A turnover structure of a sub-instrument panel armrest
The hinge component design solves the problem of small storage space in the secondary dashboard, increasing storage space and improving aesthetics, while providing flexible access to items.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHONGQING CHANGAN KUAYUE AUTOMOBILE
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
AI Technical Summary
The existing design of the automotive sub-dashboard storage space is simple, resulting in it being exposed, affecting aesthetics and lacking functionality.
The design employs a hinge assembly, including an upper hinge bracket, a lower hinge bracket, a hinge plate, a mounting plate, and a connecting plate. By arranging the hinge plate and mounting plate in parallel and increasing the height of the connecting plate, storage space is increased. The handrail can automatically reset and open flexibly through torsion springs and sliding frames.
The increased storage space between the dashboard and armrest enhances the aesthetics while providing flexible storage and retrieval functions to meet the storage needs of different items.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive interior technology, specifically to a flip structure for a secondary dashboard armrest. Background Technology
[0002] The secondary dashboard is an important component of a car's interior, typically located in the center of the driver's seat, also known as the "center console." It not only serves a concealing and decorative function but also integrates various practical functions, such as the gear shift lever, handbrake, air conditioning controls, storage space, cup holders, and armrests. The design and configuration of the secondary dashboard vary depending on the vehicle class and cost requirements, with significant differences in functionality and complexity from economy cars to luxury models. Currently, many car models have relatively simple storage space designs in their secondary dashboards, with exposed storage boxes or cup holders, which can easily create a cluttered visual appearance and poor aesthetic quality. Utility Model Content
[0003] The present invention aims to provide a flip structure for the sub-dashboard armrest to solve the problems of small space and exposed shape of the sub-dashboard.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a flip structure for a sub-instrument panel armrest, comprising a sub-instrument panel body and an armrest hinged to the top of the sub-instrument panel body. A hinge assembly is provided between the sub-instrument panel body and the armrest. The hinge assembly includes a lower hinge bracket fixed to the sub-instrument panel body and an upper hinge bracket fixedly connected to the bottom of the armrest. The upper hinge bracket is arranged in a stepped manner. The upper hinge bracket includes a hinge plate hinged to the lower hinge bracket, a mounting plate fixedly connected to the armrest, and a connecting plate vertically fixed between the hinge plate and the mounting plate. The hinge plate and the mounting plate are arranged parallel to each other.
[0005] The beneficial effects of this solution are as follows: the hinge plate and the mounting plate are set in parallel and a connecting plate is set between them. The hinge plate, the mounting plate and the connecting plate are integrally formed and are stepped. The setting of the connecting plate can increase the distance between the armrest and the sub-instrument body, thus increasing the storage space formed between the sub-instrument body and the armrest, and also making the shape beautiful and not exposed.
[0006] Preferably, as an improvement, a hinge shaft is provided between the upper hinge bracket and the lower hinge bracket, and a first torsion spring is connected between the lower hinge bracket and the upper hinge bracket via the hinge shaft.
[0007] The beneficial effect is that the first torsion spring can drive the armrest to automatically reset on the sub-dashboard body.
[0008] Preferably, as an improvement, the handrail is provided with a sliding bracket for mounting plate installation and connection.
[0009] The beneficial effects are as follows: By using the sliding bracket, when it is necessary to retrieve items from the storage space, the armrest can be slid relative to the hinge bracket to open the storage space. In addition, when the armrest is rotated open and forms a 90-degree angle with the sub-dashboard body, the first torsion spring will automatically close the storage space without external interference. However, by using the sliding bracket, when the armrest is rotated to a vertical position, the armrest can be pulled down to lower the center of gravity of the armrest, thus preventing the first torsion spring from returning the armrest to its original position. At this time, passengers or drivers can place some tall items in the storage space.
[0010] Preferably, as an improvement, the handrail has a sliding guide groove for the sliding frame, the bottom of the guide groove has a corrugated groove, and positioning elements are slidably arranged on both sides of the sliding frame. A spring is connected between the positioning elements and the sliding frame, and the spring is used to push the positioning elements against the bottom of the corrugated groove.
[0011] The beneficial effect is that the relative position between the handrail and the sliding frame can be fixed by the positioning element and the corrugated groove.
[0012] Preferably, as an improvement, the sliding frame includes a guide block slidably connected to the guide groove and a mounting block rotatably connected to the guide block. The mounting block is used to connect with the mounting plate. A second torsion spring is provided between the mounting block and the guide block. The stiffness coefficient of the second torsion spring is greater than that of the first torsion spring.
[0013] The beneficial effects are as follows: When the armrest and the sub-instrument body are in the closed state, when the armrest is manually swung upward, the second spring does not deform, while the first spring deforms. The armrest and the upper bracket of the hinge rotate relative to the lower bracket of the hinge, which is conducive to the user fully opening the armrest. When the armrest is pressed down near the end of the hinge assembly, due to the setting of the connecting plate, the force of the armrest pressing down has no horizontal component. Therefore, the armrest will rotate relative to the connecting plate. At this time, the second torsion spring is compressed and deformed, and the armrest and the sub-instrument body open at a small angle, which is convenient for the user to pick up and put down small items.
[0014] Preferably, as an improvement, the guide block has a positioning groove on the side near the guide groove for the positioning member to slide, a spring is connected between the positioning groove and the positioning member, and the end of the positioning member near the corrugated groove is rounded.
[0015] Preferably, as an improvement, the sub-dashboard body has a placement slot for placing items and a mounting slot for installing hinge components. The mounting slot and the placement slot are arranged adjacent to each other, and the connecting plate is higher than the height of the mounting slot.
[0016] The beneficial effect is that the connecting plate increases the height of the placement slot, thereby increasing the space available for placing items.
[0017] Preferably, as an improvement, the height of the connecting plate is greater than the distance between the hinge axis and the end of the sub-instrument body.
[0018] The beneficial effect is that when the armrest is rotated to the vertical position, the connecting plate causes the armrest to extend beyond the end of the sub-instrument panel body, thereby enabling the armrest to slide downward relative to the connecting plate.
[0019] Preferably, as an improvement, the sub-instrument body is provided with a positioning plate at the end of the mounting groove for abutting against the armrest, and the positioning plate is inclined.
[0020] The beneficial effect is that when the placement slot is opened by pressing down on the end of the handrail, the bottom of the handrail will abut against the positioning plate. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of the coach component at point A within the mounting slot;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the handrail according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the handrail at the sliding frame in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The following detailed description illustrates the specific implementation method:
[0026] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings include: sub-instrument body 1, placement groove 11, mounting groove 12, positioning plate 13, armrest 2, sliding bracket 21, guide block 211, positioning groove 2111, positioning element 2112, spring 2113, mounting block 212, second torsion spring 213, guide groove 22, corrugated groove 221, hinge assembly 3, upper hinge bracket 31, hinge plate 311, mounting plate 312, connecting plate 313, lower hinge bracket 32, and hinge shaft 33.
[0027] Example
[0028] The basic implementation examples are as follows: Figures 1-4 As shown, Figure 1 The illustrated flip structure of a secondary instrument panel armrest includes a secondary instrument panel body 1 disposed inside the vehicle body, an armrest 2 hinged to the secondary instrument panel body 1, a hinge assembly 3 disposed between the armrest 2 and the secondary instrument panel body 1, a placement slot 11 and a mounting slot 12 provided at the top of the secondary instrument panel body 1, the placement slot 11 being used to place items, the hinge assembly 3 being installed in the mounting slot 12, the armrest 2 and the secondary instrument panel body 1 being opened and closed by the hinge assembly 3, and when the secondary instrument panel body 1 and the armrest 2 are closed, the placement slot 11 is completely covered by the armrest 2.
[0029] like Figures 1-2 As shown, the hinge assembly 3 includes a lower hinge bracket 32 fixed to the bottom of the mounting groove 12 by self-tapping screws. It also includes an upper hinge bracket 31 connected to the bottom of the armrest 2. The upper hinge bracket 31 includes a hinge plate 311 hinged to the lower hinge bracket 32, a mounting plate 312 connected to the bottom of the armrest 2, and a connecting plate 313 fixedly welded between the hinge plate 311 and the mounting plate 312. The hinge plate 311, connecting plate 313, and mounting plate 312 are arranged in a stepped manner, with the hinge plate 311 and mounting plate 312 mutually... Parallel, in addition, both the hinge plate 311 and the mounting plate 312 are perpendicular to the connecting plate 313; a hinge shaft 33 is provided between the lower hinge bracket 32 and the hinge plate 311, and both the hinge plate 311 and the lower hinge bracket 32 are rotatably connected to the hinge shaft 33. A first torsion spring is connected between the lower hinge bracket 32 and the hinge plate 311 through the hinge shaft 33; the height of the connecting plate 313 is higher than the distance between the hinge shaft 33 and the end of the sub-instrument body 1. In addition, a positioning plate 13 is provided at the end of the sub-instrument body 1 near the mounting groove 12. The positioning plate 13 is inclined to abut against the armrest 2.
[0030] like Figures 3-4 As shown, guide grooves 22 are provided on both sides of the bottom end of the handrail 2. A sliding frame 21 is slidably connected to the bottom end of the handrail 2 through the guide grooves 22. The sliding frame 21 includes a guide block 211 with both ends embedded in the guide grooves 22 and a mounting block 212 rotatably connected to the guide block 211. The guide block 211 has a rotating groove for the mounting block 212 to rotate. A fixed shaft is provided in the rotating groove of the guide block 211. The mounting block 212 is provided on the fixed shaft and the fixed shaft passes through the mounting block 212. The mounting block 212 can rotate on the fixed shaft. In addition, a second torsion spring 213 is connected between the mounting block 212 and the guide block 211 through the fixed shaft. The stiffness coefficient of the second torsion spring 213 is greater than that of the first torsion spring. The mounting plate 312 of the hinge bracket 31 is also fixedly connected to the bottom end of the mounting block 212 with self-tapping screws.
[0031] Both sides of the guide groove 22 have corrugated grooves 221 at the bottom. The guide block 211 is embedded in the guide groove 22 and symmetrically has positioning grooves 2111 on both sides. A positioning element 2112 is slidably arranged in the positioning groove 2111. A spring 2113 is connected between the positioning element 2112 and the positioning groove 2111. The spring 2113 is used to push the positioning element 2112 into the corrugated groove 221 at the bottom of the guide groove 22. The end of the positioning element 2112 near the corrugated groove 221 is rounded and its shape matches the shape and size of the bottom of the corrugated groove 221. The top of the corrugated groove 221 is smoothly connected to the guide groove 22, which facilitates the sliding of the positioning element 2112.
[0032] The specific implementation process is as follows: There are three ways to open the armrest 2: lifting the armrest 2 to open it, pressing down on the end of the armrest 2 to open it, and sliding the armrest 2 to open the placement slot 11. When lifting the armrest 2 to open the placement slot 11, because the stiffness coefficient of the second torsion spring 213 is greater than that of the first torsion spring, the force of lifting the armrest 2 is insufficient to twist and deform the second torsion spring 213. However, the first torsion spring is twisted and deformed, causing the armrest 2 to rotate around the sub-instrument panel body 1, thereby opening the placement slot 11. When the armrest 2 rotates to a vertical position and the placement slot 11 needs to remain in place... When in the open state, you can firmly grasp the armrest 2 and pull it vertically downwards. At this time, the armrest 2 slides downwards relative to the hinge bracket 31 under the action of the sliding frame 21. The center of gravity of the armrest 2 moves downwards, and the force of the first torsion spring is insufficient to make the armrest 2 rotate back to its original position. When the placement slot 11 is opened by pressing down on the armrest 2, the armrest 2 rotates with the connecting plate 313 as the pointer. The armrest 2 rotates until it abuts against the positioning plate 13, thereby achieving the purpose of opening the armrest 2 at a small angle and making it convenient for rear passengers to open. When sliding to open the armrest 2, you only need to firmly grasp the armrest 2 and slide it.
[0033] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of this utility model. Commonly known technical solutions and / or characteristics are not described in detail here. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the technical solution of this utility model. These modifications and improvements should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model, and will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of this utility model or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application should be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.
Claims
1. A flip-up structure for a secondary instrument panel armrest, comprising a secondary instrument panel body and an armrest hinged to the top of the secondary instrument panel body, characterized in that: A hinge assembly is provided between the sub-instrument panel body and the armrest. The hinge assembly includes a lower hinge bracket fixed to the sub-instrument panel body and an upper hinge bracket fixedly connected to the bottom of the armrest. The upper hinge bracket is arranged in a stepped shape and includes a hinge plate hinged to the lower hinge bracket, a mounting plate fixedly connected to the armrest, and a connecting plate vertically fixed between the hinge plate and the mounting plate. The hinge plate and the mounting plate are arranged parallel to each other.
2. The flipping structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hinge shaft is provided between the upper hinge bracket and the lower hinge bracket, and a first torsion spring is connected between the lower hinge bracket and the upper hinge bracket through the hinge shaft.
3. The flipping structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handrail is equipped with a sliding bracket, which is used for mounting plate installation and connection.
4. The flipping structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The handrail has a sliding guide groove for the sliding frame. The bottom of the guide groove has a corrugated groove. Positioning elements are slidably arranged on both sides of the sliding frame. A spring is connected between the positioning elements and the sliding frame. The spring is used to push the positioning elements into the bottom of the corrugated groove.
5. The flipping structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sliding frame includes a guide block slidably connected to the guide groove and a mounting block rotatably connected to the guide block. The mounting block is used to connect with the mounting plate. A second torsion spring is provided between the mounting block and the guide block. The stiffness coefficient of the second torsion spring is greater than that of the first torsion spring.
6. The flipping structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The guide block has a positioning groove on the side near the guide groove for the positioning component to slide. A spring is connected between the positioning groove and the positioning component. The end of the positioning component near the corrugated groove is rounded.
7. The flipping structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sub-dashboard body has a placement slot for placing items and a mounting slot for installing hinge components. The mounting slot and the placement slot are arranged adjacent to each other, and the connecting plate is higher than the mounting slot.
8. The flipping structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The height of the connecting plate is greater than the distance between the hinge axis and the end of the sub-instrument body.
9. The flipping structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The sub-instrument panel body is provided with a positioning plate at the end of the mounting groove for abutting against the armrest, and the positioning plate is inclined.