Storage device, instrument cluster assembly, and vehicle

Abstract

This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, disclosing a storage device, a sub-instrument panel assembly, and a vehicle. The mounting base includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The first end is used to connect to a mounting position on the vehicle. The second end has a receiving cavity. A movable support plate is movably connected to the second end. The movable support plate can move within the receiving cavity in a direction approaching or away from the first end to have a first position close to the first end and a second position away from the first end. A clamping assembly is at least partially disposed on the side of the movable support plate opposite to the first end and forms a clamping opening. When the movable support plate is in the first position, the clamping opening retracts to fix the target storage device in the mounting position via the movable support plate and the clamping assembly. When the movable support plate is in the second position, the clamping opening expands to remove the target storage device from the mounting position. Applying the technical solution of this application can solve the problem of insufficient comfort and convenience for rear passengers operating the rear center console screen in the prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, specifically to a storage device, a sub-instrument panel assembly, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of intelligent vehicle technology, users' needs for cars have evolved from the initial functional needs of driving to a mobile living space that integrates intelligent interaction, entertainment, and comfort.

[0003] In related technologies, vehicle interior controls are typically concentrated on the large central screen in the dashboard and a rear-seat central screen fixed at the rear of the passenger side dashboard. The driver can intuitively control systems such as air conditioning, navigation, and audio-visual equipment via the large central screen's touch controls. However, rear passengers' adjustments to in-vehicle functions are limited to the rear-seat central screen fixed at the rear of the passenger side dashboard. This rear-seat central screen is relatively far from the rear passengers, making it difficult for them to operate freely and affecting their comfort and convenience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above problems, this application provides a storage device, a sub-instrument assembly, and a vehicle to solve the problem of insufficient comfort and convenience for rear passengers to operate the rear center console screen in the prior art.

[0005] According to one aspect of the embodiments of this application, a storage device is provided for use in a vehicle, the storage device comprising:

[0006] The mounting base includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end being used to connect to the mounting position of the vehicle, and the second end being provided with a receiving cavity;

[0007] A movable support plate is movably connected to the second end. The movable support plate can move within the receiving cavity in a direction close to or away from the first end, so as to have a first position close to the first end and a second position away from the first end.

[0008] A clamping assembly, at least partially disposed on the side of the movable support plate opposite to the first end, forming a clamping opening on the side of the movable support plate opposite to the first end;

[0009] When the movable support plate is in the first position, the clamping opening retracts to fix the target storage device in the installation position by means of the movable support plate and the clamping assembly;

[0010] When the movable support plate is in the second position, the clamping opening expands to remove the target storage device from the installation position.

[0011] According to another aspect of the embodiments of this application, a sub-instrument panel assembly is provided, including:

[0012] Sub-dashboard body;

[0013] In any of the above embodiments, the storage device is disposed at the rear end of the sub-instrument panel body along the forward direction of the vehicle;

[0014] The target storage device has a slot on the side facing away from the display surface that cooperates with the clamping assembly of the storage device, and the target storage device is detachably connected to the storage device.

[0015] According to another aspect of the embodiments of this application, a vehicle is provided, the vehicle including the sub-instrument assembly in the above embodiments.

[0016] In this embodiment, the target storage device is mounted on the vehicle's sub-dashboard via a fixed base and can be used by rear passengers. Since the target storage device is detachable from the movable support plate, rear passengers can remove it from the storage unit. Rear passengers can hold the target storage device and independently control the vehicle's air conditioning, multimedia, seats, and comfort functions through it, thereby improving the convenience and comfort of operating the target storage device.

[0017] The clamping assembly can clamp and release the target storage device by contracting and expanding the clamping opening. Therefore, the target storage device can be provided with a slot for cooperating with the clamping assembly. The contraction and release of the clamping opening allows part of the clamping assembly to be in or out of the slot, thereby achieving the clamping and release of the target storage device.

[0018] The movable support plate can slide along the direction of travel of the vehicle. Therefore, when the rear passenger is seated and facing the windshield, the rear passenger can push the movable support plate to make the movable support plate have a first position and a second position. The position of the movable support plate causes the clamping opening to contract or expand to clamp or release the target storage device.

[0019] In this design, the rear passengers apply a direct pushing force along the vehicle's forward direction to the movable support plate, which is ergonomically designed and facilitates easy force application and operation. Furthermore, this direct pushing operation minimizes the use of the limited space between the driver and front passenger seats, allowing for convenient and comfortable retrieval of the storage device within a confined space without requiring additional operating space. In particular, compared to solutions where the storage device is mounted on the dashboard or driver and front passenger seats via a rotating mechanism, this embodiment minimizes the use of rear passenger space when operating the storage device.

[0020] When rear passengers do not need to use the target storage device, it can be placed in the storage unit. By pushing the target storage device, the movable support plate can slide to the first position, thereby retracting the clamping opening of the clamping component and fixing the target storage device to the movable support plate. Therefore, the storage unit can meet the durability and reliability requirements for frequent installation and removal of the target storage device.

[0021] Furthermore, since rear passengers can move the movable support plate to the first or second position through a direct push operation to achieve the contraction and expansion of the clamping port of the clamping component, the clamping and release of the target storage device can be achieved without an additional power source.

[0022] Since the card slot on the target storage device can be matched with the clamping port of the clamping component, the target storage device can be fixed and disassembled. Therefore, the storage device of this application embodiment can be adapted to target storage devices of different sizes to meet the usage needs of different vehicles and different passengers.

[0023] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application. In order to better understand the technical means of the embodiments of this application and to implement them in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of the embodiments of this application more obvious and understandable, specific implementation methods of this application are described below. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. In the drawings:

[0025] Figure 1 A partial structural schematic diagram of the sub-instrument assembly provided in this application is shown;

[0026] Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the storage device provided in this application is shown;

[0027] Figure 3 This illustration shows a split-sectional view of the storage device and the target storage device when the movable support plate of the storage device provided in this application is in the first position.

[0028] Figure 4 This illustration shows a split-sectional view of the storage device and the target storage equipment when the movable support plate of the storage device provided in this application is in the second position.

[0029] Figure 5 This paper shows another cross-sectional view of the storage device when the movable support plate provided in this application is in the first position;

[0030] Figure 6 A partially exploded view of the storage device provided in this application is shown;

[0031] Figure 7 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the movable support plate provided in this application is shown;

[0032] Figure 8 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the mounting base provided in this application is shown.

[0033] Figure label:

[0034] 10-Sub-instrument panel assembly;

[0035] 100 - Storage device;

[0036] 110-Fixed base; 110a-Mounting cavity; 110b-Receiving slot; 111-First end; 112-Second end; 113-Locking part; 114-Third mounting part; 115-Support base;

[0037] 120 - Movable support plate; 121 - First mounting part; 122 - Second mounting part; 123 - Fourth mounting part;

[0038] 130-Clamping assembly; 130a-Clamping opening; 131-Elastic jaw; 1311-First jaw portion; 1312-Elastic portion; 1312a-Guide surface; 132-Fixed jaw; 1321-Second jaw portion;

[0039] 140 - Push-button lock assembly; 141 - Lock hook; 142 - Lock body;

[0040] 150-Power storage structure;

[0041] 161-Guide section; 162-Guide passage;

[0042] 170 - Damping structure; 171 - Damper; 172 - Rack section;

[0043] 200 - Sub-instrument panel body;

[0044] 300 - Target storage device; 300a - Card slot;

[0045] X - Direction of movement; Y - Width direction; Z - Height direction. Detailed Implementation

[0046] Exemplary embodiments of the present application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although exemplary embodiments of the present application are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present application may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein.

[0047] This application provides a storage device that can be applied to vehicles. The vehicle in this application can refer to large vehicles, small vehicles, special-purpose vehicles, etc. For example, according to vehicle type, the vehicle in this application can be a sedan, an off-road vehicle, a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), or other types of vehicles. Vehicles generally have wheels, a power source, and a transmission system between the wheels and the power source. The transmission system can transmit the power provided by the power source to the wheels, causing the wheels to rotate and thus driving the vehicle.

[0048] It should be noted that the type of power source of the vehicle is not limited in the embodiments of this application. For example, for fuel vehicles, the power source can refer to fuel engines such as gasoline engines and diesel engines; for electric vehicles, the power source can refer to electric motors; for hybrid vehicles, the power source can refer to engines or electric motors; for vehicles powered by other means, the power source can refer to devices that generate power.

[0049] Vehicle interior controls are typically concentrated on the central control screen in the dashboard and a rear-seat control screen fixed at the rear end of the passenger-side dashboard. The driver can intuitively control systems such as air conditioning, navigation, and audio / video functions via the central control screen's touch controls.

[0050] However, since the rear center console screen is located between the backrests of the two front seats, rear passengers can only adjust the in-vehicle functions using the rear center console screen fixed at the rear end of the instrument panel. The rear center console screen is far from the rear passengers, making it difficult for them to operate freely, which affects the comfort and convenience of the rear passengers in operating the rear center console screen.

[0051] Based on the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides a storage device for rear passengers to conveniently and comfortably operate the display device, enabling rear passengers to independently control the vehicle's air conditioning, multimedia, seats, and comfort functions, thereby improving riding comfort and ease of operation.

[0052] The storage device 100, the sub-instrument assembly 10, and the vehicle provided in the embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0053] Reference Figures 1 to 8 The storage device 100 may include a fixed base 110, a movable support plate 120, and a clamping assembly 130.

[0054] Along the vehicle's forward direction X, the mounting base 110 includes a first end 111 and a second end 112. The first end 111 is used to connect to the vehicle's mounting position. The second end 112 is provided with a receiving cavity.

[0055] It should be noted that the storage device 100 is connected to the vehicle's mounting location in a fixed or detachable manner. The mounting location may be, but is not limited to, the back of the driver's seat, the back of the passenger seat, or the sub-instrument panel body 200 between the driver and passenger seats. This application embodiment describes the storage device 100 as being located on the sub-instrument panel body 200. The storage device 100 of this application embodiment can be applied to a confined space between the driver and passenger seats.

[0056] The movable support plate 120 is movably connected to the second end 112. The movable support plate 120 can move within the receiving cavity in a direction close to or away from the first end 111 to have a first position close to the first end 111 and a second position away from the first end 111.

[0057] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The clamping assembly 130 is disposed on the movable support plate 120. The clamping assembly 130 is at least partially disposed on the first end 111 of the movable support plate 120 away from the fixed base 110, and a clamping opening 130a is formed on the side of the movable support plate 120 away from the first end 111 of the fixed base 110.

[0058] When the movable support plate 120 is in the first position, the clamping opening 130a retracts to secure the target storage device in the installation position (sub-instrument panel body 200) via the movable support plate 120 and the clamping assembly 130. When the movable support plate 120 is in the second position, the clamping opening 130a expands to remove the target storage device from the installation position.

[0059] As is easily understood, the vehicle's sub-instrument assembly 10 includes the sub-instrument body 200. Also known as the central console, the sub-instrument assembly 10 is located between the front driver and passenger seats and serves as a functional extension of the instrument panel. The sub-instrument assembly 10 can combine multiple functions, including operation, storage, decoration, and electrical integration.

[0060] In some examples, the target storage device 300 may be, but is not limited to, a smart terminal such as a mobile phone or tablet. The target storage device 300 can interact with rear-seat passengers.

[0061] The storage device 100 of this embodiment is mounted on the vehicle's sub-dashboard body 200 via a fixing base 110. The target storage device 300 can be used by rear passengers. Since the target storage device 300 is detachable from the movable support plate 120, rear passengers can remove the target storage device 300 from the storage device 100. Rear passengers can hold the target storage device 300 and independently control the vehicle's air conditioning, multimedia, seats, and comfort functions by operating the target storage device 300, thereby improving the convenience and comfort of operating the target storage device 300.

[0062] The clamping assembly 130 can clamp and release the target storage device 300 by contracting and expanding the clamping port 130a. Therefore, the target storage device 300 may be provided with a slot 300a for cooperating with the clamping assembly 130. The contraction and release of the clamping port 130a can cause part of the clamping assembly 130 to be in or out of the slot 300a, thereby realizing the clamping and release of the target storage device 300.

[0063] It should be noted that the different mating positions of the clamping assembly 130 and the slot 300a result in different fixed states of the target storage device 300 corresponding to the contraction and expansion of the clamping opening 130a. Specifically, contraction of the clamping opening 130a can be used to fix the target storage device 300 to the movable support plate 120, while expansion of the clamping opening 130a can be used to detach the target storage device 300 from the movable support plate 120. Alternatively, contraction of the clamping opening 130a can be used to detach the target storage device 300 from the movable support plate 120, while expansion of the clamping opening 130a can be used to fix the target storage device 300 to the movable support plate 120.

[0064] For ease of understanding, this application embodiment describes the following example: the clamping opening 130a contracts to fix the target storage device 300 to the movable support plate 120, and the clamping opening 130a expands to disassemble the target storage device 300 from the movable support plate 120.

[0065] Specifically, the movable support plate 120 is slidably connected to the fixed base 110. By moving the movable support plate 120 to the first position, the clamping opening 130a of the clamping assembly 130 can retract, thereby allowing the clamping assembly 130 to clamp the target storage device 300, which can then be fixed to the movable support plate 120. By moving the movable support plate 120 to the second position, the clamping opening 130a of the clamping assembly 130 can expand, thereby releasing the clamping force on the target storage device 300. The target storage device 300 can then be detached from the movable support plate 120 for use by rear passengers.

[0066] It should be noted that the movable support plate 120 can slide along the vehicle's forward direction X. Therefore, when the rear passenger sits down and faces the windshield, the rear passenger can push the movable support plate 120 to make the movable support plate 120 have a first position and a second position. The position of the movable support plate 120 causes the clamping opening 130a to contract or expand to clamp or release the target storage device 300.

[0067] In this embodiment, the rear passengers apply a direct pushing force along the vehicle's forward direction (X) to the movable support plate 120, which is ergonomic and facilitates force application and operation by the rear passengers. Furthermore, the direct pushing operation of the movable support plate 120 by the rear passengers does not easily occupy the narrow space between the driver and front passenger seats. Therefore, the target storage device 300 can be conveniently and comfortably retrieved within a limited space without requiring additional operating space. In particular, compared to solutions where the target storage device 300 is mounted on the dashboard or driver and front passenger seats via a rotating device, in this embodiment, the rear passengers do not easily occupy space in the rear passenger compartment when operating the target storage device 300.

[0068] When rear passengers do not need to use the target storage device 300, it can be placed in the storage device 100. By pushing the target storage device 300, the movable support plate 120 can slide to the first position, thereby retracting the clamping opening 130a of the clamping assembly 130, and the target storage device 300 can be fixed on the movable support plate 120. Therefore, the storage device 100 can meet the durability and reliability requirements of frequent installation and removal of the target storage device 300.

[0069] Furthermore, since rear passengers can move the movable support plate 120 to the first or second position through a direct push operation to achieve the contraction and expansion of the clamping port 130a of the clamping component 130, the clamping and release of the target storage device 300 can be achieved without an additional power source.

[0070] Since the card slot 300a on the target storage device 300 can be fixed and disassembled when it is adapted to the clamping port 130a of the clamping component 130, the storage device 300 can be adapted to different sizes of target storage devices 300 to meet the usage needs of different vehicles and different passengers.

[0071] In some examples, the mounting bracket 110 may be fixed or detachable to the sub-instrument body 200 by means of snap-fit, adhesive, welding or fasteners, etc., which is not limited in the embodiments of this application.

[0072] In some examples, the storage device 100 may be located at the rear end of the sub-dashboard body 200. The rear end of the sub-dashboard body 200 may refer to the end near the rear seats.

[0073] The target storage device 300 of this embodiment can be fixed to the movable support plate 120. Therefore, when the target storage device 300 is located in the storage device 100, the display surface of the target storage device 300 can face the rear passenger. The rear passenger can push the target storage device 300 to switch the movable support plate 120 connected to the target storage device 300 between a first position and a second position, thereby retracting the clamping opening 130a of the clamping assembly 130 to lock the target storage device 300 on the movable support plate 120, or expanding the clamping opening 130a of the clamping assembly 130 to make the target storage device 300 detachable from the movable support plate 120.

[0074] In some embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 3 and Figure 4 When the movable support plate 120 is in the first position, it is located within the receiving cavity of the fixed base 110. The movable support plate 120 divides the receiving cavity of the fixed base 110 into a mounting cavity 110a and a storage slot 110b. The storage slot 110b is used to accommodate at least a portion of the target storage device 300. When the movable support plate 120 is in the second position, a portion of the movable support plate 120 is located outside the fixed base 110, such that at least a portion of the target storage device 300 protrudes from the first end 111 of the fixed base 110.

[0075] In this embodiment, when the movable support plate 120 is in the first position, the movable support plate 120 can form a storage groove 110b on the fixed base 110. At least a portion of the target storage device 300 can be embedded in the storage groove 110b of the fixed base 110. Therefore, when the target storage device 300 is located in the storage groove 110b, the inner wall of the fixed base 110 can be used to support at least a portion of the weight of the target storage device 300, which helps to reduce the possibility that the clamping assembly 130 may deform easily after prolonged use due to bearing the full weight of the target storage device 300. Furthermore, the inner wall of the fixed base 110 can protect the target storage device 300 from wear or damage caused by external forces.

[0076] When the movable support plate 120 is in the second position, the target storage device 300 protrudes from the first end 111 of the fixed base 110, which makes it convenient for rear passengers to take out the target storage device 300. The rear passengers can grasp the outer edge of the target storage device 300 to take the target storage device 300 out of the storage device 100.

[0077] In some examples, when the movable support plate 120 is in the first position, the target storage device 300 can be fully embedded in the storage slot 110b. Therefore, during the process of rear passengers getting on and off the vehicle, the target storage device 300 is less likely to be bumped and will be dislodged from the storage slot 110b.

[0078] In some examples, when the movable support plate 120 is in the second position, the target storage device 300 can protrude fully from the second end 112 of the fixed seat 110 to facilitate rear passengers in removing the target storage device 300.

[0079] For example, at least a portion of the movable support plate 120 may be located outside the fixed base 110. The mounting cavity 110a formed between the movable support plate 120 and the fixed base 110 is the internal space of the fixed base 110. In this case, the fixed base 110 does not have a storage groove 110b.

[0080] In some embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The movable support plate 120 has a through hole for the clamping component. One end of the clamping component 130 is located in the mounting cavity 110a. The other end of the clamping component 130 can pass through the through hole to form a clamping opening 130a. The clamping component 130 includes a resilient claw 131.

[0081] When the movable support plate 120 is in the first position, the elastic claw 131 contacts the fixed base 110. The fixed base 110 compresses the elastic claw 131, causing the clamping opening 130a to contract. When the movable support plate 120 is in the second position, the elastic claw 131 separates from the fixed base 110, and the elastic claw 131 resets, causing the clamping opening 130a to expand.

[0082] In this embodiment, the elastic claw 131 can be used to form a clamping opening 130a. The elastic claw 131 is elastic. Therefore, when the elastic claw 131 is connected to the fixing base 110, the fixing base 110 can constrain the shape of the elastic claw 131 so that the clamping opening 130a contracts. When the elastic claw 131 is separated from the fixing base 110, the elastic force of the elastic claw 131 can cause the elastic claw 131 to reset, thereby allowing the clamping opening 130a to expand.

[0083] In some examples, one end of the clamping assembly 130 can be fixed to the movable support plate 120 along the vehicle's forward direction X. The other end of the clamping assembly 130 can pass through the movable support plate 120 to form a clamping opening 130a on the side of the movable support plate 120 facing the second end 112 of the fixed seat 110.

[0084] In some examples, the clamping assembly 130 may include two opposing and spaced-apart resilient jaws 131. A clamping opening 130a may be formed between the two resilient jaws 131. When the two resilient jaws 131 approach each other, the clamping opening 130a can be contracted, and the clamping assembly 130 can clamp. When the two resilient jaws 131 move away from each other, the clamping opening 130a can be expanded, and the clamping assembly 130 can release the target storage device 300.

[0085] In some examples, the movable support plate 120 has a first mounting portion 121 on the side facing the mounting cavity 110a for fixing the elastic claw 131. The elastic claw 131 can be fixed to the first mounting portion 121 by means of, but not limited to, crimping, riveting, welding, etc.

[0086] In some embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The elastic gripper 131 includes a first gripper portion 1311 and an elastic portion 1312 connected together. The first gripper portion 1311 is used to clamp the target storage device 300. The inner wall of the fixing base 110 is provided with a locking portion 113 for engaging the elastic portion 1312. The locking portion 113 is used to deform the elastic portion 1312 and retract the clamping opening 130a when it contacts the elastic portion 1312.

[0087] In this embodiment, the elastic part 1312 can undergo elastic deformation or elastic reset by engaging or disengaging with the locking part 113. The elastic part 1312 can drive the first claw part 1311 to move, thereby changing the position of the first claw part 1311. Through the change in the position and shape of the first claw part 1311, the clamping opening 130a expands.

[0088] Specifically, when the movable support plate 120 is in the second position, the elastic part 1312 can be in a free state. The elastic part 1312 opens to maximize the size of the clamping opening 130a, and a release port can be formed between the first claw part 1311 and the movable support plate 120, so that the target storage device 300 can be easily removed from the storage device 100. As the movable support plate 120 moves from the second position to the first position, the elastic part 1312 gradually connects with the locking part 113. The locking part 113 causes the elastic part 1312 to undergo compression deformation, and the elastic part 1312 drives the first claw part 1311 to retract, so that the size of the clamping opening 130a decreases, and the clamping opening 130a contracts to fix the target storage device 300 to the storage device 100. During the process of the movable support plate 120 switching from the first position to the second position, the elastic part 1312 can gradually disengage from the locking part 113. The elastic part 1312 can release elastic potential energy to drive the first claw part 1311 to expand outward, thereby expanding the clamping opening 130a.

[0089] In some examples, the resilient pawl 131 may be, but is not limited to, a metal spring.

[0090] For example, the elastic part 1312 may be provided with a guide surface 1312a, so that during the process of the movable support plate 120 switching from the second position to the first position, the guide surface 1312a can guide the elastic part 1312 to the locking part 113, so that the elastic part 1312 and the locking part 113 can cooperate and connect, and the locking part 113 can cause the elastic part 1312 to undergo compression deformation.

[0091] In some embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figures 2 to 4 The clamping assembly 130 also includes a fixed jaw 132. The fixed jaw 132 and the resilient jaw 131 are spaced apart on the surface of the movable support plate 120 to form a clamping opening 130a.

[0092] In some examples, along the height direction of the vehicle, the fixed claw 132 and the resilient claw 131 are spaced apart to form a clamping opening 130a. The fixed claw 132 is located below the resilient claw 131.

[0093] In this embodiment, when the movable support plate 120 is in the second position, the elastic claw 131 deforms to expand the clamping opening 130a. The elastic claw 131 does not exert any restraining force on the target storage device 300. At this time, the fixed claw 132 can be used to provide support for the target storage device 300 to reduce the possibility of the target storage device 300 falling under gravity.

[0094] In some examples, the retaining claw 132 may include a second claw portion 1321 for gripping the target storage device 300. The first claw portion 1311 and the second claw portion 1321 may have opposing hooks to form a gripping opening 130a. When the movable support plate 120 is in the second position, the target storage device 300 can be hooked onto the hook of the second claw portion 1321, and the hook of the first claw portion 1311 can disengage from the slot 300a of the target storage device 300. Therefore, rear passengers can remove the target storage device 300 from the second claw portion 1321 by lifting it up.

[0095] In some examples, as the movable support plate 120 moves along the vehicle's forward direction X, the fixed claw 132 can move synchronously with the movable support plate 120. Alternatively, the fixed claw 132 can move only along the vehicle's forward direction X.

[0096] In some examples, the retaining claw 132 may be, but is not limited to, a metal spring.

[0097] In some examples, the movable support plate 120 has a second mounting portion 122 on the side facing the mounting cavity 110a for fixing the fixing claw 132. The fixing claw 132 can be fixed to the second mounting portion 122 by means of, but not limited to, crimping, riveting, welding, etc.

[0098] In some examples, the first mounting portion 121 and the second mounting portion 122 may be spaced apart along the height direction Z of the vehicle. The width direction of the target storage device 300 may be the same as the height direction Z of the vehicle.

[0099] In some embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figures 3 to 6 The storage device 100 also includes a push-lock assembly 140. The push-lock assembly 140 includes a hook 141 and a lock body 142. The hook 141 is disposed on the side of the movable support plate 120 facing the first end 111. The lock body 142 is disposed on the fixed base 110. The lock body 142 cooperates with the hook 141 to hold the movable support plate 120 in the first position.

[0100] When the movable support plate 120 is in the first position, the locking hook 141 is locked with the lock body 142. When the movable support plate 120 is in the second position, the locking hook 141 is separated from the lock body 142.

[0101] In this embodiment, rear passengers can push the movable support plate 120 to a first or second position, which can lock or unlock the push-lock assembly 140. When the lock hook 141 is connected to the lock body 142, the push-lock is locked, and the movable support plate 120 can be held in the first position so that the target storage device 300 can be fixed on the clamping assembly 130.

[0102] In some examples, the locking hook 141 may be located in the middle region of the movable support plate 120. Correspondingly, the lock body 142 may be located in the middle region of the fixed base 110. Along the direction of movement of the movable support plate 120, the locking hook 141 and the lock body 142 may be arranged opposite to each other.

[0103] For example, the mounting base 110 may be provided with a third mounting portion 114. The third mounting portion 114 is located in the middle region of the mounting base 110. The lock body 142 may be provided in the third mounting portion 114.

[0104] In some examples, the push-lock assembly 140 can be locked or unlocked with a single press. Specifically, when the movable support plate 120 is in the first position, the push-lock assembly 140 is locked. When a rear passenger presses the movable support plate 120, the lock body 142 disengages from the lock hook 141, the push-lock assembly 140 unlocks, and the movable support plate 120 can move to the second position, making the target storage device 300 detachable. When the rear passenger presses the movable support plate 120 again, the lock body 142 engages with the lock hook 141 when the movable support plate 120 moves to the first position, the push-lock assembly 140 locks, the movable support plate 120 remains in the first position, and the target storage device 300 is fixed to the storage device 100.

[0105] In some embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The storage device 100 also includes a power storage structure 150. The power storage structure 150 is located within the receiving cavity. Along the forward direction X, one end of the power storage structure 150 abuts against the movable support plate 120. The other end of the power storage structure 150 abuts against the fixed base 110. The power storage structure 150 is used to drive the movable support plate 120 to switch to a second position when the lock body 142 is unlocked from the lock hook 141.

[0106] In this embodiment, the energy storage structure 150 can provide a force to the movable support plate 120 to move to the second position. When the press lock assembly 140 is in the locked state, the energy storage structure 150 can store energy when the movable support plate 120 is in the first position. When the press lock assembly 140 is in the unlocked state, it no longer restricts the movable support plate 120 to the first position. At this time, the energy storage structure 150 can release the stored energy to drive the movable support plate 120 to move to the second position.

[0107] In some examples, the number of energy storage structures 150 may be, but is not limited to, one or more.

[0108] For example, when there are multiple energy storage structures 150, the multiple energy storage structures 150 can be arranged at intervals along the width direction Y of the vehicle. The multiple energy storage structures 150 can be arranged symmetrically with respect to the center of the fixed base 110.

[0109] In some examples, the energy storage structure 150 may be, but is not limited to, a spring.

[0110] When the movable support plate 120 is in the first position, the energy storage structure 150 can be in a compressed state. The energy storage structure 150 is compressed between the movable support plate 120 and the fixed base 110. The energy storage structure 150 can accumulate elastic potential energy. When the push-lock assembly 140 is in the unlocked state, the energy storage structure 150 can release the elastic potential energy to drive the movable support plate 120 to switch to the second position.

[0111] In some embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 The storage device 100 also includes a guide structure. The guide structure is located within the receiving cavity. The guide structure includes a guide portion 161 and a guide channel 162. One of the guide portion 161 and the guide channel 162 is disposed on the movable support plate 120, and the other is disposed on the fixed base 110. A portion of the guide portion 161 is slidable in the guide channel 162, so that the movable support plate 120 can move in a direction toward or away from the first end 111.

[0112] In this embodiment, the guide structure can be used to constrain the sliding direction of the movable support plate 120, so that the movable support plate 120 slides along the forward direction X. By setting the movable support plate 120 to slide along the forward direction X, on the one hand, during the sliding process, the outer edge of the movable support plate 120 is less likely to collide with the inner wall of the fixed seat 110, thereby improving the reliability of fixing or disassembling the target storage device 300 to the movable support plate 120. On the other hand, it can prevent the lock body 142 and the lock hook 141 of the press lock assembly 140 from becoming misaligned, thereby improving the reliability of the cooperation between the lock body 142 and the lock hook 141 and reducing the possibility that misalignment of the lock body 142 and the lock hook 141 will cause the movable support plate 120 to fail to maintain the first position, thus preventing the target storage device 300 from being fixed to the movable support plate 120.

[0113] In some examples, the guide structure may be disposed on the movable support plate 120. The guide channel 162 may be disposed on the fixed base 110. Alternatively, the guide structure may be disposed on the fixed base 110. The guide channel 162 may be disposed on the movable support plate 120, which is not limited in the embodiments of this application.

[0114] Exemplarily, the description takes the example of a guide structure disposed on a movable support plate 120 and a guide channel 162 disposed on a fixed base 110. The guide structure may protrude from the surface of the movable support plate 120 facing the mounting cavity 110a. At least a portion of the guide structure may slide within the guide channel 162.

[0115] In some examples, the guide structure can be a guide post. The cross-sectional shape of the guide channel 162 can match the cross-sectional shape of the guide post. Here, the cross-section can refer to a section perpendicular to the axial direction of the guide post. The axial direction of the guide post is the same as the vehicle's forward direction X.

[0116] In some examples, the fixed base 110 may be provided with a support base 115. Along the vehicle's forward direction X, the support base 115 and the guide post may be correspondingly positioned. The support base 115 may have through holes to form a guide channel 162.

[0117] In some examples, the energy storage structure 150 may be fitted over the outside of the guide portion 161. One end of the energy storage structure 150 may abut against the surface of the movable support plate 120 facing the mounting cavity 110a. The other end of the energy storage structure 150 may abut against the support base 115.

[0118] In some embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 6 and Figure 8The storage device 100 may also be provided with a damping structure 170. During the process of the energy storage structure 150 releasing energy to allow the movable support plate 120 to switch from the first position to the second position, the damping structure 170 can be used to allow the movable support plate 120 to switch to the second position slowly.

[0119] In some examples, the damping structure 170 may include a damper 171 and a rack portion 172. A fourth mounting portion 123 for fixing the damper 171 may be provided on the side of the movable support plate 120 facing the mounting cavity 110a. The rack portion 172 may be disposed on the fixed base 110. The damper 171 and the rack portion 172 cooperate to move, allowing the movable support plate 120 to slowly move to a second position. The damping structure 170 may be located within the mounting gap between the fourth mounting portion 123 and the inner wall of the fixed base 110.

[0120] This application embodiment can also provide a sub-instrument assembly 10. The sub-instrument assembly 10 may include a sub-instrument body 200, a storage device 100 as described in any of the above embodiments, and a target storage device 300.

[0121] Along the vehicle's forward direction X, the storage device 100 is located at the rear end of the sub-instrument panel body 200. The target storage device 300 has a slot 300a on the side facing away from the display surface that mates with the clamping assembly 130 of the storage device 100, and the target storage device 300 is detachably connected to the storage device 100.

[0122] In this embodiment, the clamping component 130 protrudes from the surface of the movable support plate 120 facing the second end 112 of the fixed base 110. When the clamping component 130 is located in the slot 300a, the target storage device 300 can be fixed on the movable support plate 120.

[0123] The fixed claw 132 and the elastic claw 131 cooperate to form a clamping opening 130a. The fixed claw 132 and the movable support plate 120 move synchronously along the vehicle's forward direction X. The movement of the fixed claw 132 can easily prevent the clamping opening 130a from contracting or expanding. When the elastic claw 131 is connected to the fixed base 110 so that the elastic claw 131 retracts, both the elastic claw 131 and the fixed claw 132 are located in the slot 300a of the target storage device 300, thereby fixing the target storage device 300 to the movable support plate 120. When the elastic claw 131 is separated from the fixed base 110 so that the elastic claw 131 expands outward, the elastic claw 131 can disengage from the slot 300a of the target storage device 300, so that the target storage device 300 can be detached from the movable support plate 120.

[0124] When the elastic claw 131 expands outward to disengage from the slot 300a of the target storage device 300, the fixed claw 132 remains within the slot 300a. The fixed claw 132 provides support for the target storage device 300, preventing it from falling under gravity. Rear passengers can lift the target storage device 300 to disengage the fixed claw 132 from the slot 300a, allowing the target storage device 300 to be easily and quickly removed.

[0125] This application embodiment can also provide a vehicle. The vehicle may include the sub-instrument panel assembly 10 in the above embodiments.

[0126] Numerous specific details are set forth in the specification provided herein. However, it will be understood that embodiments of this application may be practiced without these specific details. Similarly, for the sake of brevity and to aid in understanding one or more aspects of the application, in the above description of exemplary embodiments of this application, various features of the embodiments are sometimes grouped together in a single embodiment, figure, or description thereof. The claims, which follow the detailed description, are hereby expressly incorporated into that detailed description, wherein each claim itself is a separate embodiment of the application.

[0127] Those skilled in the art will understand that the modules in the device of the embodiment can be adaptively changed and placed in one or more devices different from that embodiment. Modules, units, or components in the embodiment can be combined into a single module, unit, or component, and further, they can be divided into multiple sub-modules, sub-units, or sub-components, except that at least some of such features and / or processes or units are mutually exclusive.

[0128] It should be noted that the above embodiments are illustrative of this application and not restrictive, and those skilled in the art can devise alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims. In the claims, any reference signs placed between parentheses should not be construed as limiting the claims. The word "comprising" does not exclude the presence of elements or steps not listed in the claims. The word "a" or "an" preceding an element does not exclude the presence of a plurality of such elements. This application can be implemented by means of hardware comprising several different elements and by means of a suitably programmed computer. In the unit claims enumerating several means, several of these means may be embodied by the same item of hardware. The use of the words first, second, and third, etc., does not indicate any order. These words can be interpreted as names. The steps in the above embodiments, unless otherwise specified, should not be construed as limiting the order of execution.

Claims

1. A storage device (100) applied to a vehicle, characterized in that, The storage device (100) includes: The mounting base (110) includes a first end (111) and a second end (112) opposite to each other. The first end (111) is used to connect to the mounting position of the vehicle, and the second end (112) is provided with a receiving cavity. A movable support plate (120) is movably connected to the second end (112). The movable support plate (120) can move within the receiving cavity in a direction close to or away from the first end (111) to have a first position close to the first end (111) and a second position away from the first end (111). A clamping assembly (130) is at least partially disposed on the side of the movable support plate (120) away from the first end (111), and a clamping opening (130a) is formed on the side of the movable support plate (120) away from the first end (111). When the movable support plate (120) is in the first position, the clamping port (130a) retracts to fix the target storage device in the installation position by means of the movable support plate (120) and the clamping assembly (130); When the movable support plate (120) is in the second position, the clamping port (130a) expands to remove the target storage device from the installation position.

2. The storage device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that When the movable support plate (120) is in the first position, the movable support plate (120) is located in the receiving cavity of the fixed base (110), and the movable support plate (120) divides the receiving cavity of the fixed base (110) into an installation cavity (110a) and a storage slot (110b), and the storage slot (110b) is used to accommodate at least part of the target storage device (300). When the movable support plate (120) is in the second position, a portion of the movable support plate (120) is located outside the receiving cavity, such that the target storage device (300) protrudes outside the receiving cavity.

3. The storage device (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that The movable support plate (120) has a clamping component through hole. One end of the clamping component (130) is located in the mounting cavity (110a), and the other end of the clamping component (130) passes through the clamping component through hole to form the clamping opening (130a).

4. The storage device (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (130) includes an elastic claw (131). When the movable support plate (120) is in the first position, the elastic claw (131) contacts the fixed seat (110), and the fixed seat (110) compresses the elastic claw (131) so that the clamping opening (130a) contracts. When the movable support plate (120) is in the second position, the elastic claw (131) separates from the fixed base (110), and the elastic claw (131) resets to allow the clamping opening (130a) to expand.

5. The storage device (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The elastic claw (131) includes a first claw portion (1311) and an elastic portion (1312) connected together. The first claw portion (1311) is used to clamp the target storage device (300). The inner wall of the fixed base (110) is provided with a locking portion (113) for engaging the elastic portion (1312). The locking portion (113) is used to deform the elastic portion (1312) and retract the clamping opening (130a) when it contacts the elastic portion (1312).

6. The storage device (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (130) further includes a fixed claw (132), which and the elastic claw (131) are spaced apart on the surface of the movable support plate (120) to form the clamping opening (130a).

7. The storage device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a push-lock assembly (140), which includes a lock hook (141) and a lock body (142). The lock hook (141) is disposed on the side of the movable support plate (120) facing the first end (111), and the lock body (142) is disposed on the fixed base (110). The lock body (142) cooperates with the lock hook (141) to keep the movable support plate (120) in the first position. When the movable support plate (120) is in the first position, the locking hook (141) is locked with the lock body (142); when the movable support plate (120) is in the second position, the locking hook (141) is separated from the lock body (142).

8. The storage device (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a power storage structure (150) located within the receiving cavity; one end of the power storage structure (150) abuts against the movable support plate (120), and the other end of the power storage structure (150) abuts against the fixed base (110). The power storage structure (150) is used to drive the movable support plate (120) to the second position when the lock body (142) is unlocked from the lock hook (141).

9. The storage device (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a guide structure located within the receiving cavity, the guide structure comprising a guide portion (161) and a guide channel (162). One of the guide portion (161) and the guide channel (162) is disposed on the movable support plate (120), and the other is disposed on the fixed base (110). The guide portion (161) can slide on the guide channel (162) so that the movable support plate (120) can move in a direction closer to or away from the first end (111).

10. A sub-instrument panel assembly (10), characterized in that, include: Sub-instrument panel body (200); The storage device (100) as described in any one of claims 1-9 is disposed at the rear end of the sub-instrument panel body (200) along the forward direction (X) of the vehicle; The target storage device (300) is provided with a slot (300a) that cooperates with the clamping assembly (130) of the storage device (100), and the target storage device (300) is detachably connected to the storage device (100).

11. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the sub-instrument assembly (10) as described in claim 10.

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