Handrail assembly mounting structure

By using the armrest assembly installation structure, which employs clips and screws for fixing, combined with auxiliary connecting brackets and sheet metal coverings, the problem of insufficient space in small armrests of car seats is solved, achieving both cup holder placement and aesthetic appeal.

CN223546200UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-14MAGNA SEATING RES & DEV (CHONGQING) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520029759.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-07
Publication Date
2025-11-14
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-07

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Technical Problem

The width of the small armrests on the side of car seats cannot be made very large, resulting in a small internal space for the armrests. This makes it difficult to arrange cup holders in a small space while ensuring a consistent and aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Method used

An armrest assembly installation structure was designed, including an armrest shell, an armrest frame, and a cup holder assembly, which are fixed by buckles and screws. The cup holder storage shell is connected to the lower cover of the armrest, and an auxiliary connecting bracket enhances the structural strength. Sheet metal covers the interior to ensure consistent appearance and aesthetics.

Benefits of technology

The cup holders were arranged within a relatively small space, which enhanced the structural strength, ensured the uniformity and aesthetics of the armrests, and made assembly simple.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a handrail assembly installation structure, a cup stand containing shell and a handrail framework are both fixedly arranged in a handrail outer shell, the cup stand containing shell is fixed on a handrail lower cover and located at the front end of the interior of the handrail lower cover, and a cup stand body is arranged in the cup stand containing shell in a front-back sliding mode. The front end of the cup stand storage shell and the front end of the armrest lower cover are each provided with an opening allowing the cup stand body to slide out, the front end of the armrest framework is fixed to the upper portion of the cup stand storage shell, the rear end of the armrest framework extends downwards and is fixed to the armrest lower cover, and an auxiliary connecting support is fixed to the upper portion of the rear end of the armrest framework. Clamping holes are formed in the auxiliary connecting support and the front end of the armrest framework, buckles corresponding to the clamping holes are fixedly arranged in the armrest upper cover, and the buckles are connected into the corresponding clamping holes in a clamped mode, so that buckling connection of the armrest upper cover and the armrest lower cover is achieved. The armrest assembly is simple in structure and ingenious in design, all clamping structures and screws are hidden in the armrest shell, and the appearance consistency and attractiveness of the armrest assembly are effectively guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive seat technology, and in particular to an armrest assembly mounting structure. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, with the development of technology and the improvement of people's living standards, automobiles have become an indispensable means of transportation, and people have increasingly higher requirements for automotive interior components. Armrests, as one of these interior components, play a crucial role. Due to the limitations of the usage environment, the width (Y-axis) of the small side armrests on car seats generally cannot be made very large, resulting in relatively small internal space. How to arrange cup holders within this limited space through simple structural design while ensuring the uniformity and aesthetics of the armrest's appearance has become a pressing issue for those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention aims to provide an armrest assembly installation structure with a simple structure design, which can arrange cup holders in a small space and ensure the uniformity and aesthetics of the armrest appearance.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes an armrest assembly installation structure, including an armrest shell, an armrest frame, and a cup holder assembly. The armrest shell includes an upper armrest cover and a lower armrest cover. The cup holder assembly includes a cup holder body and a cup holder storage shell. Both the cup holder storage shell and the armrest frame are fixed inside the armrest shell. The cup holder storage shell is fixed to the lower armrest cover and located at the inner front end of the lower armrest cover. The cup holder body is slidably disposed within the cup holder storage shell. Both the front end of the cup holder storage shell and the front end of the lower armrest cover have openings for the cup holder body to slide out. The front end of the armrest frame is fixed above the cup holder storage shell. The rear end of the armrest frame extends downward and is fixed to the lower armrest cover. An auxiliary connecting bracket is fixed above the rear end of the armrest frame. Both the auxiliary connecting bracket and the front end of the armrest frame have locking holes. The upper armrest cover has buckles fixed inside corresponding to each locking hole. The buckles engage with the corresponding locking holes, thereby achieving a snap-fit ​​connection between the upper armrest cover and the lower armrest cover.

[0005] The above solution also includes a cover plate, with the front end of the cup holder body exposing the cup holder storage shell. The cover plate is fixed to the front end surface of the cup holder body and covers the opening of the lower cover of the armrest to ensure the consistency and aesthetics of the armrest assembly.

[0006] In the above solution: the cup holder body is provided with a cup groove for accommodating the cup and a clamping frame for holding the cup, which facilitates stable fixation of the cup.

[0007] In the above solution: the cup holder assembly further includes a strip of sheet metal extending front and rear, which is fixed to the bottom of the cup holder body, and the bottom of the cup holder body has a receiving groove for accommodating the strip of sheet metal. The cup holder body is usually made of plastic, and because it has a cup groove for accommodating a water cup, its structural strength is relatively weak. By adding a strip of sheet metal to its bottom, the structural strength of the cup holder body is effectively enhanced.

[0008] In the above solution: a concealing sheet metal is fixedly installed at the inner front end of the armrest cover, which completely covers the inner front end of the armrest cover. A supporting rib is provided between the top surface of the concealing sheet metal and the armrest cover, and the supporting rib is integrally formed with the concealing sheet metal. The concealing sheet metal serves both to conceal the internal structure of the armrest, ensuring that it is not exposed when viewed from unfavorable angles after the cup holder assembly is opened, and to provide support, thereby enhancing the structural strength of the front end of the armrest cover.

[0009] In the above solution: the cup holder storage shell is fixed to the lower cover of the armrest by screws and an inverted structure. The inverted structure is arranged between the top two sides of the cup holder storage shell and the inner wall of the lower cover of the armrest. The screws for fixing the cup holder storage shell are arranged at the bottom of the cup holder storage shell. The armrest frame is fixed to the cup holder storage shell, the armrest frame is fixed to the lower cover of the armrest, and the armrest frame is fixed to the auxiliary connecting bracket by screws. The structure is simple and easy to assemble.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. The overall structure is simple and ingeniously designed, achieving the arrangement of the cup holder in a relatively small space. The structure is compact, strong, and easy to assemble. 2. Due to considerations of product molding and demolding, the rear end of the lower cover of the armrest is designed to be relatively open, making it impossible to place the snap-fit ​​points of the upper cover of the armrest on it. Therefore, an auxiliary connecting bracket is required as an intermediate connecting part to hide all the snap-fit ​​structures and screws inside the outer shell of the armrest, effectively ensuring the consistency and aesthetics of the armrest assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0011] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 This is an exploded schematic diagram of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the installation of sheet metal coverings.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of strip sheet metal. Detailed Implementation

[0016] like Figure 1 As shown in Figure 4, an armrest assembly installation structure mainly consists of an armrest shell, an armrest frame 1, and a cup holder assembly. The armrest shell includes an upper armrest cover 2 and a lower armrest cover 3, and the cup holder assembly includes a cup holder body 4 and a cup holder storage shell 5.

[0017] Both the cup holder housing 5 and the armrest frame 1 are fixed inside the armrest housing. The cup holder housing 5 is fixed to the lower armrest cover 3 and is located at the front end inside the lower armrest cover 3. The cup holder body 4 is slidably disposed inside the cup holder housing 5, and both the front end of the cup holder housing 5 and the front end of the lower armrest cover 3 have openings for the cup holder body 4 to slide out. The front end of the armrest frame 1 is fixed above the cup holder housing 5, and the rear end of the armrest frame 1 extends downward and is fixed to the lower armrest cover 3. An auxiliary connecting bracket 6 is fixed above the rear end of the armrest frame 1.

[0018] Both the auxiliary connecting bracket 6 and the front end of the armrest frame 1 are provided with locking holes. The inside of the armrest upper cover 2 is provided with buckles corresponding to each locking hole. The buckles are engaged in the corresponding locking holes, thereby realizing the fastening connection between the armrest upper cover 2 and the armrest lower cover 3.

[0019] Ideally, it also includes a cover plate 7, with the front end of the cup holder body 4 exposing the cup holder storage shell 5. The cover plate 7 is fixed to the front end surface of the cup holder body 4 and covers the opening of the armrest cover 3 to ensure the consistency and aesthetics of the armrest assembly.

[0020] Ideally, the cup holder body 4 is provided with a cup groove for accommodating the cup and a clamping bracket 8 for holding the cup, so as to secure the cup stably.

[0021] Preferably, the cup holder assembly also includes a strip sheet metal 9 extending front and rear, the strip sheet metal 9 being fixed to the bottom of the cup holder body 4, and the bottom of the cup holder body 4 having a receiving groove for accommodating the strip sheet metal 9. The cup holder body 4 is usually made of plastic, and because it has a cup groove for accommodating a cup, its structural strength is relatively weak. By adding the strip sheet metal 9 to its bottom, the structural strength of the cup holder body 4 is effectively enhanced.

[0022] Ideally, a concealing sheet metal 10 is fixedly installed at the inner front end of the armrest cover 2, which completely covers the inner front end of the armrest cover 2. A supporting rib 101 is provided between the top surface of the concealing sheet metal 10 and the armrest cover 2, and the supporting rib 101 is integrally formed with the concealing sheet metal 10. The concealing sheet metal 10 serves both a concealing function, ensuring that the internal structure of the armrest is not exposed when the cup holder assembly is opened from an awkward angle, and a supporting function, thereby enhancing the structural strength of the front end of the armrest cover 2.

[0023] Ideally, the cup holder storage shell 5 is fixed to the lower cover of the armrest 3 by screws and an inverted fastening structure 11. The inverted fastening structure 11 is located between the top two sides of the cup holder storage shell 5 and the inner wall of the lower cover of the armrest 3. The screws used to fix the cup holder storage shell 5 are located at the bottom of the cup holder storage shell 5. The armrest frame 1 is fixed to the cup holder storage shell 5, the armrest frame 1 is fixed to the lower cover of the armrest 3, and the armrest frame 1 is fixed to the auxiliary connecting bracket 6 by screws. The structure is simple and easy to assemble.

Claims

1. An armrest assembly mounting structure, comprising an armrest shell, an armrest frame (1), and a cup holder assembly, wherein the armrest shell comprises an upper armrest cover (2) and a lower armrest cover (3), characterized in that: The cup holder assembly includes a cup holder body (4) and a cup holder storage shell (5). The cup holder storage shell (5) and the armrest frame (1) are both fixed inside the armrest shell. The cup holder storage shell (5) is fixed to the lower armrest cover (3) and is located at the inner front end of the lower armrest cover (3). The cup holder body (4) slides back and forth inside the cup holder storage shell (5). The front end of the cup holder storage shell (5) and the front end of the lower armrest cover (3) are both provided with openings for the cup holder body (4) to slide out. The armrest frame... The front end of (1) is fixed above the cup holder storage shell (5). The rear end of the armrest frame (1) extends downward and is fixed on the lower armrest cover (3). An auxiliary connecting bracket (6) is fixed above the rear end of the armrest frame (1). The auxiliary connecting bracket (6) and the front end of the armrest frame (1) are provided with locking holes. The upper armrest cover (2) is provided with buckles corresponding to each locking hole inside. The buckles are engaged in the corresponding locking holes, thereby realizing the fastening connection between the upper armrest cover (2) and the lower armrest cover (3).

2. The armrest assembly mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a cover plate (7), the front end of the cup holder body (4) protrudes from the cup holder storage shell (5), the cover plate (7) is fixed to the front end surface of the cup holder body (4), and covers the opening of the armrest cover (3).

3. The armrest assembly mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cup holder body (4) is provided with a cup groove for accommodating the cup and a clamping frame (8) for holding the cup.

4. The handrail assembly mounting structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cup holder assembly also includes a strip sheet metal (9) extending front and rear, the strip sheet metal (9) being fixed to the bottom of the cup holder body (4), and the bottom of the cup holder body (4) having a receiving groove for accommodating the strip sheet metal (9).

5. The handrail assembly mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the armrest cover (2) is fixed with a covering sheet metal (10), which covers the front end of the armrest cover (2) as a whole. A support rib (101) is provided between the top surface of the covering sheet metal (10) and the armrest cover (2). The support rib (101) and the covering sheet metal (10) are integrally formed.

6. The armrest assembly mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cup holder storage shell (5) is fixed to the armrest cover (3) by screws and a snap fastener (11). The snap fastener (11) is arranged between the top two sides of the cup holder storage shell (5) and the inner wall of the armrest cover (3). The screws for fixing the cup holder storage shell (5) are arranged at the bottom of the cup holder storage shell (5). The armrest frame (1) is fixed to the cup holder storage shell (5), the armrest frame (1) is fixed to the armrest cover (3), and the armrest frame (1) is fixed to the auxiliary connecting bracket (6) by screws.