Double-layer armrest box hinge structure for automobile, armrest box and automobile

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of automobiles, in particular to a double-layer armrest box hinge structure for an automobile, an armrest box and the automobile. The first support is hinged to the fastener and used for supporting a top layer structure of the armrest box; the third support is hinged to the fastener and used for supporting a middle layer structure of the armrest box, and an upper layer storage space is formed between the first support and the third support; the lower end of the second support is used for being installed on an armrest box framework forming a lower-layer storage space, and the upper end of the second support is hinged to the fastener and serves as a support of the fastener; the armrest box is divided into the upper-layer storage space and the lower-layer storage space in the mode that the three supports are matched with one another, the design of the double-layer armrest box is achieved, the problem that an existing armrest box is only provided with one layer is solved, the limited space is reasonably utilized, space division is achieved, and passengers can conveniently use the armrest box.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automobiles, and particularly relates to a double-layer armrest box hinge structure for automobiles, an armrest box and an automobile. Background Art

[0002] As the automotive market matures, the demand for automotive storage space is also increasing, and the demand for the lower-layer storage box of the armrest box in the market is becoming more and more intense. At present, most models on the market are single-layer storage boxes. For example, the Chinese utility model patent with the publication number CN209568826U discloses an automobile armrest box hinge; the Chinese utility model patent with the publication number CN210563949U discloses a hinge mechanism for a vehicle armrest box and its armrest box; the Chinese utility model patent with the publication number CN214775630U discloses an armrest hinge structure for elastically opening an armrest box cover. In the above patents, only one area of the designed armrest box has a storage function, and different types of items are stored therein, and the items that are used frequently for a long time are also mixed in, which brings many inconveniences to customers during use. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a double-layer armrest box hinge structure for automobiles, an armrest box and an automobile. By dividing the armrest box into an upper-layer storage space and a lower-layer storage space through the cooperation of three brackets, the design of a double-layer armrest box is realized, the problem that the existing armrest box has only one layer is solved, the limited space is reasonably utilized, space partitioning is achieved, and it is convenient for passengers to use. To achieve the above purpose, the present invention is solved by the following technical solutions:

[0004] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a double-layer armrest box hinge structure for automobiles, including:

[0005] A fastener, which is a shaft-like part;

[0006] A first bracket, hinged to the fastener, for supporting the top structure of the armrest box;

[0007] A third bracket, hinged to the fastener, for supporting the middle layer structure of the armrest box, and an upper-layer storage space is formed between the first bracket and the third bracket;

[0008] A second bracket, the lower end of which is used to be installed on the armrest box skeleton forming the lower-layer storage space, and the upper end is hinged to the fastener and serves as a support for the fastener.

[0009] As a further technical solution, the number of the fasteners is two, and each fastener is provided with a partition protrusion. The first bracket and the second bracket both have two symmetrically arranged hinge ports and are both hinged outside the partition protrusion, and the third bracket is hinged inside the partition protrusion.

[0010] As a further technical solution, on the same fastener, the third bracket, the first bracket, and the second bracket are sequentially hinged from the inside to the outside.

[0011] As a further technical solution, a damping unit is provided between the hinge ends on the same side of the first bracket and the second bracket.

[0012] As a further technical solution, the damping unit includes three gaskets, and pressure is applied to them by screwing a nut at the outer end of the fastener. The middle gasket is a metal friction plate, and the two side gaskets are plastic gaskets.

[0013] As a further technical solution, a gasket is provided between the nut and the second bracket.

[0014] As a further technical solution, an elastic gasket is provided between the third bracket and the partition protrusion.

[0015] In a second aspect, the present invention provides an armrest box, including the double-layer armrest box hinge structure for an automobile as described in the first aspect, and further including:

[0016] A lower storage space, formed by the armrest box skeleton and the outer shell, and the second bracket is installed on the armrest box skeleton;

[0017] An upper storage space, including a top layer structure and an intermediate layer structure. The intermediate layer structure serves both as the bottom of the upper storage space and as the cover of the lower storage space. The top layer structure is installed on the first bracket, and the intermediate layer structure is installed on the third bracket.

[0018] As a further technical solution, a buckle is provided between the top layer structure and the intermediate layer structure.

[0019] In a third aspect, the present invention provides an automobile, including the armrest box as described in the second aspect.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0021] 1. The hinge in the present invention is composed of a first bracket, a second bracket, and a third bracket. With the cooperation of the three brackets, the armrest box is divided into an upper storage space and a lower storage space, turning the single-layer storage space into a double-layer storage space. Passengers can place frequently used items in the upper storage space and the remaining items in the lower storage space, rationally utilizing the limited space, achieving space partitioning, and facilitating passenger use.

[0022] 2. A damping unit is provided between the hinge ends on the same side of the first bracket and the second bracket. The damping unit is composed of gaskets made of different materials, including a metal friction plate disposed in the middle and plastic gaskets on both sides thereof. And after the nut on the fastener is tightened, a damping force is provided for the damping unit. When the operating force for opening / closing the first bracket exceeds the damping force, the entire first bracket will perform the opening / closing action, and at the same time, it can hover at any angle during the whole process, meeting the usage requirements of different people in different scenarios. The third bracket cooperates with the armrest box switch buckle and can rotate together with the first bracket or be opened separately, which is convenient for daily use and provides customers with more choices for storage space.

[0023] 3. An elastic gasket is provided between the third bracket of the present invention and the partition protrusion on the fastener. The elastic gasket has a positioning function and does not have a damping effect, ensuring that the lower storage space of the armrest box can be opened or rotated smoothly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The schematic diagrams forming a part of the present invention are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions thereof of the present invention are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation to the present invention. It should also be understood that these drawings are shown for simplicity and clarity and are not necessarily drawn to scale. Now the present invention will be described and explained by using the drawings with additional features and details, wherein:

[0025] Figure 1 shows an axonometric view of the double-layer armrest box hinge structure for an automobile in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 shows an exploded view of the double-layer armrest box hinge structure for an automobile in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 shows a sectional view of the double-layer armrest box hinge structure for an automobile in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 shows a sectional view of the damping unit in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 shows a schematic diagram of the opened state of the armrest box in an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the upper storage space is in a closed state;

[0030] Figure 6 shows a schematic diagram of the opened state of the armrest box in an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the upper storage space is in an opened state.

[0031] In the figure: 1. First bracket; 2. Second bracket; 3. Third bracket; 4. First gasket; 5. Second gasket; 6. Third gasket; 7. Fourth gasket; 8. Fifth gasket; 9. Nut; 10. Fastener; 11. Intermediate layer structure; 12. Top layer structure; 13. Armrest box skeleton. Detailed implementation manners

[0032] Next, the technical solutions in the typical embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0033] Embodiment 1

[0034] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, this embodiment provides a double-layer armrest box hinge structure for an automobile, including a first bracket 1, a second bracket 2, a third bracket 3, a fastener 10, a nut 9, and a first gasket 4, a second gasket 5, a third gasket 6, a fourth gasket 7, and a fifth gasket 8.

[0035] The fastener 10 is a shaft-like part, and the first bracket 1, the second bracket 2, and the third bracket 3 are respectively hinged on the fastener 10.

[0036] Specifically, the first bracket 1 is hinged on the fastener 10 and is used to support the top layer structure 12 of the armrest box.

[0037] The third bracket 3 is hinged on the fastener 10 and is used to support the intermediate layer structure 11 of the armrest box. An upper storage space is formed between the first bracket 1 and the third bracket 3.

[0038] The lower end of the second bracket 2 is used to be installed on the armrest box skeleton 13 that forms the lower storage space, and the upper end is hinged on the fastener 10 and serves as a support for the fastener 10.

[0039] Among them, the second bracket 2 serves as the support structure of the entire hinge. It is not only hinged with the fastener 10, but also serves as the support structure of the fastener 10, and at the same time supports the first bracket 1, the second bracket 2, and the structures installed on the two brackets.

[0040] The hinge skeleton in this embodiment is composed of the first bracket 1, the second bracket 2, and the third bracket 3. With the cooperation of the three brackets, the armrest box is divided into an upper storage space and a lower storage space, turning the single-layer storage space into a double-layer storage space. Passengers can place frequently used items in the upper storage space and the remaining items in the lower storage space, making rational use of the limited space, realizing space partitioning, and facilitating passengers' use.

[0041] As Figure 2As shown, the number of fasteners 10 is two, and each is provided with a partition protrusion. The partition protrusion in this embodiment is an annular protrusion, which is used to separately install the third bracket 3 from the first bracket 1 and the second bracket 2. Both the first bracket 1 and the second bracket 2 have two symmetrically arranged hinge ports and are hinged outside the partition protrusion, while the third bracket 3 is hinged inside the partition protrusion.

[0042] As Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, on the same fastener 10, the third bracket 3, the first bracket 1, and the second bracket 2 are hinged in sequence from the inside to the outside.

[0043] The third bracket 3 is different from the first bracket 1 and the second bracket 2 in that it has two symmetrically arranged hinge ports. The hinge position of the third bracket 3 is a central hole, and both ends of the central hole are inserted into the fastener.

[0044] A damping unit is provided between the same-side hinge ends of the first bracket 1 and the second bracket 2. The damping unit includes three gaskets, and pressure is applied to them by screwing a nut 9 at the outer end of the fastener 10. The middle gasket is a metal friction sheet, and the two side gaskets are plastic gaskets. Specifically, one of the two side gaskets is the second gasket 5 and the other is the fourth gasket 7. Both gaskets are plastic gaskets and have wear-resistant properties. The middle gasket is the third gasket 6, which is a metal friction sheet. After the whole structure is locked by the nut 9, a damping unit is formed. The third gasket 6 generates a damping force when squeezing with the surrounding gaskets during rotation, providing a damping force for the operation process of the entire armrest box. When the operating force for opening / closing the armrest box exceeds the damping force, the entire armrest box will perform the opening / closing action, and at the same time, it can hover at any angle during the whole process.

[0045] In this embodiment, a damping unit is provided between the same-side hinge ends of the first bracket 1 and the second bracket 2. The damping unit is composed of gaskets of different materials, and after the nut 9 on the fastener 10 is locked, it provides a damping force for the damping unit. When the operating force for opening / closing the first bracket 1 exceeds the damping force, the entire first bracket 1 will perform the opening / closing action, and at the same time, it can hover at any angle during the whole process, meeting the usage requirements of different people in different scenarios.

[0046] The hinge bracket 3 cooperates with the armrest box switch buckle and can rotate together with the first bracket 1 or can be opened separately, which is convenient for daily use and provides customers with more choices for storage space.

[0047] It can be understood that in some other embodiments, the damping unit can also adopt other structural forms, as long as it can provide a damping force for the first bracket, and it is not limited to the structural form in this embodiment.

[0048] An elastic gasket is provided between the third bracket 3 and the partition protrusion. In the embodiment, the elastic gasket is the first gasket 4. The first gasket 4 has a positioning function and does not have a damping effect, ensuring that the lower storage space of the armrest box can be opened or rotated smoothly.

[0049] A gasket is provided between the nut 9 and the second bracket 2. This gasket is the fifth gasket 8.

[0050] The first bracket 1 is a plate-like structure, adapted to the top layer structure 12 it supports. Usually, the top layer structure is the top cover of the armrest box. The first bracket 1 is provided with a number of screw holes. In this embodiment, 5 screw holes are provided and the top layer structure 12 is supported by 5 screws. The third bracket 3 is also a plate-like structure, adapted to the middle layer structure 11 it supports. It can be understood that the middle layer structure 11 can serve as both the bottom structure of the upper storage space and the top cover structure of the lower storage space. The third bracket 3 is also provided with a number of screw holes. In this embodiment, 4 screw holes are provided, and the third bracket 3 is fixed to the bottom of the middle layer structure 11 by 4 screws to provide support for the middle layer structure 11. The middle layer structure is a boxed structure, and an upper storage space is formed inside it. The second bracket 2 is adapted to the armrest box skeleton 13 structure of the lower storage space. The second bracket 2 is installed at the upper rear position of the armrest box skeleton 13. Similarly, the second bracket 2 is provided with a number of screw holes. In this embodiment, 6 screw holes are provided and it is fixed to the armrest box skeleton 13 by 6 screws.

[0051] Embodiment Two

[0052] This embodiment provides an armrest box, including the double-layer armrest box hinge structure for automobiles as described in Embodiment One, as Figure 5 and Figure 6 shown, and further includes:

[0053] A lower storage space, formed by the armrest box skeleton 13 and the outer shell, and the second bracket 2 is installed on the armrest box skeleton 13;

[0054] An upper storage space, including a top layer structure 12 and a middle layer structure 11. The middle layer structure 11 serves as both the bottom of the upper storage space and the cover of the lower storage space. The top layer structure 12 is installed on the first bracket 1, and the middle layer structure 11 is installed on the third bracket 3.

[0055] A buckle is provided between the top layer structure 12 and the middle layer structure 11. During the opening process of the first bracket 1 and the top layer structure 12, if the buckle is locked, it will drive the third bracket and the middle layer structure to rotate and open together. If it is necessary to open the upper storage space, it can be unlocked by pressing a button. It can be understood that the above-mentioned buckle can adopt the structure in the prior art and will not be elaborated in this embodiment.

[0056] In the specific implementation process, the first bracket 1 is supported on the top layer structure 12 by 5 screws, the second bracket 2 is fixed on the armrest box skeleton 13 by 6 screws, and the third bracket 3 is fixed on the middle layer structure 11 by 4 screws. In this way, the entire hinge is fixed. When the opening operation force of the top layer structure 12 is greater than the damping force, the top layer structure 12 rotates and opens, and it can hover at the middle position. At this time, the middle layer structure 11 rotates together as Figure 4 shown; when it is necessary to open the lower storage space, when the top layer structure 12 is flipped open again, the upper storage space is unlocked by pressing a button, and the middle layer structure 11 can then be separated from the top layer structure 12, so that only the top layer structure 12 is opened, and the upper storage space is used at the same time, as Figure 5 shown.

[0057] Embodiment III

[0058] This embodiment provides a vehicle, and the interior of the vehicle is provided with an armrest box as described in Embodiment II.

[0059] Although the present invention has been disclosed above with preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make possible changes and modifications to the technical solution of the present invention by using the methods and technical contents disclosed above without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the technical solution of the present invention shall fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A double-layer armrest box hinge structure for an automobile, characterized in that: include: Fasteners are shaft parts; A first bracket, hinged on the fastener, used to support the top structure of the armrest box; A third bracket is hinged on the fastener and is used to support the middle layer structure of the armrest box, and an upper storage space is formed between the first bracket and the third bracket; The second bracket has a lower end for installation on the armrest box frame forming the lower storage space, and an upper end hinged on the fastener and serving as a support for the fastener.

2. A double-layer armrest box hinge structure for a car as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: There are two fasteners and each of them is provided with a partition protrusion. The first bracket and the second bracket each have two symmetrically arranged hinge ports and are hinged on the outside of the partition protrusion. The third bracket is hinged on the inside of the partition protrusion.

3. A double-layer armrest box hinge structure for a car as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The third bracket, the first bracket, and the second bracket are hingedly connected in sequence from the inside to the outside on the same fastener.

4. A double-layer armrest box hinge structure for a car as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: A damping unit is provided between the hinged ends on the same side of the first bracket and the second bracket.

5. A double-layer armrest box hinge structure for automobile as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The damping unit comprises three gaskets and pressure is applied thereto by screwing nuts at the outer ends of the fasteners. The middle gasket is a metal friction plate and the gaskets on both sides are plastic gaskets.

6. A double-layer armrest box hinge structure for a car as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: A gasket is provided between the nut and the second bracket.

7. A double-layer armrest box hinge structure for a car as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: An elastic gasket is provided between the third bracket and the partition protrusion.

8. An armrest box, characterized in that: The double-layer armrest box hinge structure for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 7 further comprises: The lower storage space is formed by an armrest box frame and an outer shell, and the second bracket is installed on the armrest box frame; The upper storage space includes a top layer structure and a middle layer structure. The middle layer structure serves as both the bottom of the upper storage space and the cover of the lower storage space. The top layer structure is installed on the first bracket, and the middle layer structure is installed on the third bracket.

9. An armrest box as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that: The top layer structure and the middle layer structure are provided with buckles.

10. An automobile, characterized in that: Comprising the armrest box as claimed in claim 8 or 9.

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