Trim strip, instrument module assembly, and vehicle

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a decorative strip, an instrument module assembly and a vehicle. The decorative strip is a one-piece decorative strip, which comprises a main instrument decorative section, a sub-instrument decorative section connected to a middle region of the main instrument decorative section, the main instrument decorative section being divided into a first decorative section and a second decorative section by the sub-instrument decorative section, the first decorative section being a co-driver region decorative section, and the second decorative section being a center control region decorative section.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly to a trim strip, an instrument module assembly, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Due to various market, cost, or technological factors, vehicle instrument modules are typically assembled using multiple independent decorative strips to decorate the right side of the secondary instrument panel, the passenger side of the main instrument panel, and the center console area of ​​the main instrument panel. However, the connection of multiple decorative strips can create a sense of disjointedness in the user's visual experience, which is detrimental to improving the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] This disclosure provides a trim strip, an instrument module assembly, and a vehicle to address shortcomings in the related art.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a decorative strip is provided, the decorative strip being an integral decorative strip, the integral decorative strip comprising:

[0005] Main instrument panel trim section;

[0006] The secondary instrument panel trim section is connected to the middle area of ​​the main instrument panel trim section. The main instrument panel trim section is divided into a first trim section and a second trim section by the secondary instrument panel trim section. The first trim section is the passenger-side area trim section, and the second trim section is the center console area trim section.

[0007] Optionally, the decorative side of the auxiliary instrument panel trim section transitions to the decorative side of the first trim section in an arc shape; and / or,

[0008] The decorative side of the auxiliary instrument decorative section transitions to the decorative side of the second decorative section in an arc shape.

[0009] Optionally, the first decorative segment and the second decorative segment each include a first decorative body and a metal buckle protruding relative to the first decorative body, the metal buckle being used to engage with the main dashboard.

[0010] Optionally, the first decorative segment and / or the second decorative segment are provided with a first protrusion protruding relative to the first decorative body, and the first protrusion is provided with a through first threaded hole.

[0011] Optionally, the first protrusion is disposed at the end of the first decorative segment opposite to the second decorative segment.

[0012] Optionally, the secondary instrument decorative section includes an extension section and a bent section. The extension section is connected to the middle region of the main instrument decorative section, and the bent section bends from one end of the extension section away from the main instrument decorative section. The bent section, the extension section, and the second decorative section form an assembly cavity.

[0013] Optionally, the bent section includes a second metal clip located on the side away from the trim side, the second metal clip engaging with the upper surface of the sub-dashboard.

[0014] Optionally, the extension and / or the bending section includes a second decorative body and a second protrusion protruding relative to the second decorative body, the second protrusion having a through second threaded hole.

[0015] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, an instrument module assembly is provided, comprising:

[0016] Main dashboard;

[0017] A secondary dashboard, which is connected to the main dashboard;

[0018] As described in any of the foregoing embodiments, the secondary instrument panel trim segment is connected to the secondary instrument panel, and the primary instrument panel trim segment is connected to the primary instrument panel.

[0019] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle is provided, including a trim strip as described in any of the embodiments, or an instrument module assembly as described in any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0020] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure may include the following beneficial effects:

[0021] As can be seen from the above embodiments, the decorative strip in this application is an integrated decorative strip. This integrated decorative strip can connect the secondary instrument area, the passenger area, and the central control area to achieve an integrated decorative effect, reduce the sense of fragmentation and clutter in the passenger area's decorative design, and help create an immersive feeling in the vehicle, thereby enhancing the user's sense of security and enclosure.

[0022] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a decorative strip at a first angle according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the second angle of the decorative strip.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an instrument module assembly according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0027] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Exploded view of the instrument module assembly.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of a first decorative segment according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0029] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the third angle of the decorative strip.

[0030] Figure 7 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of an extension segment according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0031] Figure 8 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of a bent segment according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0032] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0033] The terminology used in this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” as used in this disclosure and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0034] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used in this disclosure to describe various information, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this disclosure, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "when," "when," or "in response to determination."

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a decorative strip at a first angle according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the second angle of the central decorative strip. (See diagram below.) Figures 1-2 As shown, the decorative strip is an integrated decorative strip, such as an integrated structure formed by injection molding. The decorative strip includes a main instrument panel decorative section 1 and a secondary instrument panel decorative section 2. The secondary instrument panel decorative section 2 is connected to the middle area of ​​the main instrument panel decorative section 1, and the main instrument panel decorative section 1 can be divided into a first decorative section 11 and a second decorative section 12 by the secondary instrument panel decorative section 2. The first decorative section 11 is the passenger area decorative section, and the second decorative section 12 is the center console area decorative section.

[0036] In other words, when the decorative strip is subsequently assembled into the vehicle, the first decorative segment 11 can extend from the secondary instrument panel decorative segment 2 towards the passenger-side area, thus decorating within the passenger's visual area. The second decorative segment 12 can extend towards the center console area, that is, towards the driver's side, decorating the lower edge of the center console screen or button area. The decorative strip in this application is an integrated strip, which connects the secondary instrument panel area, the passenger-side area, and the center console area, achieving a unified decorative effect. This reduces the sense of fragmentation and clutter in the passenger-side area's decorative design, contributing to an immersive driving experience and enhancing the user's psychological safety and sense of enclosure.

[0037] This integrated decorative strip can be formed using injection molding. To enhance the structural strength of the strip, metal inserts can be incorporated during the injection molding process. For example, the integrated decorative strip can be formed using gas-assisted injection molding.

[0038] In some embodiments, the decorative side of the secondary instrument panel trim section 2 and the decorative side of the first decorative section 11 form an arc transition, thereby providing the user with a softer visual experience and avoiding any abruptness. Similarly, in other embodiments, the decorative side of the secondary instrument panel trim section 2 and the decorative side of the second decorative section 12 form an arc transition, which can also improve the user's visual experience. The aforementioned arc transition can be achieved by setting the two sections perpendicularly and using a rounded corner transition at the connection area, or by having an angle greater than 90° between the two sections and then adding a rounded corner transition.

[0039] Regarding the fixing of the decorative strip, in some embodiments, the first decorative segment 11 and the second decorative segment 12 are respectively provided with a first decorative body 13 and a first metal buckle 14 protruding relative to the first decorative body 13. The first metal buckle 14 can be used to snap and fix it to the main instrument panel. For the convenience of a detailed explanation of the fixing of the decorative strip, as follows... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, this application also provides an instrument module assembly, which may include a main instrument panel 100, a secondary instrument panel 200, and a decorative strip as described in any embodiment of this application. The main instrument panel 100 and the secondary instrument panel 200 are connected. The area where the secondary instrument panel 200 is connected to the main instrument panel 100 is the central control area. One side of the central control area is the driver's area, and the other side is the passenger's area.

[0040] The first decorative segment 11 and the second decorative segment 12 of the trim strip are connected to the main instrument panel 100. Specifically, the first decorative segment 11 is connected to the passenger side area of ​​the main instrument panel 100, and the second decorative segment 12 is connected to the center console area of ​​the main instrument panel 100. For example, the first metal clip 14 of the first decorative segment 11 can be snapped and fixed to the center console area of ​​the main instrument panel 100, and the first metal clip 14 of the second decorative segment 12 can be snapped and fixed to the passenger side area of ​​the main instrument panel 100. Of course, since the first metal clip 14 is designed to protrude relative to the first decorative body 13, it can be snapped into the interior of the main instrument panel 100, thereby achieving concealment.

[0041] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 As shown, the first decorative section 11 also has a first protrusion 15 protruding relative to the first decorative body 13. The first protrusion 15 has a through first threaded hole 151, which allows for subsequent fixation between the first decorative section 11 and the entire main instrument panel decorative section 1 and the main instrument panel 100, ensuring a firm and reliable connection. Of course, in other embodiments, the first protrusion 15 and the through first threaded hole 151 can also be provided on the second decorative section 12, or in some other embodiments, the first threaded hole 151 can be provided on both the first decorative section 11 and the second decorative section 12. The specific design can be customized as needed.

[0042] To ensure sufficient space for tightening screws in the first threaded hole 151 and the main instrument panel 100 after the first metal clip 14 is engaged and fixed to the main instrument panel 100, the first protrusion 15 can be positioned at the end of the second decorative section 12 opposite to the first decorative section 11. When the first decorative section 11 extends to the end of the passenger-side area of ​​the main instrument panel 100, the first protrusion 15 and the main instrument panel 100 can be locked from the side of the main instrument panel 100, thus achieving a double, stable, and reliable fixation between the main instrument panel 100 and the decorative strip. To decorate the first threaded hole 151 and the first protrusion 15, the main instrument panel 100 can include a decorative side panel 101 that covers the first protrusion 15.

[0043] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the secondary instrument panel trim section 2 includes an extension section 21 and a bent section 22. The extension section 21 connects to the central area of ​​the main instrument panel trim section 1. In other words, the first trim section 11, the second trim section 12, and the extension section 21 can be connected as a single structure at their intersection. The bent section 22 bends from the end of the extension section 21 away from the main instrument panel trim section 1. The bent section 22, the extension section 21, and the second trim section 12 can form an assembly cavity 16, through which the component layout area on the secondary instrument panel 200 can be avoided.

[0044] The sub-instrument panel 200 may include a sub-instrument panel body 201 and a cup holder assembly 202. The sub-instrument panel body 201 may house circuit wiring, mechanical fixing structures, and other related devices. The sub-instrument panel decorative section 2 and the second decorative section 12 of the trim strip may be fixedly connected to the sub-instrument panel body 201, while the cup holder assembly 202 may be connected to the sub-instrument panel body 201. The cup holder assembly 202 is also connected to the sub-instrument panel decorative section 2 and the second decorative section 12 of the trim strip, thereby covering and concealing the layout of related parts within the sub-instrument panel body and improving the aesthetic effect.

[0045] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the bent section 22 may include a second metal clip 23 disposed on the side away from the trim side. This second metal clip 23 can engage with the upper surface of the sub-dashboard 200, primarily engaging with the sub-dashboard body 201. That is, it can... Figure 3 and Figure 4 The middle part is inserted into the sub-instrument body 201 from top to bottom, so that the second metal clip 23 can be hidden while the parts are engaged.

[0046] In some examples, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the extension section 21 and the bending section 22 respectively include a second decorative body 24 and a second protrusion 25 protruding relative to the second decorative body 24. The second protrusion 25 is provided with a through second threaded hole 251, which can be threadedly connected to the sub-instrument body 201 through the second threaded hole 251. This double reinforcement ensures the stability of the decorative strip connection.

[0047] Depending on the location of other decorative structures on the sub-dashboard 200, the protrusion direction of the second protrusion 25 can be adaptively designed to facilitate coverage of the second protrusion 25 by other decorative structures on the sub-dashboard 200, thus enhancing aesthetics. For example, such as Figure 4 , Figure 7 As shown, the second protrusion 25 provided in the extension section 21 can extend downward and subsequently be threadedly connected to the side of the sub-instrument panel body 201, which also includes a right trim panel 203 that can cover the second protrusion 25 of the extension section 21. Figure 4 , Figure 8 As shown, the second protrusion 25 of the bent section 22 can extend into the assembly cavity 16 and can be subsequently covered by the cup holder assembly 202 located above the sub-dashboard body 201. Of course, the extension direction of the second protrusion 25 is only for illustrative purposes, and it is possible to extend the second protrusion 25 in other directions as needed.

[0048] The above embodiment is illustrated by taking the extension segment 21 and the bending segment 22 as examples where both include the second protrusion 25. In other examples, either the extension segment 21 or the bending segment 22 may include the second protrusion 25, and this application does not limit this.

[0049] Based on the technical solution of this application, a vehicle is also provided, which may include any of the aforementioned decorative strips or instrument module assemblies as described in any of the aforementioned embodiments.

[0050] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the disclosure herein. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0051] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A decorative strip, characterized in that, The decorative strip is a one-piece decorative strip, and the one-piece decorative strip includes: Main instrument panel trim section; The secondary instrument panel trim section is connected to the middle area of ​​the main instrument panel trim section. The main instrument panel trim section is divided into a first trim section and a second trim section by the secondary instrument panel trim section. The first trim section is the passenger-side area trim section, and the second trim section is the center console area trim section.

2. The decorative strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The decorative side of the auxiliary instrument panel transitions arc-shaped to the decorative side of the first decorative panel; and / or, The decorative side of the auxiliary instrument decorative section transitions to the decorative side of the second decorative section in an arc shape.

3. The decorative strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first decorative section and the second decorative section each include a first decorative body and a metal buckle protruding relative to the first decorative body, the metal buckle being used to engage with the main dashboard.

4. The decorative strip according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first decorative segment and / or the second decorative segment are provided with a first protrusion protruding relative to the first decorative body, and the first protrusion is provided with a through first threaded hole.

5. The decorative strip according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first protrusion is located at the end of the first decorative segment opposite to the second decorative segment.

6. The decorative strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary instrument decorative section includes an extension section and a bending section. The extension section is connected to the middle area of ​​the main instrument decorative section. The bending section bends from the end of the extension section away from the main instrument decorative section. The bending section, the extension section, and the second decorative section form an assembly cavity.

7. The decorative strip according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bent section includes a second metal clip located on the side away from the trim side, which engages with the upper surface of the sub-dashboard.

8. The decorative strip according to claim 6, characterized in that, The extension section and / or the bending section includes a second decorative body and a second protrusion protruding relative to the second decorative body, the second protrusion being provided with a through second threaded hole.

9. An instrument module assembly, characterized in that, include: Main dashboard; A secondary dashboard, which is connected to the main dashboard; The decorative strip as described in any one of claims 1-8, wherein the secondary instrument panel decorative section is connected to the secondary instrument panel, and the primary instrument panel decorative section is connected to the primary instrument panel.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, It includes the decorative strip as described in any one of claims 1-8, or the instrument module assembly as described in claim 9.

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