Slide rail assembly, central control box and automobile

Abstract

The present application relates to a slide rail assembly, a central control box and a vehicle, which comprises a lower slide rail, an upper slide rail slidingly matched in the extension direction of the lower slide rail, and a slide plate mounted on the upper slide rail, the slide rail assembly further comprising a cover plate covering the lower slide rail, the cover plate being provided with an opening extending along the extension direction of the lower slide rail, the cover plate portion around the opening being formed into a blocking part for blocking foreign matters from falling, the opening being for the slide plate or an object connected with the slide plate to pass through, so that the slide plate is connected with the object above the cover plate. The blocking part can block foreign matters and prevent foreign matters from entering the lower slide rail. The central control box covers the opening, thereby preventing foreign matters from entering the lower slide rail through the opening, which enables the central control box to always keep smooth sliding.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of automotive technology and relates to a slide rail assembly, a central control box, and an automobile. Background Technology

[0002] The center console of a car is a component located between the driver's seat and the passenger seat, also known as the secondary instrument panel, and is equipped with controls and indicators. The center console is generally not movable. Existing movable center consoles often exhibit a structure similar to that disclosed in "CN112960039A," in which the center console moves on a sliding plate with a groove. However, foreign objects can easily enter the groove, affecting its sliding motion. Although the groove has a dustproof edge strip 340, the rubber pad has a slit corresponding to the groove, allowing the upper center console to connect to the groove. Foreign objects can enter the groove through this slit. Similar prior art includes Chinese patent documents "CN215398181U," "CN211107049U," and "CN114992238A," and Japanese patent document "JP2000-255324." Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a slide rail assembly, a central control box, and an automobile, which solves the problem of how to prevent foreign objects from entering the slide rail.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: The present invention provides a slide rail assembly, which includes a lower slide rail, an upper slide rail that slides and engages with the lower slide rail in the extension direction of the lower slide rail, and a slide plate mounted on the upper slide rail. The slide rail assembly also includes a cover plate covering the lower slide rail. The cover plate has an opening extending along the extension direction of the lower slide rail. The portion of the cover plate around the opening is formed as a blocking part for preventing foreign objects from falling. The opening allows the slide plate or an object connected to the slide plate to pass through, so that the slide plate connects with the object above the cover plate.

[0005] Preferably, a connecting strip is welded onto the lower slide rail, the upper end of the connecting strip is bent to form a hook, and a buckle is provided on the cover plate that can be detachably fastened together with the hook.

[0006] Furthermore, a reinforcing rib I is formed on the connecting strip by its own bending.

[0007] Furthermore, the cover plate is also provided with a stop block, which abuts against the lower slide rail in the direction in which the buckle and the hook engage.

[0008] Preferably, the two ends of the lower slide rail are also provided with mounting plates for fixing to the load-bearing object, and the two ends of the cover plate are also connected to the mounting plates.

[0009] Furthermore, the mounting plate is bent toward the cover plate to form a protective section.

[0010] Furthermore, the skateboard is provided with an upwardly arched second connecting sheet metal, on which a chain for installing a wire harness is hung. The chain extends horizontally and is folded back to connect to the mounting plate.

[0011] Preferably, the skateboard is further provided with a first connecting sheet metal, the first connecting sheet metal including side plates extending upward from both sides of the skateboard and a top plate connecting the top ends of the two side plates, and the first connecting sheet metal is provided with a connecting plate for connecting external objects.

[0012] A central control box is also provided, which includes the aforementioned slide rail assembly and a central control box body connected to the slide plate, wherein the central control box body always blocks the opening during movement.

[0013] Another vehicle is provided, which includes the aforementioned slide rail assembly, and also includes a central control box connected to the slide rail, the central control box always covering the opening during movement, the slide rail assembly being mounted on the interior floor of the vehicle.

[0014] Due to the application of the above-mentioned technical solution, the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art: The slide rail assembly, central control box, and automobile of the present invention feature a cover plate above the lower slide rail. The outer edge of the cover plate forms a blocking portion that can block foreign objects from entering the lower slide rail. The central control box also blocks the opening, preventing foreign objects from entering the lower slide rail through the opening, thus ensuring smooth sliding of the central control box. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The following sections will describe some specific embodiments of the invention in detail by way of example and not limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar parts or portions. Those skilled in the art should understand that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the combination of this embodiment and the central control box; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Another viewpoint; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A magnified and split diagram of the left side of the middle section; Figure 6 yes Figure 3 An enlarged view of the right side of the middle section; Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A breakdown diagram of the middle section structure; Figure 8 yes Figure 1 Structural breakdown diagram; Figure 9 yes Figure 8 Enlarged view of the left side of the central cover plate and adjacent structures; Figure 10 yes Figure 8 Enlarged view of the motor and adjacent structures; Figure 11 Is with Figure 10 The comparison is a structural diagram after the protective shell has been removed; Figure 12 This is a 3D schematic diagram of the protective case; Figure 13 This is an enlarged, angled upward view of the left side of the cover plate and adjacent structures. The reference numerals in the attached figures are explained as follows: 1. Lower slide rail; 2. Upper slide rail; 3. Slide plate; 31. Perforation; 4. Cover plate; 41. Opening; 42. Blocking part; 43. Buckle; 44. Stop block; 45. Fixing part; 46. Reinforcing rib VI; 5. Connecting strip; 51. Hook; 52. Reinforcing rib I; 6. Mounting plate; 61. Protective part; 62. First part; 621. Chain mounting part; 622. Floor mounting part; 623. Slide rail mounting part; 624. Reinforcing rib II; 63. Second part; 632. Positioning part; 633. Clearance hole ; 634, Reinforcing Rib III; 64, Support Strip; 65, Cover Plate Mounting Part; 7, Second Connecting Sheet Metal; 71, Reinforcing Rib IV; 8, Chain; 81, First End; 82, Second End; 9, First Connecting Sheet Metal; 91, Side Plate; 92, Top Plate; 93, Connecting Plate; 10, Central Control Box; 11, Motor; 12, Protective Shell; 121, Receiving Cavity; 122, Fastening Strip; 123, Reinforcing Rib V; 124, Upper Slide Rail Mounting Part; 13, Flexible Shaft; 14, Worm Gear Box; 15, Pin; 16, Hollowed-out. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solution of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0017] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0018] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0019] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 The slide rail assembly shown is used to mount the center console 10. This slide rail assembly is typically mounted on the interior floor between the driver's seat and the passenger seat, with the center console 10 mounted above it. The center console 10 typically includes mechanisms such as a gear shift knob. The slide rail assembly allows the center console 10 to move in the fore-and-aft direction.

[0020] like Figure 8 The slide rail assembly includes two sets of mating lower slide rails 1 and upper slide rails 2. The lower slide rails 1 and upper slide rails 2 are connected by ball bearings. There are two sets of mating lower slide rails 1 and upper slide rails 2, and the two sets are parallel to each other. A slide plate 3, which is a sheet metal part, is connected to each of the two upper slide rails 2. The slide plate 3 can slide relative to the lower slide rails 1 along with the upper slide rails 2, and the sliding direction is the extension direction of the lower slide rails 1. The aforementioned central control box 10 is connected to the slide plate 3.

[0021] like Figure 1 The skateboard 3 is also connected to two first connecting sheet metals 9. The first connecting sheet metals 9 are connected to the upper surface of the skateboard 3 and extend upward, such as... Figure 2 This allows the first connecting sheet metal 9 to extend into the central control box 10. The first connecting sheet metal 9 includes side panels 91 on both sides and a top plate 92. The top plate 92 is connected between the top ends of the side panels 91 on both sides. A connecting plate 93 is provided on the first connecting sheet metal 9, through which external objects such as the central control box 10 can be connected. The central control box 10 can also be connected to the side panels 91 or the top plate 92.

[0022] The upper slide rail 2 slides on the lower slide rail 1, driven by the motor 11. The motor 11 can drive the upper slide rail 2 to move forward or backward. Figure 8 and Figure 12 The motor 11 is positioned between the two upper slide rails 2. For example... Figure 11The upper slide rail 2 contains a worm gear box 14. The lower slide rail 1 contains a fixed threaded rod. The worm gear box 14 contains a rotating ring that meshes with the threaded rod. This rotating ring is rotated by other gears and then linked to the output shaft of the motor 11. Thus, the rotating ring can be driven by the motor 11 to rotate, thereby driving the upper slide rail 2 to slide on the lower slide rail 1. The output shaft of the motor 11 is a flexible shaft 13. The flexible shaft 13 has a certain degree of elasticity and provides some buffering when the motor stops, preventing rigid collisions. The structure of the worm gear and worm in the worm gear box 14 can create a self-locking mechanism. Therefore, when the motor 11 stops, the upper slide rail 2 cannot move forward or backward. This self-locking function utilizes the structural characteristics of the worm gear and worm itself, eliminating the need for an additional locking mechanism.

[0023] like Figure 10 and Figure 12 The protective shell 12 is bolted between the two upper slide rails 2, and is used to secure the motor 11. The protective shell 12 is an injection molded part. A receiving cavity 121 is provided inside the protective shell 12, into which the motor 11 is inserted. Multiple fastening strips 122 are also provided inside the receiving cavity 121. The receiving cavity 121 is approximately semi-cylindrical, and fastening strips 122 are provided on the side walls and end walls of the receiving cavity 121. The fastening strips 122 abut against the motor 11, thereby securing the motor 11. Upper slide rail mounting portions 124 are provided at the four corners of the protective shell 12. Openings are provided in the upper slide rail mounting portions 124, and bolts are screwed into the upper slide rails 2 through the openings to fix the protective shell 12. Reinforcing ribs V 123 are also provided on the protective shell 12 to enhance its strength.

[0024] like Figure 3 The two lower slide rails 1 are fixed together by mounting plates 6. Both ends of the lower slide rails 1 are fixed by mounting plates 6.

[0025] like Figure 5 The mounting plate 6 on the left side consists of a first part 62 and a second part 63. For example... Figure 6 There is only one mounting plate 6 on the right side.

[0026] like Figure 5The first part 62 and the second part 63 are welded together. The first part 62 is provided with a chain mounting part 621, a floor mounting part 622, and a slide rail mounting part 623. The chain mounting part 621 is used to mount the first end 81 of the chain 8. The chain 8 has an inner cavity for threading a wiring harness (not shown), which transmits signals and power to the motor 11 and components in the central control box 10. The wiring harness is neatly arranged within the chain 8. The floor mounting part 622 is fixed to the floor inside the vehicle using bolts. The first end 81 is fixed to the chain mounting part 621 by bolts. The part of the second part 63 that connects to the first part 62 is located below the first part 62. The second part 63 has a clearance hole 633 to avoid the bolts on the first end 81. (See Figure 623.) Figure 3 .

[0027] like Figure 8 The chain 8 extends horizontally from the first end 81 and then folds upwards. The other end of the chain 8, the second end 82, is fixed to the second connecting sheet metal 7 on the slide plate 3. The second connecting sheet metal 7 is integral with the slide plate 3 and arches upwards to accommodate the chain 8. The second end 82 is connected to the lower surface of the second connecting sheet metal 7 by bolts and nuts. The upper surface of the second connecting sheet metal 7 also forms two reinforcing ribs IV 71 by bending itself to increase strength.

[0028] like Figure 5 The slide rail mounting part 623 is fixed to the lower slide rail 1. A reinforcing rib II 624 is also provided at the connection between the slide rail mounting part 623 and the rest of the part, which strengthens the strength of the slide rail mounting part 623.

[0029] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 The mounting plate 6 on the right side is shown, and it is also equipped with a downwardly bent support bar 64. The support bar 64 can be supported on the floor, thereby improving stability.

[0030] like Figure 5 and Figure 7 The mounting plate 6 has an upwardly bent guard part 61. The guard part 61 blocks the end of the lower slide rail 1 and can prevent foreign objects on the floor from entering the lower slide rail 1 and affecting the sliding of the upper slide rail 2.

[0031] like Figure 1 A cover plate 4 is also provided above the lower slide rail 1. Since the lower slide rail 1 is open upwards, foreign objects may fall into the lower slide rail 1 and affect the sliding of the upper slide rail 2. The cover plate 4 can prevent foreign objects from falling in.

[0032] The cover plate 4 has an opening 41 in the middle, which is used to accommodate the slide plate 3 and the first connecting sheet metal 9 thereon, so that the slide plate 3 and the first connecting sheet metal 9 pass upward through the opening 41 and connect to the central control box 10. The opening 41 extends along the extension direction of the lower slide rail 1, thereby accommodating the sliding range of the slide plate 3. In other embodiments, the central control box 10 may also pass downward through the opening 41 and connect to the slide plate 3.

[0033] like Figure 2 When the central control box 10 is installed on the sliding plate 3, the central control box 10 can cover the opening 41 and will always cover the opening 41 during the sliding process. In this way, foreign objects will not fall into the lower rail 1 through the opening 41.

[0034] A barrier 42 is formed around the outer edge of the opening 41. The barrier 42 protects the lower sliding rail 1 and prevents foreign objects from falling into the lower sliding rail 1. Figure 13 The outer edge of the blocking part 42 is also bent downward to improve the blocking effect and increase the strength.

[0035] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 The cover plate 4 is mounted on the lower slide rail 1. Multiple connecting strips 5 are welded onto the lower slide rail 1. The connecting strips 5 are sheet metal parts. The upper end of the connecting strip 5 is bent to form a hook 51. The cover plate 4 is provided with a latch 43. The latch 43 and the hook 51 can be detached and engaged together. The latch 43 is a wedge shape with a narrower lower end and a beveled outer surface, while the hook 51 bends inward toward the latch 43. When the latch 43 moves downward and engages with the hook 51, the connecting strip 5 is squeezed by the latch 43 and undergoes elastic deformation, causing the hook 51 to move outward to avoid the latch 43. The upper end of the latch 43 has a groove; when the latch 43 moves downward, the hook 51 will re-engage in the groove, preventing the latch 43 from disengaging upward. To separate the latch 43, the hook 51 can be moved outward by hand (resulting in elastic deformation of the connecting strip 5), and then the cover plate 4 can be lifted upward. The cover plate 4 is also provided with multiple abutments 44. The abutments 44 and the aforementioned buckles 43 are both injection molded on the cover plate 4. The abutments 44 are located on the lower surface of the edge of the cover plate 4 and abut against the upper surface of the sliding rail 1, thus providing support and the cover plate 4 is stably supported on the sliding rail 1.

[0036] like Figure 4 The connecting strip 5 is also stamped with reinforcing ribs I52, which serve to strengthen the connecting strip 5.

[0037] The front and rear ends of the cover plate 4 are also connected to the mounting plate 6.

[0038] like Figure 5A fixing part 45 is provided at the left end of the cover plate 4, and the fixing part 45 extends downward from the lower surface of the cover plate 4. A cover plate mounting part 65 is provided on the second part 63. The fixing part 45 and the cover plate mounting part 65 are connected by bolts and nuts.

[0039] like Figure 7 A fixing part 45 is also provided at the right end of the cover plate 4. A cover plate mounting part 65 is provided on the mounting plate 6 here. The fixing part 45 and the cover plate mounting part 65 are connected by bolts and nuts.

[0040] like Figure 3 and Figure 6 After the fixing part 45 is connected to the cover plate mounting part 65, a hollow part 16 is formed. The hollow part 16 allows for ventilation, which makes the central control box 10 slide more smoothly.

[0041] like Figure 13 The top of the cover plate mounting portion 65 in the left mounting plate is also provided with an inwardly extending positioning portion 632. A positioning hole is provided in the positioning portion 632. A pin 15 is also provided on the bottom surface of the cover plate 4, which is inserted into the positioning hole to fix the positioning portion 632. The positioning portion 632 is secured by the pin 15, which serves to pull the cover plate mounting portion 65 and the retaining portion 61 inward, thereby reducing the stress on the mounting plate 6 after the cover plate mounting portion 65 and the retaining portion 61 are bent upwards. Figure 13 This is reflected in the fact that the force of the cover plate mounting part 65 pressing against the fixing part 45 to the left is reduced. Since the fixing part 45 is an injection molded part, this helps to protect the fixing part 45 from damage.

[0042] like Figure 13 The lower surface of the cover plate 4 near the end is also provided with a reinforcing rib VI46. Since the front and rear ends of the cover plate 4 are connected to the mounting plate 6, stress damage may occur. The reinforcing rib VI46 helps to protect the cover plate 4 from stress damage.

[0043] In summary, the slide rail assembly of the present invention, due to the provision of the cover plate 4, can prevent foreign objects from falling into the lower slide rail 1, thereby preventing foreign objects from affecting the sliding of the central control box 10.

[0044] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of the present invention. Their purpose is to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of the present invention and implement it accordingly. They should not be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of the present invention should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A slide rail assembly comprising a lower slide rail (1), an upper slide rail (2) slidably engaged in the extension direction of the lower slide rail (1), and a slide plate (3) mounted on the upper slide rail (2), characterized in that: The slide rail (2) assembly also includes a cover plate (4), which covers the lower slide rail (1). The cover plate (4) has an opening (41) extending along the extension direction of the lower slide rail (1). The portion of the cover plate (4) around the opening (41) is formed as a blocking part (42) to prevent foreign objects from falling. The opening (41) allows the slide plate (3) or an object connected to the slide plate (3) to pass through, so that the slide plate (3) is connected to the object above the cover plate (4). Multiple connecting strips (5) are welded on the lower slide rail (1). The upper end of the connecting strip (5) is bent to form a hook (51). The cover plate (4) is provided with a buckle (43) that can be detachably fastened to the hook (51). The cover plate (4) is also provided with multiple abutments (44). The abutments (44) abut against the lower slide rail (1) in the direction in which the buckle (43) and the hook (51) are fastened.

2. The slide rail assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting strip (5) also has a reinforcing rib I (52) formed by its own bending.

3. The slide rail assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two ends of the sliding rail (1) are also provided with mounting plates (6) for fixing to the load-bearing object, and the two ends of the cover plate (4) are also connected to the mounting plates (6).

4. The slide rail assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting plate (6) is bent toward the cover plate (4) to form a protective part (61).

5. The slide rail assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The slide plate (3) is provided with an upwardly arched second connecting sheet metal (7), and a chain (8) for installing wire harness is hung on the second connecting sheet metal (7). The chain (8) extends horizontally and is folded back to connect to the mounting plate (6).

6. The slide rail assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide plate (3) is also provided with a first connecting sheet metal (9), which includes side plates (91) extending upward from both sides of the slide plate (3) and a top plate (92) connecting the tops of the side plates (91) on both sides. The first connecting sheet metal (9) is provided with a connecting plate (93) for connecting external objects.

7. A central control box comprising a slide rail assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a central control box body (10) connected to the slide plate (3), the central control box body (10) always covering the opening (41) during movement.

8. An automobile comprising a slide rail assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a central control unit (10) connected to the slide plate (3), the central control unit (10) always covering the opening (41) during movement, the slide rail assembly being mounted on the interior floor of the automobile.

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