Sliding device for vehicle storage box

Abstract

The invention relates to a sliding device for a vehicle storage box. The sliding device comprises a guide rail module; a slide rail slidably coupled to the rail module; a rail driving module coupled to the slide rail and configured to move the slide rail along the rail module; and a sliding mode conversion module configured to convert an operation mode of the slide rail from an electric sliding mode to a manual sliding mode.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a sliding device for sliding a storage box of a vehicle, and more particularly to a device for sliding a storage box of a vehicle, which can be switched between an electric sliding mode and a manual sliding mode as required. Background Art

[0002] Generally, a vehicle is equipped with a console box, a glove box, a roof box, etc., which serve as interior storage boxes, and these storage boxes can be opened and closed according to the convenience of the user.

[0003] The console box is a box-shaped storage space set between the driver's seat and the front passenger seat, also known as the center console. Since the console box is located between the driver's seat and the front passenger seat, the console box is mainly used to store frequently used items and can also be used as an armrest for the driver or front passenger.

[0004] Recently, a console box is installed on a vehicle body in an electrically movable manner to increase interior space utilization and improve user convenience.

[0005] However, the conventional console box is moved by the driving force of a motor, and thus the movement of the console box is limited by the rotation speed of the motor, resulting in the disadvantage that the console box is difficult to move at a desired speed of the user.

[0006] The above information disclosed in this Background section is only for enhancement of understanding of the background of the present invention and therefore it may contain information that does not constitute the prior art already known to a person skilled in the art. Summary of the invention

[0007] In order to solve the above problems associated with the prior art, an object of the present invention is to provide a sliding device for a vehicle storage box, which is configured to allow a user to switch between an electric sliding mode and a manual sliding mode as needed.

[0008] The objects of the present invention are not limited to the foregoing, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will clearly understand other objects not mentioned in the present invention based on the following description.

[0009] In one embodiment, the present invention provides a sliding device, for example, for a vehicle storage box, the device comprising: a guide rail module; a slide rail slidably coupled to the guide rail module; a track drive module coupled to the slide rail and configured to move the slide rail along the guide rail module by a motor drive; and a sliding mode conversion module configured to convert the operating mode of the slide rail from an electric sliding mode to a manual sliding mode by preventing the driving force of the track drive module from being transmitted to the slide rail.

[0010] In an exemplary embodiment, the track drive module includes: a lead screw rotated by a motor; a nut housing coupled to a slide rail; and a linear motion nut rotatable and adjacent to the slide rail, and in a manual sliding mode, the rotation of the linear motion nut is limited by a sliding mode conversion module.

[0011] In the electric sliding mode, the rotation of the linear motion nut is not interlocked with the sliding mode conversion module, and the linear motion nut is configured to rotate together with the lead screw.

[0012] In another exemplary embodiment, when the rotation of the linear motion nut is not restricted by the sliding mode conversion module, the linear motion nut may rotate together with the lead screw.

[0013] In another exemplary embodiment, the sliding mode conversion module includes: a rod housing fixed to the slide rail; a button installed in the rod housing and can be linearly moved into and out of the rod housing; and a locking rod connected to the button to interlock with the linear movement of the button and is constructed to be separated from or combined with the linear movement nut by the linear movement of the button.

[0014] In yet another exemplary embodiment, the button is provided with a rod guide hole therein to guide vertical movement of the locking rod; and the locking rod is provided with a rod guide pin configured to move along the rod guide hole by linear movement of the button.

[0015] In yet another exemplary embodiment, the button includes: a first button portion protruding from a rod housing, and a second button portion inserted into the rod housing; and a rod guide hole is provided in the second button portion. The rod guide hole extends obliquely upward toward the first button portion.

[0016] In another exemplary embodiment, a locking hole for the locking rod to engage is provided in the linear motion nut, and a locking protrusion detachably inserted into the locking hole is provided at the lower portion of the locking rod so as not to restrict the rotation of the linear motion nut when the locking protrusion is separated from the locking hole.

[0017] The button is pushed into the rod housing to separate the locking protrusion from the locking hole, thereby switching the operation mode of the slide rail to the manual sliding mode.

[0018] In yet another exemplary embodiment, a return spring is disposed between the second button portion and the rod housing, and the return spring is compressed as the first button portion moves into the rod housing.

[0019] Releasing the button can reset the button through the return spring, thereby switching the operation mode of the slide rail to the electric sliding mode.

[0020] In yet another exemplary embodiment, a guide rail module includes: a guide rail mounted to a vehicle body and configured to guide movement of the slide rail; and a guide rail cover configured to cover the guide rail and having a movement guide hole enabling movement of the slide rail.

[0021] In yet another exemplary embodiment, the slide rail may have a foreign matter blocking spring coupled thereto, and the foreign matter blocking spring is configured to close the movement guide hole opened by the movement of the slide rail.

[0022] Other embodiments and exemplary embodiments of the invention are discussed below.

[0023] The above and other features of the invention are discussed below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The above and other features of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to certain exemplary embodiments of the invention shown in the accompanying drawings, which are given hereinafter by way of illustration only and therefore do not limit the present invention, and in which:

[0025] Figure 1 is an assembled perspective view showing a sliding device for a vehicle storage box according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a sliding device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 is a view showing a portion of a sliding device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 is a perspective view showing a track driving module and a sliding mode conversion module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 is a plan view showing a sliding device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 The view from the middle AA direction;

[0031] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 The view from the middle BB direction;

[0032] Figure 8 is a view illustrating an unlocking mode of a track driving module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Fig. 9 is a view showing an unlocking mode of a sliding mode conversion module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Fig.10 is a view showing a power transmission structure of a track driving module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; and

[0035] Fig.11 and Fig.12 2 is a view illustrating the operation of a foreign matter blocking spring according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] It should be understood that the accompanying drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, but rather present simplified representations of various features illustrating the basic principles of the invention. For example, certain design features of the present invention, including specific size, orientation, location, and shape, are determined in part by specific intended applications and use environments.

[0037] In the drawings, reference numbers refer to the same or equivalent parts of the present invention throughout the several views of the drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In order to facilitate the description of the embodiments of the present invention, the contents described in the accompanying drawings may be different from the contents actually implemented.

[0039] In this specification, the terms "first", "second", etc. may be used to describe various components, but these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used to distinguish one component from another component. For example, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and a second component may be referred to as a first component without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0040] It should be understood that the term "vehicle" or "transportation vehicle" or other similar terms used herein include general motor vehicles, such as passenger cars, including sports utility vehicles (SUVs), buses, trucks, various commercial vehicles, ships including various boats, large ships, aircraft, etc., and include hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, hydrogen-powered vehicles and other alternative fuel vehicles (e.g., fuels derived from resources other than petroleum). As mentioned herein, a hybrid vehicle is a vehicle with two or more power sources, such as gasoline-powered and electric vehicles.

[0041] The purpose of the terms used herein is only to describe a specific embodiment and is not intended to limit the present invention. As used herein, the singular forms "one", "an" and "the" are also intended to include plural forms, unless the context clearly states otherwise. These terms are only intended to distinguish one component from another component, and these terms do not limit the properties, sequence or order of the components. The terms "including" and / or "comprising" used in this specification should be understood as the presence of the features, integral bodies, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof in this specification. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the items listed in the relevant description. Throughout the specification, unless explicitly described to the contrary, the word "including" and variants such as "including" or "containing" will be understood to imply the inclusion of the elements but do not exclude any other elements. In addition, the terms "unit", "-device", "-device" and "module" described in this specification represent units for processing at least one function and operation, and can be implemented by hardware components or software components and combinations thereof.

[0042] Although the exemplary embodiments are described as exemplary processes performed using multiple units, it should be understood that the exemplary processes may also be performed by one or more modules. In addition, it should be understood that the term controller / control unit refers to a hardware device that includes a memory and a processor and is specifically programmed to perform the processes described herein. The memory is configured to store the modules, and the processor is specifically configured to execute the modules to perform one or more processes described further below.

[0043] In addition, the control logic of the present invention may be implemented by non-transitory computer-readable media on a computer-readable medium containing executable program instructions executed by a processor, controller, etc. Examples of computer-readable media include, but are not limited to, ROM, RAM, compact disk (CD)-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, flash drive, smart card, and optical data storage device. The computer-readable medium may also be distributed in a network-connected computer system so that the computer-readable medium is stored and executed in a distributed manner, for example, by a telematics server or a controller area network (CAN).

[0044] In this specification, unless otherwise specified, directions such as “up and down”, “left and right”, “front and rear”, etc. are based on the direction of the vehicle.

[0045] A sliding device for a vehicle storage box according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is configured to move a storage box (not shown) disposed between a driver's seat and a front passenger seat. The sliding device can adjust the position of the storage box, or ensure the space between the driver's seat and the front passenger seat by moving the storage box. The storage box has a storage space for storing items, and can also be used as an armrest for a user. The sliding device is disposed between the storage box and the vehicle body, and is configured to allow the storage box to move in a sliding manner.

[0046] Reference Figures 1 to 5 The sliding device includes: a guide rail module 100, which is configured to guide the sliding and movement of the slide rail 200; the slide rail 200, which is slidably coupled to the guide rail module 100; a track driving module 300, which is configured to selectively transmit the driving force that moves the slide rail 200 to the slide rail 200; and a sliding mode conversion module 400, which is configured to convert the working mode and sliding mode of the slide rail 200.

[0047] The guide rail module 100 is disposed between a driver seat and a front passenger seat, and includes a guide rail 110 mounted and fixed to a vehicle body. The guide rail 110 has a structure for guiding the sliding and linear movement of the slide rail 200.

[0048] The slide rail 200 is slidably coupled to the guide rail 110 and is configured to move linearly along the guide rail 110. The slide rail 200 is coupled and fixed to the storage box and is configured to move integrally with the storage box. The slide rail 200 is movable along the guide rail module 100 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.

[0049] The rail driving module 300 is coupled to the slide rail 200 and is configured to slide and move the slide rail 200 using a driving force generated by the motor 310 .

[0050] The slide rail 200 may be operated in an electric sliding mode by the track driving module 300. When the slide rail 200 is operated in the electric sliding mode, the slide rail 200 may slide along the guide rail module 100 without user intervention.

[0051] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the rail driving module 300 may include a lead screw 320 rotated by a motor 310 , a nut housing 330 coupled and fixed to the slide rail 200 , and a linear motion nut 340 rotatably disposed in the nut housing 330 .

[0052] The nut housing 330 is disposed at the end of the slide rail 200 relative to the moving direction of the slide rail 200. The end of the slide rail 200 may be provided with a first nut housing 331 and a second nut housing 332.

[0053] The linear movement nut 340 is rotatably disposed at an appropriate position within the nut housing 330. The linear movement nut 340 is not fixed to the nut housing 330. The linear movement nut 340 is connected to the lead screw 320 located within the nut housing 330 by being engaged therewith, and is configured to selectively convert the rotational motion of the lead screw 320 into linear motion. The linear movement nut 340 always abuts against the slide rail 200 within the nut housing 330. The linear movement nut 340 selectively transmits the driving force of the motor 310 to the slide rail 200.

[0054] When the rotational movement of the linear movement nut 340 is restricted and locked by the sliding mode conversion module 400, the linear movement nut 340 converts the rotational movement of the lead screw 320 connected to the motor 310 into a linear movement (see Figure 6 When the rotational movement of the linear movement nut 340 is not restricted by the sliding mode conversion module 400, the linear movement nut 340 does not convert the rotational movement of the lead screw 320 into linear movement (see Figure 8 ). When the lead screw 320 rotates and the rotational movement of the linear moving nut 340 is not restricted, the linear moving nut 340 rotates to an appropriate position together with the lead screw 320. In other words, when the rotational movement of the linear moving nut 340 is not locked, the linear moving nut 340 idles in the nut housing 330. When the rotational movement of the linear moving nut 340 is locked, the linear moving nut 340 moves along the length direction of the lead screw 320 while the lead screw 320 rotates due to the motor 310.

[0055] The linear moving nut 340 may be formed with a locking hole 342 into which the locking rod 430 of the sliding mode conversion module 400 is inserted. The locking hole 342 is formed through an axial central portion and a circumferential side portion of the linear moving nut 340. Figure 6 and Figure 8 , a plurality of locking holes 342 may be formed in the linear moving nut 340, and the locking holes 342 may be arranged to be spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the linear moving nut 340. Therefore, the rotational movement of the linear moving nut 340 may be locked by the locking rod 430 at any rotational position.

[0056] In addition, a through hole 334 through which the locking rod 430 inserted and coupled to the locking hole 342 of the linear movement nut 340 passes may be formed on one side in the circumferential direction of the nut housing 330 .

[0057] The sliding mode conversion module 400 is configured to convert the working mode and sliding mode of the slide rail 200 from the electric sliding mode to the manual sliding mode, or from the manual sliding mode to the electric sliding mode. To this end, the sliding mode conversion module 400 includes a rod housing 410 , a button 420 and a locking rod 430 .

[0058] like Figure 7 and Fig. 9 As shown, the rod housing 410 is mounted and fixed to the front of the slide rail 200. The rod housing 410 includes a front housing portion 411 that is not stacked on the front of the slide rail 200 and a rear housing portion 412 that is stacked on the front of the slide rail 200. The rear housing portion 412 is coupled to the front of the slide rail 200 by being stacked thereon, and the front housing portion 411 protrudes forward at the front of the slide rail 200.

[0059] The button 420 is mounted on the rod housing 410 to be linearly movable in the front-rear direction. The button 420 includes a rear button portion 422 inserted into the rod housing 410 and a front button portion 421 protruding from the rod housing 410.

[0060] A spring assembly rod 424 is provided at the front end of the rear button portion 422, and a return spring 440 is assembled on the spring assembly rod 424. The spring assembly rod 424 is supported linearly and movably on a button support 414 protruding in the inner space of the rod housing 410. The button 420 is elastically supported by the return spring 440 so that the front button portion 421 keeps protruding outward from the rod housing 410.

[0061] The return spring 440 is located between the rear button portion 422 and the button support 414. When the button 420 is pressed into the rod housing 410 and the front button portion 421 is inserted into the rod housing 410, the return spring 440 is compressed to generate an elastic restoring force. When the external force pressing the button 420 into the rod housing 410 is removed, the button 420 returns to its original position by the elastic restoring force of the return spring 440, and the front button portion 421 returns to protrude outward from the rod housing 410.

[0062] In order to interlock the linear movement of the locking rod 430 with the button 420, a rod guide hole 422a may be formed in the rear button portion 422 to guide the up and down movement of the locking rod 430, and an internal space into which the upper portion of the locking rod 430 is inserted.

[0063] The locking lever 430 is assembled to the front housing portion 411 in a manner that is movable up and down, and the upper portion of the locking lever 430 is inserted into the rear button portion 422. The upper portion of the locking lever 430 is provided with a lever guide pin 431a, and the lever guide pin 431a is movably assembled to a lever guide hole 422a in the rear button portion 422. The locking lever 430 is interlockably connected to the rear button portion 422 of the button 420 through the lever guide pin 431a. The lever guide hole 422a extends in a manner that is inclined upward toward the front button portion 421.

[0064] In this embodiment, the locking lever 430 includes a lever head 431 provided with a lever guide pin 431a, and a pair of lever legs 432 extending horizontally from the left and right sides of the lever head 431 and bending vertically downward. The lower portion of each lever leg 432 passes through the lever housing 410 and is located outside the lever housing 410.

[0065] Reference Figure 7 and Fig. 9 As the front button portion 421 is pushed into the rod housing 410, the rod guide pin 431a moves upward along the rod guide hole 422a. Figure 8 As shown, the lower portion of the locking lever 430 is disengaged and separated from the locking hole 342 in the linear motion nut 340. The lower portion of the locking lever 430 has a locking protrusion 432a detachably inserted into the locking hole 342. Specifically, the lower end of the lever leg 432 has a locking protrusion 432a protruding therefrom.

[0066] like Figure 6 As shown, when the locking protrusion 432a is inserted into the locking hole 342 in the linear moving nut 340, the linear moving nut 340 can convert the rotational motion of the lead screw 320 into linear motion and move the slide rail 200 backward along the guide rail module 100. Here, the rod guide pin 431a is held at the lower end (i.e., the first end) of the rod guide hole 422a by the elastic force of the return spring 440, and the locking rod 430 is held in a locking mode that restricts the rotational motion of the linear moving nut 340.

[0067] like Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, when the front button portion 421 is inserted into the rod housing 410 by the pressing force of the user on the button 420, the return spring 440 is compressed, so that the rod guide pin 431a is located at the upper end (i.e., the second end) of the rod guide hole 422a. Therefore, the rod head 431 of the locking rod 430 moves upward and the locking protrusion 432a is separated from the locking hole 342 in the linear moving nut 340, so that the locking rod 430 enters the unlocking mode that allows the linear moving nut 340 to rotate.

[0068] In this way, the locking rod 430 moves in a direction of separation from the linear moving nut 340 or in a direction of engagement with the linear moving nut 340 by interlocking with the linear movement of the button 420. Specifically, when the user presses the front button portion 421 into the rod housing 410, the locking rod 430 moves in a direction of separation from the linear moving nut 340 (i.e., upward direction) to separate from the linear moving nut 340 (see Figure 8 and Fig. 9), and when the front button portion 421 is returned to protrude outward from the rod housing 410 by the return spring 440, the locking rod 430 moves in a direction (i.e., downward direction) in conjunction with the linear moving nut 340 to be coupled to the linear moving nut 340 (see Figure 6 and Figure 7 ).

[0069] When the locking rod 430 is combined with the linear moving nut 340, the rotational force (i.e., driving force) of the motor 310 is transmitted to the slide rail 200 via the linear moving nut 340. Conversely, when the locking rod 430 is separated from the linear moving nut 340, the linear moving nut 340 rotates together with the lead screw 320, and the driving force of the motor 310 is not transmitted to the slide rail 200.

[0070] When the linear moving nut 340 is coupled to the locking lever 430, the slide rail 200 is pressed and pushed in the first direction, or the nut housing 330 is pressed and pushed in the second direction, depending on the rotation direction of the motor 310. When the nut housing 330 moves by being pushed by the linear moving nut 340, the slide rail 200 moves together with the nut housing 330. The first direction and the second direction are opposite directions. For example, the first direction is a direction in which the slide rail 200 moves backward, and the second direction is a direction in which the slide rail 200 moves forward.

[0071] like Figure 3 and Fig.10 As shown, the lead screws 320 arranged in pairs are configured to receive the driving force of the motor 310 through the corresponding reducer 350 and rotate. The motor 310 is connected to the pair of lead screws 320 to transmit power, and the pair of lead screws 320 are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the slide rail 200 (i.e., the left and right direction). The reducer 350 can reduce the rotation speed of the motor 310 and amplify the rotational force (i.e., motor torque) transmitted to the lead screw 320.

[0072] The lead screw 320 is rotatably supported in an appropriate position together with the reducer 350 by the front bracket 512 and the rear bracket 522. The front bracket 512 is mounted to the front plate 510, and the reducer 350 and the rear bracket 522 are mounted to the rear plate 520. The front plate 510 and the rear plate 520 are mounted to the vehicle body by being adjacent to the guide rail module 100. The front plate 510 and the components mounted to the front plate 510 are covered and protected by the front end cover 530, and the rear plate 520 and the components mounted to the rear plate 520 are covered and protected by the rear end cover 540. The motor 310 is mounted to the rear plate 520 and protected by the rear end cover 540. Here, the front end cover 530 and the rear end cover 540 respectively cover the opposite ends of the guide rail module 100 by being adjacent to the opposite ends of the guide rail module 100.

[0073] The rotation speed and direction of the motor 310 are controlled by a controller provided in the vehicle. The controller may control the driving of the motor 310 based on a signal from a sensor configured to detect the position and movement direction of the slide rail 200.

[0074] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the guide rail module 100 includes a guide rail 110 and a guide rail cover 120 configured to cover and protect the guide rail 110 .

[0075] The guide rail 110 is configured to guide the sliding and movement of the slide rail 200. A pair of openings 112 are formed in the guide rail 110, and the lower portion of the slide rail 200 is slidably inserted into the pair of openings 112.

[0076] The guide rail cover 120 is supported by being combined with the front cover 530 and the rear cover 540 to be placed above the guide rail 110. A pair of moving guide holes 122 configured to enable the slide rail 200 to slide and move are formed in the guide rail cover 120. The lower portion of the slide rail 200 passes through the moving guide holes 122 and is combined to the guide rail 110.

[0077] Reference Figure 2 In order to couple the slide rail 200 to the guide rail 110, the guide rail cover 120 may include a first cover portion 120a and a second cover portion 120b. The first cover portion 120a has a plate shape with an open central portion, and the second cover portion 120b is coupled to the first cover portion 120a to be located at the central portion of the first cover portion 120a. Here, the pair of moving guide holes 122 are formed between the first cover portion 120a and the second cover portion 120b.

[0078] Each moving guide hole 122 extends in the moving direction of the slide rail 200 moving along the guide rail 110. The moving guide hole 122 is located above the opening 112 and has a smaller width than the opening 112. The open section and the closed section of the moving guide hole 122 change according to the movement of the slide rail 200.

[0079] Reference Fig.11 and Fig.12 In order to prevent foreign matter from entering the guide rail 110 , the slide rail 200 is provided with two pairs of foreign matter blocking springs 550 .

[0080] Each foreign matter blocking spring 550 is configured to prevent foreign matter from entering the guide rail 110 through the open section of the moving guide hole 122. More specifically, the foreign matter blocking spring 550 is configured to close the open section of the moving guide hole 122 that changes according to the sliding and movement of the slide rail 200.

[0081] To this end, a first end of the foreign matter blocking spring 550 is coupled and fixed to an end of the slide rail 200, and a second end is connected to a spring winder 560. The spring winder 560 is provided for each foreign matter blocking spring 550. The spring winder 560 is configured to wind or unwind the foreign matter blocking spring 550 according to the movement of the slide rail 200.

[0082] The first end of the foreign matter blocking spring 550 is one end of the foreign matter blocking spring 550 in its length direction, and the second end of the foreign matter blocking spring 550 is the other end of the foreign matter blocking spring 550 in its length direction. A pair of first foreign matter blocking springs 551 are connected to the front end of the slide rail 200, and a pair of second foreign matter blocking springs 552 are connected to the rear end of the slide rail 200. The first spring winder 561 is installed and fixed to the front plate 510, and the second spring winder 562 is installed and fixed to the rear plate 520.

[0083] The sliding device of the present invention configured as described above enables the user to selectively switch the operation mode of the slide rail 200 from the electric sliding mode to the manual sliding mode as needed. For example, when the user wants to move the slide rail 200 and the storage box faster than the moving speed driven by the motor 310, the user can manually move the slide rail 200 and the storage box while pressing the button 420 into the rod housing 410.

[0084] In addition, the sliding device of the present invention can switch the operation mode of the slide rail 200 regardless of whether the motor 310 is driven or the position of the slide rail 200. When the operation mode of the slide rail 200 is switched to the manual sliding mode, the movement speed and movement direction of the slide rail 200 and the storage box are controlled by the user.

[0085] As apparent from the above description, the present invention provides the following effects.

[0086] According to the present invention, the user can switch the operation mode of the slide rail from the electric sliding mode to the manual sliding mode as needed. For example, when the user wants to move the slide rail and the storage box faster than the moving speed driven by the motor, the user can manually move the slide rail and the storage box quickly while pressing the button into the rod housing.

[0087] The effects obtained by the present invention are not limited to the above effects, and those skilled in the art will clearly understand other effects not mentioned herein based on the above description.

[0088] In addition, in this specification, the terms "front", "rear", etc. may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited to these terms. These terms are used to distinguish one component from other components. For example, the front component may be referred to as a first component, and the rear component may be referred to as a second component without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0089] For example, in this specification, the front button portion 421 may be referred to as a “first button portion”, and the rear button portion 422 may be referred to as a “second button portion”.

[0090] The terms or words used in this specification and the following claims should not be interpreted as being limited to their conventional or dictionary meanings. In addition, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and improvements made by those skilled in the art using the basic concepts of the present invention defined in the appended claims are also included in the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sliding device, comprising: Guide rail module; A slide rail slidably coupled to the guide rail module; a track driving module coupled to the slide rail and configured to move the slide rail along the guide rail module; and The sliding mode conversion module is configured to convert the operation mode of the slide rail from the electric sliding mode to the manual sliding mode.

2. The sliding device according to claim 1, wherein: The slide mode conversion module is configured to convert an operation mode of the slide rail from an electric slide mode to a manual slide mode by preventing a driving force of the track driving module from being transmitted to the slide rail.

3. The sliding device according to claim 1, wherein: The track driving module comprises: a lead screw rotated by a motor; and a linearly movable nut rotatable and abutting against the slide rail, Wherein, in the manual sliding mode, the rotation of the linear movement nut is interlocked with the sliding mode conversion module, and the linear movement nut is configured to move linearly along the lead screw by engaging with the lead screw.

4. The sliding device according to claim 3, wherein: In the electric sliding mode, rotation of the linear motion nut is not interlocked with the sliding mode conversion module, and the linear motion nut is configured to rotate together with the lead screw.

5. The sliding device according to claim 3, wherein: The track driving module further includes a nut housing coupled to the slide rail, and the linear motion nut is disposed in the nut housing.

6. The sliding device according to claim 3, wherein: The sliding mode conversion module comprises: a rod housing secured to the slide rail; a button mounted in the stem housing and linearly movable into and out of the stem housing; and A locking rod is connected to the button to interlock with the linear movement of the button and is configured to be separated from or combined with the linear movement nut by the linear movement of the button.

7. The sliding device according to claim 6, wherein: Pressing the button into the rod housing switches the operation mode of the slide rail to the manual sliding mode.

8. The sliding device according to claim 6, wherein: The button is protruded outside the rod housing to switch the operation mode of the slide rail to the electric slide mode.

9. The sliding device according to claim 6, wherein: The button is provided with a rod guide hole for guiding the vertical movement of the locking rod; and The locking lever is provided with a lever guide pin configured to move along the lever guide hole by linear movement of the button.

10. The sliding device according to claim 9, wherein: The button includes: a first button portion protruding from the rod housing, and a second button portion inserted into the rod housing; and The rod guide hole is provided in the second button portion.

11. The sliding device according to claim 9, wherein: The rod guide hole extends obliquely upward toward the first button portion.

12. The sliding device according to claim 6, wherein: The linear movement nut is provided with a locking hole for the locking rod to be coupled.

13. The sliding device according to claim 12, wherein: A locking protrusion detachably inserted into the locking hole is provided at a lower portion of the locking lever so as not to restrict rotation of the linear movement nut when the locking protrusion is separated from the locking hole.

14. The sliding device according to claim 13, wherein: The button is pushed into the lever housing to separate the locking projection from the locking hole, thereby switching the operation mode of the slide rail to the manual sliding mode.

15. The sliding device according to claim 9, wherein: A return spring is provided between the second button portion and the rod housing, and the return spring is compressed as the first button portion moves into the rod housing.

16. The sliding device according to claim 15, wherein: The button is released and reset by the reset spring, thereby switching the operation mode of the slide rail to the electric sliding mode.

17. The sliding device according to claim 1, wherein: The guide rail module comprises: a guide rail mounted to the vehicle body and configured to guide movement of the slide rail; and The guide rail cover is configured to cover the guide rail and has a moving guide hole for enabling the slide rail to move.

18. The sliding device according to claim 17, wherein: The slide rail has a foreign matter blocking spring coupled thereto, and wherein the foreign matter blocking spring is configured to close the movement guide hole opened by movement of the slide rail.

19. The sliding device according to claim 1, wherein: In the electric sliding mode, the slide rail is configured to be electrically moved along the guide rail module by the track driving module.

20. The sliding device according to claim 1, wherein: In the manual sliding mode, the slide rail is configured to be manually moved along the guide rail module by a user.

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