Double-layer armrest structure of automobile auxiliary fascia console
By designing a double-layer armrest structure for the automotive sub-dashboard and using specific hinge components to achieve the suspension and automatic reset of the upper armrest, the problems of low space utilization and insufficient performance stability are solved, thereby improving the stability of use and ease of operation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423127377.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-18
AI Technical Summary
Most existing automotive dashboard armrests are single-layered, resulting in low space utilization and insufficient performance stability. The hinges are also prone to failure after high or low temperatures or prolonged use.
Design a double-layer armrest structure for automotive sub-dashboards. The hinge system consists of hinge supports, metal pads, middle-layer plastic friction pads, middle-layer hinge brackets, upper-layer plastic friction pads, and upper-layer hinge brackets. Through interference fit and elastic element design, the upper armrest can achieve the functions of suspension and automatic reset.
It improves space utilization, ensures the upper handrail is stable when suspended at any angle, reduces loosening and jamming issues, provides a simple and efficient operating experience, and reduces costs and complexity.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automotive interior, concretely relates to a double-layer armrest structure of automobile auxiliary instrument panel. BACKGROUND
[0002] With the rapid development of automobile technology, people's requirements for automobile interior are more and more rich and varied, such as safety, comfort, space, etc. As an important part of automobile interior, the auxiliary instrument panel assembly provides functions such as gear shifting, cup holder, storage, charging, USB socket, etc. At present, the armrests of the auxiliary instrument panel on the market are mostly single-layer, which only play the role of simply shielding the armrest box, and do not make full use of the internal space of the armrest. As the hinge connecting the armrest and the main body of the auxiliary instrument panel, the effect of hovering at any angle will be weakened or even failed after long-term use at high and low temperatures, which cannot meet the requirement of stable performance of the product.
[0003] The information disclosed in the above background section is only to increase the understanding of the overall background of the utility model, and should not be regarded as acknowledging or implying in any form that the information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. SUMMARY
[0004] The utility model aims at providing a double-layer armrest structure of automobile auxiliary instrument panel, which improves the problem of low space utilization rate of the armrest of the auxiliary instrument panel and the problem of insufficient performance stability of the armrest.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:
[0006] A double-layer armrest structure of automobile auxiliary instrument panel, comprising a hinge, wherein the hinge comprises a hinge support, a metal pad, a middle-layer plastic friction pad, a middle-layer hinge support, an upper-layer plastic friction pad, an upper-layer hinge support, a plastic friction sheet, a metal flat pad, a metal M-shaped pad, a nut and a bolt shaft; the middle-layer plastic friction pad and the upper-layer plastic friction pad are limit pad structures with L-shaped cross section, the metal M-shaped pad is an elastic member capable of releasing a certain elastic tension, the hinge support, the metal pad, the middle-layer plastic friction pad, the plastic friction sheet, the metal flat pad and the metal M-shaped pad are sequentially sleeved on the bolt shaft, the middle-layer plastic friction pad is sleeved on the metal pad, the middle-layer hinge support is sleeved on the middle-layer plastic friction pad, the upper-layer hinge support is sleeved on the upper-layer plastic friction pad, and the upper-layer hinge support is in interference fit with the metal flat pad and the upper-layer plastic friction pad; the end of the bolt shaft is used for pressing the metal M-shaped pad through the nut.
[0007] Specifically, the width of the metal pad is greater than the width of the middle-layer plastic friction pad and the middle-layer hinge support stacked together, and the middle-layer hinge support is in clearance fit with the middle-layer plastic friction pad and the upper-layer plastic friction pad.
[0008] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0009] 1、 This scheme passes through the design double -deck handrail structure, the utilization efficiency of space has been promoted, wherein the upper handrail can hover in any angle, therefore can conveniently provide an adjustable space, after the durability test, the upper handrail still can keep its hovering performance, will not lose the angle adjustment ability because of abrasion or aging and thus keeps long -term stable use state, reduces the problems such as loosening, jamming that the conventional handrail can appear.
[0010] 2、 The middle layer handrail in this scheme is provided with automatic reset function, through the design gap, reduces the friction and depends on gravity reset, provides a simple, efficient, durable and easy to maintain solution, after opening, due to the slow falling of its own gravity, instead of relying on complex mechanical or electric device, not only can reduce the cost, reduce complexity, but also enhance the intuitiveness and convenience of user operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0011] Fig. 1 It is double -deck handrail structure schematic diagram of automobile auxiliary instrument panel of the utility model.
[0012] Fig. 2 It is hinge structure schematic diagram of the utility model.
[0013] Fig. 3 It is hinge structure partial section view of the utility model.
[0014] In the drawing, 1 is upper handrail, 2 is middle layer handrail, 3 is hinge, 4 is hinge support, 5 is metal pad, 6 is middle layer plastic friction gasket, 7 is middle layer hinge support, 8 is upper layer plastic friction gasket, 9 is upper layer hinge support, 10 is plastic friction piece, 11 is metal flat gasket, 12 is metal M-shaped gasket, 13 is nut, 14 is bolt pivot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0015] To explain the technical content of the utility model, the purpose and effect realized, the following will be described in conjunction with the embodiment and the drawings. In the description of the embodiment, it should be understood that the terms indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiment and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements indicated must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.
[0016] The technical scheme adopted in the embodiment is a double -deck handrail structure of automobile auxiliary instrument panel, as shown in Figs. 1-3As shown, the upper handrail 1, the middle handrail 2 and the hinge 3 are assembled and connected by screws. The hinge 3 is composed of a hinge support 4, a metal pad 5, a middle layer plastic friction pad 6, a middle layer hinge support 7, an upper layer plastic friction pad 8, an upper layer hinge support 9, a plastic friction sheet 10, a metal flat pad 11, a metal M-shaped pad 12, a nut 13 and a bolt shaft 14.
[0017] The middle handrail 2 is an integral injection molding product. The middle handrail 2 has a cuboid storage space with a length of 200 mm, a width of 100 mm and a height of 20 mm. The rear end of the middle handrail 2 is provided with two screw assembly columns which are assembled and connected with the middle layer hinge support 7. The front end of the middle handrail is provided with a lock tongue structure which is buckled with the lock body of the auxiliary instrument panel. Meanwhile, the front end of the handrail is provided with a handrail opening position of the middle handrail. Thus, a middle handrail with a storage function is designed.
[0018] The upper handrail 1 is assembled by a handrail inner plate and a handrail outer plate. The inner structure surface of the handrail outer plate has four screw columns which are assembled and connected with the upper layer hinge support 9. The whole upper handrail plays a role of covering the middle handrail and supporting the arm of the passenger.
[0019] The hinge 3 of the embodiment is composed of the hinge support 4, the metal pad 5, the middle layer plastic friction pad 6, the middle layer hinge support 7, the upper layer plastic friction pad 8, the upper layer hinge support 9, the plastic friction sheet 10, the metal flat pad 11, the metal M-shaped pad 12, the nut 13 and the bolt shaft 14.
[0020] The left and right ends of the hinge support 4 are symmetrical structures and are respectively provided with hinge holes. The middle layer plastic friction pad 6 and the upper layer plastic friction pad 8 are limit pad structures with an L-shaped cross section. The metal M-shaped pad 12 is an elastic member which can release a certain elastic tension. The bolt shaft 14 is provided in a pin shaft form at the initial section and in a threaded form at the end section. The bolt shaft 14 is sequentially sleeved with the hinge hole at one end of the hinge support 4, the metal pad 5, the middle layer plastic friction pad 6, the plastic friction sheet 10, the metal flat pad 11 and the metal M-shaped pad 12. The middle layer plastic friction pad 6 is sleeved on the metal pad 5. The middle layer hinge support 7 is sleeved on the middle layer plastic friction pad 6. The upper layer hinge support 9 is sleeved on the upper layer plastic friction pad 8. The upper layer hinge support 9 is in interference fit with the metal flat pad 11 and the upper layer plastic friction pad 8. The end of the bolt shaft 14 is pressed against the metal M-shaped pad 12 by the nut 13. The two sides are installed in this way to complete the assembly of the hinge 3.
[0021] The principle of achieving the hovering effect of the upper layer hinge support 9 is that after the nut 13 is screwed to the bolt shaft 14, the nut 13, the bolt shaft 14, the hinge support 4, the metal pad 5, the upper layer plastic friction pad 8, the upper layer hinge support 9, the plastic friction pad 10, the metal flat pad 11 and the metal M-shaped pad 12 are mutually extruded and subjected to a certain friction force, so that the gravity and the friction force borne by the upper layer hinge support 9 and the upper layer handrail 1 are offset, and the upper layer handrail 1 achieves the hovering effect. Meanwhile, due to long-term use, the plastic friction pad 10 will be worn out, so that gaps are generated between the parts, at this time, the metal M-shaped pad 12 will be deformed and rebound to release the pressure and the gaps of the plastic friction pad 10. The hovering effect of the hinge can be ensured after long-term use of the handrail, and the hovering performance of the hinge can also be ensured in special environments such as high-temperature or low-temperature environments.
[0022] As the preferred technical solution of the embodiment, the width of the metal pad 5 is greater than the width of the middle layer plastic friction pad 6 and the middle layer hinge support 7 stacked together, and the middle layer hinge support 7 and the middle layer plastic friction pad 6 and the upper layer plastic friction pad 8 are in clearance fit.
[0023] The middle layer hinge support 7 has a slow falling and automatic resetting function. The metal pad 5, the middle layer plastic friction pad 6 and the middle layer hinge support 7 are sleeved together, and the width of the metal pad 5 is about 0.2 mm longer than the width of the middle layer plastic friction pad 6 and the middle layer hinge support 7 stacked together. The 0.2 mm gap makes the middle layer hinge support 7 and the middle layer plastic friction pad 6 and the upper layer plastic friction pad 8 on both sides have no friction force, and the middle layer handrail 2 has no hovering effect. When the middle layer handrail 2 is released in the open state, the middle layer handrail 2 will slowly fall due to the gravity.
[0024] Although the utility model has been described in detail above with specific embodiments, some modifications or improvements can be made on the basis of the utility model, which is obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, these modifications or improvements made on the basis of not deviating from the spirit of the utility model all belong to the scope of protection required by the utility model.
Claims
1. A double-layered console structure for an automobile instrument panel, comprising a hinge (3), characterized in that: The hinge (3) comprises a hinge support (4), a metal pad (5), a middle layer plastic friction pad (6), a middle layer hinge support (7), an upper layer plastic friction pad (8), an upper layer hinge support (9), a plastic friction pad (10), a metal flat pad (11), a metal M-shaped pad (12), a nut (13), and a bolt shaft (14). The middle layer plastic friction pad (6) and the upper layer plastic friction pad (8) are L-shaped limiting pad structures, The metal M-shaped pad (12) is an elastic member capable of releasing elastic tension, The bolt shaft (14) is sequentially sleeved with the hinge support (4), the metal pad (5), the middle layer plastic friction pad (6), the plastic friction pad (10), the metal flat pad (11), and the metal M-shaped pad (12), The middle layer plastic friction pad (6) is sleeved on the metal pad (5), and the middle layer hinge support (7) is sleeved on the middle layer plastic friction pad (6), The upper layer hinge support (9) is sleeved on the upper layer plastic friction pad (8), and the upper layer hinge support (9) is in interference fit with the metal flat pad (11) and the upper layer plastic friction pad (8); The end of the bolt shaft (14) is pressed against the metal M-shaped pad (12) by the nut (13).
2. The dual-layer armrest structure of a car's auxiliary instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The width of the metal pad (5) is greater than the width of the middle layer plastic friction pad (6) and the middle layer hinge support (7) stacked together, and the middle layer hinge support (7) is in clearance fit with the middle layer plastic friction pad (6) and the upper layer plastic friction pad (8).