Vehicle armrest device, vehicle-mounted cleaning equipment and vehicle
By incorporating a storage box, water outlet, drain outlet, and electric pump into the vehicle's handrail device, the problem of space occupation by the vehicle's interior cleaning function is solved, achieving the integration of the interior cleaning function and efficient use of space.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511762476.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-02
AI Technical Summary
When integrating cleaning functions into vehicles, existing technologies occupy additional interior space, causing inconvenience in daily use.
Design a vehicle handrail device with a built-in storage box and a water supply source connected to the outlet. Combined with an electric pump and a drain outlet, it integrates the cleaning function and can be hidden to save space when not in use.
The system integrates in-car cleaning functions without taking up extra space inside the vehicle, and restores the storage function after use, thus improving space utilization efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicles, and more particularly to a vehicle handrail device, an on-board cleaning device integrating the vehicle handrail device, and a vehicle having the on-board cleaning device. Background Technology
[0002] During long road trips or self-driving camping trips, passengers are likely to have cleaning needs such as washing their hands. However, vehicles are often far from water sources, making it inconvenient to access water. Therefore, the demand for integrated cleaning functions in vehicles is increasing.
[0003] While some technologies have been proposed to integrate in-vehicle cleaning functions, these technologies generally require additional interior space to accommodate a washing basin, water tap, and / or water tank, which may actually cause inconvenience for daily vehicle use. Therefore, there is significant room for improvement in existing technologies in this area. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a vehicle handrail device, an on-board cleaning device integrating the vehicle handrail device, and a vehicle having the on-board cleaning device.
[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a vehicle handrail device is provided, comprising: The handrail body has a storage box inside it suitable for holding items; A water outlet, the water outlet opening toward the interior of the storage box and configured to be fluidly connected to a water supply source to allow water to be supplied toward the storage box; and A drain outlet, configured to drain water from the storage box.
[0006] In one exemplary embodiment, the water outlet is configured to pivot between an open position and a closed position, wherein in the open position the water outlet is open to allow water to be supplied to the storage box, and in the closed position the water outlet is closed to prevent water from being supplied to the storage box. Thus, the opening and closing of the water outlet can be controlled by simply adjusting its pivoting position.
[0007] In one exemplary embodiment, in the open position, the angle between the water outlet and its mounting wall within the storage box is greater than a first threshold. Thus, in the open position, the water outlet extends from its mounting wall toward the center of the storage box, facilitating water intake from the outlet.
[0008] In one exemplary embodiment, in the closed position, the angle between the water outlet and the mounting wall is less than a second threshold and / or at least partially embedded in the mounting wall, where the second threshold is less than or equal to the first threshold. Thus, in the closed position, the water outlet does not occupy storage space within the storage box.
[0009] In one exemplary embodiment, the vehicle armrest is configured as a retractable armrest capable of pivoting between a used position and a standby position. In the used position, the vehicle armrest extends generally in the vehicle's longitudinal direction, and in the standby position, the vehicle armrest extends generally in the vertical direction and / or along the extension direction of the seat back. Thus, the retractable vehicle armrest further minimizes the use of interior space when not in use.
[0010] In one exemplary embodiment, the water outlet is located at the upper part of the storage box inside the vehicle armrest device in the usage position, and the drain outlet is located at the lowermost part of the storage box inside the vehicle armrest device in the usage position. This facilitates water intake and drainage.
[0011] In one exemplary embodiment, the storage box is also provided with an overflow outlet. This prevents water from overflowing from the opening of the storage box and polluting the surrounding environment inside the vehicle.
[0012] In one exemplary embodiment, the vehicle armrest device is configured such that, in the use position, the front end of the storage box is higher than the rear end in the vehicle's longitudinal direction.
[0013] In one exemplary embodiment, the water outlet is arranged at the front end of the storage box, and the drain outlet is arranged at or near the rear end of the storage box.
[0014] In one exemplary embodiment, the overflow outlet is located at the upper part of the rear end of the storage box.
[0015] In one exemplary embodiment, in the usage position, the position of the water outlet is higher than the position of the overflow prevention outlet.
[0016] In one exemplary embodiment, the vehicle armrest device further includes an armrest cover adapted to close the storage box.
[0017] In one exemplary embodiment, the storage box is manufactured by gas-assisted injection molding.
[0018] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a vehicle-mounted cleaning device is provided, the vehicle-mounted cleaning device comprising: The vehicle handrail device according to the first aspect of the present invention; The water storage tank, serving as the water supply source, is in fluid communication with the water outlet of the vehicle handrail device via an inlet pipe; and An electric pump is installed on the water inlet pipe.
[0019] In one exemplary embodiment, the water tank is installed under the vehicle seat.
[0020] In one exemplary embodiment, the electric pump is disposed under the seat cushion.
[0021] In one exemplary embodiment, the switch for the electric pump is disposed on the vehicle handrail device.
[0022] In one exemplary embodiment, the drain outlet is connected to the external environment or a wastewater tank via a drain pipe.
[0023] According to a third aspect of the invention, a vehicle is provided that includes the vehicle-mounted cleaning equipment described in the second aspect of the invention.
[0024] The beneficial effects of the present invention, based on the above aspects, are that by using a storage box as a cleaning pool and connecting the water outlet to a water supply source to supply water into the storage box, a cleaning function can be integrated into the vehicle armrest device, meeting the user's functional needs for cleaning inside the vehicle without encroaching on interior space. Furthermore, water can be easily drained from the storage box through the drain outlet, allowing the storage box to resume its storage function after cleaning, thus realizing the multi-functional application of the vehicle armrest device, especially the storage box. Attached Figure Description
[0025] The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will provide a better understanding of its principles, features, and advantages. The drawings include: Figure 1 The internal structure of a vehicle handrail device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is schematically shown, wherein the vehicle handrail device is in use and the water outlet is in the open position; Figure 2 The internal structure of a vehicle handrail device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is schematically shown, wherein the vehicle handrail device is in use and the water outlet is in the closed position; Figure 3 A vehicle-mounted tilting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is schematically shown, wherein the vehicle handrail device is in a standby position. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To make the technical problems to be solved, the technical solutions, and the beneficial technical effects of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and several exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this invention.
[0027] Figure 1 and Figure 2 The internal structure of a vehicle handrail device 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is schematically shown. For example... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a vehicle armrest device 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: an armrest body 10, within which a storage box 11 for holding items is provided, the storage box 11 being specifically manufactured by gas-assisted injection molding to be suitable for holding liquids; a water outlet 12 opening toward the inside of the storage box 11 and configured to be fluidly connected to a water supply source via a water inlet pipe 4, allowing water to be supplied toward the storage box 11, so that the storage box 11 can function as a washing basin for washing purposes; and a drain outlet 13 configured to drain water from the storage box 11, so that the storage box 11 can be reused for storage purposes by holding items. Furthermore, the vehicle armrest device 1 also includes: an overflow prevention outlet 14 formed on the storage box 11, the overflow prevention outlet 14 preventing water from overflowing from the opening of the storage box 11; and an armrest cover 15 adapted to close the storage box 11.
[0028] In a preferred embodiment, the outlet 12 is configured to pivot between a closed position and an open position. Figure 1 The water outlet 12 is shown in the open position. Figure 2 The water outlet 12 is shown in the closed position. In the closed position, the water outlet 12 is configured to be closed and not allow water to be supplied to the storage box 11; and in the open position, the water outlet 12 is open and allows water to be supplied to the storage box 11. In this way, the opening and closing of the water outlet 12 can be conveniently controlled by manually pivoting the water outlet 12.
[0029] In a preferred embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, in the open position, the water outlet 12 extends from its mounting wall within the storage box 11 and extends toward the interior of the storage box 11, particularly opening toward or above the center of the interior of the storage box 11. That is, in the open position, the angle between the water outlet 12 and its mounting wall is greater than a first threshold, such as 45°.
[0030] In a preferred embodiment, such as Figure 2As shown, in the closed position, the water outlet 12 is closer to its mounting wall within the storage box 11. That is, the angle between the water outlet 12 and the mounting wall is less than a second threshold, and / or at least partially embedded in the mounting wall, wherein the second threshold is less than or equal to the first threshold, preferably with a large angle difference of less than the first threshold within 45°, for example, the second threshold is within 5°.
[0031] With the above-described preferred embodiment, the driver and passengers can clearly know that when the water outlet 12 is pivoted to extend from the mounting wall toward the center of the storage box 11, the water outlet 12 is in the open position, and when the water outlet 12 is pushed back to its mounting wall, the water outlet 12 pivots to the closed position, making the water outlet 12 convenient to use and its function clear.
[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the vehicle handrail device 1 is configured as a retractable handrail device capable of pivoting between a standby position and a use position. Figure 3 A vehicle-mounted tilting device 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is schematically shown, wherein the vehicle handrail device 1 is in a standby position. Figure 3 As shown, in the standby position, the vehicle armrest device 1 extends generally in the vertical direction, for example, along the extension direction of the seat back 200, so that it can be hidden between the seat backs of the seat 200 (e.g., in the case of front seats or separate middle row seats) or stored inside the seat backs (e.g., in the case of rear seats or continuous middle row seats). In the use position, the vehicle armrest device 1 extends generally in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, providing a place for the driver or passenger to rest their arms, access items, or perform cleaning activities.
[0033] In a preferred embodiment, the water outlet 12 is located at the upper part of the storage box 11 in the vehicle armrest device 1 when in use, particularly adjacent to the uppermost part of the storage box 11, to facilitate access to water by the driver and passengers. Furthermore, preferably, the drain outlet 13 is located at the lowermost part of the storage box 11 in the vehicle armrest device 1 when in use, so that drainage can be carried out more smoothly by gravity.
[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the vehicle armrest device 1 is configured such that, in the use position, the front end (left side in the figure) of the storage box 11 in the vehicle's longitudinal direction is higher than the rear end (right side in the figure). Correspondingly, the water outlet 12 is arranged at the front end of the storage box 11, and the drain outlet 13 is arranged at the rear end of the storage box 11, or near the bottom of the rear end. Furthermore, preferably, the overflow outlet 14 is located at the upper part of the rear end of the storage box 11 to more reliably prevent water overflow. More preferably, in the use position of the vehicle armrest device 1, the water outlet 12 is positioned higher than the overflow outlet 14, ensuring that the water level does not reach the height of the water outlet 12 and keeping the water outlet 12 clean. Additionally, the overflow outlet 14 can be connected to the external environment of the vehicle via a normally open pipe, or connected to a wastewater tank.
[0035] The above describes the structure and configuration of the vehicle handrail device 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The following description, in conjunction with... Figure 3 A vehicle cleaning device 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is described, which integrates such a vehicle handrail device 1.
[0036] like Figure 3 As shown, an on-board car wash device 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a vehicle handrail device 1, a water tank 2, an electric pump 3, a water inlet pipe 4, and a drain pipe 5 (in... Figure 1 and 2 (Illustrated schematically).
[0037] The water tank 2 stores clean water and serves as a water supply source. It is in fluid communication with the outlet 12 of the vehicle handrail device 1 via the inlet pipe 4, and the electric pump 3 is installed on the inlet pipe 4. For better illustration of the water tank 2 and the electric pump 3, Figure 3 Seat 200 is shown in a separate configuration.
[0038] like Figure 3As shown, the water tank 2 is made of polypropylene (PP) material, for example, and is installed on the vehicle floor 300 and under the vehicle seat 200. This allows it to store water while replacing the conventional GMT / EPP support pad for the seat 200, saving interior space. The associated section of the electric pump 3 and the water inlet pipe 4 is located under the seat cushion of the seat 200. The start switch for the electric pump 3 can be located on the vehicle armrest 1, for example, on a panel below the armrest cover 15, specifically in a position that facilitates operation only when the vehicle armrest 1 is in use, ensuring that the electric pump 3 is not accidentally started. Furthermore, the drain outlet 13 can be connected to the external environment or a wastewater tank via the drain pipe 5. The water inlet pipe 4 and the drain pipe 5 can be introduced into the vehicle armrest 1 via the rear end, i.e., the end near the pivot, and connected to the water outlet 12 and the drain outlet 13, respectively. Alternatively, the overflow outlet 14 can be connected to the external environment or a wastewater tank via a pipe connected to the drain pipe 5. If a wastewater tank is installed, it can be placed under another seat to support it, similar to the arrangement of water storage tank 2.
[0039] When passengers have in-vehicle cleaning needs, such as washing their hands, they can lower the vehicle's armrest device 1 to a horizontal position (pivoting it to the usable position), open the armrest cover 15 (e.g., flip it backwards), remove items from the storage box 11 and temporarily set them aside, pivot the water outlet 12 to the open position, and then operate the start switch of the electric pump 3. This will pump water from the water tank 2 through the inlet pipe 4 and the outlet 12 into the storage box 11, completing the water dispensing operation. When the water level approaches or reaches the overflow outlet 14, the start switch of the electric pump 3 can be turned off. After cleaning, the drain outlet 13 can be opened, for example, by removing the plug blocking the drain outlet 13, to drain the wastewater to the outside of the vehicle or the wastewater tank. If necessary, after draining, the electric pump 3 can be turned on again to draw water to clean the inside of the storage box 11. After cleaning, the drain outlet 13 is closed, the storage box 11 is dried, the water outlet 12 is pushed to the closed position, and then the items can be put back into the storage box 11 to restore the storage function of the storage box 11.
[0040] It is conceivable that a heating device could be installed on the water inlet pipe 4, or a heating device could be installed on the bottom outer side of the storage box 11, for heating the water supplied into the storage box 11. In addition, a vent could be additionally provided on the storage box 11, which could be connected to the air outlet of the vehicle's air conditioner to dry the storage box 11.
[0041] The present invention also provides a vehicle that includes an on-board cleaning device 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
[0042] In a vehicle, the vehicle armrest device 1 of the vehicle cleaning equipment 100 can be the center armrest of the front seat and / or the center armrest of the rear seat.
[0043] Although specific embodiments of the invention have been described in detail herein, they are given for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. Various substitutions, alterations, and modifications can be conceived without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
Claims
1. A vehicle handrail device (1), comprising: The armrest body (10) is provided with a storage box (11) suitable for holding items. The outlet (12) is open toward the inside of the storage box (11) and is configured to be fluidly connected to a water supply source to allow water to be supplied toward the storage box (11); and Drain (13) is configured to drain water from the storage box (11).
2. The vehicle handrail device (1) according to claim 1, wherein, The outlet (12) is configured to pivot between an open position and a closed position, wherein in the open position the outlet (12) is open and allows water to be supplied to the storage box (11), and in the closed position the outlet (12) is closed and does not allow water to be supplied to the storage box (11).
3. The vehicle handrail device (1) according to claim 2, wherein, In the open position, the angle between the water outlet (12) and its mounting wall inside the storage box (11) is greater than a first threshold. In the closed position, the angle between the outlet (12) and the mounting wall is less than a second threshold and / or at least partially embedded in the mounting wall, wherein the second threshold is less than or equal to the first threshold.
4. The vehicle handrail device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The vehicle armrest device (1) is configured as a retractable armrest device that can pivot between a use position and a standby position. In the use position, the vehicle armrest device (1) extends generally in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and in the standby position, the vehicle armrest device (1) extends generally in the vertical direction and / or along the extension direction of the seat back.
5. The vehicle handrail device (1) according to claim 4, wherein, The water outlet (12) is located at the upper part of the storage box (11) of the vehicle handrail device (1) in the use position, and the drain outlet (13) is located at the lowermost part of the storage box (11) of the vehicle handrail device (1) in the use position; and / or The storage box (11) is also provided with an overflow outlet (14).
6. The vehicle handrail device (1) according to claim 5, wherein, The vehicle armrest device (1) is configured such that, in the usage position, the front end of the storage box (11) in the vehicle's longitudinal direction is higher than the rear end, and: The water outlet (12) is arranged at the front end of the storage box (11), and the drain outlet (13) is arranged at or near the rear end of the storage box (11). The overflow port (14) is located at the upper part of the rear end of the storage box (11); and / or In the operating position, the position of the outlet (12) is higher than the position of the overflow outlet (14).
7. The vehicle handrail device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The vehicle armrest device (1) further includes an armrest cover (15) adapted to close the storage box (11); and / or The storage box (11) is manufactured by gas-assisted injection molding.
8. A vehicle-mounted cleaning device (100), the vehicle-mounted cleaning device comprising (100): Vehicle handrail device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7. The water storage tank (2), which serves as the water source, is in fluid communication with the outlet (12) of the vehicle handrail device (1) via an inlet pipe (4); and An electric pump (3) is installed on the water inlet pipe (4).
9. The vehicle-mounted cleaning equipment (100) according to claim 8, wherein, The water storage tank (2) is installed under the vehicle seat (200); The electric pump (3) is located under the seat cushion of the vehicle seat (200); The switch for the electric pump (3) is located on the vehicle handrail device (1); and / or The drain outlet (13) is connected to the external environment or wastewater tank via the drain pipe (5).
10. A vehicle comprising the vehicle-mounted cleaning equipment (100) according to claim 8 or 9.