Automobile storage box

Abstract

The application discloses a car storage box, which is characterized by comprising an upper shell, a lower shell and an opening device, a connecting port is arranged on the connecting position of the upper shell and the lower shell, respectively, and a limiting block is arranged in the upper shell; the opening device is arranged at the connecting port and comprises a fixing mechanism, an opening mechanism, a connecting plate and a clamping mechanism; the fixing mechanism has a notched end, the notched end is provided with an inwardly recessed groove, the connecting plate is provided with an elastic baffle, the opening mechanism has an opening part, the opening part is in abutment with the limiting block, and the opening part is connected with the elastic baffle, and the clamping mechanism has a clamping plate which is connected with the groove. The inwardly recessed groove is arranged on the notched end of the fixing mechanism, the clamping plate of the opening mechanism is connected with the groove, the elastic baffle connected with the opening part is arranged on the connecting plate, the storage box is more convenient to close or open, the closing or opening speed of the storage box is increased, and the requirement of the user is met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automotive technology, and more specifically, to an automotive storage box. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, cars have become an important means of transportation in people's lives. For car owners, various items inevitably accumulate inside the car. If these items are not properly arranged, the car interior will appear cluttered. Therefore, most cars are equipped with storage boxes for storing items. The opening mechanisms in existing storage box structures generally adopt sliding and pop-up types to open the storage box.

[0003] However, existing opening devices are complex in structure and have many parts. Most of these devices use springs to ensure ease of opening, but when closing, the springs can cause the internal structure of the opening device to collide with the storage box, producing abnormal noises or damaging the opening device. Furthermore, the use of springs increases the cost of the opening device.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a car storage box that is simple in structure and easy to use has become a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved in this field. Summary of the Invention

[0005] One objective of this invention is to provide a new technical solution for a car storage box that is simple in structure and easy to use.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, an automotive storage box is provided, comprising: an upper shell and a lower shell, wherein a connection port is respectively provided at the connection between the upper shell and the lower shell, and a limiting block is provided inside the upper shell;

[0007] An opening device is provided at the connection port. The opening device is used to control the opening and closing of the upper housing and the lower housing. The opening device has a fixing mechanism, an opening mechanism, a connecting plate and a snap-fit ​​mechanism.

[0008] The fixing mechanism has a notch end with an inwardly recessed groove; the first end of the connecting plate is connected to the fixing mechanism, and the connecting plate is provided with an elastic baffle; the first end of the opening mechanism is rotatably connected to the second end of the connecting plate, the opening mechanism has an opening part that abuts against the limiting block and is connected to the elastic baffle; the locking mechanism has a locking plate that is connected to the second end of the opening mechanism and is connected to the groove.

[0009] Optionally, the elastic baffle is disposed at the connection between the fixing mechanism and the connecting plate.

[0010] Optionally, the first end of the elastic baffle is disposed at the connection between the fixing mechanism and the connecting plate, and the second end of the elastic baffle extends at a certain angle to the extending direction of the connecting plate.

[0011] Optionally, the fixing mechanism has an opening on one side wall connected to the connecting plate, and the first end of the connecting plate is connected to the opening.

[0012] Optionally, the opening mechanism further includes a rotating plate, the opening part being disposed on the rotating plate, the rotating plate having a connecting end and a rotating end, the connecting end being connected to the snap-fit ​​plate, and the rotating end being rotatably connected to the second end of the connecting plate.

[0013] Optionally, the opening mechanism further includes a hinge component disposed between the rotating end and the second end of the connecting plate.

[0014] Optionally, the locking mechanism further includes a locking foot and a support plate. The support plate is respectively disposed on the two side walls of the connecting plate, and the first end of the support plate is connected to the fixing mechanism. The locking foot extends from the second end of the support plate toward the fixing mechanism.

[0015] Optionally, the fixing mechanism is further provided with a limiting structure, which is disposed on the inner sidewall of the groove.

[0016] Optionally, the snap-fit ​​plate abuts against the limiting structure and is interference-fitted with the groove.

[0017] Optionally, the opening mechanism, connecting plate, and snap-fit ​​mechanism are disposed inside the upper and lower housings, the fixing mechanism is fixed at the connection port, and the snap-fit ​​mechanism is connected to the inner wall of the housing.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0019] This invention features an inwardly recessed groove on the notch end of the fixing mechanism, connecting the locking plate of the opening mechanism to the groove. An elastic baffle connected to the opening part is provided on the connecting plate. After the locking plate is inserted into the groove, the elastic baffle provides a spring force to the opening part. By pressing the locking plate, it moves up and down within the groove, causing the opening part to abut or misalign with the limiting block, thus closing or opening the upper and lower housings. This makes closing or opening the storage box of this invention more convenient. Furthermore, the elastic baffle on the connecting plate increases the speed of closing or opening the storage box, meeting user needs.

[0020] Other features and advantages of the invention will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with their description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the opening device of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the opening device of the present invention before installation;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a structural view of the opening device of the present invention from another angle before installation;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the opening device of the present invention installed in the storage box;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the opening device of the present invention installed in the storage box from another angle.

[0027] The diagram shows the following: 1. Upper shell; 11. Limiting block; 2. Lower shell; 21. Limiting rib; 3. Fixing mechanism; 31. Notch end; 32. Groove; 33. Limiting structure; 34. Opening; 4. Opening mechanism; 41. Opening part; 42. Rotating plate; 421. Connecting end; 422. Rotating end; 43. Hinge component; 5. Connecting plate; 51. Elastic baffle; 6. Snap-fit ​​mechanism; 61. Snap-fit ​​plate; 62. Snap-fit ​​foot; 63. Support plate; 7. Connection port. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the invention.

[0029] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the invention or its application or use.

[0030] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.

[0031] In all the examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0032] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides an automotive storage box, including an upper shell 1, a lower shell 2, and an opening device.

[0033] Connection ports 7 are respectively provided at the connection points of the upper housing 1 and the lower housing 2. By inserting the opening device into the connection ports 7 of the upper housing 1 and the lower housing 2, the opening device is fixed to the storage box. A limiting block 11 is provided inside the upper housing 1. The limiting block 11 is used to restrict the opening and closing of the opening mechanism 4, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the upper housing 1. The limiting block 11 protrudes from the inner wall of the upper housing 1.

[0034] The opening device is located at the connection port 7. The opening device is used to control the opening and closing of the upper housing 1 and the lower housing 2. The opening device has a fixing mechanism 3, an opening mechanism 4, a connecting plate 5 and a snap-fit ​​mechanism 6.

[0035] The fixing mechanism 3 has a notch end 31, the width of which is less than half the width of the fixing mechanism 3. The notch end 31 has an inwardly recessed groove 32. The first end of the connecting plate 5 is connected to the fixing mechanism 3, and the connecting plate 5 is provided with an elastic baffle 51. The first end of the opening mechanism 4 is rotatably connected to the second end of the connecting plate 5. The opening mechanism 4 has an opening part 41, which abuts against the limiting block 11. The opening part 41 is also connected to the elastic baffle 51. When the opening part 41 is pressed, a spring force is provided to the opening part 41, causing it to move to its initial position. The latching mechanism 6 has a latching plate 61, which is connected to the second end of the opening mechanism 4 and to the groove 32. The first end of the opening mechanism 4 rotates around the second end of the connecting plate 5, causing the latching plate 61 to connect with the groove 32.

[0036] This invention provides an inwardly recessed groove 32 on the notch end 31 of the fixing mechanism 3, connecting the locking plate 61 of the opening mechanism 4 to the groove 32. An elastic baffle 51 connected to the opening part 41 is provided on the connecting plate 5. After the locking plate 61 is inserted into the groove 32, the elastic baffle 51 provides a spring force to the opening part 41. By pressing the locking plate 61, the locking plate 61 moves up and down within the groove 32, thereby causing the opening part 41 to abut or misalign with the limiting block 11, completing the closing or opening of the upper shell 1 and the lower shell 2. This makes the closing or opening of the storage box of this invention more convenient. At the same time, the elastic baffle 51 on the connecting plate 5 increases the closing or opening speed of the storage box of this invention, meeting the needs of users.

[0037] In this embodiment, before installing the opening device into the storage box, the first end of the opening mechanism 4 is rotated along the second end of the connecting plate 5 to engage the locking plate 61 into the groove 32, and then the opening mechanism 4 is installed into the storage box through the connecting port 7. At this time, if the opening part 41 is in contact with the limiting block 11, the upper housing 1 and the lower housing 2 are in a closed state; if the opening part 41 and the limiting block 11 are misaligned, the upper housing 1 and the lower housing 2 are in an open state.

[0038] When the storage compartment needs to be opened, press the latching plate 61 to displace the opening part 41 from the limiting block 11, thus separating the upper housing 1 from the lower housing 2. After the upper housing 1 and lower housing 2 are separated, release the latching plate 61 to open the storage compartment. Simultaneously, the elastic baffle 51's force on the opening part 41 causes it to quickly return to its original position. When the storage compartment needs to be closed, press the latching plate 61 to displace the opening part 41 from the limiting block 11. After the upper housing 1 and lower housing 2 are closed, the elastic baffle 51's force on the opening part 41 causes it to quickly return to its original position and abut against the limiting block 11, thus closing the storage compartment.

[0039] In one embodiment of the car storage box of the present invention, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, when the opening device is installed on the storage box, the opening mechanism 4, the connecting plate 5, and the locking mechanism 6 are located inside the upper shell 1 and the lower shell 2. The connecting plate 5 abuts against the lower shell 2, and the opening mechanism 4 abuts against the upper shell 1. The opening part 41 on the opening mechanism 4 abuts against or is misaligned with the limiting block 11, thereby closing or opening the storage box. The fixing mechanism 3 is fixed at the connecting port 7, and the locking mechanism 6 is connected to the inner wall of the shell. This arrangement further increases the convenience of closing or opening the storage box of the present invention, and also increases the stability of the opening device installed on the storage box.

[0040] Furthermore, the locking mechanism 6 also includes a locking foot 62 and a support plate 63. The support plate 63 is respectively disposed on the two side walls of the connecting plate 5, and the first end of the support plate 63 is connected to the fixing mechanism 3. The support plate 63 can provide support for the locking foot 62 and can also restrict the movement of the opening mechanism 4 between the two locking plates 61. The locking foot 62 extends from the second end of the support plate 63 toward the fixing mechanism 3. The extension direction of the locking foot 62 forms a certain angle with the support plate 63, that is, the locking foot 62 extends outward from the support plate 63.

[0041] like Figures 4 to 5As shown, a limiting rib 21 is provided on the lower shell 2 of the storage box. The width of the limiting rib 21 is smaller than the width between the two locking feet 62. This design ensures that when the opening device is inserted into the connecting port 7, the two locking feet 62 are squeezed by the connecting port 7 and retract towards the connecting plate 5. When the opening mechanism 4 is installed in the storage box, the two locking feet 62 return to their initial state because the squeezing force of the connecting port 7 disappears. At this time, since the width of the limiting rib 21 is smaller than the width between the two locking feet 62, the locking feet 62 abut against the inner wall of the limiting rib 21, confining the opening mechanism 4 inside the storage box, further increasing the stability of the opening device installed on the storage box.

[0042] In one embodiment of the car storage box of the present invention, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the opening mechanism 4 also has a rotating plate 42, and the opening part 41 is disposed on the rotating plate 42. The rotating plate 42 has a connecting end 421 and a rotating end 422. The connecting end 421 is connected to the snap-fit ​​plate 61, and the rotating end 422 is rotatably connected to the second end of the connecting plate 5.

[0043] In this embodiment, before installing the opening device into the storage box, the rotating end 422 of the rotating plate 42 is rotated along the second end of the connecting plate 5, so that the snap-fit ​​plate 61 connected to the connecting end 421 snaps into the groove 32. Then, the opening mechanism 4 is installed into the storage box through the connecting port 7. The opening part 41 is protruding on the rotating plate 42 and has a hollow structure. The elastic baffle 51 extends into the hollow structure of the opening part 41. When the snap-fit ​​plate 61 is pressed, the opening part 41 drives the elastic baffle 51 to move towards the connecting plate 5, thereby closing or opening the storage box.

[0044] In one embodiment of the car storage box of the present invention, such as Figures 2 to 3 As shown, the opening mechanism 4 also includes a hinge component 43, which is disposed between the rotating end 422 and the second end of the connecting plate 5. This arrangement makes the rotation of the rotating plate 42 more flexible and increases the service life of the opening device of the present invention.

[0045] In one embodiment of the car storage box of the present invention, an elastic baffle 51 is provided at the connection between the fixing mechanism 3 and the connecting plate 5. This arrangement allows the opening part 41 to spring up quickly after being pressed, increasing the speed at which the storage box of the present invention closes or opens, improving the user experience, and also simplifying the structure and reducing production costs.

[0046] Furthermore, the first end of the elastic baffle 51 is disposed at the connection between the fixing mechanism 3 and the connecting plate 5, and the second end of the elastic baffle 51 extends at a certain angle to the extending direction of the connecting plate 5, that is, the elastic baffle 51 can rotate along the first end of the elastic baffle 51. The angle between the elastic baffle 51 and the extending direction of the connecting plate 5 is between 40 degrees and 70 degrees. This arrangement allows the elastic baffle 51 to be compressed more, further increasing the closing or opening speed of the storage box of the present invention.

[0047] In this embodiment, the angle between the elastic baffle 51 and the extending direction of the connecting plate 5 is 60 degrees.

[0048] In one embodiment of the car storage box of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the side wall of the fixing mechanism 3 connected to the connecting plate 5 has an opening 34, and the first end of the connecting plate 5 is connected to the opening 34. The width of the opening 34 is slightly larger than the width of the movable plate, so that the rotating plate 42 can move on the fixing mechanism 3 through the opening 34, thereby making the connection between the snap-fit ​​plate 61 and the groove 32 more convenient.

[0049] In one embodiment of the car storage box of the present invention, the fixing mechanism 3 is further provided with a limiting structure 33, which is disposed on the inner sidewall of the groove 32. Specifically, the limiting structure 33 is protruding at one end of the fixing mechanism 3 where the opening 34 is provided, and the limiting structure 33 extends from both ends of the opening 34 toward both ends of the fixing mechanism 3.

[0050] Furthermore, before installing the opening device into the storage box, the rotating end 422 of the rotating plate 42 is rotated along the second end of the connecting plate 5, so that the rotating plate 42 places the snap-fit ​​plate 61 connected to the connecting end 421 into the groove 32 through the opening 34. At this time, the snap-fit ​​plate 61 abuts against the limiting structure 33, and the snap-fit ​​plate 61 and the groove 32 are press-fitted. This arrangement ensures that when the opening device is installed on the storage box, the opening part 41 will not be reset under the action of the elastic baffle 51, thus preventing the opening device from being easily installed on the storage box.

[0051] The present invention increases the convenience of installing the opening device on the storage box by setting a limiting structure 33 on the inner side wall of the groove 32, and abutting the snap-fit ​​plate 61 against the limiting structure 33, and the snap-fit ​​plate 61 and the groove 32 are interference fit.

[0052] The working process of the car storage box of the present invention is as follows:

[0053] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, before installing the opening device into the storage box, the rotating end 422 of the rotating plate 42 is rotated along the second end of the connecting plate 5, so that the rotating plate 42, through the opening 34, places the snap-fit ​​plate 61 connected to the connecting end 421 into the groove 32. At this time, the snap-fit ​​plate 61 abuts against the limiting structure 33, and the snap-fit ​​plate 61 and the groove 32 are press-fitted. Then, the opening mechanism 4 is installed into the storage box through the connecting port 7. At this time, if the opening part 41 abuts against the limiting block 11, the upper shell 1 and the lower shell 2 are in a closed state; if the opening part 41 and the limiting block 11 are misaligned, the upper shell 1 and the lower shell 2 are in an open state.

[0054] When the storage box needs to be opened, press the latching plate 61 to displace the opening part 41 from the limiting block 11, thus separating the upper housing 1 from the lower housing 2. After the upper housing 1 and lower housing 2 are separated, release the latching plate 61 and pull the connecting plate 5 to open the storage box. At the same time, the elastic baffle 51's force on the opening part 41 causes the opening part 41 to quickly return to its original position. When the storage box needs to be closed, press the latching plate 61 to displace the opening part 41 from the limiting block 11. After the upper housing 1 and lower housing 2 are closed, the elastic baffle 51's force on the opening part 41 causes the opening part 41 to quickly return to its original position and abut against the limiting block 11, thus closing the storage box.

[0055] While specific embodiments of the invention have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the examples are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A car storage box, characterized by, The utility model relates to a kind of openable case, including: Upper shell and lower shell, the connecting port is respectively arranged in the connecting place of upper shell and lower shell, the inside of the upper shell is equipped with limiting block; Opening device, the opening device is arranged at the connecting port, the opening device is used to control the opening and closing of the upper shell and the lower shell, the opening device has fixed mechanism, opening mechanism, connecting plate and clamping mechanism; The fixed mechanism has notch end, the notch end has inwardly recessed groove;The first end of the connecting plate is connected with fixed mechanism, the connecting plate is equipped with elastic baffle;The first end of the opening mechanism is rotatably connected with the second end of the connecting plate, the opening mechanism has opening part, the opening part is in abutment with the limiting block, and the opening part is connected with the elastic baffle;The clamping mechanism has clamping plate, the clamping plate is connected with the second end of the opening mechanism, and the clamping plate is connected with the groove; The elastic baffle is arranged at the connecting place of the fixed mechanism and the connecting plate; The first end of the elastic baffle is arranged at the connecting place of the fixed mechanism and the connecting plate, and the second end of the elastic baffle is arranged in a direction forming a certain angle with the extension direction of the connecting plate; The clamping mechanism further includes clamping leg and support plate, the support plate is respectively arranged on the two side walls of the connecting plate, and the first end of the support plate is connected with the fixed mechanism, and the clamping leg is arranged in the direction of the fixed mechanism from the second end of the support plate.

2. The automotive storage compartment of claim 1, wherein, The side wall, which is connected with the connecting plate, of the fixed mechanism has opening, and the first end of the connecting plate is connected with the opening.

3. The automotive storage compartment of claim 1, wherein, The opening mechanism further has rotating plate, the opening part is arranged on the rotating plate, the rotating plate has connecting end and rotating end, the connecting end is connected with the clamping plate, and the rotating end is rotatably connected with the second end of the connecting plate.

4. The automotive storage compartment of claim 3, wherein, The opening mechanism further includes hinge piece, and the hinge piece is arranged between the rotating end and the second end of the connecting plate.

5. The automotive storage compartment of claim 1, wherein, The fixed mechanism is further equipped with limiting structure, and the limiting structure is arranged on the inner side wall of the groove.

6. The automotive storage compartment of claim 5, wherein, The clamping plate is in abutment with the limiting structure, and the clamping plate is in interference fit with the groove.

7. The automotive storage compartment of claim 1, wherein, The opening mechanism, connecting plate and clamping mechanism are arranged in the inside of the upper shell and lower shell, the fixed mechanism is fixed at the connecting port, and the clamping mechanism is connected with the inner wall of the shell.

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