Sub-instrument panel mounting structure and vehicle

Abstract

This application relates to the field of sub-instrument mounting technology, disclosing a sub-instrument mounting structure and a vehicle, including a lower bracket and an upper bracket assembly. The lower end of the lower bracket is used to connect to the vehicle body, and the upper end of the lower bracket has a connecting platform. The upper bracket assembly is located on and connected to the connecting platform of the lower bracket, and the end of the lower bracket assembly facing away from the connecting platform is used to connect to the sub-instrument, so that the sub-instrument is mounted on the vehicle body through the lower bracket and the upper bracket assembly. The sub-instrument mounting structure provided by this application embodiment can effectively improve the overall structural strength and rigidity of the sub-instrument mounting structure, thereby effectively improving the reliability and stability of the sub-instrument mounting structure support. This allows the sub-instrument mounting structure to provide better support for sub-instruments that are large in size and heavy in weight.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of sub-instrument panel mounting technology, and more particularly to a sub-instrument panel mounting structure and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] The secondary instrument panel is an auxiliary device in the car's driver's cabin, mainly located in the central control area between the driver's seat and the passenger seat. It works in conjunction with the main instrument panel to provide vehicle auxiliary information display and function control.

[0003] The sub-instrument panel is typically connected to the vehicle body via connecting brackets. Multiple connecting brackets are installed between the vehicle body and the sub-instrument panel, with each bracket independently positioned between the sub-instrument panel and the vehicle body to provide support for the sub-instrument panel.

[0004] However, the support arm of the aforementioned connecting bracket is relatively long and has poor rigidity in the vertical direction. As the functions of the sub-instrument gradually improve, the size and weight of the sub-instrument also gradually increase, making it difficult for the aforementioned connecting bracket to provide good support for the sub-instrument. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present application provides a sub-instrument panel mounting structure and a vehicle, which can effectively improve the overall structural strength and rigidity of the sub-instrument panel mounting structure, enabling the sub-instrument panel mounting structure to provide better support for sub-instrument panels that are large in size and heavy in weight.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application embodiment is implemented as follows:

[0007] The first aspect of this application provides a sub-instrument panel mounting structure for use in a vehicle, comprising:

[0008] The lower bracket has a lower end for connecting to the vehicle body and an upper end for connecting platform.

[0009] An upper bracket assembly is located on and connected to the connecting platform of the lower bracket. One end of the lower bracket assembly facing away from the connecting platform is used to connect to a sub-instrument panel, so that the sub-instrument panel is mounted on the vehicle body via the lower bracket and the upper bracket assembly.

[0010] This application provides a sub-instrument panel mounting structure. By including a lower bracket and an upper bracket assembly in the sub-instrument panel mounting structure, it can be vertically decomposed into two parts. This effectively reduces the support arm length of each individual bracket (i.e., the lower bracket and upper bracket assembly) and effectively improves the vertical rigidity of each individual bracket. This effectively improves the overall structural strength and rigidity of the sub-instrument panel mounting structure, thereby effectively improving the reliability and stability of the sub-instrument panel mounting structure support. This allows the sub-instrument panel mounting structure to provide better support for large and heavy sub-instrument panels.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the upper support assembly includes two sub-supports;

[0012] The two sub-supports are arranged side by side and spaced apart on the lower support along a first direction. Each sub-support has two connection points, and the two connection points on each sub-support extend along a second direction. The first direction is parallel to the second direction.

[0013] The two sub-brackets are respectively connected to the sub-instrument panel through their respective connection points.

[0014] In one possible implementation, each of the sub-supports includes a first connecting portion and first support portions located at both ends of the first connecting portion;

[0015] The first connecting portion extends along the second direction, the first supporting portion extends along the vertical direction, the first connecting portion is connected to the connecting platform of the lower bracket, and the first supporting portion is connected to the sub-instrument panel.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the dimension of the upper support assembly in the second direction is greater than the dimension of the lower support in the second direction.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the upper support assembly further includes a connecting block disposed at the connection point for connection to the sub-dashboard.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the lower support includes the connecting platform and the second support portion;

[0019] One end of the second support is connected to the connecting platform, and the other end is connected to the vehicle body.

[0020] In one possible implementation, the sub-support also has a flange structure located at the edge of the sub-support.

[0021] In one possible implementation, the lower support is welded to the upper support assembly.

[0022] In one possible implementation, the second support portion is further provided with a second connecting portion, which is used to fit against and connect with the vehicle body.

[0023] A second aspect of this application provides a vehicle including a body, a sub-instrument panel, and any of the sub-instrument panel mounting structures described above. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a sub-instrument panel mounting structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a top view of a sub-instrument panel mounting structure provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0028] 100-Sub-instrument panel mounting structure;

[0029] 110 - Lower support; 111 - Connecting platform; 112 - Second support part; 113 - Second connecting part;

[0030] 120 - Upper support assembly; 121 - Sub-support; 1211 - First connecting part; 1212 - First support part;

[0031] 1213 - Connection point; 1214 - Flanged structure; 122 - Connection block. Detailed Implementation

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] This application provides a sub-instrument panel mounting structure and a vehicle including the sub-instrument panel mounting structure. It should be noted that the vehicle in this application can refer to large vehicles, small vehicles, special-purpose vehicles, etc. For example, according to vehicle type, the vehicle in this application can be a sedan, bus, truck, off-road vehicle, multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), or other types of vehicles. For instance, the vehicle can be any one of electric vehicles / electric cars, pure electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, range-extended electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and new energy vehicles.

[0039] Vehicles typically consist of wheels, a power source, and a transmission system between the wheels and the power source. The transmission system transmits the power provided by the power source to the wheels, causing them to rotate and thus driving the vehicle.

[0040] It should be noted that the type of power source for the vehicle is not limited in this embodiment. For example, for a gasoline vehicle, the power source can refer to a gasoline engine, diesel engine, or other fuel-powered engine; for an electric vehicle, the power source can refer to an electric motor; for a hybrid vehicle, the power source can refer to either an engine or an electric motor; and for vehicles powered by other means, the power source can refer to the equipment that generates power.

[0041] The vehicle may also include a chassis and a body mounted on the chassis. The body may have a passenger compartment, which may include a driver's seat, a front passenger seat, and other passenger seats, allowing the driver to operate the vehicle from the driver's seat. For example, the vehicle body may also include structural components such as a steering wheel, clutch, and brakes to enable the vehicle to perform its full functions; this application does not impose any limitations on these components.

[0042] Among them, a secondary instrument panel can be located between the driver's seat and the passenger seat, and the secondary instrument panel can be mounted on the vehicle body through a secondary instrument panel mounting structure.

[0043] As described in the background section above, the sub-instrument panel is typically connected to the vehicle body via connecting brackets. Multiple connecting brackets are provided between the vehicle body and the sub-instrument panel, with each bracket independently positioned between the sub-instrument panel and the vehicle body to provide support for the sub-instrument panel.

[0044] However, the support arm of the aforementioned connecting bracket is relatively long and has poor rigidity in the vertical direction. As the functions of the sub-instrument gradually improve, the size and weight of the sub-instrument also gradually increase, making it difficult for the aforementioned connecting bracket to provide good support for the sub-instrument.

[0045] Moreover, multiple connecting brackets are independently installed between the sub-instrument panel and the vehicle body, resulting in more installation steps, extending the production cycle, and reducing the assembly efficiency of the sub-instrument panel.

[0046] To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides a sub-instrument panel mounting structure. By including a lower bracket and an upper bracket assembly, the sub-instrument panel mounting structure can be vertically decomposed into two parts. This effectively reduces the support arm length of each individual bracket (i.e., the lower and upper bracket assemblies) and effectively improves the vertical rigidity of each individual bracket. This significantly improves the overall structural strength and rigidity of the sub-instrument panel mounting structure, thereby enhancing the reliability and stability of the support. The sub-instrument panel mounting structure can provide better support for larger and heavier sub-instrument panels.

[0047] Moreover, the lower bracket and upper bracket assembly are a single integrated structure. During installation, the sub-instrument panel mounting structure can be installed between the vehicle body and the sub-instrument panel in one go, without the need for separate installations. This effectively reduces installation steps, shortens production cycle time, and thus effectively improves the assembly efficiency of the sub-instrument panel.

[0048] The auxiliary instrument mounting structure provided in the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0049] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a sub-instrument panel mounting structure provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 This is a top view of a sub-instrument panel mounting structure provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0050] This application provides a sub-instrument panel mounting structure 100, see [link]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the sub-instrument mounting structure 100 may include a lower bracket 110 and an upper bracket assembly 120. The lower end of the lower bracket 110 may be used to connect to the vehicle body, for example, the lower bracket 110 may be connected to the vehicle body by bolts.

[0051] The upper end of the lower bracket 110 may have a connecting platform 111, and the upper bracket assembly 120 may be located on the connecting platform 111 of the lower bracket 110 and connected to the connecting platform 111, so that the lower bracket 110 and the upper bracket assembly 120 can form a sub-instrument panel mounting bracket structure assembly.

[0052] The lower bracket 110 assembly, with one end facing away from the connecting platform 111, can be used to connect to the sub-instrument panel, so that the sub-instrument panel can be mounted on the vehicle body via the lower bracket 110 and the upper bracket assembly 120.

[0053] By including a lower bracket 110 and an upper bracket assembly 120 in the sub-instrument panel mounting structure 100, the sub-instrument panel mounting structure 100 can be vertically decomposed into two parts. This effectively reduces the support arm length of each individual bracket (i.e., the lower bracket 110 and the upper bracket assembly 120), and effectively improves the vertical rigidity of each individual bracket. This effectively improves the overall structural strength and rigidity of the sub-instrument panel mounting structure 100, thereby effectively improving the reliability and stability of the support provided by the sub-instrument panel mounting structure 100. This allows the sub-instrument panel mounting structure 100 to provide better support for larger and heavier sub-instrument panels.

[0054] Moreover, since the lower bracket 110 and the upper bracket assembly 120 are an integral structure, during the installation process, the sub-instrument mounting structure 100 only needs to be installed as a whole between the vehicle body and the sub-instrument in one go, without the need for separate installations. This can effectively reduce installation steps, shorten the production cycle, and thus effectively improve the assembly efficiency of the sub-instrument.

[0055] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the upper bracket assembly 120 may include two sub-brackets 121, which are arranged side-by-side and spaced apart on the lower bracket 110 along a first direction (i.e., the x-direction in the figure). Each sub-bracket 121 may have two connection points 1213, which may extend along a second direction (i.e., the y-direction in the figure). The first and second directions are parallel, and the two sub-brackets 121 may be connected to the sub-instrument panel through their respective connection points 1213.

[0056] For example, the first direction can be the length direction of the vehicle, that is, from the front to the rear of the vehicle, and the second direction can be the width direction of the vehicle, that is, from the left side to the right side of the vehicle. This allows the four connection points 1213 on the two brackets to be distributed more dispersedly and evenly, which can effectively improve the uniformity of the connection points 1213 between the upper bracket assembly 120 and the sub-instrument panel, and improve the reliability and stability of the connection between the sub-instrument panel and the upper bracket assembly 120.

[0057] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, each sub-bracket 121 may include a first connecting portion 1211 and first support portions 1212 located at both ends of the first connecting portion 1211. The first connecting portion 1211 may extend in a second direction, that is, the first connecting portion 1211 extends along the width direction of the vehicle, and the first support portion 1212 may extend in a vertical direction. The first connecting portion 1211 may be connected to the connecting platform 111 of the lower bracket 110, and the first support portion 1212 may be connected to the sub-instrument panel.

[0058] The first connecting part 1211 can serve as a connection between the sub-support 121 and the lower support 110, so that the two sub-supports 121 can be connected to the connecting platform 111 of the lower support 110 through their respective first connecting parts 1211. The first support part 1212 can serve as a support for the sub-instrument panel, so that the sub-instrument panel can be mounted on the vehicle body through the first support part 1212.

[0059] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the upper support assembly 120 is in the second direction (i.e. Figure 2 The dimension of the upper bracket assembly 120 in the y-direction can be greater than the dimension of the lower bracket 110 in the second direction. That is, the dimension of the upper bracket assembly 120 in the vehicle width direction is greater than the dimension of the lower bracket 110 in the second direction.

[0060] This increases the support area of ​​the upper bracket assembly 120 in the vehicle width direction, allowing it to support and install larger sub-instrument panels (e.g., sub-instrument panels wider than the vehicle's longitudinal beams). This effectively improves the overall reliability and stability of the sub-instrument panel mounting structure 100 in supporting large-size, heavy sub-instrument panels, meeting the development needs of larger and heavier sub-instrument panels.

[0061] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the upper bracket assembly 120 may also include a connecting block 122, which may be disposed at the connection point 1213 of the sub-bracket 121 and may be used to connect to the sub-instrument panel.

[0062] The connecting block 122 can increase the thickness of the sub-support 121 at this location, effectively improving the structural strength of the sub-support 121 at this location. This can effectively reduce or prevent deformation of the sub-support 121 at this location, thereby effectively improving the firmness and reliability of the connection between the sub-support 121 and the sub-instrument panel, and enhancing the reliability and stability of the sub-instrument panel mounting structure 100 in supporting the sub-instrument panel.

[0063] See also Figure 1 As shown, the lower support 110 may include a connecting platform 111 and a second support portion 112. One end of the second support portion 112 may be connected to the connecting platform 111, and the other end may be connected to the vehicle body. For example, the second support portion 112 may be located below the connecting platform 111 and connected to the vehicle body by bolts.

[0064] The connection platform 111 can provide an installation platform for the upper bracket assembly 120, so that the upper bracket assembly 120 can be connected to the lower bracket 110 through the connection platform 111, which can effectively improve the reliability and stability of the upper bracket assembly 120 installed on the lower bracket 110.

[0065] The second support portion 112 can provide support for the upper bracket assembly 120, so that the upper bracket assembly 120 can support the sub-instrument panel. Through the segmented support of the first support portion 1212 and the second support portion 112, the vertical rigidity of the sub-instrument panel mounting structure 100 can be effectively improved, and deformation of the sub-instrument panel mounting structure 100 can be effectively reduced or avoided, thereby effectively improving the reliability and stability of the sub-instrument panel mounting structure 100 in supporting the sub-instrument panel.

[0066] See also Figure 1As shown, the sub-support 121 may also have a flange structure 1214, which may be located at the edge of the sub-support 121. The flange structure 1214 can improve the overall structural strength and rigidity of the sub-support 121, effectively reduce or avoid bending deformation of the sub-support 121 during use, and effectively improve the reliability and stability of the sub-support 121 in supporting the sub-instrument panel.

[0067] In this embodiment, the lower bracket 110 and the upper bracket assembly 120 can be welded together. Welding provides high connection precision and a strong connection, effectively improving the overall structural precision and reliability of the sub-instrument panel mounting structure 100.

[0068] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a second connecting part 113 may also be provided on the second support part 112. The second connecting part 113 can be used to fit and connect with the vehicle body. For example, the extending direction of the second connecting part 113 can be consistent with the extending direction of the vehicle body, and the second connecting part 113 and the vehicle body can be connected by bolts. This can effectively increase the mating area between the second connecting part 113 and the vehicle body, and effectively improve the firmness and reliability of the connection between the second connecting part 113 and the vehicle body, thereby effectively improving the reliability and stability of the connection between the sub-instrument panel and the vehicle body.

[0069] 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 sub-instrument panel mounting structure for use in a vehicle, characterized in that, include: The lower bracket (110) has its lower end for connection to the vehicle body and its upper end has a connecting platform (111). An upper bracket assembly (120) is located on and connected to the connecting platform (111) of the lower bracket (110). One end of the lower bracket assembly (110) facing away from the connecting platform (111) is used to connect to a sub-instrument panel so that the sub-instrument panel is mounted on the vehicle body via the lower bracket (110) and the upper bracket assembly (120).

2. The sub-instrument panel mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper support assembly (120) includes two sub-supports (121). Two sub-supports (121) are arranged side by side and spaced apart on the lower support (110) along a first direction. Each sub-support (121) has two connection points (1213). The two connection points (1213) on each sub-support (121) extend along a second direction, and the first direction is parallel to the second direction. The two sub-supports (121) are respectively connected to the sub-instrument panel through their respective connection points (1213).

3. The sub-instrument panel mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the sub-supports (121) includes a first connecting portion (1211) and a first support portion (1212) located at both ends of the first connecting portion (1211). The first connecting part (1211) extends along the second direction, the first supporting part (1212) extends along the vertical direction, the first connecting part (1211) is connected to the connecting platform (111) of the lower bracket (110), and the first supporting part (1212) is connected to the sub-instrument panel.

4. The sub-instrument panel mounting structure according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The dimension of the upper support assembly (120) in the second direction is greater than the dimension of the lower support assembly (110) in the second direction.

5. The sub-instrument panel mounting structure according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The upper support assembly (120) further includes a connecting block (122) disposed at the connection point (1213) and used to connect to the sub-instrument panel.

6. The sub-instrument panel mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The lower support (110) includes the connecting platform (111) and the second support (112). One end of the second support (112) is connected to the connecting platform (111), and the other end is connected to the vehicle body.

7. The sub-instrument panel mounting structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The sub-support (121) also has a flange structure (1214) located at the edge of the sub-support (121).

8. The sub-instrument panel mounting structure according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The lower support (110) is welded to the upper support assembly (120).

9. The sub-instrument panel mounting structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second support part (112) is also provided with a second connecting part (113), which is used to attach to the vehicle body and connect to the vehicle body.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, It includes the vehicle body, the sub-instrument panel, and the sub-instrument panel mounting structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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