Reversible armrest and console assembly having the same

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of reversible handrails and the console assembly with the reversible handrails, reversible handrails include shell, handle system, hinge system, the handle system and hinge system are installed in shell;Wherein, the hinge system includes balance pin, the reversible handrails can be rotated around the balance pin and can be positioned in first position, second position and third position;In first position, the reversible handrails are located in downward folding position;In second position, the reversible handrails are located in horizontal forward position;In third position, the reversible handrails are located in horizontal backward position.The present application also provides a kind of console assembly with the reversible handrails.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a foldable armrest, and more particularly to a foldable armrest for a vehicle and a console assembly having the foldable armrest. Background Technology

[0002] Typically, the console components in a vehicle include storage compartments positioned between the driver's seat and the front passenger seat for temporary storage of items, and armrests positioned on the console storage compartments act as lids and simultaneously allow passengers seated in the vehicle to comfortably rest their arms on them.

[0003] Figures 1 to 2 The diagram shows a console assembly used in the prior art, which includes a storage compartment and an armrest that serves as the lid of the storage compartment, the armrest being rotatable by 90° (i.e., Figure 2 (The α angle) is used to open the storage box, which provides storage space.

[0004] The problem with armrests in existing console components is that they lack a place for rear passengers to put items such as cups or telephones. Furthermore, when the armrest is closed, the console component needs to support it, which takes up a significant amount of space.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need for further improvement of the existing console components and their armrests.

[0006] The information disclosed in the background section of this invention is intended only to enhance the understanding of the overall background of the invention and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that such information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0007] To address the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a flip-up handrail and a console assembly having the flip-up handrail, which saves space for placing items in the console assembly by rotating the handrail.

[0008] In addition, the flip-up armrest and the console assembly having the flip-up armrest of the present invention not only provide convenience for front-seat passengers to place items, but also provide convenience for rear-seat passengers to place items.

[0009] To address the aforementioned problems, the present invention provides a foldable handrail, comprising a housing, a handle system, and a hinge system, wherein the handle system and the hinge system are mounted within the housing; wherein the hinge system includes a balance pin, and the foldable handrail is rotatable about the balance pin and can be positioned in a first position, a second position, and a third position; in the first position, the foldable handrail is in a downward folded position; in the second position, the foldable handrail is in a horizontally forward position; and in the third position, the foldable handrail is in a horizontally backward position.

[0010] Preferably, the housing is formed by an armrest top cover, an armrest bottom cover, a left decorative strip, and a right decorative strip, and the front of the housing is provided with an opening.

[0011] Preferably, the handle system includes a handle located in the opening.

[0012] Preferably, the handle system further includes a handle cover, a handle insert, a handle pin, a first torsion spring, a handle rear pin, and a handle bracket; the rear end of the handle is connected to the handle rear pin, the middle part of the handle and the handle insert are mounted on the handle cover via the handle pin, the handle is rotatable around the handle pin, the handle pin is fitted with a first torsion spring, one end of the first torsion spring is connected to the handle bracket, and the first torsion spring applies a restoring force to the handle pin for resetting; the handle cover is mounted on the handle bracket.

[0013] Preferably, the balance pin is provided with at least one lower bracket, the lower bracket including a disc portion and a lower bracket body; wherein, the front end of the arc of the disc portion is provided with a groove, the front end and the rear end of the lower bracket body are respectively provided with a first slot and a second slot, and the two ends of the arc of the disc portion extend to the first slot and the second slot respectively.

[0014] Preferably, the hinge system further includes a hinge bracket, a number of locking components equal to the number of lower brackets, and a number of braking components equal to the number of lower brackets; the locking components and braking components are mounted on the hinge bracket.

[0015] Preferably, the hinge bracket includes a hinge bracket body and a mounting plate located at the rear end of the hinge bracket body.

[0016] Preferably, the locking assembly includes a cable, a locking connector, and a locking member. The cable is installed in the middle of the hinge bracket body of the hinge bracket, and one end of the cable is connected to the handle rear pin. The locking connector and the locking member are rotatably mounted on the mounting plate of the hinge bracket via pins. The first end of the locking connector is connected to the other end of the cable, and the second end of the locking connector is connected to the connecting part of the locking member.

[0017] Preferably, a second torsion spring is provided on the pin, the second torsion spring providing a restoring force for resetting the locking connector and the locking member.

[0018] Preferably, the locking assembly further includes an outer cover that covers the locking connector and the locking member from below.

[0019] Preferably, the braking assembly includes a pin bracket, a friction pad, a hinge washer, and a hinge pin; wherein the pin bracket is mounted on the outside of the lower bracket via the hinge pin, the friction pad is mounted between the pin bracket and the mounting plate of the hinge bracket via the hinge pin, and the hinge washer is mounted between the friction pad and the pin bracket, and between the mounting plate and the lower bracket.

[0020] The flip-up armrest of the present invention can be rotated around a balance pin, so that it can be located in different positions, thus allowing it to be used by rear passengers in addition to front seat passengers, and saving space for the console components when folded.

[0021] The methods and apparatus of the present invention have other features and advantages that will be apparent from or will be set forth in detail in the accompanying drawings and subsequent embodiments incorporated herein, which together serve to explain the particular principles of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a handrail in the prior art is shown.

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of an armrest in a console component in the prior art is shown, wherein the armrest can be opened and closed, and in the open state shown by the dashed line, the storage space underneath can be exposed.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the use state of a flip-up handrail according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the flip-up handrail is in a stowed state.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the use state of a flip-up armrest according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the flip-up armrest is in a state for use by the occupants of the front seats.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the use state of a flip-up armrest according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the flip-up armrest is in a state for use by rear seat occupants.

[0027] Figure 6 An exploded perspective view of a console assembly with a reversible armrest according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 7 An exploded perspective view of a reversible armrest according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the handle system and hinge system of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A diagram showing the handle bracket after removal.

[0031] Figure 10 This is the exploded 3D diagram corresponding to 9.

[0032] Figure 11 This is a side view of the handle and hinge system, with the handle brackets and hinge brackets removed.

[0033] Figure 12 This is a rear view of the hinge system.

[0034] Figure 13 An isometric view of the locking and braking components.

[0035] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the lower support structure.

[0036] Figure 15 This is a top view of the flip-up armrest of the present invention in a position for use by the front seat occupants.

[0037] Figure 16 for Figure 15 A cross-sectional view taken along section line HH.

[0038] Figure 17 This is a top view of the retractable armrest of the present invention in its stowed position.

[0039] Figure 18 for Figure 17 A cross-sectional view taken along section line GG.

[0040] Figure 19 This is a top view of the flip-up armrest of the present invention in a position for use by rear seat passengers.

[0041] Figure 20 for Figure 19 A cross-sectional view taken along section line KK.

[0042] Figure 21 This is a spatial diagram showing the usable space in the control panel assembly when the reversible armrest of the present invention is in the stowed position.

[0043] Figure 22 This is a schematic diagram of the usable space in a console component in the prior art.

[0044] It should be understood that the accompanying drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, but rather present simplified representations of various features to illustrate the basic principles of the invention. Specific design features disclosed in this invention (including, for example, specific dimensions, orientations, positions, and shapes) will be determined in part by the specific environment in which they are intended for application and use.

[0045] Throughout these figures, the same reference numerals denote the same or equivalent parts of the invention. Detailed Implementation

[0046] Reference will now be made in detail to various embodiments of the invention, examples of which are presented in the accompanying drawings and described below. Although the invention will be described in conjunction with exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that this specification is not intended to limit the invention to these exemplary embodiments. Rather, the invention is intended to cover not only these exemplary embodiments, but also various alternatives, modifications, equivalents, and other embodiments that may be included within the spirit of the invention and the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0047] The following is combined with Figures 3 to 22 The reversible armrest of the present invention will be described.

[0048] The flip-up handrail of the present invention includes a housing, a handle system, and a hinge system, wherein the handle system and the hinge system are installed inside the housing.

[0049] The hinge system includes a balance pin, around which the flip-up armrest can rotate and be positioned in a first position, a second position, and a third position. In the first position, the flip-up armrest is folded downwards; in the second position, the flip-up armrest is horizontally forward; and in the third position, the flip-up armrest is horizontally backward.

[0050] The forward direction refers to the direction towards the front of the vehicle (i.e., the direction of travel), while the backward direction refers to the direction towards the rear of the vehicle (i.e., the direction opposite to the forward direction).

[0051] like Figure 7 As shown, the foldable armrest of the present invention includes: an upper armrest cover A-1, a handle system A-2, a hinge system A-3, a lower armrest cover A-4, a left decorative strip A-5, and a right decorative strip A-6. The upper armrest cover A-1, the lower armrest cover A-4, the left decorative strip A-5, and the right decorative strip A-6 are assembled together to form a housing to accommodate the handle system A-2 and the hinge system A-3.

[0052] like Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown, the handle system A-2 includes a handle bracket 17, a handle 2, a handle cover 3, a handle insert 4, a handle pin 51, a torsion spring 52, and a handle rear pin 6. The handle 2, handle cover 3, handle insert 4, handle pin 51, torsion spring 52, and handle rear pin 6 are mounted on the handle bracket 17.

[0053] The handle bracket 17 is fixed to the hinge bracket 1, which will be introduced later.

[0054] The handle 2 is located at the opening at the front end of the housing formed by the upper armrest cover A-1, the lower armrest cover A-4, the left decorative strip A-5, and the left decorative strip A-6. The operator can operate the armrest by turning the handle 2.

[0055] The middle part of the handle 2 is mounted on the handle cover 3 via the handle pin 51 and can rotate around the handle pin 51. The rear end of the handle 2 is connected to one end of the cable 7 (to be described later) via the handle rear pin 6. The handle pin 51 passes through the handle insert 4 and the middle part of the handle 2 in sequence. A torsion spring 52 is fitted on the handle pin 51, and one end of the torsion spring 52 is connected to the handle bracket 17. The torsion spring 52 applies a restoring force (with respect to the handle pin 51) to the handle pin 51 for resetting. Figure 11 (The X and Y directions of the dashed arrows are opposite).

[0056] The handle cover 3 is installed on the handle bracket 17.

[0057] The handle insert 4 is fixed to the handle 2 and is made of rubber to reduce noise.

[0058] After the two ends of the handle pin 6 protrude from the handle 2, they are respectively connected to one end of the two cables 7, which will be introduced later.

[0059] like Figure 11 As shown, when the front end of handle 2 is pulled upwards (i.e., the front end of handle 2 moves along...), Figure 11 (Rotating in the direction of the dotted arrow X), the handle 2 rotates clockwise around the handle pin 51, causing the rear end of the handle 2 to rotate downwards (i.e., the rear end of the handle 2 rotates along...). Figure 11 (Rotate in the direction of the dotted arrow Y) and pull the back end of handle 2 to move the cable 7, which will be introduced later, forward.

[0060] like Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 , Figure 11As shown, the hinge system includes a hinge bracket 1, a balance pin 16, two locking components, and two braking components. The two locking components and two braking components are symmetrically mounted on the left and right sides of the hinge bracket 1; that is, one locking component and one braking component are mounted on the left side of the hinge bracket 1, and one locking component and one braking component are mounted on the right side of the hinge bracket 1. During use, both the locking and braking components rotate around the balance pin 16, thereby enabling the armrest to flip.

[0061] Although this embodiment describes the use of two locking components and two braking components, it is also possible to provide only one locking component and one braking component, and their positions can be chosen to be in the middle.

[0062] The hinge bracket 1 includes a hinge bracket body and two mounting plates 101 located on the side of the rear end of the hinge bracket body. The mounting plates 101 are provided with multiple mounting holes for mounting locking components and braking components.

[0063] The hinge bracket 1 is installed on the armrest cover 1.

[0064] Each locking assembly includes a cable 7, a locking connector 8, a locking element 9, and an outer cover 12 that covers the locking connector 8 and the locking element 9 from below, thereby protecting these components from foreign objects that could interfere with the operation of the locking assembly.

[0065] Cable 7 is installed in the middle of the hinge bracket body of hinge bracket 1. One end of cable 7 is connected to the handle rear pin 6, and the other end of cable 7 is connected to the first end of the locking connector 8.

[0066] The locking connector 8 is an L-shaped component with a first end, a second end, and a mounting hole in the middle. The first end of the locking connector 8 is connected to the other end of the cable 7, and the second end of the locking connector 8 is connected to the connecting part of the locking member 9. The mounting hole of the locking connector 8 is pivotally mounted on the mounting plate 101 of the hinge bracket 1 via a pin, and the locking connector 8 can rotate around the mounting hole. A torsion spring 81 is mounted on the pin connected to the mounting hole of the locking connector 8 to provide a restoring force (with) the locking connector 8. Figure 11 (The direction of the dashed arrow P is opposite), and the torsion spring 81 is connected to the outer cover 12.

[0067] The locking member 9 has a connecting portion, a protrusion, and a pivot portion. The connecting portion of the locking member 9 is connected to the second end of the locking connector 8. The protrusion of the locking member 9 engages with the groove on the lower bracket 10 of the balance pin 16, which will be described later. The pivot portion of the locking member 9 is pivotally mounted on the mounting plate 101 of the hinge bracket 1 via a pin. The locking member 9 is rotatable about the pivot portion. A torsion spring 91 is mounted on the pin connected to the pivot portion of the locking member 9 to provide a restoring force for resetting the locking member 9. Figure 11 (The direction of the dashed arrow Q is opposite), and the torsion spring 91 is connected to the outer cover 12.

[0068] like Figure 11 and Figure 13 As shown, when cable 7 moves forward, cable 7 will drive locking connector 8 to rotate around the pin that passes through the mounting hole of locking connector 8 (rotation direction is...). Figure 11 and Figure 13 (As indicated by the dashed arrow P in the diagram), at this time, the first end of the locking connector 8 will drive the locking member 9 to rotate clockwise around the pivot of the locking member 9 (the direction of rotation is...). Figure 11 and Figure 13 (As indicated by the dashed arrow Q in the image), the protrusion of the locking element 9 disengages from the groove of the bracket 10, thus unlocking the device.

[0069] The balance pin 16 is provided with two lower brackets 10, each lower bracket 10 engaging with a protrusion of a locking member 9. The lower bracket 10 includes an integrally formed disc portion and a lower bracket body. The two ends of the balance pin 16 are mounted on the lower bracket body.

[0070] Although two lower supports are described in this embodiment, only one lower support can be provided, and its position can be set in the middle part, corresponding to the case of one locking component and one braking component.

[0071] like Figure 14 As shown, the front end of the arc of the disc portion is provided with a groove 1001 corresponding to the protrusion of the locking member 9, and the center of the disc portion is provided with a mounting hole for installing the braking component.

[0072] like Figure 14 As shown, the lower bracket body is provided with mounting holes for passing through the balance pin 16. The front end and rear end of the lower bracket body are respectively provided with a first slot 1002 and a second slot 1003. The two ends of the arc of the disc part extend to the first slot 1002 and the second slot 1003 respectively, which are used to limit the rotation angle of the protrusion.

[0073] The lower bracket body also has a base plate on its side, and a third slot 1004 is provided on the base plate. The third slot 1004 is used to engage the pin bracket 11 of the braking component, which will be introduced later.

[0074] The flip-up armrest can rotate around the balance pin 16 while the balance pin 16 and the lower support 10 remain stationary. The armrest can be fixed in a first position, a second position, and a third position. In the first position, the flip-up armrest is in a downward folded state (see...). Figure 17 and Figure 18 In the second position, the protrusion of the locking member 9 is engaged in the first slot 1002; in the third position, the flip-up armrest is in a horizontal forward position (see...). Figure 15 and Figure 16 The protrusion of the locking element 9 engages within the groove of the arc-shaped portion; in the third position, the flip-up armrest is in a horizontally rearward position (see...). Figure 19 and Figure 20 The pivot part of the locking member 9 is engaged in the second slot 1003.

[0075] like Figure 12 As shown, each braking assembly includes a pin bracket 11, a friction pad 13, a hinge washer 14, and a hinge pin 15. The pin bracket 11 is mounted on the outside of the lower bracket 10 via the hinge pin 15. The friction pad 13 is mounted between the pin bracket 11 and the mounting plate 101 of the hinge bracket 10 via the hinge pin 15. The hinge washer 14 is mounted between the friction pad 13 and the pin bracket 11, and between the mounting plate 101 and the lower bracket 10.

[0076] The pin bracket 11 has mounting holes for the balance pin 16 and the hinge pin 15 to pass through. The balance pin 16 passes through the pin bracket 11 and the lower bracket 10. The bottom end of the pin bracket 11 is inserted into the third slot 1004 of the lower bracket 10, which can position and fix the pin bracket 11. The pin bracket 11 also supports the friction plate 13.

[0077] like Figure 12 As shown, the hinge pin 15 passes through the pin bracket 11, hinge washer 14, friction plate 13, mounting plate 101 of hinge bracket 1, hinge washer 14 and lower bracket 10 in sequence from the outside to the inside, and is then locked by a nut (not shown).

[0078] When the hinge bracket 1 flips as the entire armrest flips, the friction plate 13 provides friction, i.e. braking force, thereby ensuring that the armrest can be held in any position between the folded position and the rear use position.

[0079] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the use state of a flip-up armrest according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the flip-up armrest is in a state for use by the occupants of the front seats. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the use state of a flip-up armrest according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the flip-up armrest is in a state for use by rear seat occupants.

[0080] Figure 6 An exploded perspective view of a console assembly having a reversible armrest according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0081] The console components include: a flip-up armrest A, a console B, and hinge mounting bolts.

[0082] The control panel B includes an inwardly facing groove, in which the flip-up armrest A is positioned when folded and stored, as shown below. Figure 21 As shown, this allows the console component to have a larger storage space.

[0083] The hinge mounting bolts include a left hinge mounting bolt C-1 and a right hinge mounting bolt C-2, which can pass through holes in the side wall of console B and connect to the shaft at the rear of the flip-up armrest A to mount the balance pin to the side wall of console B.

[0084] See Figure 12 When the flip-up armrest is installed on console B (see...) Figure 6 The end of the balance pin 16 can be inserted into a hole on the side wall of the console B and is mounted on the console by left and right hinge mounting bolts. The balance pin 16 remains stationary when the flip-up armrest rotates.

[0085] The reversible armrest of this invention can be folded, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the flip-up armrests fold back into the console assembly, thus providing more storage space.

[0086] Specifically, see Figure 21 The storage space of the control console assembly with a flip-up armrest of the present invention has a height N of 473mm and a width M of 270mm, and its cross-sectional area is 270mm × 473mm = 127710mm². 2 . Figure 11 This diagram illustrates the usable space within a console assembly in the prior art, where the storage box has a height B of 196 mm and a width A of 128 mm, with a cross-sectional area of ​​128 mm × 196 mm = 25088 mm². 2 Therefore, the cross-sectional area of ​​the storage space of the console component of the present invention is much larger than the size of the storage box in the prior art.

[0087] The console of this invention has a flip-up armrest that can be rotated to a 180° position for use by second-row passengers.

[0088] In summary, the rotating console makes it more convenient for rear passengers and provides more storage space for front passengers.

[0089] The operation of the flip-up handrail of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0090] When the operator turns the front end of handle 2 upwards (i.e., along...), Figure 11 As the cable 7 moves forward (in the direction indicated by the dashed arrow X), it pulls the locking connector 8 to rotate (i.e., along the direction indicated by the dashed arrow X). Figure 11 (rotate in the direction indicated by the dashed arrow P), thereby pulling the locking element 9 to rotate (i.e., along the direction indicated by the dashed arrow P). Figure 11 (as indicated by the dashed arrow Q) rotates, thereby disengaging the protrusion of the locking element 9 from the groove of the arc portion on the lower bracket 10, allowing the handrail to rotate counterclockwise or clockwise.

[0091] The foldable armrest can be in three positions. In the first position, the foldable armrest is folded down and housed in a recess in the console at a -74° angle relative to the horizontal. In the second position, the foldable armrest is folded down at a 0° angle relative to the horizontal for use by front-seat occupants. In the third position, the foldable armrest is folded down at a 180° angle relative to the horizontal for use by rear-seat occupants.

[0092] The operation of the flip-up armrest can include three processes:

[0093] (1) From the second position to the first position (0°→-74°):

[0094] After turning the lever, the armrest can be folded (0° → -74°). The handle system can be unlocked by moving the cable and releasing the engagement of the locking element 9 with the groove of the lower bracket. The armrest can then rotate around the balance pin 16. The first slot of the lower bracket 10 limits the folding angle of the armrest, see [reference needed]. Figure 18 .

[0095] (2) From the first position through the second position to the third position (-74°→0°→180°):

[0096] That is, the armrest rotates from the folded position to a position for use by rear passengers. During this process, the protrusion of the locking piece 9 resists on the arc of the lower support 10. If it is not necessary to flip the armrest beyond the second position, it can be flipped directly without operating the handle.

[0097] To move beyond the second position (0°), the user must ensure that handle 2 is in an upward-pulled position at least while passing through the second position (0°) to prevent the protrusion of locking member 9 from being locked again by the groove of lower bracket 10. Furthermore, the armrest can be rotated directly by overcoming friction generated by friction plate 13 and mounting plate 101. The armrest can stop at any position, and the second slot of lower bracket 10 limits the rearward rotation angle (180°). See [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 20 .

[0098] (3) From the third position to the second position (180°→0°):

[0099] That is, the armrest rotates from a position for rear passengers to a position for front passengers. This process can be achieved by directly rotating the armrest against friction, and it can be stopped at any position.

[0100] When the handrail moves to the second position (0°), if the handle 2 is not pulled further, the torsion spring 52 will rotate the handle pin 51 counterclockwise, causing the handle 2 to return to its original position. The handle 2 will no longer pull the cable 7 to move as before. Under the action of the torsion springs 81 and 91, the locking connector 8 and the locking member 9 will return to their original positions, and the protrusion of the locking member 9 will insert into the groove of the lower bracket 10. Therefore, unless the handle 2 is continuously pulled, the handrail cannot flip directly downwards past the second position.

[0101] The flip-up handrail and console assembly of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. However, the embodiments of this application only show the application of the flip-up handrail to a vehicle, but the present invention can also be applied to other occasions, such as trains, ships, airplanes, etc. Moreover, the present invention is not limited to being installed on the handrail of a mobile vehicle, but can also be installed in other locations.

[0102] For ease of interpretation and precise definition of the appended claims, the terms “upper,” “lower,” “inner,” “outer,” “above,” “below,” “above,” “below,” “upward,” “downward,” “front,” “back,” “behind,” “inner side,” “outer side,” “inward,” “outer,” “internal,” “external,” “inner,” “external,” “forward,” and “backward” are used to describe the features of the exemplary embodiments with reference to the positions of these features shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0103] The foregoing description of specific exemplary embodiments of the invention is for illustrative and descriptive purposes. It is not intended to be exhaustive, nor to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed; clearly, many changes and variations are possible in accordance with the foregoing teachings. The exemplary embodiments were chosen and described to explain the specific principles of the invention and its practical application, thereby enabling others skilled in the art to implement and utilize various exemplary embodiments of the invention, as well as their different alternatives and modifications. The scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A foldable handrail, the foldable handrail comprising a housing, a handle system, and a hinge system, wherein the handle system and the hinge system are installed within the housing; in, The hinge system includes a balance pin, and the flip-up armrest is rotatable about the balance pin and can be positioned in a first position, a second position, and a third position; in the first position, the flip-up armrest is in a downward folded position; in the second position, the flip-up armrest is in a horizontal forward position; In the third position, the flip-up armrest is positioned horizontally backward; The front part of the housing is provided with an opening; The handle system includes a handle located in the opening; The handle system also includes a handle cover, a handle insert, a handle pin, a first torsion spring, a handle rear pin, and a handle bracket; The handle has a rear end connected to a handle rear pin, the middle part of the handle and the handle insert are mounted on the handle cover via the handle pin, the handle can rotate around the handle pin, a first torsion spring is fitted on the handle pin, one end of the first torsion spring is connected to the handle bracket, and the first torsion spring applies a restoring force to the handle pin for resetting. The handle cover is mounted on the handle bracket.

2. The reversible armrest according to claim 1, wherein, The housing is formed by an armrest top cover, an armrest bottom cover, a left decorative strip, and a right decorative strip.

3. The reversible armrest according to claim 1, wherein, The balance pin is provided with at least one lower bracket, which includes a disc portion and a lower bracket body; wherein, the front end of the arc of the disc portion is provided with a groove, and the front end and the rear end of the lower bracket body are respectively provided with a first slot and a second slot, and the two ends of the arc of the disc portion extend to the first slot and the second slot respectively.

4. The reversible armrest according to claim 3, wherein, The hinge system also includes a hinge bracket, a locking assembly equal in number to the lower bracket, and a braking assembly equal in number to the lower bracket. The locking and braking components are mounted on the hinge bracket.

5. The reversible armrest according to claim 4, wherein, The hinge bracket includes a hinge bracket body and a mounting plate located at the rear end of the hinge bracket body.

6. The reversible armrest according to claim 5, wherein, The locking assembly includes a cable, a locking connector, and a locking element. The cable is installed in the middle of the hinge bracket body of the hinge bracket, and one end of the cable is connected to the handle rear pin. The locking connector and the locking element are rotatably mounted on the mounting plate of the hinge bracket via pins. The first end of the locking connector is connected to the other end of the cable, and the second end of the locking connector is connected to the connecting part of the locking element.

7. The reversible armrest according to claim 6, wherein, A second torsion spring is provided on the pin, which provides a restoring force for resetting the locking connector and the locking member.

8. The reversible armrest according to claim 7, wherein, The locking assembly also includes an outer cover that covers the locking connector and the locking member from below.

9. The reversible armrest according to claim 5, wherein, The braking assembly includes a pin bracket, a friction pad, a hinge washer, and a hinge pin; The pin bracket is mounted on the outside of the lower bracket via a hinge pin, the friction plate is mounted between the pin bracket and the mounting plate of the hinge bracket via a hinge pin, and the hinge washer is mounted between the friction plate and the pin bracket, as well as between the mounting plate and the lower bracket.

10. A console component comprising: Console; The reversible armrest according to claims 1-9; as well as A connecting device for attaching the flip-up handrail to the control panel.

11. The console component of claim 10, wherein: The connecting device includes a hinge mounting bolt, through which the handrail assembly is mounted to the control panel.

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