Movable Dashboard Cover for Adjustable Steering Column Sealing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Dashboard assemblies in vehicles require improved protection of technical installations from dust, dirt, and humidity while maintaining a visually appealing design, and existing cover parts do not effectively adjust to accommodate steering column adjustments without exposing these installations.
Innovation Solution
A cover part that is movably connected to both the steering column unit and the dashboard body, adjusting independently in multiple directions to maintain protection and accommodate steering wheel positioning, while also serving as a carrier for functional components like cameras or displays, ensuring they remain accessible and visible to the driver.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a cover part is used to protect technical installations, then protection against dirt, dust, and humidity is improved, but accessibility and visibility of functional parts may be worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The cover part is designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing it to adapt its position based on operational requirements. The cover can be opened or adjusted to provide access to functional parts when needed, while maintaining protection during normal operation, thus resolving the contradiction between protection and accessibility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the steering column unit is made adjustable in multiple directions, then adaptability to driver preferences is improved, but the gap between steering column unit and dashboard body increases, worsening the protection of technical installations
Solution Approach 1:
The cover part acts as an intermediary element between the adjustable steering column unit and the dashboard body. It fills the gap created by adjustments and maintains the protective seal, allowing the steering column to be adjusted without compromising the protection of technical installations.
3Reliability
If a fixed cover part is used to protect technical installations, then protection is improved, but the ability to accommodate steering column adjustments is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The cover part is designed with movable connections to both the steering column unit and the dashboard body, enabling it to dynamically adjust its position and shape to accommodate steering column adjustments while continuously maintaining protection of the technical installations.
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to a dashboard assembly for a vehicle, comprising a dashboard body and a steering column unit, the steering column unit extending along a steering column axis, wherein the steering column unit is adjustable with respect to the dashboard body along a first adjustment direction extending in parallel to the steering column axis and along a second adjustment direction extending perpendicular to the steering column axis, and a cover part, wherein the cover part is movably connected to the steering column unit and movably connected to the dashboard body, and wherein the dashboard assembly is configured as a component of a vehicle.