Glove box and vehicle

Abstract

The present application proposes a glove box and a vehicle, wherein the glove box includes a glove box frame and a glove box inner bucket, the glove box inner bucket is pivotally connected to the glove box frame, and the glove box inner bucket rotates to accommodate or detach from the glove box frame, the glove box frame includes at least two first openers and closeers, the glove box inner bucket includes a cover assembly and at least two second openers provided on the cover assembly, the second openers rotate with the glove box inner bucket to snap into or detach from the first openers. The glove box is opened and closed by the mutual cooperation between the first opener and the second opener. The cover assembly includes a pressing plate, a connecting plate and a reinforcing plate, and the reinforcing plate is located between the pressing plate and the connecting plate. The presence of the reinforcing plate improves the torsional stiffness of the glove box cover assembly and the overall pressing strength of the inner and outer plates of the glove box, avoiding the problem of needing to set a pressing character on the cover assembly and having to press the specific pressing character to open the glove box.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of vehicle accessories, and in particular to a glove box and a vehicle having the glove box. Background Art

[0002] At present, the interior style of domestic new energy vehicles is developing towards a simple style. Compared with the interior structure of traditional vehicles, the interior structure curves of new energy vehicles are smoother and the lines are simpler.

[0003] However, traditional glove boxes are opened through physical operating parts, such as hand buckles, push-pull plates, etc., which are inconsistent with the interior style of new energy vehicles; high-end new energy vehicles use electric opening and manual closing, and add motor drive, which is slightly more expensive and has certain price limitations for users; and the existing press-to-open method requires pressing a designated position to open the glove box. There are designated press characters on the appearance of the glove box, which cannot fully achieve the purpose of simple shape. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present application provides a glove box, which solves the problem that a traditional glove box can only be opened by pressing a fixed position.

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical issues, the present application proposes a glove box comprising a glove box frame and a glove box interior. The glove box interior is pivotally connected to the glove box frame and can be rotated to accommodate or detach from the glove box frame. The glove box frame includes at least two first openers and closeers; the glove box interior includes a cover assembly and at least two second openers disposed on the cover assembly. The second openers rotate with the glove box interior to engage or disengage with the first openers.

[0006] Specifically, a plurality of reinforcing ribs are provided on the reinforcing plate, and the reinforcing ribs abut against at least one of the connecting plate and the pressing plate.

[0007] Specifically, the reinforcement plate is made of nylon plastic.

[0008] Specifically, at least one limiting hole is further provided on the glove box frame, and at least one limiting pin is protruding from the reinforcing plate, and the limiting pin is buckled with the corresponding limiting hole.

[0009] Specifically, the first opener is a receiving structure having a groove facing the pressing plate, and the groove is used to receive the second opener.

[0010] Specifically, each of the limiting holes is arranged on the same side as each of the first openers.

[0011] Specifically, each of the second openers is a protruding structure with a pressing button at one end and a pin block structure at the other end connected to the first opener; each of the limit pins is located at the bottom of each of the second openers.

[0012] Specifically, there are two first openers and two limiting holes, which are spaced apart at opposite ends of the glove box frame. There are two second openers and two limiting pins, which are spaced apart at opposite ends of the connecting plate.

[0013] Specifically, the glove box further includes a rotating shaft, which is pivotally connected to the connecting plate and the glove box frame.

[0014] Specifically, the glove box inner bucket further includes axle pins, which are located at both ends of the rotating shaft and pivotally connect the rotating shaft to the glove box frame and the glove box inner bucket.

[0015] Specifically, the glove box interior also includes a storage hopper connected to the connecting plate. The glove box frame includes a receiving cavity, and the storage hopper can rotate with the glove box interior to be accommodated within the receiving cavity. The glove box frame also includes a waist-shaped hole in the side wall. The side wall of the storage hopper is provided with a sliding shaft, and the sliding shaft moves within the waist-shaped hole.

[0016] Specifically, the glove box further includes a damper connected to the glove box frame and the storage bucket.

[0017] Another technical solution proposed in the present application is to provide a vehicle, comprising the glove box described in any one of the above items.

[0018] The present application provides the following advantages: Compared to existing glove boxes, the present application proposes a glove box comprising a glove box frame and a glove box inner compartment. The glove box inner compartment is pivotally connected to the glove box frame and rotates to accommodate or detach from the glove box frame. The glove box frame comprises at least two first openers and closeers, and the glove box inner compartment comprises a cover assembly and at least two second openers disposed on the cover assembly. The second openers rotate with the glove box inner compartment to engage or disengage with the first openers. The glove box is opened and closed by the interaction between the first openers and the second openers. The cover assembly comprises a pressing plate, a connecting plate, and a reinforcing plate, with the reinforcing plate positioned between the pressing plate and the connecting plate. The presence of the reinforcing plate enhances the torsional stiffness of the glove box cover assembly and the overall compressive strength of the inner and outer panels of the glove box, providing structural support for opening the glove box by pressing at any position on the glove box edge, thereby avoiding the need to provide a pressing character on the cover assembly and requiring that the pressing character be specifically pressed to open the glove box. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without inventive work, including:

[0020] Figure 1 1 is a structural diagram of an embodiment of a glove box provided by the present application, comprising a glove box frame, a glove box inner compartment, and an opener and closer;

[0021] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the connection structure between the connecting plate and the reinforcing plate in the glove box frame according to the embodiment;

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a glove box frame according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the glove box frame includes a first opener and a second opener and a closing device, a limiting hole, a limiting pin, and a rotating shaft;

[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of the cover assembly of the glove box inner bucket according to the embodiment;

[0024] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the opener and closeer structure along the CC direction;

[0025] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the first opener and the limiting hole along the DD direction of the embodiment;

[0026] Figure 7 yes Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the second opener and the limiting pin along the EE direction of the embodiment;

[0027] Figure 8 yes Figure 3 A partial cross-sectional view of the rotating shaft structure along the AA direction in the middle embodiment;

[0028] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of this application without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0030] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a glove box provided by the present application, including a glove box frame, a glove box inner bucket and an opener and closer. In one aspect of the present application, a glove box is provided. In one embodiment, the glove box includes a glove box frame 1 and a glove box inner bucket 2, the glove box inner bucket 2 is pivotally connected to the glove box frame 1, and the glove box inner bucket 2 rotates to accommodate or detach from the glove box frame 1. The glove box frame 1 includes at least two first openers and closers 3, the glove box inner bucket 2 includes a cover assembly 4 and at least two second openers and closers 5 provided on the cover assembly 4, the second openers and closers 5 rotate with the glove box inner bucket 2 to snap into or detach from the first openers and closers 3. The glove box is opened and closed by the mutual cooperation between the first opener and closer 3 and the second opener and closer 5. Among them, the cover assembly 4 includes a pressing plate 41, a connecting plate 42 and a reinforcing plate 43, and the reinforcing plate 43 is located between the pressing plate 41 and the connecting plate 42. Furthermore, the connecting plate 42 is provided with screw points 61, and the reinforcing plate 43 is fixed to the connecting plate 42 via the screw points 61. The presence of the reinforcing plate 43 improves the torsional rigidity and overall pressing strength of the glove box cover assembly 4, providing structural support for opening the glove box by pressing anywhere on the edge of the glove box, thereby avoiding the need to provide a push button on the cover assembly 4 and requiring that the push button be pressed at a specific location to open the glove box.

[0032] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 2 yes Figure 1Schematic diagram of the connection structure between the connecting plate and the reinforcement plate within the glove box frame described in an embodiment. In one specific embodiment, the reinforcement plate 43 is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs 6, which abut at least one of the connecting plate 42 and the pressing plate 41. As can be appreciated, due to the large span of the reinforcement plate 43, the load it can carry is limited to a certain extent. The presence of the reinforcing ribs 6 increases the surface area and strength of the joint, further enhancing the torsional rigidity and overall pressing strength of the cover assembly 4. The design of the reinforcing ribs 6 also mitigates component distortion caused by uneven stress due to material and structural size differences. Furthermore, the installation of the reinforcing ribs 6 on the reinforcement plate 43 significantly reduces the thickness of the reinforcement plate 43 while achieving the same effect, saving material and reducing costs. The reinforcement plate 43 with the reinforcing ribs 6 also significantly reduces weight and thickness, making the entire glove box more portable and more in line with the interior design requirements of new energy vehicles.

[0033] Furthermore, in some specific embodiments, the reinforcing plate 43 is made of nylon plastic. Furthermore, the reinforcing plate is made of PA6-GF30 (30% glass fiber reinforced nylon plastic polyamide 6). By adding glass fiber to PA6, the glass fiber itself has heat resistance, flame retardancy, and corrosion resistance. When combined with PA6 for reinforcement, PA6-GF30 is more stable at high temperatures, has excellent mechanical properties, and is lighter in weight, further reducing the mass of the reinforcing plate 43 while achieving the same desired effect.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the opener and closeer structure along the CC direction is shown. Specifically, the glove box frame 1 is provided with at least one stopper hole 11, each located on one side of the first opener 3. The reinforcing plate 43 also features at least one stopper pin 431, located on one side of the second opener 5. The stopper pin 431 engages with the corresponding stopper hole 11. As can be appreciated, when operating the glove box, the first and second openers 3 and 5 cooperate to open and close the glove box. Furthermore, the dimensions of the stopper holes 11 and stopper pins 431 are adapted to the dimensions of the first and second openers 3 and 5, minimizing interference and causing problems during glove box opening and closing, thereby preventing malfunctions during closing. Similarly, the material of the stopper holes 11 and stopper pins 431 should possess a certain degree of rigidity to provide strength during the coordinated operation of the first and second openers 3 and 5. Therefore, the arrangement of the limiting hole 11 and the limiting pin 431 ensures that the first opener 3 and the second opener 5 can be accurately positioned when they cooperate with each other.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 , Figure 6 yes Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the first opener and the limiting hole along the DD direction of the embodiment. In a specific embodiment, the first opener 3 is a receiving structure having a groove facing the pressing plate 41 for receiving the second opener 5, and each limiting hole 11 is provided on the same side as each first opener 3.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 7 , Figure 7 yes Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the second opener and the stop pin along the EE direction of the embodiment. In a specific embodiment, each second opener 5 is a raised structure with a push button at one end and a pin block structure at the other end that is connected to the first opener 3. Each stop pin 431 is located at the bottom of each second opener 5.

[0037] It is understood that the stop pin 431 can be a pin structure with a trapezoidal cross-section. Due to its trapezoidal cross-section, the upper surface of the stop pin 431 does not contact the edge of the stop hole 11 before the engagement is complete. Therefore, when the glove box is closed, the engagement of the stop pin 431 with the stop hole 11 reduces the possibility of interference with the engagement of the first and second openers 3 and 5. Similarly, when the glove box is opened, the trapezoidal stop pin 431 can more easily disengage from the stop hole 11, reducing the possibility of jamming.

[0038] In some further embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the glove box inner compartment cover assembly described in the embodiment. Specifically, there are two first openers 3 and two stopper holes 11, spaced apart at opposite ends of the glove box frame 1. There are also two second openers 5 and two stopper pins 431, spaced apart at opposite ends of the connecting plate 42. It will be appreciated that these two pairs of first openers 3 and second openers 5, provided that the reinforcing plate 43 provides sufficient torsional rigidity, allow the glove box to be opened from any position within the pressing area 411.

[0039] In a specific embodiment, the glove box further includes a rotating shaft 8 , which is pivotally connected to the connecting plate 42 and the glove box frame 1 .

[0040] Please refer to Figure 8 , Figure 8 yes Figure 3The embodiment of the rotary shaft structure is a partial cross-sectional view along the AA direction. Specifically, the glove box inner bucket 2 further includes an axle pin 81, which is located at both ends of the rotary shaft 8 and pivotally connects the rotary shaft 8 to the glove box frame 1 and the glove box inner bucket 2.

[0041] It is understood that the pin 81 connecting the glove box cover assembly 4 to the shaft 8 region of the glove box frame 1 should be a steel pin. When rotating, the shaft 8 and the pin 81 provide a rigid connection, increasing the strength of the inner and outer panels of the glove box cover assembly 4. The provision of reinforcing ribs 6 enhances the torsional rigidity of the glove box cover assembly 4, thereby enabling synchronized operation of the two pairs of first and second openers 3 and 5 on either side of the glove box. When closing the glove box, the shaft 8 and the pin 81 are rigid structures. When pushing the glove box to any position, the thrust deviates from the center of gravity of the glove box. The provision of a sufficiently strong stop pin 431 and stop hole 11 prevents one pair of the first and second openers 3 and 5 from engaging preferentially due to the thrust when pushing the glove box to any position, further ensuring synchronized operation of the two pairs of first and second openers 3 and 5 when the glove box is closed. Furthermore, the prompt sounds of the openers and closeers on both sides are synchronized regardless of whether they are opening or closing, eliminating unnecessary noise and increasing the competitiveness and high-end feel of the product.

[0042] Specifically, the glove box interior 2 also includes a storage hopper 9 connected to the connecting plate 42. The glove box frame 1 includes a receiving cavity 12. The storage hopper 9 can rotate with the glove box interior 2 to be accommodated within the receiving cavity 12. The glove box frame 1 also includes a waist-shaped hole 13 in the side wall. The side wall of the storage hopper 9 is provided with a sliding shaft 91, which moves within the waist-shaped hole 13.

[0043] As can be understood, when the glove box is opened, the shaft 8 rotates, causing the glove box interior bucket 2 to pull the storage bucket 9 out of the receiving chamber 12. At this time, the sliding shaft 91 moves within the waist-shaped hole 13. When the sliding shaft 91 moves to the end outside the waist-shaped hole 13, the storage bucket 9 stops rotating, completing the glove box opening. Similarly, when the glove box is closed, the shaft 8 rotates, causing the sliding shaft 91 to move in the opposite direction along the waist-shaped hole 13 to the other end of the waist-shaped hole 13 until the first and second openers 3 and 5, as well as the stopper hole 11 and the stopper pin 431, engage and lock, completing the glove box closing.

[0044] Please continue to refer to Figure 1Specifically, the glove box also includes a damper 10 connected to the glove box frame 1 and the storage compartment 9. Furthermore, the damper 10 can be an air damper, with air as the damping medium. Due to its high compressibility, air can withstand large displacements. Enclosing air in a flexible bellows provides damping in both vertical and horizontal directions. Compared to liquids, air has a more stable performance due to its less temperature-dependent viscosity, making it more suitable for the structural design of new energy vehicles.

[0045] Another aspect of the present application further provides a vehicle comprising the glove box of any of the above embodiments. Therefore, the vehicle of the present application also has all the beneficial effects of the above glove box, which will not be described in detail here.

[0046] In the description of the present application, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, mechanisms, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, mechanisms, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0047] The above is only an implementation method of the present application and does not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the description and drawings of this application, or directly or indirectly used in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A glove box comprising a glove box frame and a glove box inner bucket, wherein the glove box inner bucket is pivotally connected to the glove box frame and rotates to accommodate or detach from the glove box frame, characterized in that: The glove box frame includes at least two first openers and closeers; the glove box inner compartment includes a cover assembly and at least two second openers and closeers provided on the cover assembly, wherein the second openers rotate with the glove box inner compartment to engage with or disengage from the first openers; The cover plate assembly includes a pressing plate, a connecting plate and a reinforcing plate, and the reinforcing plate is located between the pressing plate and the connecting plate; the pressing plate has a pressing area at its upper edge facing the second opener; The presence of the reinforcing plate improves the torsional rigidity and the overall pressing strength of the cover assembly, so that the glove box inner compartment can be opened by pressing any position of the pressing area.

2. The glove box according to claim 1, characterized in that The reinforcing plate is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs, and the reinforcing ribs abut against at least one of the connecting plate and the pressing plate.

3. The glove box according to claim 2, characterized in that The reinforcing plate is made of nylon plastic.

4. The glove box according to claim 1, characterized in that The glove box frame is further provided with at least one limiting hole; At least one limiting pin is also protruded from the reinforcing plate, and the limiting pin is snap-fitted with the corresponding limiting hole.

5. The glove box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first opener is a receiving structure having a groove facing the pressing plate, and the groove is used to receive the second opener.

6. The glove box according to claim 4, characterized in that: Each of the limiting holes is arranged on the same side as each of the first openers.

7. The glove box according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that: Each of the second openers is a protruding structure with a pressing button at one end and a pin block structure at the other end connected to the first opener; each of the limit pins is located below each of the second openers.

8. The glove box according to claim 7, characterized in that: There are two first openers and two limiting holes, which are spaced apart and arranged at opposite ends of the glove box frame; There are two second openers and two limit pins, which are respectively arranged at opposite ends of the connecting plate at intervals.

9. The glove box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The glove box further includes a rotating shaft, which is pivotally connected to the connecting plate and the glove box frame.

10. The glove box according to claim 9, characterized in that: The glove box inner bucket further comprises axle pins, which are located at both ends of the rotating shaft and pivotally connect the rotating shaft to the glove box frame and the glove box inner bucket.

11. The glove box according to claim 9, characterized in that: The glove box inner bucket further includes a storage bucket connected to the connecting plate, the glove box frame includes a receiving cavity, and the storage bucket can rotate with the glove box inner bucket to be accommodated in the receiving cavity; The glove box frame further comprises a waist-shaped hole on the side wall, and the side wall of the storage bucket is provided with a sliding shaft, and the sliding shaft is displaced in the waist-shaped hole.

12. The glove box according to claim 11, characterized in that: The glove box further includes a damper connected to the glove box frame and the storage bucket.

13. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle comprises a glove box according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

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