A central channel electric control storage box

Abstract

The present invention discloses a central channel electric-controlled storage box, including a storage box assembly, wherein the storage box assembly is provided with an electric locking mechanism and an unlocking control mechanism electrically connected to the electric locking mechanism. By arranging the electric locking mechanism at the storage box body at the end away from the front panel, the impact force caused by the increased mass of the storage box body can be eliminated, the locking effect is better, the locking effect under the same impact force is improved, the stability of the storage box is improved, and the scope of use of the storage box is expanded, including the storage of fragile items. Communication between the unlocking control mechanism and the electric locking mechanism is required, and the user can only unlock the item after confirming the operation command on the display screen, thereby realizing the anti-accidental touch function, improving the privacy and safety of storage, and the control accuracy of the locking drive motor is higher, the operation action can be changed at any time, the flexibility is higher, the stable locking force and the humanized design style are conducive to improving customer experience and market competitiveness.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automobile interior decoration parts, and in particular to an electric-controlled storage box in a central channel. Background Art

[0002] A car's center console storage box, including a center armrest, is an accessory installed in the center channel between the two seats and is part of the vehicle's interior system. Its user-friendly design is intended to provide a resting place for the driver's arms during long periods of driving, allowing them to effectively rest and avoid numbness or stiffness.

[0003] Publication number CN210000233U, entitled "Armrest Box for Vehicle and Vehicle with Same," discloses an armrest box for a vehicle and a vehicle with the same. The armrest box includes an armrest box body, which is provided with a cup holder and a storage box. The storage box has a pull-out state and a storage state. When the storage box is in the storage state, it is stored in the armrest box body. When the storage box is in the pull-out state, the storage box is pulled out of the armrest box body and is suitable for covering the cup placement opening of the cup holder. According to the armrest box of the utility model, by providing a pull-out storage box, the storage box is easy to use, and the storage box can serve as a cup cover when pulled out, eliminating the need for an additional cup cover to cover the cup holder. The structure of the armrest box is simple.

[0004] However, this storage box is easy to separate from the armrest box body because it has no locking function, which not only causes the items placed inside to spill. To solve this problem, the publication number CN205936039U, entitled Armrest Box Lock Hook Structure, Armrest Box Assembly and Automobile, discloses an armrest box lock hook structure, which achieves locking and opening of the armrest box by weakening the structure's own elastic deformation, eliminating components such as springs and rotating shafts, and reducing development costs.

[0005] Although this structure can solve the problem of locking the storage box, the locking and opening method achieved by its own elastic deformation will cause the locking to fail in the event of an accidental collision. When the vehicle body encounters a large impact, the locking force is insufficient to withstand such an impact, which will also cause the locking to fail. It will also cause the internal storage box to rush out of the body, resulting in poor locking effect. The impact process will cause harm to personnel, posing a major safety hazard. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a central channel electrically controlled storage box which has good locking force and can prevent accidental touching.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention solves the problem through the following technical solutions: a central channel electric-controlled storage box, including a storage box assembly that can be stored in a storage box shell and can extend or retract from the storage box shell along a slide rail assembly, the storage box assembly is provided with an electric locking mechanism and an unlocking control mechanism electrically connected to the electric locking mechanism, the electric locking mechanism is arranged at one end of the storage box assembly away from the opening of the storage box shell, and cooperates with the storage box shell to realize the locking and release of the storage box assembly, the unlocking control mechanism includes a signal input module and a signal issuing instruction module, and the unlocking action is completed by inputting an unlocking signal to the unlocking control structure and communicating between the unlocking control mechanism and the electric locking mechanism, thereby ensuring accidental opening in the event of accidental touch, and adopting such an electric locking mechanism, the locking state of the storage box assembly can still be guaranteed under large impact force, thereby improving the stability of the storage box, and the storage range can be wider, including fragile items.

[0008] In the above solution, the storage box assembly includes a front panel and a storage box body connected to the front panel. A fixed position and a signal input reserved position are provided on the side of the front panel facing the storage box body. The signal input reserved position is located on the other side of the front panel and is in a raised state.

[0009] In the above scheme, the signal input module is installed on the inner wall of the front panel through the fixed position, and the position of the input part of the signal input module corresponds to the setting position of the signal input reserved position, which can highlight the position of the input part, making the signal input more accurate, more operable, and having better sealing performance.

[0010] In the above scheme, a locking mounting part is provided at the end of the storage box body away from the front panel, and the electric locking structure is provided at the locking mounting part, including a locking shell, a locking drive motor and a locking block. The locking block can extend or retract from the opening on the top surface of the locking mounting part under the drive of the locking drive motor to achieve locking and release of the storage box assembly. The locking mounting part is provided at the storage box body at the end away from the front panel, which is superior to the one provided at the end close to the front panel in terms of mechanical properties and stability. It can eliminate the impact force of the increased mass of the storage box body, make the locking effect better, and improve the locking effect under the same impact force.

[0011] In the above solution, the locking drive motor is a linear push rod motor, which has more stable performance and higher control accuracy.

[0012] In the above scheme, the signal issuing instruction module is electrically connected to the signal input module, and includes a display screen for outputting instructions. The signal sent by the signal issuing instruction module is converted into an operable command on the display screen. The user can only unlock the door after confirming the operation command on the display screen, thereby realizing the anti-accidental touch function and improving the privacy of storage.

[0013] In the above solution, the display screen is arranged on the top of the storage box shell through a display screen fixing seat, which is convenient for user operation.

[0014] In the above solution, the bottom of the storage box body is slidably connected to the slide rail assembly. The slide rail assembly includes a slide rail and a coil spring mechanism arranged on the slide rail and capable of driving the storage box assembly to slide out along the slide rail toward the opening of the storage box shell when the locking block is released. It can automatically pop out after unlocking, thereby improving convenience of use.

[0015] In the above solution, a manual unlocking operation portion is reserved on the side wall of the storage box housing to prevent the storage box from being unable to open in the event of a power outage.

[0016] In the above solution, the storage box shell includes at least one cavity that can accommodate the storage box assembly, and is personalized to improve the customer's usage experience.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: by arranging an electric locking mechanism on the storage box body at one end away from the front panel, the impact force caused by the increase in the mass of the storage box body can be eliminated, the locking effect can be better, the locking effect under the same impact force can be improved, the stability of the storage box can be improved, and the scope of use of the storage box can be expanded, including the storage of fragile items. The communication between the unlocking control mechanism and the electric locking mechanism can be realized only after the user confirms the operation command on the display screen, realizing the anti-accidental touch function, and realizing human-computer interaction, thereby improving the privacy and safety of storage. The locking drive motor has higher control accuracy, the operation action can be changed at any time, the flexibility is higher, the stable locking force and the humanized design style are conducive to improving customer experience and market competitiveness. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 It is a partial structural diagram of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the storage box assembly, electric locking mechanism, and the installation relationship of the electric locking mechanism.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation relationship between the storage box assembly and the electric locking mechanism.

[0022] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the storage box assembly, electric locking mechanism, and slide rail assembly.

[0023] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the electric locking mechanism structure. Implementation Method

[0024] The present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement the present invention. The preferred embodiments described below are for illustrative purposes only, and those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other obvious variations. The basic principles of the present invention defined in the following description may be applied to other embodiments, variations, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0026] Those skilled in the art should understand that, in the disclosure of the present invention, the terms "longitudinal", "transverse", "up", "down", "left", "right", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like to indicate directions or positions are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, which are merely simplified descriptions for the convenience of describing the present invention, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, the above terms should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0027] It is to be understood that the term "one" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more", that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element may be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the elements may be multiple, and the term "one" should not be understood as a limitation on the quantity.

[0028] See also Figure 1 , a central channel electric-controlled storage box, including a storage box shell 1, including at least one cavity for accommodating a storage box assembly 3. Obviously, in order to increase storage needs, the storage box shell 1 can also be divided into several cavities by the internal storage box frame, such as setting two cavities in an upper and lower arrangement, and setting storage box assemblies 3 that can extend or retract from the storage box shell 1 along the slide rail assembly 2 in each cavity. When in use, items can be placed separately according to needs and classification. Of course, three or more cavities can also be set to meet greater storage capacity.

[0029] A conventional manually opened or closed lock is provided on the storage box assembly 3 near the opening of the storage box housing 1 to prevent the storage box from opening when the vehicle is tilted. However, when the storage box assembly 3 with such a locking mechanism is subjected to an impact, the larger the items stored inside, the greater the impact force. The conventional manually opened or closed lock will be pushed open by the storage box assembly 3, and the locking effect will be lost.

[0030] In order to avoid this situation, the storage box assembly 3 is provided with an electric locking mechanism 4 and an unlocking control mechanism 5 electrically connected to the electric locking mechanism 4, and the electric locking mechanism 4 is arranged at one end of the storage box assembly 3 away from the opening of the storage box shell 1, and cooperates with the storage box shell 1 to realize the locking and release of the storage box assembly 3, and the unlocking control mechanism 5 includes a signal input module 51 and a signal issuing instruction module 52.

[0031] The specific plan is as follows:

[0032] The storage box assembly 3 includes a front panel 31 and a storage box body 32 connected to the front panel 31. The circumference of the front panel 31 cooperates with the opening of the storage box shell 1 to achieve the consistency of the assembly of the storage box assembly 3 and the storage box shell 1. The outer surface of the front panel 31 can be decorated to form a consistent style with the outer surface of the storage box shell 1 or the vehicle interior to improve the driving experience. The inner side of the front panel 31 is integrally connected to the storage box body 32, that is, the inner side of the front panel 31 is integrally connected to the front of the storage box body 32, and a signal input reserved position 311 and several fixing positions are provided on the inner side of the front panel 31 for the installation of other accessories.

[0033] The signal input reserved position 311 is in a raised state on the outer surface of the front panel 31, which serves to be eye-catching when in use. Of course, the signal input reserved position 311 can also be set to a hollow structure, so that the assembled structure can protrude from the hollow, but such a design is not applicable under conditions where high storage closure requirements are required, and more sealing structures and increased processes are required. Therefore, it is preferred to adopt a surface-coated signal input reserved position 311 method; a locking mounting portion is provided at one end of the storage box body 32 away from the front panel 31, and the locking mounting portion is provided in an independent space reserved inside the tail of the storage box body 32, which is independent of the storage space of the storage box body 32, and an opening 321 is provided at the top of the reserved independent space.

[0034] The electric locking mechanism 4 includes a locking housing 41, a locking drive motor 42 and a locking block 43. After the locking drive motor 42 and the locking block 43 are assembled with the locking housing 41, they are fixed in the locking mounting portion through the locking housing 41. The locking drive motor 42 can drive the locking block 43 to move, that is, the locking block 43 can extend from the opening 321 on the top surface of the locking mounting portion under the drive of the locking drive motor 42, and cooperate with the storage box frame inside the storage box housing 1 to achieve locking. In other words, a locking cavity is provided on the storage box frame at a position corresponding to the locking mounting portion, and the locking block 43 can be extended into the locking cavity to achieve locking. Of course, after unlocking, the locking block 43 can withdraw from the locking cavity under the drive of the locking drive motor 42, and retract from the opening 321 to achieve unlocking.

[0035] Of course, in order to meet the high-requirement operation, the locking drive motor 42 can adopt a linear push rod motor, which has the advantage of sensitive response, that is, when the wine cabinet is not fully opened and closed, it cannot be blocked by the lock tongue. That is to say, when the drawer is unlocked and opened, it is halfway opened and the protrusion changes its action to close it. If the motor is not reset, the locking block 43 will still stay outside the opening 321, causing closing obstruction. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that the motor recovery time is 500ms. Obviously, the motor here is not limited to the use of this type, as long as it meets the action requirements.

[0036] Of course, when the entire storage box fails to operate due to a power outage, in order to avoid the inability to take out the items stored inside and affect the user, a manual unlocking operation part is reserved on the side wall of the storage box shell 1, which is more humane.

[0037] The operation of the electric locking mechanism 4 depends on the signal sent by the unlocking control mechanism 5 . The unlocking control mechanism 5 includes a signal input module 51 and a signal issuing instruction module 52 .

[0038] The specific setting positions of the signal input module 51 and the signal issuing instruction module 52 are as follows: the signal input module 51 is installed on the inner wall of the front panel 31 through a fixed position, and the position of the input part 511 of the signal input module 51 corresponds to the setting position of the signal input reserved position 311. In this way, the operator can press or touch the signal input reserved position 311 to activate the signal input module 51, and then complete the signal transmission between the signal issuing instruction module 52 and the unlocking control mechanism 5.

[0039] The signal issuing instruction module 52 is electrically connected to the signal input module 51 through a wiring harness 6. The signal issuing instruction module 52 includes a display screen 521 for outputting instructions. The user can determine the operating command of the storage box through the instructions displayed on the display screen 521.

[0040] In order to facilitate user operation, the display screen 521 is set on the top of the storage box shell 1 through the display screen fixing seat 522. Of course, the setting position here is not limited to the top, and can be set at a position convenient for the operator according to actual conditions.

[0041] In order to assist the smooth opening of the storage box body 32, the bottom of the storage box body 32 is slidably connected to the slide rail assembly 2. The slide rail assembly 2 includes a slide rail 21 and a coil spring mechanism arranged on the slide rail 21 and capable of driving the storage box assembly 3 to slide out along the slide rail 21 toward the opening direction of the storage box shell 1 when the locking block 43 is released, making it more convenient to use.

[0042] The entire action process of the above technical solution includes: first, the operator touches or presses the signal input reserved position 311, thereby triggering the signal input module 51, the electric locking mechanism 4 is energized, and the trigger signal input module 51 establishes an interactive system with the signal issuing instruction module 52, and displays the instruction on the display screen 521. The user can issue instructions for the operation of the storage box through the instructions displayed on the display screen 521, and the electric locking mechanism 4 executes the instruction action after receiving the instruction.

[0043] Obviously, in order to improve the ease of use, the signal input module can be modified to a mode in which it can be activated by outputting instructions through the display screen 521. In this way, human-computer interaction can be achieved without setting the signal input reserved position 311, which not only simplifies the work, but also is more conducive to the operation of the rear passengers and is more humane.

[0044] When encountering an acceleration impact of 30g, the DC push rod motor keeps the lock tongue locked, and the lock tongue will not fall out of the wine cabinet, increasing the safety of passengers; and there is only one socket for connecting to the vehicle wiring harness, with a voltage of 12V, which is safer to use, simple internal wiring, stable locking force and humanized design style, which is conducive to large-scale market promotion.

[0045] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are intended only as examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. The objectives of the present invention have been fully and effectively achieved. The functional and structural principles of the present invention have been demonstrated and illustrated in the embodiments. Any variations or modifications may be made to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the principles described.

Claims

1. A central channel electric control storage box, comprising a storage box assembly (3) which can be accommodated in a storage box housing (1) and can extend or retract from the storage box housing (1) along a slide rail assembly (2), characterized in that: The storage box assembly (3) is provided with an electric locking mechanism (4) and an unlocking control mechanism (5) electrically connected to the electric locking mechanism (4). The electric locking mechanism (4) is provided at one end of the storage box assembly (3) away from the opening of the storage box shell (1) and cooperates with the storage box shell (1) to achieve locking and releasing of the storage box assembly (3). The unlocking control mechanism (5) includes a signal input module (51) and a signal issuing instruction module (52). The storage box assembly (3) includes a front panel (31) and a storage box body (32) cooperatively connected to the front panel (31). The front panel (31) faces A fixed position and a signal input reserved position (311) are provided on one side of the storage box body (32), and the signal input reserved position (311) is in a convex state on the other side surface of the front panel (31). The signal input module (51) is installed on the inner wall of the front panel (31) through the fixed position, and the position of the input part (511) of the signal input module (51) corresponds to the setting position of the signal input reserved position (311). A locking installation part is provided at one end of the storage box body (32) away from the front panel (31). The electric locking mechanism (4) is provided at the locking installation part, including a locking shell (41), a locking drive motor (42) and a locking block (43). The locking block (43) can be extended or retracted from the opening (321) on the top surface of the locking installation part under the drive of the locking drive motor (42) to achieve locking and releasing of the storage box assembly (3).

2. The central channel electric control storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking drive motor (42) is a linear push rod motor.

3. The central channel electric control storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The signal issuing instruction module (52) is electrically connected to the signal input module (51), and includes a display screen (521) for outputting instructions.

4. The central channel electric control storage box according to claim 3, characterized in that: The display screen (521) is arranged on the top of the storage box housing (1) via a display screen fixing seat (522).

5. The central channel electric control storage box according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the storage box body (32) is slidably connected to the slide rail assembly (2), and the slide rail assembly (2) includes a slide rail (21) and a coil spring mechanism arranged on the slide rail (21) and capable of driving the storage box assembly (3) to slide out along the slide rail (21) toward the opening of the storage box shell (1) when the locking block (43) is released.

6. The central channel electric control storage box according to claim 5, characterized in that: A manual unlocking operation portion is reserved on the side wall of the storage box housing (1).

7. The central channel electric control storage box according to claim 6, characterized in that: The storage box housing (1) comprises at least one cavity capable of accommodating the storage box assembly.

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