Automobile, on-board refrigerator and storage box

Abstract

The application discloses a car, a vehicle-mounted refrigerator and a storage box. The storage box comprises a shell, a box body and a locking part. The shell is internally provided with a containing cavity. A limiting part is arranged at the front end of the shell and detachably connected with the shell. The box body is arranged in the containing cavity and movable relative to the shell. The locking part is arranged at the bottom of the box body and has a first end, a second end and a pivot joint part. The pivot joint part of the locking part is located between the first end and the second end of the locking part. In the locking position, the second end of the locking part is matched with the limiting part. In the releasing position, the second end of the locking part is separated from the limiting part to separate the box body from the shell. The storage box provided by the application has the advantages of convenient disassembly and cleaning.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of vehicles, and more particularly to automobiles, in-vehicle refrigerators, and storage boxes. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, automotive interior drawer-type storage boxes are fixed to guide rails, which in turn are fixed to guide rail brackets. These brackets are then secured to the automotive interior parts with screws. However, these storage boxes suffer from inconvenience in disassembly and cleaning. If not cleaned regularly, bacteria can easily grow, making them unusable and resulting in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention is based on the inventor's discovery and understanding of the following facts and problems: existing guide rail brackets are fixed to automobiles, making it inconvenient to clean the storage box.

[0004] The present invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0005] Therefore, embodiments of the present invention provide a storage box that has the advantages of being easy to disassemble and easy to clean.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the storage box includes a shell, a box body, and a locking member. The shell has a receiving cavity, and a limiting part is provided at the front end of the shell. The limiting part is detachably connected to the shell. The locking member is provided at the bottom of the box body and has a first end, a second end, and a pivot part. The pivot part of the locking member is located between the first end and the second end of the locking member. In the locked position, the second end of the locking member cooperates with the limiting part. In the released position, the second end of the locking member disengages from the limiting part to separate the box body from the shell.

[0007] The storage box according to embodiments of the present invention has the advantages of being easy to disassemble and easy to clean.

[0008] In the locked position, the second end of the locking member engages with the limiting portion; in the released position, the second end of the locking member disengages from the limiting portion.

[0009] In some embodiments, the locking member is disposed at the front end of the housing. In the locked position, the second end of the locking member has a bent portion, the opening direction of which is consistent with the opening direction of the receiving cavity and abuts against the rear side of the limiting portion.

[0010] In some embodiments, the storage box further includes an unlocking element disposed on the box body and connected to the locking element to facilitate the swinging of the locking element.

[0011] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the unlocking member is located at the bottom of the housing and has a first end, a second end, and a pivot portion. The pivot portion of the unlocking member is located between the first end and the second end of the unlocking member. At least a portion of the second end of the unlocking member is exposed at the bottom of the housing and abuts against the first end of the locking member. The pivot portion is pivotally connected to the housing.

[0012] In the released position, the second end of the unlocking member abuts against the first end of the locking member; in the locked position, the second end of the unlocking member disengages from the first end of the locking member.

[0013] In some embodiments, the storage box further includes a reset member connected to the locking member and the box body, the reset member having a force that causes the locking member to swing from the released position to the locked position.

[0014] In some embodiments, the storage box further includes a guide rail bracket and a guide rail, the guide rail bracket being disposed on the housing, the guide rail being disposed on the guide rail bracket, the box body being disposed on the guide rail and movable along the guide rail, and the locking member being disposed at the front end of the guide rail bracket.

[0015] In some embodiments, the rear end of the guide rail bracket is snapped into and fixed to the housing.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle refrigerator includes a storage box.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the automobile includes a vehicle body and a storage box, the storage box being disposed on the vehicle body. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the locking element of the storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the release position of the locking member of the storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 This is an enlarged schematic diagram showing the release position of the locking member of the storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Reference numerals: 1. Housing; 10. Limiting part; 2. Box body; 3. Locking part; 4. Unlocking part; 5. Resetting part; 6. Guide rail bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0025] Storage box according to embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 1-5 As shown, the storage box includes a shell 1, a box body 2, and a locking member 3. The shell 1 has a receiving cavity, and the box body 2 is disposed within the receiving cavity and movable relative to the shell 1. The locking member 3 is disposed on the box body 2 and can swing between a locked position and a released position relative to the box body 2. In the locked position, the locking member 3 cooperates with the shell 1 to lock the box body 2. In the released position, the locking member 3 disengages from the shell 1 to release the box body 2. A limiting part 10 is provided at the front end of the shell 1, and the limiting part 10 is detachably connected to the shell 1. The locking member 3 is disposed at the bottom of the box body 2 and has a first end, a second end, and a pivot part. The pivot part of the locking member 3 is located between the first end and the second end of the locking member 3. In the locked position, the second end of the locking member 3 cooperates with the limiting part 10. In the released position, the second end of the locking member 3 disengages from the limiting part 10. The box body 2 can be slidably connected to the locking member 3. When the box body 2 slides to its limit position of disengaging from the receiving cavity, the user swings the locking member 3 from the locked position to the released position, causing the locking member 3 to disengage from the housing 1. The box body 2, along with the locking member 3, detaches from the housing 1, enabling cleaning of the inside of the box body 2 and the receiving cavity, thus improving the user experience. The limiting part 10 is detachably connected to the housing 1, facilitating complete separation of the box body 2 from the housing 1. The detachable limiting part 10 increases the opening width of the receiving cavity of the housing 1, making it easier to remove the box body 2 and the locking member 3. Figure 2 The front-to-back and top-to-bottom directions of the shell and box are shown.

[0026] The storage box according to embodiments of the present invention has the advantages of being easy to disassemble and easy to clean.

[0027] In some embodiments, such as Figures 2-5 As shown, the locking member 3 is located at the front end of the box body 2. In the locked position, the second end of the locking member 3 has a bent portion. The opening direction of the bent portion is consistent with the opening direction of the receiving cavity and abuts against the rear side of the limiting portion 10.

[0028] Therefore, the locking element is located at the front end of the box to facilitate the user to rotate the locking element. In the locked position, the bent part at the second end of the locking element abuts against the rear side of the limiting part. The opening direction of the bent part is consistent with the opening direction of the receiving cavity. The limiting part prevents the bent part from moving towards the front side of the limiting part. The limiting part can prevent the box from detaching from the shell when it moves forward.

[0029] In some embodiments, such as Figures 2-5 As shown, the storage box also includes an unlocking component 4, which is disposed on the box body 2 and is connected to the locking component 3 so as to drive the locking component 3 to swing.

[0030] Specifically, at least a portion of the unlocking component 4 is exposed inside the housing 2, and a portion of the unlocking component 4 is located inside the housing 2. The exposed portion of the unlocking component 4 facilitates the user's rotation or pressing of the unlocking component 4 to drive the locking component 3 to swing. The housing 2 has a space to accommodate the unlocking component 4, protecting the unlocking component 4 from collision with the housing 1.

[0031] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, at least a portion of the unlocking member 4 is located at the bottom of the housing 2 and has a first end, a second end, and a pivot portion. The pivot portion of the unlocking member 4 is located between the first end and the second end of the unlocking member 4. At least a portion of the second end of the unlocking member is exposed at the bottom of the housing and abuts against the first end of the locking member. The pivot portion is pivotally connected to the housing 2. In the released position, the second end of the unlocking member 4 abuts against the first end of the locking member 3. In the locked position, the second end of the unlocking member 4 disengages from the first end of the locking member 3.

[0032] Specifically, the first end of the unlocking component 4 is located inside the housing 2, and at least a portion of the second end of the unlocking component 4 is exposed outside the housing 2 and contacts the first end of the locking component 3. When the user rotates the first end of the unlocking component 4 inside the housing 2, the second end of the unlocking component 4 is exposed outside the housing 2 and contacts the first end of the locking component 3, thus driving the locking component 3 to swing towards the release position.

[0033] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the storage box also includes a reset member 5, which is connected to the locking member 3 and the box body 2. The reset member 5 has a force that causes the locking member 3 to swing from the released position to the locked position.

[0034] Specifically, the reset element 5 can be an elastic element such as a torsion spring. The torsion spring is connected to the locking element 3 and the housing 2. When the locking element 3 swings to the release position, the elastic potential energy of the torsion spring increases. After the second end of the unlocking element 4 disengages from the first end of the locking element 3, the torsion spring restores its deformation and drives the locking element 3 to swing to the locking position.

[0035] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-3 and Figure 5 As shown, the storage box also includes a guide rail bracket 6 and a guide rail. The guide rail bracket 6 is mounted on the housing 1, the guide rail is mounted on the guide rail bracket 6, the box body 2 is mounted on the guide rail and is movable along the guide rail, and the locking member is mounted at the front end of the guide rail bracket 6.

[0036] Specifically, the guide rail bracket 6 is detachably connected to the housing 1. The box 2 is mounted on the guide rail and slides relative to the guide rail bracket 6. When the box 2 slides to its limit position towards the front end of the guide rail bracket 6, the second end of the unlocking member 4 inside the box 2 can contact the first end of the locking member 3. The user drives the first end of the unlocking member 4 inside the box 2, causing the second end of the unlocking member 4 to protrude from the box 2 and contact the first end of the locking member 3, thus driving the locking member 3 to swing towards the release position. The locking member 3 disengages from the housing 1, facilitating the removal of the guide rail bracket 6, the guide rail, and the box 2.

[0037] In some embodiments, the rear end of the guide rail bracket 6 is snapped and fixed to the housing 1.

[0038] Specifically, the rear end of the guide rail bracket 6 is provided with an elastic snap-fit ​​component, and the housing 1 is provided with a corresponding limit hole. The elastic snap-fit ​​component enters the limit hole and undergoes elastic deformation to snap and fix the guide rail bracket 6 and the housing 1.

[0039] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle refrigerator includes a storage box.

[0040] The technical advantages of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator according to the embodiments of the present invention are the same as those of the storage box described above, and will not be repeated here.

[0041] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the automobile includes a vehicle body and a storage box, the storage box being disposed on the vehicle body. A decorative panel is provided on the outer side of the storage box, and the decorative panel on the outer side of the limiting part 10 moves with the limiting part 10 to facilitate the removal of the limiting part 10.

[0042] The technical advantages of the automobile according to the embodiments of the present invention are the same as those of the storage box described above, and will not be repeated here.

[0043] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0044] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0045] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0046] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0047] In this invention, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0048] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Any changes, modifications, substitutions and variations made to the above embodiments by those skilled in the art are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A storage box, characterized in that, include: A housing having a receiving cavity inside, and a limiting part provided at the front end of the housing, the limiting part being detachably connected to the housing; A box body is disposed within the receiving cavity and is movable relative to the housing. A locking member is disposed at the bottom of the box body and has a first end, a second end, and a pivot portion. The pivot portion of the locking member is located between the first end and the second end of the locking member, and the locking member is slidably engaged with the box body. In the locked position, the second end of the locking member engages with the limiting part, which prevents the box from moving forward to its limit position and disengaging from the housing; in the released position, the second end of the locking member disengages from the limiting part to separate the box from the housing.

2. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking member is located at the front end of the box body, and the second end of the locking member has a bent portion. The opening direction of the bent portion is consistent with the opening direction of the receiving cavity and abuts against the rear side of the limiting portion.

3. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an unlocking component, which is disposed on the housing and connected to the locking component to facilitate the swinging of the locking component.

4. The storage box according to claim 3, characterized in that, At least a portion of the unlocking member is located at the bottom of the box and has a first end, a second end and a pivot portion. The pivot portion of the unlocking member is located between the first end and the second end of the unlocking member. At least a portion of the second end of the unlocking member is exposed at the bottom of the box and abuts against the first end of the locking member. The pivot portion is pivotally connected to the box. In the released position, the second end of the unlocking member abuts against the first end of the locking member; in the locked position, the second end of the unlocking member disengages from the first end of the locking member.

5. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a reset member, which is connected to the locking member and the housing, and the reset member has a force that causes the locking member to swing from the released position to the locked position.

6. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a guide rail bracket and a guide rail. The guide rail bracket is mounted on the housing, the guide rail is mounted on the guide rail bracket, the box body is mounted on the guide rail and is movable along the guide rail, and the locking member is located at the front end of the guide rail bracket.

7. The storage box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rear end of the guide rail bracket is snapped and fixed to the housing.

8. A vehicle-mounted refrigerator, characterized in that, The storage box includes any one of claims 1-7.

9. A car, characterized in that, include: Vehicle body; A storage box, wherein the storage box is disposed on the vehicle body, and the storage box is the storage box according to any one of claims 1-7.

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