Side-opening unlocking mechanism for automobile armrest box
By setting a side unlocking mechanism on the side of the box cover of the car armrest box and sliding the unlocking tongue with a spring-driven button, the problem of accidental touch on the top of the button is solved, and independent operation of the co-pilot and the main driver are realized, improving the convenience and safety of use.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421793601.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-25
AI Technical Summary
The buttons of the existing car handrail box are set on the top of the box cover, which makes it inconvenient to use, especially when driving, which is easy to be touched by mistake, affecting safety.
A side unlocking mechanism for the car armrest box is designed, and the button is set on the side of the box cover, and is inserted into the horizontal and vertical channels through the left and right buttons, and the sliding is driven by a spring. During unlocking, the unlocking part pushes the unlocking slot of the lock tongue to achieve unlocking.
Both the co-driver and the main driver can operate the handrail case independently to avoid accidental touch, improve the convenience and safety of use, and ensure that it does not open unexpectedly during driving.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile interiors, and particularly relates to a side-opening unlocking mechanism for an automobile armrest box. Background Art
[0002] Generally, an automobile armrest box includes a box body and a box cover. The box cover is rotatably mounted on the top of the box body through a hinge, and a lock is provided between the box cover and the box body to lock the two. The lock generally has a button. When unlocking, the button needs to be pressed to open the box cover.
[0003] Referring to the patent document with the application number CN202222392047X, it discloses an up-pressing type armrest box lock mechanism and an automobile armrest box thereof. The lock mechanism includes a lock shell, a button mechanism, a lock hook, and a damping device. A button mechanism is provided inside the lock shell, and a push head is provided at the bottom of the button mechanism. A lock hook is provided inside the lock shell, a lock tongue protrudes outward at the bottom of the lock hook, and a push rod is provided in the middle of the lock hook. The push rod is located below the push head. A damping device is also provided between the button mechanism and the lock shell. The automobile armrest box includes a storage box, a handrest cover is provided on the storage box, and one end of the handrest cover is installed on the storage box through a hinge. The other end of the handrest cover is provided with the above-mentioned lock mechanism. The button of this armrest box is set on the top of the box cover. During driving, the driver's arm may be placed on the top of the box cover, and the button may be touched, resulting in inconvenient use. Summary of the Utility Model
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a side-opening unlocking mechanism for an automobile armrest box. This unlocking mechanism can be set in the box cover of the armrest box, and the button of the unlocking mechanism is set on the side of the box cover, which can solve the problem of inconvenient use in the past.
[0005] To solve the above technical problem, the utility model discloses a side-opening unlocking mechanism for an automobile armrest box, which includes a base. A left channel and a right channel arranged horizontally are respectively opened on the left and right sides of the base, and a middle channel arranged vertically is opened in the middle of the base. A left button is inserted into the left channel and can slide along the left channel. A right button is inserted into the right channel and can slide along the right channel. A lock tongue is inserted into the middle channel and can slide along the middle channel. Through holes are respectively opened on the left and right sides of the middle channel. The left button and the right button both extend unlocking parts towards the corresponding through holes. An unlocking groove communicated with the through holes is opened at the end of the lock tongue. When unlocking, the unlocking part passes through the through hole and then abuts against and pushes the unlocking groove, so that the lock tongue slides in the unlocking direction.
[0006] Wherein, a left spring is provided between the base and the left button to drive the left button to automatically slide towards its reset position.
[0007] Wherein, a right spring is provided between the base and the right button to drive the right button to automatically slide towards its reset position.
[0008] Wherein, an intermediate spring for driving the locking tongue to automatically slide in the upward locking direction is provided between the base and the locking tongue.
[0009] Wherein, the unlocking part is arranged in a triangular shape.
[0010] Wherein, the longitudinal cross-sectional shape of the unlocking groove is arranged in a shape like the Chinese character "ji".
[0011] Wherein, clamping holes are formed in the middle parts of the left button and the right button, and the base is provided with clamping blocks extending towards the clamping holes. In the assembled state, the clamping blocks are placed in the clamping holes, and the clamping blocks can move relative to the base in the clamping holes.
[0012] The utility model has the following beneficial effects: The unlocking mechanism is provided with two buttons, which are respectively located on the left side and the right side of the unlocking mechanism. After the unlocking mechanism of the present application is applied to the armrest box, both the co-pilot and the driver can open the armrest box without interfering with each other. It is simple to use and convenient to operate, solves the problem that the button is inconvenient to use when it is arranged on the top of the unlocking mechanism in the past, and avoids the situation that the driver accidentally opens the armrest box during driving, and has the characteristics of safety and convenience. Description of the Drawings
[0013] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained according to these drawings.
[0014] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the side-opening unlocking mechanism of the car armrest box in the embodiment;
[0015] Figure 2 is an exploded view of the side-opening unlocking mechanism of the car armrest box in the embodiment;
[0016] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the side-opening unlocking mechanism of the car armrest box from another perspective in the embodiment. Detailed Embodiments
[0017] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the present utility model, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0018] In the description, claims and the above-mentioned drawings of the present utility model, terms such as "first", "second", etc. are used to distinguish different objects, rather than to describe a specific order. In addition, the terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, mechanism, product or terminal that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but optionally further includes steps or units not listed, or optionally further includes other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products or terminals.
[0019] Reference to "embodiment" herein means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of the present utility model. The phrase appears in various places in the specification and does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.
[0020] The present utility model discloses a specific implementation manner of a side-opening unlocking mechanism for an automobile armrest box. Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , which includes a base 1, a left button 2, a right button 3 and a locking tongue 4.
[0021] In this embodiment, a left channel and a right channel arranged horizontally are respectively opened on the left and right sides of the base 1, and an intermediate channel arranged longitudinally is opened in the middle of the base 1. The left button 2 is inserted into the left channel and can slide along the left channel, the right button 3 is inserted into the right channel and can slide along the right channel, and the locking tongue 4 is inserted into the intermediate channel and can slide along the intermediate channel.
[0022] Furthermore, through holes are respectively opened on the left and right sides of the intermediate channel. The left button 2 and the right button 3 both extend unlocking portions 20 towards the corresponding through holes, and an unlocking groove 41 communicated with the through holes is opened at the end of the locking tongue 4. Optionally, the unlocking portion 20 is arranged in a triangular shape, so that the end surface of the unlocking portion 20 facing the inner wall of the unlocking groove 41 forms a first inclined surface 30, and the longitudinal cross-sectional shape of the unlocking groove 41 is arranged in a shape like the Chinese character "ji", so that the inner wall of the unlocking groove 41 forms a second inclined surface 42 complementary to the first inclined surface 30.
[0023] When unlocking, after the unlocking portion 20 passes through the through hole, under the guidance of the first inclined surface 30 and the second inclined surface 42, the unlocking portion 20 slides into the unlocking groove 41, and the unlocking portion 20 abuts against and pushes the unlocking groove 41 to slide, so that the locking tongue 4 slides in the intermediate channel in the unlocking direction, that is, slides towards the inner side of the base 1.
[0024] In this embodiment, a left spring 21 for driving the left button 2 to slide outward is provided between the base 1 and the left button 2. Specifically, a hollow structure can be provided in the middle of the left button 2, a guide post is formed in the hollow structure, the left spring 21 is sleeved on the guide post, and the base 1 is provided with a mounting hole for the guide post to be inserted, the diameter of the mounting hole is smaller than the outer diameter of the left spring 21, and the left spring 21 can be provided between the left button 2 and the base 1, and the pressure of the left spring 21 itself is used to drive the left button 2 to automatically slide outward of the base 1, thereby achieving the effect of automatic return.
[0025] In this embodiment, a right spring 31 for driving the right button 3 to slide outward is provided between the base 1 and the right button 3. Optionally, a hollow structure can be provided in the middle of the right button 3, a guide post can be formed in the hollow structure, the right spring 31 can be sleeved on the guide post, and the base 1 can be provided with a mounting hole for the guide post to be inserted, the diameter of the mounting hole is smaller than the outer diameter of the right spring 31, and the right spring 31 can be provided between the right button 3 and the base 1, and the pressure of the right spring 31 can be used to drive the right button 3 to automatically slide outward of the base 1, thereby achieving the effect of automatic return.
[0026] In this embodiment, an intermediate spring 43 is provided between the base 1 and the lock tongue 4 to drive the lock tongue 4 to automatically slide toward the outside of the walk-away door 1. The arrangement of the intermediate spring 43 can refer to the arrangement of the left button 2 and the right button 3.
[0027] Combination Figure 3 A clamping hole 22 is provided in the middle of the left button 2 and the middle of the right button 3. The base 1 is provided with a clamping block 11 extending toward the clamping hole 22. In the assembled state, the clamping block 11 is inserted into the clamping hole 22, and the clamping block 11 can move relative to the base 1 in the clamping hole 22. Specifically, the clamping block 11 is a wedge-shaped block inclined upward from the outside to the inside. The function of the clamping block 11 is mainly to limit the position. The clamping block 11 is used to press against the hole wall of the clamping hole 22, thereby achieving the purpose of limiting the sliding distance of the left button 2 and the right button 3, and preventing the left button 2 and the right button 3 from falling out of the base 1.
[0028] The unlocking mechanism of this embodiment has two buttons, which are respectively located on the left and right sides of the unlocking mechanism. After the unlocking mechanism of the present application is applied to the armrest box, both the co-driver and the driver can open the armrest box without interfering with each other. It is simple to use and easy to operate, which solves the problem of inconvenience caused by the button being set on the top of the unlocking mechanism in the past, avoids the situation where the driver accidentally opens the armrest box while driving, and has the characteristics of safety and convenience.
[0029] Finally, it should be noted that what is disclosed by a side-opening unlocking mechanism of an automobile armrest box according to the embodiments of the present utility model is only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model, which are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present utility model, rather than limiting it; although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements on some of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A side-opening unlocking mechanism for an automobile armrest box, characterized in that, Comprising: A base, with a left channel and a right channel arranged horizontally on its left and right sides respectively, and a middle channel arranged vertically in the middle of the base; A left button, which is inserted into the left channel and can slide along the left channel; A right button, which is inserted into the right channel and can slide along the right channel; A locking tongue, which is inserted into the middle channel and can slide along the middle channel; Through holes are provided on both the left and right sides of the middle channel. The left button and the right button both extend unlocking portions towards the corresponding through holes, and an unlocking groove communicating with the through hole is provided at the end of the locking tongue; During unlocking, the unlocking portion passes through the through hole and then abuts against and pushes the unlocking groove, so that the locking tongue slides in the unlocking direction.
2. The side-opening unlocking mechanism of an automobile armrest box according to claim 1, characterized in that, A left spring for driving the left button to automatically slide towards its reset position is provided between the base and the left button.
3. The side-opening unlocking mechanism for an automotive armrest box according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that A right spring for driving the right button to automatically slide towards its reset position is provided between the base and the right button.
4. The side-opening unlocking mechanism of an automotive armrest box according to claim 1, characterized in that, A middle spring for driving the locking tongue to automatically slide in the locking direction is provided between the base and the locking tongue.
5. A side-opening unlocking mechanism for an automotive armrest box according to any one of claims 1, 2, or 4, characterized in that The unlocking portion is arranged in a triangular shape.
6. The side-opening unlocking mechanism of an automotive armrest box according to claim 5, characterized in that, The longitudinal cross-sectional shape of the unlocking groove is arranged in a C-shaped. The end face of the unlocking portion facing the inner wall of the groove of the unlocking groove forms a first inclined surface, and the inner wall of the groove of the unlocking groove forms a second inclined surface adapted to the first inclined surface.
7. The side-opening unlocking mechanism of an automotive armrest box according to claim 1, characterized in that Holes are provided in the middle of both the left button and the right button. The base is provided with a clamping block extending towards the hole. In the assembled state, the clamping block is placed in the hole, and the clamping block can move relative to the base in the hole.