Storage shell for man-machine interaction equipment

By designing a drive component and a transmission connection between the mobile area in the storage shell of the human-computer interaction device, the problems of insufficient storage space and large occupied space in the existing technology are solved, automatic opening and closing is achieved, the storage space is increased and the occupied space is reduced.

CN223343879UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-16BED KELLY ELECTRIC (SUZHOU) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422780037.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-14
Publication Date
2025-09-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-14

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Technical Problem

While existing storage boxes can be opened and closed automatically, they have insufficient storage space and occupy a large space. In particular, when the drive assembly is arranged outside the storage box, the overall space occupied is even larger.

Method used

A storage case for human-computer interaction equipment is designed. A driving component is connected to a movable area to drive the movable area toward or away from a fixed area. The driving component is located outside the accommodating cavity and within its projected area to avoid occupying additional space, and smooth movement is ensured by limiters and buffers.

Benefits of technology

The automatic opening and closing of the storage shell is realized, the storage space is increased, and at the same time the space occupied by the storage shell is reduced, thereby improving the installation convenience and aesthetics.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a storage shell for man-machine interaction equipment, and relates to the technical field of storage devices, the storage shell comprises a moving area and a fixed area, the moving area can move equivalently to the fixed area, the moving area and the fixed area are matched to form a containing cavity, and the containing cavity is used for placing the man-machine interaction equipment; the driving assembly is in transmission connection with the moving area, the driving assembly is used for driving the moving area to be close to or away from the fixed area, and the driving assembly is located outside the containing cavity and located in the projection area, facing the direction of the driving assembly, of the fixed area; the driving assembly can drive the moving area to move in the direction away from and close to the fixed area, and then automatic opening and closing of the storage shell are achieved. The driving assembly is arranged outside the containing cavity, so that the containing shell has a large containing space, the driving assembly is located in the projection area, facing the direction of the driving assembly, of the fixing area, the space occupied when part of the area of the driving assembly protrudes out of the fixing area is omitted, and the occupied space of the containing shell is reduced as much as possible.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of storage devices, in particular to a storage shell for human-computer interaction equipment. Background Art

[0002] A storage box is a housing for storing items. Existing storage boxes not only have a larger capacity but also can be opened automatically. However, since the automatic opening of the storage box requires a corresponding drive assembly, this reduces the storage box's storage space. If the drive assembly is located outside the storage box, the combined space occupied by the storage box and the drive assembly becomes larger.

[0003] Therefore, how to realize the automatic opening and closing of the storage shell while increasing the storage shell accommodation space and reducing the occupied space of the storage shell as much as possible has become a technical problem that needs to be solved urgently by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a storage case for human-computer interaction equipment, so as to increase the accommodating space of the storage case and reduce the occupied space of the storage case as much as possible while realizing automatic opening and closing of the storage case.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following solutions:

[0006] The utility model provides a storage case for a human-computer interaction device, the storage case comprising:

[0007] A movable area and a fixed area, wherein the movable area can move similarly to the fixed area, and the movable area and the fixed area cooperate to form a receiving cavity, and the receiving cavity is used to place a human-computer interaction device;

[0008] A drive assembly is in transmission connection with the movable area, and is used to drive the movable area to approach and move away from the fixed area. The drive assembly is located outside the accommodating cavity, and the drive assembly is located within the projection area of ​​the fixed area toward the drive assembly.

[0009] Preferably, a partial area of ​​the driving component is located in the redundant space of the accommodating cavity, and the redundant space is used to avoid interference between the human-computer interaction device and the accommodating cavity, and the area of ​​the driving component located in the redundant space is avoided from the human-computer interaction device.

[0010] Preferably, an installation area is provided on the outer side of the storage shell, and the installation area is used to be connected to an area of ​​the vehicle's instrument panel close to the co-pilot.

[0011] Preferably, the storage shell fits the interior contour of the instrument panel, and the distance between the storage shell and the co-pilot seat is not greater than the distance between the area of ​​the instrument panel close to the main driver's side and the main driver's seat.

[0012] Preferably, the storage shell includes a limit member, which includes a slide groove provided on the fixed area and a slider provided on the movable area. The slide groove slides with the slider. The slide groove is arranged along the motion trajectory of the movable area. The length of the slide groove is adapted to the motion trajectory of the movable area. The slide groove is located in the fixed area, and the end of the slide groove close to the outside is a closed end.

[0013] Preferably, a buffer is provided in the slide groove, the buffer is provided on one side of the slide groove, the buffer is located on the movement trajectory of the slider, a channel for the slider to pass through is formed between the buffer and the other side of the slide groove, and the channel is connected to the slide groove.

[0014] Preferably, the buffer is a limiting protrusion provided on one side of the slide; or, the buffer is an elastic baffle provided at the end of the slide, and the elastic baffle is inclined relative to the direction of the slide, and the first end of the elastic baffle is connected to one side of the slide, and the second end of the elastic baffle extends toward the other side of the slide.

[0015] Preferably, the storage shell further includes a limiting member, and the limiting member is located on a side of the movable area facing the fixed area and / or a side of the fixed area facing the movable area.

[0016] Preferably, the storage shell further includes a locking member, and the locking member includes a first magnetic attraction portion provided on the movable area facing the fixed area, and a second magnetic attraction portion provided on a side of the fixed area facing the movable area.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has achieved the following technical effects:

[0018] In the present invention, the driving component is connected to the moving area in a transmission manner, and the driving component can drive the moving area to move away from and closer to the fixed area, so that the gap between the moving area and the fixed area becomes larger or smaller, and then the switching of the open state and the closed state of the accommodating cavity is realized, so that items such as human-computer interaction equipment can be displayed from the accommodating cavity or stored in the accommodating cavity, thereby realizing the automatic opening and closing of the storage shell; and, in the present invention, the driving component is arranged outside the accommodating cavity, which avoids the problem of reduced capacity of the accommodating cavity due to the driving component being arranged in the accommodating cavity, so that the storage shell has a larger accommodating space. At the same time, in the present invention, the driving component is located within the projection area of ​​the fixed area toward the driving component, which means that the driving component will not protrude from the outer contour of the area where the driving component is located in the fixed area, eliminating the space occupied by the part of the driving component protruding from the fixed area, thereby minimizing the occupied space of the storage shell. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the storage shell;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a human-computer interaction device;

[0022] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the accommodating cavity;

[0023] Among them, 1. Storage shell; 2. Moving area; 3. Fixed area; 4. Accommodating cavity; 5. Human-computer interaction device; 6. Bayonet; 7. Drive assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, the utility model discloses a storage shell 1 for a human-computer interaction device 5, and the storage shell 1 includes: a movable area 2 and a fixed area 3, the movable area 2 can move equivalent to the fixed area 3, the movable area 2 and the fixed area 3 cooperate to form a accommodating cavity 4, and the accommodating cavity 4 is used to place the human-computer interaction device 5; a driving component 7, the driving component 7 is transmission-connected to the movable area 2, the driving component 7 is used to drive the movable area 2 to approach and move away from the fixed area 3, the driving component 7 is located outside the accommodating cavity 4, and the driving component 7 is located within the projection area of ​​the fixed area 3 toward the driving component 7.

[0027] In the present invention, the driving component 7 is connected to the mobile area 2 by transmission, and the driving component 7 can drive the mobile area 2 to move away from and close to the fixed area 3, thereby realizing the switching of the open state and the closed state of the accommodating chamber 4, so that items such as human-computer interaction equipment 5 can be displayed from the accommodating chamber 4 or stored in the accommodating chamber 4, thereby realizing the automatic opening and closing of the storage shell 1; and, in the present invention, the driving component 7 is arranged outside the accommodating chamber 4, which avoids the problem of the capacity of the accommodating chamber 4 being reduced due to the driving component 7 being arranged in the accommodating chamber 4, so that the storage shell 1 has a larger accommodating space. At the same time, in the present invention, the driving component 7 is located within the projection area of ​​the fixed area 3 toward the driving component 7, which means that the two ends of the driving component 7 will not protrude from the fixed area 3 setting, which eliminates the space occupied by the part of the driving component 7 protruding from the fixed area 3, thereby minimizing the occupied space of the storage shell 1.

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, the drive assembly 7 only refers to the rectangular structure indicated by the marking line; the drive assembly 7 is located within the projection area of ​​the fixing area 3 toward the drive assembly 7, which can be understood as the drive assembly 7 is completely located Figure 1 The fixed area 3 referred to in the figure is the projected area of ​​the housing on the side of the receiving housing 1 in the side view. In other words, the driving assembly 7 is located at Figure 1 The drive assembly 1 does not exceed the outer contour of the fixing area 3. Figure 1 The outer contour range of the fixing area 3 is indicated in FIG.

[0029] Among them, the storage shell 1 has an open state and a closed state. When the storage shell 1 is in the open state, the movable area 2 is away from the fixed area 3, and the accommodating cavity 4 is connected to the outside world. When the storage shell 1 is in the closed state, the movable area 2 is close to the fixed area 3, and the accommodating cavity 4 is isolated from the outside world.

[0030] The shape of storage case 1 is not limited and can be adaptively adjusted depending on the installation location of storage case 1. Both movable area 2 and fixed area 3 are part of the shell that constitutes storage case 1. The movable area 2 refers to the shell that can move (movement includes not only linear movement but also rotation), while the fixed area 3 refers to the shell that does not move. The movable area 2 and fixed area 3 cooperate to form a accommodating cavity 4, meaning that the movable area 2 and fixed area 3 can form a accommodating cavity 4, or in other words, the storage case 1 has a accommodating cavity 4 within it. When the mobile area 2 is in its original position and in contact with the fixed area 3, the accommodating cavity 4 is closed by the mobile area 2 and the accommodating cavity 4 is isolated from the outside world. Isolation does not mean that the accommodating cavity 4 is a completely closed structure. It can be understood that items in the accommodating cavity 4, such as human-computer interaction equipment 5 or gloves, cannot be taken out, nor can items be put into the accommodating cavity 4; when the mobile area 2 moves in the direction away from the fixed area 3, the gap between the mobile area 2 and the fixed area 3 gradually increases, and the accommodating cavity 4 gradually changes from a closed cavity to a cavity with an opening, and the opening is set large enough to allow the operator to smoothly take out items such as the human-computer interaction equipment 5 from the accommodating cavity 4, and smoothly put items into the accommodating cavity 4.

[0031] The human-computer interaction device 5 refers to a device such as a display screen, a radio, or a speaker that can output corresponding information after a person inputs information. For example, after pressing a button on a radio or a display screen, the radio will make a sound, and the display screen will switch screens, etc. The human-computer interaction device 5 may not be connected to the storage shell 1, and the operator may manually put it in or take it out of the storage cavity. Alternatively, a driving device may be installed on the storage shell 1, and the driving device may be connected to the human-computer interaction device 5 to realize automatic storage and display of the human-computer interaction device 5 through the driving device. For example, when the driving device is a linear driving device such as a cylinder, the display screen is sent out by the driving device when the storage cavity 4 is in an open state. Alternatively, when the driving device is a rotary driving device such as a rotary motor, the human-computer interaction device 5 is rotated out of the storage cavity 4 by the rotation of the output shaft of the rotary motor when the storage cavity 4 is in an open state. A corresponding arc-shaped connecting rod may also be provided in the storage cavity 4 to rotate the arc-shaped connecting rod. The rotating motor is connected to the human-computer interaction device 5 by a shaped connecting rod; moreover, the driving device can also be connected to a button provided on the storage shell 1. By pressing the button, the human-computer interaction device 5 can be automatically stored and displayed with one click. Furthermore, the movement of the mobile area 2 and the movement of the human-computer interaction device 5 can be integrated to realize the synchronous movement of the mobile area 2 and the human-computer interaction device 5. For example, the mobile area 2 and the human-computer interaction device 5 are connected to a driving component 7 at the same time. When the driving component 7 is started, the mobile area 2 moves in a direction away from the fixed area 3, and the human-computer interaction device 5 moves outward. However, it should be noted that the movements of the mobile area 2 and the human-computer interaction device 5 should not interfere with each other.

[0032] Moreover, in the present invention, a partial area of ​​the driving component 7 can be located in the redundant space of the accommodating cavity 4. The redundant space is used to avoid interference between the human-computer interaction device 5 and the accommodating cavity 4, and the area of ​​the driving component 7 located in the redundant space is arranged to avoid the human-computer interaction device 5. By arranging a partial area of ​​the driving component 7 in the redundant space of the accommodating cavity 4, the volume of the driving component 7 exposed outside the accommodating cavity 4 is reduced, thereby further reducing the volume of the storage shell 1, making the storage shell 1 more compact and suitable for various types of vehicles or other installation areas.

[0033] It should be noted that the redundant space mentioned in the previous paragraph refers to the space reserved to prevent interference between the accommodating cavity 4 and the human-machine interaction device 5 during the movement of the human-machine interaction device 5, such as scratches or obstruction of the movement of the human-machine interaction device 5 by the accommodating cavity 4. This space provides a safe margin for the movement of the human-machine interaction device 5. The redundant space does not constitute additional space within the accommodating cavity 4. Therefore, placing part of the drive assembly 7 within the redundant space can indeed reduce the volume of the storage case 1.

[0034] The storage shell 1 in the present invention can be installed on a vehicle, such as on the instrument panel area in front of the co-pilot of the vehicle, but is not limited to the instrument panel area in front of the co-pilot. It can also be set in other suitable areas of the vehicle, or in an area other than the vehicle where the storage shell 1 can be used. It should be noted that the instrument panel does not only refer to the area in front of the main driver that displays fuel consumption and vehicle speed, but also includes the interior panel directly in front of the co-pilot.

[0035] When the storage case 1 is mounted on the instrument panel area in front of the co-pilot of the vehicle, the outer side of the storage case 1, specifically the bottom of the storage case 1, is provided with an installation area for connecting with the area of ​​the vehicle's instrument panel near the co-pilot. Figure 1 As shown, the installation area can be specifically a bayonet 6 provided at the bottom of the storage shell 1, and a mounting rod and other structures that cooperate with the bayonet 6 are provided on the instrument panel area in front of the co-pilot. In this way, when installing the storage shell 1, align the bayonet 6 with the mounting rod, press the storage shell 1 with a little force, and the storage shell 1 can be snapped onto the instrument panel area in front of the co-pilot; when the storage shell 1 needs to be disassembled, the storage shell 1 can be pulled away from the mounting rod to easily remove the storage shell 1, which improves the convenience of disassembly and installation of the storage shell 1; the installation area is not limited to the bayonet 6, and can also be other connection methods such as bolts and magnets.

[0036] Furthermore, the storage housing 1 conforms to the interior contour of the instrument panel, which results in a larger contact area between the storage housing 1 and the instrument panel area in front of the passenger seat, providing more stable support from the instrument panel area in front of the passenger seat. At the same time, because the storage housing 1 conforms to the interior contour of the instrument panel, the storage housing 1 does not appear to be obtrusive when installed on the instrument panel area in front of the passenger seat, thereby improving the aesthetics of the vehicle using the storage housing 1 of the present invention to a certain extent. It should be understood that when the storage housing 1 and other storage boxes are not installed in the instrument panel area in front of the passenger seat, the instrument panel area in front of the passenger seat is closer to the front of the vehicle and more recessed than the instrument panel area in front of the main driver seat. However, the distance between the storage housing 1 and the passenger seat in the present invention is no greater than the distance between the instrument panel area near the main driver seat and the main driver seat. This can be understood as follows: when the storage housing 1 is installed in the instrument panel area in front of the passenger seat, the storage housing 1 does not appear to be closer to the passenger than the instrument panel in front of the main driver seat, which also means that the storage housing 1 of the present invention has a smaller volume.

[0037] Furthermore, the storage shell 1 includes a limiting member, which includes a chute provided on the fixed area 3 and a slider provided on the movable area 2. The chute and the slider are slidably engaged with each other. The chute is arranged along the motion trajectory of the movable area 2. The length of the chute is adapted to the motion trajectory of the movable area 2. The chute is located within the fixed area 3, and the end of the chute closest to the outside is a closed end. The chute is arranged along the motion trajectory of the movable area 2, which means that the shape of the chute is adapted to the motion of the movable area 2. For example, when the movable area 2 is driven by the driving component 7 to move in a straight line, the chute is linear. When the driving component 7 drives the movable area 2 to rotate, the chute is arc-shaped, etc., that is, the chute prevents the movable area 2 from excessive movement, but the chute does not prevent the movement of the movable area 2. The length of the chute is adapted to the motion trajectory of the mobile area 2, which means that the movement of the slider in the chute can meet the motion requirements of the mobile area 2. The motion requirements can be understood as the mobile area 2 being away from the fixed area 3, so that the accommodating chamber 4 opens a sufficiently large opening, and items such as the human-computer interaction device 5 can be taken out or displayed from the accommodating chamber 4. The mobile area 2 is close to the fixed area 3, which can form the accommodating chamber 4 into a closed accommodating chamber 4. The chute is located in the fixed area 3, and the end of the chute close to the outside is a closed end, which means that the chute limits the motion range of the mobile area 2, so that the mobile area 2 does not move too far relative to the fixed area 3, avoiding the problem that the mobile area 2 is stuck between the drive assembly 7 and the mobile area 2 due to excessive movement, and the mobile area 2 cannot be retracted by the drive assembly 7.

[0038] Moreover, a pulley may be provided on the slider to change the sliding fit between the slider and the slide groove into a rolling fit, thereby reducing the friction between the slider and the slide groove and reducing the noise when the moving area 2 moves.

[0039] The present invention also provides a buffer in the chute. The buffer is provided on one side of the chute. The buffer is located on the movement trajectory of the slider. A channel for the slider to pass through is formed between the buffer and the other side of the chute, and the channel is connected to the chute. The buffer being located on the movement trajectory of the slider means that when the slider moves along the chute, the slider will contact the buffer at a certain moment. Through the contact between the buffer and the slider, the movement rate of the slider, i.e., the moving area 2, is reduced, and the noise generated by the rapid movement of the moving area 2 is reduced. At the same time, this also avoids the problem of damage to the slider and the chute due to the slider hitting the chute at too high a speed. A channel for the slider to pass through is formed between the buffer and the other side of the chute, and the channel is connected to the chute, which means that the slider can continue to move along the chute after contacting the buffer. The buffer can be specifically provided in the area between the two ends of the chute.

[0040] The buffer can be a stopper protrusion provided on one side of the chute. The contact between the stopper protrusion and the slider reduces the slider's speed, and the slider can continue to move along the chute after passing the buffer. A buffer pad can also be provided on the stopper protrusion to reduce damage to the slider caused by the stopper protrusion. Alternatively, the buffer can be an elastic baffle provided at the end of the chute. The elastic baffle is arranged at an angle relative to the direction of the chute. The first end of the elastic baffle is connected to one side of the chute, and the second end of the elastic baffle extends toward and abuts the other side of the chute. When the slider contacts the elastic baffle, the slider will move along the elastic baffle, press down the elastic baffle, and continue to move along the chute after passing the elastic baffle. The elastic baffle can be a spring.

[0041] In addition, the storage case 1 further includes a stopper located on the side of the movable area 2 facing the fixed area 3 and / or on the side of the fixed area 3 facing the movable area 2. The stopper prevents the movable area 2 from moving too far toward the fixed area 3, which could cause a jam between the movable area 2 and the fixed area 3. The stopper can be specifically a baffle. Since the baffle is smaller than the volumes of the movable area 2 and the fixed area 3, jamming does not occur when the baffle contacts the fixed area 3 or the movable area 3.

[0042] Moreover, the storage shell 1 also includes a locking part, which includes a first magnetic attraction part arranged on the movable area 2 facing the fixed area 3, and a second magnetic attraction part arranged on the side of the fixed area 3 facing the movable area 2; the first magnetic attraction part and the second magnetic attraction part can specifically be magnets, and the mutual adsorption between the first magnetic attraction part and the second magnetic attraction part can prevent the storage shell 1 from accidentally opening when subjected to external vibration.

[0043] The present utility model discloses multiple technical solutions, but does not provide any contrary technical inspiration.

[0044] The present invention uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The above examples are only intended to help understand the method and core concept of the present invention. At the same time, those skilled in the art will find that the specific implementation methods and application scopes may vary based on the concept of the present invention. In summary, the contents of this specification should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

Claims

1. A storage case for a human-computer interaction device, characterized in that: The storage shell includes: A movable area and a fixed area, wherein the movable area can move similarly to the fixed area, and the movable area and the fixed area cooperate to form a receiving cavity, and the receiving cavity is used to place a human-computer interaction device; A drive assembly is in transmission connection with the movable area, and is used to drive the movable area to approach and move away from the fixed area. The drive assembly is located outside the accommodating cavity, and the drive assembly is located within the projection area of ​​the fixed area toward the drive assembly.

2. The storage case according to claim 1, wherein: Part of the driving component is located in the redundant space of the accommodating cavity, and the redundant space is used to avoid interference between the human-computer interaction device and the accommodating cavity, and the area of ​​the driving component located in the redundant space is arranged to avoid the human-computer interaction device.

3. The storage case according to claim 1, wherein: An installation area is provided on the outer side of the storage shell, and the installation area is used to be connected to an area of ​​the vehicle's instrument panel near the co-pilot.

4. The storage case according to claim 3, wherein: The storage shell fits the interior contour of the instrument panel, and the distance between the storage shell and the co-pilot seat is no greater than the distance between the area of ​​the instrument panel close to the main driver's side and the main driver's seat.

5. The storage case according to claim 1, wherein: The storage shell includes a limiting member, which includes a slide groove provided on the fixed area and a slider provided on the movable area. The slide groove slides with the slider. The slide groove is arranged along the motion trajectory of the movable area. The length of the slide groove is adapted to the motion trajectory of the movable area. The slide groove is located in the fixed area, and the end of the slide groove close to the outside is a closed end.

6. The storage case according to claim 5, wherein: A buffer is provided in the slide groove, and the buffer is provided on one side of the slide groove. The buffer is located on the movement track of the slider. A channel for the slider to pass through is formed between the buffer and the other side of the slide groove, and the channel is connected to the slide groove.

7. The storage case according to claim 6, wherein: The buffer is a limiting protrusion provided on one side of the slide; or, the buffer is an elastic baffle provided at the end of the slide, and the elastic baffle is inclined relative to the direction of the slide, and the first end of the elastic baffle is connected to one side of the slide, and the second end of the elastic baffle extends toward the other side of the slide.

8. The storage case according to claim 1 or 5, wherein: The storage shell further includes a limiting member, and the limiting member is located on a side of the movable area facing the fixed area and / or a side of the fixed area facing the movable area.

9. The storage case according to claim 1, wherein: The storage shell further includes a locking member, which includes a first magnetic attraction portion provided on a side of the movable area facing the fixed area, and a second magnetic attraction portion provided on a side of the fixed area facing the movable area.