A center console cover, a center console, and a vehicle

Abstract

This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, disclosing a center console cover, a center console, and a vehicle. The center console cover is used for the center console and includes: a cover body; an upper support and a lower support, at least a portion of the upper support being disposed within the cover body and connected to the cover body, and the lower support being disposed below the upper support and fixed relative to the vehicle; and a rotating assembly disposed within the cover body, with the upper support rotatably connected to the lower support via the rotating assembly. The center console cover provided by this application allows the cover body to cover the rotating assembly, eliminating the need for additional decorative parts, reducing mold development during production, lowering costs, improving production and installation efficiency, reducing corresponding seams, improving the sealing performance of the center console, and increasing storage space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly to a center console cover, a center console, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional armrest boxes are affected by the rear-flip armrest hinge, requiring an additional decorative piece to cover the hinge between the armrest cover and the rear air vent. Manufacturing the decorative piece requires an additional mold, which not only increases costs but also assembly time. In addition, the decorative piece adds two seams, resulting in poor sealing, and the space directly opposite the decorative piece is wasted, making it impossible to set up storage space in that position, thus resulting in limited storage space in the armrest box. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present application provides an armrest box cover that reduces costs, improves production and installation efficiency, enhances the sealing performance of the armrest box, and increases storage space.

[0004] This application also provides an armrest box, including the armrest box cover described above.

[0005] This application also provides a vehicle including the aforementioned armrest box.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application embodiment is implemented as follows:

[0007] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a center console cover for a center console and include: a cover body; an upper support and a lower support, wherein at least a portion of the upper support is disposed within the cover body and connected to the cover body, and the lower support is disposed below the upper support and fixed relative to the vehicle; and a rotating assembly disposed within the cover body, wherein the upper support is rotatably connected to the lower support via the rotating assembly.

[0008] The armrest box cover provided in this application embodiment has at least a portion of the upper support disposed within the cover body and connected to the cover body, and a lower support disposed below the upper support and fixed relative to the vehicle; a rotating component is disposed within the cover body, and the upper support is rotatably connected to the lower support through the rotating component, so that the cover body can cover the rotating component, eliminating the need for additional decorative parts, reducing mold development during production, lowering costs, improving production and installation efficiency, reducing corresponding seams, improving the sealing of the armrest box, and increasing storage space.

[0009] In one possible implementation of this application, the rotating assembly includes: a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the upper support and the lower support; and an elastic element connected to both the lower support and the upper support, used to drive the upper support to rotate, thereby driving the cover body to open the armrest box.

[0010] In one possible implementation of this application, both ends of the shaft along its length are provided with gears, each gear having a first tooth; both ends of the upper support along the shaft along its length are provided with damping elements, each damping element having a second tooth; and the two first teeth mesh with the two second teeth respectively.

[0011] In one possible implementation of this application, the gears and the shaft are splined; and / or, each of the two gears has a retaining ring on its opposite side, the retaining ring being fixed relative to the shaft to prevent the two gears from moving away from each other.

[0012] In one possible implementation of this application, the lower support and the rotating assembly are located at the same end of the upper support along a first direction. The upper end of the lower support has a first limiting member, and the end of the upper support facing the lower support along the first direction has a second limiting member. When the armrest box is closed, the first limiting member and the second limiting member are spaced apart. When the armrest box is open, the first limiting member and the second limiting member abut against each other. The first direction is perpendicular to the vertical direction.

[0013] In one possible implementation of this application, at least one of the first limiting member and the second limiting member is a buffer member.

[0014] In one possible implementation of this application, the lower support includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket extends in a vertical direction, and the second bracket is connected to the upper end of the first bracket and extends in a first direction. The lower side of the upper support has a first clearance groove for avoiding the second bracket. The upper side of the upper support has a protrusion at a position corresponding to the first clearance groove, and the lower side of the cover body has a second clearance groove for avoiding the protrusion. The first direction and the vertical direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0015] In one possible implementation of this application, the cover body includes: an outer cover plate and an inner cover plate, the inner cover plate being disposed inside the outer cover plate and connected to the outer cover plate, the upper support being disposed inside the outer cover plate and located below the inner cover plate, and the upper support being connected to the inner cover plate.

[0016] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide an armrest box, including the armrest box cover described above.

[0017] The armrest box provided in this application embodiment, by setting the armrest box cover as described above, has at least a portion of the upper support located within the cover body and connected to the cover body, and a lower support located below the upper support and fixed relative to the vehicle; the rotating component is located within the cover body, and the upper support is rotatably connected to the lower support through the rotating component, so that the cover body can cover the rotating component, eliminating the need for additional decorative parts, reducing mold development during production, lowering costs, improving production and installation efficiency, reducing corresponding seams, improving the sealing of the armrest box, and increasing storage space.

[0018] Thirdly, embodiments of this application provide a vehicle including the aforementioned armrest box.

[0019] The vehicle provided in this application embodiment, by setting the above-mentioned armrest box and armrest box cover, has at least a portion of the upper support located within the cover body and connected to the cover body, and a lower support located below the upper support and fixed relative to the vehicle; a rotating component is located within the cover body, and the upper support is rotatably connected to the lower support through the rotating component, so that the cover body can cover the rotating component, eliminating the need for additional decorative parts, reducing mold development during production, lowering costs, improving production and installation efficiency, reducing corresponding seams, improving the sealing of the armrest box, and increasing storage space.

[0020] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application. In order to better understand the technical means of the embodiments of this application and to implement them in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of the embodiments of this application more obvious and understandable, specific implementation methods of this application are described below. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 A perspective view of the armrest box cover provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 2 A perspective view of the armrest box cover provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 3 An exploded view of the armrest box cover provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 4 A perspective view showing the connection of the upper support, lower support, and rotating assembly of the armrest box cover provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 5 An exploded view showing the connection between the upper support, lower support, and rotating assembly of the armrest box cover provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 6This is a perspective view of the upper support, lower support, and rotating assembly of the armrest box cover provided in an embodiment of this application, showing the armrest box in a closed state.

[0027] Figure 7 A perspective view of the armrest box provided in an embodiment of this application, wherein the armrest box is in a closed state;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the upper support, lower support, and rotating assembly of the armrest box cover provided in an embodiment of this application, wherein the armrest box is shown in an open state.

[0029] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the armrest box provided in an embodiment of this application, showing the armrest box in an open state.

[0030] Figure label:

[0031] 100. Armrest box;

[0032] 10. Armrest box lid;

[0033] 1. Cover body; 11. Outer cover plate; 12. Inner cover plate; 13. Second clearance groove;

[0034] 2. Upper support; 21. Damping component; 22. Second limiting component; 23. First clearance groove; 24. Protrusion;

[0035] 3. Lower support; 31. First limiting component; 32. First bracket; 33. Second bracket;

[0036] 4. Rotating assembly; 41. Shaft; 411. Gear; 412. Snap ring; 42. Elastic element. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the specific technical solutions of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this application. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this application, but are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0038] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0039] Furthermore, in the embodiments of this application, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are defined relative to the positions in which the components are schematically placed in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these directional terms are relative concepts, used for relative description and clarification, and can change accordingly depending on the position of the components in the accompanying drawings.

[0040] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium.

[0041] In embodiments of this application, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0042] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate that something is an example, illustration, or description. Any embodiment or design that is described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or design. Specifically, the use of the terms "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0043] The following is for reference. Figures 1-9 The armrest box cover 10 provided in the embodiments of this application is described.

[0044] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide an armrest box cover 10 for an armrest box 100 and include: a cover body 1, a rotating assembly 4, an upper support 2, and a lower support 3.

[0045] Specifically, refer to Figures 1-9 At least a portion of the upper support 2 is located inside the cover body 1 and connected to the cover body 1. The lower support 3 is located below the upper support 2 and is fixed relative to the vehicle. The rotating assembly 4 is located inside the cover body 1, and the upper support 2 is rotatably connected to the lower support 3 through the rotating assembly 4.

[0046] It should be noted that when the upper support 2 rotates relative to the lower support 3, since the upper support 2 is connected to the cover body 1, the cover body 1 rotates, opening the armrest box 100. For example, in this application, the extension direction of the rotation axis of the upper support 2 is the same as the vertical direction and the first direction (e.g., Figure 1The directions shown (a) are all perpendicular, but this application is not limited to this. The extension direction of the rotation axis of the upper support 2 can also be along the first direction or along the up and down direction.

[0047] Furthermore, the lower side of the cover body 1 is open, allowing at least a portion of the upper support 2 to be disposed within the cover body 1. When a portion of the upper support 2 is disposed within the cover body 1, the lower end of the upper support 2 can be located outside the cover body 1, thereby connecting with the lower support 3. When the upper support 2 is completely disposed within the cover body 1, a portion of the lower support 3 can be connected to the upper support 2 through the opening on the lower side of the cover body 1.

[0048] It is understandable that by placing the rotating component 4 inside the cover body 1, the cover body 1 can cover the rotating component 4, eliminating the need for additional decorative parts. This reduces mold development during production, lowers costs, and improves production and installation efficiency. It also reduces the corresponding seams and improves the sealing performance of the armrest box 100. Furthermore, since the cover body 1 needs to cover the rotating component 4, the coverage area of ​​the cover body 1 is increased (for example, in this application, the rotating component 4 is located at one end of the cover body 1 along the first direction, thereby increasing the coverage area of ​​the cover body 1 in the first direction), thus increasing the corresponding storage space.

[0049] The armrest box cover 10 provided in this embodiment of the application has at least a portion of the upper support 2 disposed inside the cover body 1 and connected to the cover body 1, and the lower support 3 disposed below the upper support 2 and fixed relative to the vehicle; the rotating component 4 is disposed inside the cover body 1, and the upper support 2 is rotatably connected to the lower support 3 through the rotating component 4, so that the cover body 1 can cover the rotating component 4, eliminating the need for additional decorative parts, reducing mold development during production, lowering costs, improving production and installation efficiency, reducing corresponding gaps, improving the sealing performance of the armrest box 100, and increasing storage space.

[0050] In one possible implementation of this application, such as Figures 3-5 As shown, the rotating assembly 4 includes a rotating shaft 41 and an elastic element 42. The rotating shaft 41 is rotatably connected to the upper support 2 and the lower support 3. The elastic element 42 is connected to both the lower support 3 and the upper support 2 and is used to drive the upper support 2 to rotate so as to drive the cover body 1 to open the armrest box 100.

[0051] Understandably, the pivot 41 passes through the upper support 2 and the lower support 3, thus preventing the upper support 2 and the lower support 3 from detaching and ensuring the reliability of the installation between the upper support 2 and the lower support 3. The elastic element 42 allows the cover body 1 to automatically pop up and open the armrest box 100 without the need for manual pushing of the cover body 1, improving the user experience.

[0052] Furthermore, such as Figures 3-5As shown, the elastic element 42 is sleeved outside the rotating shaft 41, which saves space and makes the structure more compact.

[0053] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 , Figures 6-9 As shown, the cover body 1 has a buckle and the armrest box 100 has a slot. When the cover body 1 closes the armrest box 100, the cover body 1 and the armrest box 100 are engaged and locked. At this time, the elastic element 42 is in an energy storage state. When the cover body 1 is released, the elastic element 42 drives the cover body 1 to rotate, thereby automatically popping up and opening the armrest box 100.

[0054] In one possible implementation of this application, such as Figures 3-5 As shown, both ends of the shaft 41 along its length have gears 411, and both gears 411 have first gear teeth. Both ends of the upper support 2 along the length of the shaft 41 have damping elements 21, and both damping elements 21 have second gear teeth. The two first gear teeth mesh with the two second gear teeth respectively.

[0055] It is understood that the gear 411 is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft 41 and is fixed relative to the rotating shaft 41. The damping element 21 is a rotational damping element 21. The rotating component 4 drives the upper support 2 to rotate. Through the meshing of the first gear and the second gear, the rotating shaft 41 rotates. At the same time, the second gear on the damping element 21 rotates, thereby achieving a damping effect. This allows the opening and closing (rotation) of the cover body 1 to be smooth and stable, reducing the impact caused by rapidly opening the cover body 1, thereby reducing noise and improving service life.

[0056] In one possible implementation of this application, the gear 411 and the shaft 41 are splined together; thereby, the gear 411 drives the shaft 41 to rotate synchronously.

[0057] In one possible implementation of this application, one of the radial inner side of the gear 411 and the radial outer side of the shaft 41 is provided with a protrusion, and the other is provided with a groove that mates with the protrusion, thereby enabling the gear 411 and the shaft 41 to rotate synchronously.

[0058] In one possible implementation of this application, such as Figures 3-5 As shown, each of the two gears 411 has a retaining ring 412 on its opposite side. The retaining ring 412 is fixed relative to the rotating shaft 41 and is used to prevent the two gears 411 from moving away from each other. This prevents the two gears 411 from falling off from both ends of the rotating shaft 41 along its length, thus improving the reliability of the installation of the two gears 411 on the rotating shaft 41.

[0059] In one possible implementation of this application, such as Figures 3-9As shown, the lower support 3 and the rotating assembly 4 are located at the same end of the upper support 2 along the first direction. The upper end of the lower support 3 has a first limiting member 31, and the end of the upper support 2 along the first direction facing the lower support 3 has a second limiting member 22. When the armrest box 100 is closed, the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 22 are spaced apart. When the armrest box 100 is open, the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 22 stop each other. The first direction is perpendicular to the up and down direction.

[0060] Understandably, the interaction between the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 22 can prevent the upper support 2 from rotating too much, thereby preventing the opening angle (rotation angle) of the cover body 1 from being too large and affecting normal use. At the same time, the mutual stop of the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 22 can also provide support for the cover body 1 at its maximum opening angle.

[0061] Furthermore, such as Figures 3-9 As shown, there are multiple first limiting members 31, and multiple second limiting members 22 corresponding one-to-one with the multiple first limiting members 31, for example in... Figures 3-5 In the example shown, there are two first limiting members 31 and two second limiting members 22. However, this application is not limited to this. There can be more first limiting members 31 and second limiting members 22, such as 3, 4, 5 or 6.

[0062] In one possible implementation of this application, at least one of the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 22 is a buffer member. The buffer member can be made of a material with a certain elastic deformation capacity, such as rubber. Therefore, when the cover body 1 is opened, it can buffer the impact of the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 22, reducing the probability of impact damage to the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 22, thus improving the service life of the cover body 1. Simultaneously, it can reduce the impact sound of the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 22, thereby reducing noise.

[0063] In one possible implementation of this application, such as Figures 3-5 As shown, the lower support 3 includes a first bracket 32 ​​and a second bracket 33. The first bracket 32 ​​extends in the vertical direction, and the second bracket 33 is connected to the upper end of the first bracket 32 ​​and extends in the first direction. The lower side of the upper support 2 has a first clearance groove 23 for clearance of the second bracket 33.

[0064] Therefore, on the one hand, the movement interference between the upper support 2 and the lower support 3 can be avoided. On the other hand, when the armrest box 100 is closed, the placement of the second bracket 33 can utilize part of the space of the upper support 2, thereby improving the space utilization rate and reducing the thickness of the armrest box cover 10.

[0065] Furthermore, such as Figures 3-5As shown, the upper support 2 has a protrusion 24 on the upper side corresponding to the first clearance groove 23. Thus, the first clearance groove 23 can be formed by stamping, which is simple in process. The protrusion 24 can improve the structural strength of the upper support 2, thereby improving the structural strength of the armrest box cover 10.

[0066] Furthermore, such as Figures 3-5 As shown, the lower side of the cover body 1 has a second clearance groove 13 for avoiding the protrusion 24, and the first direction is perpendicular to the vertical direction. Thus, on the one hand, the movement interference between the upper support 2 and the cover body 1 can be avoided, and on the other hand, when the armrest box 100 is closed, the placement of the upper support 2 can utilize part of the space of the cover body 1, thereby improving space utilization and reducing the thickness of the armrest box cover 10.

[0067] Furthermore, such as Figures 3-5 As shown, there are multiple first brackets 32, and multiple first clearance grooves 23, protrusions 24 and second clearance grooves 13 are each corresponding to multiple first brackets 32. For example, in this application, the first brackets 32, first clearance grooves 23, protrusions 24 and second clearance grooves 13 are two that are spaced apart along the rotation axis of the rotating assembly 4. However, this application is not limited to this. There can be more first brackets 32, first clearance grooves 23, protrusions 24 and second clearance grooves 13, such as 3, 4, 4 or 6.

[0068] In one possible implementation of this application, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the cover body 1 includes an outer cover plate 11 and an inner cover plate 12. The inner cover plate 12 is disposed inside the outer cover plate 11 and connected to the outer cover plate 11. The upper support 2 is disposed inside the outer cover plate 11 and located on the lower side of the inner cover plate 12. The upper support 2 is connected to the inner cover plate 12.

[0069] Understandably, the outer cover plate 11 and the inner cover plate 12 increase the structural layers of the cover body 1, thereby improving the structural strength of the cover body 1. The upper support 2 is located inside the outer cover plate 11 and below the inner cover plate 12, thereby further improving the structural strength of the cover body 1.

[0070] The armrest box 100 provided in the embodiments of this application is described below.

[0071] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide an armrest box 100, including the armrest box cover 10 described above.

[0072] The armrest box 100 provided in this application embodiment, by setting the armrest box cover 10 as described above, at least a portion of the upper support 2 is disposed inside the cover body 1 and connected to the cover body 1, and the lower support 3 is disposed below the upper support 2 and fixed relative to the vehicle; the rotating component 4 is disposed inside the cover body 1, and the upper support 2 is rotatably connected to the lower support 3 through the rotating component 4, so that the cover body 1 can cover the rotating component 4, eliminating the need for additional decorative parts, reducing mold development during production, lowering costs, improving production and installation efficiency, while reducing corresponding gaps, improving the sealing performance of the armrest box 100, and increasing storage space.

[0073] The vehicle provided in the embodiments of this application is described below.

[0074] Thirdly, embodiments of this application provide a vehicle including the aforementioned armrest box 100.

[0075] The vehicle provided in this application embodiment, by setting the above-mentioned armrest box 100 and armrest box cover 10, at least a portion of the upper support 2 is located inside the cover body 1 and connected to the cover body 1, and the lower support 3 is located below the upper support 2 and is fixed relative to the vehicle; the rotating component 4 is located inside the cover body 1, and the upper support 2 is rotatably connected to the lower support 3 through the rotating component 4, so that the cover body 1 can cover the rotating component 4, eliminating the need for additional decorative parts, reducing mold development during production, lowering costs, improving production and installation efficiency, reducing corresponding gaps, improving the sealing of the armrest box 100, and increasing storage space.

[0076] The sequence numbers of the embodiments in this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A box cover for an armrest, characterized in that For use in armrest boxes and including: Cover the body; An upper support and a lower support, wherein at least a portion of the upper support is disposed within the cover body and connected to the cover body, and the lower support is disposed below the upper support and fixed relative to the vehicle; A rotating assembly is disposed within the cover body, and the upper support is rotatably connected to the lower support via the rotating assembly.

2. The armrest box cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating assembly includes: A rotating shaft, which is rotatably connected to the upper support and the lower support; An elastic element is connected to both the lower support and the upper support, and is used to drive the upper support to rotate so as to drive the cover body to open the armrest box.

3. The armrest box cover according to claim 2, characterized in that, Both ends of the shaft along its length have gears, and each gear has a first tooth. Both ends of the upper support along the shaft along its length have damping elements, and each damping element has a second tooth. The two first teeth mesh with the two second teeth respectively.

4. The armrest box cover according to claim 3, characterized in that, The gear and the shaft are connected by a spline; And / or, each of the two gears has a retaining ring on the side facing away from each other, the retaining ring being fixed relative to the shaft to prevent the two gears from moving away from each other.

5. The armrest box cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower support and the rotating assembly are located at the same end of the upper support along the first direction. The upper end of the lower support has a first limiting member, and the end of the upper support facing the lower support along the first direction has a second limiting member. When the armrest box is closed, the first limiting member and the second limiting member are spaced apart; when the armrest box is open, the first limiting member and the second limiting member abut against each other; the first direction is perpendicular to the up and down direction.

6. The armrest box cover according to claim 5, characterized in that, At least one of the first limiting member and the second limiting member is a buffer member.

7. The armrest box cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower support includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket extends vertically, and the second bracket is connected to the upper end of the first bracket and extends in a first direction. The lower side of the upper support has a first clearance groove for accommodating the second bracket. The upper support has a protrusion on the upper side corresponding to the first clearance groove, and the lower side of the cover body has a second clearance groove for avoiding the protrusion. The first direction and the vertical direction are perpendicular to each other.

8. The armrest box cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover body includes: An outer cover plate and an inner cover plate, wherein the inner cover plate is disposed inside the outer cover plate and connected to the outer cover plate, and the upper support is disposed inside the outer cover plate and located on the lower side of the inner cover plate, and the upper support is connected to the inner cover plate.

9. An armrest box, characterized in that, Includes the armrest box cover according to any one of claims 1-8.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the armrest box according to claim 9.

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