; 17. Positioning groove; 18. Tip; 19. Mounting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0023] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the following specification.

[0024] like Figure 1-6 As shown, a car interior trim panel with a clamping structure includes a door panel 1 and a interior trim panel 2. A positioning plate 6 is fixedly connected to one side of the door panel 1. A mounting groove 19 is provided at one end of the positioning plate 6. Several through-holes 3 arranged in a linear array are provided on both sides of the mounting groove 19. Inserts 7 are slidably connected in the through-holes 3. An inclined surface 12 is provided on the opposite side of the inserts 7 on both sides of the mounting groove 19. A positioning groove 17 is provided on one side of the interior trim panel 2. Several slots 16 that match the inserts 7 are provided on both sides of the positioning groove 17. A push rod 8 that abuts against one end of the insert 7 is inserted into the mounting groove 19. A tip 18 that matches the inclined surface 12 is provided at one end of the push rod 8.

[0025] In this technical solution, during installation, the positioning groove 17 of the middle trim panel 2 is aligned with the positioning plate 6 and inserted, so that the insert 7 is initially aligned with the slot 16. Then, the push rod 8 is pushed, and its tip 18 contacts the inclined surface 12 of the insert 7. Due to the guiding effect of the inclined surface 12, the insert 7 is pushed to slide in the through 3 and move towards the positioning groove 17. When the insert 7 is fully inserted into the corresponding slot 16, the door panel 1 and the middle trim panel 2 are locked together. This structure makes the connection between the two more compact and stable.

[0026] like Figure 5 As shown, a groove 13 is provided on one side of the opening 3, and a slider 14 that is slidably connected to the groove 13 is fixedly connected to one side of the insertion block 7.

[0027] In this technical solution, the slider 14 slides within the groove 13, ensuring that the insert 7 can only move along the axial direction of the opening 3, preventing the insert 7 from shifting or shaking during the sliding process, ensuring the precise docking of the insert 7 with the slot 16, and through the limiting of the groove 13, the insert 7 is always restricted within the opening 3 when the push rod 8 is not inserted into the mounting slot 19.

[0028] like Figure 4 As shown, the middle trim panel 2 has a fixing groove 15 that communicates with the positioning groove 17 at one end. The push rod 8 passes through the fixing groove 15, and a fixing block 9 that matches the fixing groove 15 is fixedly connected to one end of the push rod 8. A lead screw 11 is rotatably connected to the central axis of the push rod 8, and one end of the lead screw 11 is threadedly connected to the positioning plate 6.

[0029] In this technical solution, the fixing block 9 matches the fixing groove 15. When the push rod 8 is fully inserted into the mounting groove 19, the fixing block 9 slides into the fixing groove 15. By rotating the lead screw 11, one end of the lead screw 11 is fixed to the positioning plate 6 by the thread, thereby initially fixing the push rod 8 and the positioning plate 6.

[0030] like Figure 5 As shown, the other end of the lead screw 11 extends outward through the fixing block 9 and is fixedly connected to the rod cap 10. The rod cap 10 abuts against the push rod 8. The two ends of the fixing block 9 are threadedly connected to the fixing bolts 5 that are fixed to the positioning plate 6. A baffle plate 4 is provided between the nut of the fixing bolt 5 and the positioning plate 6. The other end of the baffle plate 4 abuts against the rod cap 10.

[0031] In this technical solution, the fixing block 9 and the positioning plate 6 are fixed by setting the fixing bolt 5. When the fixing bolt 5 is tightened, the blocking plate 4 is pressed between the rod cap 10 and the positioning plate 6, and the other end of the blocking plate 4 abuts against the rod cap 10, thereby further fixing the lead screw 11 and the positioning plate 6.

[0032] Working principle: During installation, the positioning groove 17 of the middle trim panel 2 is aligned with the positioning plate 6 and inserted, so that the insert 7 is initially aligned with the slot 16. The push rod 8 is then inserted into the mounting groove 19, and the fixing block 9 slides into the fixing groove 15. The screw rod 11 is rotated so that one end is threaded and fixed to the positioning plate 6, initially fixing the push rod 8 and the positioning plate 6. During the process of the push rod 8 extending into the mounting groove 19, its tip 18 contacts the inclined surface 12 of the insert 7. Due to the guiding effect of the inclined surface 12, the insert 7 is pushed to slide along the slide groove 13 in the through 3 and move towards the positioning groove 17 until the insert 7 is fully inserted into the slot 16, thus achieving the clamping and fixing of the door panel 1 and the middle trim panel 2. Finally, the fixing block 9 and the positioning plate 6 are fixed with the fixing bolt 5. When the fixing bolt 5 is tightened, the barrier plate 4 is squeezed between the rod cap 10 and the positioning plate 6, further fixing the screw rod 11 and the positioning plate 6.

[0033] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments for application in other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the technical solution of the present utility model shall still fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A car interior trim panel with a clamping structure, comprising a door panel (1) and a interior trim panel (2), characterized in that: A positioning plate (6) is fixedly connected to one side of the door panel (1). A mounting groove (19) is provided at one end of the positioning plate (6). Several through-holes (3) arranged in a linear array are provided on both sides of the mounting groove (19). Inserts (7) are slidably connected in the through-holes (3). An inclined surface (12) is provided on the opposite side of the inserts (7) on both sides of the mounting groove (19). A positioning groove (17) is provided on one side of the middle trim panel (2). Several slots (16) matching the inserts (7) are provided on both sides of the positioning groove (17). A push rod (8) that abuts against one end of the insert (7) is inserted into the mounting groove (19). A tip (18) matching the inclined surface (12) is provided at one end of the push rod (8).

2. The automotive trim panel with a clamping structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A groove (13) is provided on one side of the opening (3), and a slider (14) that is slidably connected to the groove (13) is fixedly connected on one side of the insert (7).

3. The automotive trim panel with a clamping structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The middle trim panel (2) has a fixed groove (15) at one end that communicates with the positioning groove (17). The push rod (8) passes through the fixed groove (15), and a fixed block (9) matching the fixed groove (15) is fixedly connected to one end of the push rod (8).

4. The automotive trim panel with a clamping structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: A lead screw (11) is rotatably connected to the central shaft of the push rod (8), and one end of the lead screw (11) is threadedly connected to the positioning plate (6).

5. The automotive trim panel with a clamping structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The other end of the lead screw (11) extends outward through the fixing block (9) and is fixedly connected to a rod cap (10), which abuts against the push rod (8).

6. The automotive trim panel with a clamping structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixing block (9) has a fixing bolt (5) threaded at both ends to fix the positioning plate (6). A barrier plate (4) is provided between the nut of the fixing bolt (5) and the positioning plate (6). The other end of the barrier plate (4) abuts against the rod cap (10).