Glove box and vehicle

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of vice instrument board storage device and vehicle, it is related to the technical field of automotive interior.The vice instrument board storage device of the present application includes shell, cover plate and lifting platform assembly, the shell is provided with cavity, and the top of the shell is provided with the opening communicated with the cavity, the cover plate is adjustable and is located in the shell and is used to block or open the opening, the lifting platform assembly includes driving plate, the driving plate is adjustable and is located in the cavity along the up-down direction, the shell and the driving plate limit the storage cavity for accommodating articles, the driving plate is drivingly connected with the cover plate for driving the driving rod to move in the up-down direction, the cover plate moves in the direction away from or close to the shell.The vice instrument board storage device of the present application has high space utilization, and is convenient to take and place, improves the driving comfort of passengers.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automotive interior technology, specifically to a secondary dashboard storage device and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] As automotive interior design evolves towards intelligence, comfort, and space efficiency, the secondary dashboard, as a core functional area within the vehicle, not only serves control and decorative purposes, but its practicality and convenience in storage have become key indicators for enhancing user experience. The area behind the secondary dashboard, easily accessible to rear passengers, increasingly demands storage space. Traditional designs in this area generally suffer from low space utilization and poor accessibility. For example, due to the internal structure of the secondary dashboard, it can only be designed as a flat or narrow structure to avoid surrounding components, resulting in a small actual usable storage capacity. Fixed storage boxes have fixed opening directions, and when they are deep, rear passengers have to bend over and reach for items at the bottom, which is inconvenient. Manual flip-top mechanisms require separate force to open, posing a safety hazard, especially while driving. These designs fail to meet the daily needs of rear passengers, impacting driving and riding comfort. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0004] Therefore, this invention provides a secondary instrument panel storage device that has high space utilization and is easy to access, thereby improving passenger comfort.

[0005] The auxiliary instrument panel storage device of this invention includes:

[0006] A housing having a cavity, and an opening communicating with the cavity at the top of the housing; A cover plate, the position of which is adjustable, is disposed on the housing and is used to block or open the opening; A lifting platform assembly includes a drive plate, which is adjustable in position along the vertical direction and disposed in the cavity. The housing and the drive plate define a storage cavity for accommodating items. The drive plate is kinetically connected to the cover plate so that when the drive plate moves in the vertical direction, it drives the cover plate to move away from or towards the housing.

[0007] The auxiliary instrument panel storage device of this invention, through the transmission connection between the drive plate and the cover plate, allows the cover plate to move away from the housing when the drive plate moves upward, thereby opening the storage cavity. When the drive plate moves downward, it allows the cover plate to move closer to the housing, thereby sealing the opening of the storage cavity. This facilitates the opening and closing of the cover plate, making operation convenient and improving safety during operation while driving. The liftable design of the lifting platform component transforms the storage space from a "fixed flat cavity" into an "expandable three-dimensional space," improving the effective utilization of space. At the same time, when the drive plate moves upward, it can move items placed above the drive plate, i.e., in the storage cavity, upward, making it easier for people to retrieve and place items, thus improving passenger comfort.

[0008] In some embodiments, a transmission assembly is further included, the transmission assembly including a drive rod and a transmission rod, one end of the drive rod being rotatably connected to the drive plate, the other end of the drive rod being rotatably connected to one end of the transmission rod, the transmission rod being rotatably disposed on the housing, and the other end of the transmission rod being fixedly connected to the cover plate.

[0009] In some embodiments, the transmission assembly further includes a connecting shaft passing through the drive plate, the housing having an elongated hole extending in the vertical direction, the connecting shaft being slidably disposed in the elongated hole and having its end extending out of the housing.

[0010] In some embodiments, the transmission rod includes a first rod segment, a second rod segment, and a third rod segment arranged sequentially. The first rod segment and the second rod segment are generally V-shaped. The other end of the first rod segment is rotatably connected to the drive rod. A rotating shaft is rotatably provided at the connection position of the first rod segment and the second rod segment. The rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the housing. The second rod segment and the third rod segment are generally V-shaped. The other end of the third rod segment is fixedly connected to the cover plate.

[0011] In some embodiments, the driving element is an arc-shaped rod.

[0012] In some embodiments, the lifting platform assembly includes a drive motor disposed on the housing, and the output end of the drive motor is driven by a lifting shaft extending in the vertical direction. The lifting shaft is threadedly engaged with the drive plate, and the drive motor is used to drive the lifting shaft to rotate so as to move the drive plate in the vertical direction.

[0013] In some embodiments, a first limit switch and a second limit switch electrically connected to the drive motor are further included. The first limit switch and the second limit switch are disposed on the housing at intervals in the vertical direction corresponding to the drive plate. The first limit switch is triggered to turn off the drive motor when the drive plate moves upward to a first set position, and the second limit switch is triggered to turn off the drive motor when the drive plate moves downward to a second set position.

[0014] In some embodiments, the lifting platform assembly further includes a support plate disposed above the drive plate, a first cavity being defined between the support plate and the drive plate, and the lifting shaft passing through at least part of the first cavity.

[0015] In some embodiments, the top of the support plate is provided with a storage slot; and / or, A drive nut is fixedly provided on the drive plate, and the drive nut is threadedly engaged with the lifting shaft.

[0016] In some embodiments, the cover plate includes a detachably connected upper cover and a lower cover, the end of the transmission rod is fixedly connected to the lower cover by bolts, and a second cavity for bolt mounting is defined between the upper cover and the lower cover.

[0017] The present invention also proposes a vehicle.

[0018] The vehicle of this invention includes the sub-dashboard storage device of any of the above embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary instrument panel storage device in the closed state during use, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary instrument panel storage device in the open state during use, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the secondary instrument panel storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the sub-dashboard storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting platform assembly in the sub-dashboard storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure label: Shell 1; Opening 11; Elongated hole 12; Cover plate 2; upper cover 21; lower cover 22; Lifting platform assembly 3; drive plate 31; drive motor 32; lifting shaft 33; support plate 34; storage slot 341; drive nut 35; Transmission assembly 4; drive rod 41; transmission rod 42; first rod segment 421; second rod segment 422; third rod segment 423; connecting shaft 43; rotating shaft 44. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the auxiliary instrument panel storage device of this embodiment includes a housing 1, a cover plate 2, and a lifting platform assembly 3, wherein the height direction of the housing 1 is defined as the up-down direction.

[0027] The housing 1 has a cavity, and the top of the housing 1 has an opening 11 communicating with the cavity. The cover plate 2 is adjustablely disposed on the housing 1 and is used to block or open the opening 11. The lifting platform assembly 3 includes a drive plate 31, which is adjustablely disposed in the cavity along the vertical direction. The housing 1 and the drive plate 31 define a storage cavity for accommodating items. The drive plate 31 is connected to the cover plate 2 for driving the cover plate 2 to move away from or closer to the housing 1 when the drive plate 31 moves in the vertical direction.

[0028] When the auxiliary instrument panel storage device of this embodiment is in use, the drive plate 31 moves upward, and the drive plate 31 drives the cover plate 2 to move away from the housing 1 through the transmission connection between the drive plate 31 and the cover plate 2. The latch of the storage cavity opens, and the items placed in the storage cavity move with the drive plate 31 to rise to a set height, making it convenient for people to pick up and put in. The drive rod 41 moves downward, and the drive plate 31 drives the cover plate 2 to move closer to the housing 1 through the transmission connection between the drive plate 31 and the cover plate 2. The items placed in the storage cavity move downward with the drive plate 31. When the drive plate 31 falls to a set height, the cover plate 2 fits against the housing 1 to block the opening 11.

[0029] The auxiliary instrument panel storage device of this invention, through the transmission connection between the drive plate 31 and the cover plate 2, allows the cover plate 2 to move away from the housing 1 when the drive plate 31 moves upward, thereby opening the storage cavity opening 11. When the drive plate 31 moves downward, it allows the cover plate 2 to move closer to the housing 1, thereby sealing the storage cavity opening 11. This facilitates the opening and closing of the cover plate 2, making operation convenient and improving safety during operation while driving. Through the liftable design of the lifting platform assembly 3, the storage space is transformed from a "fixed flat cavity" into an "expandable three-dimensional space," improving the effective utilization of space. At the same time, when the drive plate 31 moves upward, it can move items placed above the drive plate 31, i.e., inside the storage cavity, upward, making it easier for people to retrieve and place items, thus improving the driving and riding comfort of passengers.

[0030] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, it also includes a transmission assembly 4, which includes a drive rod 41 and a transmission rod 42. One end of the drive rod 41 is rotatably connected to the drive plate 31, and the other end of the drive rod 41 is rotatably connected to one end of the transmission rod 42. The transmission rod 42 is rotatably mounted on the housing 1, and the other end of the transmission rod 42 is fixedly connected to the cover plate 2.

[0031] In this embodiment, by setting a drive rod 41 and a transmission rod 42, the drive rod 41 is driven to rotate when the drive plate 31 moves. At the same time, the drive rod 41 drives the transmission rod 42 to rotate, so as to adjust the position of the end of the transmission rod 42 away from the drive rod 41, that is, to adjust the position of the cover plate 2 which is fixedly connected to the transmission rod 42. This facilitates the flipping operation of the cover plate 2 and ensures reliable transmission.

[0032] When the drive plate 31 moves upward, under the action of the transmission rod 42, the drive rod 41 rotates relative to the drive plate 31. The rotation of the drive rod 41 drives the transmission rod 42 to rotate, causing the end of the transmission rod 42 connected to the cover plate 2 to rotate away from the housing 1. When the drive plate 31 moves downward, under the action of the transmission rod 42, the drive rod 41 rotates relative to the drive plate 31. The rotation of the drive rod 41 drives the transmission rod 42 to rotate, causing the end of the transmission rod 42 connected to the cover plate 2 to rotate closer to the housing 1. Thus, the linkage between the movement of the drive plate 31 in the vertical direction and the flipping operation of the cover plate 2 is realized.

[0033] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the transmission assembly 4 also includes a connecting shaft 43, which passes through the drive plate 31. The housing 1 has an elongated hole 12 extending in the vertical direction. The connecting shaft 43 is slidably disposed in the elongated hole 12 and its end extends out of the housing 1.

[0034] In this embodiment, by setting the connecting shaft 43 and the elongated hole 12, the driving component can be set on the outside of the housing 1. Under the condition that the volume of the storage cavity is fixed, the space occupied by the device components is reduced, the space available for placing items is increased, and the space utilization rate of the storage cavity is improved.

[0035] Specifically, the support platform is provided with lugs, and the connecting shaft 43 is rotatably mounted on the lugs. Both ends of the connecting shaft 43 pass through the elongated hole 12 and exit the housing 1. Two drive rods 41 are provided at both ends of the connecting shaft 43, and the two drive rods 41 are respectively connected to the transmission rods 42 and the cover plate 2. By providing drive rods 41 and transmission rods 42 at both ends of the connecting shaft 43, the linkage between the drive plate 31 moving in the vertical direction and the cover plate 2 flipping operation is realized, thereby enhancing the transmission reliability between the drive rods 41 and the cover plate 2 and the stability of the cover plate 2 during the flipping process.

[0036] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the transmission rod 42 includes a first rod segment 421, a second rod segment 422, and a third rod segment 423 arranged sequentially. The first rod segment 421 and the second rod segment 422 are generally V-shaped. The other end of the first rod segment 421 is rotatably connected to the drive rod 41. A rotating shaft 44 is rotatably provided at the connection position of the first rod segment 421 and the second rod segment 422. The rotating shaft 44 is fixedly connected to the housing 1. The second rod segment 422 and the third rod segment 423 are generally V-shaped. The other end of the third rod segment 423 is fixedly connected to the cover plate 2.

[0037] In this embodiment, the transmission rod 42 is configured as a first rod segment 421, a second rod segment 422, and a third rod segment 423, which facilitates the transmission connection between the drive rod 41 and the cover plate 2. The first rod segment 421 and the second rod segment 422, as well as the second rod segment 422 and the third rod segment 423, are generally arranged in a V-shape, which facilitates bypassing other functional components inside the equipment and realizing power transmission in a compact installation space. This facilitates the miniaturization and integration of the equipment, and also helps to improve the stress state and enhance transmission stability.

[0038] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the driving component is an arc-shaped rod. By setting the driving plate 31 as an arc-shaped rod, it is easy to bypass other functional components inside the equipment and realize power transmission in a compact installation space. This facilitates the miniaturization and integration of the equipment, while also improving the stress state and enhancing transmission stability.

[0039] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the lifting platform assembly 3 includes a drive motor 32 disposed in the housing 1. The output end of the drive motor 32 is provided with a lifting shaft 33 extending in the vertical direction. The lifting shaft 33 is threadedly engaged with the drive plate 31. The drive motor 32 is used to drive the lifting shaft 33 to rotate so as to drive the drive plate 31 to move in the vertical direction.

[0040] In this embodiment, the drive plate 31 is driven and controlled by a drive motor 32 and a lifting shaft 33. The drive plate 31 is moved in the vertical direction by controlling the rotation direction of the drive motor 32. The operation is convenient, easy to install and the transmission is reliable.

[0041] Specifically, the output end of the drive motor 32 is provided with a bevel gear set, which is connected to the lifting shaft 33 through the bevel gear set. The power output direction of the drive motor 32 and the lifting shaft 33 is changed through the bevel gear set. The transmission is reliable and highly stable. The lifting shaft 33 is rotatably mounted on the housing 1. The drive motor 32 drives the lifting shaft 33 to rotate. Since the drive plate 31 is anti-rotationally fitted in the storage cavity, the lifting shaft 33 drives the drive plate 31 to move in the up and down direction.

[0042] In some embodiments, the housing 1 is provided with a control switch, which is electrically connected to the drive motor 32 and is used to control the start and stop of the drive motor 32 and the rotation direction of the drive motor 32.

[0043] In some embodiments, a first limit switch (not shown in the figure) and a second limit switch (not shown in the figure) electrically connected to the drive motor 32 are also included. The first limit switch and the second limit switch are disposed on the housing 1 at intervals in the vertical direction corresponding to the drive plate 31. The first limit switch is triggered to turn off the drive motor 32 when the drive plate 31 moves upward to a first set position, and the second limit switch is triggered to turn off the drive motor 32 when the drive plate 31 moves downward to a second set position.

[0044] In this embodiment, by setting a first limit switch and a second limit switch, it is convenient to limit the extreme positions of the drive plate 31 during the rising and falling process, so as to avoid damage to the transmission component 4 during operation and improve the reliability and stability of the sub-instrument storage device.

[0045] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the lifting platform assembly 3 also includes a support plate 34, which is located above the drive plate 31. Multiple support columns are provided between the support plate 34 and the drive plate 31. The periphery of the support plate 34 is in contact with the inner wall of the housing 1. A first cavity is defined between the support plate 34 and the drive plate 31. The lifting shaft 33 passes through at least part of the first cavity.

[0046] In this embodiment, the support plate 34 can protect the lifting shaft 33, preventing damage to the lifting shaft 33 or interference with other objects during rotation, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the transmission component 4 during operation, and also enhancing the aesthetics and passenger comfort.

[0047] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the top of the support plate 34 is provided with a storage groove 341, which facilitates the drive plate 31 to drive the items to rise and move during the lifting process, and prevents the items from entering between the support plate 34 and the inner wall of the housing 1, ensuring safety and reliability.

[0048] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, a drive nut 35 is fixedly provided on the drive plate 31. The drive nut 35 is threadedly engaged with the lifting shaft 33. By setting the drive nut 35, it is easy to realize the threaded engagement between the drive plate 31 and the lifting shaft 33, and it is also easy to process.

[0049] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the cover plate 2 includes a detachably connected upper cover 21 and a lower cover 22. The end of the transmission rod 42 is fixedly connected to the lower cover 22 by bolts. A second cavity for bolt installation is defined between the upper cover 21 and the lower cover 22. The upper cover 21 and the lower cover 22 facilitate the protection and concealment of bolts, thereby improving the aesthetics of the sub-dashboard storage device and the driving comfort of passengers.

[0050] The auxiliary instrument panel storage device of this invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. High space utilization: Through the liftable design of the lifting platform components, the storage space is transformed from a "fixed flat cavity" into an "expandable three-dimensional space"; 2. Convenient access: After the drive panel is raised, the storage space is fully exposed, and rear passengers can easily retrieve and put away items without bending over or fumbling. With the automatic flipping of the cover, there is no need to manually touch the cover during the entire operation, making operation safer while driving. In addition, the "lifting + flipping" action is achieved through a single motor drive, and the opening and closing process of the cover is smooth and continuous. 3. Simplified structure and reduced cost: The single motor + mechanical linkage structure eliminates the need for an additional cover motor, reducing the number of parts by 30% compared to the dual motor solution. This significantly reduces mold development and assembly costs, and the compact structure occupies little internal space, making it suitable for the sub-dashboard layout of various vehicle models.

[0051] The vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below.

[0052] The vehicle of this invention includes the sub-dashboard storage device of any of the above embodiments.

[0053] The vehicle of this invention facilitates the retrieval of items from the storage device on the passenger side dashboard, thereby improving passenger comfort.

[0054] 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," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "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 do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0055] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0056] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0057] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0058] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions 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 one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0059] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A secondary instrument panel storage device, characterized in that, include: A housing having a cavity, and an opening communicating with the cavity at the top of the housing; A cover plate, the position of which is adjustable, is disposed on the housing and is used to block or open the opening; A lifting platform assembly includes a drive plate, which is adjustable in position along the vertical direction and disposed in the cavity. The housing and the drive plate define a storage cavity for accommodating items. The drive plate is kinetically connected to the cover plate so that when the drive plate moves in the vertical direction, it drives the cover plate to move away from or towards the housing.

2. The auxiliary instrument panel storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a transmission assembly, which includes a drive rod and a transmission rod. One end of the drive rod is rotatably connected to the drive plate, and the other end of the drive rod is rotatably connected to one end of the transmission rod. The transmission rod is rotatably mounted on the housing, and the other end of the transmission rod is fixedly connected to the cover plate.

3. The auxiliary instrument panel storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transmission assembly also includes a connecting shaft that passes through the drive plate. The housing has an elongated hole extending in the vertical direction, and the connecting shaft is slidably disposed in the elongated hole with its end extending out of the housing.

4. The auxiliary instrument panel storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transmission rod includes a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment arranged sequentially. The first and second segments are generally V-shaped. The other end of the first segment is rotatably connected to the drive rod. A rotating shaft is rotatably provided at the connection point between the first and second segments, and the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the housing. The second and third segments are generally V-shaped, and the other end of the third segment is fixedly connected to the cover plate; and / or... The driving component is an arc-shaped rod.

5. The auxiliary instrument panel storage device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The lifting platform assembly includes a drive motor disposed on the housing. The output end of the drive motor is driven by a lifting shaft extending in the vertical direction. The lifting shaft is threadedly engaged with the drive plate. The drive motor is used to drive the lifting shaft to rotate so as to move the drive plate in the vertical direction.

6. The auxiliary instrument panel storage device according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a first limit switch and a second limit switch electrically connected to the drive motor. The first limit switch and the second limit switch are spaced apart in the housing along the vertical direction corresponding to the drive plate. The first limit switch is triggered to turn off the drive motor when the drive plate moves upward to a first set position, and the second limit switch is triggered to turn off the drive motor when the drive plate moves downward to a second set position.

7. The auxiliary instrument panel storage device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lifting platform assembly also includes a support plate, which is disposed above the drive plate. A first cavity is defined between the support plate and the drive plate, and the lifting shaft passes through at least part of the first cavity.

8. The auxiliary instrument panel storage device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The top of the support plate is provided with a storage slot; and / or, A drive nut is fixedly provided on the drive plate, and the drive nut is threadedly engaged with the lifting shaft.

9. The auxiliary instrument panel storage device according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, The cover plate includes a detachably connected upper cover and a lower cover. The end of the transmission rod is fixedly connected to the lower cover by bolts. A second cavity for bolt installation is defined between the upper cover and the lower cover.

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

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