Construction table apparatus for vehicle

Abstract

A console table apparatus for a vehicle includes: a first link module configured to selectively slide along a table when the table is pulled out of a console of the vehicle to be in a use state and when the table is switched to a storage state; and a second link module configured to support the first link module in the use state and selectively release the locked state when the table is switched to the stored state, where the second link module is stored within the console along with the first link module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a console table device for a vehicle, and more particularly to a console table device for a vehicle, which can provide convenience for users by simplifying supporting and fixing structures. Background Art

[0002] Generally, various convenience devices are installed inside a vehicle for the convenience of the driver and passengers, such as a console box for storing various items, an armrest for passengers to place their arms, a cup holder for storing beverage containers such as cans, bottles or cups, and a glove box installed at the position of the crash pad in front of the passenger seat.

[0003] In addition, a tray can be installed on the crash pad instead of the glove box, or a separate tray can be installed on the glove box. In addition, a holder for electronic devices such as smartphones, multimedia devices or other sundries can be installed in front of the console box.

[0004] The console box is a storage device installed in the space between the driver's seat and the passenger seat to store documents, items, tools, etc. The console armrest enables the driver to rest his arms on the armrest during driving. The console armrest is used to help the driver drive in a comfortable posture by supporting the driver's elbows, and also serves as a lid covering the storage space of the console box.

[0005] In addition, luxury vehicles such as limousines may have adjustable rear seat positions or seat back angles. Luxury vehicles may also have adjustable front seat positions or seat back angles, thereby maximizing convenience for VIP passengers sitting in the back seat of the vehicle, so that passengers can sit comfortably in a spacious and comfortable space when riding.

[0006] In addition, in order to improve the convenience of the rear seat passengers of the vehicle, various convenience devices can also be provided. For example, a rear seat console can be installed between the left and right seats of the rear seat, and various convenience devices can be installed on the rear seat console.

[0007] For example, the folding console table can be conveniently used by passengers sitting on the left and right seats of the rear seat of the vehicle, so that switches of the console box and the like can be easily manipulated without being affected by the positions of the left and right seat passengers.

[0008] However, in recent years, the development of rear-seat consoles has shifted to focus on perceptual aspects such as design, materials, and colors to achieve a sense of luxury and improve passenger convenience. Therefore, foldable console tables are being developed with functionality, usability, convenience, design, etc. in mind. Summary of the invention

[0009] The present invention is directed to a console table device for a car. For example, by fixing a locking link in a double-joint link structure or releasing the fixation in combination with an operation action according to the use or storage situation of the console table, the convenience of a user in fixing the console table or releasing the fixation can be improved. At the same time, there is no need to separately apply a button structure for this case, thereby simplifying the construction of the console table.

[0010] A console table device for a vehicle according to the present invention includes: a first link module configured to selectively slide along the table when the table is pulled out of the console of the vehicle to be in a use state, and when the table is switched to a storage state in the console. The console table device also includes a second link module configured to support the first link module in the use state, and selectively release the locking state as the table when the table is switched to the storage state. The second link module can be stored in the console together with the first link module.

[0011] The second link module includes a main bracket to which an upper link and a lower link are connected and extend from the console, and may include a table link unit rotatably mounted on the main bracket and configured to be connected to the first link module to support the table. The second link module may include a first locking link unit, which is arranged to protrude within the main bracket and is configured to be selectively rotated by being pressed by the table link unit. In addition, the second link module may include a second locking link unit, which is rotated by the first locking link unit and is configured to be selectively released from a locked state of the upper link.

[0012] The wedge-shaped pressing member is arranged to be in contact with the second locking link unit, and when rotated, the first locking link unit selectively rotates the second locking link unit by the shape of the pressing member.

[0013] Furthermore, the first locking link unit is coupled to the main bracket together with the elastic member so that an elastic restoring force acts to return the first locking link unit to an initial position.

[0014] The second locking link unit is arranged to be locked to the upper link by a pair of locking members corresponding to shapes of the pair of locking grooves of the upper link.

[0015] The second locking link unit is coupled to the main bracket together with the elastic member so that an elastic restoring force acts to return the first locking link unit to an initial position.

[0016] Furthermore, the second locking link unit has a locking step between the pair of locking members to position the first locking link unit so as to be rotated by pressing the first locking link unit.

[0017] The pair of locking members are formed to be inclined downward from the load pressing direction of the table, and are positioned by being locked to the pair of locking grooves, respectively.

[0018] The first link module includes: a track guide coupled to the table to form a sliding path; a track link unit connected to the second link module and configured to slide along the track guide when the table is switched to the storage state. The first link module also includes a button unit, which is colinearly arranged with the track link unit to maintain a contact state and is configured to block a portion of the sliding path of the track link unit to fix the table in the use state.

[0019] The button unit is rotatably mounted on the table, and is configured to release the contact state by being pressed when the table is rotated to switch to the storage state, so that the sliding path is extended.

[0020] Furthermore, the button unit is coupled to the table together with the elastic member so that an elastic restoring force acts to return the button unit to an initial position.

[0021] When the button unit is rotated, the sliding path may extend along a space formed between the button unit and the table.

[0022] The button unit may extend the sliding path and have a movement guide configured to restrict movement in the space.

[0023] According to the present invention, by fixing the locking link formed in the form of a double-joint link structure or releasing the fixation in combination with an operation action according to the use or storage situation of the console table, the convenience of the user in fixing the console table or releasing the fixation can be improved. In addition, there is no need to apply a separate button structure for this purpose. Therefore, the construction is simplified.

[0024] In addition, by applying a sliding track and a track link moving along the sliding track, and allowing the track link to move after pressing a button to be received in a space between the button and the console table, the console table can be folded by releasing the fixing of the track link. Therefore, the console table can be easily folded by just pressing a button, thereby increasing user convenience.

[0025] It should be understood that the terms "automobile," "vehicle," "vehicle-like," or other similar terms as used herein generally include motor vehicles. Such motor vehicles may include sport utility vehicles (SUVs), buses, trucks, various commercial vehicles, watercraft including various boats and ships, and the like. Such motor vehicles may also include hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles, hydrogen-powered vehicles, and other alternative fuel vehicles (e.g., fuels from non-petroleum resources). As referred to herein, a hybrid vehicle refers to a vehicle that has two or more power sources, for example, a vehicle that has both gasoline power and electric power.

[0026] The above and other features of the present invention are discussed below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The above and other features of the invention are described in detail with reference to some embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, which are given hereinafter by way of illustration only and therefore do not limit the invention, in which:

[0028] Figure 1 is a view showing a console table device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 is a view showing an assembled state of a second link module of a console table device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 is an exploded view showing a second link module of a console table device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4A and Figure 4B is a view showing the structure of a second link module of a console table device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention when the table is in a use state;

[0032] Figure 5A and Figure 5B is a view showing a structure of a second link module of a console table device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention when the table is in a storage state;

[0033] Figure 6 is a view showing a locking member of a second locking link unit of a console table device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 7 is a view showing an assembled state of a first link module of a console table device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 8 is an exploded view showing a first link module of a console table device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Fig. 9 is a view showing a structure of a first link module of a console table device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Fig. 10A is a view showing a structure of a first link module of a console table device for a vehicle when the table is in use according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0038] Fig. 10B is a view showing a structure of a first link module of a console table apparatus for a vehicle when the table is in a storage state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] It should be understood that the accompanying drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale and thus represent only slightly simplified representations of various features illustrating the basic principles of the invention. The specific design features of the invention as disclosed herein, including, for example, specific dimensions, orientations, locations, and shapes, will be determined in part by the specific intended application and use environment.

[0040] In the drawings, reference numbers refer to the same or equivalent parts of the invention throughout the several figures of the drawing. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0042] Advantages and features of the present invention and methods for achieving the advantages and features will become more apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but can be implemented in various forms. The disclosed embodiments are only for the purpose of making the disclosure of the technical concept more complete. In addition, these embodiments are provided to allow persons of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention relates to fully understand the present invention and to help fully understand the scope of the present invention. The present invention is limited only by the scope of the appended claims.

[0044] Furthermore, in the description of the present invention, in the case where it is determined that the related known art may obscure the gist of the present invention, its detailed description will be omitted.

[0045] When a component, part, element, etc. disclosed in the present invention is described as having a certain purpose or performing a certain operation, function, etc., the component, part or element should be considered to be "configured to" meet the purpose or perform the operation or function.

[0046] When it is indicated that a component is "connected" or "contacting" another component, it should be understood that the component can be directly connected or contacting another component, but other components may exist in between. On the other hand, when it is indicated that a component is "directly connected" or "directly contacting" another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

[0047] Figure 1 is a view showing a console table device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a view showing an assembled state of a second link module of a console table device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is an exploded view illustrating a second link module of a console table apparatus for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] also, Figure 4A and Figure 4B is a view showing the structure of a second link module of a console table device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention when the table is in a use state; Figure 5A and 5B is a view showing a structure of a second link module of a console table device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention when the table is in a storage state; Figure 6 is a view showing a locking member of a second locking link unit of a console table device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] also, Figure 7 is a view showing an assembled state of a first link module of a console table device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8 is an exploded view illustrating a first link module of a console table apparatus for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] also, Fig. 9 is a view showing a structure of a first link module of a console table device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 10A is a view showing a structure of a first link module of a console table device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention when the table is in a use state; Fig. 10B is a view showing a structure of a first link module of a console table apparatus for a vehicle when the table is in a storage state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] Generally, the table 10 is arranged to be stored in the vehicle console 1 or the like. The table 10 can be fixed only when a separate locking device is operated in the use state. Similarly, when the table is switched to the storage state, the locking device for releasing the fixed table needs to be operated.

[0052] As described above, when the table 10 is used, it may cause inconvenience to the user in the first or second row of the vehicle when maneuvering due to the need to operate a separate locking device. In addition, it is inevitable to increase the number of components for the locking device, thereby increasing the complexity of the structure.

[0053] For this reason, Figure 1 As shown, the console table device for a vehicle according to the embodiment includes a first link module 100 and a second link module 200 .

[0054] When the table 10 moves between the storage state and the use state (i.e., the state pulled out from the console 1 and capable of supporting a load), the first link module 100 selectively slides along the table 10. When switching to the storage state in the console 1, the first link module 100 including the table 10 is folded together with the second link module 200.

[0055] In addition, the second link module 200 supports the first link module 100. When the table 10 is switched to the storage state, the locking state for supporting the first link module 100 is selectively released in relation to the module, and the table 10 and the second link module 200 can be stored together with the first link module 100 in the console 1.

[0056] In other words, when performing the operation of switching the first link module 100 from the use state to the storage state, even if a separate locking device is not operated, the second link module 200 can release the locking state of fixing and supporting the first link module 100 in combination with the operation of switching the table 10 to the storage state.

[0057] On the contrary, when performing the operation of switching from the storage state to the use state, even if a separate locking device is not operated, the second link module 200 can also perform locking for fixing and supporting the first link module 100 in combination with the operation of switching the table 10 to the use state.

[0058] like Figure 2 and 3 As shown, the second link module 200 may include a main bracket 210 , a table link unit 220 , a first locking link unit 230 , and a second locking link unit 240 .

[0059] The main bracket 210 is formed and configured to connect an upper link 210a and a lower link 210b. The upper link 210a is provided at an upper portion of the main bracket 210 and extends from the console 1. The lower link 210b is provided to be spaced apart from a lower portion of the upper link 210a.

[0060] The upper link 210a and the lower link 210b limit the rotation trajectory of the main bracket 210, and are used to switch the table 10 from the use state to the storage state or from the storage state to the use state. In addition, the upper link 210a and the lower link 210b can be formed into a curved shape in consideration of and to adapt to the vehicle layout.

[0061] One end of the table link unit 220 is rotatably mounted on the main support 210, and the other end is connected to the first link module 100. In addition, the table link unit 220 is formed and configured to selectively support the table 10 hingedly coupled to the main support 210 (e.g., by a pivot or hinge) in a use state.

[0062] like Figure 4A As shown, the first locking link unit 230 is provided such that one end portion thereof is arranged to protrude inside the main bracket 210 so as to be selectively rotated by being pressed by the table link unit 220 .

[0063] A wedge-shaped pressing member 232 is provided at the other end portion of the first locking link unit 230 to contact the second locking link unit 240. Figure 5A As shown, when rotating, the first locking link unit 230 causes the second locking link unit 240 to selectively rotate by the shape of the pressing member 232 .

[0064] Since the first locking link unit 230 has a shape in which the other end portion contacting the second locking link unit 240 gradually widens in the front-rear direction (see Figure 3 ), so the first locking link unit 230 can rotate the second locking link unit 240 even when it is rotated at a relatively small angle.

[0065] The first locking link unit 230 is coupled to the main bracket 210 together with the elastic member 234. Therefore, when the table link unit 220 is rotated by pressing, an elastic restoring force acts to return the first locking link unit 230 to the initial position.

[0066] The second locking link unit 240 rotates together with the first locking link unit 230. The second locking link unit 240 is formed to be selectively released from the upper link 210a by rotating while overcoming an elastic restoring force applied to the second locking link unit 240 by the elastic member 246.

[0067] In other words, Figure 4B As shown, the second locking link unit 240 may be arranged to be locked to the upper link 210a by a pair of locking members 242, which are provided with a locking member formed on the upper link 210a (see Figure 3 ) is a shape corresponding to the locking groove H in each of the pair of coupling parts 210a-1. As described above, when the second locking link unit 240 is rotated by being pressed by the first locking link unit 230, as shown in FIG. Figure 5B As shown, the locking member 242 may be released from being locked or latched by the pair of coupling portions 210 a - 1 of the upper link 210 a .

[0068] As described above, when the locking or locking of the second locking link unit 240 in the locking groove H is released, the upper link 210 a and the lower link 210 b may rotate. Therefore, the table 10 may be switched to the storage state to be stored in the console 1 .

[0069] The second locking link unit 240 may be provided with a locking step 244 between the pair of locking members 242 for positioning the first locking link unit 230 (see Figure 3 When the first locking link unit 230 rotates, the second locking link unit 240 may rotate in a direction pressed by the pressing of the locking step 244, thereby easily releasing the second locking link unit 240 locked to the locking groove H.

[0070] like Figure 6As shown, the locking members 242 may be formed to be inclined downward from the load pressing direction of the table 10 and arranged to be locked to the locking grooves H, respectively.

[0071] This is to prevent the locking or locking of the second locking link unit 240 from being released when in use. This is achieved by forming the locking groove H and the locking member 242 to match the angle or greater in the same direction as the load pressurization direction, that is, tilting downward. This is because, when the locking groove H and the locking member 242 match the angle formed in the load pressurization direction or less, the locking member 242 can move along the inclined surface when the table 10 is in use, thereby separating from the locking groove H.

[0072] like Figure 7-9 As shown, the first linkage module 100 includes a track guide 110 , a track linkage unit 120 , and a button unit 130 .

[0073] A pair of rail guides 110 have a predetermined length, are disposed parallel to each other, and are fixedly coupled to a lower portion of the table 10 to form a sliding path.

[0074] Furthermore, the track link unit 120 is connected to the table link unit 220 of the second link module 200 and is slidably coupled to the track guide 110. The track link unit 120 is formed and configured to slide in the longitudinal direction of the track guide 110 when the table 10 is switched from the use state to the storage state.

[0075] like Figure 8 As shown, the track link unit 120 may include a wing member 122. When the wing member 122 is inserted into the track guide 110 and slidably coupled thereto, the track link unit 120 may slide in a horizontal direction parallel to the track guide 110.

[0076] In addition, the button unit 130 is disposed in line with the track link unit 120 to maintain a state of contact with the track link unit 120. The button unit 130 is configured to prevent sliding of the track link unit 120 so that the table 10 is fixed in a use state.

[0077] The button unit 130 is axially rotatably installed on the table 10. When the button unit 130 is rotated by being pressed upward, as the table 10 is switched to the storage state, the button unit 130 releases the contact state with the rail link unit 120, thereby extending the sliding path.

[0078] More specifically, the button unit 130 is axially rotatably mounted on the table 10 by being coupled to a rotating shaft 130a of the table 10. The button unit 130 is coupled to the table 10 together with the elastic member 132 so that an elastic restoring force acts to return the button unit 130 to an initial position. Fig. 10AAs shown, the contact state with the track link unit 120 can be effectively maintained. In this case, Fig. 10B As shown, when one side of the button unit 130 is pressed, that is, the side or one end opposite to the track link unit 120 is pressed, the button unit 130 rotates around the rotation axis 130a. In doing so, the other side or end of the button unit 130 facing the track link unit 120 moves downward or away from the table 10. Therefore, the contact state with the track link unit 120 can be released, so that the sliding path is extended.

[0079] The sliding path of the track link unit 120 may extend along a space formed between the button unit 130 and the table 10, and it moves downward and away from the table 10 when the button unit 130 rotates. As described above, when the track link unit 120 moves along the extended sliding path, the table 10 including the first link module 100 may be folded while axially rotating toward the main bracket 210 of the second link module 200, and switched to a storage state.

[0080] The button unit 130 selectively extends the sliding path and may include a movement guide, a movement limiter, or a stopper 134 for limiting the rail link unit 120 from additionally sliding in a space formed between the button unit 130 and the table 10 .

[0081] This is to prevent the rail link unit 120 from being separated from the rail guide 110 when the rail link unit 120 continues to slide into the space formed between the button unit 130 and the table 10 without the moving guide 134 .

[0082] Therefore, in one embodiment, when the table 10 in the use state is intended to be switched to the storage state, the locking of the first link module 100 is released by pressing one end of the button unit 130 toward the table 10. In addition, when the first link module 100 is folded toward the second link module 200 together with the table 10, the table link unit 220 may press the first locking link unit 230 through such an operation, so that the locking or locking performed by the upper link 210a is released by the second locking link unit 240. Therefore, switching the table 10 to the storage state can be accomplished by the rotation of the upper link 210a and the lower link 210b.

[0083] Therefore, in one embodiment, when the button unit 130 is pressed to switch to the storage state, the second link module 200 may perform a locking or releasing operation in conjunction with the operation of the first link module 100. In addition, even when the table 10 is switched from the storage state to the use state, the operations of the first link module 100 and the second link module 200 may be linked only by the unfolding operation of the table 10, thereby automatically performing the locking of the first link module 100 and the second link module 200 to support the table 10 in the use state.

[0084] According to the present invention, by fixing the locking link formed in the form of a double-joint link structure or releasing the fixation in combination with an operation action according to the use or storage of the console table, the convenience of the user in fixing the console table or releasing the fixation can be improved. At the same time, there is no need to adopt a separate button structure for this purpose, thereby simplifying the construction.

[0085] Furthermore, by applying a structure such as a sliding rail and a rail link that moves along the sliding rail, and making the rail link move to be received in the space between the button and the console table when a button is pressed, the console table can be folded up by releasing the fixing of the rail link, and the console table can be easily folded only by pressing a button. Therefore, this configuration increases user convenience.

[0086] The present invention has been described above with reference to various embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that this is merely exemplary and that a person of ordinary skill in the art may make various modifications to the present invention. All or part of the above embodiments may also be constructed in accordance with their selective combination. Therefore, the true technical scope of the present invention should be determined by the technical spirit of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A control table device for a vehicle, comprising: a first linkage module configured to selectively slide along the table when the table is pulled out of the console of the vehicle to be in a use state and when the table is switched to a storage state; as well as a second link module configured to support the first link module in the use state and selectively release a locking state when the table is switched to the storage state, The second connecting rod module is stored together with the first connecting rod module in the console.

2. The console table device according to claim 1, wherein: The second connecting rod module comprises: Main support; an upper link and a lower link extending from the console and connected to the main support; a table linkage unit rotatably mounted on the main support and configured to be connected to the first linkage module to support the table in the use state; a first locking link unit provided to protrude within the main bracket and configured to be selectively rotated by being pressed by the table link unit; and A second locking link unit is configured to be rotated by the first locking link unit and selectively released from a locked state of the upper link when the table moves from the use state to the storage state.

3. The console table device according to claim 2, wherein: A wedge-shaped pressing member is arranged to be in contact with the second locking link unit, and wherein, when rotated, the first locking link unit selectively rotates the second locking link unit by a shape of the pressing member.

4. The console table device according to claim 3, wherein: The first locking link unit is coupled to the main bracket together with an elastic member so that an elastic restoring force acts to return the first locking link unit to an initial position.

5. The console table device according to claim 2, wherein: The second locking link unit is arranged to be locked to the upper link by a pair of locking members corresponding to shapes of a pair of locking grooves of the upper link in the use state.

6. The console table device according to claim 5, wherein: The second locking link unit is coupled to the main bracket together with an elastic member so that an elastic restoring force acts to return the first locking link unit to an initial position.

7. The console table device according to claim 5, wherein: The second locking link unit has a locking step between the pair of locking members to position the first locking link unit so as to be rotated by pressing the first locking link unit.

8. The console table device according to claim 5, wherein: The pair of locking members are formed to be inclined downward from the load pressing direction of the table, and are positioned by being locked to the pair of locking grooves, respectively.

9. The console table device according to claim 1, wherein: The first connecting rod module comprises: a track guide coupled to the table to form a sliding path; a track linkage unit connected to the second linkage module and configured to slide along the track guide when the table is switched to the storage state; and A button unit is disposed colinearly with the track link unit to maintain a contact state and is configured to block a portion of a sliding path of the track link unit to fix the table in the use state.

10. The console table device according to claim 9, wherein: The button unit is rotatably mounted on the table, and is configured to release the contact state to switch the table to a storage state, thereby extending the sliding path, when the button unit is rotated by being pressed.

11. The console table device according to claim 10, wherein: The button unit is coupled to the table together with an elastic member so that an elastic restoring force acts to return the button unit to an initial position of the contact state.

12. The console table device according to claim 10, wherein: When the button unit is rotated by being pressed, the extended sliding path extends along a space formed between the button unit and the table.

13. The console table device according to claim 12, wherein: The button unit extends the slide path and has a movement guide configured to restrict movement in the space.

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