Storage box, vehicle-mounted refrigerator and vehicle

Abstract

The present invention discloses a storage box, a vehicle-mounted refrigerator and an automobile. The storage box includes a housing, a box body, a locking member and a driving assembly. An accommodating cavity is provided in the housing. The box body is arranged in the accommodating cavity and is movable relative to the housing. The locking member is arranged in the accommodating cavity and is swingable relative to the housing between a locking position and a release position. In the locking position, the locking member cooperates with the box body to lock the box body. In the release position, the locking member disengages from the box body to release the box body. The driving assembly is connected to the locking member to drive the locking member to be swingable. The storage box provided by the present invention has the advantages of convenient opening and closing and small opening and closing force.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicles, and in particular to a storage box, a vehicle-mounted refrigerator and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] In-car storage boxes can hold items carried by users, contributing to a tidy interior. In related art, storage boxes include a housing, a box body, a button, and a lock. The box body is located within the housing, and the lock is located within the box body. The button is connected to the lock, and the lock and the housing can be engaged and disengaged. During operation, pressing the button drives the lock to rotate and disengage from the housing, unlocking the box body and the housing, facilitating movement of the box body relative to the housing. Pushing the box body forces the lock to rotate and engage with the housing, locking the box body and the housing.

[0003] However, the storage box in the related art has the problem that it is easy to not open when pressing the button, and a large force needs to be applied when closing the box body, resulting in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve one of the technical problems in the related art at least to a certain extent. To this end, an embodiment of the present invention provides a storage box that can avoid the problem of being unable to open.

[0005] A storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a shell, a box body, a locking member and a driving assembly, the shell having a accommodating cavity, the box body being arranged in the accommodating cavity and movable relative to the shell, the locking member being arranged in the accommodating cavity and swingable relative to the shell between a locking position and a releasing position, in which the locking member abuts against a protrusion of the box body to lock the box body, and in the releasing position, the locking member disengages from the box body to release the box body, the driving assembly is connected to the locking member to drive the locking member to swing, and the movement direction of the driving assembly is consistent with the movement direction of the box body.

[0006] The storage box of the embodiment of the present invention has the advantages of being easy to open and close and requiring little force to open and close.

[0007] In some embodiments, the protrusion is located at the bottom of the box body, the locking member is located below the box body and has a first end, a second end and a pivot portion, the pivot portion is located between the first end and the second end of the locking member, the pivot portion is connected to the shell, and the drive assembly is connected to the first end of the locking member; in the locked position, the second end of the locking member cooperates with the protrusion, and in the release position, the second end of the locking member is disengaged from the protrusion.

[0008] In some embodiments, the locking member is adjacent to the rear end of the box body, the driving assembly is arranged at the rear end of the housing, and at the locking position, the second end of the locking member abuts against the front side of the protruding portion.

[0009] In some embodiments, the driving assembly includes a driving motor and a transmission rod. The driving motor is arranged at the rear end of the housing, the transmission rod is connected to the output shaft of the driving motor, and the other end of the transmission rod is connected to the first end of the locking member.

[0010] In some embodiments, a reset member is further included. The reset member is connected to the locking member and the housing, and the reset member has a force to swing the locking member from the release position to the locking position.

[0011] In some embodiments, an elastic member is further included. The elastic member is arranged in the accommodation cavity and connected to the box body, and the elastic member has an elastic force to urge the box body to move towards the opening direction of the accommodation cavity.

[0012] In some embodiments, a plurality of guide rails extending in the front-rear direction are provided on the housing. The plurality of guide rails are arranged at intervals in the width direction of the storage box. The box body is arranged on the guide rails and is movable along the guide rails.

[0013] In some embodiments, the storage box further includes a panel. The panel is arranged at the front end of the box body, and the part of the panel protruding upward or downward from the box body can be in contact with the front end of the housing.

[0014] In some embodiments, the storage box further includes a first magnetic member and a second magnetic member. The first magnetic member is arranged on the panel, the second magnetic member is arranged on the box body, and the magnetism of the first magnetic member is opposite to that of the second magnetic member.

[0015] In some embodiments, the storage box further includes a sealing member. The sealing member is arranged between the panel and the front end of the housing.

[0016] In some embodiments, the storage box further includes a control board. The control board is arranged at the front end of the housing and is located above the panel. The control board is connected to the driving assembly.

[0017] According to the vehicle-mounted refrigerator of the embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle-mounted refrigerator includes a storage box.

[0018] According to the vehicle of the embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle includes a vehicle body and a storage box, and the storage box is arranged on the vehicle body. Description of the Drawings

[0019] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of the storage box according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 It is a partial enlarged view of the locking member at the release position of the storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 It is a partial enlarged view of the locking member at the locked position of the storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 It is a partial enlarged view of the sealing member at the locked position of the storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 5 It is an exploded view of the storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Reference numerals: 1, housing; 2, box body; 21, protruding portion; 3, locking member; 31, first end; 32, second end; 33, pivoting portion; 4, driving assembly; 41, transmission rod; 42, driving motor; 5, reset member; 6, elastic member; 7, guide rail; 8, first magnetic member; 9, second magnetic member; 10, sealing member; 11, control board. Detailed Description of the Invention

[0025] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0026] The storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention, as Figures 1 - 5As shown in the figure, the storage box includes a housing 1, a box body 2, a locking member 3 and a driving assembly 4. The housing 1 has a receiving cavity. The box body 2 is disposed in the receiving cavity and is movable relative to the housing 1. The locking member 3 is disposed in the receiving cavity and is swingable relative to the housing 1 between a locking position and a release position. In the locking position, the locking member 3 abuts and cooperates with the protruding portion 21 of the box body 2 to lock the box body 2. In the release position, the locking member 3 disengages from the box body 2 to release the box body 2. The driving assembly 4 is connected to the locking member 3 to drive the locking member 3 to swing. The movement direction of the driving assembly 4 is the same as the movement direction of the box body 2. The box body 2 enters the receiving cavity. In the locking position, the locking member 3 locks the box body 2, and the box body 2 is fixed in the receiving cavity and cannot be separated from the housing 1. The driving assembly 4 drives the locking member 3 to swing towards the release position. In the release position, the locking member 3 disengages from the box body 2, and the box body 2 can move freely in the receiving cavity to facilitate the removal of the box body 2. When it is necessary to lock the box body 2, the box body 2 is placed in the receiving cavity, and the driving mechanism drives the locking member 3 to swing towards the locking position. The locking member 3 cooperates with the box body 2 in the locking position to fix the box body 2. The force application direction of the driving mechanism is the same as the opening direction of the storage box, and the structure is simple and occupies little space. The storage box in the related art adopts a button unlocking and locking structure, the force application direction of the button is opposite to the opening direction of the storage box, and the transmission structure between the button and the locking member 3 is complex and prone to failure.

[0027] The storage box according to the embodiment of the present invention has the advantages of convenient opening and closing and small opening and closing force.

[0028] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the protruding portion 21 is located at the bottom of the box body 2. The locking member 3 is located below the box body 2 and has a first end 31, a second end 32 and a pivoting portion 33. The pivoting portion 33 is located between the first end 31 and the second end 32 of the locking member 3. The pivoting portion 33 is connected to the housing 1. The driving assembly 4 is connected to the first end 31 of the locking member 3. In the locking position, the second end 32 of the locking member 3 cooperates with the protruding portion 21. In the release position, the second end 32 of the locking member 3 disengages from the protruding portion 21.

[0029] Specifically, the protruding portion 21 at the bottom of the box body 2 cooperates with the second end 32 of the locking member 3 to be fixed. As shown in the front-back direction in the figure, the second end 32 prevents the box body 2 from moving forward in the receiving cavity in the direction away from the housing 1, that is, the front. The pivoting portion 33 is connected to the housing 1, and the locking member 3 rotates relative to the housing 1 with the pivoting portion 33 as an axis. The driving assembly 4 can perform a linear reciprocating motion in the front-back direction, and the driving assembly 4 drives the locking member 3 to rotate between the locking position and the release position.

[0030] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the locking member 3 is adjacent to the rear end of the box body 2, i.e., the end of the box body 2 away from the opening of the accommodating cavity, and the driving assembly 4 is arranged at the rear end of the housing 1. In the locked position, the second end 32 of the locking member 3 abuts the front side of the protrusion 21. The rear end of the box body 2 is adjacent to the rear end of the housing 1, and the front end of the box body 2, i.e., the end of the box body 2 adjacent to the opening of the accommodating cavity and the front end of the housing 1, are adjacent to the user. The driving assembly 4 is arranged at the rear end of the housing 1 so that the driving assembly is away from the user.

[0031] Thus, the locking member is positioned adjacent to the rear end of the box body 2 to prevent it from being affected by external impacts, vibrations, and other factors. The drive assembly is positioned at the rear end of the housing to minimize its impact on the box body's volume. Positioning the drive assembly away from the user reduces the noise of the drive assembly when opening the box body, improving the user experience. In the locked position, the second end of the locking member abuts the front side of the protrusion, effectively preventing the box body from moving forward and leaving the accommodating cavity, resulting in a better securing effect.

[0032] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the drive assembly 4 includes a drive motor 42 and a transmission rod 41. The drive motor 42 is disposed at the rear end of the housing 1. The transmission rod 41 is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 42. The other end of the transmission rod 41 is connected to the first end 31 of the locking member 3. The motor can be a linear drive motor.

[0033] Specifically, the drive motor 42 drives the transmission rod 41 to perform linear reciprocating motion in the front-to-back direction. The end of the transmission rod 41 remote from the drive motor 42 is rotatably connected to the first end 31 of the locking member 3. The first end 31 of the locking member 3 is provided with a slide groove. The end of the transmission rod 41 remote from the drive motor 42 is provided with a slider. The transmission rod 41 drives the slider to perform linear reciprocating motion in the front-to-back direction. The slider slides within the slide groove and drives the first end 31 of the locking member 3 to swing relative to the housing 1. Alternatively, the end of the transmission rod 41 remote from the drive motor 42 is in contact with the first end 31 of the locking member 3. The transmission rod 41 is provided with a flexible member connected to the first end 31 of the locking member 3. When the transmission rod 41 moves forward, the transmission rod 41 pushes the first end 31 of the locking member 3 to swing relative to the housing 1 to a released position. When the transmission rod 41 moves backward, the transmission rod 41 disengages from the first end 31 of the locking member 3, and the flexible member drives the first end 31 of the locking member 3 to swing relative to the housing 1 to a locked position.

[0034] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a reset member 5 is also included. The reset member 5 is connected to the locking member 3 and the housing 1. The reset member 5 has a force that causes the locking member 3 to swing from the release position to the locking position.

[0035] Specifically, the reset member 5 can undergo elastic deformation. When the transmission rod 41 moves forward, the transmission rod 41 pushes the first end 31 of the locking member 3 to swing relative to the housing 1 to the release position. At this time, the reset member 5 undergoes elastic deformation and its elastic potential energy increases. When the transmission rod 41 moves backward, the transmission rod 41 disengages from the first end 31 of the locking member 3. At this time, the reset member 5 resumes deformation and its elastic potential energy decreases. The reset member 5 drives the first end 31 of the locking member 3 to swing relative to the housing 1 from the release position to the locking position. The reset member 5 can be a torsion spring.

[0036] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5 shown, an elastic member 6 is further included. The elastic member 6 is disposed in the accommodation cavity and is connected to the box body 2. The elastic member 6 has an elastic force that urges the box body 2 to move in the direction of the opening of the accommodation cavity, that is, in the forward direction of the housing 1. The elastic member 6 can be a spring.

[0037] Thus, when the box 2 enters the accommodation cavity, the elastic member undergoes elastic deformation and its elastic potential energy increases. At the release position, the locking member is separated from the protruding part of the box body, and the elastic member pushes the box body forward to move out of the accommodation cavity, realizing the automatic movement of the box body for the convenience of the user to take the items in the box body.

[0038] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5 shown, a plurality of guide rails 7 extending in the front-rear direction are provided on the housing 1. The plurality of guide rails 7 are arranged at intervals in the width direction of the storage box. The box body 2 is disposed on the guide rails 7 and is movable along the guide rails 7.

[0039] Specifically, the box body 2 is disposed on the guide rails 7. The intervals between adjacent guide rails 7 are the same. A guide rail bracket is disposed in the accommodation cavity of the housing 1. The guide rails 7 can be disposed on the guide rail bracket to facilitate the replacement of damaged guide rails 7. The elastic member 6 is disposed on one or more of the plurality of guide rails 7. One end of the elastic member 6 is connected to the box body 2, and the other end of the elastic member 6 is connected to the housing 1 or the guide rail 7. When the box body 2 slides along the guide rails 7 towards the rear end of the box body 2, the elastic member 6 can undergo elastic deformation.

[0040] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5 shown, the storage box further includes a panel. The panel is disposed at the front end of the box body 2, and the part of the panel that protrudes upward or downward from the box body 2 can be in contact with the front end of the housing 1. The panel facilitates the user to push and pull the storage box.

[0041] Thus, the part of the panel that protrudes upward or downward from the box body is in contact with the front end of the housing, realizing the closure of the accommodation cavity of the housing by the panel and improving the sealing effect of the storage box.

[0042] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4As shown, the storage box further includes a first magnetic member 8 and a second magnetic member 9. The first magnetic member 8 is provided on the panel, and the second magnetic member 9 is provided on the box body 2. The magnetic properties of the first magnetic member 8 and the second magnetic member 9 are opposite to each other.

[0043] Specifically, both the first magnetic member 8 and the second magnetic member 9 can be magnets, electromagnets, or a combination of a magnet and an iron sheet. When the first magnetic member 8 is a magnet, the second magnetic member 9 is an iron sheet; when the first magnetic member 8 is an iron sheet, the second magnetic member 9 is a magnet. Thus, the opposite magnetic properties of the first magnetic member 8 and the second magnetic member 9 cause the first magnetic member 8 and the second magnetic member 9 to attract each other. The cooperation of the first magnetic member 8 and the second magnetic member 9 reduces the closing force of the storage box, preventing the storage box from being opened due to external vibrations. The small closing force of the storage box improves the user's perceived quality and user experience.

[0044] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 shown, the storage box further includes a sealing member 10, and the sealing member 10 is provided between the panel and the front end of the housing 1.

[0045] Specifically, the sealing member 10 can be a rubber strip or an elastic rubber nail, and the rubber strip can be a hollow rubber strip. The sealing member 10 is provided between the panel and the front end of the housing 1 to absorb the impact of the panel on the housing 1, playing a buffering role and a sealing role to improve the sealing performance of the storage box.

[0046] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 shown, the storage box further includes a control board 11. The control board 11 is provided at the front end of the housing 1 and is located above the panel. The control board 11 is connected to the driving assembly 4.

[0047] Specifically, the control board 11 can be a touch panel, and the user touches the touch panel to activate the driving assembly 4 to unlock the box body 2. Or the control board 11 has a mechanical switch, and the user turns on the mechanical switch to activate the driving assembly 4 to unlock the box body 2.

[0048] According to the in-vehicle refrigerator of the embodiment of the present invention, the in-vehicle refrigerator includes a storage box.

[0049] The technical advantages of the in-vehicle refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention are the same as those of the above storage box, and will not be elaborated here.

[0050] According to the automobile of the embodiment of the present invention, the automobile includes a vehicle body and a storage box, and the storage box is provided on the vehicle body.

[0051] The technical advantages of the automobile according to the embodiment of the present invention are the same as those of the above storage box, and will not be elaborated here.

[0052] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the present invention.

[0053] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "a plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically and clearly defined.

[0054] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "mounted", "connected", "coupled", "fixed", etc. shall be construed in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or communicable with each other; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0055] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0056] In the present invention, the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples", etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0057] Although the above embodiments have been shown and described, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Any changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations made by those of ordinary skill in the art to the above embodiments are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A storage box, characterized in that, Comprising: A housing having a receiving cavity therein; A box body disposed in the receiving cavity and movable relative to the housing; A locking member disposed in the receiving cavity and swingable relative to the housing between a locked position and a released position. In the locked position, the locking member abuts against a protruding portion of the box body to lock the box body. In the released position, the locking member disengages from the box body to release the box body; And A driving assembly connected to the locking member to drive the locking member to swing towards the released position, and the force application direction of the driving assembly is the same as the opening direction after the box body moves; The protruding portion is located at the bottom of the box body. The locking member is located below the box body and has a first end, a second end and a pivoting portion. The pivoting portion is located between the first end and the second end of the locking member. The pivoting portion is connected to the housing, and the driving assembly is connected to the first end of the locking member; In the locked position, the second end of the locking member cooperates with the protruding portion. In the released position, the second end of the locking member disengages from the protruding portion; The locking member is adjacent to the rear end of the box body.

2. The storage box according to claim 1, wherein The driving assembly is disposed at the rear end of the housing. In the locked position, the second end of the locking member abuts against the front side of the protruding portion.

3. The storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driving assembly includes a motor and a transmission rod. The motor is disposed at the rear end of the housing. The transmission rod is connected to the output shaft of the motor, and the other end of the transmission rod is connected to the first end of the locking member.

4. The storage box according to claim 1, wherein, Further comprising a reset member connected to the locking member and the housing, and the reset member has a force for swinging the locking member from the released position to the locked position.

5. The storage box according to claim 1, wherein Further comprising an elastic member disposed in the receiving cavity and connected to the box body, and the elastic member has an elastic force for urging the box body to move towards the opening direction of the receiving cavity.

6. The storage box according to claim 1, wherein, A plurality of guide rails extending in the front-rear direction are provided on the housing, and the plurality of guide rails are arranged at intervals in the width direction of the storage box. The box body is disposed on the guide rails and movable along the guide rails.

7. The storage box according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, Further comprising a panel disposed at the front end of the box body, and a portion of the panel protruding upward or downward from the box body is in contact with the front end of the housing.

8. The storage box according to claim 7, characterized in that, Further comprising a first magnetic member and a second magnetic member. The first magnetic member is disposed on the panel, and the second magnetic member is disposed on the box body. The magnetism of the first magnetic member is opposite to the magnetism of the second magnetic member.

9. The storage box according to claim 7, characterized in that, Further comprising a sealing member disposed between the panel and the front end of the housing.

10. The storage box according to claim 7, characterized in that, Further comprising a control board disposed at the front end of the housing, and the control board is located above the panel. The control board is connected to the driving assembly.

11. A vehicle-mounted refrigerator, characterized in that, Including the storage box according to any one of claims 1-10.

12. An automobile, characterized in that, Comprising: A vehicle body; A storage box disposed on the vehicle body, and the storage box is the storage box according to any one of claims 1-10 or the storage box according to claim 11.

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