Article gripping device and vehicle

Abstract

This utility model discloses an item clamping device and a vehicle. Relating to the field of vehicle parts, the item clamping device includes: a clamping structure and a mounting base arranged along a first direction. The clamping structure includes two clamping arms, which are opposite to each other and spaced apart. Each clamping arm is fixedly connected to the mounting base so that the two clamping arms and the mounting base together define a clamping space. The ends of each clamping arm facing away from the mounting base are spaced apart to form an assembly opening. The opposite ends of an elastic structure are respectively connected to the two clamping arms, and the elastic structure is in a taut state. Therefore, by providing a clamping structure and an elastic structure on the item clamping device, it is beneficial for the item and the item clamping device to fit tightly together, for the item clamping device to clamp items of different volumes and sizes, and for reducing the risk of items falling due to vibration of the item clamping device, thereby improving the stability of the item clamping device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle accessories, and in particular to an article clamping device and a vehicle having the article clamping device. Background Technology

[0002] In the prior art, the item clamping device uses a fixed-size snap ring structure to clamp the item. However, the fixed-size snap ring structure cannot clamp items of different volumes and sizes. Moreover, the fixed-size snap ring structure has a small clamping force for smaller items, which makes it easy for the item to fall out of the item clamping device when it is vibrated, resulting in insufficient stability of the item clamping device. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one objective of the present invention is to provide an item clamping device that facilitates a tight fit between the item and the clamping device, facilitates the clamping device to hold items of different volumes and sizes, and also helps to reduce the risk of items falling due to vibration of the clamping device, thereby improving the stability of the item clamping device in holding the item.

[0004] This utility model also proposes a vehicle having the above-mentioned article clamping device.

[0005] According to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention, the article clamping device includes: a mounting base for fixing to an adapter; a clamping structure, wherein the clamping structure and the mounting base are arranged along a first direction, the clamping structure including two clamping arms, the two clamping arms being opposite to and spaced apart along a second direction, the end of each clamping arm facing the mounting base being fixedly connected to the mounting base so that the two clamping arms and the mounting base together define a clamping space, and the end of each clamping arm away from the mounting base being spaced apart to form an assembly opening communicating with the clamping space, the first direction and the second direction intersecting; and an elastic structure, the opposite ends of the elastic structure being connected to the two clamping arms respectively, and the elastic structure being in a taut state.

[0006] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the article clamping device is provided with a clamping structure and an elastic structure. The clamping structure includes two clamping arms. When the article clamping device clamps an article, the two clamping arms can adjust their opening degree according to the volume and size of the article so that the article and the two clamping arms fit tightly together. This allows the article clamping device to clamp articles of different volumes and sizes. It also allows the two clamping arms to fit tightly together with the article under the tightening force of the elastic structure when the article clamping device is subjected to vibration, reducing the risk of the article falling due to vibration of the article clamping device, thereby improving the stability of the article clamping device in clamping the article.

[0007] In some examples of this utility model, each clamping arm has a hooking structure on the side away from the clamping space, and the opposite ends of the elastic structure are hooked to the hooking structures of the two clamping arms respectively.

[0008] In some examples of this utility model, hook holes are formed at both ends of the elastic structure, and the hook structure of each clamping arm passes through the corresponding hook hole.

[0009] In some examples of this utility model, each clamping arm is formed with a mounting hole, which extends through the corresponding clamping arm along the second direction, and the elastic structure passes through the mounting holes and clamping space of the two clamping arms.

[0010] In some examples of this utility model, the article clamping device further includes: a support structure, at least a portion of which is disposed within the clamping space and fixed to the mounting base, the support structure being located on the side of the elastic structure opposite to the assembly opening, and the support structure being used to support the article.

[0011] In some examples of this utility model, the support structure includes a support portion, which is constructed as an arc-shaped structure protruding away from the elastic structure.

[0012] In some examples of this utility model, the support structure further includes a connecting part, which connects the support part and the mounting base.

[0013] In some examples of this invention, the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular.

[0014] In some examples of this utility model, each clamping arm has a rotating wheel at the end away from the mounting base, and an assembly opening is formed between the rotating wheels of the two clamping arms.

[0015] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a vehicle includes the above-described article clamping device.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the article clamping device according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a side view of the article clamping device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure label: Item clamping device 10; Mounting base 20; snap-fit ​​structure 21; Clamping structure 30; clamping arm 31; hooking structure 311; mounting hole 312; Clamping space 40; Assembly port 50; Elastic structure 60; mounting hole 61; Support structure 70; Support part 71; Connecting part 72; Rotating wheel 80. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0020] The following is for reference. Figures 1-2 The article clamping device 10 according to an embodiment of the present utility model is described. The article clamping device 10 is fixed to an adapter of a vehicle. The article clamping device 10 can be directly fixed to the adapter, or it can be indirectly fixed to the adapter through other structural components. This application takes a pen as an example to illustrate the specific use of the article clamping device 10.

[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention, the article clamping device 10 includes: a mounting base 20 for fixing to an adapter; a clamping structure 30, the clamping structure 30 and the mounting base 20 being arranged along a first direction, the clamping structure 30 including two clamping arms 31, the two clamping arms 31 being opposite to and spaced apart along a second direction, the end of each clamping arm 31 facing the mounting base 20 being fixedly connected to the mounting base 20 so that the two clamping arms 31 and the mounting base 20 together define a clamping space 40, and the end of each clamping arm 31 facing away from the mounting base 20 being spaced apart to form an assembly opening 50 communicating with the clamping space 40, the first direction and the second direction intersecting; and an elastic structure 60, the opposite ends of the elastic structure 60 being connected to the two clamping arms 31 respectively, and the elastic structure 60 being in a taut state.

[0022] The mounting base 20 can be made of materials such as stainless steel or polycarbonate. It can be rectangular, cylindrical, or other shapes. The mounting base 20 can be solid or hollow; this application uses a hollow structure as an example. A hollow structure reduces the amount of material used and thus the weight of the mounting base 20, which in turn reduces the weight of the article clamping device 10, thereby contributing to a lighter structure. The first direction and the second direction can be perpendicular. When the first and second directions are perpendicular, the first direction can be... Figure 1 In the Z direction, the second direction can be Figure 1 In the X direction, this application will use the example of the first direction and the second direction being perpendicular to each other for illustration.

[0023] For example, the mounting base 20 may be provided with snap-fit ​​structures 21 on both sides along the second direction. The snap-fit ​​structure 21 may be a snap-fit ​​boss, a snap-fit ​​hole, or other structure. This application takes a snap-fit ​​boss as an example to illustrate the snap-fit ​​structure 21. The shape of the snap-fit ​​structure 21 may be constructed as an arc, a triangle, or other shapes. Figure 1 As shown, this application uses a triangular snap-fit ​​structure 21 as an example for illustration. The article clamping device 10 can be snapped and fixed to the adapter via the snap-fit ​​structure 21.

[0024] For example, the mounting base 20 can also be fixedly connected to the adapter by bolts, or the mounting base 20 can be integrally formed with the adapter. The adapter can be a vehicle's glove box or an elbow rest. The clamping arm 31 can be made of materials such as stainless steel or polycarbonate, and can be formed by stamping, injection molding, etc. The clamping arm 31 can be fixedly connected to the mounting base 20 by welding, or it can be fixedly connected to the mounting base 20 by bolts, clips, etc. The elastic structure 60 can be a bandage, rubber, etc., and can be fixedly connected to the clamping arm 31 by bolts, clips, etc.

[0025] The insertion or removal of items into or out of the clamping space 40 via the assembly port 50 reduces the difficulty of picking up and placing items. Two clamping arms 31 are spaced apart relative to each other along the second direction, and the ends of the two clamping arms 31 form assembly ports 50 spaced apart relative to each other along the second direction. This allows the item clamping device 10 to adjust the opening degree of the assembly ports 50 according to the volume and size of the item when clamping it, facilitating the clamping of items of different volumes and sizes. Furthermore, under the action of the elastic structure 60, the elastic structure 60 can apply a force that brings the two clamping arms 31 closer together, which helps the item clamping device 10 to have a self-locking effect, thus enabling the item clamping device 10 to clamp items of different volumes and sizes. When the item clamping device 10 clamps an item, the elastic structure 60 can undergo elastic deformation to generate a tightening force on the item. This is beneficial because when the item clamping device 10 is subjected to vibration, the two clamping arms 31 can fit tightly against the item under the tightening force of the elastic structure 60, which helps to reduce the risk of the item falling out of the item clamping device 10, thereby improving the stability of the item clamping device 10 in clamping the item.

[0026] Therefore, the article clamping device 10 of this application has a self-clamping function, which can clamp articles of different volumes and sizes, and can also improve the stability of the article clamping device 10 in clamping articles.

[0027] In some examples of embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, each clamping arm 31 has a hooking structure 311 on the side away from the clamping space 40, and the opposite ends of the elastic structure 60 are hooked to the hooking structures 311 of the two clamping arms 31 respectively.

[0028] The hooking structure 311 can be formed by mold casting, stamping, or other methods. As one embodiment, the elastic structure 60 can have two hook-shaped structures at its opposite ends facing the two clamping arms 31. The hooking structure 311 of the two clamping arms 31 can be configured as hooking grooves that match the hook-shaped structures. The hook-shaped structures can be aligned with the hooking grooves and inserted, allowing them to engage. This achieves the purpose of hooking the opposite ends of the elastic structure 60 to the hooking structures 311 of the two clamping arms 31. As another embodiment, hooking holes 61 are formed at both opposite ends of the elastic structure 60. The hooking structure 311 of each clamping arm 31 passes through the corresponding hooking hole 61, thus achieving the purpose of hooking the opposite ends of the elastic structure 60 to the hooking structures 311 of the two clamping arms 31.

[0029] The hook structure 311 is located on the side of the clamping arm 31 away from the clamping space 40, which reduces the risk of the item coming into contact with the hook structure 311, thereby reducing the risk of the item colliding or rubbing against the hook structure 311. This facilitates the smooth loading or unloading of the item into or out of the item clamping device 10, thereby improving the smoothness of the item clamping device 10 in clamping the item.

[0030] The hook structure 311 is located on the side of the clamping arm 31 away from the clamping space 40. When assembling the item clamping device 10, the opposite ends of the elastic structure 60 can be hooked to the hook structure 311 of the two clamping arms 31 without having to extend into the clamping space 40. This helps to reduce the assembly difficulty of the item clamping device 10, saves the assembly time of the item clamping device 10, and thus helps to improve the assembly efficiency of the item clamping device 10.

[0031] In some examples of embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, each end of the elastic structure 60 has a hook hole 61, and the hook structure 311 of each clamping arm 31 passes through the corresponding hook hole 61.

[0032] In one embodiment, the hook structure 311 can be configured as a cylindrical buckle protruding from the side opposite to the clamping space 40. The end of the cylindrical buckle opposite to the clamping space 40 can have a limiting boss. The limiting boss can reduce the risk of the cylindrical buckle detaching from the hook hole 61. The hook holes 61 at opposite ends of the elastic structure 60 can be constructed as circular shapes. The diameter of the cylindrical buckle can be slightly smaller than the diameter of the circular hook hole 61 on the elastic structure 60. When the hook structure 311 of the clamping arm 31 passes through the corresponding hook hole 61, the opposite ends of the elastic structure 60 can be fixed to the two clamping arms 31 respectively.

[0033] In another embodiment, hook-shaped structures can be provided at both ends of each clamping arm 31 facing away from the clamping space 40. These hook-shaped structures are hook-and-loop structures 311. The hook-and-loop holes 61 at both ends of the elastic structure 60 can be constructed in an elliptical shape. When the hook-and-loop structure 311 of the clamping arm 31 passes through the corresponding hook-and-loop hole 61, the elliptical hook-and-loop hole 61 can be fitted into the hook of the corresponding hook-shaped structure. The hook-and-loop holes 61 at both ends of the elastic structure 60 are respectively hooked and assembled with the hook-and-loop structures 311 of the two clamping arms 31. This reduces the risk of the elastic structure 60 detaching from the clamping arms 31 when it undergoes elastic deformation under stress, which helps to improve the stable connection between the elastic structure 60 and the clamping arms 31, thereby improving the structural stability of the article clamping device 10. The hook holes 61 at both ends of the elastic structure 60 are detachably connected to the hook structure 311 of the clamping arm 31, which helps to reduce the difficulty of assembling and disassembling the elastic structure 60 and the clamping arm 31, thereby reducing the assembling and disassembling time of the elastic structure 60 and the clamping arm 31. It also makes it easier to replace the damaged elastic structure 60 or the clamping arm 31 separately without replacing the entire item clamping device 10, thereby reducing the maintenance cost of the item clamping device 10.

[0034] In some examples of embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 As shown, each clamping arm 31 is provided with a mounting hole 312, which extends through the corresponding clamping arm 31 along the second direction. The elastic structure 60 passes through the mounting holes 312 of the two clamping arms 31 and the clamping space 40.

[0035] The mounting hole 312 can be formed by stamping, mold casting, or other methods. The elastic structure 60 passes through the mounting hole 312 and the clamping space 40, which helps to reduce the external space occupied by the elastic structure 60 in the article clamping device 10, thereby making the structure of the article clamping device 10 more compact. It also helps to reduce the difficulty of loading and unloading the elastic structure 60 and the two clamping arms 31, and reduces the loading and unloading time of the elastic structure 60 and the two clamping arms 31, thereby improving the loading and unloading efficiency of the elastic structure 60 and the two clamping arms 31.

[0036] In some examples of embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the article clamping device 10 also includes a support structure 70, at least a portion of which is disposed within the clamping space 40 and fixed to the mounting base 20. The support structure 70 is located on the side of the elastic structure 60 opposite to the assembly opening 50 and is used to support the article.

[0037] The support structure 70 can be made of materials such as stainless steel or polycarbonate. It can be molded using injection molding and fixed to the mounting base 20 using bolts, clips, or other methods. When the item clamping device 10 clamps an item, along the first direction, the support structure 70 is located on the side of the elastic structure 60 facing the mounting base 20. When the item is clamped within the clamping space 40, the support structure 70 can support the item, which helps reduce the item's transitional displacement towards the mounting base 20 along the first direction, thereby helping to limit the clamping depth of the item clamping device 10 along the first direction. For heavier items, the support structure 70 can support the item, which helps reduce the risk of long-term elastic deformation and damage to the elastic structure 60.

[0038] In some examples of embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the support structure 70 includes a support portion 71, which is constructed as an arc-shaped structure protruding in the direction away from the elastic structure 60.

[0039] The support part 71 can be made of materials such as stainless steel or polycarbonate, and can be molded by injection molding or other methods. The arc-shaped support part 71 can naturally conform to the surface of the pen (item), which helps to increase the contact area between the item clamping device 10 and the pen, thereby increasing the relative friction between the item clamping device 10 and the pen, and reducing the risk of the pen falling off the support part 71 when the item clamping device 10 vibrates.

[0040] In some examples of embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the support structure 70 also includes a connecting part 72, which connects the support part 71 and the mounting base 20.

[0041] The connecting part 72 can be made of materials such as stainless steel or polycarbonate, and can be molded by injection molding or other methods. The connecting part 72 can be fixedly connected to the support part 71 by welding, bolts, or other methods, or it can be integrally molded with the support part 71. The connecting part 72 can also be fixedly connected to the mounting base 20 by welding, bolts, or other methods, or it can be integrally molded with the mounting base 20. The reliable connection of the connecting part 72 to both the support part 71 and the mounting base 20 helps reduce the risk of the support part 71 and the mounting base 20 falling out of the article clamping device 10, and enhances the structural stability of the article clamping device 10.

[0042] In some examples of embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular.

[0043] The first direction is the arrangement direction of the clamping structure 30 and the mounting base 20, and the second direction is the relative spacing direction of the two clamping arms 31. The first and second directions are perpendicular, which helps to reduce the risk of mutual interference between the forces in the first and second directions, improves the space utilization of the article clamping device 10, and also helps to reduce the manufacturing difficulty of the article clamping device 10.

[0044] In some examples of embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, each clamping arm 31 has a rotating wheel 80 at the end away from the mounting base 20, and an assembly opening 50 is formed between the rotating wheels 80 of the two clamping arms 31.

[0045] The rotating wheel 80 and the corresponding clamping arm 31 can be fixedly connected by bolts, clips, or other structural components. For example, the outer surface of the rotating wheel 80 can be covered with a rubber or similar material. When an item is inserted into the item clamping device 10, it first contacts the rotating wheel 80, generating rolling friction. Compared to sliding friction, rolling friction is less, resulting in less resistance when inserting the item into the item clamping device 10. This helps save effort when inserting the item and also reduces the risk of the item clamping device 10 scratching the item's surface, thus protecting the item's surface.

[0046] For example, the item held by the item clamping device 10 is a pen. When the pen is pressed against the item clamping device 10, the pen and the rotating wheel 80 come into contact, causing the two clamping arms 31 to move away from each other, the assembly port 50 to open, and the rotating wheel 80 to rotate at the same time. The pen is more easily inserted into the item clamping device 10. After the pen enters the item clamping device 10, the pen exerts pressure on the elastic structure 60. At this time, the elastic structure 60 exerts a tightening force on the two clamping arms 31 and the pen under pressure. The pen is clamped by the two clamping arms 31, the two rotating wheels 80 and the elastic structure 60, thereby reliably fixing the pen to the item clamping device 10.

[0047] According to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle includes the item clamping device 10 described above. By installing the item clamping device 10 in the vehicle, it is beneficial to stably clamp items during vehicle operation, which helps reduce the risk of items falling due to vehicle vibration. It also makes it easier for personnel to pick up and put down items, reduces the risk of scratching the surface of items, thereby improving the user experience of the vehicle and indirectly enhancing the personnel's positive feelings towards the vehicle.

[0048] The article clamping device 10 and other components and operations of the vehicle according to embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0049] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0050] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An article clamping device, characterized in that, include: Mounting base, the mounting base being used to secure the adapter; A clamping structure and a mounting base are arranged along a first direction. The clamping structure includes two clamping arms, which are opposite to each other and spaced apart along a second direction. The end of each clamping arm facing the mounting base is fixedly connected to the mounting base so that the two clamping arms and the mounting base together define a clamping space. The ends of each clamping arm away from the mounting base are spaced apart to form an assembly opening communicating with the clamping space. The first direction and the second direction intersect. An elastic structure is provided, wherein the two opposite ends of the elastic structure are respectively connected to the two clamping arms, and the elastic structure is in a taut state.

2. The article clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the clamping arms has a hooking structure on the side away from the clamping space, and the opposite ends of the elastic structure are hooked to the hooking structures of the two clamping arms respectively.

3. The article clamping device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic structure has hook holes at both ends, and the hook structure of each clamping arm passes through the corresponding hook hole.

4. The article clamping device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the clamping arms is formed with a mounting hole that extends through the corresponding clamping arm along a second direction, and the elastic structure passes through the mounting holes of the two clamping arms and the clamping space.

5. The article clamping device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The article clamping device further includes a support structure, at least a portion of which is disposed within the clamping space and fixed to the mounting base. The support structure is located on the side of the elastic structure opposite to the assembly opening and is used to support the article.

6. The article clamping device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support structure includes a support portion, which is constructed as an arc-shaped structure protruding away from the elastic structure.

7. The article clamping device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The support structure further includes a connecting part, which connects the support part and the mounting base.

8. The article clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular.

9. The article clamping device according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, Each of the clamping arms has a rotating wheel at its end away from the mounting base, and the mounting opening is formed between the rotating wheels of the two clamping arms.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the article clamping device according to any one of claims 1-9.

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