Handrail box mounting structure, vehicle, control method, and electronic device

Abstract

The application discloses a handrail box mounting structure, a vehicle, a control method and electronic equipment. The handrail box mounting structure comprises a guide rail, a first locking mechanism and an elastic member. The guide rail extends along the length direction of the vehicle and is fixed to the vehicle body. The handrail box is slidably connected with the guide rail and can move forward and backward on the guide rail along the length direction of the vehicle. The first locking mechanism is used for locking the handrail box and the guide rail. When the first locking mechanism is unlocked, the handrail box can slide on the guide rail. The elastic member is used for providing a driving force when the handrail box is ejected. When the first locking mechanism locks the handrail box and the guide rail, the handrail box is connected with a secondary instrument panel and the elastic member is compressed together. When it is identified that the vehicle has a serious collision or rolls or turns over, the first locking mechanism is unlocked, so that the handrail box is ejected backward and is spaced apart from the secondary instrument panel by a certain distance, the driver or the co-driver can escape from the opposite side in time, and therefore the safety of passengers in the vehicle in the event of an accident is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular relates to a center console mounting structure, a vehicle, a control method, and electronic equipment. Background Technology

[0002] When a vehicle collides, rolls over, or overturns, if the driver's or passenger's side door is crushed and cannot be opened, occupants may have difficulty escaping in time. Therefore, how to improve occupant safety during severe collisions, rollovers, or overturns has always been a key research topic in the industry. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this application proposes an armrest box mounting structure, a vehicle, a control method, and electronic equipment that can automatically pop open the armrest box in the event of a serious vehicle accident, facilitating occupants to escape through the opposite side door.

[0004] In a first aspect of this application, a center console mounting structure is provided for connecting a vehicle's center console and a sub-dashboard, the center console mounting structure comprising:

[0005] A guide rail is installed on the body of the vehicle and extends along the length of the vehicle; the armrest box is slidably connected to the guide rail.

[0006] A first locking mechanism is provided in the armrest box or the vehicle body, and is used to lock the armrest box and the guide rail;

[0007] The elastic element has one end connected to the sub-dashboard or the vehicle body, and the other end connected to the armrest box;

[0008] When the first locking mechanism locks the armrest box and the guide rail, the armrest box is connected to the sub-instrument panel, and the elastic element is in a compressed state; when the first locking mechanism unlocks, the armrest box slides along the length of the vehicle under the action of the elastic element to separate from the sub-instrument panel by a set distance.

[0009] In some embodiments, the armrest box includes an electronic device electrically connected to it and a first wiring harness; the sub-dashboard includes a second wiring harness electrically connected to the first wiring harness; the armrest box mounting structure further includes a second locking mechanism for locking the first wiring harness and the second wiring harness.

[0010] In some embodiments, the second locking mechanism is located on the sub-instrument panel and acts on the first wiring harness to maintain the connection between the first wiring harness and the second wiring harness; the second locking mechanism is a clamp or a limiting pin.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first locking mechanism is disposed on the vehicle body and operably connected to the armrest box; the first locking mechanism includes a first driving member and a hook driven therefrom, and the armrest box is provided with a hook position for the hook to be hung.

[0012] In some embodiments, the armrest box mounting structure further includes an elastic limiting pin; the elastic limiting pin is mounted on the vehicle body and located below the armrest box; when the armrest box is separated from the sub-instrument panel by a set distance, the elastic limiting pin limits the armrest box.

[0013] In a second aspect of this application, a vehicle is provided, including a body, and an armrest box, a sub-dashboard, and the armrest box mounting structure of the first aspect thereof, all mounted on the body; a control module is provided in the body, and the control module is electrically connected to the power element of the first locking mechanism.

[0014] In a third aspect of this application, a control method for a vehicle described in the second aspect above is provided, comprising the following steps:

[0015] The control module determines whether the vehicle meets the preset collision conditions. If the preset collision conditions are met, it controls the first locking mechanism to unlock, so that the armrest box slides along the length of the vehicle under the action of the elastic element, separating from the sub-dashboard by a set distance.

[0016] In some implementations, the preset collision condition is at least one of the following: the vehicle's forward acceleration is greater than a first preset value, the vehicle's lateral acceleration is greater than a second preset value, the vehicle's rearward acceleration is greater than a third preset value, and the absolute value of the vehicle's roll angle is greater than a fourth preset value.

[0017] In some embodiments, where the armrest box is provided with a first wiring harness, the sub-dashboard is provided with a second wiring harness, and the armrest box mounting structure further includes a second locking mechanism, and the second locking mechanism is electrically connected to the control module, the control method further includes:

[0018] When the preset collision conditions are met, the control module controls the second locking mechanism and the first locking mechanism to unlock sequentially.

[0019] In a fourth aspect of this application, an electronic device is provided, including a processor and a memory, the memory storing computer program instructions executable by the processor, wherein when the processor executes the computer program instructions, it implements the steps of the control method as described in the third aspect above.

[0020] According to one or more embodiments of this application, a center console mounting structure is provided for connecting a vehicle's center console and a sub-dashboard. The center console mounting structure includes a guide rail, a first locking mechanism, and an elastic element. The guide rail extends along the length of the vehicle and is fixed to the vehicle body. The center console is slidably connected to the guide rail and can move back and forth along the length of the vehicle on the guide rail. The first locking mechanism is used to lock the center console and the guide rail. When the first locking mechanism is unlocked, the center console can slide on the guide rail. The elastic element provides the driving force when the center console pops out. When the first locking mechanism locks the center console and the guide rail, the center console is connected to the sub-dashboard and the elastic element is in a compressed state. When the first locking mechanism is unlocked, the center console slides along the length of the vehicle under the elastic force of the elastic element, separating from the sub-dashboard by a predetermined distance.

[0021] The vehicle provided in this application has a control module electrically connected to the power element of the first locking mechanism. When a serious collision, rollover, or overturn is detected, the control module controls the first locking mechanism to unlock, so that the armrest box pops back and is separated from the passenger dashboard by a certain distance, making it convenient for the driver or passenger to escape from the other side in time, thereby improving the safety of the occupants in the event of a vehicle accident. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle's armrest box and sub-dashboard connected by an armrest box mounting structure in one or more embodiments of this application.

[0024] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the armrest box after it has been popped open by the armrest box mounting structure in one or more embodiments of this application is shown.

[0025] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the armrest box mounting structure in one or more embodiments of this application is shown.

[0026] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the second locking mechanism of the armrest box mounting structure in one or more embodiments of this application is shown.

[0027] Figure 5 A logic block diagram of a control method in one or more embodiments of this application is shown.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1000 - Vehicle; 100 - Body; 110 - Driver's seat; 120 - Passenger seat; 200 - Armrest box; 210 - First wiring harness; 300 - Secondary instrument panel; 310 - Second wiring harness; 400 - Rear seat; 10 - Guide rail; 20 - First locking mechanism; 30 - Elastic element; 40 - Second locking mechanism; 41 - Second driving element; 42 - Clamp; 50 - Elastic limit pin; 60 - Slider. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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.

[0030] Furthermore, reference numerals and / or reference letters may be repeated in different examples in this application. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity purposes and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, this application provides examples of various specific processes and materials; however, those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0031] Traditional car center consoles are mostly fixed and immovable. Some sliding center consoles focus on functional expansion, meaning the center console cover and body are movable, or the rear of the center console can move relative to the front to allow rear passengers to use it. Center consoles generally serve as decorative elements and storage, improving driving comfort and overall vehicle storage space, but are unrelated to vehicle safety. In the event of a collision, rollover, or side overturn, if the driver's or passenger's door is crushed and cannot be opened, occupants can consider exiting the vehicle through the opposite door. However, due to the obstruction of the center console, it is difficult for occupants to move between the driver's and passenger's seats.

[0032] Therefore, in order to facilitate timely escape of occupants and avoid secondary injuries, this application provides an armrest box installation structure, a vehicle, a control method, and electronic equipment that can automatically pop open the armrest box in the event of a serious vehicle accident, making it convenient for occupants to escape from the opposite side door.

[0033] A first aspect of this application provides a center console mounting structure for connecting the center console and the sub-dashboard of a vehicle. (See also...) Figure 1 and Figure 2The diagram shows a schematic of the structure of the armrest box 200 and the sub-instrument panel 300 of the vehicle 1000 after being connected by the armrest box mounting structure. The armrest box 200 is located between the driver's seat 110 and the passenger seat 120, and is also called the center armrest box. The front end of the armrest box 200 is connected to the sub-instrument panel 300, and the rear end is separated from the rear seat 400.

[0034] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The armrest box mounting structure includes a guide rail 10, a first locking mechanism 20, and an elastic element 30. The guide rail 10 extends along the length of the vehicle 1000 and is fixed to the body 100. The armrest box 200 is slidably connected to the guide rail 10 and can move back and forth along the length of the vehicle 1000 on the guide rail 10. The first locking mechanism 20 is used to lock the armrest box 200 to the guide rail 10. When the first locking mechanism 20 is unlocked, the armrest box 200 can slide on the guide rail 10. One end of the elastic element 30 is connected to the sub-dashboard 300 or the body 100, and the other end is connected to the armrest box 200. The elastic element 30 provides the driving force when the armrest box 200 pops out. When the first locking mechanism 20 locks the armrest box 200 to the guide rail 10, the armrest box 200 is connected to the sub-dashboard 300, and the elastic element 30 is in a compressed state. The elastic element 30 can be a coil spring or a gas spring, etc. The elastic element 30 can be compressed by the armrest box 200 and the sub-instrument panel 300 together, or by the armrest box 200 and the body 100 together.

[0035] When a severe collision, rollover, or side overturn is detected in vehicle 1000, the first locking mechanism 20 can be unlocked manually or automatically. The elastic element 30 will then rapidly eject the armrest box 200 backward. Under the elastic force of the elastic element 30, the armrest box 200 will slide along the length of vehicle 1000 to separate from the sub-instrument panel 300 by a set distance. Figure 2 As shown, this creates a passage between the armrest box 200 and the sub-dashboard 300, allowing the driver or front passenger to escape through the opposite door in time, thereby improving the safety of occupants in the event of an accident involving the vehicle 1000.

[0036] The first locking mechanism 20 can be disposed on the armrest box 200 or the body 100. For example, in some embodiments, the first locking mechanism 20 is disposed on the armrest box 200, and the locking part of the first locking mechanism 20 is connected to the guide rail 10, which can be connected by means of buckle, magnetic attraction, hook, etc., and this application does not impose any restrictions. When the first locking mechanism 20 is engaged, the locking part is separated from the guide rail 10, and the armrest box 200 drives the first locking mechanism 20 to pop back together under the elastic force of the elastic member 30. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the first locking mechanism 20 is disposed on the body 100, and the locking part of the first locking mechanism 20 is connected to the armrest box 200, which can be connected by means of buckle, magnetic attraction, hook, etc., and this application does not impose any restrictions. When the first locking mechanism 20 is engaged, the locking part is separated from the armrest box 200, and the armrest box 200 pops back under the elastic force of the elastic member 30.

[0037] In some embodiments, the first locking mechanism 20 is mounted on the vehicle body 100 and operably connected to the armrest box 200. The first locking mechanism 20 includes a first driving member and a hook driven by it. The armrest box 200 is correspondingly provided with a hook position for attaching the hook. The hook can move by swinging up and down in a vertical plane, or swinging left and right in a horizontal plane, or extending or retracting in a horizontal direction. Correspondingly, the first driving member can be a motor, servo motor, electric telescopic rod, cylinder, electromagnet, etc. The specific structure and working mode of the first locking mechanism 20 are not limited in this application.

[0038] Please see Figure 2 In some embodiments, there are two or more guide rails 10, which are spaced apart along the width direction of the vehicle 1000 and are all parallel to the length direction of the vehicle 1000. A slider 60 is correspondingly provided on each guide rail 10. The slider 60 of multiple guide rails 10 can be a single integral slider 60. The bottom center of the armrest box 200 is recessed to accommodate the slider 60. The slider 60 is fixedly connected to the bottom plate of the armrest box 200. This makes the sliding of the armrest box 200 smoother, and the gap between the bottom of the armrest box 200 and the floor of the vehicle 1000 is smaller, making it less noticeable to consumers and improving the appearance. Of course, in other embodiments, each guide rail 10 may be provided with one or more sliders 60. In this way, multiple guide rails 10 and sliders 60 can adapt to the special structure of the bottom of the armrest box 200. For example, the bottom of the armrest box 200 is convex. The guide rail 10 is arranged on the side of the bottom of the armrest box 200, and the slider 60 is fixedly connected to the side of the bottom of the armrest box 200. This connection method can prevent foreign objects from entering between the guide rail 10 and the armrest box 200.

[0039] Please see Figure 2In some embodiments, the armrest box mounting structure further includes an elastic limiting pin 50; the elastic limiting pin 50 is installed on the vehicle body 100 and located below the armrest box 200. When the armrest box 200 separates from the sub-instrument panel 300 by a predetermined distance, the elastic limiting pin 50 extends under the action of elasticity to limit the armrest box 200 and prevent it from retracting. At this time, the occupants can escape immediately without manual operation, reducing escape time and improving safety. Especially when the vehicle 1000 is in an abnormal posture, such as when the front of the vehicle is down, the elastic limiting pin 50 can prevent the armrest box 200 from retracting back into the sub-instrument panel 300 under the action of gravity.

[0040] When the first locking mechanism 20 locks the armrest box 200 and the guide rail 10, the bottom surface of the armrest box 200 or the bottom surface of the slider 60 abuts against the elastic limiting pin 50. The elastic limiting pin 50 will not extend. Only when the armrest box 200 moves to a position where the elastic limiting pin 50 is exposed can the elastic limiting pin 50 extend, thus restricting the armrest box 200 from continuing to move. If the armrest box 200 is mounted on the slider 60, the elastic limiting pin 50 can extend and restrict the armrest box 200 from continuing to move when the armrest box 200 drives the slider 60 to move and the slider 60 moves behind the elastic limiting pin 50.

[0041] In some embodiments, the armrest box 200 may be provided with a limiting hole at its bottom. When the armrest box 200 is separated from the sub-dashboard 300 by a predetermined distance, the elastic limiting pin 50 extends into the limiting hole under the action of elastic force, restricting the armrest box 200 from retracting. The elastic limiting pin 50 can only extend when the armrest box 200 moves to a position where the limiting hole is above the elastic limiting pin 50, thus restricting the armrest box 200 from continuing to move.

[0042] It is understandable that when the bottom of the armrest box 200 is connected to the slider 60, the limiting hole can also be set in the slider 60. Therefore, it is not necessary to change the structure of the armrest box 200 itself, and the vehicle 1000 can be directly modified based on the existing vehicle 1000. The specific structure of the elastic limiting pin 50 can refer to the current spring pin, and its structural principle is similar to the spring pin in the telescopic rod of a folding umbrella. More detailed information can be found in the relevant disclosures of the prior art, and this application does not impose any limitations.

[0043] The functions of the center console 200 in current vehicles are becoming increasingly diverse. Besides the usual storage and air conditioning vents, it may also house charging ports and even displays and control panels, all requiring wiring within the center console 200. Currently, the wiring harness is typically routed directly from the sub-instrument panel 300 and then threaded into the center console 200. Considering that the center console 200 may need to spring open backward in extreme situations, the handling of the connectors between the center console 200 wiring harness and the front wiring harness during movement also needs to be considered.

[0044] In some embodiments, the armrest box 200 is provided with electrically connected electronic devices and a first wiring harness 210, and the sub-dashboard 300 is provided with a second wiring harness 310 electrically connected to the first wiring harness 210. The first wiring harness 210 and the second wiring harness 310 are electrically connected by a plug-in connection or other known detachable wiring harness connection methods. Considering the movement of the armrest box 200, the first wiring harness 210 and the second wiring harness 310 should be easy to plug and unplug to avoid interfering with the movement of the armrest box 200. However, insufficient plugging and unplugging force may lead to unstable connection between the first wiring harness 210 and the second wiring harness 310, which may loosen when the vehicle is bumpy.

[0045] For this purpose, please refer to Figure 4 In some embodiments, the armrest box mounting structure further includes a second locking mechanism 40, which is used to lock the first wiring harness 210 and the second wiring harness 310. The second locking mechanism 40 can be disposed on any one of the vehicle body 100, the armrest box 200, and the sub-instrument panel 300, as long as it ensures a stable connection between the first wiring harness 210 and the second wiring harness 310. For example, in some embodiments, the second locking mechanism 40 is disposed on the sub-instrument panel 300 and acts on the first wiring harness 210 to maintain the connection between the first wiring harness 210 and the second wiring harness 310. In other embodiments, the second locking mechanism 40 is disposed on the armrest box 200 and acts on the second wiring harness 310 to maintain the connection between the first wiring harness 210 and the second wiring harness 310. In other embodiments, the second locking mechanism 40 is disposed on the floor of the vehicle body 100 and acts on the first wiring harness 210 and / or the second wiring harness 310 to maintain the connection between the first wiring harness 210 and the second wiring harness 310.

[0046] The second locking mechanism 40 can be a clamp or a limit pin. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4 In some embodiments, the second locking mechanism 40 includes a second driving member 41 and a clamp 42 driven by it. The clamp 42 clamps the first wire harness 210 and the second wire harness 310 respectively. The clamp 42 can move along the length or width of the vehicle 1000 to clamp or release the wire harnesses. Correspondingly, the first driving member can be an electromagnet, an electric telescopic rod, a cylinder, etc. When the second locking mechanism 40 is unlocked, it can be that the second locking mechanism 40 separates from the first wire harness 210 and / or the second wire harness 310 without interfering with the relative movement of the first wire harness 210 and the second wire harness 310; or the second locking mechanism 40 can drive the first wire harness 210 and / or the second wire harness 310 to move relative to each other, so that the first wire harness 210 and the second wire harness 310 can be inserted or separated. The specific structure and working mode of the second locking mechanism 40 are not limited in this application.

[0047] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2According to a second aspect of this application, a vehicle 1000 is provided, including a body 100, and an armrest box 200, a sub-instrument panel 300, and an armrest box mounting structure of any of the embodiments of the first aspect, all mounted on the body 100. A control module is provided in the body 100, and the control module is electrically connected to the power element of the first locking mechanism 20.

[0048] In some embodiments, the first locking mechanism 20 includes a first drive member and a hook for driving it, and the control module is electrically connected to the first drive member. In some embodiments, the second wiring harness 310 of the sub-dashboard 300 is electrically connected to the first wiring harness 210 of the armrest box 200 via a connector, and the armrest box mounting structure also includes a second locking mechanism 40, and the second locking mechanism 40 includes a second drive member and a clamp for driving it, and the control module is also electrically connected to the second drive member.

[0049] The function of the control module is to determine whether the vehicle 1000 has experienced a serious collision, rollover, or overturn, and when it detects that the vehicle 1000 has experienced a serious collision, rollover, or overturn, it sends a command to the power element of the first locking mechanism 20, or both the power elements of the first locking mechanism 20 and the second locking mechanism 40 send commands to unlock the first locking mechanism 20 and the second locking mechanism 40, causing the armrest box 200 to pop out backward.

[0050] Please see Figure 5 According to a third aspect of this application, a control method for a vehicle 1000 described in the second aspect above is provided, comprising the following steps:

[0051] The control module determines whether the vehicle 1000 meets the preset collision conditions. If the preset collision conditions are met, it controls the first locking mechanism 20 to unlock, so that the armrest box 200 slides along the length of the vehicle 1000 under the action of the elastic member 30, separating from the sub-instrument panel 300 by a set distance.

[0052] The control module determines whether the vehicle 1000 meets the preset collision conditions. Specifically, it collects signals from the vehicle 1000's own acceleration sensor, body 100 attitude sensor, and other sensors, and uses preset judgment logic to determine whether the vehicle 1000 has experienced a serious collision or rollover, overturning, or other situations that require the occupants to quickly escape the vehicle 1000.

[0053] Of course, in some embodiments, an emergency button may also be provided on the vehicle 1000. When the emergency button is pressed, the control module receives the signal from the emergency button and determines that the vehicle 1000 meets the preset collision conditions. The emergency button should be located near the driver's seat or the front passenger seat to prevent rear passengers (especially children) from accidentally triggering it. For example, the emergency button can be located in the middle of the passenger dashboard 300, between the driver's seat and the front passenger seat.

[0054] Please see Figure 5 The diagram illustrates a logic diagram of the control method in some embodiments. In these embodiments, the preset collision conditions are at least one of the following: the forward acceleration a of the vehicle body 100 is greater than a first preset value a2, the lateral acceleration b of the vehicle body 100 is greater than a second preset value b2, the rearward acceleration c of the vehicle body 100 is greater than a third preset value c2, and the absolute value of the roll angle d of the vehicle body 100 is greater than a fourth preset value d0.

[0055] In other words, the control module determines that vehicle 1000 meets the preset collision conditions as long as at least one of the above four conditions is met. Among the above four conditions, the judgment conditions of forward acceleration a, lateral acceleration b, and rearward acceleration c of vehicle 100 are usually used to determine whether vehicle 1000 has collided; the judgment condition of side tilt angle d of vehicle 100 is usually used to determine whether vehicle 1000 has rolled over or overturned.

[0056] The control module receives collision, rollover, and side rollover signals from the vehicle. Collision signals are categorized into multiple levels based on acceleration magnitude; for example, they can be categorized into two levels. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 5 When a1 < vehicle body 100 forward acceleration a ≤ a2, b1 < vehicle body 100 lateral acceleration b ≤ b2, and c1 < vehicle body 100 rearward acceleration c ≤ c2, the collision signal level is low. When vehicle body 100 forward acceleration a > a2, or vehicle body 100 lateral acceleration b > b2, or vehicle body 100 rearward acceleration c > c2, the collision signal level is high. When the control module receives a low-level collision signal, it does not issue a bounce command; it only issues one when it receives a high-level collision signal. a1, a2, b1, b2, c1, and c2 are vehicle-specific and require calibration testing to determine. Rollover and rollover signals are determined based on the vehicle body 100's tilt angle. When the absolute value of the vehicle body 100's tilt angle d > d0, it is assumed that the vehicle body 1000 will roll over or roll, and a bounce command is issued.

[0057] In some embodiments, when the forward acceleration a≤a1 of the vehicle body 100, the lateral acceleration b≤b1 of the vehicle body 100, the rearward acceleration c≤c1 of the vehicle body 100, and the absolute value of the roll angle d≤d0 of the vehicle body 100, the vehicle 1000 is generally considered to be in a normal driving state, and the control module does not issue a pop-up command.

[0058] In the case where the armrest box 200 is equipped with a first wiring harness 210, the sub-instrument panel 300 is equipped with a second wiring harness 310, and the armrest box mounting structure also includes a second locking mechanism 40, and the second locking mechanism 40 is electrically connected to the control module, under the condition of a preset collision, the control module controls the second locking mechanism 40 and the first locking mechanism 20 to unlock sequentially. Alternatively, the control module may first issue a release command to the second locking mechanism 40, and the second locking mechanism 40 may unlock in response to the command. In this case, the first wiring harness 210 and the second wiring harness 310 may still remain plugged in, but with a smaller plugging force; or, when the second locking mechanism 40 unlocks, it may cause the first wiring harness 210 and the second wiring harness 310 to move relative to each other and separate. The control module then sends a pop-out command to the first locking mechanism 20. The first locking mechanism 20 unlocks in response to the command, and the armrest box 200 and its first wiring harness 210 pop out together under the elastic force of the elastic member 30, so that the armrest box 200 is separated from the sub-instrument panel 300 by a set distance, and the first wiring harness 210 is separated from the second wiring harness 310. After the first wiring harness 210 and the second wiring harness 310 are separated, the armrest box 200 is de-energized.

[0059] In other embodiments, when a preset collision condition is met, the control module simultaneously issues a release command to both the second locking mechanism 40 and the first locking mechanism 20. The second locking mechanism 40 unlocks immediately in response to the command, while the first locking mechanism 20 unlocks after a delay in response to the command.

[0060] By setting the second locking mechanism 40 to unlock before the first locking mechanism 20, it is intended to ensure that the first wiring harness 210 and the second wiring harness 310 can be easily separated when the armrest box 200 pops out, thus avoiding the first wiring harness 210 and / or the second wiring harness 310 being torn or broken when the armrest box 200 pops out before the second locking mechanism 40 is unlocked.

[0061] It is understood that in other embodiments, the control module may also be configured to control the second locking mechanism 40 and the first locking mechanism 20 to unlock simultaneously when a preset collision condition is met.

[0062] A fourth aspect of this application provides an electronic device including one or more processors and one or more memories. The memories store computer program instructions that can be executed by the processors. When the processors execute the computer program instructions, they implement the steps of the control method of any of the third aspects described above.

[0063] The functions described herein can be implemented in hardware, software executed by a processor, firmware, or any combination thereof. If implemented in software executed by a processor, the functions can be stored as one or more instructions or codes on or transmitted via a computer-readable medium. If the aforementioned control methods are implemented as software functional units and sold or used as independent products, they can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solutions of this application, in essence, or the parts that contribute to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solutions, can be embodied in the form of a software product stored in a storage medium, including several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of this application. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing computer program instructions, such as USB flash drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), portable hard drives, magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0064] 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 being 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 being 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.

[0065] 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.

[0066] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0067] 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, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0068] 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.

[0069] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0070] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0071] 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. A vehicle, characterized in that, The system includes a vehicle body, and a center console, a sub-dashboard, and a center console mounting structure mounted on the vehicle body; the center console includes electrically connected electronic equipment and a first wiring harness; the sub-dashboard includes a second wiring harness electrically connected to the first wiring harness; the center console mounting structure is used to connect the center console and the sub-dashboard of the vehicle, and the center console mounting structure includes: A guide rail is installed on the body of the vehicle and extends along the length of the vehicle; the armrest box is slidably connected to the guide rail. A first locking mechanism is provided in the armrest box or the vehicle body, and is used to lock the armrest box and the guide rail; The elastic element has one end connected to the sub-dashboard or the vehicle body, and the other end connected to the armrest box; A second locking mechanism is used to lock the first wire harness and the second wire harness; The vehicle body includes a control module electrically connected to the power components of both the first and second locking mechanisms. When the first locking mechanism locks the armrest box to the guide rail, the armrest box is connected to the sub-dashboard, and the elastic element is in a compressed state. When the vehicle meets preset collision conditions, the control module first sends a release command to the second locking mechanism, causing the second locking mechanism to unlock in response to the command. The control module then sends a release command to the first locking mechanism, causing the first locking mechanism to unlock in response to the command. When the first locking mechanism unlocks, the armrest box slides along the length of the vehicle under the action of the elastic element to separate from the sub-dashboard by a set distance, and the first wiring harness separates from the second wiring harness to de-energize the armrest box.

2. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second locking mechanism is located on the sub-instrument panel and acts on the first wiring harness to maintain the connection between the first wiring harness and the second wiring harness; the second locking mechanism is a clamp or a limit pin.

3. The vehicle according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that, The first locking mechanism is disposed on the vehicle body and operably connected to the armrest box; the first locking mechanism includes a first driving member and a hook driven by it, and the armrest box is provided with a hook position for the hook to be hung.

4. The vehicle according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that, The armrest box mounting structure also includes an elastic limiting pin; the elastic limiting pin is installed on the vehicle body and located below the armrest box; when the armrest box is separated from the sub-instrument panel by a set distance, the elastic limiting pin limits the armrest box.

5. A control method for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: The control module determines whether the vehicle meets the preset collision conditions. If the preset collision conditions are met, it controls the first locking mechanism to unlock, so that the armrest box slides along the length of the vehicle under the action of the elastic element, separating from the sub-dashboard by a set distance.

6. The control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The preset collision conditions are at least one of the following: the vehicle's forward acceleration is greater than a first preset value, the vehicle's lateral acceleration is greater than a second preset value, the vehicle's rearward acceleration is greater than a third preset value, and the absolute value of the vehicle's roll angle is greater than a fourth preset value.

7. The control method according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, When the armrest box is provided with a first wiring harness, the sub-dashboard is provided with a second wiring harness, and the armrest box mounting structure further includes a second locking mechanism, and the second locking mechanism is electrically connected to the control module, the control method further includes: When the preset collision conditions are met, the control module controls the second locking mechanism and the first locking mechanism to unlock sequentially.

8. An electronic device comprising a processor and a memory, characterized in that, The memory stores computer program instructions that can be executed by the processor, and when the processor executes the computer program instructions, it implements the steps of the control method as described in any one of claims 5-7.

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