Cockpit module for vehicle

Abstract

A cockpit module for a vehicle is provided. The cockpit module includes: a crash pad including an assembly hole; a tray including an inner space open upward, the tray being assembled to the assembly hole, the inner space communicating with the assembly hole; and a cover rotatably connected to the tray. The cover is movable between a closed position in which the cover covers the interior space when the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to a protrusion pointing to the interior of the passenger compartment of the tray, and an expanded position in which the cover opens the interior space by moving upward along the rotating shaft. The cover includes a structure extending toward the interior of the passenger compartment, and the structure serves as a table in the deployed position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a cockpit module for a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Generally, with the production of vehicles, the cockpit structures in vehicles have gradually diversified, and according to their purposes, cockpit modules with various shapes are positioned for corresponding vehicles. A cockpit module that can meet the needs of vehicle occupants (drivers, companion passengers, and users) needs to be applied according to the purpose of the driving environment or situation. However, since the cockpit modules in the prior art only provide a general structure with limited shapes, this is inconvenient. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The Summary of the Utility Model is provided to introduce in a simplified form some concepts that will be further described in the following detailed description. The Summary of the Utility Model is not intended to identify the key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to assist in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0004] The present disclosure is proposed to solve these problems, and the object of the present disclosure is to provide a cockpit module for a vehicle, in which, in addition to the glove box, an accommodation space can be provided to additionally accommodate items, and a cover covering the accommodation space can be configured to be used as a table as needed, which can improve the convenience of use.

[0005] The technical problems of the present disclosure are not limited to the above technical problems, and those skilled in the art can clearly understand other technical problems not mentioned above from the following description.

[0006] In a general aspect of the present disclosure, a cockpit module for a vehicle includes: a bumper pad including an assembly hole; a tray including an upwardly open internal space, the tray being assembled to the assembly hole, the internal space communicating with the assembly hole; and a cover rotatably connected to the tray, wherein, in a closed position, when a rotation axis is rotatably connected to a protrusion pointing to the interior of the passenger compartment of the tray, the cover covers the internal space, wherein, in an unfolded position, the cover opens the internal space by moving upward along the rotation axis, wherein the cover includes a structure extending toward the interior of the passenger compartment, and wherein the structure is configured to be used as a table in the unfolded position.

[0007] The cover may include: a first body through which opposite ends of the rotation axis extend and penetrate; and a second body horizontally extending from the first body.

[0008] The outer surface of the first body may include a semi-circular structure, and the outer surface of the second body may include a planar structure that is continuously connected to the outer surface of the first body.

[0009] The cover may further include a third body configured to retract from the second body, wherein the third body may be arranged to define a shape of a layered structure together with the second body, and wherein the third body may be configured to deploy in a direction of extension of the second body or in a direction different from the direction of extension of the second body.

[0010] The third body may deploy outside the second body when sliding or rotating.

[0011] The second body may include a receiving groove configured to receive the third body, the receiving groove being recessed in the inner surface of the second body, wherein guiding protrusions may be provided on two opposite surfaces of the third body based on the width direction, and wherein the guiding protrusions may be inserted into guiding grooves formed in side surfaces of the receiving groove that come into contact with the guiding protrusions.

[0012] The cockpit module for a vehicle may further include a cover stopper provided on the rotation axis and configured to prevent the cover from rotating beyond the deployed position, wherein the cover stopper may further be configured to engage with a capture post provided in the bumper pad while rotating together with the rotation axis when the cover is positioned at the deployed position.

[0013] The cockpit module for a vehicle may further include a cover spring provided on the rotation axis, wherein the cover spring may apply a force to return the cover from the deployed position to the closed position.

[0014] The cover may include a knob configured to be locked to the tray at the closed position, and wherein the knob may be connected to a knob spring and configured to be held in a locked state by a force applied by the knob spring.

[0015] The tray may include a partition wall configured to divide the internal space into a first region and a second region. Description of the Drawings

[0016] Figure 1 is a view showing a cockpit module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 2 is a view showing a tray and a cover mounted on a bumper pad of a cockpit module.

[0018] Figure 3 It is a view showing the state in which the lid changes between the closed position and the deployed position.

[0019] Figure 4 It is a view showing the state in which the bumper, the tray, and the lid are disassembled.

[0020] Figure 5 It is a view showing the lid.

[0021] Figure 6 It is a view showing the knob provided on the lid.

[0022] Figure 7 It is a view showing the lid stopper assembled to the rotating shaft.

[0023] Figure 8 It is a view showing the state in which the lid stopper is provided outside the tray.

[0024] Figure 9 It is a view showing the state in which the lid stopper changes between the closed position and the deployed position together with the lid.

[0025] Figures 10 to 12 It is a view showing the configuration in which the third body is deployed in a direction different from the extending direction of the second body.

[0026] Figure 13 It is a view showing the configuration in which the third body is deployed in the same direction as the extending direction of the second body.

[0027] Figure 14 It is a view showing an embodiment in which the lid has a cup holder. Detailed Description

[0028] The following detailed description is provided to assist the reader in obtaining a comprehensive understanding of the methods, apparatuses, and / or systems described herein. However, after understanding the disclosure of the present application, various changes, modifications, and equivalents of the methods, apparatuses, and / or systems described herein will be apparent. For example, the order of operations described herein is merely exemplary and is not limited to those set forth herein, but may be changed as will be apparent after understanding the disclosure of the present application, except where the operations must occur in a specific order.

[0029] The features described herein may be embodied in different forms and should not be construed as limited to the examples described herein. On the contrary, the examples described herein are merely illustrative of some of the many possible ways of implementing the methods, apparatuses, and / or systems described herein, which will be apparent after understanding the disclosure of the present application.

[0030] The advantages and features of the present disclosure, and the methods for realizing these advantages and features, will become clear with reference to the embodiments described in detail below together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed herein, but will be implemented in various forms. The embodiments of the present disclosure are provided to fully disclose the present disclosure, and those of ordinary skill in the art can fully understand the scope of the present disclosure. At the same time, the terms used in this specification are used to explain the embodiments, rather than to limit the present disclosure.

[0031] Terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), etc. may be used herein to describe components. Each of these terms is not used to define the nature, order, or sequence of the corresponding component, but is only used to distinguish the corresponding component from other components. For example, the first component may be referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as the first component.

[0032] Throughout the specification, when a component is described as "connected to" or "coupled to" another component, it may be directly "connected to" or "coupled to" another component, or there may be one or more other components therebetween. In contrast, when an element is described as "directly connected to" or "directly coupled to" another element, there may be no other elements therebetween.

[0033] In the description of the embodiments, in the case where any one element is described as formed on or under another element, such description includes both the case where the two elements are formed in direct contact with each other and the case where the two elements are in indirect contact with each other with one or more other elements inserted therebetween. Additionally, when an element is described as formed on or under another element, such description may include the case where one element is formed on the upper side or the lower side with respect to another element.

[0034] The singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that when used herein, the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising" specify the presence of the stated features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0035] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and in all the drawings, the same or corresponding components will be denoted by the same or corresponding reference numerals, and redundant descriptions will be omitted.

[0036] Figures 1 to 14 A cockpit module for a vehicle, its configuration, and its operating state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure are shown.

[0037] Referring to the accompanying drawings, a cockpit module for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a bumper pad 100, a tray 200, and a cover 300.

[0038] The bumper pad 100 may be equipped with a glove box 400 disposed at the position of the passenger seat. Assembly holes 101 may be provided in the bumper pad 100 and above the glove box 400. The assembly holes 101 may be formed through the bumper pad 100 and disposed at a position spaced apart from the glove box 400.

[0039] The tray 200 may be provided in the form of a box-shaped structure having a generally quadrilateral shape as a whole.

[0040] The tray 200 may have an upwardly opening internal space and be assembled and fixed to the assembly holes 101. The internal space may be used as a receiving space capable of accommodating articles. Thus, in addition to the glove box 400 provided on the lower side, the cockpit module is configured to additionally accommodate articles in the tray 200 provided on the upper side. That is, the tray 200 may provide a separate receiving space formed in the upper surface of the cockpit module and spaced apart from the glove box 400.

[0041] The tray 200 may have a partition wall 210 configured to divide the internal space into a first area A1 and a second area A2. The first area A1 may have a relatively larger size than the second area A2.

[0042] The first area A1 may be used as a receiving space for accommodating articles. The second area A2 may be used as an assembly space for assembling the cover 300.

[0043] In the first area A1, a support portion 220 may be provided, on which an edge of the cover 300 is provided. The support portion 220 may have a structure that defines a stepped portion together with the upper end of the tray 200. The support portion 220 is configured such that the edge of the cover 300 can be placed and supported on the support portion 220.

[0044] The cover 300 may be configured to close or open the receiving space.

[0045] The cover 300 is rotatably connected to the tray 200. Specifically, a rotation axis 301 of the cover 300 may be rotatably connected to a protrusion 230 pointing from the second area A2 of the tray 200 toward the passenger compartment.

[0046] The cover 300 can be configured to change between a closed position P1 where the cover 300 covers the internal space and an unfolded position P2 where the cover 300 opens the internal space by moving upward while rotating about the rotation axis 301. At the closed position P1, the cover 300 can be used as a protective cover that covers the internal space and protects the accommodated items. At the unfolded position P2, the cover 300 can be configured to have a structure that extends toward the interior of the passenger compartment and serves as a table.

[0047] The cover 300 may include a first body 310 connected to the tray 200 and a second body 320 extending horizontally from the first body 310.

[0048] The first body 310 may have an approximate container structure with an empty space. The outer surface 311 of the first body 310 may have a semi-circular structure, and the inner surface 312 of the first body 310 may have a curved structure. The rotation axis 301 may be connected to the first body 310. Opposite ends of the rotation axis 301 may extend while penetrating two opposite surfaces 313 of the first body 310 based on the longitudinal direction.

[0049] At the closed position P1, the first body 310 may be arranged such that the inner surface 312 faces the partition wall 210, and the outer surface 311 is exposed toward the interior of the passenger compartment. Further, at the unfolded position P2, the first body 310 may be arranged such that the inner surface 312 is exposed toward the interior of the passenger compartment, and the outer surface 311 faces the partition wall 210.

[0050] The second body 320 may have a generally flat plate structure. The outer surface 321 of the second body 320 may have a planar structure that is continuously connected to the outer surface 311 of the first body 310. The inner surface 322 of the second body 320 may have a planar structure parallel to the outer surface 321.

[0051] At the closed position P1, the second body 320 may be arranged such that the inner surface 322 faces the internal space, and the outer surface 321 is exposed toward the upper side of the passenger compartment on the upper surface of the bumper pad 100. Further, at the unfolded position P2, the second body 320 may be arranged such that the inner surface 322 is exposed toward the upper side of the passenger compartment, and the outer surface 321 faces the lower side of the passenger compartment.

[0052] The cover 300 may have a knob 330 configured to be locked to the tray 200 at the closed position P1.

[0053] As Figure 6As shown, the knob 330 can be connected to the knob spring 331 and is configured to be held in the locked state by the force applied by the knob spring 331. The knob 330 and the knob spring 331 can be installed in the second body 320. The protruding end 332 of the knob 330 can protrude to the outside of the second body 320 and is locked by cooperating with the border 240 of the tray 200.

[0054] When the cover 300 is deployed while rotating from the closed position P1 to the deployed position P2, it is necessary to limit the rotation range of the cover 300. Specifically, the cover 300 needs to be restricted so that the cover 300 cannot rotate out of the rotation range from the closed position P1 to the deployed position P2, that is, 180°.

[0055] Referring to Figures 7 to 9 , a cover stopper 340 can be provided on the rotating shaft 301 to prevent the cover 300 from rotating beyond the deployed position P2.

[0056] The cover stoppers 340 can be respectively assembled to opposite ends of the rotating shaft 301 extending from the first body 310 to the outside. In a state where the first body 310 is disposed in the second region A2, the cover stoppers 340 can be disposed outside the second region A2, and the protrusion 230 of the tray 200 is inserted therebetween.

[0057] The cover stopper 340 can include a substantially circular rotating portion 341 coupled to the rotating shaft 301 and an extension portion 342 protruding and extending tangentially from one side of the rotating portion 341.

[0058] The cover stopper 340 can rotate together with the rotating shaft 301. When the cover 300 is positioned at the deployed position P2, the extension portion 342 can be configured to be captured by the capture post 110 provided in the bumper 100. In a state where the extension portion 342 is blocked by the bumper 100, the rotation of the cover stopper 340 and the rotating shaft 301 can be restricted, and the cover 300 can be restricted from rotating 180° or more.

[0059] As Figure 7 shown, a cover spring 350 can be provided on the rotating shaft 301 and apply a force to return the cover 300 from the deployed position P2 to the closed position P1. In this embodiment, the cover spring 350 can be configured as a torsion spring.

[0060] The lid spring 350 can be assembled with a rotating shaft 301 between the protrusion 230 of the tray 200 and the lid stopper 340, and one end and the other end of the lid spring 350 can be connected to the first body 310 and the bumper 100 and elastically supported on the first body 310 and the bumper 100. In this case, a slit hole 231 can be provided in the protrusion 230, and the lid spring 350 can pass through the slit hole 231. The slit hole 231 can be formed in a shape surrounding the rotating shaft 301 along the rotation trajectory of the first body 310. Therefore, the lid 300 rotated from the closed position P1 to the deployed position P2 can return to the closed position P1 by the elastic force of the lid spring 350.

[0061] In this embodiment, the lid 300 may further include a third body 360 configured to retract from the second body 320.

[0062] The third body 360 can be combined with the second body 320 to be used as a table. That is, compared with the table realized by the second body 320, the third body 360 can realize a further extended table.

[0063] Similar to the second body 320, the third body 360 can be provided in the form of an overall flat plate structure and provided in a shape defining a hierarchical structure together with the second body 320.

[0064] In this embodiment, a placement groove 322a can be recessed in the inner surface 322 of the second body 320 to accommodate the third body 360. The placement groove 322a can be formed to correspond to the shape of the third body 360 to fit the third body 360. The depth of the placement groove 322a can correspond to the thickness of the third body 360.

[0065] The third body 360 can be configured to deploy in a direction different from the extension direction of the second body 320. Additionally, the third body 360 can be configured to deploy in the same direction as the extension direction of the second body 320 (see Figure 13 ).

[0066] In this embodiment, the third body 360 can be deployed outside the second body 320 when sliding.

[0067] As Figure 10 shown, guide protrusions 361 can be provided on two opposite surfaces of the third body 360 based on the width direction, and guide grooves 322b can be formed in the side surfaces of the placement groove 322a in contact with the guide protrusions 361 such that the guide protrusions 361 are inserted into the guide grooves 322b. The third body 360 can slide along the guide grooves 322b through the guide protrusions 361.

[0068] In addition, as Figure 11As shown, the slide rail 323 can be disposed between the third body 360 and the second body 320. The slide rail 323 can be fixed to the placement groove 322a, and the third body 360 can slide along the slide rail 323.

[0069] In this embodiment, the third body 360 can be deployed to the outside of the second body while rotating.

[0070] As Figure 12 shown, the third body 360 and the second body 320 can be connected by a hinge member 324. The third body can be deployed or folded from the second body 320 while rotating around the hinge member 324.

[0071] Meanwhile, referring to Figure 14 , the cup holder 370 can be disposed on the lid 300.

[0072] The cup holder 370 can be foldably disposed on the lid 300. In this embodiment, the cup holder 370 can include a frame portion 371 rotatably connected to the first body 310 at one end and a holder portion 372 rotatably connected to the frame portion 371 at the other end. The holder portion 372 can have a hole 372a in which a cup or the like can be fixed.

[0073] When the lid 300 is positioned at the closed position P1, the frame portion 371 and the holder portion 372 in the folded state can be disposed in the second area A2. When the lid 300 is deployed to the deployed position P2, the frame portion 371 and the holder portion 372 can be deployed by an elastic device (not shown) such as a spring to have a preset structure.

[0074] As described above, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a tray having an upwardly exposed internal space can be disposed on the upper surface of the bumper pad, and items can be placed or accommodated independently of the glove box in the tray, which can improve convenience.

[0075] In addition, usually, when the vehicle is stationary or the user is working, the lid covering the tray can be rotated and used as a table, which can further improve the convenience of use. Regardless of the layout of the cockpit module, a variable table can be applied, and the variable table is configured to expand to a size that allows the user to work as needed.

[0076] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a cockpit module for a vehicle can be provided, in which, in addition to the glove box, an accommodation space can be provided to additionally accommodate items, and the lid covering the accommodation space can be configured to be used as a table as needed, which can improve the convenience of use.

[0077] The effects of the present disclosure are not limited to the above effects, and those skilled in the art will clearly understand other effects not mentioned above.

[0078] Although the present disclosure has been described above with reference to exemplary embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and changes can be made to the present disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. In addition, it should be understood that the differences associated with the modifications and changes are included within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0079] Cross - reference to related applications

[0080] This application claims the priority and benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10 - 2024 - 0089339, filed with the Korean Intellectual Property Office on July 8, 2024, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.

Claims

1. A cockpit module for a vehicle, characterized in that, The cockpit module for a vehicle includes: A bumper pad, the bumper pad including an assembly hole; A tray, the tray including an upwardly opening inner space, the tray being assembled to the assembly hole, the inner space communicating with the assembly hole; and A cover, the cover being rotatably connected to the tray, wherein, in the closed position, when a rotating shaft is rotatably connected to a protrusion pointing towards the interior of the passenger compartment of the tray, the cover covers the inner space, wherein, in the deployed position, the cover opens the inner space by moving upward along the rotating shaft, wherein, the cover includes a structure extending towards the interior of the passenger compartment, and wherein, the structure is configured to serve as a table in the deployed position.

2. The cockpit module for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover includes: A first body, opposite ends of the rotating shaft extending through the first body; and A second body, the second body extending horizontally from the first body.

3. The cockpit module for a vehicle according to claim 2, wherein, The outer surface of the first body includes a semi-circular structure, and wherein, the outer surface of the second body includes a planar structure continuously connected to the outer surface of the first body.

4. The cockpit module for a vehicle according to claim 2, wherein, The cover further includes a third body, the third body being configured to retract from the second body, wherein, the third body is arranged to define a shape of a layered structure together with the second body, and wherein, the third body is configured to deploy in the extending direction of the second body or in a direction different from the extending direction of the second body.

5. The cockpit module for a vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The third body deploys outside the second body during sliding or rotation.

6. The cockpit module for a vehicle according to claim 4, wherein, The second body includes a receiving groove configured to receive the third body, the receiving groove being recessed in the inner surface of the second body, wherein, guiding protrusions are provided on two opposite surfaces of the third body based on the width direction, and wherein, the guiding protrusions are inserted into guiding grooves formed in side surfaces of the receiving groove in contact with the guiding protrusions.

7. The cockpit module for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cockpit module for a vehicle further includes: A cover stopper, the cover stopper being provided on the rotating shaft and configured to prevent the cover from rotating beyond the deployed position, wherein, the cover stopper is further configured to engage with a capture post provided in the bumper pad while rotating with the rotating shaft when the cover is positioned at the deployed position.

8. The cockpit module for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cockpit module for a vehicle further includes: A cover spring, the cover spring being provided on the rotating shaft, wherein, the cover spring applies a force to return the cover from the deployed position to the closed position.

9. The cockpit module for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein, The cover includes a knob, the knob being configured to be locked to the tray in the closed position, and wherein, the knob is connected to a knob spring and is configured to be held in a locked state by the force applied by the knob spring.

10. The cockpit module for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tray includes a partition wall configured to divide the interior space into a first region and a second region.

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