Dual-opening central control box integrated with projection function and application thereof

Abstract

The application discloses a double-opening central control box with integrated projection function, which comprises a storage box, a handrail box assembly is hinged to the box mouth part of the storage box; the handrail box assembly comprises a base, a decorative cover is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base, and the decorative cover is hinged to the storage box; the base is provided with an accommodating cavity; the top of the base is hingedly provided with two symmetrically arranged cover plates, the accommodating cavity is sealed by the cover plates; a plurality of return torsion springs are fixedly connected between the side edges of the cover plates and the side edges of the base; a lock hook mechanism for controlling the opening and closing of the cover plates is assembled and connected to the base; a projector component is assembled and connected in the accommodating cavity; the projector component comprises a projector support shell which is rotationally connected, a projector is assembled and connected in the projector support shell, and balance arms which abut against the two sides of the projector support shell are fixedly connected to the cavity wall of the accommodating cavity. The central control box disclosed by the application not only realizes increasing the size of the cavity for accommodating storage, but also realizes hidden installation of the projector, and effectively increases the use experience of the vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of vehicle central control box technology, and particularly relates to a dual-opening central control box with integrated projection function and its application. Background Technology

[0002] As car configurations continue to improve, cars are becoming increasingly important living spaces for people. For example, to meet consumers' needs for storing items, armrest boxes that can store items and provide hand support are designed inside vehicles, thus fulfilling the needs of armrests and storage.

[0003] For example, Chinese patent application number CN202120123535.3 discloses an armrest storage box and a vehicle, specifically including: an armrest, a box body and a cover plate for installation on the vehicle body, the box body has a box opening, the cover plate is closable and covers the box opening, the cover plate has an opening for taking out items, the armrest is installed on the cover plate, and the armrest slides on the cover plate to cover or open the opening for taking out items.

[0004] However, the aforementioned patent improves the convenience of the rear seats using the forward sliding opening method for the storage box, but it only focuses on the storage function and does not have an extended projection function. Furthermore, the forward sliding method can interfere with the driver's operation.

[0005] Chinese patent application number CN201721170261.3 discloses a vehicle center armrest box, specifically including an armrest box body and a cover. The armrest box body has an opening at the top, and the cover closes onto the opening at the top of the armrest box body. A tissue box for holding tissues is provided on the cover. This utility model provides a vehicle center armrest box that integrates a tissue box within the cover of the armrest box body, making it accessible to both the driver and passengers.

[0006] The aforementioned patent integrates a tissue box into the armrest box lid, which is mainly based on the storage (tissue) function and does not have an extended projection function. Moreover, the tissue box is located under the lid, making it inconvenient to open.

[0007] However, the armrest boxes disclosed in the aforementioned patented technologies are only for storage. As consumers' demands for vehicles increase, in-car movie viewing has become a practical need. Although in-car screens are getting larger, they still cannot provide users with a comfortable experience, such as watching movies while reclining. Furthermore, it is inconvenient to install projectors in vehicles, and the existing armrest boxes cannot accommodate them. This makes finding a hidden and convenient way to install and use a projector within the armrest box a technical challenge. Summary of the Invention

[0008] Based on the above background, one of the technical problems solved by the present invention is to provide a dual-opening central control box with integrated projection function.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0010] A dual-opening central control box with integrated projection function includes a storage box, and an armrest box assembly is hinged to the opening of the storage box;

[0011] The armrest box assembly includes a base, and a decorative cover is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base. The decorative cover is hinged to the storage box.

[0012] The base has a receiving cavity;

[0013] The top of the base is hinged with two symmetrically arranged cover plates, which seal the receiving cavity.

[0014] Several return torsion springs are fixedly connected between the side of the cover plate and the side of the base.

[0015] The base is equipped with a locking hook mechanism that controls the opening and closing of the cover plate;

[0016] A projector component is assembled and connected inside the cavity;

[0017] The projector component includes a projector support housing rotatably connected to the projector support housing, a projector assembled and connected inside the projector support housing, and balance arms fixedly connected to the cavity wall of the receiving cavity, which abut against both sides of the projector support housing.

[0018] Preferably, the decorative cover is hinged to one side of the storage box via a flipping mechanism;

[0019] The flipping mechanism is fixedly mounted on the storage box;

[0020] The decorative cover is fixedly connected to a hinge arm of a hinged flipping mechanism; the flipping mechanism includes a female hinge, which is hinged to a male hinge.

[0021] The female hinge is fixedly mounted on the storage box, and the hinge arm is mounted on the male hinge.

[0022] Preferably, the bottom of the decorative cover is fixedly connected with a plurality of protrusions, each of which is fixedly connected with a permanent magnet, and the other side of the storage box is fixedly connected with a magnetic sheet that cooperates with the permanent magnet.

[0023] Preferably, the two ends of the projector support shell are respectively assembled and connected to the base via splined connecting shafts.

[0024] Preferably, the locking hook mechanism includes a mounting base fixedly mounted on a base, with locking hooks hinged to the locking hook cover plate on both sides of the top of the mounting base, and a return spring mounted on the locking hook.

[0025] The locking mechanism also includes a pressing button for pressing the locking hook. When the pressing button is pressed down, the locking hook is pressed down and unlocked from the cover plate.

[0026] Preferably, a lock hook pivot is fixedly connected to the lock hook, the lock hook pivot is hinged to the mounting base, and the return spring is sleeved on the lock hook pivot.

[0027] Preferably, a push rod is slidably connected to the bottom of the push button, and a pressing spring is sleeved on the push rod.

[0028] Preferably, a front decorative panel is fixedly connected to the top of the base, and the front decorative panel has an insertion slot adapted to the press button.

[0029] Preferably, the bottom of the armrest box decorative cover is fixedly connected with several buffer blocks that are adapted to the opening of the storage box.

[0030] The second technical problem solved by this invention is: the application of the above-mentioned dual-opening central control box with integrated projection function in the vehicle control armrest box.

[0031] The present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0032] 1. In this invention, the opening of the storage box is hinged to an armrest assembly, which includes a base and a receiving cavity. Two symmetrically arranged cover plates are hinged to the top of the base to seal the receiving cavity.

[0033] This design further increases the storage capacity of the existing storage compartment while sealing it. This increases storage capacity without compromising overall vehicle space.

[0034] 2. The closed cover is opened by a locking hook mechanism, specifically using a mounting base. The top of the mounting base has two hinged hooks (located in the cover cavity) that connect to the locking hook cover. A return spring is mounted on each hook. The locking hook mechanism also includes a pressing button for pressing the hook. Pressing the button downwards presses the button onto the hook, causing it to rotate and disengage from the cover. Then, under the action of the return torsion spring on the cover, the cover quickly opens, exposing the cavity on the base for easy access to items.

[0035] This method allows for the simultaneous opening of both side panels in an extremely quick and flexible manner, facilitating storage.

[0036] 3. The design incorporates a projector component housed within the cavity. This component includes a projector support housing mounted on a base, with the projector itself housed within the support housing. Balance arms (each with a contact arm that abuts against the projector support housing) are fixedly connected to both sides of the cavity wall. The contact action of the balance arms ensures the relative position of the projector support housing, allowing the projector to project stably without shaking, even during bumpy rides.

[0037] The above method allows the projector to be stored away and exposed when the cover is opened, enabling projection. Simultaneously, the projector is stabilized by the counterweight arm against the projector's support housing, resulting in a stable projected image.

[0038] After disassembling the projector components, it can be used as storage space. Attached Figure Description

[0039] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0040] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 2 This is an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the center armrest assembly in its open state;

[0042] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cover plate in the open state in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of the dual-opening central control box with integrated projection function in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the flipping mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the flipping mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the connection relationship between the locking hook mechanism and the front decorative panel in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 8This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the locking hook mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the connection relationship between the base and the projector component in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure connecting the base and the cover plate in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the projector support shell in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the balance arm in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the decorative cover in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0054] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0055] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0056] Furthermore, in this invention, descriptions involving "first," "second," etc., are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0057] Example 1

[0058] like Figure 1-4As shown, a dual-opening central control box with integrated projection function includes a storage box 1, which has a cavity for storing items.

[0059] The opening of the aforementioned storage box 1 is hinged to an armrest assembly 2. The armrest assembly 2 increases additional storage capacity while sealing the storage box 1.

[0060] The specific structure of armrest box assembly 2 is as follows:

[0061] like Figure 9 As shown, the armrest box assembly 2 includes a base 25, and a decorative cover 21 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base 25. The decorative cover 21 is hinged to the storage box 1.

[0062] Specifically, the decorative cover 21 is hinged to the front of the storage box 1 via a flipping mechanism 24. The flipping mechanism 24 is fixedly mounted on the storage box 1.

[0063] like Figure 5-6 As shown, a hinge arm of a hinged flipping mechanism 24 is fixedly connected to the decorative cover 21; the flipping mechanism 24 includes a female hinge 241 (the female hinge 241 is fixedly assembled on the storage box 1), and the female hinge 241 is hinged to a male hinge 242 (the hinge arm is hinged to the male hinge 242).

[0064] Specifically, in order to ensure that the female hinge 241 can rotate freely while preventing loosening and falling off, a structure combining bushing 245, elastic washer 244 and flat washer 246 is used at the hinge part of the female hinge 241 to ensure that the flipping mechanism 24 does not loosen during use.

[0065] Specifically, the hinge joint of the female hinge 241 is hinged by a pivot screw 243, and a nut 2431 is threaded onto the pivot screw 243. At the same time, a bushing 245 is designed in the middle of the female hinge 241, and an elastic washer 244 and a flat washer 246 are designed between the female hinge 241 and the bushing 245.

[0066] The flipping mechanism 24 with the above-mentioned structural design has high stability in component flipping, and the flipping process is smooth with low resistance. The hinged parts are not easy to fall off, and the flipping noise is low.

[0067] like Figure 13As shown, the above structure enables the armrest box assembly 2 to flip open and close. During the closing process, in order to fix and attract the armrest box assembly 2, several protrusions are fixedly connected to the bottom of the decorative cover 21. A permanent magnet 214 is fixedly connected to each of the protrusions. A magnetic piece that cooperates with the permanent magnet 214 is fixedly connected to the other side of the storage box 1. When closed by magnetic attraction, the armrest box assembly 2 is attracted and sealed to the opening of the storage box 1.

[0068] Meanwhile, in order to protect the armrest box assembly 2 during the closing process, several buffer rubber blocks that are adapted to the opening of the storage box 1 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the armrest box decorative cover 21.

[0069] Example 2

[0070] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment, based on the structure of embodiment 1, aims to further increase the capacity of the storage compartment 1 while sealing it. This increases storage capacity without compromising overall vehicle space. The design is as follows:

[0071] The base 25 has a receiving cavity; the top of the base 25 is hinged with two symmetrically arranged cover plates 22, which seal the receiving cavity. The two cover plates 22 divide the base 25 into two independent receiving cavities. Therefore, together with the storage space of the storage box 1, a total of two additional cavities are formed, with the storage box 1 as the main cavities and the cover plates 22-base 25 as the additional cavities. This not only provides high flexibility but also increases the storage capacity.

[0072] like Figure 9-10 As shown, specifically, a number of return torsion springs 253 are fixedly connected between the side of the cover plate 22 and the side of the base 25. At the same time, the sides of both sides of the base 25 are fixedly connected with lifting lugs 252 for hinged cover plate 22, and cover plate 22 is hinged to lifting lugs 252.

[0073] When the cover plate 22 is in the closed state, the return torsion spring 253 is in the compressed state.

[0074] The base 25 is equipped with a locking mechanism that controls the opening and closing of the cover 22. The cover 22 is automatically opened via the locking mechanism.

[0075] like Figure 7-8 As shown, the specific structure of the locking hook mechanism is as follows:

[0076] The locking mechanism includes a mounting base 233 fixedly mounted on a base 25. Locking hooks 232 (located in the cover cavity of the cover plate 22) are hinged to both sides of the top of the mounting base 233 and connected to the locking hook cover plate 22. Return springs 234 are mounted on the locking hooks 232. Specifically, a locking hook shaft is fixedly connected to the locking hook 232, and the locking hook shaft is hinged to the mounting base 233. The return spring 234 is sleeved on the locking hook shaft.

[0077] The locking mechanism also includes a pressing button 231 for pressing the locking hook 232. When the pressing button 231 is pressed down, the locking hook 232 is pressed down and unlocked from the cover plate 22.

[0078] Meanwhile, a push rod 2311 is slidably connected to the bottom of the button 231, and a pressing spring 23111 is sleeved on the push rod 2311.

[0079] Under normal circumstances, the cover plate 22 is closed on the base 25 and is hooked by the locking hook 232. Therefore, the cover plate 22 will not open upwards. When it is necessary to open the cover plate 22, press the operation button 231 downwards. At this time, the button 231 is pressed against the locking hook 232, the locking hook 232 rotates and disengages from the cover plate 22. At this time, under the action of the return torsion spring 253 on the cover plate 22, the cover plate 22 quickly opens, thereby exposing the cavity on the base 25, which is convenient for accommodating items.

[0080] Conversely, during the closing process, the cover plate 22 abuts against and presses the locking hook 232 until the locking hook 232 hooks the cover plate 22.

[0081] During the pressing operation, when the button 231 is pressed, the pressing spring 23111 on the push rod 2311 is compressed. After the pressure is released, the button 231 is reset.

[0082] The top of the base 25 is fixedly connected to a front decorative panel 211, and the front decorative panel 211 has an insertion slot adapted to the press button 231, which achieves aesthetics.

[0083] The above method allows for the quick and flexible opening of both side covers 22, facilitating storage for operators.

[0084] Example 3

[0085] like Figure 9 As shown, a projector component is assembled and connected inside the aforementioned cavity in order to achieve projection.

[0086] The specific structure of the projector components is as follows:

[0087] The projector component includes a projector support housing 32 mounted on the base 25, and a projector 31 is mounted inside the projector support housing 32 (a through hole adapted to the projector 31 is opened at the bottom of the projector support housing 32).

[0088] like Figure 11-12 As shown, the specific connection method is as follows: the projector support shell 32 and the base 25 are connected by a spline connecting shaft 321. The spline connecting shaft 321 and the projector support shell 32 are splines, and the spline connecting shaft 321 and the base 25 are interference fits. The fitting structure consists of 8 protruding ribs to ensure that it can rotate under a certain external force.

[0089] Meanwhile, balance arms 251 are fixedly connected to both sides of the cavity wall of the receiving cavity, which abut against both sides of the projector support housing 32. Under the action of the balance arms 251, the relative position of the projector support housing 32 is maintained.

[0090] With the above structural design, the projector 31 is mounted on the base 25 and cooperates with the cover plate 22. After the cover plate 22 is opened flexibly, the projector 31 is exposed for projection playback. Furthermore, the above-mentioned projector 31-projector support shell 32 structure, due to the action of the counterweight arm 251 (which has a counterweight arm 2511 that counters the projector support shell 32), ensures that the projector 31 can project stably without shaking, even under bumpy conditions.

[0091] Of course, the above description is not intended to limit the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the examples given above. Any changes, modifications, additions or substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present invention should also fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dual-opening central control box with integrated projection function, characterized in that, Includes a storage box, the opening of which is hinged to an armrest box assembly; The armrest box assembly includes a base, and a decorative cover is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base. The decorative cover is hinged to the storage box. The base has a receiving cavity; the top of the base is hinged with two symmetrically arranged cover plates, which seal the receiving cavity. Several return torsion springs are fixedly connected between the side of the cover plate and the side of the base. The base is equipped with a locking hook mechanism that controls the opening and closing of the cover plate; A projector component is assembled and connected inside the cavity; The projector component includes a projector support housing rotatably connected to the projector support housing, a projector assembled and connected inside the projector support housing, and a balance arm fixedly connected to the cavity wall of the receiving cavity, which abuts against both sides of the projector support housing. The balance arm has an abutting arm that abuts against the projector support housing; The locking mechanism includes a mounting base fixedly mounted on a base, with locking hooks hinged to the locking hook cover plate on both sides of the top of the mounting base, and a return spring mounted on the locking hook. The locking mechanism also includes a pressing button for pressing the locking hook. When the pressing button is pressed down, the locking hook is pressed down and unlocks from the cover plate. A locking hook pivot is fixedly connected to the locking hook, and the locking hook pivot is hinged to the mounting base. The return spring is sleeved on the locking hook pivot. A push rod is slidably connected to the bottom of the pressing button, and a pressing spring is sleeved on the push rod.

2. The dual-opening central control box with integrated projection function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The decorative cover is hinged to one side of the storage box via a flipping mechanism; The flipping mechanism is fixedly mounted on the storage box; The decorative cover is fixedly connected to a hinge arm of a hinged flipping mechanism; the flipping mechanism includes a female hinge, which is hinged to a male hinge. The female hinge is fixedly mounted on the storage box, and the hinge arm is mounted on the male hinge.

3. The dual-opening central control box with integrated projection function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the decorative cover is fixedly connected to several protrusions, and a permanent magnet is fixedly connected to each of the protrusions. A magnetic sheet that cooperates with the permanent magnet is fixedly connected to the other side of the storage box.

4. The dual-opening central control box with integrated projection function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two ends of the projector support shell are respectively assembled and connected to the base via splined connecting shafts.

5. The dual-opening central control box with integrated projection function according to claim 1, characterized in that, A front decorative panel is fixedly connected to the top of the base, and the front decorative panel has an insertion slot adapted to the press button.

6. The dual-opening central control box with integrated projection function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the decorative cover is fixedly connected with several buffer blocks that are adapted to the opening of the storage box.

7. The application of a dual-opening central control box with integrated projection function as described in any one of claims 1-6 in a vehicle armrest box.

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