Lightweight hinge for automobile armrest box
Through the combined hinge structure, metal and high-strength plastic materials are used to solve the problem of easy deformation and looseness of the hinge of the car armrest box, which achieves lightweight and flexible adjustment, and improves service life and comfort.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422226075.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-11
AI Technical Summary
The existing car armrest box hinges are prone to deformity, looseness and wear, and have low opening and closing flexibility, which affects the use function.
It adopts a combined structure of upper bracket, lower bracket, upper end cover, lower end cover and bolt connection, where the upper bracket and lower bracket are made of metal material, the end cover is made of high-strength plastic, and the bolt connection is composed of nuts and screws, with a simple structure and adjustable opening and closing angle.
It realizes lightweight hinges, improves flexibility and durability, extends service life, meets the needs of different users, and improves the comfort of use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile spare parts, in particular to a lightweight new hinge applied to an automobile armrest box. Background Technique
[0002] The hinge of an automobile armrest box is an important component connecting the armrest box cover and the armrest box body. It usually adopts a special design to ensure that the cover can be opened and closed smoothly, while maintaining sufficient stability and durability. The hinge is usually made of durable metal materials such as steel or aluminum alloy, which can withstand the opening and closing operations in normal use while maintaining stability and strength.
[0003] The hinge design of an automobile armrest box usually takes into account the smooth opening and closing during use and the reliability during long-term use. It often adopts multiple connection points or special spring designs to ensure that the cover will not be damaged or deformed due to friction or load when opening and closing. The hinge design is not only for the simple opening and closing function, but may also include damping devices or safety locking mechanisms to prevent the cover from accidentally closing, which can increase the convenience and safety of users.
[0004] Currently, the existing automobile armrest box hinges have the following technical problems: 1. If the hinge is poorly designed or damaged during use, it may cause the opening and closing of the armrest box cover to be unsmooth; 2. Low-quality materials or unreasonable designs may cause the hinge to deform, break or become loose during long-term use, affecting the function of the entire armrest box; 3. As a mechanical component, the hinge needs to be kept well lubricated and maintained regularly to extend its service life and reduce problems caused by wear. Content of the Utility Model
[0005] (I) Technical Problems to be Solved
[0006] In view of the above problems, the utility model provides a lightweight hinge for an automobile armrest box, especially a lightweight hinge for solving the existing technical problems of an automobile armrest box, aiming to solve the problems of easy deformation, looseness, easy wear, and low opening and closing flexibility of the current automobile armrest box hinge, which affect the function of the armrest box.
[0007] (II) Technical Solutions
[0008] To solve the above technical problems, the present utility model provides a lightweight hinge for an automotive armrest box, mainly including: an upper bracket, a lower bracket, an upper end cover, a lower end cover, and a bolt connecting member. The upper end cover is installed on the upper bracket, the lower end cover is installed below the lower bracket, the lower bracket is located below the upper bracket, the upper bracket is horizontally arranged compared to the lower bracket, the upper bracket and the lower bracket are hinged by the bolt connecting member, the bolt connecting member connects the upper end cover and the lower end cover, the lower bracket is installed between the upper end cover and the lower end cover, and the opening and closing angle between the upper bracket and the lower bracket is adjusted by an external force.
[0009] Preferably, the upper bracket is made of metal material 20 steel, the upper bracket is a composite structure composed of a square and a trapezoid, and there are 4 circular holes opened above the upper bracket.
[0010] Preferably, the lower bracket is installed perpendicularly to the upper bracket, the lower bracket is cast from metal material 45 steel, and there are 2 circular through holes opened in the lower bracket.
[0011] Preferably, the upper end cover is located above the lower end cover, the upper end cover is made of plastic, and the upper end cover is a curved surface body.
[0012] Preferably, the lower end cover is located below the lower bracket, the lower end cover is cast from high-strength plastic material, and the lower end cover is J-shaped.
[0013] Preferably, the bolt connecting member is located on one side of the upper bracket and the lower bracket, the bolt connecting member is composed of a nut and a screw, the upper bracket and the lower bracket are hinged, and the upper end cover and the lower end cover are rotationally connected.
[0014] Beneficial effects
[0015] 1. For the lightweight hinge for an automotive armrest box provided by the present utility model, the upper end cover is installed on the upper bracket, the lower end cover is installed below the lower bracket, the lower bracket is located below the upper bracket, the upper bracket is horizontally installed, the upper bracket and the lower bracket are connected to the upper end cover and the lower end cover by bolts, and the lower bracket is installed between the upper end cover and the lower end cover. This lightweight hinge has a simple structure and is easy to install.
[0016] 2. For the lightweight hinge for an automotive armrest box provided by the present utility model, the upper end cover and the lower end cover are cast from high-strength plastic, which not only ensures the complete function of the automotive armrest box hinge but also meets the requirement of lightweight for the automotive armrest box hinge.
[0017] 3. A lightweight hinge for an automotive armrest box provided by the present utility model, wherein the bolt connecting member is located on one side of the upper bracket and the lower bracket. The bolt connecting member is composed of a nut and a screw. The upper bracket and the lower bracket are hinged, and the upper end cover and the lower end cover are rotatably connected. The opening and closing angle between the upper bracket and the lower bracket is adjusted according to user requirements. The use of bolt connection makes the hinge structure not easily loose, flexible in use, and helps to extend the service life of the automotive armrest box hinge.
[0018] 4. A lightweight hinge for an automotive armrest box provided by the present utility model, wherein the upper bracket is made of metal material 20 steel, the lower bracket is installed perpendicular to the upper bracket, and the lower bracket is an irregular structure cast from metal material 45 steel. The upper bracket and the lower bracket are made of metal materials with relatively high strength and hardness, and can withstand long-term use and frequent opening and closing actions without being easily damaged or deformed. This stability ensures the reliability and durability of the automotive armrest box under various conditions.
[0019] 5. A lightweight hinge for an automotive armrest box provided by the present utility model, wherein the hinge structure adopts a combined overall design, and the hinge structure can be adjusted according to user requirements. The installation and disassembly are flexible, which helps to meet the actual needs of different users and improve the comfort of users using the automotive armrest box. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] Figure 1 It is an overall structure diagram of a lightweight hinge for an automotive armrest box of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 It is a front view of a lightweight hinge for an automotive armrest box of the present utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 It is a top view of a lightweight hinge for an automotive armrest box of the present utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 It is a side view of a lightweight hinge for an automotive armrest box of the present utility model.
[0024] The corresponding component names for the reference numerals in the drawings are: 1, upper bracket; 2, lower bracket; 3, upper end cover; 4, lower end cover; 5, bolt connecting member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0025] The following describes the present application in detail with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments.
[0026] The following describes the implementation manners of the present application through specific specific examples. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present application from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. The present application can also be implemented or applied through other different specific implementation manners. Various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present application. It should be noted that, without conflict, the following embodiments and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope protected by the present application.
[0027] It should be noted that the following describes various aspects of the embodiments within the scope of the appended claims. It should be obvious that the aspects described herein can be embodied in a wide variety of forms, and any specific structure and / or function described herein is illustrative only. Based on the present application, those skilled in the art should understand that one aspect described herein can be implemented independently of any other aspect, and two or more of these aspects can be combined in various ways. For example, any number and aspects described herein can be used to implement the device and / or practice the method. In addition, this device can be implemented and this method can be practiced using other structures and / or functions in addition to one or more of the aspects described herein.
[0028] It should also be noted that the diagrams provided in the following embodiments only illustrate the basic concept of the present application in a schematic manner. The diagrams only show the components related to the present application, rather than being drawn according to the number, shape and size of the components in actual implementation. The type, quantity and proportion of each component in actual implementation can be arbitrarily changed, and the component layout type may also be more complex.
[0029] In addition, in the following description, specific details are provided to facilitate a thorough understanding of the examples. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the examples can be practiced without these specific details.
[0030] The following describes the technical solutions provided by each embodiment of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0031] Refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the present utility model provides a lightweight hinge for an automobile armrest box. In order to make the practical purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present utility model clearer, the following will introduce the specific operation process of the present utility model in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the working process of this device.
[0032] The utility model provides a lightweight hinge for an automobile armrest box, which mainly comprises: an upper bracket 1, a lower bracket 2, an upper end cover 3, a lower end cover 4, and a bolt connecting member 5. The upper end cover 3 is installed on the upper bracket 1, the lower end cover 4 is installed below the lower bracket 2, the lower bracket 2 is located below the upper bracket 1, the upper bracket 1 is horizontally arranged compared with the lower bracket 2, the upper bracket 1 and the lower bracket 2 are hinged through the bolt connecting member 5, the bolt connecting member 5 connects the upper end cover 3 and the lower end cover 4, the lower bracket 2 is installed between the upper end cover 3 and the lower end cover 4, and the opening and closing angle between the upper bracket 1 and the lower bracket 2 is adjusted by an external force.
[0033] Refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the upper bracket 1 is made of metal material 20 steel, the upper bracket 1 is a composite structure composed of a square and a trapezoid, and circular holes are formed above the upper bracket 1, and the number of the circular holes is 4.
[0034] Refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the lower bracket 2 is installed vertically relative to the upper bracket 1, the lower bracket 2 is cast from metal material 45 steel, and circular through holes are formed in the lower bracket 2, and the number of the circular through holes is 2.
[0035] Refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the upper end cover 3 is located above the lower end cover 4, the upper end cover 3 is made of plastic, and the upper end cover 3 is a curved surface body.
[0036] Refer to Figures 1 to 2 and Figure 4 , the lower end cover 4 is located below the lower bracket 2, the lower end cover 4 is cast from a high-strength plastic material, and the lower end cover 4 is J-shaped.
[0037] Refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the bolt connecting member 5 is located on one side of the upper bracket 1 and the lower bracket 2, the bolt connecting member 5 is composed of a nut and a screw, the upper bracket 1 and the lower bracket 2 are hinged, and the upper end cover 3 and the lower end cover 4 are rotatably connected.
[0038] The working principle and specific working process of a lightweight hinge for an automobile armrest box are as follows: Open the automobile armrest box, place the upper end cover 3 and the lower end cover 4 on the upper and lower sides on the same axis as the lower bracket 2, place the upper bracket 1 in the horizontal direction of the hinge structure, pass the bolt connecting member 5 through the upper end cover 3 and the lower end cover 4, and the axis of the upper bracket 1 and the lower bracket 2. After installation, according to the user's needs, adjust the position of the upper bracket 1, fix the lower bracket 2 inside the automobile armrest box, and at the same time, according to the user's usage needs, adjust the opening and closing angle between the upper bracket 1 and the lower bracket 2, so as to control the inclination of the automobile armrest box and ensure the comfort of the user during the use of the armrest box.
[0039] For the same and similar parts among the various embodiments in this specification, reference can be made to each other. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments.
[0040] As described above, this is only a specific embodiment of the present application. However, the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily thought of by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present application should be covered within the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application shall be subject to the protection scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A lightweight hinge for an automotive armrest box, characterized in that: It includes an upper bracket (1), a lower bracket (2), an upper end cover (3), a lower end cover (4), and a bolt connecting member (5). The upper end cover (3) is installed on the upper bracket (1), the lower end cover (4) is installed below the lower bracket (2), the lower bracket (2) is located below the upper bracket (1), the upper bracket (1) is horizontally arranged compared with the lower bracket (2), the upper bracket (1) and the lower bracket (2) are hinged through the bolt connecting member (5), the bolt connecting member (5) connects the upper end cover (3) and the lower end cover (4), the lower bracket (2) is installed between the upper end cover (3) and the lower end cover (4), and the opening and closing angle between the upper bracket (1) and the lower bracket (2) is adjusted by an external force.
2. The lightweight hinge for an automotive armrest box according to claim 1, wherein: The upper bracket (1) is made of metal material 20 steel, the upper bracket (1) is a composite structure composed of a square and a trapezoid, and there are 4 circular holes opened above the upper bracket (1).
3. The lightweight hinge for an automotive armrest box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower bracket (2) is installed vertically relative to the upper bracket (1), the lower bracket (2) is cast from metal material 45 steel, and there are 2 circular through holes opened in the lower bracket (2).
4. A lightweight hinge for an automotive armrest box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end cover (3) is located above the lower end cover (4), the upper end cover (3) is made of plastic, and the upper end cover (3) is a curved surface body.
5. The lightweight hinge for an automotive armrest box according to claim 1, wherein: The lower end cover (4) is located below the lower bracket (2), the lower end cover (4) is cast from high-strength plastic material, and the lower end cover (4) is J-shaped.
6. The lightweight hinge for an automotive armrest box according to claim 1, wherein: The bolt connecting member (5) is located on one side of the upper bracket (1) and the lower bracket (2), the bolt connecting member (5) is composed of a nut and a screw, the upper bracket (1) and the lower bracket (2) are hinge-connected, and the upper end cover (3) and the lower end cover (4) are rotatably connected.