Lightweight sub-instrument panel bottom framework
By incorporating rectangular slots, connecting hinges, and storage slots on the bottom frame of the sub-dashboard, the movable insert is protected from breakage. Furthermore, the addition of reinforcing ribs and an anti-rust layer enhances lightweight design and durability, thus resolving the issue of easy breakage of the insert during transportation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DANYANG QUNJIAN AUTO PARTS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, the inserts of the bottom frame of the sub-dashboard are prone to breakage due to collisions during transportation, especially the integral structure made of plastic.
A rectangular groove is provided at one end of the bottom frame. A connecting hinge and a movable insert are provided on one side of the inner wall of the rectangular groove, and a storage groove is provided on one side of the rectangular groove. The movable insert can be rotated into the storage groove, while the fixed insert is prevented from being directly impacted. The structural strength and durability are improved by reinforcing ribs and anti-rust layer.
It effectively protects the movable insert from collisions during transportation, preventing the insert from breaking. At the same time, it achieves lightweight and enhanced durability through reinforcing ribs and anti-rust layer.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of instrument panel bottom frame, specifically a lightweight sub-instrument panel bottom frame. Background Technology
[0002] An instrument panel is a rigid flat plate or structural component used to mount instruments and related devices. It can be classified by type as a screen-type instrument panel, a frame-type instrument panel, a channel-type instrument panel, or a cabinet-type instrument panel. Instrument panels can be equipped with external lighting and can also be attached to a control console. They come in various forms and specifications, and can be used to install various instruments as needed, or various instrument panels can be combined into a single unit as required.
[0003] Chinese Patent Publication No. CN210161910U discloses an instrument panel frame, including an instrument panel frame body. Several reinforcing plates are welded inside the instrument panel frame body. An arc-shaped steel leaf spring is provided on the back of the instrument panel frame body, and mounting plates are fixedly installed at both ends of the arc-shaped steel leaf spring. Through holes are formed on the mounting plates, and threaded holes are formed on the back of the instrument panel frame body. Bolts are provided on the mounting plates, and the bolts pass through the through holes and are threaded into the inner wall of the threaded holes. This utility model, by providing multiple reinforcing plates inside the instrument panel frame body, and having these reinforcing plates installed at an angle to form a triangle with the interior of the instrument panel frame body, utilizes the high stability of the triangle to improve the overall structural strength of the instrument panel frame body. This allows the reinforcing plates to provide strong support to the interior of the instrument panel frame body, with good support effect, effectively preventing the surface of the instrument panel frame body from collapsing.
[0004] The inserts on both sides of the bottom frame of the aforementioned sub-instrument panel are generally fixed to the frame body or integrally injection molded. However, if the entire bottom frame of the sub-instrument panel is made of plastic, the protruding inserts may be damaged by collisions during transportation. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a lightweight auxiliary instrument panel bottom frame. A rectangular groove is provided at one end of the bottom frame, and a connecting hinge is provided on one side of the inner wall of the rectangular groove. A movable insert is provided on the connecting hinge. A storage groove is provided on one side of the bottom frame located in the rectangular groove, and a fixed insert is provided on the end of the inner wall of the rectangular groove away from the connecting hinge. Both the movable and fixed inserts have bolt holes. When the bottom frame is transported, the movable insert closer to the outside can be rotated by the connecting hinge, causing the movable insert to flip into the storage groove. The inner walls of the storage groove protect the movable insert. The fixed insert, located closer to the bottom frame, is protected from collisions with surrounding objects because of its centered position. This solves the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a lightweight auxiliary instrument panel bottom frame, including a bottom frame, a rectangular groove at one end of the bottom frame, a connecting hinge on one side of the inner wall of the rectangular groove, a movable insert on the movable end of the connecting hinge, and a storage groove, the storage groove being disposed on one side of the rectangular groove, and a fixed insert on the side of the inner wall of the rectangular groove away from the movable insert.
[0007] Preferably, the bottom frame is provided with reinforcing ribs, and the reinforcing ribs are integrally formed with the bottom frame.
[0008] Preferably, the bottom frame has a connecting block at the end away from the storage slot, and the connecting block is integrally formed with the bottom frame.
[0009] Preferably, the lower end of the movable insert has a through hole, which corresponds to the hole on the connecting hinge.
[0010] Preferably, a fixing bolt is provided in the through hole, and the fixing bolt passes through the movable insert and the connecting hinge to connect the two.
[0011] Preferably, the outer surface of the bottom frame is provided with an anti-rust layer.
[0012] Preferably, the movable insert has a first bolt hole.
[0013] Preferably, the fixing block has a second bolt hole.
[0014] Preferably, the storage slot is surrounded by a protective sidewall.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0016] 1. This utility model has a rectangular groove at one end of the bottom frame, a movable insert block is set in the rectangular groove, and a storage groove is set on one side of the rectangular groove. The storage groove is surrounded by a protective sidewall. The storage groove can store the movable insert block inside, and the surrounding protective sidewall can protect the relatively fragile movable insert block. This achieves the purpose of protecting the insert block and preventing the insert block from breaking during transportation.
[0017] 2. By setting multiple reinforcing ribs on the bottom frame and reducing the overall thickness of the bottom frame, the weight of the bottom frame can be reduced, making the bottom frame lighter. The setting of reinforcing ribs ensures that the strength of the bottom frame remains unchanged despite the reduction in thickness.
[0018] 3. By setting an anti-rust layer on the outer surface of the bottom frame, it can effectively prevent the bottom frame from rusting during long-term use and reducing the overall strength of the bottom frame. The anti-rust layer is generally made of metal-specific anti-rust paint. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall external structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall bottom view of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the movable insert structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the movable insert block of this utility model from the left side.
[0023] In the diagram: 1. Bottom frame; 2. Anti-rust layer; 3. Reinforcing rib; 4. Connecting block; 5. Rectangular groove; 6. Connecting hinge; 7. Movable insert; 8. First bolt hole; 9. Fixed insert; 10. Second bolt hole; 11. Protective sidewall; 12. Storage groove; 13. Through hole; 14. Fixing bolt. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0025] To address the issue that in existing technologies, the inserts on both sides of the bottom frame of the sub-dashboard are typically fixedly connected to the frame body or integrally injection molded, but if the entire bottom frame of the sub-dashboard is made of plastic, the protruding inserts may break during transportation due to collisions, this embodiment provides the following technical solution:
[0026] A lightweight auxiliary instrument panel bottom frame includes a bottom frame 1, with a rectangular groove 5 at one end of the bottom frame 1. A connecting hinge 6 is provided on one side of the inner wall of the rectangular groove 5, and a movable insert 7 is provided on the movable end of the connecting hinge 6. The frame also includes a storage groove 12, located on one side of the rectangular groove 5, surrounded by protective sidewalls 11. A fixing insert 9 is provided on the inner wall of the rectangular groove 5 away from the movable insert 7. A first bolt hole 8 is provided on the movable insert 7, and a second bolt hole 8 is provided on the fixing insert 9. The bottom frame 1 has a bolt hole 10 and a reinforcing rib 3. The reinforcing rib 3 is integrally formed with the bottom frame 1. The bottom frame 1 has a connecting block 4 at the end away from the storage groove 12. The connecting block 4 is integrally formed with the bottom frame 1. The lower end of the movable insert 7 has a through hole 13. The through hole 13 corresponds to the hole on the connecting hinge 6. A fixing bolt 14 is installed in the through hole 13. The fixing bolt 14 passes through the movable insert 7 and the connecting hinge 6 to connect the two. The outer surface of the bottom frame 1 is provided with an anti-rust layer 2.
[0027] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 1-4 A rectangular groove 5 is provided at one end of the bottom frame 1, and a connecting hinge 6 is provided on one side of the inner wall of the rectangular groove 5. A movable insert 7 is provided on the connecting hinge 6. A storage groove 12 is provided on one side of the bottom frame 1 located in the rectangular groove 5. A fixed insert 9 is provided on the end of the inner wall of the rectangular groove 5 away from the connecting hinge 6. Bolt holes are provided on both the movable insert 7 and the fixed insert 9. When the bottom frame 1 is transported, the movable insert 7 closer to the outside can be rotated by the connecting hinge 6 and flipped into the storage groove 12. The inner walls of the storage groove 12 protect the movable insert 7. The fixed insert 9, which is closer to the bottom frame 1, is not collided with by surrounding objects because it is in the center.
[0028] Working principle: When the staff installs the bottom frame 1 onto the vehicle frame, they first flip the movable plug 7 out of the storage slot 12 and stand it upright parallel to the fixed plug 9. Then, the bolts are passed through the first bolt hole 8 and the second bolt hole 10, and the movable plug 7 is fixed by the cooperation of the fixed plug 9 and the bolts. Then, the fixed movable plug 7 and the connecting block 4 are aligned with the installation position on the vehicle frame and inserted to complete the installation. When the bottom frame 1 is transported, the movable plug 7 that is closer to the outside can be rotated by the connecting hinge 6, and the movable plug 7 flips into the storage slot 12. The inner walls of the storage slot 12 protect the movable plug 7. The fixed plug 9, which is closer to the bottom frame 1, is not hit by objects from the surrounding area because it is in the center.
[0029] In summary, the lightweight sub-dashboard bottom frame provided by this utility model, through the combination of movable insert 7, connecting hinge 6 and storage groove 12, can protect the movable insert 7 during transportation, successfully avoiding the possibility of the movable insert 7 breaking due to collision with surrounding objects during transportation.
[0030] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only 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 process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0031] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A lightweight sub-instrument panel bottom frame, comprising a bottom frame (1), wherein a rectangular groove (5) is provided at one end of the bottom frame (1), a connecting hinge (6) is provided on one side of the inner wall of the rectangular groove (5), and a movable insert (7) is provided on the movable end of the connecting hinge (6); characterized in that It also includes a storage slot (12), which is located on one side of the rectangular slot (5), and a fixed plug (9) is provided on the side of the inner wall of the rectangular slot (5) away from the movable plug (7).
2. The lightweight under-dash sub-skeleton of claim 1, wherein: The bottom frame (1) is provided with reinforcing ribs (3), and the reinforcing ribs (3) are integrally formed with the bottom frame (1).
3. The lightweight under-dash sub-skeleton of claim 1, wherein: The bottom frame (1) has a connecting block (4) on one end away from the storage slot (12), and the connecting block (4) is integrally formed with the bottom frame (1).
4. The lightweight under-dash sub-skeleton of claim 1, wherein: The lower end of the movable insert (7) is provided with a through hole (13), which corresponds to the hole on the connecting hinge (6).
5. The lightweight under-dash sub-skeleton of claim 4, wherein: A fixing bolt (14) is provided in the through hole (13), and the fixing bolt (14) passes through the movable insert (7) and the connecting hinge (6) to connect the two.
6. The lightweight under-dash sub-skeleton of claim 1, wherein: The bottom frame (1) has an anti-rust layer (2) on its outer surface.
7. The lightweight under-dash sub-skeleton of claim 1, wherein: The movable insert (7) has a first bolt hole (8).
8. The lightweight sub-instrument panel bottom frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing block (9) has a second bolt hole (10).
9. The lightweight sub-instrument panel bottom frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage slot (12) is surrounded by a protective sidewall (11).