A type of armrest box and vehicle

Abstract

This application discloses an armrest box and a vehicle. The armrest box has a cover that covers the box body and has a mounting cavity. Two flipping components are each located within the mounting cavity and are respectively located on both sides of the cover. Each flipping component includes a pusher and a locking rod. The pusher is movably disposed on the cover along a direction angled to the rotation axis of the locking rod. The locking rod passes through the cover and extends into the box body. The pusher and locking rod are drively connected. Two limiting components are each located within the mounting cavity and are respectively disposed corresponding to the two flipping components. Each limiting component includes a limiting member, a transmission device, and a driving device. The limiting member limits the rotation axis direction of the locking rod, and the driving device is drively connected to the limiting member through the transmission device. This application improves the ease of use of the armrest box.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of vehicle technology, specifically relating to an armrest box and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In a car, the armrest box is a car accessory installed between two seats, which serves to support the occupant's arm and provide storage.

[0003] In related technologies, armrest boxes have a two-sided opening function to meet the usage needs of occupants on both sides. Armrest boxes with this two-sided opening function utilize locking rods on both sides of the lid. These locking rods can lock the lid to the body of the armrest box and also allow the lid to flip over on the body.

[0004] In the armrest box, the pusher is connected to the locking lever. Pushing the pusher on one side of the cover disengages the locking lever from the box, unlocking the cover. The box can then be opened by flipping one side of the cover. However, during opening, the pusher must remain in the pushing position to allow the corresponding locking lever to move along the rotation axis to the position disengaged from the box, preventing interference between the locking lever and the box and thus ensuring easy opening. If the pusher is not kept in the pushing position during the lid flipping process, the locking lever may reset, causing interference between the locking lever and the box. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to at least partially solve the technical problem that the opening of the box is inconvenient because the pusher needs to be kept in a pushing state to flip the cover, the present application provides a handrail box and a vehicle.

[0006] In a first aspect of this application, an armrest box is provided, comprising:

[0007] Box;

[0008] A cover is provided on the box body and has a mounting cavity;

[0009] Two flipping components are both located inside the mounting cavity and are respectively located on both sides of the cover. Each flipping component includes a pusher and a locking rod. The pusher is movably located on the cover along a direction that is angularly set with respect to the rotation axis of the locking rod. The locking rod passes through the cover and extends into the housing. The pusher and the locking rod are connected in a driving manner.

[0010] Two limiting components are both located in the mounting cavity and are respectively configured to correspond to the two flipping components. Each limiting component includes a limiting member, a transmission device, and a driving device. The limiting member is used to limit the rotation axis direction of the locking rod, and the driving device is connected to the limiting member through the transmission device.

[0011] When one of the pushing members is moved, the locking rod corresponding to the pushing member moves along the rotation axis to a position where it is disengaged from the box, so that the cover is unlocked from the box. The cover, the two flipping components, and the two limiting components all rotate around the rotation axis of the other locking rod to open the box. The driving device corresponding to the pushing member generates a driving force in an inclined state, so that the transmission device drives the limiting member to a position that limits the rotation axis of the locking rod.

[0012] In some embodiments, the limiting member is movably mounted on the cover and switches between a locked position and an unlocked position;

[0013] The driving device includes a slider and a first reset member that are connected in a transmission connection, and the slider is connected in a transmission connection with the transmission device.

[0014] When the driving device is tilted, the slider slides under its own weight, thereby driving the limiting member to move to the locking position through the transmission device, and the limiting member limits the locking rod; when the driving device is horizontal, the slider slides under the action of the first reset member, thereby driving the limiting member to move to the unlocking position through the transmission device, and the limiting member releases the limiting of the locking rod.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first reset element is an air cylinder, and the slider is connected to the piston of the air cylinder;

[0016] The transmission device includes:

[0017] A wire is used to connect the slider and the limiting member;

[0018] A guide wheel is provided on the cover and is connected to the wire to reverse the direction of the wire.

[0019] In some embodiments, at least one of the two limiting components has the guide wheel coaxially arranged.

[0020] In some embodiments, the cover is provided with a stop member and a guide groove, the stop member being located at the unlock position and the limiting member being used for limiting;

[0021] The limiting member includes a guide portion and a limiting portion. The guide portion is movably disposed in the guide groove, and the limiting portion is correspondingly disposed with the locking rod. When the limiting member is in the locked position, the limiting portion limits the locking rod. When the limiting member is in the unlocked position, the limiting portion releases the limiting of the locking rod.

[0022] In some embodiments, the locking rod includes a transmission part, a contact part, and a locking part connected in sequence. The transmission part is pulsatorically connected to the pusher, the locking part extends into the housing, and the contact part limits the movement of the locking rod along the rotation axis direction to the rotation axis direction of the limiting member.

[0023] In some embodiments, the locking rod includes a pivot and a connecting rod, one end of the pivot is connected to the middle of the connecting rod, the locking part is located at the other end of the pivot, and the transmission part and the contact part are respectively located at both ends of the connecting rod.

[0024] In some embodiments, the armrest box further includes a rotating seat matching the number of locking rods, the locking rods extending into the rotating seat.

[0025] In some embodiments, the rotating seat includes:

[0026] seat body;

[0027] A bushing is rotatably disposed within the seat body, and the locking rod is connected to the bushing;

[0028] The second reset element, connected between the bushing and the seat, provides a driving force for the cover to rotate around another locking rod when the cover is unlocked from the housing.

[0029] In some embodiments, four rotating seats are provided, and each of the flipping components is provided with two locking rods. The two locking rods are located on both sides of the pusher, and the four rotating seats are provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the four locking rods.

[0030] In some embodiments, the pushers of the two flipping components are arranged opposite each other, and the gap between the two pushers is not less than the stroke of the pushers and less than twice the stroke of the pushers.

[0031] In some embodiments, the flipping assembly further includes a third reset member disposed between the locking rod and the cover, which provides a driving force for the locking rod to move along the rotation axis to a position disengaged from the housing.

[0032] In some embodiments, the flipping assembly further includes a fourth reset member disposed between the pusher and the cover, for providing a driving force for the pusher to move in the opposite direction of the pushing direction.

[0033] In a second aspect of this application, a vehicle is provided that includes the aforementioned armrest box.

[0034] According to one or more embodiments of this application, a center console and vehicle are provided. To enable the center console lid to open from both sides, a flip-up assembly is provided on the lid. The flip-up assembly is installed in a mounting cavity within the lid, thus achieving installation of the flip-up assembly on the lid. Two flip-up assemblies are provided, respectively located on both sides of the lid, so that the lid can be opened from both sides of the center console using the flip-up assemblies on both sides.

[0035] The flipping assembly includes a pusher and a locking rod. The locking rod passes through the cover and extends into the box, connecting the cover and the box together and enabling the cover to flip on the box. The pusher is driven to the locking rod. By pushing one of the flipping assemblies, the corresponding locking rod can be moved along the rotation axis to a position detached from the box, thus unlocking the cover. At this time, the locking rod of the other flipping assembly remains connected between the cover and the box, rotating the cover and both flipping assemblies around the rotation axis of the locking rod, thereby opening the box. It should be noted that the locking rod is not necessarily a straight rod structure. When the locking rod is a straight rod structure, its axis is in the direction of the rotation axis; when the locking rod is not a straight rod structure, its axis is not necessarily in the direction of the rotation axis. Furthermore, since the pusher is driven to the locking rod, by pushing the pusher, the corresponding locking rod can be moved along the rotation axis to a position detached from the box, unlocking the cover. Conversely, by pulling the pusher, the locking rod corresponding to the pusher can be moved along the rotation axis to the position where it extends into the box, thus locking the cover to the box.

[0036] The positions of the pushers of the flipping components correspond to the positions of the flipping components themselves. The two flipping components are positioned on both sides of the cover, that is, on the two sides of the cover that need to be opened on the box. Therefore, the pushers of the two flipping components are located on the same two sides. When one side of the cover needs to be opened, pushing the pusher on the same side will open that side of the cover. When opening one side of the cover, that side of the cover rotates around the other side, meaning the rotation axis of the locking lever is perpendicular to the direction of the two sides of the cover that need to be opened. Therefore, in order to position the pushers of the two flipping components on the two sides of the cover that need to be opened on the box, and to ensure the transmission connection between the pushers and the locking lever, the movement direction of the pushers is angled to the rotation axis of the locking lever.

[0037] Based on the above setup, during the opening of the box, the pusher needs to be kept in a pushing state so that the locking rod corresponding to the pusher moves along the rotation axis to a position away from the box, avoiding interference between the locking rod and the box, which would cause inconvenience in opening the box. If the pusher is not kept in a pushing state during the flipping of the cover, the locking rod may reset, causing interference between the locking rod and the box.

[0038] Therefore, a limiting component is installed within the mounting cavity of the cover, and each locking rod of the two flipping components is also equipped with a corresponding limiting component. The limiting component can limit the rotation axis direction of the locking rod. The limiting component includes a limiting member, a transmission device, and a driving device. The limiting member is used to limit the rotation axis direction of the locking rod, and the driving device is connected to the limiting member through the transmission device. The driving device generates a driving force in an inclined state, so that the transmission device drives the limiting member to the position that limits the rotation axis direction of the locking rod.

[0039] When one of the two flipping components is moved, the corresponding locking lever moves along the rotation axis to a position detached from the housing, simultaneously flipping the cover to open it. At this point, the cover's posture changes from horizontal to tilted. Correspondingly, the drive device is also tilted, generating driving force. During the opening process, the pusher needs to be kept in a pushing state until the cover flips to a certain angle. At this point, the driving force causes the transmission device to move the limiting component to a position that limits the rotation axis of the locking lever. Then, the pusher no longer needs to be kept in a pushing state, and the cover can continue to flip until the housing is fully open. This avoids, to some extent, the locking lever resetting during the cover flipping process and interfering with the housing, thus improving the ease of opening the housing. Attached Figure Description

[0040] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the armrest box in one or more embodiments of this application is shown.

[0041] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 An exploded view of the armrest box in the middle.

[0042] Figure 3 It shows Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the lower cover structure.

[0043] Figure 4 It shows Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the limiting component part in the middle.

[0044] Figure 5 It shows Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the limiting component in the diagram.

[0045] Figure 6 It shows Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the rotating seat part in the diagram.

[0046] Figure 7 It shows Figure 6 Exploded view of the rotating seat in the image.

[0047] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0048] 10. Armrest box; 100. Box body; 200. Cover; 201. Mounting cavity; 202. Guide groove; 203. Movable opening; 210. Upper cover; 220. Lower cover; 230. Protruding structure; 240. First guide member; 250. Second guide member; 260. Stop member; 300. Flip assembly; 310. Pushing member; 320. Locking rod; 321. Locking part; 322. Contact part; 323. Transmission part; 324. Rotating shaft ; 325, connecting rod; 330, third reset component; 340, fourth reset component; 400, limiting assembly; 410, limiting component; 411, guide part; 412, limiting part; 420, transmission device; 421, wire; 422, guide wheel; 430, driving device; 431, slider; 432, first reset component; 432a, air cylinder; 500, rotating seat; 510, seat body; 520, bushing; 530, second reset component. Detailed Implementation

[0049] To enable those skilled in the art to more clearly understand this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0050] This application is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0051] Please see Figures 1 to 7 According to a first aspect of this application, an armrest box 10 is provided. Figures 1-3 As shown, the armrest box 10 includes a box body 100, a cover 200, a flipping component 300, and a limiting component 400.

[0052] In this embodiment, a cover 200 is placed over a box 100, and the cover 200 has a mounting cavity 201. Two flipping components 300 are provided, each located within the mounting cavity 201 and positioned on opposite sides of the cover 200. Each flipping component 300 includes a pusher 310 and a locking rod 320. The pusher 310 is movably disposed on the cover 200 along a direction angled to the rotation axis of the locking rod 320. The locking rod 320 passes through the cover 200 and extends into the box 100. The pusher 310 and the locking rod 320 are connected in a driving manner. Two limiting components 400 are provided, each located within the mounting cavity 201 and corresponding to one of the two flipping components 300. The limiting assembly 400 includes a limiting member 410, a transmission device 420, and a driving device 430. The limiting member 410 is used to limit the rotation axis direction of the locking rod 320, and the driving device 430 is connected to the limiting member 410 through the transmission device 420.

[0053] When one of the pushers 310 is moved, the locking rod 320 corresponding to the pusher 310 moves along the rotation axis to a position where it is disengaged from the box 100, so that the cover 200 is unlocked from the box 100. The cover 200, the two flipping components 300 and the two limiting components 400 all rotate around the rotation axis of the other locking rod 320 to open the box 100. The drive device 430 corresponding to the pusher 310 generates a driving force in an inclined state, so that the transmission device 420 drives the limiting component 410 to a position that limits the rotation axis of the locking rod 320.

[0054] Specifically, to achieve the function of opening the cover 200 of the armrest box 10 from both sides of the box body 100, a flip-up component 300 is provided on the cover 200. The flip-up component 300 is installed in the mounting cavity 201 of the cover 200, thereby achieving the installation of the flip-up component 300 on the cover 200. Two flip-up components 300 are provided, one on each side of the cover 200, so that the cover 200 can be opened from both sides of the box body 100 respectively.

[0055] The flipping assembly 300 includes a pusher 310 and a locking rod 320. The locking rod 320 passes through the cover 200 and extends into the box 100, connecting the cover 200 and the box 100 together and enabling the cover 200 to flip on the box 100. The pusher 310 is kinetically connected to the locking rod 320. By pushing the pusher 310 of one of the two flipping assemblies 300, the locking rod 320 corresponding to that pusher 310 can be moved along the rotation axis to a position detached from the box 100, thereby unlocking the cover 200 from the box 100. At this time, the locking rod 320 of the other flipping assembly 300 remains connected between the cover 200 and the box 100, causing the cover 200 and the two flipping assemblies 300 to rotate around the rotation axis of the locking rod 320, thereby opening the box 100. It should be noted that the locking rod 320 is not necessarily a straight rod structure. When the locking rod 320 is a straight rod structure, its axial direction is in the direction of the rotation axis. However, when the locking rod 320 is not a straight rod structure, its axial direction is not necessarily in the direction of the rotation axis. Furthermore, since the pushing member 310 is connected to the locking rod 320 via a transmission connection, pushing the pushing member 310 can move the locking rod 320 corresponding to it along the rotation axis to a position where it is disengaged from the housing 100, thus unlocking the cover 200 from the housing 100. Conversely, pulling the pushing member 310 can move the locking rod 320 corresponding to it along the rotation axis to a position where it extends into the housing 100, thus locking the cover 200 from the housing 100.

[0056] The positions of the pushers 310 of the flip assembly 300 correspond to the positions of the flip assembly 300. Two flip assemblies 300 are positioned on both sides of the cover 200, that is, on the two sides of the cover 200 on the housing 100 that need to be opened. Therefore, the pushers 310 of the two flip assemblies 300 are positioned on the same two sides. When one side of the cover 200 needs to be opened, that side of the cover 200 can be opened by pushing the pusher 310 on the same side. When one side of the cover 200 is opened, that side of the cover 200 rotates around the other side, meaning the rotation axis of the locking rod 320 is perpendicular to the direction of the two sides of the housing 100 that need to be opened. Therefore, in order to position the pushers 310 of the two flip assemblies 300 on the two sides of the cover 200 that need to be opened on the housing 100, and to ensure the transmission connection between the pushers 310 and the locking rod 320, the moving direction of the pushers 310 is angled to the rotation axis of the locking rod 320.

[0057] Based on the above configuration, during the opening of the housing 100, the pusher 310 needs to be kept in a pushing state so that the locking rod 320 corresponding to the pusher 310 moves along the rotation axis to a position away from the housing 100, thus avoiding interference between the locking rod 320 and the housing 100 and causing inconvenience in opening the housing 100. If the pusher 310 is not kept in a pushing state during the flipping of the cover 200, the locking rod 320 may reset, causing interference between the locking rod 320 and the housing 100.

[0058] Therefore, a limiting component 400 is provided in the mounting cavity 201 of the cover 200, and the locking rods 320 of the two flipping components 300 are respectively provided with limiting components 400. The limiting component 400 can limit the rotation axis direction of the locking rod 320. The limiting component 400 includes a limiting member 410, a transmission device 420, and a driving device 430. The limiting member 410 is used to limit the rotation axis direction of the locking rod 320. The driving device 430 is connected to the limiting member 410 through the transmission device 420. The driving device 430 generates driving force in an inclined state so that the transmission device 420 drives the limiting member 410 to the position that limits the rotation axis direction of the locking rod 320.

[0059] When one of the two flipping components 300, the pusher 310, is moved, the locking lever 320 corresponding to that pusher 310 moves along the rotation axis to a position disengaged from the housing 100, and simultaneously flips the cover 200 to open the housing 100. At this time, the posture of the cover 200 changes from a horizontal state to an inclined state. Correspondingly, the drive device 430 is also in an inclined state, generating driving force. During the opening of the housing 100, the pusher 310 needs to be kept in a pushing state until the cover 200 flips to a certain angle. At this point, the driving force of the drive device 430 causes the transmission device 420 to move the limiting member 410 to a position that limits the rotation axis of the locking lever 320. The limiting member 410 then limits the rotation axis of the locking lever 320. Afterward, it is no longer necessary to keep the pusher 310 in a pushing state, and the cover 200 can continue to flip until the housing 100 is fully opened. This avoids, to some extent, the situation where the locking lever 320 resets during the flipping of the cover 200 and interferes with the box 100, thereby improving the ease of opening the box 100.

[0060] In some implementations, such as Figure 3As shown, the limiting member 410 is movably installed on the cover 200 and switches between a locked position and an unlocked position; the driving device 430 includes a slider 431 and a first reset member 432 that are connected in a transmission connection, and the slider 431 is connected in a transmission connection with the transmission device 420; wherein, when the driving device 430 is in an inclined state, the slider 431 slides under its own weight, so as to drive the limiting member 410 to move to the locked position through the transmission device 420, and the limiting member 410 limits the locking rod 320; when the driving device 430 is in a horizontal state, the slider 431 slides under the action of the first reset member 432, so as to drive the limiting member 410 to move to the unlocked position through the transmission device 420, and the limiting member 410 releases the limitation on the locking rod 320.

[0061] By pushing the pusher 310, the locking lever 320 moves along the rotation axis. When the locking lever 320 moves to the position where it is disengaged from the housing 100, the cover 200 is simultaneously flipped so that the limiting component 400 limits the rotation axis direction of the locking lever 320. To achieve locking and unlocking of the locking lever 320 by the limiting component 400, the limiting component 410 is movably mounted on the cover 200. By moving the limiting component 410, it can switch between the locked and unlocked positions. The movement of the limiting component 410 is achieved by the driving force provided by the drive device 430 and the transmission device 420, and the driving force of the drive device 430 is determined by the posture of the cover 200. The drive device 430 includes a slider 431 and a first reset component 432. The slider 431 is convexly connected to the first reset component 432, and the slider 431 is convexly connected to the transmission device 420. When the slider 431 is tilted, it slides by its own weight. When the slider 431 returns to the horizontal state from the tilted state, it slides in the opposite direction by the action of the first reset member 432.

[0062] When the drive device 430 is in an inclined state, i.e., when the locking lever 320 is unlocked to flip the cover 200, the slider 431 slides under its own weight, thereby driving the limiting member 410 to move to the locked position via the transmission device 420. The limiting member 410 limits the locking lever 320. When the drive device 430 is in a horizontal state, i.e., when the cover 200 is closed to restore it from the inclined state to the horizontal state, the slider 431 slides under the action of the first reset member 432, thereby driving the limiting member 410 to move to the unlocked position via the transmission device 420. The limiting member 410 releases the limiting of the locking lever 320.

[0063] In some implementations, such as Figure 4As shown, the first reset member 432 is an air cylinder 432a, and the slider 431 is connected to the piston of the air cylinder 432a; the transmission device 420 includes a wire 421 and a guide wheel 422. The slider 431 and the limiting member 410 are connected by the wire 421. The guide wheel 422 is located on the cover 200 and is connected to the wire 421 to reverse the direction of the wire 421.

[0064] The slider 431 and the piston of the air cylinder 432a are connected as a whole. On the one hand, when the cover 200 flips from a horizontal state to an inclined state, the combined weight of the slider 431 and the piston of the air cylinder 432a overcomes the air pressure of the air cylinder 432a, causing the slider 431 to slide. On the other hand, when the cover 200 returns from an inclined state to a horizontal state, the air pressure of the air cylinder 432a overcomes the combined weight of the slider 431 and the piston of the air cylinder 432a, causing the slider 431 to slide in the opposite direction.

[0065] To achieve the transmission connection between the drive device 430 and the limiting member 410 via the transmission device 420, the transmission device 420 includes a wire 421 and a guide wheel 422. The limiting member 410 and the slider 431 are connected by the wire 421, so that when the slider 431 slides, the wire 421 drives the limiting member 410 to move, and the sliding of the slider 431 switches the limiting member 410 between the locked and unlocked positions. Furthermore, since the limiting member 410 and the slider 431 do not move in the same direction, and are connected by the wire 421, the guide wheel 422 is needed to reverse the direction of the wire 421 to ensure the transmission between the limiting member 410 and the slider 431.

[0066] In other embodiments, the first reset member 432 can also be an elastic element such as a spring or rubber, which can still achieve the same effect: when the cover 200 flips from a horizontal state to an inclined state, the weight of the slider 431 overcomes the elasticity of the first reset member 432 to make the slider 431 slide; when the cover 200 returns from an inclined state to a horizontal state, the elasticity of the first reset member 432 overcomes the weight of the slider 431 to make the slider 431 slide in the opposite direction. Furthermore, the limiting member 410 and the slider 431 can also be driven by a gear and rack structure, a linkage structure, or the like.

[0067] In some implementations, such as Figure 4 As shown, at least one guide wheel 422 in the two limiting components 400 is coaxially arranged.

[0068] To enable the lid 200 to open from both sides, flip-up components 300 are provided on both sides of the lid 200. To limit the rotational axis of the locking rods 320 of each flip-up component 300, two limiting components 400 are provided. When one side of the lid 200 is flipped, the flip-up component 300 and the limiting component 400 on that side work together to lock the locking rod 320 on that side. Since the lid 200 is tilted at this time, the limiting component 400 on the other side of the lid 200 is also tilted. The slider 431 of the limiting component 400 slides under the action of gravity, causing the limiting member 410 of the limiting component 400 to continue moving from the locked position to the unlocked position. In this case, the guide wheels 422 of the limit components 400 on both sides rotate in the same direction, so that at least one guide wheel 422 of the two limit components 400 is coaxially arranged, so that the sliders 431 of the limit components 400 on both sides can be linked through the coaxially arranged guide wheels 422, thereby improving the locking effect of the limit components 400 on the locking rod 320.

[0069] In some implementations, such as Figure 4 As shown, the cover 200 is provided with a guide groove 202 and a stop member 260. The stop member 260 is located in the unlocked position to limit the limiting member 410; as Figure 5 As shown, the limiting member 410 includes a guide part 411 and a limiting part 412. The guide part 411 is movably disposed in the guide groove 202, and the limiting part 412 is correspondingly disposed with the locking rod 320. When the limiting member 410 is in the locked position, the limiting part 412 limits the locking rod 320. When the limiting member 410 is in the unlocked position, the limiting part 412 releases the limitation on the locking rod 320.

[0070] To enable the movement of the limiting member 410 on the cover 200 and the switching between the locked and unlocked positions, a guide groove 202 is provided on the cover 200. The limiting member 410 includes a guide portion 411, which is movably disposed in the guide groove 202, thereby enabling the movement of the limiting member 410 on the cover 200. Switching between the locked and unlocked positions is achieved by moving the limiting member 410 to different positions in the guide groove 202. The limiting member 410 also includes a limiting portion 412, which corresponds to the locking lever 320. When the limiting member 410 is in the locked position, the limiting portion 412 contacts the locking lever 320; when the limiting member 410 is in the unlocked position, the limiting portion 412 does not contact the locking lever 320. This arrangement ensures that when the limiting member 410 is in the unlocked position, it does not interfere with the movement of the locking lever 320 along the rotation axis.

[0071] Furthermore, in the direction of movement of the limiting member 410, when the limiting member 410 moves from the unlocked position to the locked position, the limiting member 410 moves towards the bottom of the cover 200, thereby limiting the limiting member 410 through the bottom of the cover 200. When the limiting member 410 moves from the locked position to the unlocked position, the limiting member 410 moves towards the top of the cover 200. However, since the limiting assembly 400 is entirely located at the bottom of the cover 200, there is a certain distance between the limiting member 410 and the top of the cover 200. When the limiting member 410 moves from the locked position to the unlocked position, it may cause the guide portion 411 to disengage from the guide groove 202. Therefore, the cover 200 is provided with a stop member 260, which is located at the unlocked position, to limit the limiting member 410 from the locked position to the unlocked position, thereby preventing the guide portion 411 from disengaging from the guide groove 202.

[0072] In some implementations, such as Figure 3 As shown, the locking bar 320 includes a transmission part 323, a contact part 322, and a locking part 321 connected in sequence. The transmission part 323 is connected to the pusher 310 in a transmission manner. The locking part 321 extends into the housing 100. When the locking bar 320 moves along the rotation axis, the contact part 322 is limited in the rotation axis direction of the limiting member 410.

[0073] To achieve the following configuration: the locking rod 320 passes through the cover 200 and extends into the housing 100; the locking rod 320 is connected to the pusher 310; and the locking rod 320 is correspondingly positioned with the limiting member 410, a transmission part 323, a contact part 322, and a locking part 321 are provided on the locking rod 320. These parts are connected sequentially, with the transmission part 323 and the locking part 321 located at opposite ends of the locking rod 320, and the contact part 322 located in the middle. Specifically, the transmission part 323 is connected to the pusher 310, the locking part 321 extends into the housing 100, and the contact part 322 corresponds to the limiting member 410. When the pusher 310 is pushed, the pusher 310 acts on the transmission part 323, causing the locking rod 320 to move along the rotation axis direction, the locking part 321 disengages from the housing 100, and the limiting member 410 limits the rotation axis direction of the locking part 321, that is, limits the rotation axis direction of the locking rod 320.

[0074] In some implementations, such as Figure 3 As shown, the locking rod 320 includes a rotating shaft 324 and a connecting rod 325. One end of the rotating shaft 324 is connected to the middle of the connecting rod 325. The locking part 321 is provided at the other end of the rotating shaft 324. The transmission part 323 and the contact part 322 are respectively provided at both ends of the connecting rod 325.

[0075] The locking lever 320, by providing a locking part 321, a contact part 322, and a transmission part 323, achieves the functional effects of the locking lever 320 passing through the cover 200 and extending into the box 100, the locking lever 320 correspondingly positioned with the limiting member 410, and the locking lever 320 being connected to the pushing member 310 through transmission. To better achieve its functional effects, the locking lever 320 includes a rotating shaft 324 and a connecting rod 325. One end of the rotating shaft 324 is connected to the middle of the connecting rod 325, the locking part 321 is located at the other end of the rotating shaft 324, and the transmission part 323 and the contact part 322 are respectively located at both ends of the connecting rod 325. This allows the connecting rod 325 to be limited in the direction of rotation of the limiting member 410, enabling the limiting member 410 to better limit the locking lever 320. The pivot 324 is primarily used to connect the housing 100 and the cover 200, and to allow the cover 200 to rotate on the housing 100. In other words, different components achieve different functional effects, making the structure of the locking rod 320 more rational and thus better realizing its functional effects.

[0076] In some implementations, such as Figure 2 as well as Figure 6 As shown, the armrest box 10 also includes a rotating seat 500 matching the number of locking rods 320, with the locking rods 320 extending into the rotating seat 500.

[0077] To facilitate a better connection between the locking rod 320 and the housing 100, and to allow the cover 200 to rotate more smoothly on the housing 100, a rotating seat 500 is provided on the housing 100. The rotating seat 500 is positioned in a one-to-one correspondence with the locking rod 320, with the locking rod 320 extending into the rotating seat 500. This allows the rotating seat 500 to connect the locking rod 320 to the housing 100 and to facilitate the rotation of the cover 200 on the housing 100.

[0078] In some implementations, such as Figure 7 As shown, the rotating seat 500 includes a seat body 510, a bushing 520, and a second reset member 530. The bushing 520 is rotatably disposed inside the seat body 510. The locking rod 320 is connected to the bushing 520. The second reset member 530 is connected between the bushing 520 and the seat body 510. When the cover 200 is unlocked from the box 100, it is used to provide a driving force for the cover 200 to rotate around the other locking rod 320.

[0079] To facilitate the flipping of the cover 200 on the housing 100 when the housing 100 is opened, a rotating base 500 is provided, including a base 510 and a second reset member 530. The second reset member 530 is positioned between the locking rod 320 and the base 510 to provide a driving force for the cover 200 to rotate about the rotation axis of the other locking rod 320. Once one side of the cover 200 is unlocked, that side of the cover 200 can rotate about the other side of the cover 200 under the action of the second reset member 530.

[0080] However, since the locking rod 320 needs to move along the rotation axis, the rotating seat 500 also includes a bushing 520. The bushing 520 is rotatably disposed within the seat body 510, and the bushing 520 and the seat body 510 are connected by a second reset member 530. By inserting the locking rod 320 into the bushing 520, the cover 200 and the box body 100 can be locked, or the cover 200 can be flipped on the box body 100; by disengaging the locking rod 320 from the bushing 520, the cover 200 and the box body 100 can be unlocked.

[0081] In some implementations, such as Figure 2 As shown, there are four rotating seats 500, and each flipping component 300 is provided with two locking rods 320. The two locking rods 320 are located on both sides of the pusher 310, and the four rotating seats 500 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the four locking rods 320.

[0082] To ensure a stable connection between the cover 200 and the housing 100, and to guarantee the flipping effect of the cover 200 on the housing 100, each flipping assembly 300 is equipped with two locking rods 320, which are respectively located on both sides of the pusher 310. The two locking rods 320 of each flipping assembly 300 extend into the housing 100 to ensure a stable connection between the cover 200 and the housing 100. Simultaneously, the rotation axes of the two locking rods 320 of each flipping assembly 300 are collinear to ensure the flipping effect of the cover 200 on the housing 100.

[0083] In some embodiments, each of the two locking rods 320 of each flipping component 300 may be provided with a corresponding limiting member 410, or one of the two locking rods 320 of each flipping component 300 may be provided with a corresponding limiting member 410. This application embodiment does not limit this.

[0084] In some implementations, such as Figure 3 As shown, the pushers 310 of the two flipping components 300 are arranged opposite each other, and the gap between the two pushers 310 is not less than the stroke of the pushers 310, and less than twice the stroke of the pushers 310.

[0085] To prevent the other side of the cover 200 from being accidentally opened while opening one side, thus causing the entire cover 200 to detach from the housing 100, the pushers 310 of the two flipping components 300 are positioned opposite each other, allowing them to mutually limit each other's movement. The stroke of one pusher 310 is sufficient to move the locking lever 320 along the rotation axis to a position detached from the housing 100. Therefore, the gap between the two pushers 310 is limited to being no less than the stroke of the pusher 310 and no more than twice the stroke of the pusher 310. This ensures that one pusher 310 can complete its full stroke, allowing the corresponding locking lever 320 to move along the rotation axis to a position detached from the housing 100; it also ensures that when one pusher 310 is pushed to its full stroke, the other pusher 310 cannot be pushed to its full stroke, thus preventing the cover 200 from detaching from the housing 100 if both pushers 310 are pressed simultaneously.

[0086] In some implementations, such as Figure 3 As shown, the flipping assembly 300 also includes a third reset member 330, which is disposed between the locking rod 320 and the cover 200, and is used to provide a driving force for the locking rod 320 to move along the rotation axis to a position away from the box 100.

[0087] To facilitate better disengagement of the locking lever 320 from the housing 100 when unlocking the cover 200, a third reset member 330 is provided. The third reset member 330 is located between the locking lever 320 and the cover 200, providing a driving force for the locking lever 320 to move along the rotation axis to the position disengaged from the housing 100. Pushing the push member 310 causes the locking lever 320 to move along the rotation axis to the position disengaged from the housing 100 under the action of the third reset member 330. Conversely, pulling the push member 310 moves the locking lever 320 along the rotation axis to the position inserted into the housing 100.

[0088] In some implementations, such as Figure 3 As shown, the flipping assembly 300 also includes a fourth reset member 340, which is disposed between the pusher 310 and the cover 200, and is used to provide a driving force for the pusher 310 to move in the opposite direction of the push direction.

[0089] To enable the pusher 310 to reset after being pushed (i.e., to pull the pusher 310), a fourth resetter 340 is provided between the pusher 310 and the cover 200. The fourth resetter 340 provides a driving force to the pusher 310 to move in the opposite direction of the pushing direction. Correspondingly, when the fourth resetter 340 drives the pusher 310 to reset in the opposite direction of the pushing direction, the locking lever 320 moves along the rotation axis toward the position extending into the housing 100. In other words, when it is necessary to close the housing 100, the pusher 310 must remain in the pushing state until the cover 200 is completely closed onto the housing 100. Then, the pusher 310 is disengaged from the pushing state, and the pusher 310 resets under the action of the fourth resetter 340, so that the locking lever 320 locks the cover 200 and the housing 100.

[0090] In some implementations, such as Figure 3 As shown, the size of the portion of the pusher 310 that contacts the locking rod 320 increases along the pushing direction of the pusher 310, so that when the pusher 310 is pushed, the locking rod 320 moves in the direction of disengaging from the housing 100 under the action of the third reset member 330. Conversely, when the pusher 310 moves in the opposite direction of the pushing direction, the pusher 310 pushes the locking rod 320 to move in the direction of extending into the housing 100.

[0091] In other embodiments, racks can be provided on both the pusher 310 and the locking rod 320, and a gear can be provided between the pusher 310 and the locking rod 320, so that the racks of the pusher 310 and the locking rod 320 mesh with the gear for transmission. By controlling the movement of the pusher 310, the movement of the locking rod 320 in the direction of the rotation axis can also be realized.

[0092] In some implementations, such as Figure 3 As shown, the cover 200 is provided with a first guide 240 and a second guide 250. The connecting rod 325 is disposed in the first guide 240 and the first guide 240 guides the connecting rod 325. The rotating shaft 324 is disposed in the second guide 250 and the second guide 250 guides the rotating shaft 324.

[0093] In some implementations, such as Figure 2 As shown, the cover 200 includes an upper cover 210 and a lower cover 220. The upper cover 210 and the lower cover 220 form an installation cavity 201, so that the flipping component 300 and the limiting component 400 can be installed on the cover 200 through the structure of the upper cover 210 and the lower cover 220.

[0094] In some embodiments, the flipping assembly 300 and the limiting assembly 400 are disposed on the lower cover 220, the lower cover 220 is provided with a protrusion structure 230, the protrusion structure 230 of the lower cover 220 covers the rotating seat 500, the locking rod 320 passes through the protrusion structure 230 of the lower cover 220 and extends into the rotating seat 500, and the upper cover 210 is provided with an opening 203 for the pusher 310 to move.

[0095] In some embodiments, the second reset member 530, the third reset member 330, and the fourth reset member 340 may be tension springs, torsion springs, etc., and the embodiments of this application do not limit this.

[0096] A second aspect of this application provides a vehicle that includes the aforementioned armrest box 10. Because the vehicle is equipped with the armrest box 10, it possesses at least all the beneficial effects of the technical solution described above.

[0097] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0098] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", and "counterclockwise" 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 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0099] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0100] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this application is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0101] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An armrest box, characterized in that, include: Box; A cover is provided on the box body and has a mounting cavity; Two flipping components are both located inside the mounting cavity and are respectively located on both sides of the cover. Each flipping component includes a pusher and a locking rod. The pusher is movably located on the cover along a direction that is angularly set with respect to the rotation axis of the locking rod. The locking rod passes through the cover and extends into the housing. The pusher and the locking rod are connected in a driving manner. Two limiting components are both located in the mounting cavity and are respectively configured to correspond to the two flipping components. Each limiting component includes a limiting member, a transmission device, and a driving device. The limiting member is used to limit the rotation axis direction of the locking rod, and the driving device is connected to the limiting member through the transmission device. When one of the pushers is moved, the locking rod corresponding to the pusher moves along the rotation axis to a position where it is disengaged from the box, so that the cover is unlocked from the box. The cover, the two flipping components, and the two limiting components all rotate around the rotation axis of the other locking rod to open the box. The driving device corresponding to the pusher generates a driving force in an inclined state, so that the transmission device drives the limiting component to move to a position that limits the rotation axis of the locking rod. The limiting member is movably installed on the cover and can switch between a locked position and an unlocked position; The driving device includes a slider and a first reset member that are connected in a transmission connection, and the slider is connected in a transmission connection with the transmission device. When the driving device is in an inclined state, the slider slides under its own weight, thereby driving the limiting member to move to the locking position through the transmission device, and the limiting member limits the locking rod; when the driving device is in a horizontal state, the slider slides under the action of the first reset member, thereby driving the limiting member to move to the unlocking position through the transmission device, and the limiting member releases the limitation on the locking rod. The first reset component is an air cylinder, and the slider is connected to the piston of the air cylinder; The transmission device includes: A wire is used to connect the slider and the limiting member; A guide wheel is provided on the cover and is connected to the wire to reverse the direction of the wire.

2. The armrest box according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one of the two limiting components has its guide wheel coaxially arranged.

3. The armrest box according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that, The cover is provided with a stop member and a guide groove. The stop member is located at the unlock position to limit the limiting member in the direction from the locked position to the unlock position. The limiting member includes a guide portion and a limiting portion. The guide portion is movably disposed in the guide groove, and the limiting portion is correspondingly disposed with the locking rod. When the limiting member is in the locked position, the limiting portion limits the locking rod. When the limiting member is in the unlocked position, the limiting portion releases the limiting of the locking rod.

4. The armrest box according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that, The locking rod includes a transmission part, a contact part, and a locking part connected in sequence. The transmission part is connected to the pusher, the locking part extends into the housing, and the contact part is correspondingly provided with the limiting member. When the locking rod moves along the rotation axis, the limiting member limits the rotation axis direction of the locking rod.

5. The armrest box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The locking rod includes a rotating shaft and a connecting rod. One end of the rotating shaft is connected to the middle of the connecting rod, the locking part is located at the other end of the rotating shaft, and the transmission part and the contact part are respectively located at both ends of the connecting rod.

6. The armrest box according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that, The armrest box also includes a rotating seat matching the number of locking rods, with the locking rods extending into the rotating seat.

7. The armrest box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rotating seat includes: seat body; A bushing is rotatably disposed within the seat body, and the locking rod is connected to the bushing; The second reset element, connected between the bushing and the seat, provides a driving force for the cover to rotate around another locking rod when the cover is unlocked from the housing.

8. The armrest box according to claim 7, characterized in that, There are four rotating seats, and each of the flipping components has two locking rods. The two locking rods are located on both sides of the pusher, and the four rotating seats are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the four locking rods.

9. The armrest box according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that, The two flipping components are arranged opposite each other, and the gap between the two components is not less than the stroke of the component and less than twice the stroke of the component.

10. The armrest box according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that, The flipping assembly also includes a third reset member, which is disposed between the locking rod and the cover, and is used to provide a driving force for the locking rod to move along the rotation axis to a position away from the box.

11. The armrest box according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that, The flipping assembly further includes a fourth reset member, which is disposed between the pusher and the cover, and is used to provide a driving force for the pusher to move in the opposite direction of the pusher.

12. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the armrest box as described in any one of claims 1-11.

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