USB module storage structure and automobile

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile parts, in particular to a universal serial bus (USB) module storage structure which is used for storing a USB module in an automobile body. The storage cover is used for being fixedly connected with the USB module, the connecting assembly is used for rotatably connecting the storage cover to a vehicle body, and the locking assembly is used for locking the storage cover relative to the vehicle body. And when the storage cover rotates to a preset first position and a preset second position relative to the vehicle body, the USB module storage structure is adjusted to a first state for exposing the USB module and a second state for hiding the USB module respectively. The USB module storage structure has the first state of exposing the USB module and the second state of hiding the USB module, and when the USB module storage structure is not used, the storage cover is locked relative to the vehicle body, so that liquid, dust and the like can be prevented from entering an interface of the USB module, the safety is improved, and the service life is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile parts, in particular to a USB module storage structure. Background Art

[0002] The interface of the USB module in the car is usually exposed. Since the USB module can provide power and has internal circuits, if the interface is exposed, there will be safety hazards such as short circuit when liquid enters the interface. In addition, if liquid, dust, etc. enter the interface, it will also affect the service life of the USB module. In addition, some USB modules can currently provide a maximum power of nearly 100 watts. With the application of higher-power USB modules, the risk of USB short circuit and even fire is further increased. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve the problem of potential safety hazards and service life impact caused by the exposed USB module interface.

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model proposes a USB module storage structure for storing a USB module in a car body, which includes a storage cover for fixedly connecting to the USB module, a connecting component for rotatably connecting the storage cover to the car body, and a locking component for locking the storage cover relative to the car body; when the storage cover is rotated to a preset first position and a second position relative to the car body, the USB module storage structure is adjusted to a first state for exposing the USB module and a second state for hiding the USB module, respectively.

[0005] Furthermore, the connecting assembly includes a fixing portion for fixingly connecting to the vehicle body, a rotating shaft passing through the fixing portion, and a supporting arm having two ends respectively connected to the rotating shaft and the storage cover.

[0006] Optionally, the support arm includes a first support segment connected to the rotating shaft, and a second support segment connected to the storage cover, and the first support segment is used to abut against the vehicle body in the first state to expose the USB module.

[0007] Furthermore, the locking assembly includes a locking hook and a locking portion, one of which is used to be connected to the vehicle body, and the other is connected to the storage cover, and the locking hook is used to be engaged with the locking portion in the second state to hide the USB module.

[0008] Optionally, the locking hook includes a connecting portion for connecting to the vehicle body, and a locking portion bent from an end of the connecting portion away from the vehicle body toward a direction close to the locking portion.

[0009] Optionally, the locking portion has an end away from the connecting portion provided with a first guide surface and a second guide surface, and two opposite surfaces thereof close to the storage cover and away from the storage cover are inclined toward each other to form the first guide surface and the second guide surface.

[0010] Furthermore, a handle is connected to a side of the storage cover away from the USB module, and the handle is used to respond to a control force to drive the storage cover to rotate relative to the vehicle body.

[0011] A car comprises a car body, a USB module and a storage structure for the USB module, wherein the storage cover is rotatably connected to the car body, a storage cavity for accommodating the USB module is provided at a position of the car body corresponding to the storage cover, and the USB module is fixedly embedded in the storage cavity or fixedly connected to a side of the storage cover close to the storage cavity.

[0012] Optionally, the car further comprises a mounting plate, wherein the mounting plate is connected to a side of the storage cover close to the storage cavity, and the USB module is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate.

[0013] Optionally, the USB module includes a body and an interface arranged on the body, and the USB module is at least partially penetrated through the mounting plate, so as to arrange the interface on a side of the mounting plate away from the connecting component.

[0014] The technical solution of the utility model has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art: the USB module storage structure of the utility model has a first state in which the USB module is exposed and a second state in which the USB module is hidden; when not in use, the storage cover is locked relative to the vehicle body to prevent liquid, dust, etc. from entering the interface of the USB module, thereby improving safety and service life. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the utility model and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a first state of a USB module storage structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a second state of a USB module storage structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Front view of .

[0019] Figure 4 It is a partial cross-sectional view of a locking assembly, a handle and a storage cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure from another perspective.

[0021] In the figure:

[0022] 1-body; 11-storage cavity;

[0023] 2-storage cover; 21-installation plate; 211-avoidance opening; 22-handle; 221-operation part; 222-installation part;

[0024] 3-connecting assembly; 31-fixing part; 32-rotating shaft; 33-supporting arm; 331-first supporting section; 332-second supporting section;

[0025] 4-locking assembly; 41-locking hook; 42-clamping portion; 411-connecting portion; 412-locking portion; 41a-first guide surface; 41b-second guide surface;

[0026] 5-USB module; 51-main body; 52-interface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following will describe in detail a specific embodiment of the utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the description of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0028] The orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc. is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, or is the orientation or position relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed when used. It is only for the convenience of description and simplified description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

[0029] The terms "first", "second", etc. are merely used to distinguish elements of similar nature, and do not indicate or imply relative importance or a particular order.

[0030] The terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion of the elements listed and may also include additional elements not expressly listed.

[0031] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The utility model provides a car, including a car body 1, a USB module 5 and a USB module storage structure, wherein the USB module storage structure is used to store the USB module 5 in the car body 1. The USB storage structure is transmission-connected to the car body 1, and a storage cavity 11 for accommodating the USB module 5 is provided at a position of the car body 1 corresponding to the USB module storage structure. The USB module 5 is fixedly embedded in the storage cavity 11, or fixedly connected to a side of the USB module storage structure close to the storage cavity 11. The USB module 5 includes a body 51 and an interface 52 provided on the body 51. By adjusting the relative position between the USB module storage structure and the car body 1, the USB module 5 can be hidden when not in use, thereby preventing liquid, dust, etc. from entering the interface 52, thereby improving safety and service life. In addition, by hiding the USB module 5, space can be saved and the shape of the car body 1 or the interior of the car body can be improved.

[0032] Specifically, the USB module storage structure includes a storage cover 2 for fixedly connecting with the USB module 5, a connection assembly 3 for rotatably connecting the storage cover 2 to the vehicle body 1, and a locking assembly 4 for locking the storage cover 2 relative to the vehicle body 1. Preferably, the connection assembly 3 and the locking assembly 4 are located at opposite ends of the storage cover 2. In another embodiment, the connection assembly 3 and the locking assembly 4 can also be arranged at two adjacent sides of the storage cover 2. When the storage cover 2 rotates to a preset first position and a second position relative to the vehicle body 1, the USB module storage structure is adjusted to a first state for exposing the USB module 5 and a second state for hiding the USB module 5, respectively.

[0033] Preferably, the USB module storage structure further comprises a mounting plate 21, the mounting plate 21 is connected to the side of the storage cover 2 close to the storage cavity 11, and the USB module 5 can be fixedly mounted on the mounting plate 21 by means of snap connection, threaded connection, riveting or fastener connection. Preferably, the mounting plate 21 is connected to the end of the storage cover 2 away from the connection component 3, so as to facilitate use. In one embodiment, the USB module 5 is at least partially penetrated on the mounting plate 21, and is used to set the interface 52 on the side of the mounting plate 21 away from the connection component 3. In another embodiment, the USB module 5 is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting plate 21 close to the storage cavity 11, and a avoidance opening 211 for avoiding the interface 52 is provided at a position on the mounting plate 21 corresponding to the interface 52.

[0034] Please continue reading Figure 1 and Figure 2The connecting assembly 3 includes a fixing portion 31 for fixing with the vehicle body 1, a rotating shaft 32 passing through the fixing portion 31, and a supporting arm 33 having two ends respectively connected with the rotating shaft 32 and the storage cover 2. The supporting arm 33 includes a first supporting section 331 connected with the rotating shaft 32 and a second supporting section 332 connected with the storage cover 2. The first supporting section 331 is used to abut against the vehicle body 1 in the first state to expose the USB module 5.

[0035] See also Figure 3 In one embodiment, the first support segment 331 and the second support segment 332 are integrally formed. Specifically, the first support segment 331 extends from one end away from the fixing portion 31 to one end close to the storage cover 2 to form the second support segment 332. In another embodiment, the first support segment 331 and the second support segment 332 are fixedly connected by fastener connection in the prior art, and the relative angle between the first support segment 331 and the second support segment 332 can be adjusted to adapt to different vehicle bodies 1 or interior shapes. Optionally, the axial direction of the first support segment 331 and the second support segment 332 are set at an angle of 90 to 150 degrees. Preferably, the axial direction of the first support segment 331 and the axial direction of the second support segment 332 are set at an angle of 115 degrees, 120 degrees, 125 degrees, etc.

[0036] See also Figure 4 In one embodiment, the locking assembly 4 includes a lock hook 41 and a clamping portion 42, one of which is used to be connected to the vehicle body 1, and the other is connected to the storage cover 2, and the lock hook 41 is used to clamp with the clamping portion 42 in the second state to hide the USB module 5. The lock hook 41 includes a connecting portion 411 for connecting to the vehicle body 1, and a locking portion 412 bent from one end of the connecting portion 411 away from the vehicle body 1 to the direction close to the clamping portion 42. The end of the locking portion 412 away from the connecting portion 411 is provided with a first guide surface 41a and a second guide surface 41b, and the two opposite surfaces close to the storage cover 2 and away from the storage cover 2 are inclined toward each other to form the first guide surface 41a and the second guide surface 41b. Optionally, the locking portion 412 is in the shape of a flat plate, and the angles between the first guide surface 41a and the second guide surface 41b and the surfaces of the locking portion 412 away from the storage cover 2 and close to the storage cover 2 are 40 to 50 degrees, preferably 45 degrees. In another embodiment, the locking assembly 4 may also be a push-type lock in the prior art.

[0037] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5In one embodiment, a handle 22 is connected to the side of the storage cover 2 away from the USB module 5, and the handle 22 is used to respond to a control force to drive the storage cover 2 to rotate relative to the vehicle body 1. The shape of the handle 22 can be annular or "L" shaped, that is, the handle 22 at least has an operating portion 221 for responding to the control force, and a mounting portion 222 for connecting the operating portion 221 and the storage cover 2, and the operating portion 221 and the mounting portion 222 can be plate-shaped or column-shaped. In addition, the handle 22 can be fixedly mounted on the storage cover 2 by fastener connection, clamping, adhesive bonding, etc., or it can be integrally formed with the storage cover 2.

[0038] The above are only specific implementation methods of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily thought of by any technician familiar with the technical field within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A USB module storage structure for storing a USB module (5) in a vehicle body (1), characterized in that: It comprises a storage cover (2) for being fixedly connected to the USB module (5), a connection assembly (3) for rotatably connecting the storage cover (2) to the vehicle body (1), and a locking assembly (4) for locking the storage cover (2) relative to the vehicle body (1); when the storage cover (2) is rotated to a preset first position and a second position relative to the vehicle body (1), the USB module storage structure is respectively adjusted to a first state for exposing the USB module (5) and a second state for hiding the USB module (5).

2. The USB module storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection assembly (3) comprises a fixing portion (31) for fixing the connection with the vehicle body (1), a rotating shaft (32) passing through the fixing portion (31), and a supporting arm (33) with two ends respectively connected to the rotating shaft (32) and the storage cover (2).

3. The USB module storage structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support arm (33) comprises a first support section (331) connected to the rotating shaft (32), and a second support section (332) connected to the storage cover (2), wherein the first support section (331) is used to abut against the vehicle body (1) in the first state to expose the USB module (5).

4. The USB module storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly (4) comprises a locking hook (41) and a locking portion (42), one of the locking hook (41) and the locking portion (42) being used to be connected to the vehicle body (1), and the other being connected to the storage cover (2), and the locking hook (41) being used to be locked with the locking portion (42) in the second state to hide the USB module (5).

5. The USB module storage structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The locking hook (41) comprises a connecting portion (411) for connecting to the vehicle body (1), and a locking portion (412) bent from an end of the connecting portion (411) away from the vehicle body (1) toward a direction close to the locking portion (42).

6. The USB module storage structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The locking portion (412) is provided with a first guide surface (41a) and a second guide surface (41b) at one end away from the connecting portion (411), and two opposite surfaces thereof close to the storage cover (2) and away from the storage cover (2) are inclined towards each other to form the first guide surface (41a) and the second guide surface (41b).

7. The USB module storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle (22) is connected to a side of the storage cover (2) away from the USB module (5), and the handle (22) is used to respond to a control force to drive the storage cover (2) to rotate relative to the vehicle body (1).

8. A car, characterized in that: The invention comprises a vehicle body (1), a USB module (5) and a USB module storage structure as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the storage cover (2) is rotatably connected to the vehicle body (1), a storage cavity (11) for accommodating the USB module (5) is provided at a position of the vehicle body (1) corresponding to the storage cover (2), and the USB module (5) is fixedly embedded in the storage cavity (11) or fixedly connected to a side of the storage cover (2) close to the storage cavity (11).

9. The automobile according to claim 8, characterized in that: It also comprises a mounting plate (21), wherein the mounting plate (21) is connected to a side of the storage cover (2) close to the storage cavity (11), and the USB module (5) is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate (21).

10. The automobile according to claim 9, characterized in that: The USB module (5) comprises a body (51) and an interface (52) arranged on the body (51); the USB module (5) is at least partially inserted into the mounting plate (21) and is used to arrange the interface (52) on a side of the mounting plate (21) away from the connection assembly (3).

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