Armrest box and vehicle
By using a compressor-cooled armrest box design in the vehicle, the refrigerator body can slide and is equipped with a fan and a locking structure, which solves the problems of insufficient cooling performance and inconvenient operation of car refrigerators in hot environments, and achieves efficient cooling and convenient use.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422473742.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-12
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing car refrigerators have difficulty maintaining low temperatures in hot environments, and their top-hook design is inconvenient for rear passengers to use.
The armrest box is designed with a compressor for cooling inside the vehicle. The refrigerator body can slide forward and backward within the armrest box. It is equipped with a fan and a lock structure, and the opening and closing of the vents are controlled by sensors.
Ensure the refrigeration performance of the car refrigerator, facilitate operation for front and rear passengers, improve the user experience, prevent cold air leakage, and simplify the structure.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field related to vehicle-mounted refrigerators, and in particular relates to an armrest box and a vehicle. Background Art
[0002] Current car refrigerators typically use semiconductor refrigeration. The refrigerator located between the driver and front passenger seats features a top-hinged design that opens directly from the top. However, semiconductor refrigerator technology is significantly affected by environmental factors, making it difficult to maintain temperatures below 0°C during hot summer months. Furthermore, the top-hinged design makes it difficult for rear passengers to open and close the refrigerator. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of this, it is necessary to provide an armrest box and a vehicle for solving the above technical problems.
[0004] An armrest box is used in a vehicle, and the armrest box includes:
[0005] Armrest box body;
[0006] A vehicle-mounted refrigerator, comprising a refrigerator evaporator and a refrigerator body, wherein the refrigerator evaporator is mounted in the armrest box body and is connected to the vehicle's compressor, and the refrigerator body is slidably mounted in the armrest box body, wherein the refrigerator body is formed with a storage compartment inwardly, and the storage compartment is used to accommodate items, and the refrigerator body is capable of sliding relative to the armrest box body in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, so that the storage compartment can be opened from the armrest box body for manual access to the items;
[0007] The fan is installed in the refrigerator body or the armrest box body and is used to introduce the cold air generated by the refrigerator evaporator when it is working into the storage room.
[0008] It can be understood that through the above-mentioned structural setting, the car refrigerator can use the compressor in the vehicle for cooling, which can ensure the cooling performance of the car refrigerator when it is working; at the same time, the refrigerator body can be opened and closed by sliding in the front and rear directions within the armrest box body, which can facilitate the front and rear passengers with the armrest box to open or close the car refrigerator, thereby facilitating operation and improving the user experience.
[0009] In one embodiment, a lock is retractably mounted on the refrigerator body, and the lock can be snap-fitted with the armrest box body to lock the refrigerator body into the armrest box body, and the storage compartment is covered and sealed by the armrest box body.
[0010] It can be understood that the snap-fit between the lock and the armrest box body can achieve locking of the refrigerator body in the armrest box body, preventing the vehicle refrigerator from being accidentally opened due to vehicle vibration.
[0011] In one embodiment, the number of the locks is configured to be two, and the two locks are arranged on the two outer sides of the storage compartment in the front-back direction, and the two locks can be engaged with the armrest box body at the same time.
[0012] It is understandable that two locks are used to respectively lock the refrigerator body in the front and rear directions, which can meet the use requirements of locking the refrigerator body in the armrest box body.
[0013] In one embodiment, both of the lock buckles are configured as wedge-shaped structures;
[0014] Wherein, the two locks can both be pressed against the armrest box body under the drive of the refrigerator body, so as to limit the sliding stroke of the refrigerator body when sliding in the armrest box body.
[0015] It can be understood that, through the above-mentioned structural arrangement, it is possible to limit the travel of the refrigerator body when it slides in the armrest box body, thereby preventing the refrigerator body from detaching from the armrest box body.
[0016] In one embodiment, a vent is provided on the armrest box body, and cold air generated by the refrigerator evaporator when in operation can be discharged to the storage compartment through the vent;
[0017] When the storage compartment is opened from the armrest box body, the vent can be blocked.
[0018] It can be understood that the above-mentioned structural arrangement can prevent cold air from leaking after the car refrigerator is opened, thereby achieving energy-saving effect.
[0019] In one embodiment, the armrest box further comprises a sensor, which can be triggered and generate a feedback signal;
[0020] Wherein, a windshield is movably installed in the armrest box body, the windshield matches the setting of the vent, and the windshield can close the vent according to the feedback signal.
[0021] It is understandable that, through the above-mentioned structural arrangement, the vents can be automatically closed by the wind shield, thus ensuring that the cold air does not leak.
[0022] In one embodiment, a lock is retractably mounted on the refrigerator body, and the lock can be engaged with the armrest box body to lock the refrigerator body into the armrest box body, so that the storage compartment is covered and sealed by the armrest box body;
[0023] Wherein, the sensor is configured as a pressure sensor, which is arranged in the area where the lock is located and can be triggered by the lock.
[0024] In one embodiment, an air inlet passage is provided on the refrigerator body, and the fan is installed in the air inlet passage;
[0025] When the air inlet passage is disconnected from the vent, the vent can be blocked by the refrigerator body.
[0026] It can be understood that the vents can be closed by sliding the refrigerator body within the armrest box body, which can simplify the structure.
[0027] In one embodiment, two slide rails are installed on the refrigerator body, the two slide rails are arranged on both sides of the refrigerator body in the left and right directions, and the two slide rails are slidably connected to the armrest box body.
[0028] It is understandable that two slide rails are used to achieve the sliding of the refrigerator body in the armrest box body, which can improve the stability of the refrigerator body when sliding in the armrest box body.
[0029] In addition, the present application also seeks protection for a vehicle comprising the armrest box described above.
[0030] Due to the application of the above technical solution, the utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:
[0031] The vehicle refrigerator and armrest box for which protection is sought in this application utilize a compressor in the vehicle for refrigeration, thereby ensuring the refrigeration performance of the vehicle refrigerator during operation; at the same time, the refrigerator body can be opened and closed by sliding in the front-to-rear direction within the armrest box body, thereby making it convenient for passengers in the front and rear rows with the armrest box to open or close the vehicle refrigerator, thereby facilitating operation and improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0032] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the conventional technology, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the conventional technology descriptions. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.
[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the armrest box provided in this application.
[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fan when assembled on the refrigerator body in this application.
[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the refrigerator body in this application.
[0036] Figure 4 This is a flow chart of the vehicle cooling operation provided in this application.
[0037] Figure numerals: 100, armrest box; 10, armrest box body; 20, vehicle refrigerator; 201, storage compartment; 21, refrigerator evaporator; 22, refrigerator body; 221, air inlet channel; 222, lock; 223, slide rail; 30, fan; 101, compressor; 102, condenser; 103, drying filter; 104, first electromagnetic three-way valve; 105, second electromagnetic three-way valve; 106, vehicle air conditioner. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0038] 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.
[0039] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being “provided on” another element, it may be directly provided on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be “provided on” another element, it may be directly provided on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be “fixed to” another element, it may be directly fixed to the other element or there may be an intermediate element.
[0040] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms used in this specification are intended solely for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0041] The armrest box 100 for which protection is sought in this application is used in a vehicle, and specifically refers to an armrest box integrated with a vehicle refrigerator.
[0042] like Figure 1 As shown, the armrest box 100 provided in this application includes an armrest box body 10, a vehicle refrigerator 20, and a fan 30. The vehicle refrigerator 20 includes a refrigerator evaporator 21 and a refrigerator body 22. The refrigerator evaporator 21 is installed in the armrest box body 10 for connecting to the vehicle's compressor 101. The refrigerator body 22 is slidably installed in the armrest box body 10. The refrigerator body 22 is formed with a storage compartment 201 inwardly. The storage compartment 201 is used to accommodate items (not shown). The refrigerator body 22 can slide relative to the armrest box body 10 in the front-to-back direction of the vehicle to open the storage compartment 201 from the armrest box body 10 for manual access to items. The fan 30 is installed in the refrigerator body 22 or the armrest box body 10 and is used to direct the cold air generated by the refrigerator evaporator 21 when in operation into the storage compartment 201. Here, the front-to-back direction of the vehicle specifically refers to the two longitudinal directions of the vehicle.
[0043] From the above, it can be seen that since the refrigerator evaporator 21 on the car refrigerator 20 is connected to the vehicle's compressor 101, the car refrigerator 20 can use the refrigerant in the vehicle compressor 101 for cooling when it is working, which can ensure the refrigeration performance of the car refrigerator 20 when it is working; at the same time, the refrigerator body 22 can be opened and closed by sliding in the front and rear directions of the armrest box body 10, which can facilitate the front and rear passengers with the armrest box 100 to open or close the car refrigerator 20, thereby facilitating operation and improving the user experience.
[0044] It should be noted that if Figure 4 As shown, after the vehicle's refrigerant passes through the compressor 101, the condenser 102, and the drying filter 103 once, it is connected to the first electromagnetic three-way valve 104 after the drying filter 103. The refrigerant can have three flow directions here. One is to directly enter the refrigerator evaporator 21 of the vehicle refrigerator 20 and then return to the compressor 101 through the second electromagnetic three-way valve 105; the second is to pass through the vehicle air conditioner 106, the second electromagnetic three-way valve 105, the refrigerator evaporator 21 in sequence, and finally return to the compressor 101; the third is to directly enter the refrigerator evaporator 21 through the second electromagnetic three-way valve 105 and then return to the compressor 101. That is, the refrigerant can cool the vehicle air conditioner 106 or the vehicle refrigerator 20 alone, or can cool the vehicle air conditioner 106 and the vehicle refrigerator 20 at the same time.
[0045] In this application, a vent (not shown) is provided in the armrest box body 10. The cold air generated by the refrigerator evaporator 21 during operation can be discharged through the vent to the storage compartment 201. Furthermore, when the storage compartment 201 is opened from within the armrest box body 10, the vent can be blocked. In other words, when the vehicle refrigerator 20 is opened, the passage within the armrest box body 10 that delivers cold air to the storage compartment 201 of the refrigerator body 22 is blocked, preventing cold air leakage and achieving energy conservation. It should be noted that when the vehicle refrigerator 20 is opened, the fan 30 can also be stopped.
[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, the refrigerator body 22 is provided with an air inlet duct 221, and a fan 30 is installed in the air inlet duct 221. That is, when the refrigerator evaporator 21 is in operation, the cold air can be guided by the fan 30 through the vents to the air inlet duct 221, and finally into the storage compartment 201. Here, the air inlet duct 221 and the storage compartment 201 can be connected in a one-way manner through a one-way valve (not shown) to prevent the cold air in the storage compartment 201 from leaking out through the air inlet duct 221.
[0047] In one embodiment, when the air inlet channel 221 is disconnected from the vent, the vent can be blocked by the refrigerator body 22. In other words, this embodiment allows the vent to be closed by sliding the refrigerator body 22 within the armrest box body 10, thereby simplifying the structure. It should be noted that in this embodiment, a sealing ring (not shown) can be installed around the vent, and the refrigerator body 22 can be used to squeeze and deform the sealing ring to achieve the vent blockage.
[0048] In one embodiment, the armrest box 100 further includes a sensor (not shown), which can be triggered and generate a feedback signal; accordingly, a windshield (not shown) is movably installed in the armrest box body 10, and the windshield matches the vent setting, and the windshield can close the vent according to the feedback signal. In other words, this embodiment can automatically close the vent with the windshield, which can ensure that the cold air does not leak. It should be noted that the movement of the windshield in the armrest box body 10 can be controlled by an independently set power source, where the power source can specifically be a motor, an electromagnet, etc. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the movement of the windshield in the armrest box body 10 can also be driven by the sliding of the refrigerator body 22, which will not be elaborated here.
[0049] like Figure 1 、 Figure 3As shown, a lock catch 222 is retractably mounted on the refrigerator body 22. The lock catch 222 engages with the armrest box body 10, securing the refrigerator body 22 to the armrest box body 10 and sealing the storage compartment 201. This prevents accidental opening of the vehicle refrigerator 20 due to vehicle vibration. The sensor is configured as a pressure sensor, located in the area where the lock catch 222 is located and capable of being triggered by the lock catch 222. Specifically, the pressure sensor is mounted directly below the lock catch 222, so that when the lock catch 222 moves downward and releases its engagement with the armrest box body 10, the lock catch 222 triggers the pressure sensor.
[0050] It should be noted that the storage compartment 201 on the refrigerator body 22 is an open space. When the refrigerator body 22 is locked into the armrest box body 10 by the lock 222, the storage compartment 201 can be covered and sealed by the armrest box body 10, that is, the armrest box body 10 plays the role of a refrigerator door, thereby simplifying the structure.
[0051] As preferably, Figure 3 As shown, there are two lock buckles 222, which are arranged on the two outer sides of the storage compartment 201 in the front-to-back direction. Moreover, the two lock buckles 222 can simultaneously engage with the armrest box body 10. This allows one lock buckle 222 to lock the refrigerator body 22 in one direction within the armrest box body 10. This creates conditions for the lock buckle 222 to subsequently limit the sliding travel of the refrigerator body 22 within the armrest box body 10, thereby meeting the use requirement of locking the refrigerator body 22 within the armrest box body 10.
[0052] like Figure 3 As shown, the two locks 222 are both configured as wedge-shaped structures; wherein, the two locks 222 can be pressed against the armrest box body 10 under the drive of the refrigerator body 22, and are used to limit the sliding stroke of the refrigerator body 22 when sliding in the armrest box body 10, thereby preventing the refrigerator body 22 from detaching from the armrest box body 10.
[0053] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, two slide rails 223 are mounted on the refrigerator body 22. The two slide rails 223 are arranged on both sides of the refrigerator body 22 in the left and right directions. In addition, the two slide rails 223 are slidably connected to the armrest box body 10, thereby achieving a sliding connection between the refrigerator body 22 and the armrest box body 10. This can improve the stability of the refrigerator body 22 when sliding within the armrest box body 10. It is understood that in other embodiments, a slide groove (not shown) can also be provided on the refrigerator body 22, so that the refrigerator body 22 can be slidably connected to the armrest box body 10 through the slide groove.
[0054] In addition, the present application also seeks protection for a vehicle including the armrest box 100 described above.
[0055] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.
[0056] Those skilled in the art should recognize that the above embodiments are merely intended to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. As long as they are within the spirit of the present invention, appropriate changes and modifications to the above embodiments are within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.
Claims
1. An armrest box, used in a vehicle, characterized in that: The armrest box (100) comprises: Armrest box body (10); A vehicle-mounted refrigerator (20) comprises a refrigerator evaporator (21) and a refrigerator body (22), wherein the refrigerator evaporator (21) is installed in the armrest box body (10) and is used to connect to the compressor (101) of the vehicle, and the refrigerator body (22) is slidably installed in the armrest box body (10), and a storage compartment (201) is formed inwardly of the refrigerator body (22), and the storage compartment (201) is used to accommodate items, and the refrigerator body (22) can slide relative to the armrest box body (10) in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and is used to open the storage compartment (201) from the armrest box body (10) so that people can manually take in and put in the items; A fan (30) is installed in the refrigerator body (22) or the armrest box body (10) and is used to introduce cold air generated when the refrigerator evaporator (21) is in operation into the storage compartment (201).
2. The armrest box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A lock buckle (222) is retractably mounted on the refrigerator body (22), and the lock buckle (222) can be engaged with the armrest box body (10) to lock the refrigerator body (22) into the armrest box body (10) and allow the storage compartment (201) to be covered and sealed by the armrest box body (10).
3. The armrest box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of the lock buckles (222) is configured to be two, and the two lock buckles (222) are arranged on the two outer sides of the storage compartment (201) in the front and rear directions, and the two lock buckles (222) can be simultaneously engaged with the armrest box body (10).
4. The armrest box according to claim 3, characterized in that: The two lock buckles (222) are both configured as wedge-shaped structures; Wherein, the two locks (222) can both be pressed against the armrest box body (10) under the drive of the refrigerator body (22), and are used to limit the sliding stroke of the refrigerator body (22) when sliding in the armrest box body (10).
5. The armrest box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The armrest box body (10) is provided with a vent, and cold air generated by the refrigerator evaporator (21) when in operation can be discharged to the storage compartment (201) through the vent; When the storage compartment (201) is opened from the armrest box body (10), the ventilation opening can be blocked.
6. The armrest box according to claim 5, characterized in that: The armrest box (100) further comprises a sensor, which can be triggered and generate a feedback signal; Wherein, a windshield is movably installed in the armrest box body (10), the windshield matches the vent setting, and the windshield can close the vent according to the feedback signal.
7. The armrest box according to claim 6, characterized in that: A lock buckle (222) is retractably mounted on the refrigerator body (22), and the lock buckle (222) can be engaged with the armrest box body (10) to lock the refrigerator body (22) into the armrest box body (10), and to allow the storage compartment (201) to be covered and sealed by the armrest box body (10); The sensor is configured as a pressure sensor, which is arranged in the area where the lock buckle (222) is located and can be triggered by the lock buckle (222).
8. The armrest box according to claim 5, characterized in that: An air inlet channel (221) is provided on the refrigerator body (22), and the fan (30) is installed in the air inlet channel (221); When the air inlet channel (221) is disconnected from the vent, the vent can be blocked by the refrigerator body (22).
9. The armrest box according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two slide rails (223) are installed on the refrigerator body (22), and the two slide rails (223) are arranged on both sides of the refrigerator body (22) in the left and right directions, and the two slide rails (223) are slidably connected to the armrest box body (10).
10. A vehicle, characterized in that: The invention comprises the armrest box (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 9.