A console gap adjustment mechanism, a gap adjustment method, and a console assembly

Abstract

The application discloses a gap adjusting mechanism for a glove box, a gap adjusting method and a glove box assembly, and relates to the technical field of vehicle parts. The gap adjusting mechanism comprises an adjustable component, two limiting parts and an adjusting part. The two limiting parts are arranged on a glove box frame and form a limiting space therebetween. The adjusting part is partially located in the limiting space and in contact with the two limiting parts. When the adjusting part rotates, the fixed screw is axially moved to move the glove box relative to the glove box frame. The application can fine-tune the gap between the glove box and the glove box frame during assembly to absorb the tolerance of the environment, ensure the uniformity of the left and right gaps, avoid the problem that the small gap on one side affects the opening and closing function of the glove box, and realize the repair of unqualified products by controlling the adjusting part without disassembling the glove box, thereby greatly reducing the manpower and working hours of factory repair.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle component technology, specifically to a glove box gap adjustment mechanism, gap adjustment method, and glove box assembly. Background Technology

[0002] The glove box is a storage device located on the dashboard in front of the passenger side of the vehicle, used to store items for the convenience of passengers. When the glove box is closed, its outline should be flush with the dashboard. As an essential storage space in the vehicle, the stability of its opening and closing and its aesthetic appearance have a certain impact on the overall quality of the vehicle. Currently, the glove box is installed by rotating it to the glove box frame via a pivot. After installation, the size and tolerance of surrounding parts can easily lead to uneven gaps on both sides of the glove box, affecting its opening and closing function and reducing the quality and refinement of the interior appearance.

[0003] In related technologies, a pin-shaped pivot can be added to a storage box. This pivot includes a pivot portion, a resilient locking portion, and a limiting portion. The resilient locking portion restricts the movement of the pivot along a first direction, and the limiting portion restricts the movement of the pivot along a second direction. The first and second directions are opposite in direction along the length of the pivot. By using a pivot made of a material with high wear resistance and self-lubricating properties, the strength and assembly accuracy of the storage box can be improved.

[0004] However, even after adding a pin-shaped hinge to the glove box, if the left and right gaps of the glove box are uneven, the position of the glove box cannot be adjusted, and the problem of uneven assembly gaps caused by the size and tolerance of surrounding parts cannot be solved. Furthermore, if the gaps are severely too small, the glove box will still rub against the side panels, affecting the opening / closing function. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of one of the defects in the prior art, the purpose of this application is to provide a glove box gap adjustment mechanism, gap adjustment method and glove box assembly, so as to solve the problem that the uneven gap on both sides of the glove box after assembly affects the opening / closing function.

[0006] The first aspect of this application provides a gap adjustment mechanism for a storage box, used to adjust the gap between the storage box and the storage box frame. The gap adjustment mechanism includes:

[0007] The adjustable component includes a fixing screw fixed to the glove box and an adjusting element that is threadedly engaged with the fixing screw;

[0008] Two limiting members are provided on the above-mentioned miscellaneous box frame, and a limiting space is formed between the two members;

[0009] The aforementioned adjusting component is located within the aforementioned limiting space and is positioned in contact with the two limiting components. It is used to drive the fixing screw to move axially during rotation so that the miscellaneous box moves relative to the miscellaneous box frame.

[0010] In some embodiments, the adjusting member includes an adjusting nut and a positioning wheel, wherein the adjusting nut is sleeved on the fixing screw and inside the positioning wheel.

[0011] In some embodiments, at least one annular positioning rib is provided on both end faces of the positioning wheel, and the annular positioning rib contacts and positions the wheel with the two limiting members respectively.

[0012] In some embodiments, the adjusting nut is integrally formed inside the positioning wheel, and the thickness of the adjusting nut is less than the thickness of the positioning wheel.

[0013] In some embodiments, the adjusting nut and the positioning wheel are fixedly connected by insert injection molding.

[0014] In some embodiments, the adjustable component further includes two positioning platforms fixed to the above-mentioned storage box, and each of the two ends of the fixing screw is provided with a connecting part, and each connecting part is fixed to a positioning platform by a connector;

[0015] The portion of the aforementioned storage box located between the two positioning platforms also has a clearance notch for avoiding the positioning wheels.

[0016] In some embodiments, the gap adjustment mechanism further includes at least one set of connecting components, the connecting components comprising:

[0017] The outer bushing is mounted on the aforementioned miscellaneous storage box frame;

[0018] An inner bushing is disposed on the aforementioned miscellaneous box and fitted inside the aforementioned outer bushing;

[0019] A pin is used to connect the outer bushing and the inner bushing.

[0020] The aforementioned pin is clearance-fitted with the aforementioned outer bushing and inner bushing, and the axis of the aforementioned pin coincides with or is parallel to the axis of the aforementioned fixing screw.

[0021] In some embodiments, the radial clearance between the pin and the outer and inner bushings is no greater than 0.1 mm, and the axial clearance between the outer and inner bushings is no greater than 3 mm.

[0022] In some embodiments, the axial clearance between the outer bushing and the inner bushing is 1.5 mm.

[0023] In some embodiments, the two aforementioned limiting members are integrally formed on the aforementioned miscellaneous goods box frame.

[0024] A second aspect of this application provides a storage box assembly, which includes a storage box, a storage box frame, and the gap adjustment mechanism described in claim 1; the storage box has a receiving cavity and is rotatably mounted on the storage box frame.

[0025] A third aspect of this application provides a method for adjusting the gap of a storage box based on the above-mentioned gap adjustment mechanism, which includes the following steps;

[0026] Before loading the glove box into the vehicle, position the adjusting piece in the middle position of the fixing screw;

[0027] After the aforementioned storage box is installed on the vehicle, if the installation gaps on both sides of the storage box are different, rotate the adjusting component, and the aforementioned fixing screw will drive the storage box to move towards the side with the larger installation gap.

[0028] The beneficial effects of the technical solution provided in this application include:

[0029] The glove box gap adjustment mechanism, gap adjustment method, and glove box assembly of this application, because the adjustable components include a fixed screw and an adjusting component that are threaded together, with the fixed screw fixed to the glove box and two limiting components set on the glove box frame, when the glove box is installed on the glove box frame, the adjusting component is located in the limiting space formed between the two limiting components and is in contact with and positioned by the two limiting components, so that when the adjusting component rotates, it drives the fixed screw to move axially, so that the glove box moves relative to the glove box frame. Therefore, the positioning structure of the glove box and the glove box frame is designed as an adjustable threaded fixed screw and adjusting component mating structure, so that the gap between the glove box and the glove box frame can be finely adjusted during the assembly process to absorb the tolerance of environmental components such as the body / instrument panel crossbeam, ensure uniform left and right gaps, avoid the problem of the glove box opening and closing function being affected by the gap being too small on one side, and ensure the functional stability of the glove box. At the same time, it can realize the rework of defective products without disassembling the glove box, only controlling the adjusting component, which greatly reduces the manpower and time of factory rework. Attached Figure Description

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the gap adjustment mechanism for the miscellaneous goods box in an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage box in an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the adjustable component in an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the positioning stage in an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the adjustable component in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection component on the left side in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection component on the right side in an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the storage box assembly and the lower guard plate in an embodiment of this application.

[0039] Figure label:

[0040] 1. Storage box; 2. Storage box frame; 3. Adjustable component; 31. Fixing screw; 311. Connecting part; 32. Adjusting nut; 33. Positioning wheel; 331. Annular positioning rib; 34. Positioning platform; 35. Connecting piece; 4. Limiting piece; 5. Connecting assembly; 51. Outer bushing; 52. Inner bushing; 53. Pin; 6. Middle and lower guard plate. Detailed Implementation

[0041] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, the technical features involved in the various embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0042] This application provides an embodiment of a glove box gap adjustment mechanism, which can solve the problem in the related art where uneven gaps on both sides of the glove box after assembly affect the opening / closing function.

[0043] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the glove box gap adjustment mechanism in this embodiment is used to adjust the gap between the glove box 1 and the glove box frame 2, so as to absorb the tolerance of environmental components such as the body / instrument panel beam, avoid the problem that the gap on one side of the glove box 1 is too small and affects the opening and closing function of the glove box, and ensure the functional stability of the glove box.

[0044] The glove box gap adjustment mechanism includes an adjustable component 3 and two limiting components 4.

[0045] like Figure 3As shown, the adjustable component 3 includes a fixing screw 31 and an adjusting member. The fixing screw 31 is fixed to the storage box 1, and the adjusting member is sleeved on the fixing screw 31 and threadedly engaged with it.

[0046] Both of the aforementioned limiting members 4 are provided on the aforementioned miscellaneous box frame 2, and a limiting space is formed between the two aforementioned limiting members 4.

[0047] The aforementioned adjusting component is located within the aforementioned limiting space and is positioned in contact with the two limiting components 4. When the aforementioned adjusting component is rotated, it drives the fixing screw 31 to move axially so that the miscellaneous box 1 moves relative to the miscellaneous box frame 2.

[0048] In this embodiment, the gap adjustment mechanism includes a fixed screw and an adjusting component that are threaded together. The fixed screw is fixed to the glove box, and two limiting components are set on the glove box frame. When the glove box is installed on the glove box frame, the adjusting component is located within the limiting space formed between the two limiting components and is positioned in contact with them. This allows the adjusting component to rotate and drive the fixed screw to move axially, thus moving the glove box relative to the glove box frame. Therefore, by designing the positioning structure of the glove box and the glove box frame as an adjustable threaded fixed screw and adjusting component, the gap between the glove box and the glove box frame can be finely adjusted during assembly. This absorbs the tolerances of environmental components such as the body / instrument panel crossbeam, ensuring uniform left and right gaps and preventing the opening and closing function of the glove box from being too small on one side. This ensures the stability of the glove box function. Furthermore, it eliminates the need to disassemble the glove box; only the adjusting component needs to be controlled to rework defective products, greatly reducing the manpower and time required for factory rework. Furthermore, by absorbing the tolerances of environmental components, the tolerance requirements for surrounding environmental components can be reduced. By increasing tolerances, the pass rate of parts can be improved, and costs can be reduced.

[0049] Based on the above embodiments, in this embodiment, the adjusting component includes an adjusting nut 32 and a positioning wheel 33. The adjusting nut 32 is sleeved on the fixing screw 31, and the two are connected by a thread. At the same time, the adjusting nut 32 is sleeved inside the positioning wheel 33, and the two are fixedly connected.

[0050] Preferably, the adjusting nut 32 is integrally formed within the positioning wheel 33, and the thickness of the adjusting nut 32 is less than the thickness of the positioning wheel 33. The thickness of the adjusting nut 32 is the same as its height.

[0051] In this embodiment, the adjusting nut 32 can be a custom nut, and the custom nut is fixedly connected to the positioning wheel 33 by insert injection molding, and the thickness of the custom nut is less than the thickness of the positioning wheel 33. Preferably, the inner diameter of the custom nut is greater than 8mm to achieve a stable threaded connection between the custom nut and the fixing screw 31. At the same time, the custom nut can rotate to drive the positioning wheel 33 to move left and right relative to the fixing screw 31, and can maintain a stable relative position after movement.

[0052] Insert injection molding refers to a method in which a pre-prepared insert of a different material is inserted into a mold and then plastic is injected into it. After the mold is opened, the insert of the different material is tightly encased and embedded in the product by the cooled and solidified plastic, resulting in a product with inserts such as threaded rings.

[0053] Preferably, by injection molding after inserting the custom nut into the mold, an adjusting component with the custom nut embedded in the positioning wheel is obtained, thereby achieving threaded engagement between the adjusting component and the fixing screw 31.

[0054] Furthermore, each of the two end faces of the positioning wheel 33 is provided with at least one annular positioning rib 331, and the annular positioning rib 331 contacts and positions the two limiting members 4 respectively.

[0055] Optionally, the aforementioned annular positioning rib 331 is integrally formed on the aforementioned positioning wheel 33.

[0056] In other embodiments, the aforementioned annular positioning rib 331 may be made of plastic with a certain strength, so as to ensure that it does not deform when in contact with the limiting member 4, and is not easily damaged during the rotation of the positioning wheel 33.

[0057] In this embodiment, the two end faces of the positioning wheel 33 are provided with two ring-shaped positioning ribs 331, and the two ring-shaped positioning ribs 331 on both sides are respectively in contact with the limiting members 4 on both sides for positioning.

[0058] In other embodiments, each of the two end faces of the positioning wheel 33 is provided with a ring of positioning ribs 331, and the ring of positioning ribs 331 on both sides are respectively positioned by contacting the limiting members 4 on both sides.

[0059] Optionally, the two aforementioned limiting members 4 are integrally formed on the aforementioned miscellaneous goods box frame 2.

[0060] In this embodiment, the two limiting members 4 are a first limiting boss and a second limiting boss, and the limiting space is formed between the first limiting boss and the second limiting boss.

[0061] Optionally, the first limiting boss and the second limiting boss are integrally formed on the above-mentioned miscellaneous box frame 2.

[0062] In other embodiments, the first limiting boss and the second limiting boss can also be slidably disposed on the miscellaneous box frame. When the first limiting boss and the second limiting boss move in the same direction, the position of the limiting space can also be changed to change the position of the adjusting member, thereby changing the position of the miscellaneous box 1 relative to the miscellaneous box frame 2.

[0063] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, where, Figure 5 for Figure 1 The enlarged view shows a portion of the adjustable component installation area. Based on the above embodiment, in this embodiment, the adjustable component 3 further includes two positioning platforms 34, both of which are fixed to the storage box 1. Each end of the fixing screw 31 is provided with a connecting part 311, and each connecting part 311 is fixed to one positioning platform 34 via a connector 35.

[0064] In this embodiment, the connector 35 can be a self-tapping screw. Each connector 311 has a first mounting hole, and each positioning platform 34 has a second mounting hole. The self-tapping screw passes through the first mounting hole of the connector 311 and the second mounting hole of the positioning platform 34 in sequence to connect and fix the connector 311 and the positioning platform 34.

[0065] Preferably, the connecting part 311 is a connecting plate with a first mounting hole.

[0066] Optionally, the positioning platform 34 is a hollow positioning platform, which includes two parallel first positioning plates and a first connecting plate connecting the two first positioning plates. The side of the two first positioning plates away from the first connecting plate is fixed to the aforementioned miscellaneous storage box 1. When the aforementioned connecting part 311 is fixed to the positioning platform 34 by self-tapping screws, it can pass through the first connecting plate and be fixedly connected to the first connecting plate.

[0067] Optionally, the end face of the first connecting plate facing the connecting part 311 may also be provided with a folding locking block. When the connecting part 311 is connected to the positioning table 34, the locking block of the first connecting plate can be locked on the side of the connecting part 311 to further enhance the positioning connection between the two.

[0068] Optionally, the positioning platform 34 can also be integrally formed with the storage box 1.

[0069] In this embodiment, the portion of the above-mentioned miscellaneous box 1 located between the two positioning platforms 34 is also provided with a clearance notch for avoiding the positioning wheel 33. Through the clearance notch between the two positioning platforms 34, friction between the positioning wheel 33 and the miscellaneous box 1 can be avoided when the wheel rotates.

[0070] Based on the above embodiments, in this embodiment, the gap adjustment mechanism further includes at least one set of connecting components 5.

[0071] In this embodiment, each of the above-mentioned connecting components 5 includes an outer bushing 51, an inner bushing 52, and a pin 53.

[0072] The outer bushing 51 is mounted on the storage box frame 2. The inner bushing 52 is mounted on the storage box 1 and is fitted inside the outer bushing 51. The pin 53 is used to connect the outer bushing 51 and the inner bushing 52.

[0073] The outer bushing 51 and the inner bushing 52 are respectively provided with through holes, and the pin 53 passes through the through holes to fix the outer bushing 51 and the inner bushing 52 together.

[0074] Optionally, the outer bushing 51 includes two parallel second positioning plates and a second connecting plate connecting the two second positioning plates. The side of the two second positioning plates away from the second connecting plate is fixed to the storage box frame 2. The inner bushing 52 includes two parallel third positioning plates and a third connecting plate connecting the two third positioning plates. The side of the two third positioning plates away from the third connecting plate is fixed to the storage box 1. The inner bushing 52 is partially fitted inside the outer bushing 51 and connected by the pin 53, thus ensuring the accuracy of the rotational movement of the storage box 1 around the pin 53 when the storage box 1 is opened.

[0075] Preferably, the inner bushing 52 is further provided with reinforcing ribs, which can increase the strength of the inner bushing 52 and thus ensure the rigidity during the movement process.

[0076] The inner bushing 52 has a first reinforcing rib on the side of the third connecting plate facing the storage box 1, and a second reinforcing rib on the side of the third connecting plate away from the storage box 1, to increase the strength of the inner bushing 52.

[0077] In this embodiment, the pin 53 is clearance-fitted with the outer bushing 51 and the inner bushing 52, and the axis of the pin 53 coincides with or is parallel to the axis of the fixing screw 31.

[0078] Optionally, the axis of the aforementioned pin 53 is parallel to the axis of the aforementioned fixing screw 31, and the distance between their axes is small, so as to ensure that when the miscellaneous box 1 is opened, the adjusting component does not disengage from the limiting space formed by the two limiting components 4.

[0079] In other embodiments, the axis of the pin 53 coincides with the axis of the fixing screw 31.

[0080] Preferably, the connecting component 5 is provided in two sets, namely a first connecting component and a second connecting component. The first connecting component is located on the left side of the adjustable component 3, and the second connecting component is located on the right side of the adjustable component 3.

[0081] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, where, Figure 6 and Figure 7 for Figure 1 The first connecting component is shown in a partially enlarged view. In this embodiment, the driver's side is the left side, and the passenger side is the right side. The first connecting component includes a first outer bushing, a first inner bushing, and a first pin. The first outer bushing is located on the glove box frame 2 to the left of the two limiting members 4, and the first inner bushing is located on the glove box 1 to the left of the adjustable component 3. The second connecting component includes a second outer bushing, a second inner bushing, and a second pin. The second outer bushing is located on the glove box frame 2 to the right of the two limiting members 4, and the second inner bushing is located on the glove box 1 to the right of the adjustable component 3.

[0082] Furthermore, the radial clearance between the aforementioned pin 53 and the aforementioned outer bushing 51 and inner bushing 52 is no greater than 0.1 mm, and the axial clearance between the aforementioned outer bushing 51 and inner bushing 52 is no greater than 3 mm.

[0083] Preferably, the axial clearance between the outer bushing 51 and the inner bushing 52 is 1.5 mm. The radial clearance between the pin 53 and the outer bushing 51 and the inner bushing 52 is 0.1 mm.

[0084] In this embodiment, the axial clearance between the outer bushing 51 and the inner bushing 52 refers to the clearance between the other side of the inner bushing 52 and the inner wall of the outer bushing 51 when one side of the inner bushing 52 is in contact with and fixed to the inner wall of the outer bushing 51, that is, the maximum amount of movement of the inner bushing 52 when it can move axially within the outer bushing 51.

[0085] The radial clearance between the aforementioned pin 53 and the aforementioned outer bushing 51 refers to the maximum amount of movement of the outer ring of the pin 53 and the through hole of the outer bushing 51 along the radial direction of the hole. Similarly, the radial clearance between the aforementioned pin 53 and the aforementioned inner bushing 52 refers to the maximum amount of movement of the outer ring of the pin 53 and the through hole of the inner bushing 52 along the radial direction of the hole.

[0086] In this embodiment, the cooperation of the connecting components on the left and right sides not only ensures the accuracy of the rotational movement around the axis when the storage box is opened, but also reserves space for axial adjustment. When the left and right positions of the adjustment component relative to the fixed screw are changed by rotating the adjustment component, the inner bushing 52 moves left and right relative to the outer bushing 51, so as not to affect the movement of the storage box 1 relative to the storage box frame 2.

[0087] This application also provides an embodiment of a storage box assembly, which includes a storage box 1, a storage box frame 2, and the aforementioned gap adjustment mechanism; the storage box 1 has a receiving cavity and is rotatably mounted on the storage box frame 2. When the storage box 1 is flipped outward, it can be exposed outside the storage box frame 2; when the storage box 1 is flipped inward, it can be stored in the storage box frame 2.

[0088] Optionally, the storage box is also equipped with a locking structure to realize the opening and closing of the storage box and the storage box frame 2. The movement principle of the locking structure is mainly to convert the movement of the handle of the storage box into the movement of the locking tongue mechanism, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the storage box and its locking.

[0089] Based on the above embodiments, in this embodiment, the above-mentioned miscellaneous box 1 is provided with an adjustable component 3 of the above-mentioned gap adjustment mechanism, and the above-mentioned miscellaneous box frame 2 is provided with two limiting members 4 of the above-mentioned gap adjustment mechanism.

[0090] In this embodiment, the lower part of the storage box 1 is defined as the hinged end of the storage box 1 and the storage box frame 2.

[0091] Specifically, an adjustable component 3 is provided at the lower middle position of the aforementioned storage box 1. Two positioning platforms 34 of the adjustable component 3 are fixed to the storage box 1. The two ends of the fixing screw 31 of the adjustable component 3 are respectively fixed to the two positioning platforms 34 by self-tapping screws. An adjusting component, threadedly connected to the fixing screw 31, is also fitted onto the fixing screw 31. This adjusting component consists of an adjusting nut 32 and a positioning wheel 33 connected together by insert injection molding, and the thickness of the adjusting nut 32 is less than the thickness of the positioning wheel 33. The inner diameter of the adjusting nut 32 is greater than 8mm to achieve a secure threaded connection with the fixing screw 31.

[0092] The aforementioned storage box frame 2 is provided with two limiting members 4 at the position corresponding to the adjustable component 3, forming a limiting space to accommodate part of the adjusting component. Through the cooperation of the adjusting component and the two limiting members 4, the storage box 1 is positioned left and right. At the same time, by rotating the adjusting component, it can move left and right relative to the fixed screw 31, and maintain the stability of the relative position after movement.

[0093] Optionally, the two positioning platforms 34 can be integrally formed on the storage box 1, and the two limiting members 4 can be integrally formed on the storage box frame 2.

[0094] In this embodiment, the lower part of the above-mentioned miscellaneous box 1 is provided with a first inner bushing and a second inner bushing on both sides of the adjustable component 3; the above-mentioned miscellaneous box frame 2 is provided with a first outer bushing and a second outer bushing on both sides of the two limiting members 4.

[0095] The first inner bushing on the left is connected to the first outer bushing on the left via a pin on the left. The radial clearance between the pin and both the first inner and outer bushings is 0.1 mm, and the axial clearance between the first inner and outer bushings is 1.5 mm. The second inner bushing on the right is connected to the second outer bushing on the right via a pin on the right. The radial clearance between the pin and both the second inner and outer bushings is 0.1 mm, and the axial clearance between the first inner and outer bushings is 1.5 mm. This fit ensures the accuracy of the rotational movement around the axis when the glove box is opened, while also allowing for axial adjustment space.

[0096] Optionally, the first inner bushing and the second inner bushing can be integrally formed on the miscellaneous storage box 1, and the first outer bushing and the second outer bushing can be integrally formed on the miscellaneous storage box frame 2.

[0097] like Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, a lower center guard plate 6 is installed on the left side of the glove box 1. Both the lower center guard plate 6 and the glove box assembly are part of the instrument panel assembly.

[0098] The storage box assembly of this embodiment includes any of the above-mentioned storage box gap adjustment mechanisms. By rotating the adjusting member to move left and right relative to the fixed screw, the gap between the storage box 1 and the storage box frame 2 and the lower guard plate 6 can be adjusted. This not only ensures aesthetic appearance and functional stability, but also reduces the tolerance requirements of the storage box on the surrounding environmental components by absorbing the tolerance of environmental components. In turn, by increasing the tolerance, the pass rate of parts can be improved and the cost can be reduced.

[0099] This application also provides an embodiment of a method for adjusting the gap of a storage box based on the above-mentioned gap adjustment mechanism, the method for adjusting the gap of a storage box includes the following steps;

[0100] Before loading the glove box 1 into the vehicle, place the adjusting component in the middle position of the fixing screw 31.

[0101] After the aforementioned storage box 1 is installed on the vehicle, if the installation gaps on both sides of the storage box 1 are different, the adjusting component is rotated, and the storage box 1 is moved toward the side with the larger installation gap by the fixing screw 31. At the same time, the axial gap between the outer bushing 51 and the inner bushing 52 does not affect the movement of the storage box 1 relative to the storage box frame 2.

[0102] In this embodiment, before the storage box 1 is installed, the adjustable component can be positioned in the middle position defined in the design state, and positioned by the annular positioning ribs on both sides of the positioning wheel 33 contacting the two limiting components 4. If, after the storage box 1 is installed, the left and right gaps of the storage box 1 are uneven due to the size and tolerance of the surrounding parts, the left and right movement of the adjustable component relative to the fixed screw can be used to move the storage box 1 left and right relative to the storage box frame 2, thereby adjusting the gaps between the storage box 1, the storage box frame 2, and the lower guard plate 6, ensuring aesthetic appearance and functional stability.

[0103] The glove box gap adjustment method of this embodiment is applicable to the aforementioned glove box gap adjustment mechanisms. The positioning structure of the glove box and its frame is designed as an adjustable threaded nut engagement structure, allowing for fine-tuning of the glove box's left and right positions during assembly. This absorbs tolerances from environmental components such as the vehicle body / instrument panel crossbeams, ensuring uniform left and right gaps. This not only improves the appearance but also prevents issues like insufficient gap on one side affecting the glove box's opening and closing function, ensuring functional stability. Furthermore, it allows for the rework of defective products without disassembling the glove box, simply by adjusting the positioning wheels, significantly reducing manpower and time spent on factory rework.

[0104] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" 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 mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0105] It should be noted that in this application, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0106] The above are merely specific embodiments of this application, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed herein.

Claims

1. A gap adjustment mechanism for a storage box, characterized in that, The gap adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the gap between the storage box (1) and the storage box frame (2), and includes: Adjustable component (3) includes a fixing screw (31) fixed to the glove box (1) and an adjusting member threadedly engaged with the fixing screw (31); Two limiting members (4) are provided on the miscellaneous box frame (2), and a limiting space is formed between them; The adjusting part is located within the limiting space and is in contact with the two limiting parts (4) for positioning. When rotating, it drives the fixing screw (31) to move axially so that the miscellaneous box (1) moves relative to the miscellaneous box frame (2). The adjusting component includes an adjusting nut (32) and a positioning wheel (33). The adjusting nut (32) is sleeved on the fixing screw (31) and inside the positioning wheel (33). The positioning wheel (33) is provided with at least one annular positioning rib (331) on both ends, and is positioned by contacting the two limiting members (4) through the annular positioning rib (331); The gap adjustment mechanism further includes at least one set of connecting components (5), the connecting components (5) including: An outer bushing (51) is disposed on the miscellaneous goods box frame (2); Inner bushing (52), which is disposed on the miscellaneous box (1) and fitted inside the outer bushing (51); Pin (53) is used to connect outer bushing (51) and inner bushing (52); The pin (53) is clearance-fitted with the outer bushing (51) and the inner bushing (52), and the axis of the pin (53) coincides with or is parallel to the axis of the fixing screw (31).

2. The gap adjustment mechanism for the miscellaneous goods box as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting nut (32) is integrally formed inside the positioning wheel (33), and the thickness of the adjusting nut (32) is less than the thickness of the positioning wheel (33).

3. The storage bin gap adjustment mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustable component (3) also includes two positioning platforms (34) fixed on the miscellaneous box (1). Each end of the fixing screw (31) is provided with a connecting part (311), and each connecting part (311) is fixed to a positioning platform (34) by a connector (35). The portion of the storage box (1) located between the two positioning platforms (34) is also provided with a clearance notch for avoiding the positioning wheel (33).

4. The gap adjustment mechanism for the miscellaneous goods box as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The radial clearance between the pin (53) and the outer bushing (51) and the inner bushing (52) is no greater than 0.1 mm, and the axial clearance between the outer bushing (51) and the inner bushing (52) is no greater than 3 mm.

5. The gap adjustment mechanism for the miscellaneous goods box as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The two limiting members (4) are integrally formed on the miscellaneous box frame (2).

6. A storage box assembly, characterized in that, It includes a storage box (1), a storage box frame (2), and the gap adjustment mechanism as described in claim 1; the storage box (1) has a receiving cavity and is rotatably mounted on the storage box frame (2).

7. A method for adjusting the gap of a storage bin based on the gap adjustment mechanism of claim 1, characterized in that, It includes the following steps; Before loading the glove box (1) into the vehicle, place the adjusting piece in the middle position of the fixing screw (31); After the miscellaneous box (1) is loaded onto the vehicle, if the installation gaps on both sides of the miscellaneous box (1) are different, rotate the adjusting component and drive the miscellaneous box (1) to move toward the side with the larger installation gap through the fixing screw (31).

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