Vehicle armrest and vehicle

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a vehicle armrest. The vehicle armrest comprises an armrest body. The armrest cover plate is arranged on the armrest main body in a turnover mode, the armrest cover plate can be turned over around a first axis and a second axis of the armrest main body, and the first axis is parallel to the second axis; the armrest cover plate is connected with the armrest main body, the locking piece is connected with the armrest cover plate, and when one end of the armrest cover plate is overturned around the first axis or the second axis, the locking piece is used for limiting the other end of the armrest cover plate to be separated from the armrest main body, so that the stability of the armrest cover plate in the overturning process is ensured, and the use experience of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automobile parts, in particular to a vehicle armrest and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Car armrests typically have a storage function, with an armrest located above them, serving as both a cover for the storage compartment and elbow support for the driver, thus alleviating driving fatigue. In related technologies, most armrests can only be opened from the front and back, which doesn't meet the needs of rear passengers. While a few armrests can be flipped both ways, these can easily cause the armrest to be removed, impacting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides a vehicle armrest and a vehicle.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention, the vehicle armrest includes: an armrest main body; an armrest cover, which is flippably arranged on the armrest main body, and the armrest cover can be flipped around a first axis and a second axis of the armrest main body, respectively, and the first axis and the second axis are parallel; and a locking member, which is connected to the armrest cover, and when one end of the armrest cover is flipped around the first axis or the second axis, the locking member is used to limit the other end of the armrest cover from being separated from the armrest main body.

[0005] According to the vehicle armrest of the embodiment of the present application, when one end of the armrest cover is flipped around the first axis or the second axis, the other end of the armrest cover does not separate from the armrest body, that is, the armrest cover is prevented from being completely separated from the armrest body during the flipping process, thereby ensuring the stability of the armrest cover during the flipping process and improving the user experience.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first axis and the second axis are spaced apart along the front-rear direction of the vehicle.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle armrest also includes a first flipping mechanism and a second flipping mechanism arranged at intervals along the flipping direction of the armrest cover, the first flipping mechanism is used to realize the flipping of the armrest cover around the second axis, and the second flipping mechanism is used to realize the flipping of the armrest cover around the first axis, and the first flipping mechanism and the second flipping mechanism are both connected to the locking member.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the locking member has a first working position and a first locking position, and a second working position and a second locking position. The first flipping mechanism includes a first sliding member connected to the locking member, and the second flipping mechanism includes a second sliding member connected to the locking member. When the first sliding member is located in the first working position, the second sliding member is located in the second locking position; when the second sliding member is located in the second working position, the first sliding member is located in the first locking position.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the locking member includes a first guide groove and a second guide groove, the first guide groove includes a first section, a second section and a third section connected in sequence, the first section extends in a direction parallel to the first axis, and the second section and the third section both extend in a direction intersecting the first axis; the second guide groove includes a fourth section, a fifth section and a sixth section connected in sequence, the fourth section extends in a direction parallel to the first axis, and the fifth section and the sixth section both extend in a direction intersecting the first axis; the first section constitutes the first locking position, and the second section and the third section constitute the first working position; the fourth section constitutes the second locking position, and the fifth section and the sixth section constitute the second working position; the first sliding member and the second sliding member move in a direction perpendicular to the first axis.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first guide groove and the second guide groove are centrally symmetrically arranged on the locking member.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the locking member further includes a third guide groove, which is parallel to the first axis and is used to limit the locking member to move along the first axis.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first sliding member is provided with a first slider adapted to the first guide groove, the second sliding member is provided with a second slider adapted to the second guide groove, the first slider is slidably connected to the first guide groove, and the second slider is slidably connected to the second guide groove.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the armrest cover is provided with a third slider adapted to the third guide groove, and the third slider slides along the third guide groove.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first flipping mechanism is further provided with a fourth guide groove adapted to the first sliding member, for limiting the first sliding member to move in a direction perpendicular to the first axis; the second flipping mechanism is further provided with a fifth guide groove adapted to the second sliding member, for limiting the second sliding member to move in a direction perpendicular to the first axis.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first flipping mechanism also includes a third sliding member, which is slidably connected to the first sliding member and is used to limit the movement of the third sliding member along the direction of the first axis, so that the first flipping mechanism is detachably connected to the armrest body; the second flipping mechanism also includes a fourth sliding member, which is slidably connected to the second sliding member and is used to limit the movement of the fourth sliding member along the direction of the second axis, so that the second flipping mechanism is detachably connected to the armrest body.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first flipping mechanism also includes a first locking tongue and a first locking hole shaft, and the second flipping mechanism also includes a second locking tongue and a second locking hole shaft, the first locking tongue is connected to the end of the third sliding member along the first axis direction, the second locking tongue is connected to the end of the fourth sliding member along the second axis direction, the first locking tongue is detachably connected to the first locking hole shaft along the first axis direction, and the second locking tongue is detachably connected to the second locking hole shaft along the second axis direction.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, polygonal holes are formed on the inner sides of the first lock hole shaft and the second lock hole shaft, and the first lock tongue and the second lock tongue have planes adapted to the polygonal holes, so that the armrest cover can be flipped around the first lock hole shaft or the second lock hole shaft.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the armrest body includes a first mounting seat and a second mounting seat spaced apart along the flipping direction of the armrest cover, the first lock hole shaft is mounted on the first mounting seat, and the second lock hole shaft is mounted on the second mounting seat.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first flipping mechanism further includes a first driving member, and the second flipping mechanism further includes a second driving member, the first driving member is drivingly connected to the first sliding member, and the second driving member is drivingly connected to the second sliding member, when the first driving member drives the first sliding member to move in a direction perpendicular to the first axis, the first locking tongue is separated from the first lock hole axis; when the second driving member drives the second sliding member to move in a direction perpendicular to the second axis, the second locking tongue is separated from the second lock hole axis.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first flipping mechanism further includes a first elastic member for driving the first sliding member to reset; the second flipping mechanism further includes a second elastic member for driving the second sliding member to reset.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first flipping mechanism further includes a third elastic member for driving the third sliding member to reset; the second flipping mechanism further includes a fourth elastic member for driving the fourth sliding member to reset.

[0022] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first flipping mechanism also includes a first friction member, which is connected to the first lock hole shaft and the first mounting seat, and is used to increase the friction force of the armrest cover flipping around the first lock hole shaft; the second flipping mechanism also includes a second friction member, which is connected to the second lock hole shaft and the second mounting seat, and is used to increase the friction force of the armrest cover flipping around the second lock hole shaft.

[0023] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the armrest cover includes an armrest base and an armrest outer panel, and the locking member, the first flip mechanism and the second flip mechanism are all arranged between the armrest base and the armrest outer panel.

[0024] A vehicle according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention includes any one of the vehicle armrests described above.

[0025] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description which follows, or may be learned by practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments with reference to the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 is an exploded schematic diagram of a vehicle armrest according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is one of the partial structural diagrams of a vehicle armrest according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a second schematic diagram of a partial structure of a vehicle armrest according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 2. Schematic diagram of forward and backward folding of a vehicle armrest according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 2. It is a schematic diagram of the forward-folding operation of a vehicle armrest according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 2. It is a schematic diagram of the rearward-folding operation of the vehicle armrest according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of a vehicle armrest according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Reference numerals: 10: Armrest body; 11: Armrest cover; 12: First axis; 13: Second axis; 14: Locking member; 15: First flip mechanism; 16: Second flip mechanism; 17: First sliding member; 18: Second sliding member; 19: First guide groove; 20: Second guide groove; 21: Third guide groove; 22: First slider; 23: Second slider; 24: Third slider; 25: Third slider; 26: Fourth slider; 27: First locking tongue; 28: First lock hole shaft; 29: Second locking tongue; 30: Second lock hole shaft; 31: First A mounting seat; 32: a second mounting seat; 33: a first driving member; 34: a second driving member; 35: a first elastic member; 36: a second elastic member; 37: a third elastic member; 38: a fourth elastic member; 39: a first friction member; 40: a second friction member; 41: an armrest base plate; 42: an armrest outer plate; 43: an armrest foam; 44: an armrest skin; 45: a fourth guide groove; 46: a fifth guide groove; 111: a first section; 112: a second section; 113: a third section; 114: a fourth section; 115: a fifth section; 116: a sixth section. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0030] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] The vehicle armrest according to the first aspect of the embodiment of the present invention includes an armrest body 10; an armrest cover 11, the armrest cover 11 is flippably arranged on the armrest body 10, and the two ends of the armrest cover 11 can be flipped around a first axis 12 and a second axis 13 of the armrest body 10, respectively, and the first axis 12 and the second axis 13 are parallel; and a locking member 14, the locking member 14 is connected to the armrest cover 11, and when one end of the armrest cover 11 is flipped around the first axis 12 or the second axis 13, the locking member 14 is used to limit the other end of the armrest cover 11 from being separated from the armrest body 10.

[0032] Specifically, the armrest body 10 is generally fixed to the vehicle as a base, and the two ends of the armrest cover 11 can be flipped around the first axis 12 and the second axis 13 of the armrest body 10 respectively. The first axis 12 and the second axis 13 are parallel, that is, the armrest cover 11 can be flipped forward and backward, or can be flipped left and right; at the same time, the vehicle armrest also includes a locking member 14, which is connected to the armrest cover 11. When one end of the armrest cover 11 is flipped around the first axis 12 or the second axis 13, the locking member 14 is used to limit the other end of the armrest cover 11 from being separated from the armrest body 10. That is to say, when the armrest cover 11 cannot flip backward during the forward flipping process, or cannot flip right when flipping left, it prevents the armrest cover 11 from flipping forward and backward at the same time, or from being separated from the armrest body 10 during the left and right flipping process, thereby ensuring the stability of the armrest cover 11 during the flipping process and improving the user experience.

[0033] The armrest body 10 in a vehicle usually has a storage function below, and an armrest cover 11 is provided above it, which can serve as a storage box cover and provide elbow support for the user, thereby relieving driving fatigue. When the user operates, the armrest cover 11 can be opened to take or put items. In this embodiment, the armrest cover 11 can be turned left and right, and the locking member 14 limits the time from turning left and right at the same time, meeting the needs of users on both sides of the armrest. In addition, Figure 1-4As shown, the armrest cover 11 can be flipped forward and backward, but the locking member 14 prevents it from flipping forward and backward simultaneously. This prevents the armrest cover 11 from completely separating from the armrest body 10 during the flipping process, improving the user experience for both front and rear seat users. Furthermore, in this embodiment, a storage compartment for a vehicle refrigerator can be located below the armrest body 10. The armrest cover 11 and locking member 14 meet the needs of different vehicle users, ensuring stability during flipping and enhancing the user experience.

[0034] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first axis 12 and the second axis 13 are spaced apart along the front-rear direction of the vehicle, such as Figure 2-4 As shown, the first axis 12 and the second axis 13 extend in the left-right direction of the vehicle, so that the armrest cover 11 can be flipped forward or backward. Figure 4 (a) is a forward flip, Figure 4 (b) is rear flip, which can meet the needs of different passengers in the front and rear rows of the vehicle.

[0035] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle armrest also includes a first flipping mechanism 15 and a second flipping mechanism 16 arranged at intervals along the flipping direction of the armrest cover 11. The first flipping mechanism 15 is used to enable the armrest cover 11 to flip around the second axis 13, and the second flipping mechanism 16 is used to enable the armrest cover 11 to flip around the first axis 12. The first flipping mechanism 15 and the second flipping mechanism 16 are both connected to the locking member 14.

[0036] Specifically, the armrest cover 11 has a first flip mechanism 15 and a second flip mechanism 16 arranged at intervals in the flip direction. The flip direction of the armrest cover 11 can refer to the front-to-back direction of the vehicle or the left-to-right direction of the vehicle. Figure 2 As shown, when the flipping direction refers to the front-to-back direction of the vehicle, the armrest cover 11 is provided with a first flipping mechanism 15 and a second flipping mechanism 16 at intervals in the front-to-back direction. The first axis 12 and the second axis 13 extend in the left-to-right direction of the vehicle. When the first flipping mechanism 15 causes the armrest cover 11 to flip backward around the second axis 13, the locking member 14 restricts the second flipping mechanism 16 from flipping forward around the first axis 12. Alternatively, when the second flipping mechanism 16 causes the armrest cover 11 to flip forward around the first axis 12, the first flipping mechanism 15 cannot cause the armrest cover 11 to flip backward around the second axis 13, thereby ensuring stability during flipping for different passengers in the front and rear rows of the vehicle. Similarly, when the flipping direction refers to the left-to-right direction of the vehicle, stability can be ensured during flipping for different passengers on the left and right sides of the vehicle.

[0037] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the locking member 14 has a first working position and a first locking position, and a second working position and a second locking position. The first flipping mechanism 15 includes a first sliding member 17 connected to the locking member 14. The second flipping mechanism 16 includes a second sliding member 18 connected to the locking member 14. When the first sliding member 17 is in the first working position, the second sliding member 18 is in the second locking position; when the second sliding member 18 is in the second working position, the first sliding member 17 is in the first locking position.

[0038] Specifically, the locking member 14 limits the first flipping mechanism 15 and the second flipping mechanism 16 through the first working position and the first locking position, and the second working position and the second locking position, so that the first flipping mechanism 15 and the second flipping mechanism 16 cannot be in the working position of the locking member 14 at the same time, ensuring that the first flipping mechanism 15 and the second flipping mechanism 16 cannot flip the armrest cover 11 at the same time.

[0039] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the locking member 14 includes a first guide groove 19 and a second guide groove 20, the first guide groove 19 includes a first section 111, a second section and a third section 113 connected in sequence, the first section 111 extends in a direction parallel to the first axis 12, and the second section and the third section 113 both extend in a direction intersecting the first axis 12; the second guide groove 20 includes a fourth section 114, a fifth section 115 and a sixth section 116 connected in sequence, the fourth section 114 extends in a direction parallel to the first axis 12, and the fifth section 115 and the sixth section 116 both extend in a direction intersecting the first axis 12; the first section 111 constitutes a first locking position, the second section and the third section 113 constitute a first working position; the fourth section 114 constitutes a second locking position, the fifth section 115 and the sixth section 116 constitute a second working position; the first sliding member 17 and the second sliding member 18 move in a direction perpendicular to the first axis 12.

[0040] Specifically, since the first sliding member 17 and the second sliding member 18 move in a direction perpendicular to the first axis 12, the guide grooves of the first section 111 and the fourth section 114 extend in a direction parallel to the first axis 12, which can limit the movement of the first sliding member 17 or the second sliding member 18; the guide grooves of the second section 113, the third section 113, the fifth section 115 and the sixth section 116 extend in a direction intersecting with the first axis 12, that is, the first sliding member 17 or the second sliding member 18 is allowed to move, so as to drive the armrest cover 11 to flip.

[0041] like Figure 2 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 6 As shown, when the first axis 12 and the second axis 13 extend in the left-right direction of the vehicle, the movement direction of the first sliding member 17 and the second sliding member 18 is perpendicular to the first axis 12, that is, the first sliding member 17 and the second sliding member 18 move in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. Figure 5 As shown in (a-1), when the first sliding member 17 moves backward, part of the first sliding member 17 moves relative to the locking member 14 along the second and third sections 113 of the first sliding groove in sequence, and the locking member 14 moves to the right, and the corresponding second sliding member 18 moves relative to the locking member 14 in the left and right directions along the fourth section 114 of the second sliding groove, as shown in FIG. Figure 5 As shown in (a-2), the movement of the second sliding member 18 along the front-rear direction of the vehicle is restricted, that is, only the first flipping mechanism 15 is allowed to drive the armrest cover 11 to flip around the second axis 13. Figure 6 As shown in (b-1), when the second sliding member 18 moves forward, part of the second sliding member 18 moves relative to the locking member 14 along the fifth section 115 and the sixth section 116 of the second sliding groove in sequence, and the locking member 14 moves to the left, and the corresponding first sliding member 17 moves relative to the locking member 14 in the left and right directions along the first section 111 of the first sliding groove, as shown in FIG. Figure 6 As shown in (b-2), the movement of the first sliding member 17 along the front-rear direction of the vehicle is restricted, that is, only the second flipping mechanism 16 is allowed to drive the armrest cover 11 to flip around the first axis 12.

[0042] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first guide groove 19 and the second guide groove 20 are arranged on the locking member 14 in a centrally symmetrical manner. Figure 5 、 Figure 6 As shown, the first guide groove 19 and the second guide groove 20 are centrally symmetrically arranged on the locking member 14, which is easy to process and improves the economic efficiency of the product.

[0043] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the locking member 14 further includes a third guide groove 21, and the third guide groove 21 is parallel to the first axis 12. Figure 2 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 6 As shown, it is used to limit the movement of the locking member 14 along the first axis 12 .

[0044] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first sliding member 17 is provided with a first slider 22 adapted to the first guide groove 19, and the second sliding member 18 is provided with a second slider 23 adapted to the second guide groove 20. The first slider 22 is slidably connected to the first guide groove 19, and the second slider 23 is slidably connected to the second guide groove 20.

[0045] like Figure 5 、 Figure 6 As shown, the sliding connection between the first sliding member 17 and the locking member 14 is achieved by the sliding connection between the first slider 22 and the first guide groove 19 , and the sliding connection between the second sliding member 18 and the locking member 14 is achieved by the sliding connection between the second slider 23 and the second guide groove 20 .

[0046] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the armrest cover 11 is provided with a third slider 24 adapted to the third guide groove 21, and the third slider 24 slides along the third guide groove 21. Figure 5 、 Figure 6 As shown, the sliding connection between the armrest cover 11 and the locking member 14 is achieved by the sliding connection between the third slider 24 and the third guide groove 21 .

[0047] In some optional embodiments, such as Figure 5 、 Figure 6 As shown, when the first axis 12 and the second axis 13 extend in the left-right direction of the vehicle, the movement direction of the first sliding member 17 and the second sliding member 18 is perpendicular to the first axis 12, that is, the first sliding member 17 and the second sliding member 18 move in the front-back direction of the vehicle, and the third guide groove 21 and the third slider 24 are slidably connected to limit the movement of the locking member 14 in the left-right direction of the vehicle. Figure 5 As shown, when the first sliding member 17 moves backward, the first slider 22 of the first sliding member 17 moves relative to the locking member 14 along the second and third sections 113 of the first chute in sequence, and the locking member 14 moves rightward. The corresponding second slider 23 of the second sliding member 18 moves relative to the locking member 14 in the left and right directions along the fourth section 114 of the second chute, limiting the movement of the second sliding member 18 in the front-to-back direction of the vehicle, that is, only allowing the first flipping mechanism 15 to drive the armrest cover 11 to flip around the second axis 13. Figure 6 As shown, when the second sliding member 18 moves forward, the second slider 23 moves relative to the locking member 14 along the fifth section 115 and the sixth section 116 of the second slide groove in sequence, and the locking member 14 moves to the left in a linkage manner. The corresponding first slider moves relative to the locking member 14 in the left and right directions along the first section 111 of the first slide groove, limiting the movement of the first sliding member 17 along the front and rear direction of the vehicle, that is, only allowing the second flipping mechanism 16 to drive the armrest cover 11 to flip around the first axis 12.

[0048] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first flipping mechanism 15 is further provided with a fourth guide groove 45 adapted to the first sliding member 17, for limiting the movement of the first sliding member 17 in a direction perpendicular to the first axis 12; the second flipping mechanism 16 is further provided with a fifth guide groove 46 adapted to the second sliding member 18, for limiting the movement of the second sliding member 18 in a direction perpendicular to the first axis 12.

[0049] Specifically, the first flip mechanism 15 is provided with a fourth guide groove 45 perpendicular to the first axis 12, limiting the first slide 17 to move in a direction perpendicular to the first axis 12; the second flip mechanism 16 is provided with a fourth guide groove 45 perpendicular to the first axis 12, limiting the second slide 18 to move in a direction perpendicular to the first axis 12. Figure 2 、 Figure 3As shown, when the first axis 12 and the second axis 13 extend in the left-right direction of the vehicle, the first slider 17 and the second slider 18 are restricted from moving in the front-rear direction of the vehicle by the fourth guide groove 45 and the fifth guide groove 46 .

[0050] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first flipping mechanism 15 also includes a third sliding member 25, which is slidably connected to the first sliding member 17 and is used to limit the movement of the third sliding member 25 along the direction of the first axis 12, so that the first flipping mechanism 15 is detachably connected to the armrest body 10; the second flipping mechanism 16 also includes a fourth sliding member 26, which is slidably connected to the second sliding member 18 and is used to limit the movement of the fourth sliding member 26 along the direction of the second axis 13, so that the second flipping mechanism 16 is detachably connected to the armrest body 10.

[0051] Specifically, the first sliding member 17 moves in a direction perpendicular to the first axis 12, and can be linked to the third sliding member 25 to move in the direction of the first axis 12, so that the first flipping mechanism 15 is detachably connected to the armrest body 10, so that the armrest cover 11 can be flipped around the second axis 13 when the first sliding member 17 moves; the second sliding member 18 moves in a direction perpendicular to the first axis 12, and can be linked to the fourth sliding member 26 to move in the direction of the first axis 12, so that the second flipping mechanism 16 is detachably connected to the armrest body 10, and the armrest cover 11 can be flipped around the first axis 12 when the second sliding member 18 moves.

[0052] In some optional embodiments, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, the first sliding member 17 is arranged on the front side of the armrest cover 11, the second sliding member 18 is arranged on the rear side of the armrest cover 11, and the two third sliding members 25 are arranged at intervals on the left and right ends of the first sliding member 17. A sliding groove inclined 45 degrees from top to bottom to the left is provided on the left side of the first sliding member 17, and a sliding groove inclined 45 degrees from top to bottom to the right is provided on the right side of the first sliding member 17. Both third sliding members 25 are provided with sliders matching the sliding grooves on the first sliding member 17, so that when the first sliding member 17 moves backward, the third sliding member 25 at the left end of the first sliding member 17 moves to the right, and the third sliding member 25 at the right end of the first sliding member 17 moves to the left, so that the first flipping mechanism 15 is separated from the armrest body 10. Similarly, the two fourth sliding members 26 are spaced apart at the left and right ends of the second sliding member 18. A sliding groove inclined 45 degrees from top to bottom to the right is provided on the left side of the second sliding member 18, and a sliding groove inclined 45 degrees from top to bottom to the left is provided on the right side of the first sliding member 17. Both fourth sliding members 26 are provided with sliders matching the sliding grooves on the second sliding member 18, so that when the second sliding member 18 moves forward, the fourth sliding member 26 at the left end of the second sliding member 18 moves to the right, and the fourth sliding member 26 at the right end of the second sliding member 18 moves to the left, so that the second flipping mechanism 16 is separated from the armrest body 10.

[0053] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first flipping mechanism 15 also includes a first locking tongue 27 and a first locking hole shaft 28, and the second flipping mechanism 16 also includes a second locking tongue 29 and a second locking hole shaft 30. The first locking tongue 27 is connected to the end of the third sliding member 25 along the direction of the first axis 12, and the second locking tongue 29 is connected to the end of the fourth sliding member 26 along the direction of the second axis 13. The first locking tongue 27 is detachably connected to the first locking hole shaft 28 along the direction of the first axis 12, and the second locking tongue 29 is detachably connected to the second locking hole shaft 30 along the direction of the second axis 13.

[0054] Specifically, the end of the third sliding member 25 along the direction of the first axis 12 is connected to the first locking tongue 27, and the first locking tongue 27 is detachably connected to the first locking hole shaft 28 along the direction of the first axis 12, and the third sliding member 25 and the first locking hole shaft 28 can be detachably connected; the end of the fourth sliding member 26 along the direction of the second axis 13 is connected to the second locking tongue 29, and the second locking tongue 29 is detachably connected to the second locking hole shaft 30 along the direction of the second axis 13, and the fourth sliding member 26 and the second locking hole shaft 30 can be detachably connected.

[0055] In some optional embodiments, such as Figure 7 As shown, both ends of the third sliding member 25 along the first axis 12 are connected to first locking tongues 27. The first locking tongues 27 are detachably connected to the first locking hole shaft 28 along the first axis 12, thereby enabling a detachable connection between the ends of the third sliding member 25 and the first locking hole shaft 28. Both ends of the fourth sliding member 26 along the second axis 13 are connected to second locking tongues 29. The second locking tongues 29 are detachably connected to the second locking hole shaft 30 along the second axis 13, thereby enabling a detachable connection between the ends of the fourth sliding member 26 and the second locking hole shaft 30. When both ends of the third sliding member 25 are separated from the first locking hole shaft 28 and both ends of the fourth sliding member 26 are connectable to the second locking hole shaft 30, the armrest cover 11 can flip around the second axis 13. When both ends of the fourth sliding member 26 are separated from the first locking hole shaft 28 and both ends of the third sliding member 25 are connectable to the second locking hole shaft 30, the armrest cover 11 can flip around the first axis 12, ensuring flipping stability.

[0056] According to some embodiments of the present invention, polygonal holes are formed on the inner sides of the first lock hole shaft 28 and the second lock hole shaft 30, and the first lock tongue 27 and the second lock tongue 29 have planes adapted to the polygonal holes, so as to enable the armrest cover 11 to flip around the first lock hole shaft 28 or the second lock hole shaft 30.

[0057] Specifically, a polygonal hole refers to a hole having a cross section perpendicular to the axis of the hole that is in the positive direction, a rectangle, or a pentagon. Force is transmitted between the first lock hole shaft 28 and the first lock tongue 27, and between the second lock hole shaft 30 and the second lock tongue 29 through the docking plane. When the first lock tongue 27 rotates, it can drive the first lock hole shaft 28 to rotate. When the second lock tongue 29 rotates, it can drive the second lock hole shaft 30 to rotate, ultimately realizing the flipping of the first lock hole shaft 28 or the second lock hole shaft 30 of the armrest flip cover.

[0058] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the armrest body 10 includes a first mounting seat 31 and a second mounting seat 32 spaced apart along the flipping direction of the armrest cover 11 , the first lock hole shaft 28 is installed on the first mounting seat 31 , and the second lock hole shaft 30 is installed on the second mounting seat 32 .

[0059] like Figure 7 As shown, the armrest cover 11 can be flipped around the first lock hole axis 28 or the second lock hole axis 30. The first lock hole axis 28 is installed on the first mounting seat 31 of the armrest body 10, and the second lock hole axis 30 is installed on the second mounting seat 32 of the armrest body 10, that is, the armrest cover 11 can be flipped relative to the armrest body 10.

[0060] In some optional embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, first mounting seats 31 are provided on both sides of the front end of the armrest body 10, and second mounting seats 32 are provided on both sides of the rear end of the armrest body 10 to increase the stability of the armrest cover 11 during the flipping process.

[0061] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first flipping mechanism 15 also includes a first driving member 33, and the second flipping mechanism 16 also includes a second driving member 34. The first driving member 33 is driven and connected to the first sliding member 17, and the second driving member 34 is driven and connected to the second sliding member 18. When the first driving member 33 drives the first sliding member 17 to move in a direction perpendicular to the first axis 12, the first locking tongue 27 is separated from the first lock hole shaft 28; when the second driving member 34 drives the second sliding member 18 to move in a direction perpendicular to the second axis 13, the second locking tongue 29 is separated from the second lock hole shaft 30.

[0062] like Figure 1-3 、 Figure 7As shown, when the first axis 12 and the second axis 13 extend along the left-right direction of the vehicle, that is, when the first driving member 33 drives the first sliding member 17 to move backward, the third sliding member 25 on the left side of the first sliding member 17 is linked to move to the right, and the third sliding member 25 on the right side of the first sliding member 17 is linked to move to the left, so that the first locking tongue 27 is separated from the first lock hole shaft 28; when the second driving member 34 drives the second sliding member 18 to move forward, the fourth sliding member 26 on the left side of the second sliding member 18 is linked to move to the right, and the fourth sliding member 26 on the right side of the second sliding member 18 is linked to move to the left, so that the second locking tongue 29 is separated from the second lock hole shaft 30.

[0063] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first flipping mechanism 15 further includes a first elastic member 35 for driving the first sliding member 17 to reset; the second flipping mechanism 16 further includes a second elastic member 36 for driving the second sliding member 18 to reset.

[0064] like Figure 2 As shown, the driving direction of the first elastic member 35 is opposite to the driving direction of the first driving member 33, so that the first sliding member 17 is reset, and the driving direction of the second elastic member 36 is opposite to the driving direction of the second driving member 34, so that the second sliding member 18 is reset.

[0065] In some optional embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first elastic member 35 and the second elastic member 36 are compression springs. Furthermore, when the first sliding member 17 and the second sliding member 18 are arranged in the front-to-back direction, the first flip mechanism 15 can be provided with two first elastic members 35 in the left-to-right direction, and the second flip mechanism 16 can be provided with two second elastic members 36 in the left-to-right direction, to ensure the accuracy of the return of the first sliding member 17 and the second sliding member 18, so that the armrest cover 11 can be reversed and then placed on the armrest body 10.

[0066] In some optional embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, one end of the first elastic member 35 is connected to the first sliding member 17, and the other end contacts the spring plate of the first flipping mechanism 15, so that the first elastic member 35 can be compressed under the action of the first driving member 33, so as to drive the first sliding member 17 to reset; one end of the second elastic member 36 is connected to the second sliding member 18, and the other end contacts the spring plate of the second flipping mechanism 16, so that the second elastic member 36 can be compressed under the action of the second driving member 34, so as to drive the second sliding member 18 to reset.

[0067] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first flipping mechanism 15 further includes a third elastic member 37 for driving the third sliding member 25 to reset; the second flipping mechanism 16 further includes a fourth elastic member 38 for driving the fourth sliding member 26 to reset.

[0068] like Figure 2As shown, when the first driving member 33 drives the first sliding member 17 to move backward, linking the third sliding member 25 on the left side of the first sliding member 17 to move right, and linking the third sliding member 25 on the right side of the first sliding member 17 to move left, the third elastic member 37 drives the third sliding member 25 on the left side of the first sliding member 17 to move left and reset, and links the third sliding member 25 on the right side of the first sliding member 17 to move right and reset; when the second driving member 34 drives the second sliding member 18 to move forward, linking the fourth sliding member 26 on the left side of the second sliding member 18 to move right, and linking the fourth sliding member 26 on the right side of the second sliding member 18 to move left, the fourth elastic member 38 drives the fourth sliding member 26 on the left side of the second sliding member 18 to move left and reset, and links the fourth sliding member 26 on the right side of the second sliding member 18 to move right and reset, ensuring the accuracy of the reset of the third sliding member 25 and the fourth sliding member 26, so that the armrest cover 11 can be flipped over and then covered on the armrest body 10.

[0069] In some optional embodiments, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, the third and fourth elastic members 37, 38 are coil springs. Furthermore, when the first and second sliding members 17, 18 are positioned in the front-to-back direction, the first flip mechanism 15 can be provided with two third elastic members 37 in the left-to-right direction, and the second flip mechanism 16 can be provided with two fourth elastic members 38 in the left-to-right direction. One end of the third elastic member 37 is fixed to the first flip mechanism 15, and the other end is fixed to the third sliding member 25. The fourth elastic member 38 has one end fixed to the second flip mechanism 16, and the other end is fixed to the fourth sliding member 26, ensuring that the third and fourth sliding members 25, 26 can move in the left-to-right direction.

[0070] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first flipping mechanism 15 also includes a first friction member 39, which is connected to the first lock hole shaft 28 and the first mounting seat 31, and is used to increase the friction force of the armrest cover 11 flipping around the first lock hole shaft 28; the second flipping mechanism 16 also includes a second friction member 40, which is connected to the second lock hole shaft 30 and the second mounting seat 32, and is used to increase the friction force of the armrest cover 11 flipping around the second lock hole shaft 30.

[0071] like Figure 7 As shown, a first friction member 39 is added between the first lock hole shaft 28 and the first mounting seat 31, and a second friction member 40 is added between the second lock hole shaft 30 and the second mounting seat 32. The friction plate increases the friction force during the flipping process of the armrest cover 11, produces a damping effect, and thus realizes the hovering function at any position during the flipping process of the armrest cover 11.

[0072] In some optional embodiments, such as Figure 1-4As shown, the first driving member 33 is a button. Pressing the first driving member 33 backward drives the first sliding member 17 to move backward, and the two third sliding members 25 on both sides of the first sliding member 17 move relative to each other in the left and right directions. The first locking tongue 27 and the first locking hole shaft 28 at the leftmost and rightmost ends of the third sliding member 25 are separated, and the second locking tongue 29 and the second locking hole shaft 30 corresponding to the leftmost and rightmost ends of the fourth sliding member 26 are in contact. The second locking hole shaft 30 is arranged on the second mounting seat 32, and the second friction member 40 is connected to the second locking hole shaft 30 and the second mounting seat 32, that is, the armrest cover 11 flips around the second axis 13, and due to the friction of the second friction member 40, the armrest cover 11 can hover at any position when flipping around the second axis 13. Similarly, the second driving member 34 is a button. Pressing the second driving member 34 forward drives the second sliding member 18 to move forward, and the two fourth sliding members 26 on both sides of the second sliding member 18 move relative to each other in the left and right directions. The second locking tongues 29 and the second locking hole shaft 30 at the leftmost and rightmost ends of the fourth sliding member 26 are separated, and the first locking tongues 27 and the first locking hole shaft 28 corresponding to the leftmost and rightmost ends of the third sliding member 25 are in contact. The first locking hole shaft 28 is arranged on the second mounting seat 32, and the first friction member 39 is connected to the first locking hole shaft 28 and the first mounting seat 31, that is, the armrest cover 11 flips around the first axis 12, and due to the friction of the first friction member 39, the armrest cover 11 can hover at any position when flipping around the first axis 12.

[0073] In some optional embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the maximum angle of the armrest when folded forward and backward is 90°, and there is no interference with any parts during the process, ensuring that the user can easily take and place items in the armrest body 10.

[0074] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the armrest cover 11 includes an armrest base 41 and an armrest outer panel 42 , and the locking member 14 , the first flip mechanism 15 and the second flip mechanism 16 are all arranged between the armrest base and the armrest outer panel 42 .

[0075] like Figure 1 、 Figure 4 As shown, the locking member 14 , the first flipping mechanism 15 and the second flipping mechanism 16 are all arranged between the armrest base and the armrest outer panel 42 , so as to achieve the aesthetic appearance of the armrest cover 11 .

[0076] In some optional embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the armrest cover 11 also includes an armrest foam 43 and an armrest skin 44 . The armrest foam 43 is arranged on the outer surface of the armrest outer panel 42 , and the armrest skin 44 is arranged on the outer surface of the armrest foam 43 to ensure the aesthetics of the armrest cover 11 .

[0077] A vehicle according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention comprises the vehicle armrest according to any one of the above claims.

[0078] It should be noted that the specific implementation method of the vehicle in the embodiment of the present invention is similar to the specific implementation method of any of the above embodiments of the present invention. Please refer to the description of the method part for details. In order to reduce redundancy, it will not be repeated here.

[0079] Other components and operations of the vehicle according to the embodiment of the present invention are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0080] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples" means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0081] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A vehicle armrest, characterized in that: include: Handrail body (10); An armrest cover plate (11), the armrest cover plate (11) being reversibly arranged on the armrest body (10), the armrest cover plate (11) being reversibly reversible about a first axis (12) and a second axis (13) of the armrest body (10), the first axis (12) and the second axis (13) being parallel; and A locking member (14) is connected to the armrest cover (11), and when one end of the armrest cover (11) flips around the first axis (12) or the second axis (13), the locking member (14) is used to limit the other end of the armrest cover (11) from being separated from the armrest body (10).

2. The vehicle armrest according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first axis (12) and the second axis (13) are spaced apart along the front-rear direction of the vehicle.

3. The vehicle armrest according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also includes a first flipping mechanism (15) and a second flipping mechanism (16) arranged at intervals along the flipping direction of the armrest cover (11), wherein the first flipping mechanism (15) is used to flip the armrest cover (11) around the second axis (13), and the second flipping mechanism (16) is used to flip the armrest cover (11) around the first axis (12), and the first flipping mechanism (15) and the second flipping mechanism (16) are both connected to the locking member (14).

4. The vehicle armrest according to claim 3, characterized in that: The locking member (14) has a first working position and a first locking position, and a second working position and a second locking position. The first flipping mechanism (15) includes a first sliding member (17) connected to the locking member (14). The second flipping mechanism (16) includes a second sliding member (18) connected to the locking member (14). When the first sliding member (17) is located at the first working position, the second sliding member (18) is located at the second locking position; when the second sliding member (18) is located at the second working position, the first sliding member (17) is located at the first locking position.

5. The vehicle armrest according to claim 4, characterized in that: The locking member (14) comprises a first guide groove (19) and a second guide groove (20), the first guide groove (19) comprising a first section (111), a second section (112) and a third section (113) connected in sequence, the first section (111) extending in a direction parallel to the first axis (12), and the second section (112) and the third section (113) both extending in a direction intersecting the first axis (12); The second guide groove (20) includes a fourth section (114), a fifth section (115), and a sixth section (116) connected in sequence, the fourth section (114) extending in a direction parallel to the first axis (12), and the fifth section (115) and the sixth section (116) both extending in a direction intersecting the first axis (12); The first section (111) constitutes the first locking position, and the second section (112) and the third section (113) constitute the first working position; The fourth section (114) constitutes the second locking position, and the fifth section (115) and the sixth section (116) constitute the second working position; The first sliding member (17) and the second sliding member (18) move in a direction perpendicular to the first axis (12).

6. The vehicle armrest according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first guide groove (19) and the second guide groove (20) are centrally symmetrically arranged on the locking member (14).

7. The vehicle armrest according to claim 5, characterized in that: The locking member (14) further comprises a third guide groove (21), wherein the third guide groove (21) is parallel to the first axis (12) and is used to limit the movement of the locking member (14) along the direction of the first axis (12).

8. The vehicle armrest according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first sliding member (17) is provided with a first sliding block (22) adapted to the first guide groove (19), and the second sliding member (18) is provided with a second sliding block (23) adapted to the second guide groove (20), the first sliding block (22) is slidably connected to the first guide groove (19), and the second sliding block (23) is slidably connected to the second guide groove (20).

9. The vehicle armrest according to claim 7, characterized in that: The armrest cover plate (11) is provided with a third slider (24) adapted to the third guide groove (21), and the third slider (24) slides along the third guide groove (21).

10. The vehicle armrest according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first flipping mechanism (15) is further provided with a fourth guide groove (45) adapted to the first sliding member (17) and used to limit the first sliding member (17) to move in a direction perpendicular to the first axis (12); The second flipping mechanism (16) is further provided with a fifth guide groove (46) adapted to the second sliding member (18) for limiting the movement of the second sliding member (18) in a direction perpendicular to the first axis (12).

11. The vehicle armrest according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first flipping mechanism (15) further includes a third sliding member (25), the third sliding member (25) being slidably connected to the first sliding member (17) and used to limit the movement of the third sliding member (25) along the direction of the first axis (12), so that the first flipping mechanism (15) is detachably connected to the armrest body (10); The second flipping mechanism (16) further includes a fourth sliding member (26), which is slidably connected to the second sliding member (18) and is used to limit the movement of the fourth sliding member (26) along the direction of the second axis (13), so that the second flipping mechanism (16) is detachably connected to the armrest body (10).

12. The vehicle armrest according to claim 11, characterized in that: The first flip mechanism (15) further comprises a first locking tongue (27) and a first locking hole shaft (28), and the second flip mechanism (16) further comprises a second locking tongue (29) and a second locking hole shaft (30). The first locking tongue (27) is connected to the end of the third sliding member (25) along the direction of the first axis (12), The second locking tongue (29) is connected to the end of the fourth sliding member (26) along the direction of the second axis (13), The first locking tongue (27) is detachably connected to the first locking hole shaft (28) along the direction of the first axis (12), and the second locking tongue (29) is detachably connected to the second locking hole shaft (30) along the direction of the second axis (13).

13. The vehicle armrest according to claim 12, wherein: The first lock hole shaft (28) and the second lock hole shaft (30) are both formed with polygonal holes on their inner sides, and the first lock tongue (27) and the second lock tongue (29) are both provided with planes adapted to the polygonal holes, so as to enable the armrest cover (11) to flip around the first lock hole shaft (28) or the second lock hole shaft (30).

14. The vehicle armrest according to claim 12, wherein: The armrest body (10) comprises a first mounting seat (31) and a second mounting seat (32) which are arranged at intervals along the flipping direction of the armrest cover (11); the first lock hole shaft (28) is mounted on the first mounting seat (31); and the second lock hole shaft (30) is mounted on the second mounting seat (32).

15. The vehicle armrest according to claim 12, wherein: The first flipping mechanism (15) further includes a first driving member (33), and the second flipping mechanism (16) further includes a second driving member (34). The first driving member (33) is drivingly connected to the first sliding member (17), and the second driving member (34) is drivingly connected to the second sliding member (18). When the first driving member (33) drives the first sliding member (17) to move in a direction perpendicular to the first axis (12), the first locking tongue (27) is separated from the first locking hole shaft (28); When the second driving member (34) drives the second sliding member (18) to move in a direction perpendicular to the second axis (13), the second locking tongue (29) is separated from the second locking hole shaft (30).

16. The vehicle armrest according to claim 15, characterized in that: The first turning mechanism (15) further includes a first elastic member (35) for driving the first sliding member (17) to reset; the second turning mechanism (16) further includes a second elastic member (36) for driving the second sliding member (18) to reset.

17. The vehicle armrest according to claim 16, wherein: The first flipping mechanism (15) further includes a third elastic member (37) for driving the third sliding member (25) to reset; the second flipping mechanism (16) further includes a fourth elastic member (38) for driving the fourth sliding member (26) to reset.

18. The vehicle armrest according to claim 14, wherein: The first flipping mechanism (15) further includes a first friction member (39), the first friction member (39) being connected to the first lock hole shaft (28) and the first mounting seat (31), and being used to increase the friction force of the armrest cover (11) flipping around the first lock hole shaft (28); The second flipping mechanism (16) further includes a second friction member (40), which is connected to the second lock hole shaft (30) and the second mounting seat (32) and is used to increase the friction force of the armrest cover (11) flipping around the second lock hole shaft (30).

19. The vehicle armrest according to claim 3, characterized in that: The armrest cover plate (11) includes an armrest base plate (41) and an armrest outer plate (42), and the locking member (14), the first flip mechanism (15) and the second flip mechanism (16) are all arranged between the armrest base and the armrest outer plate (42).

20. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle armrest comprises the vehicle armrest according to any one of claims 1 to 19.

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