Interior trim panel, hook connection structure, center console

Abstract

Interior trim panel (10) comprising: a plate body (1); a hook element (2) comprising an extension section (21) integrally connected to the plate body (1) and a connecting section (22) for detachable connection with another interior lining panel (20); wherein the connecting section (22) comprises a base (221) and an elastic tongue (222) projecting from the base (221) in a first direction; wherein the base (221) serves to abut the other inner lining plate (20) on one side, and the elastic tongue (222) serves to abut the other inner lining plate (20) on another side, so that a contact position of the hook element (2) with the other inner lining plate (20) on the other side is variable with the elastic deformation of the elastic tongue (222).

Description

Technical area

[0001] The present application relates to an interior trim panel, a hook connection structure, and a center console. background

[0002] For vehicle interior trim parts such as a center console, a side plate is usually used to connect a main body support structure, and a buckle is generally used for connection.

[0003] However, the inventors discovered that, in an existing joint structure, a snap-in structure generally requires transverse assembly, so there is a certain restriction on the spatial arrangement of the main body support to avoid interference during transverse assembly. Furthermore, the service life of the snap-in structure after assembly also needs to be increased.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need in the field for an interior trim panel, a hook connection structure, and a center console to overcome the problems described above. Content of the utility model

[0005] The aim of the utility model is to provide an interior cladding panel.

[0006] The aim of the utility model is also to provide a hook connection structure.

[0007] The aim of the utility model is also to provide a center console.

[0008] An interior trim panel according to a first aspect of the utility model comprises: a panel body; a hook member including an extension portion integrally connected to the panel body and a connecting portion for detachably connecting to another interior trim panel; wherein the connecting portion includes a base and an elastic tongue projecting in a first direction from the base; wherein the base serves to abut against the other interior trim panel on one side, and the elastic tongue serves to abut against the other interior trim panel on another side, so that a contact position of the hook member with the other interior trim panel on the other side is variable with the elastic deformation of the elastic tongue.

[0009] In the interior trim panel presented in the above embodiment, through the arrangement of the hook element, the assembly error between the interior trim panels can be absorbed by the elastic tongue of the hook element, thereby improving the service life of the connection structure, and the connection of the hook element is used to achieve the assembly between the panels in a longitudinal direction perpendicular to the transverse direction, thereby facilitating the spatial arrangement of the panels in the transverse space. In addition, the hook element is integrally connected to the panel body, which also avoids the additional disassembly and assembly process required by the use of a separate snap-in structure, thereby further simplifying the assembly process and reducing costs.

[0010] In one or more embodiments of the interior trim panel, the connecting portion further comprises rigid bodies projecting from the base, wherein a projected height of the rigid bodies is smaller than a projected height of the elastic tongue.

[0011] In one or more embodiments of the interior trim panel, the projected height of the rigid bodies is 0.5mm-1mm smaller than the projected height of the elastic tongue.

[0012] In one or more embodiments of the interior trim panel, the rigid bodies are distributed in the width direction of the base on both sides of the elastic tongue.

[0013] In one or more embodiments of the interior trim panel, the base comprises a base body and a rib projecting from the base body in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the rib serving to abut on one side against the other interior trim panel.

[0014] In one or more embodiments of the interior trim panel, a plurality of hook elements are provided in the longitudinal direction and / or height direction of the panel body.

[0015] In one or more embodiments of the interior trim panel, the panel body and the hook element are plastic parts that are integrally connected by injection molding.

[0016] In one or more embodiments of the interior trim panel, the extension portion comprises a plurality of extension legs extending integrally from the panel body, wherein an extension length of the extension legs is at least greater than the projected height of the elastic tongue.

[0017] A hook connection structure according to a second aspect of the utility model comprises: the interior trim panel according to the first aspect and another interior trim panel, the other interior trim panel providing a first connection surface and a second connection surface, a gap between the first connection surface and the second connection surface providing a connection opening; the base of the interior trim panel abuts against the first connection surface in the connection opening, and the elastic tongue abuts against the second connection surface in the connection opening, so that a contact position of the interior trim panel with the other interior trim panel is variable with the elastic deformation of the elastic tongue.

[0018] The advantageous effect of the hook connection structure introduced in the above embodiments is that when using the interior trim panel introduced in the first aspect, by disposing the hook member, the assembly error between the interior trim panels can be absorbed by the elastic tongue and the assembly can be performed in the vertical direction, thereby facilitating the spatial arrangement of the two in the transverse space.

[0019] A center console according to a third aspect of the utility model comprises: a center console main body bracket and a center console side panel; wherein the center console main body bracket includes the other interior trim panel according to the second aspect, and the center console side panel includes the interior trim panel according to the second aspect, wherein the center console side panel is detachably packaged with the center console main body bracket side by the hook connection structure.

[0020] The advantageous effect of the center console introduced in the above embodiments is that, when using the hook connection structure introduced in the second aspect, it is easily assembled and has a long service life. Description of the drawing

[0021] The above and other features, properties and advantages of the present utility model are explained in more detail in the following description in conjunction with the drawings and exemplary embodiments, wherein: Fig. 1 shows a schematic structural representation of a center console according to an embodiment. Fig. 2 shows a schematic representation of the mounting relationship of the center console according to the Fig. 1 illustrated embodiment. Fig. 3 shows a schematic structural representation of an interior trim panel according to an embodiment. Fig. 4A to 4C show schematic structural representations of a hook element of an interior trim panel according to an embodiment. Fig. 5 shows a schematic representation of a hook connection structure of an embodiment. List of names: 1000 center console 1001 Center console main body support 1002 Side panel of the center console 100 hook connection structure 10, 20 interior trim panel 201 first connecting surface 202 second connecting surface 203 Connection opening 1 plate body 2 hook element 21 Extension section 211 Extension leg 22 connecting section 221 Base 2221 base body 2212 Rib 222 elastic tongue 223 rigid body. Detailed designs

[0022] In the following, the present utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the specific embodiments and drawings, and in the following description, more details will be explained in order to fully understand the present utility model, but the present utility model can obviously be implemented in a variety of other ways different from the implementation described here, and those skilled in the art can make similar promotion and derivation based on actual application without violating the connotation of the present utility model, therefore, the contents of these specific embodiments should not limit the scope of the present utility model.

[0023] At the same time, certain words are used in the present application to describe embodiments of the present application. The positioning words "inside, outside" refer to an inside and outside with respect to the contour of each component itself. Furthermore, the terms "an embodiment," "an embodiment," and / or "some embodiments" refer to a feature, structure, or characteristic related to at least one embodiment of the present application. It should therefore be emphasized and noted that "embodiment" or "an embodiment," which are referred to twice or more times in different places in this description, do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, certain features, structures, or characteristics may be appropriately combined in one or more embodiments of the present application.

[0024] Although the interior trim panel and hook connection structure disclosed in the embodiments of the present application are preferably suitable for the packaging structure of the side panel of the center console of an automobile and the main body of the center console, they are not limited thereto. For example, they are also suitable for applications of other vehicles, such as railway trains, ships, and aircraft, as long as they are vehicles. The suitable components are not limited to the center console, but can be any detachably connected interior trim panel as long as they improve durability and can be easily installed.

[0025] As in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, in some embodiments, a center console 1000 includes a center console main body support 1001 and a center console side panel 1002. The center console main body support 1001 includes an interior trim panel 20, and the center console side panel 1002 includes an interior trim panel 10, wherein the center console side panel 1002 is detachably packaged with the center console main body support 1001 on the side of the center console main body support 1001 by means of a hook connection structure 100, which will be described in detail below.

[0026] As in Fig. 2, the side plate 1002 of the center console can be mounted to the main body support 1001 of the center console in a vertical direction perpendicular to the transverse direction, ie as shown in Fig. 2, the side plate 1002 of the center console can be mounted from top to bottom on the main body support 1001 of the center console to realize the mounting in the vertical direction, without the side plate 1002 of the center console having to be mounted laterally from the lateral side of the main body support of the center console 1001, as is generally required in the prior art. As shown in Fig. 2, it is required that the center console side plate 1002 can be mounted to the center console main body bracket 1001 from left to right. When realizing the mounting in a vertical direction, it is not necessary to consider the possible interference between the two when mounting in a transverse direction, which is advantageous for the spatial arrangement of the center console main body bracket 1001 in the transverse space.

[0027] As in the Fig. 3 to 5, the interior trim panel 10 may comprise a panel body 1 and a hook element 2.

[0028] As in the Fig. As shown in Figures 4A to 4C, the hook member 2 comprises an extension portion 21 integrally connected to the panel body 1, and a connecting portion 22 for detachably connecting to another interior trim panel 20; the connecting portion 22 includes a base 221 and an elastic tongue 222 projecting in a first direction from the base 221.

[0029] The elastic tongue 222 is, as the name suggests, similar to the tongue extending outward from the base 221 and is elastic.

[0030] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 5, the base 221 serves to abut against the other interior trim panel 20 on one side, and the elastic tongue 222 serves to abut against the other interior trim panel 20 on the other side, so that a contact position of the hook member 2 with the other interior trim panel 20 on the other side is variable with the elastic deformation of the elastic tongue 222. For example, the contact position of the mountain-shaped protruding structure of the elastic tongue 222 shown in the figure with the other interior trim panel 20 is an upper position of the mountain. When there is an assembly error, that is, the gap between the two is smaller, then the elastic deformation of the elastic tongue 222 is to lower the mountain-shaped protrusion, so that the assembly error can be absorbed, so as to improve the durability of the structure and prevent collapse due to the assembly error.

[0031] Preferably, the plate body 1 and the hook element 2 may be plastic parts integrally connected by injection molding, that is, the two are integrally molded by an injection molding process, so that the processing cost is low and the additional disassembly and assembly process required by using a separate snap-in structure is avoided, thereby further simplifying the assembly process and reducing costs.It is understood that the specific materials of the above-mentioned plastic parts can be selected according to the actual strength and durability requirements.It is understood that the one-piece connection structure is not limited to the injection-molded connection described above and can also be manufactured, for example, by a 3D printing process.

[0032] The advantageous effect of using the interior trim panel 10 introduced in the above embodiment is that, by disposing the hook member 2, the assembly error between the interior trim panels can be absorbed by the elastic tongue 222 of the hook member 2, thereby improving the durability of the connecting structure, and by connecting the hook member 2, the assembly between the panels in the vertical direction is realized, thereby facilitating the spatial arrangement of the panels in the transverse space. Furthermore, the hook member 2 is integrally connected to the panel body 1, which also avoids the additional disassembly and assembly process required by using a separate snap-in structure, thereby further simplifying the assembly process and reducing costs.

[0033] Preferably, further with reference to the Fig. 4A to 4C, the connecting portion 22 further comprises rigid bodies 223 projecting from the base 221, wherein a projected height of the rigid bodies 223 is smaller than a projected height of the elastic tongue 222.

[0034] The meaning of “stiff i The "stiffness" of the rigid body here is not absolute stiffness, but a concept opposite to the elasticity of the elastic tongue 222. Stiffness means that the deformation caused by the contact force is much smaller than the elastic deformation of the elastic tongue 222, so the deformation is negligible, so the stiffness refers to the stiffness relative to the elastic tongue 222 rather than the absolute stiffness.

[0035] The arrangement of the rigid body 223 has the advantageous effect that the extent of elastic deformation of the elastic tongue 222 can be limited, that is, when the elastic tongue 222 experiences excessive extrusion, the extrusion force can be absorbed by the rigid body 223, thereby preventing the elastic tongue 222 from being crushed, thereby further improving the service life. As shown in the Fig. 4A to 4C, the shape of the elastic tongue 222 may have a protruding mountain shape, and the structure of the rigid body 223 may have a circular arc shape, but none of them is limited thereto.

[0036] Preferably, in some embodiments, the projected height of the rigid bodies 223 is 0.5 mm - 1 mm smaller than the projected height of the elastic tongue 222, that is, the amount of elastic deformation of the elastic tongue 222 is 0.5 mm - 1 mm, so that not only the assembly error can be absorbed, but also the stability and reliability of the structure can be ensured.

[0037] With further reference to the Fig. 4A to 4C, in some embodiments, the rigid bodies 223 are distributed in the width direction of the base 221 on both sides of the elastic tongue 222, so that the limiting effect of the rigid body 223 on the elastic tongue 222 can be made more reliable.

[0038] With further reference to the Fig. 4A to 4C, in some embodiments, the structure of the base 221 may be such that the base 221 includes a base body 2211 and a rib 2212 projecting from the base body 2211 in a second direction opposite to the first direction, wherein the rib 2212 serves to abut against the other interior trim panel 20 on one side. In this way, the connection structure of the base 221 on one side against the other interior trim panel 20 can be made more stable and reliable, thereby making the connection structure between the panels more stable and reliable.

[0039] With further reference to the Fig. 4A to 4C, the structure of the extension portion 21 may include a plurality of extension legs 211 integrally extending from the plate body 1, wherein an extension length of the extension legs 211 is at least greater than the projected height of the elastic tongue 222. This structure is more stable.

[0040] With reference to Fig. 3, a plurality of hook elements 2 can be arranged on the plate body 1 regardless of its longitudinal direction or height direction, whereby the stability and reliability of the connection between the plates can be further improved.

[0041] With reference to Fig.5, the structure of the hook connection structure 100 may include the interior trim panel 10 introduced in the above embodiment and another interior trim panel 20, the other interior trim panel 20 providing a first connection surface 201 and a second connection surface 202, and a gap between the first connection surface 201 and the second connection surface 202 providing a connection opening 203.

[0042] The base 221 of the interior trim panel 10 abuts the first connecting surface 201 in the connecting opening 203, and the elastic tongue 222 abuts the second connecting surface 202 in the connecting opening 203, so that a contact position of the interior trim panel 10 with the other interior trim panel 20 is variable with the elastic deformation of the elastic tongue 222.

[0043] In summary, the advantageous effects of the interior trim panel, the hook connection structure, and the center console introduced in the above embodiments include, but are not limited to: by arranging the hook element, the assembly error between the interior trim panels can be absorbed by the elastic tongue of the hook element, thereby improving the durability of the connection structure; and the connection of the hook element is used to achieve the assembly between the panels in a longitudinal direction perpendicular to the transverse direction, thereby facilitating the spatial arrangement of the panels in the transverse space. In addition, the hook element is integrally connected to the panel body, which also avoids the additional disassembly and assembly process required by using a separate snap-in structure, thereby further simplifying the assembly process and reducing costs.The hook connection structure and center console are easy to assemble and have a long service life.

[0044] Although the present utility model is disclosed in preferred embodiments as above, it is not intended to limit the present utility model, and any person skilled in the art can make possible changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model. Therefore, all changes, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above-mentioned embodiments in accordance with the technical essence of the present utility model, which do not deviate from the content of the technical solution of the present utility model, fall within the scope of protection defined by the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

[1] Interior panel (10) comprising: a plate body (1); a hook element (2) comprising an extension portion (21) integrally connected to the panel body (1) and a connecting portion (22) for detachable connection to another interior trim panel (20); wherein the connecting portion (22) comprises a base (221) and an elastic tongue (222) projecting in a first direction from the base (221); wherein the base (221) serves to abut against the other interior trim panel (20) on one side, and the elastic tongue (222) serves to abut against the other interior trim panel (20) on another side, so that a contact position of the hook element (2) with the other interior trim panel (20) on the other side is variable with the elastic deformation of the elastic tongue (222). [2] Interior trim panel (10) according to claim 1, characterized byin that the connecting portion (22) further comprises rigid bodies (223) projecting from the base (221), wherein a projected height of the rigid bodies (223) is smaller than a projected height of the elastic tongue (222). [3] Interior trim panel (10) according to claim 2, characterized by that the projected height of the rigid bodies (223) is 0.5mm-1mm smaller than the projected height of the elastic tongue (222). [4] Interior trim panel (10) according to claim 2, characterized by that the rigid bodies (223) are distributed in the width direction of the base (221) on both sides of the elastic tongue (222). [5] Interior trim panel (10) according to claim 1, characterized byin that the base (221) comprises a base body (2211) and a rib (2212) projecting from the base body (2211) in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the rib (2212) serving to bear on one side against the other interior trim panel (20). [6] Interior trim panel (10) according to claim 1, characterized by that a plurality of hook elements (2) are provided in the longitudinal direction and / or height direction of the plate body (1). [7] Interior panel (10) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by that the plate body (1) and the hook element (2) are plastic parts which are integrally connected by injection moulding. [8] Interior panel (10) according to claim 1, characterized byin that the extension section (21) comprises a plurality of extension legs (211) which extend integrally from the plate body (1), wherein an extension length of the extension legs (211) is at least greater than the projected height of the elastic tongue (222). [9] Hook connection structure comprising: Interior trim panel (10) according to one of claims 1 to 8, and another interior trim panel (20), the other interior trim panel (20) providing a first connecting surface (201) and a second connecting surface (202), a gap between the first connecting surface (201) and the second connecting surface (202) providing a connecting opening (203); wherein the base (221) of the interior trim panel (10) in the connecting opening (203) abuts the first connecting surface (201) and the elastic tongue (222) in the connecting opening (203) abuts the second connecting surface (202), so that a contact position of the interior trim panel (10) with the other interior trim panel (20) is variable with the elastic deformation of the elastic tongue (222). [10] Center console (1000), comprising: a main body support (1001) of the center console; and a side panel (1002) of the center console; wherein the main body support (1001) of the center console comprises the other interior trim panel (20) according to claim 9, and the side panel (1002) of the center console comprises the interior trim panel (10) according to claim 9, wherein the side plate (1002) of the center console on the side of the main body support (1001) of the center console is detachably packaged with the main body support (1001) of the center console by the hook connection structure (100).

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