An instrument panel speaker assembly
By integrating light guide strips and LED beads into the speaker mechanism and using clamps and limiting structures to fix the circuit board, the problem of unstable light emission of the light source was solved, and stable light emission of the light source was achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHANGSHU INTIER AUTOMOTIVE INTERIORS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
The connection between the built-in light source and the circuit board in existing vehicles is prone to breakage, resulting in unstable light emission, especially when the vehicle is bumpy or vibrating and the contact is poor.
The light guide strip is installed into the speaker mechanism, and the end of the light guide strip is connected to the LED bead. The light guide strip does not need to be fixed to the LED bead. The circuit board is fixed by the clamp and the limiting structure to ensure that the connection between the light guide strip and the LED bead is stable and to avoid poor contact.
Stable light emission from the light source was achieved, avoiding additional space occupation. The LED beads always illuminated the end of the light guide strip, thus solving the problem of unstable light emission.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive lighting technology, and in particular to a dashboard speaker assembly. Background Technology
[0002] To meet the growing demand for mobile audio-visual entertainment from users and passengers, the lighting and audio or speaker systems in vehicles are usually separate. The lighting only serves the purpose of illumination and does not involve audio-visual entertainment, while the audio or speaker systems meet general entertainment needs.
[0003] The connection between the existing built-in light source (LED or LED strip) and the circuit board is prone to breakage, especially when the vehicle is bumpy, brakes suddenly, or vibrates, the built-in light source will not emit light due to poor contact. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an instrument panel speaker assembly that solves the problem of unstable light emission from the light source.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] This utility model provides a dashboard speaker assembly, including a horn mechanism and a light-emitting mechanism.
[0007] The device includes a housing, a sound-transmitting cover, and a sound-generating unit. The housing has a receiving cavity, the sound-generating unit is disposed within the receiving cavity, the sound-generating end of the sound-transmitting unit is aligned with the sound-transmitting cover, and the sound-transmitting cover is disposed at the opening end of the receiving cavity.
[0008] The light-emitting mechanism includes a light guide strip and a circuit board. The circuit board is equipped with LED beads, which are connected to the end of the light guide strip. The LED beads are used to emit light to illuminate the end of the light guide strip, causing the light guide strip to emit light. The light guide strip passes through the housing and is fitted to the inner side of the sound transmission cover. The light guide strip is used to emit light, and the sound transmission cover is also transparent.
[0009] Optionally, the light-emitting mechanism includes a clamping plate, the clamping plate having a first clamping strip, a second clamping strip, and a side plate, the first clamping strip and the second clamping strip being located at the upper and lower ends of the same side of the side plate, and the first clamping strip and the second clamping strip jointly clamping the circuit board.
[0010] Furthermore, the first clamping strip is provided with a first limiting strip, the second clamping strip is provided with a second limiting strip, the first limiting strip is provided with a first locking head, and the second limiting strip is provided with a second locking head.
[0011] Furthermore, the circuit board is provided with a first latch and a second latch, the first latch being used to latch onto the first limiting strip, and the second latch being used to latch onto the second limiting strip.
[0012] Furthermore, the light-emitting mechanism also includes a guide body, which is connected to the clamping plate. The guide body is provided with a guide groove, and the light guide strip is laid in the guide groove. The end of the light guide strip facing the lamp bead is a smooth incident surface.
[0013] Optionally, the speaker mechanism includes a base frame, and the housing and the sound-emitting unit are mounted on the base frame.
[0014] Furthermore, the horn mechanism also includes a positioning plate with a recessed area, and the base frame is disposed within the recessed area.
[0015] Optionally, the sound-transmitting cover is provided with multiple sound-transmitting holes.
[0016] Optionally, the inner side of the sound transmission cover is provided with multiple retaining strips, which are bent and arranged on the same circumference, and the light guide strip is wrapped around the multiple retaining strips.
[0017] Optionally, the speaker mechanism further includes a light shield disposed on the housing, extending to the outer edge of the sound transmission cover, and positioned above the sound transmission cover.
[0018] Due to the application of the above technical solution, this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:
[0019] This utility model discloses an instrument panel speaker assembly. By installing a light guide strip inside the speaker mechanism, the light guide strip does not need to occupy additional space. The lamp and speaker mechanism are integrated together, and the end of the light guide strip is connected to the lamp bead. The light guide strip does not need to be fixed to the lamp bead. The end of the light guide strip and the lamp bead are not easily misaligned. The lamp bead can always illuminate the end of the light guide strip, and the light guide strip can always emit light from the housing, thus solving the problem of unstable light-emitting body. Attached Figure Description
[0020] The following sections will describe some specific embodiments of the present invention in a detailed manner by way of example and not limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar parts or components. Those skilled in the art should understand that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:
[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an instrument panel speaker assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1A three-dimensional view showing the circuit board separated from the clamping plate;
[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A shown;
[0024] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional view of the microphone cover separated from the outer shell;
[0025] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional view of the sound-transmitting cover;
[0026] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional view of the horn mechanism;
[0027] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A stereoscopic view from another perspective;
[0028] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional view of the positioning plate.
[0029] The reference numerals in the attached figures are explained as follows:
[0030] 1. Speaker mechanism; 2. Light-emitting mechanism; 11. Housing; 12. Sound cover; 13. Sound-emitting unit;
[0031] 14. Receiving cavity; 15. Base frame; 16. Sound transmission hole; 17. Locking strip; 18. Light shield; 19. Positioning plate;
[0032] 21. Light guide strip; 22. Circuit board; 23. Clamping plate; 24. Guide body; 25. Lamp bead; 191. Recessed area; 192. Mounting hole; 193. First annular wall; 194. Second annular wall; 195. First bottom wall; 196. Second bottom wall; 197. Annular protrusion; 231. First clamping strip; 232. Second clamping strip; 233. Side plate; 235. First limiting strip; 236. Second limiting strip; 237. First locking head; 238. Second locking head; 221. First locking slot; 222. Second locking slot; 240. Guide groove. Detailed Implementation
[0033] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0035] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.
[0036] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, an instrument panel speaker assembly includes a horn mechanism 1 and a light-emitting mechanism 2. The horn mechanism 1 is mounted on the upper part of the vehicle instrument panel. The horn mechanism 1 includes a housing 11, a sound-transmitting cover 12, and a sound-emitting unit 13. The housing 11 has a receiving cavity 14. The sound-emitting unit 13 is disposed in the receiving cavity 14. The sound-transmitting cover 12 is disposed at the open end of the receiving cavity 14. The sound-emitting end of the sound-emitting unit 13 is aligned with the sound-transmitting cover 12. The sound-transmitting cover 12 is positioned from the front of the driver's cab to the rear. The sound emitted by the sound-emitting unit 13 is transmitted out through the sound-transmitting cover 12.
[0037] The light-emitting mechanism 2 includes a light guide strip 21 and a circuit board 22. The circuit board 22 is equipped with LED beads 25. The circuit board 22 supplies power to the LED beads 25. The LED beads 25 are connected to the end of the light guide strip 21. The LED beads 25 are used to emit light to illuminate the end of the light guide strip 21, so that the light guide strip 21 emits light. The light guide strip 21 passes through the housing 11 and is set against the inner side of the sound transmission cover 12. The light guide strip 21 is used to emit light, and the sound transmission cover 12 can also transmit light. The light emitted by the light guide strip 21 passes through the sound transmission cover 12 and into the driver's cab.
[0038] The light-emitting mechanism 2 includes a clamping plate 23, which has a first clamping strip 231, a second clamping strip 232 and a side plate 233. The first clamping strip 231 and the second clamping strip 232 are located at the upper and lower ends of the same side of the side plate 233, respectively. The first clamping strip 231 and the second clamping strip 232 together clamp the circuit board 22. The circuit board 22 is attached to the side plate 233 to prevent the circuit board 22 from falling off the clamping plate 23 when the vehicle is bumpy.
[0039] The first clamping bar 231 is provided with a first limiting bar 235, the second clamping bar 232 is provided with a second limiting bar 236, the first limiting bar 235 is provided with a first locking head 237, and the second limiting bar 236 is provided with a second locking head 238. The first limiting bar 235 and the second limiting bar 236 prevent the circuit board 22 from slipping, and the first locking head 237 and the second locking head 238 lock the circuit board 22 from the side.
[0040] The circuit board 22 is provided with a first bayonet 221 and a second bayonet 222. The first bayonet 221 is used to engage with the first limiting strip 235, and the second bayonet 222 is used to engage with the second limiting strip 236, further restricting the shaking of the circuit board 22 and preventing poor contact between the light guide strip 21 and the circuit board 22.
[0041] The light-emitting mechanism 2 also includes a guide body 24, which is connected to the clamping plate 23. A guide groove 240 is provided on the guide body 24, and a light guide strip 21 is laid in the guide groove 240 to prevent the light guide strip 21 from rubbing when the vehicle bumps and shakes. The end of the light guide strip 21 facing the lamp bead 25 is a smooth incident surface.
[0042] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the sound transmission cover 12 is provided with multiple sound transmission holes 16. The sound transmission holes 16 are not only used for sound transmission, but also for transmitting light.
[0043] Multiple retaining strips 17 are provided on the inner side of the sound transmission cover 12. The multiple retaining strips 17 are bent and arranged on the same circumference. The light guide strip 21 is wrapped around the multiple retaining strips 17. The bent retaining strips 17 can prevent the light guide strip 21 from falling off.
[0044] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the speaker mechanism 1 also includes a light shield 18, which is disposed on the housing 11 and located above the sound transmission cover 12. The light shield 18 extends to the outer edge of the sound transmission cover 12, so that the light emitted from the sound transmission cover 12 cannot spread upwards and avoid shining on the driver's and passengers' glasses.
[0045] The speaker mechanism 1 includes a base frame 15, a housing 11 and a sound-generating unit 13 mounted on the base frame 15, and a light guide strip 21 passing through the gap between the housing 11 and the base frame 15 and then entering the receiving cavity 14.
[0046] The speaker mechanism 1 also includes a positioning plate 19, which has a recessed area 191. The base frame 15 is disposed in the recessed area 191, so that the base frame 15 and the housing 11 can reduce shaking.
[0047] The positioning plate 19 is used to fix it to the upper part of the vehicle dashboard, and the recessed area 191 has mounting holes 192.
[0048] The base frame 15 passes through the mounting hole 192. The positioning plate 19 is also provided with a first ring wall 193 and a second ring wall 194. The first ring wall 193 and the second ring wall 194 are located on both sides of the mounting hole 192. The first ring wall 193 has a first bottom wall 195, and the second ring wall 194 has a second bottom wall 196. The first bottom wall 195 and the second bottom wall 196 are arranged opposite to each other, and the first bottom wall 195 and the second bottom wall 196 together support the base frame 15.
[0049] The positioning plate 19 is also provided with an annular protrusion 197, which is high in the middle and low at both ends, and is arranged around the edge of the recessed area 191.
[0050] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model. Their purpose is to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it accordingly. They should not be used to limit the protection scope of this utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A dashboard speaker assembly, comprising a horn mechanism (1) and a light-emitting mechanism (2), characterized in that, The speaker mechanism (1) includes a housing (11), a sound-transmitting cover (12), and a sound-emitting unit (13). The housing (11) has a receiving cavity (14). The sound-emitting unit (13) is disposed in the receiving cavity (14). The sound-transmitting cover (12) is disposed at the opening end of the receiving cavity (14). The sound-emitting end of the sound-emitting unit (13) is aligned with the sound-transmitting cover (12). The light-emitting mechanism (2) includes a light guide strip (21) and a circuit board (22). The circuit board (22) is provided with a lamp bead (25). The lamp bead (25) is connected to the end of the light guide strip (21). The lamp bead (25) is used to emit light to illuminate the end of the light guide strip (21), so that the light guide strip (21) emits light. The light guide strip (21) passes through the housing (11). The light guide strip (21) is attached to the inner side of the sound transmission cover (12). The light guide strip (21) is used to emit light. The sound transmission cover (12) can also transmit light.
2. The dashboard speaker assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light-emitting mechanism (2) includes a clamping plate (23), which has a first clamping bar (231), a second clamping bar (232) and a side plate (233). The first clamping bar (231) and the second clamping bar (232) are located at the upper and lower ends of the same side of the side plate (233), respectively. The first clamping bar (231) and the second clamping bar (232) together clamp the circuit board (22).
3. The dashboard speaker assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first clamping bar (231) is provided with a first limiting bar (235), the second clamping bar (232) is provided with a second limiting bar (236), the first limiting bar (235) is provided with a first locking head (237), and the second limiting bar (236) is provided with a second locking head (238).
4. The dashboard speaker assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The circuit board (22) is provided with a first slot (221) and a second slot (222). The first slot (221) is used to engage with the first limiting strip (235), and the second slot (222) is used to engage with the second limiting strip (236).
5. The dashboard speaker assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The light-emitting mechanism (2) also includes a guide body (24), which is connected to the clamp (23). The guide body (24) is provided with a guide groove (240), and the light guide strip (21) is laid in the guide groove (240). The end of the light guide strip (21) facing the lamp bead (25) is a smooth incident surface.
6. The dashboard speaker assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The speaker mechanism (1) includes a base frame (15), and the housing (11) and the sound-generating unit (13) are mounted on the base frame (15).
7. The dashboard speaker assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The horn mechanism (1) further includes a positioning plate (19) having a recessed area (191) and the base frame (15) being disposed in the recessed area (191).
8. The dashboard speaker assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sound transmission cover (12) is provided with multiple sound transmission holes (16).
9. The dashboard speaker assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the sound-transmitting cover (12) is provided with multiple clips (17), and the multiple clips (17) are bent and arranged on the same circumference. The light guide strip (21) is wrapped around the multiple clips (17).
10. The dashboard speaker assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The speaker mechanism (1) also includes a light shield (18), which is disposed on the housing (11) and extends to the outer edge of the sound transmission cover (12). The light shield (18) is located above the sound transmission cover (12).