Foot rest and automobile

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automotive interiors, in particular to a footrest and an automobile. The footrest comprises a footrest support and a storage box used for containing basic hand tools, the footrest support comprises a main body plate which inclines towards the front of an automobile and extends upwards, and the main body plate is bent and extends from the edge of the main body plate to form a mounting plate used for being fixedly connected with an automobile body metal plate. A containing space used for containing the storage box is defined by the main body plate, the mounting plate and the automobile body metal plate, and the storage box is located in the containing space and fixedly connected with the footrest support. According to the foot rest, the foot of a passenger is supported through the main body plate, and the riding comfort is improved; the basic hand tools are contained in the containing box, and therefore the utilization rate of the space in a vehicle is increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive interior technology, and in particular to a footrest and an automobile. Background Technology

[0002] Current vehicle designs, especially those for spacious models, prioritize driver convenience, often neglecting the comfort of the front passenger. During long journeys, shorter female passengers often lack adequate leg support when stretching their legs, reducing comfort. Furthermore, traditional passenger vehicles typically store tools (such as air pumps, sealants, and tow hooks) in the trunk floor or other storage spaces, which can take up valuable storage space. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems of poor passenger comfort and the space occupied by vehicle tools.

[0004] To solve at least one of the above problems, this utility model proposes a footrest, including a footrest bracket and a storage box for accommodating vehicle tools. The footrest bracket includes a main body plate that extends upward and tilts towards the front of the vehicle. The main body plate bends and extends from its edge to form a mounting plate for fixed connection with the vehicle body sheet metal. The main body plate, the mounting plate, and the vehicle body sheet metal enclose a receiving space for accommodating the storage box. The storage box is located within the receiving space and is fixedly connected to the footrest bracket.

[0005] Optionally, the resting board of this utility model also includes a resting cover plate, which is fixedly connected to the side of the main board away from the accommodating space.

[0006] Optionally, a portion of the mounting plate is recessed relative to the other portion in a direction close to the accommodating space to form a mounting section, the mounting section including a fixing plate for abutting against the body sheet metal.

[0007] Optionally, the storage box has a support portion on the side away from the mounting plate for abutting against the vehicle body sheet metal. The support portion includes an abutment plate and a side plate, with the abutment plate fixedly connected to the storage box via the side plate. The side plate of the support portion has a clearance groove for avoiding obstructions to vehicle tools.

[0008] Optionally, the rest stand and the storage box are respectively provided with a hook and a slot, the hook passes through the slot and is fixedly connected to the storage box to limit the relative position of the storage box and the rest stand.

[0009] Optionally, the resting bracket and the storage box are respectively provided with a limiting strip and a limiting groove. During installation, the limiting strip passes through the limiting groove to limit the relative position of the resting bracket and the storage box in the direction perpendicular to the resting cover.

[0010] Optionally, the resting bracket is provided with a limiting plate in the area corresponding to the limiting strip, and the resting bracket is provided with an abutting part in the area near the limiting groove. During installation, the limiting strip passes through the limiting groove and abuts against the abutting part, so that the limiting strip is clamped between the limiting plate and the abutting part.

[0011] Optionally, the storage box is provided with a first claw, a second claw, and a third claw, which are used to define the relative positions of the air pump, sealant, and tow hook with the storage box, respectively; each claw includes a snap-fit ​​plate and a connecting plate, the snap-fit ​​plate being fixedly connected to the storage box through the connecting plate and abutting against the vehicle tools.

[0012] This utility model also proposes an automobile, including a body sheet metal and a footrest, wherein the footrest is detachably fixed to the body sheet metal.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this utility model has the following advantages: the footrest of this utility model provides support for the occupant's feet through the main body plate, thereby improving riding comfort; and the storage box accommodates the vehicle tools, thereby improving the utilization rate of the vehicle interior space. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the footrest and the body sheet metal of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the footrest and the body sheet metal of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the resting board of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage box of this utility model.

[0019] In the picture:

[0020] 1-Rest cover plate;

[0021] 2-Rest bracket; 21-Main body plate; 22-Mounting plate; 23-Mounting part; 231-Fixing plate; 24-Hook; 25-Limiting plate; 251-Limiting groove; 26-Abutting part; 27-Accommodation space;

[0022] 3-Storage box; 31-Support part; 311-Abutting plate; 312-Side plate; 313-Allowing groove; 32-Claw assembly; 321-First claw; 322-Second claw; 323-Third claw; 324-Snap-fit ​​plate; 325-Connecting plate; 326-First baffle; 327-Second baffle; 33-Snap-fit ​​groove; 34-Limiting strip;

[0023] 4- Bolts; 5- Body panel repair; 6- Vehicle tools. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The specific embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the description of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "setting," "installation," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean that two components are internally connected. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0026] The terms “upper,” “lower,” “left,” “right,” “front,” “back,” “center,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” “outer,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “clockwise,” “counterclockwise,” “axial,” “radial,” and “circumferential” indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product is in use. They are used only for the convenience of description and simplification, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0027] The terms “first”, “second”, etc., are used merely to distinguish elements with similar properties, not to indicate or imply relative importance or a specific order.

[0028] The terms “including,” “comprising,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, which includes not only the elements listed but also other elements not expressly listed.

[0029] The terms "an embodiment," "as an example," or "in an example," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which may be included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. These illustrative expressions do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor are they independent or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive with other embodiments. Where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined in a suitable manner.

[0030] Please see Figure 1 This utility model proposes a car body sheet 5 and a footrest. The footrest is located in the passenger seat area and is detachably fixed to the car body sheet 5 by means of fasteners or snap-fit, which facilitates installation and removal, thereby facilitating maintenance and access to the vehicle tools 6.

[0031] Please combine Figure 2 In some embodiments, the footrest of this invention includes a footrest cover 1, a footrest bracket 2, and a storage box 3. The footrest cover 1 and the storage box 3 are fixed to opposite sides of the footrest bracket 2 by means of adhesive bonding, snap-fitting, fastener connection, etc. Specifically, the footrest cover 1 is fixedly connected to the footrest bracket 2 diagonally above along the height direction of the vehicle. The footrest cover 1 can provide foot support for the front passenger, improving comfort, and is also aesthetically pleasing. The storage box 3 is located diagonally below the footrest bracket 2 along the height direction of the vehicle and is used to store the vehicle tools 6, improving space utilization.

[0032] In some embodiments, the footrest 2 includes a main body plate 21 extending upwardly and obliquely towards the front of the vehicle. The main body plate 21 bends and extends from its edge to form a mounting plate 22 for fixed connection with the vehicle body sheet 5. The mounting plate 22 is fixedly connected to the vehicle body sheet 5 by means of fasteners or snap-fit. The main body plate 21, the mounting plate 22, and the vehicle body sheet 5 enclose a receiving space 27. The storage box 3 is located within the receiving space 27 and is fixedly connected to the footrest 2. Figure 3 As shown, optionally, the storage box 3 is fixedly connected to the main body plate 21 to achieve concealed arrangement of the vehicle tools 6 and improve space utilization.

[0033] In one embodiment, a portion of the mounting plate 22 is recessed relative to another portion in a direction close to the accommodating space 27 to form a mounting portion 23. The mounting portion 23 includes a fixing plate 231 for abutting against the body sheet metal 5. Further, the fixing plate 231 has mounting holes for fasteners to pass through, and the body sheet metal 5 has through holes corresponding to the mounting holes. Optionally, the fastener is a bolt 4, and the body sheet metal 5 has a nut in the area corresponding to the through hole. The nut is fixed to the body sheet metal 5 by welding or riveting, etc. The bolt 4 passes through the mounting hole and the through hole in sequence and is threadedly connected to the nut, thereby fixing the foot bracket 2 to the body sheet metal 5 for easy installation and disassembly.

[0034] Please see Figure 3 In some embodiments, the storage box 3 is fixedly connected to the main body plate 21 of the resting bracket 2 via a snap-fit ​​connection. Specifically, the main body plate 21 and the storage box 3 are respectively provided with a hook 24 and a snap-fit ​​groove 33. The hook 24 passes through the snap-fit ​​groove 33 and is fixedly connected to the storage box 3, which is used to define the relative position of the storage box 3 and the resting bracket 2 for easy installation. It should be noted that the positions of the hook 24 and the snap-fit ​​groove 33 can be interchanged, that is, the storage box 3 is provided with a hook 24, and the area on the resting bracket 2 corresponding to the hook 24 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 33.

[0035] Please combine Figure 4 In one embodiment, the storage box 3 and the footrest 2 are respectively provided with a limiting strip 34 and a limiting groove 251. Optionally, the footrest 2 is provided with a limiting plate 25 in the area corresponding to the limiting strip 34, and a portion of the footrest 2 and the limiting plate 25 enclose the aforementioned limiting groove 251. During installation, the limiting strip 34 passes through the limiting groove 251 to limit the relative position of the storage box 3 and the footrest 2 along the direction perpendicular to the footrest cover 1, thereby improving the reliability of the connection. It should be noted that the positions of the limiting strip 34 and the limiting groove 251 can be interchanged, that is, the side of the footrest 2 away from the mounting plate 22 is provided with the limiting strip 34, and the storage box 3 is provided with the limiting groove 251.

[0036] Optionally, the footrest bracket 2 is provided with an abutment portion 26 corresponding to the limiting groove 251. Specifically, the abutment portion 26 is located on the side of the limiting plate 25 near the storage box 3. During installation, the limiting strip 34 is inserted into the limiting groove 251 through the gap between the limiting plate 25 and the abutment portion 26, and abuts against the abutment portion 26, so that the limiting strip 34 is clamped between the limiting plate 25 and the abutment portion 26, improving the connection stability and preventing abnormal noise during vehicle operation.

[0037] In some embodiments, the storage box 3 has a support portion 31 on the side away from the mounting plate 22 for abutting against the vehicle body sheet metal 5. The support portion 31 includes an abutment plate 311 and a side plate 312, and the abutment plate 311 is fixedly connected to the storage box 3 through the side plate 312. Optionally, the side plate 312 of the support portion 31 has a clearance groove 313 for avoiding the vehicle tool 6, and a part of the vehicle tool 6 extends into the clearance groove 313 to save space.

[0038] Please continue reading. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The storage box 3 is provided with a claw assembly 32 for securing the vehicle tools 6. In one embodiment, the vehicle tools 6 include an air pump, sealant, and a tow hook, and the claw assembly 32 includes a first claw 321, a second claw 322, and a third claw 323 for securing the air pump, sealant, and tow hook, respectively.

[0039] Specifically, the first claw 321 includes a snap-fit ​​plate 324 and a connecting plate 325. The snap-fit ​​plate 324 is fixedly connected to the storage box 3 via the connecting plate 325. The storage box 3 can be made of metal. During installation, the first claw 321 can undergo elastic deformation, allowing the vehicle tools 6 to be detachably fixed into the storage box 3 via a snap-fit ​​mechanism for easy retrieval. It should be noted that the number and shape of the claws are not limited. The shape of each claw is adapted to the shape of the vehicle tools 6. The shapes of the second claw 322 and the third claw 323 are similar to those of the first claw and will not be described further here. Understandably, in addition to storing an air pump, sealant, and tow hook, the storage box 3 can also be used to store other vehicle tools.

[0040] In one embodiment, the storage box 3 is provided with a first receiving space, a second receiving space, and a third receiving space for accommodating an air pump, sealant, and a tow hook. Optionally, the first receiving space is located in the middle of the storage box 3, the second receiving space is located above the first receiving space, and the third receiving space is located to the left or right of the first receiving space. The structure is compact and improves space utilization.

[0041] The first receiving space is provided with at least three first claws 321, wherein at least two first claws 321 are provided on opposite sides of the air pump along the width direction of the vehicle, and at least one first claw 321 is provided between two support portions 31. The relative position between the air pump and the storage box 3 can be defined by the at least three first claws 321.

[0042] The second receiving space is provided with at least one second claw 322, and the second receiving space is also provided with two first baffles 326. The two first baffles 326 are spaced apart on both sides of the second claw 322 along the width direction of the vehicle. The relative position of the sealant and the storage box 3 can be defined by the cooperation between the second claw 322 and the first baffles 326.

[0043] The third containment space is provided with at least one third claw 323, and a second baffle 327 is provided in the area of ​​the third containment space near the third claw 323. The second baffle 327 passes through the tow hook and cooperates with the third claw 323, thereby limiting the relative position of the tow hook and the storage box 3.

[0044] During installation, place the air pump and sealant from the storage box 3 on the side closest to the footrest cover 1 in the first and second receiving spaces respectively, along the direction perpendicular to the footrest cover 1. Place the tow hook from the side of the storage box 3 away from the footrest cover 1 in the third receiving space, along the direction perpendicular to the footrest cover 1. Then, snap the storage box 3 onto the footrest bracket 2. Finally, fix the footrest bracket 2 to the body sheet metal 5 with fasteners.

[0045] The above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A type of resting board, characterized in that: The device includes a footrest (2) and a storage box (3) for accommodating vehicle tools (6). The footrest (2) includes a main body plate (21) extending upward and inclined toward the front of the vehicle. The main body plate (21) bends and extends from its edge to form a mounting plate (22) for fixed connection with the vehicle body sheet (5). The main body plate (21), the mounting plate (22) and the vehicle body sheet (5) enclose a receiving space (27) for accommodating the storage box (3). The storage box (3) is located in the receiving space (27) and is fixedly connected to the footrest (2).

2. The resting board according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a footrest cover (1), which is fixedly connected to the side of the main body plate (21) away from the accommodating space (27).

3. The resting board according to claim 2, characterized in that: A portion of the mounting plate (22) is recessed relative to the other portion in a direction close to the accommodating space (27) to form a mounting portion (23), the mounting portion (23) including a fixing plate (231) for abutting against the body sheet metal (5).

4. The resting board according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage box (3) is provided with a support part (31) on the side away from the mounting plate (22) for abutting against the body sheet metal (5). The support part (31) includes an abutment plate (311) and a side plate (312). The abutment plate (311) is fixedly connected to the storage box (3) through the side plate (312).

5. The resting board according to claim 4, characterized in that: The side plate (312) of the support (31) is provided with a clearance groove (313) for avoiding the vehicle tool (6).

6. The resting board according to claim 1, characterized in that: The resting bracket (2) and the storage box (3) are respectively provided with a hook (24) and a slot (33). The hook (24) passes through the slot (33) and is fixedly connected to the storage box (3) to limit the relative position of the storage box (3) and the resting bracket (2).

7. The resting board according to claim 2, characterized in that: The resting bracket (2) and the storage box (3) are respectively provided with a limiting strip (34) and a limiting groove (251). During installation, the limiting strip (34) passes through the limiting groove (251) to limit the relative position of the resting bracket (2) and the storage box (3) in the direction perpendicular to the resting cover plate (1).

8. The resting board according to claim 7, characterized in that: The resting bracket (2) has a limiting plate (25) in the area corresponding to the limiting strip (34), and the resting bracket (2) has an abutment part (26) in the area near the limiting groove (251). During installation, the limiting strip (34) passes through the limiting groove (251) and abuts against the abutment part (26), so that the limiting strip (34) is clamped between the limiting plate (25) and the abutment part (26).

9. The resting board according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box (3) is provided with a first claw (321), a second claw (322) and a third claw (323), which are used to define the relative positions of the air pump, sealant and tow hook with the storage box (3), respectively; each claw includes a snap-fit ​​plate (324) and a connecting plate (325), the snap-fit ​​plate (324) is fixedly connected to the storage box (3) through the connecting plate (325) and abuts against the vehicle tool (6).

10. A car, characterized in that: Includes body sheet metal (5) and a footrest as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the footrest is detachably fixed to the body sheet metal (5).

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