Armrest box and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of vehicle interior trim parts, and particularly relates to an armrest box and a vehicle. The armrest box comprises a box body, an armrest cover and a locking piece, wherein the armrest cover is movably mounted on the box body; one of the box body and the armrest cover is provided with a plurality of locking parts, the other one of the box body and the armrest cover is provided with at least one locking piece, and the locking piece can be locked and unlocked with any locking part; or one of the box body and the armrest cover is provided with at least one locking part, the other one of the box body and the armrest cover is provided with a plurality of locking pieces, and any locking piece can be locked and unlocked with the locking part. The armrest cover can move to different positions and is temporarily fixed on the box body through the locking matching of the locking part at the corresponding position and the locking piece, so that the step adjustment of the moving position of the armrest cover is realized, and the adjustment requirements of customers are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of vehicle interior parts, and particularly relates to an armrest box and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] The armrest box has functions such as providing a storage space, shielding a hidden mechanism, and reducing driving fatigue.

[0003] The armrest box in the related art can only open an opening with a fixed size and cannot meet the adjustment needs of users. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is: aiming at the problem that the existing armrest box can only open an opening with a fixed size and cannot meet the adjustment needs of users, an armrest box and a vehicle are provided.

[0005] To solve the above technical problem, on the one hand, an embodiment of the utility model provides an armrest box, including a box body, an armrest cover and a locking member. The armrest cover is movably installed on the box body;

[0006] One of the box body and the armrest cover is provided with a plurality of locking parts, and the other is provided with at least one of the locking members. The locking member can be locked and unlocked with any one of the locking parts;

[0007] Or, one of the box body and the armrest cover is provided with at least one locking part, and the other is provided with a plurality of the locking members. Any one of the locking members can be locked and unlocked with the locking part.

[0008] Optionally, the armrest cover is slidably installed on the box body in the front-rear direction; the plurality of locking parts or the plurality of locking members are spaced apart along the sliding direction of the armrest cover.

[0009] Optionally, the locking member is movably installed on the armrest cover, and the plurality of locking parts are arranged on at least one side wall of the box body in the left-right direction;

[0010] The locking member can slide with the armrest cover to a position opposite to any one of the locking parts. The locking member can move between a locking position and an unlocking position. In the locking position, the locking member is locked with the corresponding locking part, and the armrest cover is temporarily fixed to the box body; in the unlocking position, the locking member is unlocked from the corresponding locking part, and the armrest cover can slide relative to the box body in the front-rear direction.

[0011] Optionally, the locking member is slidably installed on the armrest cover along a preset direction, and the locking member slides between the locking position and the unlocking position.

[0012] Optionally, the locking member includes an insertion portion extending along the preset direction, the locking portion on the box body is a slot extending along the preset direction, and at the locking position, the insertion portion is inserted into the slot along the preset direction.

[0013] Optionally, the preset direction is the left - right direction.

[0014] Optionally, there are two locking members, and the two locking members are symmetrically arranged. A plurality of the locking portions are arranged on both side walls of the box body along the left - right direction; when unlocking, the two locking members move towards the center side of the armrest cover.

[0015] Optionally, the armrest box further includes an unlocking and resetting member and a switch member. The switch member is movably installed on the armrest cover, the switch member is connected to the locking member, and the unlocking and resetting member is arranged between the locking member and the armrest cover;

[0016] Press the switch member to push the locking member to move towards the center side of the armrest cover against the elastic force of the unlocking and resetting member, thereby releasing the locking between the armrest cover and the box body.

[0017] Optionally, the locking member includes a wedge portion, and the switch member is in inclined - plane cooperation with the wedge portion. When unlocking, the switch member pushes the locking member to move towards the center side of the armrest cover through the wedge portion.

[0018] Optionally, the wedge portion has a first inclined surface on the side facing away from the center of the armrest cover in the left - right direction, and the first inclined surface is inclined towards the side close to the locking portion in the downward direction; when unlocking, the switch member pushes the locking member through the first inclined surface.

[0019] Optionally, the switch member is provided with a second inclined surface that cooperates with the first inclined surface.

[0020] Optionally, the switch member includes an operation portion and an unlocking portion connected to the operation portion. The operation portion extends out from the front end of the armrest cover, the unlocking portion is connected to the locking member, and when pressing the operation portion, the unlocking portion can push the locking member to move.

[0021] Optionally, the switch member is rotatably installed on the armrest cover, and in the sliding direction of the armrest cover, the rotation axis of the switch member is located between the operation portion and the unlocking portion;

[0022] When unlocking, press the operation portion in the direction away from the box body, and the unlocking portion moves in the direction close to the box body, thereby pushing the locking member.

[0023] Optionally, the armrest box further includes a buffer nail. The bottom end of the buffer nail is fixed on the armrest cover. An annular card slot is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the top end of the buffer nail. A through hole is provided on one side of the switch member close to the operation portion. The top end of the buffer nail passes through the through hole to clamp the switch member in the card slot.

[0024] Optionally, the armrest box further includes a switch reset member. The switch reset member is arranged between the switch member and the armrest cover and is used for resetting the switch member.

[0025] Optionally, the armrest box further includes a guide rail extending in the front-rear direction. A through hole penetrating in the front-rear direction is provided on the armrest cover. One end of the guide rail is fixed to the front end of the box body, and the other end is fixed to the rear end of the box body. The guide rail slidably penetrates through the through hole.

[0026] Optionally, a damping structure for providing a damping force when the armrest cover slides is arranged between the armrest cover and the box body.

[0027] Optionally, the armrest cover is slidably mounted on the box body; the damping structure includes a gear and a rack engaged with the gear. One of the gear and the rack is arranged on the box body, and the other is arranged on the armrest cover. The rack extends along the sliding direction of the armrest cover.

[0028] Optionally, there is one rack, which is arranged at the middle position of the rear end of the armrest cover, and the gear is mounted at the rear end of the box body;

[0029] Or,

[0030] There are two racks and gears. The two racks are arranged at intervals on both sides of the armrest cover along a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction of the armrest cover. The two gears correspond to the two racks one by one, and the two gears are mounted at the rear end of the box body.

[0031] Optionally, the armrest cover includes an outer plate, an inner plate and a fixing plate. The inner plate is fixed on the side of the outer plate facing the box body. An installation space is formed between the inner wall surface of the outer plate and the inner wall surface of the inner plate. The inner plate is slidably mounted on the box body, and the fixing plate is mounted in the installation space; the locking member or the locking portion is mounted on the fixing plate.

[0032] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention provides a vehicle, including the above-mentioned armrest box.

[0033] In the armrest box of the present utility model, since there are multiple locking parts or locking members provided, the locking member can lock and unlock with any one of the locking parts, or any locking member can lock and unlock with the locking part. Therefore, the armrest cover can move to different positions and be temporarily fixed on the box body through the locking cooperation between the locking part at the corresponding position and the locking member, realizing the stepped adjustment of the armrest cover, so that the opening size of the box body can be adjusted to meet the adjustment requirements of customers. Description of the Drawings

[0034] Figure 1 is a schematic structural view of an armrest box provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0035] Figure 2 is Figure 1 longitudinal sectional view of

[0036] Figure 3 is Figure 1 transverse sectional view of

[0037] Figure 4 is Figure 1 partial sectional view after hiding the outer plate;

[0038] Figure 5 is Figure 4 partial sectional view of the box body in

[0039] Figure 6 is Figure 4 assembly drawing of the armrest cover and the locking member in

[0040] Figure 7 is Figure 6 bottom view of

[0041] Figure 8 is Figure 6 schematic structural view of the fixing plate in

[0042] The reference numerals in the specification are as follows:

[0043] 1. Box body; 11. Box main body; 12. Left decorative plate; 13. Right decorative plate; 14. Gear; 15. Guide rail; 16. Buffer pad; 17. Slot; 18. Locking part; 2. Armrest cover; 21. Outer plate; 22. Inner plate; 221. Through hole; 23. Fixing plate; 231. Guide post; 232. Installation cavity; 233. Abutting platform; 24. Rack; 3. Switch member; 31. Operating part; 32. Unlocking part; 33. Avoidance hole; 4. Switch return member; 5. Locking member; 51. Insertion part; 52. Wedge part; 6. Unlocking return member; 7. Buffer nail. Detailed Embodiments

[0044] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects solved by the present utility model more clearly understood, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model.

[0045] As Figure 1 shown, an embodiment of the present utility model provides an armrest box, which includes a box body 1, an armrest cover 2 and a locking member 5. The armrest cover 2 is movably installed on the box body 1. The box body 1 has an opening, and the armrest cover 2 is used to cover or open the opening of the box body 1.

[0046] As Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, one of the box body 1 and the armrest cover 2 is provided with a plurality of locking portions 18, and the other is provided with at least one locking member 5. The locking member 5 can be locked and unlocked with any one of the locking portions 18. Alternatively, one of the box body 1 and the armrest cover 2 is provided with at least one locking portion 18, and the other is provided with a plurality of locking members 5. Any one of the locking members 5 can be locked and unlocked with the locking portion 18.

[0047] Specifically, when the locking portion 18 and the locking member 5 are unlocked, the armrest cover 2 can move relative to the box body 1. Since there are a plurality of locking portions 18 or locking members 5, the locking member 5 can be locked and unlocked with any one of the locking portions 18 or any one of the locking members 5 can be locked and unlocked with the locking portion 18. Therefore, the armrest cover 2 can move to different positions and is temporarily fixed on the box body 1 through the locking cooperation between the corresponding locking portion 18 and the locking member 5.

[0048] The plurality of locking portions 18 or the plurality of locking members 5 divide the entire movement stroke of the armrest cover 2 into multiple displacements. The locking portions 18 or locking members 5 at different positions represent different opening sizes of the opening of the box body 1. The armrest cover 2 can be moved by the corresponding displacement segment according to the needs, and the locking member 5 and the locking portion 18 at the corresponding position can be locked and unlocked to realize the multi-stage adjustment of the armrest cover 2.

[0049] In the armrest box of the present utility model, since there are a plurality of locking portions 18 or locking members 5, the locking member 5 can be locked and unlocked with any one of the locking portions 18, or any one of the locking members 5 can be locked and unlocked with the locking portion 18. Therefore, the armrest cover 2 can move to different positions and is temporarily fixed on the box body 1 through the locking cooperation between the corresponding locking portion 18 and the locking member 5, realizing the multi-stage adjustment of the armrest cover 2, so as to be able to adjust the opening size of the box body 1 to meet the adjustment needs of customers.

[0050] In one embodiment, the armrest cover 2 is slidably installed on the box body 1 in the front-rear direction, and the plurality of locking portions 18 or the plurality of locking members 5 are spaced apart along the sliding direction of the armrest cover 2.

[0051] Compared with the flip-up armrest cover 2, the armrest cover 2 of this armrest box is opened by sliding in the front-back direction. The armrest cover 2 moves in its own plane and is less restricted by the left and right sides, facilitating the opening and closing of the armrest cover 2.

[0052] When this armrest box is adapted to a vehicle, the armrest cover 2 slides along the front-back direction of the vehicle.

[0053] Moreover, since the armrest cover 2 slides relative to the box body 1 in the front-back direction, the movement trajectory of the armrest cover 2 is simple. Therefore, when the armrest cover 2 slides, the locking portion 18 and the locking member 5 only have relative movement in the front-back direction. The plurality of locking portions 18 or the plurality of locking members 5 only need to be spaced apart along the sliding direction of the armrest cover 2, and the locking and unlocking of the locking member 5 and any one of the locking portions 18, or the locking and unlocking of any one of the locking members 5 and the locking portion 18 can be achieved. The distribution of the plurality of locking portions 18 or the plurality of locking members 5 is relatively regular, facilitating positioning and installation.

[0054] In an embodiment, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the locking member 5 is movably installed on the armrest cover 2, and the plurality of locking portions 18 are arranged on at least one side wall of the box body 1 in the left-right direction.

[0055] The locking member 5 can slide with the armrest cover 2 to a position opposite to any one of the locking portions 18, and the locking member 5 can move between a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the locking member 5 is locked with the corresponding locking portion 18, and the armrest cover 2 is temporarily fixed to the box body 1. In the unlocked position, the locking member 5 is unlocked from the corresponding locking portion 18, and the armrest cover 2 can slide relative to the box body 1 in the front-back direction.

[0056] Compared with arranging a plurality of locking portions 18 on the armrest cover 2 and at least one locking member 5 on the box body 1, the locking member 5 that needs to be operated and adjusted is installed on the armrest cover 2, facilitating operating the locking member 5 on the armrest cover 2 to lock and unlock with any one of the locking portions 18 when sliding the armrest cover 2.

[0057] Moreover, compared with arranging at least one locking portion 18 and a plurality of locking members 5, with such a design, only the same locking member 5 needs to be operated for locking and unlocking actions, without the need to change the locking member 5 that locks with the locking portion 18 due to the change in the sliding position of the armrest cover 2.

[0058] It should be noted that when the armrest cover 2 covers the box body 1, the locking member 5 can be locked with the locking portion 18 at the forefront to temporarily fix the armrest cover 2 in the original position on the box body 1. When the armrest cover 2 slides to the rearmost end of the box body 1, the locking member 5 can be locked with the locking portion 18 at the rearmost end to temporarily fix the armrest cover 2 in the extreme position on the box body 1.

[0059] In one embodiment, the locking member 5 is slidably mounted on the armrest cover 2 along a preset direction, and the locking member 5 slides between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking member 5 reciprocates in a single direction, with a simple movement mode, which is easy to implement and has high movement stability.

[0060] In one embodiment, as Figure 5 shown, the locking member 5 includes an insertion portion 51 extending along the preset direction, and the locking portion 18 on the box body 1 is a slot 17 extending along the preset direction. In the locked position, the insertion portion 51 is inserted into the slot 17 along the preset direction.

[0061] In the locked position, only the front-rear direction blocking fit exists between the insertion portion 51 inserted into the slot 17 and the box body 1. Therefore, there is no resistance when the locking member 5 exits from the slot 17, making the unlocking more labor-saving.

[0062] In one embodiment, as Figure 5 shown, there are three slots 17. The first slot 17 is arranged at the front end of the side wall of the box body 1 along the left-right direction of the vehicle to lock the armrest cover 2 at the forefront. The second slot 17 is arranged at the rear end of the same side wall of the box body 1 to lock the armrest cover 2 that slides to the rearmost end. The third slot 17 is located between the first slot 17 and the second slot 17 to lock the armrest cover 2 that slides to the intermediate stage.

[0063] In one embodiment, the preset direction is the left-right direction. The movement of the locking member 5 along the preset direction realizes its locking and unlocking with the side wall of the box body 1 along the left-right direction. Therefore, when the preset direction is the left-right direction, the locking member 5 approaches or moves away from the side wall of the box body 1 in a direction perpendicular to the side wall of the box body 1, so as to shorten the moving stroke of the locking member 5 and improve the unlocking efficiency and locking efficiency of the locking member 5.

[0064] In one embodiment, as Figure 3 shown, there are two locking members 5, and the two locking members 5 are symmetrically arranged. A plurality of locking portions 18 are arranged on both side walls of the box body 1 along the left-right direction; when unlocking, the two locking members 5 approach each other along the preset direction.

[0065] The two locking members 5 can respectively lock with the side walls of the box body 1 in the left-right direction to avoid the situation that the other side of the armrest cover 2 warps when only one side of the armrest cover 2 is locked with the box body 1 through the locking member 5.

[0066] In one embodiment, the armrest box further includes an unlocking and resetting member 6 and a switch member 3. The switch member 3 is movably mounted on the armrest cover 2. The switch member 3 is connected to the locking member 5, and the unlocking and resetting member 6 is arranged between the locking member 5 and the armrest cover 2.

[0067] Press the switch member 3 to push the locking member 5 to move towards the center side of the armrest cover 2 against the elastic force of the unlocking and resetting member 6, thereby releasing the locking between the locking member 5 and the locking portion 18.

[0068] After the force pressing the switch member 3 is cancelled, the unlocking and resetting member 6 releases the elastic force to push the locking member 5 to move in the opposite direction, realizing the automatic reset of the locking member 5, avoiding manual reset by the user, and improving the user experience.

[0069] In one embodiment, the locking member 5 includes a wedge portion 52, and the switch member 3 is in inclined surface cooperation with the wedge portion 52. When unlocking, the switch member 3 pushes the locking member 5 to move towards the center side of the armrest cover 2 through the wedge portion 52. The transmission direction between the switch member 3 and the wedge portion 52 is simple, so as to simplify the structure of the armrest box.

[0070] In one embodiment, the wedge portion 52 has a first inclined surface on the side facing away from the center of the armrest cover 2 in the left-right direction, and the first inclined surface is inclined towards the side close to the locking portion 18 in the downward direction. When unlocking, the switch member 3 pushes the locking member 5 through the first inclined surface to increase the contact area between the switch member 3 and the wedge portion 52, and improve the stability when the switch member 3 pushes the locking member 5 to move.

[0071] In one embodiment, the switch member 3 is provided with a second inclined surface that cooperates with the first inclined surface. The switch member 3 and the wedge portion 52 are in surface contact through the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface to further increase the contact area between the switch member 3 and the wedge portion 52.

[0072] In one embodiment, the inclination angles of the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are 45°.

[0073] In one embodiment, as Figure 2 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 shown, the switch member 3 includes an operation portion 31 and an unlocking portion 32 connected to the operation portion 31. The operation portion 31 extends out from the front end of the armrest cover 2, and the unlocking portion 32 is connected to the locking member 5. By pressing the operation portion 31, the unlocking portion 32 can push the locking member 5 to move.

[0074] Specifically, when it is necessary to slide the armrest cover 2, press the operation portion 31, the switch member 3 moves, and the unlocking portion 32 in contact and cooperation with the locking member 5 pushes the locking member 5 to move from the locking position to the unlocking position along the preset direction, so that the locking member 5 is unlocked from the box body 1. Then, push the armrest cover 2 to slide relative to the box body 1 in the front-rear direction. When it is necessary to fix the armrest cover 2 on the box body 1, cancel the force pressing the operation portion 31. The locking member 5 moves reversely along the preset direction to the locking position under the elastic force of the unlocking and resetting member 6, and the locking member 5 is locked with the box body 1 to temporarily fix the armrest cover 2 on the box body 1, so that the armrest cover 2 can maintain the closed state or the open state.

[0075] In one embodiment, the second inclined surface is provided on the unlocking portion 32.

[0076] In one embodiment, as Figure 8 shown, an abutting platform 233 is provided on the armrest cover 2. The abutting platform 233 is located on a side of the wedge portion 52 away from the insertion portion 51. The unlocking and resetting member 6 abuts between the wedge portion 52 and the abutting platform 233.

[0077] In one embodiment, the abutting platform 233 is located between two locking members 5. There are two unlocking and resetting members 6. One unlocking and resetting member 6 abuts between the wedge portion 52 of one locking member 5 and the abutting platform 233, and the other unlocking and resetting member 6 abuts between the wedge portion 52 of the other locking member 5 and the abutting platform 233.

[0078] In one embodiment, as Figure 3 and Figure 6 shown, there are two unlocking portions 32. The two unlocking portions 32 are arranged at intervals in the left - right direction. In the left - right direction, the wedge portions 52 of the two locking members 5 are located between the two unlocking portions 32. When the operating portion 31 is pressed, each unlocking portion 32 pushes the adjacent wedge portion 52 in a direction in which the two locking members 5 approach each other. After the force for pressing the operating portion 31 is cancelled, the two unlocking portions 32 move in the reverse direction to the locking position under the elastic force of the unlocking and resetting member 6.

[0079] In one embodiment, the unlocking and resetting member 6 is a spring.

[0080] In other embodiments, the unlocking and resetting member 6 can be a rubber member.

[0081] In one embodiment, it further includes a switch resetting member 4. The switch resetting member 4 is arranged between the switch member 3 and the armrest cover 2. The switch resetting member 4 is used for resetting the switch member 3. Specifically, when the operating portion 31 is pressed, the switch member 3 moves against the elastic force of the switch resetting member 4. After the force for pressing the operating portion 31 is withdrawn, the switch resetting member 4 releases the force, and the switch member 3 moves in the reverse direction to achieve automatic reset, avoiding manual reset by the user and enhancing the user experience.

[0082] In one embodiment, the switch resetting member 4 is a spring.

[0083] In one embodiment, the switch member 3 is rotatably mounted on the armrest cover 2. In the sliding direction of the armrest cover 2, the rotation axis of the switch member 3 is located between the operating portion 31 and the unlocking portion 32.

[0084] When unlocking, the operating portion 31 is pressed in a direction away from the box body 1, and the unlocking portion 32 moves in a direction close to the box body 1, thereby pushing the locking member 5.

[0085] The switch member 3 is equivalent to a lever structure, which converts the upward movement of the operating portion 31 into the downward movement of the unlocking portion 32. The downward moving unlocking portion 32 pushes the locking member 5 to move. Moreover, the operating portion 31 of the switch member 3 extends from the front end of the armrest cover 2, so as to hide the operating portion 31 of the switch member 3 below the user's vision and avoid affecting the aesthetics of the armrest cover 2 when the operating portion 31 is exposed on the top surface of the armrest cover 2. It is also convenient for the hand to apply force to unlock at the front end of the armrest cover 2 when the arm is placed on the armrest cover 2.

[0086] In one embodiment, in the sliding direction of the armrest cover 2, the switch return member 4 is located between the unlocking portion 32 and the rotating shaft of the switch member 3. One end of the switch return member 4 abuts against the armrest cover 2, and the other end abuts against the switch member 3.

[0087] In one embodiment, switch shafts are integrally formed on both sides of the switch member 3 in the left-right direction, and the switch member 3 is rotatably mounted on the armrest cover 2 through the switch shafts.

[0088] In one embodiment, a buffer nail 7 is further included. The bottom end of the buffer nail 7 is fixed on the armrest cover 2. An annular groove is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the top end of the buffer nail 7. A through hole is provided on the switch member 3. The top end of the buffer nail 7 passes through the through hole to clamp the switch member 3 in the groove.

[0089] When the force pressing the operating portion 31 is withdrawn, the switch return member 4 releases the force, and the buffer nail 7 plays a role of buffering and shock absorption when the switch return member 4 releases the force and the switch member 3 returns to its original state, so as to reduce noise.

[0090] In one embodiment, a damping structure for providing a damping force when the armrest cover 2 moves is provided between the armrest cover 2 and the box body 1. When the armrest cover 2 is pushed to move, the damping structure provides a uniform damping force to the armrest cover 2, so that the armrest cover 2 moves more smoothly and smoothly.

[0091] In one embodiment, as Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 shown, the armrest cover 2 is slidably mounted on the box body 1. The damping structure includes a gear 14 and a rack 24 engaged with the gear 14. One of the gear 14 and the rack 24 is provided on the box body 1, and the other is provided on the armrest cover 2. The rack 24 extends along the sliding direction of the armrest cover 2.

[0092] When the armrest cover 2 slides relative to the box body 1, the meshing force between the rack 24 and the gear 14 provides a relatively uniform damping force to the armrest cover 2. Moreover, the gear 14 and the rack 24 are rigid members, with high structural strength, stable meshing and long service life.

[0093] In one embodiment, the central axis of the gear 14 extends in the height direction.

[0094] In other embodiments, the central axis of the gear 14 may extend in the left - right direction.

[0095] In one embodiment, as Figure 7 shown, there is one rack 24, which is arranged at the middle position of the rear end of the armrest cover 2, and the gear 14 is installed at the rear end of the box body 1. Using a single rack 24 and gear 14 to provide a damping force for the sliding of the armrest cover 2 can reduce the number of parts and lower the cost.

[0096] Moreover, the single rack 24 meshing with the gear 14 is arranged at the middle position of the rear end of the armrest cover 2, so that the forces on both sides of the armrest cover 2 in the left - right direction are balanced, improving the smoothness when the armrest cover 2 slides.

[0097] Of course, the rack 24 is not limited to the middle position of the armrest cover 2, and the rack 24 may also be located on one side of the armrest cover 2 in the left - right direction.

[0098] In other embodiments, there are two racks 24 and two gears 14. The two racks 24 are arranged at intervals on both sides of the armrest cover 2 in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction of the armrest cover 2. The two gears 14 correspond to the two racks 24 one by one, and the two gears 14 are installed at the rear end of the box body 1.

[0099] In one embodiment, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, the armrest box further includes a guide rail 15 extending in the front - rear direction. A through - hole 221 extending in the front - rear direction is provided on the armrest cover 2. One end of the guide rail 15 is fixed to the front end of the box body 1, and the other end is fixed to the rear end of the box body 1. The guide rail 15 slidably penetrates through the through - hole 221. Compared with setting the guide rail 15 on the armrest cover 2, such a design can reduce the number of parts installed on the armrest cover 2 and reduce the weight of the armrest cover 2.

[0100] In one embodiment, there are two guide rails 15, and the two guide rails 15 are arranged in parallel at intervals in the left - right direction.

[0101] In one embodiment, mounting holes for receiving the ends of the guide rails 15 are provided at both the front and rear ends of the box body 1.

[0102] In one embodiment, the guide rail 15 includes a guiding section and an anti - detachment section. The anti - detachment section is connected to the rear end of the guiding section, and the cross - sectional dimension of the anti - detachment section is smaller than that of the guiding section. The mounting hole provided at the rear end of the box body 1 includes a first hole section and a second hole section connected to the rear end of the first hole section. The cross - sectional shape of the first hole section is the same as that of the guiding section, and the cross - sectional shape of the second hole section is the same as that of the anti - detachment section. The rear end of the guiding section and the anti - detachment section are inserted into the mounting hole at the rear end of the box body 1. Since the cross - sectional dimension of the anti - detachment section is smaller than that of the guiding section, and the cross - sectional dimension of the second hole section is smaller than that of the first hole section, the mounting hole of this structure can prevent the guide rail 15 from sliding out of the rear end of the box body 1.

[0103] In one embodiment, the guiding section is cylindrical, the anti - detachment section is square, and the through - hole 221 on the armrest cover 2 is a round hole.

[0104] In one embodiment, buffer pads 16 for buffering the armrest cover 2 are installed at both ends of the guide rail 15. When the armrest cover 2 is pushed to slide to the end of the guide rail 15, the buffer pads 16 can buffer and support the armrest cover 2, prevent the armrest cover 2 from hitting the box body 1, and reduce noise.

[0105] In one embodiment, as Figure 3 and Figure 6 shown, the armrest cover 2 includes an outer plate 21, an inner plate 22, and a fixing plate 23. The inner plate 22 is fixed to the side of the outer plate 21 facing the box body 1. An installation space is formed between the inner wall surface of the outer plate 21 and the inner wall surface of the inner plate 22. The inner plate 22 is slidably installed on the box body 1, the fixing plate 23 is installed in the installation space, and the locking member 5 or the locking portion 18 is installed on the fixing plate 23.

[0106] When assembling the armrest cover 2, first install the locking member 5 or the locking portion 18 on the fixing plate 23 to form a module, and then assemble the module on the inner plate 22 to reduce the assembly difficulty and improve the installation efficiency. Moreover, compared with installing all parts on the inner plate 22, such a design can simplify the structure of the inner plate 22.

[0107] In one embodiment, as Figure 6 shown, a groove is provided on the side of the inner plate 22 facing the outer plate 21, and the switch member 3 and the fixing plate 23 are installed in the groove.

[0108] In one embodiment, as Figure 7 shown, two support bars are provided on the inner plate 22. The two support bars extend in the front - rear direction and are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the rack 24. The rear ends of the support bars rest on the rear end face of the box body 1.

[0109] In one embodiment, as Figure 8As shown, an installation cavity 232 is provided on the fixing plate 23. The installation cavity 232 has a first opening facing upward and a second opening facing the side wall of the box body 1 in the left - right direction. The locking member 5 and the unlocking and resetting member 6 are installed in the installation cavity 232. The wedge portion 52 of the locking member 5 extends out through the first opening to cooperate with the inclined surface of the switch member 3, and the insertion portion 51 of the locking member 5 extends out through the second opening to be able to insert into the slot 17.

[0110] In one embodiment, as Figure 2 、 Figure 6 and Figure 8 shown, a guiding post 231 is provided on the fixing plate 23, and the switch resetting member 4 is sleeved on the guiding post 231. The switch resetting member 4 is a spring. The guiding post 231 includes a large - diameter section and a small - diameter section connected to the top end of the large - diameter section. The diameter of the large - diameter section is the same as the inner diameter of the spring, and the diameter of the large - diameter section is larger than the diameter of the small - diameter section. An avoidance hole 33 is provided on the switch member 3, and the diameter of the avoidance hole 33 is larger than the diameter of the small - diameter section. When the operation portion 31 is pressed upward, the switch member 3 compresses the spring downward, and the small - diameter section of the guiding post 231 penetrates into the avoidance hole 33.

[0111] In one embodiment, the inner plate 22 is clamped on the outer plate 21 and fixedly connected by screws.

[0112] In one embodiment, the fixing plate 23 is clamped on the inner plate 22 and fixedly connected by vertically arranged screws.

[0113] In one embodiment, as Figures 1 to 3 shown, the box body 1 includes a box main body 11, a left decorative plate 12 and a right decorative plate 13. A storage space for placing objects is provided in the box main body 11. The left decorative plate 12 is fixed to the top end on the left side of the box main body 11, and the right decorative plate 13 is fixed to the top end on the right side of the box body 1. At least one of the left decorative plate 12 and the right decorative plate 13 can be locked with the locking member 5.

[0114] In one embodiment, both the left decorative plate 12 and the right decorative plate 13 are fixedly connected to the box main body 11 by horizontally arranged screws.

[0115] In other embodiments, only one locking member 5 can be provided. The locking member 5 can lock and unlock one side of the armrest cover 2 in the left - right direction. At this time, the other side of the armrest cover 2 in the left - right direction can be slidably connected to the box body 1 in the front - back direction.

[0116] In other embodiments, the locking member 5 can be movably installed on the box body 1, and a plurality of locking portions 18 are installed on the armrest cover 2. When the armrest cover 2 slides to a position where one of the locking portions 18 corresponds to the locking member 5, the locking member 5 is operated to lock and unlock with the locking portion 18.

[0117] In other embodiments, one of the box body 1 and the armrest cover 2 may be provided with at least one locking portion 18, and the other is provided with a plurality of locking members 5. Any one of the locking members 5 can be locked and unlocked with the locking portion 18. Specifically, when the armrest cover 2 moves to the target position and one of the plurality of locking members 5 corresponds to the position of the locking portion 18, operate the locking member 5 to perform a locking action to lock with the locking portion 18, so as to temporarily fix the armrest cover 2 on the box body 1.

[0118] In other embodiments, the plurality of locking portions 18 may be spaced apart on a horizontal plane. At this time, the locking and unlocking strokes of the locking member 5 with each locking portion 18 may be different. A spring may be provided between the locking member 5 and the armrest cover 2 or the box body 1 where it is located, and the spring is used to adjust the locking and unlocking strokes of the locking member 5.

[0119] In other embodiments, the armrest cover 2 may be slidably mounted on the box body 1 in the left - right direction. Of course, the armrest cover 2 may also be flip - mounted on the box body 1.

[0120] In other embodiments, the locking member 5 may be rotatably mounted on the armrest cover 2. One end of the locking member 5 is used to lock with the locking portion 18, and the other end of the locking member 5 is for an operator to apply force to rotate the locking member 5.

[0121] In other embodiments, the locking member 5 may move in the horizontal direction, and there is an included angle between the preset direction and the left - right direction. For example, 80°, 60°, etc.

[0122] In other embodiments, a catch may be provided on the locking member 5, and a slot may be provided on the side wall of the box body 1 in the left - right direction. In the locked position, the catch is engaged in the slot, and the slot constitutes the locking portion 18.

[0123] In other embodiments, the switch member 3 may be omitted. The locking member 5 has an exposed portion exposed outside the armrest cover 2, and the locking and unlocking actions of the locking member 5 are directly driven by operating the exposed portion.

[0124] In other embodiments, the inclined surface may be provided on one of the wedge - shaped portion 52 and the unlocking portion 32. Of course, the inclined surface may also be replaced with an arc - shaped surface.

[0125] In other embodiments, the switch member 3 may be a linear actuator. The switch member 3 may move in the up - down direction, and the operating portion 31 of the switch member 3 may be exposed from the top surface of the armrest cover 2.

[0126] In other embodiments, the switch member 3 may move in the left - right direction. At this time, the unlocking portion 32 of the switch member 3 may be fixedly connected to the locking member 5. When unlocking, press the switch member 3 towards the center side of the armrest cover 2 in the left - right direction, and the switch member 3 drives the locking member 5 to move towards the center side of the armrest cover 2 to release the lock with the locking portion 18.

[0127] In other embodiments, the damping structure includes an elastomer, such as rubber, nylon, etc. The elastomer can be fixed on the contact surface of the box body 1 in contact with the armrest cover 2, for example, on the outer peripheral surface of the guide rail 15. When the armrest cover 2 slides relative to the box body 1, the setting of the elastomer can increase the friction force between the armrest cover 2 and the box body 1, thereby providing a damping force for the sliding of the armrest cover 2.

[0128] In other embodiments, the gear 14 can be rotatably mounted on the armrest cover 2, and the rack 24 is fixed on the box body 1.

[0129] In other embodiments, the guide rail 15 can be cancelled, and a chute extending in the front-rear direction can be provided on the side wall of the box body 1 in the left-right direction. The edge of the armrest cover 2 in the left-right direction is slidably mounted in the chute. When the armrest cover 2 is pushed, the edge of the armrest cover 2 slides in the chute.

[0130] In addition, an embodiment of the present utility model provides a vehicle, including the armrest box of the above embodiment, and the armrest box is installed between the driver's seat and the passenger seat.

[0131] In one embodiment, the armrest cover 2 is slidably mounted on the box body 1 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The armrest cover 2 moves in its own plane and is less restricted by the driver's seat and the passenger seat on both sides. Moreover, the armrest cover 2 of the armrest box is opened and closed by sliding in the front-rear direction, avoiding the situation that the flip-type armrest cover 2 is easy to contact the arm when flipping.

[0132] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An armrest box, characterized in that, It includes a box body (1), an armrest cover (2) and a locking member (5), and the armrest cover (2) is movably mounted on the box body (1); One of the box body (1) and the armrest cover (2) is provided with a plurality of locking portions (18), and the other is provided with at least one of the locking members (5), and the locking member (5) can be locked and unlocked with any one of the locking portions (18); Or, one of the box body (1) and the armrest cover (2) is provided with at least one locking portion (18), and the other is provided with a plurality of the locking members (5), and any one of the locking members (5) can be locked and unlocked with the locking portion (18).

2. The armrest box according to claim 1, wherein, The armrest cover (2) is slidably mounted on the box body (1) in the front-rear direction; a plurality of the locking portions (18) or a plurality of the locking members (5) are spaced apart along the sliding direction of the armrest cover (2).

3. The armrest box according to claim 2, wherein, The locking member (5) is movably mounted on the armrest cover (2), and a plurality of the locking portions (18) are provided on at least one side wall of the box body (1) in the left-right direction; The locking member (5) can slide with the armrest cover (2) to a position opposite to any one of the locking portions (18), and the locking member (5) can move between a locking position and an unlocking position. In the locking position, the locking member (5) is locked with the corresponding locking portion (18), and the armrest cover (2) is temporarily fixed to the box body (1); in the unlocking position, the locking member (5) is unlocked from the corresponding locking portion (18), and the armrest cover (2) can slide relative to the box body (1) in the front-rear direction.

4. The armrest box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The locking member (5) is slidably mounted on the armrest cover (2) along a preset direction, and the locking member (5) slides between the locking position and the unlocking position.

5. The armrest box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The locking member (5) includes an insertion portion (51) extending along the preset direction, and the locking portion (18) on the box body (1) is a slot (17) extending along the preset direction; in the locking position, the insertion portion (51) is inserted into the slot (17) along the preset direction.

6. The armrest box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The preset direction is the left-right direction.

7. The armrest box according to claim 4, wherein There are two locking members (5), and the two locking members (5) are symmetrically arranged. A plurality of the locking portions (18) are provided on both side walls of the box body (1) in the left-right direction; when unlocking, the two locking members (5) move toward the center side of the armrest cover (2).

8. The armrest box according to claim 4, wherein The armrest box further includes an unlocking and resetting member (6) and a switch member (3). The switch member (3) is movably mounted on the armrest cover (2), the switch member (3) is connected to the locking member (5), and the unlocking and resetting member (6) is arranged between the locking member (5) and the armrest cover (2); Press the switch member (3) to push the locking member (5) to move toward the center side of the armrest cover (2) against the elastic force of the unlocking and resetting member (6), thereby unlocking the locking member (5) from the locking portion (18).

9. The armrest box according to claim 8, wherein, The locking member (5) includes a wedge portion (52), and the switch member (3) is in inclined surface cooperation with the wedge portion (52). When unlocking, the switch member (3) pushes the locking member (5) to move towards the center side close to the armrest cover (2) through the wedge portion (52).

10. The armrest box according to claim 9, characterized in that, The wedge portion (52) has a first inclined surface on the side facing away from the center of the armrest cover (2) in the left - right direction, and the first inclined surface is inclined towards the side close to the locking portion (18) in the downward direction; when unlocking, the switch member (3) pushes the locking member (5) through the first inclined surface.

11. The armrest box according to claim 10, characterized in that, A second inclined surface cooperating with the first inclined surface is provided on the switch member (3).

12. The armrest box according to claim 8, wherein, The switch member (3) includes an operation portion (31) and an unlocking portion (32) connected to the operation portion (31). The operation portion (31) extends out from the front end of the armrest cover (2), and the unlocking portion (32) is connected to the locking member (5). By pressing the operation portion (31), the unlocking portion (32) can push the locking member (5) to move.

13. The armrest box according to claim 12, wherein, The switch member (3) is rotatably mounted on the armrest cover (2). In the sliding direction of the armrest cover (2), the rotation shaft of the switch member (3) is located between the operation portion (31) and the unlocking portion (32); When unlocking, press the operation portion (31) in the direction away from the box body (1), and the unlocking portion (32) moves in the direction close to the box body (1), thereby pushing the locking member (5).

14. The armrest box according to claim 13, characterized in that, The armrest box further includes a buffer nail (7). The bottom end of the buffer nail (7) is fixed on the armrest cover (2). An annular card slot is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the top end of the buffer nail (7). A through - hole is provided on the switch member (3) on the side close to the operation portion (31). The top end of the buffer nail (7) passes through the through - hole to clamp the switch member (3) in the card slot.

15. The armrest box according to claim 8, characterized in that, The armrest box further includes a switch reset member (4). The switch reset member (4) is arranged between the switch member (3) and the armrest cover (2), and the switch reset member (4) is used for resetting the switch member (3).

16. The armrest box according to any one of claims 2 to 15, characterized in that, The armrest box further includes a guide rail (15) extending in the front - rear direction. A through - hole (221) penetrating in the front - rear direction is provided on the armrest cover (2). One end of the guide rail (15) is fixed to the front end of the box body (1), and the other end is fixed to the rear end of the box body (1). The guide rail (15) slidably penetrates through the through - hole (221).

17. The armrest box according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that, A damping structure for providing a damping force when the armrest cover (2) moves is arranged between the armrest cover (2) and the box body (1).

18. The armrest box according to claim 17, characterized in that, The armrest cover (2) is slidably mounted on the box body (1); The damping structure includes a gear (14) and a rack (24) meshing with the gear (14). One of the gear (14) and the rack (24) is arranged on the box body (1), and the other is arranged on the armrest cover (2). The rack (24) extends along the sliding direction of the armrest cover (2).

19. The armrest box according to claim 18, characterized in that, The rack (24) is provided with one, and the rack (24) is arranged at the middle position of the rear end of the armrest cover (2), and the gear (14) is installed at the rear end of the box body (1); Or, The rack (24) and the gear (14) are provided with two. The two racks (24) are arranged at intervals on both sides of the armrest cover (2) along the direction perpendicular to the sliding direction of the armrest cover (2). The two gears (14) correspond to the two racks (24) one by one, and the two gears (14) are installed on the box body (1).

20. The armrest box according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that, The armrest cover (2) includes an outer plate (21), an inner plate (22) and a fixing plate (23). The inner plate (22) is fixed on the side of the outer plate (21) facing the box body (1). The inner plate (22) is installed on the box body (1). An installation space is formed between the inner wall surface of the outer plate (21) and the inner wall surface of the inner plate (22). The fixing plate (23) is installed in the installation space; the locking member (5) or the locking portion (18) is installed on the fixing plate (23).

21. A vehicle, characterized in that, An armrest box according to any one of claims 1 to 20.

Images