Console device for vehicle

Abstract

The present invention provides a console device for a vehicle. A console box is arranged to be movable to a desired position in the forward and backward directions of the vehicle. When the console box moves in the forward direction of the vehicle, the console box is inserted into the space under the cushion. Therefore, the interior space of the vehicle can be maximized, and the console device is suitable for installation in an autonomous driving vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to a console device for a vehicle, and more particularly, to a console device for a vehicle slidable in forward and rearward directions. Background Art

[0002] An autonomous vehicle is a typical intelligent vehicle that drives automatically, and in particular, can automatically drive to a set destination without the driver manually manipulating a steering wheel, an accelerator pedal, a brake pedal, etc. The research and development of such autonomous vehicles is accelerating.

[0003] When autonomous driving technology is commercialized, such vehicles may be designed with a variety of front seats, for example, capable of being moved to a desired position or rotated to face the rear. In other words, since the driver does not need to manually manipulate the vehicle functions for driving the vehicle, the interior structure of the vehicle can be changed. An ordinary console box for a vehicle is fixed to a predetermined position between the driver's seat and the front passenger seat. However, a console box with a fixed structure is not suitable for autonomous driving vehicles, and it is important to rationally utilize the interior space in autonomous driving vehicles.

[0004] The information disclosed in this section is only intended to deepen the understanding of the general background technology of the present application, and should not be regarded as an admission or any form of suggestion that the information constitutes the prior art already known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the invention

[0005] Therefore, the present application is devoted to providing a console device for a vehicle, which is located between a driver's seat and a front passenger seat and is configured to be movable in forward and backward directions to be suitable for use in an autonomous driving vehicle, thereby rationally utilizing the interior space in the autonomous driving vehicle.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present application, a console device for a vehicle may include: a console box that is movably installed in an interior space of the vehicle to be inserted into a space below a cushion.

[0007] According to another aspect of the present application, a console device for a vehicle may include: a console box, which is connected to a track unit installed in the interior space of the vehicle so as to be movable along the track unit; a locking unit, which is installed to be connected to the track unit and the console box to limit or allow the movement of the console box; and a locking operation unit, which is used to enable the locking unit to be manually operated or automatically operated, and based on the automatic operation of the locking unit, the locking operation unit enables the console box to move along the track unit.

[0008] The track unit may include: a fixed track fixed to a floor; and a movable track connected to the console box, the movable track being coupled to the fixed track so as to be movable along the fixed track. The locking unit may include: a locking track fixed to a floor and arranged parallel to the track unit, the locking track having a locking recess formed continuously in its longitudinal direction; and a locking rod mounted to a console bracket coupled to the console box so as to be able to rotate. The locking rod may have a locking protrusion protruding from one end thereof. When the locking protrusion is inserted into one of the locking recesses, the locking rod may limit the movement of the console box. When the locking protrusion is withdrawn from the locking recess, the locking rod may release the movement restriction of the console box.

[0009] The locking operation unit may include: an articulated rod rotatably coupled to the console bracket, the articulated rod being in contact with the locking rod; and a manual operation unit for enabling the articulated rod to be manually operated. The manual operation unit may include: a front handle and a rear handle, the front handle and the rear handle being respectively coupled to the front surface and the rear surface of the console box so as to be rotatable; and an operation cable connecting the front handle and the articulated rod to each other, and connecting the rear handle and the articulated rod to each other.

[0010] The locking operation unit may include: an articulated rod rotatably coupled to the console bracket, the articulated rod being in contact with the locking rod; an automatic operation unit configured to automatically operate the articulated rod; and a controller configured to operate the automatic operation unit by receiving a signal from the operation unit based on a user's manipulation. The automatic operation unit may include: a first solenoid valve fixed to the console bracket to be arranged close to the articulated rod, the first solenoid valve configured to be operated by the controller by supplying power to the first solenoid valve; and a plunger arranged at the first solenoid valve to move forward or backward while in contact with the articulated rod.

[0011] The locking operation unit may further include: a motor configured to be operated by the controller; a motor shaft directly connected to the motor to rotate therewith; a driving pulley coupled to the outer circumferential surface of the motor shaft through a bearing to rotate relative to the motor shaft; a clutch unit coupled to the motor shaft to connect or disconnect the motor shaft and the driving pulley to each other in response to the supply or interruption of power; and a power transmission belt connected to the console bracket while connecting the driving pulley and the driven pulley to each other. The driving pulley and the driven pulley may be arranged near the first end and the second end (e.g., the other end) of the track unit, and an idle roller may be rotatably mounted adjacent to the driving pulley and the driven pulley to maintain a constant tension of the power transmission belt, and the power transmission belt may be arranged on the driving pulley and the driven pulley through the idle roller.

[0012] The clutch unit may include: a locking pin housing and a locking pin cover, wherein the locking pin housing and the locking pin cover are connected to the motor shaft; a second solenoid valve, which is connected to the locking pin cover so that the locking pin cover can rotate with the motor shaft, and power is supplied to the second solenoid valve through the operation of the controller; and a plurality of locking pins, each of which has a first end installed in the locking pin cover to be elastically supported by a corresponding one of the springs; and a second end of each of the plurality of locking pins passes through the locking pin housing and protrudes toward the driving pulley.

[0013] When power is supplied to the second solenoid valve, the locking pin can move backward while compressing the spring, and the locking pin can be separated from the driving pulley. When power supplied to the second solenoid valve is interrupted, the locking pin can move forward by the elastic force of the spring and can be inserted into a pulley hole formed in the driving pulley, so that it can be connected to the driving pulley. The pulley hole and the end of the locking pin inserted into the pulley hole can be formed in a chamfered shape so that when the motor is overloaded, the locking pin can be retracted from the pulley hole.

[0014] The console device may further include: a first flange arranged on the driving pulley, the first flange being formed into a circular plate shape and having a first detection hole therein; a second flange arranged on the motor shaft, the second flange being formed into a circular plate shape and having a second detection hole therein; a first Hall sensor configured to detect the first detection hole; and a second Hall sensor configured to detect the second detection hole. When power is supplied to the motor, the controller may be configured to determine whether the motor is overloaded based on whether an operation signal is transmitted from the first Hall sensor and the second Hall sensor to the controller.

[0015] When power is supplied to the motor, when an operation signal from the first Hall sensor and an operation signal from the second Hall sensor are simultaneously transmitted to the controller, the controller may be configured to determine that the state of the motor is a normal state in which the motor is not overloaded. When power is supplied to the motor, and when no operation signal from the first Hall sensor is transmitted to the controller, but an operation signal from the second Hall sensor is transmitted to the controller, the controller may be configured to determine that the motor is overloaded. In response to determining that the motor is overloaded, the controller may be configured to cut off the power supplied to the motor, thereby forcibly terminating the operation of the motor. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The above and other objects, features and other advantages of the present application will be more clearly understood through the following detailed description presented in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1A-Figure 1C A view showing a state in which a console box according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application moves in the forward and rearward directions of a vehicle;

[0018] Figure 2 A side view showing a console device for a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 3 A view showing a track unit, a locking unit, and a locking operation unit according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 4 A view showing a locking unit and a locking operation unit according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 5 and Figure 6 A view showing a locked state in which a locking protrusion of a locking lever according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is inserted into one of locking recesses formed in a locking track;

[0022] Figure 7 and Figure 8 To illustrate an exemplary embodiment of the present application, when the front handle and the rear handle are operated to manually move the console box, a view of an unlocked state in which a locking protrusion of a locking lever has been removed from a locking recess formed in a locking track;

[0023] Fig. 9 A view illustrating the operation of the hinge lever when power is supplied to the first solenoid valve to automatically move the console box according to the exemplary embodiment of the present application.

[0024] Fig.10It is a view illustrating a lock operation unit, a clutch unit, a first Hall sensor, and a second Hall sensor according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application.

[0025] Fig.11 and Fig.12 To display Fig.10 A cross-sectional view of a coupled configuration, wherein, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Fig.11 A view showing a state in which the locking pin has been removed from the pulley hole for manual movement of the console box; and Fig.12 A view showing a state in which a locking pin is inserted into a pulley hole for automatic movement of a console box;

[0026] Fig.13 A view showing a first Hall sensor and a second Hall sensor according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application; and

[0027] Fig.14 FIG. 4 is a flow chart illustrating a fail-safe function using a first Hall sensor and a second Hall sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] It should be understood that the term "vehicle" or "vehicular" or other similar terms used herein generally include motor vehicles, such as passenger automobiles including sport utility vehicles (SUVs), buses, trucks, various commercial vehicles, ships including various boats, marine vessels, aircraft, etc., and include hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, hydrogen-powered vehicles, and other alternative fuel vehicles (e.g., fuels derived from non-petroleum energy sources). As referred to herein, a hybrid vehicle is a vehicle having two or more power sources, such as both gasoline-powered and electric-powered vehicles.

[0029] Although the exemplary embodiments are described as using multiple units to perform the exemplary processes, it should be understood that the exemplary processes can also be performed by one or more modules. In addition, it should be understood that the term controller / controller unit refers to a hardware device that includes a memory and a processor. The memory is configured to store the modules, and the processor is specifically configured to execute the modules to perform one or more processes described further below.

[0030] In addition, the control logic of the present application can be implemented as a non-transitory computer readable medium on a computer readable medium, which contains executable program instructions executed by a processor, a controller / controller unit, etc. Examples of computer readable media include, but are not limited to, ROM, RAM, compact disc (CD)-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, flash drive, smart card, and optical data storage device. The computer readable recording medium can also be distributed on a network-connected computer system so that the computer readable medium is stored and executed in a distributed manner, for example, through a telematics server or a controller area network (CAN).

[0031] The terms used herein are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present application. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will also be understood that when the terms "include" and / or "comprise" are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of the features, values, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, values, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. As described herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. "

[0032] Unless otherwise stated or apparent from the context, the term "about" as used herein is understood to be within the normal tolerance range in the art, such as within 2 standard deviations of the average. "Approximately" may be understood to be within 10%, 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.1%, 0.05%, or 0.01% of a specified value. Unless apparent from the context, all numerical values ​​provided herein are modified by the term "approximately".

[0033] Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiments of the present application, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numerals will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts.

[0034] like Figure 1A-Figure 1C As shown, in an exemplary embodiment according to the present application, the console box 20 is arranged beside the driver's seat 1 and is installed to be slidable in the forward and backward directions of the vehicle. When the console box 20 moves in the forward direction of the vehicle and reaches the most forward position, the console box 20 can be inserted into the space under the cushion 4 and prevented from being exposed to the interior space of the vehicle. Therefore, the interior space of the vehicle is utilized to the maximum extent, and the console device is therefore suitable for installation in an autonomous driving vehicle.

[0035] Figure 1AThe manual driving mode in which the driver manually drives the vehicle is shown. In this state, the console box 20 can be located between the driver's seat 1 and the front passenger seat 2. Figure 1B An automatic driving mode is shown, in which the driver's seat 1 can be rotated backward and the console box 20 can be moved forward and enter the space under the cushion 4 to avoid interfering with the rotation of the driver's seat 1. Figure 1C Another automatic driving mode is shown, in which the driver's seat 1 has been fully turned to face rearward and the console box 20 can be moved rearward to allow the user to use the space comfortably and conveniently.

[0036] The following will refer to Figures 1A to 13 A console device for a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is described in detail. As shown in the figure, the console device may include: a console box 20, a locking unit 30, and a locking operation unit 40, wherein the console box 20 is connected to a track unit 10 to be movable along the track unit 10, and the track unit 10 extends in the forward and backward directions of the vehicle; the locking unit 30 is installed to be connected to the track unit 10 and the console box 20 to limit or allow the movement of the console box 20; the locking operation unit 40 enables the locking unit 30 to be manually or automatically operated, and when the locking unit 30 is automatically operated, the locking operation unit 40 enables the console box 20 to move along the track unit 10.

[0037] The track unit 10 may include a fixed track 11 and a plurality of movable tracks 12, wherein the fixed track 11 extends in the forward and backward directions and may be fixed to the floor 3; the plurality of movable tracks 12 are connected to the console box and are coupled to the fixed track 11 to be movable along the fixed track. The number of the fixed track 11 may be two (but the present application is not limited thereto). The two fixed tracks 11 may be arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart from each other in the lateral direction of the vehicle. The two movable tracks 12 may be coupled to a corresponding one of the two fixed tracks 11.

[0038] The locking unit 30 may include a locking rail 31 and a locking rod 32, wherein the locking rail 31 is fixed to the floor 3 and arranged parallel to the rail unit 10, and the locking rail 31 may include a locking recess 31a continuously formed in its longitudinal direction; the locking rod 32 is mounted to the console bracket 50 and connected to the console box 20, and the locking rod 32 is installed to be rotatable and includes a locking protrusion 32a protruding from one end thereof.

[0039] When the locking lever 32 is rotated and the locking protrusion 32a is inserted into one of the locking recesses 31a, the movement of the console box 20 in the forward and backward directions can be restricted. When the locking protrusion 32a is moved out of or withdrawn from the locking recesses 31a, the movement of the console box 20 in the forward and backward directions can be allowed (e.g., not restricted). The console box 20 can be coupled to the console bracket 50 at its bottom surface, and the console bracket 50 can be coupled to the moving track 12. Therefore, when the moving track 12 moves along the fixed track 11, the console bracket 50 and the console box 20 can also move together with the moving track 12.

[0040] The locking rail 31 may be arranged at a position spaced apart from the fixing rail 11 by a predetermined distance in an upward direction, and may be fixed to the floor 3 and parallel to the fixing rail 11. The locking lever 32 may include a locking protrusion 32a protruding from a first end of the locking lever 32 to be inserted into one of the locking recesses 31a. The second end (e.g., the other end) of the locking lever 32 may abut against a hinge rod, which will be described later. An intermediate portion between the first and second ends of the locking lever 32 may be coupled to the console bracket 50 by a hinge shaft and a spring so as to be rotatable.

[0041] The locking operation unit 40 may include an articulated rod 41 rotatably coupled to the console bracket 50 and in contact with the locking rod 32, and a manual operation unit 42 that enables the articulated rod 41 to be manually operated. The number of the articulated rods 41 may be two, and the two articulated rods may be arranged close to the left and right sides of the locking rod 32 so that the locking rod 32 is interposed between the two articulated rods. The first end of each of the articulated rods 41 is in contact with the other end or the second end of the locking rod 32, and the second end (e.g., the other end) of each of the articulated rods 41 may be coupled to an operation cable, which will be described later. The middle portion between the first end and the second end of each of the articulated rods 41 may be rotatably coupled to the console bracket 50 through a hinge shaft 41a.

[0042] The manual operation unit 42 may include a front handle 42a, a rear handle 42b, and an operation cable 42c, the front handle 42a and the rear handle 42b being respectively connected to the front surface and the rear surface of the console box 20 so as to be rotatable; the operation cable 42c interconnects the front handle 42a with one (e.g., the first hinged rod) of the hinged rod 41, and interconnects the rear handle 42b with the other (e.g., the second hinged rod) of the hinged rod 41. The front handle 42a and the rear handle 42b may be respectively connected to the front surface and the rear surface of the console box 20 using a hinge shaft and a spring so as to be rotatable.

[0043] When no external force is applied to the locking lever 32, as shown in FIG. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown in FIG. 1 , due to the elastic force of the spring, the locking protrusion 32a of the locking lever 32 is in a state of being inserted into one of the locking recesses 31a formed in the locking rail 32. In other words, the locking lever 32 can be maintained in a locked state. In such a locked state, when the user manipulates any one of the front handle 42a and the rear handle 42b by pulling the handle, as shown in FIG. Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the force of the operating handle can be transmitted to the hinge rod 41 through the operating cable 42c (refer to FIG. 1), and each of the hinge rods 41 can rotate around the hinge axis 41a to rotate the locking rod 32. Due to the rotation of the locking rod 32, the locking protrusion 32a is withdrawn from the locking recess 31a formed in the locking rail 31, so that the console box 20 can be manually moved along the fixed rail 11 in the forward and backward directions.

[0044] Subsequently, after the console box 20 moves in the desired direction and reaches the desired position, when the force of operating the front handle 42a or the rear handle 42b is removed, as shown in FIG. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the locking lever 32 can be rotated by the elastic force of the spring so that the locking protrusion 32a is inserted back into one of the locking recesses 31a, so that the locking lever 32 becomes a locked state, in which the console box 20 can be prevented from further moving.

[0045] The locking operation unit 40 according to the present application may include an automatic operation unit 43 configured to automatically operate the hinge rod 41 and a controller 45 configured to receive a signal from the operation unit 44 based on the user's operation and configured to operate the automatic operation unit 43. The operation unit 44 may be operated or manipulated using application software installed in a smartphone or tablet computer (PC) of an occupant, a navigation system of a vehicle, or the like.

[0046] The automatic operation unit 43 may include a first solenoid valve 43a and a plunger 43b, wherein the first solenoid valve 43a is fixed to the console bracket 50 to be arranged adjacent to the articulated rod 41, and the controller 45 may be configured to supply power to the first solenoid valve 43a; the plunger 43b is arranged at the first solenoid valve 43a so as to move forward or backward while contacting the articulated rod 41.

[0047] As described above, two hinged rods 41 may be provided, and the two hinged rods 41 may be arranged close to the left and right sides of the locking rod 32 so that the locking rod 32 is interposed between the two hinged rods. The first solenoid valve 43a may be fixed at a position between the two hinged rods 41, and the plunger 43b may protrude from the first solenoid valve 43a in a lateral direction (e.g., toward the moving track).

[0048] Under the control of the controller 45, when power is supplied to the first solenoid valve 43a, Fig. 9 As shown, the plunger 43b moves to the right and rotates the rightmost hinge rod 41. Since the hinge rod 41 rotates around the hinge shaft 41a, as described above, the hinge rod 41 operates the locking rod 32 to thereby remove the locking protrusion 32a from the locking recess 31a. Accordingly, the locking rod 32 becomes an unlocked state, in which the console box 20 can move along the fixed rail 11 in the forward and backward directions.

[0049] The locking operation unit 40 may further include a motor 46, a motor shaft 47, a drive pulley 49, a clutch unit 60 and a power transmission belt 62, wherein the motor 46 is operated by the controller 45; the motor shaft 47 is directly connected to the motor 46 so as to rotate therewith; the drive pulley 49 is connected to the outer circumferential surface of the motor shaft 47 through a bearing 48 so as to rotate relative to the motor shaft 47; the clutch unit 60 is connected to the motor shaft 47 so that the motor shaft 47 and the drive pulley 49 are connected to or disconnected from each other in response to the supply or interruption of electric power; the power transmission belt 62 is connected to the console bracket 50 and connects the drive pulley 49 and the driven pulley 61 to each other.

[0050] The driving pulley 49 and the driven pulley 61 may be arranged near the first end and the second end of the track unit 10. Specifically, the driving pulley 49 may be arranged near the rear end of the fixed track 11, and the driven pulley 61 may be arranged near the front end of the fixed track 11. However, the present application is not limited thereto. The driving pulley 49 and the driven pulley 61 may be arranged oppositely as needed. In addition, an idle roller 63 may be rotatably mounted adjacent to the driving pulley 49 and the driven pulley 61 to maintain a constant tension of the power transmission belt 62. The power transmission belt 62 may be arranged on the driving pulley 49 and the driven pulley 61 through the idle roller 63.

[0051] The clutch unit 60 according to the present application may include: a locking pin housing 610, a locking pin cover 620, a second solenoid valve 630, a plurality of locking pins 650 and a C-type fastening ring 660, wherein the locking pin housing 610 and the locking pin cover 620 are connected to the motor shaft 47; the second solenoid valve 630 is connected to the locking pin cover 620 so that the locking pin cover 620 can rotate with the motor shaft 47, and the power supplied to the second solenoid valve 630 can be adjusted by the controller 45; each of the plurality of locking pins 650 has a first end and a second end (for example, the other end), the first end is installed in the locking pin cover 620 to be elastically supported by a corresponding one of the springs 640, and the second end passes through the locking pin housing 610 and protrudes toward the drive pulley 49; the C-type fastening ring 660 is used to connect the motor shaft 47 and the locking pin cover 620 to each other.

[0052] When power is supplied to the second solenoid valve 630 through the controller 45, the locking pin 650 may move backward while compressing the spring 640 to be separated from the driving pulley 49. When power supplied to the second solenoid valve 630 is interrupted by the controller 45, the locking pin 650 may move forward by the elastic force of the spring 640, and the front end of the locking pin 650 may be inserted into the pulley hole 49a formed in the driving pulley 49, so that the locking pin 650 is connected to the driving pulley 49.

[0053] Fig.11 4 shows a state where the power supplied to the motor 46 is interrupted and the power is supplied to the second solenoid valve 630. When the power is supplied to the second solenoid valve 630, the locking pin 650 can move backward toward the second solenoid valve 630. Therefore, the spring 640 is compressed, and the front end of the locking pin 650 can be retracted from the pulley hole 49a, so that the locking pin 650 is separated from the driving pulley 49.

[0054] In addition, if Fig.11 As shown, when the power supplied to the motor 46 is interrupted, the power supplied to the first solenoid valve 43a is also interrupted. Therefore, the console box 20 can only be moved manually by operating the front handle 42a and the rear handle 42b.

[0055] Fig.12 4 shows a state in which power is allowed to be supplied to the motor 46 and power supply to the second solenoid valve 630 is interrupted. When power supply to the second solenoid valve 630 is interrupted, the locking pin 650 can move forward toward the driving pulley 49 by the elastic restoring force of the spring 640. Therefore, the front end of the locking pin 650 can be inserted into the pulley hole 49a so that the locking pin 650 is connected to the driving pulley 49.

[0056] When power is supplied to the motor 46, the rotational force of the motor 46 can be transmitted to the drive pulley 49 via the motor shaft 47, the locking pin housing 610, the locking pin cover 620 and the locking pin 650, thereby rotating the drive pulley 49. In addition, when power is supplied to the motor 46, power is also supplied to the first solenoid valve 43a, and the locked state of the locking lever 32 can be released.

[0057] Therefore, when the driving pulley 49 is rotated by the power of the motor 46, the console bracket 50 connected to the driving pulley 49, the moving track 12 connected to the console bracket 50, and the console box 20 can automatically move in the forward and backward directions along the fixed track 11 by the power of the motor 46. When the console box 20 is automatically moved by the power of the motor 46, when the movement of the console box 20 is interrupted by an obstacle or some other reasons, the motor 46 or other parts may be damaged due to overload.

[0058] Therefore, the present application has a fail-safe function that can prevent the motor 46 from being overloaded. In order to ensure that the locking pin 650 can be withdrawn from the pulley hole 49a when the motor 46 is overloaded, the pulley hole 49a and the end of the locking pin 650 inserted into the pulley hole 49a can be formed into a chamfered shape. In other words, when the drive pulley 49 is rotated by the operation of the motor 46, and the console box 20 and the mobile track 12 move along the fixed track 11, when the movement of the console box 20 is interrupted by obstacles, etc. (for example, foreign matter, external force, etc.), a load is applied to the drive pulley 49 connected to the power transmission belt 62, so that the drive pulley 49 may not rotate smoothly. Therefore, the front end of the locking pin 650 formed into a chamfered shape can be withdrawn from the pulley hole 49a formed into a chamfered shape. In other words, the shape of the front end allows the locking pin to be withdrawn (for example, disengaged) from the pulley hole.

[0059] Therefore, the rotational force of the motor 46 cannot be transmitted to the driving pulley 49, so the driving pulley 49 does not rotate. Accordingly, the motor 46 can be prevented from being overloaded. When the motor 46 is overloaded, the operation of the motor 46 can be forced to stop to prevent damage to the motor 46 or other accessory parts.

[0060] Accordingly, the present application may further include: a first circular plate-shaped flange 490, a first detection hole 491, a second circular plate-shaped flange 470, a second detection hole 471, a first Hall sensor 70, and a second Hall sensor 80, wherein the first circular plate-shaped flange 490 is arranged on the driving pulley 49; the first detection hole 491 is formed in the first flange 490; the second circular plate-shaped flange 470 is arranged on the motor shaft 47; the second detection hole 471 is formed in the second flange 470; the first Hall sensor 70 is configured to detect the first detection hole 491; and the second Hall sensor 80 is configured to detect the second detection hole 471. When power is supplied to the motor 46, the controller 45 may be configured to determine whether the motor 46 is overloaded based on whether an operation signal is transmitted from the first Hall sensor 70 and the second Hall sensor 80 to the controller 45.

[0061] In other words, when power is supplied to the motor 46, when the operation signal from the first hall sensor 70 and the operation signal from the second hall sensor 80 are simultaneously transmitted to the controller 45, the controller 45 may be configured to determine that the state of the motor 46 is a normal state in which the motor 46 is not overloaded. When power is supplied to the motor 46, when no operation signal from the first hall sensor 70 is transmitted to the controller 45, but an operation signal from the second hall sensor 80 is transmitted to the controller 45, the controller 45 may be configured to determine that the motor 46 is overloaded.

[0062] The following will refer to Fig.14 The present application is further described. When the manipulation unit 44 is manipulated by the user (S11), power can be supplied to the motor 46, and the motor 46 can run (S12). Subsequently, the drive pulley 49 can be rotated, and the console box 20 and the mobile track 12 can move along the fixed track 11 (S13). When the movement of the console box 20 is not interrupted by obstacles, etc. (e.g., foreign matter, external force, etc.) (S14), the locking pin 650 can be inserted into the pulley hole 49a. Therefore, the first flange 490 and the second flange 470 can rotate together, and the operation signal from the first Hall sensor 70 and the operation signal from the second Hall sensor 80 can be transmitted to the controller 45 at the same time. The controller 45 can therefore be configured to determine that the state of the motor 46 is a normal state in which the motor 46 is not overloaded. Therefore, based on the manipulation of the manipulation unit 44, the console box 20 can be moved to a desired position (S15).

[0063] However, as described above, when the motor 46 is operated by the power applied thereto, and the console case 20 and the moving track 12 are moved along the fixed track 11 by the rotation of the driving pulley, when the movement of the console case 20 is interrupted by an obstacle or the like (e.g., foreign matter, external force, etc.), the locking pin 650 is retracted from the pulley hole 49a, thereby stopping the rotation of the driving pulley 49. Accordingly, the first flange 490 does not rotate, but the second flange 470 rotates. Therefore, the first Hall sensor 70 cannot generate an operation signal, but the second Hall sensor 80 generates an operation signal, and the operation signal from the second Hall sensor 80 can be transmitted to the controller 45. Therefore, the controller 45 can be configured to determine that the state of the motor 46 is an erroneous state in which the motor 46 is overloaded.

[0064] In response to determining that the motor 46 is overloaded, as described above, the controller 45 can be configured to cut off the power supplied to the motor 46, thereby forcibly terminating the operation of the motor 46 (S16). Therefore, the movement of the console box 20 can be forcibly terminated (S17). After the movement of the console box 20 is terminated, the user can continue to use the console box 20 by removing the external force (S18).

[0065] As can be seen from the above description, the exemplary embodiment of the present application has a structure in which the console box 20 can be moved to a desired position in the forward and rearward directions of the vehicle, and in this structure, when the console box 20 moves in the forward direction of the vehicle, the console box 20 can be inserted into the space under the cushion 4, thereby maximizing the use of the interior space of the vehicle, and the console device is therefore suitable for installation in an autonomous vehicle.

[0066] Furthermore, the exemplary embodiment of the present application has a fail-safe function that can prevent the motor 46 from being overloaded when the console box 20 is automatically moved using the power of the motor 46 , thereby improving the durability of the device.

[0067] Although exemplary embodiments of the present application have been disclosed for illustrative purposes, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications, additions and substitutions are possible, without departing from the scope and spirit of the application as disclosed in the accompanying claims.

Claims

1. A console device for a vehicle, comprising: a console box movably installed in the interior space of the vehicle to be inserted into the space below the cushion, wherein the console box is coupled to a rail unit installed in the interior space of the vehicle to be movable along the rail unit; a locking unit installed to be connected with the track unit and the console box to restrict or allow movement of the console box; and A locking operation unit, which is used to enable the locking unit to be manually operated or automatically operated, wherein based on the automatic operation of the locking unit, the locking operation unit enables the console box to move along the track unit; Wherein, the locking unit comprises: a locking rail fixed to a floor and arranged in parallel with the rail unit, wherein the locking rail includes locking recesses continuously formed in a longitudinal direction thereof; and a locking lever mounted to a console bracket coupled to the console box so as to be rotatable, the locking lever having a locking protrusion protruding from a first end thereof, When the locking protrusion is inserted into one of the locking recesses, the locking lever restricts movement of the console box; When the locking protrusion is withdrawn from the locking recess, the locking lever releases the movement restriction of the console box; Wherein, the locking operation unit comprises: a hinge rod rotatably coupled to the console bracket, the hinge rod being in contact with a locking rod; and A manual operation unit, which is used to enable the hinged rod to be manually operated; Wherein, the locking operation unit comprises: an automatic operation unit configured to automatically operate the hinged rod; and a controller configured to operate the automatic operation unit by receiving a signal from a manipulation unit based on a user's manipulation; Wherein, the automatic operation unit comprises: a first solenoid valve fixed to the console bracket to be proximate to the hinge rod, wherein the controller is configured to supply power to the first solenoid valve; and a plunger disposed at the first solenoid valve to move forward or backward while contacting the hinge rod; Wherein, the locking operation unit further comprises: a motor operated by the controller; a motor shaft directly connected to the motor for rotation therewith; a driving pulley coupled to the outer circumferential surface of the motor shaft through a bearing so as to rotate relative to the motor shaft; a clutch unit coupled to the motor shaft to connect or disconnect the motor shaft and the drive pulley to each other in response to supply or interruption of electric power; and A power transmission belt is connected to the console bracket and simultaneously connects the driving pulley and the driven pulley to each other.

2. The console device for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The track unit comprises: a fixed rail fixed to the floor; and A movable rail is connected to the console box, wherein the movable rail is coupled to the fixed rail so as to be movable along the fixed rail.

3. The console device for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The manual operation unit comprises: a front handle and a rear handle, the front handle and the rear handle being respectively coupled to the front surface and the rear surface of the console box so as to be rotatable; and An operating cable connects the front handle and the articulated lever to each other and connects the rear handle and the articulated lever to each other.

4. The console device for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The driving pulley and the driven pulley are arranged near the first end and the second end of the track unit, and idle rollers are rotatably installed adjacent to the driving pulley and the driven pulley to maintain a constant tension of the power transmission belt, and the power transmission belt is arranged on the driving pulley and the driven pulley through the idle rollers.

5. The console device for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The clutch unit comprises: a locking pin housing and a locking pin cover coupled to the motor shaft; a second solenoid valve coupled to the locking pin cover to enable the locking pin cover to rotate with the motor shaft, wherein the controller is configured to supply power to the second solenoid valve; and a plurality of locking pins, each of which has a first end installed in the locking pin cover to be elastically supported by a corresponding one of the springs; a second end of each of the plurality of locking pins passes through the locking pin housing and protrudes toward the driving pulley; wherein, when power is supplied to the second solenoid valve, the locking pin moves backward while compressing the spring, and the locking pin is separated from the driving pulley; When power supplied to the second solenoid valve is interrupted, the locking pin is moved forward by an elastic force of a spring and inserted into a pulley hole formed in the driving pulley, thereby being connected to the driving pulley.

6. The console device for a vehicle according to claim 5, wherein: The pulley hole and an end portion of the locking pin inserted into the pulley hole are formed to have a chamfered shape so that the locking pin can be withdrawn from the pulley hole when the motor is overloaded.

7. The console device for a vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising: A first flange, which is arranged on the driving pulley, and is formed in a circular plate shape and has a first detection hole therein; A second flange is arranged on the motor shaft, the second flange is formed in a circular plate shape and has a second detection hole therein; a first Hall sensor configured to detect the first detection hole; as well as a second Hall sensor configured to detect the second detection hole; Wherein, when power is supplied to the motor, the controller is configured to determine whether the motor is overloaded based on whether an operation signal is transmitted from the first Hall sensor and the second Hall sensor to the controller.

8. The console device for a vehicle according to claim 7, wherein: When an operation signal from the first Hall sensor and an operation signal from the second Hall sensor are simultaneously transmitted to the controller while power is supplied to the motor, the controller is configured to determine that the state of the motor is a normal state in which the motor is not overloaded.

9. The console device for a vehicle according to claim 8, wherein: When no operation signal from the first Hall sensor is transmitted to the controller but an operation signal from the second Hall sensor is transmitted to the controller while power is supplied to the motor, the controller is configured to determine that the motor is overloaded.

10. The console device for a vehicle according to claim 9, wherein: In response to determining that the motor is overloaded, the controller is configured to cut off power supplied to the motor, thereby forcibly terminating operation of the motor.

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