Movable island and vehicle

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of movable center island, including the slide rail assembly suitable for being mounted on vehicle floor and the sub-instrument panel assembly connected on slide rail assembly, slide rail assembly is used to guide sub-instrument panel assembly along vehicle longitudinal sliding, sub-instrument panel assembly includes vehicle refrigerator, and the refrigerator shell of vehicle refrigerator constitutes at least part of the framework of sub-instrument panel assembly.The present application also proposes a kind of vehicle.The present application can satisfy the diversified use demand and convenient use demand of user, help to improve the use experience of user;The present application optimizes the structure of the sub-instrument panel assembly of movable center island, can realize the vehicle refrigerator of larger volume, and the sub-instrument panel assembly also has the characteristics of less parts quantity and easy to assemble;The present application optimizes the heat dissipation structure of vehicle refrigerator, can reduce the influence of hot air generated by heat dissipation on occupant while improving the aesthetics of movable center island;The present application optimizes the structure of slide rail assembly, can guarantee the stable, smooth operation of slide rail assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more specifically to a movable island and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] The secondary dashboard is typically fixed between the two front seats in a vehicle. Existing secondary dashboards provide users with storage space, charging ports, cup holders, and other functional modules, meeting users' convenience needs. However, existing secondary dashboards often have the following technical problems:

[0003] The secondary dashboard is usually fixed between the two front seats, making it difficult for second- and third-row passengers to conveniently use the functions on it. Moreover, the existing secondary dashboard functions are usually designed primarily for the needs of front-row passengers, with insufficient consideration for the needs of second- and third-row passengers.

[0004] The fixed position of the secondary instrument panel makes it difficult to meet users' diverse needs for interior space layout.

[0005] Some passenger dashboards are equipped with in-vehicle refrigerators, which are usually located in the armrest box of the passenger dashboard. The frame of the armrest box occupies part of the structural space, resulting in a small capacity of the in-vehicle refrigerator, which is difficult to meet customers' demand for a large-capacity in-vehicle refrigerator. Moreover, the in-vehicle refrigerator dissipates heat through the heat dissipation grilles on the left and right sides of the armrest box, which affects the aesthetics and the hot air generated by the heat dissipation may affect the occupants.

[0006] Some auxiliary instrument panels have the problem of having many parts and complex assembly. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a movable central island and vehicle to alleviate or eliminate at least one of the aforementioned technical problems.

[0008] The present invention discloses a movable dashboard, comprising a slide rail assembly adapted for mounting on a vehicle floor and a sub-dashboard assembly connected to the slide rail assembly. The slide rail assembly is used to guide the sub-dashboard assembly to slide longitudinally along the vehicle. The sub-dashboard assembly includes a vehicle refrigerator, the refrigerator housing of which forms at least a portion of the skeleton of the sub-dashboard assembly.

[0009] Optionally, a condenser, a first fan, a compressor, and a second fan are arranged sequentially inside the refrigerator housing. The first fan is used to blow air from the periphery of the condenser toward the compressor, and the second fan is used to exhaust air from the periphery of the compressor from the bottom of the sub-dashboard assembly.

[0010] Optionally, the front of the sub-instrument assembly is provided with a hollowed-out storage cavity; the upper part of the rear side wall of the storage cavity is provided with an air inlet for supplying air to the periphery of the condenser; the upper side wall of the storage cavity is provided with a functional module heat dissipation vent; the upper side wall of the storage cavity is provided with a lighting lamp; and the front side wall of the storage cavity is provided with a power socket.

[0011] Optionally, the sub-instrument assembly further includes a lower frame and an upper frame, the rear end of the lower frame being fixedly connected to the refrigerator housing, the front end of the upper frame being fixedly connected to the front end of the lower frame, the rear end of the upper frame being fixedly connected to the refrigerator housing, and the upper frame and the lower frame forming the storage cavity.

[0012] Optionally, the front of the sub-instrument assembly is provided with a front storage box, a wireless charging device is provided at the front of the sub-instrument assembly, a front cup holder is provided at the front of the sub-instrument assembly, a rear cup holder is provided at the rear of the sub-instrument assembly, a control panel is provided at the rear of the sub-instrument assembly, and a charging port is provided at the rear of the sub-instrument assembly.

[0013] Optionally, the sub-instrument assembly includes a sub-instrument body sub-assembly, a left side panel sub-assembly, a right side panel sub-assembly, a trim panel sub-assembly, a rear panel sub-assembly, and a rear side panel sub-assembly. The sub-instrument body sub-assembly includes the vehicle refrigerator. The sub-instrument body sub-assembly is connected to the slide rail assembly. The left side panel sub-assembly, right side panel sub-assembly, trim panel sub-assembly, rear panel sub-assembly, and rear side panel sub-assembly are respectively mounted on the sub-instrument body sub-assembly. The trim panel sub-assembly includes the wireless charging device and the front cup holder. The rear panel sub-assembly includes the rear cup holder and the control panel. The rear side panel sub-assembly includes the charging port.

[0014] Optionally, the slide rail assembly includes a slide rail component adapted for mounting on a vehicle floor and a tray slidably connected to the slide rail component, with the sub-instrument assembly fixedly connected to the tray.

[0015] Optionally, a drive motor and / or a central island controller are mounted on the tray.

[0016] Optionally, the slide rail assembly is provided with a strip opening for avoiding the tray, and a coil spring for covering the strip opening is connected between the tray and the slide rail assembly.

[0017] The present invention also proposes a vehicle comprising the movable central island described in any of the preceding claims.

[0018] The movable island proposed in this invention, when applied to vehicles, can create a versatile vehicle cabin, meeting diverse user needs and enhancing the user experience. This invention enriches the functional modules of the movable island, satisfying the convenient use needs of front-seat occupants as well as those of second and third-row passengers. This invention optimizes the structure of the secondary instrument panel assembly of the movable island, enabling a larger-capacity in-vehicle refrigerator. The secondary instrument panel assembly also features fewer parts and ease of assembly. This invention optimizes the heat dissipation structure of the in-vehicle refrigerator, improving the aesthetics of the movable island while reducing the impact of hot air generated by heat dissipation on occupants. This invention optimizes the structure of the sliding rail assembly, ensuring stable and smooth operation of the sliding rail assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the movable island structure described in some embodiments;

[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the movable central island described in some embodiments;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the sub-instrument body assembly described in some embodiments;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the matching of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator and the lower frame as described in some embodiments;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the matching of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator, lower frame, and upper frame as described in some embodiments;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the matching of the vehicle refrigerator, lower frame, upper frame, armrest assembly, and front storage box as described in some embodiments;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the matching of the sub-instrument body assembly described in some embodiments;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the sub-instrument body assembly described in some embodiments;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator described in some embodiments;

[0028] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of the movable central island described in some embodiments;

[0029] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the open state of the vehicle refrigerator described in some embodiments;

[0030] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the closed state of the vehicle refrigerator described in some embodiments;

[0031] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the matching of the left side panel sub-assembly, the right side panel sub-assembly, and the sub-instrument panel body sub-assembly as described in some embodiments;

[0032] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the matching of the rear side panel sub-assembly and the sub-instrument panel body sub-assembly as described in some embodiments;

[0033] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the matching of the rear panel sub-assembly and the sub-instrument panel body sub-assembly as described in some embodiments;

[0034] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the matching of the decorative panel sub-assembly and the sub-instrument panel body sub-assembly in some embodiments;

[0035] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the matching of the power socket panel sub-assembly and the sub-instrument panel body sub-assembly as described in some embodiments;

[0036] Figure 18 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the slide rail assembly described in some embodiments;

[0037] Figure 19 This is a second schematic diagram of the slide rail assembly described in some embodiments;

[0038] Figure 20 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the slide rail assembly described in some embodiments;

[0039] Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of the coil spring described in some embodiments;

[0040] Figure 22 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the matching of the slide rail assembly and the sub-instrument panel body assembly as described in some embodiments;

[0041] Figure 23 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle cabin as described in some embodiments, with the movable island at the end of its travel.

[0042] Figure 24 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle cabin as described in some embodiments, with the movable island at the end of its travel.

[0043] In the diagram, 1—sub-instrument panel assembly, 2—slide rail assembly, 3—sub-instrument panel wiring harness, 4—front seats, 5—second-row seats, 6—third-row seats.

[0044] 11—Sub-instrument panel body sub-assembly; 12—Left side panel sub-assembly; 13—Right side panel sub-assembly; 14—Decorative panel sub-assembly; 15—Rear panel sub-assembly; 16—Rear side panel sub-assembly; 17—Power socket panel sub-assembly.

[0045] 1101—Refrigerator shell, 1102—Refrigerator door, 1103—Lower frame, 1104—Upper frame, 1105—Left cover, 1106—Upper cover, 1107—Armrest assembly, 1108—Front storage box, 1109—First latch, 1110—Heat dissipation hole, 1111—Light, 1112—Air inlet, 1113—Refrigerator cavity, 1114—Condenser, 1115—First fan, 1116—Compressor, 1117—Second fan, 1118—Air guide cavity, 1119—Second latch, 1120—Armrest unit, 1121—Right cover

[0046] 1401—Front cup holder, 1402—Wireless charging device, 1501—Rear cup holder, 1502—Control panel, 1601—Charging port, 1701—Power socket

[0047] 21—Slide rail assembly, 22—Pattern, 23—Central island drive motor, 24—First positioning pin, 25—First bolt, 26—Second positioning pin, 27—Rivet nut, 28—Slide rail wiring harness, 29—First connector, 210—Second connector, 211—Central island controller, 212—Guide groove, 213—Flexible roller, 214—Strip opening, 215—Coil spring, 216—Snap-fit ​​part, 217—Snap-fit ​​hole. Detailed Implementation

[0048] The embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments are only for illustrating the present invention and not for limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0049] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic representations of the basic concept of the present invention. The illustrations only show the components related to the present invention and are not drawn according to the actual number, shape and size of the components in the actual implementation. In the actual implementation, the form, quantity and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout of the components may also be more complex.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 3The movable dashboard shown includes a slide rail assembly 2 adapted for mounting on the vehicle floor and a sub-dashboard assembly 1 connected to the slide rail assembly 2. The slide rail assembly 2 is used to guide the sub-dashboard assembly 1 to slide longitudinally along the vehicle. The sub-dashboard assembly 1 includes a vehicle refrigerator, and the refrigerator housing 1101 of the vehicle refrigerator forms at least a portion of the skeleton of the sub-dashboard assembly 1.

[0051] Using the above technical solution, the sub-instrument panel assembly 1 can slide longitudinally along the vehicle. When applied to a vehicle, this movable central island creates a versatile vehicle cabin, meeting diverse user needs and enhancing the user experience. By sliding the sub-instrument panel assembly 1 backward, second- and third-row passengers can more conveniently use the functional modules on it, meeting their ease of use needs. For example, it allows second- and third-row passengers to easily access the in-vehicle refrigerator.

[0052] In the above technical solution, by setting the refrigerator housing 1101 as at least part of the skeleton of the sub-instrument assembly 1, the limitation on the volume of the vehicle refrigerator can be reduced, thereby enabling a vehicle refrigerator with a larger volume.

[0053] As a preferred example, such as Figure 23 and Figure 24 As shown, when the movable dashboard is applied to a vehicle, it can be configured such that the sub-instrument panel assembly 1 can reciprocate between its first and last travel points. When the sub-instrument panel assembly 1 is at its first travel point, at least a portion of it is located between the two front seats 4 of the vehicle; when it is at its last travel point, at least a portion of it is located between the two second-row seats 5 of the vehicle. In this case, occupants in the second-row seats 5 and the third-row seats 6 can more conveniently use the functional modules on the movable dashboard. By reasonably setting the range of motion of the sub-instrument panel assembly 1 and correspondingly setting the layout of the vehicle cabin, a vehicle cabin with flexible space can be formed, thereby better meeting the diverse needs of users and helping to improve the user's driving experience.

[0054] In some embodiments, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, the refrigerator casing 1101 contains, from top to bottom, a condenser 1114, a first fan 1115, a compressor 1116, and a second fan 1117. The first fan 1115 blows air from the periphery of the condenser 1114 towards the compressor 1116, and the second fan 1117 exhausts air from the periphery of the compressor 1116 from the bottom of the sub-dashboard assembly 1. By adopting the above technical solution and rationally designing the heat dissipation scheme of the vehicle refrigerator, on the one hand, the heat dissipation capacity of the compressor 1116 can be improved; on the other hand, the hot air generated at the condenser 1114 and compressor 1116 is exhausted from the bottom of the sub-dashboard assembly 1, which can reduce the impact on vehicle occupants and avoid setting heat dissipation vents on the exterior surface of the sub-dashboard assembly 1, thus ensuring the aesthetic appearance of the sub-dashboard assembly 1.

[0055] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the front of the sub-instrument panel assembly 1 has a hollowed-out storage compartment. This hollowed-out compartment increases the storage space of the sub-instrument panel assembly 1. In practice, the storage compartment has openings on both the left and right sides for easy access by front-seat occupants.

[0056] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 and Figure 10 As shown, an air inlet for supplying air to the periphery of the condenser 1114 is provided on the upper part of the rear side wall of the storage cavity. By providing the air inlet on the rear side wall of the storage cavity, the occupants inside the vehicle are usually not able to see it, which helps to maintain the aesthetic appearance of the sub-instrument assembly 1. In a specific implementation, the air inlet can be composed of multiple air intake holes 1112.

[0057] Furthermore, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, to make efficient use of the space behind the storage compartment created for aesthetic purposes, the condenser 1114, the first fan 1115, the compressor 1116, and the second fan 1117 are positioned on the side of the refrigerator casing 1101 closest to the storage compartment. The refrigerator casing 1101 contains an air guide cavity 1118 whose front end communicates with the air inlet. The condenser 1114 is installed in the air guide cavity 1118, the first fan 1115 is installed at the bottom of the air guide cavity 1118, the compressor 1116 is installed in the space below the air guide cavity 1118, and the second fan 1117 is installed at the bottom of this space. When the first fan 1115 operates, it blows air downwards. Air enters the air guide cavity 1118 from the air inlet and is guided through the air guide cavity 1118 to the condenser 1114, carrying away heat from the condenser 1114. The hot air surrounding the condenser 1114 is blown downwards by the first fan 1115 towards the compressor 1116, thus cooling the compressor 1116. The second fan 1117 is installed at the front of the fixed sheet metal bracket of the compressor 1116. The second fan 1117 blows the hot air from the periphery of the compressor 1116 downwards to the bottom of the sub-instrument assembly 1. The hot air is then diffused by the tray 22 of the slide rail assembly 2. Finally, the hot air is dissipated through the gap between the sub-instrument body sub-assembly 11 and the vehicle carpet.

[0058] The vehicle refrigerator utilizes the rear of the storage compartment to arrange the condenser 1114, the first fan 1115, the compressor 1116, and the second fan 1117, and sets the air inlet at the top of the storage compartment to maximize its distance from the main visible area. The clever and reasonable design of the exhaust path forms a more aesthetically pleasing heat dissipation solution that has less impact on the occupants.

[0059] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the upper side wall of the storage cavity is provided with a heat dissipation vent for the functional modules. The heat dissipation vent enhances the heat dissipation capacity of the functional modules above the storage cavity. As a specific example, a wireless charging device 1402 is provided above the storage cavity, and the heat dissipation vent is used to dissipate heat from the wireless charging device 1402. In a specific implementation, the heat dissipation vent includes multiple heat dissipation holes 1110.

[0060] Obviously, by placing the heat dissipation vent of the functional module on the upper side wall of the storage cavity and the air inlet on the rear side wall of the storage cavity, when the air inlet is in the air intake state, the airflow in the upper part of the storage cavity will flow backward, which can accelerate the airflow speed at the heat dissipation vent of the functional module and thus improve the heat dissipation capacity of the heat dissipation vent of the functional module.

[0061] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, a light 1111 is provided on the upper side wall of the storage cavity to facilitate retrieval of items by lighting the storage cavity.

[0062] In some embodiments, such as Figure 17As shown, a power socket 1701 is provided on the front wall of the storage compartment for convenient power access by the user.

[0063] In some embodiments, such as Figures 3 to 9 As shown, the sub-instrument assembly 1 also includes a lower frame 1103 and an upper frame 1104. The rear end of the lower frame 1103 is fixedly connected to the refrigerator housing 1101, the front end of the upper frame 1104 is fixedly connected to the front end of the lower frame 1103, and the rear end of the upper frame 1104 is fixedly connected to the refrigerator housing 1101. A storage cavity is formed between the upper frame 1104 and the lower frame 1103. The upper frame 1104, the lower frame 1103, and the refrigerator housing 1101 constitute the frame of the sub-instrument assembly 1, which has the advantages of fewer parts and ease of implementation.

[0064] As a specific example, the refrigerator housing 1101 serves as the rear frame of the sub-instrument assembly 1. The rear end of the upper frame 1104 overlaps the front top of the refrigerator housing 1101. The refrigerator housing 1101 is provided with a first pin portion 1109 for positioning the rear end of the upper frame 1104. The rear end of the upper frame 1104 and the refrigerator housing 1101 can be fastened together with screws. The rear end of the lower frame 1103 is fixedly connected to the front of the refrigerator housing 1101. The front of the refrigerator housing 1101 is provided with a second pin portion 1119 for positioning the lower frame 1103. The lower frame 1103 and the refrigerator housing 1101 can be fastened together with clips or screws.

[0065] Furthermore, an upwardly extending styling structure is provided at the rear of the lower frame 1103. The styling structure is used to define the rear end of the storage cavity. A space is formed between the styling structure and the refrigerator shell 1101 to accommodate the condenser 1114, the first fan 1115, the compressor 1116, and the second fan 1117.

[0066] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, a front storage box 1108 is provided at the front end of the sub-instrument panel assembly 1. The front storage box 1108 can increase the storage space of the sub-instrument panel assembly 1. Furthermore, the front storage box 1108 can also serve as the front side panel of the sub-instrument panel assembly 1, and the front storage box 1108 can be fixed to the upper frame 1104 and the lower frame 1103 with screws.

[0067] In some embodiments, such as Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, a wireless charging device 1402 is provided at the front of the sub-instrument panel assembly 1. The wireless charging device 1402 improves the convenience of charging. In a specific implementation, the wireless charging device 1402 can also integrate NFC start-up detection function.

[0068] In some embodiments, such as Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, the front of the sub-dashboard assembly 1 is provided with a front cup holder 1401, which can improve the convenience for front-seat passengers to store water cups.

[0069] In some embodiments, such as Figure 11 , Figure 12 , Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, a rear cup holder 1501 is provided at the rear of the sub-dashboard assembly 1. The rear cup holder 1501 improves the convenience for second- and third-row passengers to store their cups.

[0070] In some embodiments, such as Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, a control panel 1502 is located at the rear of the sub-instrument panel assembly 1. The control panel 1502 serves as an interactive interface for displaying and inputting information, such as providing users with control and display functions for air conditioning, seats, refrigerator, and the movable center console. Positioning the control panel 1502 at the rear of the sub-instrument panel assembly 1 facilitates use by second- and third-row passengers. In practical implementation, the control panel 1502 can be configured as a touchscreen.

[0071] In some embodiments, such as Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, a charging port 1601 is provided at the rear of the sub-dashboard assembly 1. This charging port 1601 provides convenient charging for second- and third-row passengers. In a specific implementation, two USB charging ports 1601 can be provided at the rear of the sub-dashboard assembly 1 to power users' mobile phones, tablets, and laptops.

[0072] In some embodiments, such as Figures 3 to 17 As shown, the sub-instrument assembly 1 includes a sub-instrument body sub-assembly 11, a left side panel sub-assembly 12, a right side panel sub-assembly 13, a trim panel sub-assembly 14, a rear panel sub-assembly 15, and a rear side panel sub-assembly 16. The sub-instrument body sub-assembly 11 includes a vehicle refrigerator and is connected to a slide rail assembly 2. The left side panel sub-assembly 12, right side panel sub-assembly 13, trim panel sub-assembly 14, rear panel sub-assembly 15, and rear side panel sub-assembly 16 are respectively mounted on the sub-instrument body sub-assembly 11. The trim panel sub-assembly 14 includes a wireless charging device 1402 and a front cup holder 1401. The rear panel sub-assembly 15 includes a rear cup holder 1501 and a control panel 1502. The rear side panel sub-assembly 16 includes a charging port 1601. Using the above technical solution, each sub-assembly can be installed separately, which is easy to assemble.

[0073] As a specific example, the left side panel assembly 12 is positioned by a pin and fixed to the left side of the sub-instrument panel body assembly 11 by plastic elastic clips, metal clips, and three screws; the right side panel assembly 13 is positioned by a pin and fixed to the right side of the sub-instrument panel body assembly 11 by plastic elastic clips, metal clips, and three screws. The left side panel assembly 12 and the right side panel assembly 13 can conceal the internal structure of the sub-instrument panel body assembly 11. Furthermore, to improve NVH performance, sound-absorbing cotton is installed on the inside of the left side panel assembly 12 and the right side panel assembly 13, which can reduce the operating noise of the vehicle refrigerator.

[0074] As a specific example, the rear side panel assembly 16 is fixedly mounted on the left side panel assembly 12 and the right side panel assembly 13 by means of pins and plastic clips, and the rear side panel assembly 16 covers the rear side of the sub-instrument panel body assembly 11.

[0075] As a specific example, the rear panel sub-assembly 15 is snapped onto the armrest assembly 1107 and the rear side panel sub-assembly 16 of the sub-instrument panel body sub-assembly 11 by plastic clips, and then fixed to the refrigerator housing 1101 by two screws. In a specific implementation, to facilitate the operation of the control panel 1502 by second-row and third-row passengers, the rear panel sub-assembly 15 is located at the upper rear corner of the sub-instrument panel assembly 1.

[0076] In specific implementation, such as Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the armrest assembly 1107 can be disposed on the upper side of the refrigerator door 1102. The armrest assembly 1107 includes two armrest units 1120 that can be opened and closed. When the two armrest units 1120 are closed, the two armrest units 1120 are assembled to form an armrest structure. When the two armrest units 1120 are opened, the refrigerator door 1102 is exposed, and the refrigerator door 1102 can be opened at this time.

[0077] As a specific example, the trim panel sub-assembly 14 integrates functional modules such as ambient lighting, a wireless charging device 1402, and a front cup holder 1401. The ambient lighting can provide multiple colors and can be synchronized with the vehicle's lighting system. The trim panel sub-assembly 14 is mounted on the upper frame 1104 and armrest assembly 1107 of the sub-instrument panel body sub-assembly 11 via plastic clips and is secured to the upper frame 1104 of the sub-instrument panel body sub-assembly 11 with two screws.

[0078] As a specific example, the sub-instrument panel assembly 1 also includes a power socket panel sub-assembly 17, which integrates a power socket 1701 and is mounted on the front sidewall of the storage compartment. The power socket panel sub-assembly 17 is positioned by a pin and secured to the upper frame 1104 of the sub-instrument panel body sub-assembly 11 by plastic clips and buckles.

[0079] As a specific example, such as Figure 2 , Figure 18 and Figure 19 As shown, the movable island also includes a secondary instrument panel wiring harness 3, which connects to electrical components such as a power socket 1701, ambient light, wireless charging device 1402, lighting 1111, vehicle refrigerator, control panel 1502, and charging port 1601. The secondary instrument panel wiring harness 3 is connected to the second connector 210 of the slide rail wiring harness 28 in the slide rail assembly 2, and then connected to the vehicle wiring harness via the first connector 29 of the slide rail wiring harness 28, providing power to the electrical components in the entire movable island and providing an information exchange circuit.

[0080] In practical implementation, the sub-instrument panel body sub-assembly 11, in addition to integrating the vehicle refrigerator itself, also serves as the carrier for the left side panel sub-assembly 12, the right side panel sub-assembly 13, the rear panel sub-assembly 15, the rear side panel sub-assembly 16, the decorative panel sub-assembly 14, the power socket panel sub-assembly 17, and the sub-instrument panel wiring harness 3, thus achieving multi-functional structural integration.

[0081] As a specific example, such as Figure 2 As shown, the sub-instrument panel body assembly 11 also includes a left cover 1105, an upper cover 1106, a right cover 1121, and an armrest assembly 1107. The front end of the armrest assembly 1107 is overlapped and fixed to the upper frame 1104, and the left, right, and rear sides of the armrest assembly 1107 are overlapped and fixed to the refrigerator housing 1101, and then fastened with screws. The upper cover 1106 is partially overlapped and fixed to the armrest assembly 1107 of the sub-instrument panel body assembly 11, and partially overlapped to the refrigerator housing 1101. The left cover 1105 is positioned by two pins. The front of the left cover 1105 is snapped onto the upper frame 1104 assembly, and the rear of the left cover 1105 is snapped onto the refrigerator housing 1101 and secured by two screws. The right cover 1121 is positioned by two pins. The front of the right cover 1121 is snapped onto the upper frame 1104 assembly, and the rear of the right cover 1121 is snapped onto the refrigerator housing 1101 and secured by two screws. The left cover 1105, upper cover 1106, right cover 1121, and armrest assembly 1107 can conceal the internal structure of the sub-instrument panel body assembly 11 and also provide a more comfortable tactile experience for the user.

[0082] As a specific example, such as Figure 8 , Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, the vehicle refrigerator has a refrigerator cavity 1113 with an opening on the upper side. The refrigerator door 1102 is a flip-top door located at the opening, which can open towards the rear of the vehicle. The refrigerator door 1102 is located inside the double-opening armrest door of the sub-dashboard assembly 11, and it is automatically opened by pressing and automatically locked when closed. The refrigerator door 1102 is designed with icons to indicate the user's pressing position and a graphic symbol to indicate the vehicle refrigerator. A Hall sensor is located at the front of the refrigerator door 1102, which can detect when the vehicle refrigerator is open. When the vehicle refrigerator is running, if the door is open for a certain period of time, it can remind the user to close the refrigerator door 1102 to prevent cold leakage and condensation caused by prolonged operation with the door open. In addition to cooling, the vehicle refrigerator also has a heating film inside to provide heating for the user. The vehicle refrigerator has an internal light 1111 that automatically illuminates when the door is opened for easy access to items. The door seal of the vehicle refrigerator is designed with a heating wire. When the refrigerator is cooling, the wire automatically opens based on internal and external conditions to prevent cold leakage and condensation, which could inconvenience the user. Other related structures of the vehicle refrigerator, such as the refrigeration system and heat dissipation system, are known in the industry and will not be discussed in detail here.

[0083] In some embodiments, such as Figure 18 , Figure 19 and Figure 22 As shown, the slide rail assembly 2 includes a slide rail assembly 21 adapted for mounting on the vehicle floor and a tray 22 slidably connected to the slide rail assembly 21. The sub-instrument assembly 1 is fixedly connected to the tray 22. The sub-instrument assembly 1 can be moved longitudinally along the vehicle by sliding the tray 22 along the slide rail assembly 21.

[0084] As a specific example, the slide rail assembly 21 is positioned to the vehicle floor by two first locating pins 24 and then fastened by eight first bolts 25.

[0085] As a specific example, tray 22 serves as a carrier for the moving parts. Each side of tray 22 is designed with four rivet nuts 27 and one second locating pin 26. Tray 22 mates with the sub-instrument panel body assembly 11. The sub-instrument panel body assembly 11 is positioned by the second locating pins 26 on both sides of tray 22 and then fastened to tray 22 by second bolts that mate with the rivet nuts 27. When tray 22 moves, it moves the entire sub-instrument panel assembly 1.

[0086] As a specific example, such as Figure 20 As shown, the slide rail assembly 21 has a guide groove 212 extending longitudinally along the vehicle. The tray 22 has a guide part that slides in conjunction with the guide groove 212, and the guide part cooperates with the guide groove 212 to limit the sliding direction of the tray 22. Flexible rollers 213 supported on the slide rail assembly 21 are installed on the tray 22, and the flexible rollers 213 roll when the tray 22 slides.

[0087] As a specific example, the slide rail assembly 21 also includes a screw drive mechanism and a chain-type wire harness telescopic mechanism. The central drive motor 23 drives the nut cooperating with the screw in the screw drive mechanism to rotate, allowing the tray 22 to slide relative to the slide rail assembly 21. The screw drive mechanism ensures stable movement of the tray 22. The chain-type wire harness telescopic mechanism can retract the wire harness when the tray 22 moves, ensuring effective transmission of electrical signals.

[0088] In some embodiments, a central island drive motor 23 and a central island controller 211 are mounted on the tray 22. Arranging the central island drive motor 23 and the central island controller 211 on the tray 22 makes efficient use of the space available on the tray 22. Furthermore, since the vehicle refrigerator employs a bottom-heating design, the cooling system of the vehicle refrigerator can be used to enhance the cooling of the central island drive motor 23 and the central island controller 211 when there is a risk of overheating.

[0089] As a specific example, the island drive motor 23 is vertically arranged on the tray 22 and secured by three bolts. The output end of the island drive motor 23 is matched with a lead screw transmission mechanism. When the island drive motor 23 rotates, it drives the entire tray 22 to move, thereby realizing the movement function of the movable island. A Hall sensor can be integrated into the island drive motor 23 to precisely control the number of rotations and position of the island drive motor 23, thereby realizing stepless adjustment and precise positioning of the movable island.

[0090] As a specific example, the island controller 211 is fixed to the recessed part of the tray 22 by two bolts. The island controller 211 is used to realize functions such as signal acquisition, motor drive, vehicle information interaction, and anti-pinch control. It is the mobile control center of the entire movable island.

[0091] In some embodiments, such as Figure 18 , Figure 19 and Figure 21 As shown, to prevent small foreign objects from falling into the gap between the slide rail assembly 21 and the tray 22, the slide rail assembly 21 is provided with a strip-shaped opening 214 to avoid the tray 22. A coil spring 215 is connected between the tray 22 and the slide rail assembly 21 to cover the strip-shaped opening 214. In a specific implementation, the guide groove 212 forms the strip-shaped opening 214. Foreign objects falling into the guide groove 212 through the strip-shaped opening 214 can cause abnormal noise and jamming. This application uses a retractable coil spring 215 to seal the strip-shaped opening 214, which changes with the movement of the tray 22, thereby reducing the risk of abnormal noise and jamming in the slide rail assembly 2.

[0092] As a specific example, such as Figure 21As shown, the tray 22 is provided with a snap-fit ​​part 216, and the retractor of the coil spring 215 is installed in the slide rail assembly 21. The end of the spring band of the coil spring 215 is provided with a snap-fit ​​hole 217 that engages with the snap-fit ​​part 216. Furthermore, coil springs 215 are provided on both the front and rear sides of the tray 22. In a specific implementation, the spring band of the coil spring 215 can be made of metal.

[0093] The present invention also proposes a vehicle comprising the movable central island described in any of the preceding claims.

[0094] This invention, when applied to a movable island in a vehicle, creates a versatile vehicle cabin space, meeting diverse user needs and enhancing the user experience. The invention enriches the functional modules of the movable island, satisfying the convenient use needs of front-seat occupants as well as second- and third-row passengers. This invention optimizes the structure of the sub-instrument panel assembly 1 of the movable island, enabling a larger-capacity in-vehicle refrigerator. The sub-instrument panel assembly 1 also features fewer parts and ease of assembly. This invention optimizes the heat dissipation structure of the in-vehicle refrigerator, improving the aesthetics of the movable island while reducing the impact of hot air from heat dissipation on occupants. This invention optimizes the structure of the slide rail assembly 2, ensuring stable and smooth operation of the slide rail assembly 2.

[0095] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments provided to fully illustrate the present invention, and the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the present invention are all within the scope of protection of the present invention. In the description of this specification, the reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic associated with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0096] In the description of this invention, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0097] In this invention, "and / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone, where A and B can be singular or plural. The character " / " generally indicates that the related objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship.

[0098] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," and "right," etc., indicate directions based on the attached... Figure 1 The coordinate system used in this invention is for the purpose of facilitating and simplifying the description of the invention, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of the invention.

Claims

1. A movable island, characterized in that The application relates to a slide rail assembly (2) suitable for being mounted on a vehicle floor and a sub-instrument panel assembly (1) connected to the slide rail assembly (2), the slide rail assembly (2) being used for guiding the sub-instrument panel assembly (1) to slide along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the sub-instrument panel assembly (1) comprising a vehicle-mounted refrigerator, and a refrigerator shell (1101) of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator constituting at least part of a framework of the sub-instrument panel assembly (1). The refrigerator shell (1101) is sequentially arranged with a condenser (1114), a first fan (1115), a compressor (1116) and a second fan (1117), the first fan (1115) is used for blowing air around the condenser (1114) to the compressor (1116), and the second fan (1117) is used for discharging air around the compressor (1116) from the bottom of the sub-instrument panel assembly (1). The front part of the sub-instrument panel assembly (1) is provided with a hollow storage cavity, the upper part of the rear wall of the storage cavity is provided with an air inlet for supplying air around the condenser (1114), and the upper side wall of the storage cavity is provided with a functional module heat dissipation opening.

2. The movable island according to claim 1, wherein The upper side wall of the storage cavity is provided with an illuminating lamp (1111), and the front side wall of the storage cavity is provided with a power socket (1701).

3. The movable island as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The sub-instrument panel assembly (1) further comprises a lower framework (1103) and an upper framework (1104), the rear end of the lower framework (1103) is fixedly connected with the refrigerator shell (1101), the front end of the upper framework (1104) is fixedly connected with the front end of the lower framework (1103), the rear end of the upper framework (1104) is fixedly connected with the refrigerator shell (1101), and the upper framework (1104) and the lower framework (1103) enclose the storage cavity.

4. The movable island as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The rear part of the sub-instrument panel assembly (1) is provided with a rear cup holder (1501), and the rear part of the sub-instrument panel assembly (1) is provided with a control panel (1502).

5. The moveable island as claimed in claim 4, wherein, The front end of the sub-instrument panel assembly (1) is provided with a front-end storage box (1108), the front part of the sub-instrument panel assembly (1) is provided with a wireless charging device (1402), the front part of the sub-instrument panel assembly (1) is provided with a front cup holder (1401), and the rear part of the sub-instrument panel assembly (1) is provided with a charging port (1601).

6. The moveable island as claimed in claim 5, wherein, The auxiliary instrument panel assembly (1) comprises an auxiliary instrument panel body sub-assembly (11), a left side plate sub-assembly (12), a right side plate sub-assembly (13), a decorative panel sub-assembly (14), a rear panel sub-assembly (15), and a rear side plate sub-assembly (16), the auxiliary instrument panel body sub-assembly (11) comprises the vehicle-mounted refrigerator, the auxiliary instrument panel body sub-assembly (11) is connected with the slide rail assembly (2), the left side plate sub-assembly (12), the right side plate sub-assembly (13), the decorative panel sub-assembly (14), the rear panel sub-assembly (15), and the rear side plate sub-assembly (16) are respectively installed on the auxiliary instrument panel body sub-assembly (11), the decorative panel sub-assembly (14) comprises the wireless charging device (1402) and the front cup holder (1401), the rear panel sub-assembly (15) comprises the rear cup holder (1501) and the control panel (1502), and the rear side plate sub-assembly (16) comprises the charging port (1601).

7. The movable island according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein The slide rail assembly (2) comprises a slide rail component (21) adapted to be mounted on a vehicle floor and a tray (22) slidably connected to the slide rail component (21), and the auxiliary instrument panel assembly (1) is fixedly connected to the tray (22).

8. The moveable island as claimed in claim 7, wherein, A driving motor and / or an island controller (211) are mounted on the tray (22).

9. The movable island as claimed in claim 7, wherein, A strip-shaped opening (214) for avoiding the tray (22) is arranged on the slide rail component (21), and a coil spring (215) for shielding the strip-shaped opening (214) is connected between the tray (22) and the slide rail component (21).

10. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The movable island comprises any one of claims 1-9.

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