A waterproof instrument panel
By installing a water reservoir and drainage hole inside the electric vehicle's dashboard, combined with a water-blocking strip and a waterproof cover, the problem of water ingress into the dashboard was solved, achieving a waterproof effect for the display area and ensuring normal function.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHONGQING EMMA AUTOMOBILE TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
AI Technical Summary
The display area of the existing electric vehicle dashboard is prone to water ingress due to uneven adhesive strips and air holes after adhesive application, which can cause the dashboard to malfunction.
A water storage tank and a drain hole are installed inside the instrument panel. Combined with a water baffle and a waterproof cover, water flows into the water storage tank and is discharged through the drain hole to avoid accumulation.
The dashboard's waterproofing has been improved to ensure the display area remains dry and functions properly.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of instrument panel technology, and specifically relates to a waterproof instrument panel. Background Technology
[0002] The structure of an electric vehicle dashboard is a bottom shell covering the top cover, which is called "underground cover". The existing "underground cover" structure is waterproofed by in-mold injection molding and sealing with glue. The bottom shell also has no water leakage structure. However, due to uneven glue strips and air holes after the glue is applied, water can enter through the holes over time, causing water to get into the instrument panel and not be able to flow out, thus causing the display area of the dashboard to lose its function.
[0003] Therefore, in order to address the aforementioned technical problems, designing a waterproof instrument panel to improve its waterproof performance, ensuring that the display area of the instrument panel is free of water and that its functions are normal, is a technical problem that those skilled in the art need to solve. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a waterproof dashboard that improves the waterproof performance of the dashboard, ensuring that the display area remains water-free and that all functions are maintained.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following solution:
[0006] A waterproof dashboard includes a dashboard body, a waterproof cover over the dashboard body, and a water-retaining strip on the inner wall of the dashboard body. A water storage tank is also provided on the inner wall of the dashboard body, located below the water-retaining strip. A drain hole is provided in the water storage tank, and the drain hole passes through the dashboard body.
[0007] Preferably, the drain hole is located at the lowest point of the water storage tank.
[0008] Preferably, there are at least three drain holes, with at least one drain hole located in the water storage tank at the center axis of the instrument panel body, and at least two drain holes located in the water storage tank on both sides of the center axis of the instrument panel body.
[0009] Preferably, at least two baffles are provided at intervals in the water storage tank, and the baffles are located on the side of the drain hole near the display area of the instrument panel body.
[0010] Preferably, the baffle plate is an L-shaped plate, one end of which is connected to the bottom surface of the water storage tank, and the other end of which extends toward the drain hole.
[0011] Preferably, the baffle plate is provided corresponding to the drain hole.
[0012] Preferably, the drain hole is provided with a dust plug for sealing the drain hole.
[0013] Preferably, the drainage hole is an elongated hole.
[0014] The present invention achieves the following technical advantages over the prior art:
[0015] By creating a water reservoir within the instrument panel and installing a drain hole inside the reservoir, when the water-blocking strip fails to seal and water flows into the instrument panel at the point where the waterproof cover and the instrument panel meet, the water will flow into the water reservoir and drain out through the drain hole, preventing water accumulation inside the instrument panel. This avoids the problem of the display area inside the instrument panel being submerged in water and malfunctioning, thereby improving the waterproof effect of the instrument panel, ensuring that the display area of the instrument panel is water-free and that it functions normally. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0017] Appendix Figure 1 This is a top view structural diagram of the waterproof instrument panel disclosed in the embodiment of this utility model;
[0018] Appendix Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the waterproof instrument panel when the waterproof cover is removed, as disclosed in the embodiment of this utility model.
[0019] Appendix Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the waterproof instrument panel with the display area removed, as disclosed in the embodiment of this utility model.
[0020] Appendix Figure 4 This is a bottom view structural diagram of the waterproof instrument panel disclosed in the embodiment of this utility model;
[0021] The components include: 1. Waterproof cover; 2. Instrument panel body; 3. Water reservoir; 4. Water baffle; 5. Drain hole; 6. Display area; 7. Water baffle plate. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0023] The purpose of this invention is to provide a waterproof dashboard, improve the waterproof effect of the dashboard, ensure that the display area of the dashboard is free of water, and guarantee normal function.
[0024] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0025] refer to Figures 1-4 The waterproof dashboard disclosed in this embodiment of the present invention includes at least a dashboard body 2. A transparent waterproof cover 1 is provided on the dashboard body 2. A water-blocking strip 4 is provided circumferentially on the inner wall of the dashboard body 2, positioned between the outer circumferential wall of the waterproof cover 1 and the dashboard body 2, for waterproofing the inner wall of the dashboard body 2. A water storage tank 3 is also provided circumferentially on the inner wall of the dashboard body 2, located below the water-blocking strip 4 and on the side of the water-blocking strip 4 closer to the middle of the dashboard body 2. A drain hole is provided in the water storage tank 3. 5. The drain hole 5 passes through the instrument panel body 2. By opening a water storage tank 3 inside the instrument panel body 2 and setting a drain hole 5 inside the water storage tank 3, when the water baffle 4 fails to seal, water will flow into the instrument panel body 2 at the mating position of the waterproof cover 1 and the instrument panel body 2. The water will flow into the water storage tank 3 and be discharged through the drain hole 5, preventing it from accumulating inside the instrument panel body 2. This avoids the problem of the display area 6 inside the instrument panel being soaked in water and malfunctioning, thereby improving the waterproof effect of the instrument panel and ensuring that the display area 6 of the instrument panel is free of water and functions normally.
[0026] refer to Figures 1-2 As one implementation method, the instrument panel body 2 is tilted, and the drain hole 5 is located at the lowest point of the water storage tank 3. The tilted setting of the instrument panel body 2 makes it easier for the rider to view the displayed data. By placing the drain hole 5 at the lowest point of the water storage tank 3, it can be ensured that the water entering the instrument panel body 2 is completely drained from the inside of the instrument panel body 2, further improving the waterproof effect of the instrument panel body 2.
[0027] refer to Figures 1-4 As one implementation method, at least three drainage holes 5 are provided. At least one drainage hole 5 is located in the water storage tank 3 at the center axis of the instrument panel body 2, and at least two drainage holes 5 are located on both sides of the center axis of the instrument panel body 2 in the water storage tank 3. Taking an electric bicycle as an example, when riding normally, the handlebars are in the straight position. If water enters the instrument panel body 2, the water will flow out directly through the drainage hole 5 located in the water storage tank 3 at the center axis of the instrument panel body 2. When the electric bicycle is parked, the handlebars are in the tilted position. If water enters the instrument panel body 2, the water will flow out directly through the drainage holes 5 located in the water storage tank 3 on both sides of the center axis of the instrument panel body 2, thereby improving the waterproof effect of the instrument panel.
[0028] It should be noted that there are three drain holes 5. One of them is located in the water storage tank 3 at the position corresponding to the central axis of the instrument panel body 2, and the other two are located at the two ends of the water storage tank 3 corresponding to the central axis of the instrument panel body 2.
[0029] refer to Figures 1-4 In one implementation, at least two baffles 7 are spaced apart inside the water tank 3. The baffles 7 are located on the side of the drain hole 5 near the display area 6 of the instrument panel body 2. By setting the baffles 7, water can be prevented from entering the display area 6 of the instrument panel body 2 through the mating position of the waterproof cover 1 and the instrument panel body 2 when the electric bicycle is washed. Once water enters the display area 6 of the instrument panel body 2, the water can flow out from the interval area of the baffles 7 due to the spaced arrangement of the baffles 7, and then be discharged from the instrument panel body 2 through the drain hole 5.
[0030] refer to Figures 1-4 In one embodiment, the baffle plate 7 is an L-shaped plate. One end of the L-shaped plate is connected to the bottom surface of the water storage tank 3, and the other end of the L-shaped plate extends toward the drain hole 5. By setting the baffle plate 7 as an L-shaped plate, when water splashes onto the baffle plate from the mating position of the waterproof cover 1 and the instrument panel body 2, the baffle plate 7 extending toward the drain hole 5 can block the water flow and prevent the water flow from splashing onto the display area 6 of the instrument panel body 2, thereby further improving the waterproof effect.
[0031] refer to Figures 1-4 In one implementation, the baffle plate 7 is provided in correspondence with the drain hole 5, with 3 drain holes 5 and 3 corresponding baffle plates 7.
[0032] refer to Figures 1-4 As one implementation method, a dust plug is provided on the drain hole 5 to seal the drain hole 5. When it is not raining or the electric vehicle is not washed, the drain hole 5 can be sealed by the dust plug to prevent dust from entering the interior of the instrument panel body 2.
[0033] It should be noted that the dust plug is made of PVC soft rubber, silicone or resin.
[0034] refer to Figures 1-4 As one implementation method, the drain hole 5 is an elongated hole. In this case, even when the width of the water storage tank 3 is not large, the drainage area of the drain hole 5 can still be guaranteed, thereby reducing the volume of the entire instrument panel.
[0035] Any adaptive changes made according to actual needs are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0036] It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, it is obvious that this utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and that this utility model can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered as exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Therefore, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within the utility model. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A waterproof dashboard, comprising a dashboard body, a waterproof cover over the dashboard body, and a water-retaining strip disposed on the circumferential surface of the inner wall of the dashboard body, characterized in that, A water storage tank is also provided on the inner circumferential surface of the instrument panel body. The water storage tank is located below the water baffle strip. A drain hole is provided in the water storage tank and the drain hole passes through the instrument panel body.
2. The waterproof instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drain hole is located at the lowest point of the water storage tank.
3. The waterproof instrument panel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drain hole is configured to be at least three, with at least one drain hole located in the water storage tank at the center axis of the instrument panel body, and at least two drain holes located in the water storage tank on both sides of the center axis of the instrument panel body.
4. The waterproof instrument panel according to claim 3, characterized in that, At least two baffles are spaced apart inside the water storage tank, and the baffles are located on the side of the drain hole near the display area of the instrument panel body.
5. The waterproof instrument panel according to claim 4, characterized in that, The baffle plate is an L-shaped plate, one end of which is connected to the bottom surface of the water storage tank, and the other end of which extends toward the drain hole.
6. The waterproof instrument panel according to claim 5, characterized in that, The baffle plate is provided corresponding to the drain hole.
7. The waterproof instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drain hole is provided with a dust plug for sealing the drain hole.
8. The waterproof instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drainage hole is an elongated hole.