Instrument cluster assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to a vehicle and a sub-instrument panel assembly, the sub-instrument panel assembly comprising a sub-instrument panel body, a box and a central armrest, the sub-instrument panel body comprising a front framework, the front framework being provided with an installation station; the box is detachably connected to the front framework, and the box is a handrest box or a vehicle-mounted refrigerator, wherein the handrest box and the vehicle-mounted refrigerator can be installed on the installation station alternatively. The sub-instrument panel assembly of the application utilizes the modular design of the handrest box and the vehicle-mounted refrigerator, so that the sub-instrument panel assembly can install the handrest box or the vehicle-mounted refrigerator according to the actual demand of a user, and the box can be conveniently switched between storage and refrigeration functions, and in the process, the front framework of the sub-instrument panel body can be shared for installation, so that the development and manufacturing costs of the sub-instrument panel assembly can be reduced, on the one hand, and on the other hand, the storage and refrigeration volumes can be maximized, and the use experience of the user can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of vehicle-related technology, and in particular relates to a sub-instrument panel assembly and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] The sub-dashboard assembly is located in the center console area between the front seats of the vehicle. Traditionally, it is designed to integrate an armrest box structure for storing miscellaneous items such as mobile phones, keys, and tickets.

[0003] As users' demands for in-vehicle comfort increase, some high-end models have integrated in-vehicle refrigerator modules into the sub-dashboard assembly. However, existing in-vehicle refrigerators and armrest boxes use independent module designs, resulting in poor parts interchangeability, which increases development and manufacturing costs. Limited by the structure of this sub-dashboard assembly, neither the storage space of the armrest box nor the refrigeration capacity of the in-vehicle refrigerator can be maximized, affecting the user experience. Furthermore, users cannot easily switch between storage and refrigeration functions according to their actual needs, reducing user convenience. Therefore, an optimized design is urgently needed to improve space utilization, reduce costs, and enhance usability. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, it is necessary to provide a sub-instrument assembly and vehicle for solving the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] A sub-instrument panel assembly, the sub-instrument panel assembly comprising:

[0006] The sub-instrument body includes a front frame, on which an installation station is formed;

[0007] The box is detachably connected to the front frame. The box is either an armrest box or a vehicle refrigerator. The armrest box and the vehicle refrigerator can be selectively installed at the installation station.

[0008] Understandably, by utilizing the modular design of the armrest box and the car refrigerator, the sub-dashboard assembly can be fitted with either an armrest box or a car refrigerator according to the user's actual needs, and can easily switch between storage and refrigeration functions. In this process, the front frame of the sub-dashboard body can be shared for installation. This can reduce the development and manufacturing costs of the sub-dashboard assembly, maximize the storage and refrigeration capacity, and improve the user experience.

[0009] In one embodiment, the housing can be plugged into the front frame; and the housing and the front frame are connected by a threaded connector.

[0010] Understandably, the housing is fixed to the front frame by a threaded connection, which facilitates the installation and removal of the housing on the front frame, thereby further facilitating the switching of the sub-instrument assembly between storage and refrigeration functions.

[0011] In one embodiment, the housing includes a first side panel and a second side panel, the first side panel and the second side panel are disposed on two opposite sides of the front frame in the vehicle width direction, and respectively abut and limit the front frame;

[0012] Furthermore, the first side panel and / or the second side panel are connected to the front frame by a plurality of connectors, wherein the plurality of connectors are arranged at intervals along the length of the vehicle.

[0013] In one embodiment, the sub-dashboard assembly further includes a center armrest hinged to the housing for opening / closing the housing;

[0014] The central armrest includes an upper armrest cover and a lower armrest cover. The upper armrest cover is hinged to the housing via a hinge. The lower armrest cover is located below the upper armrest cover in the vehicle height direction and is detachably connected to the upper armrest cover.

[0015] Understandably, the use of a central armrest to control the opening / closing of the cabinet, and the detachable connection between the lower armrest cover and the upper armrest cover, allows the sub-dashboard assembly to share the same upper armrest cover when switching between storage and refrigeration functions, which can further reduce the development and manufacturing costs of the sub-dashboard assembly.

[0016] In one embodiment, the hinge includes a support arm and a connecting support, the support arm being hinged to the connecting support;

[0017] One end of the support arm away from the connecting support is connected to the armrest cover; the connecting support is fixedly connected to the box body, and the number of connection points between the connecting support and the box body is at least four.

[0018] In one embodiment, the lower armrest cover is connected to the upper armrest cover by a snap-fit ​​mechanism.

[0019] It is understandable that a snap-fit ​​mechanism is used to achieve a detachable connection between the lower armrest cover and the upper armrest cover. This facilitates the installation and removal of the lower armrest cover from the upper armrest cover, thereby further facilitating the switching between storage and refrigeration functions of the sub-instrument assembly.

[0020] In one embodiment, when the vehicle-mounted refrigerator is installed at the installation station;

[0021] A sealing ring is provided on the lower cover of the armrest, and the sealing ring can abut and seal with the vehicle refrigerator.

[0022] It is understandable that a sealing ring is used to achieve a tight seal between the lower cover of the armrest and the cabinet, which can prevent the cold air inside the car refrigerator from leaking out and meet the refrigeration needs of the car refrigerator.

[0023] In one embodiment, a heat insulation layer is provided on the lower cover of the armrest, and the heat insulation layer is disposed within the inner circumference of the sealing ring for heat insulation of the opening of the vehicle refrigerator.

[0024] It is understandable that using an insulation layer to insulate the opening of the car refrigerator can prevent the cold air inside the car refrigerator from leaking out and meet the refrigeration needs of the car refrigerator.

[0025] In one embodiment, when the armrest box is installed at the installation station;

[0026] The armrest box includes a first shell and a second shell, wherein the first shell is positioned above the second shell in the vehicle height direction and is connected to the second shell.

[0027] It is understandable that assembling two shells to form an armrest box can reduce the manufacturing size of a single shell in the armrest box, thus reducing manufacturing costs.

[0028] This application also provides a vehicle including the aforementioned sub-instrument assembly.

[0029] Due to the application of the above technical solution, this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0030] The sub-dashboard assembly and vehicle for which this application seeks protection utilize the modular design of the armrest box and the vehicle refrigerator. This allows the sub-dashboard assembly to be fitted with an armrest box or a vehicle refrigerator according to the user's actual needs, and enables convenient switching between storage and refrigeration functions. In this process, the front frame of the sub-dashboard body can be shared for installation. This reduces the development and manufacturing costs of the sub-dashboard assembly, maximizes the storage and refrigeration capacity, and improves the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0031] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0032] Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the sub-instrument panel assembly provided in this application, wherein the housing is configured as an armrest box.

[0033] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the central armrest in this application, showing the armrest box provided with the central armrest.

[0034] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the vehicle refrigerator and the lower cover of the armrest in this application.

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the armrest cover in this application, wherein the armrest cover is equipped with a vehicle refrigerator.

[0036] Reference numerals: 100, Sub-instrument panel assembly; 10, Sub-instrument panel body; 11, Front frame; 20, Box body; 21, First side panel; 22, Second side panel; 210, Armrest box; 211, First box shell; 212, Second box shell; 220, Car refrigerator; 30, Center armrest; 31, Armrest upper cover; 32, Armrest lower cover; 321, Sealing ring; 33, Hinge; 331, Support arm; 332, Connecting support; 3321, Connection point. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "located on" another component, it can be directly located on the other component or may have an intervening component. When a component is considered to be "located on" another component, it can be directly located on the other component or may have an intervening component. When a component is considered to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly fixed to the other component or may have an intervening component.

[0039] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0040] like Figure 1As shown, the sub-instrument assembly 100 provided in this application includes a sub-instrument body 10 and a housing 20. The sub-instrument body 10 includes a front frame 11, on which an installation station (not shown) is formed. The housing 20 is detachably connected to the front frame 11. The housing 20 is either an armrest box 210 or a car refrigerator 220. The armrest box 210 and the car refrigerator 220 can be selectively installed at the installation station.

[0041] As can be seen from the above, the sub-instrument assembly 100 of this application modularly designs the armrest box 210 and the vehicle refrigerator 220, allowing the sub-instrument assembly 100 to be installed with either the armrest box 210 or the vehicle refrigerator 220 according to the user's actual needs, and enabling convenient switching between storage and refrigeration functions of the cabinet 20. During this process, the front frame 11 of the sub-instrument body 10 can be shared for installation. This reduces the development and manufacturing costs of the sub-instrument assembly 100, maximizes storage and refrigeration capacity, and improves the user experience. It should be noted that the front frame 11 of this application has a reserved channel for the wiring harness required for powering the vehicle refrigerator 220, meeting the requirements for the installation of the vehicle refrigerator 220 and normal power supply to the front frame 11. Of course, the structural composition and working principle of the vehicle refrigerator 220 can adopt existing conventional methods, which will not be elaborated here.

[0042] It should be noted that, since the armrest box 210 or the vehicle refrigerator 220 of this application are optionally installed on the sub-dashboard body 10, the front frame 11 of the sub-dashboard body 10 is used as the base structure for installation. This eliminates the need for a base structure when installing the armrest box 210 or the vehicle refrigerator 220, thereby reducing the development and manufacturing cost of the sub-dashboard assembly 100. In addition, since the armrest box 210 and the vehicle refrigerator 220 are selectively installed on the front frame 11 of the sub-dashboard body 10, the armrest box 210 or the vehicle refrigerator 220 has a sufficiently large assembly space when installed on the sub-dashboard body 10, thereby maximizing the storage and refrigeration capacity.

[0043] like Figure 1As shown, in one embodiment, the housing 20 can be plugged into the front frame 11, and the housing 20 and the front frame 11 are connected by a connector (not shown) via threads. That is, in this embodiment, the housing 20 can first be assembled onto the front frame 11 via a plug-in connection, and then the plugged-in housing 20 can be fixed to the front frame 11 by threads using a connector. This facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the housing 20 onto the front frame 11, thereby further facilitating the switching of the sub-instrument assembly 100 between storage and refrigeration functions. Here, the connector is configured as a bolt, which passes through the housing 20 and can be screwed onto the front frame 11. It is understood that in other embodiments, the connector may also be configured as a screw, bolt, etc.

[0044] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the housing 20 includes a first side plate 21 and a second side plate 22. The first side plate 21 and the second side plate 22 are disposed on two opposite sides of the front frame 11 in the vehicle width direction Y, and respectively abut against and limit the front frame 11. Furthermore, the first side plate 21 and / or the second side plate 22 are connected to the front frame 11 by multiple connectors, wherein the multiple connectors are spaced apart along the vehicle length direction X, thereby achieving the assembly connection of the housing 20 on the front frame 11. Here, the first side plate 21 and the second side plate 22 can each be fixed to the front frame 11 by three connectors, that is, the housing 20 can be assembled and fixed to the front frame 11 by six connectors, thus ensuring the stability of the housing 20 when assembled on the front frame 11. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the number of connectors connecting the first side plate 21 and the second side plate 22 to the front frame 11 can be configured as two, four, or even more.

[0045] like Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment, when the armrest box 210 is installed at the installation station, the armrest box 210 includes a first shell 211 and a second shell 212. The first shell 211 is positioned above the second shell 212 in the vehicle height direction Z and is connected to the second shell 212. Specifically, the assembly connection between the first shell 211 and the second shell 212 can be achieved using bolts. In other words, the armrest box 210 of this embodiment can be assembled from the first shell 211 and the second shell 212, which reduces the manufacturing size of a single shell structure in the armrest box 210 and has the effect of reducing manufacturing costs.

[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the sub-instrument assembly 100 further includes a center armrest 30, which is hinged to the housing 20 for opening / closing the housing 20. That is, in this embodiment, the center armrest 30 serves as a cover structure for the housing 20.

[0047] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the center armrest 30 includes an upper armrest cover 31 and a lower armrest cover 32. The lower armrest cover 32 is located below the upper armrest cover 31 in the vehicle height direction Z and is detachably connected to the upper armrest cover 31. The upper armrest cover 31 is hinged to the housing 20 via a hinge 33. In other words, the detachable connection between the lower armrest cover 32 and the upper armrest cover 31 allows the sub-instrument assembly 100 to share the same upper armrest cover 31 when switching between storage and refrigeration functions, thereby further reducing the development and manufacturing costs of the sub-instrument assembly 100.

[0048] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the lower armrest cover 32 is connected to the upper armrest cover 31 by a snap-fit ​​mechanism, thereby enabling a detachable connection between the lower armrest cover 32 and the upper armrest cover 31. The snap-fit ​​connection facilitates the installation and removal of the lower armrest cover 32 from the upper armrest cover 31, further facilitating the switching of the sub-instrument assembly 100 between storage and refrigeration functions. It is understood that in other embodiments, the lower armrest cover 32 and the upper armrest cover 31 may also be detachably connected using bolts, which will not be elaborated upon here.

[0049] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, when the vehicle refrigerator 220 is installed at the installation station, a sealing ring 321 is provided on the lower cover 32 of the armrest. The sealing ring 321 can abut and seal with the vehicle refrigerator 220, thereby preventing the leakage of cold air inside the vehicle refrigerator 220 and meeting the refrigeration requirements of the vehicle refrigerator 220. Here, the sealing ring 321 is embedded in the side of the lower cover 32 of the armrest facing the vehicle refrigerator 220.

[0050] In this embodiment, an insulation layer (not shown) is provided on the lower armrest cover 32. The insulation layer is located inside the sealing ring 321 and is used to insulate the opening of the vehicle refrigerator 220. This prevents the cold air from leaking out of the vehicle refrigerator 220 and meets the refrigeration requirements of the vehicle refrigerator 220. Here, the insulation layer is foamed with a foaming agent, and specifically, the insulation layer can be provided on the side of the lower armrest cover 32 facing the upper armrest cover 31.

[0051] It should be noted that when the armrest box 210 is installed at the installation station, since the armrest box 210 has a storage function, there is no need to design a corresponding sealing ring and insulation layer. That is, the armrest cover 32 in the central armrest 30 of the armrest box 210 can be specifically configured as a plate structure.

[0052] like Figure 2As shown, in one embodiment, the hinge 33 includes a support arm 331 and a connecting support 332. The support arm 331 is hinged to the connecting support 332. One end of the support arm 331, away from the connecting support 332, is connected to the armrest cover 31. The connecting support 332 is fixedly connected to the housing 20, and at least four connection points 3321 are formed between the connecting support 332 and the housing 20. Here, the number of connection points 3321 between the connecting support 332 and the housing 20 is configured to be six. Specifically, bolts can be provided at each connection point 3321 to achieve the connection and fixation between the connecting support 332 and the housing 20. It is understood that in other embodiments, the number of connection points 3321 formed between the connecting support 332 and the housing 20 may also be four, five, seven, or even more, which will not be elaborated upon here.

[0053] In addition, this application also provides a vehicle including the aforementioned sub-instrument assembly 100.

[0054] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0055] Those skilled in the art should recognize that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any appropriate changes and variations made to the above embodiments within the scope of the essential spirit of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present utility model.

Claims

1. A sub-instrument panel assembly, characterized in that, The sub-instrument panel assembly (100) includes: The sub-instrument body (10) includes a front frame (11) on which an installation station is formed; The box (20) is detachably connected to the front frame (11). The box (20) is either an armrest box (210) or a vehicle refrigerator (220). The armrest box (210) and the vehicle refrigerator (220) can be selectively installed at the installation station.

2. The sub-instrument assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (20) can be inserted into the front frame (11); and the housing (20) and the front frame (11) are connected by a threaded connector.

3. The sub-instrument assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The box body (20) includes a first side panel (21) and a second side panel (22). The first side panel (21) and the second side panel (22) are disposed on two opposite sides of the front frame (11) in the vehicle width direction, and respectively abut against and limit the front frame (11). Furthermore, the first side panel (21) and / or the second side panel (22) are connected to the front frame (11) by a plurality of connectors, wherein the plurality of connectors are arranged at intervals along the length of the vehicle.

4. The sub-instrument assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sub-instrument assembly (100) also includes a center armrest (30) hinged to the housing (20) for opening / closing the housing (20). The central armrest (30) includes an upper armrest cover (31) and a lower armrest cover (32). The upper armrest cover (31) is hinged to the housing (20) via a hinge (33). The lower armrest cover (32) is located below the upper armrest cover (31) in the vehicle height direction and is detachably connected to the upper armrest cover (31).

5. The sub-instrument assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The hinge (33) includes a support arm (331) and a connecting support (332), wherein the support arm (331) is hinged to the connecting support (332); Furthermore, one end of the support arm (331) away from the connecting support (332) is connected to the armrest cover (31); the connecting support (332) is fixedly connected to the box (20), and the number of connection points (3321) formed between the connecting support (332) and the box (20) is at least four.

6. The sub-instrument assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lower cover (32) of the armrest is connected to the upper cover (31) of the armrest by means of a snap fastener.

7. The sub-instrument assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, When the vehicle-mounted refrigerator (220) is installed at the installation station; A sealing ring (321) is provided on the lower cover (32) of the armrest, and the sealing ring (321) can abut and seal with the vehicle refrigerator (220).

8. The sub-instrument assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, An insulation layer is provided on the lower cover (32) of the armrest, which is located inside the sealing ring (321) and is used to insulate the opening of the vehicle refrigerator (220).

9. The sub-instrument assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the armrest box (210) is installed at the installation station; The armrest box (210) includes a first box shell (211) and a second box shell (212). The first box shell (211) is located above the second box shell (212) in the vehicle height direction and is connected to the second box shell (212).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the sub-instrument assembly (100) as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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