A storage box, an instrument panel assembly and a vehicle

Abstract

The application provides a storage box, an instrument panel assembly and an automobile, and relates to the technical field of automobile parts. The storage box comprises a mounting frame, a rotating shaft, a box cover and a damping device. The damping device comprises an elastic member and a connecting arm. One end of the box cover is hinged to the mounting frame through the rotating shaft. One end of the connecting arm is connected to the box cover, and the other end is rotationally connected to the rotating shaft. The two ends of the elastic member are respectively connected to the connecting arm and the mounting frame. The integration degree of the whole damping device is higher than that of the traditional damping structure. The damping device only occupies a small space in the axial direction of the rotating shaft, so that the storage box has a larger storage space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automotive parts technology, and more specifically, to a storage box, an instrument panel assembly, and an automobile. Background Technology

[0002] A glove box (or storage compartment) is typically located on the lower right side of the car's dashboard. It usually consists of a mounting frame and a lid. The mounting frame is fixed inside the dashboard, while the lid is hinged to the mounting frame via a pivot. A storage compartment is located on either the lid or the mounting frame. To improve the passenger experience when opening the glove box, damping is usually incorporated. This damping provides a tactile feedback, allowing the lid to open slowly. There are generally three types of damping mechanisms: air damping, rack and pinion damping, and cable damping. Air damping and rack and pinion damping are typically located on the sides of the mounting frame and lid, while cable damping is usually located at the rear of the mounting frame. All three types occupy considerable space, significantly reducing the actual storage capacity of the glove box. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve the problem that the existing damping structure of storage boxes will significantly reduce the storage space of the storage box.

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, the present invention provides a storage box, comprising a mounting frame, a pivot, a lid, and a damping device. The damping device includes an elastic element and a connecting arm. One end of the lid is hinged to the mounting frame via the pivot. One end of the connecting arm is connected to the lid, and the other end is rotatably connected to the pivot. Both ends of the elastic element are connected to the connecting arm and the mounting frame, respectively.

[0005] The storage box provided by this invention has, but is not limited to, the following technical effects compared to the prior art: The storage box can be a glove box located on the lower right side of the dashboard. Specifically, the mounting frame can be embedded in the dashboard, and one end of the lid, such as the bottom end, can be hinged to the bottom end of the mounting frame via a pivot. This allows the lid to rotate downwards to open or upwards to close relative to the mounting frame. A storage compartment for storing items can be integrated into the lid or the mounting frame. The connecting arm of the damping device is connected at both ends to the lid and the pivot, respectively. Thus, the rotation of the lid causes the connecting arm to swing around the axis of the pivot. The elastic element is connected at both ends to the connecting arm and the mounting frame, respectively. Therefore, when the lid rotates downwards to open, the swinging connecting arm can compress the elastic element, providing damping force for the lid opening. The connecting arm can be designed to be very short, with its end furthest from the pivot connected to the lid near the pivot. This minimizes the vertical space occupied by the storage compartment. Furthermore, the connecting arm is a linear structure, and its axial dimension along the pivot is negligible, thus not occupying additional lateral space inside the dashboard and therefore not encroaching on the lateral space of the storage compartment. In addition, the elastic element can be set at the position where the rotating shaft and the connecting arm are connected. That is, the integration of the elastic element and the connecting arm in the axial direction of the rotating shaft is also relatively high. Therefore, the integration of the entire damping device is higher than that of the traditional damping structure. It can be arranged in a small space only in a part of the axial direction of the rotating shaft, which can make the storage compartment have a larger storage space.

[0006] Furthermore, the connecting arm includes an arm body and an arm sleeve disposed at one end of the arm body. The arm sleeve is sleeved on the rotating shaft. The elastic element is an arc-shaped structure disposed around the axis of the rotating shaft, and the elastic element is disposed around the arm sleeve of the connecting arm.

[0007] Furthermore, one end of the mounting frame protrudes to form a mounting base, and the mounting base has an internal mounting cavity. One end of the box cover is hinged to the mounting base via the pivot, and the pivot passes through the mounting cavity. The mounting base also has a first through groove communicating with the mounting cavity. The extension direction of the first through groove is perpendicular to the pivot. The end of the connecting arm away from the box cover passes through the first through groove and connects to the portion of the pivot located within the mounting cavity. The mounting cavity includes an arc-shaped inner wall that matches the extension and retraction direction of the elastic element. The elastic element is located between the pivot and the arc-shaped inner wall for extension and retraction along the arc-shaped inner wall.

[0008] Furthermore, the mounting frame also includes a blocking member, which is mounted on the mounting base and at least a portion of the blocking member is located in the mounting cavity, and the end of the elastic member away from the connecting arm is connected to the blocking member.

[0009] Furthermore, the protruding direction of the mounting base is the direction in which the mounting frame faces the box cover, and the side of the mounting frame away from the box cover is provided with a second through groove communicating with the mounting cavity, and the elastic member is used to be placed in the mounting cavity through the second through groove.

[0010] Furthermore, a support is provided protruding from one end of the box cover, and a first groove is provided on one side of the support facing the mounting base. At least a portion of the mounting base is located in the first groove. The support is hinged to the mounting base via the pivot. The bottom wall of the first groove is an arc-shaped bottom wall. The side of the mounting base includes an arc-shaped convex surface. The arc-shaped convex surface cooperates with the arc-shaped bottom wall. The axis of the arc-shaped convex surface, the axis of the arc-shaped bottom wall, and the axis of the pivot are collinear. The arc-shaped inner wall is located at the arc-shaped convex surface and extends along the arc direction of the arc-shaped convex surface. The first through groove extends from the arc-shaped convex surface to the arc-shaped inner wall.

[0011] Furthermore, the mounting base is provided with a third through groove communicating with the mounting cavity, and the extension direction of the third through groove is parallel to the axis of the arc-shaped convex surface. One end of the first through groove is connected to the third through groove. The connecting arm also includes an arm rod disposed at the other end of the arm body. The size of the arm rod is smaller than or equal to the size of the third through groove. The arm body passes through the first through groove, and the arm rod is connected to the support.

[0012] Furthermore, the support is also provided with a second groove, the depth direction of the second groove being parallel to the radial direction of the arc-shaped bottom wall. The bottom wall of the second groove is connected to the first groove through a fourth through groove, and the fourth through groove extends along the arc direction of the arc-shaped bottom wall to the opening of the first groove. The side wall of the second groove is provided with a fifth through groove, which is connected to the fourth through groove. The arm is located at the bottom wall of the first groove, and the arm body is used to move around the axis of the rotating shaft in the fourth through groove and the fifth through groove.

[0013] The present invention also provides an instrument panel assembly including the storage compartment as described above.

[0014] Since the technical improvements and effects of the instrument panel assembly are the same as those of the storage box, the instrument panel assembly will not be described in detail again.

[0015] The present invention also provides an automobile including a storage compartment as described above, or including an instrument panel assembly as described above.

[0016] Since the technological improvements and effects of the vehicle are the same as those of the storage box or the dashboard assembly, the vehicle will not be described in detail again. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the storage box in the closed state according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure; Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the storage box in the horizontal direction according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure after removing the storage compartment; Figure 5 for Figure 4 Explosion structure diagram Figure 1 ; Figure 6 for Figure 4 Explosion structure diagram Figure 2 ; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting arm according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Mounting frame; 11. Mounting base; 111. Mounting cavity; 112. First through groove; 113. Second through groove; 114. Third through groove; 115. Arc-shaped convex surface; 116. Side of the base; 2. Box cover; 21. Support; 211. First groove; 2111. Arc-shaped bottom wall; 2112. Side wall of the first groove; 212. Second groove; 213. Fourth through groove; 214. Fifth through groove; 215. First round hole; 3. Rotating shaft; 4. Elastic element; 5. Connecting arm; 51. Arm body; 52. Arm sleeve; 53. Arm rod; 6. Blocking element; 7. Storage compartment. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention 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 invention.

[0021] Furthermore, in the attached diagram, the X-axis represents the longitudinal direction, that is, the front-to-back direction of the car, with the positive direction of the X-axis representing the front and the negative direction representing the rear; the Y-axis represents the lateral direction, that is, the left-to-right direction of the car, with the positive direction of the Y-axis representing the left and the negative direction representing the right; and the Z-axis represents the vertical direction, that is, the up-down direction of the car, with the positive direction of the Z-axis representing the up and the negative direction representing the down.

[0022] It should also be noted that the aforementioned X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis are used only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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 the present invention.

[0023] See Figure 1-3 An embodiment of the present invention provides a storage box, comprising a mounting frame 1, a rotating shaft 3, a box cover 2, and a damping device. The damping device includes an elastic element 4 and a connecting arm 5. One end of the box cover 2 is hinged to the mounting frame 1 via the rotating shaft 3. One end of the connecting arm 5 is connected to the box cover 2, and the other end is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 3. Both ends of the elastic element 4 are respectively connected to the connecting arm 5 and the mounting frame 1.

[0024] In this embodiment, the storage box can be a glove box located on the lower right side of the dashboard. Specifically, the mounting frame 1 can be embedded in the dashboard. One end of the lid 2, for example, the bottom end, can be hinged to the bottom end of the mounting frame 1 via a pivot 3. Thus, the lid 2 can be rotated downwards to open or upwards to close relative to the mounting frame 1. A storage compartment 7 for storage can be integrated on the lid 2 or the mounting frame 1. The two ends of the connecting arm 5 of the damping device are connected to the lid 2 and the pivot 3, respectively. Thus, the rotation of the lid 2 will also cause the connecting arm 5 to swing around the axis of the pivot 3. The two ends of the elastic element 4 are connected to the connecting arm 5 and the mounting frame 1, respectively. Therefore, when the lid 2 is rotated downwards to open, the swinging connecting arm 5 can compress the elastic element 4, so that the compressed elastic element 4 provides the damping force when the lid 2 is opened. The connecting arm 5 can be designed to be very short, with its end furthest from the pivot 3 connecting to the cover 2 near the pivot 3. This minimizes its impact on the vertical space of the storage compartment 7. Furthermore, the connecting arm 5 is a linear structure, and its axial dimension along the pivot 3 is negligible, thus avoiding any additional lateral space occupation on the dashboard and consequently minimizing the lateral space of the storage compartment 7. In addition, the elastic element 4 can be positioned where the pivot 3 connects to the connecting arm 5. This results in a high degree of integration between the elastic element 4 and the connecting arm 5 along the pivot 3. Consequently, the overall damping device has a higher degree of integration than traditional damping structures, requiring only a small space along the pivot 3, allowing the storage compartment 7 to have a larger storage capacity.

[0025] See Figure 2and Figure 7 Optionally, one end of the connecting arm 5 is provided with an arm sleeve 52, the arm sleeve 52 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 3, and the elastic element 4 is an arc-shaped structure arranged around the axis of the rotating shaft 3, the elastic element 4 is arranged around the arm sleeve 52 of the connecting arm 5.

[0026] In this embodiment, the elastic element 4 is an arc-shaped structure surrounding the rotating shaft 3. One end of the elastic element 4 is squeezed or stretched when the connecting arm 5 rotates, causing the elastic element 4 to extend and retract. The direction of extension and retraction is the arc-shaped direction around the axis of the rotating shaft 3. Since the elastic element 4 can surround the circumferential side of the rotating shaft 3 at a certain position in the circumferential direction, the radial distance between the elastic element 4 and the rotating shaft 3 can be very small or even zero, thereby improving the radial integration of the elastic element 4 and the rotating shaft 3.

[0027] The connecting arm 5 specifically includes an arm body 51 and an arm sleeve 52 disposed at one end of the arm body 51. The end of the connecting arm 5 away from the cover 2 is sleeved onto the rotating shaft 3 through the arm sleeve 52, so that the connecting arm 5 can swing around the rotating shaft 3, and also facilitates the assembly of the rotating shaft 3 and the connecting arm 5. With the arm sleeve 52, the arc-shaped elastic element 4 is specifically surrounded on the circumferential side of the arm sleeve 52 at a certain position in the circumferential direction. The radial distance between the elastic element 4 and the arm sleeve 52 can be very small or even zero, thereby improving the integration of the elastic element 4 and the arm sleeve 52 in the radial direction of the rotating shaft 3.

[0028] See Figure 2 , Figure 4-6 Optionally, one end of the mounting frame 1 has a protruding mounting base 11, and the mounting base 11 has an internal mounting cavity 111. One end of the box cover 2 is hinged to the mounting base 11 via the rotating shaft 3, and the rotating shaft 3 passes through the mounting cavity 111. The mounting base 11 also has a first through groove 112 communicating with the mounting cavity 111. The extension direction of the first through groove 112 is perpendicular to the rotating shaft 3. One end of the connecting arm 5 away from the box cover 2 passes through the first through groove 112 and is connected to the portion of the rotating shaft 3 located in the mounting cavity 111. The mounting cavity 111 includes an arc-shaped inner wall that matches the extension and retraction direction of the elastic member 4. The elastic member 4 is located between the rotating shaft 3 and the arc-shaped inner wall for extension and retraction along the arc-shaped inner wall.

[0029] It should be noted that in a traditional glove box, in order to achieve the necessary hinge relationship with the glove box cover 2, the mounting frame 1 usually has a mounting cavity 111 protruding from the bottom end of the mounting frame 1. In order not to occupy vertical space, a mounting seat 11 is usually provided at the bottom end of the glove box cover 2, that is, a mounting seat 11 protruding from the rear. Then, the glove box cover 2 is hinged to the mounting seat 11 through the pivot 3 to achieve the hinged connection between the glove box cover 2 and the mounting frame 1. At the same time, the mounting seat 11 does not occupy additional lateral space inside the instrument panel like traditional air damping and rack and pinion damping, nor does it occupy additional longitudinal space inside the instrument panel like pull rope damping. Based on this, the present invention optimizes the mounting base 11. That is, after the rotating shaft 3 passes through the mounting base 11, the radial direction of the rotating shaft 3 is not completely in contact with the mounting base 11. Instead, a mounting cavity 111 is provided inside the mounting base 11. There is a certain space between the radial direction of the rotating shaft 3 and the side wall of the mounting cavity 111, which is the aforementioned "radial space". The elastic element 4 in the damping device of the storage box can be arranged in this radial space, that is, the elastic element 4 can be arranged between the rotating shaft 3 and the side wall of the mounting cavity 111. At the same time, when the connecting arm 5 connects the box cover 2 and the rotating shaft 3, the rotation of the box cover 2 allows the elastic element to move along the arc-shaped inner wall of the mounting cavity 111. The extension direction of the first through groove 112 is perpendicular to the rotating shaft 3. Its extension direction can be an arc-shaped direction around the rotating shaft 3, so that the connecting arm 5 can swing in the first through groove 112.

[0030] The specific structure of the elastic element 4 is not limited; it can be any elastic structure, such as a spring. It can also be other elastic materials and substances, such as rubber, erasers, balloons, rubber balls, elastic ropes, clay, and plastic materials. Furthermore, many man-made materials and synthetic fibers are also elastic, such as elastic fibers and elastic fabrics. In nature, many organisms also possess elasticity, such as skin, muscles, and the stems and leaves of plants. These materials and substances can recover their original shape or form after being subjected to force, exhibiting elastic properties.

[0031] See Figure 1-2 Optionally, the mounting frame 1 further includes a blocking member 6, which is mounted on the mounting base 11 and at least a portion of the blocking member 6 is located in the mounting cavity 111. The end of the elastic member 4 away from the connecting arm 5 is connected to the blocking member 6.

[0032] In this embodiment, the damping device also includes a blocking member 6. With the blocking member 6, the connection between the elastic member 4 and the connecting arm 5 can be an abutting relationship. The end of the elastic member 4 away from the connecting arm 5 is also in an abutting relationship with the blocking member 6. Thus, the blocking member 6 makes the end of the elastic member 4 away from the connecting arm 5 relatively fixed to the mounting base 11.

[0033] Specifically, the blocking member 6 can be a plate-like structure, referred to as the blocking plate. The bottom of the mounting base 11 is also provided with a socket communicating with the mounting cavity 111. The blocking plate can be inserted into the mounting cavity 111 through the socket. Part of the blocking plate is located in the mounting cavity 111 for abutting against the elastic member 4, while the other part of the blocking plate is located in the socket for sealing the socket. The blocking plate can be in a snap-fit ​​relationship with the mounting base 11, and the blocking plate is fixed in position through the snap-fit ​​structure. Alternatively, the blocking plate and the socket can be in an interference fit relationship, which can also fix the position of the blocking plate.

[0034] See Figure 1-3 and Figure 5 Optionally, the protruding direction of the mounting base 11 is the direction of the mounting frame 1 toward the box cover 2, and the side of the mounting frame 1 away from the box cover 2 is provided with a second through groove 113 communicating with the mounting cavity 111.

[0035] In this embodiment, as mentioned above, the bottom end of the mounting frame 1 protrudes towards the cover 2 and is provided with a mounting seat 11. That is, the protruding direction of the mounting seat 11 is the direction of the mounting frame 1 towards the cover 2, which means that the mounting seat 11 is provided with the bottom end of the mounting frame 1 protruding backward. This does not occupy additional space, especially not additional lateral space inside the dashboard. The side of the mounting frame 1 away from the cover 2, that is, its front side, is provided with a second through groove 113 that communicates with the mounting cavity 111. In other words, the front side of the mounting cavity 111 is open, which facilitates the demolding of the mounting seat 11 with the mounting cavity 111. Secondly, the elastic member 4 can also be placed in the mounting cavity 111 through the second through groove 113.

[0036] See Figure 2 , Figure 4-6 Optionally, one end of the cover 2 is provided with a support 21, and the support 21 has a first groove 211 on one side facing the mounting base 11. At least a portion of the mounting base 11 is located in the first groove 211. The support 21 is hinged to the mounting base 11 by the rotating shaft 3, and the bottom wall of the first groove 211 is an arc-shaped bottom wall 2111. The side of the mounting base 11 includes an arc-shaped convex surface 115, which cooperates with the arc-shaped bottom wall 2111. The axis of the arc-shaped convex surface 115, the axis of the arc-shaped bottom wall 2111, and the axis of the rotating shaft 3 are collinear. The arc-shaped inner wall is provided at the arc-shaped convex surface 115 and extends along the arc direction of the arc-shaped convex surface 115. The first through groove 112 extends from the arc-shaped convex surface 115 to the arc-shaped inner wall.

[0037] In this embodiment, a support 21 protrudes from the bottom of the lid 2 towards the mounting frame 1. Specifically, the support 21 is hinged to the mounting base 11 via a pivot 3, thereby achieving the hinge connection between the lid 2 and the mounting frame 1. Furthermore, a first groove 211 is provided on the side of the support 21 facing the mounting base 11. The bottom wall of the first groove 211 is an arc-shaped wall, denoted as the arc-shaped bottom wall 2111. The side of the mounting base 11 facing the support 21 includes an arc-shaped convex surface 115. At least a portion of the mounting base 11 is placed in the first groove 211, and the axes of the arc-shaped convex surface 115 and the arc-shaped bottom wall 2111 are both collinear with the axis of the pivot 3. When the lid 2 rotates, the arc-shaped bottom wall 2111 is always at least partially in contact with the arc-shaped convex surface 115, which improves the integration of the support 21 and the mounting base 11, thus improving the overall integration of the storage box. The first through groove 112 is located at the arc-shaped convex surface 115 and extends along the arc direction of the arc-shaped convex surface 115. That is, the first through groove 112 is an arc-shaped through groove. When the box cover 2 rotates, the connecting arm 5 moves along the arc direction of the arc-shaped through groove to achieve swinging.

[0038] See Figure 4-7 Optionally, the mounting base 11 is provided with a third through groove 114 communicating with the mounting cavity 111, and the extension direction of the third through groove 114 is parallel to the axis of the arc-shaped convex surface 115. One end of the first through groove 112 is connected to the third through groove 114. The connecting arm 5 also includes an arm rod 53 disposed at the other end of the arm body 51 (the end away from the arm sleeve 52). The size of the arm rod 53 is less than or equal to the size of the third through groove 114. The arm body 51 passes through the first through groove 112, and the arm rod 53 is connected to the support 21.

[0039] In this embodiment, the arm body 51 is perpendicular to the axis of the arm sleeve 52 and the axis of the arm rod 53, respectively. When assembling the connecting arm 5, the arm rod 53 of the connecting arm 5 can first be inserted into the mounting cavity 111 through the second through groove 113, and then the arm rod 53 can be extended out of the mounting seat 11 through the third through groove 114, so that the arm sleeve 52 is located in the mounting cavity 111. Then the arm rod 53 can be connected to the support 21, and finally the rotating shaft 3 can be inserted through the mounting seat 11 and the support 21. The size of the arm rod 53 is less than or equal to the size of the third through groove 114. Specifically, the axial dimension of the arm rod 53 is less than or equal to the length of the third through groove 114, and the diameter of the arm rod 53 is less than or equal to the width of the third through groove 114, ensuring that the arm rod 53 can extend out of the mounting seat 11 from the third through groove 114. The third through groove 114 is connected to one end of the first through groove 112, ensuring that after the arm 53 and part of the arm body 51 extend out of the mounting base 11 through the third through groove 114 (the arm sleeve 52 remains in the mounting cavity 111), the arm body 51 can swing into the first through groove 112 and move along the arc direction of the first through groove 112.

[0040] See Figure 4-6 Optionally, the support 21 is further provided with a second groove 212, the groove depth direction of the second groove 212 is parallel to the radial direction of the arc-shaped bottom wall 2111, the bottom wall of the second groove 212 is connected to the first groove 211 through a fourth through groove 213, and the fourth through groove 213 extends along the arc direction of the arc-shaped bottom wall 2111 to the groove opening of the first groove 211. The side wall of the second groove 212 is provided with a fifth through groove 214, the fifth through groove 214 is connected to the fourth through groove 213, the arm 53 is located at the bottom wall of the first groove 211, and the arm body 51 is used to move around the axis of the rotating shaft 3 in the fourth through groove 213 and the fifth through groove 214.

[0041] In this embodiment, the support 21 is also provided with a second groove 212, the bottom wall of the second groove 212 is connected to the first groove 211 through a fourth through groove 213, and, as Figure 5 As shown, one end of the fourth through groove 213 extends along the arc direction of the arc-shaped bottom wall 2111 to the opening of the first groove 211. A fifth through groove 214 is also provided on the side wall of the second groove 212. One end of the fifth through groove 214 extends to the opening of the second groove 212, and the other end of the fifth through groove 214 communicates with the fourth through groove 213. Thus, after the arm 53 of the connecting arm 5 extends out of the mounting base 11 through the third through groove 114, the arm body 51 can enter the fifth through groove 214 and the fourth through groove 213, so that the arm 53 at one end of the arm body 51 enters the bottom position of the second groove 212 from the opening of the second groove 212 (e.g., ...). Figure 4 As shown), the rotating shaft 3 is then used to connect the mounting base 11 and the support 21 together. Thus, when the cover 2 rotates, the cover 2 will drive the entire connecting arm 5 to swing through the arm 53. It can be understood that when the connecting arm 5 swings, the arm body 51 will move in the first through groove 112, the fifth through groove 214 and the fourth through opening.

[0042] In this embodiment, after the connecting arm 5 and the rotating shaft 3 are installed, the storage hopper 7 can be installed on the side of the box cover 2 facing the mounting frame 1. At this time, the bottom of the storage hopper 7 can close the opening of the second groove 212 so that the storage hopper 7 has the largest possible volume.

[0043] Of course, in other embodiments, the side wall of the second groove 212 with the fifth through groove 214 can also be provided with a sixth through groove (not shown in the figure). The extension direction of the sixth through groove is perpendicular to the extension direction of the fifth through groove 214 and the fourth through groove 213, that is, the extension direction of the sixth through groove is parallel to the axis of the arc-shaped bottom wall 2111. One end of the sixth through groove is connected to the fifth through groove 214, that is, the sixth through groove and the fifth through groove 214 form a T-shaped groove. In this way, the arm 53 can also enter the second groove 212 through the sixth through groove. In this case, the storage compartment 7 can be pre-integrated on the box cover 2.

[0044] See Figure 4-6 Optionally, the sidewall of the first groove 211 is a first groove sidewall 2112, and the two first groove sidewalls 2112 are respectively located at the two ends of the arc-shaped bottom wall 2111. The two first groove sidewalls 2112 are respectively provided with a first circular hole 215 penetrating the support 21. The side of the mounting base 11 also includes a seat sidewall 116, and the two seat sidewalls 116 are respectively located at the two ends of the arc-shaped convex surface 115. The two seat sidewalls 116 are respectively provided with a second circular hole communicating with the mounting cavity 111. The rotating shaft 3 passes through the first circular hole 215 and the second circular hole.

[0045] In this embodiment, after at least a portion of the mounting base 11 is placed in the first groove 211, the two side surfaces 116 of the mounting base 11 correspond one-to-one with the two first groove sidewalls 2112 of the first groove 211. After the arm 53 is placed in the second groove 212, the rotating shaft 3 can be sequentially inserted into the first round hole 215 and the second round hole to achieve the hinge connection between the support 21 and the mounting base 11. The side surfaces 116 can at least partially fit against the corresponding first groove sidewalls 2112 or leave a very small gap to maximize the integration of the mounting base 11 and the support 21.

[0046] See Figure 5 Optionally, the plane where the opening of the second through groove 113 is located is designated as the setting plane, and the projection of the third through groove 114 onto the setting plane is located within the opening of the second through groove 113.

[0047] Here, the projection of the third through groove 114 on the setting surface is located within the opening of the second through groove 113. The third through groove 114 is essentially exposed at the second through groove 113, facilitating the arm 53 to enter the mounting cavity 111 through the second through groove 113 and then extend out of the mounting seat 11 through the third through groove 114. Another embodiment of the present invention provides an instrument panel assembly including the storage box as described above.

[0048] Since the technical improvements and effects of the instrument panel assembly are the same as those of the storage box, the instrument panel assembly will not be described in detail again.

[0049] Another embodiment of the present invention provides an automobile that includes the storage compartment as described above, or includes the dashboard assembly as described above.

[0050] Since the technological improvements and effects of the vehicle are the same as those of the storage box or the dashboard assembly, the vehicle will not be described in detail again.

[0051] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features.

[0052] While the present invention has been disclosed above, its scope of protection is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and all such changes and modifications will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A storage box, characterized in that, The device includes a mounting frame (1), a rotating shaft (3), a box cover (2), and a damping device. The damping device includes an elastic element (4) and a connecting arm (5). One end of the box cover (2) is hinged to the mounting frame (1) via the rotating shaft (3). One end of the connecting arm (5) is connected to the box cover (2), and the other end is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft (3). Both ends of the elastic element (4) are connected to the connecting arm (5) and the mounting frame (1), respectively. The connecting arm (5) includes an arm body (51) and an arm sleeve (52) disposed at one end of the arm body (51). The arm sleeve (52) is sleeved on the rotating shaft (3). The elastic element (4) is an arc-shaped structure disposed around the axis of the rotating shaft (3). The elastic element (4) is disposed around the arm sleeve (52) of the connecting arm (5).

2. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the mounting frame (1) is provided with a mounting base (11), and the mounting base (11) is provided with a mounting cavity (111). One end of the box cover (2) is hinged to the mounting base (11) through the rotating shaft (3), and the rotating shaft (3) passes through the mounting cavity (111). The mounting base (11) is also provided with a first through groove (112) communicating with the mounting cavity (111). The extension direction of the first through groove (112) is perpendicular to the rotating shaft (3). One end of the connecting arm (5) away from the box cover (2) passes through the first through groove (112) and is connected to the part of the rotating shaft (3) located in the mounting cavity (111). The mounting cavity (111) includes an arc-shaped inner wall that matches the extension and retraction direction of the elastic member (4). The elastic member (4) is located between the rotating shaft (3) and the arc-shaped inner wall for extension and retraction along the arc-shaped inner wall.

3. The storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting frame (1) further includes a blocking member (6), which is mounted on the mounting base (11) and at least a portion of the blocking member (6) is located in the mounting cavity (111). The end of the elastic member (4) away from the connecting arm (5) is connected to the blocking member (6).

4. The storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The protruding direction of the mounting base (11) is the direction of the mounting frame (1) toward the box cover (2). The side of the mounting frame (1) away from the box cover (2) is provided with a second through groove (113) communicating with the mounting cavity (111). The elastic member (4) is used to be placed in the mounting cavity (111) through the second through groove (113).

5. The storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, One end of the box cover (2) is provided with a support (21). The support (21) has a first groove (211) on one side facing the mounting base (11). At least a portion of the mounting base (11) is located in the first groove (211). The support (21) is hinged to the mounting base (11) via the pivot (3). The bottom wall of the first groove (211) is an arc-shaped bottom wall (2111). The side of the mounting base (11) includes an arc shape. A convex surface (115) is provided, which is in conjunction with the arc-shaped bottom wall (2111). The axis of the arc-shaped convex surface (115), the axis of the arc-shaped bottom wall (2111), and the axis of the rotating shaft (3) are collinear. The arc-shaped inner wall is located at the arc-shaped convex surface (115) and extends along the arc direction of the arc-shaped convex surface (115). The first through groove (112) extends from the arc-shaped convex surface (115) to the arc-shaped inner wall.

6. The storage box according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting base (11) is provided with a third through groove (114) communicating with the mounting cavity (111), and the extension direction of the third through groove (114) is parallel to the axis of the arc-shaped convex surface (115). One end of the first through groove (112) is connected to the third through groove (114). The connecting arm (5) includes an arm body (51) and an arm rod (53) disposed at the end of the arm body (51) away from the rotating shaft. The size of the arm rod (53) is less than or equal to the size of the third through groove (114). The arm body (51) passes through the first through groove (112). The arm rod (53) is connected to the support (21).

7. The storage box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The support (21) is also provided with a second groove (212). The groove depth direction of the second groove (212) is parallel to the radial direction of the arc-shaped bottom wall (2111). The bottom wall of the second groove (212) is connected to the first groove (211) through a fourth through groove (213). The fourth through groove (213) extends along the arc direction of the arc-shaped bottom wall (2111) to the groove opening of the first groove (211). The side wall of the second groove (212) is provided with a fifth through groove (214). The fifth through groove (214) is connected to the fourth through groove (213). The arm (53) is located at the bottom wall of the first groove (211). The arm body (51) is used to move around the axis of the rotating shaft (3) in the fourth through groove (213) and the fifth through groove (214).

8. An instrument panel assembly, characterized in that, Includes the storage box as described in any one of claims 1-7.

9. A car, characterized in that, It includes the storage compartment as described in any one of claims 1-7, or the dashboard assembly as described in claim 8.

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