A glove box mechanism for a vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to a car glove box mechanism which comprises a glove box frame, a glove box drawer slidingly connected in the glove box frame, a glove box door piece rotationally connected with the bottom of the glove box drawer, a door lock rod piece and a driving motor, the door lock rod piece is connected on the upper side of the glove box door piece, first lock holes are arranged on the two sides of the glove box drawer, the driving motor is connected on the glove box frame, a first drawer lock piece is connected on the first extension end of the driving motor, second lock holes are arranged on the two sides of the glove box drawer, a second drawer lock piece is connected on the second extension end of the driving motor, and the second drawer lock piece is inserted into the second lock hole. The technical scheme has the beneficial technical effects that when the position of the co-pilot is narrow, the glove box door piece is opened, and the space in the car is not occupied too much; when the position of the co-pilot is sufficient, the glove box drawer can be pulled out, the user can check the articles in the glove box drawer more sufficiently, and the opening and closing of the glove box drawer is not too small to affect the taking and placing of the articles.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automotive interiors, and more specifically to an automotive glove box mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the automotive industry and the continuous advancement of intelligent technologies, consumers are placing increasingly stringent demands on the practicality, ease of use, and ergonomic performance of automotive interior parts. As one of the most important storage systems in the passenger side dashboard area, the glove box's user experience directly impacts the user's evaluation of the overall quality of the vehicle's interior.

[0003] Currently, most mainstream automotive glove boxes on the market adopt a traditional large-capacity, flip-top opening structure. While this structure provides users with ample storage space, it suffers from significant ergonomic flaws in actual use: when the driver opens the glove box from the driver's side, the opening direction of the flip door and the structure of the box limit the driver's ability to directly view the interior space, making it extremely inconvenient to retrieve or place items. This problem has long been widely criticized by end users.

[0004] To address these issues, some manufacturers have attempted to optimize the opening angle or internal partition structure of traditional glove boxes, but none of these efforts have fundamentally changed the limitations of the single flip-opening mode.

[0005] Therefore, it is very necessary to provide an automotive glove box mechanism to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0006] Based on the above description, the present invention provides an automotive glove box mechanism to solve the problem that existing glove boxes use a flip-open method, making it impossible to directly view the internal space and making it difficult to retrieve or place related items.

[0007] The technical solution of the present invention to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: A glove box mechanism for automobiles includes a glove box frame, a glove box drawer slidably connected within the glove box frame, and a glove box door component whose bottom is rotatably connected to the glove box drawer. The mechanism is characterized by further including a door lock rod and a drive motor. The door lock rod is connected to the upper side of the glove box door component. The glove box drawer has first drawer lock holes on both sides, and the door lock rod is inserted into the first drawer lock holes in its normally open position. The drive motor is connected to the glove box frame, and a first drawer lock component is connected to the first telescopic end of the drive motor. The drive motor is used to drive the first drawer lock component to press against the door lock rod. The glove box drawer has second drawer lock holes on both sides, and a second drawer lock component is connected to the second telescopic end of the drive motor. The second drawer lock component is inserted into the second drawer lock holes.

[0008] Furthermore, the glove box door includes an inner door and an outer door that engages with the inner door. The door lock rod includes a door lock shaft that is rotatably connected to the inner door. Door lock rods are rotatably connected to both ends of the door lock shaft, and the two door lock rods are respectively inserted into the first lock holes of the drawers on both sides.

[0009] Furthermore, a door lock return spring is connected to one of the door lock rods, and the end of the door lock return spring away from the door lock rod is connected to the inner door of the box.

[0010] Furthermore, the bottom sides of the glove box drawer are connected to door hinges, and the inner door of the box is rotatably connected to the door hinges.

[0011] Furthermore, a pull cord damper is connected to the glove box drawer, and the telescopic end of the pull cord damper is connected to the outer door of the box.

[0012] Furthermore, the glove box frame has first frame holes on both sides, and the first drawer lock includes a first drawer lock shaft rotatably connected to the glove box frame. The two ends of the first drawer lock shaft are rotatably connected to first drawer lock rods. Both first drawer lock rods are connected to first locking tongues. The first locking tongues pass through the first frame holes, and the first telescopic end of the drive motor is connected to one of the first drawer lock rods.

[0013] Furthermore, the glove box frame has second frame holes on both sides, and the second drawer lock includes a second drawer lock shaft rotatably connected to the glove box frame. The two ends of the second drawer lock shaft are rotatably connected to second drawer lock rods. Both second drawer lock rods are connected to second lock tongues. The second lock tongues pass through the second frame holes, and the second telescopic end of the drive motor is connected to one of the second drawer lock rods.

[0014] Furthermore, at least one slide rail is connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the glove box frame, and the slide rail is connected to the glove box drawer.

[0015] Furthermore, a coil spring is connected inside the glove box frame, and the coil spring is connected to the glove box drawer.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial technical effects: When the passenger seat is cramped, the door lock lever disengages from the first lock hole of the glove box, opening the glove box door without taking up too much space inside the car, making it convenient to retrieve items from the glove box drawer. When the passenger seat is spacious (e.g., if no one is sitting in the passenger seat), the second drawer lock disengages from the second lock hole of the drawer, allowing the glove box drawer to be pulled out more easily, giving the user a better view of the items inside the glove box drawer and preventing the glove box drawer from opening too narrowly, which would hinder the retrieval of items. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a structure for removing the glove box door component in an automotive glove box mechanism, provided by an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outer door of a car glove box mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inner door of an automotive glove box mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 A partial structural diagram of a glove box drawer in an automotive glove box mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the closed state of an automotive glove box mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the glove box door of an automotive glove box mechanism in an open state, provided as an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the glove box drawer opening state of an automotive glove box mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the first drawer lock in an automotive glove box mechanism in an open state, provided by an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the closed state of the first drawer lock in an automotive glove box mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of a door lock lever in the closed position in an automotive glove box mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automotive glove box mechanism in the open position, provided by an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the closed state of the second drawer lock in an automotive glove box mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the open state of the second drawer lock in an automotive glove box mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a car glove box mechanism in which the second drawer locking lever is in the closed position, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a car glove box mechanism in which the second drawer locking lever is in the open position, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a coil spring in an automotive glove box mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 17This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a coil spring in a stretched state in an automotive glove box mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the retracted state of a coil spring in an automotive glove box mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a rope damper in an automotive glove box mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows: 1. Glove box frame; 11. First frame hole; 12. Second frame hole; 2. Glove box drawer; 21. First lock hole of the drawer; 22. Second lock hole of the drawer; 23. Door hinge; 3. Glove box door; 31. Inner door; 32. Outer door; 4. Door lock rod; 41. Door lock pivot; 42. Door lock rod; 43. Door lock return spring; 5. Drive motor; 6. First drawer lock; 61. First drawer lock pivot; 62. First drawer lock rod; 63. First lock tongue; 64. First limit sleeve; 7. Second drawer lock mechanism; 71. Second drawer lock pivot; 72. Second drawer lock rod; 73. Second lock tongue; 74. Second limit sleeve; 8. Cable damper; 9. Slide rail; 10. Coil spring. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more complete description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate embodiments of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this application will be thorough and complete.

[0020] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application.

[0021] It is understood that spatial relation terms such as "below," "under," "below," "below," "above," "above," etc., can be used here to describe the relationship between one element or feature shown in the figure and other elements or features. It should be understood that, in addition to the orientation shown in the figure, spatial relation terms also include different orientations of the device in use and operation. For example, if the device in the figure is flipped, the element or feature described as "below" or "below" of the other element or feature will be oriented "above" the other element or feature. Therefore, the exemplary terms "below" and "below" can include both upper and lower orientations. Furthermore, the device may also include other orientations (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or other orientations), and the spatial descriptive terms used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0022] It should be noted that when one element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or connected to the other element through an intermediary element. In the following embodiments, "connection" should be understood as "electrical connection," "communication connection," etc., if the connected circuits, modules, units, etc., have the transmission of electrical signals or data between them.

[0023] When used herein, the singular forms of “a,” “an,” and “the” may also include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the terms “comprising,” “including,” or “having,” etc., specify the presence of the stated feature, whole, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof, but do not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 19 As shown, an automotive glove box mechanism includes a glove box frame 1, a glove box drawer 2 slidably connected within the glove box frame 1, and a glove box door 3 rotatably connected to the bottom of the glove box drawer 2. The mechanism further includes a door lock rod 4 and a drive motor 5. The door lock rod 4 is connected to the upper side of the glove box door 3. The glove box drawer 2 has first drawer lock holes 21 on both sides, and the door lock rod 4 is inserted into the first drawer lock holes 21 in its normally open position. The drive motor 5 is connected to the glove box frame 1, and a first drawer lock 6 is connected to the first telescopic end of the drive motor 5. The drive motor 5 drives the first drawer lock 6 to press against the door lock rod 4. The glove box drawer 2 has second drawer lock holes 22 on both sides, and a second drawer lock 7 is connected to the second telescopic end of the drive motor 5. The second drawer lock 7 is inserted into the second drawer lock holes 22.

[0025] In this embodiment, the door lock rod 4 is inserted into the first lock hole 21 of the drawer in the normally open position, which ensures that the glove box door 3 is always in the primary locked state when closed. When it is necessary to open, the door lock rod 4 is disengaged from the first lock hole 21 of the drawer by the drive motor 5, so that the glove box door 3 can rotate around the lower end of the glove box drawer 2, thereby realizing the opening of the glove box drawer 2. By driving the second drawer lock 7 to disengage from the second drawer lock hole 22 by the drive motor 5, the glove box drawer 2 can slide out of the glove box frame 1, allowing the user to fully open the glove box drawer 2 and easily retrieve the items inside.

[0026] In some embodiments, the glove box door 3 includes an inner door 31 and an outer door 32 that engages with the inner door 31. The door lock rod 4 includes a door lock shaft 41 that is rotatably connected to the inner door 31. Door lock rods 42 are rotatably connected to both ends of the door lock shaft 41. The two door lock rods 42 are respectively inserted into the first lock holes 21 of the drawers on both sides.

[0027] In this embodiment, the glove box door 3 adopts a split structure in which the inner door 31 and the outer door 32 are snapped together, which facilitates the maintenance of the door lock rod 4; the outer door 32 can limit the door lock rod 42, so that the door lock rod 42 is always on the preset trajectory when it moves.

[0028] In some embodiments, a door lock return spring 43 is connected to one of the door lock rods 42, and the end of the door lock return spring 43 away from the door lock rod 42 is connected to the inner door 31.

[0029] In this embodiment, the door lock return spring 43 ensures that the door lock rod 42 remains stably engaged with the first lock hole 21 of the drawer when not subjected to external forces.

[0030] In some embodiments, the bottom sides of the glove box drawer 2 are connected to door hinges 23, and the inner door 31 is rotatably connected to the door hinges 23.

[0031] In this embodiment, the door pivot 23 is located on both sides of the bottom of the glove box drawer 2, providing a stable pivot point for the inner door 31.

[0032] In the above embodiment, the inner door 31 and the outer door 32 are integrated by vibration friction welding or hot plate welding. The internal door lock pivot 41 and door lock rod 42 are engaged with the inner door 31. When the first latch 63 on one side is pushed, the first latch 63 on the other side moves in the opposite direction under the action of the first drawer lock pivot 61. Thus, when the first latches 63 on both sides push the door lock rod 42 inward, the door is unlocked; when the first latches 63 on both sides move outward and release the door lock rod 42, the door is locked.

[0033] In some embodiments, a pull cord damper 8 is connected to the glove box drawer 2, and the telescopic end of the pull cord damper 8 is connected to the outer door 32 of the box.

[0034] In this embodiment, the pull rope damper 8 provides controllable resistance to the opening and closing action of the outer door 32, enabling the door to move at a smooth and uniform speed; it also enhances the comfort and premium feel of the operation process. In the above embodiment, a pull rope damper 8 is fixedly connected to the rear of the glove box frame 1. The pull rope end of the pull rope damper 8 is connected to the swan neck of the outer door 32. When the outer door 32 is rotated open, it can provide a pulling force to achieve slow and uniform opening.

[0035] In some embodiments, the glove box frame 1 has first frame holes 11 on both sides, and the first drawer lock 6 includes a first drawer lock shaft 61 rotatably connected to the glove box frame 1. The first drawer lock shaft 61 is rotatably connected to two ends of a first drawer lock rod 62. Both first drawer lock rods 62 are connected to a first locking tongue 63. The first locking tongue 63 passes through the first frame hole 11, and the first telescopic end of the drive motor 5 is connected to one of the first drawer lock rods 62.

[0036] In this embodiment, the first drawer lock rod 62 and the first lock tongue 63 connected to both ends of the first drawer lock pivot 61 form a symmetrical double-point locking structure. The two first lock tongues 63 are simultaneously inserted into the first frame holes 11 on both sides of the glove box frame 1, so that the glove box drawer 2 is subjected to uniform force on both sides when locked, making the structure more stable. In addition, first limiting sleeves 64 are connected to the upper sides of the glove box frame 1, and two first drawer locking rods 62 are slidably connected to the two first limiting sleeves 64 respectively.

[0037] In some embodiments, the glove box frame 1 has second frame holes 12 on both sides, and the second drawer lock 7 includes a second drawer lock shaft 71 rotatably connected to the glove box frame 1. The two ends of the second drawer lock shaft 71 are rotatably connected to second drawer lock rods 72. Both second drawer lock rods 72 are connected to second lock tongues 73. The second lock tongues 73 pass through the second frame holes 12, and the second telescopic end of the drive motor 5 is connected to one of the second drawer lock rods 72.

[0038] In this embodiment, when the glove box drawer 2 is fully closed, the second locking tongues 73 on both sides simultaneously insert into the second frame holes 12, thereby making the glove box drawer 2 stably fixed on the glove box frame 1; when it is necessary to slide the glove box drawer 2 out, the drive motor 5 drives the second drawer locking rod 72 to disengage from the second frame holes 12. In addition, two second limiting sleeves 74 are connected to the upper sides of the glove box frame 1, and two second drawer locking rods 72 are slidably connected to the two second limiting sleeves 74 respectively.

[0039] In some embodiments, at least one slide rail 9 is connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the glove box frame 1, and the slide rail 9 is connected to the glove box drawer 2.

[0040] In this embodiment, the slide rail 9 is a damped slide rail, which enables the glove box drawer 2 to open and close at a controllable and smooth speed, and also improves smoothness and a sense of luxury.

[0041] In some embodiments, a coil spring 10 is connected inside the glove box frame 1, and the coil spring 10 is connected to the glove box drawer 2.

[0042] In this embodiment, the coil spring 10 is in an energy storage state when the glove box drawer 2 is closed. When the user unlocks the glove box drawer 2, the coil spring 10 releases the stored elastic potential energy to provide an auxiliary thrust for the opening movement of the drawer. In the above embodiment, a slide rail 9 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the glove box frame 1 by screws (or snap-fit). The slide rail 9 meshes with the drawer of the glove box 2 to realize the horizontal opening or closing of the drawer of the glove box 2. At the same time, the integrated gear damper and coil spring 10 and other components realize the uniform opening of the drawer of the glove box 2.

[0043] The embodiments of the present invention are as follows: When the glove box door 3 needs to be opened, the drive motor 5 drives one of the first drawer locking rods 62, which drives the first drawer lock shaft 61 to rotate, thereby driving the other first drawer locking rod 62 to move. The two first drawer locking rods 62 drive the first locking tongue 63 to press the two door locking rods 42 out of the first lock hole 21 of the drawer, thereby realizing the opening of the glove box door 3. At the same time, a pull rope damper 8 is connected to the outer door 32, which enables the glove box door 3 to be opened slowly. When it is necessary to open the glove box drawer 2, the drive motor 5 drives one of the second drawer locking rods 72, which drives the second drawer lock shaft 71 to rotate, thereby driving the other second drawer locking rod 72 to move away from the second lock hole 22 of the drawer, thus realizing the opening of the glove box drawer 2; at the same time, a coil spring 10 is connected to the glove box drawer 2, which can provide a certain pushing force at the moment the glove box drawer 2 is opened.

[0044] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A glove box mechanism for automobiles, characterized in that, The glove box includes a glove box frame (1), a glove box drawer (2) slidably connected within the glove box frame (1), and a glove box door (3) rotatably connected to the bottom of the glove box drawer (2). The glove box is characterized by further comprising: Door lock rod (4), the door lock rod (4) is connected to the upper side of the glove box door (3), the glove box drawer (2) has first lock holes (21) on both sides, and the door lock rod (4) is inserted into the first lock hole (21) of the drawer in the normally open position; A drive motor (5) is connected to the glove box frame (1). The first telescopic end of the drive motor (5) is connected to a first drawer lock (6). The drive motor (5) is used to drive the first drawer lock (6) to press against the door lock rod (4). The glove box drawer (2) has a second drawer lock hole (22) on both sides. The second telescopic end of the drive motor (5) is connected to a second drawer lock (7). The second drawer lock (7) is inserted into the second drawer lock hole (22).

2. The automotive glove box mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The glove box door (3) includes an inner door (31) and an outer door (32) that engages with the inner door (31). The door lock rod (4) includes a door lock shaft (41) that is rotatably connected to the inner door (31). Door lock rods (42) are rotatably connected to both ends of the door lock shaft (41). The two door lock rods (42) are respectively inserted into the first lock holes (21) of the drawers on both sides.

3. The automotive glove box mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, One of the door lock rods (42) is connected to a door lock return spring (43), and the end of the door lock return spring (43) away from the door lock rod (42) is connected to the inner door (31).

4. The automotive glove box mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The glove box drawer (2) has door hinges (23) on both sides of its bottom, and the inner door (31) is rotatably connected to the door hinges (23).

5. The automotive glove box mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, A pull rope damper (8) is connected to the glove box drawer (2), and the telescopic end of the pull rope damper (8) is connected to the outer door (32) of the box.

6. The automotive glove box mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The glove box frame (1) has first frame holes (11) on both sides. The first drawer lock (6) includes a first drawer lock shaft (61) rotatably connected to the glove box frame (1). The first drawer lock shaft (61) is rotatably connected to two ends of a first drawer lock rod (62). Both first drawer lock rods (62) are connected to a first locking tongue (63). The first locking tongue (63) passes through the first frame hole (11). The first telescopic end of the drive motor (5) is connected to one of the first drawer lock rods (62).

7. The automotive glove box mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The glove box frame (1) has second frame holes (12) on both sides. The second drawer lock (7) includes a second drawer lock shaft (71) rotatably connected to the glove box frame (1). The two ends of the second drawer lock shaft (71) are rotatably connected to second drawer lock rods (72). Both second drawer lock rods (72) are connected to second lock tongues (73). The second lock tongues (73) pass through the second frame holes (12). The second telescopic end of the drive motor (5) is connected to one of the second drawer lock rods (72).

8. The automotive glove box mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one slide rail (9) is connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the glove box frame (1), and the slide rail (9) is connected to the glove box drawer (2).

9. The automotive glove box mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, A coil spring (10) is connected inside the glove box frame (1), and the coil spring (10) is connected to the glove box drawer (2).

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