Automobile glove box

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automobile glove box which structurally comprises a flat rectangular box body, and a bottom plate is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the box body. According to the utility model, the box body is designed to be in the flat rectangular shape, so that the space occupied by the box body in the vertical height direction can be effectively reduced, namely, the Z-direction space occupied by the automobile glove box is reduced, and therefore, other related parts around the glove box can be conveniently assembled; for example, the space arrangement and installation requirements of an automobile safety air bag are conveniently met, and certainly, the Z-direction space occupied by the automobile glove box is reduced, so that the requirements of various automobile appearance modeling improvement designs can be met. Besides, the bottom plate is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the box body of the automobile glove box, so that the box body of the glove box is not integrally formed in an injection molding mode at a time, the box body can be formed in an injection molding mode through a small-tonnage injection molding machine with small holding force, and the production cost of the glove box is greatly reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive interior parts technology, and in particular to an automotive glove box. Background Technology

[0002] In the existing technology, automotive glove boxes are generally of the bucket type, with the entire bucket being injection molded as a single piece. This means that a larger mold clamping force is required during injection molding to produce a qualified product, which in turn requires a larger tonnage injection molding machine, resulting in higher production costs for bucket glove boxes.

[0003] In addition, due to the car's exterior design and the arrangement of various spaces, the existing bucket-type glove box occupies more space in the Z-axis of its vertical height, which cannot meet the design requirements of surrounding components. For example, it cannot meet the requirements for the arrangement and installation of airbags, causing inconvenience to the assembly and coordination of various components on the car's dashboard. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an automotive glove box that can be molded using a small-tonnage injection molding machine, resulting in lower costs. Furthermore, the glove box occupies less Z-axis space, facilitating the assembly and fitting of other related components.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model discloses an automotive glove box, including a box body arranged in a flat rectangle, the box body having an accommodating space, the opening end of the box body having an opening, the opening end having a cover plate that can cover the opening, and a bottom plate fixedly installed at the bottom of the box body.

[0006] In some embodiments, the base plate is fixedly connected to the box body by a snap-fit ​​structure and / or a screw-fit structure.

[0007] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap protrusion and a snap groove that engages with the snap protrusion. Of the base plate and the housing body, one is provided with the snap protrusion and the other is provided with the snap groove.

[0008] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap fastener, the slot is a snap hole slot, and the end of the snap protrusion is provided with a snap hole, which passes through the slot and engages with the snap fastener.

[0009] Of the base plate and the box body, one is provided with the buckle and the other is provided with the protrusion.

[0010] In some embodiments, the screw connection structure includes a first fixing hole and a second fixing hole, wherein the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole are fixedly connected by bolts;

[0011] Of the base plate and the box body, one is provided with the first fixing hole and the other is provided with the second fixing hole.

[0012] In some embodiments, the screwed structure includes a fixing groove and a fixing protrusion that mates with the fixing groove, wherein the first fixing hole is provided in the fixing groove and the second fixing hole is provided in the fixing protrusion;

[0013] Of the base plate and the box body, one is provided with the fixing groove and the other is provided with the fixing protrusion;

[0014] During assembly, the fixing protrusion is inserted into the fixing groove, and the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole are aligned.

[0015] In some embodiments, the fixed protrusion is provided with a positioning post, and the fixed groove is provided with a positioning hole that cooperates with the positioning post.

[0016] In some embodiments, the circumferential surface of the fixed protrusion is provided with reinforcing ribs.

[0017] In some embodiments, the two sides of the base plate are bent downward to form a first fixing plate, and correspondingly, the bottom of the two side plates of the box body extends downward to form a second fixing plate. The first fixing plate and the second fixing plate are fixedly connected by the snap-fit ​​structure and / or screw connection structure.

[0018] In some embodiments, the bottom of the box body is provided with an assembly plate integrally formed therewith, and the cover plate is hinged to the assembly plate by a hinge structure; one side of the bottom plate is fixedly connected to the assembly plate.

[0019] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] This invention relates to an automotive glove box. By designing the box body in a flat rectangular shape, it effectively reduces the space occupied by the box body in the vertical direction, thus minimizing the Z-axis space required. This facilitates the assembly and installation of other components around the glove box, such as meeting the spatial arrangement and installation requirements of automotive airbags. Furthermore, the reduced Z-axis space also allows for various automotive exterior styling modifications. Additionally, by fixing a base plate to the bottom of the box body, the glove box body is not integrally injection molded. This allows for the use of a low-tonnage injection molding machine with lower clamping force, significantly reducing the production cost of the glove box. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the car glove box in the embodiment;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the car glove box from a side view in the embodiment;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the car glove box from the bottom view in the embodiment;

[0025] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the car glove box in the embodiment;

[0026] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the car glove box in the embodiment.

[0027] The following symbols are used in the attached figures above:

[0028] Box body 1, first slot 11, buckle 12, second fixing plate 13, second protrusion 131, first fixing protrusion 14, second fixing protrusion 15, positioning post 151;

[0029] Box lid 2;

[0030] Base plate 3, first latching protrusion 31, buckle hole 32, first fixing plate 33, second latching groove 331, first fixing groove 34, second fixing groove 35, positioning hole 351;

[0031] Assembly plate 4. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] The terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this utility model are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, mechanism, product, or end that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or ends.

[0034] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0035] This utility model discloses a specific embodiment of an automotive glove box. See [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, its structure includes a box body 1 arranged in a flat rectangle, the box body 1 having a storage space for placing items. The box body 1 has an opening at its open end, and a cover plate 2 that can cover the opening is provided at the opening end. The cover plate 2 is hinged to the opening end, and the opening of the box body 1 can be opened or closed by flipping the cover plate 2.

[0036] This utility model, by designing the box body 1 as a flat rectangle, can effectively reduce the space occupied by the box body 1 in the vertical direction, that is, reduce the Z-axis space occupied by the car glove box, thereby facilitating the assembly and fitting of other related components around the glove box, such as facilitating the spatial arrangement and installation requirements of car airbags. Of course, because the Z-axis space occupied by the car glove box is reduced, it can also meet the needs of various car appearance styling improvement designs.

[0037] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a base plate 3 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the box body 1. This invention's automotive glove box, by fixing the base plate 3 to the bottom of the box body 1, prevents the box body 1 from being integrally injection molded in one piece. Instead, the base plate 3 and the box body 1 are assembled together to form a storage space for placing items. This allows the box body 1 to be injection molded using a small-tonnage injection molding machine with lower clamping force, thereby significantly reducing the production cost of the glove box.

[0038] In this embodiment, see Figures 3 to 5As shown, the base plate 3 is fixedly connected to the box body 1 via a snap-fit ​​structure and a screw-fit structure. In some embodiments, the base plate 3 is fixedly connected to the box body 1 via a snap-fit ​​structure, or the base plate 3 is fixedly connected to the box body 1 via a screw-fit structure.

[0039] Further, see Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the snap-fit ​​structure includes a first snap-fit ​​protrusion 31 and a first snap-fit ​​groove 11 that mates with the first snap-fit ​​protrusion 31. The first snap-fit ​​protrusion 31 is disposed on the front side of the base plate 3, and the first snap-fit ​​groove 11 is disposed on the bottom of the box body 1. During assembly, the first snap-fit ​​protrusion 31 is inserted into the first snap-fit ​​groove 11 to achieve snap-fit ​​fixation between the base plate 3 and the bottom of the box body 1. In some embodiments, the first snap-fit ​​groove 11 can also be disposed on the base plate 3, and the first snap-fit ​​protrusion 31 can be disposed on the bottom of the box body 1, or the first snap-fit ​​protrusion 31 and the first snap-fit ​​groove 11 can be disposed alternately on the front side of the base plate 3, and correspondingly, the first snap-fit ​​groove 11 and the first snap-fit ​​protrusion 31 can be disposed alternately on the bottom of the box body 1. As long as the first snap-fit ​​protrusion 31 is inserted into the corresponding first snap-fit ​​groove 11, the connection between the base plate 3 and the box body 1 can be achieved.

[0040] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap fastener 12, and a snap hole 32 is provided at the end of the first snap protrusion 31 in the first snap groove 11. The snap hole 32 passes through the first snap groove 11 and engages with the snap fastener 12. In the base plate 3 and the box body 1, one is provided with the snap fastener 12, and the other is provided with the first snap protrusion 31. In this embodiment, see... Figure 3 As shown, the buckle 12 is disposed on the box body 1, and in the installation direction of the first buckle protrusion 31, the buckle 12 is located behind the first buckle groove 11. During assembly, after the first buckle protrusion 31 passes through the first buckle groove 11, the buckle hole 32 engages with the buckle 12. The insertion of the first buckle protrusion 31 into the first buckle groove 11 achieves the first snap-fit ​​fixation of the base plate 3 and the box body 1. The engagement of the buckle hole 32 with the buckle 12 achieves the double snap-fit ​​fixation of the base plate 3 and the box body 1, enhancing the firmness of the installation and fixation of the base plate 3 and the box body 1.

[0041] Furthermore, the side of the buckle 12 facing the first protrusion 31 in the installation direction of the first slot 11 is inclined, which facilitates the buckle 12 sliding into the buckle hole 32. The other side of the buckle 12 opposite to the inclined side is vertical, which prevents the buckle 12 from coming out of the buckle hole 32.

[0042] In this embodiment, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the bottom of the box body 1 is provided with an integrally formed assembly plate 4, and the cover plate 2 is hinged to the assembly plate 4 through a hinge structure. Specifically, the bottom edge of the cover plate 2 is rotatably connected to the assembly plate 4 through a hinge hole and a rotating shaft. Flipping the cover plate 2 can cover or open the opening of the box body 1.

[0043] The front side of the base plate 3 and the assembly plate 4 are first engaged and fixed by the first snap-fit ​​protrusion 31 and the first snap-fit ​​groove 11, and then the front side of the base plate 3 and the assembly plate 4 are engaged and fixed by the snap-fit ​​hole 32 and the snap-fit ​​buckle 12.

[0044] In this embodiment, see Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the left and right sides of the base plate 3 are bent downwards to form the first fixing plate 33. Correspondingly, the bottom of the left and right side plates of the box body 1 extends downwards to form the second fixing plate 13. The first fixing plate 33 and the second fixing plate 13 can be fixedly connected by a snap-fit ​​structure and / or a screw connection structure. In this embodiment, see... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first fixing plate 33 and the second fixing plate 13 are fixedly connected by a snap-fit ​​structure. This snap-fit ​​structure includes a second snap protrusion 131 and a second snap groove 331 that mates with the second snap protrusion 131. The second snap groove 331 is provided on the first fixing plate 33 of the base plate 3, and the second snap protrusion 131 is provided on the second fixing plate 13 of the box body 1. During assembly, the second snap protrusion 131 is inserted into the second snap groove 331 to achieve snap-fit ​​fixation between the base plate 3 and the bottom of the box body 1. Furthermore, the first fixing plate 33 is provided with a limiting groove, and the second snap groove 331 is provided on the groove wall of the limiting groove. During assembly, the second fixing plate 13 is inserted into the limiting groove, so that the second snap protrusion 131 and the second snap groove 331 are aligned, facilitating the engagement and snap-fit ​​between the second snap protrusion 131 and the second snap groove 331.

[0045] In some embodiments, the second latching protrusion 131 can be disposed on the first fixing plate 33 of the base plate 3, and the second latching groove 331 can be disposed on the second fixing plate 13 of the box body 1. Alternatively, the second latching groove 331 and the second latching protrusion 131 can be disposed alternately on the first fixing plate 33 of the base plate 3. Correspondingly, the second latching protrusion 131 and the second latching groove 331 are disposed alternately on the second fixing plate 13 of the base plate 3. During assembly, only the corresponding second latching protrusion 131 and the second latching groove 331 are used to engage and snap together.

[0046] In this invention, the screw connection structure includes a first fixing hole and a second fixing hole, which are fixedly connected by bolts. In some embodiments, one of the base plate 3 and the box body 1 has a first fixing hole, and the other has a second fixing hole. Specifically, the first fixing hole can be formed in the base plate 3, and the second fixing hole can be formed in the box body 1; or, the first fixing hole can be formed in the box body 1, and the second fixing hole can be formed in the base plate 3.

[0047] In this utility model, the screw connection structure includes a first fixing groove 34 and a first fixing protrusion 14 that mates with the first fixing groove 34. A first fixing hole is provided in the first fixing groove 34, and a second fixing hole is provided in the first fixing protrusion 14. In the base plate 3 and the box body 1, one of them is provided with the first fixing groove 34, and the other is provided with the first fixing protrusion 14. During assembly, the first fixing protrusion 14 is inserted into the first fixing groove 34, the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole are aligned, and the screw is inserted into the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole to achieve a fixed connection between the base plate 3 and the box body 1.

[0048] In this embodiment, see Figure 4 and Figure 5 A first fixing groove 34 is provided on the front side of the base plate 3, and a first fixing protrusion 14 extends downward from the bottom surface of the box body 1. During assembly, the first fixing protrusion 14 is inserted into the first fixing groove 34, with the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole facing each other. Screws are inserted into the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole to achieve a fixed connection between the base plate 3 and the box body 1. Multiple first fixing protrusions 14 and first fixing grooves 34 are provided at intervals along the left-right direction of the box body 1. In some embodiments, the first fixing protrusion 14 can be provided on the front side of the base plate 3, and the bottom surface of the box body 1 can be provided with the first fixing groove 34, which can also achieve screw-on fixation between the base plate 3 and the box body 1.

[0049] Furthermore, the circumferential surface of the first fixed protrusion 14 is provided with reinforcing ribs to strengthen the structural strength of the first fixed protrusion 14.

[0050] In this utility model, the screw connection structure includes a second fixing groove 35 and a second fixing protrusion 15 that cooperates with the second fixing groove 35. A first fixing hole is provided in the second fixing groove 35, and a second fixing hole is provided in the second fixing protrusion 15. In the base plate 3 and the box body 1, one has a second fixing groove 35, and the other has a second fixing protrusion 15. During assembly, the second fixing protrusion 15 is inserted into the second fixing groove 35, the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole are aligned, and the screw is inserted into the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole to achieve a fixed connection between the base plate 3 and the box body 1.

[0051] In this embodiment, see Figure 4 and Figure 5The second fixing groove 35 is located on the rear side of the base plate 3, and the bottom of the box body 1 extends to the right with a second fixing protrusion 15. During assembly, the second fixing protrusion 15 is inserted into the second fixing groove 35, with the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole facing each other. Screws are inserted into the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole to achieve a fixed connection between the base plate 3 and the box body 1. Multiple second fixing protrusions 15 and second fixing grooves 35 are provided at intervals along the left-right direction of the box body 1. In some embodiments, the second fixing protrusion 15 can be located on the rear side of the base plate 3, and the bottom surface of the box body 1 can be provided with a second fixing groove 35, which can also achieve a screw-connected fixation between the base plate 3 and the box body 1.

[0052] Furthermore, the second fixed protrusion 15 is provided with reinforcing ribs on its circumferential surface to strengthen the structural strength of the second fixed protrusion 15.

[0053] Furthermore, the second fixed protrusion 15 is provided with a positioning post 151, and the second fixed groove 35 is provided with a positioning hole 351 that mates with the positioning post 151. During assembly, the positioning post 151 is inserted into the positioning hole 351 to limit the position of the base plate 3 and the box body 1, which facilitates assembly.

[0054] The assembly process of the glove box of this utility model, including the bottom plate 3 and the box body 1, is as follows: The bottom plate 3 is installed at the bottom of the box body 1 from right to left. During the process of the first latching protrusion 31 being inserted into the first latching groove 11, the positioning post 151 of the second fixing protrusion 15 is simultaneously inserted into the positioning hole 351. When the buckle hole 32 passes through the first latching groove 11 and engages with the buckle 12, the positioning post 151 is inserted into the positioning hole 351 in place. At this time, the bottom plate 3 is limited in the front-back direction through the buckle 12 and the buckle hole 32, as well as the positioning post 151 and the positioning hole 351. Simultaneously, the first fixing protrusion 14 is inserted into the first fixing groove 34, the second fixing protrusion 15 is inserted into the second fixing groove 35, and the second fixing plate 13 is inserted into the limiting groove. The second latching protrusion 131 and the second latching groove 331 are aligned and engaged, thereby limiting the bottom plate 3 in the left-right direction and the up-down direction. At this time, screws are inserted into the corresponding first fixing holes and second fixing holes to achieve a fixed connection between the bottom plate 3 and the box body 1.

[0055] Finally, it should be noted that the automotive glove box disclosed in this utility model embodiment is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A car glove box, characterized in that, The box includes a flat rectangular body with an accommodating space, an opening at the open end of the box, a cover plate at the open end that can cover the opening, and a bottom plate fixedly installed at the bottom of the box.

2. The automotive glove box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate is fixedly connected to the box body by a snap-fit ​​structure and / or a screw-fit structure.

3. A car glove box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap protrusion and a snap groove that engages with the snap protrusion. Of the base plate and the box body, one is provided with the snap protrusion and the other is provided with the snap groove.

4. A car glove box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap fastener, the slot is a snap hole slot, and the end of the snap protrusion is provided with a snap hole, which passes through the slot and engages with the snap fastener. Of the base plate and the box body, one is provided with the buckle and the other is provided with the protrusion.

5. A car glove box according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, The screwed structure includes a first fixing hole and a second fixing hole, and the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole are fixedly connected by bolts; Of the base plate and the box body, one is provided with the first fixing hole and the other is provided with the second fixing hole.

6. A car glove box according to claim 5, characterized in that, The screw connection structure includes a fixing groove and a fixing protrusion that mates with the fixing groove. The first fixing hole is located in the fixing groove, and the second fixing hole is located in the fixing protrusion. Of the base plate and the box body, one is provided with the fixing groove and the other is provided with the fixing protrusion; During assembly, the fixing protrusion is inserted into the fixing groove, and the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole are aligned.

7. A car glove box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fixed protrusion is provided with a positioning post, and the fixed groove is provided with a positioning hole that cooperates with the positioning post.

8. A car glove box according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that, The fixed protruding post is provided with reinforcing ribs on its circumference.

9. A car glove box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom plate is bent downwards on both sides to form a first fixing plate. Correspondingly, the bottom of the two side plates of the box body extends downwards to form a second fixing plate. The first fixing plate and the second fixing plate are fixedly connected by the snap-fit ​​structure and / or screw connection structure.

10. A car glove box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the box body is provided with an integrally formed assembly plate, and the cover plate is hinged to the assembly plate through a hinge structure. One side of the base plate is fixedly connected to the assembly plate.

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