WO2023174157A1 - Side-defrosting connection device, and vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

A side-defrosting connection device. The side-defrosting connection device comprises a dashboard (1), wherein an air duct (111) is provided in the dashboard (1); a first port (1111), which is connected to a side-defrosting air pipe (2), is formed at a first end of the air duct (111); and a second port (1112), which is connected to an A-pillar air pipe (5), is formed at a second end of the air duct (111). A vehicle is also provided, the vehicle comprising the side-defrosting air pipe (2), the A-pillar air pipe (5), and the side-defrosting connection device. By means of the air duct, which is used for connecting the side-defrosting air pipe and the A-pillar air pipe, being formed in the dashboard, the connection strength of the dashboard is higher near an A-pillar, such that the stability of the blasting of air of an air bag in the dashboard is also ensured, and the cost of connecting the side-defrosting air pipe and the A-pillar air pipe is reduced.

Description

Side defrost connections to the unit and vehicle

Cross-references to related applications

This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 2022206081159 filed in China on March 18, 2022, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference.

Technical field

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of automobile parts, and in particular to a side defrosting connection device and a vehicle.

Background technique

In the related art, the side defrost structure of the vehicle is arranged on the A-pillar. At this time, the connection between the A-pillar and the side defrost air duct will occupy the connection area of the instrument panel near the A-pillar, especially when the width of the A-pillar is When the design is narrow, the side defroster connection device can easily lead to low connection strength of the instrument panel near the A-pillar, which may lead to defects such as substandard modalities or easy connection failure when the airbag explodes.

Contents of the invention

The present disclosure aims to solve one of the technical problems in the related art, at least to a certain extent.

To this end, embodiments of the present disclosure propose a side defrosting connection device that enables high connection strength of the instrument panel near the A-pillar and high airbag bursting stability.

An embodiment of the present disclosure also provides a vehicle.

The side defrost connection device in the embodiment of the present disclosure includes an instrument panel. The instrument panel has an air duct. The first end of the air duct is formed with a first interface connected to the side defrost air duct. The third end of the air duct is A second interface connected to the A-pillar air duct is formed at both ends.

According to the side defrost connection device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, an air duct for connecting the side defrost air duct and the A-pillar air duct is formed on the instrument panel, that is, the side defrost air duct and the A-pillar air duct are connected through the instrument panel. , instead of setting up a separate connecting mechanism to connect the defroster duct and the A-pillar duct, there is no connecting mechanism to squeeze the connection of the instrument panel near the A-pillar, and the connection strength of the instrument panel near the A-pillar is higher, which also ensures Stability of in-dash air bag deployment. Moreover, the connection cost of the side defrost air duct and the A-pillar air duct is also reduced.

In some embodiments, the instrument panel includes an upper cover, the air duct is formed on the upper cover, the first interface is located inside the upper cover, and the second interface is located on the upper cover. Outside the cover.

In some embodiments, the docking angle between the first interface and the side defrost air duct is 10°-30°.

In some embodiments, the docking angle between the second interface and the A-pillar air duct is 10°-40°.

In some embodiments, the side defrost connection device further includes a first sealing member, and the upper cover plate has a first end surface, The first interface is provided on the first end face, and the first sealing member surrounds the air duct and abuts against the first end face.

In some embodiments, the first end face is provided with a first convex rib surrounding the air duct, the first sealing member is sleeved on the first convex rib, and the height of the first convex rib is For 3mm-5mm.

In some embodiments, the upper cover includes a first sealing rib, the first sealing rib is disposed on the peripheral side of the air duct and forms the first end face, and a plurality of sealing ribs are provided on the first end face. A first hollow groove, the first sealing member includes a first sealing sponge, the first sealing sponge is bonded to the upper cover, and at least part of the first sealing sponge fits in the first hollow groove. .

In some embodiments, the side defrost connection device further includes a second sealing member, the upper cover plate has a second end face, the second interface is provided on the second end face, and the second sealing member surrounds The air duct is in contact with the second end surface.

In some embodiments, the second end face is provided with a second raised rib surrounding the air duct, the second sealing member is sleeved on the second raised rib, and the height of the second raised rib is For 3mm-5mm.

A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a side defrost air duct, an A-pillar air duct, and a side defrost connection device as described in any of the above embodiments. The first interface in the side defrost connection device is connected to the side defrost air duct. The air duct is connected, and the second interface in the side defrost connection device is connected to the A-pillar air duct.

The technical advantages of the vehicle according to the embodiment of the present disclosure are the same as the technical advantages of the above-mentioned side defroster connection device, and will not be described again here.

Description of the drawings

Figure 1 is an exploded view of a side defrost connection device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the side defrost connection device at the second interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the side defrost connection device at the first interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

4 is a schematic diagram of an upper cover plate and a second sealing member in a side defrost connection device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of a side defrost connection device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view of A in Fig. 5 .

Figure 7 is a die-casting mold of the upper cover plate of the side defrost connection device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Reference signs:
1. Instrument panel; 11. Upper cover; 111. Air duct; 1111. First interface; 1112. Second interface; 112. First convex rib; 113. First sealing rib; 1131. First hollow groove; 1132 , first end face; 114, second convex rib; 115, second sealing rib; 1151, second hollow groove; 1152, second end face; 12, instrument panel frame; 2, side defroster duct; 3, first Seal; 31. First sealing sponge; 4. Second sealing member; 41. Second sealing sponge; 5. A-pillar air duct; 6. A-pillar exterior; 7. Fixed mold; 8. Moving mold; 9. Sloping roof.

Detailed ways

The embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present disclosure and are not to be construed as limitations of the present disclosure.

The following describes a side defrost connection device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure with reference to FIGS. 1-7 .

The side defrost connection device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure includes an instrument panel 1. The instrument panel 1 has an air duct 111. The first end of the air duct 111 is shaped to form a first interface 1111 connected to the side defrost air duct 2. The second end of the channel 111 is shaped for a second interface 1112 connected to the A-pillar air duct 5 . As shown in Figure 6, the orientation of the first interface 1111 and the orientation of the second interface 1112 are at an angle, so that the angled side defroster duct 2 and the A-pillar air duct 5 are respectively connected with the first interface 1111 and the second interface 1112. Connected to interface 1112.

According to the side defrost connection device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, the air duct 111 for connecting the side defrost air duct 2 and the A-pillar air duct 5 is formed on the instrument panel 1, that is, the side defrost air duct 2 and the A-pillar air duct 5 are formed on the instrument panel 1. The pipe 5 is connected through the instrument panel 1 instead of setting up a separate connecting mechanism to connect the defrost air duct and the A-pillar air duct 5. Therefore, there is no connection mechanism to squeeze the instrument panel 1 near the A-pillar, and the instrument panel 1 is at the A-pillar. The connection strength near the column is higher, which also ensures the stability of the airbag explosion in the instrument panel 1. Moreover, the connection cost of the side defroster air duct 2 and the A-pillar air duct 5 is also reduced.

In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 2, 3 and 6, the instrument panel 1 includes an upper cover 11. The air duct 111 is formed on the upper cover 11. The first interface 1111 is located inside the upper cover 11. The second interface 1112 is located outside the upper cover 11 .

This facilitates the connection of the side defrost air duct 2 located inside the upper cover 11 with the first interface 1111, and facilitates the connection of the external A-pillar air duct 5 with the second interface 1112.

Specifically, the instrument panel 1 also includes an instrument panel frame 12. The instrument panel frame 12 is connected to the upper cover 11. An accommodation cavity is formed between the instrument panel frame 12 and the upper cover 11. The side defrost air duct 2 is accommodated in the container. Place inside the cavity. Therefore, the side defroster air duct 2 and the air duct 111 connected thereto are hidden in the accommodation cavity, effectively saving the vehicle interior space.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 6 , the docking angle between the first interface 1111 and the side defroster duct 2 is 10°-30°.

That is, the angle between the direction of the first interface 1111 and the length direction (horizontal direction) of the connecting section of the side defroster duct 2 is 10°-30°. As shown in Figure 6, the air duct 111 is downward at the first interface 1111. Bend. At this time, the connection port of the side defrost duct 2 located in the accommodation cavity can be connected with the first interface 1111 from bottom to top, and is not easily interfered by the part of the upper cover 11 that forms the upper surface of the instrument panel 1, so that the side defrost The connection between the air duct 2 and the first interface 1111 is convenient and the connection sealing is good. The installation of the side defrost air duct 2 on the upper cover 11 is convenient.

Specifically, the docking angles between the first interface 1111 and the side defroster duct 2 may be 10°, 20°, and 30°.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 6 , the docking angle between the second interface 1112 and the A-pillar air duct 5 is 10°-40°.

That is, the angle between the direction of the second interface 1112 and the length direction (vertical direction) of the A-pillar air duct 5 is 10°-40°. As shown in Figure 6, the air duct 111 faces the A-pillar airflow at the second interface 1112. The tube 5 is bent to ensure that the direction of the second interface 1112 is generally consistent with the direction of the lower end connection port of the A-pillar air duct 5, thereby facilitating the plug-and-fit of the A-pillar air duct 5 and the second interface 1112. The A-pillar air duct 5. The connection with the upper cover 11 has good matching. Moreover, after the second interface 1112 is connected to the A-pillar air duct 5, it is also convenient to form a gap between the A-pillar air duct 5 and the upper cover 11 for the lower end of the A-pillar exterior 6 to be inserted, so that the instrument panel 1 and The appearance of the A-pillar connection is more beautiful.

Specifically, the docking angle between the second interface 1112 and the A-pillar air duct 5 can be 10°, 20°, 30° and 40°.

In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 3 and 6, the side defrost connection device also includes a first seal 3, the upper cover 11 has a first end face 1132, and the first interface 1111 is provided on the first end face 1132. A sealing member 3 surrounds the air duct 111 and contacts the first end surface 1132 .

After the side defrost air duct 2 is connected to the first interface 1111, the first seal 3 is sandwiched between the side defrost air duct 2 and the first end surface. 1132, thereby ensuring the sealing of the connection between the side defrost air duct 2 and the air duct 111.

In some embodiments, the first end surface 1132 is provided with a first rib 112 surrounding the air duct 111 , the first seal 3 is sleeved on the first rib 112 , and the height of the first rib 112 is 3mm-5mm. .

The side defrost air duct 2 is sleeve-fitted with the first convex rib 112 , and the end surface of the side defrost air duct 2 presses against the first seal 3 . This effectively prevents the first sealing member 3 from entering the air duct 111 and ensures the sealing performance of the connection between the side defrost air duct 2 and the air duct 111 . Moreover, the cooperation between the side defroster air duct 2 and the first rib 112 ensures that they are relatively fixed in the radial direction of the air duct 111, thereby ensuring the connection strength between the two.

Specifically, the height of the first convex rib 112 can be 3mm, 4mm and 5mm. These settings can ensure the strength of the first convex rib 112 to ensure the stability limit of the defrost air duct 2 and the first seal 3 on its opposite side. Bit.

In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 3, the upper cover 11 includes a first sealing rib 113. The first sealing rib 113 is disposed on the peripheral side of the air duct 111 and forms a first end surface 1132. The first end surface 1132 is provided with There are a plurality of first hollow grooves 1131. The first sealing member 3 includes a first sealing sponge 31. The first sealing sponge 31 is bonded to the upper cover 11. At least part of the first sealing sponge 31 fits in the first hollow grooves 1131.

At this time, the contact area between the first sealing sponge 31 and the upper cover 11 is larger, the connection strength between the first sealing sponge 31 and the upper cover 11 is higher, and the sealing performance is better. This ensures the connection strength and sealing between the side defrost air duct 2 and the air duct 111.

In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 2 and 6, the side defrost connection device also includes a second seal 4, the upper cover 11 has a second end face 1152, and the second interface 1112 is provided on the second end face 1152. The two sealing members 4 surround the air duct 111 and abut against the second end surface 1152 .

After the side defrost air duct 2 is connected to the second interface 1112, the second seal 4 is sandwiched between the side defrost air duct 2 and the second end face 1152, thereby ensuring the connection between the A-pillar air duct 5 and the air duct 111. Tightness.

In some embodiments, the second end surface 1152 is provided with a second convex rib 114 surrounding the air duct 111 , the second seal 4 is sleeved on the second convex rib 114 , and the height of the second convex rib 114 is 3mm-5mm. .

The A-pillar air duct 5 is sleeve-fitted with the second rib 114 , and the end surface of the A-pillar air duct 5 presses against the second seal 4 . This effectively prevents the second sealing member 4 from entering the air duct 111 and ensures the tightness of the connection between the A-pillar air duct 5 and the air duct 111. Moreover, the cooperation between the A-pillar air duct 5 and the second rib 114 ensures that the two are relatively fixed in the radial direction of the air duct 111, thereby ensuring the connection strength between the two.

Specifically, the height of the second convex rib 114 can be 3mm, 4mm and 5mm. These settings can ensure the strength of the second convex rib 114 to ensure its stable positioning of the A-pillar air duct 5 and the second seal 4 .

In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 2, the upper cover 11 includes a second sealing rib 115. The second sealing rib 115 is disposed on the peripheral side of the air duct 111 and forms a second end surface 1152. The second end surface 1152 is provided with There are a plurality of second hollow grooves 1151. The second sealing member 4 includes a second sealing sponge 41. The second sealing sponge 41 is bonded to the upper cover 11. At least part of the second sealing sponge 41 fits in the second hollow grooves 1151.

At this time, the contact area between the second sealing sponge 41 and the upper cover 11 is larger, the connection strength between the second sealing sponge 41 and the upper cover 11 is higher, and the sealing performance is better. This ensures the connection strength and sealing between the A-pillar air duct 5 and the air duct 111.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 7 , the upper cover 11 is a die-casting part integrally formed by a die-casting mold.

The die-casting mold includes a fixed mold 7, a movable mold 8 and a sloped top 9. The movable mold 8 is against the fixed mold 7. Under the push of the movable mold 8, one side of the sloped top 9 is in contact with one side of the movable mold 8. At this time, the fixed mold 7. The movable mold 8 and the inclined roof 9 form a closed die-casting cavity, and the shape of the die-casting cavity matches the shape of the upper cover 11.

Among them, the portion where the fixed mold 7 and the inclined roof 9 are bonded together and the portion where the inclined roof 9 and the fixed mold 7 are bonded together constitute an air column for forming the air duct 111 . The angle between the surface where the inclined top 9 and the fixed mold 7 fit and the moving direction of the movable mold 8 is 10°-15°, which facilitates the closing and separation of the inclined top 9 and the movable mold 8, and the structure of the entire mold is simple , it is possible to form the air duct 111 of a set size and shape on the upper cover 11 while ensuring the effective connection between the upper cover 11 and the instrument panel frame 12 .

Specifically, the die-casting mold may be an injection mold, and the upper cover 11 may be an integrally injection-molded injection molded part.

A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a side defrost air duct 2, an A-pillar air duct 5 and a side defrost connection device as in any of the above embodiments. The first interface 1111 in the side defrost connection device is connected to the side defrost air duct. The pipe 2 is connected, and the second interface 1112 in the side defrost connection device is connected to the A-pillar air duct 5 .

The technical advantages of the vehicle according to the embodiment of the present disclosure are the same as the technical advantages of the above-mentioned side defroster connection device, and will not be described again here.

In the description of the present disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", " "Back", "Left", "Right", "Vertical", "Horizontal", "Top", "Bottom", "Inside", "Outside", "Clockwise", "Counterclockwise", "Axis", The orientations or positional relationships indicated by "radial direction", "circumferential direction", etc. are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply the referred devices or elements. Must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation and therefore are not to be construed as limitations on the disclosure.

In addition, the terms “first” and “second” are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of these features. In the description of the present disclosure, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise expressly and specifically limited.

In this disclosure, unless otherwise explicitly stated and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", "connection", "fixing" and other terms should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection. , or integrated; it can be mechanically connected, electrically connected or communicable with each other; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction between two elements, Unless otherwise expressly limited. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly stated and limited, a first feature being "on" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features may be in indirect contact through an intermediary. touch. Furthermore, the terms "above", "above" and "above" the first feature is above the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. "Below", "below" and "beneath" the first feature to the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature has a smaller horizontal height than the second feature.

In this disclosure, the terms "one embodiment,""someembodiments,""example,""specificexamples," or "some examples" or the like mean that a particular feature, structure, material, or other feature is described in connection with the embodiment or example. Features included in this disclosure In at least one embodiment or example. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms are not necessarily directed to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, those skilled in the art may combine and combine different embodiments or examples and features of different embodiments or examples described in this specification unless they are inconsistent with each other.

Although the above embodiments have been shown and described, it can be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and should not be construed as limitations of the present disclosure. Changes, modifications, substitutions and modifications of the above embodiments may be made by those of ordinary skill in the art. All are within the protection scope of this disclosure.

Claims (10)

1. A side defrosting connection device, characterized by including:

   The instrument panel has an air duct, the first end of the air duct is formed with a first interface connected to the side defrost air duct, and the second end of the air duct is formed with a third interface connected to the A-pillar air duct. Two interfaces.
2. The side defrost connection device according to claim 1, wherein the instrument panel includes an upper cover, the air duct is formed on the upper cover, and the first interface is located on the upper cover. Inside, the second interface is located outside the upper cover.
3. The side defrost connection device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the docking angle between the first interface and the side defrost air duct is 10°-30°.
4. The side defrosting connection device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the docking angle between the second interface and the A-pillar air duct is 10°-40°.
5. The side defrosting connection device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the side defrosting connection device further includes a first sealing member, the upper cover plate has a first end surface, and the third An interface is provided on the first end face, and the first sealing member surrounds the air duct and contacts the first end face.
6. The side defrosting connection device according to claim 5, wherein the first end surface is provided with a first rib surrounding the air duct, and the first sealing member is sleeved on the first rib. On the rib, the height of the first convex rib is 3mm-5mm.
7. The side defrosting connection device according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the upper cover plate includes a first sealing rib, the first sealing rib is arranged on the peripheral side of the air duct and forms the first sealing rib. One end face, the first end face is provided with a plurality of first hollow grooves, the first sealing member includes a first sealing sponge, the first sealing sponge is bonded to the upper cover, the first sealing member At least part of the sponge is fitted in the first hollow groove.
8. The side defrosting connection device according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that the side defrosting connection device further includes a second sealing member, the upper cover plate has a second end surface, and the third Two interfaces are provided on the second end face, and the second sealing member surrounds the air duct and abuts against the second end face.
9. The side defrosting connection device according to claim 8, wherein the second end surface is provided with a second rib surrounding the air duct, and the second sealing member is sleeved on the second rib. On the rib, the height of the second convex rib is 3mm-5mm.
10. A vehicle, characterized in that it includes a side defrost air duct, an A-pillar air duct and a side defrost connection device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, and the first side defrost connection device in the side defrost connection device The interface is connected to the side defrost air duct, and the second interface in the side defrost connection device is connected to the A-pillar air duct.