Instrument cluster assembly and vehicle

Abstract

This utility model discloses a secondary instrument panel assembly and a vehicle, relating to the field of automotive parts technology. The secondary instrument panel assembly includes: a floor rail for mounting on the driver's cab floor; an instrument panel body, the bottom of which engages with the floor rail to move along its length; and a storage component mounted on the instrument panel body. This secondary instrument panel assembly can be adjusted in position within the driver's cab as needed, making it very convenient to use. In particular, the floor rail guiding the instrument panel body is mounted on the driver's cab floor, allowing for a wide range of flexible movement thanks to its layout. Furthermore, the floor rail is typically flat, and some can even be embedded in the floor, eliminating protruding structures on the floor surface and facilitating passenger passage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts technology, specifically to a sub-dashboard assembly and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In most vehicles, the secondary dashboard is fixed in position, located between the driver and passenger seats. Some are even fixedly attached to the dashboard itself. For example, in some heavy trucks, the gearshift lever and trailer hand valve are installed in the passageway between the driver and passenger seats, forcing the secondary dashboard to be compressed in size to accommodate passage, resulting in limited functionality and a lack of storage or other extended uses. In other vehicles, it is directly fixed to the dashboard, limiting its usability and making it inconvenient.

[0003] Some technologies incorporate a sliding platform on the secondary instrument panel, which is bulky and still struggles to address ease of passage. Therefore, improvements are still needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a secondary instrument panel assembly that can move flexibly within a certain range along a floor track, facilitating passenger passage.

[0005] This invention also aims to provide a vehicle having the aforementioned sub-dashboard assembly.

[0006] A secondary instrument panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a ground rail for mounting on the floor of the driver's cab; an instrument panel body, the bottom of which engages with the ground rail to move along the length of the ground rail; and a storage assembly disposed on the instrument panel body.

[0007] According to an embodiment of this utility model, the sub-instrument panel assembly has a ground rail fixedly installed on the driver's cab floor. The length of the ground rail can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs. For example, the ground rail can adopt a low and flat embedded structure flush with the floor, making the rail smooth and without protrusions, ensuring that occupants will not bump into or trip over the rail when walking. The bottom of the instrument panel body cooperates with the ground rail, allowing the sub-instrument panel to move freely along the length of the ground rail. When occupants need to pass through this passage, they only need to move the sub-instrument panel to create sufficient passage space.

[0008] Among them, the storage components of the secondary instrument panel provide convenient living functional support for drivers and passengers. The orderly storage design effectively increases the storage capacity of the cab, making the overall interior more organized, beautiful and efficient in space utilization.

[0009] In some embodiments, the sub-dashboard assembly further includes: A position driving component is disposed on the instrument panel body and is used to drive the instrument panel body to move. A control input device electrically connected to the position driving component to control the position driving component to start upon triggering.

[0010] In some embodiments, the bottom of the dashboard body is provided with a sliding member, which includes at least one of a roller and a slider; At least a portion of the sliding member engages with the ground rail. In some embodiments, the ground rail is straight, L-shaped, or T-shaped.

[0011] In some embodiments, the storage assembly includes an intermediate storage cavity disposed within the dashboard body.

[0012] In some embodiments, the dashboard body has side openings on both sides in the width direction that communicate with the intermediate storage cavity; The sub-instrument panel assembly further includes a side door for opening and closing the side opening, the side door being disposed on the instrument panel body.

[0013] In some embodiments, the storage assembly includes an end storage cavity disposed at at least one end of the dashboard body in the length direction.

[0014] In some embodiments, the sub-dashboard assembly further includes: A flip-up door is located on one side of the instrument panel body along its length. One end of the flip-up door is rotatably connected to the instrument panel body, and the end storage cavity is formed on the flip-up door.

[0015] In some embodiments, the storage assembly further includes a cup holder that is liftably mounted on the dashboard body.

[0016] The vehicle according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes: The driver's cab has a floor; According to any of the preceding claims, the instrument panel body is located in the driver's cab.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary instrument panel assembly on the floor according to some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a rear-view structural diagram of the floor, seat, and sub-dashboard assembly of some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the floor, seat and sub-dashboard assembly of some embodiments of the present invention in different positions of the dashboard body when viewed from above. Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the structure of the auxiliary instrument panel assembly with the ground rail hidden in some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary instrument panel assembly on the floor according to other embodiments of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary instrument panel assembly on the floor according to other embodiments of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary instrument panel assembly on the floor according to other embodiments of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary instrument panel assembly on the floor according to other embodiments of the present invention.

[0019] Figure label: Vehicle 100, cab 40, floor 41, recess 411, seat 50, driver's seat 51, passenger seat 52. Sleeper section 60, first position S, second position S1, third position S2 Sub-dashboard assembly 10 Ground Rail 1 Instrument panel body 2, sliding component 21, table 22, central storage compartment 23, side opening 231, rotating component 24 Storage component 3, end storage cavity 31, cup holder 32, cup cylinder 321, base bracket 322, lifting drive component 323 Position drive component 5, drive motor 51, reducer 52, Control input 6, button 61 Side door 7 8. Flip door; 81. Locking mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "lateral," "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0023] The sub-instrument assembly 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] According to the sub-instrument panel assembly 10 of this utility model embodiment, referring to... Figure 1 , Figure 4 It includes: ground rail 1, instrument panel body 2, and storage components 3.

[0025] The floor rail 1 is installed on the cab floor 41. The bottom of the dashboard body 2 mates with the floor rail 1 to move along the length of the floor rail 1. The storage component 3 is located on the dashboard body 2. Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the floor rail 1 serves as a guide rail for the movement of the instrument panel body 2 on the floor 41. Optionally, the floor rail 1 can be fixedly installed at a preset installation position on the cab floor 41 using multiple high-strength fasteners. Of course, the solution of this application is not limited to this; for example, in some solutions, the floor rail 1 is fixed to the floor 41 by adhesive.

[0026] In some specific embodiments, before installing the floor rail 1, a groove 411 perfectly matching the outline of the floor rail 1 needs to be pre-cut on the floor 41—this groove 411 is recessed downwards. During installation, the floor rail 1 is precisely embedded in the groove 411, with its bottom surface tightly fitting against the bottom surface of the groove 411, ultimately making the top surface of the floor rail 1 flush with the upper surface of the initial portion of the floor 41 without the groove 411. Alternatively, if the height of the floor rail 1 is slightly less than the depth of the groove 411, the entire floor rail 1 is sunk into the groove 411, with a portion of the edge of the floor rail 1 contacting the wall of the groove 411. When installing the floor rail 1, it is completely concealed within the groove 411, and there are no physical protrusions on the surface of the floor 41. Regardless of which specific implementation method is used, no obvious protruding structure will be found on the surface of the floor 41 when viewed from any angle inside the vehicle. Of course, the solutions in this application are not limited to this; in some solutions, the floor rail 1 is slightly higher than the upper surface of the floor 41, but due to the limited height, the obstruction to passage is negligible.

[0027] The groove 411 of the floor 41 and the embedded part of the floor rail 1 effectively prevent the discomfort or risk of bumping into the floor rail 1 caused by the occupants (especially the driver) accidentally touching it during daily use due to foot movements (such as adjusting the sitting posture, stepping on the pedals or accidentally kicking it). At the same time, it eliminates the visual abruptness caused by the surface protrusion, and significantly improves the integrated refinement and riding comfort of the entire vehicle interior.

[0028] The instrument panel body 2 serves as the core load-bearing structure of the auxiliary instrument panel assembly 10. The bottom structure of the instrument panel body 2 cooperates with the corresponding structure of the ground rail 1, allowing the instrument panel body 2 to move flexibly along the length of the ground rail 1. The length of the ground rail 1 can be flexibly adjusted according to the actual application scenario, such as... Figure 3 As shown, it can be designed as a long guide rail that runs through the cab 40, allowing the instrument panel body 2 to move a wide range. It can not only be precisely adjusted according to the driver's sitting posture and operating habits during driving, but also provide a storage platform for passengers in the sleeper area 60, greatly expanding the usage scenarios and flexibility of the auxiliary instrument panel and further optimizing the human-machine interaction experience in the vehicle.

[0029] In some specific embodiments, a table 22 is also provided on the top of the dashboard body 2, and the table 22 has a certain load-bearing capacity. The table 22 can be used by passengers to temporarily place daily necessities such as water cups, mobile phones, and documents. In other specific embodiments, the table 22 can be set to be foldable, and the unfolded table 22 can become a "mobile small table": the driver or front passenger can place food and beverage cups stably on the table 22, solving the problem of inconvenience in eating while driving; if there is a need for entertainment (such as watching dramas or playing card games on a tablet), the table 22 can provide passengers with a short-term leisure and entertainment area. Especially in long-distance driving scenarios, the practical value of the table 22 is more prominent. For example, after the driver has been holding the steering wheel for a long time, he can rest his arm on the table 22 to relieve fatigue, while the front passenger can place items directly on the table 22. Optionally, the surface of the table 22 can also be treated with anti-slip texture or covered with a soft silicone pad to effectively prevent items from sliding or accidentally falling.

[0030] In addition, to further enhance storage capacity and space utilization, storage component 3 is installed on the dashboard body 2. This storage component 3 can be used to store loose items such as tickets, change, and small tools, keeping the interior of the vehicle neat and tidy while making it convenient for users to access them at any time, greatly improving the convenience of daily use.

[0031] In some embodiments, the bottom of the instrument panel body 2 may be provided with a sliding structure (such as a slider) or a rolling structure (such as a roller). In this case, the movement of the instrument panel body 2 mainly depends on the occupant's manual pushing. The occupant pushes and pulls the instrument panel body 2, and uses the sliding cooperation between the bottom slider and the ground rail 1, or the rolling cooperation between the roller and the ground rail 1, to make the instrument panel body 2 move smoothly along the length direction of the ground rail 1.

[0032] In other embodiments, the bottom of the instrument panel body 2 is provided with an electronically controlled reactive moving component. In this case, the movement of the instrument panel body 2 is mainly completed automatically by the electronic control system. The occupant can send movement commands to the electronic control system through signal input methods such as operating control panel, mobile terminal APP or in-vehicle voice commands. The electronic control system drives the electronically controlled reactive moving component at the bottom of the instrument panel body 2 to move according to the received command, thereby accurately controlling the instrument panel body 2 to move automatically along the ground rail 1 to the position specified by the occupant.

[0033] Furthermore, in many embodiments, the movement function of the instrument panel body 2 adopts a hybrid "manual + electronic control" design. It retains the slider / roller structure at the bottom of the instrument panel body 2 for manual push-pull movement, while also integrating electronically controlled moving components to support automatic electric adjustment. This hybrid design gives occupants more flexible options: when quick position adjustment is needed or the electronic control system malfunctions, it can be adjusted directly by manual push-pull; when precise positioning is required or operational comfort is desired, the instrument panel body 2 can be moved automatically via electronic control signals.

[0034] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 1 The sub-instrument panel assembly 10 also includes: a position drive assembly 5 and a control input 6 (not shown in the figure).

[0035] The position drive assembly 5 is mounted on the instrument panel body 2 and is used to drive the instrument panel body 2 to move. The control input 6 is electrically connected to the position drive assembly 5 to control the position drive assembly 5 to start upon triggering.

[0036] Specifically, the position drive assembly 5 includes a drive motor 51 (not shown in the figure), and a rotating component 24 is provided at the bottom of the instrument panel body 2. The drive motor 51 and the rotating component 24 are connected, and the rotating component 24 cooperates with the ground rail 1. The drive motor 51 drives the rotating component 24 to rotate on the ground rail 1, thereby moving the instrument panel body 2 to the position required by the occupant. Optionally, the position drive assembly 5 includes a reducer 52 (not shown in the figure). The drive motor 51 is connected to the rotating component 24 through the reducer 52 to adjust the speed of movement of the instrument panel body 2. Further, the drive motor 51 is located at the bottom of the instrument panel body 2 and below the storage assembly 3. The drive motor 51 is fixedly connected to the instrument panel body 2 through a motor mounting bracket. The motor output shaft of the drive motor 51 is connected to the reducer 52, and the output shaft of the reducer 52 is connected to the rotating component 24 to drive the instrument panel body 2 to move along the ground rail 1. In some designs, the rotating component 24 is a roller that rolls on the floor 41 or the ground rail 1; in other designs, the rotating component 24 is a gear with a rack on the corresponding ground rail 1, and the gear meshes with the rack to move the instrument panel body 2.

[0037] In addition, the control input 6 is electrically connected to the position drive assembly 5 to control the position drive assembly 5 to start when triggered. When the occupant triggers the control input 6, the position drive assembly 5 responds instantly, driving the rotating component 24 to rotate and causing the instrument panel body 2 to move precisely along the ground rail 1. The operation logic is simple and direct, improving the system's ease of use and user-friendliness.

[0038] In some specific embodiments, reference is made to Figure 4The control input unit 6 includes a button 61 located on the table 22. This button 61 serves as the human-machine interface between the occupant and the position drive assembly 5, used to trigger and control the movement function of the instrument panel body 2. Specifically, when the occupant needs to adjust the position of the secondary instrument panel, they simply touch or press the button 61 on the surface of the table 22 with a single finger. The built-in touch or mechanical signal trigger element of the button 61 immediately converts the movement command into an electrical signal, which is then transmitted to the position drive assembly 5 via a built-in wire or the vehicle's CAN bus. Upon receiving the signal, the position drive assembly 5 immediately drives the rotating component 24 to begin rotating. The rotating component 24, through rolling cooperation with the floor rail 1 (or rolling directly on the surface of the floor 41), pushes the instrument panel body 2 to move smoothly along the length of the floor rail 1, thus achieving the displacement of the secondary instrument panel.

[0039] When the secondary instrument panel moves to the target position or the occupant needs to pause the movement, simply press button 61 again. Button 61 immediately sends a stop command to the position drive assembly 5, stopping the rotation of the rotating component 24, thus allowing the secondary instrument panel to precisely stop in the desired position. By using button 61 on the control input 6, the occupant can directly control the movement of the secondary instrument panel, eliminating the need for an additional controller in the cab 40, greatly improving efficiency and user experience consistency. In some embodiments, refer to... Figure 1 The bottom of the instrument panel body 2 is provided with a sliding member 21, which includes at least one of rollers and sliders, and at least part of the sliding member 21 cooperates with the ground rail 1.

[0040] The bottom of the instrument panel body 2 is specially designed with a sliding component 21. This sliding component 21 forms a stable and smooth sliding engagement with the ground rail 1, allowing the entire instrument panel body 2 to move flexibly along the length of the ground rail 1. The operation is easy and effortless, and the movement is smooth and seamless without any jamming. The sliding component 21 can be a rolling module with precision rollers, a structure with a built-in slider and guide rail, or a combination of a rolling module and a sliding module.

[0041] In other words, when the sliding component 21 on the instrument panel body 2 is only equipped with rollers, the ground rail 1 is equipped with a rolling engagement structure corresponding to the rollers; when the sliding component 21 is only equipped with sliders, the ground rail 1 is equipped with a sliding engagement structure corresponding to the sliders; when the sliding component 21 has both rollers and sliders, the ground rail 1 is equipped with two rows of engagement structures corresponding to them.

[0042] Optionally, the sliding member 21 can be flexibly selected. For example, when there are two floor rails 1, two rows of sliding members 21 are provided on the dashboard body 2, allowing the dashboard body 2 to be stably placed on the floor 41. Alternatively, multiple rollers are provided at the bottom of the dashboard body 2, allowing it to roll smoothly on the floor 41. The rollers do not engage with the floor rails 1; their function is to maintain smooth movement on the floor 41. The sliding member 21 can also be a slider that engages with the floor rails 1, controlling the dashboard body 2 to move along a predetermined trajectory on the floor rails 1, preventing the dashboard body 2 from falling out of the vehicle. In some embodiments, refer to... Figure 1 , Figures 5-7 The ground track 1 can be straight, L-shaped, or T-shaped.

[0043] Specifically, the ground rail 1 serves as a moving guide rail for the instrument panel body 2. The ground rail 1 can be straight: that is, it extends in a straight line along the front and rear direction of the vehicle 100 and is fixedly installed on the floor 41 between the driver's seat 51 and the passenger seat 52, providing front and rear guidance for the instrument panel body 2 along the floor 41, and meeting the usage needs of the driver and passenger in normal driving scenarios.

[0044] like Figures 5-6 As shown, when the ground rail 1 is designed in an L-shape, a portion of the ground rail 1 is located between the seat 50 and the sleeper area 60. Its overall structure includes two parts: a straight section and a bent section. The straight section has the same function as the straight ground rail 1, extending along the front-rear direction of the vehicle 100 and covering the middle area between the driver's seat 51 and the passenger seat 52, ensuring that the dashboard body 2 can move within this range. The bent section extends from the end of the straight section to the rear of the passenger seat 52, or from the end of the straight section to the rear of the cab 51 (i.e., the direction close to the sleeper area 60), so that part of the ground rail 1 extends to the sleeper area 60 directly behind the passenger seat 52 for use by the passengers in the sleeper area 60.

[0045] When the ground rail 1 is designed as a T-shape, the overall structure includes two parts: a horizontal section and a vertical section. Specifically, the horizontal section is set near the seat 50 and away from the sleeper area 60 or near the sleeper area 60 and away from the seat 50. The ground rail 1 can be set according to actual needs.

[0046] When the local rail 1 is 50 meters away from the seat and 60 meters away from the sleeper area, if Figure 7 As shown, a portion of the floor rail 1 lies between the driver's cab 51 and the passenger cab 52. In this position, the floor rail 1 forms a T-shape, ensuring the passenger dashboard can move freely between the driver and passenger sides along this horizontal section, providing convenient service for occupants on both sides: when the driver needs to retrieve or place items, they can pull the passenger dashboard forward to a comfortable operating position; when the passenger has the same need, they can easily pull the passenger dashboard backward towards themselves for convenient access. When the floor rail 1 is closer to the sleeper area 60 and further away from the seat 50, as... Figure 8As shown, the ground track 1 is inverted "T" shape at this time. A portion of the ground track 1 is located between the rear of the driver's cab 51 and the rear of the co-driver's cab 52, extending the entire ground track 1 towards the sleeper area 60. At this time, the auxiliary instrument panel moves along the horizontal section, providing exclusive services for the passengers in the sleeper area 60: regardless of whether the passengers are in a lying, semi-sitting, or side-lying position, they can easily retrieve and place items by moving the auxiliary instrument panel nearby, greatly improving the convenience and comfort of the passengers in the sleeper area 60.

[0047] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 1 The storage component 3 includes an intermediate storage cavity 23 located within the instrument panel body 2.

[0048] The intermediate storage cavity 23 is a storage space inside the instrument panel body 2. The shape of the intermediate storage cavity 23 is adapted to the overall outline of the instrument panel body 2, and is used to expand the storage capacity of the secondary instrument panel.

[0049] Optionally, the middle storage cavity 23 can be equipped with various forms such as a split drawer structure, a flip-top storage box, or a fixed storage compartment. Its internal space can be further divided into multiple functional areas for classifying and storing loose items such as tickets, change, charging cables, glasses, and small tools.

[0050] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 1 The instrument panel body 2 has side openings 231 on both sides in the width direction, which connect to the middle storage cavity 23.

[0051] Specifically, side openings 231 are respectively opened on the two side walls of the dashboard body 2 in the width direction, and are directly connected to the interior of the central storage cavity 23, forming a symmetrical or asymmetrical access channel for items. In this way, both the driver and front passenger can take and put items from the side openings 231. The opening size of the side openings 231 is designed to ensure that the occupants' hands or small items can enter and exit smoothly, while avoiding the impact on the structural strength and appearance integrity of the dashboard body 2 due to excessively large openings.

[0052] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, the sub-instrument panel assembly 10 also includes a side door 7 for opening and closing the side opening 231, the side door 7 being disposed on the instrument panel body 2.

[0053] The side door 7 serves as a protective and aesthetic structure, concealing the side openings 231 on both sides of the dashboard body 2 in the width direction. This prevents dust and foreign objects from entering the interior of the central storage compartment 23, maintaining the cleanliness and integrated visual effect of the vehicle interior. The specific form of the side door 7 is not limited.

[0054] For example, in some specific embodiments, the side door 7 can be a sliding panel, which is connected to the side wall of the dashboard body 2 via a sliding rail structure at the top or bottom of the side door 7, allowing the side door 7 to be moved horizontally along the length of the dashboard body 2. When it is necessary to access items in the storage box 31, the occupant only needs to gently pull one end of the side door 7 with one hand, causing it to slide along the sliding rail towards the front or rear end of the dashboard body 2, thereby exposing the side opening 231 and providing ample space for accessing items; after use, the side door 7 can be pushed in the opposite direction to reset it, covering the side opening 231 again, maintaining the flatness and aesthetics of the side of the dashboard body 2.

[0055] In other specific embodiments, when the side door 7 is rotatably connected to the dashboard body 2, the side door 7 can be rotatably connected to the edge of the side opening 231 of the dashboard body 2 via a hinged connection structure (such as a hinge, pivot, or pivot), allowing the side door 7 to rotate and open and close around a fixed pivot. The side door 7 can adopt an outward opening structure. When it is necessary to open the side opening 231, the occupant can manually rotate the side door 7 to rotate it around the pivot by a certain angle, thereby exposing the side opening 231 for easy access to items in the storage box 31. When closing, the side door 7 is rotated in the opposite direction to reset it and press against the side wall of the dashboard body 2. In other specific embodiments, the side door 7 can also be a roller shutter door. The side door 7 can be made of flexible material and installed above the side opening 231 of the dashboard body 2 via a retraction mechanism. When it is necessary to access items, the occupant can manually pull down the free end of the roller shutter door (or trigger the release button of the electric roller) to unfold the roller shutter door downwards, gradually covering the side opening 231. Conversely, the occupant can pull up the roller shutter door (or use the retraction function of the electric roller) to retract it and expose the side opening 231.

[0056] The opening and closing mechanism of the side door 7, whether it is a push-pull setting along the length, a rotating connection, or a roller shutter structure, can be flexibly selected according to the interior style, spatial layout, and user preferences of different models, ensuring that the side opening 231 is effectively shielded and protected from dust, while taking into account space utilization and visual aesthetics.

[0057] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 4 The storage component 3 includes an end storage cavity 31 located at at least one end of the dashboard body 2 in the length direction.

[0058] Specifically, the end storage compartment 31 is located in the end area of ​​the dashboard body 2, making full use of the edge space at both ends of the secondary dashboard that is easily overlooked in traditional designs. The end storage compartment 31 and the middle storage compartment 23 are combined to form a complete storage structure system. Through this "centralized in the middle + supplemented at the ends" layout design, not only is the space utilization rate of the secondary dashboard area effectively improved, but also the three-dimensional expansion and functional complementarity of the storage space are realized. This integrates the originally scattered and fragmented storage areas into a systematic passenger storage solution, providing drivers and passengers with richer and more convenient options for storing items.

[0059] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 4 The sub-dashboard assembly 10 also includes a flip door 8 located on one side of the dashboard body 2 along its length. One end of the flip door 8 is rotatably connected to the dashboard body 2, and an end storage cavity 31 is formed on the flip door 8.

[0060] Specifically, one end of the flip door 8 can be fixedly connected to the edge of the dashboard body 2 via a rotating connector, allowing the flip door 8 to rotate within a preset angle range with that connection point as the center of rotation. In the closed state, the flip door 8 fits snugly against the dashboard body 2, forming a continuous appearance with the dashboard body 2, without taking up additional interior space in the cab 40, and maintaining the simplicity and integrated visual effect of the interior surface.

[0061] Furthermore, an end storage cavity 31 is formed on the flip door 8. The end storage cavity 31 is located on the inner side of the flip door 8 (i.e., the side facing the interior of the dashboard body 2). When the flip door 8 is in the retracted and closed state, the end storage cavity 31 is completely hidden in the area between the dashboard body 2 and the flip door 8, and the items stored inside cannot be directly observed from the outside, maintaining the cleanliness and aesthetics of the vehicle interior surface, and effectively preventing the stored items from accidentally falling or being contaminated by dust.

[0062] In some specific embodiments, reference is made to Figure 4 A press-press locking mechanism 81 is provided between the flip door 8 and the instrument panel body 2.

[0063] The locking mechanism 81 is a quick-opening and closing device integrated at the connection between the flip door 8 and the dashboard body 2, used to facilitate convenient switching between the retracted and unfolded states of the flip door 8. Specifically, when the flip door 8 is in the default closed state, the locking mechanism 81 is in the locked mode, fixing the flip door 8 to the corresponding connection position of the dashboard body 2 through the internal elastic element and mechanical latch structure, ensuring that the flip door 8 remains stable during vehicle 100 operation and will not accidentally flip due to vibration or bumps. When the occupant needs to access items in the end storage compartment 31, they only need to press the trigger area of ​​the locking mechanism 81 with a single finger. The elastic element inside the locking mechanism 81 instantly releases the preload, simultaneously releasing the locking state of the mechanical latch, causing the flip door 8 to flip, thereby exposing the end storage compartment 31 of the flip door 8 facing the dashboard body 2.

[0064] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 2 The storage component 3 also includes a cup holder 32 that can be raised and lowered on the dashboard body 2.

[0065] The cup holder 32 is a functional module specifically designed to hold beverage containers (such as water cups, beverage bottles, coffee cups, etc.). The cup holder 32 is installed on the dashboard body 2 to provide passengers with a safe and stable place to store beverages, preventing liquid spillage, cup tipping, or collision noises caused by bumps or sharp turns during vehicle 100 driving.

[0066] In some specific embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 5 As shown, the cup holder 32 includes a cup body 321, a base bracket 322, and a lifting drive assembly 323. The cup body 321 is vertically arranged and mounted on the dashboard body 2. The base bracket 322 is vertically movable inside the cup body 321. The lifting drive assembly 323 is connected to the base bracket 322 to drive the base bracket 322 to rise and fall.

[0067] Specifically, the cup body 321 is a vertically positioned cylindrical container that is fixedly installed on the top surface of the dashboard body 2. It has an overall circular, elliptical, or regular cylindrical structure adapted to the shape of mainstream beverage containers. In other embodiments, the inner diameter of the cup body 321 is typically designed to accommodate common water cups, beverage bottles, or coffee cups. Its inner wall is covered with a soft cushioning material to reduce container shaking and impact noise through elastic contact, while also preventing hard surfaces from scratching the outer wall of the beverage container.

[0068] In addition, the base bracket 322 is a vertically movable component, located inside and below the cup body 321, and connected to the cup body 321 via a vertical guide structure, ensuring that the base bracket 322 can be smoothly adjusted up and down along the axial direction (i.e., the vertical direction) of the cup body 321. In other specific embodiments, the upper surface of the base bracket 322 is typically covered with a soft anti-slip pad for direct contact with the bottom of the beverage container and to provide stable support. Its vertical movement range covers the entire range from low position (suitable for tall cups) to high position (suitable for short cups) to meet the compatibility requirements of different container heights.

[0069] The lifting drive component 323 can be a structural component of the prior art, such as a micro servo motor + reduction gear set + transmission linkage (lead screw and nut mechanism) or DC motor + helical spring + friction transmission structure, etc., which will not be elaborated further here.

[0070] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the vehicle 100, with reference to... Figures 1-3 It includes: cab 40, seat 50 and sub-dashboard assembly 10.

[0071] The cab 40 has a floor 41, and a seat 50 is located on the floor 41. The seat 50 includes a driver's seat 51 and a passenger seat 52 arranged laterally.

[0072] Specifically, the ground rail 1 is fixedly connected to the floor 41, and its extension direction covers the rear area of ​​the driver's seat 51 and the passenger seat 52, providing precise movement guidance for the dashboard body 2 along the length of the vehicle 100. The dashboard body 2 is entirely located inside the cab 40, and its default position is the first position S. When the dashboard body 2 is in this first position S, it is located in the middle area between the driver's seat 51 and the passenger seat 52, within the reasonable range of use for both the driver and the passenger, allowing both to conveniently operate or retrieve items.

[0073] In other specific embodiments, reference is made to... Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 A sleeper area 60 is located behind the driver's seat 51 and the passenger seat 52. Based on this, the dashboard body 2 can smoothly slide from a first position S to a second position S1 along the floor rail 1 via a sliding member 21 at its bottom. At this point, the driver's seat 51 and the passenger seat 52 can rotate and face the sleeper area 60, achieving linkage between the front and rear areas. Additionally, the dashboard body 2 can also smoothly slide from the first position S to a third position S2, enabling a wide range of position adjustments.

[0074] In this specification, the terms "embodiment," "example," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0075] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A secondary instrument panel assembly, characterized in that, include: A ground rail, which is used to be installed on the floor of the driver's cab; The instrument panel body, the bottom of which engages with the ground rail to move along the length of the ground rail; Storage component, which is located on the instrument panel body.

2. The auxiliary instrument panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A position driving component is disposed on the instrument panel body and is used to drive the instrument panel body to move. A control input device electrically connected to the position driving component to control the position driving component to start upon triggering.

3. The auxiliary instrument panel assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the instrument panel body is provided with a sliding component, which includes at least one of rollers and sliders; At least a portion of the sliding member engages with the ground rail.

4. The auxiliary instrument panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ground track is straight, L-shaped, or T-shaped.

5. The auxiliary instrument panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage assembly includes an intermediate storage cavity located within the instrument panel body.

6. The auxiliary instrument panel assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The instrument panel body has side openings on both sides in the width direction that connect to the intermediate storage cavity; The sub-instrument panel assembly further includes a side door for opening and closing the side opening, the side door being disposed on the instrument panel body.

7. The auxiliary instrument panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage assembly includes an end storage cavity disposed at at least one end of the dashboard body in the length direction.

8. The auxiliary instrument panel assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The secondary instrument panel assembly also includes: A flip-up door is located on one side of the instrument panel body along its length. One end of the flip-up door is rotatably connected to the instrument panel body, and the end storage cavity is formed on the flip-up door.

9. The auxiliary instrument panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-2 and 4-8, characterized in that, The storage component also includes a cup holder that can be raised and lowered on the dashboard body.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: The driver's cab has a floor; The auxiliary instrument panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-9, wherein the instrument panel body is located in the driver's cab.

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