An automobile interior component

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automobile interior component, which includes a base; an armrest, which is configured to be movable between a low position and a high position relative to the base; and a mechanism, which is configured to be rotatably connected to any one of the front end and the rear end of the armrest to support the armrest, and to enable the armrest to always remain horizontal during the movement between the low position and the high position. According to the automobile interior component of the present invention, a hidden function can be realized when in a low position, that is, when not in use, the armrest is integrated with the shape of surrounding parts; the armrest can be adjusted in three directions, front and back, left and right, and up and down, to provide a functional position, that is, in the use state, the armrest can slide forward and backward and fold and lift, and in the left and right and up and down directions, it can bear a stop at any position to provide a use position, maximize the functional position of the armrest, and meet the comfort needs of individuals or different users.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of automobiles, and more particularly to an automobile interior component. Background Art

[0002] With the development of technology and demand, the appearance and functional requirements of armrests in automotive interior products are increasing. In the prior art, most armrests exist independently of other products, that is, the armrests can be seen at a glance, and the adjustment range of the armrests is also limited. The most common is a fixed armrest, that is, it can only provide an armrest function in one position. There are also some armrests that can be adjusted in the front and back direction and / or the flip angle. At present, there is no armrest that can achieve the hidden function while being able to adjust in the three directions of front and back, left and right, and up and down, and can withstand loads at any position during the adjustment process. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the problem in the prior art that the armrest cannot be adjusted in various directions as a functional position while being hidden, the present invention provides an automobile interior component.

[0004] The automobile interior component according to the present invention comprises a base; an armrest, which is configured to be movable between a low position and a high position relative to the base; and a mechanism, which is configured to be rotatably connected to any one end of the front end and the rear end of the armrest to support the armrest and enable the armrest to always remain horizontal during the movement between the low position and the high position.

[0005] Preferably, the base comprises a storage box, and the armrest is arranged to cover the storage box when in the low position.

[0006] Preferably, the armrest includes a first armrest and a second armrest, and when the first armrest and the second armrest are located in the low position, the first armrest and the second armrest are close to each other in the lateral direction, and when the first armrest and the second armrest are located in the high position, the first armrest and the second armrest are far away from each other in the lateral direction.

[0007] Preferably, the mechanism comprises two cantilevers, and the two cantilevers are connected to the same armrest through two rotating shaft groups arranged at intervals and staggered, so as to support the armrest to remain horizontal.

[0008] Preferably, the two rotating shaft groups are staggered in mutually perpendicular front-to-back directions and transverse directions.

[0009] Preferably, the rotating shaft group is arranged obliquely with respect to the transverse direction, so that the armrest generates a transverse displacement in response to the movement between the low position and the high position.

[0010] Preferably, the two cantilevers are respectively connected to the same transmission mechanism on the base to rotate synchronously.

[0011] Preferably, the transmission mechanism is a transmission gear or a connecting rod.

[0012] Preferably, when any one of the two cantilever arms is prevented from rotating relative to the base, the armrest is prevented from moving relative to the base.

[0013] Preferably, the automobile interior component further comprises a motor to drive and restrict the armrest to move between the low position and the high position relative to the base.

[0014] Preferably, the armrest comprises a base and an upper cover, the base is configured to rotate relative to the base through the mechanism, and the upper cover is configured to slide relative to the base through a sliding assembly.

[0015] Preferably, when the armrest moves to any position between the low position and the high position relative to the base, the upper cover is slidable relative to the base.

[0016] According to the automotive interior parts of the present invention, the hidden function can be realized when in a low position, that is, when not in use, the armrest is integrated with the shape of the surrounding parts; the armrest can be adjusted in the front and back, left and right, and up and down directions to provide functional positions, that is, in the use state, the armrest can slide forward and backward and fold up and down, and carry a stop at any position in the left and right and up and down directions to provide a use position, thereby maximizing the functional position of the armrest and meeting the comfort needs of individuals or different users. In addition, according to the automotive interior parts of the present invention, by combining with a motor or other mechanism, an armrest product with two operation modes of motor drive or manual operation can be realized. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1A is an overall schematic diagram of a vehicle including a vehicle interior component according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 1B yes Figure 1A a schematic perspective view of the interior of a car;

[0019] Figure 2A is a schematic diagram of a state in which the armrests on both sides of the automobile interior component according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention are in a low position;

[0020] Figure 2B yes Figure 2A A schematic diagram of the state of the armrests on both sides of the interior parts of the automobile when they are in a high position;

[0021] Figure 2C yes Figure 2AA schematic diagram of the state of the vehicle interior components when the armrests on both sides are in the front position;

[0022] Figure 3A is a schematic diagram of a state in which the armrests on both sides of the automobile interior component according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention are in a low position;

[0023] Figure 3B yes Figure 3A A schematic diagram of the state of the interior parts of the automobile when the right armrest is in a high position and the left armrest is in a low position;

[0024] Figure 3C yes Figure 3A A schematic diagram of the state of the interior parts of the automobile in which the right armrest is in the front position and the left armrest is in the low position;

[0025] Figure 4A is a schematic diagram of a state in which the armrests on both sides of the automobile interior component according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention are in a low position;

[0026] Figure 4B yes Figure 4A A schematic diagram of the state of the automobile interior components in which the left armrest is in a high position and the right armrest is in a low position;

[0027] Figure 4C yes Figure 4A A schematic diagram of the state of the automobile interior components in which the left armrest is in the front position and the right armrest is in the low position;

[0028] Figure 5A It is a schematic assembly diagram of the armrests on both sides of the automobile interior component of a preferred embodiment of the present invention when they are in a low position;

[0029] Figure 5B yes Figure 5A Assembly diagram of the vehicle interior components with the armrests on both sides in high position;

[0030] Figure 5C yes Figure 5A Assembly diagram of the vehicle interior components when the armrests on both sides are in the front position;

[0031] Figure 6 yes Figure 5A An exploded diagram of the left armrest in the interior of the car;

[0032] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 An assembly diagram of a mechanism of a left armrest in an interior part of a car;

[0033] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 An exploded schematic diagram of the mechanism in FIG.

[0034] Fig. 9A yes Figure 5A A top view of the armrests on both sides of the middle when they are in the low position;

[0035] Fig. 9B yes Figure 5A A top view of the armrests on both sides of the middle when they are in the high position;

[0036] Fig. 10A yes Figure 5A A side view schematic diagram of the mechanism of the left middle armrest in the low position;

[0037] Fig. 10B yes Figure 5A A side view schematic diagram of the mechanism of the middle left armrest in the high position;

[0038] Fig.11A yes Figure 5A A schematic diagram of the partial structure of the sliding assembly when the left middle armrest is in a high position;

[0039] Fig. 11B yes Figure 5A A schematic diagram of the partial structure of the sliding assembly when the middle left armrest is in the forward position;

[0040] Fig. 12A is an assembly schematic diagram of the automobile interior component of another preferred embodiment of the present invention when the armrests on both sides are in a low position;

[0041] Fig. 12B yes Fig. 12A An enlarged schematic diagram of the local structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are given below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and described in detail.

[0043] According to the automobile interior component of the present invention, the armrest can be adjusted in three directions: front-to-back, left-to-right, and up-to-down. In this article, the front-to-back direction refers to the longitudinal (travel) direction of the automobile, the left-to-right direction refers to the width (transverse) direction of the automobile, and the up-to-down direction refers to the height (vertical) direction of the automobile and is used to define the low position and the high position.

[0044] According to Figure 1A-1B In one exemplary embodiment shown, a vehicle V may include an interior I having an instrument panel IP and a floor console FC.

[0045] According to Figure 2A-2C , Figure 3A-3C and Figure 4A-4CThe exemplary embodiment shown, the automotive interior component shown as a floor console FC may include a base B and a first armrest 100a and a second armrest 100b symmetrically mounted on the base B. The first armrest 100a and the second armrest 100b may be configured to be electrically operated by an occupant control switch A shown with a hand H. The first armrest 100a is symmetrically mounted on the base B and the first armrest 100a and the second armrest 100b may be configured to be electrically operated by an occupant control switch A shown with a hand H. Figure 2A and Figure 3A The low position shown in Figure 2B and Figure 3B As shown in the high position, move to Figure 2C and Figure 3C The second armrest 100b can be moved relative to the base B as shown in the front position. Figure 2A and Figure 4A The low position shown in Figure 2B and Figure 4B As shown in the high position, move to Figure 2C and Figure 4C The first armrest 100a and the second armrest 100b are configured to achieve 1) the first armrest 100a and the second armrest 100b move simultaneously (such as Figure 2A-2C 2) The first armrest 100a moves while the second armrest 100b remains stationary (as shown); Figure 3A-3C 3) The second armrest 100b moves while the first armrest 100a remains stationary (as shown); Figure 4A-4C As shown). When the first armrest 100a and / or the second armrest 100b are in a low position, the top surface of the first armrest 100a and / or the second armrest 100b is aligned with the top surface of the floor console FC to achieve an aesthetically pleasing shape, that is, the hidden function of the armrest is realized. When the first armrest 100a or the second armrest 100b is in a high position, the first armrest 100a or the second armrest 100b is lifted upward relative to the base B to support the arms of the driver or the passenger at different heights. When the first armrest 100a or the second armrest 100b is in a front position, the first armrest 100a or the second armrest 100b moves forward relative to the low position to support the arms of the driver or the passenger at different horizontal positions. When the first armrest 100a and the second armrest 100b are in a low position at the same time, the first armrest 100a and the second armrest 100b are close to each other and visually form a whole with the base B (as shown). Figure 2A , Figure 3A , Figure 4A and Figure 5A When the first armrest 100a and the second armrest 100b are both located at the high position or the front position, the first armrest 100a and the second armrest 100b are away from each other, visually like spread wings (as shown in FIG. Figure 2B , Figure 2C , Figure 5B and Figure 5CAs shown in FIG. 1 ), the interior component of the automobile is also called a bionic wing armrest. Moreover, no matter the first armrest 100a and the second armrest 100b are in a low position, a high position, a front position, or any position therebetween, the first armrest 100a and the second armrest 100b always remain horizontal. In this embodiment, the base B further includes a storage box, and the first armrest 100a and the second armrest 100b are arranged to be laterally close to each other in a low position to cover the storage box, and laterally away from each other in a high position to open the storage box.

[0046] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the bionic wing-type handrail is as follows Figure 5A-5C As shown, the first armrest 100a and the second armrest 100b are respectively moved between a low position and a high position relative to the base B by means of the mechanism 40b. The structure of the bionic wing-type armrest is described below by taking the second armrest 100b as an example.

[0047] like Figure 6 As shown, the second armrest 100b includes a base 30b and an upper cover 10b connected to the base 30b above the base 30b. The base 30b is arranged to rotate relative to the base B through a mechanism 40b to realize the movement of the second armrest 100b between a low position and a high position. Specifically, the mechanism 40b is connected near the front end of the second armrest 100b to support the second armrest 100b. In particular, the mechanism 40b is centrally arranged at the front end of the second armrest 100b. The centralized arrangement here means that the arrangement position of the mechanism 40b does not exceed one-third of the length of the armrest in the front-to-back direction. It should be understood that this arrangement only arranged at the front end of the second armrest 100b is different from the conventional arrangement. Generally, in order to keep the armrest from tilting, the conventional arrangement is to provide symmetrical support for the armrest, that is, to provide a support structure at the front and rear ends of the armrest at the same time, without concentrating the support mechanism at the front or rear end. In contrast, the present invention innovatively proposes to provide a supporting mechanism 40b only at the front or rear end of the armrest without adding multiple locking mechanisms, and the mechanism 40b can also keep the armrest horizontal at any position, which has unexpected technical effects.

[0048] like Figure 6-Figure 8As shown, the mechanism 40b includes a first cantilever (i.e., an inner arm 41b) and a second cantilever (i.e., an outer arm 42b). The top ends of the inner arm 41b and the outer arm 42b are respectively connected to the base 30b through a set of rotating shaft groups and can rotate relative to the base 30b. The axes of the two sets of rotating shaft groups are arranged to be parallel but not coaxial, and are staggered (i.e., not aligned) in the front-to-back direction and the lateral direction, so as to support the second armrest 100b to remain horizontal at any position without adding a locking member to the rotating shaft group. Specifically, the rotating shaft group includes an axle pin 43b and a rotating shaft sleeve 44b sleeved on the outside of the axle pin 43b. After the axle pin 43b and the rotating shaft sleeve 44b are assembled, they pass through the inner arm 41b and the base 30b, and the spline 441b on the rotating shaft sleeve 44b is aligned with the spline hole 411b on one end of the inner arm 41b (see Figure 8 ) matches so that the rotating sleeve 44b is relatively fixed to the inner arm 41b, and at the same time, the shaft pin 43b and the oval shaft hole 31b on the base 30b (see Figure 7 ) are matched so that the shaft pin 43b is relatively fixed to the base 30b, and then the shaft pin 43b and the rotating shaft sleeve 44b are limited by the fixed shaft sleeve 45b. The installation of the rotating shaft assembly and the outer arm 42b is the same as described above and will not be repeated here. The other ends of the inner arm 41b and the outer arm 42b are respectively connected to a gear 46b, and the two gears 46b are set to have the same transmission ratio as the motor output gear. Specifically, one end of the gear 46b extends axially to form a spline for mating with the spline hole 412b (see Figure 8 ) are matched so that the gear 46b and the inner arm 41b are relatively fixed, and the gear 46b is fixed by the pin shaft 48b. The installation of the gear 46b and the outer arm 42b is the same as described above and will not be repeated here. The two gears 46b are respectively connected to the two pin shafts 48b on the base B to connect the inner arm 41b and the outer arm 42b to the base B respectively, and the two gears 46b are simultaneously connected to the transmission gear 47b (see Figure 7 ) are engaged to achieve synchronous rotation of the inner arm 41b and the outer arm 42b relative to the base B. In the present embodiment, the inner arm 41b, the outer arm 42b, the shaft pin 43b, the rotating sleeve 44b, the fixed sleeve 45b, the gear 46b and the transmission gear 47b together provide a mechanism to achieve the movement of the second armrest 100b between the low position and the high position. It should be understood that the transmission gear 47b can also be replaced by other transmission mechanisms such as connecting rods. In particular, on the basis of synchronizing the inner arm 41b and the outer arm 42b through the transmission mechanism, when any one of the cantilever arms of the inner arm 41b and the outer arm 42b is prevented from rotating relative to the base 30b, the second armrest 100b is also prevented from moving relative to the base B, so it is only necessary to lock any one of the cantilever arms of the inner arm 41b and the outer arm 42b.

[0049] like Figure 9A-9BAs shown, the four axes a, b, c, and d formed by the two rotating shaft groups and the two gears 46b in the second armrest 100b are set to form a certain angle relative to the left and right directions. Therefore, as the inner arm 41b and the outer arm 42b rotate relative to the base B, the bases 30a and 30b of the first armrest 100a and the second armrest 100b move upward relative to the base B, and also move away from each other in the left and right directions, that is, lateral displacement occurs while moving between the low position and the high position.

[0050] Back to Figure 6 The upper cover 10b of the second armrest 100b can move between the front position and the rear position relative to the base 30b along the front-rear direction through the sliding assembly 20b. In this embodiment, due to the shape restriction of the floor console FC, when the second armrest 100b is in the low position, the upper cover 10b cannot move forward relative to the base 30b (such as Figure 2A , Figure 3A and Figure 4A As shown). It is understandable that, without being restricted by shape or space, the upper cover 10b can be configured to move between the front position and the rear position relative to the base 30b when the base 30b is in any position between the low position (including the low position) and the high position (including the high position). Figure 11A-11B The sliding assembly 20b includes a track 21b fixedly connected to the base 30b and two round tubes 22b installed on the upper cover 10b. The round tubes 22b are configured to be movable relative to the track 21b to realize the movement of the upper cover 10b relative to the base 30b.

[0051] In order to realize the electric control of the second armrest 100b, as Figure 6 As shown, the second handrail 100b also includes a motor 51b for driving the inner arm 41b and the outer arm 42b to rotate relative to the base B, and a motor 52b for driving the round tube 22b to move relative to the track 21b. Specifically, the motor 51b is arranged on the base B, and the transmission gear 47b is driven to move by the motor 51b, see Figure 10A-10B , and then drive the two gears 46 to rotate in the same direction, so that the inner arm 41b and the outer arm 42b rotate synchronously, and finally realize the movement of the base 30b between the low position and the high position. The motor 52b is arranged on the track 21b, and the motor 52b drives the round tube 22b to move relative to the track 21b, and then drives the upper cover 10b to move in the front and rear direction relative to the base 30b. In order to limit the movement of the base 30b between the low position and the high position, two stop sensors 53b are arranged on the base B at intervals, close to the high position and low position of the inner arm 41b or the outer arm 42b. Figure 10A-10B As shown, when the base 30b moves to the low position or the high position, the inner arm 41b or the outer arm 42b contacts one of the two stop sensors 53b to issue a command to turn off the motor 51b. Figure 11A-11BIn order to limit the movement of the upper cover 10b between the front position and the rear position, a stop sensor 54b is arranged on the track 21b near both ends of the track 21b. When the upper cover 10b moves to the front position or the rear position, it contacts one of the two stop sensors 54b to issue a command to turn off the motor 52b.

[0052] Since the inner arm 41b and the outer arm 42b rotate synchronously relative to the base B, and the two rotating shaft groups of the inner arm 41b and the outer arm 42b are arranged in a staggered manner, the inner arm 41b and the outer arm 42b provide stable support for the base 30b and ensure that the base 30b always remains horizontal and does not deflect during the movement of the base 30b from a low position to a high position; when the second armrest 100b is subjected to external pressure or load, the pressure or load will be transmitted to the transmission gear 47b through the rotating shaft group and the inner and outer arms 41b, 42b. As long as a motor 51b with a stopping torque is selected, the pressure or load on the second armrest 100b can be resisted, so that the second armrest 100b has a load-bearing capacity at any position without adding an additional locking mechanism.

[0053] In addition to the electric control, the first armrest 100a and the second armrest 100b can also be manually operated. Figure 12A-12B As shown, specifically, still taking the second armrest 100b as an example, the motor 51b is cancelled, and the one-way bearing assembly in patent CN 201910693297.7 is arranged on the pin 48b of any one of the inner arm 41b or the outer arm 42b. Slightly different from the motor control, the driver or passenger can flip the armrest upward to adjust it, and the armrest can also bear the load, but the armrest can only be flipped downward after it flips over the designed characteristic angle.

[0054] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The above embodiment of the present invention can also be modified in various ways. That is, all simple, equivalent changes and modifications made according to the claims and the description of the present invention fall within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention. The contents not described in detail in the present invention are all conventional technical contents.

Claims

1. An automotive interior component, characterized in that: The automotive interior components include: Base; an armrest configured to be movable between a low position and a high position relative to the base; A mechanism is configured to be rotatably connected to any one of the front end and the rear end of the armrest to support the armrest and to keep the armrest horizontal during the movement between the low position and the high position; The mechanism includes two cantilevers, and the two cantilevers are respectively connected to the same transmission mechanism on the base to rotate and lock synchronously. The two cantilevers are connected to the armrest through two rotating shaft groups arranged at intervals and staggered to support the armrest to remain horizontal. The two rotating shaft groups are staggered in the front-to-back direction and the lateral direction perpendicular to each other, and the armrest produces lateral displacement while moving between the low position and the high position.

2. The automotive interior component according to claim 1, characterized in that The base includes a storage box, and the armrest is configured to cover the storage box when in the low position.

3. The automotive interior component according to claim 1, characterized in that The armrest includes a first armrest and a second armrest. When the first armrest and the second armrest are located in the low position, the first armrest and the second armrest are close to each other in the lateral direction. When the first armrest and the second armrest are located in the high position, the first armrest and the second armrest are far away from each other in the lateral direction.

4. The automotive interior component according to claim 1, characterized in that The rotating shaft group is arranged obliquely relative to the transverse direction, so that the armrest generates a transverse displacement in response to the movement between the low position and the high position.

5. The automotive interior component according to claim 1, characterized in that The transmission mechanism is a transmission gear or a connecting rod.

6. The automotive interior component according to claim 1, characterized in that When either of the two cantilever arms is prevented from rotating relative to the base, the armrest is prevented from moving relative to the base.

7. The automotive interior component according to claim 1, characterized in that The automotive interior component further includes a motor to drive and restrict the armrest from moving relative to the base between the low position and the high position.

8. The automotive interior component according to claim 1, characterized in that The armrest comprises a base and an upper cover, wherein the base is configured to rotate relative to the base through the mechanism, and the upper cover is configured to slide relative to the base through a sliding assembly.

9. The automotive interior component according to claim 8, characterized in that When the armrest moves to any position between the low position and the high position relative to the base, the upper cover can slide relative to the base.

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