Vehicle trim element
By designing rotating and sliding movable elements in the vehicle trim components and equipping them with locking mechanisms, the problem of drawer contents falling out is solved, achieving secure sealing of the storage volume and improving the safety and reliability of the trim components.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FAURECIA INTERIEUR IND
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
The drawers of existing vehicle trim components are prone to causing the contents of the storage compartment to fall out when in the extended position, posing a risk of damaging the drawer and armrest mounting system.
A vehicle trim element is designed, including a rotating element and a movable element. The rotating element can rotate between a first position and a second position, and the movable element can slide between an unfolded position and a retracted position. It is equipped with a locking mechanism to allow rotation when the storage volume is closed, preventing the contents from falling out.
It effectively prevents the contents of the storage compartment from falling out of the drawer, avoids damage to the drawer and armrest mounting system, and improves the safety and reliability of the decorative elements.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a vehicle decorative element.
[0002] This invention is applicable to, for example, vehicle seats or center consoles that include rotating elements, which may form support elements or armrests. Background Technology
[0003] A decorative element is known to include an armrest rotatably mounted relative to a support, such as a seat or seat back adjacent to a center console arranged between two seats. Thus, the armrest is movable between a first position or raised position and a second position or lowered position, in which the armrest extends perpendicular to the seat cushion, and in which the armrest extends parallel to the seat cushion.
[0004] Furthermore, such armrests are known to include a movable element, such as a drawer, that defines a storage volume. The drawer thus slides between an extended position, in which the storage volume is accessible, and in the retracted position, in which the storage volume is completely closed.
[0005] However, such decorative elements are not entirely satisfactory. In fact, when the drawer is in its open position, the armrest can be moved to its second position, in other words, placed in a vertical position. Therefore, the contents of the storage compartment may fall out of the drawer. Furthermore, this poses a risk of damaging the drawer and / or armrest mounting system. Utility Model Content
[0006] Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to provide a vehicle decorative element that avoids the above-mentioned drawbacks.
[0007] Therefore, this utility model relates to a vehicle decorative element, the vehicle decorative element comprising: a support member, a rotating element, the rotating element being rotatable relative to the support member between a first position and a second position, the rotating element comprising: a body, and a movable element, the movable element being mounted to slide relative to the body between an extended position and a retracted position, wherein in the extended position the movable element extends primarily outside the body, and in the retracted position the movable element extends primarily inside the body; wherein the decorative element further comprises a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism comprising a locking element rotatably mounted relative to the body between an unlocked position and a locked position, the unlocked position being when the movable element is in the retracted position, wherein the locking element allows the rotating element to move between the first position and the second position, and the locked position being when the movable element is in the extended position, wherein the locking element prevents the rotating element from moving between the first position and the second position.
[0008] When the movable element is in the unfolded position, the locking mechanism prevents the rotating element from moving between the first position and the second position.
[0009] For example, if the moving element is a drawer that defines the storage volume, the locking mechanism allows the rotating element to move only when the storage volume is closed, thereby preventing the contents of the storage volume from falling out of the drawer.
[0010] The decorative element according to this utility model may also include one or more of the following features, either individually or in any technically feasible combination:
[0011] The main body extends between a first end and a free second end, the first end being hinged to the support member. When the movable element is in the deployed position, the movable element protrudes from the second end and extends primarily outside the main body. The locking element is hinged to the first end.
[0012] The locking element is biased toward the locking position.
[0013] The support includes a recess, and the locking element includes a pin that engages in the recess of the support when the locking element is in the locked position to prevent movement of the body relative to the support.
[0014] The movable element includes a slider, and the main body includes a guide rail. The slider is capable of translating between the retracted position and the extended position in or on the guide rail.
[0015] The locking mechanism includes a locking finger fixed to the movable element. When the movable element is in the retracted position, the locking finger pushes a first end of the locking element to rotate the locking element from the locked position to the unlocked position. When the movable element is in the extended position, the locking finger is spaced apart from the locking element.
[0016] The locking finger is fixed to the slider.
[0017] The pin is disposed at the second end of the locking element, and the second end and the first end extend on both sides of the rotation axis of the locking element.
[0018] The rotating element is a handrail.
[0019] The movable element includes a drawer defining a storage volume, which is closed in the retracted position and accessible in the unfolded position. Attached Figure Description
[0020] The present invention will become clearer from the following description, given only by way of non-limiting example and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a decorative element according to the present invention, including a rotating element in a first position and a movable element in a retracted position;
[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the decorative element, wherein the rotating element is in the second position and the movable element is in the retracted position;
[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the decorative elements, wherein the rotating element is in its second position and the movable element is in the unfolded position;
[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of a decorative element, wherein the movable element is in the retracted position;
[0025] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of the locking mechanism of the decorative element, wherein the movable element is in the retracted position; and
[0026] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of the locking mechanism of the decorative element, with the movable element in the unfolded position. Detailed Implementation
[0027] refer to Figures 1 to 3 The document describes a vehicle trim element 10, which includes a support 12 and a rotating element 14 capable of rotating relative to the support 12.
[0028] Such decorative elements 10 form, for example, armrests intended for use with passengers in vehicle seats 15. However, it should be noted that this invention is applicable to any type of vehicle decorative element capable of receiving movable, deployable elements, as described later.
[0029] The decorative element also includes a locking mechanism 16 for rotating the rotating element 14.
[0030] The seat 15 includes a seat cushion 20 and a backrest 21.
[0031] exist Figures 1 to 3 In the example, support 12 is fixed to the backrest 21 of seat 15, adjacent to rotating element 14. Support 12 includes connecting branch 22 that ensures connection between rotating element 14 and backrest 21 of seat. Rotating element 14 is hinged to connecting branch 22.
[0032] Alternatively, the support member 12 is fixed to the seat cushion 20 of the seat 15 or to the center console, particularly the center console located between two seats 15 in the vehicle, one of which is adjacent to the rotating element 14. According to another alternative, the support member 12 is fixed to a vehicle door panel or other location.
[0033] The remainder of this specification will refer to the rotating element 14 that forms the support element, such as the armrest 18 which is rotatable relative to the backrest 21 of the seat of the adjacent seat 15.
[0034] The rotating element 14 defines a support surface 27 on which the user (e.g., the user's arm in the case of the armrest 18) rests.
[0035] The rotating element 14 is capable of rotating and moving relative to the support 12 between a first position and a second position.
[0036] refer to Figure 1 The first position (also known as the "raised position") corresponds, for example, to a position where the user cannot access the support surface 27. In other words, in the first position, the rotating element 14 or the armrest 18 is in... Figure 1 In this case, the seat back 21 extends parallel to seat 15 and the seat cushion 20 extends perpendicular to seat 15. For example, such a position allows free access to storage volumes located below armrest 18, such as center console storage volumes or other storage volumes.
[0037] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The second position (also known as the "lowered position") corresponds, for example, to a position where the user can access the support surface 27. In other words, in the second position, the rotating element 14 or the armrest 18 is... Figure 2 and Figure 3 In the case of the seat back 21 extending perpendicular to the seat 15 and parallel to the seat cushion 20 extending parallel to the seat 15.
[0038] The rotating element 14 includes a main body 24 and a movable element 26 that slides relative to the main body 24.
[0039] The main body 24 extends between a first end 28 and a second end 30. The first end 28 is hinged to the support member 12, for example, via a connecting branch 22. The second end 30 is free. The direction from the first end 28 to the second end 30 defines the longitudinal direction.
[0040] The support surface 27 is defined, for example, by the upper surface of the body 24 extending between the first end 28 and the second end 30.
[0041] The main body 24 is formed, for example, by a hollow body designed to at least partially receive the active element 26.
[0042] exist Figure 4 In the example, the body 24 includes a guide rail 32 that preferably extends between a first end 28 and a second end 30, the guide rail 32 being designed to receive the movable element 26 and allow the movable element 26 to move relative to the body 24.
[0043] The movable element 26 is thus mounted to slide relative to the main body 24 between an extended position and a retracted position, in which the movable element 26 extends primarily outside the main body 24, and in the retracted position, the movable element 26 extends primarily inside the main body 24. The phrase "primarily outside" should be understood as meaning that the portion of the movable element 26 extending longitudinally outside the main body 24 within the vehicle's passenger compartment is larger than the portion extending internally within the main body 24. Similarly, the phrase "primarily inside" should be understood as meaning that the portion of the movable element 26 extending longitudinally inside the main body 24 is larger than the portion extending externally within the main body 24.
[0044] exist Figure 2 In the example, when the active element 26 is in the retracted position, the active element 26 is completely inside the body 24 between the first end 28 and the second end 30.
[0045] exist Figure 3 In the example, when the movable element 26 is in the deployed position, the movable element 26 extends protruding from the body 24 from the second end 30. Therefore, vehicle occupants can access at least a portion 34 of the movable element 26.
[0046] exist Figure 4 In the case, the movable element 26 includes a drawer 36 defining a storage volume 38. When the movable element 26 is in the retracted position, the storage volume 38 is closed by the body 24 and cannot be accessed by the user. When the movable element 26 is in the extended position, the user can access at least a portion of the storage volume 38 to add or remove objects from the drawer 36.
[0047] Alternatively, the movable element 26 may include, for example, a cup holder, a telephone holder, an electronic device charging system or a display system (such as a screen) or other elements.
[0048] exist Figure 4 In the example, the movable element 26 also includes a slider 40, which is translatably movable in or on the guide rail 32 between a retracted position and an extended position. The slider 40 is, for example, fixed to an edge of the movable element 26, and when the movable element 26 is in the retracted position, preferably fixed to the edge of the first end 28 closest to the body 24.
[0049] When the movable element 26 is in the retracted position, the slider 40 is located at one end of the guide rail 32 near the first end 28 of the main body 24.
[0050] When the movable element 26 is in the unfolded position, the first end 28 of the slider 40 is positioned away from the main body 24.
[0051] The movement of the movable element 26 between the retracted position and the extended position can be motorized and / or manual.
[0052] The locking mechanism 16 is designed to prevent the rotating element 14 from rotating from the first position to the second position when the movable element 26 is in the unfolded position.
[0053] In other words, the locking mechanism 16 is configured to prevent rotation of the rotating element 14 when the movable element 26 extends primarily outside the body 24, such as Figure 3 As shown, when the rotating element 14 moves between the first position and the second position, it prevents the contents of the movable element 26 from separating and / or prevents damage to any part of the movable element 26 extending outside the body 24.
[0054] refer to Figure 4 The locking mechanism 16 includes a locking element 42 and a locking finger 44.
[0055] The locking element 42 is rotatably mounted relative to the body 24 about a rotation axis between an unlocked position and a locked position.
[0056] The rotation axis of the locking element 42 is, for example, perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
[0057] Preferably, the locking element 42 is hinged to the first end 28 of the body 24. According to one embodiment, the locking element 42 is, for example, hinged to a metal hinge portion that allows the rotating element 14 to rotate. The fixed portion of the hinge is integrated with the body 24.
[0058] When the movable element 26 is in the retracted position, the locking element 42 is in the unlocked position and allows the rotating element 14 to move between the first position and the second position.
[0059] When the movable element 26 is in the unfolded position, the locking element 42 is in the locked position and prevents the rotating element 14 from moving between the first position and the second position.
[0060] exist Figure 5 and Figure 6 In the example, the locking element 42 extends between a first end 46 and a second end 48, which extend on both sides of the axis of rotation of the locking element 42.
[0061] The locking element 42 is biased toward the locked position by a biasing element. For example, the locking mechanism 16 includes a spring that constrains the locking element 42 toward the locked position.
[0062] According to one embodiment, locking element 42 includes pin 50.
[0063] Preferably, the locking element 42 and the pin 50 are integrally formed.
[0064] exist Figure 5 and Figure 6 In the example, pin 50 extends protruding from the second end 48 of locking element 42. Pin 50 preferably extends perpendicular to the axis connecting the first end 46 and the second end 48 of locking element 42.
[0065] The pin 50 is configured to engage with a recess 52 formed in the support 12 to prevent movement of the body 24 relative to the support 12 in the locked position.
[0066] Preferably, the notch 52 is provided in the connecting branch 22 of the support member 12.
[0067] refer to Figure 5 When the locking element 42 is in the unlocked position, the pin 50 is positioned away from the notch 52 to allow the body 24 to move relative to the support 12.
[0068] refer to Figure 6 When the locking element 42 is in the locked position, the pin 50 engages with the recess 52 to prevent movement of the body 24 relative to the support 12. In other words, since the locking element 42 is integrated with the body 24, rotation of the locking element 42 relative to the support 12 and therefore rotation of the rotating element 14 relative to the support are prevented when the pin 50 is engaged in the recess 52, because the pin 50 cannot leave the recess 52 and cannot rotate.
[0069] Locking finger 44, for example, is fixed to movable element 26.
[0070] According to one embodiment, the locking finger 44 is secured to the slider 40. When the movable element 26 is in the retracted position, the locking finger 44 then extends protrudingly from the body 24. For example, the body 24 defines an opening 54 through which the locking finger 44 extends when the movable element 26 is in the retracted position.
[0071] exist Figure 5 and Figure 6 In the example, the locking finger 44 has a U-shaped form, with each branch of the U fixed to the slider 40.
[0072] Preferably, the slider 40 and the locking finger 44 are integrally formed.
[0073] like Figure 5 As shown, when the movable element 26 is in the retracted position, the locking finger 44 pushes the first end 46 of the locking element 42, thereby rotating the locking element 42 from the locked position to the unlocked position. The locking finger 44 pushes the first end 46 of the locking element 42 toward the support 12, thus, by rotation, the second end 48 of the locking element 42 moves away from the support 12, causing the pin 50 to emerge from the notch 52 and allowing the rotating element 14 to rotate.
[0074] like Figure 6 As shown, when the movable element 26 is in the unfolded position, the locking finger 44 is located inside the body 24, and the locking element 42 is then constrained toward the locking position by the biasing element.
[0075] Because of the locking mechanism 16, when the movable element 26 is in the unfolded position, it is impossible to move the rotating element 14 to its first position, i.e., the raised position.
[0076] When the armrest 18 includes a drawer 36, such a mechanism allows, for example, the contents of the storage volume 38 to fall out when the user raises the armrest 18 without closing the drawer 36.
Claims
1. A vehicle trim element, the vehicle trim element comprising: -Supporting components, - A rotating element, the rotating element being rotatable relative to the support member between a first position and a second position, the rotating element comprising: -The main body, and - A movable element, which is mounted to slide relative to the body between an extended position and a retracted position, wherein in the extended position the movable element extends primarily outside the body and in the retracted position the movable element extends primarily inside the body; The decorative element is characterized in that it further includes a locking mechanism comprising a locking element rotatably mounted relative to the body between an unlocked position and a locked position, wherein the unlocked position is when the movable element is in a retracted position, and wherein the locking element allows the rotating element to move between a first position and a second position, and the locked position is when the movable element is in an extended position, wherein the locking element prevents the rotating element from moving between the first position and the second position.
2. The vehicle decorative element according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body extends between a first end and a free second end, the first end being hinged to the support member. When the movable element is in the deployed position, the movable element protrudes from the second end and extends primarily outside the main body. The locking element is hinged to the first end.
3. The vehicle decorative element according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking element is biased toward the locking position.
4. The vehicle decorative element according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support includes a recess, and the locking element includes a pin that engages in the recess of the support when the locking element is in the locked position to prevent movement of the body relative to the support.
5. The vehicle decorative element according to claim 4, characterized in that, The movable element includes a slider, and the main body includes a guide rail. The slider is capable of translating between the retracted position and the extended position in or on the guide rail.
6. The vehicle decorative element according to claim 5, characterized in that, The locking mechanism includes a locking finger fixed to the movable element. When the movable element is in the retracted position, the locking finger pushes a first end of the locking element to rotate the locking element from the locked position to the unlocked position. When the movable element is in the extended position, the locking finger is spaced apart from the locking element.
7. The vehicle decorative element according to claim 6, characterized in that, The locking finger is fixed to the slider.
8. The vehicle trim element according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that, The pin is disposed at the second end of the locking element, and the second end and the first end extend on both sides of the rotation axis of the locking element.
9. The vehicle trim element according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The rotating element is a handrail.
10. The vehicle trim element according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The movable element includes a drawer defining a storage volume, which is closed in the retracted position and accessible in the unfolded position.