Device capable of switching ornaments

By combining brackets, guide components, and drive mechanisms, multiple appearances and surface switching displays for automotive interior parts are achieved, solving the problem of single design for interior parts in existing technologies, improving user experience, and reducing costs.

CN224211001UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08NINGBO JOYSON QUIN AUTOMOTIVE TRIM CO LTD +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGBO JOYSON QUIN AUTOMOTIVE TRIM CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-16
Publication Date
2026-05-08

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The inability to switch between different displays for existing automotive interior parts results in a single design that limits personalization and diversity, failing to meet users' needs for different styles and decorative effects.

Method used

The system employs a combination of brackets, guide components, and drive mechanisms. The guide components guide the brackets to move along a preset path, causing multiple decorative pieces to be displayed one by one. The drive mechanism enables the switching of various appearances and surfaces.

Benefits of technology

It has enriched the variety of automotive interior parts, improved the user experience, met users' needs for diversity and personalization, simplified the mechanical structure, and reduced costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of automotive interiors, and particularly discloses a device capable of switching ornaments, which comprises a support, a guide component and a driving mechanism, the support is guided by the guide component and driven by the driving mechanism to move along a preset path A of the guide component, a plurality of spaced ornaments are distributed on the support along a moving path A. The automobile decoration device further comprises a wrapping decoration plate which is arranged in an automobile and surrounds the outer side of the support and the outer side of the guide assembly, and the wrapping decoration plate is provided with an opening for displaying at least one ornament. When the bracket moves along the path A, the ornaments can be driven to be displayed from the opening one by one; switching display of various ornaments is achieved through the driving mechanism and the guiding assembly, the types of the automobile interior ornaments are enriched, and the use experience of a user is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive interiors, and in particular to a device for interchangeable trim pieces. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, automotive interior components typically have fixed appearance and surface designs, and cannot be switched between different styles. This monotonous design limits the personalization and diversity of automotive interiors, failing to meet users' needs for different styles and decorative effects. Therefore, a device is needed that allows for the switching of various interior components to enrich the variety of automotive interiors and enhance the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for switching trim pieces, which enables the switching and display of various trim pieces through a drive mechanism and guide components, thereby enriching the variety of automotive interior trim pieces and enhancing the user experience.

[0004] A device for interchangeable ornaments, comprising:

[0005] Support, guide components, and drive mechanism,

[0006] The bracket is guided by the guiding component and moves along the path A preset by the guiding component under the drive mechanism.

[0007] The bracket has multiple spaced decorative pieces distributed along the moving path A.

[0008] It also includes a cladding panel, which is installed inside the vehicle and surrounds the bracket and guide assembly, the cladding panel having at least one opening for displaying a trim piece;

[0009] As the support moves along path A, it can cause the ornaments to be displayed one by one through the opening.

[0010] With the above structure, the device for interchangeable decorative parts of this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art: the guide component can be a chute or a track light. When designing the preset path A, the path A can be set as a straight line, curve, ring, or rectangle. When the support moves along the path A, the decorative parts can be displayed one by one from the opening of the covering panel.

[0011] Multiple ornaments can be designed using different materials, colors, patterns, etc.

[0012] In existing technologies, interior components used in automobiles generally have a fixed appearance and surface, and cannot be changed or displayed.

[0013] When in use, this application controls the drive mechanism to move the support along a preset path A, which can switch between displaying various appearances and surfaces of trim parts, enriching the variety of automotive interior parts and improving the user experience.

[0014] As an improvement of this utility model, the path A is a ring structure, and the opening is set to correspond to an arc segment of the path A.

[0015] As an improvement of this utility model, the driving mechanism includes an actuator and a crank, the crank is driven to rotate by the actuator, and the crank's axis of rotation is arranged to coincide with the central axis B of path A;

[0016] The end of the crank away from the shaft is hinged to the bracket.

[0017] As an improvement of this utility model, the guiding component includes two opposing limiting members.

[0018] The inner side of the limiting member is provided with a guide groove along path A of the annular structure;

[0019] The bracket is made of a flexible material, and both ends of the bracket are embedded in the guide groove to form a winding structure. The decorative piece is set on the outer circumference of the bracket.

[0020] As an improvement of this utility model, the guide assembly further includes a bushing, which is disposed between two limiting members and has a cylindrical support surface that contacts the inner side of the bracket.

[0021] As an improvement of this utility model, the bushing is provided with a plurality of limiting grooves on its outer periphery, the limiting grooves are coaxially arranged with the path A of the annular structure, and the bracket is provided with a protrusion that enters the limiting groove on its inner side.

[0022] As an improvement to this utility model, the decorative element can be a wood grain decorative surface, a carbon fiber decorative surface, etc. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 This is the utility model Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of some components in an explosive state.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of one of the limiting components of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 5This is the utility model Figure 4 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point C.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the removal of the covering panel of this utility model and the use of different colors to distinguish multiple decorative pieces.

[0029] The figure shows: 1. Bracket; 1.1. Protrusion; 2. Guide assembly; 2.1. Limiting element; 2.11. Guide groove; 2.2. Bushing; 2.21. Support surface; 2.22. Limiting groove; 3. Drive mechanism; 3.1. Actuator; 3.2. Crank; 4. Trim; 5. Covering panel; 5.1. Opening. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0031] Please see Figure 1-6 As shown,

[0032] A device for interchangeable ornaments, comprising:

[0033] 1. Support bracket; 2. Guide component; and 3. Drive mechanism.

[0034] The bracket 1 is guided by the guide component 2 and moves along the preset path A of the guide component 2 under the drive of the drive mechanism 3.

[0035] Among them, the support 1 has multiple spaced decorative pieces 4 distributed along the moving path A.

[0036] It also includes a covering panel 5, which is disposed inside the vehicle and surrounds the bracket 1 and the guide assembly 2. The covering panel 5 is provided with at least one opening 5.1 for displaying a trim piece 4.

[0037] As the support 1 moves along path A, it can cause the ornaments 4 to be displayed one by one from the opening 5.1.

[0038] Among them, the guide component 2 can be a chute or a track light. When designing the preset path A, the path A can be set as a straight line, curve, ring, or rectangle. It needs to follow the fact that when the bracket 1 moves along the path A, it can drive the ornaments 4 to be displayed one by one from the opening 5.1 of the covering panel 5.

[0039] Multiple ornaments 4 can be designed with different materials, colors, patterns, etc.

[0040] In existing technologies, interior components used in automobiles generally have a fixed appearance and surface, and cannot be changed or displayed.

[0041] When in use, the control drive mechanism 3 drives the bracket 1 to move along the preset path A, which can realize the switching display of various appearances and surfaces of the trim 4, enriching the types of automotive interior trim 4 and improving the user experience.

[0042] Please see Figure 1-2 As shown, path A is a ring structure, and opening 5.1 corresponds to an arc segment of path A.

[0043] When path A is a ring structure, the structure has a high degree of folding and requires relatively little space. Furthermore, after setting an arc segment corresponding to path A at opening 5.1, the ornament 4 displayed at opening 5.1 presents a curved structure, resulting in a better visual effect.

[0044] A mounting bracket is provided on the outside of one of the limiting members 2.1. The actuator 3.1 of the drive mechanism 3 is fixed on the mounting bracket. The crank 3.2 extends into the inner ring of the limiting member 2.1, and the end away from the shaft is hinged to the connecting part inside the bracket 1. The crank 3.2 is driven to rotate by the actuator 3.1. The shaft of the crank 3.2 is set to coincide with the central axis B of path A.

[0045] After the above improvements, the bracket 1 can rotate and move smoothly, ensuring the smoothness and reliability of the switching of the ornament 4, while simplifying the mechanical structure and reducing costs and failure rate.

[0046] Please see Figure 2-6 As shown, the guide component 2 includes two opposing limiting members 2.1.

[0047] The inner side of the limiting component 2.1 is provided with a guide groove 2.11 along the path A of the annular structure;

[0048] The bracket 1 is made of a soft material, such as elastic TPE soft rubber, and the decorative part 4 can be attached to its surface;

[0049] The two ends of the bracket 1 are embedded into the guide groove 2.11 to form a winding structure, and the ornament 4 is set on the outer circumference of the bracket 1.

[0050] The guide groove 2.11 with an annular structure is embedded at the end of the bracket 1 to guide the bracket 1 and enable it to move along the annular path A. It has the characteristics of simple structure, low cost and stable and reliable operation.

[0051] In addition, the wound support 1 can further reduce space occupation and make the device more compact.

[0052] The guide assembly 2 also includes a bushing 2.2, which is disposed between two limiting members 2.1, and the bushing 2.2 is provided with a cylindrical support surface 2.21, which contacts the inner side of the bracket 1.

[0053] The outer peripheral surface of the bushing 2.2 serves as the support surface 2.21. The support surface 2.21 contacts the inner surface of the bracket 1, providing support for the bracket 1, effectively dispersing the force on the bracket 1, preventing its deformation, keeping the ornament 4 flat, reducing wear, and extending the service life of the device.

[0054] The bushing 2.2 has multiple limiting grooves 2.22 on its outer periphery. The limiting grooves 2.22 are coaxially arranged with the path A of the annular structure. The bracket 1 has a protrusion 1.1 that enters the limiting groove 2.22 on its inner side.

[0055] The combined design of the limiting groove 2.22 and the protrusion 1.1 can effectively prevent the bracket 1 from shifting or shaking during movement, thus improving the operating accuracy and stability of the device.

[0056] Accessory 4 can have a wood grain finish, carbon fiber finish, etc.

[0057] The variety of materials and designs available for the trim pieces 4 can meet the needs and preferences of different users, enhancing the personalization and diversity of the car interior.

[0058] Working principle: During use, actuator 3.1 drives crank 3.2 to rotate. The rotation axis of crank 3.2 coincides with the central axis B of path A, and the outer end of crank 3.2 is hinged to bracket 1. When crank 3.2 rotates, it drives bracket 1 to move along the annular path A. The trim pieces 4 on bracket 1 are displayed one by one through the opening 5.1 of the covering panel 5. This allows for switching between various appearances and surfaces of the trim pieces 4, enriching the variety of automotive interior trim pieces 4 and enhancing the user experience.

[0059] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are within its protection scope. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within its protection scope.

Claims

1. A device for interchangeable ornaments, characterized in that, include: The bracket (1), the guide assembly (2), and the drive mechanism (3) are included. The support (1) is guided by the guide component (2) and moves along the path A preset by the guide component (2) under the drive of the drive mechanism (3). The bracket (1) has multiple spaced decorative pieces (4) distributed along the moving path A. It also includes a covering panel (5) disposed inside the vehicle and surrounding the bracket (1) and the guide assembly (2) on the outside, the covering panel (5) having at least one opening (5.1) for displaying a trim piece (4). When the bracket (1) moves along path A, it can drive the ornaments (4) to be displayed one by one from the opening (5.1).

2. The device for interchangeable decorative elements according to claim 1, characterized in that: The path A is a ring structure, and the opening (5.1) is set to correspond to an arc segment of the path A.

3. The device for interchangeable ornaments according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drive mechanism (3) includes an actuator (3.1) and a crank (3.2), the crank (3.2) is driven to rotate by the actuator (3.1), and the axis of rotation of the crank (3.2) is arranged to coincide with the central axis B of path A; The crank (3.2) is hinged to the bracket (1) at the end away from the shaft.

4. The device for interchangeable ornaments according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guide component (2) includes two opposing limiting members (2.1). The limiting member (2.1) has a guide groove (2.11) provided on the inner side along the path A of the annular structure. The bracket (1) is made of soft material. Both ends of the bracket (1) are embedded in the guide groove (2.11) to form a winding structure. The ornament (4) is set on the outer periphery of the bracket (1).

5. The device for interchangeable ornaments according to claim 4, characterized in that: The guide assembly (2) also includes a bushing (2.2) disposed between two limiting members (2.1), and the bushing (2.2) is provided with a cylindrical support surface (2.21) that contacts the inner side of the bracket (1).

6. The device for interchangeable ornaments according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bushing (2.2) has multiple limiting grooves (2.22) on its outer periphery. The limiting grooves (2.22) are coaxially arranged with the path A of the annular structure. The bracket (1) has a protrusion (1.1) that enters the limiting groove (2.22) on its inner side.

7. The device for interchangeable decorative elements according to claim 1, characterized in that: The decorative element (4) can be a wood grain decorative surface or a carbon fiber decorative surface.