Storage box for vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to a storage box for a vehicle, which comprises a body with a storage cavity, a box cover and a rotating mechanism, and the box cover can rotate between an opening position for opening the storage cavity and a closing position for closing the storage cavity around a variable rotating center through the rotating mechanism. In the opening and closing process of the box cover, the rotating center of the box cover is continuously adjusted through the rotating mechanism, the space occupied by the movement track of the box cover is reduced, the flexibility of lap joint of the storage box and peripheral parts is improved, the space utilization rate of vehicle interior trim is increased, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle parts, and more particularly, to a storage box for a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] To meet users' growing demand for convenient storage and efficient space utilization, automakers are constantly seeking innovation and optimization in vehicle interior design. The design of vehicle interior storage space is particularly important. To enhance the user experience, the center console is often equipped with storage space, including a storage box with a flip cover.

[0003] Figure 1 The structure of a storage box with a push-pull lid in the prior art is shown. Figure 1 As shown, the storage box adopts a horizontal push method to realize the opening and closing of the lid 1. In order to realize the horizontal push operation of the lid 1, the gear assembly 3 is engaged with the guide rail 2, and the lid 1 is driven by the gear assembly 3 to realize linear motion. The motion mechanism is arranged on both sides or in the middle of the lid opening path (not shown). Although such a design layout has achieved the expected function, at the same time, in the opening direction of the storage box lid, a space larger than the size of the lid itself needs to be reserved to arrange the motion mechanism. In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the storage box with a horizontal push lid, Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another storage box with a hinged lid based on existing technology. In this design, the lid 4 is connected to the box body 6 via a fixed hinge 5, allowing the lid 4 to rotate around the hinge 5 to open and close. A limitation of this fixed hinge design is that the lid 4's motion trajectory has a limited range of adjustment. Once the hinge 5 is positioned, the lid 4's motion trajectory is strictly defined. This results in the lid 4's motion trajectory occupying a large space, making it difficult to flexibly adjust to the requirements of surrounding components. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a storage box for a vehicle, which is usually assembled on the auxiliary instrument panel of the vehicle. When the lid of the storage box is flipped, the rotation center of the lid also changes, making the adjustment of the movement trajectory of the lid more flexible and easy to match with surrounding parts.

[0005] To this end, the first aspect of the present invention provides a storage box for a vehicle, comprising: a body having a storage cavity; and a box cover configured to rotate around a variable rotation center through a rotating mechanism between an open position for opening the storage cavity and a closed position for closing the storage cavity.

[0006] According to the above technical concept, the present invention may further include any one or more of the following optional forms.

[0007] In some optional forms, the body includes a bracket, and the rotating mechanism includes: a first axle pin and a second axle pin provided on one of the box cover and the bracket; and a first slide groove and a second slide groove provided on the other of the box cover and the bracket, wherein the first axle pin is slidably provided in the first slide groove, and the second axle pin is slidably provided in the second slide groove.

[0008] In some optional forms, one of the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove is a straight groove or an arc-shaped groove, and the other of the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove is an arc-shaped groove.

[0009] In some optional forms, the storage box further includes a transmission mechanism capable of driving the box cover to rotate, and the box cover is connected to the body through the transmission mechanism.

[0010] In some optional forms, the transmission mechanism includes: a rack connected to one of the box cover and the body; and a gear connected to the other of the box cover and the body and meshing with the rack.

[0011] In some optional forms, the rack is connected to the box cover via a connecting rod, so that the box cover drives the rack to translate when it rotates.

[0012] In some optional forms, the body includes a bracket, wherein one of the bracket and the rack is provided with a slide rail, and the other of the bracket and the rack is provided with a sliding block, the sliding block being slidably disposed within the slide rail to allow the rack to translate relative to the bracket.

[0013] In some optional forms, the transmission mechanism further includes a rotating shaft, which is rotatably mounted on the body around its own central axis, and the gear is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft so as to be able to rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft.

[0014] In some optional forms, the storage box further includes an elastic member, which is connected to the box cover via a transmission mechanism and is configured to absorb or release energy when the box cover rotates between the open position and the closed position.

[0015] In some optional forms, the gear is connected to the elastic member so that the rack drives the gear to rotate when it translates, thereby driving the elastic member to absorb or release energy.

[0016] In some optional forms, the elastic member is configured as a spring sleeved on the rotating shaft, one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the body, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft.

[0017] In some optional forms, the transmission mechanism further includes a damping device, which is mounted on the body and meshes with the gear.

[0018] In some optional forms, the gear includes a first gear and a second gear arranged coaxially, wherein one of the first gear and the second gear is engaged with the rack, and the other of the first gear and the second gear is engaged with the damping device.

[0019] In some optional forms, one of the box cover and the body is provided with a snap unit, and the other of the box cover and the body is provided with a slot unit, and the snap unit and the slot unit are configured to snap into engagement with each other when the box cover moves to the open position.

[0020] Compared to existing technologies, the vehicle storage box according to the present invention has several beneficial technical effects, particularly: during the lid's rotational opening and closing process, the rotational center of the lid is adjusted by a rotation mechanism to adjust the lid's trajectory. During the opening and closing process, the lid's rotational center is not fixed around a fixed axis, but is continuously adjusted by the rotational mechanism. This reduces the space occupied by the lid's trajectory and increases the flexibility of adjusting the lid's trajectory. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be better understood through the following preferred embodiments described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals represent the same or similar components.

[0022] Figure 1 The present invention is a structural schematic diagram of a storage box for a vehicle in the prior art.

[0023] Figure 2 The figure is a schematic structural diagram of another storage box for a vehicle in the prior art.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a storage box for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present utility model being installed on a secondary instrument panel in the front row of the vehicle.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage box when the lid is in the closed position.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage box when the lid is in the open position.

[0027] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the lid of the storage box.

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded view of the lid of the storage box.

[0029] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of the bracket of the storage box.

[0030] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of the bracket of the storage box from another perspective.

[0031] Figure 10 It is a side view of the storage box when the lid is in the closed position.

[0032] Figure 11 It is a side view schematic diagram of the storage box when the lid is in the closed position and the open position.

[0033] Figure 12 It is a side view of the storage box when the lid is in the open position.

[0034] Figure 13 It is a schematic diagram of the local structure of the storage box.

[0035] Figure 14 This is another partial structural diagram of the storage box.

[0036] Figure 15 This is another partial structural diagram of the storage box.

[0037] Figure 16 This is another structural schematic diagram of the storage box when the lid is in the closed position.

[0038] Figure 17 For the Figure 16 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure taken at section AA.

[0039] The elements in the accompanying drawings are shown for simplicity and clarity and are not necessarily drawn to exact proportions. It should be understood that these drawings are not only used to explain and illustrate the present invention but also to help define the present invention when necessary. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The following detailed discussion discusses the implementation and use of specific embodiments. However, it should be understood that the specific embodiments discussed are merely illustrative of specific ways to implement and use the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. References to the structural positions of components, such as up and down, are not absolute but relative. These directional references are appropriate when the components are arranged as shown in the figures. However, if the positions of the components in the figures are changed, these directional references will change accordingly.

[0041] The terms "first," "second," and so forth, used in this disclosure to describe various elements, are not intended to limit the positional, temporal, or importance relationships between these elements; rather, they are used to distinguish one element from another. Furthermore, terms such as "installed" and "connected" should be interpreted broadly, meaning, for example, fixed or removable connections, or integrated connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediary, or internal communication between two elements or interactions between two elements. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this disclosure based on the specific circumstances.

[0042] As mentioned above, the present invention aims to provide an improvement to a storage box for a vehicle. By improving the movement mechanism and movement trajectory of the box cover, the space occupied by the movement trajectory of the box cover is reduced, the flexibility of the connection between the storage box and surrounding parts is improved, the space utilization rate of the vehicle interior is improved, and the user experience is improved.

[0043] Reference Figure 3 FIG2 shows an arrangement position of a storage box 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the storage box 10 is installed on the auxiliary instrument panel of a vehicle. It is understood that the storage box 10 is not limited to being installed on the auxiliary instrument panel, and can also be installed in other locations of the vehicle according to actual needs, and can achieve the same function.

[0044] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the storage box 10 mainly includes a body 100, a cover 200 and a rotating mechanism 300. The body 100 has a storage cavity 110, which is open, and the cover 200 is used to close the storage cavity 110. The cover 200 is provided with an open position relative to the storage cavity 110 to fully open the storage cavity 110 and a closed position to close the storage cavity 110. Figure 4 is the closed position of the box cover 200, Figure 5 The lid 200 is typically positioned to be in the open position. The lid 200 is typically tilted approximately 50° from a substantially horizontal closed position, away from the storage cavity 110, to the open position. The rotation mechanism 300 allows the lid 200 to rotate between the open and closed positions about a variable rotation center, thereby increasing the flexibility of adjusting the movement trajectory of the lid 200 and making it easier for the storage box 10 to be connected to surrounding components.

[0045] Figure 6 is a structural diagram of the box cover 200, Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the decomposition of the box cover 200. The box cover 200 includes an inner plate 210 and an outer plate 220. The inner plate 210 and the outer plate 220 are connected by snaps or screws. The outer plate 220 forms the appearance of the box cover 200 and is provided with a handle 221 for user convenience. The inner plate 210 is provided with a first axis pin 211 and a second axis pin 212.

[0046] The body 100 further includes a bracket 301 disposed thereon. Figure 8 and Figure 9 301 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bracket 301 at different angles, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the bracket 301 is provided with a first slide groove 310 and a second slide groove 320, the first axis pin 211 is slidably provided in the first slide groove 310, and the second axis pin 212 is slidably provided in the second slide groove 320. The first axis pin 211 and the second axis pin 212 provided on the box cover and the first slide groove 310 and the second slide groove 320 provided on the bracket 301 together form a rotating mechanism 300. It is understandable that the bracket 301 can be provided as an extended fixed structure of the body 100, or the bracket 301 can be a certain area on the body 100, which includes the axis pin / slide groove structure, that is, the structure provided on the bracket 301 (including the first slide groove 310 and / or the second slide groove 320) can be converted to be provided on the body 100. Similarly, the structure installed and fixed on the body 100 can also be converted to be installed on the bracket 301. In actual application, it can be easily adjusted according to the structural arrangement. It can be understood that the setting positions of the first axle pin 211, the second axle pin 212 and the first slide groove 310, the second slide groove 320 can also be interchanged, that is, the first axle pin 211 and the second axle pin 212 can be set on the bracket 301, and the first slide groove 310 and the second slide groove 320 can be correspondingly set on the inner plate 210 of the box cover 200.

[0047] When the cover 200 is in the closed position, refer to Figure 10 The position where the first axis pin 211 is located in the first slide groove 310 and the position where the second axis pin 212 is located in the second slide groove 320 is the initial position. At this time, the rotation center of the box cover 200 is about to rotate to point O1; in the process of the box cover 200 being converted from the closed position to the open position, refer to Figure 11 , the first axis pin 211 slides in the first slide groove 310, and the second axis pin 212 slides in the second slide groove 320. At this time, the rotation center of the box cover 200 changes to point O2; when the box cover 200 reaches the open position, refer to Figure 12The position where the first axis pin 211 is located in the first slide groove 310 and the position where the second axis pin 212 is located in the second slide groove 320 is the end position, and the rotation center of the box cover 200 is converted to point O3; in the process of the box cover 200 returning from the open position to the closed position, you can continue to refer to Figure 11 , the first axle pin 211 slides in the opposite direction in the first slide groove 310 (i.e., in a direction opposite to the sliding direction of the first axle pin 211 during the process of the box cover 200 being switched from the closed position to the open position), and the second axle pin 212 slides in the opposite direction in the second slide groove 320 (i.e., in a direction opposite to the sliding direction of the second axle pin 212 during the process of the box cover 200 being switched from the closed position to the open position) until the first axle pin 211 and the second axle pin 212 are restored to their initial positions.

[0048] During the opening and closing process of the lid 200, two sets of pin-and-slot mechanisms are provided, comprising the first pin 211, the second pin 212, the first chute 310, and the second chute 320. This allows the rotation center of the lid 200 to be variable during movement, meaning that the motion trajectory of the lid 200 is not limited to the standard circular arc used in the prior art. Adjusting the rotation center of the lid 200 flexibly adjusts its motion trajectory, reducing the amount of avoidance required by surrounding components of the storage box 10 from the motion trajectory of the lid 200. Furthermore, the motion mechanism is simple in structure and occupies minimal space. Preferably, one of the first chute 310 and the second chute 320 is a straight or curved groove, while the other is an arcuate groove. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, the first chute 310 is a straight groove, while the second chute 320 is an arcuate groove. The first chute 310 and the second chute 320 are arranged in a roughly figure-eight shape on the bracket 301, effectively assisting in adjusting the rotation center of the lid 200 during opening and closing.

[0049] Continue to refer Figure 4 and Figure 5 The storage box 10 further includes a transmission mechanism 400. The lid 200, the rotating mechanism 300, and the transmission mechanism 400 constitute the motion mechanism of the storage box 10. The transmission mechanism 400 connects the lid 200 and the body 100, respectively, and can drive the lid 200 to rotate between the open position and the closed position through the transmission mechanism 400. According to some embodiments of the present invention, the transmission mechanism 400 includes a gear 430 and a rack 440, the rack 440 being connected to one of the lid 200 and the body 100, and the gear 430 being connected to the other of the lid 200 and the body 100 and meshing with the rack 440. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, the rack 440 is connected to the inner plate 210 of the lid 200 and meshing with the gear 430, and the gear 430 is connected to the body 100. During the rotation of the lid 200, the rack 440 is driven by the lid 200 to move, and the rack 440 drives the gear 430 to rotate.

[0050] Further, refer to Figure 13 As shown, the transmission mechanism 400 further includes a connecting rod 420, one end of which is hinged to the box cover 200, and the other end of which is hinged to the rack 440. In this way, during the movement of the box cover 200, the rotation of the box cover 200 can drive the connecting rod 420 to move, thereby driving the rack 440 to translate. The translation of the rack 440 drives the gear 430 to rotate, and the transmission mechanism 400 can further constrain the movement of the box cover 200.

[0051] In some embodiments, reference Figure 14 As shown, the support 301 is provided with a slide rail 330, and the rack 440 is provided with a sliding block 470. The sliding block 470 can slide in the slide rail 330 so that the rack 440 can be translated relative to the support 301. The slide rail 330 is provided to provide auxiliary support to the rack 440, so as to prevent the rack 440 from moving up and down, so that the meshing of the rack 440 and the gear 430 is more stable, and the box cover 200 is smoother during the movement. More specifically, the chute of the slide rail 330 is parallel to the rack tooth profile of the rack 440, and the connecting rod 420 is hingedly connected to the rack 440 by a shaft pin 421, and is locked with a C-shaped snap ring 422 at the end of the shaft pin 421. Therefore, during the movement of the connecting rod 420, the up and down movement of the connecting rod 420 will not be transmitted to the rack 440, further ensuring the stability of the meshing of the rack 440 and the gear 430. It is understandable that the positions of the slide rail 330 and the sliding block 470 may also be interchanged, that is, the slide rail 330 may be disposed on the rack 440 , and the sliding block 470 may be correspondingly disposed on the bracket 301 .

[0052] In some embodiments, as Figure 14-15 As shown, the transmission mechanism 400 further includes a rotating shaft 460 , which is rotatably mounted on the body 100 around its central axis. The gear 430 is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft 460 to rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft 460 .

[0053] Continue to refer Figure 14 and Figure 15, the storage box 10 also includes an elastic member 500. The elastic member 500 is connected to the lid 200 through the transmission mechanism 400, and the elastic member 500 is connected to the body 100. When the lid 200 rotates between the open position and the closed position, the elastic member 500 absorbs or releases energy. In some embodiments, during the opening process of the lid 200, the lid 200 drives the elastic member 500 to deform, and the elastic member 500 absorbs energy. During the closing process of the lid 200, the elastic member 500 releases energy, and then drives the lid 200 to close. The user does not need to operate continuously, which improves the user experience. Specifically, the elastic member 500 is a spring sleeved on the rotating shaft 460, one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the body 100, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 460 by a snap ring 480, so that the spring can absorb or release energy when rotating with the rotating shaft 460.

[0054] Furthermore, the transmission mechanism 400 further includes a damping device 450, which can reduce mechanical vibration and noise during the movement of the box cover 200. In the embodiment shown, the damping device 450 is configured as a damping gear, which is mounted on the body 100 and meshes with the gear 430.

[0055] In some embodiments, to provide greater flexibility in the selection of gears and racks in the gear transmission structure and to reduce the space occupied by the gear transmission structure, the gear 430 is configured to include a first gear 431 and a second gear 432. The first gear 431 and the second gear 432 are coaxially arranged at one end of the rotating shaft 460, and one of the first gear 431 and the second gear 432 is meshed with the rack 440, while the other is meshed with the damping device 450. In the illustrated embodiment, the first gear 431 is configured to mesh with the rack 440, and the second gear 432 is configured to mesh with the damping device 450. When the rack 440 drives the first gear 431 to rotate, the first gear 431 drives the rotating shaft 460 to rotate, which in turn drives the spring to deform via the snap ring 480.

[0056] Figure 16 is a structural diagram of the storage box 10, Figure 17 For the Figure 16 The cross-sectional diagram of the section AA is shown. Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, the body 100 is provided with a slot unit 120, and the box cover 200 is provided with a buckle unit 213. Figure 17The figure shows the movement trajectory of the buckle unit 213 as the lid 200 moves. When the lid 200 moves from the closed position to the open position, the buckle unit 213 engages with the slot unit 120, keeping the lid 200 in the open position, making it easier for the user to take items from the storage cavity 110. When the user presses the handle 221 on the lid 200, the buckle unit 213 is separated from the slot unit 120, and the spring releases energy to drive the lid 200 to move in the opposite direction until the lid 200 returns to the closed position. It is understandable that the arrangement positions of the slot unit 120 and the buckle unit 213 can be interchanged, that is, the buckle unit 213 is provided on the body 100 and the slot unit 120 is provided on the lid 200, and the function of keeping the lid in the open position by the engaging structure can also be achieved when the lid 200 moves to the open position.

[0057] It is understandable that in order to make the movement of the box cover 200 more stable, the movement mechanism of the storage box 10 is set to a symmetrical structure on both sides of the storage cavity 110, for example, two brackets 301 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the storage cavity 110. Figure 4-Figure 5 , the number of the first axle pin 211 and the second axle pin 212 on the box cover 200 is also two. Further, the number of the connecting rod 420, the first gear 431, the second gear 432 and the rack 440 can also be set to two, and arranged symmetrically on both sides of the storage cavity 110.

[0058] The technical content and technical features of the present invention have been disclosed above. However, it can be understood that under the creative idea of ​​the present invention, technicians in this field can make various flexible changes and improvements to the above-disclosed concepts, but they all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0059] The description of the above embodiments is illustrative rather than restrictive, and the protection scope of the present invention is determined by the claims.

Claims

1. A storage box (10) for a vehicle, characterized in that: include: A main body (100), wherein the main body (100) has a storage cavity (110); The box cover (200) is configured to be rotatable around a variable rotation center via a rotation mechanism (300) between an open position for opening the storage cavity (110) and a closed position for closing the storage cavity (110).

2. The storage box (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that The body (100) includes a bracket (301), and the rotating mechanism (300) includes: A first axle pin (211) and a second axle pin (212) provided on one of the box cover (200) and the bracket (301); and A first slide groove (310) and a second slide groove (320) are provided on the other of the box cover (200) and the bracket (301), wherein the first axle pin (211) is slidably provided in the first slide groove (310), and the second axle pin (212) is slidably provided in the second slide groove (320).

3. The storage box (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that: One of the first chute (310) and the second chute (320) is a straight chute or an arcuate chute, and the other of the first chute (310) and the second chute (320) is an arcuate chute.

4. The storage box (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that The storage box (10) further comprises a transmission mechanism (400) capable of driving the box cover (200) to rotate, and the box cover (200) is connected to the body (100) via the transmission mechanism (400).

5. The storage box (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism (400) comprises: a rack (440), the rack (440) being connected to one of the box cover (200) and the body (100); and A gear (430) is connected to the other of the box cover (200) and the body (100) and is engaged with the rack (440).

6. The storage box (10) according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rack (440) is connected to the box cover (200) via a connecting rod (420), so that the box cover (200) drives the rack (440) to move in translation when rotating.

7. The storage box (10) according to claim 5, characterized in that: The body (100) includes a bracket (301), wherein one of the bracket (301) and the rack (440) is provided with a slide rail (330), and the other of the bracket (301) and the rack (440) is provided with a sliding block (470), and the sliding block (470) is slidably arranged in the slide rail (330) to allow the rack (440) to translate relative to the bracket (301).

8. The storage box (10) according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism (400) further includes a rotating shaft (460), which is rotatably mounted on the body (100) around its own central axis, and the gear (430) is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft (460) so as to be able to rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft (460).

9. The storage box (10) according to claim 8, characterized in that: The storage box (10) further comprises an elastic member (500), wherein the elastic member (500) is connected to the box cover (200) via a transmission mechanism (400) and is configured to absorb or release energy when the box cover (200) rotates between the open position and the closed position.

10. The storage box (10) according to claim 9, characterized in that: The gear (430) is connected to the elastic member (500) so that the rack (440) drives the gear (430) to rotate when translating, thereby driving the elastic member (500) to absorb or release energy.

11. The storage box (10) according to claim 9, characterized in that: The elastic member (500) is configured as a spring sleeved on the rotating shaft (460), one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the body (100), and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (460).

12. The storage box (10) according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism (400) further includes a damping device (450), which is mounted on the body (100) and meshes with the gear (430).

13. The storage box (10) according to claim 12, characterized in that: The gear (430) includes a first gear (431) and a second gear (432) arranged coaxially, wherein one of the first gear (431) and the second gear (432) is engaged with the rack (440), and the other of the first gear (431) and the second gear (432) is engaged with the damping device (450).

14. The storage box (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that: One of the box cover (200) and the body (100) is provided with a buckle unit (213), and the other of the box cover (200) and the body (100) is provided with a slot unit (120). The buckle unit (213) and the slot unit (120) are configured to be engaged with each other when the box cover (200) moves to the open position.

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