Vehicle armrest box

Abstract

The present invention discloses a vehicle armrest box, comprising: a shell, a cover, an inner box with a storage space, a drive assembly, and a linkage mechanism. The cover can be rotated and opened relative to the shell. The inner box is arranged in a liftable manner within the shell, and a retrieval opening is provided on the side of the inner box facing the cover. The drive assembly drives the cover to rotate relative to the shell. When the cover is opened to a first angle relative to the shell, the drive assembly drives the linkage mechanism to move, thereby raising the inner box relative to the shell. In the vehicle armrest box of an embodiment of the present invention, the cover can be automatically opened and closed relative to the shell under the drive assembly, without the need for manual pressure on the cover, making the cover easy and quick to open and close. When the cover is opened to the first angle, the linkage mechanism moves and drives the inner box to rise relative to the shell, moving the inner box close to the driver's line of sight, making it convenient for the driver to reach into the storage space through the retrieval opening to retrieve and place items. The vehicle armrest box has a high degree of automation, is convenient for taking and placing items, and is more user-friendly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicle manufacturing, and in particular to a vehicle armrest box. Background Art

[0002] Armrests in new energy vehicles are typically installed between the two seats, providing a comfortable place for the driver's arms during extended driving. The armrests also typically include storage space for frequently used items.

[0003] In the prior art, retrieving items from an armrest box typically requires pressing open the lid and then reaching inside. Because the armrest box's storage space is large and deep, and it's often located in the driver's blind spot, safety concerns necessitate parking and dedicated searching. Retrieving items from the armrest box while driving is inconvenient, time-consuming, and easily distracting, posing a significant safety hazard. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide a vehicle armrest box, which has a cover that can be opened and closed automatically, an inner box that can be raised and lowered, and is convenient for taking items out of the inner box and has a high degree of intelligence.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is achieved as follows:

[0006] A vehicle armrest box comprises: a shell; a cover, which can be rotated to open and close relative to the shell; an inner box with a storage space, which can be raised and lowered inside the shell, and a side of the inner box facing the cover is provided with an access port; a drive assembly, which drives the cover to rotate relative to the shell; and a linkage mechanism, wherein when the cover is opened to a first angle relative to the shell, the drive assembly drives the linkage mechanism to move, so that the inner box rises relative to the shell.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the vehicle armrest box of the present invention, the cover can be automatically opened and closed relative to the shell under the drive assembly, without the need for manual pressure on the cover, and the cover can be opened and closed conveniently and quickly. When the drive assembly drives the cover to move from closed to open relative to the shell, the drive assembly drives the linkage mechanism to move when the cover is opened to a first angle. The linkage mechanism then drives the inner box to rise relative to the shell, thereby moving the inner box to within the driver's line of sight, making it easier for the driver to reach into the storage space through the access opening to retrieve and place items. The vehicle armrest box has a high degree of automation, is convenient for taking and placing items, and is more user-friendly in design.

[0008] In addition, the vehicle armrest box according to the above embodiment of the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the drive assembly includes a power assembly, a rocker and a gear assembly, the output end of the power assembly is slidingly connected to the first end of the rocker, and the second end of the rocker is rotatably connected to the shell; the gear assembly includes a meshing ring gear and a gear, the ring gear is connected to the second end of the rocker, and the gear is connected to the cover body, and when the rocker is shaken, the ring gear drives the gear to rotate, so that the cover body rotates relative to the shell.

[0010] Optionally, the power assembly includes a motor, a first slider and a first rope body, one end of the first rope body is connected to the output end of the motor, the other end of the first rope body is connected to the first slider, and the first slider is slidably connected to the rocker; when the motor moves, the first rope body drives the first slider to slide up and down relative to the shell.

[0011] Advantageously, the vehicle armrest box also includes a guide assembly, the shell includes an outer shell, side panels and a base, the side panels are connected to the sides of the base, and the outer shell is connected to the side panels and the base; the extension direction of the guide assembly is consistent with the lifting direction of the inner box, and the guide assembly guides the first slider.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle armrest box further includes a first limiter connected to the side panel, and when the first slider moves to contact the first limiter, the first slider moves to the lowest position relative to the side panel.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the linkage mechanism includes a second slider, a second rope body and a lifting frame, the two ends of the second rope body are respectively connected to the second slider and the lifting frame, the second slider has a first position and a second position on the side panel, when the second slider slides between the first position and the second position, the second rope body drives the lifting frame to move up and down, and the inner box is connected to the lifting frame; in the first position, when the first slider contacts the second slider, the cover body opens to the first angle relative to the shell; in the second position, the inner box rises to the highest position relative to the shell, and the cover body opens to a second angle relative to the shell, and the second angle is greater than the first angle.

[0014] Optionally, the guide assembly also guides the second slider, and when the first slider moves upward until it contacts the second slider, the first slider drives the second slider to move upward, so that the second slider switches from the first position to the second position.

[0015] Optionally, a groove is provided on the side panel, and the second slider is slidably provided in the groove, and when the second slider moves to the bottom of the groove, it is located at the first position, and when the second slider moves to the top of the groove, it is located at the second position.

[0016] Optionally, the lifting frame includes a first frame body, a second frame body, a first intermediate frame and a second intermediate frame, and the middle parts of the first frame body and the second frame body are rotatably connected via an intermediate shaft; one end of the first frame body is rotatably connected to the base, and the other end of the first frame body is slidably connected to the inner box; one end of the second frame body is rotatably connected to the inner box, and the other end of the second frame body is slidably connected to the base, two ends of the first intermediate frame are respectively connected to two sides of the first frame body, and two ends of the second intermediate frame are respectively connected to two sides of the second frame body; the second rope body connects the second intermediate frame and the second slider.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle armrest box further includes a first buffer block, which is connected to the first intermediate frame and is in sliding contact with the inner box; and / or the vehicle armrest box further includes a second buffer block, which is connected to the second intermediate frame and is in sliding contact with the base.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle armrest box further includes a rebound member, one end of the rebound member is connected to the inner box or the linkage mechanism, and the other end of the rebound member is connected to the shell, the rebound member accumulates force when the inner box rises; the inner box descends when the rebound member releases force; the rebound member is a torsion spring member or a rectangular spring member. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which constitute part of the present invention, are provided to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are provided to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a front view of a vehicle armrest box according to some embodiments of the present invention, omitting part of the shell.

[0021] Figure 2 is a side view of a vehicle armrest box according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 is a bottom view of a vehicle armrest box according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a vehicle armrest box according to some embodiments of the present invention when the lifting frame is lowered to the lowest position and the second slider is located at the first position, omitting the outer shell and the inner box.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of a vehicle armrest box according to some embodiments of the present invention when the lifting frame is raised to the highest position and the second slider is located at the second position, omitting the outer shell and the inner box.

[0025] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 Axonometric drawing of .

[0026] Figure 7 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a first angle of a side panel according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 8 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a second angle of a side panel according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a first sliding block according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 10 2 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the first rope body and the second rope body according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0030] Reference numerals:

[0031] 1000. Vehicle armrest box;

[0032] 100, housing;

[0033] 110. Base; 111. Sliding platform; 112. Second chute;

[0034] 120, side plate; 121, groove; 122, bearing mounting block;

[0035] 130, housing;

[0036] 200, cover;

[0037] 300, drive assembly;

[0038] 310, power assembly;

[0039] 311. Motor; 312. First rope body;

[0040] 313, first slider;

[0041] 3131. Main body; 3132. First connecting portion;

[0042] 3133, raised portion; 3134, second connecting portion; 3135, connecting port;

[0043] 314, first bearing; 315, second bearing; 316, third bearing;

[0044] 320, rocker; 321, first end; 322, second end; 323, first slide;

[0045] 330, gear assembly; 331, ring gear; 332, gear;

[0046] 400, linkage mechanism;

[0047] 410, second slider; 420, second rope body; 421, fourth bearing;

[0048] 430, lifting frame;

[0049] 431, first frame; 432, second frame; 433, first intermediate frame; 434, second intermediate frame;

[0050] 435, intermediate shaft;

[0051] 500, guide assembly; 510, slide rail;

[0052] 600, first limiter;

[0053] 700, torsion spring member; 810, first buffer block; 820, second buffer block;

[0054] 900, inner box bottom plate; 910, third chute. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0056] The following will refer to Figures 1-10 The vehicle armrest box 1000 of the present invention is described in detail with reference to the embodiments.

[0057] Reference Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, a vehicle armrest box 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention can be used as an automobile interior decoration component for the driver to place his arms, and can also be used as a storage component for receiving and storing daily necessities.

[0058] A vehicle armrest box 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention is as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it includes: a shell 100, a cover 200, an inner box with a storage space (not shown), a driving assembly 300 and a linkage mechanism 400.

[0059] The lid 200 can be rotated relative to the housing 100 to open and close. The inner box is located within the housing 100 and can be raised and lowered. The inner box has an access opening on the side facing the lid 200. In other words, when the lid 200 is closed on the housing 100, it can be rotated to open the housing 100, exposing the access opening. When the lid 200 opens the housing 100, it can be rotated in the opposite direction to close the housing 100, obscuring the access opening. The inner box can store items such as a water cup, a watch, glasses, tissue paper, keys, and cards.

[0060] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the driving assembly 300 drives the cover 200 to rotate relative to the housing 100. The driving assembly 300 can actively provide driving force to realize the rotation of the cover 200. The driving assembly 300 here can include various forms, as long as it can realize the rotation of the cover 200.

[0061] During the rotation of the lid 200, the angle between the lid 200 and the housing 100 gradually shifts from 0 degrees to an acute angle, or even a right angle or an obtuse angle. When the lid 200 is opened to a first angle relative to the housing 100, the drive assembly 300 drives the linkage mechanism 400 to move, thereby raising the inner box relative to the housing 100. In other words, the linkage mechanism 400 in the present invention does not always move synchronously with the drive assembly 300. Instead, the linkage mechanism 400 is activated only when the drive assembly 300 rotates and opens the lid 200 to a certain degree, thereby raising the inner box.

[0062] It can be seen from the above structure that the vehicle armrest box 1000 of the embodiment of the present invention, the driving component 300 itself can provide power, and the cover body 200 can be automatically opened and closed relative to the shell 100 under the drive of the driving component 300, without the need to press the cover body 200 manually. The opening and closing of the cover body 200 is convenient, fast, time-saving and labor-saving.

[0063] As the drive assembly 300 drives the cover 200 to move from closed to open relative to the housing 100, the opening angle of the cover 200 relative to the housing 100 continuously changes. Simultaneously, the drive assembly 300 drives the linkage mechanism 400 when the cover 200 opens to the first angle, which in turn drives the inner box to rise relative to the housing 100, bringing the inner box closer to the driver's line of sight. This makes it easier for the driver to reach into the storage space through the access opening to retrieve items.

[0064] The present invention only requires one set of power parts to realize the rotation opening and closing of the cover body 200 and the lifting and lowering of the inner box, which can greatly save layout space and manufacturing costs, making the entire vehicle armrest box 1000 compact in structure, highly integrated, and multifunctional.

[0065] Therefore, the vehicle armrest box 1000 of the present invention has a high degree of automation, is convenient for taking and placing items, and has a more humanized design.

[0066] As can be appreciated, compared to existing armrest boxes that rely on manual snaps to open the lid, the vehicle armrest box 1000 of the present invention automatically opens and closes with a single button, offering convenience, speed, and a strong sense of technology. Compared to existing solutions with large and deep storage spaces that make items difficult to retrieve while driving, the inner box of the vehicle armrest box 1000 of the present invention rises when the lid 200 is opened, bringing items in the storage space into the driver's field of view, making them easier to retrieve and convenient.

[0067] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the driving assembly 300 includes a power assembly 310, a rocker 320 and a gear assembly 330. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the output end of the power assembly 310 is slidably connected to the first end 321 of the rocker 320, and the second end 322 of the rocker 320 is rotationally connected to the housing 100. In other words, when the power assembly 310 generates a driving force, the rocker 320 is driven to rotate relative to the housing 100.

[0068] For example, when the power assembly 310 inputs a positive driving force, the first end 321 of the rocker 320 rotates upward counterclockwise, causing the second end 322 of the rocker 320 to also rotate counterclockwise synchronously. Conversely, when the power assembly 310 generates a negative driving force, the first end 321 of the rocker 320 rotates downward clockwise, causing the second end 322 of the rocker 320 to also rotate clockwise synchronously.

[0069] Further, if Figure 2 As shown, the gear assembly 330 includes a meshing ring gear 331 and a gear 332. The ring gear 331 is connected to the second end 322 of the rocker 320, and the gear 332 is connected to the cover 200. When the rocker 320 is rocked, the ring gear 331 drives the gear 332 to rotate, thereby rotating the cover 200 relative to the housing 100. When the second end 322 rotates, the ring gear 331 on it also rotates synchronously. At the same time, the gear 332 meshing with the ring gear 331 also rotates, thereby causing the cover 200 to rotate under the drive of the gear 332.

[0070] In a specific example, when the ring gear 331 rotates counterclockwise, the gear 332 is also driven to rotate counterclockwise, so that the cover body 200 rotates counterclockwise relative to the shell 100 to open; when the ring gear 331 rotates clockwise, the gear 332 is also driven to rotate clockwise, so that the cover body 200 rotates clockwise relative to the shell 100 to close.

[0071] In these examples, the second end 322 of the rocker 320 is parallel to the central axis of rotation of the housing 100 and the central axis of rotation of the cover 200 and the housing 100. This allows the ring gear 331 and gear 332 to mesh and move in the same plane, achieving stable transmission. Because the gear 332 is located in the same plane as the ring gear 331 and also provides some support for the ring gear 331, the meshing transmission is smooth and the two are not easily disengaged.

[0072] In other examples, the gear assembly 330 may also include a plurality of meshing transmission teeth, one of which is connected to the rocker 320, another is connected to the cover 200, and the other transmission teeth are arranged in the middle for meshing transmission, which can also realize the rotation and opening and closing of the cover 200 when the rocker 320 rotates.

[0073] Alternatively, as Figure 3 As shown, the power assembly 310 includes a motor 311, a first slider 313, and a first cable 312. One end of the first cable 312 is connected to the output terminal of the motor 311, and the other end of the first cable 312 is connected to the first slider 313. The first slider 313 is slidably connected to the rocker 320. When the motor 311 moves, the first cable 312 drives the first slider 313 to slide up and down relative to the housing 100. Specifically, when the motor 311 rotates forward, the first cable 312 drives the first slider 313 upward relative to the housing 100, while the first slider 313 rotates the rocker 320 counterclockwise. When the motor 311 rotates reversely, the first cable 312 drives the first slider 313 downward relative to the housing 100, while the first slider 313 rotates the rocker 320 clockwise. The first cable 312 is easy to place on the housing 100, facilitates reversing, and can be arranged in various housing 100 shapes, enhancing layout flexibility. The motor 311 of the present invention should be able to realize both forward and reverse driving modes.

[0074] Alternatively, as Figure 1 and Figure 10 As shown, the first rope 312 of the present invention can be formed into a closed loop design, that is, both ends of the first rope 312 are respectively wound around the motor 311, so that the first rope 312 and the motor 311 are reliably matched.

[0075] Specifically, the motor 311 is provided on the base 110 at the bottom of the housing 100. In order to realize the smooth reversal arrangement of the first rope body 312 on the housing 100, as shown in FIG. Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the bearing mounting block 122 can be set at a suitable position on the side plate 120 of the housing 100, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 8As shown, a rotatable first bearing 314 and a third bearing 316 are provided on two bearing mounting blocks 122; Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, a second bearing 315 is provided on the bearing mounting block 122 at a higher position, so that the first rope body 312 can extend from the output end of the motor 311 and be wound around the first bearing 314, and then be pulled upward and wound around the second bearing 315, and then be pulled downward and connected to the first slider 313, and then be wound around the third bearing 316 and return to the motor 311, thereby achieving a stable connection between the first rope body 312 and the motor 311 and the first slider 313, and being stable and smooth when transmitting the force of the motor 311, so that the first slider 313 can move smoothly and without getting stuck under the traction of the first rope body 312.

[0076] Alternatively, as Figure 9 As shown, the first slider 313 of the present invention includes a main body 3131, first connecting parts 3132 provided on both sides of the main body 3131, a second connecting part 3134 provided in the middle of the main body 3131, and a protrusion 3133 connected to the first connecting part 3132, the protrusion 3133 is slidably connected to the rocker 320, and the first rope body 312 is connected to the second connecting part 3134.

[0077] Specifically, if Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, a first sliding groove 323 is provided on one side of the rocker 320 close to the first end 321 along the length direction, and the protrusion 3133 is engaged in the first sliding groove 323, so that when the first slider 313 moves upward, the protrusion 3133 slides upward along the first sliding groove 323, and at the same time, the rocker 320 rotates counterclockwise; conversely, when the first slider 313 moves downward, the protrusion 3133 slides downward along the first sliding groove 323, and at the same time, the rocker 320 rotates clockwise.

[0078] Alternatively, as Figure 9 As shown, the second connecting portion 3134 is provided with a connecting opening 3135 with an open end, and the first rope body 312 is embedded into the second connecting portion 3134 through the connecting opening 3135 to achieve a stable connection between the first rope body 312 and the second connecting portion 3134 .

[0079] Advantageously, the two first connection portions 3132 on the main body portion 3131 are symmetrically arranged with the center line of the main body portion 3131 as the axis, and each first connection portion 3132 is slidably connected to a rocker 320, and the two rockers 320 are respectively rotatably connected to the two sides of the cover body 200, so that the cover body 200 can be stable and not easily deflected during the flipping process.

[0080] Alternatively, as Figure 9 As shown, the main body 3131 of the first slider 313 has a U-shaped cross-section. That is, the two ends of the main body 3131 are bent upward relative to the middle portion and connected to the first connecting portion 3132, leaving a certain space in the middle of the main body 3131 for the second connecting portion 3134. At the same time, when the first slider 313 moves upward to engage the second slider 410, the two side areas of the main body 3131 preferentially contact the second slider 410, so that the second slider 410 does not abut the first rope 312, thereby preventing the first rope 312 from interfering with the pulling effect of the first slider 313.

[0081] Alternatively, as Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle armrest box 1000 also includes a guide assembly 500. The housing 100 includes an outer shell 130, side panels 120, and a base 110. The side panels 120 are connected to the sides of the base 110, and the outer shell 130 is connected to the side panels 120 and the base 110. The extension direction of the guide assembly 500 is consistent with the lifting direction of the inner box, and the guide assembly 500 guides the first slider 313. It should be noted that since the inner box is lifted and lowered relative to the housing 100, the arrangement direction of the guide assembly 500 should also be in the up and down direction. The guide assembly 500 can make the lifting and moving of the first slider 313 more stable and prevent it from shaking back and forth, thereby making the rocker 320 rotate smoothly and the cover 200 open and close stably.

[0082] Alternatively, as Figure 1 As shown, the guide assembly 500 includes two parallel slide rails 510, and the slide rails 510 are arranged in the up and down direction. The first slider 313 is slidably connected to the two slide rails 510, so that under the traction of the first rope body 312, the first slider 313 can slide up and down stably.

[0083] In other examples, the guide assembly 500 may also be a guide rod and a sleeve, wherein the guide rod is connected to the side plate 120 , the sleeve is sleeved on the guide rod, and the sleeve is connected to the first slider 313 , thereby guiding the first slider 313 .

[0084] Advantageously, the second bearing 315 is disposed between the two slide rails 510 , and the first rope 312 passing through both sides of the second bearing 315 is parallel to the arrangement direction of the slide rails 510 as much as possible, thereby achieving smooth up and down movement of the first slider 313 .

[0085] Alternatively, as Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, the vehicle armrest box 1000 further includes a first stopper 600, which is connected to the side panel 120. When the first slider 313 moves to contact the first stopper 600, the first slider 313 moves to the lowest position relative to the side panel 120. The first stopper 600 can stop the movement of the first slider 313. That is, when the first slider 313 contacts the first stopper 600, the motor 311 stops delivering power, and the first slider 313 no longer slides, thereby resetting the first slider 313 and stopping the power assembly 310. At this point, the cover 200 is closed on the housing 100, and the driver can rest his arms on the cover 200 again.

[0086] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the linkage mechanism 400 includes a second slider 410, a second cable 420, and a lifting frame 430. The second cable 420 is connected to the second slider 410 and the lifting frame 430 at both ends. The second cable 420 can transmit the applied force between the second slider 410 and the lifting frame 430. When transmitting the applied force, the second cable 420 needs to be in a straight state.

[0087] Combine Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the second slider 410 has a first position and a second position on the side panel 120. When the second slider 410 slides between the first position and the second position, the second cable 420 drives the lifting frame 430 to move up and down, and the inner box is connected to the lifting frame 430. In these examples, when the second slider 410 changes position, it pulls the second cable 420 to move, and the force from the second cable 420 is quickly transferred to the lifting frame 430, causing the lifting frame 430 to move up and down, and further driving the inner box to move up and down relative to the housing 100.

[0088] Furthermore, in the first position, when the first slider 313 contacts the second slider 410, the lid 200 opens to the first angle relative to the housing 100. That is, when the first slider 313 moves upward until it contacts the second slider 410 in the first position, it generates a thrust force on the second slider 410, causing it to move toward the second position. Since the first slider 313 has risen from its initial position to the position where it contacts the second slider 410, it has already moved a certain distance. During this process, the rocker 320 driven by the first slider 313 has swung a certain angle, and the lid 200, which is meshed with the rocker 320 via the gear assembly 330, has also rotated a certain amount. In other words, the lid 200 switches from being initially closed to the housing 100 to being open to the first angle relative to the housing 100, thereby preparing for the inner box to be raised to expose the access opening.

[0089] Furthermore, in the second position, the inner box rises to the highest position relative to the shell 100, and the cover 200 opens to a second angle relative to the shell 100, and the second angle is greater than the first angle, that is, the second slider 410 will stop at the second position, and the first slider 313 will also stop unable to move. At the same time, the rocker 320 connected to the first slider 313 stops rotating, and the cover 200 also stops opening, thereby forming the maximum opening and closing angle of the cover 200 relative to the shell 100. At this time, the cover 200 has completely avoided the access port, allowing the access port of the inner box to be completely exposed, and the driver can easily access items. It is understandable that in order to facilitate access and make full use of the space on the upper part of the vehicle armrest box 1000, and fully consider the arrangement of environmental parts such as seats around the vehicle armrest box 1000, such as Figure 5 As shown, the size of the second angle should be reasonably designed. For example, the second angle can be an obtuse angle or a right angle, so that the space above the pickup port is completely exposed, does not block the driver's line of sight, avoids the driver's blind spot, does not hinder the driver from taking things, and makes the driver safer during driving.

[0090] Optionally, in order to enable the second rope body 420 to be reversible and to be in a straightened state during use without affecting the arrangement of other components, such as Figure 8 As shown, a bearing mounting block 122 is provided on the side plate 120, and the bearing mounting block 122 is provided with Figure 1 The fourth bearing 421 is shown, one end of the second cable body 420 is connected to the second slider 410 , and the other end of the second cable body 420 is connected to the lifting frame 430 after passing through the fourth bearing 421 .

[0091] Alternatively, as Figure 10 As shown, the second rope body 420 is arranged in the middle area of the area enclosed by the first rope body 312, and the surface where the second rope body 420 is arranged is perpendicular to the surface where the first rope body 312 is arranged, so that the first rope body 312 and the second rope body 420 can be arranged compactly without affecting each other.

[0092] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the guide assembly 500 also guides the second slider 410. When the first slider 313 moves upward until it contacts the second slider 410, the first slider 313 drives the second slider 410 upward, thereby switching the second slider 410 from the first position to the second position. In these examples, the guide assembly 500 guides both the second slider 410 and the first slider 313, which reduces the number of guide assemblies 500 required and ensures that the first slider 313 and the second slider 410 always maintain the same direction during the lifting process, and the lifting is smooth.

[0093] In a specific example, when the guide assembly 500 is the two parallel slide rails 510 mentioned above, the second slider 410 is also provided with a sliding block slidably connected to the slide rails 510, so that the second slider 410 can achieve sliding guidance relative to the slide rails 510.

[0094] In a specific example, when the guide assembly 500 is the aforementioned guide rod and sleeve, at least one sleeve is also connected to the second slider 410 , and each sleeve is sleeved with the corresponding guide rod, thereby achieving guidance of the second slider 410 .

[0095] Optionally, combined Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, the side plate 120 is provided with a groove 121, and a second slider 410 is slidably disposed in the groove 121. When the second slider 410 moves to the bottom of the groove 121, it is located in the first position, and when the second slider 410 moves to the top of the groove 121, it is located in the second position. In these examples, the groove 121 not only limits the movement of the second slider 410 to the extreme positions, but also provides a certain degree of guidance for the up and down sliding of the second slider 410, effectively preventing the second slider 410 from shaking left and right, so that the second slider 410 remains stable during the raising and lowering process.

[0096] In other examples, the side plate 120 may not include the groove 121, but instead utilize a travel switch to control the position of the second slider 410. For example, a first travel switch may be provided at the first position, and a second travel switch may be provided at the second position. When the second slider 410 moves from another position to the first position, the first travel switch controls the second slider 410 to stop; when the second slider 410 moves from another position to the second position, the second travel switch controls the second slider 410 to stop, making the stopping control of the second slider 410 more intelligent. The first and second travel switches may be coupled with a controller to implement electronic control. The specific control method is known in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0097] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 6 As shown, the lifting frame 430 includes a first frame body 431, a second frame body 432, a first intermediate frame 433 and a second intermediate frame 434. The middle parts of the first frame body 431 and the second frame body 432 are rotatably connected by an intermediate shaft 435. That is, the first frame body 431 and the second frame body 432 are cross-arranged, and during the rotation process, they are always connected together by the intermediate shaft 435. The first frame body 431 and the second frame body 432 move together without separating from each other.

[0098] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, one end of the first frame 431 is rotatably connected to the base 110, and the other end of the first frame 431 is slidably connected to the inner box; one end of the second frame 432 is rotatably connected to the inner box, and the other end of the second frame 432 is slidably connected to the base 110, the two ends of the first intermediate frame 433 are respectively connected to the two sides of the first frame 431, and the two ends of the second intermediate frame 434 are respectively connected to the two sides of the second frame 432; the second rope body 420 connects the second intermediate frame 434 and the second slider 410. It can be seen that the first frame 431 and the second frame 432 form a three-dimensional scissors fork form, and the first frame 431 and the second frame 432 both have two opposite edges, so that the first intermediate frame 433 can be connected to the first frame 431 to reinforce the first frame 431, and it is also convenient for the first frame 431 to form a smooth sliding connection with the inner box; and the second intermediate frame 434 can be connected to the second frame 432 to reinforce the second frame 432, and it is convenient for the second frame 432 to form a smooth sliding connection with the base 110, and it is also convenient for the second frame 432 to be connected to the second rope body 420 through the second intermediate frame 434, so that the routing of the second rope body 420 is more reasonable, and the second rope body 420 can apply force to the edge part of the second frame 432, and the force effect is better. Under the traction of the second rope body 420, the sliding end of the second frame 432 provided with the second intermediate frame 434 moves toward the rotating fixed end of the first frame body 431; the sliding end of the first intermediate frame 433 provided on the first frame body 431 moves toward the rotating fixed end of the second frame body 432, so that the first frame body 431 and the second frame body 432 can be raised toward the side away from the base 110, and then the inner box connected to the rotating fixed end of the second frame body 432 can be raised upward.

[0099] As will be appreciated, the present invention, by cross-connecting the first frame 431 and the second frame 432, enables the inner box on the lifting frame 430 to be raised and lowered smoothly. Because the tension acting on the lifting frame 430 comes from the second rope 420, which in turn is derived from the second slider 410, which in turn is derived from the thrust of the first slider 313, which in turn is derived from the tension of the first rope 312, which in turn is derived from the tension of the motor 311, the fundamental driving force for raising and lowering the inner box in the present invention comes from the motor 311. This eliminates the need for a second power mechanism for raising and lowering the inner box; the lifting and lowering of the inner box and the rotation and opening and closing of the lid 200 are both driven by the same power source, the motor 311. This significantly reduces development costs and the space required for arranging the power source.

[0100] Optionally, in order to achieve stable sliding of the second frame 432 relative to the base 110, as shown in FIG. Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, two parallel sliding platforms 111 are vertically mounted on the upper surface of the base 110. Both sliding platforms 111 are provided with second slide slots 112. The sliding end of the second frame 432 is slidably connected to the second slide slots 112. The rotationally fixed end of the first frame 431 is rotationally connected to a side surface of the base 110 near the side panel 120. When the lifting frame 430 begins to move up and down, the sliding end of the second frame 432 slides back and forth in the second slide slots 112.

[0101] Specifically, if Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the side panel 120 and the cover 200 are arranged on two opposite surfaces of the base 110, such as the front and rear sides of the vehicle armrest box 1000. When the sliding end of the second frame 432 moves toward the side close to the side panel 120, the lifting frame 430 drives the inner box to start rising; when the sliding end of the second frame 432 moves toward the side away from the side panel 120, the lifting frame 430 drives the inner box to descend.

[0102] Advantageously, as Figure 5 As shown, the bottom of the inner box is provided with an inner box bottom plate 900, and the inner box bottom plate 900 is parallel to the upper surface of the base 110; a third slide groove 910 is provided on the inner box bottom plate 900, and the sliding end of the first frame 431 can be slidably connected to the third slide groove 910, thereby achieving smooth sliding; the fixed rotating end of the second frame 432 is rotatably fitted on the side of the inner box bottom plate 900 close to the side panel 120.

[0103] In some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle armrest box 1000 further includes a force-returning member, one end of which is connected to the inner box or the linkage mechanism 400 and the other end of which is connected to the housing 100. The force-returning member accumulates force when the inner box rises and releases force when the inner box descends. This force-returning member allows the inner box to descend quickly when no items are needed.

[0104] Alternatively, as Figure 6As shown, the rebound member is a torsion spring 700, the middle portion of which is connected to the intermediate shaft 435, and the ends of which are connected to the first frame 431 and the second frame 432, respectively. When the second slider 410 moves upward, the torsion spring 700 accumulates force; when the first slider 313 moves downward, the torsion spring 700 drives the first frame 431 and the second frame 432 toward the base 110. In these examples, the force accumulated by the torsion spring 700 during the ascent of the lifting frame 430 can be quickly released when the second cable 420 stops applying tension to the lifting frame 430, or when the tension decreases, forcing the first frame 431 and the second frame 432 to move toward the base 110, thereby achieving stable and rapid lifting of the lifting frame 430. This also allows the second slider 410 at the other end of the second cable 420 connected to the lifting frame 430 to gradually return to the first position, facilitating the next lifting movement of the vehicle armrest box 1000.

[0105] In other examples, the torsion spring 700 can also be replaced by an ordinary rectangular spring. One end of the rectangular spring is connected to the inner box bottom plate 900, and the other end of the rectangular spring is connected to the base 110. Then, when the lifting frame 430 rises, the rectangular spring is stretched and stores force; when the second slider 410 no longer applies tension to the second rope body 420, the rectangular spring releases the force, causing the inner box bottom plate 900 to move toward the base 110. At the same time, the lifting frame 430 is lowered.

[0106] In some other examples, no rebound member may be provided. Instead, by reasonably designing the weight of the second slider 410, the weight of the lifting frame 430, and the weight of the inner box, when the first slider 313 does not apply a thrust to the second slider 410, the second slider 410 can descend to the first position under the traction of its own gravity, and the inner box can press down the lifting frame 430 to cause the lifting frame 430 to descend.

[0107] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 6 As shown, the vehicle armrest box 1000 further includes a first buffer block 810, which is connected to the first intermediate frame 433. The first buffer block 810 is in sliding contact with the inner box. The first buffer block 810 can not only form a smooth sliding between the first intermediate frame 433 and the inner box, but also increase the contact surface between the first intermediate frame 433 and the inner box, thereby improving the stability of the support. In a specific example, the first buffer block 810 is slidably engaged with the aforementioned Figure 5 The first frame 431 is inserted into the third sliding groove 910 of the inner box bottom plate 900 shown in the figure, so that the first frame 431 will not rock back and forth when sliding relative to the third sliding groove 910.

[0108] Optionally, the first buffer block 810 includes a plurality of blocks, and each third sliding groove 910 is slidably connected to a first buffer block 810 , so that the first frame 431 can move smoothly in the third sliding groove 910 .

[0109] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 6 As shown, the vehicle armrest box 1000 further includes a second buffer block 820, which is connected to the second intermediate frame 434 and in sliding contact with the base 110. The second buffer block 820 not only ensures smooth sliding between the second frame 432 and the base 110, but also increases the contact surface between the second frame 432 and the base 110, thereby improving support stability.

[0110] In a specific example, the second buffer block 820 is slidably fitted in the aforementioned Figure 5 The second bracket 432 is positioned in the second sliding groove 112 of the sliding platform 111, so that the second bracket 432 will not rock back and forth when sliding relative to the second sliding groove 112.

[0111] Optionally, the second buffer block 820 includes a plurality of blocks, and each second sliding groove 112 is slidably connected to a second buffer block 820 , so that the second frame 432 can move smoothly in the second sliding groove 112 .

[0112] Optionally, the first buffer block 810 and the second buffer block 820 are rubber blocks, silicone blocks or plastic blocks, which not only have a certain strength to form a stable support, but also have a certain buffering performance, so that the lifting frame 430 is quiet and stable during the lifting process.

[0113] Advantageously, the longitudinal section of the third slide groove 910 is oblong, and the upper and lower surfaces of the first buffer block 810 that cooperate with the third slide groove 910 are flat, so that the first buffer block 810 and the third slide groove 910 are in smooth contact; similarly, the longitudinal section of the second slide groove 112 is oblong, and the upper and lower surfaces of the second buffer block 820 that cooperate with the second slide groove 112 are flat, so that the second buffer block 820 and the second slide groove 112 are in smooth contact.

[0114] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle armrest box (1000), characterized in that: include: Housing (100); a cover body (200), the cover body (200) being rotatable relative to the housing (100) to open and close; An inner box with a storage space, the inner box being arranged in a liftable manner within the shell (100), and a side of the inner box facing the cover (200) being provided with an access opening; a driving assembly (300), wherein the driving assembly (300) drives the cover (200) to rotate relative to the housing (100); a linkage mechanism (400), wherein when the cover (200) is opened to a first angle relative to the shell (100), the driving assembly (300) drives the linkage mechanism (400) to move, so that the inner box rises relative to the shell (100); a back-force member, one end of the back-force member being connected to the inner box or the linkage mechanism (400), and the other end of the back-force member being connected to the housing (100); The driving assembly (300) comprises a power assembly (310), a rocker (320), and a gear assembly (330); the output end of the power assembly (310) is slidably connected to the first end (321) of the rocker (320), and the second end (322) of the rocker (320) is rotationally connected to the housing (100); The gear assembly (330) comprises a meshing ring gear (331) and a gear (332), wherein the ring gear (331) is connected to the second end (322) of the rocker (320), and the gear (332) is connected to the cover (200). When the rocker (320) is rocked, the ring gear (331) drives the gear (332) to rotate, thereby causing the cover (200) to rotate relative to the housing (100).

2. The vehicle armrest box (1000) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power assembly (310) includes a motor (311), a first slider (313), and a first rope (312), one end of the first rope (312) is connected to the output end of the motor (311), the other end of the first rope (312) is connected to the first slider (313), and the first slider (313) is slidably connected to the rocker (320); when the motor (311) moves, the first rope (312) drives the first slider (313) to slide up and down relative to the housing (100).

3. The vehicle armrest box (1000) according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a guide assembly (500), the housing (100) includes an outer shell (130), a side plate (120) and a base (110), the side plate (120) is connected to the side of the base (110), and the outer shell (130) is connected to the side plate (120) and the base (110); The extending direction of the guide assembly (500) is consistent with the lifting direction of the inner box, and the guide assembly (500) guides the first sliding block (313).

4. The vehicle armrest box (1000) according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first limiting member (600) is connected to the side plate (120), and when the first slider (313) moves to contact the first limiting member (600), the first slider (313) moves to the lowest position relative to the side plate (120).

5. The vehicle armrest box (1000) according to claim 3, characterized in that: The linkage mechanism (400) includes a second slider (410), a second rope body (420), and a lifting frame (430). The two ends of the second rope body (420) are respectively connected to the second slider (410) and the lifting frame (430). The second slider (410) has a first position and a second position on the side plate (120). When the second slider (410) slides between the first position and the second position, the second rope body (420) drives the lifting frame (430) to move up and down. The inner box is connected to the lifting frame (430). In the first position, when the first slider (313) contacts the second slider (410), the cover (200) opens to the first angle relative to the housing (100); In the second position, the inner box rises to the highest position relative to the shell (100), and the cover (200) opens to a second angle relative to the shell (100), and the second angle is greater than the first angle.

6. The vehicle armrest box (1000) according to claim 5, characterized in that: The guide assembly (500) also guides the second slider (410), and when the first slider (313) moves upward until it contacts the second slider (410), the first slider (313) drives the second slider (410) to move upward, so that the second slider (410) switches from the first position to the second position.

7. The vehicle armrest box (1000) according to claim 5, characterized in that: A groove (121) is provided on the side plate (120), and the second slider (410) is slidably provided in the groove (121). When the second slider (410) moves to the bottom of the groove (121), it is located at the first position; when the second slider (410) moves to the top of the groove (121), it is located at the second position.

8. The vehicle armrest box (1000) according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lifting frame (430) includes a first frame body (431), a second frame body (432), a first intermediate frame (433) and a second intermediate frame (434), wherein the middle portions of the first frame body (431) and the second frame body (432) are rotatably connected via an intermediate shaft (435); One end of the first frame (431) is rotatably connected to the base (110), and the other end of the first frame (431) is slidably connected to the inner box; one end of the second frame (432) is rotatably connected to the inner box, and the other end of the second frame (432) is slidably connected to the base (110); the two ends of the first intermediate frame (433) are respectively connected to the two sides of the first frame (431), and the two ends of the second intermediate frame (434) are respectively connected to the two sides of the second frame (432); the second rope (420) connects the second intermediate frame (434) and the second slider (410).

9. The vehicle armrest box (1000) according to claim 8, characterized in that: The vehicle armrest box (1000) further comprises a first buffer block (810), the first buffer block (810) being connected to the first intermediate frame (433), the first buffer block (810) being in sliding contact with the inner box; And / or, the vehicle armrest box (1000) further includes a second buffer block (820), the second buffer block (820) is connected to the second intermediate frame (434), and the second buffer block (820) is in sliding contact with the base (110).

10. The vehicle armrest box (1000) according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the inner box rises, the rebound member accumulates force; when the rebound member releases force, the inner box descends; the rebound member is a torsion spring member (700) or a rectangular spring member.

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