Automotive slip cover mechanism and tether interface assembly

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of accessories, and discloses a slip cover mechanism for a vehicle and a tether interface assembly, the slip cover mechanism for the vehicle comprises an installation main body, and the installation main body is provided with a physical interface; the sliding cover is movably arranged on the mounting main body, a sliding rail is arranged on one of the sliding cover and the mounting main body, a sliding groove is formed in the other one of the sliding cover and the mounting main body, and the sliding rail is in sliding fit with the sliding groove; the sliding cover can slide towards the side close to the physical interface to shield the physical interface, and the sliding cover can slide towards the side away from the physical interface to expose the physical interface; the sliding cover is provided with an elastic buckle, the elastic buckle movably abuts against the installation body, and when the sliding cover slides, the elastic buckle forms damping on sliding of the sliding cover. The sliding cover mechanism has the advantages that the overall structure is simple, the damping effect is good, and the operation hand feeling of a user can be effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts technology, and in particular to a sliding cover mechanism and a tether interface assembly for automobiles. Background Technology

[0002] With the diversification of the automotive industry and the increasing sophistication of its functions, various interfaces are being configured accordingly. A common requirement is that each interface not only possesses practical functionality but also boasts a high level of aesthetic appeal. Typically, sliding or flip-top mechanisms are used to conceal the interfaces when not in use. However, existing sliding or flip-top mechanisms have complex overall structures and poor damping during operation, negatively impacting the user's handling experience.

[0003] Take the top tether connector on a car seat as an example. It's part of the child safety seat installation system, ensuring the child safety seat is securely fastened to the car seat. Traditional top tether connectors are exposed, affecting aesthetics. Therefore, top tether connectors with flip-up mechanisms have appeared on the market. When using the connector, the flip-up mechanism is simply opened; when not in use, it is flipped back to cover the connector, maintaining a neat appearance. However, because a finger insertion port needs to be created in the flip-up mechanism, it cannot completely and truly seal the connector, and the flip-up mechanism has a complex structure. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the existing technology, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to propose a vehicle sliding cover mechanism and rope interface assembly with good damping effect and simple structure.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is to propose a sliding cover mechanism for vehicles, comprising:

[0006] The mounting body is provided with a physical interface;

[0007] A sliding cover is movably mounted on the mounting body. One of the sliding cover and the mounting body is provided with a slide rail, and the other is provided with a slide groove. The slide rail and the slide groove are slidably engaged. The sliding cover can slide towards the physical interface to cover the physical interface, and the sliding cover can slide away from the physical interface to expose the physical interface.

[0008] The sliding cover has an elastic buckle that moves against the mounting body. When the sliding cover slides, the elastic buckle dampens the sliding of the sliding cover.

[0009] Furthermore, the elastic buckle is integrally formed on the sliding cover;

[0010] The slide rail is disposed on the slide cover, and two opening slots are opened at intervals along the slide rail, forming the elastic buckle between the two opening slots.

[0011] Furthermore, a slide rail is provided on each side of the sliding cover, and at least one elastic buckle is provided on each slide rail.

[0012] Furthermore, the elastic buckle is interference-fitted with the mounting body, and bending the elastic buckle can adjust the amount of interference between the elastic buckle and the mounting body.

[0013] Furthermore, the two sides of the sliding cover are bent inward to form the slide rail.

[0014] Furthermore, a protrusion extends from the upper edge of the mounting body near one of the slide rails, and the protrusion and the mounting body form a groove;

[0015] Another protrusion extends from the mounting body along the edge near the other slide rail, and the protrusion and the mounting body form another slide groove;

[0016] The two slide rails are respectively movably disposed in the two slide grooves, and the elastic buckle is movably abutting against the protrusion.

[0017] Furthermore, the mounting body has a one-way pass buckle at one end near the protrusion, and the sliding cover can be inserted into the slide groove along the end of the protrusion near the one-way pass buckle, and the sliding cover presses the one-way pass buckle when it is inserted; when the sliding cover is disengaged from the slide groove in the opposite direction, the one-way pass buckle restricts the sliding cover from disengaging.

[0018] Furthermore, a limiting part is provided at the end of the protrusion away from the one-way through buckle, and the limiting part can limit the sliding cover;

[0019] The one-way through buckle is located in the slide groove and forms a cantilever beam structure. The one-way through buckle has an inclined surface that gradually slopes outward from its root to its end.

[0020] When the slide rail is inserted into the slide groove, the slide rail gradually presses the one-way through buckle inward along the inclined surface.

[0021] Furthermore, the mounting body includes a housing and a panel, the panel being disposed on the housing and fixedly connected to the housing.

[0022] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is to also propose a tether interface assembly, which is configured on a car seat, including:

[0023] The main installation unit is equipped with a lanyard interface, which can be used to connect a child safety seat.

[0024] A sliding cover is movably mounted on the mounting body. One of the sliding cover and the mounting body is provided with a slide rail, and the other is provided with a slide groove. The slide rail and the slide groove are slidably engaged. The sliding cover can slide towards the tethering interface to cover the tethering interface, and the sliding cover can slide away from the tethering interface to expose the tethering interface.

[0025] The sliding cover has an elastic buckle that moves against the mounting body. When the sliding cover slides, the elastic buckle dampens the sliding of the sliding cover.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0027] In this invention, the sliding cover mechanism consists of a mounting body and a sliding cover. The sliding cover slides relative to the mounting body to open or cover the physical interface, without affecting the normal use of the physical interface, and completely covering the physical interface when not in use to ensure aesthetics. The elastic buckle is integrally molded onto the sliding cover, creating damping when the cover slides, ensuring a good feel for the user. Furthermore, the overall structure of the sliding cover mechanism is simple.

[0028] In this invention, the elastic buckle is interference-fitted with the mounting body to achieve a damping effect. Furthermore, by bending the elastic buckle, the amount of interference between the elastic buckle and the mounting body can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the damping magnitude and improving the user's feel.

[0029] In this invention, a one-way pass-through buckle is provided at one end of the mounting body near the protruding strip. When the sliding cover is installed, the slide rail on the sliding cover presses against the one-way pass-through buckle and slides into the slide groove. When the sliding cover slides in the opposite direction and disengages from the slide groove, the one-way pass-through buckle can prevent the sliding cover from detaching from the slide groove, resulting in good structural stability. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the slider mechanism of this utility model when the sliding cover covers the physical interface;

[0031] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the overall structure when the sliding cover of the slider mechanism opens to expose the physical interface;

[0032] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure after removing the panel;

[0033] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure after removing the panel;

[0034] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the sliding cover mechanism;

[0035] Figure 6 Exploded view of the sliding cover and the casing;

[0036] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A plan view;

[0037] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding cover.

[0038] In the picture:

[0039] 1. Mounting body; 10. Housing; 11. Panel; 100. Physical interface; 101. Slide groove; 102. Raised strip; 103. One-way pass-through buckle; 103A. Bevel; 104. Limiting part;

[0040] 2. Sliding cover; 20. Slide rail; 201. Opening groove; 21. Elastic buckle; 22. Actuating protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0042] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0043] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first," "second," and "a" is 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, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0044] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixing" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0045] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0046] Example 1:

[0047] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this embodiment of a vehicle sliding cover mechanism mainly includes: a mounting body 1 and a sliding cover 2. The mounting body 1 has a physical interface 100. The sliding cover 2 is movably mounted on the mounting body 1. One of the sliding cover 2 and the mounting body 1 has a slide rail 20, and the other has a slide groove 101. The slide rail 20 and the slide groove 101 are slidably engaged. That is, when the sliding cover 2 has a slide rail 20, the mounting body 1 has a corresponding slide groove 101; when the sliding cover 2 has a slide groove 101, the mounting body 1 has a corresponding slide rail 20. Both configurations allow the sliding cover 2 to slide on the mounting body 1. The sliding cover 2 can slide towards the physical interface 100 to cover the physical interface 100. When the physical interface 100 is not needed, the sliding cover 2 can be slid to cover the physical interface 100. The sliding cover 2 can also slide away from the physical interface 100 to expose the physical interface 100. When the physical interface 100 is needed, the sliding cover 2 can be slid off the physical interface 100 to expose the physical interface 100. The sliding cover 2 has a spring-loaded latch 21 that abuts against the mounting body 1. When the sliding cover 2 slides, the spring-loaded latch 21 dampens the sliding motion of the sliding cover 2.

[0048] In practical use, the sliding cover mechanism of this embodiment consists of a mounting body 1 and a sliding cover 2. The sliding cover 2 can slide relative to the mounting body 1 to open or cover the physical interface 100, which does not affect the normal use of the physical interface 100, and can completely cover the physical interface 100 to ensure aesthetics when it is not in use. The elastic buckle 21 is directly integrally formed on the sliding cover 2, which forms damping when the sliding cover 2 slides, ensuring the user's feel during operation. In addition, the overall structure of the sliding cover mechanism is simple.

[0049] It should be explained that the physical interface 100 in this embodiment can be a mechanical interface (such as a seat belt anchor point), an electrical interface (such as a USB charging interface, a video interface, etc.), and a safety interface (such as an ISOFIX child safety seat interface).

[0050] Compared to existing sliding mechanisms, the sliding mechanism in this embodiment consists only of the mounting body 1 and the sliding cover 2. The sliding cover 2 has a built-in damping structure, which simplifies the existing structure and effectively ensures a good user operating feel. When the sliding cover 2 slides onto the physical interface 100, it can completely cover the physical interface 100, resulting in a high aesthetic appeal.

[0051] Specifically, such as Figures 6-8 As shown, in this embodiment, the elastic buckle 21 is integrally formed on the slide cover 2. The slide rail 20 is optimally configured on the slide cover 2 and the mounting body 1. Two opening slots 201 are spaced apart along the slide rail 20, forming the elastic buckle 21 between the two opening slots 201. The two opening slots 201 separate the elastic buckle 21 from the slide rail 20, ensuring that the elastic buckle 21 has the ability to elastically deform. Further, a slide rail 20 is provided on each side of the slide cover 2, and each slide rail 20 is provided with at least one elastic buckle 21. In this embodiment, it is preferable that each of the two slide rails 20 is provided with one elastic buckle 21, and the two elastic buckles 21 are symmetrically arranged.

[0052] More specifically, the two sides of the sliding cover 2 are bent inward to form slide rails 20. The elastic buckle 21 is interference-fitted with the mounting body 1, and bending the elastic buckle 21 can adjust the interference between the elastic buckle 21 and the mounting body 1. A protrusion 102 extends from the upper edge of the mounting body 1 near one slide rail 20, forming a groove 101 with the mounting body 1. Another protrusion 102 extends from the upper edge of the mounting body 1 near the other slide rail 20, forming another groove 101 with the mounting body 1. The two slide rails 20 are movably disposed in the two grooves 101, and the elastic buckle 21 movably abuts against the protrusion 102, with an interference fit between the elastic buckle 21 and the protrusion 102 on the mounting body 1.

[0053] In actual use, the elastic buckle 21 of this embodiment is interference-fitted with the mounting body 1 to achieve a damping effect. Furthermore, by bending the elastic buckle 21, the amount of interference between the elastic buckle 21 and the mounting body 1 can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the damping magnitude and improving the user's feel.

[0054] To facilitate the user's sliding of the cover 2, a toggle protrusion 22 is protruding outward on the front of the cover 2. The user can press the toggle protrusion 22 with their finger to push the cover 2, so that the cover 2 switches between the covered position and the open position.

[0055] The mounting body 1 includes a housing 10 and a panel 11. The panel 11 covers the housing 10 and is fixedly connected to the housing 10. Specifically, the panel 11 and the housing 10 can be fixed by riveting, welding or screw connection.

[0056] Preferably, in this embodiment, a one-way fastener 103 is provided at one end of the mounting body 1 near the protrusion 102. Most preferably, a fastener is provided at one end of each of the two protrusions 102, and the two fasteners are symmetrically arranged. The sliding cover 2 can be inserted into the sliding groove 101 along the end of the protrusion 102 near the one-way fastener 103. When the sliding cover 2 is inserted, it presses against the one-way fastener 103. When the sliding cover 2 disengages from the sliding groove 101 in the opposite direction, the one-way fastener 103 restricts the sliding cover 2 from disengaging. A limiting part 104 is provided at the end of the protrusion 102 away from the one-way fastener 103. The limiting part 104 can limit the sliding cover 2; that is, one side of the sliding cover 2 can be limited by the one-way fastener 103, and the other side can be limited by the limiting part 104, restricting the maximum sliding position of both sides of the sliding cover 2. The one-way pass-through buckle 103 is located in the slide groove 101 and forms a cantilever beam structure. The one-way pass-through buckle 103 has an inclined surface 103A. The inclined surface 103A gradually slopes outward from its root to its end. When the slide rail 20 is installed in the slide groove 101, the slide rail 20 gradually presses the one-way pass-through buckle 103 inward along the inclined surface 103A.

[0057] In practical use, a one-way pass-through buckle 103 is provided on one end of the mounting body 1 near the protrusion 102 in this embodiment. When the sliding cover 2 is installed, the slide rail 20 on the sliding cover 2 presses against the one-way pass-through buckle 103 and slides into the slide groove 101. When the sliding cover 2 slides in the opposite direction and disengages from the slide groove 101, the one-way pass-through buckle 103 can prevent the sliding cover 2 from disengaging from the slide groove 101, resulting in good structural stability.

[0058] The assembly process of the vehicle sliding cover mechanism in this embodiment is as follows: Align the slide rails 20 on both sides of the sliding cover 2 with the two slide grooves 101 on the housing 10, respectively. Slide the two slide rails 20 into the two slide grooves 101 from the end near the one-way pass-through buckle 103. Each slide rail 20 presses against a one-way pass-through buckle 103, causing the one-way pass-through buckle 103 to elastically deform, ensuring that the slide rail 20 can be smoothly installed into the slide groove 101. After the two slide rails 20 are fully inserted into the slide groove 101, the slide rail 20 disengages from the one-way pass-through buckle 103, and the one-way pass-through buckle 103 recovers from deformation, preventing the slide rail 20 from disengaging from the slide groove 101. Finally, fix the panel 11 to the housing 10 to ensure overall aesthetics.

[0059] The working principle of the vehicle sliding cover mechanism in this embodiment is as follows: When the physical interface 100 is not needed, the sliding cover 2 is in a state of blocking the physical interface 100. At this time, the sliding cover 2 completely blocks the physical interface 100 (e.g., Figure 1(As shown). When the physical interface 100 is needed, the user pushes the sliding protrusion 22 on the sliding cover 2 with their finger, and the sliding cover 2 slides away from the physical interface 100, exposing the physical interface 100. The user can then use the physical interface 100 normally. During the sliding process of the sliding cover 2, due to the interference fit between the elastic buckle 21 on the sliding cover 2 and the protrusion 102 on the housing 10, damping will be generated when the sliding cover 2 slides, ensuring a good operating feel for the user.

[0060] Example 2:

[0061] comprehensive Figures 1-8 As shown, this embodiment is a practical application scenario of the automotive sliding cover mechanism in Embodiment 1. This embodiment includes a tether interface assembly, configured on a car seat, mainly comprising:

[0062] The mounting body 1 is equipped with a lanyard interface, which can be used to connect to a child safety seat. The lanyard interface is one type of physical interface 100 and has a steel wire to facilitate the connection of the child safety seat.

[0063] A sliding cover 2 is movably mounted on the mounting body 1. One of the sliding cover 2 and the mounting body 1 has a slide rail 20, and the other has a slide groove 101. The slide rail 20 and the slide groove 101 are slidably engaged. The sliding cover 2 can slide towards the tethering interface to cover it, and it can also slide away from the tethering interface to expose it. The sliding cover 2 has an elastic buckle 21 that abuts against the mounting body 1. When the sliding cover 2 slides, the elastic buckle 21 dampens the sliding motion.

[0064] Compared to existing tether interface assemblies, the tether interface assembly of this embodiment has the following advantages: when the tether interface is not needed, the sliding cover 2 can completely cover the tether interface. The overall structure is very simple. During use, the elastic buckle 21 can provide damping and ensure a good user operating feel.

Claims

1. A sliding cover mechanism for automobiles, characterized in that, include: The mounting body is provided with a physical interface; A sliding cover is movably mounted on the mounting body. One of the sliding cover and the mounting body is provided with a slide rail, and the other is provided with a slide groove. The slide rail and the slide groove are slidably engaged. The sliding cover can slide towards the physical interface to cover the physical interface, and the sliding cover can slide away from the physical interface to expose the physical interface. The sliding cover has an elastic buckle that moves against the mounting body. When the sliding cover slides, the elastic buckle dampens the sliding of the sliding cover.

2. The automotive sliding cover mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic buckle is integrally formed on the sliding cover; The slide rail is disposed on the slide cover, and two opening slots are opened at intervals along the slide rail, forming the elastic buckle between the two opening slots.

3. The automotive sliding cover mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sliding cover has a slide rail on each side, and each slide rail has at least one elastic buckle.

4. The vehicle sliding cover mechanism according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The elastic buckle is interference-fitted with the mounting body, and bending the elastic buckle can adjust the amount of interference between the elastic buckle and the mounting body.

5. The automotive sliding cover mechanism according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The two sides of the sliding cover are bent inward to form the slide rail.

6. The automotive sliding cover mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, A protrusion extends from the upper edge of the mounting body near a slide rail, and the protrusion and the mounting body form a slide groove. Another protrusion extends from the mounting body along the edge near the other slide rail, and the protrusion and the mounting body form another slide groove; The two slide rails are respectively movably disposed in the two slide grooves, and the elastic buckle is movably abutting against the protrusion.

7. The automotive sliding cover mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting body has a one-way pass buckle at one end near the protrusion. The sliding cover can be inserted into the slide groove along the end of the protrusion near the one-way pass buckle, and the sliding cover presses the one-way pass buckle when it is inserted. When the sliding cover is disengaged from the slide groove in the opposite direction, the one-way pass buckle restricts the sliding cover from disengaging.

8. The automotive sliding cover mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that, The end of the protrusion away from the one-way fastener is provided with a limiting part, which can limit the sliding cover; The one-way through buckle is located in the slide groove and forms a cantilever beam structure. The one-way through buckle has an inclined surface that gradually slopes outward from its root to its end. When the slide rail is inserted into the slide groove, the slide rail gradually presses the one-way through buckle inward along the inclined surface.

9. The automotive sliding cover mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting body includes a housing and a panel, the panel being mounted on the housing and fixedly connected to the housing.

10. A tether interface assembly, configured on a car seat, characterized in that, include: The main installation unit is equipped with a lanyard interface, which can be used to connect a child safety seat. A sliding cover is movably mounted on the mounting body. One of the sliding cover and the mounting body is provided with a slide rail, and the other is provided with a slide groove. The slide rail and the slide groove are slidably engaged. The sliding cover can slide towards the tethering interface to cover the tethering interface, and the sliding cover can slide away from the tethering interface to expose the tethering interface. The sliding cover has an elastic buckle that moves against the mounting body. When the sliding cover slides, the elastic buckle dampens the sliding of the sliding cover.

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