Central armrest adjusting device and vehicle test bench

Abstract

The utility model provides a central armrest adjusting device and a vehicle test bench. The central armrest adjusting device comprises a fixing frame; the lifting frame is used for bearing the central armrest; the driving device is fixedly connected to the fixing frame, and the driving device is in transmission connection with the lifting frame so as to drive the lifting frame to ascend and descend relative to the fixing frame; the bearing block is arranged at the top of the lifting frame in a sliding mode so that the bearing block can slide relative to the lifting frame in the first direction, the bearing block is used for bearing the gear handle assembly, the bearing block is provided with a locking structure, and the locking structure can lock the bearing block to the lifting frame. According to the central armrest adjusting device, the central armrest can be simulated, and the gear handle assembly on the central armrest can be simulated. On the basis, the operation comfort of the gear handle assembly can be evaluated, so that the evaluation result of the comfort is more comprehensive.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a central armrest adjustment device and a vehicle test bench. Background Art

[0002] Vehicle comfort is one of the reference factors that people pay more attention to when purchasing a vehicle. Therefore, in recent years, car companies have also continuously made improvements in vehicle comfort to improve the competitiveness of their vehicles. During the vehicle design stage, car companies usually evaluate vehicle comfort through vehicle test benches. Vehicle test benches can simulate the interior environment of the vehicle, such as simulating vehicle seats, central armrests, steering wheels and other structures, and can adjust the position and height of related structures, so as to conduct a more comprehensive evaluation of vehicle comfort.

[0003] The central armrest adjustment device is one of the components of the vehicle test bench, which is mainly used to simulate the central armrest of the vehicle. The central armrest adjustment device in the related art cannot simulate the gear lever on the central armrest, so the evaluation of the gear lever operation comfort is ignored. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present application provides a central armrest adjustment device and a vehicle test bench, the purpose of which is to add a gear lever adjustment function to the central armrest adjustment device to make the comfort evaluation result more comprehensive.

[0005] The specific technical solutions are as follows:

[0006] In the first aspect, the present application provides a central armrest adjustment device, which includes: a fixed frame; a lifting frame, the lifting frame is used to carry the central armrest; a driving device, the driving device is fixedly connected to the fixed frame, the driving device is transmission-connected to the lifting frame to drive the lifting frame to rise and fall relative to the fixed frame; and a bearing block, the bearing block is slidably arranged on the top of the lifting frame so that the bearing block can slide relative to the lifting frame in a first direction, the bearing block is used to carry the gear lever assembly, the bearing block is provided with a locking structure, and the locking structure can lock the bearing block to the lifting frame.

[0007] The central armrest adjustment device in the embodiment of the present application is used to adjust the height of the central armrest so as to evaluate the comfort of the vehicle. Specifically, the central armrest can be mounted on a lifting frame and a fixed frame, and the driving device can drive the lifting frame to rise and fall relative to the fixed frame. When the lifting frame rises and falls, it can drive the central armrest to rise and fall, so that the height of the central armrest can be adjusted. In addition, a bearing block is provided on the top of the lifting frame, and the gear lever assembly of the vehicle can be installed on the bearing block. The bearing block is connected to the lifting frame in a manner that can slide along a first direction. By sliding the bearing block along the first direction, the position of the gear lever assembly on the central armrest can be adjusted. In this way, not only the central armrest can be simulated, but also the gear lever assembly on the central armrest can be simulated. On this basis, the operating comfort of the gear lever assembly can be evaluated, so that the evaluation result of the comfort is more comprehensive.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present application, the lifting frame includes a top plate, the top plate is provided with a slide groove extending along the first direction, and the bottom of the supporting block is provided with a sliding fitting portion, and the sliding fitting portion is inserted into the slide groove.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present application, the sliding fitting part is a screw rod, and the locking structure is a nut that cooperates with the screw rod; or, the sliding fitting part is a connecting rod, and the locking structure is a quick-release wrench provided on the connecting rod, and the quick-release wrench can abut against the top plate.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present application, the driving device includes a motor and a transmission assembly, the motor is connected to the fixed frame, the transmission assembly is connected to the output shaft of the motor, and the transmission assembly is also connected to the top plate, and the motor is used to drive the top plate to rise and fall through the transmission assembly.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, the transmission assembly includes a gear and a rack, the gear is connected to the output shaft of the motor; the rack extends along the height direction of the central armrest adjustment device, the rack is meshed with the gear, the rack is connected to the top plate, a first linear guide is provided on the side of the rack away from the gear, and the first linear guide extends along the length direction of the rack; the fixed frame includes a base plate and a support plate connected to the base plate, the support plate extends along the height direction of the central armrest adjustment device, a first slider is provided on the top of the support plate, and the first linear guide is slidably connected to the first slider.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, the gear and the first slider are arranged opposite to each other, and the rack is located between the gear and the first slider.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, the fixing frame includes a bottom plate and two side brackets, the two side brackets are respectively connected to two ends of the bottom plate, the motor is located between the two side brackets, and a second linear guide is provided on a side of each side bracket close to the motor, and the second linear guide extends along the height direction of the central armrest adjustment device;

[0014] The lifting frame also includes two side panels, which are respectively connected to the two ends of the top plate, and the side panels extend along the height direction of the central armrest adjustment device. A second slider is provided at the bottom of the side panel, and the second slider is slidably connected to the second linear guide rail.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present application, the fixing frame further includes a reinforcing plate connected between the two side brackets.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present application, the fixing frame further includes a motor mounting frame, the motor mounting frame is connected to the base plate, the motor is fixed to the motor mounting frame, and the motor is also connected to the reinforcing plate.

[0017] In a second aspect, the present application provides a vehicle test bench, wherein the vehicle test bench comprises the central armrest adjustment device in any one of the above embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a central armrest adjustment device provided in an embodiment of the present application (the central armrest is included in the diagram);

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic top view of a central armrest adjustment device provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic cross-sectional view along the AA direction.

[0021] The description of the reference numerals in the figures is as follows:

[0022] 100. Central armrest adjustment device;

[0023] 110, fixing frame; 111, bottom plate; 112, supporting plate; 1121, first sliding block; 113, side bracket; 1131, second linear guide rail; 114, reinforcing plate; 115, motor mounting frame;

[0024] 120. Lifting frame;

[0025] 121, top plate; 1211, slide groove; 122, side plate; 1221, second slide block;

[0026] 130, driving device; 131, motor; 132, transmission assembly; 1321, gear; 1322, rack; 1323, first linear guide;

[0027] 140, bearing block; 141, locking structure; 1411, nut; 142, sliding fitting portion; 1421, screw;

[0028] 200, Central armrest;

[0029] 300. Shift lever assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not used to limit the present application.

[0031] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. indicate an orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, it is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the 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, the terms describing the positional relationship in the drawings are only used for illustrative purposes and cannot be understood as a limitation on this patent. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0032] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as suggesting or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0033] In the description of this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0034] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be the only implementation method.

[0035] Vehicle comfort is one of the reference factors that people pay more attention to when purchasing a vehicle. Therefore, in recent years, car companies have also continuously made improvements in vehicle comfort to improve the competitiveness of their vehicles. During the vehicle design stage, car companies usually evaluate vehicle comfort through vehicle test benches. Vehicle test benches can simulate the interior environment of the vehicle, such as simulating vehicle seats, central armrests, steering wheels and other structures, and can adjust the position and height of related structures, so as to conduct a more comprehensive evaluation of vehicle comfort.

[0036] The central armrest adjustment device is one of the components of the vehicle test bench, which is mainly used to simulate the central armrest of the vehicle. The central armrest adjustment device in the related art cannot simulate the gear lever on the central armrest, so the evaluation of the gear lever operation comfort is ignored.

[0037] Based on this, an embodiment of the first aspect of the present application provides a central armrest adjustment device, the purpose of which is to add a gear lever adjustment function to the central armrest adjustment device to make the comfort evaluation result more comprehensive.

[0038] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, the central armrest adjustment device 100 in the embodiment of the present application includes a fixed frame 110, a lifting frame 120, a driving device 130 and a bearing block 140. Specifically, the lifting frame 120 is used to carry the central armrest 200, the driving device 130, the driving device 130 is fixedly connected to the fixed frame 110, and the driving device 130 is transmission-connected with the lifting frame 120 to drive the lifting frame 120 to rise and fall relative to the fixed frame 110. The bearing block 140 is slidably arranged on the top of the lifting frame 120 so that the bearing block 140 can slide relative to the lifting frame 120 along a first direction. The bearing block 140 is used to carry the gear lever assembly 300, and the bearing block 140 is provided with a locking structure 141, and the locking structure 141 can lock the bearing block 140 to the lifting frame 120. Among them, the first direction can be the front and rear direction of the vehicle.

[0039] The central armrest adjustment device 100 in the embodiment of the present application is used to adjust the height of the central armrest 200 so as to evaluate the comfort of the vehicle. Specifically, the central armrest 200 can be mounted on the lifting frame 120 and the fixed frame 110, and the driving device 130 can drive the lifting frame 120 to rise and fall relative to the fixed frame 110. When the lifting frame 120 rises and falls, it can drive the central armrest 200 to rise and fall, so that the height of the central armrest 200 can be adjusted. In addition, a bearing block 140 is provided on the top of the lifting frame 120, and the gear lever assembly 300 of the vehicle can be installed on the bearing block 140. The bearing block 140 is connected to the lifting frame 120 in a manner that it can slide along a first direction. By sliding the bearing block 140 along the first direction, the position of the gear lever assembly 300 on the central armrest 200 can be adjusted. In this way, not only the central armrest 200 can be simulated, but also the gear lever assembly 300 on the central armrest 200 can be simulated. On this basis, the operational comfort of the gear lever assembly 300 can be evaluated, making the evaluation result of the comfort more comprehensive.

[0040] It can be understood that the locking structure 141 on the supporting block 140 is used to lock the supporting block 140 and the lifting frame 120. That is to say, after the position of the supporting block 140 on the lifting frame 120 is adjusted, the locking structure 141 can keep the supporting block 140 in a fixed position so that it has a stable relative position relative to the lifting frame 120.

[0041] In addition, the gear lever assembly 300 can be any type of gear lever assembly 300 such as electronic type, knob type or button type, and the present application does not impose any limitation on this.

[0042] In some of the embodiments, Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the lifting frame 120 includes a top plate 121, the top plate 121 is provided with a slide groove 1211 extending along the first direction, and the bottom of the bearing block 140 is provided with a sliding fitting portion 142, and the sliding fitting portion 142 is penetrated in the slide groove 1211. In this embodiment, the sliding fitting portion 142 at the bottom of the bearing block 140 is penetrated in the slide groove 1211, so that the bearing portion can slide along the slide groove 1211, so that the bearing portion can drive the gear lever assembly 300 to move, and then adjust the position of the gear lever assembly 300.

[0043] In one embodiment, Figure 1As shown, the sliding fitting portion 142 is a screw rod 1421, and the locking structure 141 is a nut 1411 that fits with the screw rod 1421. When the bearing block 140 slides to a preset position, the nut 1411 can be tightened so that the nut 1411 and the bearing block 140 can jointly form a clamping force on the top plate 121, so that the bearing block 140 is fixed to the top plate 121, thereby achieving locking of the bearing block 140.

[0044] In another embodiment, the sliding fitting portion 142 is a connecting rod, and the locking structure 141 is a quick release wrench provided on the connecting rod, and the quick release wrench can abut against the top plate 121. When the bearing block 140 slides to the preset position, the quick release wrench can be twisted so that the end of the quick release wrench abuts against the top plate 121, thereby locking the bearing block 140. Furthermore, a plurality of slots arranged along the first direction can be provided at the bottom of the top plate 121, so that the end of the quick release wrench can be inserted into a corresponding slot when abutting against the top plate 121, thereby locking the bearing block 140 more firmly.

[0045] In some of the embodiments, Figure 1 As shown, the driving device 130 includes a motor 131 and a transmission assembly 132. The motor 131 is connected to the fixing frame 110, and the transmission assembly 132 is connected to the output shaft of the motor 131. The transmission assembly 132 is also connected to the top plate 121. The motor 131 is used to drive the top plate 121 to rise and fall through the transmission assembly 132. In this way, the top plate 121 can drive the central armrest 200 to rise and fall, so as to adjust the height of the central armrest 200.

[0046] Furthermore, if Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, the transmission assembly 132 includes a gear 1321 and a rack 1322, wherein the gear 1321 is connected to the output shaft of the motor 131, the rack 1322 extends in the height direction of the central armrest adjustment device 100, the rack 1322 is meshed with the gear 1321, the rack 1322 is connected to the top plate 121, a first linear guide 1323 is provided on the side of the rack 1322 away from the gear 1321, and the first linear guide 1323 extends in the length direction of the rack 1322. The fixing frame 110 includes a bottom plate 111 and a support plate 112 connected to the bottom plate 111, the support plate 112 extends in the height direction of the central armrest adjustment device 100, a first slider 1121 is provided on the top of the support plate 112, and the first linear guide 1323 is slidably connected to the first slider 1121.

[0047] In this embodiment, a first slider 1121 is provided on the top of the support plate 112, and a first linear guide 1323 is provided on the back side of the rack 1322. The rack 1322 can slide up and down relative to the support plate 112 through the connection between the first linear guide 1323 and the first slider. On this basis, the output shaft of the motor 131 is connected to a gear 1321, and the gear 1321 is meshed with the rack 1322. In this way, the motor 131 can drive the gear 1321 to rotate when working, and the gear 1321 drives the rack 1322 to slide up and down when rotating, so that the rack 1322 can drive the top plate 121 to rise and fall.

[0048] In some of the embodiments, Figure 3 As shown, the gear 1321 and the first slider 1121 are arranged relative to each other, and the rack 1322 is located between the gear 1321 and the first slider 1121. In this embodiment, the gear 1321 and the first slider are arranged relative to each other, that is, the gear 1321 and the first slider 1121 are at the same height position, so that the rack 1322 can be prevented from being subjected to a torque that causes a movement tendency to deflect, thereby facilitating smooth movement of the rack 1322, reducing wear of the rack 1322, and extending the service life of the rack 1322.

[0049] In some of the embodiments, Figure 1 As shown, the fixing frame 110 includes a bottom plate 111 and two side brackets 113, the two side brackets 113 are respectively connected to the two ends of the bottom plate 111, the motor 131 is located between the two side brackets 113, and a second linear guide 1131 is provided on a side of each side bracket 113 close to the motor 131, and the second linear guide 1131 extends along the height direction of the central armrest adjustment device 100. The lifting frame 120 also includes two side panels 122, the two side panels 122 are respectively connected to the two ends of the top panel 121, and the side panels 122 extend along the height direction of the central armrest adjustment device 100, and a second slider 1221 is provided at the bottom of the side panel 122, and the second slider 1221 is slidably connected to the second linear guide 1131.

[0050] In this embodiment, a side bracket 113 is connected to each end of the bottom plate 111 of the fixing frame 110, and each side bracket 113 is provided with a second linear guide rail 1131. Correspondingly, a side plate 122 is connected to each end of the top plate 121, and a second slider 1221 is provided at the bottom of the side plate 122. Each second slider 1221 is slidably connected to a corresponding second linear guide rail 1131. Such a configuration can provide a motion guide for the lifting frame 120 during the ascending and descending process, and prevent the lifting frame 120 from being offset in direction during movement and causing motion jam.

[0051] In some of the embodiments, Figure 1 As shown, the fixing frame 110 further includes a reinforcing plate 114, which is connected between the two side brackets 113. By providing the reinforcing plate 114, the structural strength and rigidity of the fixing frame 110 can be improved, so that the fixing frame 110 is not easily damaged or deformed.

[0052] In some of the embodiments, Figure 1 As shown, the fixing frame 110 further includes a motor mounting frame 115, the motor mounting frame 115 is connected to the bottom plate 111, the motor 131 is fixed to the motor mounting frame 115, and the motor 131 is also connected to the reinforcing plate 114. In this embodiment, the motor 131 is not only fixed to the motor mounting frame 115, but also connected to the reinforcing plate 114, thereby improving the connection strength between the motor 131 and the fixing frame 110, which is conducive to making the motor 131 installed more firmly, thereby helping to avoid vibration when the motor 131 is running.

[0053] An embodiment of the second aspect of the present application provides a vehicle test bench, which includes the central armrest adjustment device 100 in any of the above embodiments.

[0054] In the vehicle test bench in the embodiment of the present application, the central armrest adjustment device 100 can be used to adjust the height of the central armrest 200, so as to evaluate the comfort of the vehicle. Specifically, the central armrest 200 can be mounted on the lifting frame 120 and the fixed frame 110, and the driving device 130 can drive the lifting frame 120 to rise and fall relative to the fixed frame 110. When the lifting frame 120 rises and falls, it can drive the central armrest 200 to rise and fall, so that the height of the central armrest 200 can be adjusted. In addition, a bearing block 140 is provided on the top of the lifting frame 120, and the gear lever assembly 300 of the vehicle can be installed on the bearing block 140. The bearing block 140 is connected to the lifting frame 120 in a manner that it can slide along a first direction. By sliding the bearing block 140 along the first direction, the position of the gear lever assembly 300 on the central armrest 200 can be adjusted. In this way, not only the central armrest 200 can be simulated, but also the gear lever assembly 300 on the central armrest 200 can be simulated. On this basis, the operational comfort of the gear lever assembly 300 can be evaluated, making the evaluation result of the comfort more comprehensive.

[0055] In some of the embodiments, the vehicle test bench may further include a first adjustment mechanism and a second adjustment mechanism, the second adjustment mechanism is disposed at the moving end of the first adjustment mechanism, the first adjustment structure is used to drive the second adjustment mechanism to move along the first direction, the fixing frame 110 is connected to the moving end of the second adjustment mechanism, and the second adjustment mechanism is used to drive the fixing frame 110 to move along the second direction. The position of the central armrest 200 along the first direction and the position along the second direction can be adjusted by the first adjustment mechanism and the second adjustment mechanism, so that the vehicle comfort can be evaluated more comprehensively.

[0056] The above contents are only specific implementation methods of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, which should be included in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A central armrest adjustment device (100), characterized in that: include: A fixing frame (110); A lifting frame (120), wherein the lifting frame (120) is used to carry a central armrest (200); A driving device (130), the driving device (130) being fixedly connected to the fixed frame (110), and the driving device (130) being transmission-connected to the lifting frame (120) so as to drive the lifting frame (120) to rise and fall relative to the fixed frame (110); as well as A bearing block (140) is slidably arranged on the top of the lifting frame (120) so that the bearing block (140) can slide relative to the lifting frame (120) along a first direction. The bearing block (140) is used to carry the gear lever assembly (300). The bearing block (140) is provided with a locking structure (141). The locking structure (141) can lock the bearing block (140) to the lifting frame (120).

2. The central armrest adjustment device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting frame (120) comprises a top plate (121), the top plate (121) is provided with a slide groove (1211) extending along the first direction, and the bottom of the supporting block (140) is provided with a sliding fitting portion, and the sliding fitting portion is inserted into the slide groove (1211).

3. The central armrest adjustment device (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sliding fitting portion (142) is a screw rod (1421), and the locking structure (141) is a nut (1411) that fits with the screw rod; Alternatively, the sliding fitting portion (142) is a connecting rod, and the locking structure (141) is a quick-release wrench provided on the connecting rod, and the quick-release wrench can abut against the top plate (121).

4. The central armrest adjustment device (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving device (130) comprises a motor (131) and a transmission assembly (132); the motor (131) is connected to the fixing frame (110); the transmission assembly (132) is connected to an output shaft of the motor (131); the transmission assembly (132) is also connected to the top plate (121); the motor (131) is used to drive the top plate (121) to rise and fall through the transmission assembly (132).

5. The central armrest adjustment device (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transmission assembly (132) comprises a gear (1321) and a rack (1322), the gear (1321) being connected to the output shaft of the motor (131), the rack (1322) extending along the height direction of the central armrest adjustment device (100), the rack (1322) being meshed with the gear (1321), the rack (1322) being connected to the top plate (121), a first linear guide rail (1323) being arranged on a side of the rack (1322) away from the gear (1321), and the first linear guide rail (1323) extending along the length direction of the rack (1322); The fixing frame (110) comprises a base plate (111) and a support plate (112) connected to the base plate (111), wherein the support plate (112) extends along the height direction of the central armrest adjustment device (100), a first slider (1121) is arranged on the top of the support plate (112), and the first linear guide rail (1323) is slidably connected to the first slider (1121).

6. The central armrest adjustment device (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that: The gear (1321) and the first slider (1121) are arranged opposite to each other, and the rack (1322) is located between the gear (1321) and the first slider (1121).

7. The central armrest adjustment device (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixing frame (110) comprises a bottom plate (111) and two side brackets (113), the two side brackets (113) are respectively connected to two ends of the bottom plate (111), the motor (131) is located between the two side brackets (113), and a second linear guide rail (1131) is provided on a side of each side bracket (113) close to the motor (131), and the second linear guide rail (1131) extends along the height direction of the central armrest adjustment device (100); The lifting frame (120) also includes two side panels (122), the two side panels (122) are respectively connected to the two ends of the top panel (121), the side panels (122) extend along the height direction of the central armrest adjustment device (100), and a second slider (1221) is provided at the bottom of the side panel (122), and the second slider (1221) is slidably connected to the second linear guide rail (1131).

8. The central armrest adjustment device (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fixing frame (110) further comprises a reinforcing plate (114), wherein the reinforcing plate (114) is connected between the two side brackets (113).

9. The central armrest adjustment device (100) according to claim 8, characterized in that: The fixing frame (110) further comprises a motor mounting frame (115), wherein the motor mounting frame (115) is connected to the base plate (111), the motor (131) is fixed to the motor mounting frame (115), and the motor (131) is also connected to the reinforcing plate (114).

10. A vehicle test bench, characterized in that: The invention comprises the central armrest adjustment device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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