Lifting type storage box and handrail

Abstract

The lifting type storage box comprises a storage box assembly and a cup holder assembly, and the storage box assembly comprises a fixed plate, a movable plate, a storage box cover plate, a first sliding assembly, a first elastic piece and a first locking assembly; the movable plate and the fixed plate are oppositely arranged, and the first sliding assembly is connected between the fixed plate and the movable plate; the storage box cover plate is fixedly connected with the top end of the movable plate, and when the storage box cover plate is located at the high position, the size of the fixed plate, the size of the movable plate and the size of the storage box cover plate in the vertical direction are matched with the size of the mounting cavity in the vertical direction; a through hole is formed in the storage box cover plate, and the cup holder assembly is arranged on the storage box cover plate and corresponds to the through hole; the first elastic piece and the first locking assembly are both connected between the fixed plate and the movable plate and used for limiting the storage box cover plate in the high-position state and the low-position state. According to the storage box, the functions of the storage box and the cup holder are integrated, the space utilization rate is increased, and the integrity of the whole shape is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of seat accessories, and in particular to a liftable storage box and an armrest. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of the automobile industry, people have higher and higher requirements for the functionality, aesthetics and comfort of automobile interior decoration parts. Among them, the auxiliary instrument panel armrest, as an important supplementary space of the instrument panel, is an important interior decoration part in the car. The auxiliary instrument panel armrest is generally equipped with elbow rests, storage boxes, cup holders, hand brakes and other parts. In the prior art, the storage boxes and cup holders on the auxiliary instrument panel armrest are mostly split, and the storage boxes are mostly fixed. According to their functionality, they are divided into partitioned or non-partitioned types. The cup holders are divided into fixed, lifting, rotating, etc. However, due to the single function, the space utilization rate is low and the overall shape integrity of the auxiliary instrument panel armrest is affected. Summary of the invention

[0003] To solve at least one aspect of the above problems, the present invention provides a lifting storage box, including a storage box assembly, which includes at least two fixed plates, at least two movable plates, a storage box cover, at least two groups of first sliding components, at least one first elastic member and at least one group of first locking components; the two fixed plates are respectively used to be fixedly connected or detachably connected to the two inner side walls of the installation cavity to which the armrest is to be installed, the two movable plates are respectively arranged opposite to the two fixed plates, and the two groups of first sliding components are respectively connected between the two fixed plates and the movable plates, so that the movable plate is slidably connected to the fixed plate along the vertical direction through the first sliding component; the storage box cover matches the installation cavity, and the bottom surface or side surface of the storage box cover matches the bottom surface or side surface of the two movable plates The top end is fixedly connected, and when the storage box cover is in a high position, the dimensions of the fixed plate, the movable plate and the storage box cover along the vertical direction match the dimension of the installation cavity along the vertical direction; the first elastic member and the first locking assembly are both connected between the fixed plate and the movable plate, and when the storage box cover is in a low position, the first elastic member is in a natural state and the first locking assembly is in an unlocked state, and when the storage box cover is in a high position, the first locking assembly is in a locked state and the first elastic member is in a stretched or compressed state, or when the storage box cover is in a high position, the first elastic member is in a natural state and the first locking assembly is in an unlocked state, and when the storage box cover is in a low position, the first locking assembly is in a locked state and the first elastic member is in a stretched or compressed state.

[0004] Through the above technical scheme, the storage box is designed to be liftable, and when the storage box cover is in a high position, the dimensions of the fixed plate, the movable plate and the storage box cover along the vertical direction are designed to match the dimensions of the installation cavity along the vertical direction, so that after the storage box of the present application is installed on the installation cavity of the armrest, when there is no storage demand, the top surface of the storage box cover is flush with the top surface of the armrest, thereby realizing the integrity of the armrest shape; the first elastic member and the first locking assembly are used to limit the storage box cover in the low position and the high position respectively, so that the storage box cover can be driven to rise and fall only by the mechanical structure, which is low in cost and easy to operate.

[0005] Since there are items placed on the storage box cover, such as a cup holder assembly integrated on the storage box cover, the storage box cover also needs to bear the weight of the cup holder assembly and the cup, as well as the pressure of the cup holder cover when it is pressed down when the cup holder is a lifting cup holder. Preferably, when the storage box cover is in a low position, the first elastic member is in a natural state and the first locking assembly is in an unlocked state; when the storage box cover is in a high position, the first locking assembly is in a locked state and the first elastic member is in a stretched state, which is more conducive to the stability of the storage box cover.

[0006] Preferably, the fixed plate is provided with a penetrating first mounting hole, the first locking assembly is a labyrinth locking mechanism, the first locking assembly includes a first rotating member and a first locking block, the first rotating member includes a first rotating portion, a first opening portion, a first channel portion and a first locking portion from bottom to top; the first rotating portion is rotatably connected to the bottom wall of the first mounting hole, and the first rotating portion is connected to a first rotation-limiting torsion spring; the bottom end of the first opening portion is an opening structure, and the first opening portion and the first locking portion are connected through the first channel portion; a first block is fixedly connected to the first locking portion, and the first block and the inner wall of the first locking portion form a first track groove; a first fixing groove is provided at the top of the first block, and a first unlocking limit groove and a first locking limit groove are provided on the inner wall of the top of the first locking portion; the first locking block is adapted to the first channel portion, the first track groove, the first fixing groove, the first unlocking limit groove and the first locking limit groove, and the first locking block is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the movable plate.

[0007] Through the above technical solution, when the storage box cover is in a high position and needs to be stored, the storage box cover is first pulled upward to unlock the first locking assembly, and under the action of the first elastic member, the storage box cover automatically moves downward; when the storage box is in a low position and there is no need to store, the storage box cover is pulled upward to overcome the pulling force of the first elastic member until the first locking assembly is locked. By designing the unlocking form of the first locking assembly to be unlocked by pulling upward, it is achieved that when there is no need to store in the storage box of the present application and the storage box cover is subjected to downward pressure, the first locking assembly remains locked, avoiding the phenomenon that the storage box cover falls, and ensuring the stability of the storage box cover.

[0008] Preferably, at least three first bar bars are fixedly connected to the outer wall at the top of the first locking portion, the top side surface of the middle first bar overlaps with one side surface of the fixing plate above the first mounting hole, and the top side surfaces of the other two first bar bars overlap with the other side surface of the fixing plate above the first mounting hole, which helps to ensure the smooth operation of the first locking assembly.

[0009] Preferably, the storage box assembly further comprises at least one first damping assembly, the first damping assembly comprising a first damping gear and a first rack; the first damping gear is rotatably connected to the movable plate, the first rack is fixedly connected to the inner side surface of the fixed plate along the vertical direction, and the first damping gear is meshed with the first rack. Through the above technical solution, the first damping assembly is designed to limit the speed of the storage box cover during the automatic descent process, which is conducive to the stability of the operation of the storage box cover.

[0010] Preferably, the first sliding assembly includes a guide rail groove and a slide bar; the guide rail groove is fixedly connected to the inner side of the fixed plate along the vertical direction, the slide bar is fixedly connected to the movable plate along the vertical direction, the slide bar is passed through the guide rail groove and is slidably connected to the guide rail groove along the vertical direction.

[0011] Preferably, at least one elastic pressing sheet is provided on the slide bar, and the elastic pressing sheet includes a connecting portion and a protruding portion, the connecting portion is detachably connected to the slide bar, and the protruding portion abuts against the inner wall of the guide rail groove. The provision of the elastic pressing sheet helps to increase the friction between the slide bar and the guide rail groove, thereby improving the stability of the operation between the slide bar and the guide rail groove.

[0012] Preferably, at least one through hole is formed on the storage box cover, and at least one set of cup holder assemblies is arranged on the storage box cover, and the cup holder assemblies correspond to the through holes. Through the above technical solution, the cup holder is integrated on the storage box cover, realizing the integration of the storage box and the cup holder functions, which is conducive to improving space utilization.

[0013] Preferably, the cup holder assembly includes a cup holder, a cup holder cover, at least one set of second sliding components, a second elastic member and a second locking component; the cup holder is in a vertical barrel shape, the opening of the cup holder corresponds to the through hole, and the open end of the cup holder is fixedly connected or detachably connected to the storage box cover; the cup holder cover matches the opening and the through hole, the second sliding component is connected between the cup holder cover and the inner wall of the cup holder, the cup holder cover is slidably connected to the cup holder along the vertical direction through the second sliding component, and when the cup holder cover is in a high position, the top surface of the cup holder cover is aligned with the top surface of the storage box cover The second elastic member and the second locking assembly are both connected between the cup holder cover and the cup holder, when the cup holder cover is in a low position, the second elastic member is in a natural state and the second locking assembly is in an unlocked state, when the cup holder cover is in a high position, the second locking assembly is in a locked state and the second elastic member is in a stretched or compressed state, or when the cup holder cover is in a high position, the second elastic member is in a natural state and the second locking assembly is in an unlocked state, when the cup holder cover is in a low position, the second locking assembly is in a locked state and the second elastic member is in a stretched or compressed state.

[0014] Through the above technical scheme, a specific structure of a lifting cup holder assembly is disclosed, in which the cup holder cover in a high position is designed to be flush with the storage box cover to achieve the integrity of the armrest shape; the cup holder cover in the low position and the high position are limited by the second elastic member and the second locking assembly respectively, so that the cup holder cover can be driven to rise and fall only by the mechanical structure, which is low in cost and easy to operate.

[0015] Preferably, when the cup holder cover is in a low position, the second locking assembly is in a locked state, and the second elastic member is in a compressed state; when the cup holder cover is in a high position, the second elastic member is in a natural state, and the second locking assembly is in an unlocked state. Since the cup holder cover is in a low position to bear the weight of the cup when a cup needs to be placed, designing the second locking assembly to be in a locked state when the cup holder cover is in a low position helps to ensure the stability of the cup holder cover, thereby helping to stabilize the cup.

[0016] Preferably, a second mounting hole is provided on the cup holder, the second locking assembly is a labyrinth locking mechanism, the second locking assembly includes a second rotating member and a second locking block, the second rotating member includes from top to bottom a second rotating portion, a second opening portion, a second channel portion, and a second locking portion; the second rotating portion is rotatably connected to the top wall of the second mounting hole, and the second rotating portion is connected to a second rotation-limiting torsion spring; the bottom end of the second opening portion is an opening structure, and the second opening portion and the second locking portion are connected through the second channel portion; a second block is fixedly connected in the second locking portion, and the second block and the inner wall of the second locking portion form a second track groove; a second fixing groove is provided at the bottom of the second block, and a second unlocking limit groove and a second locking limit groove are provided on the inner wall of the bottom of the second locking portion; the second locking block is adapted to the second channel portion, the second track groove, the second fixing groove, the second unlocking limit groove and the second locking limit groove, and the second locking block is fixedly connected to the side of the cup holder cover. Through the above technical scheme, the specific structure of the second locking assembly is disclosed. When the cup holder cover is in a high position and there is a need to place a water cup, the second elastic member presses down the cup holder cover until the second locking assembly is locked; when the cup holder cover is in a low position and there is no need to place a water cup, the cup holder cover is pressed down to unlock it, and the cup holder cover automatically rises to a high position under the action of the second elastic member.

[0017] The present application also provides an armrest, comprising a lifting storage box and an armrest body as described above, an installation cavity is opened on the top surface of the armrest body, two fixing plates are respectively fixedly connected or detachably connected to the two side surfaces of the inner wall of the installation cavity, and when the storage box cover is in a high position, the top surface of the storage box cover is flush with the top surface of the armrest body.

[0018] The lifting storage box and the armrest of the present invention have the following beneficial effects:

[0019] (1) By designing the storage box to be liftable, and when the storage box cover is in a high position, the dimensions of the fixed plate, the movable plate and the storage box cover along the vertical direction are designed to match the dimensions of the installation cavity along the vertical direction, so that after the storage box of the present application is installed on the installation cavity of the armrest, when there is no storage demand, the top surface of the storage box cover is flush with the top surface of the armrest, thereby realizing the integrity of the armrest shape.

[0020] (2) By integrating the cup holder assembly into the storage box assembly and designing both the cup holder assembly and the storage box assembly to be liftable, the storage function is realized when the storage box cover is in a low position and the cup holder cover is in a high position, and the function of placing water cups is realized when the storage box cover is in a low position or a high position and the cup holder cover is in a low position, thereby realizing the integration of the storage box and cup holder functions, which is beneficial to improving space utilization; when the cup holder cover and the storage box cover are both in a high position, the top surfaces of the storage box cover and the cup holder cover are flush with the top surface of the part to be installed, thereby realizing the integrity of the overall shape of the armrest.

[0021] (3) When the storage box cover is in a low position, the first elastic member is designed to be in a natural state and the first locking assembly is designed to be in an unlocked state; when the storage box cover is in a high position, the first locking assembly is designed to be in a locked state and the first elastic member is designed to be in a stretched state, and the first locking assembly is designed to be unlocked by pulling upward, so that when the cup holder cover and the weight of the cup holder assembly and the water cup are pressed down, the first locking assembly remains in a locked state, thereby preventing the storage box cover from falling and ensuring the stability of the storage box cover. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to better understand the above and other purposes, features, advantages and functions of the present invention, reference may be made to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings refer to the same components. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the accompanying drawings are intended to schematically illustrate the preferred embodiments of the present invention and have no limiting effect on the scope of the present invention, and the components in the drawings are not drawn to scale.

[0023] Figure 1 A first state diagram of a lifting storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0024] Figure 2 A second state diagram of a lifting storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0025] Figure 3 A third state diagram of a lifting storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0026] Figure 4 A fourth state diagram of a lifting storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0027] Figure 5 An exploded view of a lifting storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0028] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of a storage box assembly of a liftable storage box in a high position according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0029] Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of a storage box assembly of a lift-type storage box in a low position according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0030] Figures 8 to 11 The diagram shows the position change of the first rotating member and the first locking block when the first locking assembly of a lifting storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention is switched from a fully closed position to a fully opened position;

[0031] Figures 11 to 13 To Figure 8The diagram shows the position change of the first rotating member and the first locking block when the first locking assembly of a lifting storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention is switched from a fully open position to a fully closed position;

[0032] Fig.14 A cross-sectional view of a cup holder assembly of a lifting storage box in a high position according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0033] Fig.15 A cross-sectional view of a cup holder assembly of a lifting storage box in a low position according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0034] Figures 16 to 19 The diagram shows the position change of the second rotating member and the second locking block when the second locking assembly of a lift-type storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention is switched from a fully open position to a fully closed position;

[0035] Figures 19 to 21 To Fig.16 The figure shows the position change of the second rotating member and the second locking block when the second locking assembly of a lifting storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention is switched from a fully closed position to a fully opened position.

[0036] Description of reference numerals:

[0037] 1. Storage box assembly; 11. Fixed plate; 111. Fixed block; 112. Groove; 113. First mounting hole; 12. Moving plate; 13. Storage box cover; 131. Through hole; 132. Handle groove; 14. First sliding component; 141. Guide rail groove; 1411. Bump; 142. Slide bar; 143. Elastic pressing piece; 15. Connecting torsion spring; 16. First locking component; 161. First rotating member; 1611. First a rotating portion; 1612, a first opening portion; 1613, a first channel portion; 1614, a first locking portion; 1615, a first stopper; 1616, a first fixing groove; 1617, a first unlocking limit groove; 1618, a first locking limit groove; 1619, a first gear bar; 162, a first locking block; 17, a first damping assembly; 171, a first damping gear; 172, a first rack; 2, a cup holder assembly; 21, a cup holder; 2 2. cup holder cover; 221. decorative plate; 222. cover seat; 2221. connecting plate; 23. second sliding assembly; 231. slider; 232. slideway; 24. spring; 25. second locking assembly; 251. second rotating member; 2511. second rotating part; 2512. second opening part; 2513. second channel part; 2514. second locking part; 2515. second stopper; 2516. second fixing groove; 2 517, second unlocking limit groove; 2518, second locking limit groove; 2519, second shift bar; 252, second locking block; 26, supporting assembly; 261, supporting claw; 2611, supporting part; 2612, rotating part; 262, limiting torsion spring; 27, fixing bar; 271, second mounting hole; 28, second damping assembly; 281, second damping gear; 282, second rack; 3, armrest body; 31, mounting cavity. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The following is a description of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, including various details of the embodiments of the present disclosure to facilitate understanding, which should be considered as merely exemplary. Therefore, it should be recognized by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes and modifications may be made to the embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. Similarly, for the sake of clarity and conciseness, descriptions of well-known functions and structures are omitted in the following description.

[0039] As used herein, the term "including" and its variations mean open inclusion, i.e., "including but not limited to". Unless otherwise stated, the term "or" means "and / or". The term "based on" means "based at least in part on". The terms "an example embodiment" and "an embodiment" mean "at least one example embodiment". The term "another embodiment" means "at least one additional embodiment". The terms "first", "second", etc. may refer to different or the same objects. Other explicit and implicit definitions may also be included below.

[0040] In order to at least partially solve the above-mentioned problems and one or more of other potential problems, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a lifting storage box, including a storage box assembly 1, the storage box assembly 1 includes at least two fixed plates 11, at least two movable plates 12, a storage box cover 13, at least two groups of first sliding components 14, at least one first elastic member and at least one group of first locking components 16; the two fixed plates 11 are respectively used to be fixedly or detachably connected to the two inner side walls of the installation cavity 31 to be installed with the armrest, the two movable plates 12 are respectively parallel to and opposite to the two fixed plates 11, and the two groups of first sliding components 14 are respectively connected between the two fixed plates 11 and the movable plates 12, so that the movable plates 12 are slidably connected to the fixed plates 11 along the vertical direction through the first sliding components 14; the storage box cover 13 matches the installation cavity 31, and the storage box cover 1 The bottom surface or side surface of 3 is fixedly connected with the top of the two movable plates 12. When the storage box cover 13 is in a high position, the dimensions of the fixed plate 11, the movable plate 12 and the storage box cover 13 along the vertical direction match the dimension of the installation cavity 31 along the vertical direction; the first elastic member and the first locking assembly 16 are both connected between the fixed plate 11 and the movable plate 12. When the storage box cover 13 is in a low position, the first elastic member is in a natural state and the first locking assembly 16 is in an unlocked state. When the storage box cover 13 is in a high position, the first locking assembly 16 is in a locked state and the first elastic member is in a stretched or compressed state. Or when the storage box cover 13 is in a high position, the first elastic member is in a natural state and the first locking assembly 16 is in an unlocked state. When the storage box cover 13 is in a low position, the first locking assembly 16 is in a locked state and the first elastic member is in a stretched or compressed state.

[0041] Specifically, Figures 1 to 13 As shown, the storage box assembly 1 includes at least two fixed plates 11, at least two movable plates 12, a storage box cover 13, at least two groups of first sliding components 14, at least one first elastic member and at least one group of first locking components 16; the fixed plate 11 is vertically arranged, and the two fixed plates 11 are oppositely arranged or adjacently arranged. Preferably, the two fixed plates 11 are oppositely arranged, and the two fixed plates 11 are respectively used to be fixedly connected or detachably connected to two opposite or adjacent inner walls of the installation cavity 31 to be installed with the armrest. In this embodiment, a plurality of fixed blocks 111 are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixed plate 11, and the fixed blocks 111 are connected to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity by bolts; the movable plate 12 is vertically arranged, and the two movable plates 12 are respectively parallel to and opposite to the two fixed plates 11, and the two groups of first sliding components 14 are respectively connected between the two fixed plates 11 and the two movable plates 12, so that the movable plate 12 is slidably connected to the fixed plate 11 along the vertical direction through the first sliding component 14.

[0042] In this embodiment, four groups of sliding components are provided, and two groups of sliding components are respectively provided between a group of movable plates 12 and fixed plates 11. Specifically, the first sliding component 14 includes a guide groove 141 and a slide bar 142; the guide groove 141 is provided along the vertical direction, and the guide grooves 141 of the two groups of first sliding components 14 are respectively provided on both sides of the inner side of the fixed plate 11, and the directions of the two guide grooves 141 are preferably provided in opposite directions; a plurality of protrusions 1411 are fixedly connected to the side of the guide groove 141 facing the fixed plate 11 along the vertical direction, and a plurality of grooves 112 are provided on both sides of the inner side of the fixed plate 11 along the vertical direction, and the plurality of grooves 112 correspond to the plurality of protrusions 1411 one by one, and the protrusions 1411 are provided on both sides of the inner side of the fixed plate 11. 411 is arranged in the groove 112 and is fixedly connected by bolts; the slide bars 142 of the two groups of first sliding components 14 are fixedly connected to the two sides of the movable plate 12 along the vertical direction, and the two slide bars 142 are respectively penetrated in the two guide rail grooves 141 and are slidably connected with the guide rail grooves 141 along the vertical direction; preferably, each slide bar 142 is provided with at least one elastic pressing sheet 143. In the present embodiment, each slide bar 142 is provided with an elastic pressing sheet 143 at the top and bottom ends thereof, and the elastic pressing sheet 143 includes a connecting portion and a protruding portion, and the connecting portion is detachably connected to the slide bar 142. In the present embodiment, the connecting portion is clamped with the slide bar 142, and the protruding portion abuts against the inner wall of the guide rail groove 141.

[0043] The storage box cover 13 is arranged horizontally, and in the horizontal direction, the storage box cover 13 matches the installation cavity 31, and the bottom surface or side surface of the storage box cover 13 is fixedly connected to the top end of the two movable plates 12. When the storage box cover 13 is in a high position, the dimensions of the fixed plate 11, the movable plate 12 and the storage box cover 13 along the vertical direction match the dimensions of the installation cavity 31 along the vertical direction, so that when the storage box cover 13 is in a high position, its top surface is flush with the top surface of the handrail to be installed, thereby ensuring the integrity of the shape of the handrail to be installed; in some embodiments, a handle groove 132 along the inclined direction is opened on the top surface of the storage box cover 13.

[0044] The first elastic member and the first locking assembly 16 are both connected between the fixed plate 11 and the movable plate 12. When the storage box cover 13 is in a low position, the first elastic member is in a natural state and the first locking assembly 16 is in an unlocked state. When the storage box cover 13 is in a high position, the first locking assembly 16 is in a locked state and the first elastic member is in a stretched or compressed state. Or when the storage box cover 13 is in a high position, the first elastic member is in a natural state and the first locking assembly 16 is in an unlocked state. When the storage box cover 13 is in a low position, the first locking assembly 16 is in a locked state and the first elastic member is in a stretched or compressed state. Preferably, when the storage box cover 13 is in a low position, the first elastic member is in a natural state, and the first locking assembly 16 is in an unlocked state; when the storage box cover 13 is in a high position, the first locking assembly 16 is in a locked state, and the first elastic member is in a stretched state, which is more conducive to the stability of the storage box cover 13.

[0045] Specifically, one first elastic member and one first locking assembly 16 are each provided, and are disposed between one set of fixed plates 11 and the movable plate 12. Preferably, two first elastic members and two first locking assemblies 16 are each provided, and are respectively disposed between two sets of fixed plates 11 and the movable plate 12. The first elastic member is a straight spring 24, a torsion spring or an elastic band. In this embodiment, the first elastic member is a connecting torsion spring 15; a horizontally arranged connecting column is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed plate 11, and the connecting torsion spring 15 is sleeved on the connecting column, one end of which is fixedly connected to the inner side surface of the fixed plate 11, and the other end is fixedly connected to the outer side surface of the movable plate 12.

[0046] The fixing plate 11 is provided with a first mounting hole 113 which passes through the fixing plate 11. The first locking assembly 16 is a labyrinth locking mechanism. The first locking assembly 16 includes a first rotating member 161 and a first locking block 162. The first rotating member 161 includes a first rotating portion 1611, a first opening portion 1612, a first channel portion 1613 and a first locking portion 1614 from bottom to top. The first rotating portion 1611 is rotatably connected to the bottom wall of the first mounting hole 113. The first rotating portion 1611 is sleeved with a first rotation-limiting torsion spring. One end of the first rotation-limiting torsion spring is connected to the first rotating portion 1611, and the other end is connected to the fixing plate 11. The bottom end of the first opening portion 1612 is an open structure. The first opening portion 1612 and the first locking portion 1614 are connected through the first channel portion 1613. A first stopper 1615 is fixedly connected to the first locking portion 1614. The first stopper 1615 and the inner wall of the first locking portion 1614 form a first locking member 1614. A track groove; a first fixing groove 1616 is provided on the top of the first stop block 1615, so that the first stop block is heart-shaped, and a first unlocking limit groove 1617 and a first locking limit groove 1618 are provided on the inner wall at the top of the first locking portion 1614; the first locking block 162 is adapted to the first channel portion 1613, the first track groove, the first fixing groove 1616, the first unlocking limit groove 1617 and the first locking limit groove 1618, and the first locking block 162 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the movable plate 12; preferably, at least three first stop bars 1619 are fixedly connected to the outer wall at the top of the first locking portion 1614, and the top side surface of the middle first stop bar 1619 overlaps with one side surface of the fixed plate 11 above the first mounting hole 113, and the top side surfaces of the other two first stop bars 1619 overlap with the other side surface of the fixed plate 11 above the first mounting hole 113, which contributes to the stability of the first locking assembly 16.

[0047] The changes of the first locking assembly 16 during the operation of the storage box assembly 1 are as follows: when the storage box cover 13 is in the high position, the first locking block 162 is located in the first fixing groove 1616, and the first locking assembly 16 is in a locked state. Figure 8 When there is a need for storage, the user pulls the storage box cover 13 upward through the handle groove, and the first locking block 162 runs from the first fixing groove 1616 to the first unlocking limit groove 1617 as shown Figures 8 to 9 As shown, the storage box cover 13 is then released, and under the action of the tension of the connecting torsion spring 15, the first locking block 162 moves vertically downward and along the first track groove on one side of the first stopper 1615 as shown in FIG. Fig.10 As shown, to the first channel portion 1613 until it exits from the first opening portion 1612. Fig.11 When the storage box cover 13 is in a low position and there is no storage demand, the user pulls the storage box cover 13 upward by overcoming the elastic force of the connecting torsion spring 15 through the handle groove 132, and the first locking block 162 enters the first opening portion 1612 as shown Fig.11As shown, the first track groove along the first channel portion 1613 enters the other side of the first stopper 1615 as shown in FIG. Fig.12 As shown, when the first locking block 162 moves to the first stopper 1615 and is blocked, the first rotating member 161 will rotate under the pulling force of the operator, and the first locking block 162 will pass the first stopper 1615 and move to the first locking limit groove 1618. Fig.13 As shown, the operator then loosens the storage box cover 13, and under the action of the connecting torsion spring 15, the first locking block 162 moves vertically downward to the first fixing groove 1616 to reach a locked state as shown in FIG. Figure 8 shown.

[0048] In some embodiments, Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the storage box assembly 1 also includes at least one group of first damping components 17. In the present embodiment, two groups of first damping components 17 are provided, and the two groups of first damping components 17 are respectively connected between the two groups of fixed plates 11 and the movable plates 12; the first damping component 17 includes a first damping gear 171 and a first rack 172; the first damping gear 171 is rotatably connected to the movable plate 12, and the first rack 172 is fixedly connected to the inner side surface of the fixed plate 11 along the vertical direction, and the first damping gear 171 is meshed with the first rack 172.

[0049] In some embodiments, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, at least one through hole 131 is opened on the storage box cover 13, and at least one group of cup holder assembly 2 is arranged on the storage box cover 13. The cup holder assembly 2 can be selected as a fixed cup holder or a lifting cup holder in the prior art or the cup holder assembly 2 in the present application, and the cup holder assembly 2 corresponds to the through hole 131; preferably, two through holes 131 are provided, and the two through holes 131 are arranged in parallel, and two groups of cup holder assemblies 2 are provided, and the two groups of cup holder assemblies 2 correspond to the two through holes 131 respectively.

[0050] like Figure 5 , Figures 14 to 21As shown, the cup holder assembly 2 in the present application includes a cup holder 21, a cup holder cover 22, at least one group of second sliding components 23, a second elastic member and a second locking component 25; the cup holder 21 is barrel-shaped, the cup holder 21 is vertically arranged, the opening of the cup holder 21 corresponds to the through hole 131, the open end of the cup holder 21 is fixedly connected or detachably connected to the top inner wall of the storage box cover 13, in this embodiment, the open end of the cup holder 21 is connected to the top inner wall of the storage box cover 13 by bolts; the cup holder cover 22 is horizontally arranged, the cup holder cover 22 matches both the opening and the through hole 131, preferably, the cup holder cover 22 includes a decorative plate 221 and a cover seat 222 arranged up and down, the decorative plate 221 is fixedly connected or detachably connected to the cover seat 222, in this embodiment, the decorative plate 221 and the cover seat 222 are connected by screws; the second sliding component 23 is connected Between the cover seat 222 and the inner wall of the cup holder 21, the cup holder cover 22 is slidably connected to the cup holder 21 along the vertical direction through the second sliding component 23; specifically, the second sliding component 23 includes a slider 231 and a slideway 232; the slider 231 is fixedly connected to the side of the cover seat 222, and the slideway 232 is opened on the inner wall of the cup holder 21 along the vertical direction. The slider 231 is arranged in the slideway 232 and is slidably connected to the slideway 232 along the vertical direction. Preferably, there are multiple sliders 231 and slideway 232, and the multiple sliders 231 are evenly distributed along the circumference of the cover seat 222, and the multiple slideways 232 are evenly distributed along the circumference of the inner wall of the cup holder 21. The multiple sliders 231 correspond to the multiple slideways 232 one by one. When the cup holder cover 22 is in a high position, the top surface of the cup holder cover 22 is flush with the top surface of the storage box cover 13.

[0051] The second elastic member and the second locking assembly 25 are both connected between the cup holder cover 22 and the cup holder 21. When the cup holder cover 22 is in a low position, the second elastic member is in a natural state and the second locking assembly 25 is in an unlocked state. When the cup holder cover 22 is in a high position, the second locking assembly 25 is in a locked state and the second elastic member is in a stretched or compressed state. Alternatively, when the cup holder cover 22 is in a high position, the second elastic member is in a natural state and the second locking assembly 25 is in an unlocked state. When the cup holder cover 22 is in a low position, the second locking assembly 25 is in a locked state and the second elastic member is in a stretched or compressed state. Preferably, when the cup holder cover 22 is in a low position, the second locking assembly 25 is in a locked state and the second elastic member is in a compressed state. When the cup holder cover 22 is in a high position, the second elastic member is in a natural state and the second locking assembly 25 is in an unlocked state.

[0052] Specifically, the second elastic member can be selected as a straight spring 24 or a torsion spring or an elastic band or an elastic block. In the present embodiment, the second elastic member is a vertically arranged spring 24, and the spring 24 is arranged between the inner bottom wall of the cup holder 21 and the bottom surface of the cover seat 222. One end of the spring 24 is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the cup holder 21, and the other end is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the cover seat 222.

[0053] In some embodiments, the cup holder assembly 2 is designed as two groups, and a vertical fixing bar 27 is arranged between the two cup holders 21 in the two groups of cup holder assemblies 2. Preferably, the fixing bar 27 is provided with one, and the two fixing bars 27 are arranged opposite to each other. The end faces of the fixing bars 27 on both sides along the vertical direction are respectively fixedly connected to the outer walls of the two cup holders 21; the two cup holders 21 are provided with a long hole that penetrates and extends along the vertical direction, and a connecting plate 2221 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the cover seat 222 in the cup holder cover 22, and the connecting plate 2221 penetrates the long hole and is opposite to the fixing bar 27, and moves in the long hole along the vertical direction; the second locking components 25 of the two cup holder assemblies 2 are connected between their two connecting plates 2221 and the same fixing bar 27, or connected between their two connecting plates 2221 and two fixing bars 27.

[0054] Specifically, a second mounting hole 271 is opened on the fixing bar 27, and the second locking assembly 25 is a labyrinth locking mechanism. The second locking assembly 25 includes a second rotating member 251 and a second locking block 252. The second rotating member 251 includes a second rotating portion 2511, a second opening portion 2512, a second channel portion 2513, and a second locking portion 2514 from top to bottom; the second rotating portion 2511 is rotatably connected to the top wall of the second mounting hole 271, and a second rotating portion 2511 is sleeved with a second locking portion 2514. The second torsion spring 2512 has one end connected to the second rotating member 251, and the other end connected to the fixing bar 27. The bottom end of the second opening portion 2512 is an opening structure, and the second opening portion 2512 is connected to the second locking portion 2514 through the second channel portion 2513. The second stopper 2515 is fixedly connected to the second locking portion 2514, and the second stopper 2515 and the inner wall of the second locking portion 2514 form a second track groove. The bottom of the second stopper 2515 is provided with a second fixed The second stopper 2515 is formed in an inverted heart shape by the second fixing groove 2516. The inner wall at the bottom of the second locking portion 2514 is provided with a second unlocking limit groove 2517 and a second locking limit groove 2518. The second locking block 252 is adapted to the second channel portion 2513, the second track groove, the second fixing groove 2516, the second unlocking limit groove 2517 and the second locking limit groove 2518. The second locking block 252 is fixedly connected to the side of the cup holder cover 22. In this embodiment, the second locking block 252 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 2221 on the outer side of the cover seat 222; preferably, at least three second bar 2519 are fixedly connected to the outer wall at the bottom of the second locking portion 2514, and the bottom side surface of the middle second bar 2519 overlaps with one side surface of the fixing bar 27 below the second mounting hole 271, and the bottom side surfaces of the other two second bar 2519 overlap with the other side surface of the fixing bar 27 below the second mounting hole 271, which contributes to the stability of the second locking assembly 25.

[0055] The changes of the second locking assembly 25 during the operation of the cup holder assembly 2 are as follows: when the cup holder cover 22 is in a high position, the spring 24 is in a natural state; when there is a need to place a cup, the user overcomes the elastic force of the spring 24 and presses down the cup holder cover 22, and the second locking block 252 enters the second opening portion 2512. Fig.16 As shown, the second track groove along the second channel portion 2513 enters the second stopper 2515 side as shown in FIG. Fig.17 As shown, when the second locking block 252 moves to the second stopper 2515 and is blocked, the second rotating member 251 will rotate under the pressure of the operator, and the second locking block 252 will pass the second stopper 2515 and move to the second locking limit groove 2518. Fig.18 As shown, the operator then releases the cup holder cover 22, and under the action of the spring 24, the second locking block 252 moves vertically upward to the second fixing groove 2516 to reach a locked state. Fig.19 When the cup holder cover 22 is in a low position and there is no need to place a cup, the user presses down the cup holder cover 22, and the second locking block 252 moves from the second fixing groove 2516 to the second unlocking limit groove 2517 as shown Figures 19 to 20 As shown, the cup holder cover 22 is then released, and under the action of the spring 24, the second locking block 252 moves vertically upward and along the second track groove on the other side of the second stopper 2515 as shown in FIG. Fig.21 As shown, to the second channel portion 2513 until it exits from the second opening portion 2512. Fig.16 shown.

[0056] In some embodiments, Fig.14 and Fig.15 As shown, the cup holder assembly 2 also includes a support component 26, which includes a support claw 261 and a limit torsion spring 262. In this example, a plurality of support claws 261 and a plurality of limit torsion springs 262 are provided, and the plurality of support claws 261 are evenly distributed along the circumference of the cup holder 21, and the plurality of limit torsion springs 262 are respectively connected to the plurality of support claws 261; a plurality of connection holes are evenly opened on the side wall of the cup holder 21 along its circumference, and the plurality of support claws 261 correspond to the plurality of connection holes; the support claw 261 includes a support portion 2611 and a rotating portion 2612, the rotating portion 2612 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the cup holder 21 located below the connecting hole, the limit torsion spring 262 is sleeved on the rotating portion 2612 and one end thereof is fixedly connected to the side wall of the cup holder 21; the side surface of the support portion 2611 facing the inside of the cup holder 21 is in a > shape, and when the cup holder cover 22 is in a high position, the bottom end of the cup holder cover 22 overlaps the top surface of the support portion 2611.

[0057] In some embodiments, Fig.14 and Fig.15As shown, the cup holder assembly 2 also includes a second damping assembly 28. Preferably, the second damping assemblies 28 of the two cup holder assemblies 2 are connected between their two connecting plates 2221 and the same fixed bar 27, or connected between their two connecting plates 2221 and two fixed bars 27; the second damping assembly 28 includes a second damping gear 281 and a second rack 282; the second damping gear 281 is rotatably connected to the connecting plate 2221, the second rack 282 is fixedly connected to the fixed bar 27 on the outer side wall of the cup holder 21 along the vertical direction, and the second damping gear 281 is meshed with the second rack 282.

[0058] The storage box of the present application has four usage states: the first is that the storage box cover 13 and the cup holder cover 22 are both in a high position. Figure 1 As shown, the shape integrity is maintained; the second is that the storage box cover 13 is in a high position and the cup holder cover 22 is in a low position as shown Figure 2 As shown, the function of placing a water cup is realized; the third type is that the storage box cover 13 is in a low position and the cup holder cover 22 is in a high position as shown Figure 3 As shown, the function of the storage box is realized; the fourth type is that the storage box cover 13 and the cup holder cover 22 are both in a low position such as Figure 4 As shown, the function of placing water cups and storing things is realized.

[0059] The present application also provides an armrest, comprising any of the above-described lifting storage boxes and an armrest body 3, an installation cavity 31 is opened on the top surface of the armrest body 3, two fixing plates 11 are respectively fixedly connected or detachably connected to the two side surfaces of the inner wall of the installation cavity 31, and when the storage box cover 13 is in a high position, the top surface of the storage box cover 13 is flush with the top surface of the armrest body 3.

[0060] The embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, and the above description is exemplary, not exhaustive, and is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and changes will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The selection of terms used herein is intended to best explain the principles of the embodiments, practical applications, or technical improvements in the market, or to enable other persons of ordinary skill in the art to understand the present invention.

Claims

1. A lifting storage box, characterized in that: The storage box assembly (1) comprises at least two fixed plates (11), at least two movable plates (12), a storage box cover (13), at least two groups of first sliding components (14), at least one first elastic member and at least one group of first locking components (16); The two fixed plates (11) are respectively used to be fixedly connected or detachably connected to the two inner side walls of the installation cavity (31) to be installed with the handrail, the two movable plates (12) are respectively arranged opposite to the two fixed plates (11), and the two sets of first sliding components (14) are respectively connected between the two fixed plates (11) and the movable plate (12), so that the movable plate (12) is slidably connected with the fixed plate (11) along the vertical direction through the first sliding components (14); The storage box cover (13) matches the installation cavity (31), and the bottom surface or side surface of the storage box cover (13) is fixedly connected to the top ends of the two movable plates (12). When the storage box cover (13) is in a high position, the dimensions of the fixed plate (11), the movable plate (12) and the storage box cover (13) along the vertical direction match the dimensions of the installation cavity (31) along the vertical direction. The first elastic member and the first locking assembly (16) are both connected between the fixed plate (11) and the movable plate (12); when the storage box cover (13) is in a low position, the first elastic member is in a natural state and the first locking assembly (16) is in an unlocked state; when the storage box cover (13) is in a high position, the first locking assembly (16) is in a locked state and the first elastic member is in a stretched or compressed state; or when the storage box cover (13) is in a high position, the first elastic member is in a natural state and the first locking assembly (16) is in an unlocked state; when the storage box cover (13) is in a low position, the first locking assembly (16) is in a locked state and the first elastic member is in a stretched or compressed state.

2. A lifting storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the storage box cover (13) is in a low position, the first elastic member is in a natural state and the first locking assembly (16) is in an unlocked state; when the storage box cover (13) is in a high position, the first locking assembly (16) is in a locked state and the first elastic member is in a stretched state.

3. A lifting storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing plate (11) is provided with a first mounting hole (113) passing through it. The first locking assembly (16) is a labyrinth locking mechanism. The first locking assembly (16) comprises a first rotating member (161) and a first locking block (162). The first rotating member (161) comprises, from bottom to top, a first rotating portion (1611), a first opening portion (1612), a first channel portion (1613) and a first locking portion (1614); the first rotating portion (1611) is rotatably connected to the bottom wall of the first mounting hole (113), and a first rotation-limiting torsion spring is connected to the first rotating portion (1611); the bottom end of the first opening portion (1612) is an open structure, and the first opening portion (1612) and the first locking block (162) are connected to each other through the first channel portion (1613). The first stopper (1614) is connected with the first locking portion (1614); a first stopper (1615) is fixedly connected inside the first locking portion (1614), and the first stopper (1615) and the inner wall of the first locking portion (1614) form a first track groove; a first fixing groove (1616) is provided on the top of the first stopper (1615), and a first unlocking limit groove (1617) and a first locking limit groove (1618) are provided on the inner wall of the top of the first locking portion (1614); the first locking block (162) is adapted to the first channel portion (1613), the first track groove, the first fixing groove (1616), the first unlocking limit groove (1617) and the first locking limit groove (1618), and the first locking block (162) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the movable plate (12).

4. A lifting storage box according to claim 3, characterized in that: At least three first bar segments (1619) are fixedly connected to the outer wall at the top of the first locking portion (1614), the top side surface of the middle first bar segment (1619) overlaps with one side surface of the fixing plate (11) above the first mounting hole (113), and the top side surfaces of the other two first bar segments (1619) overlap with the other side surface of the fixing plate (11) above the first mounting hole (113).

5. The lifting storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box assembly (1) further comprises at least one first damping assembly (17), wherein the first damping assembly (17) comprises a first damping gear (171) and a first rack (172); the first damping gear (171) is rotatably connected to the movable plate (12), the first rack (172) is fixedly connected to the inner side surface of the fixed plate (11) along the vertical direction, and the first damping gear (171) is meshed with the first rack (172).

6. The lifting storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first sliding assembly (14) comprises a guide rail groove (141) and a slide bar (142); the guide rail groove (141) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the fixed plate (11) along the vertical direction, the slide bar (142) is fixedly connected to the movable plate (12) along the vertical direction, and the slide bar (142) is inserted into the guide rail groove (141) and is slidably connected to the guide rail groove (141) along the vertical direction.

7. The lifting storage box according to claim 6, characterized in that: At least one elastic pressing sheet (143) is arranged on the slide bar (142), and the elastic pressing sheet (143) comprises a connecting portion and a protruding portion, wherein the connecting portion is detachably connected to the slide bar (142), and the protruding portion abuts against the inner wall of the guide rail groove (141).

8. The lifting storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one through hole (131) is formed on the storage box cover (13), and at least one set of cup holder assemblies (2) is arranged on the storage box cover (13), and the cup holder assemblies (2) correspond to the through holes (131).

9. The lifting storage box according to claim 8, characterized in that: The cup holder assembly (2) comprises a cup holder (21), a cup holder cover (22), at least one set of second sliding components (23), a second elastic member and a second locking component (25); the cup holder (21) is in a vertical barrel shape, the opening of the cup holder (21) corresponds to the through hole (131), and the open end of the cup holder (21) is fixedly connected or detachably connected to the storage box cover (13); the cup holder cover (22) matches the opening and the through hole (131), the second sliding component (23) is connected between the cup holder cover (22) and the inner wall of the cup holder (21), the cup holder cover (22) is slidably connected to the cup holder (21) along the vertical direction through the second sliding component (23), and when the cup holder cover (22) is in a high position, the cup holder cover (2 2) is flush with the top surface of the storage box cover (13); the second elastic member and the second locking assembly (25) are both connected between the cup holder cover (22) and the cup holder (21); when the cup holder cover (22) is in a low position, the second elastic member is in a natural state and the second locking assembly (25) is in an unlocked state; when the cup holder cover (22) is in a high position, the second locking assembly (25) is in a locked state and the second elastic member is in a stretched or compressed state; or when the cup holder cover (22) is in a high position, the second elastic member is in a natural state and the second locking assembly (25) is in an unlocked state; when the cup holder cover (22) is in a low position, the second locking assembly (25) is in a locked state and the second elastic member is in a stretched or compressed state.

10. The lifting storage box according to claim 9, characterized in that: When the cup holder cover (22) is in a low position, the second locking assembly (25) is in a locked state and the second elastic member is in a compressed state; when the cup holder cover (22) is in a high position, the second elastic member is in a natural state and the second locking assembly (25) is in an unlocked state.

11. The lifting storage box according to claim 10, characterized in that: The cup holder (21) is provided with a second mounting hole (271); the second locking assembly (25) is a labyrinth locking mechanism; the second locking assembly (25) comprises a second rotating member (251) and a second locking block (252); the second rotating member (251) comprises, from top to bottom, a second rotating portion (2511), a second opening portion (2512), a second channel portion (2513), and a second locking portion (2514); the second rotating portion (2511) is rotatably connected to the top wall of the second mounting hole (271); a second rotation-limiting torsion spring is connected to the second rotating portion (2511); the bottom end of the second opening portion (2512) is an open structure; the second opening portion (2512) and the second locking portion (2514) are locked by the second channel portion (2513). (2514); a second stopper (2515) is fixedly connected in the second locking portion (2514), and the second stopper (2515) and the inner wall of the second locking portion (2514) form a second track groove; a second fixing groove (2516) is provided at the bottom of the second stopper (2515), and a second unlocking limit groove (2517) and a second locking limit groove (2518) are provided on the inner wall of the bottom of the second locking portion (2514); the second locking block (252) is adapted to the second channel portion (2513), the second track groove, the second fixing groove (2516), the second unlocking limit groove (2517) and the second locking limit groove (2518), and the second locking block (252) is fixedly connected to the side of the cup holder cover (22).

12. An armrest, characterized in that: It comprises a lifting storage box and an armrest body (3) as described in any one of claims 1 to 11, a mounting cavity (31) is provided on the top surface of the armrest body (3), two fixing plates (11) are respectively fixedly connected or detachably connected to two side surfaces of the inner wall of the mounting cavity (31), and when the storage box cover (13) is in a high position, the top surface of the storage box cover (13) is flush with the top surface of the armrest body (3).

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