Operation panel, armrest and automobile

Abstract

The utility model relates to an operation panel, a handrail and an automobile, the operation panel comprises a framework, a flexible skin and a frame piece, and the framework is provided with a mounting groove; the flexible skin is matched with the framework, an opening corresponding to the mounting groove in position is formed in the flexible skin, and the projection of the mounting groove on the flexible skin is located outside the opening; the frame piece penetrates through the opening to be embedded in the mounting groove, and at least part of the flexible skin is located between the side wall of the mounting groove and the side wall of the frame piece. According to the operation panel, the flexible skin covers the outer portion of the framework of the operation panel, the texture of the operation panel can be improved, the frame piece is embedded in the installation groove of the framework, the skin at the opening of the flexible skin is extruded, and the operation panel is more flexible. The flexible skin at the opening deforms along the edge of the opening under the action of extrusion force and is folded downwards to be attached to the side wall of the mounting groove, the flexible skin at the edge of the opening is in a tightened state under the extrusion action of the frame piece, and the defects of wrinkles, bumps and the like of the flexible skin at the opening can be avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of automobile accessories, and in particular to an operating panel, an armrest and an automobile. Background Art

[0002] In the manufacturing industry, in order to avoid the plastic and cheap feel brought by plastic panels, a flexible skin is covered on the outer surface of the operating panel to enhance the texture of the product.

[0003] Taking automobile production as an example, there is an operation panel on the door armrest or center console armrest of the car, and the operation panel is provided with an operation switch, which can realize the functional adjustment of the windows, air conditioning, multimedia and other components. Since a hollow installation slot needs to be set on the skeleton of the operation panel to facilitate the operation switch to extend from the center console or armrest, an opening needs to be opened on the flexible skin covered on the skeleton to facilitate the operation switch to be exposed from the opening of the flexible skin. Since the operation panel is usually covered by a whole piece of flexible skin, when the leather material at the opening cannot completely fit the edge of the installation slot, the flexible skin will have defects such as wrinkles and bulges at the edge of the opening, affecting the aesthetics of the operation panel and reducing the sense of luxury and luxury of the car interior. Utility Model Content

[0004] One of the purposes of the present application is to provide an operating panel to solve the problem in the prior art that when the leather material at the opening of the flexible skin cannot completely fit and cover the edge of the mounting groove on the frame, the flexible skin will have defects such as wrinkles and bulges at the edge of the opening; the second purpose is to provide an armrest; the third purpose is to provide a car.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows:

[0006] An operation panel, comprising:

[0007] A frame, wherein the frame has a mounting groove;

[0008] A flexible skin, wherein the flexible skin is matched with the frame, the flexible skin has an opening corresponding to the position of the mounting groove, and the projection of the mounting groove on the flexible skin is located outside the opening;

[0009] A frame member is embedded in the mounting groove through the opening, and at least a portion of the flexible skin is located between the side wall of the mounting groove and the side wall of the frame member.

[0010] According to the above technical means, the flexible skin is matched with the frame and is used to cover the outer surface of the frame to improve the appearance texture of the operation panel. The projection of the installation groove on the flexible skin is located outside the opening, so that the excess leather material at the opening is deformed and folded toward the side wall of the installation groove, and the side wall of the installation groove is fitted and covered. The frame member passes through the opening and the installation groove in turn in a normal manner, and squeezes the leather material at the opening downward. The flexible skin at the opening is stretched, folded and tightened under the squeezing action of the frame member, so that the flexible skin material at the opening fits the side wall of the installation groove, while avoiding the occurrence of wrinkles, bulging and other defects of the flexible skin at the opening. At the same time, the frame member can also play a decorative role on the edge of the opening, further improving the aesthetics of the operation panel, and enhancing the sense of luxury and luxury of the operation panel and its corresponding products (such as automobiles).

[0011] Further, there is a preset distance between the side wall of the mounting groove and the side wall of the frame member on the corresponding side, and the preset distance is

[0012] Depending on the thickness of the flexible skin.

[0013] According to the above technical means, since the preset distance is smaller than the thickness of the flexible skin, an interference fit can be formed between the side wall of the frame member and the flexible skin folded on the corresponding side. The leather folded downward at the opening is squeezed through the side wall of the frame member, so that the leather folded downward can be completely fitted and wrapped on the side wall of the installation groove.

[0014] Furthermore, the circumferential edge of the frame member has a pushing portion, and the pushing portion is used to abut against the flexible skin.

[0015] According to the above technical means, the pushing part is used to abut against the flexible skin. When assembling the frame part, it can contact the flexible skin at the opening and apply a downward extrusion force, so as to facilitate the deformation and folding of the flexible skin at the opening, so that the folded leather can be attached to the side wall of the installation groove.

[0016] Furthermore, the frame member has a reinforcing rib structure inside, and the reinforcing rib structure is connected to the side wall of the frame member.

[0017] According to the above technical means, the reinforcing rib structure is connected to the side wall of the frame member, which can be used to improve the structural strength of the side wall of the frame member, thereby preventing the side wall of the frame member from being squeezed and deformed when it abuts against the flexible skin, thereby causing the frame member to fail in its tightening effect on the flexible skin at the opening.

[0018] Furthermore, the reinforcing rib structure includes main reinforcing ribs and auxiliary reinforcing ribs, the main reinforcing ribs are arranged in the middle of the frame member, and a plurality of auxiliary reinforcing ribs are arranged in sequence along the circumference of the frame member.

[0019] According to the above-mentioned technical means, the main reinforcement ribs are arranged in the middle part of the frame member to strengthen the overall structural strength of the frame member. Multiple auxiliary reinforcement ribs are arranged in sequence along the circumference of the frame member, which can be used to support the circumferential side walls of the frame member to avoid extrusion deformation or displacement inside the installation groove when the side walls of the frame member abut against the flexible skin.

[0020] Furthermore, the side wall of the frame member has a draft angle.

[0021] According to the above technical means, it is not only helpful to remove the frame part from the injection mold, but also an inclined surface can be formed on the side wall of the frame part. When the bottom end of the inclined surface is configured as a pushing part, the interference fit between the flexible skin and the opening is larger, which can more firmly squeeze and fix the edge of the flexible skin at the opening, preventing the flexible skin at the opening from bulging or falling out of the installation groove.

[0022] Furthermore, the operation panel also includes an operation component, the operation component is arranged corresponding to the installation groove, the frame member has a through groove, and the operation component is partially extended out of the through groove.

[0023] According to the above technical means, the operating member in the operating assembly can be extended out of the through slot, and the user can adjust the operating assembly by pressing or toggling the operating member.

[0024] Furthermore, the operating component has a first connecting portion, and the frame member has a second connecting portion matching the first connecting portion, and the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are detachably connected.

[0025] According to the above technical means, a positioning connection between the frame member and the operating assembly can be achieved, thereby avoiding displacement between the frame member and the operating assembly during use of the operating panel, thereby causing the frame member to affect the movement of the operating assembly.

[0026] Furthermore, the operating assembly includes a toggle switch, and the side wall of the frame member has an avoidance portion matching the toggle switch.

[0027] manual

[0028] According to the above technical means, it is possible to prevent the side wall of the frame member from interfering with the swing of the transmission component in the toggle switch and affecting the normal operation of the operating component.

[0029] Furthermore, the skeleton has a third connection part, the operating assembly has a fourth connection part matching the third connection part, and the third connection part and the fourth connection part are detachably connected.

[0030] According to the above technical means, a positioning connection between the operating component and the skeleton can be achieved, and the positioning installation of the operating component can be achieved through the skeleton, so as to avoid the operating component transmitting external force to the operating component when operating the operating component, causing the operating component to shift inside the skeleton.

[0031] An armrest comprises the above-mentioned operation panel, wherein the armrest is a door armrest or a center console armrest.

[0032] According to the above technical means, it can be used to realize the layout of operating components such as window lifting switches, air conditioning adjustment switches or multimedia adjustment switches on the door or center console, which is beneficial to improving the texture of the car interior.

[0033] A car comprises the above-mentioned armrest.

[0034] Beneficial effects of this application:

[0035] (1) The present application can improve the texture of the operation panel by covering the flexible skin on the outside of the frame of the operation panel. When the frame member is embedded in the installation groove of the frame, the leather material at the opening of the flexible skin is squeezed by the frame member to avoid defects such as wrinkles and bulges on the flexible skin at the opening. At the same time, the frame member can also decorate the edge of the opening, which can further improve the aesthetics of the operation panel, thereby enhancing the luxury and high-end feel of the operation panel.

[0036] (2) This application assembles the frame member from the front of the operation panel, so that the flexible skin with a smaller opening is deformed along the edge of the opening under the extrusion force exerted by the frame member and folded down to adhere to the side wall of the installation slot. Since the flexible skin at the opening is pressed tightly, the flexible skin at the edge of the opening is in a taut state and will not have defects such as wrinkles and bulges. It is suitable for assembly scenarios with small installation slots and small flexible skin openings. While improving the texture of the operation panel through small openings, the covering quality of the flexible skin can be guaranteed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of an operation panel provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 2 An exploded view of the operation panel provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the frame member provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the installation of the frame member provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 5 A top view of a frame member provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 6 The embodiment of the present application provides Figure 5 Sectional view of AA in the middle;

[0043] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of the armrest provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0044] Among them, 1-frame; 11-installation slot; 12-third connection part; 2-flexible skin; 21-opening; 3-frame member; 31-first side wall; 311-pushing part; 312-avoiding part; 32-second side wall; 33-reinforcement rib structure; 331-main reinforcement rib; 332-auxiliary reinforcement rib; 34-second connection part; 35-through slot; 4-operating assembly; 41-touch switch; 411-switch body; 412-operating member; 42-first connection part;

[0045] manual

[0046] 43-Fourth connecting portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] The following will describe the implementation methods of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present application from the contents disclosed in this specification. The present application can also be implemented or applied through other different specific implementation methods, and the details in this specification can also be modified or changed in various ways based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present application. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments are only for illustrating the present application, not for limiting the scope of protection of the present application.

[0048] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic illustrations of the basic concept of the present application, and thus the drawings only show components related to the present application rather than being drawn according to the number, shape and size of components in actual implementation. In actual implementation, the type, quantity and proportion of each component may be changed at will, and the component layout may also be more complicated.

[0049] See also Figures 1 to 7 The embodiment of the present application proposes an operation panel, including a frame 1, a flexible skin 2 and a frame member 3; wherein the frame 1 is a hard structure, which can be made of plastic or steel, and its shape and size are determined according to the shape of the operation panel, and can be a flat structure or a curved structure, which is not limited here. The frame 1 has a mounting groove 11, which can be used to realize the layout of the operation component 4. Specifically, the operating member 412 of the operation component 4 can extend out of the operation panel through the mounting groove 11, so that the user can touch, press or twist the operating member 412 to realize the corresponding operation function.

[0050] The flexible skin 2 is matched with the frame 1 and is used to cover the outer surface of the frame 1 to improve the appearance of the operation panel. When the user's hand is placed on the operation panel, the flexible skin 2 can bring a soft touch to the user, which is conducive to improving the user's operating experience. The thickness of the flexible skin 2 can be selected according to needs and is not limited here.

[0051] The flexible skin 2 has an opening 21 corresponding to the position of the mounting groove 11, so that the operating component 4 can extend out of the operating panel through the mounting groove 11 and the opening 21 in sequence. The projection of the mounting groove 11 on the flexible skin 2 is located outside the opening 21, so that the excess leather material at the opening 21 (i.e., the leather material exceeding the side wall of the mounting groove 11) is deformed and folded toward the side wall of the mounting groove 11, so as to achieve a close covering of the side wall of the mounting groove 11. Figure 1 shown.

[0052] The frame member 3 passes through the opening 21 and is embedded in the mounting groove 11. At least part of the flexible skin 2 is located between the side wall of the mounting groove 11 and the side wall of the frame member 3. The leather material at the opening 21 can be pressed against the side wall of the mounting groove 11 through the side wall of the frame member 3. Figure 1 and Figure 4 shown.

[0053] Specifically, during assembly, the frame member 3 is installed in a normal manner (i.e., installed from the front of the operation panel) along the Figure 1 The frame 3 passes through the opening 21 and the installation groove 11 from top to bottom, and squeezes the leather material at the opening 21 downward. The flexible skin 2 at the opening 21 is stretched, folded and tightened under the squeezing action of the frame 3, so that the leather material of the flexible skin 2 at the opening 21 fits the side wall of the installation groove 11, while avoiding the occurrence of wrinkles, bulges and other defects of the flexible skin 2 at the opening 21. At the same time, the outer surface of the frame 3 can be set to a metal bright surface structure or a pattern structure, etc., which can play a decorative role on the edge of the opening, thereby further improving the aesthetics of the operation panel, and enhancing the high-end and luxurious feeling of the operation panel and its corresponding products (such as automobiles).

[0054] In some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 In order to pass the flexible instructions at the opening 21 through the side wall of the frame member 3

[0055] The skin 2 is pressed against the side wall of the mounting groove 11. There is a preset distance between the side wall of the mounting groove 11 and the side wall of the frame member 3 on the corresponding side. The preset distance is less than the thickness of the flexible skin 2, so that an interference fit can be formed between the side wall of the frame member 3 and the flexible skin 2 folded down on the corresponding side. The leather material folded down at the opening 21 is squeezed through the side wall of the frame member 3, so that the leather material folded down can be completely fitted and wrapped on the side wall of the mounting groove 11 (i.e., the groove wall), and is pressed and fixed through the side wall of the frame member 3.

[0056] As a specific embodiment of the present application, the preset distance needs to ensure that there is at least 0.5 mm interference between the side wall of the frame member 3 and the flexible skin 2 on the corresponding side, such as Figure 4 When the frame member 3 is in a normal installation manner (i.e. along Figure 4 When the frame member 3 is assembled in the mounting groove 11 (assembled from top to bottom in the installation), a downward extrusion force can be applied to the flexible skin 2 at the opening 21. The side wall of the frame member 3 and the edge side wall of the flexible skin 2 at the opening 21 have the same nominal size and have an interference fit of more than 0.5 mm, which can fully ensure that the edge of the flexible skin 2 at the opening 21 will not bulge and defects will not be ejected. The side wall of the frame member 3 and the flexible skin 2 are pressed against each other to meet the waterproof requirements between the frame member 3 and the flexible skin 2. The interference fit between the frame member 3 and the flexible skin 2 at the opening 21 also ensures that the frame member 3 can completely cover the defects of the flexible skin 2 at the edge of the opening 21 (such as the uneven bottom edge of the leather after the leather is turned over).

[0057] In some embodiments of the present application, the circumferential edge of the frame member 3 has a pushing portion 311, which is used to abut against the flexible skin 2. During assembly, a downward extrusion force can be applied to the flexible skin 2 at the opening 21, thereby facilitating the deformation and folding of the flexible skin 2 at the opening 21, so that the folded leather is attached to the side wall of the mounting groove 11.

[0058] It should be noted that the preset distance between the pushing portion 311 and the side wall of the installation groove 11 is small, which facilitates the application of a large pushing force to the flexible skin 2 through the pushing portion 311, so that the flexible skin 2 can move with the pushing portion 311 to achieve folding deformation.

[0059] In some preferred embodiments of the present application, the bottom edge of the side wall of the frame member 3 is configured as a pushing portion 311. This is because the bottom edge of the side wall of the frame member 3 will first contact the flexible skin 2 at the opening 21 when the frame member 3 is properly installed. When the frame member 3 continues to be embedded downward in the mounting groove 11, the flexible skin 2 at the opening 21 can be continuously pushed through the bottom edge, so that the frame member 3 acts on the flexible skin 2 for a long time, and the pushing effect on the flexible skin 2 is better, so that the flexible skin 2 at the edge of the opening 21 can be completely fitted and wrapped on the side wall of the mounting groove 11.

[0060] It should be noted that the pushing portion 311 can be arranged along the entire circumference of the frame member 3, or can be symmetrically arranged along a local area of ​​the circumference of the frame member 3, both of which can achieve symmetrical extrusion force on the edge of the flexible skin 2 at the opening 21, thereby avoiding uneven force on the flexible skin 2 at the opening 21 during the extrusion process.

[0061] As a specific embodiment of the present application, the frame member 3 is a rectangular frame, and the side wall of the frame member 3 includes a first side wall 31 and a second side wall 32, wherein the first side wall 31 is arranged on both sides of the length direction of the frame member 3, and the second side wall 32 is arranged on both sides of the width direction of the frame member 3, and the bottom edges of the first side wall 31 and the second side wall 32 are provided with a pushing portion 311, and the pushing portion 311 is symmetrically arranged on the frame member 3, which can apply symmetrical extrusion force to the flexible skin 2 at the opening 21, thereby realizing the extrusion of the circumferential edge of the opening 21 of the flexible skin 2 through the combination of the first side wall 31 and the second side wall 32.

[0062] It should be noted that in order to avoid sharp edges on the outer peripheral surface of the frame member 3, the flexible skin 2 may be scratched when it is squeezed and pushed.

[0063] 2, the first side wall 31 and the second side wall 32 are connected by a curved surface. Figure 5 shown.

[0064] In some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The frame member 3 has a reinforcing rib structure 33 inside, which is connected to the side wall of the frame member 3 and can be used to improve the structural strength of the side wall of the frame member 3 to prevent the side wall of the frame member 3 from being squeezed and deformed when it abuts against the flexible skin 2, thereby causing the frame member 3 to fail in its tightening effect on the flexible skin 2 at the opening 21.

[0065] In some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The reinforcing rib structure 33 includes a main reinforcing rib 331 and an auxiliary reinforcing rib 332. The main reinforcing rib 331 is arranged in the middle of the frame member 3 to strengthen the overall structural strength of the frame member 3. Multiple auxiliary reinforcing ribs 332 are arranged in sequence along the circumference of the frame member 3, which can be used to support the circumferential side walls of the frame member 3 to prevent the side walls from being squeezed, deformed or shifted inside the mounting groove 11 when they abut against the flexible skin 2.

[0066] In the above embodiment, the frame member 3 can be produced by injection molding, and the side wall of the frame member 3 and the reinforcing rib structure 33 are an integrated structure, which facilitates the production of the frame member 3 and can also improve the overall structural strength of the frame member 3.

[0067] In some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 4The side wall of the frame member 3 has a draft angle, which is not only conducive to removing the frame member 3 from the injection mold, but also can form an inclined surface on the side wall of the frame member 3. When the bottom end of the inclined surface is configured as an extrusion and pushing portion 311, the interference fit between the flexible skin 2 and the flexible skin 2 is large, which can more firmly squeeze and fix the edge of the flexible skin 2 at the opening 21, thereby preventing the flexible skin 2 at the opening 21 from bulging or falling out of the mounting groove 11.

[0068] In some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The operation panel also includes an operation component 4, which is arranged corresponding to the mounting groove 11. The operation component 4 is located on the inner side of the frame 1, and the frame 1 is used to protect the main body of the operation component 4. Figure 2 and Figure 7 The frame member 3 has a through slot 35 , and the operating assembly 4 partially extends out of the through slot 35 , so that the user can operate the operating assembly 4 conveniently.

[0069] Specifically, the operating member 412 of the operating component 4 is extended out of the through slot 35 , and the user can adjust the operating component 4 by pressing or toggling the operating member 412 .

[0070] In some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The operating component 4 has a first connecting portion 42, and the frame member 3 has a second connecting portion 34 that matches the first connecting portion 42. The first connecting portion 42 and the second connecting portion 34 are detachably connected, which can realize the positioning connection between the frame member 3 and the operating component 4, avoiding displacement between the frame member 3 and the operating component 4 during the use of the operating panel, thereby causing the frame member 3 to affect the action of the operating component 4.

[0071] It should be noted that since most of the structure of the operating component 4 is located inside the frame 1, when the frame member 3 and the operating component 4 are detachably connected by means of screws or other components, the connection time is long and the assembly efficiency is low. Therefore, in some preferred embodiments of the present application, the first connecting portion 42 and the second connecting portion 34 are connected by a snap-fit ​​connection. Specifically, one of the first connecting portion 42 and the second connecting portion 34 is a buckle and the other is a slot. When the operating component 4 is reversely installed (i.e., installed from the reverse side of the operating panel), the first connecting portion 42 and the second connecting portion 34 are connected by a snap-fit ​​connection. Figure 1 When moving from bottom to top for assembly, the first connecting portion 42 and the second connecting portion 34 can be quickly engaged with each other.

[0072] In some embodiments of the present application, the operating assembly 4 includes a toggle switch 41, and the user can toggle the operating member 412 so that the operating member 412 and the transmission component connected thereto move along the Figure 1To prevent the side wall of the frame member 3 from swinging in the left and right directions, the switch body 411 is

[0073] The swing of the moving parts causes interference, and the side wall of the frame member 3 has an avoidance portion 312 that matches the toggle switch 41, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown.

[0074] Specifically, one frame member 3 is provided corresponding to two toggle switches 41. Figure 1 When the first side wall 31 is swung in the left and right directions, the transmission component will interfere with the bottom of the first side wall 31. At this time, two upwardly recessed avoidance portions 312 are provided at the bottom of the first side wall 31 to avoid contact interference between the transmission components of the two toggle switches 41 and the first side wall 31. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown.

[0075] It should be noted that in order to achieve the arrangement of the reinforcing rib structure 33 while avoiding interference with the toggle switch 41, the main reinforcing rib 331 is arranged through the middle of the frame member 3, and the two ends of the main reinforcing rib 331 are respectively connected to the two first side walls 31. At this time, the main reinforcing rib 331 divides the through slot 35 of the frame member 3 into two left and right parts, which can cooperate with the two toggle switches 41 respectively to avoid interference with the swing of the toggle switch 41. Figure 2 and Figure 5 shown.

[0076] In some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 2 The skeleton 1 has a third connecting portion 12, and the operating component 4 has a fourth connecting portion 43 matching the third connecting portion 12. The third connecting portion 12 and the fourth connecting portion 43 are detachably connected, so as to realize the positioning connection between the operating component 4 and the skeleton 1. The positioning installation of the operating component 4 is realized through the skeleton 1, so as to avoid the operating member 412 transmitting the external force to the operating component 4 when operating the operating member 412, so as to cause the operating component 4 to shift inside the skeleton 1.

[0077] In order to realize the quick assembly between the operating component 4 and the frame 1, the third connecting portion 12 and the fourth connecting portion 43 are connected by a snap-fit ​​connection. One of the third connecting portion 12 and the fourth connecting portion 43 is a buckle, and the other is a slot. Figure 1 When moving from bottom to top for assembly, the frame member 3 and the frame 1 can be snap-connected at the same time.

[0078] It should be noted that the above-mentioned operation panel can be set in the operation area of ​​any product, so as to improve the appearance and texture of the product.

[0079] The present application also proposes an armrest, including the operation panel in the above embodiment, the armrest is a door armrest or a center console armrest, which can be used to realize the layout of operating components 4 such as window lift switches, air conditioning adjustment switches or multimedia adjustment switches. In this case, the frame 1 is an armrest frame, and its shape and structure are designed according to the shape of the door armrest or the hollow console armrest.

[0080] In some embodiments of the present application, when the armrest is a door armrest, the operating component 4 is a window lift switch. Since it is only necessary to extend the operating member 412 or the transmission component out of the frame member 3, the mounting groove 11 for embedding the frame member 3 can be set small enough, thereby reducing the impact of the layout of the operating component 4 on the appearance of the flexible skin 2. As a specific embodiment of the present application, when two toggle switches 41 are set corresponding to the same frame member 3, the two operating members 412 are sequentially arranged along the length direction of the frame member 3, such as Figure 2 As shown, at this time, the width of the frame member 3 can be controlled to be about 15 mm, and the exposed hard part is only a very small area of ​​the operating member 412 and the frame member 3, ensuring that most of the area that the user can touch is soft leather, thereby enhancing the high-end feel of the entire vehicle.

[0081] In the above embodiment, when the size of the installation groove 11 is smaller, the opening 21 on the flexible skin 2 is even smaller, and the difficulty of covering the side wall of the installation groove 11 with the leather at the opening 21 will also increase. This is because the area of ​​excess leather that can cover the side wall of the installation groove 11 at the opening 21 is smaller, which will cause the leather around the opening to be unable to completely cover the edge of the opening, resulting in defects, bulges, etc. at the edge of the opening.

[0082] Therefore, the operation panel in the prior art can only open a large through hole on the frame 1, and the opening 21 on the flexible skin 2 is also correspondingly large. At this time, the excess leather at the opening of the frame 1 can wrap around the edge of the opening. However, a large through hole requires a large hard panel to match, and a large hard panel is combined with a window switch. Such an armrest structure has a relatively high cost, poor overall shape, and low appearance. In addition, since a large hard panel is usually made of plastic, it will increase the plastic and cheap feeling of the car interior.

[0083] The present application squeezes the flexible skin 2 at the opening 21 through the frame member 3, so that the flexible skin 2 with a smaller opening 21 can be deformed along the edge of the opening 21 under the action of the squeezing force and folded down to adhere to the side wall of the installation groove 11. Since the flexible skin 2 at the opening 21 is pressed tightly, the flexible skin 2 at the edge of the opening 21 is in a taut state, and there will be no defects such as wrinkles and bulges. It is suitable for assembly scenarios where the installation groove 11 is small in size and the opening area of ​​the flexible skin 2 is small. While improving the texture of the operation panel through a small opening area, the covering quality of the flexible skin 2 can be guaranteed.

[0084] In other embodiments of the present application, when the armrest is a center console armrest, the operating component 4 can be an air conditioning adjustment switch or a multimedia adjustment switch, which can facilitate the driver or co-driver to adjust the air conditioning or volume and other functions in the car.

[0085] The embodiment of the present application also proposes a car, including the armrest in the above embodiment, which can be used to improve the texture of the car interior, realize the adjustment of windows, air conditioning and multimedia functions in the car, and provide users with a rich driving experience.

[0086] See also Figures 1 to 7 In some embodiments of the present application, the assembly method of the above-mentioned operation panel is as follows:

[0087] Step 1: A flexible skin 2 with a thickness of 3 mm is coated on the outer surface of the skeleton 1, and the flexible skin 2 and the skeleton 1 can be connected by glue; after the coating of the flexible skin 2 is completed, the opening 21 on the flexible skin 2 is arranged corresponding to the position of the mounting groove 11 on the skeleton 1;

[0088] Step 2: Assemble the frame member 3 in a formal manner, that is, Figure 1 The frame member 3 moves from top to bottom, and the pushing portion 311 at the bottom edge of the frame member 3 contacts the flexible skin 2 at the opening 21, and drives the leather material at the opening 21 to deform and fold downward, and the side wall of the frame member 3 and the edge of the opening 21 of the flexible skin 2 are interference-fitted, so that the leather material at the opening 21 is attached to the side wall of the mounting groove 11, until the first connection portion 42 and the second connection portion 34 are snap-fitted;

[0089] Step 3: Assemble the operating component 4 in reverse installation. Figure 1 The transmission component of the toggle switch 41 passes through the installation groove 11 and the through groove 35 of the frame member 3 until the third connecting portion 12 and the fourth connecting portion 43 are engaged with each other;

[0090] Step 4: Assemble the operating member 412 and the switch body 411 in a normal manner. Figure 1Move from top to bottom in the middle, so that the operating member 412 is pressed on the transmission component of the toggle switch 41, so as to realize the connection between the operating member 412 and the transmission component;

[0091] Step 5: Plug in the connection harness of the operating component 4, set the operating panel on the door or center console, and complete the vehicle assembly.

[0092] The frame member 3 is embedded in the mounting groove 11 of the skeleton 1 to squeeze the leather material at the opening 21 of the flexible skin 2 to avoid defects such as wrinkles and bulges on the flexible skin 2 at the opening 21; by decorating the edge of the opening 21 with the frame member 3, the aesthetics of the operation panel can be further improved, thereby enhancing the luxury and high-end feel of the operation panel.

[0093] The above embodiments are only preferred embodiments for fully illustrating the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitution or change made by a person skilled in the art based on the present application is within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An operation panel, characterized in that: include: A frame (1), wherein the frame (1) has a mounting groove (11); A flexible skin (2), the flexible skin (2) being arranged to match the frame (1), the flexible skin (2) having an opening (21) corresponding to the position of the mounting groove (11), and a projection of the mounting groove (11) on the flexible skin (2) being located outside the opening (21); A frame member (3), wherein the frame member (3) passes through the opening (21) and is embedded in the installation groove (11), and at least a portion of the flexible skin (2) is located between the side wall of the installation groove (11) and the side wall of the frame member (3).

2. The operating panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: There is a preset distance between the side wall of the installation groove (11) and the side wall of the frame member (3) on the corresponding side, and the preset distance is smaller than the thickness of the flexible skin (2).

3. The operation panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circumferential edge of the frame member (3) has a pushing portion (311), and the pushing portion (311) is used to abut against the flexible skin (2).

4. The operation panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame member (3) has a reinforcing rib structure (33) inside, and the reinforcing rib structure (33) is connected to the side wall of the frame member (3).

5. The operating panel according to claim 4, characterized in that: The reinforcing rib structure (33) comprises a main reinforcing rib (331) and an auxiliary reinforcing rib (332); the main reinforcing rib (331) is arranged in the middle of the frame member (3); and a plurality of the auxiliary reinforcing ribs (332) are arranged in sequence along the circumference of the frame member (3).

6. The operating panel according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The side wall of the frame member (3) has a draft angle.

7. The operating panel according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The operating panel further comprises an operating component (4), the operating component (4) being arranged corresponding to the mounting groove (11), the frame member (3) having a through groove (35), and the operating component (4) partially extending out of the through groove (35).

8. The operating panel according to claim 7, characterized in that: The operating assembly (4) has a first connecting portion (42), and the frame member (3) has a second connecting portion (34) matching the first connecting portion (42), and the first connecting portion (42) and the second connecting portion (34) are detachably connected.

9. The operation panel according to claim 7, characterized in that: The operating assembly (4) comprises a toggle switch (41), and the side wall of the frame member (3) has an avoidance portion (312) matching the toggle switch (41).

10. The operation panel according to claim 7, characterized in that: The skeleton (1) has a third connecting portion (12), the operating assembly (4) has a fourth connecting portion (43) matching the third connecting portion (12), and the third connecting portion (12) and the fourth connecting portion (43) are detachably connected.

11. An armrest, comprising the operation panel according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: The armrest is a door armrest or a center console armrest.

12. A car, characterized in that: Comprising the armrest as claimed in claim 11.

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