Locking mechanism, auxiliary instrument panel and vehicle

Abstract

Disclosed are a locking mechanism (10), an auxiliary instrument panel (20) and a vehicle, the locking mechanism (10) comprising a main body (100), a locking member (200) and a stopper (300), the main body (100) being provided with an accommodating cavity (130) and a first hole (121) communicating with the accommodating cavity (130). The locking piece (200) comprises a locking part (210), and the locking piece (200) can move to a first position and a second position in the first direction relative to the main body (100). The limiting piece (300) and the locking piece (200) can move relatively in the second direction, and the second direction intersects with the first direction. When the locking piece (200) is located at the first position, the locking portion (210) is contracted in the first hole (121), and the limiting piece (300) abuts against the locking piece (200) so as to limit the movement of the locking portion (210) extending out of the first hole (121). When the locking piece (200) is located at the second position, at least one part of the locking part (210) extends out of the main body (100) from the first hole (121).

Description

Locking mechanism, auxiliary instrument panel and vehicle Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicle accessories, and in particular to a locking mechanism, a secondary instrument panel and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Related art designs feature a function box that can be removed from the instrument panel to facilitate off-board use or function replacement. This connection requires a locking mechanism. The hooks in these locking mechanisms are exposed, which can easily interfere with the function box when not attached, causing problems such as hitting hands or pulling objects, and can also damage the locking mechanism. Therefore, research and solutions to these issues are necessary.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] The following is a summary of the subject matter described in detail herein. This summary is not intended to limit the scope of the claims.

[0005] Embodiments of the present invention provide a locking mechanism, a sub-instrument panel, and a vehicle, which can hide a locking portion in an unlocked state.

[0006] An embodiment of a first aspect of the present invention provides a locking mechanism, comprising a main body, a locking member, and a limiting member. The main body is provided with a receiving cavity and a first hole, the first hole communicating with the receiving cavity. The locking member is received within the receiving cavity and includes a locking portion configured to lock a functional box. The locking member is movable relative to the main body along a first direction to a first position and a second position. The limiting member and the locking member are movable relative to each other in a second direction, the second direction intersecting the first direction.

[0007] When the locking member is in the first position, the locking portion is retracted within the first hole, and the limiting member abuts against the locking member, thereby limiting the movement of the locking portion extending out of the first hole. When the locking member is in the second position, at least a portion of the locking portion extends out of the main body through the first hole.

[0008] The air conditioner according to the first embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: when the function box is not loaded, the locking mechanism is in an unlocked state. At this time, the locking member is held in the first position by the stopper, and the locking portion is retracted within the first hole, thereby concealing the locking portion and reducing the possibility of interference. When the function box is loaded, the stopper and the locking member are driven to move relative to each other in the second direction. After the locking member loses its stopper position, it moves to the second position, and the locking portion extends outside the main body to lock the function box, thereby achieving the locking function.

[0009] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism also includes a first elastic member, which is connected to the locking member and is used to drive the locking portion to extend outward from the outside of the main body; the locking member includes a first abutting portion, which is connected to the locking portion, and the limiting member includes a second abutting portion; when the locking member is in the first position, the second abutting portion abuts against the first abutting portion, and the second abutting portion is located between the first abutting portion and the first hole in the first direction; when the locking member is in the second position, the second abutting portion is located on one side of the first abutting portion in the second direction.

[0010] In some embodiments, the main body is provided with a second hole on one side in the second direction, the second hole is connected to the accommodating cavity, and the side of the main body provided with the second hole is used to face the functional box; the limiting member includes a first unlocking portion, and the first unlocking portion is connected to the second supporting portion. When the locking member is in the first position, at least a portion of the first unlocking portion extends from the second hole to the outside of the main body.

[0011] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism further includes a second elastic member connected to the limiting member, and the second elastic member is used to drive the first unlocking portion to extend out of the outside of the main body.

[0012] In some embodiments, the limiting member further includes a limiting portion, which is connected to the second supporting portion, and the limiting portion protrudes from at least one side of the second supporting portion in the first direction, and is used to support the first supporting portion in the second direction.

[0013] In some embodiments, the locking member includes a plurality of locking portions, and the locking portions are arranged at intervals along a third direction, and the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and perpendicular to the second direction.

[0014] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism also includes a first elastic member, which is connected to the locking member, and the first elastic member is used to drive the locking portion to extend out of the outside of the main body; the locking member includes a first abutting portion, which is connected to the locking portion, and the limiting member includes a second abutting portion; when the locking member is in the first position, the second abutting portion abuts against the first abutting portion, and the second abutting portion is located between the first abutting portion and the first hole in the first direction; when the locking member is in the second position, at least a part of the second abutting portion is located on one side of the first abutting portion in the second direction; wherein the first abutting portion is provided on a side where adjacent locking portions are close to each other, the limiting member is provided between adjacent locking portions, and the second abutting portions are respectively provided on both sides of the limiting member facing the adjacent locking portions.

[0015] In some embodiments, the locking member includes a second unlocking portion, which is connected to the middle of the adjacent locking portion in the third direction, the main body is provided with a third hole, the second unlocking portion is passed through the third hole, the second unlocking portion extends out of the outside of the main body, and the third hole and the first hole are located on the same side of the main body.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first abutting portion is provided with a first guide surface, which is inclined relative to the first direction; the second abutting portion is provided with a second guide surface, which is inclined relative to the first direction; when the locking member is in the second position, the first guide surface and the second guide surface abut against each other.

[0017] In some embodiments, the locking member includes a second unlocking portion, which is connected to the locking portion, the main body is provided with a third hole, the second unlocking portion is passed through the third hole, the second unlocking portion extends out of the outside of the main body, and the third hole and the first hole are located on the same side of the main body.

[0018] In some embodiments, the main body includes a mounting seat and a cover body, the mounting seat and the cover body are connected, the accommodating cavity is defined between the mounting seat and the cover body, and the first hole is provided on the cover body.

[0019] A second embodiment of the present invention provides a secondary instrument panel, comprising a panel body and a locking mechanism according to any one of the above embodiments, wherein the main body is connected to the panel body.

[0020] In some embodiments, the auxiliary instrument panel further includes a function box, the panel body is provided with a mounting groove, the function box is accommodated in the mounting groove, and the function box is connected to the locking portion.

[0021] In some embodiments, the tray body includes a front seat, a base and a rear seat connected in sequence, the front seat is used to face the front of the vehicle, the installation groove is defined between the front seat, the base and the rear seat, and the main body is connected to the rear seat.

[0022] A third aspect of the present invention provides a vehicle comprising the auxiliary instrument panel of any one of the above embodiments.

[0023] In some embodiments, the vehicle includes a seat, the sub-instrument panel also includes an armrest, the main body is connected to the sub-instrument panel, the armrest is connected to the sub-instrument panel, the armrest is located on one side of the locking mechanism in the first direction, the armrest at least covers a portion of the locking mechanism in the first direction, the seat is located on one side of the locking mechanism in a third direction, the seat at least covers a portion of the locking mechanism in the third direction, and the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and perpendicular to the second direction.

[0024] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the description, or will be understood by practicing the present invention. The purposes and other advantages of the present invention can be realized and obtained by the structures particularly pointed out in the description, claims and drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a locking mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] FIG2 is an exploded schematic diagram of a locking mechanism provided by one embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] FIG3 is a partial schematic diagram of the locking mechanism of FIG1 ;

[0028] FIG4 is a cross-sectional view of a locking mechanism provided in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of a locking mechanism provided in another embodiment of the present invention in an unlocked state;

[0030] FIG6 is a schematic diagram of a locking mechanism provided in another embodiment of the present invention in a moving state;

[0031] 7 is a schematic diagram of a locking mechanism provided in a locked state according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] FIG8 is a schematic diagram of a secondary instrument panel provided in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] FIG9 is a schematic diagram of a secondary instrument panel provided in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clear, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the characteristics, operations or features described in the specification can be combined in any appropriate manner to form various implementation methods. At the same time, the steps or actions in the method description can also be exchanged or adjusted in order in a manner that is obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the various orders in the specification and the drawings are only for the purpose of clearly describing a certain embodiment and are not meant to be a necessary order, unless otherwise specified that a certain order must be followed.

[0035] In the description of the present invention, "several" means one or more, "many" means more than two, "greater than," "less than," and "exceed" are understood to exclude the number itself, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the number itself. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is solely for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, implicitly specifying the number of the indicated technical features, or implicitly specifying the order of the indicated technical features.

[0036] The serial numbers assigned to components herein, such as "first," "second," etc., are used solely to distinguish the objects being described and do not convey any sequential or technical meaning. References to "connection" and "coupling" herein, unless otherwise specified, include both direct and indirect connections (couplings).

[0037] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientations, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0038] The directions of up, down, front, back, left, and right involved in the present invention refer to the direction of the vehicle in the vehicle's O-XYZ coordinate system, where the origin O coincides with the center of mass of the vehicle. The front end refers to the X direction parallel to the ground and pointing forward, the rear end refers to the X direction parallel to the ground and pointing backward, the left end refers to the Y direction parallel to the ground and pointing to the driver's left, and the right end refers to the Y direction parallel to the ground and pointing to the driver's right. The upper end refers to the Z direction pointing upward through point O, and the lower end refers to the Z direction pointing downward through point O.

[0039] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, and connecting should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0040] In the description of the present invention, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples" means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative uses of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0041] The following describes the locking mechanism, auxiliary instrument panel, and vehicle according to an embodiment of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the drawings illustrate the first direction as being vertical, the second direction as being front-to-back, and the third direction as being left-to-right. The drawings illustrate the first and second directions as being perpendicular to each other. Figures 5 through 7 illustrate the first and second abutting portions 220 and 320 as dashed lines.

[0042] 1, 2, and 5 to 7, an embodiment of a first aspect of the present invention provides a locking mechanism 10. The locking mechanism 10 includes a main body 100, a locking member 200, and a limiting member 300. The main body 100 is provided with a receiving cavity 130 and a first hole 121, wherein the first hole 121 is connected to the receiving cavity 130. The locking member 200 is accommodated in the receiving cavity 130 and includes a locking portion 210. The locking portion 210 is used to lock the functional box 50. The locking member 200 can move relative to the main body 100 along a first direction to a first position and a second position. The limiting member 300 and the locking member 200 can move relative to each other in a second direction, where the second direction intersects the first direction.

[0043] When the locking member 200 is in the first position, the locking portion 210 is retracted within the first hole 121, and the stopper 300 abuts against the locking member 200, limiting the movement of the locking portion 210 from extending out of the first hole 121. When the locking member 200 is in the second position, at least a portion of the locking portion 210 extends out of the main body 100 from the first hole 121.

[0044] With specific reference to FIG5 , when the function box 50 is not loaded, the locking mechanism 10 is in an unlocked state. At this time, under the action of the limiting member 300, the locking member 200 is maintained in the first position, and the locking portion 210 is retracted into the first hole 121 to hide the locking portion 210, reducing the chance of interference. The locking portion 210 is placed away from objects such as hand-hitting or hooking a strap, thereby reducing the chance of damage to the locking mechanism 10. With specific reference to FIG6 and FIG7 , when the function box 50 is loaded, the limiting member 300 and the locking member 200 are driven to move relative to each other, causing the locking member 200 to lose its limit and move to the second position. The locking portion 210 extends outside the main body 100 to lock the function box 50, thereby achieving the locking function. On the other hand, hiding the locking portion 210 can also improve the aesthetics.

[0045] 2 , in some embodiments, the cooperation between the locking member 200 and the limiting member 300 can refer to the cooperation structure of a resilient pen such as a ballpoint pen. In this embodiment, the second direction is a circumferential direction around the first direction. When the locking member 200 is in the first position, pressing the locking member 200 downward can cause the locking member 200 to retract into the first hole 121 and then rebound out of the first hole 121. During this process, the limiting member 300 and the locking member 200 rotate relative to each other in the second direction, and the locking portion 210 moves out of the first hole 121 to achieve connection and assembly with the function box 50. When the locking member 200 is in the second position, pressing the locking member 200 downward can cause the locking member 200 to retract into the first hole 121, thereby releasing the lock on the function box 50 and achieving unlocking and disassembly of the function box 50.

[0046] 4 to 7 , in some embodiments, the locking mechanism 10 further comprises a first elastic member 240 connected to the locking member 200. The first elastic member 240 can provide an elastic force to drive the locking portion 210 to extend out of the main body 100, thereby ensuring that the locking portion 210 is fully extended and maintains the extended state of the locking portion 210. The locking member 200 comprises a first abutting portion 220 connected to the locking portion 210. The limiting member 300 comprises a second abutting portion 320. When the locking member 200 is in the first position, the second abutting portion 320 abuts against the first abutting portion 220. The second abutting portion 320 is located between the first abutting portion 220 and the first hole 121 in the first direction, so that the locking portion 210 is retained in the first hole 121 by the abutment of the second abutting portion 320. When unlocking is required, the second supporting portion 320 is driven to move along the second direction to the side of the first supporting portion 220 in the second direction to release the support with the first supporting portion 220. The locking member 200 is driven by the first elastic member 240 to move upward to the second position, so that the locking portion 210 extends outward from the outside of the main body 100, thereby locking the functional box 50.

[0047] The second direction can be set to be perpendicular to the first direction to facilitate assembly and movement coordination of various components.

[0048] 2 and 5 , in some embodiments, the main body 100 is provided with a second hole 122 on one side in the second direction. The second hole 122 communicates with the accommodating cavity 130, and the side of the main body 100 provided with the second hole 122 is configured to face the functional box 50. The retaining member 300 includes a first unlocking portion 310, which is connected to a second abutting portion 320. When the locking member 200 is in the first position, at least a portion of the first unlocking portion 310 extends outward from the main body 100 through the second hole 122. When the functional box 50 is assembled, the functional box 50 is pushed in the second direction, abutting the first unlocking portion 310 and driving the retaining member 300 in the second direction, thereby releasing the retaining member 300 from the locking member 200, allowing the locking portion 210 to extend out of the first hole 121 and connect with the functional box 50. Among them, by setting the length of the first unlocking part 310 extending outside the main body 100, when the functional box 50 pushes the first unlocking part 310 to the first supporting part 220 and the second supporting part 320 to release the support, the position on the functional box 50 that cooperates with the locking part 210 is exactly opposite to the first hole 121, so that the functional box 50 is automatically locked after being pushed into place.

[0049] Referring to Figures 5 to 7, in some embodiments, after the function box 50 is assembled, the first unlocking portion 310 retracts toward the interior of the main body 100. After the function box 50 is disassembled, the locking mechanism 10 can be reset by pressing the locking member 200 in the first direction and pulling out the first unlocking portion 310 in the second direction. Referring to Figures 2, 3, and 5, in other embodiments, the locking mechanism 10 further includes a second elastic member 340, which is connected to the limiting member 300 and is used to drive the first unlocking portion 310 to extend outside the main body 100. When resetting, it is only necessary to press the locking member 200 in the first direction so that the first abutting portion 220 is located below the second abutting portion 320. The second abutting portion 320 is then automatically reset under the elastic action of the second elastic member 340, simplifying the reset process. Furthermore, since the second supporting portion 320 is subjected to the driving force along the second direction provided by the second elastic member 340, when the first supporting portion 220 is located on the left side of the second supporting portion 320, the second supporting portion 320 will collide with the first supporting portion 220 under the elastic action, making a sound. The sound can serve as a reminder to remind the operator that the locking mechanism 10 is successfully in a locked state, thereby facilitating the operator to assemble the functional box 50.

[0050] 5 to 7 , in some embodiments, the stopper 300 further includes a stopper 330 connected to the second abutting portion 320. The stopper 330 protrudes from at least one side of the second abutting portion 320 in the first direction, and the stopper 330 is configured to abut against the first abutting portion 220 in the second direction. The stopper 330 can limit the movement of the stopper 300 and the locking member 200 in the second direction, thereby reducing the probability of over-motion between the stopper 300 and the locking member 200 and improving the movement stability and structural stability of the locking mechanism 10. Referring to FIG. 5 , the stopper 330 can be connected to the lower side of the second abutting portion 320 so that when the locking member 200 is in the first position, the second abutting portion 320 can abut against the left side of the stopper 330. Alternatively, referring to FIG. 7 , the limiting portion 330 may be connected to the upper side of the second abutting portion 320 so that the second abutting portion 320 can abut against the left side of the limiting portion 330 when the locking member 200 is located at the second position.

[0051] 1 to 3 , in some embodiments, the locking member 200 includes a plurality of locking portions 210, each of which is spaced apart along a third direction that is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction. The provision of the plurality of locking portions 210 can increase the number of connection points between the locking mechanism 10 and the functional box 50, improve the strength and stability of the connection, reduce the possibility of the functional box 50 accidentally detaching from the locking mechanism 10, and reduce the possibility of movement of the functional box 50 after being connected to the locking mechanism 10.

[0052] Referring to Figure 3, in some embodiments, a first supporting portion 220 is provided on the side where adjacent locking portions 210 are close to each other, a limiting member 300 is provided between the adjacent locking portions 210, and a second supporting portion 320 is provided on both sides of the limiting member 300 facing the adjacent locking portions 210, so that a single limiting member 300 can cooperate with multiple first supporting portions 220 to achieve limiting, reduce the number of limiting members 300, simplify the structure of the locking mechanism 10, and the movement of a single limiting member 300 can synchronously drive the movement of multiple first supporting portions 220, which can increase the consistency of movement and make the movement and cooperation more stable.

[0053] Among them, this application does not impose specific restrictions on the number of locking parts 210, the number of first abutting parts 220 and the number of limiting parts 300. The accompanying drawings only show a single limiting part 300, two second abutting parts 320 and two first abutting parts 220. In practice, the number can be adaptively set according to needs.

[0054] 1 and 5 , in some embodiments, the locking member 200 includes a second unlocking portion 230. The main body 100 is provided with a third hole 123. The second unlocking portion 230 is disposed through the third hole 123. The second unlocking portion 230 extends outside the main body 100, and the third hole 123 and the first hole 121 are located on the same side of the main body 100. The provision of the second unlocking portion 230 facilitates movement of the locking member 200, and both the third hole 123 and the first hole 121 can be positioned toward the top side of the instrument panel, making it easier for the user to press and observe the position of the locking portion 210, thereby facilitating assembly and unlocking.

[0055] 1 and 5 , in some embodiments, the second unlocking portion 230 is connected to the middle of the adjacent locking portion 210 in the third direction, so that the locking member 200 is evenly stressed as a whole, and moves as a whole in the first direction when under pressure, thereby reducing the chance of tilting and improving movement stability.

[0056] On the other hand, referring to Figures 3 and 5, a plurality of first elastic members 240 can be provided, and the corresponding positions of the second unlocking portion 230 and each first abutting portion 220 are each connected to a first elastic member 240 to provide uniform elastic force, thereby reducing the probability of the locking member 200 tilting in posture or tilting during movement, and improving movement stability and structural stability.

[0057] 1 to 3 , in some embodiments, the first abutting portion 220 is provided with a first guide surface 221, which is inclined relative to the first direction, and the second abutting portion 320 is provided with a second guide surface 321, which is inclined relative to the first direction. When the locking member 200 is in the second position, the first guide surface 221 and the second guide surface 321 abut against each other. By providing the first guide surface 221 and the second guide surface 321, a guide buffer can be provided when the first abutting portion 220 and the second abutting portion 320 abut against each other in the second direction, thereby reducing the rigid collision between the first abutting portion 220 and the second abutting portion 320. Moreover, when the locking member 200 is in the second position, the first abutting portion 220 and the second abutting portion 320 can be partially staggered in the first direction, further providing structural limitation and improving structural stability. When the locking member 200 is pressed downward, the first abutting portion 220 can smoothly move to the lower side of the second abutting portion 320 in the first direction under the guidance of the first guide surface 221 and the second guide surface 321 to achieve stable reset.

[0058] 1 and 2 , in some embodiments, the main body 100 includes a mounting base 110 and a cover 120. The mounting base 110 and the cover 120 are connected to define a receiving cavity 130 therebetween, and a first hole 121 is provided on the cover 120. The mounting base 110 provides a connection base for components such as the locking member 200 and the limiting member 300. The cover 120 covers the mounting base 110 to shield the locking member 200 and the limiting member 300, and leaves the first hole 121 for the locking portion 210 to extend or retract. The mounting base 110 and the cover 120 can be detachably connected by bolt connection, snap connection, or the like to facilitate subsequent maintenance. In an embodiment in which a second hole 122 is provided, the second hole 122 is provided on the cover 120.

[0059] 5 to 7 , the following are specific locking and unlocking steps of the locking mechanism 10 in some embodiments:

[0060] When the functional box 50 is loaded, the functional box 50 presses against the first unlocking portion 310 toward the right side, so that the first unlocking portion 310 moves from the position in Figure 5 toward the accommodating cavity 130 to the position in Figure 6. During this process, the second pressing portion 320 moves toward the right side from the position in Figure 5 to the position in Figure 6 along with the first unlocking portion 310. The first unlocking portion 310 and the second pressing portion 320 are staggered in the up and down directions to eliminate interference. Under the action of the first elastic member 240, the locking member 200 moves from the position in Figure 6 toward the position in Figure 7 on the upper side, so that the locking portion 210 moves upward along the first hole 121 to the outside of the main body 100, and is connected to the functional box 50 to achieve locking of the functional box 50, thereby limiting the movement of the functional box 50 in the left and right directions. Among them, the first guide surface 221 and the second guide surface 321 fit together under the combined action of the supporting force of the functional box 50, the elastic force of the first elastic member 240, and the elastic force of the second elastic member 340, and when the first guide surface 221 and the second guide surface 321 fit together, a sound will be produced, indicating that the lock is in place.

[0061] To unlock the function box 50, the second unlocking portion 230 is pressed downward, forcing the locking portion 210 to move downward from the position shown in FIG. 7 to the position shown in FIG. 6 , causing the locking portion 210 to retract into the first hole 121 and release the connection with the function box 50, allowing the function box 50 to be removed from the locking mechanism 10, thereby unlocking the function box 50. Simultaneously, the first abutting portion 220 moves to the lower side of the second abutting portion 320, contacting the interference between the first abutting portion 220 and the second abutting portion 320 in the left-right direction. After the function box 50 is removed, the first unlocking portion 310 loses the supporting force of the function box 50, and the limiting member 300 moves toward the left from the position in Figure 6 to the position in Figure 5 under the action of the second elastic member 340, so that most of the first unlocking portion 310 extends out of the outside of the main body 100, and the second supporting portion 320 moves synchronously to the upper side of the first supporting portion 220, restricting the movement of the first supporting portion 220 toward the upper side, keeping the locking portion 210 in the first hole 121, and realizing the hiding of the locking portion 210.

[0062] 8 and 9 , a second embodiment of the present invention provides a sub-instrument panel 20 comprising a panel body 30 and a locking mechanism 10 according to any of the aforementioned embodiments. The main body 100 is connected to the panel body 30. By employing the locking mechanism 10 according to the embodiment of the present application, while achieving a detachable connection to the function box 50, the locking portion 210 is concealed when the function box 50 is not loaded, thereby reducing the likelihood of interference and extending the service life of the accessories of the sub-instrument panel 20. Furthermore, concealing the locking portion 210 can enhance the aesthetics of the sub-instrument panel 20.

[0063] 9 , in some embodiments, the auxiliary instrument panel 20 further includes a function box 50. The panel body 30 is provided with a mounting slot 34. The function box 50 is accommodated in the mounting slot 34 and is connected to the locking portion 210. The function box 50 can be a storage box, a cosmetic box, a game box, or other box suitable for various usage requirements. The function box 50 is assembled on the auxiliary instrument panel 20 to improve the functionality of the auxiliary instrument panel 20. The auxiliary instrument panel 20 can also be removed from the locking mechanism 10 for off-vehicle use.

[0064] 9 , in some embodiments, the tray 30 includes a front seat 31, a base 32, and a rear seat 33 connected in sequence. The front seat 31 is intended to face the front of the vehicle. A mounting slot 34 is defined between the front seat 31, the base 32, and the rear seat 33. The main body 100 is connected to the rear seat 33. The function box 50 is typically loaded from the front to the back. The locking mechanism 10 is disposed on the rear seat 33, allowing the function box 50 to be locked from the rear, which is more in line with conventional assembly practices and facilitates assembly. Furthermore, other connecting mechanisms can be provided at other locations, such as the base 32 and the front seat 31, to further improve the connection stability of the function box 50.

[0065] 8 and 9 , a vehicle according to an embodiment of the third aspect of the present invention includes a secondary instrument panel 20 according to any of the above-described embodiments. The secondary instrument panel 20 of the present embodiment facilitates the removal and loading of the function box 50 , and conceals the locking portion 210 when the function box 50 is not loaded, reducing the possibility of interference with the locking portion 210 and improving the user experience and aesthetics.

[0066] 8 and 9 , in some embodiments, a vehicle includes a seat, a sub-instrument panel 20 further includes an armrest 40, a body 100 is connected to the sub-instrument panel 20, and the armrest 40 is connected to the sub-instrument panel 20. The armrest 40 is located on one side of the locking mechanism 10 in a first direction, and the armrest 40 at least partially covers the locking mechanism 10 in the first direction. The seat is located on one side of the locking mechanism 10 in a third direction, and the seat at least partially covers the locking mechanism 10 in the third direction. The third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and perpendicular to the second direction. Shielding the locking mechanism 10 by the armrest 40 and the seat further conceals the locking mechanism 10, thereby directly reducing the possibility of user interference with the locking mechanism 10, further improving the aesthetics, and making the vehicle interior more concise.

[0067] The vehicle can be a private car, such as a sedan, SUV, MPV, or pickup truck. It can also be a commercial vehicle, such as a van, bus, small truck, or large trailer. It can be a gasoline vehicle or a new energy vehicle. When the vehicle is a new energy vehicle, it can be a hybrid vehicle or a pure electric vehicle.

[0068] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, i.e., they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network nodes. Some or all of the modules may be selected based on actual needs to achieve the objectives of this embodiment.

[0069] While the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present application is not limited to the aforementioned embodiments. Persons skilled in the art may make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present application, and such equivalent modifications or substitutions are all within the scope of the claims of the present application. Furthermore, the embodiments of the present invention and the features therein may be combined with one another unless there is a conflict.

Claims

1. Locking mechanism, characterized in that, include: A main body is provided with a receiving cavity and a first hole, wherein the first hole is connected to the receiving cavity; a locking member accommodated in the accommodating cavity, the locking member comprising a locking portion for locking the functional box, the locking member being movable relative to the main body along a first direction to a first position and a second position; a limiting member, wherein the limiting member and the locking member are capable of relative movement in a second direction, wherein the second direction intersects with the first direction; Wherein, when the locking member is located in the first position, the locking portion is retracted in the first hole, the limiting member is in abutment against the locking member, and the limiting member is used to limit the movement of the locking portion extending out of the first hole; when the locking member is located in the second position, at least a portion of the locking portion extends from the first hole to the outside of the main body.

2. The locking mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The locking mechanism further includes a first elastic member connected to the locking member, and the first elastic member is used to drive the locking portion to extend out of the outside of the main body; the locking member includes a first abutting portion, the first abutting portion is connected to the locking portion, and the limiting member includes a second abutting portion; When the locking member is located at the first position, the second abutting portion abuts against the first abutting portion, and the second abutting portion is located between the first abutting portion and the first hole in the first direction; When the locking member is located at the second position, the second abutting portion is located on one side of the first abutting portion in the second direction.

3. The locking mechanism according to claim 2, wherein: The main body is provided with a second hole on one side in the second direction, the second hole is connected to the accommodating cavity, and the side of the main body provided with the second hole is used to face the functional box; the limiting member includes a first unlocking portion, the first unlocking portion is connected to the second supporting portion, and when the locking member is in the first position, at least a portion of the first unlocking portion extends from the second hole to the outside of the main body.

4. The locking mechanism according to claim 3, wherein: The locking mechanism further includes a second elastic member connected to the limiting member, and the second elastic member is used to drive the first unlocking portion to extend out of the outside of the main body.

5. The locking mechanism according to claim 3, the limiting member further includes a limiting portion, the limiting portion is connected to the second supporting portion, the limiting portion protrudes from at least one side of the second supporting portion in the first direction, and the limiting portion is used to support the first supporting portion in the second direction.

6. The locking mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The locking member includes a plurality of locking portions, and the locking portions are arranged at intervals along a third direction. The third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and perpendicular to the second direction.

7. The locking mechanism according to claim 6, wherein: The locking mechanism further includes a first elastic member connected to the locking member, and the first elastic member is used to drive the locking portion to extend out of the outside of the main body; the locking member includes a first abutting portion, the first abutting portion is connected to the locking portion, and the limiting member includes a second abutting portion; when the locking member is in the first position, the second abutting portion abuts against the first abutting portion, and the second abutting portion is located between the first abutting portion and the first hole in the first direction; When the locking member is located at the second position, at least a portion of the second abutting portion is located on one side of the first abutting portion in the second direction; The first abutting portion is provided on a side where adjacent locking portions are close to each other, the limiting member is provided between adjacent locking portions, and the second abutting portions are respectively provided on both sides of the limiting member facing the adjacent locking portions.

8. The locking mechanism according to claim 7, wherein: The locking member includes a second unlocking portion, which is connected to the middle part of the adjacent locking portion in the third direction. The main body is provided with a third hole, and the second unlocking portion is passed through the third hole. The second unlocking portion extends out of the outside of the main body, and the third hole and the first hole are located on the same side of the main body.

9. The locking mechanism according to any one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that: The first supporting portion is provided with a first guide surface, which is inclined relative to the first direction; the second supporting portion is provided with a second guide surface, which is inclined relative to the first direction; when the locking member is located in the second position, the first guide surface and the second guide surface resist each other.

10. The locking mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The locking member includes a second unlocking portion, which is connected to the locking portion. The main body is provided with a third hole, the second unlocking portion is passed through the third hole, the second unlocking portion extends out of the outside of the main body, and the third hole and the first hole are located on the same side of the main body.

11. The locking mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The main body includes a mounting seat and a cover body, the mounting seat and the cover body are connected, the accommodating cavity is defined between the mounting seat and the cover body, and the first hole is provided on the cover body.

12. A sub-instrument panel, comprising a panel body and the locking mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the main body is connected to the panel body.

13. The auxiliary instrument panel according to claim 12, characterized in that: The auxiliary instrument panel further includes a function box. The panel body is provided with a mounting groove. The function box is accommodated in the mounting groove. The function box is connected to the locking portion.

14. The auxiliary instrument panel according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that: The tray body includes a front seat, a base and a rear seat connected in sequence, the front seat is used to face the front of the vehicle, the installation groove is defined between the front seat, the base and the rear seat, and the main body is connected to the rear seat.

15. A vehicle, characterized in that The auxiliary instrument panel comprises the auxiliary instrument panel according to any one of claims 12 to 14.

16. The vehicle according to claim 15, characterized in that It includes a seat, and the auxiliary instrument panel also includes an armrest. The main body is connected to the auxiliary instrument panel, and the armrest is connected to the auxiliary instrument panel. The armrest is located on one side of the locking mechanism in the first direction, and the armrest at least covers a part of the locking mechanism in the first direction. The seat is located on one side of the locking mechanism in the third direction, and the seat at least covers a part of the locking mechanism in the third direction. The third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and perpendicular to the second direction.

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