Side defrost air port grid assembly and instrument panel

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of side defrosting air outlet grille assembly structure and instrument panel, belong to the technical field of automotive interior, after covering member is covered in the top surface of upper trim panel, in the turn-up of covering hole periphery is folded in the assembly hole of upper trim panel, make turn-up cover on arc concave surface;Since protruding block lifts covering member, and turn-up is on arc concave surface, the outer protruding part of air outlet grille periphery protruding can be covered on arc concave surface, in the process of air outlet grille installation to assembly hole, air outlet grille only contacts the turn-up of covering member, and the appearance position of covering member will not be damaged, and arc convex surface can be attached on turn-up, avoid turn-up and shift outwardly exposed due to external force extrusion, help to improve the appearance yield of upper trim panel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive interior technology, and in particular to a side defrost vent grille assembly structure and instrument panel. Background Technology

[0002] Existing automotive dashboard trim panels feature side defrost vents. During production, a covering is placed over the top surface of the trim panel, with clearance holes provided at the defrost vent locations. The air vent grille is then installed through these clearance holes and fitted onto the defrost vent, using the grille to press against the covering to ensure complete coverage of the vent's perimeter. However, to minimize loosening and noise caused by gaps between the grille and the vent, a tight fit is typically used. When the grille is installed, it can easily scratch the covering, resulting in poor exposure of the trim panel. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to solve the technical problems existing in the above-mentioned related technologies, and proposes a side defrost air vent grille assembly structure and instrument panel. During the process of installing the air vent grille into the assembly hole, the air vent grille only contacts the flange of the cover part, and will not damage the appearance position of the cover part. Moreover, the arc convex surface can fit on the flange, avoiding the flange from shifting outward and being exposed to the outside due to external pressure, which helps to improve the appearance yield of the upper trim panel.

[0004] The side defrost vent grille assembly structure according to the first aspect of the present invention includes: The upper trim panel has an assembly hole. The top surface of the upper trim panel has an upwardly protruding protrusion. The protrusion is arranged around the periphery of the assembly hole. The side wall of the protrusion facing the assembly hole has an arc-shaped concave surface. A covering component covers the top surface of the upper trim panel. The covering component has a through-hole that matches the mounting hole. The covering component has a flange around the through-hole. An air vent grille is provided through the mounting hole and the covering hole. The top of the air vent grille has an outwardly protruding part. The outwardly protruding part surrounds the outer perimeter of the air vent grille. The bottom of the outwardly protruding part has an arc-shaped convex surface. The shape of the arc-shaped convex surface matches the shape of the arc-shaped concave surface. The arc-shaped convex surface and the arc-shaped concave surface respectively abut against the upper and lower sides of the flange.

[0005] The side defrost vent grille assembly structure according to the present utility model embodiment has at least the following beneficial effects: after the covering part is placed on the top surface of the upper trim panel, the flange around the covering hole is folded into the assembly hole of the upper trim panel, so that the flange covers the arc concave surface; since the protrusion lifts the covering part, and the flange is on the arc concave surface, the protruding part of the air outlet grille can cover the arc concave surface. During the process of installing the air outlet grille into the assembly hole, the air outlet grille only contacts the flange of the covering part and will not damage the appearance position of the covering part. The arc concave surface and the arc convex surface can reduce the damage to the flange, and the arc convex surface can fit on the flange, preventing the flange from shifting outward and being exposed to the outside due to external pressure, which helps to improve the appearance yield of the upper trim panel.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air vent grille gradually tilts backward from top to bottom, and the rear side of the flange is provided with a rear extension, which covers the bottom surface of the upper trim panel.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the inner wall of the front side of the assembly hole is provided with an inwardly protruding abutment portion, and the front and rear sides of the air outlet grille are respectively provided with a front buckle and a rear buckle. The front buckle abuts against the bottom of the abutment portion, and the top surface of the rear buckle presses against the bottom surface of the upper trim panel to press against the rear extension portion.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the rear inner wall of the mounting hole is provided with a relief groove, the relief groove gradually slopes backward from top to bottom, the rear extension extends through the relief groove to the bottom surface of the upper trim panel, the rear side of the air vent grille is provided with a plug-in part, the plug-in part cooperates with the relief groove, the rear buckle is provided on the rear side of the plug-in part, and the plug-in part presses against the rear extension part.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the rear side of the abutting part is provided with a chamfer, which gradually slopes backward from top to bottom.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet grille gradually tilts to the right from top to bottom, a support portion is provided on the inner wall of the right side of the mounting hole, a support block is provided on the right side of the air outlet grille, and the bottom surface of the support block is flush with the top surface of the support portion.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the right side of the flange is provided with a right extension, the right extension extends downward and covers the top surface of the support, and the bottom surface of the support block presses the right extension against the top surface of the support.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the outer wall of the air outlet grille is provided with a plurality of protruding guide strips, the plurality of guide strips being spaced apart on the front, left and rear sides of the air outlet grille, each guide strip being arranged along the inclined direction of the air outlet grille, and each guide strip pressing against the flange.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the top surface of the air outlet grille is flush with the top surface of the covering component.

[0014] The instrument panel according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a side defrost vent grille assembly structure as described in the above embodiments.

[0015] Since the instrument panel adopts all the technical solutions of the side defrost air vent grille assembly structure of the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the side defrost vent grille assembly structure according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the upper decorative panel in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in one embodiment of the present invention, showing the rear extension covering the bottom surface of the upper decorative panel; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in one embodiment of the present invention, showing the rear extension covering another angle of the bottom surface of the upper trim panel; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the covering component in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the covering component from another angle in one embodiment of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the air outlet grille in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of the air outlet grille from another angle in one embodiment of this utility model.

[0017] Reference numerals: upper trim panel 100, mounting hole 110, abutment part 111, clearance groove 112, clearance chamfer 113, support part 114, protrusion 120, arc concave surface 121, covering part 200, covering hole 210, flange 220, rear extension 221, right extension 222, air vent grille 300, outward protrusion 310, arc convex surface 311, front buckle 320, rear buckle 330, insertion part 340, support block 350, guide strip 360. Detailed Implementation

[0018] 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.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms front, back, up, down, axial, circumferential, etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more; "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number; "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features or their sequential relationship.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that terms such as "setting," "installing," and "connecting" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0022] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described below are some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments.

[0023] The instrument panel system is a crucial component of the automotive cabin system, and it is also the most integrated, structurally and technologically complex system. It integrates functional components such as the instrument cluster, control switches and control units, entertainment system, air conditioning system, and airbags. As a system directly facing the occupants, it also plays a vital role in protecting their safety. The design, texture, and comfort of the instrument panel directly impact the overall quality of the vehicle's interior.

[0024] An instrument panel system typically consists of the instrument panel body, front defrost duct, side end covers, instrument cluster cover, headlight switch panel, pillar cover, central air vent, reinforced frame, one-button start panel, driver's side lower trim panel, air conditioning control panel, sensor panel, glove box, footrest, and various decorative panels, as shown in the figure. The instrument panel body is further divided into the upper instrument panel and the lower instrument panel. Depending on the design and functional requirements, some instrument panel systems also include storage boxes, cup holders, ashtrays, and other functional components.

[0025] Side defrost vents are typically located on the left and right sides of the upper trim panel of the dashboard. These vents target the upper windows of the left and right front doors, directing and spraying the hot airflow from the front defrost duct onto the side windows to achieve defrosting and defogging effects. Side defrost vents are generally divided into integrated types (integrated into the dashboard) and stand-alone types (installed separately on the dashboard). The side defrost vents in this embodiment are stand-alone types.

[0026] Existing automotive dashboard trim panels feature side defrost vents. During production, a covering is placed over the top surface of the trim panel, with clearance holes provided at the defrost vent locations. The air vent grille is then installed through these clearance holes and fitted onto the defrost vent, using the grille to press against the covering to ensure complete coverage of the vent's perimeter. However, to minimize loosening and noise caused by gaps between the grille and the vent, a tight fit is typically used. When the grille is installed, it can easily scratch the covering, resulting in poor exposure of the trim panel.

[0027] Reference Figures 1 to 8 As shown, this utility model provides a side defrost vent grille assembly structure.

[0028] The side defrost vent grille assembly structure includes an upper trim panel 100, a covering 200, and an air outlet grille 300.

[0029] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a side defrost vent is provided on the left or right side of the upper trim panel 100. In this embodiment, the side of the upper trim panel 100 facing the car's cabin is the front, and the side of the upper trim panel 100 facing the windshield is the rear. Therefore, this embodiment takes the side defrost vent on the left side of the upper trim panel 100 as an example.

[0030] The upper trim panel 100 is provided with a mounting hole 110 that runs through the vertical direction. The front inner wall and the left inner wall of the mounting hole 110 are provided with abutment portions 111. The abutment portions 111 extend toward the center of the mounting hole 110. The side wall of the abutment portion 111 near the center of the mounting hole 110 is provided with a chamfer 113. The chamfer 113 gradually slopes from top to bottom toward the center of the mounting hole 110. The rear inner wall of the mounting hole 110 is provided with a relief groove 112 that runs through the front and back direction. The right inner wall of the mounting hole 110 is provided with a support portion 114 that protrudes to the left. The top surface of the support portion 114 is a plane.

[0031] The top surface of the upper trim panel 100 is provided with an annular protrusion 120. The protrusion 120 surrounds the circumference of the mounting hole 110. The side wall of the protrusion 120 near the mounting hole 110 is provided with an arc concave surface 121. The side wall of the protrusion 120 near the mounting hole 110 gradually bends from top to bottom towards the mounting hole 110 to form the arc concave surface 121.

[0032] The covering 200 is used to cover the top surface of the upper trim panel 100. The covering 200 significantly enhances the appearance of the upper trim panel 100 by carefully covering the top surface of the upper trim panel 100 with leather or fabric of different textures and colors.

[0033] Reference Figures 3 to 6 As shown, the covering part 200 has a covering hole 210 at the position of the assembly hole 110. The shape of the covering hole 210 corresponds to the shape of the assembly hole 110. A flange 220 is provided around the covering hole 210. The flange 220 surrounds the covering hole 210 in the circumferential direction. The flange 220 is provided with multiple notches distributed at intervals in the circumferential direction. When the flange 220 is folded down, the multiple notches reduce the tearing between different parts of the flange 220.

[0034] The rear side of the flange 220 is provided with a rear extension 221 extending toward the covering hole 210. The rear extension 221 corresponds to the rear inner wall of the mounting hole 110. The length of the rear extension 221 extending outward is greater than the width of the rear inner wall of the mounting hole 110 in the vertical direction.

[0035] The right side of the flange 220 is provided with a right extension 222 extending into the covering hole 210, and the right extension 222 corresponds to the right inner wall of the assembly hole 110.

[0036] The covering 200 covers the top surface of the upper trim panel 100, the covering hole 210 is directly opposite the mounting hole 110, the flange 220 extends along the protrusion 120 into the mounting hole 110, and the flange 220 covers the arc concave surface 121 of the protrusion 120. The flange 220 surrounds the arc concave surface 121 circumferentially. The rear extension 221 of the flange 220 passes through the clearance groove 112 on the rear side of the mounting hole 110 and flips backward. The rear extension 221 fits against the bottom surface of the upper trim panel 100. The right extension 222 of the flange 220 extends along the right inner wall of the mounting hole 110 to the top surface of the support 114.

[0037] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the air outlet grille 300 gradually tilts to the right from top to bottom and gradually tilts to the rear from top to bottom. The top of the air outlet grille 300 is provided with an outward protrusion 310, which surrounds the outer perimeter of the air outlet grille 300 and protrudes outward from the outside of the air outlet grille 300. The bottom surface of the outward protrusion 310 is provided with an arc-shaped convex surface 311. The outer side wall of the outward protrusion 310 gradually bends towards the air outlet grille 300 from top to bottom to form an arc-shaped convex surface 311. The shape of the arc-shaped convex surface 311 matches the shape of the arc-shaped concave surface 121.

[0038] Two front clips 320 are provided on the front side of the air vent grille 300. The two front clips 320 are distributed at intervals from left to right. The front clips 320 and the protrusion 310 are staggered in the vertical direction. The height of the two front clips 320 is lower than the height of the protrusion 310. Each front clip 320 protrudes from the front of the air vent grille 300.

[0039] A connector 340 is provided on the rear side of the air vent grille 300. The connector 340 is positioned rearward and tilted to the right. The shape of the connector 340 matches the shape of the clearance groove 112. The connector 340 can be inserted into the lower part of the upper trim panel 100 along the clearance groove 112.

[0040] Two rear latches 330 are provided on the rear side of the plug-in part 340. The two rear latches 330 are distributed at intervals from left to right. The rear latches 330 and the protrusion 310 are staggered in the vertical direction. The height of the two rear latches 330 is lower than the height of the protrusion 310. Each rear latch 330 protrudes from the rear of the air vent grille 300.

[0041] A support block 350 is provided on the right side of the air outlet grille 300, and the bottom shape of the support block 350 corresponds to the top shape of the support part 114.

[0042] Multiple guide strips 360 are also provided on the outer side wall of the air outlet grille 300. Each guide strip 360 extends along the inclined direction of the air outlet grille 300. The multiple guide strips 360 are distributed on the front side wall, left side wall and rear side wall of the air outlet grille 300 respectively. The multiple guide strips 360 are distributed circumferentially at intervals along the air outlet grille 300, and each guide strip 360 protrudes from the outside of the air outlet grille 300.

[0043] Align the insertion part 340 on the rear side of the air vent grille 300 with the clearance groove 112 of the mounting hole 110, and align the bottom surface of the support block 350 on the right side of the air vent grille 300 with the top surface of the support part 114 of the mounting hole 110. Insert the air vent grille 300 into the mounting hole 110 from top to bottom. First, tilt the bottom of the air vent grille 300 forward so that the rear buckle 330 falls from the clearance groove 112 into the bottom of the upper trim panel 100. Then, tilt the bottom of the air vent grille 300 backward so that the front buckle 320 slides along the clearance chamfer 113 to the bottom of the abutment part 111, thus completing the assembly of the air vent grille 300.

[0044] Therefore, the top surface of the rear buckle 330 of the air vent grille 300 and the bottom surface of the upper trim panel 100 press against the rear extension 221 of the flange 220, the bottom surface of the support block 350 and the top surface of the support part 114 press against the right extension 222, multiple guide strips 360 press against the flange 220 together, and the arc convex surface 311 at the bottom of the outer protrusion 310 and the arc concave surface 121 of the protrusion 120 press against the flange 220.

[0045] After the covering part 200 is placed over the top surface of the upper trim panel 100, the flange 220 around the covering hole 210 is folded into the mounting hole 110 of the upper trim panel 100, so that the flange 220 covers the arc concave surface 121; since the protrusion 120 lifts the covering part 200, and the flange 220 is on the arc concave surface 121, the protruding outer part 310 of the air vent grille 300 can cover the arc concave surface 121, and the air vent grille 300 During installation into the mounting hole 110, the air vent grille 300 only contacts the flange 220 of the covering 200, without damaging the appearance of the covering 200. The concave surface 121 and the convex surface 311 can reduce damage to the flange 220, and the convex surface 311 can fit on the flange 220, preventing the flange 220 from shifting outward and being exposed due to external pressure, which helps to improve the appearance yield of the upper trim panel 100.

[0046] This utility model also provides an instrument panel, including the side defrost vent grille assembly structure described in the above embodiments.

[0047] Since the instrument panel adopts all the technical solutions of the side defrost air vent grille assembly structure of the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0048] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A side defrosting air vent grille assembly structure, characterized in that, include: The upper trim panel has an assembly hole. The top surface of the upper trim panel has an upwardly protruding protrusion. The protrusion is arranged around the periphery of the assembly hole. The side wall of the protrusion facing the assembly hole has an arc-shaped concave surface. A covering component covers the top surface of the upper trim panel. The covering component has a through-hole that matches the mounting hole. The covering component has a flange around the through-hole. An air vent grille is provided through the mounting hole and the covering hole. The top of the air vent grille has an outwardly protruding part. The outwardly protruding part surrounds the outer perimeter of the air vent grille. The bottom of the outwardly protruding part has an arc-shaped convex surface. The shape of the arc-shaped convex surface matches the shape of the arc-shaped concave surface. The arc-shaped convex surface and the arc-shaped concave surface respectively abut against the upper and lower sides of the flange.

2. The side defrost vent grille assembly structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air vent grille gradually slopes backward from top to bottom, and the rear side of the flange is provided with a rear extension that covers the bottom surface of the upper trim panel.

3. The side defrost vent grille assembly structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The front inner wall of the mounting hole is provided with an inwardly protruding abutment. The front and rear sides of the air vent grille are respectively provided with a front buckle and a rear buckle. The front buckle abuts against the bottom of the abutment, and the top surface of the rear buckle presses against the bottom surface of the upper trim panel to press against the rear extension.

4. The side defrost vent grille assembly structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rear inner wall of the mounting hole is provided with a clearance groove, which gradually slopes backward from top to bottom. The rear extension extends through the clearance groove to the bottom surface of the upper trim panel. The rear side of the air vent grille is provided with a plug-in part, which cooperates with the clearance groove. The rear buckle is provided on the rear side of the plug-in part, and the plug-in part presses against the rear extension part.

5. The side defrost vent grille assembly structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rear side of the abutment part is provided with a chamfer, which gradually slopes backward from top to bottom.

6. The side defrost vent grille assembly structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air outlet grille gradually tilts to the right from top to bottom. A support part is provided on the inner wall of the right side of the mounting hole. A support block is provided on the right side of the air outlet grille. The bottom surface of the support block is flush with the top surface of the support part.

7. The side defrost vent grille assembly structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The right side of the flange is provided with a right extension, which extends downward and covers the top surface of the support part. The bottom surface of the support block and the top surface of the support part press against the right extension.

8. The side defrost vent grille assembly structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the air outlet grille is provided with a plurality of protruding guide strips, which are spaced apart on the front, left and rear sides of the air outlet grille. Each guide strip is arranged along the inclined direction of the air outlet grille and each guide strip presses against the flange.

9. The side defrost vent grille assembly structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top surface of the air outlet grille is flush with the top surface of the covering.

10. An instrument panel, characterized in that, Includes the side defrost vent grille assembly structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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