Front wall plate turning mounting structure and vehicle

Abstract

The embodiment of the application relates to the technical field of vehicle steering systems, and discloses a front wall plate steering mounting structure and a vehicle. The front wall plate steering mounting structure provided by the application comprises a front wall plate assembly, a steering cover, a connecting assembly and a sealing piece. The front wall plate assembly comprises a front wall plate. The front wall plate is provided with a first connecting part. The steering cover is configured to mount a steering column, and the steering cover is arranged on one side of the front wall plate. The steering cover is provided with a mounting part at a position corresponding to the first connecting part. The connecting assembly comprises a connecting piece and a locking piece, and part of the connecting piece is arranged in the mounting part and the first connecting part and connected with the locking piece. When the connecting piece is connected with the locking piece, the sealing piece is clamped between the steering cover and the front wall plate. According to the embodiment of the application, the connecting assembly and the sealing piece are arranged, so that the connection between the front wall plate and the steering cover is more stable and reliable, and the sealing performance of the steering cover is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle steering system technology, and more particularly to a front panel steering mounting structure and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In modern automotive manufacturing, a vehicle steering system typically includes a steering wheel, steering column, and steering gear, with the steering column being the core component. The front panel of the vehicle has a through-hole through which the steering column passes, connecting the steering wheel and steering gear, and transmitting the rotational motion of the steering wheel to the steering gear. However, the opening in the front panel is susceptible to external contamination, which can lead to decreased vehicle performance or malfunction. Therefore, steering systems typically use steering covers to protect the opening in the front panel.

[0003] In existing technologies, the steering cover and front panel are waterproofed only through the interference fit between rubber and sheet metal, resulting in poor waterproofing performance. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present application provides a front panel steering mounting structure and vehicle to solve the technical problem that the steering cover and the front panel are only waterproofed by the interference fit between rubber and sheet metal, resulting in poor waterproof performance, thereby improving the stability and sealing performance of the connection between the front panel and the steering cover.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application embodiment is implemented as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a front panel steering mounting structure.

[0007] The front panel steering mounting structure provided in this application embodiment includes:

[0008] A front wall panel assembly, the front wall panel assembly including a front wall panel; the front wall panel having a first connecting portion;

[0009] A steering cover, configured to mount a steering column, is located on one side of the front wall panel; the steering cover has a mounting portion at a position corresponding to the first connecting portion;

[0010] A connecting assembly, the connecting assembly including a connector and a locking member, wherein a portion of the connector passes through the mounting portion and the first connecting portion and is connected to the locking member;

[0011] When the connector is connected to the locking member, the seal is sandwiched between the steering cover and the front wall panel.

[0012] The front panel steering mounting structure of this application embodiment provides a mounting point for the steering cover by having a first connecting portion on the front panel, facilitating the connection between the steering cover and the front panel. The steering cover has a mounting portion corresponding to the first connecting portion, providing a channel for the connector to pass through and be fixed. The connector passes through the mounting portion of the steering cover and the first connecting portion of the front panel and is locked by a locking member to ensure the steering cover is securely mounted on the front panel. When the connector and locking member are connected, a seal is sandwiched between the steering cover and the front panel, ensuring a tight seal between them. This effectively prevents water leakage, component corrosion, and noise, improving vehicle performance and ride comfort. Furthermore, the connecting component and seal allow the steering cover and front panel to be assembled in a second assembly direction, providing more assembly space and a better assembly view, thus enabling standardized operations. While ensuring a secure connection between the steering cover and the front panel, it also ensures the consistency of assembly for each vehicle, avoiding poor assembly consistency due to differences in component precision, which could lead to low sealing performance.

[0013] Therefore, the front panel steering mounting structure of this application embodiment, by providing a connecting component and a sealing element, allows the front panel and steering cover to be connected by the connecting component while achieving a sealed connection through the sealing element. This makes the connection between the front panel and steering cover more stable and reliable, and improves the sealing performance, thereby effectively avoiding problems such as water leakage, parts corrosion and noise, and improving vehicle performance and ride comfort.

[0014] In one possible implementation of this application, the seal has a head end and a tail end, and the seal is an annular structure in which the head end and the tail end are connected.

[0015] In one possible implementation of this application, the number of seals is two, with one of the two seals located circumferentially outside the other.

[0016] In one possible implementation of this application, the steering cover has a groove on the side facing the front wall panel, the shape of the groove matching the shape of the seal;

[0017] A portion of the seal is located within the groove.

[0018] In one possible implementation of this application, the front wall panel assembly further includes a reinforcing plate, which is disposed on the side of the front wall panel opposite to the steering cover, and the reinforcing plate is sealed to the front wall panel.

[0019] The reinforcing plate has a second connecting part at the position corresponding to the first connecting part, and part of the connector is also inserted into the second connecting part.

[0020] In one possible implementation of this application, the reinforcing plate is welded to the front wall panel, and the gap between the reinforcing plate and the front wall panel at the weld surface is filled with sealant.

[0021] In one possible implementation of this application, the connector includes a through portion and a sealing portion, the through portion passing through the mounting portion and the first connecting portion, and connected to the locking member;

[0022] The sealing part is located at the end of the through part opposite to the locking member and is connected to the through part; the sealing part is sealed to the side of the front wall panel assembly opposite to the steering cover.

[0023] In one possible implementation of this application, the sealing portion further has an annular protrusion on the side facing the front wall panel assembly, and the protrusion is welded to the side of the front wall panel assembly opposite to the steering cover.

[0024] In one possible implementation of this application, there are multiple first connecting parts, and the steering cover has the mounting part at the position corresponding to each of the first connecting parts;

[0025] The steering cover is provided with a connecting component at the position corresponding to each of the mounting parts.

[0026] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a vehicle, including:

[0027] Steering column;

[0028] The aforementioned front panel steering mounting structure includes a steering cover, and a portion of the steering column is installed inside the steering cover.

[0029] This application provides a vehicle that includes the front panel steering mounting structure provided in any of the embodiments of the first aspect. Therefore, the front panel steering mounting structure used in this vehicle also has the same technical effect as the front panel steering mounting structure provided in the first aspect, that is, it can make the connection between the front panel and the steering cover more stable and reliable, and the sealing performance is higher, thereby effectively avoiding problems such as water leakage, parts corrosion and noise, and improving the performance and ride comfort of the vehicle. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 An assembly diagram of the steering cover and steering column mounting plate provided for related technologies;

[0031] Figure 2 This is an assembly diagram of the front panel steering mounting structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the front panel steering mounting structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the steering cover provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connector provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0035] Figure label:

[0036] 100 - Front wall panel assembly; 110 - Front wall panel; 111 - First connecting part; 120 - Reinforcing plate;

[0037] 200 - Steering shield; 210 - Mounting part; 220 - Channel;

[0038] 300-Steering column;

[0039] 400 - Connecting assembly; 410 - Connector; 411 - Through-hole part; 412 - Sealing part; 4121 - Protrusion; 420 - Locking part;

[0040] 500 - Seals;

[0041] Z - First assembly direction;

[0042] X - Second assembly direction. Detailed Implementation

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] Furthermore, in the embodiments of this application, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are defined relative to the positions in which the components are schematically placed 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 position of the components in the accompanying drawings.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] This application provides a vehicle embodiment. It should be noted that this application embodiment does not limit the vehicle type. For example, the vehicle in this application embodiment can be a sedan, an off-road vehicle, a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), or other types of vehicles.

[0050] In this application embodiment, the type of power source of the vehicle is not limited. For example, for a fuel vehicle, the power source may refer to a fuel engine such as a gasoline engine or a diesel engine; for an electric vehicle, the power source may refer to an electric motor; for a hybrid vehicle, the power source may refer to an engine or an electric motor; for a vehicle powered by other means, the power source may refer to a device that generates power.

[0051] The front bulkhead 110b is an important structural component of the vehicle body frame, located between the engine compartment and the passenger compartment, and isolates the two compartments. The front bulkhead 110b can prevent pollutants from entering the passenger compartment and block the transmission of noise, vibration and high temperature from the engine compartment to the passenger compartment.

[0052] The steering column 300 is one of the core components of the vehicle steering system, used to connect the steering wheel and the steering gear. The steering wheel is located in the driver's compartment, and the steering gear is located in the engine compartment. The front bulkhead 110b has a through hole through which the steering column 300 extends to the engine compartment, transmitting the rotational motion of the steering wheel to the steering gear to drive the wheels to turn.

[0053] However, the steering column 300 extends into the engine compartment through the through hole in the front panel 110b, which creates an entry channel for contaminants. For example, contaminants in the engine compartment can enter the cabin through the gap at the connection between the steering column 300 and the front panel 110b, or contaminants when cleaning the cabin can also flow into the engine compartment through the gap, which can easily cause problems such as rust on parts and water leakage, affecting the vehicle's performance and ride comfort.

[0054] Furthermore, a poorly sealed through-hole can become a noise leakage point, allowing noise generated by the engine, transmission, and other components located in the engine compartment to penetrate into the cockpit and affect passenger comfort.

[0055] Currently, steering cover 200a is commonly used to address issues such as contamination and noise caused by the through-hole. See also Figure 1 In related technologies, in the first assembly direction Z, the steering cover 200a and the front wall panel 110a are waterproofed only by the interference fit between rubber and sheet metal.

[0056] However, the sealing between the steering cover 200a and the front panel 110a mainly relies on the tight contact of the interference fit surfaces. When the vehicle vibrates or the rubber ages, the connection between the steering cover 200a and the front panel 110a becomes unstable, and the sealing performance of the steering cover 200a decreases. Furthermore, interference fits are prone to inconsistent assembly quality and poor sealing due to part precision and assembly errors, thus affecting the sealing performance of the steering cover 200a.

[0057] In addition, assembling the steering cover 200a and the front wall panel 110a in the first assembly direction Z has the problems of small assembly operation space and poor assembly visibility, which can easily lead to inconsistent assembly quality in different vehicles, thereby affecting the sealing performance of the steering cover 200a.

[0058] Therefore, how to make the connection between the front wall panel 110a and the steering cover 200a more stable and reliable, and improve the sealing performance of the steering cover 200a, is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved.

[0059] In view of this, the present application provides a front panel steering mounting structure, in which a first connecting portion 111 is provided on the front panel 110b to provide a mounting point for the steering cover 200b, facilitating the connection between the steering cover 200b and the front panel 110b. The steering cover 200b has a mounting portion 210, which corresponds to the first connecting portion 111, providing a channel for the connector 410 to pass through and be fixed. The connector 410 partially passes through the mounting portion 210 of the steering cover 200b and the first connecting portion 111 of the front panel 110b, and is locked by a locking member 420 to ensure that the steering cover 200b is securely mounted on the front panel 110b. When the connector 410 is connected to the locking member 420, the seal 500 is sandwiched between the steering cover 200b and the front panel 110b, ensuring a tight seal between them. This effectively prevents water leakage, component corrosion, and noise, thus improving vehicle performance and ride comfort. Furthermore, the connector 400 and seal 500 allow the steering cover 200b and front panel 110b to be assembled in the second assembly direction X, providing more assembly space and a better field of vision. This enables standardized operations, ensuring a stable connection between the steering cover 200b and front panel 110b while maintaining consistency in assembly for each vehicle. This avoids poor sealing performance due to variations in component precision.

[0060] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments, further elaborates on a front panel steering mounting structure provided in this application.

[0061] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 This application provides a front panel steering mounting structure, which includes a front panel assembly 100, a steering cover 200b, a connecting assembly 400, and a seal 500.

[0062] The front fascia assembly 100 includes a front fascia 110b. The front fascia 110b has a first connecting portion 111. Exemplarily, the first connecting portion 111 may be a mounting hole. The first connecting portion 111 provides a mounting point for mounting the steering cover 200b to facilitate connection between the steering cover 200b and the front fascia 110b.

[0063] The steering cover 200b is configured to mount the steering column 300 and is located on one side of the front panel 110b. The steering cover 200b has a mounting portion 210 at a position corresponding to the first connecting portion 111. The steering column 300 passes through the steering cover 200b and the front panel 110b. Pre-positioning of the steering cover 200b and the front panel 110b is achieved by aligning the mounting portion 210 with the first connecting portion 111. Exemplarily, the mounting portion 210 may also be a mounting hole, and the mounting portion 210 and the first connecting portion 111 provide a channel for the connector 410 to pass through and be secured, facilitating the connection of the steering cover 200b and the front panel 110b via the connector 410.

[0064] The connecting assembly 400 includes a connector 410 and a locking member 420. A portion of the connector 410 passes through the mounting portion 210 and the first connecting portion 111, and is connected to the locking member 420. Exemplarily, the connector 410 can be a bolt, and the locking member 420 can be a nut. In the second assembly direction X, the bolt portion passes through the mounting portion 210 of the steering cover 200b and the first connecting portion 111 of the front panel 110b, and is locked by the nut to ensure that the steering cover 200b is securely mounted on the front panel 110b.

[0065] Compared with the assembly in the first assembly direction Z in related technologies, assembling in the second assembly direction X can provide a larger operating space and a better operating field of vision, which facilitates assembly and improves work efficiency.

[0066] By assembling in the second assembly direction X and connecting the steering cover 200b and the front wall panel 110b using the connecting assembly 400, standardized operations can be achieved. This ensures a stable connection between the steering cover 200b and the front wall panel 110b, while also ensuring the consistency of assembly for each vehicle. This avoids inconsistencies and poor sealing caused by differences in the precision of parts, thereby ensuring good vehicle performance.

[0067] When the connector 410 is connected to the locking member 420, the seal 500 is sandwiched between the steering cover 200b and the front panel 110b. The seal 500 is pre-positioned between the steering cover 200b and the front panel 110b when they are pre-positioned. When the connector 410 is locked, the seal 500 is compressed and deformed, filling the gap between the steering cover 200b and the front panel 110b, ensuring good sealing performance between them. This effectively prevents water leakage, component corrosion, and noise, improving vehicle performance and ride comfort.

[0068] The front panel steering mounting structure of this application embodiment provides a mounting point for the steering cover 200b by having a first connecting portion 111 on the front panel 110b, facilitating the connection between the steering cover 200b and the front panel 110b. The steering cover 200b has a mounting portion 210, which corresponds to the first connecting portion 111, providing a channel for the connector 410 to pass through and be fixed. The connector 410 partially passes through the mounting portion 210 of the steering cover 200b and the first connecting portion 111 of the front panel 110b, and is locked by a locking member 420 to ensure that the steering cover 200b is securely mounted on the front panel 110b. When the connector 410 is connected to the locking member 420, the seal 500 is sandwiched between the steering cover 200b and the front panel 110b, ensuring a tight seal between them. This effectively prevents water leakage, component corrosion, and noise, thus improving vehicle performance and ride comfort. Furthermore, the connector 400 and seal 500 allow the steering cover 200b and front panel 110b to be assembled in the second assembly direction X, providing more assembly space and a better field of vision. This enables standardized operations, ensuring a stable connection between the steering cover 200b and front panel 110b while maintaining consistency in assembly for each vehicle. This avoids poor sealing performance due to variations in component precision.

[0069] Therefore, the front panel steering mounting structure of this application embodiment, by providing a connecting component 400 and a sealing element 500, allows the front panel 110b and steering cover 200b to be connected by the connecting component 400, while also achieving a sealed connection through the sealing element 500. This makes the connection between the front panel 110b and steering cover 200b more stable and reliable, and improves the sealing performance, thereby effectively avoiding problems such as water leakage, parts corrosion, and noise, and improving vehicle performance and ride comfort.

[0070] See Figure 4 In some embodiments, the seal 500 has a head end and a tail end, and the seal 500 is an annular structure with the head end and tail end connected. Exemplarily, when the connector 410 is locked, the seal 500 is subjected to pressure and undergoes radial deformation, tightly filling the gap between the steering cover 200b and the front wall panel 110b. The annular seal 500 ensures uniform stress distribution and consistent overall compression deformation, thereby improving sealing performance and extending the service life of the seal 500.

[0071] See Figure 4In some embodiments, there are two seals 500, one of which is located circumferentially outside the other. For example, one seal 500 is located near the steering column 300, and the other seal 500 is located circumferentially outside the first seal 500. Both seals 500 are in close contact with the front panel 110b to prevent contaminants from entering, achieving a double seal and further improving sealing performance. Furthermore, even if one seal 500 is damaged, the other seal 500 can still maintain the basic seal, further reducing the likelihood of problems such as component corrosion and leakage.

[0072] See Figure 4 In some embodiments, the steering cover 200b has a groove 220 on the side facing the front wall panel 110b, the shape of which matches the shape of the seal 500. A portion of the seal 500 is disposed within the groove 220. The seal 500 is pre-installed within the groove 220, which secures the seal 500, preventing it from shifting during assembly. This ensures sealing performance while reducing the likelihood of rework and improving work efficiency.

[0073] In some embodiments, the front wall panel assembly 100 further includes a reinforcing plate 120, which is disposed on the side of the front wall panel 110b opposite to the steering cover 200b, and the reinforcing plate 120 is sealed to the front wall panel 110b. The reinforcing plate 120 has a second connecting portion at a position corresponding to the first connecting portion 111, and a portion of the connector 410 is also inserted into the second connecting portion.

[0074] For example, the second connection portion can also be a mounting hole. The connector 410 passes through the second connection portion of the reinforcing plate 120, the first connection portion 111 of the front wall plate 110b, and the mounting portion 210 of the steering cover 200b in sequence. The connector 410 is locked by the locking member 420, connecting the reinforcing plate 120, the front wall plate 110b, and the steering cover 200b together.

[0075] Noise from the engine compartment can be transmitted to the cockpit through the front bulkhead 110b. In related technologies, the steering cover 200a is only connected to the front bulkhead 110a, which is a single-layer sheet metal with low strength and poor sound insulation, failing to effectively block engine compartment noise from being transmitted to the cockpit. In contrast, the reinforcing plate 120 provided in this embodiment is sealed to the front bulkhead 110b, forming a composite structural layer. This improves the overall strength and local deformation resistance, effectively suppressing vibration transmission and reducing noise. Furthermore, the sealed connection between the reinforcing plate 120 and the front bulkhead 110b also serves as a seal.

[0076] The reinforcing plate 120 and the front wall plate 110b can be sealed together by welding or by adhesive bonding.

[0077] See Figure 3 In some embodiments, the reinforcing plate 120 is welded to the front wall plate 110b, and the gap between the reinforcing plate 120 and the front wall plate 110b is filled with sealant.

[0078] For example, the reinforcing plate 120 can be spot-welded to the side of the front wall panel 110b opposite to the steering cover 200b. After welding, the gap between the reinforcing plate 120 and the front wall panel 110b is filled with sealant to form a continuous sealing layer. The rigid connection between the reinforcing plate 120 and the front wall panel 110b formed by spot welding improves the overall strength and can suppress the vibration of the front wall panel 110b. The sealant is an elastic medium that can absorb vibration, block noise, and prevent contaminants such as moisture from entering.

[0079] See Figure 3 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the connector 410 includes a through portion 411 and a sealing portion 412. The through portion 411 passes through the mounting portion 210 and the first connecting portion 111 and is connected to the locking member 420. The sealing portion 412 is located at the end of the through portion 411 opposite to the locking member 420 and is connected to the through portion 411. The sealing portion 412 is sealed to the side of the front panel assembly 100 opposite to the steering cover 200b. The through portion 411 passes sequentially through the mounting portion 210 and the first connecting portion 111, and the locking member 420 gradually locks, achieving a rigid connection between the steering cover 200b and the front panel assembly 100. As the through portion 411 moves, the sealing portion 412 moves along with the through portion 411 until it contacts and seals the side of the front panel assembly 100 opposite to the steering cover 200b.

[0080] The connector 410 integrates mechanical connection and sealing functions. Passing through the mounting portion 210 and the first connecting portion 111 via the through-hole 411, it locks with the locking member 420, thus securing the steering cover 200b and the front panel assembly 100 together. The sealing portion 412 provides a sealed connection to the side of the front panel assembly 100 opposite to the steering cover 200b, blocking the entry of contaminants and improving the sealing performance of the steering cover 200b.

[0081] See Figure 5 In some embodiments, the sealing portion 412 has an annular protrusion 4121 on the side facing the front wall panel assembly 100, and the protrusion 4121 is welded to the side of the front wall panel assembly 100 opposite to the steering cover 200b.

[0082] For example, the connector 410 can be a face-welded waterproof bolt, and the sealing portion 412 can be the head of the face-welded waterproof bolt. The head of the face-welded waterproof bolt has an annular protrusion 4121 on the side near the front panel assembly 100, and the protrusion 4121 contacts the side of the front panel assembly 100 opposite to the steering cover 200b. During welding, the protrusion 4121 is melted, achieving a connection with the side of the front panel assembly 100 opposite to the steering cover 200b. By using a face-welded waterproof bolt, mechanical connection and sealing can be achieved simultaneously, ensuring a stable connection between the steering cover 200b and the front panel assembly 100 while improving the sealing performance of the steering cover 200b.

[0083] In some embodiments, there are multiple first connecting portions 111, and the steering cover 200b has a mounting portion 210 at each position corresponding to the first connecting portion 111. The steering cover 200b is provided with a connecting component 400 at each position corresponding to the mounting portion 210. Each connecting component 400 passes sequentially through the corresponding mounting portion 210 and the first connecting portion 111, thereby connecting the steering cover 200b and the front panel assembly 100. The steering cover 200b is connected to the front panel assembly 100 through multiple connecting components 400, avoiding stress concentration. Furthermore, multi-point connection has the advantage that when one connecting component 400 fails, other connecting components 400 can still provide a basic connection, ensuring a more stable and reliable connection between the front panel assembly 100 and the steering cover 200b.

[0084] For example, the number of first connecting portions 111 can be three, and the steering cover 200b also has three mounting portions 210 opposite to each of the first connecting portions 111. The steering cover 200b is provided with three connecting components 400 at positions corresponding to each mounting portion 210.

[0085] In this application, the number of the first connecting part 111, the mounting part 210 and the connecting assembly 400 are not further limited, as long as a stable connection between the front wall panel assembly 100 and the steering cover 200b can be ensured.

[0086] Secondly, this application also provides a vehicle. The vehicle includes a steering column 300 and a front panel steering mounting structure provided in any embodiment of this application. The front panel steering mounting structure includes a steering cover 200b, and a portion of the steering column 300 is mounted within the steering cover 200b. Both the steering column 300 and the front panel steering mounting structure have been described above and will not be repeated here.

[0087] Since the vehicle provided in this application includes the front panel steering mounting structure provided in any embodiment of this application, the vehicle provided in this application has the same effect, namely, it can make the connection between the front panel 110b and the steering cover 200b more stable and reliable, and the sealing performance higher, thereby effectively avoiding problems such as water leakage, parts corrosion and noise, and improving the performance and ride comfort of the vehicle.

[0088] 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 front panel steering mounting structure, characterized in that, include: A front wall panel assembly (100) includes a front wall panel (110); the front wall panel (110) has a first connecting portion (111); A steering cover (200) is configured to mount a steering column (300) and is located on one side of the front wall panel (110); the steering cover (200) has a mounting portion (210) at a position corresponding to the first connecting portion (111); A connecting assembly (400) includes a connector (410) and a locking member (420). A portion of the connector (410) passes through the mounting portion (210) and the first connecting portion (111) and is connected to the locking member (420). When the connecting member (410) is connected to the locking member (420), the sealing member (500) is sandwiched between the steering cover (200) and the front wall panel (110).

2. The front panel steering mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing element (500) has a head end and a tail end, and the sealing element (500) is an annular structure in which the head end and the tail end are connected.

3. The front panel steering mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The number of the seals (500) is two, with one of the two seals (500) located circumferentially outside the other.

4. The front panel steering mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steering shield (200) has a groove (220) on the side facing the front wall panel (110), the shape of the groove (220) matching the shape of the seal (500); A portion of the seal (500) is disposed within the groove (220).

5. The front panel steering mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front wall panel assembly (100) further includes a reinforcing plate (120), which is disposed on the side of the front wall panel (110) away from the steering cover (200) and is sealed to the front wall panel (110). The reinforcing plate (120) has a second connecting part at the position corresponding to the first connecting part (111), and part of the connector (410) is also inserted into the second connecting part.

6. The front panel steering mounting structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The reinforcing plate (120) is welded to the front wall plate (110), and the gap between the reinforcing plate (120) and the front wall plate (110) is filled with sealant.

7. The front panel steering mounting structure according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The connector (410) includes a through part (411) and a sealing part (412). The through part (411) passes through the mounting part (210) and the first connecting part (111) and is connected to the locking part (420). The sealing part (412) is located at one end of the through part (411) away from the locking member (420) and is connected to the through part (411); the sealing part (412) is sealed to the side of the front wall panel assembly (100) away from the steering cover (200).

8. The front panel steering mounting structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The sealing part (412) also has an annular protrusion (4121) on the side facing the front wall panel assembly (100), and the protrusion (4121) is welded to the side of the front wall panel assembly (100) opposite to the steering cover (200).

9. The front panel steering mounting structure according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The number of the first connecting parts (111) is multiple, and the steering cover (200) has the mounting part (210) at the position corresponding to each of the first connecting parts (111); The steering cover (200) is provided with a connecting component (400) at a position corresponding to each of the mounting portions (210).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: Steering column (300); The front panel steering mounting structure according to any one of claims 1-9 includes a steering cover (200), and a portion of the steering column (300) is mounted inside the steering cover (200).

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