Instrument panel assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The application provides an instrument panel assembly and a vehicle, and belongs to the technical field of automobile instrument panel structures, and comprises an instrument panel component, a mounting piece, a blocking piece and an expansion support. The instrument panel component is quickly switched between a non-use state and a use state through detachable connection of the blocking piece or the expansion support and the mounting piece. A plurality of fixing positions of the expansion support distributed in the front-back or left-right direction can adapt to external devices of different sizes and types, significantly improving the application range and installation stability, and effectively preventing the devices from accidentally falling off under vehicle vibration and acceleration impact. The application has simple structure and intuitive operation, does not need destructive treatment of the instrument panel, ensures the appearance integrity and surface cleanliness of the instrument panel in the non-use state, realizes quick fixing of the expansion support, and simplifies the installation steps.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of automotive instrument panel structure technology, and more specifically, relates to an instrument panel assembly and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] As a core component of automotive interiors, the dashboard is typically manufactured using molded injection molding or a monolithic wrapping process. Once formed, its structure is difficult to expand or adjust in any way. Current dashboard designs are closed and lack standardized expansion interfaces. This monolithic structure prevents the dashboard from flexibly adapting to the needs of different users or diverse application scenarios, especially revealing numerous shortcomings when adding electronic devices later. Users needing to secure external devices can only rely on adhesive brackets or temporary binding devices. However, adhesive fixation is significantly affected by ambient temperature: at high temperatures, the adhesive softens and detaches, while at low temperatures it hardens and loses its stickiness. Furthermore, adhesive residue is a serious problem, often leaving difficult-to-remove stains or damage on the dashboard surface after removal, ruining the interior's aesthetics and even causing permanent defects.

[0003] To avoid adhesive residue, some users often use existing structures such as air vent grilles and decorative covers for temporary fixation. However, air vent grilles are mostly made of thin plastic sheets with limited load-bearing capacity and poor compatibility with equipment brackets, making them prone to loosening due to vibration or bumps. In addition, acceleration or impact generated during vehicle movement may cause the equipment to suddenly detach, affecting not only the driver's concentration but also potentially threatening the safety of passengers.

[0004] To ensure the stability of the added equipment while avoiding adhesive residue, only drilling or bundling methods can be used. However, these methods require users to have certain professional tools and skills, and the installation process is cumbersome and has a low margin for error. Moreover, different users have significantly different usage scenarios for electronic devices, and the existing dashboard structure cannot provide modular and customizable expansion solutions, which not only reduces the user experience but also limits the personalization and functional potential of the vehicle's interior space. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide an instrument panel assembly and vehicle that aims to solve the problem that when additional equipment needs to be installed on an existing instrument panel, the stability of the added equipment can only be ensured by destroying the integrity of the instrument panel.

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a dashboard assembly, including: The dashboard assembly has a mounting cavity with a top opening; The mounting component is disposed within the fixed cavity; A sealing element, which covers the opening of the fixing cavity, is used to isolate the fixing cavity from the outside; An extension bracket is detachably connected to the mounting component. The extension bracket has multiple fixing positions distributed along a first path for fixing external devices. The first path is parallel to the front-back or left-right direction. When no external device needs to be fixed, the expansion bracket is separated from the mounting component, and the sealing component is inserted into the fixing cavity to cover the opening of the fixing cavity; when it is necessary to fix the external device, the sealing component is removed, and the expansion bracket is connected to the mounting component.

[0007] The beneficial effect of the instrument panel assembly provided in this application is that, compared with the prior art, a fixing cavity with a top opening is opened in the instrument panel assembly, and a mounting component is set in the fixing cavity. Through the detachable connection between the sealing component or the extension bracket and the mounting component, the instrument panel assembly can be quickly switched between a non-use state and a use state. Specifically, when no equipment needs to be fixed, the user only needs to separate the extension bracket from the mounting component and insert the sealing component into the fixing cavity. The instrument panel assembly is in a non-use state, restoring the instrument panel to a flat and closed state, avoiding structural exposure or space occupation. When equipment needs to be fixed, the sealing component can be easily removed, and the extension bracket with multiple fixing positions can be installed on the mounting component in the fixing cavity, switching the instrument panel assembly to the use state. The multiple fixing positions of the extension bracket distributed along the front-back or left-right directions can adapt to external equipment of different sizes and types, significantly improving the applicability and installation stability, and effectively preventing equipment from accidentally falling off under vehicle vibration and acceleration impact. This application features a simple structure and intuitive operation, requiring no destructive treatment of the dashboard. It ensures the dashboard's aesthetic integrity and surface cleanliness when not in use, while also enabling rapid mounting of the extension bracket, simplifying the installation process. Furthermore, unaffected by temperature, the added extension bracket ensures stability while also offering ease of use, safety, reliability, and surface flatness, resolving the technical challenge of balancing device fixation and overall integrity in existing dashboard designs.

[0008] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the dashboard component includes: The instrument panel body has a mounting groove and a fixing groove along its vertical direction, with the fixing groove located below and communicating with the mounting groove, and the mounting component disposed within the fixing groove; and The speaker cover is disposed in the mounting groove and is detachably connected to the instrument panel body. The speaker cover also has a clearance hole corresponding to the fixing groove. The fixing groove and the clearance hole together form the fixing cavity. The sealing member is inserted into the clearance hole.

[0009] In the above technical solution, the speaker cover is detachably connected to the instrument panel body. Compared with the one-piece molding solution, this not only simplifies the molding process and reduces manufacturing costs, but also facilitates subsequent replacement or maintenance of the speaker cover. When installing or removing the extension bracket, the speaker cover can be separated from the instrument panel first, pre-installed by passing it through the mounting slot, and then the speaker cover and extension bracket can be fixed to the instrument panel body as a whole. This embodiment provides more options and flexibility in the installation and removal steps of the extension bracket.

[0010] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the bottom of the speaker housing has a plurality of locking portions, which are sequentially distributed to form a ring structure, and the locking portions are plugged into the instrument panel body. In the above technical solution, the plug-in mating structure does not require complicated tools or operating skills, and users or maintenance personnel can easily complete the installation and disassembly of the speaker enclosure, which improves the operability of speaker unit (speaker enclosure and speaker body) maintenance or expansion bracket installation.

[0011] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the expansion bracket includes: The bracket body has the aforementioned fixing position, and the bracket body has a connecting hole; and A fastener is inserted into the connecting hole, and the fastener is detachably connected to the mounting component. In the above technical solution, the fastener is detachably connected to the mounting component in the fixing cavity through the connecting hole, forming a stable and reliable locking structure. It can effectively withstand complex loads such as vibration and acceleration impact generated during vehicle operation, and completely solves the problems of easy detachment and insufficient load-bearing capacity of traditional adhesive fixing methods and air outlet fixing, ensuring the high stability and safety of external equipment installation.

[0012] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the fastener includes: A locking pin, passing through the connecting hole and detachably connected to the mounting component; and The support column has a clearance through hole and is sleeved on the locking column. The support column abuts against the bracket body and the instrument panel assembly in the vertical direction.

[0013] In the above technical solution, the support column sleeved outside the locking column abuts against the surface of the bracket body and the instrument panel assembly in the vertical direction, respectively. On the one hand, it can provide support for the bracket body, ensuring that a stable buffer space is formed between the bracket body and the instrument panel assembly, avoiding the problem of deformation of the bracket body caused by the shaking of external equipment in the vehicle, and thus collision and interference with the instrument panel body; on the other hand, the support column can also limit the locking column in the radial direction, reducing the impact of vibration and impact on the connection point during vehicle operation, preventing the connection from loosening, and ensuring the stable installation of external equipment.

[0014] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the middle region of the expansion bracket has a through-hole for weight reduction, and the fixing positions are distributed on the outside of the weight reduction hole along the vertical or horizontal direction.

[0015] In the above technical solution, the weight-reducing hole design effectively reduces the weight of the expansion bracket while ensuring the overall structural strength of the bracket, thus avoiding excessive additional load on the instrument panel components due to the installation of the expansion bracket. Furthermore, the weight-reducing hole allows heat generated during the use of external equipment to be dissipated, improving heat dissipation efficiency. The weight-reducing hole also serves as an auxiliary function for cable management, allowing users to organize equipment cables through the holes and maintain a neat installation interface.

[0016] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the extension bracket includes a fixed plate and a support leg disposed below the fixed plate, the support leg being used to abut against the dashboard assembly, thereby creating a space between the fixed plate and the surface of the dashboard assembly. In the above technical solution, the support leg forms a stable contact with the surface of the instrument panel component, so that a reliable gap is maintained between the fixing plate and the instrument panel. When the user installs external equipment, various connecting cables can be arranged comfortably in this gap, avoiding the risk of cables being squeezed and worn. At the same time, it eliminates the mess caused by exposed cables and improves the cleanliness and aesthetics of the interior.

[0017] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the mounting member has a mounting hole, and the expansion bracket has a connecting portion adapted to the mounting hole, the connecting portion being inserted into the mounting hole.

[0018] In the above technical solution, the plug-in connection structure simplifies the installation and disassembly process of the expansion bracket. Users can securely fix the bracket by direct insertion without using any tools, greatly reducing the barrier to entry. The fit between the connector and the mounting hole ensures the accuracy and stability of the connection, effectively limiting the radial movement of the expansion bracket within the mounting hole, thereby improving the vibration and impact resistance of the external equipment after installation.

[0019] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the expansion bracket has multiple fixing holes and / or multiple slides in the left-right direction, the fixing holes and / or the slides forming the fixing position, and the slides extending in the front-back direction.

[0020] In the above technical solution, multiple fixing holes provide discrete and stable mounting nodes, suitable for equipment requiring strong rigidity. The continuously extending slide rails allow for stepless adjustment of the equipment in the forward and backward directions, meeting the installation needs of different external devices and allowing for fine-tuning of the center of gravity. Users can select a suitable mounting position based on the specific dimensions of the external equipment, thus expanding the applicability of the extension bracket.

[0021] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide a vehicle including the dashboard assembly described in any of the above claims.

[0022] The beneficial effect of the vehicle provided in this application is that, compared with the prior art, it adopts the above-mentioned instrument panel assembly and has similar technical effects to the above-mentioned instrument panel assembly, which will not be described in detail here. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 A top view of the instrument panel assembly provided in this application embodiment when the expansion bracket is installed; Figure 2 A bottom view of the instrument panel assembly provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 3 A top view of the instrument panel assembly provided in this application embodiment without the extension bracket installed; Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the expansion bracket and speaker enclosure used in the embodiments of this application; Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of part A in the middle; Figure 6 A partial cross-sectional view of the dashboard assembly provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Instrument panel assembly; 101. Instrument panel body; 102. Speaker housing; 1021. Locking part; 1021-1. Locking block; 1021-2. Buckle; 2. Extension bracket; 201. Fixing plate; 202. Support leg; 203. Weight reduction hole; 204. Fixing hole; 205. Slide rail; 206. Fixing component; 2061. Locking column; 2062. Support column; 207. Bracket body; 3. Sealing component; 4. Mounting component. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0027] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "set on" another element, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other element. It should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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 application.

[0028] 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 technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "a few" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0029] It should be noted that the directions or positional relationships indicated by "front", "rear", "inner", "outer", "up", and "down" in this embodiment are based on the vehicle's own orientation. The front of the vehicle represents "front", the rear of the vehicle represents "rear", the top of the vehicle represents "up", the bottom of the vehicle represents "down", the "inner" side refers to the side facing the driver's cab, and the "outer" side refers to the side facing the driver's cab.

[0030] In addition, the front-rear direction of the vehicle body as defined in the embodiments of this application refers to the front-rear direction of the vehicle's forward direction during driving; the left-right direction of the vehicle body as defined refers to the left-right direction of the vehicle's forward direction during driving; and the up-down direction of the vehicle body as defined refers to the up-down direction of the vehicle's forward direction during driving.

[0031] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 6The instrument panel assembly and vehicle provided in this application will now be described. The instrument panel assembly includes an instrument panel component 1, a mounting member 4, a sealing member 3, and an extension bracket 2. The instrument panel component 1 has a fixing cavity with a top opening; the mounting member 4 is disposed within the fixing cavity; the sealing member 3 covers the opening of the fixing cavity to isolate the fixing cavity from the outside; the extension bracket 2 is detachably connected to the mounting member 4, and the extension bracket 2 has multiple fixing positions distributed along a first path for fixing external equipment. The first path is parallel to the front-back direction or the left-right direction. When it is not necessary to fix external equipment, the extension bracket 2 is separated from the mounting member 4, and the sealing member 3 is inserted into the fixing cavity to cover the opening of the fixing cavity; when it is necessary to fix external equipment, the sealing member 3 is removed, and the extension bracket 2 is connected to the mounting member 4.

[0032] Compared with the prior art, the instrument panel assembly provided in this application has a top-opening fixing cavity in the instrument panel component 1, and a mounting component 4 is installed in the fixing cavity. Through the detachable connection between the sealing component 3 or the extension bracket 2 and the mounting component 4, the instrument panel component 1 can be quickly switched between a non-use state and a use state. Specifically, when no equipment needs to be fixed, the user only needs to separate the extension bracket 2 from the mounting component 4 and insert the sealing component 3 into the fixing cavity. The instrument panel component 1 is in a non-use state, restoring the instrument panel to a flat and closed state, avoiding structural exposure or space occupation. When equipment needs to be fixed, the sealing component 3 can be easily removed, and the extension bracket 2 with multiple fixing positions can be installed on the mounting component 4 in the fixing cavity, switching the instrument panel component 1 to the use state. The multiple fixing positions of the extension bracket 2 distributed along the front-back or left-right directions can adapt to external equipment of different sizes and types, significantly improving the applicability and installation stability, and effectively preventing equipment from accidentally falling off under vehicle vibration and acceleration impact. This application features a simple structure and intuitive operation, requiring no destructive treatment of the dashboard. It ensures the dashboard's appearance integrity and surface cleanliness when not in use, while also enabling quick fixation of the extension bracket 2, simplifying the installation process. Furthermore, unaffected by temperature, the added extension bracket 2 ensures stability while also providing ease of use, safety, reliability, and surface flatness, resolving the technical challenge of balancing device fixation and overall integrity in existing dashboard designs.

[0033] Optionally, the mounting component 4 can be a snap-fit ​​or screw-fit component, which can be detachably connected to the expansion bracket 2 via screwing or snap-fit. For example, the mounting component 4 can be a rivet nut or nut, or a clip 1021-2.

[0034] Optionally, the sealing element 3 can be a rubber plug or a sealing cap. The sealing cap is installed in the fixed cavity by snap-fit ​​or screw connection, or by interference fit. When the sealing element 3 is installed in the fixed cavity, its surface is flush with the instrument panel assembly 1 to ensure the flatness of the outer surface of the instrument panel assembly 1.

[0035] Optionally, the instrument panel assembly 1 has multiple spaced fixing cavities, and the mounting parts 4 are set one-to-one with the fixing cavities. The expansion bracket 2 is connected to multiple mounting parts 4 respectively, which improves the stability and reliability of the expansion bracket 2 after installation.

[0036] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the instrument panel assembly 1 includes an instrument panel body 101 and a speaker cover 102. The instrument panel body 101 has a mounting groove and a fixing groove in the vertical direction, and the fixing groove is located below the mounting groove and communicates with the mounting groove. The mounting member 4 is disposed in the fixing groove. The speaker cover 102 is disposed in the mounting groove and is detachably connected to the instrument panel body 101. The speaker cover 102 also has a clearance hole corresponding to the fixing groove. The fixing groove and the clearance hole together form a fixing cavity. The sealing member 3 is inserted into the clearance hole.

[0037] When not in use, the sealing element 3 is inserted into the clearance hole, completely sealing the mounting cavity and keeping the dashboard surface flat without any exposed holes, ensuring a smooth appearance while also providing dust protection. When the user needs to install equipment, simply remove the sealing element 3 to fully expose the mounting groove, allowing for easy installation or removal of the extension bracket 2 onto the mounting element 4 within the mounting groove. The operation is simple, non-destructive, and highly forgiving.

[0038] Furthermore, the detachable connection between the speaker cover 102 and the instrument panel body 101 simplifies the molding process and reduces manufacturing costs compared to a one-piece molding design, and also facilitates subsequent replacement or maintenance of the speaker cover 102. When installing or removing the extension bracket 2, the speaker cover 102 can be separated from the instrument panel first, pre-installed by passing it through the mounting slot, and then the speaker cover 102 and the extension bracket 2 can be fixed together to the instrument panel body 101. This embodiment provides greater selectivity and flexibility in the installation and removal of the extension bracket 2.

[0039] Optionally, the speaker housing 102 is snap-fitted or screwed onto the instrument panel body 101.

[0040] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the bottom of the speaker cover 102 has a plurality of locking parts 1021, which are arranged in sequence to form a ring structure, and the locking parts 1021 are inserted into the instrument panel body 101. Multiple ring-shaped locking parts 1021 increase the number of connection points between the speaker cover 102 and the dashboard body 101, while ensuring a uniform distribution of connection force and providing stable and reliable circumferential locking. This effectively resists vibrations and impacts generated during vehicle operation, preventing the cover from loosening or producing abnormal noises. The plug-in mating structure requires no complicated tools or operating skills, allowing users or maintenance personnel to easily install and remove the speaker cover 102, improving the operability of speaker unit (speaker cover 102 and speaker body) maintenance or expansion bracket 2 installation.

[0041] It should be noted that a ring can be a closed structure with the ends connected, such as a polygon, a circle, or an ellipse, or it can be other shapes formed by a combination of straight lines and arcs.

[0042] Optionally, the annular structure formed by the distribution of multiple locking parts 1021 is consistent with the outer peripheral shape of the speaker cover 102.

[0043] Please see Figure 5 As one specific embodiment of the speaker cover 102, the speaker cover 102 includes a plate and a snap-fit ​​member disposed at the bottom of the plate. The snap-fit ​​member forms a locking part 1021. The instrument panel body 101 has a snap-fit ​​hole adapted to the snap-fit ​​member. The snap-fit ​​member is inserted into the snap-fit ​​hole to achieve snap-fit ​​engagement.

[0044] During installation, simply align the snap-fit ​​connector and insert it into the snap-fit ​​hole on the instrument panel body 101 for a quick and secure lock. No additional fasteners such as screws are needed, greatly simplifying the assembly process and improving production and subsequent maintenance efficiency. The snap-fit ​​provides a stable and reliable connection force, effectively resisting vibrations and impacts during vehicle operation, preventing the cover from loosening or producing abnormal noises, and ensuring the stable operation of the speaker system. At the same time, this threadless connection method avoids stripping or hole wear problems that may occur due to repeated disassembly and assembly, improving the product's durability and maintainability.

[0045] Optionally, the snap-fit ​​component includes a snap-fit ​​block 1021-1 connected to the panel and a snap-fit ​​buckle 1021-2 that snaps into the snap-fit ​​block 1021-1. The snap-fit ​​block 1021-1 has a slot, and the snap-fit ​​buckle 1021-2 is clamped on opposite sides of the snap-fit ​​block 1021-1 and inserted into the slot. The snap-fit ​​buckle 1021-2 has an outwardly protruding snap-fit ​​protrusion that passes through a snap-fit ​​hole to achieve snap-fit ​​engagement with the instrument panel body 101.

[0046] Please see Figure 1 In some embodiments, the expansion bracket 2 includes a bracket body 207 and a fixing member 206. The bracket body 207 has a fixing position and a connection hole. The fixing member 206 is inserted into the connection hole and is detachably connected to the mounting member 4.

[0047] The fastener 206 is detachably connected to the mounting piece 4 within the fixing cavity via a connecting hole, forming a stable and reliable locking structure. This structure effectively withstands complex loads such as vibrations and acceleration impacts generated during vehicle operation, completely solving problems like easy detachment and insufficient load-bearing capacity of traditional adhesive fixing methods, ensuring high stability and safety of external equipment installation. This modular design simplifies and speeds up the installation and removal of the extension bracket 2, eliminating the need for specialized tools or destructive operations like drilling, achieving non-destructive installation and maintaining the integrity and aesthetics of the instrument panel body 101. Furthermore, this embodiment provides a universal platform for plug-and-play functionality of various vehicle-mounted devices, significantly enhancing the functional expandability of the vehicle interior. In addition, because the fastener 206 and the bracket body 207 are designed as separate units, even if the fastener 206 is damaged during repeated disassembly and assembly, it can be replaced individually without affecting the use of the bracket body 207, saving on maintenance and replacement costs.

[0048] Optionally, the fastener 206 is a threaded or snap-fit ​​component that is screwed or snap-fitted to the mounting component 4.

[0049] Please see Figure 6 In some embodiments, the fastener 206 includes a locking post 2061 and a support post 2062. The locking post 2061 passes through the connecting hole and is detachably connected to the mounting member 4. The support post 2062 has a clearance through hole and is sleeved on the outside of the locking post 2061. The support post 2062 abuts against the bracket body 207 and the instrument panel assembly 1 in the vertical direction.

[0050] During installation, the locking pin 2061 passes through the connecting hole of the bracket body 207 and is detachably connected to the mounting piece 4 in the fixing cavity, forming the main longitudinal locking force. At the same time, the support pin 2062, sleeved on the locking pin 2061, abuts against the surfaces of the bracket body 207 and the instrument panel assembly 1 in the vertical direction, respectively. On the one hand, it can provide support for the bracket body 207, ensuring that a stable buffer space is formed between the bracket body 207 and the instrument panel assembly 1, avoiding the problem of deformation of the bracket body 207 due to shaking of external equipment during vehicle operation, and thus collision and interference with the instrument panel body 101; on the other hand, the support pin 2062 can also limit the locking pin 2061 in the radial direction, reducing the impact of vibration and impact during vehicle operation on the connection point, preventing loosening of the connection, and ensuring the stable installation of external equipment.

[0051] Please see Figure 1 In some embodiments, the middle region of the expansion bracket 2 is provided with a through weight-reducing hole 203, and the fixing positions are distributed on the outside of the weight-reducing hole 203 in the vertical or horizontal direction.

[0052] The weight-reducing hole 203 effectively reduces the weight of the expansion bracket 2 while ensuring its overall structural strength, thus avoiding excessive additional load on the instrument panel assembly 1 due to its installation. Furthermore, the weight-reducing hole 203 allows heat generated during the use of external equipment to be dissipated, improving heat dissipation efficiency. The weight-reducing hole 203 also serves as an auxiliary function for cable management, allowing users to organize equipment cables through the holes and maintain a neat installation interface. Optionally, the weight reduction hole 203 corresponds to the playback area of ​​the speaker housing 102 to avoid obscuring or blocking the speaker's sound transmission channel.

[0053] Please see Figure 1 In some embodiments, the extension bracket 2 includes a fixing plate 201 and a support leg 202 disposed below the fixing plate 201. The support leg 202 is used to abut against the instrument panel assembly 1, so that the fixing plate 201 and the surface of the instrument panel assembly 1 form a space gap.

[0054] The outrigger 202 forms a stable contact with the surface of the instrument panel assembly 1, maintaining a reliable gap between the mounting plate 201 and the instrument panel. When installing external equipment, various connecting cables can be neatly arranged within this gap, avoiding the risk of cable compression and abrasion, while also eliminating the clutter caused by exposed cables, thus improving the cleanliness and aesthetics of the interior. Simultaneously, the outrigger 202 provides additional vertical support, effectively distributing the bending moment and shear stress at the connection point between the extension bracket 2 and the mounting component 4, significantly enhancing the overall structural stability and load-bearing capacity, and more effectively suppressing the transmission of vibrations generated during vehicle operation.

[0055] Optionally, the fixing plate 201 has a mounting portion that is connected to the mounting member 4.

[0056] Please see Figure 6 In some embodiments, the mounting member 4 has a mounting hole, and the expansion bracket 2 has a connecting part adapted to the mounting hole, the connecting part being inserted into the mounting hole.

[0057] The plug-in connection structure simplifies the installation and removal process of the extension bracket 2. Users can securely fix the bracket by simply inserting it without any tools, greatly lowering the barrier to entry. The fit between the connector and the mounting hole ensures the accuracy and stability of the connection, effectively limiting the radial movement of the extension bracket 2 within the mounting hole, thereby improving the vibration and impact resistance of the external equipment after installation. The purely mechanical connection method completely avoids the use of adhesives and other chemicals, eliminating residual adhesive stains and potential damage to the interior, perfectly maintaining the integrity and aesthetics of the dashboard.

[0058] Optionally, the connector can be snapped or screwed into the mounting hole. Alternatively, it can be interference-fitted with the mounting hole. For example, the connector may have a spring-loaded protrusion (rubber or spring) that, after being inserted into the mounting hole, is secured by friction.

[0059] Please see Figure 1 In some embodiments, the extension bracket 2 has multiple fixing holes 204 and / or multiple slides 205 along the left-right direction, the fixing holes 204 and / or slides 205 form a fixing position, and the slides 205 extend along the front-back direction.

[0060] Multiple mounting holes 204 provide discrete, stable mounting points suitable for devices requiring strong rigidity. The continuously extending slide rails 205 allow for stepless adjustment of the device in the forward and backward directions, meeting the installation needs of different external devices and allowing for fine-tuning of the center of gravity. Users can choose the appropriate installation position based on the specific dimensions of the external device, increasing the applicability of the extension bracket 2. The guiding structure of the slide rails 205 makes the installation and positioning process smoother and more precise, greatly enhancing the user experience. This design fully considers the diverse installation needs of various in-vehicle devices (such as phone holders, dashcams, navigation devices, etc.), satisfying the fixing requirements of most devices with a single extension bracket 2, greatly enhancing the product's versatility and practicality.

[0061] Optionally, multiple fixing holes 204 distributed along the left-right direction form a fixing module, and multiple fixing modules are distributed along the front-back direction.

[0062] Based on the same inventive concept, embodiments of this application also provide a vehicle. The vehicle includes the dashboard assembly described above.

[0063] The vehicle provided by this utility model adopts the aforementioned instrument panel assembly. A fixing cavity with a top opening is formed in the instrument panel assembly 1, and a mounting component 4 is installed within the fixing cavity. Through the detachable connection between the sealing component 3 or the extension bracket 2 and the mounting component 4, the instrument panel assembly 1 can be quickly switched between a non-use state and a use state. Specifically, when no equipment needs to be fixed, the user only needs to separate the extension bracket 2 from the mounting component 4 and insert the sealing component 3 into the fixing cavity. The instrument panel assembly 1 is then in a non-use state, restoring the instrument panel to a flat and closed state, avoiding structural exposure or space occupation. When equipment needs to be fixed, the sealing component 3 can be easily removed, and the extension bracket 2, which has multiple fixing positions, can be installed on the mounting component 4 within the fixing cavity, switching the instrument panel assembly 1 to the use state. The multiple fixing positions of the extension bracket 2, distributed along the front-back or left-right directions, can adapt to external equipment of different sizes and types, significantly improving the applicability and installation stability, and effectively preventing equipment from accidentally falling off under vehicle vibration and acceleration impact. This application features a simple structure and intuitive operation, requiring no destructive treatment of the dashboard. It ensures the dashboard's appearance integrity and surface cleanliness when not in use, while also enabling quick fixation of the extension bracket 2, simplifying the installation process. Furthermore, unaffected by temperature, the added extension bracket 2 ensures stability while also providing ease of use, safety, reliability, and surface flatness, resolving the technical challenge of balancing device fixation and overall integrity in existing dashboard designs.

[0064] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An instrument panel assembly, characterized in that, include: Instrument panel assembly (1) has a mounting cavity with a top opening; Mounting component (4) is disposed within the fixing cavity; A sealing element (3) is used to seal the opening of the fixed cavity and to isolate the fixed cavity from the outside. An extension bracket (2) is detachably connected to the mounting component (4). The extension bracket (2) has multiple fixing positions distributed along a first path for fixing external equipment. The first path is parallel to the front-back direction or the left-right direction. When no external device needs to be fixed, the expansion bracket (2) is separated from the mounting component (4), and the sealing component (3) is inserted into the fixing cavity to cover the opening of the fixing cavity; when it is necessary to fix the external device, the sealing component (3) is removed, and the expansion bracket (2) is connected to the mounting component (4).

2. The instrument panel assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The dashboard components include: The instrument panel body (101) has a mounting groove and a fixing groove along the vertical direction, and the fixing groove is located below the mounting groove and communicates with the mounting groove. The mounting component (4) is disposed in the fixing groove; and The speaker cover (102) is disposed in the mounting groove and is detachably connected to the instrument panel body (101). The speaker cover (102) is also provided with a clearance hole corresponding to the fixing groove. The fixing groove and the clearance hole together form the fixing cavity. The sealing member (3) is inserted into the clearance hole.

3. The instrument panel assembly as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the speaker cover (102) has a plurality of locking parts (1021), which are arranged in a ring shape and are inserted into the instrument panel body (101).

4. The instrument panel assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The expansion bracket (2) includes: The bracket body (207) has the fixing position, and the bracket body (207) has a connecting hole; and The fastener (206) is inserted into the connection hole and is detachably connected to the mounting component (4).

5. The instrument panel assembly as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that, The fastener (206) includes: A locking pin (2061) is inserted into the connecting hole and is detachably connected to the mounting member (4); and The support column (2062) has a clearance through hole and is sleeved on the outside of the locking column (2061). The support column (2062) abuts against the bracket body (207) and the instrument panel assembly (1) in the vertical direction.

6. The instrument panel assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The expansion bracket (2) has a through weight-reducing hole (203) in the middle area, and the fixing position is distributed on the outside of the weight-reducing hole (203) along the vertical or horizontal direction.

7. The instrument panel assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The extension bracket (2) includes a fixing plate (201) and a support leg (202) disposed below the fixing plate (201). The support leg (202) is used to abut against the instrument panel assembly (1) so that the fixing plate (201) and the surface of the instrument panel assembly (1) form a space gap.

8. The instrument panel assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting component (4) has a mounting hole, and the expansion bracket (2) has a connecting part adapted to the mounting hole, which is inserted into the mounting hole.

9. The instrument panel assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The expansion bracket (2) has multiple fixing holes (204) and / or multiple slides (205) in the left-right direction. The fixing holes (204) and / or the slides (205) form the fixing position. The slides (205) extend in the front-back direction.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, The instrument panel assembly having any one of claims 1-9.

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