A structure for controlling the matching gap between an instrument panel and an A-pillar cover

Abstract

The utility model discloses a structure of control instrument panel and A column guard board matching gap, including car body side wall board (1), instrument panel crossbeam (2), A column guard board (3), instrument panel (4), spacing rib (5) and connecting piece (22), car body side wall board (1) is fixedly connected instrument panel crossbeam (2) through connecting piece (22), A column guard board (3) is clamped with the through -hole (6) of instrument panel (4) and is set up on spacing rib (5), instrument panel (4) passes through instrument panel rib board (13). Car body side wall board is fixedly connected instrument panel crossbeam through connecting piece in the application, and screw passes through the through -hole of instrument panel rib board and the locking fixed nut and reed nut after A column guard board, the application adopts the locking mode of locking force up to hundred kilograms, lets the gap of A column guard board and instrument panel reach the requirement.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a structure for controlling the matching gap between the instrument panel and the A-pillar guard plate, belonging to the field of vehicle interior technology. Background Technology

[0002] In existing vehicle models, the A-pillar guard plate or dashboard uses clips and limiting ribs for fixing and mutual limiting; such as Figure 2 As shown, the existing A-pillar guard plate is fixed to the side panel of the vehicle body, while the instrument panel is fixed to the instrument panel beam, and the instrument panel beam is fixed to the vehicle body. This results in poor tolerance between the A-pillar guard plate and the instrument panel, large cumulative tolerance, large gap between the A-pillar guard plate and the instrument panel, and poor quality control. This requires continuous debugging and verification and strict control of the tolerance of each system to meet the design gap requirements, which is time-consuming and has high labor costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide a structure for controlling the matching gap between the instrument panel and the A-pillar trim. This invention employs a locking method with a locking force of over 100 kg, ensuring the gap between the A-pillar trim and the instrument panel meets the requirements. This allows for control of the designed visual gap to meet preset requirements with minimal or no adjustments. The fit between the A-pillar trim and the instrument panel is a major challenge in vehicle matching, requiring repeated adjustments and control of tolerances in various systems, consuming significant manpower and time. This invention, however, can easily achieve the required design gap. The main advantages of this invention are: 1. Simple structure; 2. Low tolerance requirements for other systems; 3. Reduced time and cost of repeated adjustments.

[0004] This utility model provides a structure for controlling the matching gap between the instrument panel and the A-pillar guard plate, including a vehicle side panel, an instrument panel crossbeam, an A-pillar guard plate, an instrument panel, a limiting rib, and a connector. The vehicle side panel is fixedly connected to the instrument panel crossbeam through the connector. The A-pillar guard plate is engaged with the through hole opened on the instrument panel through the limiting rib. The instrument panel is fixedly connected to the A-pillar guard plate through the instrument panel rib.

[0005] Preferably, the connecting parts include a first bent plate, a second bent plate, a third bent plate, a horizontal plate, a fifth bent plate, and a sixth bent plate that conform to the shape of the vehicle body side panel. The first bent plate, the second bent plate, and the third bent plate are fixedly connected in sequence. The first bent plate, the second bent plate, and the third bent plate are all fixedly connected to one end of the horizontal plate, and the fifth bent plate and the sixth bent plate are both fixedly connected to the other end of the horizontal plate.

[0006] Preferredly, a first connector groove, a second connector groove, and a third connector groove are provided on the side panel of the vehicle body. The connectors are provided with a first connector through hole that matches the first connector groove, a second connector through hole that matches the second connector groove, and a third connector through hole that matches the third connector groove. The first connector groove is fixedly connected to the first connector through hole by screws, the second connector groove is fixedly connected to the second connector through hole by screws, and the third connector groove is fixedly connected to the third connector through hole by screws, so as to realize that the side panel of the vehicle body is fixedly connected to the instrument panel crossbeam through the connectors.

[0007] Preferred components include leaf spring nuts, screws, nuts, dashboard ribs, screws passing through through holes in the dashboard ribs, and A-pillar guard plates for locking and fixing nuts and leaf spring nuts.

[0008] Preferredly, it includes several locking feet, at least one locking foot engaging with an A-pillar guard plate notch, and at least one locking foot engaging with an instrument panel recess on the instrument panel rib.

[0009] Preferably, a trim panel is included, which is fixedly mounted on the dashboard and snaps into the dashboard recess of the A-pillar trim panel.

[0010] Preferably, the connectors and the dashboard crossbeam are integrally cast.

[0011] Prior to this, the A-pillar guard plate and the limiting rib are integrally cast.

[0012] The beneficial effects achieved by this utility model are:

[0013] In this invention, the vehicle body side panel is fixedly connected to the dashboard crossbeam via connectors. The A-pillar guard plate engages with through holes in the dashboard via limiting ribs. Screws pass through the through holes in the dashboard ribs and lock the A-pillar guard plate with locking nuts and spring nuts, employing a locking method with a force exceeding 100 kg to ensure the required gap between the A-pillar guard plate and the dashboard. This allows for control of the designed appearance gap between the two to meet preset requirements with minimal or no adjustments. The fit between the A-pillar guard plate and the dashboard is a major challenge in vehicle matching, requiring repeated adjustments and control of tolerances in various systems, consuming significant manpower and time. This invention, however, easily achieves the required design gap. Furthermore, this invention has a simple structure, low tolerance requirements for other systems, and reduces adjustment time and costs. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1This is a structural diagram of the vehicle body side panel and instrument panel crossbeam in the existing technology;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the A-pillar trim and dashboard in the existing technology;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the A-pillar trim and dashboard;

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Sectional view along the AA direction;

[0019] Figure 5 These are structural diagrams of the A-pillar guard plate and limiting ribs in some embodiments of this application;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of a through hole in the dashboard in some embodiments of this application;

[0021] Figure 7 These are structural diagrams of the A-pillar guard plate, dashboard, and trim panel in some embodiments of this application;

[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a bent screwdriver in some embodiments of this application;

[0023] Figure 9 These are structural diagrams of the spring nut and screw in some embodiments of this application;

[0024] Figure 10 These are structural diagrams of the nut and the notch in the A-pillar guard plate in some embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 11 These are structural diagrams of the pins in some embodiments of this application;

[0026] Figure 12 This is a structural diagram of the instrument panel rib in some embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 13 This is a structural diagram showing the first connector groove, the second connector groove, and the third connector groove on the side panel of the vehicle body in some embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 14 These are structural diagrams of the connectors in some embodiments of this application;

[0029] Figure 15 These are structural diagrams of the A-pillar liner in some embodiments of this application;

[0030] Figure 16 These are structural diagrams of the A-pillar guard plate and the instrument panel in some embodiments of this application;

[0031] Figure 17 yes Figure 16A magnified view of part A in the image;

[0032] The following are the meanings of the reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1-Side panel of vehicle body; 2-Dashboard crossbeam; 3-A-pillar guard plate; 4-Dashboard; 5-Limiting rib; 6-Through hole; 7-Trimmed panel; 8-Spring nut; 9-Screw; 10-Nut; 11-A-pillar guard plate notch; 12-Clamping foot; 13-Dashboard rib; 14-Dashboard recess; 15-Bent screwdriver; 16-First connector recess; 17-Second connector recess; 18-Third connector recess; 19-First connector through hole; 20-Second connector through hole; 21-Third connector through hole; 22-Connector; 23-First bent plate; 24-Second bent plate; 25-Third bent plate; 26-Horizontal plate; 27-Fifth bent plate; 28-Sixth bent plate. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To facilitate the explanation of the technical solution of this application, some concepts involved in this application will be explained first below.

[0034] It should be noted that if there are directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this utility model, they are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0035] Furthermore, if the descriptions in this utility model involve terms such as "first" and "second," they are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0036] Original technical solution: such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the limiting rib 5 extending from the A-pillar guard plate 3 matches the through hole 6 of the instrument panel 4 to control the appearance gap between the A-pillar guard plate and the instrument panel. However, the tolerance chain involved by both is too long, and compared to the A-pillar guard plate 3 being installed on the side panel and the instrument panel 4 being installed on the instrument panel crossbeam 2, the plastic limiting rib 5 and the instrument panel 4 at this point are too weak. Once the tolerance is exceeded, it results in a large appearance gap and a poor visual effect. This is a problem that basically occurs in the current vehicle development process.

[0037] See Figures 9-17This application discloses a structure for controlling the matching gap between the instrument panel and the A-pillar guard plate, including an instrument panel crossbeam 2 and a connector 22. The vehicle side panel 1 is fixedly connected to the instrument panel crossbeam 2 via the connector 22. The connector 22 and the instrument panel crossbeam 2 are integrally cast. The trim panel 7 is fixedly mounted on the instrument panel 4. A bent screwdriver 15 is used to tighten screws 9 through the through holes of the instrument panel rib 13 that is fixedly connected to the instrument panel 4 and locks them to the spring nuts 8 of the A-pillar guard plate 3. The trim panel 7 is then inserted into the instrument panel recess 14 of the A-pillar guard plate. At least one clip 12 is inserted into the A-pillar guard plate notch 11 opened on the A-pillar guard plate 3, and the other three clips 12 are inserted into the instrument panel recess 14 opened on the instrument panel rib 13.

[0038] The connector 22 includes a first bent plate 23, a second bent plate 24, a third bent plate 25, a horizontal plate 26, a fifth bent plate 27, and a sixth bent plate 28. The first bent plate 23, the second bent plate 24, and the third bent plate 25 are fixedly connected in sequence. The first bent plate 23, the second bent plate 24, and the third bent plate 25 are fixedly connected to one end of the horizontal plate 26, and the fifth bent plate 27 and the sixth bent plate 28 are fixedly connected to the other end of the horizontal plate 26.

[0039] The side panel 1 of the vehicle body has a first connecting groove 16, a second connecting groove 17, and a third connecting groove 18 that mate with the connecting piece 22. The connecting piece 22 has a first connecting through hole 19 that mates with the first connecting groove 16, a second connecting through hole 20 that mates with the second connecting groove 17, and a third connecting through hole 21 that mates with the third connecting groove 18. The first connecting groove 16 is fixedly connected to the first connecting through hole 19 by screws, the second connecting groove 17 is fixedly connected to the second connecting through hole 20 by screws, and the third connecting groove 18 is fixedly connected to the third connecting through hole 21 by screws, so that the side panel 1 of the vehicle body is fixedly connected to the instrument panel crossbeam 2 through the connecting piece 22.

[0040] The spring nut 8 and screw 9 can be tightened with a force of up to 100 kilograms, which can easily cause the plastic part to deform. However, the clips on the plastic part itself will often deform under a force of only ten kilograms, and cannot cause the plastic part to deform over a larger range.

[0041] The side panel 1 of the vehicle body is an arc-shaped sheet material, with grooves and fixing holes cut into it to match the vehicle body as needed; the instrument panel crossbeam 2 is a long strip of steel; the A-pillar guard plate 3 and the instrument panel 4 are arc-shaped sheets; the limiting rib 5 is a sheet material with two bends, its shape conforming to the A-pillar and other body shapes; the trim panel 7 is a flat sheet material; and the instrument panel rib 13 is a sheet material. The first bend plate 23, the second bend plate 24, the third bend plate 25, the horizontal plate 26, the fifth bend plate 27, and the sixth bend plate 28 are all sheet materials. Spring nuts 8, screws 9, nuts 10, clips 12, and bent screwdrivers 15 are among the many types that can be used in the prior art; those skilled in the art can select according to actual needs, and examples will not be given in this embodiment.

[0042] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments.

[0043] Other embodiments of the present invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention that follow the general principles of the invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not invented by the invention. The specification and embodiments are to be considered exemplary only.

[0044] The above specific embodiments further illustrate the purpose, technical solution and beneficial effects of this application. It should be understood that the above are only specific embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made on the basis of the technical solution of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A structure for controlling the matching gap between the instrument panel and the A-pillar trim, characterized in that, The instrument panel includes a side panel (1), a dashboard crossbeam (2), an A-pillar guard plate (3), a dashboard (4), a limiting rib (5), a dashboard rib (13), and a connector (22). The side panel (1) is fixedly connected to the dashboard crossbeam (2) via the connector (22). The A-pillar guard plate (3) is engaged with the through hole (6) on the dashboard (4) via the limiting rib (5). The dashboard (4) is fixedly connected to the A-pillar guard plate (3) via the dashboard rib (13).

2. The structure for controlling the matching gap between the instrument panel and the A-pillar guard plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector (22) includes a first bent plate (23), a second bent plate (24), a third bent plate (25), a horizontal plate (26), a fifth bent plate (27), and a sixth bent plate (28) that are in the shape of the side panel (1) of the vehicle body. The first bent plate (23), the second bent plate (24), and the third bent plate (25) are fixedly connected in sequence. The first bent plate (23), the second bent plate (24), and the third bent plate (25) are all fixedly connected to one end of the horizontal plate (26), and the fifth bent plate (27) and the sixth bent plate (28) are all fixedly connected to the other end of the horizontal plate (26).

3. The structure for controlling the matching gap between the instrument panel and the A-pillar guard plate according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side panel (1) of the vehicle body is provided with a first connector groove (16), a second connector groove (17), and a third connector groove (18). The connector (22) is provided with a first connector through hole (19) that matches the first connector groove (16), a second connector through hole (20) that matches the second connector groove (17), and a third connector through hole (21) that matches the third connector groove (18). The first connector groove (16) is fixedly connected to the first connector through hole (19) by screws, the second connector groove (17) is fixedly connected to the second connector through hole (20) by screws, and the third connector groove (18) is fixedly connected to the third connector through hole (21) by screws, so that the side panel (1) of the vehicle body is fixedly connected to the instrument panel crossbeam (2) through the connector (22).

4. The structure for controlling the matching gap between the instrument panel and the A-pillar guard plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, Includes a leaf nut (8), a screw (9), and a nut (10). The screw (9) passes through the through hole of the dashboard rib (13) and the A-pillar guard plate (3) to lock and fix the nut (10) and the leaf nut (8).

5. The structure for controlling the matching gap between the instrument panel and the A-pillar guard plate according to claim 4, characterized in that, It includes several clips (12), at least one clip (12) is inserted into the A-pillar guard plate notch (11) opened on the A-pillar guard plate (3), and at least one clip (12) is inserted into the instrument panel groove (14) opened on the instrument panel rib plate (13).

6. The structure for controlling the matching gap between the instrument panel and the A-pillar guard plate according to claim 5, characterized in that, Includes a trim panel (7), which is fixedly mounted on the dashboard (4) and snaps into the dashboard recess (14) of the A-pillar guard plate (3).

7. The structure for controlling the matching gap between the instrument panel and the A-pillar guard plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector (22) and the instrument panel crossbeam (2) are integrally cast.

8. The structure for controlling the matching gap between the instrument panel and the A-pillar guard plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The A-pillar guard plate (3) and the limiting rib (5) are integrally cast.

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