Armrest box mechanism and automobile

Abstract

The armrest box mechanism comprises an armrest box and an electric vehicle assembly, the electric vehicle assembly comprises a vehicle frame, wheels, a battery, a driving motor and a control unit are arranged on the vehicle frame, the armrest box is arranged on the vehicle frame and forms a whole with the electric vehicle assembly, and the armrest box and / or the vehicle frame are / is provided with a connecting structure. The connecting structure is used for detachably assembling and connecting the armrest box mechanism at an armrest box mounting position of an automobile body. The automobile armrest box not only can be used for containing sundries, but also can enable a passenger to put arms on the automobile armrest box in the driving process so as to relieve fatigue in the driving process. According to the technical scheme, expansion is carried out on the basis of functions of an existing armrest box, the electric vehicle assembly is combined with the armrest box, the connecting structure is detachably assembled and connected with the vehicle body of the vehicle, the armrest box mechanism capable of serving as the armrest box and the electric vehicle is formed, traveling of people is facilitated, the problem of the last kilometer of traveling is solved, and the practicability is high. And the problem that an independent electric vehicle occupies extra space is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model is used in the field of automobiles, and particularly relates to an armrest box mechanism and an automobile. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of people's needs and the advancement of technology, electric vehicles have become more and more popular, and electric vehicles have greatly facilitated people's travel and solved the problem of the last kilometer of travel. At present, the electric vehicles available on the market include pedal-type, skateboard-type, self-balancing type, etc. These electric vehicles are relatively large in size and are very inconvenient to carry. For electric vehicles used with cars, most of them can only be stored in the trunk of the car, taking up a lot of trunk space. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art and to provide an armrest box mechanism and a car.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is:

[0005] In a first aspect, an armrest box mechanism comprises an armrest box and an electric vehicle assembly, wherein the electric vehicle assembly comprises a frame, and the frame is provided with wheels, a battery, a drive motor and a control unit, the armrest box is arranged on the frame and forms a whole with the electric vehicle assembly, the armrest box and / or the frame are provided with a connecting structure, and the connecting structure is used for the detachable assembly and connection of the armrest box mechanism at the armrest box installation position of the automobile body.

[0006] In combination with the first aspect, in certain implementations of the first aspect, the frame extends from the first end to the second end along the length direction of the armrest box mechanism, a bogie is provided at the first end of the frame, a steering handle is provided at the top of the bogie, and the wheels include a front wheel arranged at the bottom of the bogie and a rear wheel arranged at the second end of the frame.

[0007] In combination with the first aspect and the above-mentioned implementations, in some implementations of the first aspect, a seat cushion bracket is provided at the second end of the frame, a seat cushion is provided on the top of the seat cushion bracket, and the heights of the bogie and the seat cushion bracket are adjustable.

[0008] In combination with the first aspect and the above-mentioned implementations, in certain implementations of the first aspect, a gap is left between the bogie and the seat cushion bracket along the length direction of the armrest box mechanism, the armrest box is provided with a storage slot at the gap, and the storage slot forms an opening at the top of the electric vehicle assembly.

[0009] In combination with the first aspect and the above-mentioned implementations, in some implementations of the first aspect, the armrest box includes a first box body and a second box body which are separately arranged along the width direction of the armrest box mechanism, the first box body is assembled to the frame from one side of the armrest box mechanism, and the second box body is assembled to the frame from the other side of the armrest box mechanism.

[0010] In combination with the first aspect and the above-mentioned implementations, in certain implementations of the first aspect, a first footrest is provided on one side of the frame along the width direction of the armrest box mechanism, and a second footrest is provided on the other side of the frame, and the first footrest and the second footrest can be folded into the armrest box or extended outside the armrest box.

[0011] In a second aspect, a car comprises the armrest box mechanism described in any implementation of the first aspect.

[0012] In combination with the second aspect, in certain implementations of the second aspect, the vehicle body is provided with a support surface at the armrest box installation position, and the support surface is provided with a wheel groove for positioning the wheel.

[0013] In combination with the second aspect and the above-mentioned implementation methods, in certain implementation methods of the second aspect, the armrest box mechanism is provided with a display screen, the support table top is provided with an electrical connector, and the armrest box mechanism is provided with an electrical interface, and the electrical connector is used to dock with the electrical connector to achieve electrical connection and / or communication connection between the car and the armrest box mechanism.

[0014] In combination with the second aspect and the above-mentioned implementation manner, in some implementation manners of the second aspect, the armrest box mechanism is provided with a plug connector, a first limit block is provided at the end of the plug connector, and the plug connector is provided with a second limit block on the rear side of the first limit block along the plug-in direction, the first limit block and the second limit block are connected by a guide rod, a third limit block is floatingly provided on the guide rod, a first elastic reset component is provided between the third limit block and the first limit block, a first guide slope is provided at the front edge of the first limit block, a second guide slope is provided at the front edge of the third limit block, and a third guide slope is provided at the rear edge of the third limit block, and the body of the automobile is provided with a plug-in hole matching the plug connector, and a clamping assembly is provided in the plug-in hole, and the clamping assembly includes a wedge-shaped clamping block and a second elastic reset component, and the second elastic reset component is used to drive the wedge-shaped clamping block to extend into the plug-in hole from the side.

[0015] One of the above technical solutions has at least one of the following advantages or beneficial effects: the armrest box of a car is usually located in the cabin of the car. In addition to storing sundries, the armrest box also allows passengers to put their arms on it during driving to relieve fatigue during driving. The technical solution of this application is expanded on the basis of the existing armrest box function, combining the electric vehicle assembly with the armrest box, and using a connecting structure to detachably assemble with the body of the car to form an armrest box mechanism that can serve as both an armrest box and an electric vehicle, which not only facilitates people's travel and solves the problem of the last kilometer of travel, but also solves the problem of a single electric vehicle occupying extra space.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an armrest box mechanism of an embodiment of the utility model being assembled on a car body;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the armrest box mechanism and the automobile body in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the armrest box mechanism of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the armrest box mechanism of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a first-view structural diagram of an armrest box mechanism of an embodiment of the utility model after the armrest box is removed;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of the armrest box mechanism of an embodiment of the utility model from a second viewing angle after the armrest box is removed;

[0024] Figure 7 and Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electric connector according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Fig. 9 This is a schematic diagram of the electrical interface structure of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Fig.10 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the matching structure of the plug connector and the plug hole in one embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the utility model. The preferred embodiments of the utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the accompanying drawings is to supplement the description of the text part of the specification with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the utility model, but it cannot be understood as a limitation on the protection scope of the utility model.

[0028] In the present invention, if directions (up, down, left, right, front and back) are described, it is only for the convenience of describing the technical solution of the present invention, and does not indicate or imply that the technical features referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0029] In the present utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means more than two, "greater than", "less than", "exceed" and the like are understood to exclude the number itself; "above", "below", "within" and the like are understood to include the number itself. In the description of the present utility model, if there is a description of "first" or "second", it is only used for the purpose of distinguishing technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0030] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, the words "set", "install", "connect" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, they can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; they can be fixedly connected or detachably connected or integrally formed; they can be mechanically connected or electrically connected or able to communicate with each other; they can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above words in the present invention in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0031] Combination Figure 1-Figure 6The embodiment of the utility model provides an armrest box mechanism 100, including an armrest box 200 and an electric vehicle assembly 300. The armrest box 200 has the existing functions of a traditional armrest box 200, such as storage function and armrest function, etc. The electric vehicle assembly 300 includes a frame 301, and the frame 301 is provided with wheels 302, batteries 303, drive motors 304 and a control unit. The batteries 303, drive motors 304 and the control unit are electrically connected. One or more wheels 302 may be provided, and the drive motor 304 is transmission-connected to at least one wheel 302. The electric vehicle assembly 300 forms a basic function of electric drive for carrying people. Among them, the armrest box 200 is arranged on the frame 301 and forms a whole with the electric vehicle assembly 300. The armrest box 200 and / or the frame 301 are provided with a connecting structure, and the connecting structure is used for the armrest box mechanism 100 to be detachably assembled and connected at the armrest box installation position of the automobile body 400.

[0032] Combination Figure 1-Figure 6 The armrest box of a car is usually located in the cabin of the car. In addition to storing sundries, the armrest box also allows passengers to put their arms on it during driving to relieve fatigue during driving. The technical solution of the present application is expanded on the basis of the existing armrest box function, combining the electric vehicle assembly 300 with the armrest box 200, and adopting a connecting structure to detachably assemble with the body of the car to form an armrest box mechanism 100 that can serve as both an armrest box 200 and an electric car. When assembled on the car body 400, the armrest box mechanism 100 plays the function of the armrest box 200, and when removed from the car body 400, it can play the function of an electric car, realizing the perfect integration of the armrest box 200 and the electric car, which not only facilitates people's travel, solves the problem of the last kilometer of travel, but also solves the problem of a single electric car occupying extra space.

[0033] Among them, the connecting structure can adopt a socket, a pin, a locking ring, a locking hook, etc., and the connecting structure can cooperate with the corresponding structure of the automobile body 400 to realize a detachable assembly connection. For example, the socket of the armrest box mechanism 100 cooperates with the pin of the automobile body 400, the pin of the armrest box mechanism 100 cooperates with the socket of the automobile body 400, the locking ring of the armrest box mechanism 100 cooperates with the locking hook of the automobile body 400, and the locking hook of the armrest box mechanism 100 cooperates with the locking ring of the automobile body 400.

[0034] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 , Figure 4The frame 301 extends from the first end to the second end along the length direction of the armrest box mechanism 100. Taking the first end as the front end and the second end as the rear end as an example, the first end of the frame 301 is provided with a bogie 311, and the bogie 311 is rotatably mounted on the frame 301 through a steering support tube. A steering handle 312 is provided on the top of the bogie 311 to control the direction of the electric vehicle when used as an electric vehicle. The wheel 302 includes a front wheel 313 arranged at the bottom of the bogie 311 and a rear wheel 305 arranged at the second end of the frame 301. In this embodiment, the electric vehicle assembly 300 adopts a layout of the front wheel 313 and the rear wheel 305, which makes riding easier and easier to control on the one hand, and also provides a better prerequisite for setting a storage space for the armrest box 200 in the middle on the other hand.

[0035] Further, in some embodiments, see Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 The second end of the frame 301 is provided with a cushion bracket 306, and the top of the cushion bracket 306 is provided with a cushion 307. The cushion 307 has multiple functions in the embodiment of the utility model. When the armrest box mechanism 100 is assembled on the automobile body 400, the cushion 307 can provide support for the arm. When the armrest box mechanism 100 is removed from the automobile body 400, the cushion 307 can be used as the cushion 307 of the electric vehicle, thereby improving the riding experience of the electric vehicle.

[0036] The heights of the bogie 311 and the cushion support 306 are adjustable to achieve better switching between the two functions.

[0037] See also Figure 2-Figure 6 A gap is left between the bogie 311 and the cushion bracket 306 along the length direction of the armrest box mechanism 100, and the armrest box 200 is provided with a storage slot 201 at the gap. The storage slot 201 forms an opening at the top of the electric vehicle assembly 300. With the help of the front and rear gap between the bogie 311 and the cushion bracket 306, sufficient storage space is provided for the armrest box 200, thereby improving the storage capacity of the armrest box 200. The storage slot 201 can be used for daily storage of the car, as well as for storage and transportation of electric vehicles.

[0038] Further, in some embodiments, see Figure 3 , Figure 4The armrest box 200 includes a first box body 202 and a second box body 203 which are separately arranged along the width direction of the armrest box mechanism 100. The first box body 202 is assembled to the frame 301 from one side of the armrest box mechanism 100, and the second box body 203 is assembled to the frame 301 from the other side of the armrest box mechanism 100. The first box body 202 and the second box body 203 cover the electric vehicle assembly 300 from both sides, and try to avoid the electric vehicle assembly from being exposed to the outside, so as to improve the neatness of the armrest box mechanism 100 inside the car. Moreover, the split box structure is also convenient for removing the armrest box 200 from the frame 301, which is convenient for riding an electric vehicle.

[0039] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , along the width direction of the armrest box mechanism 100, a first footrest 308 is provided on one side of the frame 301, and a second footrest 309 is provided on the other side of the frame 301. The first footrest 308 and the second footrest 309 are used as foot support components when used as electric vehicles, and are located at the bottom of both sides of the vehicle body. Among them, the first footrest 308 and the second footrest 309 can be folded inside the armrest box 200 or extended outside the armrest box 200. The first footrest 308 and the second footrest 309 can be floating telescopic footrests or articulated footrests. The footrest can be extended outward when used as an electric vehicle to provide support for the user's feet. When the armrest box mechanism 100 is installed on the car body, the footrest is folded inside the armrest box 200 to achieve storage. The embodiment of the utility model uses a movable footrest to achieve storage, which can better take into account the switching of the two functions.

[0040] An embodiment of the utility model further provides a car. The car in the embodiment of the utility model includes but is not limited to fuel-powered cars, electric cars, hybrid cars and other types of cars. The car includes the armrest box mechanism 100 in any of the above embodiments.

[0041] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 Generally, a car has a reserved armrest box installation position on the side of the driver's seat. The car body is provided with a support table 401 at the armrest box installation position. The support table 401 is provided with a wheel groove 402 for positioning the wheel 302. The wheel groove 402 corresponds to the position of the wheel 302 of the electric vehicle assembly 300. The armrest box mechanism 100 can be positioned at the armrest box installation position through the cooperation between the wheel 302 and the wheel groove 402. Among them, the width of the wheel groove 402 is basically consistent with the width of the wheel 302 of the electric vehicle assembly 300, so as to position the electric vehicle assembly 300 left and right. The front and rear directions of the wheel groove 402 are provided with a slope or step, so as to position the electric vehicle assembly 300 front and back.

[0042] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5-Figure 8 The armrest box mechanism 100 is provided with a display screen 500, which can be arranged at the top of the bogie 311 or other positions of the armrest box mechanism 100, the support table 401 is provided with an electrical connector 403, and the armrest box mechanism 100 is provided with an electrical interface 310, and the electrical connector 403 is used to dock with the electrical connector 403 to realize the electrical connection and / or communication connection between the car and the armrest box mechanism 100, and the armrest box mechanism 100 can realize the charging and / or communication of the battery 303 through the electrical connector 403 and the electrical interface 310, wherein the electrical connector 403 can adopt a lifting structure to facilitate docking or separation with the electrical interface 310. Among them, the display screen 500 can be set to multiple functions, for example, when the electrical connector 403 is connected to the electrical interface 310, the display screen 500 can be used as the operation screen or information display screen 500 of the car. When the armrest box mechanism 100 is removed from the body, the display screen 500 can be used as the operation screen or information display screen 500 of the electric vehicle.

[0043] In some embodiments, see Figure 6-Figure 8 , Fig.10The armrest box mechanism 100 is provided with a plug connector 600, which protrudes and extends a certain length along the plugging direction. A first limit block 601 is provided at the end of the plug connector 600, and the first limit block 601 is located at the front end of the plug connector 600. The plug connector 600 is provided with a second limit block 602 at the rear side of the first limit block 601 along the plugging direction. The first limit block 601 and the second limit block 602 are connected through a guide rod 603. A groove-shaped space is formed between the first limit block 601 and the second limit block 602 on the outer side of the guide rod 603. A third limit block 604 is floatingly provided on the guide rod 603. The third limit block 604 can move forward and backward along the guide rod 603 under the action of an external force. A first elastic reset component 605 is provided between the third limit block 604 and the first limit block 601. When there is no external force, a certain interval is automatically formed between the third limit block 604 and the first limit block 601 under the action of the first elastic reset component 605. The front edge of the first limit block 601 is provided with a first guide slope 606, the front edge of the third limit block 604 is provided with a second guide slope 607, and the rear edge of the third limit block 604 is provided with a third guide slope 608. The body of the automobile is provided with a plug hole 404 that matches the plug connector 600. A clamping assembly is provided in the plug hole 404. The clamping assembly includes a wedge-shaped clamping block 405 and a second elastic reset component 406. The second elastic reset component 406 is used to drive the wedge-shaped clamping block 405 to extend from the side into the plug hole 404. The plug hole 404 defines the plug-in guide path of the plug connector 600 and ensures that the plug connector 600 can be clamped with the internal clamping assembly after being inserted into the plug hole 404. The first guiding bevel 606 , the second guiding bevel 607 , and the third guiding bevel 608 are used to cooperate with the wedge-shaped block 405 , so as to drive the wedge-shaped block 405 to extend or retract to the side of the plug hole 404 during the plugging process of the plug connector 600 , thereby finally realizing the locking and unlocking functions.

[0044] The plug connector 600 can be arranged to extend along the forward or backward direction of the wheel 302 so as to be connected or separated from the plug hole 404 during the forward and backward pushing process of the armrest box mechanism 100. At least one set of the plug connector 600 and the plug hole 404 is provided, for example, Figure 6-Figure 8 In the illustrated embodiment, two plug connectors 600 are disposed on both sides of the vehicle frame 301 , and two plug holes 404 corresponding to the two plug connectors 600 are disposed on the vehicle body.

[0045] Combination Fig.10The matching principle of the plug connector 600 and the plug hole 404 is as follows: when the plug connector 600 and the plug hole 404 are connected, the plug connector 600 is inserted into the plug hole 404 along the plugging direction, the first guide slope 606 of the front edge of the first limit block 601 abuts and cooperates with the wedge-shaped clamping block 405, the clamping assembly is subjected to pressure, shrinks downward, and rebounds and resets after passing the first limit block 601, and is clamped between the first limit block 601 and the third limit block 604 to achieve positioning and locking. When separation is required, the plug connector 600 is first pushed forward, the second guide slope 607 of the third limit block 604 abuts and cooperates with the wedge-shaped clamping block 405, the clamping assembly is subjected to pressure, shrinks downward, and rebounds and resets after passing the third limit block 604, and is clamped between the third limit block 604 and the second limit block 602. Then, the plug connector 600 is pulled outward, and the third guide slope 608 of the third limit block 604 abuts against the wedge-shaped clamping block 405. The clamping assembly is subjected to pressure and shrinks downward. After passing the third limit block 604 and the first limit block 601, it rebounds and resets, and the plug connector 600 is separated from the plug hole 404.

[0046] The embodiments of the utility model provide a variety of connection modes between the armrest box mechanism 100 and the automobile body 400, which fully ensure the convenience and stability of the assembly and disassembly of the armrest box mechanism 100.

[0047] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "example", "embodiment" or "some embodiments" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0048] Of course, the invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and those skilled in the art may make equivalent modifications or substitutions without violating the spirit of the invention, and these equivalent modifications or substitutions are all included in the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. An armrest box mechanism, characterized in that: It includes an armrest box and an electric vehicle assembly, the electric vehicle assembly includes a frame, the frame is provided with wheels, batteries, a drive motor and a control unit, the armrest box is arranged on the frame and forms a whole with the electric vehicle assembly, the armrest box and / or the frame are provided with a connecting structure, the connecting structure is used for the armrest box mechanism to be detachably assembled and connected at the armrest box installation position of the automobile body.

2. The armrest box mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame extends from the first end to the second end along the length direction of the armrest box mechanism, the first end of the frame is provided with a bogie, the top of the bogie is provided with a steering handle, and the wheels include a front wheel arranged at the bottom of the bogie and a rear wheel arranged at the second end of the frame.

3. The armrest box mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: A seat cushion bracket is provided at the second end of the vehicle frame, a seat cushion is provided at the top of the seat cushion bracket, and the heights of the bogie and the seat cushion bracket are adjustable.

4. The armrest box mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: A gap is left between the bogie and the cushion bracket along the length direction of the armrest box mechanism, and the armrest box is provided with a storage slot at the gap, and the storage slot forms an opening at the top of the electric vehicle assembly.

5. The armrest box mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The armrest box includes a first box body and a second box body which are separately arranged along the width direction of the armrest box mechanism. The first box body is assembled to the vehicle frame from one side of the armrest box mechanism, and the second box body is assembled to the vehicle frame from the other side of the armrest box mechanism.

6. The armrest box mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: Along the width direction of the armrest box mechanism, a first footrest is provided on one side of the frame, and a second footrest is provided on the other side of the frame. The first footrest and the second footrest can be folded inside the armrest box or extended outside the armrest box.

7. A car, characterized in that: The invention comprises the armrest box mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. The automobile according to claim 7, characterized in that: The body of the automobile is provided with a supporting table surface at the installation position of the armrest box, and the supporting table surface is provided with a wheel groove for positioning the wheel.

9. The automobile according to claim 8, characterized in that: The armrest box mechanism is provided with a display screen, the support table is provided with an electrical connector, and the armrest box mechanism is provided with an electrical interface, and the electrical connector is used to dock with the electrical connector to achieve electrical connection and / or communication connection between the car and the armrest box mechanism.

10. The automobile according to claim 7, characterized in that: The armrest box mechanism is provided with a plug connector, a first limit block is provided at the end of the plug connector, and the plug connector is provided with a second limit block at the rear side of the first limit block along the plug-in direction, the first limit block and the second limit block are connected by a guide rod, a third limit block is floatingly provided on the guide rod, a first elastic reset component is provided between the third limit block and the first limit block, a first guide slope is provided at the front edge of the first limit block, a second guide slope is provided at the front edge of the third limit block, and a third guide slope is provided at the rear edge of the third limit block, and the body of the automobile is provided with a plug-in hole matching the plug connector, and a clamping assembly is provided in the plug-in hole, and the clamping assembly includes a wedge-shaped clamping block and a second elastic reset component, and the second elastic reset component is used to drive the wedge-shaped clamping block to extend into the plug-in hole from the side.

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