Storage box and vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to a storage box and a vehicle, a bottom cover and a box body are connected in a hinged mode, rapid opening and closing between the bottom cover and the box body are achieved through locking and unlocking of a lock head and a lock catch, the process of unlocking and locking of the lock head and the lock catch can be achieved only through pressing, tools are not needed, and the storage box is convenient to use. Operation is easy, space limitation is avoided, daily cleaning is facilitated, and meanwhile small sundries in the storage box can be rapidly taken out.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly to a storage box and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Storage compartments in vehicles are typically small, located near the doors or armrest, and are usually used to hold small items. However, due to their small size, these items are difficult to remove, and they are also inconvenient to clean when dirty. To address this, related technologies have provided storage compartment structures that allow for detachable cleaning, where parts are disassembled for cleaning and then reassembled. However, this structure suffers from cumbersome disassembly and assembly processes and limited operating space, making it unsuitable for routine cleaning of the storage compartments. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a storage box and a vehicle to solve the problem of storage boxes in the related art being difficult to clean in daily use.

[0004] This invention provides a storage box, including a box body and a bottom cover. The upper end of the box body is open, and a lock box is fixedly connected to the lower end of the box body. A latch, a rocker arm, and an elastic element are installed inside the lock box. One end of the bottom cover is hinged to the lower end of the box body, and a lock head is fixedly connected to the bottom cover. A slide rail is provided inside the lock box, and the latch is slidably disposed inside the lock box. The latch is used to cooperate with the lock head. The swing end of the rocker arm is swayingly connected to the latch, and the sliding end of the rocker arm can slide along the slide rail. The elastic element is disposed within the lock box. Between the latch and the lock box, the elastic element is used to slide the latch toward the outside of the lock box. The latch has a locked state and an unlocked state. When the latch is in the locked state, the elastic element is compressed, the sliding end of the rocker arm abuts against the locking section of the slide rail, the latch is located inside the lock box, and the lock head is locked inside the latch. When the latch is in the unlocked state, the elastic element returns to its original state, the sliding end of the rocker arm disengages from the locking section, part of the latch is located outside the lock box, and the latch releases the lock head.

[0005] As a preferred technical solution for the storage box, the latch includes an integrally formed body and two fasteners. The two fasteners are arranged opposite to each other. When the body slides into the lock box, the two fasteners move closer to each other to lock the lock head. When the body slides out of the lock box, the two fasteners move further apart to release the lock head.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution for the storage box, a deformation groove is provided between the fastener and the body.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution for the storage box, the main body is provided with a mounting hole, and the swing end is rotatably fitted into the mounting hole.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution for the storage box, the main body is provided with a mounting groove, which is located on the side of the mounting hole away from the fastener. One end of the elastic member abuts against the inner wall of the lock box, and the other end abuts against the bottom wall of the mounting groove.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution for the storage box, the elastic element is a spring, which is always in a compressed state.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution for the storage box, a limiting block is provided on the main body, and a limiting hole is provided on the lock box. The limiting block slides within the limiting hole and can abut against the wall of the limiting hole.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution for the storage box, the slide rail includes a locking section, a locking section, a disengaging section, a stop section, and an unlocking section. When the latch switches from the unlocked state to the locked state, the sliding end slides from the initial position along the locking section to the locking section and abuts against the locking section. When the latch switches from the locked state to the unlocked state, the sliding end disengages from the locking section and slides along the disengaging section to the stop section, and after disengaging from the stop section, slides along the unlocking section back to the initial position.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution for the storage box, the box body and the bottom cover are hinged together by a hinge shaft. A torsion spring is sleeved on the hinge shaft, and the two ends of the torsion spring abut against the box body and the bottom cover respectively. When the latch is in the locked state, the torsion spring is compressed.

[0013] The present invention provides a vehicle including a storage box according to any of the above embodiments.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0015] This invention provides a storage box with a hinged connection between the bottom cover and the box body. The bottom cover and the box body can be quickly opened and closed by locking and unlocking the lock and latch. The process of unlocking and locking the lock and latch can be achieved by simply pressing, without the need for tools. It is simple to operate and not limited by space, making it easy to clean daily. It can also quickly remove small items from the storage box. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the storage box in the open state in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the storage box in the closed state in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lock and lock box working together from a first perspective in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lock and lock box working together from a second perspective in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lock head structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the latch structure from a first perspective in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the latch structure from a second perspective in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pendulum rod in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the slide inside the lock box in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the trajectory of the sliding end along the slide rail during the locking and unlocking process in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] In the picture:

[0027] 1. Box body; 2. Bottom cover; 3. Lock head; 4. Lock box; 5. Lock buckle; 6. Swing rod; 7. Elastic component;

[0028] 31. Locking part; 32. Mounting part;

[0029] 41. Slide rail; 411. Locking section; 412. Locking section; 413. Disengagement section; 414. Stop section; 415. Unlocking section; 42. Limiting hole; 43. Spring seat;

[0030] 51. Fastener; 52. Limiting block; 53. Deformation groove; 54. Mounting hole; 55. Body; 56. Mounting slot;

[0031] 61. Sliding end; 62. Swinging end. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solution of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The terms "first position" and "second position" refer to two different positions. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the first feature in relation to the second feature includes the first feature directly above and diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "under," and "below" the first feature in relation to the second feature includes the first feature directly below and diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0034] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0036] like Figures 1-10As shown, the present invention provides a storage box, which includes a box body 1 and a bottom cover 2. The upper end of the box body 1 is open, and a lock box 4 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the box body 1. A latch 5, a rocker arm 6, and an elastic element 7 are installed inside the lock box 4. One end of the bottom cover 2 is hinged to the lower end of the box body 1, and a lock head 3 is fixedly connected to the bottom cover 2. A slide rail 41 is provided inside the lock box 4. The latch 5 is slidably disposed inside the lock box 4 and is used to cooperate with the lock head 3. The swing end 62 of the rocker arm 6 is swayingly connected to the latch 5, and the sliding end 61 of the rocker arm 6 can slide along the slide rail 41. An elastic element 7 is disposed between the latch 5 and the lock box 4. The elastic element 7 is used to slide the latch 5 towards the outside of the lock box 4. The latch 5 has a locked state and an unlocked state. When the latch 5 is in the locked state, the elastic element 7 is compressed, the sliding end 61 of the rocker arm 6 abuts against the locking section 412 of the slide rail 41, the latch 5 is located inside the lock box 4, and the lock head 3 is locked inside the latch 5. When the latch 5 is in the unlocked state, the elastic element 7 returns to its original state, the sliding end 61 of the rocker arm 6 disengages from the locking section 412, part of the latch 5 is located outside the lock box 4, and the latch 5 releases the lock head 3. The quick opening and closing of the bottom cover 2 and the box body 1 is achieved by locking and unlocking the lock head 3 and the latch 5. The process of unlocking and locking the lock head 3 and the latch 5 can be achieved by simply pressing, without the need for tools. The operation is simple and not limited by space, making it convenient for daily cleaning, and also allowing for the quick removal of small items from the storage box.

[0037] Furthermore, such as Figures 6-7 As shown, the latch 5 includes an integrally formed body 55 and two fasteners 51, which are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the body 55. The lock head 3 includes an integrally formed locking part 31 and a mounting part 32. A groove is provided on the bottom cover 2 to accommodate the mounting part 32. The mounting part 32 is fixedly connected to the bottom cover 2. The groove makes the mounting part 32 flush with the inner surface of the bottom cover 2, avoiding cleaning dead corners. When the body 55 slides into the lock box 4, the two fasteners 51 move closer to each other to lock the locking part 31 of the lock head 3. At this time, the bottom cover 2 is in the closed state and locked. When the body 55 slides out of the lock box 4, the two fasteners 51 move away from each other to release the locking part 31 of the lock head 3. The bottom cover 2 rotates relative to the box 1 under its own weight, that is, the bottom cover 2 is in the open state, so as to facilitate cleaning or release small debris inside.

[0038] Furthermore, a deformation groove 53 is provided between the fastener 51 and the body 55. When the fastener 51 is not subjected to external force, the two fasteners 51 move away from each other, and the volume of the deformation groove 53 is at its maximum. When the fasteners 51 are subjected to external force and move closer to each other, the connection between the fastener 51 and the body 55 undergoes elastic deformation, the volume of the deformation groove 53 decreases, and the resistance during the locking and unlocking process is reduced.

[0039] Specifically, the main body 55 is provided with a mounting hole 54, and the swing end 62 is rotatably fitted into the mounting hole 54. To ensure the structural strength of the main body 55, the mounting hole 54 is designed as an approximately semi-circular hole, as shown in the following figure. Figures 6-7 As shown. The corresponding swing end 62 is set as a shaft with an approximately semi-cylindrical structure, and the two are in a swing fit. Since the swing end 62 and the mounting hole 54 are in a swing fit, the motion requirements can be met by setting the hole with a semi-circular structure and the shaft with a semi-cylindrical structure.

[0040] Further, please refer to Figure 6 As shown, the main body 55 is provided with a mounting groove 56, which is located on the side of the mounting hole 54 away from the fastener 51. One end of the elastic element 7 abuts against the inner wall of the lock box 4, and the other end abuts against the bottom wall of the mounting groove 56. The elastic element 7 is preferably a spring, which is always in a compressed state. A spring seat 43 protrudes from the inner wall of the lock box 4, and the spring is sleeved on the spring seat 43 and abuts against the inner wall of the lock box 4. By providing the elastic element 7, when no external force is applied, the latch 5 tends to slide out of the lock box 4 under the elastic force of the elastic element 7. In this case, to prevent the latch 5 from coming out of the lock box 4, please refer to... Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, a limiting block 52 is also provided on the main body 55, and a limiting hole 42 is provided on the lock box 4. The limiting block 52 slides within the limiting hole 42 and can abut against the wall of the limiting hole 42. By setting the limiting block 52 and the limiting hole 42 to cooperate, the locking buckle 5 is limited, preventing it from coming out of the lock box 4. The limiting block 52 is designed as a wedge-shaped structure, with its large end protruding from the surface of the locking buckle 5 and used to limit the locking buckle 5 from coming out of the lock box 4, and its small end flush with the surface of the locking buckle 5. When the locking buckle 5 is assembled into the lock box 4, the small end of the limiting block 52 first contacts the lock box 4. Under the action of external force, the lock box 4 undergoes elastic deformation. As the locking buckle 5 gradually enters the lock box 4, the limiting block 52 disengages from the lock box 4 and is located within the limiting hole 42. The lock box 4 returns to its original position, at which point the locking buckle 5 cannot come out of the lock box 4.

[0041] Specifically, please refer to Figures 9-10As shown, the slide 41 includes a locking section 411, a locking section 412, a disengaging section 413, a stop section 414, and an unlocking section 415. When the latch 5 switches from the unlocked state to the locked state, the sliding end 61 slides from the initial position along the locking section 411 to the locking section 412 and abuts against the locking section 412; when the latch 5 switches from the locked state to the unlocked state, the sliding end 61 disengages from the locking section 412 and slides along the disengaging section 413 to the stop section 414, and after disengaging from the stop section 414, slides along the unlocking section 415 back to the initial position. The locking section 411 has a sloping structure and extends towards the first side and bottom wall of the lock box 4. The locking stop section 412 has an arc-shaped structure and is located on the side of the locking section 411 near the bottom wall. The disengaging section 413 is located on the side of the locking section 412 near the bottom wall. The disengaging section 413 has a sloping structure and extends towards the second side and bottom wall of the lock box 4. The first side and the second side are the left and right sides of the lock box 4, respectively. Please refer to... Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, in Figure 9 and Figure 10 From the perspective shown, the first side is the right side, and the second side is the left side. The stop section 414 is a planar structure and is connected to the end of the release section 413 near the bottom wall of the lock box 4. The stop section 414 extends toward the second side of the lock box 4. The unlocking section 415 is located on the side of the stop section 414 away from the bottom wall of the lock box 4. The unlocking section 415 is a sloping structure and extends toward the second side of the lock box 4 and the direction of the opening.

[0042] In the initial state, under the elastic force of the elastic element 7 and through the cooperation of the limiting block 52 and the limiting hole 42, the buckle 51 of the lock 5 is located outside the lock box 4, the sliding end 61 of the swing rod 6 is located near the upper locking section 411, and the distance between the two buckles 51 is at its maximum, at which time it is in the unlocked state. When switching from the unlocked to the locked state, the lock head 3 contacts the latch 5. As the lock head 3 is pressed, the latch 5 slides into the lock box 4, causing the sliding end 61 of the rocker arm 6 to contact the upper locking section 411 and slide along the upper locking section 411. The rocker arm 6 swings towards the first side of the lock box 4. When the sliding end 61 of the rocker arm 6 disengages from the upper locking section 411, under the action of gravity, the rocker arm 6 swings towards the second side of the lock box 4. The sliding end 61 enters the locking section 412. At this time, pressing the lock head 3 stops. Due to the removal of the external force, the latch 5 tends to slide out of the lock box 4 under the elastic force of the elastic element 7. At this time, the sliding end 61 abuts against the locking section 412, and the latch 5 cannot move. During this process, the two fasteners 51 gradually enter the lock box 4 and move closer to each other under the action of the lock box 4. At this time, they are in the locked state and lock the lock head 3.

[0043] When switching from the locked state to the unlocked state, continue pressing the lock head 3. The latch 5 continues to slide into the lock box 4, causing the sliding end 61 of the lever 6 to slide towards the bottom wall of the lock box 4 until it contacts the disengagement section 413. Then, it slides along the disengagement section 413 to the stop section 414. At this time, stop pressing the lock head 3. The latch 5 slides out of the lock box 4 under the elastic force of the elastic element 7. At the same time, it causes the sliding end 61 to contact the unlocking section 415 and slide along the unlocking section 415. The lever 6 swings towards the second side of the lock box 4. When the sliding end 61 of the lever 6 disengages from the unlocking section 415, the lever 6 swings towards the first side of the lock box 4 under the action of gravity. The sliding end 61 returns to the vicinity of the locking section 411. During this process, the two fasteners 51 gradually extend out of the lock box 4 and move away from each other under the elastic force at the connection position between the fasteners 51 and the body 55, that is, the distance between the two fasteners 51 increases. At this time, the lock is in the unlocked state, the lock head 3 is disengaged from the two fasteners 51, and the cover plate rotates relative to the box 1 under its own weight.

[0044] Optionally, the box body 1 and the bottom cover 2 are hinged together by a hinge shaft. A torsion spring is sleeved on the hinge shaft. The two ends of the torsion spring abut against the box body 1 and the bottom cover 2 respectively. When the latch 5 is in the locked state, the torsion spring is compressed. When the latch 5 is in the unlocked state, the torsion spring applies an elastic force to the bottom cover 2, so that the bottom cover 2 can be opened more quickly.

[0045] The present invention provides a vehicle including the storage box in this embodiment.

[0046] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A storage box, characterized in that, include: Box body (1), the upper end of the box body (1) is open, and the lower end of the box body (1) is fixedly connected to a lock box (4), and the lock box (4) is equipped with a buckle (5), a swing rod (6) and an elastic element (7); Bottom cover (2), one end of which is hinged to the lower end of the box body (1), and a lock head (3) is fixedly connected to the bottom cover (2); The lock box (4) is provided with a slide rail (41) inside. The latch (5) is slidably disposed inside the lock box (4). The latch (5) is used to cooperate with the lock head (3). The swing end (62) of the swing rod (6) is swing connected to the latch (5). The sliding end (61) of the swing rod (6) can slide along the slide rail (41). The elastic element (7) is disposed between the latch (5) and the lock box (4). The elastic element (7) is used to make the latch (5) slide towards the outside of the lock box (4). The latch (5) has a locked state and an unlocked state. When the latch (5) is in the locked state, the elastic element (7) is compressed, the sliding end (61) of the rocker arm (6) abuts against the locking section (412) of the slide rail (41), the latch (5) is located inside the lock box (4), and the lock head (3) is locked inside the latch (5). When the latch (5) is in the unlocked state, the elastic element (7) is restored, the sliding end (61) of the rocker arm (6) disengages from the locking section (412), part of the latch (5) is located outside the lock box (4), and the latch (5) releases the lock head (3).

2. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The latch (5) includes an integrally formed body (55) and two fasteners (51). The two fasteners (51) are arranged opposite to each other. When the body (55) slides into the lock box (4), the two fasteners (51) move closer to each other to lock the lock head (3). When the body (55) slides out of the lock box (4), the two fasteners (51) move further apart to release the lock head (3).

3. The storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, A deformation groove (53) is provided between the fastener (51) and the body (55).

4. The storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main body (55) is provided with a mounting hole (54), and the swing end (62) is rotatably fitted in the mounting hole (54).

5. The storage box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The main body (55) is provided with a mounting groove (56), which is located on the side of the mounting hole (54) away from the fastener (51). One end of the elastic member (7) abuts against the inner wall of the lock box (4), and the other end abuts against the bottom wall of the mounting groove (56).

6. The storage box according to claim 5, characterized in that, The elastic element (7) is a spring, which is always in a compressed state.

7. The storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main body (55) is provided with a limiting block (52), and the lock box (4) is provided with a limiting hole (42). The limiting block (52) slides in the limiting hole (42) and the limiting block (52) can abut against the hole wall of the limiting hole (42).

8. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slide (41) includes a locking section (411), a locking section (412), a disengaging section (413), a stop section (414), and an unlocking section (415). When the latch (5) switches from the unlocked state to the locked state, the sliding end (61) slides from the initial position along the locking section (411) to the locking section (412) and abuts against the locking section (412). When the latch (5) switches from the locked state to the unlocked state, the sliding end (61) disengages from the locking section (412) and slides along the disengaging section (413) to the stop section (414), and after disengaging from the stop section (414), slides along the unlocking section (415) to the initial position.

9. The storage box according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The box body (1) and the bottom cover (2) are hinged together by a hinge shaft. A torsion spring is sleeved on the hinge shaft. The two ends of the torsion spring abut against the box body (1) and the bottom cover (2) respectively. When the latch (5) is in the locked state, the torsion spring is compressed.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the storage box as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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