An automotive interior component with an adjustable support structure

Abstract

This utility model discloses an automotive interior trim component with an adjustable support structure, comprising a base, a telescopic rod assembly, and a support plate. The base is equipped with mounting slots and toothed structures. The telescopic rod assembly achieves height adjustment via a sliding locking mechanism. The support plate achieves angle adjustment via a rotating hinge and is equipped with a magnet to enhance stability. This utility model achieves precise height and angle adjustment through the design of toothed locking plates, spring pins, and damping washers. Meanwhile, flexible edges and anti-slip textures enhance safety and practicality. This interior trim component has a compact structure, is easy to operate, is suitable for various vehicle models, meets multifunctional in-vehicle needs, and significantly improves the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive interior technology, and in particular to an automotive interior component with an adjustable support structure. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in the field of automotive interior design, many interior components need to have support functions to adapt to different usage scenarios in order to meet the multifunctional needs of the vehicle interior space. However, the support structures of existing interior components are mostly fixed, making it difficult to flexibly adjust them according to actual needs. For example, components such as seat headrests, armrests, or storage boxes may require changes in height or angle when used by different users, but existing adjustment methods usually rely on disassembling or replacing parts, which is not convenient and has low versatility. In addition, due to the limited interior space, the design of interior components must also consider compactness and lightweight requirements, but fixed support structures often occupy a lot of space, limiting the optimization of the overall layout. Therefore, while achieving diversified functions for interior components, how to provide a support solution that can be quickly adjusted and has a compact structure has become an urgent problem to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automotive interior component with an adjustable support structure, which solves the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] This invention is implemented as follows: an automotive interior trim component with an adjustable support structure, mainly composed of a base, a telescopic rod assembly mounted on the base, and a support plate connected to the telescopic rod assembly. The telescopic rod assembly is movably connected to the base via a sliding locking mechanism. The sliding locking mechanism has a toothed locking piece inside and an operating knob on the outside that cooperates with the toothed locking piece. The base has a toothed groove structure that matches the toothed locking piece, allowing the telescopic rod assembly to be height-adjusted and fixed on the base. The support plate is connected to the top of the telescopic rod assembly via a rotating hinge. The rotating hinge has a damping washer inside to achieve angle adjustment and positioning functions for the support plate.

[0005] The base is the core component of the overall structure. Its bottom has a mounting slot for fixing interior trim parts to a pre-set mounting track inside the vehicle body. The inner wall of the mounting slot has elastic protrusions that can form a tight engagement with the track through elastic deformation. The top of the base has a guide groove with symmetrically distributed toothed structures on both sides. The tooth pitch of the toothed structures is optimized to ensure the accuracy and stability of the telescopic rod assembly when adjusting its height. The telescopic rod assembly includes an inner tube and an outer tube. The inner tube is nested inside the outer tube, and the inner and outer tubes are connected by a spring pin. One end of the spring pin has a spherical head, and the other end has an operating button. When the operating button is pressed, the spherical head of the spring pin disengages from the limiting hole on the outer tube, allowing the inner tube to freely extend and retract relative to the outer tube.

[0006] The sliding locking mechanism is located at the bottom of the telescopic rod assembly. Its main body is a metal housing with a toothed locking plate. The toothed locking plate is connected to the housing via a spring plate, and the toothed surface of the locking plate engages with the toothed groove structure on the base, thus fixing the height of the telescopic rod assembly. The operating knob is connected to the housing of the sliding locking mechanism via a thread. When the operating knob is rotated, the thread pushes the toothed locking plate to move vertically, releasing or reinforcing the engagement between the toothed locking plate and the toothed groove structure. To improve ease of operation, the outer surface of the operating knob has anti-slip textures and an ergonomic design, allowing for easy one-handed operation.

[0007] The support tray, serving as a functional load-bearing component of the interior trim, features an anti-slip textured surface to increase friction with placed items and prevent slippage. An embedded magnet is located on the back of the support tray, aligned with the central axis of the rotating hinge. When the support tray rotates to a horizontal position, the magnet attracts the metal components within the hinge, further enhancing its stability. The support tray also features flexible edges made of silicone to effectively protect the edges of placed items from damage.

[0008] The rotary hinge design employs a dual-axis structure, comprising a main shaft and a secondary shaft. The main shaft is fixedly connected to the top of the telescopic rod assembly, while the secondary shaft is fixedly connected to the back of the support plate. Relative rotation between the main and secondary shafts is achieved via bearings, which are internally coated with grease to reduce friction and extend service life. Damping washers are located at the top and bottom of the bearings. These washers are made of a high-molecular polymer, and their thickness is precisely calculated to provide appropriate damping while ensuring rotational flexibility, preventing the support plate from angularly shifting due to vibration.

[0009] This invention solves the problems of inconvenient fixing and adjustment in existing automotive interior component support structures through the above-described structural design. The mounting slots and elastic protrusions of the base allow for quick installation and removal of interior components, adapting to the needs of different vehicle models. The combination of the spring pin and sliding locking mechanism in the telescopic rod assembly achieves precise and convenient height adjustment. The rotating hinge and magnetic block design of the support plate provide flexible angle adjustment and stable support. In addition, the application of flexible edges and anti-slip textures further enhances the practicality and safety of the interior components.

[0010] This utility model features a compact structure, clear and reliable connections between components, and all parts are manufactured using lightweight materials, meeting the design requirements of automotive interior components. Through the synergistic effect of its components, it not only satisfies the multifunctional needs of the vehicle interior space but also significantly improves the user experience, providing a new solution for innovative design of automotive interior components. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention, showing the connection relationship between the base, the telescopic rod assembly, the support plate, and the sliding locking mechanism. The base is fixed to the vehicle track by the mounting slot, the telescopic rod assembly is movably connected to the base by the sliding locking mechanism, and the support plate is connected to the top of the telescopic rod assembly by a rotating hinge.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a partial enlarged view of the sliding locking mechanism, showing in detail the mating relationship between the toothed locking plate, the operating knob, and the toothed groove structure of the base. The toothed locking plate is connected to the housing of the sliding locking mechanism via a spring plate, and the operating knob controls the engagement state of the toothed locking plate via a thread.

[0013] Figure 3 The top view of the support plate shows the arrangement of anti-slip texture and flexible guards. The position of the embedded magnet block on the back of the support plate is aligned with the central axis of the rotating hinge to enhance stability in the horizontal position.

[0014] The attached figures are labeled as follows: 1. Base; 2. Telescopic rod assembly; 3. Support plate; 4. Sliding locking mechanism; 5. Toothed locking piece; 6. Operating knob; 7. Toothed structure; 8. Rotary hinge; 9. Anti-slip texture; 10. Flexible edge; 11. Magnet block; 12. Mounting slot. Detailed Implementation

[0015] This utility model provides an automotive interior component with an adjustable support structure, the specific implementation of which is as follows. Figure 1 As shown, the interior trim mainly includes a base 1, a telescopic rod assembly 2, a support plate 3, and a sliding locking mechanism 4. The base 1 is the core component of the overall structure, with a mounting slot 12 at its bottom for fixing the interior trim onto a pre-set mounting track inside the vehicle body. The inner wall of the mounting slot 12 has elastic protrusions that, through elastic deformation, form a tight engagement with the track, enabling quick installation and removal of the base 1 from the vehicle body. The top of the base 1 has a guide groove, with symmetrically distributed toothed structures 7 on both sides. The tooth pitch of the toothed structures 7 is optimized to ensure the accuracy and stability of the telescopic rod assembly 2 during height adjustment.

[0016] The telescopic rod assembly 2 is movably connected to the base 1 via a sliding locking mechanism 4. The sliding locking mechanism 4 is located at the bottom of the telescopic rod assembly 2, and its main body is a metal housing with a toothed locking piece 5. The toothed locking piece 5 is connected to the housing of the sliding locking mechanism 4 via a spring plate. The toothed surface of the toothed locking piece 5 engages with the toothed groove structure 7 on the base 1, thereby fixing the height of the telescopic rod assembly 2. The operating knob 6 is connected to the housing of the sliding locking mechanism 4 via a thread. When the operating knob 6 is rotated, the thread pushes the toothed locking piece 5 to move vertically, releasing or enhancing the engagement between the toothed locking piece 5 and the toothed groove structure 7. To improve ease of operation, the outer surface of the operating knob 6 has anti-slip textures and an ergonomic design, facilitating one-handed operation. Figure 2 As shown in the enlarged view of the sliding locking mechanism 4, the meshing relationship between the toothed locking piece 5, the operating knob 6, and the base toothed groove structure 7 is illustrated in detail. The toothed locking piece 5 is connected to the housing of the sliding locking mechanism 4 via a spring plate, and the operating knob 6 controls the engagement state of the toothed locking piece 5 via a thread.

[0017] The telescopic rod assembly 2 includes an inner tube and an outer tube, with the inner tube nested inside the outer tube. The inner and outer tubes are connected by a spring pin for positioning. One end of the spring pin has a spherical head, and the other end has an operating button. When the operating button is pressed, the spherical head of the spring pin disengages from the limiting hole on the outer tube, allowing the inner tube to freely extend and retract relative to the outer tube. This design enables the telescopic rod assembly 2 to be height-adjusted and fixed on the base 1. The support plate 3 is connected to the top of the telescopic rod assembly 2 via a rotating hinge 8. The rotating hinge 8 has a damping washer inside to enable angle adjustment and positioning of the support plate 3.

[0018] The support tray 3, serving as the functional load-bearing component of the interior trim, features an anti-slip texture 9 on its surface to increase friction with placed items and prevent slippage. An embedded magnet 11 is located on the back of the support tray 3, aligned with the central axis of the rotating hinge 8. When the support tray 3 rotates to a horizontal position, the magnet 11 magnetically attracts the metal components within the rotating hinge 8, further enhancing the stability of the support tray 3. The edges of the support tray 3 are also equipped with flexible guard edges 10 made of silicone material, effectively protecting the edges of placed items from damage. Figure 3 As shown, the top view of the support plate 3 shows the arrangement of the anti-slip texture 9 and the flexible guard 10. The position of the embedded magnet block 11 on the back of the support plate 3 is aligned with the central axis of the rotating hinge 8 to enhance the stability of the horizontal position.

[0019] The rotary hinge 8 employs a dual-axis structure, comprising a main shaft and a secondary shaft. The main shaft is fixedly connected to the top of the telescopic rod assembly 2, while the secondary shaft is fixedly connected to the back of the support plate 3. Relative rotation between the main and secondary shafts is achieved through bearings, which are internally coated with grease to reduce friction and extend service life. Damping washers are located at the top and bottom of the bearings. These washers are made of a high-molecular polymer, and their thickness is precisely calculated to provide appropriate damping while ensuring rotational flexibility, preventing the support plate 3 from angularly shifting due to vibration.

[0020] In practical applications, the user first fixes the base 1 to the pre-set mounting track inside the vehicle body via the mounting slot 12. The elastic protrusions on the inner wall of the mounting slot 12 form a tight engagement with the track through elastic deformation, thereby enabling the quick installation and removal of the base 1 on the vehicle body. Subsequently, the user can adjust the height of the telescopic rod assembly 2 by operating the knob 6. When height adjustment is required, the user rotates the operating knob 6, which pushes the toothed locking piece 5 vertically, disengaging the toothed locking piece 5 from the toothed groove structure 7. At this time, the user can pull the telescopic rod assembly 2, allowing the inner tube to freely extend and retract relative to the outer tube until the desired height is reached. Rotating the operating knob 6 again re-engages the toothed locking piece 5 with the toothed groove structure 7, fixing the height of the telescopic rod assembly 2. After height adjustment, the user can adjust the angle of the support plate 3 via the rotating hinge 8. The main shaft of the rotating hinge 8 is fixedly connected to the top of the telescopic rod assembly 2, and the secondary shaft is fixedly connected to the back of the support plate 3. The main shaft and the secondary shaft rotate relative to each other via bearings, which are coated with grease to reduce frictional resistance and extend service life. Damping washers are located at the top and bottom ends of the bearing. Made of a high-molecular polymer, the thickness of these washers is precisely calculated to provide appropriate damping while ensuring rotational flexibility, preventing the support plate 3 from shifting angularly due to vibration. When the support plate 3 rotates to a horizontal position, the embedded magnet 11 on the back of the support plate 3 magnetically attracts the metal components within the rotating hinge 8, further enhancing the stability of the support plate 3.

[0021] During use, the anti-slip texture 9 on the surface of the support tray 3 increases friction with placed items, preventing them from sliding. The support tray 3 has a flexible guard 10 made of silicone material, which effectively protects the edges of placed items from damage. The flexible guard 10 not only improves the practicality of the interior components but also enhances safety. The embedded magnet 11 on the back of the support tray 3 is aligned with the central axis of the rotating hinge 8. When the support tray 3 rotates to a horizontal position, the magnet 11 and the metal components within the rotating hinge 8 create a magnetic attraction, further enhancing the stability of the support tray 3. This design ensures the support tray 3 remains stable at different angles, meeting the multi-functional needs of the vehicle's interior space.

[0022] This invention solves the problems of fixed and inconvenient adjustment of existing automotive interior component support structures through the above-described structural design. The mounting slot 12 and elastic protrusion design of the base 1 enable quick installation and removal of interior components, adapting to the needs of different vehicle models. The combination of the spring pin and sliding locking mechanism 4 in the telescopic rod assembly 2 achieves precise and convenient height adjustment. The rotating hinge 8 and magnet block 11 design of the support plate 3 provide flexible angle adjustment and stable support. In addition, the application of flexible edge 10 and anti-slip texture 9 further enhances the practicality and safety of the interior components. This invention has a compact structure, clear and reliable connections between components, and all parts are made of lightweight materials, meeting the design requirements of automotive interior components. Through the synergistic effect of each component, it not only meets the multifunctional needs of the vehicle interior space but also significantly improves the user experience, providing a new solution for the innovative design of automotive interior components.

[0023] To enable those skilled in the art to fully understand and implement this utility model, the following supplementary explanation of the implementation principle of this utility model is provided in conjunction with specific application scenarios.

[0024] In practical applications, the user first fixes the base 1 to the pre-set mounting track inside the vehicle body using the mounting slot 12. The inner wall of the mounting slot 12 has elastic protrusions that engage tightly with the track through elastic deformation, enabling quick installation and removal of the base 1. The top of the base 1 has a guide groove, and symmetrically distributed toothed structures 7 on both sides of the guide groove. The tooth pitch of the toothed structures 7 is optimized for subsequent height adjustment of the telescopic rod assembly 2. The design of the toothed structures 7 ensures accuracy and stability during height adjustment, preventing loosening or jamming caused by excessively large or small tooth pitch.

[0025] When the height of the interior trim needs to be adjusted, the user rotates the operating knob 6. The operating knob 6 is connected to the housing of the sliding locking mechanism 4 via a thread. When the operating knob 6 is rotated, the thread pushes the toothed locking piece 5 to move vertically. The toothed locking piece 5 is connected to the housing of the sliding locking mechanism 4 via a spring plate, and its toothed surface engages with the toothed groove structure 7 on the base 1. After the toothed locking piece 5 disengages from the toothed groove structure 7, the user can pull the telescopic rod assembly 2, allowing its inner tube to freely extend and retract relative to the outer tube. The inner and outer tubes of the telescopic rod assembly 2 are limited by a spring pin. After pressing the operating button on the spring pin, the spherical head disengages from the limiting hole on the outer tube, thus enabling the free extension and retraction of the inner tube. After adjusting to the desired height, the operating knob 6 is rotated again, and the toothed locking piece 5 re-engages with the toothed groove structure 7, completing the height fixation. During this process, the cooperation between the toothed locking piece 5 and the toothed groove structure 7 ensures the accuracy and reliability of the height adjustment.

[0026] After height adjustment, the user can adjust the angle of the support plate 3 via the rotating hinge 8. The rotating hinge 8 adopts a dual-axis structure, with the main shaft fixedly connected to the top of the telescopic rod assembly 2 and the secondary shaft fixedly connected to the back of the support plate 3. The main shaft and secondary shaft rotate relative to each other via bearings, which are coated with grease to reduce friction and extend service life. Damping washers are located at the top and bottom of the bearings; their material is a high-molecular polymer, and their thickness is precisely calculated to provide appropriate damping while ensuring rotational flexibility. When the user adjusts the angle of the support plate 3, the damping washers effectively resist vibration, preventing the support plate 3 from shifting its angle due to external interference. When the support plate 3 rotates to a horizontal position, the embedded magnet 11 on its back generates a magnetic attraction with the metal components within the rotating hinge 8, further enhancing the stability of the support plate 3. The position of the magnet 11 is aligned with the central axis of the rotating hinge 8, ensuring the uniformity of the magnetic attraction and thus improving the load-bearing capacity in a horizontal state.

[0027] During use, the anti-slip texture 9 on the surface of the support tray 3 increases friction with placed items, preventing them from sliding. The flexible edge 10, made of silicone, is located at the edge of the support tray 3, protecting the edges of placed items from damage. The flexible edge 10 not only enhances the practicality of the interior components but also strengthens safety. The embedded magnet 11 on the back of the support tray 3, in conjunction with the rotating hinge 8, ensures stability at different angles, meeting the multi-functional needs of the vehicle's interior space.

[0028] As can be seen from the above steps, this utility model achieves rapid installation and removal of interior trim components through the mounting slot 12 and elastic protrusion design of the base 1; the combination of the spring pin and sliding locking mechanism 4 of the telescopic rod assembly 2 achieves precise and convenient height adjustment; and the design of the rotating hinge 8 and magnet block 11 of the supporting plate 3 provides flexible angle adjustment and stable support. Furthermore, the application of flexible edge 10 and anti-slip texture 9 further enhances the practicality and safety of the interior trim components. The synergistic effect of all components ensures the efficient application of this utility model in meeting the multi-functional needs of vehicle interior space.

[0029] All content not described in detail in this specification is prior art known to those skilled in the art, and the model parameters of all components are not specifically limited; conventional equipment can be used. Electrical control components not mentioned in this utility model are not shown in the figures because they are prior art, and will not be described further here.

[0030] The above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0031] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automotive interior trim piece having an adjustable support structure, characterized by, The interior trim is mainly composed of a base (1), a telescopic rod assembly (2) set on the base (1), and a support plate (3) connected to the telescopic rod assembly (2). The telescopic rod assembly (2) is movably connected to the base (1) through a sliding locking mechanism (4). The sliding locking mechanism (4) is provided with a toothed locking piece (5) inside and an operating knob (6) that cooperates with the toothed locking piece (5) on the outside. The base (1) is provided with a toothed groove structure (7) that matches the toothed locking piece (5). The support plate (3) is connected to the top of the telescopic rod assembly (2) through a rotating hinge (8). The rotating hinge (8) is provided with a damping washer inside.

2. The automotive interior component having an adjustable support structure of claim 1, wherein: The base (1) has a mounting slot (12) at the bottom, and the inner wall of the mounting slot (12) has an elastic protrusion. The base (1) has a guide groove at the top, and toothed groove structures (7) are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the guide groove.

3. The automotive interior component having an adjustable support structure of claim 1, wherein: The telescopic rod assembly (2) includes an inner tube and an outer tube. The inner tube is nested inside the outer tube. The inner tube and the outer tube are connected by a spring pin. One end of the spring pin is provided with a ball head, and the other end is provided with an operation button.

4. The automotive interior component having an adjustable support structure of claim 1, wherein: The main body of the sliding locking mechanism (4) is a metal housing with a toothed locking piece (5). The toothed locking piece (5) is connected to the housing through a spring plate. The toothed surface of the toothed locking piece (5) meshes with the toothed groove structure (7) on the base (1). The operating knob (6) is connected to the housing of the sliding locking mechanism (4) through a thread.

5. The automotive interior component having an adjustable support structure of claim 1, wherein: The support plate (3) has anti-slip texture (9) on its surface and an embedded magnet (11) on its back. The position of the magnet (11) is aligned with the central axis of the rotating hinge (8). The support plate (3) has a flexible guard edge (10) on its edge, which is made of silicone material.

6. The automotive interior component having an adjustable support structure of claim 1, wherein: The rotating hinge (8) includes a main shaft and a secondary shaft. The main shaft is fixedly connected to the top of the telescopic rod assembly (2), and the secondary shaft is fixedly connected to the back of the support plate (3). The main shaft and the secondary shaft rotate relative to each other through bearings. The bearings are coated with grease, and damping washers are located at the upper and lower ends of the bearings. The damping washers are made of high molecular polymer.

7. The automotive interior component having an adjustable support structure of claim 4, wherein: The outer surface of the operating knob (6) is provided with anti-slip texture.

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