A gauge for an instrument panel assembly trim panel

By designing a combination of positioning seat, clamping block, lifting component, sliding arm and detection rod, the simultaneous detection of holes on both sides of the instrument panel's main decorative panel is achieved, solving the problem of low detection efficiency in the existing technology and improving detection efficiency and convenience.

CN224398622UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-23CHONGQING GUANGNENG WANXI TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHONGQING GUANGNENG WANXI TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-10
Publication Date
2026-06-23

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the inspection of the instrument panel trim panel requires sequential inspection of both the left and right ends. This process is cumbersome, time-consuming, and affects inspection efficiency.

Method used

A fixture for inspecting the dashboard trim panel is designed, including a positioning seat, a clamping block, a lifting component, a sliding arm, a support component, and a detection rod. The trim panel is fixed by the positioning seat, the clamping block is driven to rise and fall by a cylinder, and the sliding arm slides the detection rod to achieve simultaneous inspection of the holes on both sides of the trim panel.

Benefits of technology

It has improved testing efficiency, reduced testing time, simplified operating procedures, and enhanced the convenience and efficiency of testing.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile parts detection, specifically relates to a kind of gauge of instrument panel general decorative plate, including and detection component, detection component includes locating seat, decorative plate body, compression block, lifting component, sliding arm, support component and detection rod, locating seat is fixedly connected with rack, and it is located at the top of rack, decorative plate body is detachably installed in locating seat, compression block is connected with rack by lifting component, lifting component is installed on rack, and compression block is controlled to lift, sliding arm is connected with rack by support component, support component is installed on rack, and sliding arm is supported, detection rod is fixedly connected with sliding arm, and it is located at one end of sliding arm, solve the prior art although can detect the hole position of decorative plate assembly, but, need left and right ends to detect in turn, in the process, upper and lower workpieces are troublesome, time consumption is big, influence detection efficiency problem.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts inspection technology, and in particular to an inspection tool for a dashboard trim panel. Background Technology

[0002] In the automotive manufacturing process, the dashboard trim panel, as a crucial component of the car's interior, directly impacts the overall aesthetics, assembly precision, and user experience of the interior. Dashboard trim panels typically have complex shapes and numerous mounting holes, clips, and other structures; therefore, accurate and efficient inspection is a key step in ensuring product quality.

[0003] Existing technology CN222697160U discloses a fixture for a left dashboard trim panel assembly, including a work plate, a fixing bracket, a mounting plate, a fixing block, a push rod, and a pull block. The mounting plate is detachably connected to the work plate, the fixing block is fixedly connected to the mounting plate, the push rod is slidably connected to the fixing block, and the pull block is fixedly connected to the push rod. By gripping the handle and rotating the screw, clamping block one and clamping block two move towards each other to fix the dashboard left trim panel assembly. After fixing the dashboard left trim panel assembly, the push rod is pushed to insert the detection rod into a hole at one end of the dashboard left trim panel assembly. If it can be inserted, the test is qualified; if it cannot be inserted, the test is unqualified. Then, the screw is reversed to remove the dashboard left trim panel assembly. This operation is repeated on another set of detection components to test the hole at the other end of the dashboard left trim panel assembly. This solves the problem that existing fixtures for dashboard left trim panel assemblies cannot quickly detect whether the dashboard left trim panel assembly meets the assembly requirements.

[0004] The aforementioned inspection fixture for the left trim panel assembly of the instrument panel can inspect the holes in the trim panel assembly, but it requires inspection of both the left and right ends sequentially. This process is cumbersome, time-consuming, and affects inspection efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a tooling for inspecting the instrument panel trim, which solves the problem that although the existing technology can inspect the holes of the trim assembly, it requires sequential inspection of both the left and right ends, which is troublesome, time-consuming, and affects the inspection efficiency due to the workpiece being placed on and off.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a fixture for inspecting a dashboard trim panel, comprising a detection assembly. The detection assembly includes a positioning seat, a trim panel body, a clamping block, a lifting component, a sliding arm, a support component, and a detection rod. The positioning seat is fixedly connected to the frame and located at the top of the frame. The trim panel body is detachably installed in the positioning seat. The clamping block is connected to the frame via the lifting component, which is mounted on the frame and controls the lifting and lowering of the clamping block. The sliding arm is connected to the frame via the support component, which is mounted on the frame and supports the sliding arm. The detection rod is fixedly connected to the sliding arm and located at one end of the sliding arm.

[0007] The lifting component includes a right-angle frame, a cylinder, and a lifting plate. The right-angle frame is fixedly connected to the frame and is located on the side of the frame near the positioning seat. The cylinder is fixedly installed on the right-angle frame. The lifting plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder. The clamping block is fixedly connected to the lifting plate and is located on the side of the lifting plate near the positioning seat.

[0008] The supporting component includes a base, a sliding rod, a sliding sleeve, and a limiting seat. The base is fixedly connected to the frame and located on the side of the frame near the positioning seat. The sliding rod is fixedly connected to the base and located inside the base. The sliding sleeve is sleeved on the outside of the sliding rod and slidably connected to the sliding rod, and is fixedly connected to the sliding arm. The limiting seat is fixedly connected to the base and fixedly connected to the sliding rod.

[0009] The supporting member further includes a spring, which is sleeved on the outside of the slide rod and located between the limiting seat and the sliding arm.

[0010] The detection assembly further includes a control handle, which is fixedly connected to the sliding arm and located at the end of the sliding arm away from the detection rod.

[0011] This utility model discloses a gauge for a dashboard trim panel, comprising a detection assembly. The detection assembly includes a positioning seat, a trim panel body, a clamping block, a lifting component, a sliding arm, a supporting component, and a detection rod. The positioning seat is fixedly connected to the frame and located at the top of the frame. The trim panel body is detachably installed in the positioning seat. The clamping block is connected to the frame via the lifting component, which is mounted on the frame and controls the lifting and lowering of the clamping block. The sliding arm is connected to the frame via the supporting component, which is mounted on the frame and supports the sliding arm. The detection rod is fixedly connected to the sliding arm and located at one end of the sliding arm. This invention solves the problem that while existing technologies can detect the holes in the trim panel assembly, they require sequential detection from both ends, which is cumbersome, time-consuming, and affects detection efficiency due to the cumbersome loading and unloading of workpieces. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the inspection tool for the instrument panel trim panel of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning seat of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the support component of this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 101-Frame, 102-Positioning seat, 103-Decorative panel body, 104-Pressure block, 105-Right angle frame, 106-Cylinder, 107-Lifting plate, 108-Sliding arm, 109-Detection rod, 110-Base, 111-Slide rod, 112-Sliding sleeve, 113-Limit seat, 114-Spring, 115-Control handle. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, but should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0018] The embodiment of this application is as follows:

[0019] Please see Figures 1-3 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the inspection fixture for the instrument panel trim panel of this utility model. Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the positioning seat 102 of this utility model. Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the support component of this utility model.

[0020] This utility model discloses a fixture for inspecting the instrument panel trim assembly, comprising a frame 101, a positioning seat 102, a trim panel body 103, a clamping block 104, a right-angle bracket 105, a cylinder 106, a lifting plate 107, a sliding arm 108, a detection rod 109, a base 110, a sliding rod 111, a sliding sleeve 112, a limiting seat 113, a spring 114, and a control handle 115. It solves the problem that while existing technologies can inspect the holes in the trim panel assembly, they require sequential inspection from both the left and right ends, which is cumbersome, time-consuming, and affects inspection efficiency due to the workpiece being moved up and down. It is understood that the aforementioned solution can also be used to improve inspection efficiency.

[0021] In this embodiment, the frame 101 is a prior art device, which is a rectangular table with casters with self-locking function at the bottom for easy movement. The detection component is installed on the frame 101, thereby solving the problem that although the prior art can detect the hole positions of the decorative panel assembly, it requires sequential detection from both the left and right ends, which is troublesome to load and unload the workpiece, consumes a lot of time, and affects the detection efficiency.

[0022] The positioning seat 102 is fixedly connected to the frame 101 and located at the top of the frame 101. The decorative panel body 103 is detachably installed inside the positioning seat 102. The clamping block 104 is connected to the frame 101 via the lifting member, which is mounted on the frame 101 and controls the lifting of the clamping block 104. The sliding arm 108 is connected to the frame 101 via the supporting member, which is mounted on the frame 101 and supports the sliding arm 108. The detection rod 109 is fixedly connected to the sliding arm 108 and located at one end of the sliding arm 108. The positioning seat 102 is fixedly installed on the top of the frame 101. The positioning seat 102 is designed according to the shape of the decorative panel body 103 and is used to position and fix the decorative panel body 103. The decorative panel body 103 is the left decorative panel assembly of the instrument panel. For specific structure, please refer to the prior art CN222697160U, a fixture for a left decorative panel assembly of the instrument panel. After the decorative panel body 103 is installed in the positioning seat 102, the positioning seat 102 can hold the decorative panel body 103 around its perimeter. The clamping block 104 consists of two blocks, also designed according to the shape of the decorative panel body 103, and is used to hold the mounting plate in place. The decorative panel body 103 is pressed tightly within the positioning seat 102 to prevent the positioning seat 102 from moving. The lifting component provides vertical clamping force to the pressing block 104. Two sliding arms 108 are mounted on the frame 101 via the support component. The two sliding arms 108 are located on the left and right sides of the positioning seat 102, respectively. The support component provides stable support for the two sliding arms 108 and allows them to slide horizontally. Two sets of detection rods 109 are installed at the ends of the two sliding arms 108, respectively. The detection rods 109 are positioned according to the two ends of the decorative panel body 103. Designed for the holes, if the detection rod 109 can be inserted into the corresponding hole at one end of the decorative panel body 103, the test is qualified; if it cannot be inserted, the test is unqualified. The specially designed positioning seat 102, together with the clamping block 104, positions and fixes the decorative panel body 103. By sliding the sliding arms 108 on both sides, the two sets of detection rods 109 can be driven to detect the holes on both sides of the decorative panel body 103. This solves the problem that although the existing technology can detect the holes of the decorative panel assembly, it requires sequential detection at both ends, which is troublesome for loading and unloading the workpiece, consumes a lot of time, and affects the detection efficiency.

[0023] Secondly, the right-angle frame 105 is fixedly connected to the frame 101 and is located on the side of the frame 101 near the positioning seat 102; the cylinder 106 is fixedly installed on the right-angle frame 105; the lifting plate 107 is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder 106, and the clamping block 104 is fixedly connected to the lifting plate 107 and is located on the side of the lifting plate 107 near the positioning seat 102. The right-angle frame 105 is L-shaped and is fixedly installed on the top of the frame 101, located above the positioning seat 102. The cylinder 106 is vertically installed on the top of the right-angle frame 105 with its output end facing downwards. The lifting plate 107 is a rectangular plate, and both clamping blocks 104 are installed at the bottom of the lifting plate 107. The lifting and lowering of the clamping blocks 104 is driven by the extension and retraction of the cylinder 106.

[0024] Meanwhile, the base 110 is fixedly connected to the frame 101 and located on the side of the frame 101 near the positioning seat 102; the slide rod 111 is fixedly connected to the base 110 and located inside the base 110; the sliding sleeve 112 is sleeved on the outside of the slide rod 111 and slidably connected to the slide rod 111, and fixedly connected to the sliding arm 108; the limiting seat 113 is fixedly connected to the base 110 and fixedly connected to the slide rod 111. The base 110 is U-shaped, the slide rod 111 is a smooth cylinder, there are two of them, horizontally arranged inside the base 110, and there are four sliding sleeves 112, arranged in pairs, respectively sleeved on the... At both ends of the two sliding rods 111, the two sliding arms 108 are fixedly connected to the two sets of sliding sleeves 112 respectively. Through the sliding rods 111 and the sliding sleeves 112, the two sliding arms 108 can slide along the sliding rods 111. The limiting seat 113 is located at the middle position of the sliding rods 111 and is used to limit the two sliding arms 108 to prevent excessive displacement of the two sliding arms 108. The two sets of detection rods 109 are respectively set at the ends of the two sliding arms 108 near the positioning seat 102. Through the supporting members, the sliding arms 108 are stably supported and can slide horizontally.

[0025] In addition, the spring 114 is sleeved on the outside of the slide rod 111 and located between the limiting seat 113 and the sliding arm 108. There are four sets of springs 114, which are respectively set at both ends of the two slide rods 111. The sliding arm 108 is elastically supported by the elastic force of the spring 114.

[0026] Finally, the control handle 115 is fixedly connected to the sliding arm 108 and is located at the end of the sliding arm 108 away from the detection rod 109. The control handle 115 is located at the end of the sliding arm 108, so that the sliding arm 108 can be easily controlled through the control handle 115.

[0027] In this embodiment, during testing, the decorative panel body 103 is placed on the positioning seat 102, which positions the decorative panel body 103. Then, the cylinder 106 is activated, extending to move the lifting plate 107 and the pressing block 104 downwards. The pressing block 104 presses the decorative panel body 103 against the positioning seat 102, thus fixing the decorative panel body 103 in place. Then, the testing personnel can move the two sliding arms 108 using the control handle 115. The two sets of detection rods 109 are moved toward the decorative panel body 103. If the detection rod 109 can be inserted into the corresponding hole at one end of the decorative panel body 103, the test is qualified; if it cannot be inserted, the test is unqualified. After the inspector releases the control handle 115, under the elastic force of the spring 114, the two sliding arms 108 will drive the two sets of detection rods 109 to move away from the positioning seat 102, control the cylinder 106 to retract, and the clamping block 104 to move upward. The inspector can then remove the decorative panel body 103. This application uses a specially designed positioning seat 102 in conjunction with the clamping block 104 to position and fix the decorative panel body 103. By sliding the sliding arms 108 on both sides, the two sets of detection rods 109 can be driven to detect the holes on both sides of the decorative panel body 103, thereby improving detection efficiency. This solves the problem that although the existing technology can detect the holes of the decorative panel assembly, it requires sequential detection from both ends, which is troublesome for loading and unloading the workpiece, consumes a lot of time, and affects detection efficiency.

[0028] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely one or more preferred embodiments of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. Those skilled in the art can understand that all or part of the processes for implementing the above embodiments and equivalent changes made in accordance with the claims of this application still fall within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A fixture for inspecting a dashboard trim panel, comprising a frame, characterized in that, It also includes detection components; The detection assembly includes a positioning seat, a decorative panel body, a clamping block, a lifting component, a sliding arm, a supporting component, and a detection rod. The positioning seat is fixedly connected to the frame and located at the top of the frame. The decorative panel body is detachably installed in the positioning seat. The clamping block is connected to the frame via the lifting component, which is mounted on the frame and controls the lifting and lowering of the clamping block. The sliding arm is connected to the frame via the supporting component, which is mounted on the frame and supports the sliding arm. The detection rod is fixedly connected to the sliding arm and located at one end of the sliding arm.

2. The inspection fixture for the instrument panel trim panel as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting component includes a right-angle frame, a cylinder, and a lifting plate. The right-angle frame is fixedly connected to the frame and is located on the side of the frame near the positioning seat. The cylinder is fixedly mounted on the right-angle frame. The lifting plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder. The clamping block is fixedly connected to the lifting plate and is located on the side of the lifting plate near the positioning seat.

3. The inspection fixture for the instrument panel trim panel as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The supporting component includes a base, a sliding rod, a sliding sleeve, and a limiting seat. The base is fixedly connected to the frame and located on the side of the frame near the positioning seat. The sliding rod is fixedly connected to the base and located inside the base. The sliding sleeve is sleeved on the outside of the sliding rod and slidably connected to the sliding rod, and is fixedly connected to the sliding arm. The limiting seat is fixedly connected to the base and fixedly connected to the sliding rod.

4. The inspection fixture for the dashboard trim panel as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The support member also includes a spring, which is sleeved on the outside of the slide rod and located between the limiting seat and the sliding arm.

5. The inspection fixture for the instrument panel trim panel as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The detection assembly also includes a control handle, which is fixedly connected to the sliding arm and located at the end of the sliding arm away from the detection rod.