Handrail box and vehicle
By designing a rotatable power bracket and locking components in the armrest box, the problems of limited use and easy damage of the vehicle charging port are solved, and the protection and safety of the power interface are improved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- AVATR CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
The vehicle charging port is located on the control panel in the driver's cab, which limits its usability and makes it difficult to meet the needs of passengers. It is also susceptible to dust and water stains, and children may accidentally insert foreign objects, causing damage.
Design a handrail box with a power supply bracket that can be rotatably installed inside the receiving cavity. When unfolded, the power interface is exposed, and when stored, it is hidden inside the receiving cavity. A locking component ensures that the power supply bracket is in the right position to prevent dust and children from accidentally touching it.
It effectively protects the power interface from dust and water stains, prevents children from accidentally touching it, and improves the convenience and safety of the charging port.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly to a center console and a vehicle. Background Technology
[0002] In related technologies, the vehicle charging port is located on the control panel in the driver's cab, which limits its usability and cannot meet the needs of some passengers, causing inconvenience for charging passengers' smart electronic products. In addition, the vehicle charging port is directly exposed to the external environment, making it susceptible to dust and water stains that can cause oxidation, and children may accidentally insert foreign objects, causing damage to the interface. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of this, this application provides an armrest box in which the power bracket is rotatably installed in the receiving cavity of the armrest box body. The power bracket is stored in the receiving cavity, which can prevent external dust and water stains from entering the power interface, and can also prevent children from accidentally touching the power interface.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application embodiment is implemented as follows:
[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide an armrest box, comprising: a box body having a receiving cavity opening in the X direction; a power support bracket rotatably mounted in the receiving cavity, the power support bracket having a power interface on one side along the Z direction, the power support bracket having an unfolded position and a retracted position in the rotational direction, in the unfolded position the power interface is located outside the receiving cavity, and in the retracted position the power support bracket is retracted into the receiving cavity.
[0006] The armrest box provided in this application embodiment has a power bracket that is rotatably installed in the receiving cavity of the box body. In the unfolded position, the power interface is located outside the receiving cavity, and passengers can use the power interface. In the stored position, the power bracket is stored in the receiving cavity, which can prevent external dust and water stains from entering the power interface, and can also prevent children from accidentally touching the power interface.
[0007] In one possible implementation of this application, the armrest box further includes: a locking assembly, the locking assembly being mounted on the box body, the locking assembly including a locking member and a trigger member, the locking member having an unlocked state and a locked state, the trigger member being adapted to push the locking member from the locked state to the unlocked state, in the locked state the power bracket is locked in the storage position, and in the unlocked state the power bracket rotates from the storage position to the unfolded position.
[0008] In one possible implementation of this application, the receiving cavity has a mounting hole on its side wall along the Y direction, the power supply bracket has a rotating shaft that rotatably engages with the mounting hole, and in the X direction, the power supply bracket has a first side and a second side, the first side being adjacent to the opening of the receiving cavity, the distance from the rotating shaft to the first side being L1, and the distance from the rotating shaft to the second side being L2, satisfying: L1 > L2.
[0009] In one possible implementation of this application, a cross line is formed between the first side and the side wall of the power supply bracket along the Z direction, the distance from the rotating shaft to the cross line is L3, and the distance from the rotating shaft to the bottom wall of the receiving cavity is L4, satisfying: L3 > L4.
[0010] In one possible implementation of this application, the locking assembly further includes an elastic element. A mounting cavity is provided on one side of the housing in the Z direction. The elastic element is supported between the bottom wall of the mounting cavity and the trigger element. The elastic element is used to keep the locking element in the locked state. The bottom wall of the mounting cavity has a communicating hole that communicates with the receiving cavity. In the locked state, the locking element extends into the receiving cavity through the communicating hole and locks with the power supply bracket.
[0011] In one possible implementation of this application, the locking assembly further includes a gear rack located within the mounting cavity and on one side of the elastic member in the X direction. One end of the gear rack is connected to the trigger member. One end of the locking member has a gear that meshes with the gear rack. The gear is rotatably connected to the side wall of the mounting cavity. The other end of the locking member is provided with a hook. The power bracket has a groove that engages with the hook.
[0012] In one possible implementation of this application, the hook has a guide surface on the side opposite to the gear. The guide surface is an arc-shaped surface and is used to guide the power bracket to move from the unfolded position toward the stored position.
[0013] In one possible implementation of this application, the power supply bracket has a groove, and a detachably connected storage box is provided in the groove.
[0014] In one possible implementation of this application, the storage box is magnetically fixed to the side wall of the groove.
[0015] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a vehicle, including: an armrest box.
[0016] The vehicle provided in this application embodiment includes the armrest box provided in any of the above-mentioned embodiments, and therefore has the same technical effect. That is, the power bracket is rotatably installed in the receiving cavity of the box. In the unfolded position, the power interface is located outside the receiving cavity, and passengers can use the power interface. In the stored position, the power bracket is stored in the receiving cavity, which can prevent external dust and water stains from entering the power interface, and can also prevent children from accidentally touching the power interface. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a power supply bracket disposed inside a housing according to some embodiments of this application, wherein the power supply bracket is in the unfolded position;
[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The power supply bracket is located inside the enclosure; (Front view)
[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The power supply bracket is located inside the enclosure (see attached view).
[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of the power supply bracket located inside the enclosure;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a storage box according to some embodiments of this application;
[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a power panel according to some embodiments of this application.
[0023] Figure label:
[0024] 10. Housing; 11. Receiving cavity; 12. Mounting hole; 13. Mounting cavity;
[0025] 20. Power supply bracket; 21. Power panel; 211. Socket; 212. USB port; 22. Hinge; 23. First side panel; 24. Crossover cable; 25. Card slot; 26. Storage box; 261. Magnetic attachment; 262. Storage cavity;
[0026] 30. Locking assembly; 31. Locking element; 311. Gear; 312. Hook; 3121. Guide surface; 32. Trigger; 33. Elastic element; 34. Gear rack. Detailed Implementation
[0027] 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.
[0028] 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.
[0029] 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.
[0030] 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.
[0031] 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.
[0032] 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.
[0033] This application provides a vehicle. It should be noted that the vehicle in this application can refer to large vehicles, small vehicles, special-purpose vehicles, etc. For example, according to vehicle type, the vehicle in this application can be a sedan, an off-road vehicle, a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), or other types of vehicles. For vehicles, equipping them with onboard charging ports is a standard feature. However, most onboard charging ports are located on the control panel in the driver's cab, which is inconvenient for rear passengers. Furthermore, the onboard charging ports are directly exposed to the external environment, making them susceptible to dust and water damage leading to oxidation, and children may accidentally insert foreign objects, causing damage to the charging ports.
[0034] Based on this, this application provides a center console. In this application, the X direction is the front-to-back direction of the vehicle, the front of the vehicle is the forward direction, and the rear of the vehicle is the reverse direction; the Y direction is the left-to-right direction of the vehicle, the left side of the vehicle is the direction to the driver's left when the driver is sitting in the driver's seat facing forward, and the right side of the vehicle is the direction to the driver's right when the driver is sitting in the driver's seat facing forward; the Z direction is the up-down direction of the vehicle, the top of the vehicle is the direction from the ground to the roof, and the bottom of the vehicle is the direction from the roof to the ground.
[0035] Reference Figures 1-5 The armrest box includes a box body 10 and a power bracket 20. The box body 10 has a receiving cavity 11 with an opening facing the X direction. The power bracket 20 is rotatably mounted in the receiving cavity 11. Specifically, the opening of the receiving cavity 11 faces the rear seats of the vehicle. Since the space on the side facing the rear seats is larger, it is convenient to unfold the power bracket 20.
[0036] The power stand 20 has a power interface on one side along the Z-direction. Specifically, the power interface is located on the top of the power stand 20. When the power stand 20 is unfolded, the power interface is exposed within the passenger's reach for easy use. For example, the power stand 20 includes a power panel 21, on which the power interface is arranged. The power interface includes a socket 211 and a USB interface 212. The socket 211 includes a two-prong socket and a three-prong socket. The power panel 21 is rectangular, extending along the Y-direction in its length direction and along the X-direction in its width direction. The socket 211 and USB interface 212 are arranged along the Y-direction of the power panel 21, while the two-prong socket and three-prong socket are arranged along the X-direction of the power panel 21. Two USB interfaces 212 are arranged along the X-direction of the power panel 21.
[0037] The power bracket 20 has an unfolded position and a retracted position in the rotation direction. In the unfolded position, the power interface is located outside the receiving cavity 11, and passengers can use the power interface. In the retracted position, the power bracket 20 is stored inside the receiving cavity 11, which can prevent external dust and water stains from entering the power interface, and also prevent children from accidentally touching the power interface. It not only protects the power interface, but also protects children.
[0038] The armrest box provided in this application embodiment has a power bracket 20 that is rotatably installed in the receiving cavity 11 of the box body 10. In the unfolded position, the power interface is located outside the receiving cavity 11, and passengers can use the power interface. In the stored position, the power bracket 20 is stored in the receiving cavity 11, which can prevent external dust and water stains from entering the power interface, and can also prevent children from accidentally touching the power interface.
[0039] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 4 In one possible implementation of this application, the armrest box further includes a locking assembly 30, which is mounted on the housing 10. The locking assembly 30 includes a locking member 31 and a trigger member 32. The locking member 31 has an unlocked state and a locked state, and the trigger member 32 is adapted to push the locking member 31 from the locked state to the unlocked state. In the locked state, the power bracket 20 is locked in the retracted position, which can prevent passengers from accidentally touching the power bracket 20 and causing it to rotate from the retracted position to the unfolded position. In the unlocked state, the power bracket 20 rotates from the retracted position to the unfolded position, and the power interface is located outside the receiving cavity 11 for easy use by passengers.
[0040] Passengers can activate trigger 32 to push locking member 31 to unlock power bracket 20, allowing it to rotate to the unfolded position. After use, passengers can push power bracket 20 to lock it in the storage position.
[0041] For example, trigger 32 can be a button, and locking element 31 can be a latch.
[0042] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 4 In one possible implementation of this application, the receiving cavity 11 has a mounting hole 12 on its side wall along the Y direction, and the power supply bracket 20 has a rotating shaft 22 that rotatably engages with the mounting hole 12. When the power supply bracket 20 rotates, the rotating shaft 22 of the power supply bracket 20 can rotate around the mounting hole 12. In the X direction, the power supply bracket 20 has a first side surface 23 and a second side surface. The first side surface 23 is adjacent to the opening of the receiving cavity 11. The distance from the rotating shaft 22 to the first side surface 23 is L1, and the distance from the rotating shaft 22 to the second side surface is L2, satisfying that L1 > L2, so that the rotating shaft 22 is eccentrically positioned on the power supply bracket 20.
[0043] Since the power bracket 20 is supported in the receiving cavity 11 by the rotating shaft 22, and the rotating shaft 22 is set eccentrically on the power bracket 20, the force of the power bracket 20 acting on the rotating shaft 22 can be decomposed into a force toward the first side 23. By touching the trigger 32, the trigger 32 can push the locking member 31 to move, unlocking the power bracket 20. After the power bracket 20 is unlocked, the force acting on the first side 23 of the power bracket 20 pushes the power bracket 20 to rotate toward the opening of the receiving cavity 11, so that the power bracket 20 can automatically rotate to the unfolded position.
[0044] For example, the power supply bracket 20 is a square frame. When installed, there is a gap between the power supply bracket 20 and the wall of the receiving cavity 11, so that the power supply bracket 20 can be rotated and opened.
[0045] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 4 In one possible implementation of this application, a cross line 24 is formed between the first side surface 23 and the side wall of the power supply bracket 20 along the Z direction. Specifically, a cross line 24 is formed between the first side surface 23 and the lower side wall of the power supply bracket 20. The distance from the rotating shaft 22 to the cross line 24 is L3, and the distance from the rotating shaft 22 to the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 11 is L4, satisfying: L3 > L4. When the power supply bracket 20 is rotated open, the distance from the rotating shaft 22 to the cross line 24 is the rotation radius of the lower part of the power supply bracket 20 when it rotates around the rotating shaft 22. Since the rotation radius of the lower part of the power supply bracket 20 is greater than the distance from the rotating shaft 22 to the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 11, the cross line 24 of the power supply bracket 20 can abut against the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 11 to limit the rotation angle of the power supply bracket 20, so that the power supply bracket 20 can be kept in the unfolded position.
[0046] For example, the power supply bracket 20 can rotate up to 120°.
[0047] Reference Figure 4 In one possible implementation of this application, the locking assembly 30 further includes an elastic element 33. A mounting cavity 13 is provided on one Z-direction side of the housing 10. The elastic element 33 is supported between the bottom wall of the mounting cavity 13 and the trigger element 32. The elastic element 33 is used to keep the locking element 31 in a locked state. After the power bracket 20 is unlocked by activating the trigger element 32, the power bracket 20 rotates towards the opening of the receiving cavity 11. Under the action of elastic force, the elastic element 33 drives the locking element 31 to rebound, keeping the locking element 31 in a locked state. The trigger element 32 can extend from the opening of the mounting cavity 13, making it convenient for passengers to activate the trigger element 32.
[0048] The bottom wall of the mounting cavity 13 has a connecting hole that communicates with the receiving cavity 11. In the locked state, the locking member 31 extends into the receiving cavity 11 through the connecting hole and locks with the power bracket 20. When it is necessary to unlock the power bracket 20, the trigger member 32 is activated to overcome the force of the elastic member 33 and push the locking member 31 to move. The locking member 31 retracts into the mounting cavity 13 through the opening, and the power bracket 20 can be unlocked.
[0049] For example, the elastic element 33 can be a spring, with one end of the spring connected to the trigger element 32 and the other end connected to the bottom wall of the mounting cavity 13. The locking element 31 can be fixed to the end of the trigger element 32 near the elastic element 33 and located on one side of the elastic element 33.
[0050] Reference Figure 4 In one possible implementation of this application, the locking assembly 30 further includes a gear rack 34 located within the mounting cavity 13 and on one side of the elastic member 33 in the X direction. One end of the gear rack 34 is connected to the trigger member 32. One end of the locking member 31 has a gear 311 that meshes with the gear rack 34. The gear 311 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the mounting cavity 13. The other end of the locking member 31 is provided with a hook 312. The power bracket 20 has a groove 25 that cooperates with the hook 312.
[0051] When charging is required, press the trigger 32. The trigger 32 overcomes the elastic force of the elastic member 33 and drives the gear rack 34 to move towards the bottom wall of the mounting cavity 13. When the gear rack 34 moves, it can drive the gear 311 of the locking member 31 to rotate, so that the locking member 31 can rotate, thereby disengaging the hook 312 from the slot 25. Under the action of gravity, the power bracket 20 can rotate to the unfolded position. Release the trigger 32. Under the action of the elastic member 33, the gear 311 of the locking member 31 moves towards the opening of the mounting cavity 13, and at the same time drives the gear rack 34 to move. Under the meshing force of the gear rack 34 and the gear 311, the gear 311 of the locking member 31 rotates, so that the locking member 31 can rotate, thereby resetting the hook 312.
[0052] When the power bracket 20 needs to be stored, push the power bracket 20, and the power bracket 20 pushes the hook 312 to retract, which allows the power bracket 20 to rotate into the receiving cavity 11. When rotated to the storage position, the hook 312 of the locking member 31 can be locked into the slot 25 of the power bracket 20 to lock the power bracket 20.
[0053] Reference Figure 4In one possible implementation of this application, the hook 312 has a guide surface 3121 on the side opposite to the gear 311. The guide surface 3121 is an arc-shaped surface and is used to guide the power bracket 20 from the unfolded position to the retracted position. When the power bracket 20 needs to be retracted, the power bracket 20 contacts the guide surface 3121. Under the action of the guide surface 3121, the power bracket 20 can be guided to move to the retracted position conveniently and quickly, thereby saving the passenger's effort.
[0054] Reference Figures 4-5 In one possible implementation of this application, the power bracket 20 is provided with a groove, and a detachably connected storage box 26 is provided in the groove. A storage cavity 262 is formed in the storage box 26. The charger and data cable can be stored in the storage cavity 262. The charger and data cable do not need to be stored separately, which makes it convenient for passengers to quickly find the charger and data cable and also keeps the vehicle interior clean.
[0055] Reference Figures 1-2 In one possible implementation of this application, the storage box 26 is magnetically fixed to the side wall of the recess, and a magnetic element 261 is provided between the storage box 26 and the side wall of the recess for fixing the storage box 26. For example, the magnetic element 261 includes an N35 neodymium iron boron magnet. The storage box 26 is a detachable structure and is fixed by magnetic attraction, which can increase the fixing strength of the storage box 26 and will not occupy too much space within the power supply bracket 20.
[0056] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a vehicle, including: an armrest box.
[0057] The vehicle provided in this application embodiment includes the armrest box provided in any of the above-mentioned embodiments, and therefore has the same technical effect. That is, the power bracket 20 is rotatably installed in the receiving cavity 11 of the box body 10. In the unfolded position, the power interface is located outside the receiving cavity 11, and passengers can use the power interface. In the stored position, the power bracket 20 is stored in the receiving cavity 11, which can prevent external dust and water stains from entering the power interface, and can also prevent children from accidentally touching the power interface.
[0058] 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. An armrest box, characterized in that, include: The housing (10) has a receiving cavity (11) opening in the X direction; A power supply bracket (20) is rotatably mounted in the receiving cavity (11). The power supply bracket (20) has a power interface on one side along the Z direction. The power supply bracket (20) has an unfolded position and a retracted position in the rotation direction. In the unfolded position, the power interface is located outside the receiving cavity (11). In the retracted position, the power supply bracket (20) is retracted into the receiving cavity (11).
2. The armrest box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The armrest box further includes a locking assembly (30), which is mounted on the box body (10). The locking assembly (30) includes a locking member (31) and a trigger member (32). The locking member (31) has an unlocked state and a locked state. The trigger member (32) is adapted to push the locking member (31) from the locked state to the unlocked state. In the locked state, the power bracket (20) is locked in the storage position. In the unlocked state, the power bracket (20) rotates from the storage position to the unfolded position.
3. The armrest box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The receiving cavity (11) has a mounting hole (12) on its side wall along the Y direction. The power supply bracket (20) has a rotating shaft (22) that rotatably engages with the mounting hole (12). In the X direction, the power supply bracket (20) has a first side surface (23) and a second side surface. The first side surface (23) is adjacent to the opening of the receiving cavity (11). The distance from the rotating shaft (22) to the first side surface (23) is L1, and the distance from the rotating shaft (22) to the second side surface is L2, satisfying: L1 > L2.
4. The armrest box according to claim 3, characterized in that, A cross line (24) is formed between the first side surface (23) and the side wall of the power supply bracket (20) along the Z direction. The distance from the rotating shaft (22) to the cross line (24) is L3, and the distance from the rotating shaft (22) to the bottom wall of the receiving cavity (11) is L4, satisfying: L3 > L4.
5. The armrest box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking assembly (30) further includes an elastic element (33). The housing (10) has a mounting cavity (13) on one side in the Z direction. The elastic element (33) is supported between the bottom wall of the mounting cavity (13) and the trigger element (32). The elastic element (33) is used to keep the locking element (31) in the locked state. The bottom wall of the mounting cavity (13) has a communication hole that communicates with the receiving cavity (11). In the locked state, the locking element (31) extends into the receiving cavity (11) through the communication hole and locks with the power bracket (20).
6. The armrest box according to claim 5, characterized in that, The locking assembly (30) further includes a gear rack (34), which is located in the mounting cavity (13) and on one side of the elastic member (33) in the X direction. One end of the gear rack (34) is connected to the trigger member (32). One end of the locking member (31) has a gear (311) that meshes with the gear rack (34). The gear (311) is rotatably connected to the side wall of the mounting cavity (13). The other end of the locking member (31) is provided with a hook (312). The power bracket (20) has a groove (25) that cooperates with the hook (312).
7. The armrest box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The hook (312) has a guide surface (3121) on the side opposite to the gear (311). The guide surface (3121) is an arc-shaped surface and is used to guide the power bracket (20) to move from the unfolded position to the storage position.
8. The armrest box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power supply bracket (20) has a groove, and a detachable storage box (26) is provided in the groove.
9. The armrest box according to claim 8, characterized in that, The storage box (26) is magnetically fixed to the side wall of the groove.
10. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: The armrest box according to any one of claims 1-9.