Flashlight storage device and storage method for automobile

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of automobiles, and provides a flashlight storage device and method for an automobile, and the device comprises an instrument panel framework, a flashlight, a locking mechanism and a guide mechanism; a containing cavity is formed in the instrument panel framework and used for containing a flashlight. The locking mechanism comprises a first locking piece and a second locking piece which are matched with each other; and the guide mechanism is used for guiding and positioning the cooperation of the first locking piece and the second locking piece in the storage process of the flashlight. The containing cavity is formed in the instrument panel framework, the flashlight is contained in the containing cavity, meanwhile, the locking mechanism is used for fixing the flashlight, the stability of the flashlight is guaranteed, the guiding mechanism is arranged, the guiding mechanism can play a guiding role on the locking mechanism, in addition, the guiding mechanism can guide the locking mechanism to be positioned, and the flashlight can be stored in the containing cavity. And the locking device also has a locking function, so that the locking device has a double-locking effect.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of automobile technology, and particularly relates to a flashlight storage device and a storage method for an automobile. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the rise of outdoor exploration, off-road self-driving and other automobile outdoor sports, people's dependence on portable lighting tools during outdoor activities has significantly increased, especially in the dark or dimly lit environment. Flashlights have become an indispensable equipment. However, in actual use, the portable flashlights on the market face the problem of being difficult to properly place in the car: due to the lack of a special vehicle-mounted installation position, these flashlights cannot be adapted to the vehicle structure. The larger size will occupy too much space in the car, and the ordinary storage compartment cannot accommodate it; while the smaller size is easily displaced, lost, or even damaged due to squeezing if placed randomly in the storage box or glove compartment. This inconvenience not only affects the user's convenience, but also reduces the experience of outdoor travel to some extent. SUMMARY

[0003] In order to solve the problems in the background art, the present application provides a flashlight storage device and a storage method for an automobile.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present application adopts the following technical solutions: The present application provides a flashlight storage device for an automobile, comprising an instrument panel skeleton, a locking mechanism and a guide mechanism; The instrument panel skeleton is provided with a storage cavity for storing a flashlight; The locking mechanism comprises a first locking member and a second locking member in cooperation, the first locking member is installed at the end of the flashlight, and the second locking member is installed at the corresponding position of the storage cavity; The guide mechanism comprises a first guide member and a second guide member in cooperation, the first guide member is installed at the end of the flashlight, and the second guide member is installed at the corresponding position of the storage cavity, for guiding and positioning the cooperation of the first locking member and the second locking member during the storage of the flashlight.

[0005] Further, the instrument panel skeleton comprises a front skeleton, a rear skeleton and a side trim panel; The front skeleton and the rear skeleton are connected in a detachable manner, and the storage cavity is formed by the assembly of the front skeleton and the rear skeleton; The side trim panel is installed at the end connection of the front skeleton and the rear skeleton, and is used for locking the connection state of the front skeleton and the rear skeleton.

[0006] Further, the front skeleton is provided with a front storage cavity, and the rear skeleton is provided with a rear storage cavity at a position corresponding to the front storage cavity; the front storage cavity and the rear storage cavity are connected to form a storage cavity after the front skeleton and the rear skeleton are assembled. The surface of the side trim plate is provided with a limiting opening corresponding to the position of the storage cavity, and the limiting opening forms a taking and placing entrance of the storage cavity.

[0007] Further, the side trim plate is provided with a flange, and a plurality of matching holes are formed in the surface of the flange. The end of the front skeleton and the end of the rear skeleton are connected with the flange through the matching holes.

[0008] Further, in the locking mechanism, the first locking member includes a pressing plate, a guide column, a spring and a lock cylinder. The pressing plate is fixed at the bottom of the storage cavity. The guide column is provided with a plurality of guide columns which are symmetrically distributed on the surface of the pressing plate; the outer periphery of each guide column is sleeved with a spring. The lock cylinder is fixed on the surface of the pressing plate together with the guide column, and the lock cylinder is located at the center of symmetry formed by the guide columns. The second locking member includes a lock sleeve which is fixed at the end of the flashlight and is used for connecting with the lock cylinder. When the lock sleeve is connected with the lock cylinder, the guide column is inserted into the flashlight.

[0009] Further, in the guide assembly, the first guide member and the second guide member are both magnets; the magnets of the first guide member and the second guide member are attracted to each other, and are used for guiding and positioning the cooperation of the first locking member and the second locking member.

[0010] Further, the end of the flashlight away from the locking mechanism is further provided with a fixing mechanism which is installed on the instrument panel skeleton.

[0011] Further, the instrument panel skeleton is further provided with a central control display which is installed on the surface of the instrument panel skeleton.

[0012] Further, the instrument panel skeleton is further provided with an induction unlocking mechanism which includes a magnetic ring and a Hall sensor. The magnetic ring is built in the end of the flashlight, and the Hall sensor is installed at the bottom of the storage cavity. The Hall sensor is electrically connected with an unlocking switch which is used for unlocking the locking mechanism.

[0013] The application further provides a storage method for the flashlight storage device for a car, and the method includes the following steps: The flashlight is placed in the storage cavity, and the first locking member gradually approaches the second locking member; When the distance between the Hall sensor and the magnetic ring is less than or equal to the induction distance, the Hall sensor senses the magnetic ring, and the second locking member is unlocked. After being unlocked, the first locking member is guided to a position matched with the second locking member by the guide structure, so that the two are connected; After the first locking member is matched with the second locking member, the second locking member is automatically locked.

[0014] The present application has the following beneficial effects: 1. The present application configures a receiving cavity in the instrument panel framework, and stores the flashlight in the receiving cavity, and uses a locking mechanism to fix the flashlight, ensuring its stability, and the guide mechanism can guide the locking mechanism, and the guide mechanism has a locking function, so that the present application has a double locking effect, the first locking effect is realized by the locking mechanism, and the second locking effect is realized by the guide structure. 2. The flashlight tail of the present application is provided with a magnetic ring, and a Hall sensor is installed at the corresponding position of the receiving cavity, when the magnetic ring is detected to approach, a control switch is triggered to unlock the locking structure, realizing two-step operation of "approaching pre-unlocking + pressing out", and solving the possible jamming problem of the traditional pure mechanical structure.

[0015] 3. The flashlight of the present application is designed at the back of the central control display, which can hide the flashlight, and has better aesthetics, and uses the locking mechanism to take and place the flashlight by pressing the end of the flashlight, so that better technology, simpler modeling and stronger user atmosphere are achieved.

[0016] Other features and advantages of the present application will be described in the following description, and some of them will become apparent from the description, or will be understood by those skilled in the art through implementation of the present application. The purpose and other advantages of the present application can be achieved and obtained by the structure indicated in the description and the drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiment or prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present application, and those skilled in the art can also obtain other drawings according to these drawings without creative labor.

[0018] Figure 1 A structure schematic view of a flashlight storage device for a car according to the present application is shown; Figure 2 A structure schematic view of an instrument panel framework according to the present application is shown; Figure 3 A structure schematic view of a front framework according to the present application is shown; Figure 4 A structure schematic view of a rear framework according to the present application is shown; Figure 5 The structure diagram of the side trim plate of the present application is shown; Figure 6 The positional relationship diagram of the fixing mechanism and the locking mechanism of the present application is shown; Figure 7 The structure diagram of the locking mechanism of the present application is shown; Figure 8 The schematic diagram of the unlocking mechanism of the present application is shown; Figure 9 The flow chart of a storage method of the present application is shown.

[0019] In the figure: 1, instrument panel skeleton; 101, front skeleton; 1011, front storage cavity; 102, rear skeleton; 1021, rear storage cavity; 103, side trim plate; 1031, flange; 1032, matching hole; 1033, limiting opening; 2, central control display; 3, flashlight; 4, magnet; 5, fixing mechanism; 6, locking mechanism; 601, pressing plate; 602, guide column; 603, spring; 604, lock core; 605, lock sleeve; 7, magnetic ring; 8, Hall sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] To make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely explained below with the figures in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of the present application, but not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all the other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the protection scope of the present application.

[0021] As shown in the figure, Figure 1 The present application discloses a flashlight storage device for a car, which comprises an instrument panel skeleton 1, a central control display 2 and a flashlight 3. The instrument panel skeleton 1 is internally provided with a storage cavity, the flashlight 3 can be placed in the storage cavity, and the central control display 2 is installed on the surface of the instrument panel skeleton 1. The above structure reasonably utilizes the internal space of the car, hides the flashlight 3 at the back of the central control display 2, does not affect the overall modeling beauty of the car instrument panel, and is convenient for users to take the flashlight.

[0022] In order to reasonably utilize the internal space of the car, the instrument panel skeleton 1 at the central control position of the car can adopt the form of combination of multiple plates. The plates are matched by buckle connection, screw connection and other ways, forming the space required for placing the flashlight 3. The material and connection mode of the instrument panel skeleton 1 in the embodiment are not limited, which can be detachable. For example, Figure 2The middle instrument panel framework 1 is mainly composed of a front framework 101, a rear framework 102 and a side trim plate 103, wherein the front framework 101 is detachably connected with the rear framework 102, and the two frameworks form a receiving cavity after being assembled.

[0023] As shown in Figure 3 , the structure of the front framework 101 is shown, and a plurality of mounting positions are preset on the surface of the front framework 101 facing the center control display 2, and a circular hole is formed in each mounting position to facilitate the subsequent installation of the center control display 2. At the same time, a front receiving cavity 1011 is arranged on the surface of the front framework 101 away from the circular hole, which is a component part of the complete receiving cavity. The shape and position of the front receiving cavity 1011 on the front framework 101 are not limited in this embodiment. For example, the receiving cavity 1011 is a semi-cylindrical shape, close to the back surface of the center control display 2.

[0024] As shown in Figure 4 , the structure of the rear framework 102 is shown, and the rear framework 102 is provided with a rear receiving cavity 1021 at a position corresponding to the front framework 101, and the front receiving cavity 1011 and the rear receiving cavity 1021 are connected to form a receiving cavity after the front framework 101 and the rear framework 102 are assembled. The shape and position of the rear receiving cavity 1021 are not limited in this embodiment, as long as it can be matched with the front receiving cavity 1011. For example, the rear receiving cavity 1021 is a semi-cylindrical shape, located at the top of the rear framework 102. Figure 4

[0025] The side trim plate 103 not only locks the front framework 101 and the rear framework 102, but also is the entrance of the receiving cavity for taking and placing the flashlight 3, so a limiting opening 1033 needs to be formed on the surface of the side trim plate 103. The way of how the side trim plate 103 locks the front framework 101 and the rear framework 102 is not limited in this embodiment, and an optional implementation manner is given, which will be described in detail in Figure 4 . In Figure 4 , the surface of the edge of the side trim plate 104 is provided with an integral flange 1031, and a plurality of matching holes 1032 are formed on the surface of the flange 1031, and the end of the front framework 101 and the end of the rear framework 102 are connected with the flange 1031 through the matching holes 1032.

[0026] ​In order to ensure that the flashlight 3 can be stably placed in the storage cavity, the instrument panel framework 1 is further provided with a locking mechanism 6, a guide mechanism and an unlocking mechanism. The locking mechanism 6 mainly consists of a first locking part and a second locking part. The first locking part is installed at the end of the flashlight 3, and the second locking part is installed at the corresponding position of the storage cavity. After the two are matched, the flashlight 3 can be fixed in the storage cavity. The guide mechanism mainly consists of a first guide part and a second guide part. The first guide part is installed at the end of the flashlight 3, and the second guide part is installed at the corresponding position of the storage cavity, which is used to guide and position the cooperation of the first locking part and the second locking part during the storage process of the flashlight 3. The unlocking mechanism mainly senses the position of the flashlight 3. When the first locking part is about to be connected with the second locking part, the unlocking mechanism can control the second locking part to be unlocked.

[0027] It should be noted that the guide mechanism not only guides the positioning of the locking mechanism 6, but also has the function of locking itself. Therefore, the present application has the effect of double locking, that is, the first locking effect is realized by the locking mechanism 6, and the second locking effect is realized by the guide structure, which improves the stability during driving.

[0028] It should be further pointed out that the positions of the first locking part and the second locking part can be interchanged, and the first guide part and the second guide part are the same.

[0029] As shown in Figure 5 In order to ensure the stability of the flashlight 3, a fixing mechanism 5 is further matched at the end of the flashlight 3 away from the locking mechanism 6, and the fixing mechanism 5 is installed on the instrument panel framework 1. The structure of the fixing mechanism 5 is not limited in this embodiment. For example, the fixing mechanism 5 can be a protruding block structure which can prevent the flashlight 3 from shaking in the radial direction.

[0030] As shown in Figure 6 In the locking mechanism 6, the first locking part consists of a pressing plate 601, a guide column 602, a spring 603 and a lock core 604. The pressing plate 601 is fixed to the bottom of the storage cavity. The guide column 602 is provided with a plurality of symmetrically distributed guide columns 602 on the surface of the pressing plate 601. The outer periphery of each guide column 602 is sleeved with a spring 603. The lock core 604 is fixed on the surface of the pressing plate 601 together with the guide column 602, and is located at the center of symmetry formed by the plurality of guide columns 602. The second locking part includes a lock sleeve 605, which is fixed at the end of the flashlight 3 and used to realize connection with the lock core 604. When the lock sleeve 605 is connected with the lock core 604, the guide column 602 will be inserted into the flashlight 3.

[0031] Working Principle: To lock, align the lock sleeve 605 at the end of the flashlight 3 with the lock cylinder 604. As the two gradually approach and connect, the guide post 602 is simultaneously inserted into the flashlight 3, and the spring 603 is squeezed and generates elastic force. Under the elastic force of the spring 603, the lock cylinder 604 and the lock sleeve 605 tightly fit together, achieving a stable connection, thereby reliably locking the flashlight 3 in the storage chamber. To unlock, the unlocking mechanism separates the lock cylinder 604 and the lock sleeve 605, the spring 603 returns to its original state, and the guide post 602 withdraws from the flashlight 3, releasing its lock.

[0032] like Figure 7 As shown, in the guide assembly, both the first and second guide members are magnets 4 (strong NdFeB magnets). Their mutual attraction guides and positions the first and second locking members. Furthermore, the inductive unlocking mechanism comprises a magnetic ring 7 and a Hall effect sensor 8. The magnetic ring 7 is built into the end of the flashlight 3, while the Hall effect sensor 8 is mounted at the bottom of the storage chamber. The Hall effect sensor 8 is electrically connected to an unlocking switch, which can be used to unlock the locking mechanism 6. The unlocking signal is preferably transmitted via a wireless network. During operation: Due to the mutual attraction between the magnets 4 of the first and second guide members, the second locking member (lock sleeve 605) at the end of the flashlight 3 is guided toward the first locking member at the bottom of the storage chamber, achieving guided positioning before the two engage. As the flashlight 3 gradually approaches the bottom of the storage chamber, the unlocking assembly unlocks the lock sleeve 605, and then the lock sleeve 605 and the lock core 604 slowly approach and connect. The lock sleeve 605 then automatically locks the lock core 604, thus locking the flashlight 3. Furthermore, when the guide post 602 is inserted into the flashlight 3, the spring 603 is squeezed and generates an elastic force. To remove the flashlight 3, the flashlight 3 is first pressed axially. At this time, the lock sleeve 605 automatically unlocks. Under the action of the elastic force, the lock core 604 and the lock sleeve 605 move away from each other, completing the removal of the flashlight 3.

[0033] The positions of the optional first locking member and the second locking member may be interchanged.

[0034] It should be noted that the polarity of the magnet 4 is designed with opposite poles to avoid adsorption of foreign matter; in addition, the Hall sensor 8 and the unlocking switch are mainly used for pre-unlocking during the process of locking the flashlight 3, and do not participate in the control during the process of taking out the flashlight 3.

[0035] A storage method for the above-mentioned flashlight storage device for a car comprises the following steps: S1: Place the flashlight 3 in the storage cavity, and gradually approach the first locking member to the second locking member. Specifically, when the flashlight 3 needs to be stored and locked, the flashlight 3 is placed in the storage cavity from the limiting opening 1033, and the lock core 604 on the flashlight 3 gradually approaches the lock sleeve 605.

[0036] S2: When the distance between the Hall sensor 8 and the magnetic ring 7 is less than or equal to the sensing distance, the Hall sensor 8 senses the magnetic ring 7, and the second locking member is unlocked. Specifically, when the distance between the Hall sensor 8 and the magnetic ring 7 is less than or equal to the sensing distance (5 mm), the Hall sensor 8 triggers the control switch, which can unlock the second locking member.

[0037] S3: After unlocking, the first locking member is guided to a position matched with the second locking member by the guide structure, and the two are connected. Specifically, after unlocking, the lock core 604 continues to approach the lock sleeve 605, and finally the lock core 604 is completely inserted into the lock sleeve 605, while the guide column 602 is also connected with the flashlight 3, and the spring 603 is in a compressed state.

[0038] S4: After the first locking member cooperates with the second locking member, the second locking member is automatically locked. Specifically, after the lock core 604 cooperates with the lock sleeve 605, the lock sleeve 605 automatically locks the lock core 604.

[0039] Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments can still be modified, or some technical features can be replaced by equivalents; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A flashlight storage device for a car, characterized in that: It comprises an instrument panel frame (1), a locking mechanism (6) and a guiding mechanism; A storage cavity is provided in the instrument panel frame (1), and the storage cavity is used to store a flashlight (3); The locking mechanism (6) comprises a first locking member and a second locking member that match each other, the first locking member being mounted on the end of the flashlight (3), and the second locking member being mounted on a corresponding position of the storage cavity; The guiding mechanism comprises a first guiding member and a second guiding member that cooperate with each other, wherein the first guiding member is mounted at the end of the flashlight (3), and the second guiding member is mounted at a corresponding position of the storage cavity, and is used to guide and position the cooperation of the first locking member and the second locking member during the storage process of the flashlight (3).

2. A flashlight storage device for a car according to claim 1, characterized in that: The instrument panel frame (1) comprises a front frame (101), a rear frame (102) and side panels (103); The front frame (101) and the rear frame (102) are connected in a detachable manner, and after being assembled, they are enclosed to form the storage cavity; The side trim (103) is installed at the end connection of the front frame (101) and the rear frame (102) and is used to lock the connection state of the front frame (101) and the rear frame (102).

3. The flashlight storage device for a car according to claim 2, characterized in that: A front storage cavity (1011) is provided on the front frame (101), and a rear storage cavity (1021) is provided on the rear frame (102) at a position corresponding to the front storage cavity (1011); the front storage cavity (1011) and the rear storage cavity (1021) are butted together to form the storage cavity after the front frame (101) and the rear frame (102) are assembled; A limiting opening (1033) corresponding to the position of the storage cavity is provided on the surface of the side trim (103), and the limiting opening (1033) constitutes an access entrance of the storage cavity.

4. The flashlight storage device for a car according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side trim (103) is provided with a flange (1031), and a plurality of matching holes (1032) are opened on the surface of the flange (1031); The end of the front frame (101) and the end of the rear frame (102) are both connected to the flange (1031) via the matching hole (1032).

5. The flashlight storage device for a car according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the locking mechanism (6), the first locking member comprises a pressure plate (601), a guide column (602), a spring (603) and a lock core (604); The pressing plate (601) is fixed to the bottom of the receiving cavity; The guide posts (602) are provided in a plurality and are symmetrically distributed on the surface of the pressure plate (601); the spring (603) is sleeved on the outer periphery of each guide post (602); The lock core (604) and the guide pillar (602) are fixed together on the surface of the pressure plate (601), and the lock core (604) is located at the symmetrical center formed by the plurality of guide pillars (602); The second locking member comprises a lock sleeve (605), the lock sleeve (605) being fixed to the end of the flashlight (3) and being used for connecting to the lock core (604); When the lock sleeve (605) is connected to the lock core (604), the guide post (602) is inserted into the flashlight (3).

6. The flashlight storage device for a car according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the guide assembly, the first guide member and the second guide member are both magnets (4); the magnets (4) of the first guide member and the second guide member attract each other and are used to guide and position the cooperation of the first locking member and the second locking member.

7. The flashlight storage device for a car according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the flashlight (3) away from the locking mechanism (6) is also equipped with a fixing mechanism (5), and the fixing mechanism (5) is mounted on the instrument panel frame (1).

8. The flashlight storage device for a car according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a central control display (2), which is mounted on the surface of the instrument panel frame (1).

9. A flashlight storage device for a car according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: It also includes an inductive unlocking mechanism, which includes a magnetic ring (7) and a Hall sensor (8); The magnetic ring (7) is built into the end of the flashlight (3), and the Hall sensor (8) is installed at the bottom of the storage cavity; The Hall sensor (8) is electrically connected to an unlocking switch, and the unlocking switch is used to unlock the locking mechanism (6).

10. A storage method for the flashlight storage device for a car according to claim 9, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Placing the flashlight (3) in the storage cavity so that the first locking member gradually approaches the second locking member; When the distance between the Hall sensor (8) and the magnetic ring (7) is less than or equal to the sensing distance, the Hall sensor (8) senses the magnetic ring (7), and the second locking member is unlocked; After unlocking, the first locking member is guided to a position matching the second locking member by the guiding structure, so that the two are connected; After the first locking member cooperates with the second locking member, the second locking member is automatically locked.

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