Vehicle function debugging device

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a vehicle function debugging device. The vehicle function debugging device comprises a central control screen, a function board, a mounting frame and an angle adjusting mechanism; the central control screen and the function board are electrically connected and are both mounted on the mounting frame, wherein the function board comprises a communication interface electrically connected with the vehicle; the mounting frame comprises a lower edge frame near the bottom edge of the central control screen, and at least one first connecting part is arranged below the lower edge frame; the angle adjusting mechanism comprises a base, the base comprises an auxiliary fixing part and at least one second connecting part, the auxiliary fixing part cooperates with a fixing part to fix the base in the vehicle cabin, and the first connecting part cooperates with the second connecting part to fix and connect the base and the mounting frame at multiple angles, the angle being the included angle between the display surface of the central control screen and the plane where the base is located. The present disclosure can stably mount the central control screen in the vehicle cabin, and the central control screen can be adjusted at multiple angles to be installed at different positions on the vehicle, thereby facilitating the debugging engineer to debug the vehicle function.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly to a vehicle function debugging device. Background Technology

[0002] As vehicle development cycles shorten, many necessary debugging tasks must be performed earlier to reduce development time. However, this early debugging work often occurs when the necessary materials are not readily available. For example, during the debugging of vehicle infotainment systems, the central control screen and debugging function boards are indispensable. However, in the early stages of vehicle development, the lack of a suitable and stable mounting structure for the central control screen inside the vehicle cabin causes inconvenience for debugging engineers. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, or at least partially solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this disclosure provides a vehicle function debugging device to realize the stable installation of the central control screen in the vehicle cabin, and the central control screen can be adjusted at multiple angles so as to be installed in different positions on the vehicle during debugging, so as to facilitate the debugging engineer to debug the vehicle functions.

[0004] This disclosure provides a vehicle function debugging device, including: a central control screen, a function board, a mounting frame, and an angle adjustment mechanism;

[0005] The central control screen is electrically connected to the function board and both are mounted on the mounting frame, wherein the function board includes a communication interface electrically connected to the vehicle;

[0006] The mounting frame includes a lower frame near the bottom edge of the central control screen, and at least one first connecting part is provided below the lower frame;

[0007] The angle adjustment mechanism includes a base, which includes an auxiliary fixing part and at least one second connecting part. The auxiliary fixing part cooperates with a fixing member to fix the base in the vehicle cabin. The first connecting part cooperates with the second connecting part to fix the base and the mounting frame at multiple angles. The angle is the angle between the display surface of the central control screen and the plane where the base is located.

[0008] The technical solution provided in this disclosure has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0009] The technical solution provided in this disclosure assembles the dispersed central control screen and function boards together using a mounting frame, which not only protects the central control screen and function boards but also makes the overall structure compact. Furthermore, by setting an angle adjustment mechanism including a base, with an auxiliary fixing part and at least one second connecting part on the base, the base is fixed in the vehicle cabin using the auxiliary fixing part, while the second connecting part connects to the first connecting part below the upper and lower edges of the mounting frame, thus connecting the base and the mounting frame and securing the central control screen in the vehicle cabin. Moreover, the first and second connecting parts cooperate to fix the base and mounting frame at multiple angles, thereby enabling multi-angle adjustment of the central control screen. This allows the central control screen to be installed in different positions on the vehicle during debugging, ensuring the display surface of the central control screen faces the debugging engineer, facilitating the engineer's debugging of vehicle functions based on the screen's display. Attached Figure Description

[0010] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0011] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle function debugging device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0013] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the vehicle function debugging device shown;

[0014] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the vehicle function adjustment device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure at another adjustment angle;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly process of the vehicle function debugging device provided in the embodiments of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this disclosure, the solutions disclosed herein will be further described below. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described herein can be combined with each other.

[0017] Numerous specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this disclosure, but this disclosure may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein; obviously, the embodiments in the specification are only some, and not all, of the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle function debugging device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 2 for Figure 1 The exploded view shown is of a vehicle function debugging device. The vehicle function debugging device provided in this embodiment assists debugging engineers in debugging vehicle functions. Vehicle functions mainly refer to the vehicle's infotainment system functions that the debugging engineer debugs by referring to signals emitted from the central control screen (such as video and / or audio signals). These include, but are not limited to, display settings (such as brightness, contrast, and saturation), audio settings (such as volume and sound quality), navigation functions (such as route settings and navigation voice settings), and camera functions (such as reversing camera and panoramic camera). The vehicle function debugging device provided in this embodiment allows the central control screen and function boards to be installed and fixed in the vehicle cabin during the early stages of vehicle development. The angle of the central control screen is adjustable to adapt to different installation positions. That is, when the central control screen is installed in different positions, adjusting the angle allows the debugging engineer to clearly view the display screen. The vehicle function debugging device provided in this embodiment achieves one-time development and reuse across multiple vehicle models, saving costs.

[0019] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the vehicle function debugging device includes: a central control screen 10, a function board 30, a mounting frame 20, and an angle adjustment mechanism 40; the central control screen 10 and the function board 30 are electrically connected and are both mounted on the mounting frame 20, wherein the function board 30 includes a communication interface 31 electrically connected to the vehicle; the mounting frame 20 includes a lower frame near the bottom edge of the central control screen 10, and at least one first connecting part 211 is provided below the lower frame; the angle adjustment mechanism 40 includes a base 41, the base 41 includes an auxiliary fixing part 411 and at least one second connecting part 412, the auxiliary fixing part 411 cooperates with a fixing member to fix the base 41 in the vehicle cabin, and the first connecting part 211 and the second connecting part 412 cooperate to fix the base 41 and the mounting frame 20 at multiple angles, wherein the angle is the angle between the display surface of the central control screen 10 and the plane where the base 41 is located.

[0020] In the structure of the above-mentioned vehicle function debugging device, the mounting frame 20 is used to assemble the central control screen 10 and the function board 30 together, and at the same time plays a role in protecting the central control screen 10 and the function board.

[0021] In some embodiments, the mounting frame 20 may include a middle frame 21, which includes a border and a middle plate, wherein the border is arranged around the middle plate and connected to the edge of the middle plate; the central control screen 10 is located in the area enclosed by the border, and the function board 30 is fixed to the surface of the middle plate opposite to the central control screen 10, and the central control screen 10 and the function board 30 are electrically connected through a flexible circuit board 100.

[0022] In one example, the central control screen 10 is attached to the middle frame 21, and the function board 30 is fixed to the middle board by function board screws 200. A through slot is provided on the middle board, one end of the flexible circuit board 100 is connected to the function board 30, and the other end passes through the through slot to connect to the central control screen 10, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the central control screen 10 and the function board 30.

[0023] Based on the above embodiments, the mounting frame 20 may further include a rear cover 22, which is fixed to the middle plate and forms a cavity with the middle plate, and the function board 30 is located in the cavity; the rear cover 22 is provided with a plug-in port 221, and the communication interface 31 is located at the plug-in port 221. In this embodiment, the function board 30 is located in the cavity formed by the middle plate and the rear cover 22, which can effectively protect the function board 30, avoid affecting the vehicle function debugging due to damage to the function board 30, and improve the service life of the vehicle function debugging device.

[0024] In one example, the rear cover 22 is fixed to the center plate by rear cover screws 300. The communication interface 31 can be exposed through the plug-in port 221, which facilitates the connection of the vehicle controller's connector harness to the communication interface 31, enabling communication between the vehicle controller and the central control screen 10 for vehicle function debugging.

[0025] In some embodiments, the vehicle function adjustment device may further include a speaker 50, which is fixed to the surface of the center plate opposite to the center control screen 10, and is electrically connected to the function board 30. Audio settings and adjustments can be achieved by setting the speaker 50.

[0026] In one example, the speaker 50 is mounted on the middle plate and electrically connected to the function board 30 via a connector harness. The speaker 50 may also be located within the cavity formed by the middle plate and the rear cover 22.

[0027] In addition, the function board 30 is mainly used for signal conversion and transmission. Specifically, the function board 30 is connected to the vehicle controller via the communication interface 31. The function board 30 can convert and transmit signals between the central control screen 10 and the vehicle controller, such as converting signals from the vehicle controller into a format suitable for display or processing on the central control screen, and also transmitting control signals from the central control screen to the vehicle controller, ensuring smooth communication between the two. Furthermore, the function board 30 can integrate multiple standard interfaces and functions, can detect various vehicle signals, reduces the need for replacement of the function board 30, and is applicable to various vehicle models.

[0028] The angle adjustment mechanism 40 can fix the central control screen 10 in the cabin on the one hand, and adjust the angle between the central control screen 10 and the base 41 on the other hand, which is convenient for vehicle debugging.

[0029] The first connecting part 211 below the mounting frame 20 cooperates with the second connecting part 412 on the base 41, enabling the base 41 and the mounting frame 20 to be fixedly connected at multiple angles, thus achieving multi-angle adjustment of the central control screen 10. In this embodiment, the cooperation method between the first connecting part 211 and the second connecting part 412 varies, and the method of fixing the angle between the central control screen 10 and the base 41 can also vary. The angle between the central control screen 10 and the base 41 can be manually pre-fixed before connecting the first connecting part 211 and the second connecting part 412 to fix the angle. Alternatively, the first connecting part 211 and the second connecting part 412 can be connected first, and then the mounting frame 20 and / or the base 41 can be manually adjusted to adjust the angle between the central control screen 10 and the base 41 to the desired angle. It should be noted that this disclosure does not limit the number, structure, or specific arrangement of the first connecting part 211 and the second connecting part 412; the specific arrangement depends on the requirements. For example, there are two first connecting portions 211 and two second connecting portions 412. The two first connecting portions 211 are arranged at intervals along the bottom edge of the mounting frame 20, and the two second connecting portions 412 are located on the same side of the base 41 and are arranged opposite each other. The first connecting portions 211 and the second connecting portions 412 are connected in a one-to-one correspondence. In addition, the first connecting portion 211 can be a bushing, and the through hole of the bushing can be a threaded hole or a shaft hole.

[0030] Specifically, in some embodiments, the first connecting part 211 has a threaded hole, and the second connecting part 412 includes a first screw 4121 and a lug 4122. The first screw 4121 passes through the hole on the lug 4122 and connects with the threaded hole to achieve a fixed connection between the first connecting part 211 and the second connecting part 412. Since it is difficult to rotate the mounting frame 20 to adjust the angle of the central control screen 10 after the first screw 4121 is tightened, it is necessary to manually pre-fix the angle between the central control screen 10 and the base 41 before connecting the first screw 4121 through the hole on the lug 4122 and connect it with the threaded hole.

[0031] In other embodiments, the first connecting part 211 has a shaft hole, and the second connecting part 412 includes a damping shaft that passes through the shaft hole, enabling a rotatable connection between the first connecting part 211 and the second connecting part 412. Since the second connecting part 412 includes a damping shaft, after rotating the mounting frame 20, the mounting frame 20 and the base 21 can be well fixed. Therefore, it is not necessary to pre-fix the mounting frame 20 and the base 21; the first connecting part 211 and the second connecting part 412 can be directly connected, and each angle adjustment only requires rotating the mounting frame 20.

[0032] Based on the above implementation, the angle adjustment mechanism 40 can adjust the angle between the central control screen 10 and the base 41 to 90° (reference). Figure 1 It can also adjust the angle between the central control screen 10 and the base 41 to a certain acute angle (e.g., 45°, see reference). Figure 3 The angle can be adjusted according to the installation position of the central control screen 10, with the specific adjustment based on the ease of viewing the central control screen 10 by the debugging engineer. Optionally, the angle adjustment range between the central control screen 10 and the base 41 is 45° to 90°.

[0033] The auxiliary fixing part 411 on the base 41 can be used with other fixing parts to fix the central control screen in the vehicle cabin, such as fixing it to the central control platform, the center console, or the armrest box. Among them, the fixing parts can be screws or cable ties, etc.

[0034] Specifically, in some embodiments, the base 41 includes a support surface, and an auxiliary fixing part 411 is formed on the support surface. The auxiliary fixing part includes at least one first sliding hole penetrating the support surface. When the fixing member is a screw, the screw shank can pass through the first sliding hole and be fixed to the vehicle, and the screw head is engaged with the support surface. When the fixing member is a cable tie, the cable tie can pass through both first sliding holes to tie the base 41 to the vehicle. It should be understood that this disclosure does not limit the structure and arrangement of the auxiliary fixing part 411, as long as it can cooperate with the fixing member to fix the base 41 to the vehicle.

[0035] In some embodiments, the angle adjustment mechanism 40 further includes at least one support rod 42, the first end of which is detachably fixed to the mounting frame 20, and the second end of which is detachably fixed to the base 41. Thus, the support rod 42 can further stabilize the angle between the central control screen 10 and the base 41, preventing changes in the central control screen angle due to vehicle vibration or loosening of the connection between the first connecting part 211 and the second connecting part 412.

[0036] Based on the above embodiments, in some embodiments, the angle adjustment mechanism 40 further includes multiple second screws 43, both ends of the support rod 42 have nuts, the mounting frame 20 includes a second sliding hole 222, and the base 41 includes a third sliding hole 413. The first end of the support rod 42 is fixed to the mounting frame 20 by the cooperation of the second screws 43, nuts, and the second sliding hole 222, and the second end of the support rod 43 is fixed to the base 41 by the cooperation of the second screws 43, nuts, and the third sliding hole 413. By providing the second sliding hole 222 and the third sliding hole 413, not only can they be used to fix the support rod, but they can also serve to limit the position of the support rod 42. Simply sliding the support rod 42 along the second sliding hole 222 and the third sliding hole 413 can ensure that the support rod 42 is adjusted to the accurate support position.

[0037] In some embodiments, there are two struts 42, two second sliding holes 222, and two third sliding holes 413. The two struts 42 are arranged opposite each other, the two second sliding holes 222 are arranged opposite each other, and the two third sliding holes 413 are arranged opposite each other. The plane containing the second sliding hole 222 is coplanar with the plane containing the corresponding third sliding hole 413. Thus, the struts 42, the second sliding holes 222, and the third sliding holes 413 are all symmetrically arranged, improving the stability of the support function of the struts 42.

[0038] In summary, the vehicle function debugging device provided in this embodiment assembles the dispersed central control screen and function boards together using a mounting frame, which not only protects the central control screen and function boards but also makes the overall structure compact. Furthermore, by incorporating an angle adjustment mechanism including a base, an auxiliary fixing part, and at least one second connecting part on the base, the base is fixed in the vehicle cabin using the auxiliary fixing part. Simultaneously, the second connecting part connects to the first connecting part below the upper and lower edges of the mounting frame, thus connecting the base and the mounting frame and securing the central control screen in the vehicle cabin. Moreover, the first and second connecting parts cooperate to fix the base and mounting frame at multiple angles, enabling multi-angle adjustment of the central control screen. This allows the central control screen to be installed in different positions on the vehicle during debugging, ensuring the display surface faces the debugging engineer, facilitating vehicle function debugging based on the screen's display.

[0039] Based on the above embodiments, the assembly of the vehicle function debugging device includes the following process.

[0040] refer to Figure 4 In step (a), the central control screen 10 is attached to the middle frame 21 using glue or double-sided tape.

[0041] refer to Figure 4 In (b), the function board 30 and the central control screen are connected by the flexible circuit board 100, the speaker 50 is attached to the middle frame 21 with double-sided adhesive, the speaker 50 is connected to the function board 30 by the connector harness, and finally the function board 30 is fixed to the middle frame 21 by the function board screws 200.

[0042] refer to Figure 4 In (c), the rear cover 22 is fixed to the middle frame 21 by the rear cover screw 300, and covers the function panel 30 and the speaker.

[0043] refer to Figure 4In section (d), the middle frame 21 and the base 41 are connected by a first screw 4121. The connection point is a rotating shaft, and the screw is used to lock and fix the connection after a predetermined angle. The support rod is fixed between the second sliding hole 222 and the third sliding hole 413 by a second screw, which strengthens the stability. The support rod can include support rods of different lengths. For example, two support rods of the same length form a group, and the lengths of the support rods in different groups are different to improve the stability of the support at different angles. For example, the support rod can include a first support rod 421 and a second support rod 422, where the length of the first support rod 421 is greater than the length of the second support rod 422. When the angle between the central control screen 10 and the base 41 is 90°, the first support rod 421 is used; when the angle between the central control screen 10 and the base 41 is 45°, the second support rod 422 is used. In addition, for other angles, the first support rod 421 or the second support rod 422 can be selected according to the stability of the support.

[0044] The vehicle function debugging device provided in this embodiment is easy to assemble, and different lengths of support rods can be replaced according to the angle adjustment requirements to achieve a stable support function.

[0045] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0046] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this disclosure, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement it. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is not to be limited to the embodiments described herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A vehicle function debugging device, characterized in that, include: Central control screen, function board, mounting frame, and angle adjustment mechanism; The central control screen is electrically connected to the function board and both are mounted on the mounting frame, wherein the function board includes a communication interface electrically connected to the vehicle; The mounting frame includes a lower frame near the bottom edge of the central control screen, and at least one first connecting part is provided below the lower frame; The angle adjustment mechanism includes a base, which includes an auxiliary fixing part and at least one second connecting part. The auxiliary fixing part cooperates with a fixing member to fix the base in the vehicle cabin. The first connecting part cooperates with the second connecting part to fix the base and the mounting frame at multiple angles. The angle is the angle between the display surface of the central control screen and the plane where the base is located.

2. The vehicle function debugging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting frame includes a frame and a middle plate, the frame being disposed around the middle plate and connected to the edge of the middle plate; The central control screen is located within the area enclosed by the frame, and the function board is fixed to the surface of the middle plate opposite to the central control screen. The central control screen and the function board are electrically connected through a flexible circuit board.

3. The vehicle function debugging device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting frame also includes a rear cover, which is fixed to the middle plate and forms a cavity with the middle plate, and the functional plate is located in the cavity; The rear cover has a plug-in port, and the communication interface is located at the plug-in port.

4. The vehicle function debugging device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, It also includes a speaker, which is fixed to the surface of the middle plate opposite to the central control screen, and the speaker is electrically connected to the function board.

5. The vehicle function debugging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting part has a threaded hole, and the second connecting part includes a first screw and a lug, wherein the first screw passes through a hole on the lug and connects to the threaded hole.

6. The vehicle function debugging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting part has a shaft hole, and the second connecting part includes a damping shaft, which passes through the shaft hole.

7. The vehicle function debugging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base includes a support surface, and the auxiliary fixing part is formed on the support surface. The auxiliary fixing part includes at least one first sliding hole penetrating the support surface.

8. The vehicle function debugging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The angle adjustment mechanism also includes at least one support rod, the first end of which is detachably fixed to the mounting frame, and the second end of which is detachably fixed to the base.

9. The vehicle function debugging device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The angle adjustment mechanism also includes multiple second screws, both ends of the support rod have nuts, the mounting frame includes a second sliding hole, the base includes a third sliding hole, the first end of the support rod is fixed to the mounting frame by the cooperation of the second screw, the nut and the second sliding hole, and the second end of the support rod is fixed to the base by the cooperation of the second screw, the nut and the third sliding hole.

10. The vehicle function debugging device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The number of the support rod, the second sliding hole, and the third sliding hole are all two. The two support rods are arranged opposite each other, the two second sliding holes are arranged opposite each other, and the two third sliding holes are arranged opposite each other. The plane where the second sliding hole is located is coplanar with the plane where the corresponding third sliding hole is located.

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