A storage box and vehicle

Abstract

This application relates to a storage box and a vehicle. The storage box includes a housing, an inner compartment, and a locking assembly. The inner compartment includes a mating portion. The locking assembly is fixed to the outer surface of the housing. The locking assembly includes a switch assembly and a locking member. The switch assembly protrudes relative to the housing. The locking member includes an abutment portion and a locking portion. The abutment portion abuts against at least a portion of the structure of the switch assembly. The locking member is rotatable relative to the housing, driving the locking portion to engage or disengage with the mating portion, thereby allowing the storage box to switch to a locked or unlocked state. The locking assembly is fixed to the outer surface of the housing, and the switch assembly protrudes relative to the housing, allowing the user to identify the position of the switch assembly, thus facilitating user operation and unlocking of the storage box, and improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a storage box and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in order to maintain the aesthetics of the vehicle's interior space and improve the utilization rate of the vehicle space, the interior of the vehicle is usually equipped with storage boxes. Storage boxes generally consist of an inner compartment and a shell. The inner compartment can be pulled out relative to the shell. The unlocking method of the storage box is generally a pressing or latching method. However, the unlocking structure is often located on the side or other locations, which is not easy for people to identify and reduces the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a storage box and a vehicle to solve the problem that it is difficult for people to identify the switch position of the storage box, which reduces the user experience.

[0004] The first aspect of this application provides a storage box, the storage box including a shell, an inner compartment and a locking assembly, the inner compartment including a mating part, the locking assembly being fixed to the outer surface of the shell, the locking assembly including a switch assembly and a locking member, the switch assembly protruding relative to the shell, the locking member including an abutment part and a locking part, the abutment part being used to abut against at least a portion of the structure of the switch assembly, the locking member being rotatable relative to the shell, driving the locking part to engage or disengage with the mating part, so that the storage box can be switched to a locked state or an unlocked state.

[0005] In this solution, the abutting part and the locking part are located at the ends of the locking member, and the locking member also includes a body, wherein the abutting part and the locking part are both bent relative to the body.

[0006] In this solution, the switch assembly includes a pressing member and a limiting member. The pressing member extends along the length direction of the storage box, and the limiting member extends along the height direction of the storage box.

[0007] Along the length of the storage box, the abutting portion is located on the side of the limiting member away from the pressing member, and the limiting member abuts against the abutting portion.

[0008] In this solution, the storage box further includes a torsion spring and a pivot, the locking assembly further includes a housing, the housing is fixed to the body, the locking element includes a through hole, the pivot can pass through the through hole, one end of the torsion spring abuts against the housing, and the other end abuts against the body.

[0009] In this solution, the storage box further includes a limiting block and a fastener. The shell is provided with a sliding hole, the inner compartment is provided with a mounting part, the limiting block is installed in the mounting part by the fastener, and the limiting block can slide along the sliding hole.

[0010] In this design, the housing also includes a buffer block, which is disposed at the end of the sliding hole along the length of the storage box.

[0011] In this design, the shell is provided with a first guide rail, the inner hopper is provided with a second guide rail, and a ball is provided between the first guide rail and the second guide rail so that the second guide rail moves relative to the first guide rail via the ball;

[0012] The first and second guide rails are inclined relative to the width of the storage box.

[0013] In this design, the first guide rail is provided with mounting holes at intervals, and the mounting holes are used to accommodate at least a portion of the structure of the sphere.

[0014] In this design, the storage box also includes a coil spring, one end of which is connected to the shell and the other end of which is connected to the inner compartment.

[0015] This application also provides a vehicle that includes the storage box described above.

[0016] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are merely exemplary and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage box provided in this application in a specific embodiment, wherein the storage box is in a locked state;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the storage box provided in this application in a specific embodiment, wherein the storage box is in an unlocked state;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of the storage box provided in this application in a specific embodiment, wherein the storage box is in a locked state;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of the storage box provided in this application in a specific embodiment, wherein the storage box is in an unlocked state;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the locking component provided in this application in a specific embodiment;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Cross-sectional view;

[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 5A cross-sectional view along another cross-section line;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of the storage box provided in this application in a specific embodiment;

[0025] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the coil spring provided in this application in a specific embodiment;

[0026] Figure 10 A cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of the storage box provided in this application in one specific embodiment;

[0027] Figure 11 A cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of the storage box provided in this application in one specific embodiment;

[0028] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first guide rail provided in this application in a specific embodiment;

[0029] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the structure in which the first guide rail and the second guide rail provided in this application cooperate in a specific embodiment;

[0030] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the locking element and rotating shaft provided in this application in a specific embodiment.

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0032] 1-Storage box;

[0033] 11-Shell;

[0034] 111 - Sliding hole;

[0035] 112 - Buffer block;

[0036] 113 - First guide rail;

[0037] 113a - Mounting hole;

[0038] 12-Internal strife;

[0039] 121-Coordination Department;

[0040] 122-Installation Department;

[0041] 123 - Second guide rail;

[0042] 13-Locking assembly;

[0043] 131 - Switch assembly;

[0044] 131a - Pressing element;

[0045] 131b - Limiting component;

[0046] 131c - Casing;

[0047] 131d - Reinforcing rib;

[0048] 132 - Locking element;

[0049] 132a - Abutment section;

[0050] 132b - Locking part;

[0051] 132c-Ontology;

[0052] 132e-gasket;

[0053] 134 - Elastic component;

[0054] 135-shaft;

[0055] 14-Torsion spring;

[0056] 16-Limit Block;

[0057] 17-Fasteners;

[0058] 18-sphere;

[0059] 19-Coil spring.

[0060] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0061] To better understand the technical solution of this application, the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0062] In one specific embodiment, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0063] It should be understood that the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments in this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0064] The terminology used in the embodiments of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in the embodiments of this application and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0065] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0066] It should be noted that the directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" described in the embodiments of this application are used to describe the angles shown in the accompanying drawings and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of this application. Furthermore, in the context, it should be understood that when it is mentioned that an element is connected "upper" or "lower" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element "upper" or "lower," or indirectly connected to the other element "upper" or "lower" through an intermediate element.

[0067] This application provides a storage box 1, such as... Figures 1-4 As shown, the storage box 1 includes a shell 11, an inner compartment 12, and a locking assembly 13. The inner compartment 12 includes a mating part 121. The locking assembly 13 is fixed to the outer surface of the shell 11. The locking assembly 13 includes a switch assembly 131 and a locking member 132. The switch assembly 131 protrudes relative to the shell 11. The locking member 132 includes an abutting part 132a and a locking part 132b. The abutting part 132a is used to abut against at least a portion of the structure of the switch assembly 131. The locking member 132 is rotatable relative to the shell 11, driving the locking part 132b to engage or disengage with the mating part 121, so that the storage box 1 can be switched to a locked state or an unlocked state.

[0068] When the storage box 1 needs to be switched to the unlocked state, the inner compartment 12 can move and extend relative to the shell 11, that is, the inner compartment 12 is opened. The user drives the switch assembly 131, which in turn drives the abutment part 132a, which abuts against at least part of the structure of the switch assembly 131, to move. This drives the locking member 132 to rotate relative to the shell 11, so that the locking part 132b rotates away from the mating part 121, thereby disengaging the locking part 132b from the mating part 121, so that the storage box 1 is switched to the unlocked state. Thus, the inner compartment 12 can move relative to the shell 11, making it convenient for the user to retrieve items.

[0069] When it is necessary to switch the storage box 1 to the locked state, the locking member 132 is controlled to rotate until the locking part 132b of the locking member 132 rotates to engage with the mating part 121, so that the storage box 1 is switched to the locked state, thereby restricting the movement of the inner compartment 12 relative to the shell 11.

[0070] In some embodiments, when the storage box 1 needs to be switched to the locked state, the locking member 132 can be rotated by driving the switch assembly 131. In other embodiments, guide surfaces can be provided on both the inner container 12 and the abutment part 132a. During the movement of the inner container 12 toward the shell 11, the guide surface of the locking member 132 contacts the guide surface of the inner container 12 and controls the rotation of the locking member 132 so that the mating part 121 can pass over the locking part 132b, thereby realizing the mating part 132b and the mating part 121.

[0071] Therefore, the locking component 13 is fixed to the outer surface of the housing 11, and the switch component 131 protrudes relative to the housing 11, so that the user can identify the position of the switch component 131, thereby facilitating the user's operation and unlocking of the storage box 1, which improves the user experience. At the same time, by having the locking member 132 abut against at least a portion of the structure of the switch component 131, the user can control the locking member 132 to rotate relative to the housing 11 by driving the switch component 131, further improving the user experience of unlocking the storage box 1, and also improving the feasibility and reliability of switching the storage box 1 to different states.

[0072] In addition, such as Figures 2-4 As shown, the mating part 121 can be a groove. In the locked state, the locking part 132b is located inside the mating part 121, which helps to improve the reliability and stability of the mating part 121 and the locking part 132b, thereby reducing the risk of the inner compartment 12 accidentally sliding out of the housing 11 in the locked state, and improving the reliability and stability of the storage box 1 in the locked state.

[0073] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 14 As shown, the abutting part 132a and the locking part 132b are located at the ends of the locking member 132, and the locking member 132 also includes a body 132c. Both the abutting part 132a and the locking part 132b are bent relative to the body 132c.

[0074] In this embodiment, the abutment portion 132a and the locking portion 132b are located at the ends of the locking member 132, and both the abutment portion 132a and the locking portion 132b are bent relative to the body 132c, so that the abutment portion 132a can smoothly drive the locking portion 132b located at the other end of the locking member 132 to rotate during the movement, thereby improving the feasibility and reliability of the locking portion 132b being able to disengage from the mating portion 121, so that the storage box 1 can be smoothly switched to the unlocked state.

[0075] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the switch assembly 131 includes a pressing member 131a and a limiting member 131b. The pressing member 131a extends along the length direction X of the storage box 1, and the limiting member 131b extends along the height direction Y of the storage box 1.

[0076] Along the length direction X of the storage box 1, the abutting part 132a is located on the side of the limiting member 131b away from the pressing member 131a, and the limiting member 131b abuts against the abutting part 132a.

[0077] In this embodiment, the pressing member 131a is connected to the limiting member 131b. The pressing member 131a extends along the length direction X of the storage box 1 so that the pressing member 131a protrudes relative to both the shell 11 and the inner compartment 12, so that the user can press the pressing member 131a, thereby improving the convenience of driving the pressing member 131a and enhancing the user's experience.

[0078] The pressing member 131a can be connected to the limiting member 131b by a snap-fit ​​connection.

[0079] Specifically, when it is necessary to switch the storage box 1 to the unlocked state, the user presses the pressing member 131a along the length X of the storage box 1. The pressing member 131a then drives the limiting member 131b to move along the length X of the storage box 1. The abutting part 132a moves away from the pressing member 131a under the action of the limiting member 131b, thereby driving the locking member 132 to rotate. The locking part 132b then rotates away from the mating part 121, so that the locking part 132b and the mating part 121 are disengaged, and the storage box 1 is switched to the unlocked state. Thus, the inner compartment 12 can move relative to the shell 11, making it convenient for the user to retrieve items.

[0080] Furthermore, the limiting member 131b extends along the height direction Y of the storage box 1, which helps to improve the reliability and stability of the contact between the limiting member 131b and the abutment part 132a. The limiting member 131b can be provided with a reinforcing rib 131d, which helps to improve the structural strength of the limiting member 131b and reduce the risk of breakage. Among them, the reinforcing rib 131d can be a triangular structure, which helps to improve the structural stability of the reinforcing rib 131d.

[0081] In addition, such as Figure 6 As shown, a gasket 132e can also be provided between the limiting member 131b and the abutting part 132a to reduce the risk of wear caused by friction between the limiting member 131b and the abutting part 132a, which is beneficial to improving the service life of the storage box 1.

[0082] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 5 and Figure 7As shown, the storage box 1 also includes a torsion spring 14 and a rotating shaft 135. The locking assembly 13 also includes a housing 131c, which is fixed to the housing 11. The locking member 132 includes a through hole through which the rotating shaft 135 can pass. One end of the torsion spring 14 abuts against the housing 131c and the other end abuts against the body 132c.

[0083] In this embodiment, when the user presses the pressing member 131a, the limiting member 131b rotates around the rotating shaft 135, causing the limiting member 131b to drive the locking part 132b of the locking member 132 to rotate away from the mating part 121. The torsion spring 14 elastically deforms. When the pressing member 131a is released, the limiting member 131b rotates under the action of the torsion spring 14's rebound force, thereby driving the locking part 132b to rotate toward the mating part 121, so that the limiting member 131b can automatically reset, allowing the locking part 132b to automatically engage with the mating part 121. In addition, under the action of the torsion spring 14's rebound force, the locking part 132b can abut against the inner wall of the mating part 121 on the side away from the pressing member 131a, which helps to further reduce the risk of accidental unlocking of the storage box 1.

[0084] In addition, such as Figure 6 As shown, an elastic element 134 can also be provided between the pressing element 131a and the outer shell 131c. When the user presses the pressing element 131a, the elastic element 134 deforms elastically, which helps to improve the user's pressing feel. In addition, when the pressing element 131a is released, the pressing element 131a can automatically reset so that the user can press it again later.

[0085] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, the storage box 1 also includes a limiting block 16 and a fastener 17. The side wall of the shell 11 is provided with a sliding hole 111, and the side wall of the inner compartment 12 is provided with a mounting part 122. The limiting block 16 is installed in the mounting part 122 by the fastener 17, and the limiting block 16 can slide along the sliding hole 111.

[0086] In this embodiment, during the movement of the inner container 12 relative to the housing 11, the limiting block 16 can slide along the sliding hole 111. Compared to the traditional storage box 1 where the side wall of the inner container 12 and the side wall of the housing 11 are connected by a slide rail, when the inner container 12 of the traditional storage box 1 is opened, the slide rail structure on the side wall of the inner container 12 often extends outward relative to the housing 11 and is generally coated with lubricating oil. In this application, a sliding block is provided on the side wall of the inner container 12, and a sliding hole 111 is provided on the side wall of the housing 11 to limit the inner container 12 along the length direction X and height direction Y of the storage box 1. When the inner container 12 extends outward relative to the housing 11, the limiting block 16 is located at the end of the sliding hole 111, so that the limiting block 16 is not exposed outside the housing 11, avoiding direct contact between the user and the limiting block 16 and the fastener 17, and avoiding direct contact with grease, thereby improving the user experience.

[0087] The fastener 17 can be a screw. By assembling the limiting block 16 with the fastener 17, it is beneficial to prevent the limiting block 16 from being exposed relative to the housing 11, and to improve the firmness and stability of the limiting block 16 installed in the mounting part 122.

[0088] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 2 As shown, the housing 11 also includes a buffer block 112, which is disposed at the end of the sliding hole 111 along the length direction X of the storage box 1.

[0089] In this embodiment, a buffer block 112 is provided at the end of the sliding hole 111 to reduce the risk of wear caused by the collision between the limiting block 16 and the end of the sliding hole 111 during the sliding of the inner compartment 12 relative to the shell 11. At the same time, it avoids abnormal noise caused by the impact when the limiting block 16 moves to the end of the sliding hole 111, which is beneficial to improving the user experience and extending the service life of the storage box 1.

[0090] The material of the buffer block 112 can be ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber.

[0091] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 13 As shown, the housing 11 is provided with a first guide rail 113, the inner hopper 12 is provided with a second guide rail 123, and a ball 18 is provided between the first guide rail 113 and the second guide rail 123 so that the second guide rail 123 moves relative to the first guide rail 113 via the ball 18.

[0092] In this example, a ball 18 is provided between the first guide rail 113 and the second guide rail 123 so that the second guide rail 123 moves relative to the first guide rail 113 via the ball 18. Even though the friction between the first guide rail 113 and the second guide rail 123 is rolling friction, compared with the sliding friction generated by the direct sliding connection between the guide rail of the storage box 1 shell 11 and the guide rail of the inner container 12 in the traditional case, the friction force of rolling friction is relatively small, which is beneficial to improving the smoothness of the movement of the inner container 12 relative to the shell 11.

[0093] Among them, sphere 18 can be a steel ball.

[0094] In addition, such as Figure 10 As shown, with the height direction Y of the storage box 1 as the axis, the storage box 1 is provided with two sets of axisymmetric first guide rails 113 and second guide rails 123, which helps to improve the stability of the inner compartment 12 relative to the shell 11 and optimize the feel of the inner compartment 12 when it is opened.

[0095] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 10 As shown, the first guide rail 113 and the second guide rail 123 are inclined relative to the width direction Z of the storage box 1, which helps to reduce the volume of the storage box 1 along the width direction Z, reduce the space occupied by the storage box 1, and improve the space utilization rate inside the vehicle.

[0096] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 12 As shown, the first guide rail 113 is provided with mounting holes 113a at intervals, which are used to accommodate at least part of the structure of the sphere 18.

[0097] In this embodiment, the mounting hole 113a is used to accommodate at least a portion of the structure of the ball 18 so that the ball 18 can roll relative to the first guide rail 113 and is not easily dislodged from the mounting hole 113a, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the smooth movement of the second guide rail 123 relative to the first guide rail 113.

[0098] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 9 As shown, the storage box 1 also includes a coil spring 19, one end of which is connected to the housing 11 and the other end is connected to the inner compartment 12.

[0099] When the storage box 1 is switched to the locked state, the inner compartment 12 drives one end of the coil spring 19 to move, causing the coil spring 19 to deform elastically. When the storage box 1 is switched to the unlocked state, the inner compartment 12 can automatically extend relative to the shell 11 under the action of the spring 19's rebound force. Even if the inner compartment 12 opens by itself, the user does not need to manually pull out the inner compartment 12, making it convenient for the user to retrieve items.

[0100] This application also provides a vehicle (not shown in the figure), which includes the storage box 1 of any of the above embodiments.

[0101] When the storage box 1 is used in a vehicle, the locking component 13 of the storage box 1 is fixed to the outer surface of the housing 11, and the switch component 131 protrudes relative to the housing 11 so that the user can identify the position of the switch component 131 and thus unlock the storage box 1, which helps to improve the user's vehicle experience.

[0102] In one possible implementation, the vehicle includes a secondary instrument panel body 132c, which can cover the side wall of the storage box 1 on the side where the sliding hole 111 is provided, reducing the risk of the limiting block 16, fastener 17 and sliding hole 111 being exposed, thereby effectively avoiding the risk of the user directly touching the limiting block 16, fastener 17 and sliding hole 111, improving the user's perceived quality, and also helping to improve the aesthetics of the vehicle.

[0103] The above descriptions are merely specific implementations of the embodiments of this application, but the protection scope of the embodiments of this application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the embodiments of this application should be covered within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of the embodiments of this application should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A storage box, characterized in that, The storage box includes: case; Internal fighting, the internal fighting including a cooperating part; A locking assembly is fixed to the outer surface of the housing. The locking assembly includes a switch assembly and a locking member. The switch assembly protrudes relative to the housing. The locking member includes an abutment portion and a locking portion. The abutment portion is used to abut against at least a portion of the structure of the switch assembly. The locking member is rotatable relative to the housing, driving the locking portion to engage or disengage with the mating portion, so that the storage box can be switched to a locked state or an unlocked state.

2. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The abutting portion and the locking portion are located at the ends of the locking member, and the locking member also includes a body, wherein the abutting portion and the locking portion are both bent relative to the body.

3. The storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The switch assembly includes a pressing member and a limiting member, the pressing member extending along the length direction of the storage box, and the limiting member extending along the height direction of the storage box; Along the length of the storage box, the abutting portion is located on the side of the limiting member away from the pressing member, and the limiting member abuts against the abutting portion.

4. The storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The storage box also includes a torsion spring and a pivot. The locking assembly also includes a housing, which is fixed to the body. The locking element includes a through hole through which the pivot can pass. One end of the torsion spring abuts against the housing and the other end abuts against the body.

5. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage box also includes a limiting block and a fastener. The shell is provided with a sliding hole, and the inner compartment is provided with a mounting part. The limiting block is installed in the mounting part by the fastener, and the limiting block can slide along the sliding hole.

6. The storage box according to claim 5, characterized in that, The housing also includes a buffer block, which is disposed at the end of the sliding hole along the length of the storage box.

7. The storage box according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The shell is provided with a first guide rail, the inner hopper is provided with a second guide rail, and a ball is provided between the first guide rail and the second guide rail so that the second guide rail moves relative to the first guide rail via the ball; The first and second guide rails are inclined relative to the width of the storage box.

8. The storage box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first guide rail is provided with mounting holes at intervals, the mounting holes being used to accommodate at least a portion of the structure of the sphere.

9. The storage box according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The storage box also includes a coil spring, one end of which is connected to the shell and the other end of which is connected to the inner compartment.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a storage box as described in any one of claims 1-9.

Images