Vehicle docking station locking structure, vehicle docking station structure, vehicle-mounted device and vehicle

Abstract

The application discloses a vehicle expansion dock locking structure, a vehicle expansion dock structure, a vehicle-mounted device and a vehicle, and belongs to the field of vehicle cabin internal structure design and manufacturing. The vehicle expansion dock locking structure comprises a first connecting assembly, which comprises a locking portion and an unlocking portion. The locking portion and the unlocking portion are connected to a vehicle body frame. The locking portion has a locking seat body. The locking seat body is provided with a movable clamping structure matched with the vehicle-mounted device. The unlocking portion has an unlocking driving structure which is slidably connected to the locking seat body. The unlocking driving structure slides relative to the locking seat body to drive the clamping structure to move to an unlocking position to unlock the vehicle-mounted device. The application solves the problem that the existing vehicle-mounted device is inconvenient to disassemble.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle cabin interior structure design and manufacturing, and particularly to a vehicle expansion dock locking structure, a vehicle expansion dock structure, on-board equipment, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of intelligent cockpits in automobiles, users have an increasing demand for in-vehicle accessories. Many vehicles have installed onboard equipment in the passenger compartment to provide a more comfortable environment and driving experience for passengers. Examples include in-vehicle refrigerators to provide chilled drinks or fresh food, and in-vehicle kettles to provide hot water or hot tea.

[0003] However, current vehicle-mounted equipment is typically fixed in the passenger compartment, neither movable nor detachable. This fixed installation hinders the rational layout of passenger seats and other equipment, and is also limited by the height and width of the passenger compartment, causing inconvenience to the movement of passengers. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is that existing vehicle-mounted equipment is inconvenient to disassemble.

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A vehicle expansion dock locking structure includes: a first connecting component, the first connecting component including a locking part and an unlocking part, the locking part and the unlocking part being connected to a vehicle frame, the locking part having a locking seat, the locking seat having a movable snap-fit ​​structure that cooperates with vehicle-mounted equipment, and the unlocking part having an unlocking drive structure slidably connected to the locking seat, the unlocking drive structure sliding relative to the locking seat to drive the snap-fit ​​structure to an unlocking position to unlock the vehicle-mounted equipment.

[0007] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first connecting component includes a first connecting bracket, which is connected to the vehicle frame via a fastening component. The locking part and the unlocking part are located on the side of the first connecting bracket closer to the vehicle frame. The first connecting bracket is provided with a first plug-in interface suitable for plugging in the vehicle-mounted equipment, and the first plug-in interface is opposite to the snap-fit ​​structure.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present invention, the locking part includes: a locking seat fixedly connected to the first connecting bracket; a first sliding member and a second sliding member spaced apart and slidably connected to the locking seat, wherein a locking groove for locking the vehicle-mounted device is formed between the first sliding member and the locking seat or the first connecting bracket, and a locking groove for locking the vehicle-mounted device is formed between the second sliding member and the locking seat or the first connecting bracket; and a first elastic member located between the first sliding member and the second sliding member, wherein the first elastic member acts on the first sliding member and the second sliding member and applies an elastic force in opposite directions to the first sliding member and the second sliding member, so that the first sliding member and the second sliding member slide to a locking state capable of locking the vehicle-mounted device.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, the unlocking part includes: a first connector and a second connector, the first connector being connected to a first sliding member and the second connector being connected to a second sliding member; an unlocking drive member slidably connected to the locking seat, the unlocking drive member having unlocking ramps that respectively cooperate with the first connector and the second connector, and when the unlocking drive member slides relative to the locking seat, the unlocking ramps of the unlocking drive member drive the first connector and the second connector to move toward each other, or the unlocking ramps of the unlocking drive member allow the first connector and the second connector to move away from each other; and an unlocking pull strap, one end of which is fixedly connected to the unlocking drive member, and the other end extending away from the locking seat.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, a second elastic member is provided between the unlocking drive member and the locking seat, and the second elastic member acts on the unlocking drive member and causes the unlocking drive member to tend to move closer to the locking seat.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the unlocking part further includes a pull strap support assembly, which includes a support fixedly connected to the lower side of the first connecting bracket and a support shaft fixedly connected to the support. The support shaft has an outlet suitable for the unlocking pull strap to pass through.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first connecting component further includes:

[0013] A first fixed cover is fixed to the upper side of a first connecting bracket. The first fixed cover has a first opening, and the first insertion interface of the first connecting bracket is located below the first opening.

[0014] A first sliding cover is slidably connected to a first fixed cover to open or close the first opening.

[0015] The present invention also provides a vehicle expansion dock structure, including the expansion dock locking structure, and a second connecting component fixed to the vehicle frame. The second connecting component includes an electrical connection part, one end of which is electrically connected to the vehicle-mounted equipment; the other end of which is electrically connected to the vehicle-mounted power supply.

[0016] The present invention also provides a vehicle-mounted device that cooperates with the above-mentioned vehicle expansion dock structure, which includes a base, the base including a first connecting part that cooperates with a first connecting component; the base also includes a second connecting part that cooperates with a second connecting component.

[0017] The present invention also provides a vehicle including the above-described vehicle expansion dock locking structure, wherein the locking part and the unlocking part are respectively connected to the cabin floor; or, the vehicle includes the above-described vehicle expansion dock structure, wherein the first connecting component and the second connecting component are respectively connected to the cabin floor; or, the vehicle includes the above-described vehicle-mounted equipment.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present invention, the unlocking part includes an unlocking pull strap, one end of which, away from the locking seat, passes through the cabin carpet and is exposed on the outside of the carpet.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first connecting component includes a first fixed cover and a first sliding cover covering the locking portion, the upper surface of the first fixed cover being higher than the upper surface of the first sliding cover, and the upper surface of the first fixed cover being flush with the surface of the carpet surrounding it.

[0020] The technical solution of the present invention has the following technical effects compared with the prior art:

[0021] In the vehicle expansion dock locking structure provided by the present invention, a locking part with a snap-fit ​​structure is provided on the first connecting component to fix the vehicle-mounted equipment; at the same time, the first connecting component is also provided with an unlocking part for cooperating with the locking part. The unlocking part includes an unlocking drive structure, which slides relative to the locking seat to change the state of the snap-fit ​​structure to unlock the vehicle-mounted equipment, which facilitates the installation and removal of the vehicle-mounted equipment and makes it convenient for drivers and passengers to use the vehicle-mounted equipment.

[0022] In the vehicle-mounted device provided by the present invention, the position of the vehicle-mounted device can be fixed by setting the base as a first connecting part that cooperates with the first connecting component in the above-mentioned vehicle expansion dock locking structure, making installation and disassembly convenient and simple. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will help to understand the purpose and advantages of the present invention, wherein:

[0024] Figure 1A schematic diagram of a specific embodiment of the vehicle expansion dock structure provided by the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a specific embodiment of the vehicle expansion dock structure and its cooperation with on-board equipment provided by the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the first connecting component and the vehicle body sheet metal in the vehicle expansion dock locking structure provided by the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4 An exploded view of a portion of the structure of the first connecting component in the vehicle expansion dock locking structure provided by the present invention.

[0028] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of a portion of the first connecting component in the vehicle expansion dock locking structure provided by the present invention in the locked state;

[0029] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of a portion of the first connecting component in the vehicle expansion dock locking structure provided by the present invention in the unlocked state;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a portion of the first connecting component in the vehicle expansion dock locking structure provided by the present invention in the locked state.

[0031] Figure 8 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a portion of the first connecting component in the vehicle expansion dock locking structure provided by the present invention in the unlocked state.

[0032] Figure 9 A bottom view of a portion of the first connecting component in the vehicle expansion dock locking structure provided by the present invention in the locked state.

[0033] Figure 10 A bottom view of a portion of the first connecting component in the unlocked state of the vehicle expansion dock locking structure provided by the present invention.

[0034] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the cover assembly of the first connecting component in the vehicle expansion dock locking structure provided by the present invention;

[0035] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view of the cover assembly of the first connecting component in the vehicle expansion dock locking structure provided by the present invention.

[0036] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the second connecting component and the vehicle body sheet metal in the vehicle expansion dock structure provided by the present invention.

[0037] Figure 14An exploded view of the second connecting component in the vehicle expansion dock structure provided by the present invention;

[0038] Figure 15 A schematic diagram of the cover assembly of the second connecting component in the vehicle expansion dock structure provided by the present invention;

[0039] Figure 16 A cross-sectional view of the cover assembly of the second connecting component in the vehicle expansion dock structure provided by the present invention;

[0040] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle expansion dock structure provided by the present invention installed inside a vehicle. Detailed Implementation

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0044] 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.

[0045] like Figure 1 , Figure 2The diagram illustrates a specific embodiment of the vehicle expansion dock structure provided by the present invention. It is installed on the floor of the vehicle's cabin and used to connect to onboard equipment, thereby achieving both positional fixation and electrical connection of the onboard equipment. Alternatively, the vehicle expansion dock structure can also be installed on the side wall of the center armrest, the upper area of ​​the rear seats, or other locations convenient for placing onboard equipment, depending on the situation.

[0046] The vehicle expansion dock structure includes a vehicle expansion dock locking structure for fixing or unlocking the position of onboard equipment, such as... Figures 3-12 As shown, in one specific embodiment, the vehicle expansion dock locking structure includes a first connecting component 10. The first connecting component 10 includes a locking part 11 and an unlocking part 12 fixed to the vehicle frame 30. The locking part 11 has a locking seat 111 and a movable snap-fit ​​structure located thereon. After installation and fixing, the vehicle-mounted equipment is snap-fitted to the snap-fit ​​structure of the first connecting component 10. The unlocking part 12 has an unlocking drive structure slidably connected to the locking seat 111. The unlocking drive structure slides relative to the locking seat 111 to move the snap-fit ​​structure to a position to unlock the vehicle-mounted equipment. The vehicle expansion dock structure also includes a second connecting component 20 for realizing the electrical connection of the vehicle-mounted equipment, such as... Figures 14-16 As shown, the second connection component 20 includes an electrical connection part 21, one end of which is electrically connected to the plug of the vehicle-mounted device; the other end is electrically connected to the vehicle power supply.

[0047] The aforementioned vehicle expansion dock structure achieves both the connection and fixation of the vehicle-mounted equipment and its electrical connection by incorporating a first connecting component 10 for fixing the position of the equipment and a second connecting component 20 for electrically connecting the equipment. Furthermore, the first connecting component 10 also has an unlocking part 12, which allows the user to easily remove the equipment. This facilitates the installation and removal of the equipment, and the aforementioned vehicle expansion dock structure allows users to easily select different vehicle-mounted devices.

[0048] The following describes the components and structure of each part of the specific implementation of the first connecting component 10 and the second connecting component 20.

[0049] <First Connection Component 10>

[0050] like Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, the first connecting assembly 10 includes a first connecting bracket 13, which is connected to the vehicle frame 30 via a fastening assembly 16. The locking part 11 and the unlocking part 12 are located on the lower side of the first connecting bracket 13 (i.e., the side of the first connecting bracket 13 facing the vehicle frame 30). The first connecting bracket 13 is provided with a first insertion interface 13a that is opposite to the snap-fit ​​groove 11a of the locking part 11. The first connecting part 41 of the vehicle-mounted device can extend into the snap-fit ​​groove 11a along the first insertion interface 13a to achieve snap-fit ​​and fix its position.

[0051] More specifically, the first connecting bracket 13 is formed as a bracket with a Z-shaped longitudinal cross section. Two connecting holes are provided on both sides of the first connecting bracket 13, and it is connected to the vehicle frame 30 by fastening screws. The lower side of the middle area of ​​the first connecting bracket 13 is used to install the locking part 11 and the unlocking part 12.

[0052] Specifically, in one alternative implementation, such as Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the locking part 11 includes a locking seat 111 fixedly connected to the middle region of the first connecting bracket 13, a first sliding member 112 and a second sliding member 113 slidably connected to the locking seat 111 and spaced apart, and a first elastic member 114 located between the first sliding member 112 and the second sliding member 113. The initial elastic force of the first elastic member 114 is suitable for placing the first sliding member 112 and the second sliding member 113 in a locked state capable of engaging the vehicle-mounted equipment. More specifically, the first elastic member 114 is a compression spring, with both ends of the compression spring respectively sleeved on the connecting shafts of the first sliding member 112 and the second sliding member 113 that are arranged opposite to each other.

[0053] Among them, the first slider 112 and the second slider 113 can move along the first direction ( Figure 5 , Figure 6 The direction of the middle arrow A) slides relative to the locking seat 111. In one embodiment, as... Figure 6 , Figure 7As shown, the locking seat 111 is formed in the form of a plate. The first sliding member 112 and the second sliding member 113 slide linearly along its lower side. A locking groove 11a for locking the vehicle-mounted equipment is formed between the first sliding member 112 and a portion of the longitudinal support wall of the first connecting bracket 13. A locking groove 11a for locking the vehicle-mounted equipment is also formed between the second sliding member 113 and a portion of the longitudinal support wall of the first connecting bracket 13. In another embodiment, the locking seat 111 is formed in the form of a frame. The first sliding member 112 and the second sliding member 113 slide linearly along the inner wall of the frame. A locking groove 11a for locking the vehicle-mounted equipment is formed between the first sliding member 112 and the locking seat 111, and a locking groove 11a for locking the vehicle-mounted equipment is also formed between the second sliding member 113 and the locking seat 111.

[0054] In the initial state, such as Figure 5 As shown, under the elastic force of the compression spring, the first sliding member 112 and the second sliding member 113 are in a position away from each other. The openings of the engagement groove 11a between the first sliding member 112 and the locking seat 111, and the engagement groove 11a between the second sliding member 113 and the locking seat 111, are small, and the locking part 11 is in a locking state suitable for locking the vehicle-mounted equipment; when the locking part 11 is driven by an external force, such as Figure 6 As shown, the first slider 112 and the second slider 113 move toward each other, so that the compression spring is in a compressed state, the slot 11a between the first slider 112 and the locking seat 111 and the slot 11a between the second slider 113 and the locking seat 111 become larger, and the locking part 11 is in an unlocked state.

[0055] Specifically, in one alternative implementation, such as Figures 7-10As shown, the unlocking part 12 includes a first connecting member 121 connected to the first sliding member 112, a second connecting member 122 connected to the second sliding member 113, an unlocking drive member 123 slidably connected to the locking seat 111, and an unlocking pull strap 124 fixedly connected to the unlocking drive member 123. The unlocking drive member 123 slides relative to the locking seat 111 along a second direction; more specifically, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. The unlocking drive member 123 has unlocking ramps 123a that respectively cooperate with the first connector 121 and the second connector 122. When the unlocking drive member 123 slides relative to the locking seat 111, in one case, the unlocking ramps 123a of the unlocking drive member 123 drive the first connector 121 and the second connector 122 to move towards each other, thereby causing the first slider 112 and the second slider 113 to move towards each other, so that the first connecting assembly 10 is in the unlocked position; or, the unlocking ramps 123a of the unlocking drive member 123 allow the first connector 121 and the second connector 122 to move away from each other. When the first slider 112 and the second slider 113 move away from each other to a set position, the first connecting assembly 10 is in the locked position. The other end of the unlocking pull strap 124 extends away from the locking seat 111. The user can slide the unlocking drive member 123 relative to the locking seat 111 by pulling the unlocking pull strap 124 outward.

[0056] More specifically, the first connector 121 and the second connector 122 are formed as connecting screws, and the unlocking drive 123 is formed as a plate. A portion of the unlocking drive 123 has a notch, and the circular screw head of the connecting screw is located within the notch of the unlocking drive 123. The extending direction of a portion of the notch wall has a non-zero angle with the sliding direction (i.e., the second direction) of the unlocking drive 123, so that the unlocking inclined surface 123a abuts against the circular screw head. Figure 8 , Figure 10 As shown, when the unlocking drive member 123 moves away from the locking seat 111 under the pull of the unlocking pull strap 124, the unlocking inclined surface 123a acts on the first connecting member 121 and the second connecting member 122, causing them to move closer to each other, thereby putting the locking part 11 in the unlocked state. Figure 7 , Figure 9 As shown, when the unlocking drive 123 moves toward the locking seat 111, the first connector 121 and the second connector 122 move toward each other under the action of the first elastic member 114, so that the locking part 11 is in a locked state.

[0057] Specifically, in one optional embodiment, a second elastic element 125 is provided between the unlocking drive member 123 and the locking seat 111. The second elastic element 125 provides an elastic force to the unlocking drive member 123 in a direction approaching the locking seat 111. More specifically, the second elastic element 125 is a tension spring that extends along a second direction, with one end hooked onto the locking seat 111 and the other end hooked onto the unlocking drive member 123. The direction of the force exerted by the second elastic element 125 on the unlocking drive member 123 is opposite to the direction of extension of the unlocking pull strap 124 away from the locking seat 111. Figure 9 As shown, in the initial state, the unlocking drive member 123 is positioned close to the locking seat 111 under the action of the tension spring, that is, located directly opposite the lower surface of the locking seat 111; when the unlocking pull strap 124 pulls the unlocking drive member 123 outward, as... Figure 10 As shown, the unlocking drive 123 moves away from the locking seat 111 in the direction of arrow B, so that the locking part 11 is in the unlocked state.

[0058] Specifically, in one particular implementation, such as Figure 3 , Figures 7-8 As shown, the unlocking part 12 further includes a pull strap support assembly. The pull strap support assembly includes a support 126 fixedly connected to the lower side of the first connecting bracket 13 and a support shaft 127 fixedly connected to the support 126. The support shaft 127 has an outlet suitable for the unlocking pull strap 124 to pass through. The middle area of ​​the unlocking pull strap 124 passes through the outlet of the support shaft 127. The outlet extends horizontally, and its longitudinal height is consistent with the longitudinal height of the unlocking drive member 123. This ensures that a portion of the unlocking pull strap 124 located between the outlet of the support shaft 127 and the unlocking drive member 123 extends along the sliding direction of the unlocking drive member 123. The moving direction of the end of the unlocking pull strap 124 near the unlocking drive member 123 is consistent with the sliding direction of the unlocking drive member 123 relative to the locking seat 111, without any included angle. This makes the unlocking of the locking part 11 more reliable.

[0059] More specifically, the support shaft 127 abuts against the vehicle frame 30 to improve the support reliability of the unlocking strap 124.

[0060] Specifically, such as Figure 7 , Figure 8 As shown, one end of the unlocking strap 124, away from the locking seat 111, passes through the cabin carpet 50 and is exposed on the outside of the carpet 50. The user unlocks the first connection assembly 10 by pulling the unlocking strap 124 outwards to install or remove onboard equipment.

[0061] To prevent the first connecting bracket 13 from being exposed on the cabin floor after the vehicle-mounted equipment is removed, which would affect the cabin's aesthetics and allow foreign objects to easily enter the first connecting assembly 10, reducing connection reliability, the first connecting assembly 10 also includes a cover assembly covering the upper side of the first connecting bracket 13, such as... Figure 11 , Figure 12 As shown, the cover assembly includes a first fixed cover 14 and a first sliding cover 15. The first fixed cover 14 is fixedly connected to the upper side of the first connecting bracket 13 and has a first opening 14a. The first insertion interface 13a of the first connecting bracket 13 is located below the first opening 14a. The first sliding cover 15 is slidably connected to the first fixed cover 14 to open or close the first opening 14a. Thus, when the vehicle-mounted equipment is removed, sliding the first sliding cover 15 to the position where the first opening 14a is closed prevents the snap-fit ​​interface of the first connecting assembly 10 from being exposed. More specifically, the upper surface of the first fixed cover 14 is flush with the surface of the carpet 50 in the cabin, and the upper surface of the first sliding cover 15 is slightly lower or slightly higher than the surface of the carpet 50 to make the docking station connection structure in the cabin more aesthetically pleasing.

[0062] More specifically, the lower side of the first fixed cover 14 has a hook, and the upper side of the first connecting bracket 13 has a slot. The first fixed cover 14 and the first connecting bracket 13 are snapped together by the cooperation of the hook and the slot.

[0063] More specifically, the way in which the first sliding cover 15 is slidably connected to the first fixed cover 14 is not unique; in one optional embodiment, such as... Figure 11 As shown, the first fixed cover 14 has a first stepped surface 141 lower than its upper surface. The first stepped surface 141 has at least two sliding grooves 141a. The bottom surface of the first sliding cover 15 has at least two sliding ribs 15a that cooperate with the sliding grooves 141a. The first sliding cover 15 can slide into the bottom of the first fixed cover 14 or slide out of the first fixed cover 14 and cover the first stepped surface 141 along the extending direction of the sliding grooves 141a. The first stepped surface 141 has the first opening 14a. Specifically, there are two first openings 14a, each corresponding to one of the two snap-fit ​​grooves 11a on the locking part 11. In another optional embodiment, the first fixed cover 14 has a first opening 14a in the form of a notch. Sliding grooves or sliding rails are provided on the opposite side walls of the first opening 14a. The first sliding cover 15 has a corresponding sliding part that cooperates with the sliding groove or sliding rail to slide within the sliding groove 141a.

[0064] <Second Connection Component 20>

[0065] like Figure 13 , Figure 14 As shown, the second connecting component 20 includes a second connecting bracket 22, which is connected to the vehicle frame 30 by a fastening component. The electrical connection part 21 is fixed to the lower side of the second connecting bracket 22. The second connecting bracket 22 is provided with a first socket 22a and a second socket 22b that are arranged opposite to the two terminals of the electrical connection part 21.

[0066] More specifically, the second connecting bracket 22 is formed as a bracket with a Z-shaped longitudinal cross-section. Both sides of the second connecting bracket 22 are connected to the vehicle body frame 30 by a fastening screw 25. The lower side of the middle area of ​​the second connecting bracket 22 is used to install the electrical connection part 21. The electrical connection part 21 is connected to the second connecting bracket 22 by the fastening screw 25.

[0067] like Figure 14 As shown, the electrical connection part 21 includes a first conductive terminal 21a and a second conductive terminal 21b that are respectively electrically connected to the positive and negative poles of the vehicle power supply. The first conductive terminal 21a and the second conductive terminal 21b are spaced apart and connected as one unit by an insulating member 21c located between them.

[0068] Similarly, to prevent the second connecting bracket 22 from being exposed on the cabin floor after the vehicle-mounted equipment is removed, the second connecting assembly 20 also includes a cover assembly covering the upper side of the second connecting bracket 22, such as... Figure 15 , Figure 16 As shown, the cover assembly includes a second fixed cover 23 and a second sliding cover 24. The second fixed cover 23 is fixed to the upper side of the second connecting bracket 22 and has a second opening 23a. The first insertion port 22a and the second insertion port 22b of the second connecting bracket 22 are located below the second opening 23a. The second sliding cover 24 is slidably connected to the first fixed cover 14 to open or close the second opening 23a. Thus, when the vehicle-mounted equipment is removed, sliding the second sliding cover 24 to the position where the second opening 23a is closed prevents the card interface of the second connecting assembly 20 from being exposed. More specifically, the upper surface of the second fixed cover 23 is flush with the surface of the carpet 50 in the cabin, and the upper surface of the second sliding cover 24 is slightly lower or slightly higher than the surface of the carpet 50 to make the docking station connection structure in the cabin more aesthetically pleasing.

[0069] More specifically, the lower side of the second fixed cover 23 has a hook, and the upper side of the second connecting bracket 22 has a slot. The second fixed cover 23 and the second connecting bracket 22 are snapped together by the cooperation of the hook and the slot.

[0070] More specifically, the way in which the second sliding cover 24 is slidably connected to the second fixed cover 23 is not unique; in one optional embodiment, such as... Figure 15 As shown, the second fixed cover 23 has a second stepped surface 231 lower than its upper surface. The second stepped surface 231 has at least two sliding grooves 231a. The bottom surface of the second sliding cover 24 has at least two sliding ribs 24a that cooperate with the sliding grooves 231a. The second sliding cover 24 can slide into the bottom of the second fixed cover 23 or slide out of the second fixed cover 23 and cover the second stepped surface 231 along the extending direction of the sliding grooves 231a. The second stepped surface 231 has two openings 23a, each corresponding to one of the two snap-fit ​​grooves 11a on the locking part 11. In another optional embodiment, the second fixed cover 23 has a second opening 23a in the form of a notch. Sliding grooves or sliding rails are provided on the opposite side walls of the second opening 23a. The second sliding cover 24 has corresponding sliding parts that cooperate with the sliding grooves or sliding rails to slide within the sliding grooves 231a.

[0071] This invention also provides a specific embodiment of a vehicle-mounted device, which is used to cooperate with the aforementioned vehicle expansion dock structure to achieve position fixing and electrical connection. Wherein, as... Figure 2 As shown, the vehicle-mounted device includes a base 40, which includes a first connecting part 41 and a second connecting part 42. The first connecting part 41 cooperates with the first connecting component 10 to fix the position of the vehicle-mounted device, and the second connecting part 42 cooperates with the second connecting component 20 to realize the electrical connection between the vehicle-mounted device and the vehicle power supply.

[0072] Specifically, in one optional embodiment, the first connecting part 41 is a connecting rib, which is fixed to the lower side of the base 40 and extends downward. The connecting rib has a connecting hook, which passes through the first insertion port 13a of the first connecting bracket 13 and inserts into the locking groove 11a of the locking part 11. Two connecting ribs are provided on the lower side of the base 40 to achieve a reliable connection with the first connecting assembly 10. The second connecting part 42 is an electrical connector. One end of the electrical connector passes through the first insertion port 22a of the second connecting bracket 22 and abuts against the first conductive terminal 21a of the electrical connecting part 21. The other end of the electrical connector passes through the second insertion port 22b of the second connecting bracket 22 and abuts against the second conductive terminal 21b of the electrical connecting part 21, thereby achieving connection with the positive and negative terminals of the vehicle power supply.

[0073] This invention also provides a specific embodiment of a vehicle, which includes the aforementioned vehicle expansion dock structure or the aforementioned on-board equipment. The vehicle expansion dock structure is located in the middle area of ​​the ground between the rear seats and the front seats of the vehicle, such as... Figure 17 As shown, the height of the body frame 30 in the middle region is slightly higher than the height of the body frames 30 in the side regions. The first connecting component 10 and the second connecting component 20 are spaced apart along the left-right direction of the vehicle body. The first connecting component 10 is located on the side of the middle region closer to the left side, and the second connecting component 20 is located on the side of the middle region closer to the right side. The first fixing cover 14 in the first connecting component 10 is flush with the surface of the carpet 50 in the middle region, and the second fixing cover 23 in the second connecting component 20 is flush with the surface of the carpet 50 in the middle region. The unlocking pull strap 124 of the first connecting component 10 extends along the longitudinal transition area between the middle region and the left side region.

[0074] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle expansion dock locking structure, characterized in that, include: The first connecting component includes: a first connecting bracket connected to the vehicle frame via a fastening component, and a locking part and an unlocking part. The locking part and the unlocking part are connected to the vehicle frame via the first connecting bracket. The locking part has a locking seat, and the locking seat is provided with a movable snap-fit ​​structure that cooperates with the vehicle-mounted equipment. The unlocking part has an unlocking drive structure that is slidably connected to the locking seat. The unlocking drive structure slides relative to the locking seat to drive the snap-fit ​​structure to move to the unlocking position to unlock the vehicle-mounted equipment. The locking part includes: A locking seat body fixedly connected to the first connecting bracket; A first sliding member and a second sliding member, which are spaced apart, are slidably connected to the locking seat body, and a locking groove for locking the vehicle-mounted equipment is formed between the first sliding member and the locking seat body or the first connecting bracket, and a locking groove for locking the vehicle-mounted equipment is formed between the second sliding member and the locking seat body or the first connecting bracket. A first elastic member is located between the first sliding member and the second sliding member. The first elastic member acts on the first sliding member and the second sliding member and applies an elastic force in opposite directions to the first sliding member and the second sliding member, so that the first sliding member and the second sliding member slide to a locking state that can engage the vehicle-mounted equipment.

2. The vehicle expansion dock locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking part and the unlocking part are fixedly connected to the side of the first connecting bracket near the vehicle frame. The first connecting bracket is provided with a first plug-in interface suitable for the vehicle equipment to be plugged in, and the first plug-in interface is opposite to the snap-fit ​​structure.

3. The vehicle expansion dock locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The unlocking unit includes: A first connector and a second connector, wherein the first connector is connected to the first slider and the second connector is connected to the second slider; An unlocking drive is slidably connected to the locking seat. The unlocking drive has an unlocking ramp that cooperates with the first connector and the second connector respectively. When the unlocking drive slides relative to the locking seat, the unlocking ramp of the unlocking drive drives the first connector and the second connector to move toward each other, or the unlocking ramp of the unlocking drive allows the first connector and the second connector to move away from each other. An unlocking pull strap, one end of which is fixedly connected to the unlocking drive component, and the other end extends away from the locking seat.

4. The vehicle expansion dock locking structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, A second elastic element is provided between the unlocking drive and the locking seat. The second elastic element acts on the unlocking drive and causes the unlocking drive to tend to move closer to the locking seat.

5. A vehicle expansion dock locking structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The unlocking part further includes a pull strap support assembly, which includes a support fixedly connected to the lower side of the first connecting bracket and a support shaft fixedly connected to the support. The support shaft has an outlet suitable for the unlocking pull strap to pass through.

6. The vehicle expansion dock locking structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first connection component further includes: A first fixed cover is fixed to the upper side of a first connecting bracket. The first fixed cover has a first opening, and the first insertion interface of the first connecting bracket is located below the first opening. A first sliding cover is slidably connected to a first fixed cover to open or close the first opening.

7. A vehicle expansion dock structure, characterized in that, The vehicle expansion dock locking structure, including any one of claims 1-6, further includes a second connecting component fixed to the vehicle frame. The second connecting component includes an electrical connection portion, one end of which is electrically connected to the vehicle-mounted equipment, and the other end of which is electrically connected to the vehicle-mounted power supply.

8. A vehicle-mounted device, characterized in that, The vehicle expansion dock structure according to claim 7 includes a base, the base including a first connecting portion that engages with a first connecting component; the base also includes a second connecting portion that engages with a second connecting component.

9. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes the vehicle expansion dock locking structure as described in any one of claims 1-6, wherein the locking part and the unlocking part are respectively connected to the cabin floor; or, the vehicle includes the vehicle expansion dock structure as described in claim 7, wherein the first connecting component and the second connecting component are respectively connected to the cabin floor; or, the vehicle includes the on-board equipment as described in claim 8.

10. A vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that, The unlocking part includes an unlocking strap, one end of which passes through the cabin carpet and is exposed on the outside of the carpet.

11. A vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first connecting assembly includes a first fixed cover and a first sliding cover covering the locking portion. The upper surface of the first fixed cover is higher than the upper surface of the first sliding cover, and the upper surface of the first fixed cover is flush with the surface of the carpet around it.

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