Glove compartment assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses a glove compartment assembly and a vehicle, the glove compartment assembly comprises: a glove compartment rotatably mounted on an instrument panel; the locking mechanism is installed on the box door in the mode that the locking mechanism can be switched between a locking state and an unlocking state. The driving mechanism is arranged on the box door and comprises a driving part and an adjusting part, and the driving part is in transmission connection with the locking mechanism so as to drive the locking mechanism to be switched between the locking state and the unlocking state; the adjusting part is in transmission connection with the driving part, the adjusting part can be switched between an unlocking state and a locking state, and when the adjusting part is in the unlocking state, the driving part can drive the locking mechanism to be switched between the locking state and the unlocking state; when the adjusting piece is in the locked state, the driving piece and the locking mechanism disconnect transmission. According to the glove compartment assembly, the driving mechanism can be used for driving the locking mechanism to conduct locking and unlocking so as to achieve opening and closing of the glove compartment, the adjusting piece can be used for locking the glove compartment, and the privacy of the glove compartment assembly can be improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to a glove box assembly and a vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] The glove box assembly in the related art is usually arranged on an instrument panel and comprises a glove box, a locking mechanism and a driving mechanism. The glove box assembly can drive the locking mechanism to move by the driving mechanism to switch the locking mechanism between a locking state and an unlocking state, so as to lock or unlock the glove box relative to the instrument panel to realize the opening and closing of the glove box.

[0003] However, the glove box assembly in the related art can only drive the locking mechanism to move by the driving mechanism and cannot interrupt the power transmission between the driving mechanism and the locking mechanism. When the glove box is closed, the glove box cannot be locked and the privacy is poor. SUMMARY

[0004] The present application aims to at least solve one of the problems in the prior art. To this end, one object of the present application is to provide a glove box assembly which not only can lock and unlock the locking mechanism by the driving mechanism to realize the opening and closing of the glove box, but also can lock the glove box by the adjusting member, thereby improving the privacy of the glove box assembly.

[0005] The present application also provides a vehicle with the above-mentioned glove box assembly.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned object, according to the first aspect of the present application, a glove box assembly is provided, comprising: a glove box adapted to be rotatably mounted on an instrument panel, and the glove box is provided with a box door; a locking mechanism which is switchably mounted on the box door between a locking state and an unlocking state to open or close the glove box relative to the instrument panel; a driving mechanism arranged on the box door, and the driving mechanism comprises a driving member which is in transmission connection with the locking mechanism to drive the locking mechanism to switch between the locking state and the unlocking state; wherein the driving mechanism further comprises an adjusting member which is in transmission connection with the driving member, the adjusting member is switchable between an unlocking state and a locking state, and when the adjusting member is in the unlocking state, the driving member can drive the locking mechanism to switch between the locking state and the unlocking state; when the adjusting member is in the locking state, the driving member and the locking mechanism are disconnected.

[0007] The glove box assembly according to the embodiment of the present application not only can lock and unlock the locking mechanism by the driving mechanism to realize the opening and closing of the glove box, but also can lock the glove box by the adjusting member, thereby improving the privacy of the glove box assembly.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present application, the locking mechanism is provided with an avoiding slot, and a transmission part is arranged in the avoiding slot, and at least part of the driving member extends into the avoiding slot; when the adjusting member is in the unlocking state, the at least part of the driving member abuts against the transmission part, and the driving member can drive the locking mechanism to switch to the unlocking state through the transmission part; when the adjusting member is switched from the unlocking state to the locking state, the adjusting member drives the driving member to move in the avoiding slot, so that the driving member and the transmission part are misaligned, and the driving member and the transmission part are disconnected.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present application, the driving mechanism comprises a fixed seat connected to the cabinet door, an operating member rotatably connected to the fixed seat and exposed from the cabinet door, and the driving member arranged in the fixed seat and connected to the operating member; when the operating member is rotated in a first direction, the operating member drives the driving member to move, so as to push the locking mechanism to switch from the locking state to the unlocking state; when the operating member is rotated in a second direction, the driving member allows the locking mechanism to switch from the unlocking state to the locking state, and the first direction and the second direction are opposite.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present application, the driving member comprises a driving part selectively abutting against the locking mechanism to drive the locking mechanism to move, and a mounting part, and one of the mounting part and the connecting ring table arranged on a side of the operating member facing the fixed seat is provided with a first clamping ring groove, and the other is provided with a first clamping protrusion, and the first clamping protrusion is rotatably clamped in the first clamping ring groove; when the adjusting member is switched between the unlocking state and the locking state, the adjusting member drives the driving member to rotate relative to the fixed seat.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present application, the adjusting member is configured as a lock cylinder arranged in the connecting ring table, one end of the lock cylinder extends from the connecting ring table and is in transmission connection with the driving member; one of the inner wall of the connecting ring table and the outer periphery of the adjusting member is provided with a second clamping protrusion, and the other is provided with a second clamping ring groove, and the second clamping protrusion is rotatably matched in the second clamping ring groove; the connecting ring table is further provided with a limiting protrusion, and the outer periphery of the adjusting member is provided with a limiting ring table, and the limiting ring table abuts against a side of the limiting protrusion away from the fixed seat.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present application, the driving mechanism further comprises a rotating pin, the operating member and the fixed seat are rotatably connected through the rotating pin; and a first elastic return member, the first elastic return member is sleeved on the rotating pin and connected with the operating member and the fixed seat respectively to generate an elastic force to push the operating member to rotate in the second direction.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present application, the driving mechanism further comprises at least one first elastic buffer member, the first elastic buffer member is connected with the fixed seat and / or the operating member, and at least part of the first elastic buffer member is located between the fixed seat and the operating member when the operating member and the fixed seat are close to each other.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present application, the locking mechanism comprises a first lock rod and a second lock rod, the first lock rod and the second lock rod are telescopically installed on the box door, and the driving member is in transmission connection with at least one of the first lock rod and the second lock rod; and a transmission gear, the transmission gear is in transmission connection with the first lock rod and the second lock rod respectively; wherein when the driving mechanism drives the locking mechanism to switch from the locked state to the unlocked state, the driving member pushes one of the first lock rod and the second lock rod to retract relative to the box door, and the transmission gear drives the other of the first lock rod and the second lock rod to retract relative to the box door.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present application, the locking mechanism further comprises a second elastic return member, the second elastic return member is connected between the first lock rod and the second lock rod to generate an elastic force to drive the locking mechanism to switch from the unlocked state to the locked state.

[0016] According to the second aspect of the embodiments of the present application, a vehicle is provided, comprising the glove box assembly according to the first aspect of the embodiments of the present application.

[0017] According to the vehicle of the second aspect of the embodiments of the present application, by using the glove box assembly of the first aspect of the embodiments of the present application, not only the locking mechanism can be locked and unlocked by the driving mechanism to realize the opening and closing of the glove box, but also the glove box can be locked by the adjusting member, which is beneficial to improve the privacy of the glove box assembly.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the following description, become apparent from the following description, or be understood through practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage box assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the glove box assembly from another perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the glove box assembly according to another perspective of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Detailed diagram of point A;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the drive mechanism and the first locking rod when the adjusting member is in the unlocked state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the drive mechanism and the first locking rod when the adjusting member is in the locked state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the locking mechanism and the driving mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the locking mechanism and the driving mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the locking mechanism in the locked state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the locking mechanism in the unlocked state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 11 This is a structural schematic diagram of the fixing base and the operating component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing base according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the operating component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 14 This is a structural schematic diagram of the operating component from another perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 15This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the driving component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the drive component from another perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjusting member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure label:

[0038] 1. Garage box assembly;

[0039] 100. Storage box; 110. Box door; 111. Limiting component; 120. Rotary shaft;

[0040] 200. Locking mechanism; 210. Clearance groove; 211. Transmission part; 221. First locking rod; 222. Second locking rod; 223. Transmission gear; 224. Second elastic reset member; 225. Locking rod spring; 226. Second elastic buffer member;

[0041] 300. Drive mechanism; 310. Drive component; 311. Drive unit; 312. Mounting unit; 313. First locking ring groove; 314. Second mating part; 320. Adjusting component; 321. Second locking ring groove; 322. Limiting ring platform; 323. First mating part; 330. Fixed base; 331. Limiting part; 332. Pin hole; 340. Operating component; 341. Connecting ring platform; 342. First locking protrusion; 343. Limiting protrusion; 344. Second locking protrusion; 351. Rotating pin; 352. First elastic reset component; 353. First elastic buffer component. Detailed Implementation

[0042] 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.

[0043] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" 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 this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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 this invention.

[0044] In the description of this invention, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0045] In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, and "several" means one or more.

[0046] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, describes a glove box assembly 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] like Figures 1-17 As shown in the attached figure, the front-back direction is the front-back direction of the storage box assembly 1, the left-right direction is the left-right direction of the storage box assembly 1, and the up-down direction is the up-down direction of the storage box assembly 1.

[0048] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the storage box assembly 1 includes a storage box 100, a locking mechanism 200, and a driving mechanism 300.

[0049] The glove box 100 is adapted to be rotatably mounted on the dashboard, and the glove box 100 is provided with a door 110. A locking mechanism 200 is switchably mounted on the door 110 between a locked state and an unlocked state to open or close the glove box 100 relative to the dashboard. A drive mechanism 300 is provided on the door 110, and the drive mechanism 300 includes a drive member 310, which is kinetically connected to the locking mechanism 200 to drive the locking mechanism 200 to switch between the locked state and the unlocked state.

[0050] The drive mechanism 300 also includes an adjusting member 320, which is connected to the drive member 310. The adjusting member 320 can switch between an unlocked state and a locked state. When the adjusting member 320 is in the unlocked state, the drive member 310 can drive the locking mechanism 200 to switch between a locked state and an unlocked state. When the adjusting member 320 is in the locked state, the drive member 310 and the locking mechanism 200 are disconnected from each other.

[0051] The glove box 100 may be provided with a rotating shaft 120 on the left and right sides respectively. The rotating shaft 120 is rotatably matched with the instrument panel, so that the glove box 100 can be connected to the instrument panel and can rotate relative to the instrument panel.

[0052] Additionally, the glove box 100 may be provided with a through hole so that a portion of the locking mechanism 200 can extend out of the through hole and engage with the dashboard, thereby allowing the glove box 100 to be closed or opened relative to the dashboard.

[0053] In addition, the door 110 may include an inner panel and an outer decorative panel. The locking mechanism 200 and the drive mechanism 300 may both be mounted on the inner panel. At least a portion of the locking mechanism 200 and the drive mechanism 300 may be covered by the outer decorative panel to improve the appearance of the glove box assembly 1.

[0054] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the glove box assembly 1 is configured to switchably mount a locking mechanism 200 between a locked state and an unlocked state on the door 110. When the locking mechanism 200 is in the locked state, it locks the glove box 100 relative to the dashboard, thereby closing the glove box 100 relative to the dashboard. When the locking mechanism 200 is in the unlocked state, it unlocks the glove box 100 relative to the dashboard, allowing the glove box 100 to rotate relative to the dashboard, facilitating user access to open the glove box 100. This enables the opening and closing of the glove box 100.

[0055] Additionally, a drive mechanism 300 is located on the door 110, and the drive mechanism 300 includes a drive member 310, which is kinetically connected to the locking mechanism 200 to drive the locking mechanism 200 to switch between a locked state and an unlocked state. In other words, the drive mechanism 300 can control the state switching of the locking mechanism 200. When it is necessary to open the glove box 100, the drive mechanism 300 can be controlled to operate, thereby driving the locking mechanism 200 to move via the drive member 310, thus driving the locking mechanism 200 to switch from a locked state to an unlocked state. Conversely, when the glove box 100 is closed relative to the dashboard, the drive mechanism 300 can be controlled to switch the locking mechanism 200 to a locked state, so as to keep the glove box 100 closed relative to the dashboard.

[0056] In addition, the drive mechanism 300 is provided with an adjusting member 320, which is connected to the drive member 310 in a transmission manner. When the adjusting member 320 is in the unlocked state, the drive member 310 can drive the locking mechanism 200 to switch between the locked state and the unlocked state. When the adjusting member 320 is in the locked state, the drive member 310 and the locking mechanism 200 are disconnected from the transmission.

[0057] In other words, when the adjusting member 320 is in the unlocked state, the driving member 310 can drive the locking mechanism 200 to switch between the locked and unlocked states. At this time, the user can open or close the glove box 100. When the adjusting member 320 is switched to the locked state, the driving member 310 and the locking mechanism 200 are disconnected. That is, at this time, the driving member 310 can no longer drive the locking mechanism 200 to switch between the locked and unlocked states. If the glove box 100 is closed relative to the dashboard, the user cannot open the glove box 100 through the driving mechanism 300. This helps to improve the privacy of the glove box assembly 1 and provides a better user experience. Therefore, in this embodiment of the invention, the driving mechanism 300 can lock or unlock itself while controlling the locking mechanism 200 to lock or unlock the glove box 100.

[0058] Thus, according to the embodiments of the present invention, the storage box assembly 1 can not only use the driving mechanism 300 to drive the locking mechanism 200 to lock and unlock, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the storage box 100, but also use the adjusting member 320 to lock the storage box 100, which is beneficial to improving the privacy of the storage box assembly 1.

[0059] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the locking mechanism 200 is provided with a clearance groove 210, and a transmission part 211 is constructed in the clearance groove 210, with at least a portion of the driving member 310 extending into the clearance groove 210.

[0060] When the adjusting member 320 is in the unlocked state, at least a portion of the driving member 310 abuts against the transmission part 211. The driving member 310 can drive the locking mechanism 200 to switch to the unlocked state through the transmission part 211. When the adjusting member 320 switches from the unlocked state to the locked state, the adjusting member 320 drives the driving member 310 to move in the clearance groove 210, so that the driving member 310 and the transmission part 211 are misaligned, and the driving member 310 and the transmission part 211 are disconnected from transmission.

[0061] In other words, the adjusting member 320 can drive the driving member 310 to move within the clearance groove 210. When the adjusting member 320 switches from the locked state to the unlocked state, the adjusting member 320 can drive the driving member 310 to stop against the transmission part 211. At this time, the driving member 310 can drive the locking mechanism 200 to move through the transmission part 211. That is, the driving member 310 and the locking mechanism 200 are connected by transmission. The user can drive the locking mechanism 200 to unlock or lock through the driving mechanism 300.

[0062] In addition, when the adjusting member 320 switches from the unlocked state to the locked state, the adjusting member 320 can drive the driving member 310 to disconnect from the transmission part 211. That is, at this time, the driving mechanism 300 cannot transmit power through the driving member 310 and the transmission part 211, so it cannot drive the locking mechanism 200 to move through the driving mechanism 310. The locking mechanism 200 can always remain in the locked state, and the glove box 100 cannot be opened at this time.

[0063] For example, the clearance groove 210 can be divided into two parts. The first part extends in the left-right direction, and a transmission part 211 can be formed on one side wall of the first part. The second part and the first part can be arranged alternately in the up-down direction. The second part also extends in the left-right direction, and the extension length of the second part can be relatively long.

[0064] Thus, when the adjusting member 320 is in the unlocked state, the driving member 310 can be located in the first part of the clearance groove 210, so that the driving member 310 can abut against the transmission part 211, thereby realizing the power transmission between the driving member 310 and the transmission part 211. When the adjusting member 320 is in the locked state, the driving member 310 can be located in the second part of the clearance groove 210. At this time, the driving member 310 can move in the second part, and in the direction of movement of the driving member 310, the driving member 310 will not contact the side wall of the clearance groove 210, thereby realizing the power interruption between the driving member 310 and the transmission part 211, so as to realize the power interruption between the driving mechanism 300 and the locking mechanism 200. At this time, the driving mechanism 300 cannot drive the locking mechanism 200 to switch states, so as to keep the glove box 100 locked relative to the instrument panel.

[0065] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 , Figures 11-13 As shown, the drive mechanism 300 includes a fixed base 330 and an operating member 340.

[0066] The fixed base 330 is connected to the door 110, the operating member 340 is rotatably connected to the fixed base 330 and protrudes from the door 110, and the driving member 310 is disposed in the fixed base 330 and fixedly connected to the operating member 340.

[0067] When the operating member 340 rotates in the first direction, the operating member 340 drives the driving member 310 to move, thereby pushing the locking mechanism 200 to switch from the locked state to the unlocked state.

[0068] When the operating member 340 rotates in the second direction, the driving member 310 allows the locking mechanism 200 to switch from the unlocked state to the locked state, with the first and second directions being opposite.

[0069] For example, the mounting base 330 can be snapped onto the door 110. For instance, the mounting base 330 can be equipped with a buckle 333, and the inner panel of the door 110 can have a slot. The buckle 333 and the slot engage with each other, thus securing the mounting base 330 to the door 110. Furthermore, there can be multiple buckles 333, located on opposite sides of the mounting base 330.

[0070] Furthermore, the operating component 340 can be located on the front side of the door 110, so that the operating component 340 protrudes from the front side of the door 110, making it convenient for the operator to operate and open the storage box 100.

[0071] Specifically, when the operating member 340 rotates in the first direction, for example, the operating member 340 can rotate away from the fixed base 330, the operating member 340 can drive the driving member 310 to push the locking mechanism 200 to move in one direction. When the operating member 340 rotates in the opposite second direction, for example, the operating member 340 can rotate towards the fixed base 330, the operating member 340 can drive the driving member 310 to move in the opposite direction, thereby allowing the locking mechanism 200 to move in the opposite direction. Thus, by rotating the operating member 340 in different directions, the locking mechanism 200 can be switched between the locked state and the unlocked state. The state switching of the locking mechanism 200 is simpler and easier to implement.

[0072] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 8 , Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, the drive unit 310 includes a drive part 311 and a mounting part 312.

[0073] The drive unit 311 can selectively abut against the locking mechanism 200 to drive the locking mechanism 200 to move. The operating member 340 has a connecting ring platform 341 on the side facing the fixed base 330. One of the mounting part 312 and the connecting ring platform 341 has a first snap ring groove 313, and the other has a first snap protrusion 342. The first snap protrusion 342 is rotatably snapped into the first snap ring groove 313. When the adjusting member 320 switches between the unlocked state and the locked state, the adjusting member 320 drives the drive member 310 to rotate relative to the fixed base 330.

[0074] The option for the drive unit 311 to abut against the locking mechanism 200 means that when the adjusting member 320 is in the unlocked state, the drive unit 311 can abut against the transmission unit 211. At this time, the drive unit 311 can push the transmission unit 211, thereby driving the locking mechanism 200 to switch states. When the adjusting member 320 is in the locked state, the drive unit 311 can be spaced apart from the transmission unit 211. At this time, the drive unit 311 does not contact the transmission unit 211, that is, the drive unit 311 and the transmission unit 211 are disconnected from each other, and the drive mechanism 300 cannot drive the locking mechanism 200 to switch states.

[0075] Additionally, the mounting part 312 may have a first engaging ring groove 313 on its inner circumferential surface, and the connecting ring platform 341 may have a first engaging protrusion 342 on its outer circumferential surface; alternatively, the mounting part 312 may have a first engaging protrusion 342 on its inner circumferential surface, and the connecting ring platform 341 may have a first engaging ring groove 313 on its outer circumferential surface. Thus, through the cooperation of the first engaging ring groove 313 and the first engaging protrusion 342, the driving member 310 and the operating member 340 can be interconnected, and the driving member 310 can rotate relative to the operating member 340 to facilitate switching the engagement state of the driving part 311 and the transmission part 211, thereby enabling the switching of transmission connection and disconnection between the driving part 311 and the transmission part 211.

[0076] Moreover, with this configuration, the mounting part 312 can be sleeved on the outside of the connecting ring platform 341, and the adjusting member 320 is located inside the connecting ring platform 341. This can avoid positional interference between the mounting part 312 and the adjusting member 320, so as to facilitate the relative connection and fixation of the driving member 310, the operating member 340 and the adjusting member 320.

[0077] Furthermore, it should be noted that the mounting portion 312 may have notches spaced along its circumference. This allows the mounting portion 312 to deform when the drive member 310 is assembled with the connecting ring platform 341, making the assembly of the drive member 310 and the connecting ring platform 341 more convenient and labor-saving. In addition, multiple first snap-fit ​​protrusions 342 may be provided along the circumference of the mounting portion 312 or the connecting ring platform 341. Multiple first snap-fit ​​protrusions 342 may simultaneously engage in the first snap-fit ​​ring groove 313, making the connection between the drive member 310 and the connecting ring platform 341 more stable and reliable.

[0078] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 16 and Figure 17As shown, the adjusting member 320 may have a first mating part 323 at one end facing the driving member 310 in the front-back direction, and a second mating part 314 may be provided on the inner side of the mounting part 312. For example, one of the first mating part 323 and the second mating part 314 is a protrusion and the other is a groove. The first mating part 323 and the second mating part 314 are connected, so that the adjusting member 320 can drive the driving member 310 to rotate relative to the connecting ring platform 341. Thus, when the adjusting member 320 switches between the locked state and the unlocked state, it can drive the driving member 310 to move relative to the locking mechanism 200, so as to realize the switching of the transmission connection and disconnection between the driving mechanism 300 and the locking mechanism 200.

[0079] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 17 As shown, the adjusting member 320 is constructed as a lock cylinder, which is located inside the connecting ring platform 341. One end of the lock cylinder extends out from the connecting ring platform 341 and is connected to the driving member 310 for transmission.

[0080] The lock cylinder can be locked and unlocked by a key. For example, the lock cylinder can be rotated by turning the key, which can drive the drive member 310 to move so that the drive member 310 can rotate in the relief groove 210. After the lock cylinder state is switched, the key is pulled out, and the position of the lock cylinder and the connecting ring platform 341 can be relatively fixed, thereby keeping the adjusting member 320 in the locked or unlocked state.

[0081] Specifically, one of the inner wall of the connecting ring platform 341 and the outer periphery of the adjusting member 320 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​protrusion 344, and the other is provided with a second snap-fit ​​ring groove 321. The second snap-fit ​​protrusion 344 is rotatably fitted in the second snap-fit ​​ring groove 321. The connecting ring platform 341 is also provided with a limiting protrusion 343, and the outer periphery of the adjusting member 320 is provided with a limiting ring platform 322. The limiting ring platform 322 stops on the side of the limiting protrusion 343 facing away from the fixed seat 330.

[0082] For example, the inner wall of the connecting ring platform 341 may be provided with a second engaging protrusion 344, and the outer periphery of the adjusting member 320 may be provided with a second engaging ring groove 321; or, the inner wall of the connecting ring platform 341 may be provided with a second engaging ring groove 321, and the outer periphery of the adjusting member 320 may be provided with a second engaging protrusion 344. In this way, through the cooperation of the second engaging ring groove 321 and the second engaging protrusion 344, the adjusting member 320 and the operating member 340 can be interconnected, the adjusting member 320 will not fall off the operating member 340, and the adjusting member 320 can rotate relative to the operating member 340, thereby enabling the adjusting member 320 to switch between a locked state and an unlocked state.

[0083] Furthermore, there can be multiple second snap-fit ​​protrusions 344. These multiple second snap-fit ​​protrusions 344 can be distributed at intervals along the circumference of the connecting ring platform 341 or the circumference of the adjusting member 320. The multiple second snap-fit ​​protrusions 344 simultaneously engage within the second snap-fit ​​ring groove 321, which helps to improve the stability of the engagement between the connecting ring platform 341 and the adjusting member 320.

[0084] In addition, by using the stop cooperation between the limiting protrusion 343 and the limiting ring platform 322, the adjusting member 320 can be stopped and limited in the axial direction of the connecting ring platform 341, so as to prevent the adjusting member 320 from being over-inserted into the connecting ring platform 341, which further improves the reliability of the relative position fixation of the adjusting member 320 and the connecting ring platform 341, and the structural design is more reasonable.

[0085] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 11 As shown, the drive mechanism 300 also includes a rotating pin 351 and a first elastic reset member 352.

[0086] The operating member 340 and the fixed seat 330 are rotatably connected by a rotating pin 351. The first elastic reset member 352 is sleeved on the rotating pin 351 and connected to the operating member 340 and the fixed seat 330 respectively, so as to generate an elastic force that pushes the operating member 340 to rotate in the second direction.

[0087] The first elastic reset element 352 can be a torsion spring.

[0088] Specifically, the operating member 340 and the fixed base 330 may be provided with pin holes 332 respectively. The rotating pin 351 passes through the pin holes 332 on the operating member 340 and the pin holes 332 on the fixed base 330 in sequence, thereby connecting the operating member 340 and the fixed base 330 together, and enabling the operating member 340 to rotate relative to the fixed base 330 with the central axis of the rotating pin 351 as the rotation center.

[0089] Furthermore, by providing the first elastic reset member 352, when the user controls the operating member 340 to rotate around the rotating pin 351 in the first direction, for example, rotating the operating member 340 away from the fixed base 330, the operating member 340 will compress the first elastic reset member 352. At this time, the first elastic reset member 352 will generate an elastic force that drives the operating member 340 to rotate in the second direction, that is, the first elastic reset member 352 will generate an elastic force that drives the operating member 340 to rotate around the rotating pin 351 towards the fixed base 330. In this way, after the user releases their hand, the elastic force generated by the first elastic reset member 352 can automatically drive the operating member 340 to rotate in the second direction, thereby automatically resetting the operating member 340. This simplifies the operation steps of the drive mechanism 300, making operation simpler and more convenient.

[0090] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 11 As shown, the drive mechanism 300 also includes at least one first elastic buffer 353, which is connected to the fixed base 330 and / or the operating member 340, and at least a portion of the first elastic buffer 353 is located between the fixed base 330 and the operating member 340 when the operating member 340 and the fixed base 330 are close to each other.

[0091] For example, the first elastic buffer 353 can be connected to the fixed base 330, or the first elastic buffer 353 can be connected to the operating member 340, or there can be multiple first elastic buffers 353, which are respectively connected to the fixed base 330 and the operating member 340.

[0092] By setting the first elastic buffer 353, when the operating member 340 rotates around the rotating pin 351 towards the fixed seat 330, the fixed seat 330 and the operating member 340 can be prevented from colliding directly. That is, the fixed seat 330 and the operating member 340 can be prevented from hard impact contact. This not only prevents the fixed seat 330 and the operating member 340 from being damaged by collision, but also prevents the operating member 340 and the fixed seat 330 from generating noise by collision. Thus, the miscellaneous box 100 can be opened and closed without any abnormal noise.

[0093] Furthermore, in some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the fixed base 330 may be provided with a limiting part 331. The limiting part 331 may be a rib or a protrusion. When the operating member 340 rotates to the limit position in the first direction around the rotating pin 351, one side of the operating member 340 may be stopped by the limiting part 331. Thus, the limiting part 331 can limit the limit rotation angle of the operating member 340, preventing the operating member 340 from rotating excessively. The structure is more reasonable.

[0094] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the locking mechanism 200 includes a first locking rod 221, a second locking rod 222, and a transmission gear 223. Racks may be provided at the ends of the first locking rod 221 and the second locking rod 222 near the transmission gear 223, and the racks on the first locking rod 221 and the second locking rod 222 may mesh with the transmission gear 223 respectively.

[0095] The first locking rod 221 is retractably mounted on the door 110, the second locking rod 222 is retractably mounted on the door 110, and the driving member 310 is connected to at least one of the first locking rod 221 and the second locking rod 222 in a transmission connection. The transmission gear 223 is connected to the first locking rod 221 and the second locking rod 222 in a transmission connection.

[0096] When the drive mechanism 300 drives the locking mechanism 200 to switch from the locked state to the unlocked state, the drive member 310 pushes one of the first locking rod 221 and the second locking rod 222 to retract relative to the door 110, and the transmission gear 223 drives the other of the first locking rod 221 and the second locking rod 222 to retract relative to the door 110.

[0097] The first locking rod 221 and the second locking rod 222 can be located near the left and right sides of the cabinet door 110, respectively, and the first locking rod 221 and the second locking rod 222 can extend out of the cabinet 100 from the left and right sides, respectively.

[0098] Specifically, the drive unit 310 can be driven by the first locking rod 221. Thus, when the locking mechanism 200 switches from the locked state to the unlocked state, the drive unit 310 drives the first locking rod 221 to move to the right through the transmission part 211. The right side of the first locking rod 221 is driven by the transmission gear 223, and the left side of the second locking rod 222 is driven by the transmission gear 223. At this time, the second locking rod 222 can be driven to move to the left through the transmission gear 223. That is, the first locking rod 221 and the second locking rod 222 retract relative to the glove box 100. The first locking rod 221 and the second locking rod 222 can retract into the glove box 100, thereby unlocking the glove box 100 relative to the dashboard so that the glove box 100 can rotate relative to the dashboard.

[0099] Alternatively, the drive unit 310 can be connected to the second locking rod 222 via a transmission, so that only one drive mechanism 300 is needed to drive the movement of the two locking rods, making the drive structure simpler. In addition, when only one drive mechanism 300 is provided, the drive mechanism 300 can be located on the side near the driver's side adjacent to the glove box 110, so that the operating part 340 can be closer to the driver's side, making it easier for the driver to open the glove box 100 and making the operation more convenient.

[0100] Of course, multiple drive mechanisms 300 can be set, such as two. The two drive mechanisms 300 are respectively connected to the first locking rod 221 and the second locking rod 222. With this setting, the locking mechanism 200 can be unlocked by driving either of the two drive mechanisms 300. The two drive mechanisms 300 can be located adjacent to the left and right sides of the door 110. For example, the two drive mechanisms 300 can be symmetrically arranged about the center plane of the left and right directions of the glove box 100, so that the driver and the passenger can open or close the glove box.

[0101] Furthermore, it should be noted that the front sides of the first locking lever 221 and the second locking lever 222 may be provided with guide ramps. When the glove box 100 is closed, the instrument panel can squeeze the guide ramps when the first locking lever 221 and the second locking lever 222 come into contact with the instrument panel, so that the first locking lever 221 and the second locking lever 222 can retract relative to the glove box 100 to facilitate closing the glove box 100.

[0102] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, multiple limiting members 111 can be provided on the door 110. The multiple limiting members 111 can be supported above and below the locking mechanism 200 respectively. For example, the limiting members 111 can support and limit the first locking rod 221 and / or the second locking rod 222 respectively. In this way, the locking mechanism 200 can be limited in the vertical direction, preventing the first locking rod 221 and / or the second locking rod 222 from shaking, and making the movement of the first locking rod 221 and the second locking rod 222 more stable.

[0103] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 7 As shown, locking rod springs 225 can be provided around the first locking rod 221 and / or the second locking rod 222. For example, locking rod springs 225 can be provided on the upper side of the first locking rod 221 and the upper side of the second locking rod 222. The locking rod springs 225 can elastically deform relative to the locking rods, and the locking rod springs 225 can stop the structure on the inner panel of the door 110. In this way, when the first locking rod 221 and the second locking rod 222 extend or retract relative to the door 110, the elastic force generated by the locking rod springs 225 can keep the first locking rod 221 and the second locking rod 222 moving smoothly, further improving the stability and reliability of the movement of the locking mechanism 200.

[0104] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the locking mechanism 200 also includes a second elastic reset member 224, which is connected between the first locking rod 221 and the second locking rod 222 to generate an elastic force that drives the locking mechanism 200 to switch from the unlocked state to the locked state.

[0105] The second elastic reset member 224 can be a torsion spring.

[0106] Furthermore, a positioning post can be provided on the inner panel of the door 110, and the second elastic reset member 224 can be sleeved and fixed on the positioning post, with the two ends of the second elastic reset member 224 respectively connected to the first locking rod 221 and the second locking rod 222.

[0107] In this way, when the locking mechanism 200 switches from the locked state to the unlocked state, the first locking rod 221 and the second locking rod 222 can move closer to each other in the left and right direction. At this time, the first locking rod 221 and the second locking rod 222 will compress the second elastic reset member 224. The second elastic reset member 224 generates an elastic force that drives the first locking rod 221 and the second locking rod 222 away from each other. Thus, after the user releases the hand, the elastic force generated by the second elastic reset member 224 can automatically drive the first locking rod 221 and the second locking rod 222 away from each other, thereby enabling the locking mechanism 200 to automatically switch from the unlocked state to the locked state. This simplifies the operation steps of the locking mechanism 200 and makes the operation simpler and more convenient.

[0108] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 9 As shown, a second elastic buffer 226 may be provided on the side of the first locking rod 221 and / or the second locking rod 222 facing the drive mechanism 300.

[0109] For example, the drive mechanism 300 is connected to the first locking rod 221. At this time, a second elastic buffer 226 can be provided on the side of the first locking rod 221 facing the drive mechanism 300. When the first locking rod 221 moves towards the drive mechanism 300 under the action of the second elastic reset member 224, the second elastic buffer 226 can prevent the first locking rod 221 and the drive mechanism 300 from colliding directly, and the buffering and vibration reduction effect is better.

[0110] Alternatively, the drive mechanism 300 can be connected to the second locking rod 222. In this case, a second elastic buffer 226 can be provided on the side of the second locking rod 222 facing the drive mechanism 300. When the second locking rod 222 moves towards the drive mechanism 300 under the action of the second elastic reset member 224, the second elastic buffer 226 can prevent the second locking rod 222 and the drive mechanism 300 from colliding directly, resulting in a better buffering and vibration reduction effect.

[0111] Alternatively, there may be multiple drive mechanisms 300, which are respectively connected to the first locking rod 221 and the second locking rod 222. In this case, a second elastic buffer 226 can be provided on the side of the first locking rod 221 facing the drive mechanism 300, and a second elastic buffer 226 can also be provided on the side of the second locking rod 222 facing the drive mechanism 300.

[0112] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, describes a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle including a glove box assembly 1 according to the above embodiment of the present invention.

[0113] According to an embodiment of the present invention, by utilizing the glove box assembly 1 according to the above embodiment of the present invention, the adjustment member 320 of the glove box assembly 1 can adjust the transmission state of the drive member 310 and the locking mechanism 200, so that the glove box can be locked and unlocked, thereby protecting the user's privacy.

[0114] The glove box assembly 1 and other components and operations of the vehicle according to embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0115] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "specific embodiment" or "specific example" refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0116] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A storage box assembly (1), characterized in that, include: A glove box (100) adapted to be rotatably mounted on a dashboard, and the glove box (100) having a door (110); A locking mechanism (200) is switchably mounted on the door (110) between a locked state and an unlocked state to open or close the glove box (100) relative to the dashboard. A drive mechanism (300) is provided on the door (110), and the drive mechanism (300) includes a drive member (310), which is connected to the locking mechanism (200) to drive the locking mechanism (200) to switch between the locked state and the unlocked state. The drive mechanism (300) further includes an adjusting member (320), which is connected to the drive member (310) in a transmission manner. The adjusting member (320) can switch between an unlocked state and a locked state. When the adjusting member (320) is in the unlocked state, the drive member (310) can drive the locking mechanism (200) to switch between the locked state and the unlocked state. When the adjusting member (320) is in the locked state, the driving member (310) and the locking mechanism (200) are disconnected from each other.

2. The storage box assembly (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking mechanism (200) is provided with a clearance groove (210), and a transmission part (211) is constructed in the clearance groove (210), and at least a portion of the driving member (310) extends into the clearance groove (210); When the adjusting member (320) is in the unlocked state, at least a portion of the driving member (310) abuts against the transmission part (211), and the driving member (310) can drive the locking mechanism (200) to switch to the unlocked state through the transmission part (211). When the adjusting member (320) switches from the unlocked state to the locked state, the adjusting member (320) drives the driving member (310) to move in the clearance groove (210) so that the driving member (310) and the transmission part (211) are misaligned and the driving member (310) and the transmission part (211) are disconnected from transmission.

3. The storage box assembly (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive mechanism (300) includes: A fixing seat (330) is connected to the door (110); An operating element (340) is rotatably connected to the fixed base (330) and protrudes from the door (110). A driving element (310) is disposed in the fixed base (330) and connected to the operating element (340). When the operating member (340) rotates along the first direction, the operating member (340) drives the driving member (310) to move, thereby pushing the locking mechanism (200) to switch from the locked state to the unlocked state; When the operating member (340) rotates in the second direction, the driving member (310) allows the locking mechanism (200) to switch from the unlocked state to the locked state, wherein the first direction and the second direction are opposite.

4. The storage box assembly (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drive unit (310) includes: A drive unit (311) is selectively abutted against the locking mechanism (200) to drive the locking mechanism (200) to move; The mounting part (312) has a connecting ring platform (341) on the side of the operating member (340) facing the fixed base (330). One of the mounting part (312) and the connecting ring platform (341) has a first snap-fit ​​ring groove (313), and the other has a first snap-fit ​​protrusion (342). The first snap-fit ​​protrusion (342) is rotatably snapped into the first snap-fit ​​ring groove (313). When the adjusting member (320) switches between the unlocked state and the locked state, the adjusting member (320) drives the driving member (310) to rotate relative to the fixed base (330).

5. The storage box assembly (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The adjusting member (320) is constructed as a lock cylinder, which is located inside the connecting ring platform (341). One end of the lock cylinder extends out from the connecting ring platform (341) and is connected to the driving member (310) in a transmission manner. Among them, one of the inner wall of the connecting ring platform (341) and the outer periphery of the adjusting member (320) is provided with a second snap-fit ​​protrusion (344), and the other is provided with a second snap-fit ​​ring groove (321). The second snap-fit ​​protrusion (344) is rotatably fitted into the second snap-fit ​​ring groove (321). The connecting ring platform (341) is also provided with a limiting protrusion (343), and the outer periphery of the adjusting member (320) is provided with a limiting ring platform (322), which stops the limiting protrusion (343) on the side facing away from the fixed seat (330).

6. The storage box assembly (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drive mechanism (300) further includes: Rotary pin (351) is used to rotatably connect the operating member (340) and the fixed seat (330); A first elastic reset member (352) is sleeved on the rotating pin (351) and connected to the operating member (340) and the fixed seat (330) respectively, so as to generate an elastic force that pushes the operating member (340) to rotate in the second direction.

7. The storage box assembly (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drive mechanism (300) further includes: At least one first elastic buffer (353) is connected to the fixed base (330) and / or the operating member (340), and at least a portion of the first elastic buffer (353) is located between the fixed base (330) and the operating member (340) when the operating member (340) and the fixed base (330) are close to each other.

8. The storage box assembly (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking mechanism (200) includes: The first locking rod (221) is telescopically mounted on the box door (110); The second locking rod (222) is telescopically mounted on the door (110), and the driving member (310) is connected in transmission to at least one of the first locking rod (221) and the second locking rod (222); A transmission gear (223) is connected to the first locking rod (221) and the second locking rod (222) respectively. When the driving mechanism (300) drives the locking mechanism (200) to switch from the locked state to the unlocked state, the driving member (310) pushes one of the first locking rod (221) and the second locking rod (222) to retract relative to the box door (110), and the transmission gear (223) drives the other of the first locking rod (221) and the second locking rod (222) to retract relative to the box door (110).

9. The storage box assembly (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that, The locking mechanism (200) further includes: A second elastic reset member (224) is connected between the first locking rod (221) and the second locking rod (222) to generate an elastic force that drives the locking mechanism (200) to switch from the unlocked state to the locked state.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the glove box assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1-9.

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