Glove box integrated water dispenser and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a glove box integrated type water dispenser, and relates to the technical field of vehicle-mounted water drinking structures, the glove box integrated type water dispenser comprises a glove box with a cavity, a cover plate used for covering a box opening of the glove box and a water drinking assembly arranged in the cavity, one end of the cover plate is movably installed at the bottom end of the box opening of the glove box and can be locked on the glove box through a locking piece, and the other end of the cover plate is connected with the water drinking assembly. The cover plate has a storage state and a working state which can be mutually switched, and when the cover plate is in the storage state, the cover plate covers a box opening of the glove box and realizes position locking through the locking piece; and when the cover plate is in the working state, the cover plate opens the box opening of the glove box. According to the utility model, the function of the water dispenser is ingeniously integrated into the cavity of the glove box of the vehicle, so that the gear shifting action at the gear shifting table cannot be interfered, and the precious space in the vehicle is remarkably saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle-mounted drinking water structure technology, specifically to a glove box integrated water dispenser and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most cars lack integrated drinking water functionality during the manufacturing process, and most in-vehicle drinking water devices are aftermarket additions. These aftermarket designs are not only inconvenient to use but also take up a lot of space.

[0003] A search revealed that patent document CN219651073U discloses a vehicle-mounted drinking water device including an armrest box and a drinking water component. The armrest box has a receiving cavity, and the top of the armrest box has a passage opening communicating with the receiving cavity. The drinking water component is disposed in the receiving cavity and includes a water tap. The water tap is movable in the vertical direction between a use position and a storage position. In the storage position, the water tap is located in the receiving cavity, and in the use position, the water tap extends upward into the armrest box through the passage opening.

[0004] The aforementioned water dispenser addresses the issues of inconvenience and space occupation by placing the water dispenser component in the armrest box. However, this design is clearly only suitable for certain vehicle models. In some models, gear shifting is performed using a gear lever, and in more compact vehicles, the presence of the water dispenser component can interfere with the gear shifting action. In conclusion, the design of placing the water dispenser component in the armrest box has limited applicability to a wide range of vehicle models and cannot be effectively promoted on a large scale.

[0005] Therefore, we propose a glove box integrated water dispenser to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problems in the prior art by proposing a glove box integrated water dispenser. This water dispenser prevents interference with the shifting action at the shifting table by placing the water dispensing components in the glove box position, and is convenient to use.

[0007] To solve the above problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0008] The glove box integrated water dispenser includes a glove box with a chamber, a cover for closing the glove box opening, and a water dispensing component disposed within the chamber. One end of the cover is movably installed at the bottom of the glove box opening and can be locked onto the glove box by a locking device. The cover has a retractable state and an operational state that can be switched between each other. When the cover is in the retracted state, the cover closes the glove box opening and is locked in place by the locking device. When the cover is in the operational state, the cover opens the glove box opening.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: when the cover is in the working state, the glove box opening is horizontally positioned, and the drinking component has a telescopic water outlet so that the water outlet can extend out of the chamber and be located above the cup on the cover.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: when the cover is in the working state, the cover is horizontally positioned to open the glove box opening. The drinking component has a fixed water outlet. The cover in the working state can move toward the glove box opening so that the cup on the cover can move into the water outlet path range of the water outlet.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a cup holder is provided on the side of the cover plate facing the glove box opening.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the locking component includes a lock hole located at the opening of the glove box and a latch located on the cover plate and adapted to the lock hole.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the cover plate is installed at the bottom of the glove box opening via a hinged structure.

[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the hinge structure includes a first connecting rod, an assembly groove is provided on the inner wall of the bottom end of the glove box, a first slider is slidably provided on the side of the cover plate facing the glove box opening, one end of the first connecting rod is hinged to the assembly groove, and the other end is hinged to the first slider; when the cover plate is in the working state, the bottom end of the first connecting rod is in abutting state with the assembly groove.

[0015] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the hinge structure further includes a second connecting rod, and a second slider is slidably installed on the side of the cover plate facing the glove box opening, and the sliding direction of the second slider is the same as that of the first slider. One end of the second connecting rod is hinged to the bottom inner wall of the glove box, and the other end is hinged to the second slider.

[0016] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a sliding groove is provided on the side of the cover plate facing the glove box opening, and the first slider and the second slider are both slidably installed in the sliding groove, and the sliding groove has a margin for the cover plate to move horizontally.

[0017] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the ends of the first slider and / or the second slider are each provided with rollers, and the rollers roll against the inner wall of the groove.

[0018] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the ends of the first slider and / or the second slider are provided with balls, and the balls roll and abut against the inner wall of the groove.

[0019] This utility model also proposes a vehicle that includes a glove box integrated water dispenser solution, as described above.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. This application cleverly integrates the water dispenser function into the glove box of the vehicle, which not only does not interfere with the gear shifting action at the gear shifter, but also significantly saves valuable space inside the vehicle.

[0022] 2. The retractable water outlet design allows users to easily extend the outlet outside the box to get water when needed, while it can be completely stored away when not in use, keeping the glove box clean and private.

[0023] 3. The fixed water outlet design ensures that the water outlet is always located inside the glove box chamber, resulting in a pressure-resistant structure and low maintenance costs.

[0024] 4. The movable installation of the cover and the clear distinction between its "storage state" and "working state" provide an intuitive operating logic: when the cover is closed and locked, it protects the internal drinking components; when opened, it automatically forms a stable horizontal platform, providing a reliable and ergonomic support surface for subsequent water dispensing operations (such as placing a cup). This design ensures seamless switching and efficient utilization of the drinking function and glove box storage function.

[0025] 5. By incorporating a practical cup holder design and precisely defining its position, the design achieves "one-step" water filling positioning by utilizing the space of the lid when it is in operation. When the lid is open and horizontal with the spout extended, the cup holder is positioned directly below the spout. This eliminates the hassle for drinkers of finding, placing, and adjusting the cup's position, especially useful in driving or bumpy environments. It allows for quick and accurate positioning of the cup, greatly improving the convenience, safety, and efficiency of water dispensing and preventing water splashing.

[0026] 6. The core advantages of this locking mechanism lie in its simple, reliable, and low-cost structure. This mechanical locking structure is a mature technology, easy to manufacture, install, and maintain. It effectively locks the cover firmly in the closed position, preventing accidental opening due to vibration during driving, thus ensuring the safety of items inside the glove box and drinking water components. The unlocking operation is also intuitive and convenient.

[0027] 7. The cover is specifically designed with a hinged structure at the bottom of the opening. This provides a stable and intuitive opening and closing trajectory. The bottom hinge is one of the most direct and reliable mechanical methods for switching the cover from a vertically closed state to a horizontally open state. This structure naturally guides the cover to rotate and ultimately reach the desired horizontal position, ensuring smooth operation and stability in the final state.

[0028] 8. An active and stable support mechanism is provided to maintain the cover's working state. When the cover is opened to the working state, the bottom end of the first link abuts against the mounting groove. This rigid abutment effectively resists the downward pressure from the cover and any cups (which may be heavy when filled with water) or the impact from vehicle bumps, significantly enhancing the cover's load-bearing capacity and structural rigidity in a horizontal working state, preventing accidental sagging or shaking, and ensuring stability and safety during the water receiving process.

[0029] 9. The addition of a second connecting rod and a second slider improves the stability and torsional resistance of the cover plate during operation. A single-link structure primarily resists vertical forces. Adding a parallel second connecting rod creates a double-link support system, effectively distributing the load and, more importantly, significantly enhancing the cover plate's resistance to lateral forces (such as during vehicle cornering) or torsional loads. This makes the cover plate more stable and reliable in a horizontal position, less prone to tilting or shifting, further improving user experience and safety, making it particularly suitable for use in dynamic vehicle environments.

[0030] 10. The groove design guides the sliding of the first and second sliders. It provides precise track constraints and a reliable mounting foundation for the linear movement of the sliders. The groove ensures that the sliders can only move smoothly in the designed direction, preventing them from derailing or jamming, and guaranteeing the smoothness and controllability of the entire opening and closing process. At the same time, the groove structure is compact and easy to integrate into the back of the cover plate, serving as a fundamental component for achieving coordinated movement of the linkage support system.

[0031] 11. By setting the slide groove to allow for horizontal movement of the cover, not only can the cup holder on the cover move towards the glove box opening to obtain water, but it can also increase the activity space for the front passenger.

[0032] 12. Rollers or balls were added to the end of the slider. This converts the sliding friction between the slider and the groove into rolling friction. The coefficient of rolling friction is much smaller than that of sliding friction, which effectively reduces the operating resistance during the opening and closing of the cover, making the movement lighter and smoother. At the same time, the rollers or balls reduce the wear of moving parts, improve the durability and long-term reliability of the entire hinge structure, and extend its service life.

[0033] 13. By integrating a glove box-style water dispenser into vehicles, this innovative, space-efficient, easy-to-operate, and stable water dispensing device is specifically designed and applied to the vehicle environment. It aims to enhance vehicle comfort, convenience, and functionality, providing occupants with a readily available drinking water solution. This offers vehicle manufacturers a valuable, integrable configuration option. Attached Figure Description

[0034] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0036] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0037] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention. Figure 3 ;

[0038] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the cover plate in this utility model.

[0039] In the diagram: 1. Glove box; 2. Cover plate; 3. Drinking water assembly; 301. Water outlet; 4. Cup holder; 5. Lock hole; 6. Lock; 7. First connecting rod; 8. Assembly groove; 9. First slider; 10. Second connecting rod; 11. Second slider; 12. Slide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The technical solutions of the present utility model 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 utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0041] Example 1:

[0042] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the glove box integrated water dispenser includes a glove box 1 with a chamber and a cover plate 2 for closing the glove box 1. A water dispensing component 3 is installed in the chamber. When the cover plate 2 opens the glove box 1, the water dispensing component 3 is exposed and can be dispensed water in time. When the cover plate 2 closes the glove box 1, the water dispensing component 3 is sealed inside the glove box 1, does not occupy space, and does not interfere with the shifting action of the shift lever.

[0043] like Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, furthermore, for ease of operation, the cover 2 is set to have two states: a retracted state and a working state. When the cover 2 is in the retracted state, the cover 2 closes the opening of the glove box 1 and is locked in place by a locking mechanism. When the cover 2 is in the working state, the cover 2 opens the opening of the glove box 1 and is arranged in a horizontal position. In this state, the drinker can directly place the cup on the horizontally arranged cover 2. The cup is in a stable position on the horizontally arranged cover 2. Then, the water outlet 301 of the drinking component 3 extends out of the chamber until it is directly above the cup and water is dispensed, thus completing the water dispensing operation.

[0044] It should be noted that the water dispensing component 3 is a conventional technology in the prior art, such as a water dispenser or coffee machine. For example, the water dispensing component 3 can be the water dispenser in the patent document with authorization announcement number CN201631003U, or it can be the water dispensing component in the patent document with authorization announcement number CN219651073U. To avoid unnecessary detail, these will not be elaborated upon here. Alternatively, the water outlet 301 can also perform the same rotational movement as in the prior art to adapt to different drinking needs. Considering its design within the glove box 1, the specific water dispensing can be divided into the following two cases:

[0045] (1) The water outlet 301 of the drinking water component 3 is designed to have a telescopic function. The telescopic action and water dispensing action of the water outlet 301 are conventional technical means in the prior art. The water outlet 301 can extend out of the chamber until it is located above the cup on the cover plate 2 to achieve water dispensing.

[0046] (2) The water outlet 301 of the drinking water assembly 3 is fixed in position, and the cover 2, in the working state, can move towards the opening of the glove box 1, so that the cup on the cover 2 can move into the water outlet path range of the water outlet 301 to obtain water. This process of the cover 2 moving towards the opening of the glove box 1 can be achieved by… Figures 1 to 2 To express, in Figure 2 In the indicated state, continue to move the cover plate 2 to the right until the cup is below the water outlet 301.

[0047] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, preferably, to ensure the cup is placed more stably on the lid 2, a cup holder 4 is provided on the side of the lid 2 facing the glove box 1 opening. The cup holder 4 can be a protruding ring or a recessed groove. Both the ring and the groove can be filled with absorbent material (such as a sponge) to absorb spilled water. The absorbent material can be removed periodically to squeeze out the water. Alternatively, the protruding ring can be detachably mounted on the lid 2. The ring can be removed from the lid 2 to empty the water inside.

[0048] Meanwhile, the locking of the cover plate 2 on the glove box 1 can be implemented using conventional locking components in the existing technology, such as the fastening structure and snap-fit ​​structure on the vehicle. Taking the fastening structure as an example, the locking component includes a lock hole 5 at the opening of the glove box 1 and a latch 6 on the cover plate 2 that is adapted to the lock hole 5.

[0049] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the installation of the cover plate 2 on the glove box 1 can be achieved through a hinge structure. The hinge structure can be a hinge, damping hinge, etc., as in the prior art. This application proposes a hinge structure including a first connecting rod 7. An assembly groove 8 is provided on the inner wall of the bottom end of the glove box 1. A first slider 9 is slidably disposed on the side of the cover plate 2 facing the opening of the glove box 1. One end of the first connecting rod 7 is hinged in the assembly groove 8, and the other end is hinged to the first slider 9. When the cover plate 2 is in the working state, the bottom end of the first connecting rod 7 is in contact with the assembly groove 8. The assembly groove 8 supports the first connecting rod 7, keeping its state stable. Therefore, the state of the cover plate 2 also remains stable. By adjusting the positional relationship between the first connecting rod 7 and the assembly groove 8, the cover plate 2 can be placed in a horizontal layout state. This state can be achieved by... Figure 1 To represent it.

[0050] For example Figures 1-3 As shown, further, in order to ensure that cover plate 2 is in Figure 1 To ensure good stability in its state, the hinged structure also includes a second connecting rod 10. A second slider 11 is slidably mounted on the side of the cover plate 2 facing the opening of the glove box 1, and the sliding direction of the second slider 11 is the same as that of the first slider 9. One end of the second connecting rod 10 is hinged to the inner wall of the bottom of the glove box 1, and the other end is hinged to the second slider 11. Compared with the aforementioned single-arm connection structure that only has a first connecting rod 7, this section, by adding a second connecting rod 10, can connect the cover plate 2 with two arms, improving stability. When a water cup is placed on the cover plate 2, combined with the lifting and limiting effect of the assembly groove 8 on the first connecting rod 7, the cover plate 2 can maintain a long-term and effective stable state.

[0051] When it is necessary to close the glove box 1 opening with cover 2, Figure 1 In the indicated state, the cover plate 2 can be rotated clockwise. At this time, the hinge action of the first link 7 and the second link 10 adaptively adjusts the position of the cover plate 2 and closes it at the glove box 1 opening. It is then locked by a locking mechanism. The locked state can be adjusted by… Figure 3 To represent it.

[0052] like Figure 4As shown, to enable the sliding of the first slider 9 and the second slider 11 at corresponding positions on the cover plate 2, a groove 12 can be provided on the side of the cover plate 2 facing the glove box 1 opening. Both the first slider 9 and the second slider 11 are slidably installed within the groove 12. It should be noted that the groove 12 has a margin for horizontal movement of the cover plate 2; that is, the first slider 9 and the second slider 11 have a large range of motion within the groove 12 to allow the cover plate 2 to move horizontally to the right to a designated position. During the opening or closing of the cover plate 2, the first slider 9 and the second slider 11 will adaptively slide within the groove 12 to accommodate the movements of the first connecting rod 7 and the second connecting rod 10. Of course, in order to make the operation of opening or closing the glove box 1 smoothly by the cover plate 2, rollers (not shown in the figure) can be provided at the ends of the first slider 9 and / or the second slider 11, or balls (not shown in the figure) can be provided at the ends of the first slider (9) and / or the second slider 11. Of course, whether it is rollers or balls, they can change the original sliding friction of the slider in the groove 12 into rolling friction, reduce the moving resistance, and make the slider move smoothly in the groove 12.

[0053] To avoid the cover plate 2 occupying too much space in its horizontal position and affecting the passenger in the front passenger seat, this application, given a fixed size for the cover plate 2, sets the length of the slide groove 12 to be sufficiently long, allowing the first slider 9 and the second slider 11 to have a certain movement path. This design also ensures that the slide groove 12 has sufficient margin for the horizontal movement of the cover plate 2. When the cover plate 2 is in a horizontal position... Figure 1 When the cover is in the open position as shown, pushing the cover 2 to the right will cause the first slider 9 and the second slider 11 to slide in the groove 12, moving the cover 2 a certain distance to the right, thus moving it away from the passenger in the front seat. After the movement, the state of the cover 2 can be changed from... Figure 2 To represent it.

[0054] In summary, by setting the slide 12 to allow the cover plate 2 to move horizontally, not only can the cup holder 4 on the cover plate 2 move towards the opening of the glove box 1 to obtain water, but it can also increase the activity space for the co-driver.

[0055] Example 2:

[0056] A vehicle includes the glove box integrated water dispenser solution described in Embodiment 1 above, wherein the glove box integrated water dispenser is installed in the glove box location inside the vehicle.

[0057] To adapt to vehicle use, the control of the extension and retraction and water dispensing actions of the water outlet 301 in the drinking water assembly 3 can be any of the existing control methods, such as buttons or touch controls. When set to buttons, the buttons can be placed in a position easily accessible to the drinker; when set to touch controls, they can be integrated into the vehicle's screen. Alternatively, both buttons and touch controls can be provided, allowing the drinker to choose one.

[0058] The above description provides a detailed account of one embodiment of the present invention. However, this description is merely a preferred embodiment and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. All equivalent variations and improvements made within the scope of the claims of the present invention should still fall within the patent coverage of the present invention.

Claims

1. A glove box integrated water dispenser, characterized in that, The invention includes a glove box (1) with a chamber, a cover plate (2) for closing the opening of the glove box (1), and a drinking water assembly (3) disposed in the chamber. One end of the cover plate (2) is movably installed at the bottom of the opening of the glove box (1) and can be locked onto the glove box (1) by a lock. The cover plate (2) has a retractable storage state and a working state that can be switched between each other. When the cover plate (2) is in the storage state, the cover plate (2) closes the opening of the glove box (1) and is locked in position by the lock. When the cover plate (2) is in the working state, the cover plate (2) opens the opening of the glove box (1).

2. The glove box integrated water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the cover plate (2) is in the working state, the cover plate (2) opens the glove box (1) in a horizontal state. The drinking component (3) has a telescopic water outlet (301) so that the water outlet (301) can extend out of the chamber and be located above the cup on the cover plate (2).

3. The glove box integrated water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the cover plate (2) is in the working state, the cover plate (2) opens the glove box (1) in a horizontal state. The drinking water component (3) has a fixed water outlet (301). The cover plate (2) in the working state can move towards the glove box (1) so that the cup on the cover plate (2) can move into the water outlet path range of the water outlet (301).

4. The glove box integrated water dispenser according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The cover plate (2) is provided with a cup holder (4) on the side facing the opening of the glove box (1).

5. The glove box integrated water dispenser according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The locking mechanism includes a lock hole (5) located at the opening of the glove box (1) and a latch (6) located on the cover plate (2) and adapted to the lock hole (5).

6. The glove box integrated water dispenser according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The cover plate (2) is installed at the bottom of the glove box (1) opening via a hinge structure.

7. The glove box integrated water dispenser according to claim 6, characterized in that, The hinge structure includes a first connecting rod (7), an assembly groove (8) is provided on the inner wall of the bottom end of the glove box (1), and a first slider (9) is slidably provided on the side of the cover plate (2) facing the opening of the glove box (1). One end of the first connecting rod (7) is hinged in the assembly groove (8), and the other end is hinged to the first slider (9). When the cover plate (2) is in the working state, the bottom end of the first connecting rod (7) is in abutting state with the assembly groove (8).

8. The glove box integrated water dispenser according to claim 7, characterized in that, The hinge structure also includes a second connecting rod (10). The cover plate (2) is slidably mounted with a second slider (11) on the side facing the glove box (1) opening. The sliding direction of the second slider (11) is the same as that of the first slider (9). One end of the second connecting rod (10) is hinged to the bottom inner wall of the glove box (1), and the other end is hinged to the second slider (11).

9. The glove box integrated water dispenser according to claim 8, characterized in that, The cover plate (2) has a sliding groove (12) on the side facing the glove box (1). The first slider (9) and the second slider (11) are slidably installed in the sliding groove (12), and the sliding groove (12) has a margin for the cover plate (2) to move horizontally.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, The glove box integrated water dispenser as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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