Posture adjusting device, center console assembly and control method of posture adjusting device

Abstract

The invention discloses a posture adjusting device, a center console assembly and a control method of the posture adjusting device. The posture of parts such as a center console can be conveniently adjusted. The attitude adjusting device is used for supporting a target component in a vehicle, and comprises a seat part installed in the vehicle; a moving part which is supported by the seat part and can move relative to the seat part; a rotating part to which a target member is connected or fixed, which is supported by the seat part via the moving part, and which is rotatable with respect to the moving part; the first driving part drives the moving part to move relative to the seat part; and the second driving part drives the rotating part to rotate relative to the moving part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a posture adjustment device, a central control assembly including the posture adjustment device, and a control method for the posture adjustment device. Background Technology

[0002] In vehicles, the center console (CNSL) is typically fixed between the front seats and cannot be adjusted, which can be inconvenient. For example, the presence of the center console may prevent a person sitting in the middle of the rear seat from stretching their legs, or the center console may be too far from the rear seats, requiring rear passengers to get up to reach items placed on it. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention was made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a posture adjustment device, a center console assembly including the posture adjustment device, and a control method for the posture adjustment device, which can conveniently adjust the posture of components such as the center console.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a posture adjustment device for supporting an object component within a vehicle, comprising: a seat portion mounted within the vehicle; a movable portion supported on the seat portion and movable relative to the seat portion; a rotating portion for connecting or fixing the object component, supported on the seat portion via the movable portion, and rotatable relative to the movable portion; a first drive portion for driving the movable portion to move relative to the seat portion; and a second drive portion for driving the rotating portion to rotate relative to the movable portion.

[0005] According to the posture adjustment device of the present invention, when using it to support objects such as the center console and seat, it can not only adjust the position and rotation angle of the object relative to the floor of the vehicle, but also reduce the operational burden during adjustment. Therefore, the posture of the object can be easily adjusted.

[0006] Furthermore, the attitude adjustment device of the present invention preferably includes a locking part that can switch between a state that restricts the rotation of the rotating part and a state that allows the rotation of the rotating part.

[0007] According to the posture adjustment device of the present invention, after rotating the center console, seat and other object components relative to the floor of the vehicle to the required angle, locking them by using a locking part can prevent the object components from rotating unnecessarily.

[0008] Furthermore, in the attitude adjustment device of the present invention, the locking part preferably includes a pin, which is supported on the rotating part in a manner that allows it to move between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the pin abuts against the moving part to restrict the rotation of the rotating part, and in the second position, the pin separates from the moving part to allow the rotation of the rotating part.

[0009] The attitude adjustment device according to the present invention can achieve locking and unlocking of the rotation of the rotating part with a simple structure, thereby reducing manufacturing costs.

[0010] Furthermore, in the posture adjustment device of the present invention, the seat preferably includes a guide rail fixed inside the vehicle to guide the movement of the moving part, the rotation axis of the rotating part is perpendicular to the movement direction of the moving part, the guide rail is provided with a first rack, and the first driving part includes: a first gear meshing with the first rack; and a first motor mounted on the moving part and directly or indirectly driving the first gear to rotate.

[0011] According to the attitude adjustment device of the present invention, the first drive unit can be formed with a simple structure, thereby reducing manufacturing costs; and, unlike when a lead screw is provided in the seat and a slider that engages with the lead screw is provided in the moving part, the shortening of the moving part's travel distance can be avoided because the motor that drives the moving part to move is located at the end of the guide rail.

[0012] Furthermore, in the attitude adjustment device of the present invention, the moving part preferably includes a ring gear, the axis of which is perpendicular to the moving direction of the moving part, and the second driving part includes: a second gear that meshes with the ring gear; and a second motor that is mounted on the rotating part and directly or indirectly drives the second gear to rotate.

[0013] According to the attitude adjustment device of the present invention, the second drive unit can be formed with a simple structure, thereby reducing manufacturing costs.

[0014] Furthermore, in the attitude adjustment device of the present invention, the moving part preferably includes an annular component coaxial with the annular gear and having a plurality of through holes or grooves spaced apart in the circumferential direction, and also includes a locking part including a pin, which is supported on the rotating part in such a way that it can move radially between a first position and a second position along the annular component. In the first position, the pin is inserted into the through hole or groove to restrict the rotation of the rotating part, and in the second position, the pin leaves the through hole or groove to allow the rotation of the rotating part.

[0015] According to the attitude adjustment device of the present invention, the rotation of the rotating part can be reliably locked by the engagement of the pin with the through hole or groove. In particular, the number of through holes or grooves can be easily set, and the accuracy of rotation adjustment can be easily controlled by adjusting the number of through holes or grooves.

[0016] Furthermore, in the attitude adjustment device of the present invention, the pin is preferably provided with a second rack, and the locking part further includes: a third gear that cooperates with the second rack; and a third motor that is mounted on the rotating part and directly or indirectly drives the third gear to rotate.

[0017] The attitude adjustment device according to the present invention can reduce the operational burden of locking and unlocking the rotation of the rotating part.

[0018] Furthermore, in the attitude adjustment device of the present invention, the first driving part is preferably disposed between the second driving part and the locking part.

[0019] The attitude adjustment device according to the present invention helps to ensure balance when adjusting the position and rotation angle of the object component relative to the floor of the vehicle, etc., thereby making the adjustment operation smoother.

[0020] Furthermore, in the attitude adjustment device of the present invention, the preferred support object is the central control panel.

[0021] Furthermore, in the attitude adjustment device of the present invention, the moving part preferably includes: a guided member guided by the guide rail; a support platform located above the guided member and for mounting the first motor; and a connecting member connecting the guided member to the support platform. The rotating part includes a rotating chassis supporting the object component from below, rotatably fitted onto the connecting member, and sandwiched between the support platform and the guided member.

[0022] According to the attitude adjustment device of the present invention, while ensuring the configuration space for transmitting the driving force of the first motor to the power transmission part of the first gear, it helps to reduce the height of the rotating chassis, thereby improving the stability of the rotating chassis when it rotates.

[0023] In addition, to achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a center console assembly, comprising: a posture adjustment device according to any of the above-mentioned claims; and a center console supported by the posture adjustment device.

[0024] Furthermore, to achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a control method for a posture adjustment device, wherein the posture adjustment device is controlled to perform at least one of a moving action and a rotating action. In the moving action, the first driving unit is activated to drive the moving part to move relative to the seat. In the rotating action, the second driving unit is activated to rotate the rotating part relative to the moving part.

[0025] Furthermore, in the control method of the attitude adjustment device of the present invention, the attitude adjustment device preferably includes a locking part that can switch between a state that restricts the rotation of the rotating part and a state that allows the rotation of the rotating part, so that the attitude adjustment device performs a locking action, wherein the locking part restricts the rotation of the rotating part during the locking action.

[0026] Invention Effects

[0027] According to the posture adjustment device and control method of the present invention, when the posture adjustment device supports objects such as a center console and a seat, the object can be easily moved to the desired position and rotated to the desired angle by means of the first drive unit and the second drive unit, and the object can be easily locked at the desired angle by means of the locking unit. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a vehicle schematically showing a center console assembly using an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view schematically illustrating the center console assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a partial perspective view schematically illustrating the attitude adjustment device included in the center console assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 4 This is a partial top view schematically illustrating the attitude adjustment device included in the center console assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 5 It is along Figure 4 A sectional view cut along line AA.

[0033] Figure 6 This is a partial top sectional view schematically illustrating the attitude adjustment device included in the center console assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, and showing that the locking part is in the unlocked state.

[0034] Figure 7 This is a partial top sectional view schematically illustrating the attitude adjustment device included in the center console assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, and showing that the locking part is in a locked state.

[0035] Figure 8 This is an exploded perspective view schematically showing a portion of the structure of the attitude adjustment device included in the center console assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 9 This is another exploded perspective view schematically illustrating a portion of the structure of the attitude adjustment device included in the center console assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 10 This is a partial perspective view schematically showing one state of the center console assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 11 This is a partial perspective view schematically showing another state of the center console assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Symbol Explanation

[0040] 1. Center console assembly

[0041] 100 Attitude Adjustment Device

[0042] 110 Seats

[0043] 111 guide rail

[0044] 1111 upper wall

[0045] 1112 lower wall

[0046] 1113 Connecting Wall

[0047] 112 First rack

[0048] 120 Mobile Department

[0049] 121 Guided component

[0050] 122 Support Platform

[0051] 1221 Base

[0052] 1222 Ring Gear

[0053] 1223 Ring-shaped component

[0054] 123 Connector

[0055] 130 Rotating part

[0056] 131 Plate section

[0057] 132 Peripheral Section

[0058] 133 Annular portion

[0059] 140 First Drive Unit

[0060] 141 First Gear

[0061] 142 First Electric Motor

[0062] 143 First Power Transmission Section

[0063] 150 Second Drive Unit

[0064] 151 Second Gear

[0065] 152 Second Motor

[0066] 153 Second Power Transmission Unit

[0067] 160 Locking Unit

[0068] 161 Pin

[0069] 162 Second rack

[0070] 163 Third Gear

[0071] 164 Third Motor

[0072] 200 Center Console

[0073] CK Long Hole

[0074] TT convex strip

[0075] AC groove

[0076] TT through hole Detailed Implementation

[0077] Below, in conjunction with Figures 1 to 11 The central control assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0078] For ease of explanation, the three mutually orthogonal directions are designated as X, Y, and Z. One side of the X direction is designated as X1, and the other side as X2. One side of the Y direction is designated as Y1, and the other side as Y2. One side of the Z direction is designated as Z1, and the other side as Z2.

[0079] (The overall structure of the center console assembly)

[0080] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the center console assembly 1 includes: a posture adjustment device 100; and a center console 200 supported by the posture adjustment device 100.

[0081] Here, as Figure 1As shown, the center console assembly 1 is located between the front seats in the vehicle, but it is not limited to this location. It can also be located between the rear seats in the vehicle, or in other locations.

[0082] (Structure of the attitude adjustment device)

[0083] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the posture adjustment device 100 is used to support the center console 200 in the vehicle interior, and includes: a seat 110, which is installed in the vehicle interior; a movable part 120, which is supported on the seat 110 and is movable relative to the seat 110; a rotating part 130, which is connected or fixed to the center console 200, supported on the seat 110 via the movable part 120, and is rotatable relative to the movable part 120; a first drive part 140, which drives the movable part 120 to move relative to the seat 110 (or, in other words, the first drive part 140 power-connects the movable part 120 and the seat 110); and a second drive part 150, which drives the rotating part 130 to rotate relative to the movable part 120 (or, in other words, the second drive part 150 power-connects the rotating part 130 and the movable part 120).

[0084] Here, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the attitude adjustment device 100 also includes a locking part 160, which can switch between a state that restricts the rotation of the rotating part 130 and a state that allows the rotation of the rotating part 130.

[0085] Furthermore, the rotation axis of the rotating part 130 is perpendicular to the movement direction of the moving part 120.

[0086] (Structure of the seat)

[0087] like Figure 5 As shown, the seat 110 includes a guide rail 111, which is fixed inside the vehicle and guides the movement of the moving part 120.

[0088] Here, as Figures 2 to 5As shown, guide rail 111 extends along the Y direction. Guide rail 111 includes an upper wall 1111, a lower wall 1112, and a connecting wall 1113. The upper wall 1111 and lower wall 1112 are spaced apart and opposite each other in the Z direction. The upper wall 1111 has a pair of elongated holes CK extending along the X direction, which are spaced apart in the X direction (in the illustrated example, the pair of elongated holes CK are located on both sides of the upper wall 1111 in the X direction). The upper wall 1111 also has a pair of downwardly projecting ridges TT, which are also spaced apart in the X direction (in the illustrated example, the pair of ridges TT are located on both sides of the pair of elongated holes CK in the X direction). Connecting wall 1113 connects the upper wall 1111 and the lower wall 1112. Multiple connecting walls 1113 are spaced apart in the X direction (four are provided in the illustrated example).

[0089] In addition, such as Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the guide rail 111 is provided with a first rack 112, which extends along the Y direction. The first rack 112 is disposed between the upper wall 1111 and the lower wall 1112 of the guide rail 111 (in the illustrated example, for example, it is fixed near the second connecting wall 1113 counting from the X2 direction). The first rack 112 can be formed separately from the guide rail 111 or it can be formed integrally with the guide rail 111.

[0090] (Structure of the moving part)

[0091] like Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 9 As shown, the moving part 120 includes: a guided member 121 guided by a guide rail 111; a support platform 122 located above the guided member 121; and a connector 123 connecting the guided member 121 to the support platform 122.

[0092] Here, as Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 9 As shown, the guided member 121 extends along the Y direction and is arranged in pairs at intervals along the X direction. The pair of guided members 121 are disposed inside the guide rail 111. Specifically, the pair of guided members 121 are respectively disposed between the upper wall 1111 and the lower wall 1112 of the guide rail 111, and are disposed between the connecting wall 1113 on the X1 direction side and the connecting wall 1113 on the X2 direction side of the guide rail 111. The upper surface of each pair of guided members 121 is provided with a groove AC that mates with the protrusion TT of the upper wall 1111 of the guide rail 111.

[0093] In addition, such as Figure 3 and Figure 9As shown, the support platform 122 has a generally circular shape when viewed along the Z-direction. The support platform 122 is disposed on the Z1 direction side of the guide rail 111. The support platform 122 includes a base 1221, a ring gear (gear disk) 1222, and a ring component 1223. The base 1221 is generally disc-shaped and coaxially disposed with the ring gear 1222 and the ring component 1223. The base 1221 includes a cylindrical portion and a base plate. When viewed along the Z-direction, the cylindrical portion and the base plate are concentric circles, but the outer diameter of the cylindrical portion is smaller than the outer diameter of the base plate. A through hole is formed in the center of the base plate along the Z-direction, which is provided for a part of the first power transmission unit 143 described below. The ring gear 1222 is disposed on the Z1 direction side of the base 1221, and its axis is perpendicular to the movement direction of the moving part 120 (the Y direction in the illustrated example). The ring gear 1222 has teeth formed on its outer peripheral surface. The outer dimensions of the ring gear 1222 are approximately the same as those of the base 1221. The ring gear 1222 is fixed to the base 1221, for example, by screws. The ring-shaped component 1223 is disposed on the Z1 direction side of the ring gear 1222, and as shown... Figure 6 As shown, multiple through holes TT (or grooves) are spaced apart in the circumferential direction. A chamfer is provided on the radially outer side of the through holes TT (see reference). Figure 6 , Figure 7 This facilitates the insertion of the locking pin 161 of the locking part 160. The outer dimensions of the annular member 1223 are approximately the same as those of the annular gear 1222. The annular member 1223 can be integrally formed with the annular gear 1222.

[0094] In addition, such as Figure 3 and Figure 9 As shown, the connector 123 extends along the Z direction and is provided in pairs at intervals along the X direction. The pair of connectors 123 respectively pass through two elongated holes CK provided in the upper wall 1111 of the guide rail 111, and can move along the length direction of the elongated holes CK (Y direction in the illustrated example). The connector 123 can be integrally formed with the guided member 121 and / or the base 1221.

[0095] (Structure of the rotating part)

[0096] like Figure 8 , Figure 9 As shown, the rotating part 130 includes a rotating chassis that is rotatably mounted on the connector 123 and is held by the support platform 122 and the guide member 121.

[0097] Here, as Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, a rotating chassis supports the central control panel 200 from the Z2 direction side and has a plate portion 131, a peripheral portion 132, and an annular portion 133. The plate portion 131 extends in the XY plane and is approximately rectangular in shape when viewed along the Z direction. A circular through hole extending along the Z direction is formed in the center of the plate portion 131. The peripheral portion 132 rises from the periphery of the plate portion 131 towards the Z1 direction side. The annular portion 133 rises from the through hole in the center of the plate portion 131 towards the Z1 direction side and is connected to the peripheral portion 132 on both radial sides. The external dimensions of the annular portion 133 are approximately the same as those of the base 1221, the ring gear 1222, and the annular component 1223. In the assembled state, the annular portion 133 is coaxial with the base 1221, the ring gear 1222, and the annular component 1223. A portion of the inner circumferential surface of the annular portion 133 contacts, for example, the circular outer circumferential surface of the base 1221, thereby allowing the base 1221 to guide the annular portion 133 to rotate smoothly.

[0098] (Structure of the first drive unit)

[0099] The first drive unit 140 is used to drive the center console 200 to move relative to the seat 110.

[0100] like Figure 5 As shown, the first drive unit 140 includes: a first gear 141 that meshes with a first rack 112; and a first motor 142 that is mounted on the moving part 120 and directly or indirectly drives the first gear 141 to rotate.

[0101] Here, as Figure 3 and Figure 9 As shown, the first drive unit 140 is disposed at the support platform 122 of the moving unit 120. Furthermore, as... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first drive unit 140 includes a first power transmission unit 143, which transmits the driving force of the first motor 142 to the first gear 141. The first power transmission unit 143 is, for example, composed of a gear set.

[0102] In addition, such as Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 9 As shown, the first gear 141 is disposed between the upper and lower walls of the guide rail 111. The first motor 142 is mounted on the support platform 122 of the moving part 120 (surrounded by the ring gear 1222 and the ring component 1223 in the illustrated example). Figure 5 As shown, a portion of the first power transmission unit 143 passes through an elongated hole provided in the upper wall of the guide rail 111 to form a power connection between the first gear 141 and the first motor 142.

[0103] (Structure of the second drive unit)

[0104] The second drive unit 150 is used to drive the center console 200 to rotate relative to the seat 110.

[0105] like Figure 4 and Figure 9 As shown, the second drive unit 150 includes: a second gear 151 that meshes with a ring gear 1222; and a second motor 152 that is mounted on the rotating part 130 and directly or indirectly drives the second gear 151 to rotate.

[0106] Here, as Figure 2 As shown, the second drive unit 150 is disposed on the outer side of the support platform 122 of the moving unit 120. Furthermore, the second drive unit 150 includes a second power transmission unit 153, which transmits the driving force of the second motor 152 to the second gear 151.

[0107] In addition, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the second gear 151 is rotatably supported on the rotating chassis (plate portion 131 in the illustrated example) constituting the rotating part 130, and meshes with the teeth on the outer periphery of the ring gear 1222. The second motor 152 is mounted on the rotating chassis (plate portion 131 in the illustrated example) of the rotating part 130. The second power transmission part 153 is a lead screw connected to the rotating shaft of the second motor 152.

[0108] (Structure of the locking part)

[0109] The locking part 160 is used to lock the rotation angle of the center console 200 relative to the seat 110.

[0110] like Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the locking part 160 includes a pin 161, which is capable of being in a first position (see reference). Figure 7 ) and the second position (refer to) Figure 6 The rotating part 130 is supported by the moving part 120 in a way that allows movement between the two parts. In the first position, the pin 161 abuts against the moving part 120 to restrict the rotation of the rotating part 130. In the second position, the pin 161 separates from the moving part 120 to allow the rotation of the rotating part 130.

[0111] Here, as Figure 3 As shown, the locking part 160 is disposed on the outside of the support platform 122 of the moving part 120, and is opposite to the second driving part 150 across the first driving part 140. That is, the first driving part 140 is disposed between the second driving part 150 and the locking part 160.

[0112] In addition, such as Figures 6 to 8As shown, the pin 161 is provided with a second rack 162. Furthermore, the locking part 160 also includes: a third gear 163, which engages with the second rack 162; and a third motor 164, which is mounted on the rotating part 130 and directly or indirectly drives the third gear 163 to rotate.

[0113] In addition, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the pin 161 is supported on the rotating chassis (plate portion 131 in the illustrated example) constituting the rotating part 130 in such a way that it can move radially between a first position and a second position along the annular member 1223. In the first position, the pin 161 is inserted into the through hole TT of the annular member 1223, restricting the rotation of the rotating part 130. In the second position, the pin 161 leaves the through hole TT of the annular member 1223, allowing the rotating part 130 to rotate. The front end of the pin 161 (i.e., the end inserted into the through hole TT of the annular member 1223) is provided with a chamfered portion to facilitate insertion into the through hole TT. The third gear 163 is rotatably supported on the rotating chassis (plate portion 131 in the illustrated example) constituting the rotating part 130. The third motor 164 is mounted on the rotating chassis (plate portion 131 in the illustrated example) constituting the rotating part 130.

[0114] (An example of the movement of the center console assembly)

[0115] First, the attitude adjustment device 100 performs a movement action. During the movement action, such as... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first motor 142 is activated, driving the first gear 141, which meshes with the first rack 112, to rotate via the first power transmission unit 143, thereby causing the moving part 120, on which the first motor 142 is mounted, to slide along the guide rail 111. This allows the center console 200 to be moved relative to the seat 110 to the desired position.

[0116] Next, the attitude adjustment device 100 is made to perform a rotational action. During the rotational action, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the second motor 152 is activated, driving the second gear 151, which meshes with the ring gear 1222, to rotate via the second power transmission unit 153, thereby causing the rotating part 130, on which the second motor 152 is mounted, to rotate. This allows the center console 200 to rotate relative to the seat 110 to the desired angle.

[0117] Then, the attitude adjustment device 100 performs a locking action. During the locking action, as follows: Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the third motor 164 is activated, driving the third gear 163, which meshes with the second rack 162, to rotate. This causes the pin 161 to move radially along the annular component 1223, thereby inserting the pin 161 into the through hole TT. This allows the center console 200 to be locked at the desired angle relative to the seat 110.

[0118] Here, the movement action is performed before the rotation action, but it can also be performed after the rotation action.

[0119] (Main effects of this implementation method)

[0120] According to the center console assembly 1 of this embodiment, not only can the position and rotation angle of the center console 200 relative to the vehicle floor, etc. be adjusted (see reference). Figure 10 and Figure 11 It can also reduce the operational burden during adjustment, thus making it easy to adjust the posture of the center console 200.

[0121] Furthermore, according to the center console assembly 1 of this embodiment, after the center console 200 is rotated relative to the vehicle floor to the required angle, it can be locked by using the locking part 160 to prevent unnecessary rotation of the center console 200.

[0122] Furthermore, according to the center console assembly 1 of this embodiment, the first drive unit 140 is disposed between the second drive unit 150 and the locking unit 160. Therefore, when adjusting the position and rotation angle of the center console 200 relative to the vehicle floor, it helps to ensure balance, thereby making the adjustment operation smoother.

[0123] Furthermore, according to the central control assembly 1 of this embodiment, the rotation of the rotating part 130 can be reliably locked by the cooperation of the pin 161 and the through hole TT. In particular, the accuracy of rotation adjustment can be easily controlled by adjusting the number of through holes TT.

[0124] The present invention has been described above by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments.

[0125] For example, in the above embodiment, the guide rail 111 extends along the Y direction, but it is not limited to this and can also be configured to extend along the X direction.

[0126] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the guide rail 111 is provided with a first rack 112, and the first drive unit 140 includes a first gear 141 meshing with the first rack 112 and a first motor 142 driving the first gear 111 to rotate. However, it is not limited to this. Depending on the situation, it may also include a lead screw, a slider that slides along the lead screw and is guided by the guide rail 111, and a drive screw to rotate, etc., to replace the first rack 112, the first gear 141 and the first motor 142.

[0127] Furthermore, in the above embodiments, the locking part 160 may not include the third motor 164. In this case, for example, a handle may be provided to switch the pin 161 between the first position and the second position.

[0128] Furthermore, in the above embodiments, the first drive unit 140 may also be constructed using a linear drive cylinder.

[0129] Furthermore, in the above embodiments, the first motor 142 may also be a motor with a self-locking function, and a motor that rotates in the opposite direction to the first motor 142 may also be provided to form a self-locking mechanism.

[0130] Furthermore, in the above embodiments, the second motor 152 may also be a motor with a self-locking function, in which case the locking part 160 may be omitted.

[0131] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the supporting object is the center console 200, but it is not limited to this; the supporting object can also be a seat.

[0132] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the example of supporting the object inside a car using the attitude adjustment device 100 is given, but it is not limited to this. The attitude adjustment device 100 can also be used to support the object in other vehicles such as buses, and it can also be used to support the object in other means of transportation such as ships and airplanes.

[0133] It should be understood that within the scope of this invention, the various parts of the embodiments can be freely combined, or the various parts of the embodiments can be appropriately modified or omitted.

Claims

1. A posture adjustment device for supporting an object component within a vehicle, characterized in that, include: Seat, which is installed inside a vehicle; A movable part, which is supported on the base and is movable relative to the base; A rotating part, which is used to connect or fix the object component, is supported on the base via the moving part, and can rotate relative to the moving part; A first driving unit drives the moving unit to move relative to the seat; as well as A second driving unit drives the rotating part to rotate relative to the moving part.

2. The attitude adjustment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a locking part that can switch between a state that restricts the rotation of the rotating part and a state that allows the rotation of the rotating part.

3. The attitude adjustment device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The locking part includes a latch. The pin is supported on the rotating part in a manner that allows it to move between a first position and a second position. At the first position, the pin abuts against the moving part to restrict the rotation of the rotating part. In the second position, the pin is separated from the moving part, allowing the rotating part to rotate.

4. The attitude adjustment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The seat includes a guide rail fixed inside the vehicle to guide the movement of the moving part. The rotation axis of the rotating part is perpendicular to the movement direction of the moving part. The guide rail is equipped with a first rack. The first driving unit includes: A first gear, which meshes with the first rack; and A first motor is mounted on the moving part and directly or indirectly drives the first gear to rotate.

5. The attitude adjustment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The moving part includes a ring gear, the axis of which is perpendicular to the moving direction of the moving part. The second drive unit includes: A second gear, which meshes with the ring gear; and A second motor is mounted on the rotating part and directly or indirectly drives the second gear to rotate.

6. The attitude adjustment device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The moving part includes an annular component, which is coaxial with the annular gear and has a plurality of through holes or grooves spaced apart in the circumferential direction. It also includes a locking part, which includes a pin that is supported on the rotating part in such a way that it can move radially along the annular member between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the pin is inserted into the through hole or groove to restrict the rotation of the rotating part, and in the second position, the pin is disengaged from the through hole or groove to allow the rotation of the rotating part.

7. The attitude adjustment device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The pin is equipped with a second toothed rack. The locking part further includes: A third gear, which engages with the second rack; and A third motor is mounted on the rotating part and directly or indirectly drives the third gear to rotate.

8. The attitude adjustment device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first driving part is disposed between the second driving part and the locking part.

9. The attitude adjustment device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The moving part includes: A guided component, which is guided by the guide rail; A support platform, located above the guided member and for mounting the first motor; and A connector that connects the guided member to the support platform. The rotating part includes a rotating chassis that supports the object component from below, is rotatably fitted onto the connector, and is sandwiched between the support platform and the guided component.

10. The attitude adjustment device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The supporting object is the central control panel.

11. A center console assembly, characterized in that, include: The attitude adjustment device according to any one of claims 1 to 10; as well as The central control unit is supported by the attitude adjustment device.

12. A control method for an attitude adjustment device, comprising controlling the attitude adjustment device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The attitude adjustment device performs at least one of a movement action and a rotation action. In the movement, the first drive unit is activated, thereby driving the moving unit to move relative to the seat. During the rotation action, the second drive unit is activated, thereby causing the rotating part to rotate relative to the moving part.

13. The control method for the attitude adjustment device as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The attitude adjustment device includes a locking part that can switch between a state that restricts the rotation of the rotating part and a state that allows the rotation of the rotating part. The attitude adjustment device is locked. In the locking action, the locking part is used to restrict the rotation of the rotating part.

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