Telescopic armrest mechanism of automobile door panel
By using a motor-driven rotary arm mechanism and switch panel trim design, the shortcomings of car door armrests in terms of space and comfort are solved, enabling the armrest to be adjusted forward and backward and reducing noise, thereby improving passenger comfort and safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520210319.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-11
AI Technical Summary
Existing car door armrest designs are inadequate in terms of space and comfort, especially in the area of the door armrest, which fails to meet the comfort needs of passengers and lacks a sense of luxury.
The arm mechanism is driven by a motor. The arm is hinged to the armrest and the lower trim panel frame through the first and second arm, so as to realize the forward and backward adjustment of the armrest. The internal structure is covered by the switch panel trim panel to reduce noise and improve aesthetics.
The handrails can be adjusted forward and backward to meet the different arm placement needs of passengers, improving passenger comfort and safety, while reducing noise and cost.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automotive seat armrest technology, specifically a telescopic armrest mechanism for automotive door panels. Background Technology
[0002] The patent number CN 206231257U discloses a utility model patent entitled "Universal Telescopic Armrest for Flip-Top Armrest Box in Car Center Console". Although the armrest can accommodate the arm placement of passengers of different weights, it does not meet the needs of passenger elbow comfort when adjusting the seat back for rest on the door armrest. The internal mechanism of the armrest is a double guide rail design, which is also unreasonable from the perspective of space and economy for the door armrest, as it occupies too much space. Therefore, it is not suitable for the comfort needs of passengers on the door armrest, and is only suitable for the armrest box in the middle position between the left and right passengers.
[0003] Patent number CN 215042305U discloses a utility model patent entitled "A Retractable Car Seat Armrest," which is a manually pull-out type armrest. However, due to the height difference and the fact that it is mechanically retractable and requires manual extension, it lacks a premium feel for the front left and right side doors and fails to meet the comfort needs of passengers. The manual pull-out design of the armrest's internal mechanism is also unreasonable from a space and comfort perspective for a car door armrest. It occupies too much space and is therefore unsuitable for passenger comfort on car door armrests; it is only suitable for the armrest box in the middle position between the left and right passengers. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the above problems, this utility model provides a telescopic armrest mechanism for automobile doors.
[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a telescopic armrest mechanism for an automobile door panel includes a first rotating arm, a second rotating arm, multiple rotating shafts, an armrest, a motor, and a lower trim panel frame. The motor is fixed on the lower trim panel frame. One side of the first rotating arm is fixed to the output shaft of the motor. The rotation of the motor can drive the first rotating arm to rotate. The other side of the first rotating arm is hinged to the armrest. One side of the second rotating arm is hinged to the armrest, and the other side of the second rotating arm is hinged to the lower trim panel frame.
[0006] Furthermore, the motor is fixed to the lower trim panel frame with screws.
[0007] Furthermore, a through hole is provided on one side of the first rotating arm, and parallel and concentric through holes are provided on the other side of the first rotating arm.
[0008] Furthermore, the other side of the first rotating arm is hinged to the handrail via a pivot.
[0009] Furthermore, the other side of the first rotating arm is hinged to the handrail via a pivot.
[0010] Furthermore, parallel and concentric through holes are provided on both sides of the second rotating arm.
[0011] Furthermore, one side of the second rotating arm is hinged to the armrest via a pivot, and the other side of the second rotating arm is hinged to the lower trim panel frame via a pivot.
[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a switch panel trim, which is snapped or screwed onto the lower trim frame.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0014] The telescopic armrest mechanism allows for forward and backward adjustment to accommodate different arm positions during rest. This mechanism ensures that even when a passenger adjusts the seat significantly backward, their arms can still rest comfortably on the armrest, increasing the armrest's travel range and enhancing passenger comfort. The switch-mounted decorative panel, snapped onto the lower trim frame, prevents the internal structure from being exposed after movement, thus improving both safety and aesthetics. This invention also significantly reduces noise and lowers costs. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the lower trim panel frame.
[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of a specific area.
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first rotating arm.
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the second spiral arm.
[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating shaft.
[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a motor.
[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the motor swing arm installation.
[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the lower trim panel frame.
[0023] Figure 9 This is a diagram of a handrail.
[0024] Figure 10 This is a perspective diagram of the overall view.
[0025] In the picture:
[0026] 1 First rotating arm, 2 Second rotating arm, 3 Rotating shaft, 4 Handrail, 5 Motor, 6 Lower trim frame, 7 Switch panel trim. Detailed Implementation
[0027] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.
[0028] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "setting," "installing," "connecting," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixing" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; a connection can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; a joint can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0029] This utility model consists of (a lead screw, a lead screw connecting plate, a handrail, a motor, a lower trim panel frame, and a switch panel trim mechanism). The lead screw is fixed to the lower trim panel frame, the handrail is installed together with the lead screw via the lead screw connecting plate, and the motor is fixed to the lead screw, giving this utility model the function of front and rear adjustment (after movement, the internal structure is covered by the switch panel trim that is snapped onto the lower trim panel frame).
[0030] A telescopic armrest mechanism for a car door panel includes a first rotating arm 1, a second rotating arm 2, a pivot 3, an armrest 4, a motor 5, a lower trim panel frame 6, and a switch panel trim panel 7.
[0031] The motor 5 is fixed to the lower trim panel frame 6 by two screws.
[0032] The first rotating arm 1 has a through hole on one side and parallel and concentric through holes on the other side.
[0033] The first rotating arm 1 is fixed to the output shaft of the motor 5 on one side of the single hole. The rotation of the motor 5 can drive the first rotating arm 1 to rotate.
[0034] The first rotating arm 1 is hinged to the handrail 4 via the pivot 3 on the double-hole side.
[0035] The second spiral arm 2 has parallel and concentric through holes on both sides.
[0036] The second rotating arm 2 is hinged to the armrest 4 on one side via a pivot 3, and the second rotating arm is hinged to the lower trim frame 6 on the other side via a pivot.
[0037] The output shaft of motor 5 rotates 156°, causing the handrail 4 to rotate 156°.
[0038] The switch panel trim 7 is snapped or screwed onto the lower trim frame 6, covering the exposed part of the structural panel after the armrest 4 is moved.
[0039] This utility model has a front and rear adjustment function. After being moved, the internal structure is covered by the switch panel trim that is snapped onto the lower trim frame.
[0040] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this utility model, and within the spirit and principles of this utility model, should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Furthermore, all content not described in detail in this specification belongs to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.
[0041] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
Claims
1. A telescoping door arm mechanism for a vehicle door panel, characterized by, The first rotating arm, the second rotating arm, the plurality of rotating shafts, the handrail, the motor and the lower trim panel skeleton are included, the motor is fixed on the lower trim panel skeleton, one side of the first rotating arm is fixed with the output shaft of the motor, the motor rotation can drive the first rotating arm to rotate, the other side of the first rotating arm is hinged with the handrail, one side of the second rotating arm is hinged with the handrail, and the other side of the second rotating arm is hinged with the lower trim panel skeleton.
2. The telescopic hand grip structure of a door panel of an automobile according to claim 1, wherein The motor is fixed on the lower trim panel skeleton through screws.
3. The telescopic hand grip structure of claim 1, wherein The first rotating arm is provided with a through hole on one side, and parallel and concentric through holes are arranged on the other side.
4. The telescopic door armrest structure of claim 3, wherein, The other side of the first rotating arm is hinged with the handrail, and the hinge is realized through the rotating shaft.
5. The telescopic hand grip structure of claim 1, wherein Parallel and concentric through holes are arranged on both sides of the second rotating arm.
6. The telescopic door armrest structure of claim 5, wherein, One side of the second rotating arm is hinged with the handrail through the rotating shaft, and the other side of the second rotating arm is hinged with the lower trim panel skeleton through the rotating shaft.
7. The telescopic hand grip structure of claim 1, wherein, The switch panel trim panel is clamped or screwed on the lower trim panel skeleton.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
General type retractable armrests of accuse flip formula handrail case in car
CN206231257U
Telescopic automobile seat armrest
CN215042305U