Steering support assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of vehicles, and discloses a steering support assembly and a vehicle, the steering support assembly comprising: a support cross beam; an instrument desk mounting support fixedly arranged on the support cross beam, the instrument desk mounting support being used for mounting an instrument desk; and a central control screen mounting support fixedly arranged on the middle part of the support cross beam along the width direction of the vehicle, the central control screen mounting support being annular, and at least one side frame of the central control screen mounting support along the circumferential direction being used for mounting a central control screen. The steering support assembly can improve the support capacity of the instrument desk and stably support the central control screen.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly to a steering support assembly and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] The vehicle features a steering support, an instrument panel, and a central control screen. The steering support supports the vehicle's steering assembly, while the instrument panel houses the vehicle's various gauges. The central control screen provides at least one function, such as vehicle operation, voice entertainment, or vehicle status display.

[0003] In the prior art, the dashboard is installed on the vehicle body, and various instruments and / or central control screens are installed on the dashboard.

[0004] However, the instrument panel of the aforementioned mounting structure has limited support for the instrument panel and / or central control screen, making it difficult to meet the needs of vehicles with a high degree of intelligence. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, this application provides a steering support assembly and a vehicle for improving the vehicle's support capability for the instrument panel and / or central control screen.

[0006] On one hand, this application provides a steering support assembly for a vehicle. The steering support assembly includes: a support beam; an instrument panel mounting bracket fixedly disposed on the support beam, the instrument panel mounting bracket being used to mount an instrument panel; and a central control screen mounting bracket fixedly disposed at the middle of the support beam along the width direction of the vehicle, the central control screen mounting bracket being annular, and at least one side frame of the central control screen mounting bracket being used to mount a central control screen.

[0007] In some embodiments, the central control screen mounting bracket includes: a first mounting bracket, a second mounting bracket, and two transition connecting brackets, wherein the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket are spaced apart along the front-rear direction of the vehicle, the first mounting bracket is used to be fixedly connected to the support beam, the second mounting bracket is used to mount the central control screen, and the two transition connecting brackets are spaced apart along the width direction of the vehicle, and the two transition connecting brackets are respectively connected to the two ends of the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket.

[0008] In some embodiments, the second mounting bracket includes a base section and connecting sections located on both sides of the base section along the vehicle width direction, wherein the base section is parallel to the support beam, both connecting sections extend obliquely toward the support beam relative to the base section, two transition connecting brackets are respectively connected to the connecting sections, and the central control screen is disposed on at least one of the base section and the connecting sections.

[0009] In some embodiments, the second mounting bracket includes a first side plate and a second side plate, which are arranged at an angle. Both the first side plate and the second side plate include the base segment and two connecting segments. The two connecting segments of the first side plate are adapted to connect with the transition connecting bracket, and the two connecting segments of the second side plate are adapted to mount the central control screen.

[0010] In some embodiments, both connecting sections of the second side plate are provided with connecting holes, which are used to connect with mating holes on the central control screen via fasteners.

[0011] In some embodiments, the two connecting segments of the first side plate are respectively welded to the two transition connecting frames; and / or, the two transition connecting frames are respectively welded to the first mounting frame.

[0012] In some embodiments, the central control screen mounting bracket is tilted relative to the horizontal direction.

[0013] In some embodiments, the dashboard mounting bracket includes multiple sub-braces, which are spaced apart along the width of the vehicle on the support beam. A portion of the multiple sub-braces is fixedly connected to the dashboard, and another portion is positioned and engaged with the dashboard.

[0014] In some embodiments, the steering support assembly further includes a mounting bracket, which includes at least one of a fuse box bracket, an ambient light bracket, an airbag bracket, a front panel bracket, a body connecting bracket, and a steering assembly bracket.

[0015] On the other hand, this application also provides a vehicle including the aforementioned steering support assembly.

[0016] This application provides a steering support assembly and a vehicle. The steering support assembly is connected to the vehicle body via a support beam. The steering support assembly uses the support beam to securely connect an instrument panel mounting bracket and a center console screen mounting bracket, providing support for both. The instrument panel mounting bracket is used to mount the instrument panel, providing support and improving its structural integrity within the vehicle. The center console screen mounting bracket is used to mount the center console screen, supporting it and transferring the load from the screen's weight to the support beam, significantly reducing the burden on the instrument panel, making it particularly suitable for installing larger center console screens. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the steering support assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the central control screen mounting bracket;

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the first and second side plates;

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the connection method between the central control screen mounting bracket and the supporting beam.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the central control screen provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure label:

[0023] 10-Central control screen; 11-Housing housing; 11a-Protrusion; 12-Connecting block; 12a-Threaded hole; 13-Limit pin;

[0024] 100 - Support beam; 110 - Left horizontal tube; 120 - Right horizontal tube;

[0025] 200 - Instrument panel mounting bracket; 210 - Sub-bracket;

[0026] 300 - Central control screen mounting bracket; 310 - First mounting bracket; 320 - Second mounting bracket; 320a - Base section; 320b - Connecting section; 321 - First side plate; 321a - Pin hole; 322 - Second side plate; 322a - Boss; 323 - Connecting hole; 330 - Transition connecting bracket; 331 - First weld; 332 - Second weld; 333 - Third weld; 334 - Fourth weld; 335 - Fifth weld; 336 - Sixth weld; 340 - Ear plate;

[0027] 400 - Assembly bracket; 410 - Fuse box bracket; 420 - Ambient light bracket; 430 - Airbag bracket; 440 - Front panel bracket; 450 - Body connecting bracket; 451 - Positioning pin; 460 - Steering assembly bracket;

[0028] 500 - Support frame; 510 - First support section; 520 - Second support section;

[0029] 1000 - Support assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the specific technical solutions of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this application. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this application, but are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0031] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0032] Furthermore, in the embodiments of this application, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are defined relative to the orientation of the components shown in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these directional terms are relative concepts, used for relative description and clarification, and can change accordingly depending on the orientation of the components in the accompanying drawings.

[0033] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium.

[0034] In embodiments of this application, 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 limitation, 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 that element.

[0035] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate that something is an example, illustration, or description. Any embodiment or design that is described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or design. Specifically, the use of the terms "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0036] The vehicle has a steering support, dashboard, and central control screen.

[0037] The steering support is used to support the vehicle's steering assembly. For example, the vehicle's steering assembly includes a steering wheel and a steering column. The steering column is located below the steering wheel and connected to it. The steering column passes through a sleeve, and its axial direction is fixed relative to the sleeve. The steering column and sleeve are rotatably connected, and the sleeve is fixed to the steering support. The steering support supports the steering assembly by supporting the sleeve. The lower end of the steering column is used to connect to the steering gear via a transmission mechanism. Understandably, the steering gear connects to the steering wheels to drive the wheels for steering.

[0038] The dashboard is used to mount various instruments and / or the central control screen of the vehicle. In most cases, the dashboard is a single injection-molded part. The central control screen is used for at least one function such as vehicle operation, voice entertainment, or vehicle status display.

[0039] It should be noted that in some vehicles, the instrument panel can be an instrument cluster screen (different from the center console screen), or it can be a device used for head-up display.

[0040] In the prior art, the dashboard is mounted on the vehicle body. Various instruments and / or a central control screen are mounted on the dashboard.

[0041] However, the aforementioned dashboard mounting structure has limited support capacity for instruments and / or the central control screen, making it difficult to meet the needs of highly intelligent vehicles. Specifically, on the one hand, highly intelligent vehicles have a greater variety of instruments, requiring more holes on the dashboard to install them, thus increasing the hole density. On the other hand, highly intelligent vehicles have larger central control screens, necessitating a corresponding increase in the size of the holes used to install them. These three factors—increased hole density, larger hole sizes, and an increased number of instruments—all contribute to a decrease in the dashboard's support capacity, making it difficult to meet the needs of highly intelligent vehicles.

[0042] To improve the vehicle's support capacity for the instrument panel and / or central control screen, this application provides a steering support assembly and a vehicle. The steering support assembly is connected to the vehicle body via a support beam. The steering support assembly securely connects the dashboard mounting bracket and the central control screen mounting bracket via the support beam, providing support for both. The dashboard mounting bracket is used to mount the dashboard, providing support and improving its stability within the vehicle. The central control screen mounting bracket is used to mount the central control screen, supporting it and transferring the load from the screen's weight to the support beam, significantly reducing the burden on the dashboard, making it particularly suitable for installing larger central control screens.

[0043] On one hand, this application provides a steering support assembly for a vehicle. It should be noted that the vehicle in this application can refer to a large vehicle, a small vehicle, a special-purpose vehicle, etc. For example, according to vehicle type, the vehicle in this application can be a sedan, an off-road vehicle, a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), or other types of vehicles; according to power source, the vehicle can be a gasoline vehicle, a new energy vehicle, or a hybrid vehicle.

[0044] Reference Figures 1 to 4 A spatial three-coordinate system is established using three mutually perpendicular directions in space as coordinate axes. In the description of this application, "up" corresponds to the positive direction of the Z-axis, "down" corresponds to the negative direction of the Z-axis, and the direction of the Z-axis corresponds to the height direction of the vehicle. "Left" corresponds to the negative direction of the Y-axis, "right" corresponds to the positive direction of the Y-axis, and the direction of the Y-axis corresponds to the width direction of the vehicle. "Front" corresponds to the positive direction of the X-axis, "rear" corresponds to the negative direction of the X-axis, and the length direction of the vehicle corresponds to the direction of the X-axis.

[0045] Reference Figure 1 The steering support assembly includes: a support beam 100, an instrument panel mounting bracket 200, and a central control screen mounting bracket 300.

[0046] Reference Figure 1 The support beam 100 is used for fixed connection with the vehicle body. For example, in a specific implementation, the support beam 100 extends along the width direction of the vehicle. The support beam 100 may include a left horizontal tube 110 and a right horizontal tube 120. The right end of the left horizontal tube 110 is fixedly connected to the second support part 520 by welding, and the left end of the right horizontal tube 120 is fixedly connected to the second support part 520 by welding. It should be noted that the second support part 520 is used for connection with the vehicle body to provide generally upward support for the support beam 100. A front panel bracket 440 is also fixedly connected to the support beam 100.

[0047] It should be noted that the vehicle body has a front panel, which is located in front of the supporting crossbeam 100. The front panel bracket 440 is fixedly connected to the front panel by welding and / or fasteners, so that the supporting crossbeam 100 is connected to the front panel through the front panel bracket 440. The left end of the left cross tube 110 and the right end of the right cross tube 120 both have brackets for connecting to the left and right sides of the vehicle body. The brackets are fixedly connected to the vehicle body by welding and / or fasteners, so that the left end of the supporting crossbeam 100 is fixedly connected to the left side of the vehicle body, and the right end of the supporting crossbeam 100 is fixedly connected to the right side of the vehicle body.

[0048] Reference Figure 1The instrument panel mounting bracket 200 is fixedly mounted on the supporting beam 100. Specifically, the instrument panel mounting bracket 200 can be fixed to the supporting beam 100 by welding. The instrument panel mounting bracket 200 is used to mount the instrument panel. For example, the instrument panel mounting bracket 200 has holes for bolts or screws, and the instrument panel is fastened to the instrument panel mounting bracket 200 by bolts or screws; alternatively, the instrument panel mounting bracket 200 has a first snap-fit ​​connection part at a corresponding position, and the instrument panel has a second snap-fit ​​connection part that cooperates with the first snap-fit ​​connection part. The instrument panel mounting bracket 200 is snapped together through the cooperation of the first and second snap-fit ​​connection parts. Specifically, the number of instrument panel mounting brackets 200 can be flexibly set according to actual needs. It is understood that the more instrument panel mounting brackets 200 there are, the better the support effect on the instrument panel. The distribution of multiple instrument panel mounting brackets 200 on the supporting beam 100 can be flexibly set according to requirements, as long as it can form a stable and firm support for the instrument panel. In practice, the orientation of the instrument panel mounting bracket 200 can be flexibly set according to the shape of the corresponding instrument panel, as long as it can provide good support for the corresponding connection position of the instrument panel.

[0049] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 5 The central control screen mounting bracket 300 is fixedly disposed at the middle of the supporting crossbeam 100 along the width direction of the vehicle. Specifically, the central control screen mounting bracket 300 can be fixed to the supporting crossbeam 100 by welding. The central control screen mounting bracket 300 is annular; understandably, the annular shape of the central control screen mounting bracket 300 helps to increase the support area for the connected central control screen, thereby improving the support effect for the central control screen. At least one side of the central control screen mounting bracket 300 along the circumferential direction is used for mounting the central control screen. Specifically, for example, the central control screen 10 has threaded holes 12a for fixing, and the central control screen mounting bracket 300 has holes for through bolts. The bolts cooperate with the threaded holes 12a on the central control screen to fasten the central control screen to the central control screen mounting bracket 300. In addition, the central control screen 10 may also have some protruding positioning parts. The central control screen mounting bracket 300 is provided with holes for cooperating with these protruding positioning parts. The central control screen is positioned and fixedly installed by cooperating with the protruding positioning parts and corresponding holes.

[0050] It should be noted that, referring to Figure 5 In the embodiments of this application, the central control unit 10 includes a display portion and a housing 11 for mounting the display portion. It is understood that the housing 11 can be used for the installation of the central control screen 10 on a vehicle. The housing 11 may further include some block-shaped or pin-shaped features for positioning.

[0051] Reference Figure 1It should be noted that the steering support assembly 1000 is made of high-strength metal material in its actual implementation. In many cases, the steering support assembly 1000 is made of steel or aluminum alloy.

[0052] Reference Figure 1 This application provides a steering support assembly and a vehicle. The steering support assembly 1000 is connected to the vehicle body via a support beam 100. The steering support assembly 1000 fixes the dashboard mounting bracket 200 and the center console screen mounting bracket 300 to the support beam 100, thereby supporting both the dashboard mounting bracket 200 and the center console screen mounting bracket 300. The dashboard mounting bracket 200 is used to mount the dashboard, providing support and improving its support capacity and stability within the vehicle. The center console screen mounting bracket 300 is used to mount the center console screen, supporting it and transferring the load from the center console screen to the support beam 100, significantly reducing the burden on the dashboard, making it particularly suitable for installing larger center console screens.

[0053] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the central control screen mounting bracket 300 includes a first mounting bracket 310, a second mounting bracket 320, and two transition connecting brackets 330. The first mounting bracket 310 and the second mounting bracket 320 are spaced apart along the vehicle's longitudinal direction. The first mounting bracket 310 is used for fixed connection with the support beam 100. For example, in a specific implementation, a weld can be provided between the first mounting bracket 310 and the support beam 100 along the width direction of the vehicle to fix the first mounting bracket 310 and the support beam 100 through this weld.

[0054] The second mounting bracket 320 is used to mount the central control screen, and two transition connecting brackets 330 are spaced apart along the width of the vehicle. The two transition connecting brackets 330 are respectively connected to the two ends of the first mounting bracket 310 and the second mounting bracket 320. Specifically, the transition connecting bracket on the left is connected to the left end of the first mounting bracket 310 and the left end of the second mounting bracket 320; the transition connecting bracket on the right is connected to the right end of the first mounting bracket 310 and the right end of the second mounting bracket 320. For example, the first mounting bracket 310 and the corresponding transition connecting bracket 330 are fixedly connected by welding, and the second mounting bracket 320 and the corresponding transition connecting bracket 330 are also fixedly connected by welding.

[0055] Understandably, by arranging the first mounting bracket 310 and the second mounting bracket 320 at intervals along the front-rear direction of the vehicle, the central control screen mounted on the second mounting bracket 320 can protrude slightly rearward in the vehicle, thereby reducing the distance between the central control screen and the driver / passenger in the front-rear direction and facilitating the driver / passenger's operation of the central control screen. By setting the first mounting bracket 310 and the supporting beam 100 for fixed connection, and by arranging the transition connecting brackets 330 at intervals along the width direction of the vehicle, the span of the central control screen mounting bracket 300 in the extension direction of the supporting beam 100 is increased, improving the supporting effect of the supporting beam 100 on the central control screen mounting bracket 300 and ensuring the firmness of the central control screen mounting bracket 300 on the supporting beam 100.

[0056] In some implementations, refer to Figures 1 to 4 The second mounting bracket 320 includes a base segment 320a and connecting segments 320b located on both sides of the base segment 320a, connected sequentially along the vehicle width direction. In other words, the second mounting bracket 320 includes two connecting segments 320b and one base segment 320a, with one connecting segment 320b, the base segment 320a, and the other base segment 320a connected sequentially along the vehicle width direction. The extension direction of the base segment 320a is parallel to the support beam 100, and both connecting segments 320b extend obliquely towards the support beam 100 relative to the base segment 320a. The transition connecting bracket 330 located on the left is connected to the connecting segment 320b located on the left, and the transition connecting bracket 330 located on the right is connected to the connecting segment 320b located on the right. For example, the corresponding transition connecting bracket 330 and the corresponding connecting segment 320b can be connected by welding.

[0057] The central control screen can be connected to the base segment 320a, the connecting segment 320b, or both. The central control screen mounting bracket 300 is enlarged through the base segment 320a and the connecting segment 320b, making it suitable for supporting larger central control screens, such as a 15-inch screen.

[0058] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3In some embodiments, the second mounting bracket 320 includes a first side plate 321 and a second side plate 322, which are arranged at an included angle. For example, the included angle can be a right angle or an obtuse angle. Both the first side plate 321 and the second side plate 322 include a base section 320a and two connecting sections 320b. It is understood that the included angle enhances the second mounting bracket 320's resistance to deformation, thereby improving its support for the central control screen. Specifically, the connecting section 320b of the corresponding first side plate 321 is adapted to connect with the corresponding transition connecting bracket 330; specifically, the corresponding first side plate 321 and the corresponding transition connecting bracket 330 can be connected by welding.

[0059] The two connecting segments 320b of the second side plate 322 are suitable for mounting the central control screen. For example, the central control screen and the corresponding connecting segment 320b can be connected by fasteners, or a snap-fit ​​assembly can be provided between the central control screen and the corresponding connecting segment 320b to connect them. Alternatively, a protrusion can be provided on one of the central control screen and the corresponding connecting segment 320b, and a hole can be provided on the other for engaging with the protrusion, thereby limiting the central control screen through the engagement between the protrusion and the corresponding hole for auxiliary installation. It is understood that the angle between the first side plate 321 and the second side plate 322 provides both angular limiting of the central control screen and a certain degree of protection for the corresponding edge positions of the central control screen.

[0060] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 5 Both connecting sections 320b of the second side plate 322 are provided with connecting holes 323, which are used to connect with mating holes on the central control screen 10 via fasteners. For example, the fastener can be a bolt, and the connecting hole 323 is used to pass through the bolt. The central control screen is provided with threaded holes 12a for mating with the bolt, and the central control screen is fastened by the bolt passing through the connecting hole 323. In specific implementation, the number of connecting holes 323 corresponds to the number of corresponding holes (e.g., threaded holes 12a) on the matched central control screen, and the position of the connecting holes 323 also applies to the position of the corresponding holes on the central control screen.

[0061] Furthermore, some central control screens have positioning grooves or positioning stepped surfaces at the locations of the threaded holes 12a. For such central control screens, a boss 322a can be provided on the second side plate 322. The boss 322a is used to position and limit the central control screen by cooperating with the positioning grooves or positioning stepped surfaces, and the connecting hole 323 passes through the boss 322a. For example, the central control screen 10 has a housing 11. The side of the housing 11 facing away from the display side of the central control screen 10 has a protrusion 11a. A connecting block 12 and a limiting pin 13 are provided on the protrusion 11a. The threaded hole 12a is provided on the connecting block 12. The side of the connecting block 12 facing the boss 322a has a stepped surface that cooperates with the boss 322a for positioning. The first side plate 321 has a pin hole 321a for cooperating with the limiting pin 13 to position and limit the central control screen 10. It should be noted that, in the actual implementation, the length of the limiting pin 13 must meet the requirement of being able to be inserted into the corresponding pin hole 321a.

[0062] Reference Figure 4 The connecting section 320b of the first side plate 321 on the right side is welded to the transition connecting frame 330 on the right side; the connecting section 320b of the first side plate 321 on the left side is welded to the transition connecting frame 330 on the left side to ensure the stability of the relative position of the first side plate 321 and the two transition connecting frames 330. The transition connecting frame 330 on the left side is welded to the left end of the first mounting frame 310, and the transition connecting frame 330 on the right side is welded to the right end of the first mounting frame 310 to ensure the stability of the relative position of the first mounting frame 310 and the two transition connecting frames 330 through welding.

[0063] Reference Figure 3 In its specific implementation, the central control screen mounting bracket 300 also includes two ear plates 340, one of which is located at one end of the second side plate 322, and the other ear plate 340 is located at the other end of the second side plate 322. The ear plates 340 are used to connect to the dashboard, and can be fastened to the dashboard using bolts or other fasteners. Understandably, the ear plates 340 provide support for the dashboard at the central control screen mounting bracket 300.

[0064] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 In addition, the support assembly 1000 also includes a support frame 500, which is connected to the support beam 100. The support frame 500 is positioned approximately at the midpoint of the extension direction of the support beam 100. The support frame 500 provides upward support to the support beam 100. The support frame 500 includes a first support portion 510 and a second support portion 520, which are spaced apart along the extension direction of the support beam 100.

[0065] For example, the upper section of the right end of the transition connecting frame 330 located on the right is welded to the first support portion 510 via a first weld 331; the lower section of the right end of the transition connecting frame 330 located on the right is welded to the first support portion 510 via a second weld 332; the transition connecting frame 330 located on the right is welded to the support beam 100 via a third weld 333. The upper section of the transition connecting frame 330 located on the left is welded to the second support portion 520 via a fourth weld 334; the lower section of the transition connecting frame 330 located on the left is welded to the second support portion 520 via a fifth weld 335; the transition connecting frame 330 located on the left is welded to the support beam 100 via a sixth weld 336.

[0066] Reference Figure 1 In some embodiments, the central control screen mounting bracket 300 is tilted relative to the horizontal direction. It should be noted that the tilt of the central control screen mounting bracket 300 relative to the horizontal direction is for tilting the central control screen, making it easier for drivers and passengers to view the information displayed on the central control screen.

[0067] Reference Figure 1 The dashboard mounting bracket 200 includes multiple sub-brackets 210, which are spaced apart along the vehicle width direction on the support beam 100. A portion of the multiple sub-brackets 210 is fixedly connected to the dashboard, while another portion is positioned to engage with the dashboard. Understandably, the multiple sub-brackets 210 improve the support effect on the dashboard. For example, the sub-bracket 210 used for fixed connection to the dashboard can have bolt through holes for connecting bolts, thus fixing the dashboard to the bolts; the sub-bracket 210 used for positioning with the dashboard can have positioning holes for engaging with positioning protrusions or other inserts on the dashboard; the sub-bracket 210 used for positioning with the dashboard can also have positioning protrusions for engaging with positioning holes on the dashboard for positioning.

[0068] Reference Figure 1 In some embodiments, the steering support assembly further includes a mounting bracket 400, which includes at least one of a fuse box bracket 410, an ambient light bracket 420, an airbag bracket 430, a front panel bracket 440, a body connecting bracket 450, and a steering assembly bracket 460.

[0069] It should be noted that the vehicle compartment contains a fuse box, which is used to centrally house relays and fuses for convenient management. A fuse box bracket 410 is used to connect the fuse box; for example, the fuse box can be detachably connected to the fuse box bracket 410 using bolts or other fasteners. Specifically, the fuse box bracket 410 can be mounted on the support beam 100. Furthermore, the specific location of the fuse box bracket 410 on the steering support assembly 1000 can be flexibly configured according to actual needs.

[0070] It should be noted that the vehicle ambient lighting is used to enhance the lighting atmosphere inside the vehicle cabin. The steering support assembly 1000 can support some larger ambient lights by setting up the ambient light bracket 420. For example, the ambient light has a lamp housing, and the ambient light bracket 420 is used to fix the lamp housing of the ambient light for support. Alternatively, the ambient light bracket 420 is used to fix the controller of the ambient light. The housing or controller of the ambient light can be detachably connected to the ambient light bracket 420 by fasteners such as bolts. The setting position and specific shape of the ambient light bracket 420 on the steering support assembly 1000 can be flexibly set according to actual needs.

[0071] It should be noted that the airbag bracket 430 is used to connect the airbag device at the passenger side. For example, the airbag device includes a container for housing the airbag, and the airbag bracket 430 is used to secure the airbag device by fixing the container. The airbag device can be detachably connected to the airbag bracket 430 using fasteners such as bolts. The number and shape of the airbag brackets 430 can be flexibly configured according to actual needs. Understandably, the steering support assembly 1000 is used to secure and support the airbag device.

[0072] It should be noted that the front bulkhead is part of the vehicle body. For example, the front bulkhead is the vertical or near-vertical partition located between the engine compartment and the passenger compartment (driver's cab). The front bulkhead bracket 440 is used to connect the steering support assembly 1000 and the front bulkhead, forming a fixed support for the steering support assembly 1000. For example, the front bulkhead bracket 440 and the front bulkhead can be connected by welding or by fasteners.

[0073] It should be noted that, in specific implementation, a vehicle body connecting frame 450 is provided at each end of the extending direction of the supporting beam 100. The vehicle body connecting frame 450 is used for fixed connection with the vehicle body. For example, the vehicle body connecting frame 450 is fixedly connected to the vehicle body by welding or fasteners. It can be understood that the two ends of the supporting beam 100 are fixed to the vehicle body through the corresponding vehicle body connecting frames 450, so as to fix and support the steering support assembly 1000 in the supporting beam 100. Specifically, the vehicle body connecting frame 450 has a positioning pin 451, and the vehicle body has a positioning hole that mates with the positioning pin 451. The positioning pin 451 is used to position itself on the vehicle body by mates with the corresponding positioning hole.

[0074] It should be noted that the steering assembly bracket 460 is used to support the vehicle's steering assembly. For example, the vehicle's steering assembly includes a steering wheel and a steering column. The steering column is located below the steering wheel and connected to it. The steering column passes through a sleeve, and its axial direction is fixed relative to the sleeve. The steering column and the sleeve are rotatably connected. The steering assembly bracket 460 is used to fix the sleeve in place. The steering assembly bracket 460 supports the steering assembly by supporting the sleeve. In specific implementations, the specific part of the steering assembly connected to the steering assembly bracket 460 is flexibly set according to actual needs.

[0075] On the other hand, this application also provides a vehicle with the aforementioned steering support assembly 1000. Understandably, this vehicle is suitable for installing a large number of instruments and a large central control screen.

[0076] The sequence numbers of the embodiments in this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A steering support assembly for a vehicle, characterized in that, include: Support beam; An instrument panel mounting bracket is fixedly mounted on the supporting crossbeam, and the instrument panel mounting bracket is used to mount the instrument panel. A central control screen mounting bracket is fixedly installed in the middle of the supporting crossbeam along the width direction of the vehicle. The central control screen mounting bracket is ring-shaped, and at least one side of the central control screen mounting bracket along the circumferential direction is used to install the central control screen.

2. The steering support assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The central control screen mounting bracket includes: a first mounting bracket, a second mounting bracket, and two transition connecting brackets. The first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket are spaced apart along the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The first mounting bracket is used to fix the support beam, and the second mounting bracket is used to install the central control screen. The two transition connecting brackets are spaced apart along the width direction of the vehicle and are respectively connected to the two ends of the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket.

3. The steering support assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second mounting bracket includes a base section and connecting sections located on both sides of the base section along the vehicle width direction. The base segment is parallel to the supporting beam, and both connecting segments extend at an angle relative to the base segment toward the supporting beam. The two transition connecting frames are respectively connected to the connecting section. The central control screen is located on at least one of the base segment and the connecting segment.

4. The steering support assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second mounting bracket includes a first side plate and a second side plate, which are arranged at an angle. Both the first side plate and the second side plate include the base segment and two connecting segments. The two connecting sections of the first side plate are adapted to connect with the transition connecting frame. The two connecting sections of the second side panel are adapted to mount the central control screen.

5. The steering support assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, Both connecting sections of the second side panel are provided with connecting holes, which are used to connect with the mating holes on the central control screen through fasteners.

6. The steering support assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The two connecting sections of the first side plate are respectively welded to the two transition connecting frames; and / or, the two transition connecting frames are respectively welded to the first mounting frame.

7. The steering support assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The central control screen mounting bracket is tilted relative to the horizontal direction.

8. The steering support assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dashboard mounting bracket includes multiple sub-braces, which are spaced apart along the width of the vehicle on the support beam. A portion of the multiple sub-braces is fixedly connected to the dashboard, and another portion is positioned and engaged with the dashboard.

9. The steering support assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes mounting brackets, which include at least one of the following: fuse box bracket, ambient light bracket, airbag bracket, front panel bracket, body connecting bracket, and steering assembly bracket.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the steering support assembly according to any one of claims 1-9.

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