Armrest box assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The invention provides an armrest box assembly and a vehicle in one or more embodiments. The armrest box assembly comprises an armrest box body which comprises a first containing space with a first opening; and an armrest connected to the armrest box body, the armrest moving between a first closed position and a first open position to open and close the first opening. The armrest comprises an armrest body which comprises a second accommodating space with a second opening; and a cover connected to the armrest body, the cover moving between a second closed position closing the second opening and a second open position opening the second opening to open and close the second opening.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to an armrest box assembly and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Vehicles have spaces and storage devices for passengers to place items. For example, the armrest box located between the vehicle seats includes a storage space for storing items carried by the driver or passengers. The items carried by the driver or passengers can also be placed in other places, such as empty seats and vehicle floors for larger items. However, passengers still find it inconvenient to store mobile phones, coins, handbags, tissues, etc. Therefore, there is a need to improve the armrest box to store commonly used items conveniently and orderly. Summary of the invention

[0003] According to one aspect of the present invention, an armrest box assembly is provided. The armrest box assembly comprises: an armrest box body, including a first receiving space having a first opening; and an armrest connected to the armrest box body, the armrest moves between a first closed position and a first open position to open and close the first opening. The armrest comprises an armrest body, including a second receiving space having a second opening; and a cover connected to the armrest body, the cover moves between a second closed position and a second open position to open and close the second opening.

[0004] In one embodiment, a guide rail is provided on at least one longitudinal wall of the armrest box body surrounding the first opening, and the armrest includes a slider slidably connected to the guide rail, and the sliding of the armrest on the guide rail opens or closes the first opening.

[0005] In another embodiment, the armrest box assembly further includes a hinge structure, which includes a first hinge member connected to the rear wall of the armrest box body and a second hinge member connected to the rear of the armrest, wherein the armrest pivots between a first closed position and a first open position to open or close the first opening.

[0006] In another embodiment, the cover further includes a slot communicating with the second opening.

[0007] In another embodiment, the cover includes a first cover body and a second cover body connected to both sides of the armrest body so as to pivot between a second closed position and a second open position, wherein the first cover body and the second cover body jointly form a slot at the second closed position.

[0008] In another embodiment, the cover includes a first cover body and a second cover body connected to both sides of the armrest box body so as to pivot between a second closed position and a second open position, wherein the first cover body includes a first recess on a first side opposite to the first pivot edge and the second cover body includes a second recess on a second side opposite to the second pivot edge, and when the cover is in the second closed position, the first recess and the second recess together form a groove connected to the second opening.

[0009] In another embodiment, the armrest body includes a first side wall, a second side wall opposite to the first side wall, a front wall connected to the first side wall and the second side wall, a rear wall connected to the first side wall and the second side wall and opposite to the front wall, and a bottom wall connected to the first side wall, the second side wall, the front wall and the rear wall, and the first side wall, the second side wall, the front wall, the rear wall and the bottom wall together form a second receiving space.

[0010] In another embodiment, the armrest further includes a biasing element disposed in the second receiving space to bias the object in the second receiving space toward the slot direction, and the biasing element includes a first biasing element disposed on the first side wall and a second biasing element located on the second side wall.

[0011] In another embodiment, the armrest box assembly further includes a switch and a motor driving the armrest, and when the switch is activated, the motor drives the armrest to move.

[0012] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an armrest box assembly for a vehicle, the armrest box assembly being arranged between two vehicle seats. The armrest box assembly comprises: an armrest box body, comprising a first receiving space having a first opening; an armrest connected to the armrest box body; and a motor for driving the armrest to move relative to the armrest box body. The armrest can move relative to the armrest box body to open and close the first opening, and the armrest comprises: an armrest body, comprising a second receiving space having a second opening; and a cover connected to the armrest body, the cover being movable relative to the armrest body to open and close the second opening.

[0013] In one embodiment, the armrest box body includes a first side wall extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, a second side wall opposite to the first side wall, a front wall adjacent to the front of the vehicle, and a rear wall opposite to the front wall, one of the first and second side walls is provided with a guide rail, and the armrest includes a slider slidably connected to the guide rail, and the armrest can slide from a first closed position of the first opening toward the rear of the vehicle to expose the first opening until the armrest slides to the first open position.

[0014] In another embodiment, the armrest box body includes a first side wall extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, a second side wall opposite to the first side wall, a front wall adjacent to the front of the vehicle, and a rear wall opposite to the front wall, and the armrest box assembly further includes a hinge structure, the hinge structure includes a first hinge member connected to the rear wall of the armrest box body and a second hinge member connected to the rear of the armrest, wherein the armrest can pivot between a first closed position and a first open position.

[0015] In another embodiment, the armrest body includes a first side wall, a second side wall opposite to the first side wall, a front wall connected to the first side wall and the second side wall, a rear wall connected to the first side wall and the second side wall and opposite to the front wall, and a bottom wall connected to the first side wall, the second side wall, the front wall and the rear wall, and the first side wall, the second side wall, the front wall, the rear wall and the bottom wall together form a second receiving space.

[0016] In another embodiment, the armrest box assembly further includes a switch connected to the motor, and when the switch is activated, the motor drives the armrest to move.

[0017] In another embodiment, the armrest box assembly further includes a controller configured to activate the motor to move the armrest to the first open position in response to a camera in the vehicle detecting an image of an item carried by a front-seat driver or passenger.

[0018] In another embodiment, the controller is further configured to activate the motor to move the armrest to the first closed position after a certain period of time.

[0019] In another embodiment, the controller is further configured to activate the motor to move the armrest to the first open position in response to a signal that the vehicle has reached a destination, or a signal that the vehicle has parked.

[0020] In another embodiment, the armrest box assembly further includes a controller, wherein the controller is further configured to move the armrest to the first open position or the first closed position in response to a voice command of a driver or a front passenger.

[0021] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an armrest box assembly for a vehicle, the armrest box assembly being disposed between two vehicle seats. The armrest box assembly comprises: an armrest box body, including a first receiving space having a first opening; an armrest connected to the armrest box body; a motor for driving the armrest to move relative to the armrest box body; and a controller. The armrest can move relative to the armrest box body to open and close the first opening, and the armrest comprises: an armrest body, including a second receiving space having a second opening; and a cover connected to the armrest body, the cover can move relative to the armrest body to open and close the second opening. The controller is configured to activate the motor to move the armrest to the first open position in response to a camera in the vehicle detecting an image of an item carried by the driver or the front passenger; the controller is further configured to activate the motor to move the armrest to the first open position in response to a signal that the vehicle has arrived at a destination, or a signal that the vehicle has parked.

[0022] According to another aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is provided, the vehicle comprising an armrest box assembly. The armrest box assembly comprises: an armrest box body, comprising a first receiving space having a first opening; and an armrest connected to the armrest box body, the armrest moving between a first closed position and a first open position to open and close the first opening. The armrest comprises an armrest body, comprising a second receiving space having a second opening; and a cover connected to the armrest body, the cover moving between a second closed position and a second open position to open and close the second opening.

[0023] One or more features and / or advantages of the present invention will become apparent from one or more embodiments described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 1 is a partial schematic diagram of a vehicle, showing that an armrest box assembly according to one or more exemplary embodiments of the present invention is installed between front seats of the vehicle.

[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram of the armrest box assembly shown in FIG. 1 shows the cover of the armrest in an open position.

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram of the armrest box assembly shown in FIG. 1 shows the armrest in the open position.

[0027] Figure 4 is a perspective schematic diagram of an armrest box assembly according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, showing an armrest in an open position.

[0028] Figure 5 Detailed description of the invention The figure is a system block diagram of an armrest box assembly according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 6 The figure is a control flow chart of an armrest box assembly according to one or more examples of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] As required, specific embodiments of the present invention are disclosed in this specification; however, it should be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely examples of the present invention and may be implemented in a variety of alternative forms. The drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale; some features may be exaggerated or reduced to show details of particular components. Therefore, the specific structural and functional details disclosed herein should not be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a representative basis for teaching those skilled in the art to implement the present invention in a variety of forms.

[0031] In a vehicle, an armrest box assembly is usually located between vehicle seats and includes an armrest box body and an armrest box cover. The armrest box body includes a storage space for storing passenger items. The armrest box cover is used to cover the storage space and can support the driver's elbow. It is challenging to store commonly used items in the limited space of the armrest box and facilitate user access. In some cases, the location of the armrest box storage space is not friendly to rear passengers to take items. Therefore, there is a need to provide additional space. The armrest box assembly provided by the present invention includes: an armrest box body, including a first receiving space having a first opening; and an armrest connected to the armrest box body, the armrest moves between a first closed position and a first open position to open and close the first opening. The armrest includes an armrest body, including a second receiving space having a second opening; and a cover connected to the armrest body, the cover moves between a second closed position and a second open position to open and close the second opening. The armrest box body of the present invention provides two independent receiving spaces. The first receiving space of the armrest box body can be set to store larger items and the second receiving space on the armrest can be placed in smaller items. The armrest cover can prevent small items from escaping while the vehicle is in motion. The armrest can also be set up to store tissues for the convenience of front or rear passengers.

[0032] Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram of a vehicle 100 implemented according to one or more examples of the present invention is shown, showing an armrest box assembly 200 installed in the vehicle 100. In one or more embodiments, the vehicle 100 includes a driver's seat 102, a front passenger seat 104, and a rear passenger seat 106. The armrest box assembly 200 is located between the front seats 102, 104 to provide storage space and support the elbows of the front passenger or driver. In one or more embodiments, the head of the vehicle is defined as the front, and the tail of the vehicle is defined as the rear. The seat assembly 200 includes an armrest box body 202 and an armrest 204 connected to the armrest box body 202.

[0033] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The three-dimensional schematic diagram of the armrest box assembly 200 shown in FIG. 2 shows that the cover 208 of the armrest 204 is in an open position. In this application, the open position of the cover 208 is referred to as the second open position, and the closed position is referred to as the second closed position. Figure 3 yes Figure 1The three-dimensional schematic diagram of the armrest box assembly 200 shown in the figure shows that the armrest 204 is in the open position. In the present application, the open position of the armrest 204 is referred to as the first open position, and the closed position is referred to as the first closed position. In one or more embodiments, the armrest box assembly 200 includes: an armrest box body 202, including a first receiving space 210 with a first opening 212; and an armrest 204 connected to the armrest box body 202. The armrest 204 is in the first closed position C1 (such as Figure 1 ) and the first open position P1 (such as Figure 3 ) to open and close the first opening 212. The armrest 204 includes an armrest body 214, including a second receiving space 216 having a second opening 218; and a cover 208 connected to the armrest body, wherein the cover 208 is in a second closed position C2 (such as Figure 3 ) and a second open position P2 (eg, Figure 2 ) to open and close the second opening 218. In one or more embodiments, the first receiving space 210 of the armrest box body 202 is sized to accommodate relatively large items such as handbags or laptops. For example, the volume of the first receiving space 210 can be set to be greater than 13.4 liters to accommodate handbags and laptops of different sizes. In one embodiment, the length, width, and height of the first receiving space 210 can be approximately 144mm, 311mm, and 300mm, respectively. The second receiving space 216 of the armrest body 214 is sized to accommodate small items, such as mobile phones, tissue boxes, etc.

[0034] In one or more embodiments, the armrest box body 202 includes a first side wall 220 extending in the longitudinal direction L of the vehicle, a second side wall 222 opposite to the first side wall 220, a front wall 224 adjacent to the front of the vehicle, and a rear wall 226 opposite to the front wall. At least one of the first side wall 220 and the second side wall 222 is provided with a guide rail 228, and the armrest 204 includes at least one slider 230 slidably connected to the guide rail 228. The sliding of the armrest 204 on the guide rail 228 opens or closes the first opening 212. Further, the armrest 204 slides backward from the first closed position C1 of the first opening 212 to expose the first opening 212 until the armrest 204 slides to the first open position P1. When the armrest 204 slides to the first open position P1, the armrest 204 is closer to the rear seat 106 to facilitate the rear passengers to take items from the second receiving space 216 located in the armrest 204.

[0035] In one or more embodiments, the armrest box assembly 200 further includes a light strip 232, such as an LED light strip, located in the first receiving space 210 of the armrest box body 202 to provide lighting when the armrest 204 slides to the first open position P1. In addition, the armrest box assembly 200 further includes various connector ports 234, such as a USB port, located in the first receiving space 210 of the armrest box body 202 for user convenience.

[0036] In one or more embodiments, the cover 208 includes a slot 236 connected to the second opening 218. The user's finger can be inserted into the slot 236 to open the cover 208. Of course, in other embodiments, the opening and closing of the cover 208 can also be achieved by using a push-push switch. The slot 236 can also be set as an opening for extracting tissues. When the tissue box is placed in the second receiving space 216, the tissues can be exposed through the slot 236 for convenient use by passengers. In one embodiment, the cover 208 may include a first cover body 208a and a second cover body 208b connected to both sides of the armrest body 214 so as to pivot between the second closed position C2 and the second open position P2. The first cover body 208a is formed with a first recess 242 on a first side 238 opposite to the first pivot edge 237, and the second cover body 208b is formed with a second recess 244 on a second side 240 opposite to the second pivot edge 239. The first recess 242 of the first cover 208 a and the second recess 244 of the second cover 208 b jointly form a slot 236 communicating with the second opening 218 at the second closed position C2 .

[0037] In one or more embodiments, the armrest body 214 includes a first side wall 248, a second side wall 250 opposite to the first side wall 248, a front wall 252 connected to the first side wall 248 and the second side wall 250, a rear wall 254 connected to the first side wall 248 and the second side wall 250 and opposite to the front wall 252, and a bottom wall 256 connected to the first side wall 248, the second side wall 250, the front wall 252, and the rear wall 254. The first side wall 248, the second side wall 250, the front wall 252, the rear wall 254, and the bottom wall 256 together form a second receiving space 216. The bottom wall 256 can be configured to cover the first opening 212 of the armrest box body 202.

[0038] In one or more embodiments, the armrest 204 further includes a biasing element 246 disposed in the second receiving space 216 to bias the object stored in the second receiving space 216 toward the cover 208 to facilitate the passenger to take out the object. For example, a stack of tissues or a box of tissues can be lifted by the biasing element 246 to facilitate the passenger to take it out from the receiving space 216 or from the second slot 236. In one or more embodiments, the biasing element 246 may include a first biasing element 246a located on the first side wall 248 of the armrest body 214 and a second biasing element 246b located on the second side wall 250 of the armrest body 214. The pair of biasing elements 246a, 246b can not only position the object stored in the second receiving space 216, but also bias the object toward the slot 236 on the cover 208. In one or more embodiments, the first biasing element 246a and the second biasing element 246b can be elastic biasing elements, such as rubber strips. The first biasing element 246a and the second biasing element 246b may also be integrally injection molded with the armrest body 214. It should be understood that in other embodiments, the biasing element 246 may also be other forms of elastic elements, such as an elastic band having two ends respectively connected to the first side wall 246 and the second side wall 248 of the armrest body 214.

[0039] exist Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the armrest 204 can slide to a position adjacent to rear passengers, making it convenient for rear passengers to access items in the armrest 204 .

[0040] Please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an armrest box assembly 400 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, showing an armrest 404 in a first open position P1'. In one or more embodiments, the armrest box assembly 400 and Figure 1-3 The armrest box assembly 200 shown in is generally similar. For the sake of brevity, only the differences between the armrest box assembly 400 and the armrest box assembly 200 are described in detail. The armrest box assembly 400 includes: an armrest box body 402, including a first receiving space 410 having a first opening 412; and an armrest 404 connected to the armrest box body 402. The armrest 404 moves between a first closed position and a first open position P1' to open and close the first opening 412. The armrest 404 includes an armrest body 414, including a second receiving space having a second opening; and a cover 408 connected to the armrest body 414, wherein the cover 408 moves between a second closed position closing the second opening and a second open position opening the second opening to open and close the second opening. In one or more embodiments, the first receiving space 410 of the armrest box body 402 is sized to accommodate relatively large items, such as a handbag or a laptop computer. Figure 4A handbag 460 is shown stored in the first receiving space 410. The second receiving space of the armrest body 414 is sized to accommodate relatively small items, such as a mobile phone, a tissue box. In one or more embodiments, 408 includes a slot 436 connected to the second opening. When the tissue box is placed in the second receiving space, the tissue 464 can be exposed through the slot 436 for easy access by the passenger.

[0041] In one or more embodiments, the armrest box body 402 includes a first side wall 420 extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, a second side wall 422 opposite to the first side wall 420, a front wall 424 adjacent to the front of the vehicle, and a rear wall 426 opposite to the front wall. Figure 1-3 Unlike the armrest box assembly 200 shown in the figure, the armrest 404 is pivotally connected to the rear wall 426 of the armrest box body 402. In the illustrated embodiment, the armrest box assembly 400 further includes a hinge structure 466, which includes a first hinge member 466a connected to the rear wall 426 of the armrest box body 402 and a second hinge member 466b connected to the rear of the armrest 404, and the armrest 404 pivots between a first closed position and a first open position P1'. In the first open position P1', the free end 468 of the armrest 404 pivots toward the rear passenger so that the slot 436 of the cover 408 faces the rear seat of the vehicle. When the armrest 404 stores tissues, the rear passenger can easily extract the tissues 464 from the slot 436 of the armrest 404 located in the first open position P1'.

[0042] Further references Figure 5 , Figure 5 5 is a system block diagram of an armrest box assembly 500 according to one or more examples of the present invention. The armrest 502 can move via a motor in response to activation of a switch 506 or a passenger's command. In one or more embodiments, the armrest box assembly 500 includes a motor 504 for driving the armrest 502 to move relative to the armrest box body 202. Further, the armrest box assembly 500 includes a switch 506 connected to the motor 504. When the switch 506 is activated, the motor 504 drives the armrest 502 to move, for example, the armrest 502 slides along the armrest box body 202 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, or the armrest 502 rotates around one side of the armrest box body 402. In one or more embodiments, the motor 504 and the switch 506 can be arranged in any suitable manner. For example, the motor 504 can be located on the armrest box body 202, 402. In one or more embodiments, the switch 506 can be arranged at the front end of the armrest 502 for operation by the driver or the front passenger. In another embodiment, the switch 506 may be provided at the rear end of the armrest 502 or the armrest box 202, 402 to facilitate operation by rear passengers. It should be understood that the motor 504 and the switch 506 may be provided at any suitable location.

[0043] In one or more embodiments, the armrest box assembly 500 further includes a controller 508 connected to the motor 504, a camera 510 connected to the controller 508, and a navigation device 512 and a sensor 514 connected to the controller 508. The controller is a conventional microcomputer, for example, including a microprocessor unit, an input / output port, a read-only memory, a random access memory, a keep-alive memory, and a conventional data bus. In one or more embodiments, the controller 508 can be a dedicated controller for controlling the movement of the armrest 502. It should be understood that the controller 508 can also be part of a vehicle system controller (VSC). The camera 510 and the navigation device 512 can also be part of the vehicle system, so that these devices do not need to be additionally set up in order to operate the armrest 502, which can effectively reduce the cost and complexity of the system. The controller 508 is configured to receive signals from multiple sources, such as but not limited to the camera 510, the navigation device 512, and the sensor 514 to control the armrest 502. In one or more examples, the sensor 514 can be a door sensor. In addition, the controller 508 can also receive voice signals from a microphone in the vehicle to operate the armrest 502.

[0044] Figure 6 6 is a flow chart of a method 600 for controlling the armrest movement of an armrest box assembly 500 according to one or more examples of the present invention. The method 600 may be performed by a controller 508. At 602, the method 600 includes receiving an image of a driver or a passenger from a camera 510. At 604, the method 600 determines whether the passenger or the driver carries items that need to be stored in the first receiving space of the armrest box based on the received image of the driver or the passenger. For example, the items include but are not limited to handbags and laptops. It should be understood that in other embodiments, the controller 508 may receive other signals to determine whether the driver or the passenger needs to open the armrest to store items. For example, the controller 508 may receive a door opening signal from a door sensor 514. In another embodiment, the controller 508 may receive a voice to open the armrest 502 from a vehicle microphone.

[0045] If the method 600 determines at 604 that the passenger or driver does not carry items that need to be stored in the first storage space of the armrest box, the method 600 ends. If the method 600 determines at 604 that the passenger or driver carries items that need to be stored in the first storage space of the armrest box, the method 600 proceeds to 606. At 606, the method 600 includes instructing the motor 504 to move the armrest 502 to a first open position to expose the first storage space of the armrest box body. Next, at 608, in one or more embodiments, the method 600 includes instructing the motor 504 to move the armrest 502 to a first closed position after a predetermined time period. In one or more embodiments, the predetermined time period may be, for example, but not limited to, 10-20 seconds. It should be understood that in other embodiments, the method 600 may instruct the motor 504 to move the armrest 502 to the first closed position in response to other signals. For example, the controller 508 may instruct the motor 504 to move the armrest 502 to the first closed position in response to a door closing signal received from the door sensor 514. In another embodiment, the controller 508 may instruct the motor 504 to move the armrest 502 to the first closed position in response to a voice received from a vehicle microphone to close the armrest 502. In addition, the controller 508 may also instruct the motor 504 to move the armrest 502 to the first closed position in response to a signal of vehicle movement.

[0046] Next, at 610, the method 600 further includes in response to a signal that the vehicle has arrived at a destination, a signal that the vehicle is parked, or a signal that the door is unlocked / opened, instructing the motor to move the armrest 502 to a first open position to facilitate the driver or passenger to take out the item from the first storage space. For example, the controller 508 may receive a signal from the navigation device 512 that the vehicle has arrived at the destination. In another embodiment, the controller 508 may receive a signal from the vehicle system that the vehicle is parked, such as a signal that the vehicle is in a parking gear. In another embodiment, the controller 508 may receive a signal from the door sensor 514 that the door is unlocked or opened. It should be understood that in other embodiments, the controller 508 may activate the motor 504 in response to a received voice command from the driver or front passenger to move the armrest 502 to the first open position to facilitate the driver or passenger to take out the item from the first storage space.

[0047] At 612, the method 600 includes activating the motor 504 to move the armrest 502 to the first closed position after a predetermined time. It should be understood that in other embodiments, the controller 508 may move the armrest 502 to the first closed position in response to a received voice command from the driver or the front passenger, or a received door lock signal. The method 600 proceeds to end.

[0048] The armrest of the armrest box assembly according to one or more embodiments of the present invention may be driven by a motor, and the armrest of the armrest box assembly may be automatically opened or closed based on a relevant signal.

[0049] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An armrest box assembly, comprising: The armrest box body comprises a first receiving space having a first opening; and an armrest connected to the armrest box body, the armrest being movable between a first closed position and a first open position to open and close the first opening, the armrest comprising: The armrest body comprises a second receiving space having a second opening; and A cover is connected to the armrest body, the cover being movable between a second closed position and a second open position to open and close the second opening.

2. The armrest box assembly according to claim 1, wherein a guide rail is provided on at least one longitudinal wall of the armrest box body around the first opening, and the armrest includes a slider slidably connected to the guide rail, and the sliding of the armrest on the guide rail opens or closes the first opening.

3. The armrest box assembly according to claim 1 further comprises a hinge structure, wherein the hinge structure comprises a first hinge member connected to the rear wall of the armrest box body and a second hinge member connected to the rear portion of the armrest, wherein the armrest pivots between the first closed position and the first open position to open or close the first opening. 4 . The console box assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cover further comprises a slot communicating with the second opening.

5. The armrest box assembly according to claim 4, wherein the cover includes a first cover body and a second cover body connected to both sides of the armrest body so as to pivot between the second closed position and the second open position, wherein the first cover body and the second cover body jointly form the slot at the second closed position.

6. The armrest box assembly according to claim 4, wherein the cover includes a first cover body and a second cover body connected to both sides of the armrest box body so as to pivot between the second closed position and the second open position, wherein the first cover body includes a first recess on a first side opposite to the first pivot edge and the second cover body includes a second recess on a second side opposite to the second pivot edge, and when the cover is in the second closed position, the first recess and the second recess together form a groove connected to the second opening.

7. The armrest box assembly according to claim 4, wherein the armrest body includes a first side wall, a second side wall opposite to the first side wall, a front wall connected to the first side wall and the second side wall, a rear wall connected to the first side wall and the second side wall and opposite to the front wall, and a bottom wall connected to the first side wall, the second side wall, the front wall and the rear wall, and the first side wall, the second side wall, the front wall, the rear wall and the bottom wall together form the second receiving space.

8. The armrest box assembly according to claim 7, wherein the armrest further includes a biasing element disposed in the second receiving space to bias an object located in the second receiving space toward the groove direction, the biasing element including a first biasing element disposed on the first side wall and a second biasing element located on the second side wall. 9 . The armrest box assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising a switch and a motor driving the armrest, wherein when the switch is activated, the motor drives the armrest to move.

10. An armrest box assembly for a vehicle, the armrest box assembly being arranged between two vehicle seats, the armrest box assembly comprising: The armrest box body comprises a first receiving space having a first opening; and an armrest connected to the armrest box body, the armrest being movable relative to the armrest box body to open and close the first opening, the armrest comprising: The armrest body comprises a second receiving space having a second opening; and a cover connected to the armrest body, the cover being movable relative to the armrest body to open and close the second opening; and A motor is used to drive the armrest to move relative to the armrest box body.

11. The armrest box assembly according to claim 10, wherein the armrest box body includes a first side wall extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, a second side wall opposite to the first side wall, a front wall adjacent to the front of the vehicle, and a rear wall opposite to the front wall, one of the first side wall and the second side wall is provided with a guide rail, the armrest includes a slider slidably connected to the guide rail, and the armrest can slide from a first closed position of the first opening toward the rear of the vehicle to expose the first opening until the armrest slides to a first open position.

12. The armrest box assembly according to claim 10, wherein the armrest box body includes a first side wall extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, a second side wall opposite to the first side wall, a front wall adjacent to the front of the vehicle, and a rear wall opposite to the front wall, the armrest box assembly further includes a hinge structure, the hinge structure includes a first hinge member connected to the rear wall of the armrest box body and a second hinge member connected to the rear of the armrest, wherein the armrest can pivot between a first closed position and a first open position.

13. The armrest box assembly according to claim 10, wherein the armrest body includes a first side wall, a second side wall opposite to the first side wall, a front wall connected to the first side wall and the second side wall, a rear wall connected to the first side wall and the second side wall and opposite to the front wall, and a bottom wall connected to the first side wall, the second side wall, the front wall and the rear wall, and the first side wall, the second side wall, the front wall, the rear wall and the bottom wall together form the second receiving space. 14 . The armrest box assembly of claim 10 , further comprising a switch connected to the motor, wherein when the switch is activated, the motor drives the armrest to move. 15 . The armrest box assembly of claim 10 , further comprising a controller configured to activate the motor to move the armrest to the first open position in response to a camera in the vehicle detecting an image of an item carried by the driver or the front passenger. 16 . The armrest assembly of claim 15 , wherein the controller is further configured to activate the motor to move the armrest to the first closed position after a certain period of time. 17 . The armrest box assembly of claim 16 , wherein the controller is further configured to activate the motor to move the armrest to the first open position in response to a signal that the vehicle has reached a destination, or a signal that the vehicle is parked. 18 . The armrest box assembly of claim 10 , further comprising a controller, wherein the controller is further configured to move the armrest to the first open position or the first closed position in response to a voice command of a driver or a front passenger.

19. An armrest box assembly for a vehicle, the armrest box assembly being arranged between two vehicle seats, the armrest box assembly comprising: The armrest box body comprises a first receiving space having a first opening; and an armrest connected to the armrest box body, the armrest being movable relative to the armrest box body to open and close the first opening, the armrest comprising: The armrest body comprises a second receiving space having a second opening; and a cover connected to the armrest body, the cover being movable relative to the armrest body to open and close the second opening; a motor for driving the armrest to move relative to the armrest box body; and A controller, wherein the controller is configured to activate the motor to move the armrest to a first open position in response to a camera in the vehicle detecting an image of an item carried by the driver or the front passenger; the controller is further configured to activate the motor to move the armrest to the first open position in response to a signal that the vehicle has arrived at a destination or a signal that the vehicle has parked.

20. A vehicle, comprising an armrest box assembly, wherein the armrest box assembly comprises: The armrest box body comprises a first receiving space having a first opening; and an armrest connected to the armrest box body, the armrest being movable between a first closed position and a first open position to open and close the first opening, the armrest comprising: The armrest body comprises a second receiving space having a second opening; and A cover is connected to the armrest body, the cover being movable between a second closed position and a second open position to open and close the second opening.

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