Confidential space lock applied to central channel assembly

Abstract

The invention discloses a secrecy space lock applied to a central channel assembly, which comprises a central channel, an accommodating space is arranged in the central channel, a sliding cover plate is arranged in the accommodating space, and the accommodating space below the sliding cover plate forms a secrecy space through the lock. The lockset comprises a locking mechanism arranged above the sliding cover plate and a locking assembly which is arranged on the sliding cover plate and matched with the locking mechanism to achieve locking or unlocking, and the lockset is arranged in the narrow space in the central channel by reasonably utilizing the space in the vertical direction and the space in the horizontal direction. The setting of a confidential space can be realized in a limited space; and meanwhile, free selection of electronic unlocking and mechanical unlocking is adopted, so that the storage modes are more changeable, various storage requirements of customers are met, and the customer experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicle body interior trim parts, and in particular to a confidential space lock used in a central channel assembly. Background Art

[0002] With the development of the automotive industry, people's expectations for vehicle quality are becoming increasingly higher. Over the past decade, my country's automobile production has seen significant growth. As living standards improve, consumers are increasingly concerned about vehicle comfort. As a crucial component of vehicle interiors, the comfort and functionality of the central tunnel have become key criteria for interior design.

[0003] For example, the Chinese invention patent with publication number CN106336542B, entitled "A Central Channel of an Automobile", discloses a central channel of an automobile, comprising a central channel body, a side panel provided at the left end of the central channel body, a gear shift box provided in the side panel, a storage slot provided in the middle of the central channel body, slideways provided on both sides of the upper end of the storage slot, a storage box provided at the right end of the central channel body, a box cover provided on the left side of the storage box, a pulley provided at the lower end of the box cover, the pulley being located in the slideway, a fixed plate provided above the storage box, a cup holder provided above the fixed plate, a flip cover provided at the right end of the fixed plate, a hinged seat provided below the flip cover, the hinged seat being hinged to the fixed plate, a claw provided on the flip cover, the claw being movably connected to the flip cover, and a spring provided at the right end of the claw; the central channel of an automobile has the advantages of low manufacturing cost, easy installation and diverse functions, and its central channel body has good impact resistance, good weather resistance and high rigidity.

[0004] In the prior art, storage boxes are provided on the central channel assembly to accommodate the storage of daily items. However, these boxes mostly adopt an open storage method with poor confidentiality and cannot meet the needs of customers. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a confidential space lock for use in a central channel assembly, which can be set in a narrow storage space to achieve a confidential space.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention is solved through the following technical solutions: a confidential space lock applied to a central channel assembly, comprising a central channel, a accommodating space is provided in the central channel, a sliding cover is provided in the accommodating space, and the accommodating space below the sliding cover is formed into a confidential space through the lock, the lock comprises a locking mechanism arranged above the sliding cover and a locking assembly arranged on the sliding cover and cooperating with the locking mechanism to achieve locking or opening.

[0007] In the above technical solution, the locking mechanism is vertically arranged above the sliding cover.

[0008] In the above technical solution, the locking mechanism includes a locking motor and a locking needle connected to the locking motor and driven by the locking motor.

[0009] In the above technical solution, the locking assembly includes a locking seat provided on the sliding cover plate and a locking error correction mechanism that cooperates with the locking seat to achieve locking.

[0010] In the above technical solution, the locking seat is arranged at the locking end of the sliding cover, and includes an annular protrusion with a cavity inside and an open portion on one side.

[0011] In the above technical solution, a blocking portion is provided in the inner cavity near the eaves of the annular protrusion, and error correction mounting portions are symmetrically provided on both sides of the open portion.

[0012] In the above technical solution, the locking error correction mechanism includes a correction block having a connecting part, a correction fitting part and a correction working part. The connecting part is provided with a rebound torsion spring, and the two extending ends of the connecting part are respectively rotatably arranged in the error correction mounting part. The error correction fitting part and the error correction working part extend from the open part into the cavity of the annular protrusion, and the working surface of the error correction fitting part is abutted against the working surface of the blocking part.

[0013] In the above technical solution, a mechanical locking assembly cooperating with the mechanical locking mechanism is provided on the sliding cover plate located on one side of the locking assembly.

[0014] In the above technical solution, the mechanical locking assembly includes a locking block, and the two working ends of the locking block are respectively provided with a first connecting part and a second connecting part, and a locking structure is provided on the lower working surface of the locking block between the first connecting part and the second connecting part.

[0015] In the above technical solution, the locking structure includes a working groove with one end open and the other end closed. The working groove at the closed end is divided by a block into a locking channel and a release channel and then merges at the opening.

[0016] In the above technical solution, a locking working position is provided on the working end of the stop block.

[0017] Compared with the existing technology, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: it does not occupy other space in the central channel and only reasonably utilizes the vertical and horizontal space in a small position to set the lock, which can realize the setting of a confidential space in a limited space; at the same time, it adopts the free choice of electronic unlocking and mechanical unlocking, making the storage method more varied, meeting the various storage needs of customers, and helping to improve customer experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the central channel.

[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the matching relationship between the lock and the sliding cover.

[0021] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the lock and sliding cover.

[0022] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the working surface structure under the sliding cover.

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of part A in the middle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement the present invention. The preferred embodiments described below are for illustrative purposes only, and those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other obvious variations. The basic principles of the present invention defined in the following description may be applied to other embodiments, variations, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0026] Those skilled in the art should understand that, in the disclosure of the present invention, the terms "longitudinal", "transverse", "up", "down", "left", "right", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like to indicate directions or positions are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, which are merely simplified descriptions for the convenience of describing the present invention, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, the above terms should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0027] It is to be understood that the term "one" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more", that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element may be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the elements may be multiple, and the term "one" should not be understood as a limitation on the quantity.

[0028] See also Figures 1 to 5 A confidential space lock applied to a central channel assembly includes a central channel 1, in which a accommodating space 2 is provided. In order to form a confidential space in the accommodating space 2, a sliding cover 3 is provided in the accommodating space 2, and the accommodating space below the sliding cover 3 is formed into a confidential space 4 through the lock. In order to realize the password lock function in a narrow space, a locking mechanism 5 electrically connected to the password lock mechanism is vertically arranged in the accommodating space 2 and is located above the sliding cover 3. The action of the locking mechanism 5 is controlled by the signal output of the password lock mechanism. Of course, a locking component 6 is provided on the sliding cover 3, which cooperates with the locking mechanism 5 to realize the unlocking and closing of the confidential space 4.

[0029] Of course, the locking mechanism 5 can also be arranged horizontally, but it cannot be arranged in the accommodating space 2 and needs to occupy other accommodating spaces or positions.

[0030] The locking mechanism 5 includes a locking motor 51 , the password lock mechanism is electrically connected to the locking motor 51 , and a locking pin 52 is provided at the output end of the locking motor 51 . The locking pin 52 is driven by the locking motor 51 to reciprocate in the vertical direction.

[0031] Obviously, in order to enable the sliding cover 3 to be locked to realize the accommodation space to form a confidential space 4, a locking assembly 6 is provided on the sliding cover 3.

[0032] The sliding cover 3 includes a frame and a cover body. An operating portion 311 is provided at the movable end of the cover body 31 to facilitate operation of the sliding cover 3 .

[0033] The cover body 31 includes an upper working surface and a lower working surface. The locking assembly 6 is located at a working end of the upper working surface of the cover body 31, away from the operating portion 311 (i.e., the locking end). To facilitate operation and allow for conventional storage space, a mechanical locking assembly 7 is provided on the sliding cover 3, located on one side of the locking assembly 6, which cooperates with the mechanical locking mechanism. It is worth noting that the mechanical locking assembly 7 is located on the lower working surface of the cover body 31, that is, its working surface faces the confidential space 4.

[0034] The locking assembly 6 includes a locking seat 61 provided on the sliding cover 3 and a locking error correction mechanism 62 that cooperates with the locking seat 61 to achieve locking.

[0035] In order to simplify the parts structure, the locking seat 61 can be provided integrally with the sliding cover 3, or can be separated, depending on the actual situation.

[0036] The locking seat 61 includes an annular protrusion 611 with a cavity inside and an open portion on one side. A blocking portion 611a is provided in the inner cavity near the eaves of the annular protrusion 611, and error correction mounting portions 612 are symmetrically provided on both sides of the open portion.

[0037] The locking error correction mechanism 62 is mainly used to prevent the locking needle 52 from being broken or damaged due to incorrect signal reception or improper operation, which causes the locking needle 52 to not retract into place.

[0038] The locking error correction mechanism 62 includes an error correction block, on which a connecting portion 621, an error correction fitting portion 622 and an error correction working portion 623 are integrally provided, and the error correction fitting portion 622 is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the error correction working portion 623, and a slope 623a arranged from high to low toward the open portion is provided on the working surface of the error correction working portion 623.

[0039] The error correction block is rotatably arranged in the error correction mounting portion 612 through the two extending ends of the connecting portion 621, so that the error correction block is rotatably connected to the locking seat 61. A rebound torsion spring 624 is sleeved on the connecting portion 621 located on the rear side of the extending end. The error correction matching portion 622 and the error correction working portion 623 extend from the open portion of the annular protrusion 611 into the cavity of the annular protrusion 611, and the working surface of the error correction matching portion 622 is abutted against the working surface of the blocking portion 611a, and the inclined surface 623a is located in the cavity of the annular protrusion 611.

[0040] In this way, the error correction block can only rotate clockwise along the connecting portion 621 , and the counterclockwise rotation direction is limited by the blocking portion 611 a , and rotates slightly under the action of the rebound torsion spring 624 .

[0041] The mechanical locking assembly 7 arranged on the sliding cover 3 on one side of the locking assembly 6 includes a locking block, and the two working ends of the locking block are respectively provided with a first connecting part 71 and a second connecting part 72, and a locking structure is provided on the lower working surface of the locking block between the first connecting part 71 and the second connecting part 72.

[0042] The locking structure includes a working groove with one end open and the other end closed. The working groove at the closed end is divided into a locking channel and a release channel by a stopper 73 and then merges at the opening. A locking working position 731 is set on the working end of the stopper 73.

[0043] When the above mechanism is used, there are two modes. One is the confidential space mode, that is, the action of the locking mechanism 5 is controlled by the signal output of the password lock mechanism to achieve unlocking and closing of the confidential space 4.

[0044] In the locked state, the locking pin 52 is inserted into the cavity of the annular protrusion 611 to keep the sliding cover 3 locked, that is, the confidential space 4 is closed. When unlocking is required, after the password is input on the password lock mechanism, the signal output controls the locking motor 51 to operate, and the locking motor 51 drives the locking pin 52 to retract in the vertical direction. The locking pin 52 is disengaged from the cavity of the annular protrusion 611, and the contact is blocked, and the confidential space 4 is unlocked; correspondingly, the confidential space 4 needs to be closed, the sliding cover 3 is pulled, and it reaches the setting position of the locking motor 51, and the password is manually operated. The locking function of the lock mechanism, the locking motor 51 drives the locking pin 52 downward and enters the cavity of the annular protrusion 611 to achieve locking. Of course, in the process of closing the sliding cover 3, there may be a situation where the locking pin 52 still moves downward when it is not closed in place. At this time, the locking pin 52 reaches the error correction working part 623 of the error correction block in advance and acts with it. Under the external force of the locking pin 52, the error correction block rotates clockwise along the connecting part 621, causing the locking pin 52 to enter the cavity of the annular protrusion 611, achieving position correction and preventing damage to the locking pin 52.

[0045] Of course, the confidential space 4 has another mode, the normal storage mode. At this time, the locking mechanism 5 is powered off, and the confidential space 4 is not unlocked or closed, and is opened and closed mechanically.

[0046] When the sliding cover 3 slides to the opening of the locking structure, the mechanical locking mechanism arranged on the cover mounting bracket slides into the opening of the locking structure, and driven by the sliding cover 3, the mechanical locking mechanism is located at the locking working position 731 set on the working end of the block 73 through the locking channel, completing the locking. When unlocking, continue to pull the sliding cover 3 to make the mechanical locking mechanism disengage from the locking working position 731, and driven by the sliding cover 3, the mechanical locking mechanism passes through the release channel and finally leaves the locking structure of the sliding cover 3 from the opening, completing the unlocking.

[0047] Through a variety of storage methods, it not only meets the need to lock confidential space in a limited space, but also has conventional storage functions to meet customers' various storage needs, which is conducive to improving customer experience.

[0048] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are intended only as examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. The objectives of the present invention have been fully and effectively achieved. The functional and structural principles of the present invention have been demonstrated and illustrated in the embodiments. Any variations or modifications may be made to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the principles described.

Claims

1. A confidential space lock for a central channel assembly, comprising a central channel (1), characterized in that: A storage space (2) is provided in the central channel (1), a sliding cover (3) is provided in the storage space (2), and a lock is used to form a confidential space (4) in the storage space below the sliding cover (3). The lock comprises a locking mechanism (5) provided above the sliding cover (3) and a locking assembly (6) provided on the sliding cover (3) and cooperating with the locking mechanism (5) to achieve locking or opening.

2. The confidential space lock for central channel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (5) is vertically arranged above the sliding cover plate (3).

3. The confidential space lock for central channel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (5) comprises a locking motor (51) and a locking needle (52) connected to the locking motor (51) and driven by the locking motor (51).

4. The confidential space lock for central channel assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The locking assembly (6) comprises a locking seat (61) arranged on the sliding cover plate (3) and a locking error correction mechanism (62) that cooperates with the locking seat (61) to achieve locking.

5. The confidential space lock for central channel assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The locking seat (61) is arranged at the locking end of the sliding cover plate (3), and comprises an annular protrusion (611) having a cavity inside and an open portion on one side.

6. The confidential space lock for central channel assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: A blocking portion (611a) is provided in the inner cavity at the eaves close to the annular protrusion (611), and error correction mounting portions (612) are symmetrically provided on both sides of the open portion.

7. The confidential space lock for central channel assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The locking error correction mechanism (62) comprises an error correction block having a connecting portion (621), an error correction matching portion (622) and an error correction working portion (623); a rebound torsion spring (624) is sleeved on the connecting portion (621), and two extending ends of the connecting portion (621) are respectively rotatably arranged in the error correction mounting portion (612); the error correction matching portion (622) and the error correction working portion (623) extend from the open portion into the cavity of the annular protrusion (611), and the working surface of the error correction matching portion (622) is abutted against the working surface of the blocking portion (611a).

8. The confidential space lock for central channel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mechanical locking assembly (7) cooperating with a mechanical locking mechanism is provided on the sliding cover plate (3) located on one side of the locking assembly (6).

9. The confidential space lock for central channel assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The mechanical locking assembly (7) comprises a locking block, wherein two working ends of the locking block are respectively provided with a first connecting portion (71) and a second connecting portion (72), and a locking structure is provided on the lower working surface of the locking block between the first connecting portion (71) and the second connecting portion (72).

10. The confidential space lock for central channel assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that: The locking structure comprises a working groove with one end open and the other end closed, the working groove at the closed end being divided by a stopper (73) into a locking channel and a release channel which then merge at the opening, and a locking working position (731) being provided on the working end of the stopper (73).

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