Automobile glove box button unlocking mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automobile glove box button unlocking mechanism which structurally comprises a button, an installation support, a lock rod and a lock hole, the button is installed on the installation support in a sliding mode, and the button and the lock rod are in transmission connection through a slope structure. A slope structure is arranged between a button and a lock rod to achieve transmission of movement, the slope structure comprises a driving part and a driven part in sliding fit with the driving part, the driving part is arranged on the button, the driven part is arranged on the lock rod, and at least one of the driving part and the driven part is a slope. The button can push the lock rod to move towards the unlocking direction through the inclined plane structure, so that the lock catch is separated from the lock hole, and unlocking of the button unlocking mechanism of the automobile glove box is achieved. According to the button unlocking mechanism, the inclined plane structure is adopted for motion transmission, the number of transmission parts is small, transmission stability is high, the structure is simple, assembling is convenient, and most importantly, cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Currently, due to the need for aesthetically pleasing and tidy car exteriors, glove box unlocking mechanisms are generally designed as buttons. Moreover, button-type unlocking mechanisms are more convenient to operate, more versatile, and safer. In addition, button unlocking mechanisms also have the characteristics of modular design, low power consumption, and high reliability, which can further optimize the user experience.

[0003] In existing technologies, button unlocking mechanisms typically employ a rack and pinion transmission structure for unlocking and locking. For example, pressing a button causes a first gear meshing with a first rack to rotate, which in turn drives a second gear. The second gear then moves via a second rack meshing with it. This second rack, mounted on a locking rod, moves the locking rod to unlock the button. Therefore, button unlocking mechanisms using rack and pinion power transmission have numerous transmission components, a complex structure, high cost, and difficult assembly. Furthermore, their transmission stability is insufficient during subsequent use, resulting in a limited lifespan. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a button unlocking mechanism for automotive glove boxes. This button unlocking mechanism has fewer transmission components, a simpler structure, lower cost, and higher transmission stability.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model discloses a glove box button unlocking mechanism, including a button, a mounting bracket, a locking rod and a locking hole. The button is slidably mounted on the mounting bracket. The button and the locking rod are connected by a bevel structure. The bevel structure includes an active component and a passive component that slides with the active component. At least one of the active component and the passive component is a bevel.

[0006] The button is equipped with the active component, the locking rod is equipped with the passive component, and the locking rod is equipped with a latch that engages with the lock hole;

[0007] To unlock, press the button, which pushes the locking bar to move through the inclined structure, thereby disengaging the latch from the keyhole and unlocking the device.

[0008] In some embodiments, the active member is an inclined surface, and the passive member is a protruding post that slides in contact with the inclined surface;

[0009] When unlocking, pressing the button causes the inclined surface to push the locking rod to move via the protruding post, thereby disengaging the latch from the lock hole.

[0010] In some embodiments, the bottom of the button is provided with a groove, and the groove is provided with an inclined panel that is inclined relative to the moving direction of the button. The inclined surface is the working surface of the inclined panel, the top end of the protrusion is inserted into the groove, and the outer circumferential surface of the protrusion slides in contact with the working surface.

[0011] In some embodiments, the groove is provided with reinforcing ribs that are connected to the inclined panel.

[0012] In some embodiments, the side of the inclined panel opposite to the working surface is a non-working surface, and the non-working surface is connected to the reinforcing rib.

[0013] In some embodiments, the button, the slanted panel, and the reinforcing rib are integrally formed.

[0014] In some embodiments, a reset spring is included for automatic reset after the button is unlocked, one end of the reset spring being connected to the mounting bracket and the other end of the reset spring being connected to the button.

[0015] In some embodiments, the button is provided with a first limiting protrusion and a second limiting protrusion, and the mounting bracket is provided with a first limiting surface and a second limiting surface. The first limiting protrusion cooperates with the first limiting surface, and the second limiting protrusion cooperates with the second limiting surface.

[0016] In some embodiments, the mounting bracket is provided with a limiting window, and the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion are both located within the limiting window. The first limiting surface and the second limiting surface are respectively located on opposite side walls within the limiting window.

[0017] In some embodiments, pressing the button moves the button in a first direction, and the button pushes the locking lever in a second direction via the inclined structure, the first direction being perpendicular to the second direction.

[0018] The present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] The motion transmission is achieved by setting an inclined structure between the button and the locking lever. The inclined structure includes a driving component and a driven component that slides with the driving component. The driving component is located on the button, and the driven component is located on the locking lever. At least one of the driving and driven components is an inclined surface. Therefore, when unlocking, pressing the button pushes the locking lever in the unlocking direction through the inclined structure, causing the latch to disengage from the lock hole, thus unlocking the glove box button unlocking mechanism. The button unlocking mechanism of this application uses an inclined structure for motion transmission, resulting in fewer transmission components, higher transmission stability, a simpler structure, easier assembly, and most importantly, reduced cost. Attached Figure Description

[0020] 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.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the button unlocking mechanism installed in the car glove box in the embodiment;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the button unlocking mechanism installed in the hidden compartment of the car glove box in the embodiment;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the button unlocking mechanism in the embodiment;

[0024] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the button unlocking mechanism in the embodiment;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the button's structure as seen from the bottom in the embodiment;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the button and mounting bracket in the embodiment;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram viewed from the top of the button in the embodiment.

[0028] The attached diagram is shown below:

[0029] Box 1, storage space 11;

[0030] Box lid 2;

[0031] Button 3, groove 31, first limiting protrusion 32, second limiting protrusion 33, protrusion 34, fixing hole 341;

[0032] Mounting bracket 4, sliding groove 41, first limiting surface 42, limiting window 44, deformation block 45;

[0033] Locking bar 5, protruding post 51, locking buckle 52;

[0034] 6-piece fastener, 61-piece lock hole;

[0035] 7. Inclined panel; 71. Inclined surface; 72. Non-working surface;

[0036] 8 reinforcing ribs;

[0037] Return spring 9;

[0038] Buffer 100;

[0039] Gap 110;

[0040] Strengthening clause 120. Detailed Implementation

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] This utility model discloses a specific embodiment of a glove box button unlocking mechanism for automobiles. See [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the glove box button unlocking mechanism is installed on the glove box. The glove box includes a compartment 1 and a lid 2. The compartment 1 has a receiving space 11 for placing items. The lid 2 is rotatably connected to the compartment 1 and covers the opening of the compartment 1 to seal it. The lid 2 and the compartment 1 are locked and unlocked by the button unlocking mechanism.

[0045] This embodiment describes a glove box button unlocking mechanism for automobiles. (See also...) Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, its structure includes a button 3, a mounting bracket 4, a locking rod 5, and a locking hole 61. The button 3 is slidably mounted on the mounting bracket 4, and the button 3 and the locking rod 5 are connected by a bevel structure. The bevel structure includes a driving component and a driven component that slides with the driving component, and at least one of the driving component and the driven component is a bevel 71.

[0046] In this embodiment, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, button 3 has an active component, and locking rod 5 has a passive component. Locking rod 5 has a latch 52 that engages with lock hole 61. To unlock, button 3 is pressed, and the button 3, through its inclined structure, pushes locking rod 5 to move, causing latch 52 to disengage from lock hole 61, thus unlocking the device. The inclined structure converts the forward / backward movement of button 3 into the left / right movement of locking rod 5, thereby facilitating the engagement of latch 52 and lock hole 61.

[0047] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the mounting bracket 4 is installed on the container 1. The mounting bracket 4 has a sliding groove 41. The button 3 is inserted into the sliding groove 41 and can slide back and forth in the sliding groove 41. The lid 2 is equipped with a fastening block 6, and a lock hole 61 is opened on the fastening block 6. When locking, the lid 2 covers the opening of the container 1, and the latch 52 is inserted into the lock hole 61 and latches with it, thereby locking the lid 2 and the container 1. When unlocking, pressing the button 3 pushes the locking rod 5 in the unlocking direction through the inclined structure, causing the latch 52 to disengage from the lock hole 61, thereby unlocking the lid 2 and the container 1.

[0048] This utility model discloses a button unlocking mechanism for an automotive glove box. It achieves motion transmission through an inclined structure between the button 3 and the locking rod 5. The inclined structure includes a driving component and a driven component that slides with the driving component. The driving component is located on the button 3, and the driven component is located on the locking rod 5. At least one of the driving and driven components is an inclined surface 71. Therefore, when unlocking, pressing the button 3 causes it to push the locking rod 5 in the unlocking direction via the inclined structure, disengaging the latch 52 from the lock hole 61, thus unlocking the automotive glove box button unlocking mechanism. This button unlocking mechanism uses an inclined structure for motion transmission, resulting in fewer transmission components, higher transmission stability, a simpler structure, easier assembly, and most importantly, reduced cost.

[0049] In this embodiment, see Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the active component is an inclined surface 71, and the passive component is a protruding post 51 that slides in contact with the inclined surface 71. When unlocking, pressing button 3 causes the inclined surface 71 to push the locking rod 5 in the unlocking direction via the protruding post 51, thereby disengaging the latch 52 from the lock hole 61. Specifically, when button 3 is pressed, button 3 moves in a first direction, and the inclined surface pushes the locking rod 5 in a second direction, perpendicular to the first direction. In this embodiment, button 3 moves backward, and the inclined surface pushes the locking rod 5 to the left, causing the latch 52 to retract to the left, thus disengaging the latch 52 from the lock hole 61.

[0050] In this embodiment, the active component is a slope 71 and the passive component is a protruding post 51. In other embodiments, both the active and passive components can be slopes 71, or the active component can be a protruding post 51 and the passive component can be a slope 71. These slope structures can all enable the button 3 to push the locking rod 5 in the unlocking direction through the slope structure when the button 3 is pressed, so that the latch 52 disengages from the lock hole 61 and unlocks the device.

[0051] In this embodiment, see Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the bottom of button 3 has a groove 31, and a sloping panel 7 is inclined relative to the moving direction of button 3 within the groove 31. The sloping surface 71 is the working surface of the sloping panel 7. The top of the protrusion 51 is inserted into the groove 31, and the outer circumferential surface of the protrusion 51 slides in contact with the sloping surface 71. When button 3 is pressed, the sloping surface 71 pushes the protrusion 51 to move to the left, causing the locking rod 5 to move to the left. When the protrusion 51 moves to the angle between the sloping surface 71 and the inside of the groove 31, the latch 52 completely disengages from the lock hole 61, thus unlocking the device.

[0052] The outer circumferential surface of the protrusion 51 slides into contact with the inclined surface 71, making the sliding cooperation between the protrusion 51 and the inclined surface 71 smoother, making it easier and smoother to press the button 3. The inclined surface 71 can also push the protrusion 51 to move into place quickly, improving the smoothness of unlocking the button 3.

[0053] In this embodiment, see Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a reinforcing rib 8 is provided in the groove 31 and connected to the inclined panel 7. The reinforcing rib 8 can strengthen the inclined panel 7, which is the main load-bearing component. When the force transmission of the inclined structure is not smooth enough, the inclined panel 7 can withstand a greater pressing force of the button 3.

[0054] Furthermore, the opposite side of the inclined panel 7 to the working surface is the non-working surface 72, which is connected to the reinforcing rib 8. That is, the reinforcing rib 8 does not hinder the connection between the inclined surface 71 and the protruding column 51, and can also reinforce the inclined panel 7. There are multiple reinforcing ribs 8, and some of the reinforcing ribs 8 have one end connected to the non-working surface 72 and the other end connected to the inner wall of the groove 31, so as to achieve stronger support and reinforcement for the inclined panel 7.

[0055] In this embodiment, the button 3, the inclined panel 7, and the reinforcing rib 8 are integrally formed, which further increases the structural strength of the inclined panel 7, while also enhancing the structural strength of the entire button 3 and facilitating the assembly of the button 3 and the mounting bracket 4.

[0056] In this embodiment, see Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the automotive glove box button unlocking mechanism includes a return spring 9 for automatic reset after button 3 is unlocked. One end of the return spring 9 is connected to the mounting bracket 4, and the other end is connected to button 3. A support bar is installed inside the return spring 9. During repeated stretching of the return spring 9, the support bar reduces the fatigue strength and deformation of the return spring 9. When unlocking, pressing button 3 stretches the return spring 9 to store elastic force. When button 3 is released, the elastic force of the return spring 9 pulls button 3 to automatically reset, improving the ease of use of the button unlocking mechanism.

[0057] Further, see Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, button 3 has a first limiting protrusion 32 and a second limiting protrusion 33, and mounting bracket 4 has a first limiting surface 42 and a second limiting surface. The first limiting protrusion 32 cooperates with the first limiting surface 42 to limit button 3 to be pressed into place to achieve the purpose of unlocking. The second limiting protrusion 33 cooperates with the second limiting surface to limit button 3 to be returned to place by the elastic force of the return spring 9. Specifically, the mounting bracket 4 has a limiting window 44 on its upper part. The first limiting protrusion 32 and the second limiting protrusion 33 are both located in the limiting window 44. The first limiting surface 42 is located on the rear inner sidewall of the limiting window 44, and the second limiting surface is located on the front inner sidewall of the limiting window 44.

[0058] A buffer 100 is provided on the surface where the first limiting protrusion 32 mates with the first limiting surface 42, and a buffer 100 is also provided on the surface where the second limiting protrusion 33 mates with the second limiting surface. When unlocking and resetting the button 3, the buffer 100 can buffer the force of the button 3 on the mounting bracket 4, which can effectively reduce noise.

[0059] In addition to the first limiting protrusion 32 and the second limiting protrusion 33, the top surface of button 3 also has a protrusion 34. The protrusion 34 has a fixing hole 341 for fixing one end of the return spring 9. One end of the return spring 9 is inserted into the fixing hole 341 for fixing, and the other end of the return spring 9 is fixed to the mounting bracket 4. The protrusion 34 is also located within the limiting window 44. The insertion end of the sliding groove 41 is provided with an elastically deformable deformation block 45. There is a gap 110 between the two sides of the deformation block 45 and the mounting bracket 4. The free end face of the deformation block 45 is the second limiting surface, that is, the deformation block 45 is directly opposite the first limiting protrusion 32 and the second limiting protrusion 33. When button 3 is installed into the sliding groove 41 of the mounting bracket 4, the first limiting protrusion 32 and the second limiting protrusion 33 will successively push upward against the deformation block 45 to deform, so that the first limiting protrusion 32 and the second limiting protrusion 33 can deform past the block and enter the limiting window 44.

[0060] The first limiting protrusion 32 and the second limiting protrusion 33 are provided with reinforcing strips 120 on their opposite sides to strengthen the structural strength of the first limiting protrusion 32 and the second limiting protrusion 33, so that they can withstand greater forces.

[0061] Finally, it should be noted that the automobile glove box button unlocking mechanism 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. An automotive glove box button release mechanism, characterized by, The device includes a button, a mounting bracket, a locking rod, and a locking hole. The button is slidably mounted on the mounting bracket. The button and the locking rod are connected by a bevel structure. The bevel structure includes a driving component and a driven component that slides with the driving component. At least one of the driving component and the driven component is a bevel. The button is equipped with the active component, the locking rod is equipped with the passive component, and the locking rod is equipped with a latch that engages with the lock hole; To unlock, press the button, which pushes the locking bar to move through the inclined structure, thereby disengaging the latch from the keyhole and unlocking the device.

2. The glove box button release mechanism for a vehicle as set forth in claim 1, wherein The active component is an inclined surface, and the passive component is a protruding post that slides in contact with the inclined surface; When unlocking, pressing the button causes the inclined surface to push the locking rod to move via the protruding post, thereby disengaging the latch from the lock hole.

3. A glove box button release mechanism for a vehicle as defined in claim 2, wherein The bottom of the button is provided with a groove, and the groove is provided with an inclined plate that is inclined relative to the moving direction of the button. The inclined plate is the working surface of the inclined plate. The top of the protrusion is inserted into the groove, and the outer circumferential surface of the protrusion slides in contact with the working surface.

4. The glove box button release mechanism for a vehicle as defined in claim 3 wherein, The groove is provided with reinforcing ribs that connect to the inclined panel.

5. A glove box button release mechanism for a vehicle as defined in claim 4 wherein, The non-working surface is the opposite side of the inclined panel to the working surface, and the non-working surface is connected to the reinforcing rib.

6. A glove box button release mechanism for a vehicle as defined in claim 5 wherein, The button, the slanted panel, and the reinforcing rib are integrally formed.

7. A glove box button release mechanism for a vehicle as defined in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that It includes a reset spring for automatic reset after the button is unlocked, one end of the reset spring is connected to the mounting bracket, and the other end of the reset spring is connected to the button.

8. A glove box button release mechanism for a vehicle as defined in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that The button is provided with a first limiting protrusion and a second limiting protrusion, and the mounting bracket is provided with a first limiting surface and a second limiting surface. The first limiting protrusion cooperates with the first limiting surface, and the second limiting protrusion cooperates with the second limiting surface.

9. A glove box button release mechanism for a vehicle as defined in claim 8, wherein The mounting bracket is provided with a limiting window, and the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion are both located inside the limiting window. The first limiting surface and the second limiting surface are respectively located on opposite side walls inside the limiting window.

10. The glove box button release mechanism for a vehicle as defined in claim 8 wherein, Pressing the button moves the button in a first direction, and the button pushes the locking lever to move in a second direction through the inclined structure, the first direction being perpendicular to the second direction.

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