Water retaining mechanism and vehicle
By designing a water-blocking mechanism and utilizing the cooperation of water-blocking and locking components, the problem of damage to electronic equipment such as the vehicle's center console due to accidental water spillage was solved, achieving effective waterproofing and optimized space utilization.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423321059.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-31
AI Technical Summary
Electronic devices such as the center console of existing vehicles are easily damaged when water is accidentally splashed on them, resulting in low safety.
Design a water-blocking mechanism, including a water-blocking component, an elastic component, a support, and a locking component. The elastic component provides force to move the water-blocking component along a first direction, and the locking component engages or disengages in locked and unlocked states to achieve waterproof protection.
It reduces the probability of damage to the protected components due to accidental water spillage, improves vehicle safety and user experience, and reduces space occupation and interference.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a water-blocking mechanism and vehicle. Background Technology
[0002] Electronic devices that lack waterproofing are easily damaged by accidental water spills, leading to malfunctions that can seriously endanger lives. For example, the center console of a vehicle contains electrical components. If a passenger in the driver's or front passenger's seat spills water onto the center console while drinking, these components may malfunction, threatening vehicle safety and reducing overall vehicle security. Utility Model Content
[0003] This application provides a water-blocking mechanism and vehicle that can achieve water-blocking protection for the protected component and reduce the probability of the protected component malfunctioning due to accidental water spillage.
[0004] This application provides a water-blocking mechanism, which includes a water-blocking component and a locking assembly. The locking assembly includes an elastic component, a support, and a locking member. One end of the elastic component is connected to the water-blocking component and provides a force to the water-blocking component along a first direction. The support is connected to the other end of the elastic component and is fixedly disposed relative to the protected component, thereby fixing the other end of the elastic component relative to the protected component, so that the water-blocking component can move back and forth relative to the protected component along the first direction. The locking member is movably disposed on the support or the water-blocking component. In the locked state, the elastic component is in a compressed state, and the locking member is engaged with the water-blocking component and the support respectively. In the unlocked state, the elastic component is in a free state, and the locking member is separated from the water-blocking component or the support.
[0005] In one embodiment, a locking member is disposed on the first side of the water-blocking member and is rotatably disposed relative to the parallel surface of the first side of the water-blocking member. A first limiting part is provided on the first side. In the locked state, the locking member is engaged between the support and the first limiting part.
[0006] In one embodiment, the locking member is rotatably disposed with respect to the first side via a pivot; the first side is also provided with a second limiting portion spaced apart from the first limiting portion; along the first direction, the first limiting portion is disposed near the other end of the elastic member relative to the second limiting portion, and the locking member is located between the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion; along the second direction, the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are disposed near the support relative to the pivot; the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction and parallel to the parallel plane.
[0007] In one embodiment, the locking assembly further includes a limiting rod disposed on the support and located on the side of the locking member along a first direction. The limiting rod is telescopically disposed relative to the locking member along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction. In the locked state, the limiting rod is in an extended state, and at least a portion of the locking member is engaged between the first limiting portion and the limiting rod. The limiting rod is controlled to be in a retracted state so that the projection of the limiting rod toward the locking member along the first direction is spaced apart from the locking member, thereby entering the unlocked state.
[0008] In one embodiment, the locking assembly further includes a drive member connected to the limit rod to drive the limit rod to extend or retract.
[0009] In one embodiment, the support includes a base body and a support rod, which is connected to the other end of the elastic member and fixedly disposed relative to the protected member; the support rod is disposed on the same side of the base body as the elastic member; and the limiting rod is limited on the support rod.
[0010] In one embodiment, a third limiting portion is formed on the first side of the water-blocking member, one end of the elastic member is connected to the third limiting portion, the projection of the elastic member toward the third limiting portion along the first direction is located inside the third limiting portion, and the projection of the elastic member toward the support along the first direction is located inside the support.
[0011] In one embodiment, the water-blocking mechanism includes two locking components spaced apart along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction.
[0012] In one embodiment, the water-blocking element includes a waterproof baffle or a waterproof curtain.
[0013] This application provides a vehicle, which includes a vehicle body, a center console and the aforementioned water-blocking mechanism, with the water-blocking mechanism located on the outer surface of the center console.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The water-blocking mechanism of this application includes a water-blocking component and a locking component, and the locking component includes an elastic component, a support, and a locking component. The water-blocking mechanism of this application can achieve water-blocking protection for the protected component, reducing the probability of damage to the protected component. In addition, the elastic component, support, and locking component enable the water-blocking component to move back and forth relative to the protected component along a first direction, allowing the protected component to unlock and release the water-blocking component when water-blocking protection is needed, and to lock and store the water-blocking component when not needed, thereby reducing space occupation and minimizing interference. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort, wherein:
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first view of an embodiment of the water-blocking mechanism provided in this application;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of a second view of an embodiment of the water-blocking mechanism provided in this application;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the water-blocking mechanism provided in this application in the unlocked state;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the water-blocking mechanism provided in this application in the locked state;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water-blocking component and the central control panel in the unlocked state of the water-blocking mechanism provided in this application;
[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water-blocking component and the central control panel in the locked state of the water-blocking mechanism provided in this application. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0023] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this application involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.
[0024] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this application involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.
[0025] This application provides a water-blocking mechanism, see reference. Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first view of an embodiment of the water-blocking mechanism provided in this application; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of a second view of an embodiment of the water-blocking mechanism provided in this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the water-blocking mechanism provided in this application in the unlocked state; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the water-blocking mechanism provided in this application in the locked state. The water-blocking mechanism 10 includes a water-blocking member 110 and a locking assembly 120. The locking assembly 120 includes an elastic member 121, a support 122, and a locking member 123.
[0026] One end of the elastic element 121 is connected to the water-blocking element 110, and the other end of the elastic element 121 is connected to the support 122. The elastic element 121 can provide a force to the water-blocking element 110 along the first direction X. The connection between the elastic element 121, the support 122, and the water-blocking element 110 can be a fixed connection or a snap-fit, etc., which is not limited here. The support 122 is fixedly disposed relative to the protected component, used to fix the other end of the elastic element 121 relative to the protected component, thereby allowing the water-blocking element 110 to move back and forth relative to the protected component along the first direction X. The protected component can be any component that needs to prevent liquid spillage, for example, the center console of a vehicle, etc., which is not limited here. The locking element 123 can be movably disposed on the support 122, or the locking element 123 can be movably disposed on the water-blocking element 110, which is not limited here. When the locking assembly 120 is in the locked state, the elastic element 121 is in the compressed state, and the locking element 123 is engaged with the water-blocking element 110 and the support 122 respectively; when the locking assembly 120 is in the unlocked state, the elastic element 121 is in the unloaded state, and the locking element 123 is separated from the water-blocking element 110 or the support 122.
[0027] Understandably, in the locked state, the elastic member 121 is in a compressed state. In this state, the water-blocking member 110 can be considered to provide only partial waterproof protection or no waterproof protection at all. For example, if the water-blocking member 110 is housed within a certain space and the protected member is located outside the space, the water-blocking member 110 only moves out of the space along the first direction X in the unlocked state. In this case, the water-blocking member 110 can provide protection. If the water-blocking member 110 and the protected member are located in the same space, by adjusting the position between the protected member and the water-blocking mechanism 10, the locking member 123 can still provide water-blocking protection when it is in the locked state, and when the locking member 123 is in the unlocked state, the water-blocking member 110 can extend along the first direction X to provide more water-blocking protection for the protected member.
[0028] The water-blocking mechanism 10 of this application includes a water-blocking component 110 and a locking component 123. The locking assembly 120 includes an elastic component 121, a support 122, and a locking component 123. The water-blocking mechanism 10 of this application can achieve water-blocking protection for the protected component, reducing the probability of damage to the protected component. At the same time, the water-blocking mechanism 10 has a simple structure, is easy to implement, has few parts, and is low in cost. In addition, the elastic component 121, the support 122, and the locking component 123 can enable the water-blocking component 110 to move back and forth relative to the protected component along the first direction X, so that the protected component can unlock and release the water-blocking component 110 when water-blocking protection is needed, and can lock and store the water-blocking component 110 when not needed, which can reduce space occupation and reduce interference.
[0029] In one embodiment, the locking member 123 is disposed on the first side of the water-blocking member 110 and is rotatably disposed relative to the parallel plane of the first side of the water-blocking member 110. A first limiting portion 111 is provided on the first side, wherein the first limiting portion 111 may be located on the side of the locking member 123 near the end of the elastic member 121, or the first limiting portion 111 may be located on the other side of the locking member 123 away from the elastic member 121; this is not limited. In the locked state, the locking member 123 is engaged between the support 122 and the first limiting portion 111.
[0030] The first side can be the end face of the water-blocking member 110 near the protected member, or it can be the end face away from the protected member; there is no limitation here. During the process of the elastic member 121 changing from its natural state to its compressed state, the water-blocking member 110 moves towards the support 122 along the first direction X, simultaneously driving the locking member 123 to move towards the support 122. During this continued movement, the locking member 123 abuts against the support 122 and rotates. After the locking member 123 rotates to a certain angle, it is limited by the first limiting part 111. At this time, the locking member 123 is engaged between the support 122 and the first limiting part 111, the elastic member 121 is in a compressed state, and the locking assembly 120 is in a locked state. In this embodiment, the water-blocking member 110 has a simple structure and is easy to implement. Furthermore, the locking member 123 can be restored to its locked state by pressing the elastic member 121, making the operation simple and convenient and improving the user experience.
[0031] In one embodiment, the locking member 123 is rotatably disposed with respect to the first side surface via a pivot. A second limiting portion 112 is also provided on the first side surface, spaced apart from the first limiting portion 111. Along the first direction X, the first limiting portion 111 is disposed near the other end of the elastic member 121 relative to the second limiting portion 112, and the locking member 123 is located between the first limiting portion 111 and the second limiting portion 112. Along the second direction Y, the first limiting portion 111 and the second limiting portion 112 are disposed near the support 122 relative to the pivot. The second direction Y is perpendicular to the first direction X and parallel to the parallel plane.
[0032] During the transition from the natural state to the compressed state of the elastic member 121, the water-blocking member 110 moves towards the support 122 along the first direction X, simultaneously driving the locking member 123 to move towards the support 122. As the movement continues, the locking member 123 abuts against the support 122 and rotates. After rotating to a certain angle, the locking member 123 is stopped by the second limiting part 112. The locking member 123 continues to move towards the support 122 until it is engaged between the support 122 and the first limiting part 111. The elastic member 121 is in a compressed state, and the locking assembly 120 is in a locked state. In this embodiment, the locking member 123 is rotatably mounted to the first side via a pivot, resulting in a simple and easily implemented structure. Furthermore, the first side of the water-blocking member 110 is also provided with a second limiting part 112 spaced apart from the first limiting part 111, which enhances the locking stability of the locking assembly 120 and thus improves the reliability of the water-blocking mechanism 10.
[0033] In one embodiment, the locking assembly 120 further includes a limiting rod 124, which is disposed on the support 122 and along the first direction X on the side of the locking member 123. The limiting rod 124 is telescopically oriented relative to the locking member 123 along a second direction Y, which is perpendicular to the first direction X. In the locked state, the limiting rod 124 is in an extended state, and at least a portion of the locking member 123 is engaged between the first limiting portion 111 and the limiting rod 124. The limiting rod 124 is controlled to be in a retracted state so that the projection of the limiting rod 124 along the first direction X toward the locking member 123 is spaced apart from the locking member 123, thereby entering the unlocked state. The locking assembly 120 of this embodiment has a simple structure, is easy to implement, and has few parts, which can reduce costs.
[0034] In one embodiment, the locking assembly 120 further includes a drive member 125, which is connected to the limiting rod 124 to drive the limiting rod 124 to extend or retract. The drive member 125 may be a motor. This embodiment achieves automatic unlocking of the locking assembly 120 by using the drive member 125 to drive the limiting rod 124 to extend or retract.
[0035] In one embodiment, the locking member 123 is telescopically oriented, and a limiting rod 124 is connected to the locking member 123 and a driving member 125. The driving member 125 can drive the limiting rod 124 to extend or retract, thereby causing the locking member 123 to extend or retract along the second direction Y, so that the locking member 123 extends to the elastic member 121 to restrict the elastic member 121 from returning to its natural state, thus the locking assembly 120 is in a locked state. The timing of the extension or retraction of the locking member 123 can be determined by a sensor sensing the degree of compression of the elastic member 121, and is not limited here.
[0036] In one embodiment, the support 122 includes a seat body 1221 and a support rod 1222. The seat body 1221 is connected to the other end of the elastic member 121 and is fixedly disposed relative to the protected member. The support rod 1222 is disposed on the same side of the seat body 1221 as the elastic member 121. A limiting rod 124 is positioned on the support rod 1222. The support 122 of this embodiment only includes the seat body 1221 and the support rod 1222, resulting in fewer components, a simpler structure, and reduced costs.
[0037] In one embodiment, a third limiting portion 113 is formed on the first side of the water-blocking member 110. One end of the elastic member 121 is connected to the third limiting portion 113. The projection of the elastic member 121 toward the third limiting portion 113 along the first direction X is located within the third limiting portion 113, and the projection of the elastic member 121 toward the support 122 along the first direction X is located within the support 122. It can be understood that the support 122, the elastic member 121, and the third limiting portion 113 are arranged sequentially along the first direction X. The elastic member 121 realizes the back-and-forth movement of the water-blocking member 110 along the first direction X away from and toward the support 122 through the interaction force between the support 122 and the third limiting portion 113, making the structure of the water-blocking mechanism 10 simple and easy to implement.
[0038] In one embodiment, the third limiting part 113 extends from the non-connecting end of the water-blocking member 110 toward the support 122 along the first direction X (not shown in the figure). One end of the elastic member 121 is located in the space between the extension and the water-blocking member 110, so that the extension limits one end of the elastic member 121. Thus, the third limiting part 113 can also limit the displacement of one end of the elastic member 121 relative to the water-blocking member 110 along the third direction Z, which is perpendicular to the first direction X and the second direction Y, thereby enhancing the reliability of the water-blocking mechanism 10.
[0039] In one embodiment, a limiting post is provided on the side of the support 122 facing the elastic member 121, and the other end of the elastic member 121 is sleeved in the limiting post to limit the displacement of the elastic member 121 relative to the support 122 and enhance the reliability of the water blocking mechanism 10.
[0040] In one embodiment, the water-blocking mechanism 10 includes two locking components 120 spaced apart along a second direction Y, which is perpendicular to the first direction X. Understandably, the two locking components 120 are spaced apart on both sides of the water-blocking member 110 along the second direction Y, making the back-and-forth movement of the water-blocking member 110 relative to the protected member along the first direction X smoother and more stable, thereby enhancing the reliability of the water-blocking mechanism 10.
[0041] In one embodiment, the water-blocking member 110 includes a waterproof baffle. The waterproof baffle can be a silicone-based waterproof baffle or a plastic waterproof baffle, and is not limited thereto.
[0042] In one embodiment, the water-blocking member 110 includes a waterproof curtain. Compared to a waterproof baffle, the waterproof curtain has the advantage of taking up less space and can adapt to application scenarios with narrow spaces.
[0043] This application provides a vehicle (not shown in the figure), which includes a vehicle body (not shown in the figure) and a water-blocking mechanism 10. A center console 21 is provided inside the vehicle body. The water-blocking mechanism 10 is located on the outer surface of the center console 21. The water-blocking component 110 of the water-blocking mechanism 10 can move back and forth relative to the center console 21, and can cut off the water path of the center console 21 in the event of a water spill in the driver's cab, reducing the probability of failure of electronic components, buttons, etc. on the center console 21, and improving vehicle safety.
[0044] Specifically, see Figures 5 to 6 , Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water-blocking component and the central control panel in the unlocked state of the water-blocking mechanism provided in this application. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water-blocking mechanism and the center console in the locked state provided in this application. The water-blocking member 110 is set at an angle to the center console 21. In the unlocked state, the end of the water-blocking member 110 away from the support 122 extends toward the upper surface of the center console 21, and the projection part along the direction of gravity falls on the upper surface of the center console 21. This allows the liquid to be blocked from splashing onto the center console 21 when a liquid spill occurs in the driver's seat or the passenger seat, thereby preventing the electrical components of the center console 21 from failing, improving vehicle safety, and reducing vehicle damage.
[0045] The center console 21 may have a water-blocking mechanism 10 on the side closer to the driver's cab, or on the side closer to the passenger cab, or on both sides of the center console 21 closer to the driver's cab and the passenger cab respectively. There are no restrictions on this.
[0046] The above are merely embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A water-blocking mechanism, characterized in that, The water-blocking mechanism includes: A water-blocking component and a locking assembly, wherein the locking assembly includes: An elastic element, one end of which is connected to the water-blocking element and provides the water-blocking element with a force along a first direction; A support is connected to the other end of the elastic element and fixedly disposed relative to the protected element, for fixing the other end of the elastic element relative to the protected element, thereby enabling the water-blocking element to move back and forth relative to the protected element along the first direction. A locking element is movably mounted on the support or the water-blocking element; When in the locked state, the elastic element is in a compressed state, and the locking element is engaged with the water-blocking element and the support respectively; when in the unlocked state, the elastic element is in a free state, and the locking element is separated from the water-blocking element or the support.
2. The water-blocking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking member is disposed on the first side of the water-blocking member and is rotatably disposed relative to the parallel plane of the water-blocking member on the first side. A first limiting part is provided on the first side. In the locked state, the locking member is engaged between the support and the first limiting part.
3. The water-blocking mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking member is rotatably disposed with the first side via a pivot; the first side is also provided with a second limiting part spaced apart from the first limiting part, and along the first direction, the first limiting part is disposed at the other end of the elastic member relative to the second limiting part, and the locking member is located between the first limiting part and the second limiting part; Along the second direction, the first limiting part and the second limiting part are disposed close to the support relative to the rotating shaft; The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction and is parallel to the parallel plane.
4. The water-blocking mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking component further includes: A limiting rod is provided on the support and is located on the side of the locking member along the first direction. The limiting rod is telescopically provided relative to the locking member along the second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction. In the locked state, the limiting rod is in the extended state, and at least a portion of the locking member is engaged between the first limiting part and the limiting rod; the limiting rod is controlled to be in the retracted state so that the projection of the limiting rod toward the locking member along the first direction is spaced apart from the locking member, thereby entering the unlocked state.
5. The water-blocking mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The locking component further includes: A driving component is connected to the limiting rod to drive the limiting rod to extend or retract.
6. The water-blocking mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The support includes: The seat body is connected to the other end of the elastic element and is fixedly disposed relative to the protected element; A support rod is disposed on the same side of the seat body as the elastic element; The limiting rod is positioned on the support rod.
7. The water-blocking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first side of the water-blocking member has a third limiting portion, one end of the elastic member is connected to the third limiting portion, the projection of the elastic member toward the third limiting portion along the first direction is located inside the third limiting portion, and the projection of the elastic member toward the support along the first direction is located inside the support.
8. The water-blocking mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The water-blocking mechanism includes two locking components arranged at intervals along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction.
9. The water-blocking mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The water-blocking component includes a waterproof baffle or a waterproof curtain.
10. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicles include: The vehicle body, which contains a center console; The water-blocking mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the water-blocking mechanism is disposed on the outer surface of the central control panel.