An armrest box cover, an armrest box and a vehicle
The armrest box cover structure, with its multi-layer foam design and frame connection, solves the problem of balancing comfort and support, achieving a balance between comfort and support during contact and improving the user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- AVATR CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
AI Technical Summary
The existing center console armrest cover is difficult to balance comfort and support. When the support foam design is too soft, it provides good comfort but insufficient support; when it is too hard, it provides insufficient comfort.
The design employs a multi-layered foam structure with foam layers arranged vertically and gradually increasing in stiffness. This results in foam layers closer to the top having lower stiffness and higher softness, while foam layers closer to the bottom have higher stiffness and better support. The structure is connected to the outer skin layer through a skeleton, forming a structure that balances support and comfort.
It achieves a balance between comfort and support when the armrest box lid is in contact, preventing collapse and improving the user experience.
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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 cover and a vehicle. Background Technology
[0002] Current center console armrest covers are generally designed with supporting foam for flexibility. When a user places their elbow on the armrest cover, if the supporting foam is designed to be soft, it provides good comfort but insufficient support; if the supporting foam is designed to be hard, it provides good elbow support but insufficient comfort. Therefore, existing armrest covers are difficult to balance comfort and support. Utility Model Content
[0003] Therefore, embodiments of this application provide an armrest box cover that can balance support and comfort.
[0004] This application also provides an armrest box, including the armrest box cover described above.
[0005] This application also provides a vehicle including the aforementioned armrest box.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application embodiment is implemented as follows:
[0007] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide an armrest box cover, comprising: a skin layer; a skeleton connected to the skin layer; and a foam layer disposed between the skin layer and the skeleton. The foam layer is multi-layered, with the multi-layered foam layers arranged in the vertical direction, and the stiffness of the multi-layered foam layers gradually increasing from top to bottom.
[0008] The armrest cover provided in this application embodiment is connected to the outer skin layer via a frame. A foam layer is disposed between the outer skin layer and the frame. The foam layer is multi-layered, arranged vertically. From top to bottom, the stiffness of the foam layers gradually increases, resulting in lower stiffness and higher softness in the uppermost layers, thus improving comfort for the user's arm when in contact with the armrest cover. Conversely, the lowermost layers have greater stiffness and better support, providing better support for the user's arm and preventing collapse. Therefore, the armrest cover of this application balances both support and comfort.
[0009] In one possible implementation of this application, the skeleton includes an upper skeleton and a lower skeleton connected to each other, the skin layer is connected to the upper skeleton, the upper skeleton is disposed on the upper side of the lower skeleton, and the stiffness of the upper skeleton is less than that of the lower skeleton.
[0010] In one possible implementation of this application, the upper skeleton and the lower skeleton are spaced apart.
[0011] In one possible implementation of this application, the lower side of the upper frame has a first reinforcing rib, and the upper side of the lower frame has a second reinforcing rib.
[0012] In one possible implementation of this application, the first reinforcing rib and the second reinforcing rib are both a plurality of spaced apart along the width direction of the armrest box cover, and at least a portion of the lower end of the first reinforcing rib and at least a portion of the upper end of the second reinforcing rib are connected.
[0013] In one possible implementation of this application, the upper skeleton and the lower skeleton are snapped together.
[0014] In one possible implementation of this application, the multilayer foam layer includes a first foam layer and a second foam layer, the second foam layer being located above the first foam layer, the upper side of the first foam layer having an mounting groove, and the second foam layer being disposed in the mounting groove.
[0015] In one possible implementation of this application, the stiffness of the skin layer is less than the stiffness of the uppermost foam layer, and the stiffness of the skeleton is greater than the stiffness of the lowermost foam layer.
[0016] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide an armrest box, including the armrest box cover described above.
[0017] The armrest box provided in this application embodiment, by setting the aforementioned armrest box cover, connects the frame and the outer skin layer, and a foam layer is disposed between the outer skin layer and the frame. The foam layer is multi-layered, and the multiple foam layers are arranged in the vertical direction. Along the vertical direction, the stiffness of the multiple foam layers gradually increases, so that the foam layer closer to the top has lower stiffness and higher softness, making the user's arm more comfortable when contacting the armrest box cover. The foam layer closer to the bottom has greater stiffness and better support, thus providing better support for the user's arm and preventing collapse. Therefore, the armrest box cover of this application can balance support and comfort.
[0018] Thirdly, embodiments of this application provide a vehicle including the aforementioned armrest box.
[0019] The vehicle provided in this application embodiment, by setting the aforementioned armrest box and armrest box cover, connects the frame and the outer skin layer, and a foam layer is disposed between the outer skin layer and the frame. The foam layer is multi-layered, and the multiple foam layers are arranged in the vertical direction. Along the vertical direction, the stiffness of the multiple foam layers gradually increases, so that the foam layer closer to the upper side has lower stiffness and higher softness, making the user's arm more comfortable when contacting the armrest box cover. The foam layer closer to the lower side has greater stiffness and better support, thereby providing better support for the user's arm and preventing collapse. Thus, the armrest box cover of this application can balance support and comfort.
[0020] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application. In order to better understand the technical means of the embodiments of this application and to implement them in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of the embodiments of this application more obvious and understandable, specific implementation methods of this application are described below. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 A perspective view of the armrest box provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Sectional view at point AA.
[0023] Figure label:
[0024] 100. Armrest box;
[0025] 10. Armrest box lid;
[0026] 1. Epidermis;
[0027] 2. Skeleton; 21. Upper skeleton; 211. First reinforcing rib; 22. Lower skeleton; 221. Second reinforcing rib; 23. Reinforcing rib; 24. Recess;
[0028] 3. Foam layer; 31. First foam layer; 32. Second foam layer; 33. Mounting groove. Detailed Implementation
[0029] 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.
[0030] 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.
[0031] 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.
[0032] 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.
[0033] 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.
[0034] 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.
[0035] The following is for reference. Figures 1-2 The armrest box cover 10 provided in the embodiments of this application is described.
[0036] Firstly, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this application embodiment provides an armrest box cover 10, including: a skin layer 1, a skeleton 2 and a foam layer 3.
[0037] Specifically, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The skeleton 2 is connected to the skin layer 1; the foam layer 3 is located between the skin layer 1 and the skeleton 2. The foam layer 3 is multi-layered, and the multi-layered foam layers 3 are arranged in the vertical direction. Along the vertical direction, the stiffness of the multi-layered foam layers 3 gradually increases.
[0038] It should be noted that the outer skin layer 1 can be composed of PU (polyurethane) material, providing a good contact experience for the user. The foam layer 3 can be composed of polyethylene foam, polystyrene, etc., possessing a certain rigidity and support. The increasing rigidity of the multiple foam layers 3 from top to bottom means that, in any two adjacent foam layers 3, the lower foam layer 3 has a greater rigidity than the upper foam layer 3. The multiple foam layers 3 can be interconnected or not.
[0039] Understandably, since the stiffness of the multiple foam layers 3 gradually increases from top to bottom, the foam layers 3 closer to the top have lower stiffness and higher softness. Since the user's arm contacts the top of the armrest cover 10, the higher the softness near the top, the better the user's comfort when contacting the armrest cover 10. Conversely, the foam layers 3 closer to the bottom have greater stiffness and better support, thus providing better support for the user's arm and preventing collapse. Therefore, the armrest cover 10 of this application can balance support and comfort.
[0040] For example in Figure 2 In the example shown, the foam layer 3 is two layers, but the present invention is not limited to this. The foam layer 3 can also be more layers, such as 3, 4, 5 or 6 layers.
[0041] The armrest cover 10 provided in this embodiment is connected to the outer skin layer 1 via a frame 2. A foam layer 3 is disposed between the outer skin layer 1 and the frame 2. The foam layer 3 is multi-layered, and the multiple foam layers 3 are arranged in the vertical direction. Along the vertical direction, the stiffness of the multiple foam layers 3 gradually increases, so that the foam layer 3 closer to the top has lower stiffness and higher softness, making the user's arm more comfortable when in contact with the armrest cover 10. The foam layer 3 closer to the bottom has greater stiffness and better support, thus providing better support for the user's arm and preventing collapse. Therefore, the armrest cover 10 of this application can balance support and comfort.
[0042] In one possible implementation of this application, such as Figure 2 As shown, the skeleton 2 includes an upper skeleton 21 and a lower skeleton 22 that are connected to each other. The skin layer 1 is connected to the upper skeleton 21. The upper skeleton 21 is located on the upper side of the lower skeleton 22. The stiffness of the upper skeleton 21 is less than that of the lower skeleton 22.
[0043] Understandably, because the stiffness of the upper frame 21 is less than that of the lower frame 22, the upper frame 21 is more flexible than the lower frame 22. Since the user's arm contacts the top of the armrest cover 10, the greater the flexibility near the top, the better the user's comfort when contacting the armrest cover 10. The lower frame 22, with its greater stiffness, provides better support for the user's arm, further balancing the support and comfort of the armrest cover 10.
[0044] In one possible implementation of this application, such as Figure 2 As shown, the upper frame 21 and the lower frame 22 are partially spaced apart. This creates a cavity structure between the upper frame 21 and the lower frame 22. The presence of this cavity structure increases the cross-sectional area of the armrest cover 10 perpendicular to its length, resulting in higher structural strength and better support for the armrest cover 10.
[0045] In one possible implementation of this application, such as Figure 2 As shown, the lower side of the upper frame 21 has a first reinforcing rib 211, and the upper side of the lower frame 22 has a second reinforcing rib 221. This further improves the structural strength of the upper frame 21 and the lower frame 22, making the armrest box cover 10 more structurally strong and providing better support.
[0046] The first reinforcing rib 211 and the second reinforcing rib 221 both extend along the length of the armrest box cover 10. This allows the first reinforcing rib 211 to cover the upper frame 21 along the length of the armrest box cover 10, and the second reinforcing rib 221 to cover the lower frame 22 along the length of the armrest box cover 10. This further improves the structural strength of the upper frame 21 and the lower frame 22, resulting in a higher structural strength and better support for the armrest box cover 10.
[0047] In one possible implementation of this application, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first reinforcing rib 211 and the second reinforcing rib 221 are multiple ribs spaced apart along the width direction of the armrest box cover 10. This further improves the structural strength of the upper frame 21 and the lower frame 22, making the armrest box cover 10 more structurally strong and providing better support.
[0048] Furthermore, such as Figure 2As shown, at least a portion of the lower end of the first reinforcing rib 211 and at least a portion of the upper end of the second reinforcing rib 221 are connected. This improves the reliability of the connection between the upper frame 21 and the lower frame 22. Simultaneously, the connected first and second reinforcing ribs 211 and 221 provide vertical support for the cavity structure formed between the upper and lower frames 21 and 22, further enhancing the structural strength of the upper and lower frames 21 and 22. This results in a higher structural strength and better support for the armrest cover 10.
[0049] In one possible implementation of this application, such as Figure 2 As shown, the upper frame 21 and the lower frame 22 are interlocked. It can be understood that one of the upper frame 21's lower side or the lower frame 22's upper side has a slot 24, and the other has a retaining rib 23. The retaining rib 23 is adapted to be interlocked in the slot 24. This achieves the interlocking between the upper frame 21 and the lower frame 22, thereby improving the connection reliability between them and resulting in higher structural strength and better support for the armrest box cover 10.
[0050] For example in Figure 2 In the example shown, the lower side of the upper frame 21 has a retaining rib 23 and the upper side of the lower frame 22 has a retaining groove 24. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible that the lower side of the upper frame 21 has a retaining groove 24 and the upper side of the lower frame 22 has a retaining rib 23.
[0051] In one possible implementation of this application, such as Figure 2 As shown, the multilayer foam layer 3 includes a first foam layer 31 and a second foam layer 32. The second foam layer 32 is located on the upper side of the first foam layer 31. The upper side of the first foam layer 31 has an installation groove 33, and the second foam layer 32 is disposed in the installation groove 33.
[0052] Understandably, by having an mounting groove 33 on the upper side of the first foam layer 31 and the second foam layer 32 disposed within the mounting groove 33, the stiffness of the periphery of the armrest cover 10 is greater than that of the center side. Since the user's arm often rests on the center side of the armrest cover 10, and the comfort is better when resting on the center side of the armrest cover 10, the user experience is improved. At the same time, the greater stiffness of the periphery of the armrest cover 10 provides better support, thereby reducing deformation of the periphery of the armrest cover 10.
[0053] In one possible implementation of this application, such as Figure 2As shown, the stiffness of the outer skin layer 1 is less than that of the uppermost foam layer 3, and the stiffness of the frame 2 is greater than that of the lowermost foam layer 3. Therefore, from top to bottom, the stiffness of the outer skin layer 1 is less than that of the foam layer 3, and the stiffness of the foam layer 3 is less than that of the frame 2. This results in the highest softness and best comfort when the user contacts the outer skin layer 1, while the foam layer 3 allows the armrest cover 10 to balance support and comfort. The lowermost frame 2 provides reliable support, preventing the armrest cover 10 from collapsing or deforming. This further ensures that the armrest cover 10 of this application can balance support and comfort.
[0054] The following is for reference. Figure 1 This application describes the armrest box 100 provided in an embodiment.
[0055] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide an armrest box 100, including the armrest box cover 10 described above.
[0056] The armrest box 100 provided in this embodiment features an armrest box cover 10, a frame 2 connected to the outer skin layer 1, and a foam layer 3 disposed between the outer skin layer 1 and the frame 2. The foam layer 3 is multi-layered, arranged vertically. From top to bottom, the stiffness of the foam layers 3 gradually increases, resulting in lower stiffness and higher softness for the uppermost layers, thus improving the comfort of the user's arm when in contact with the armrest box cover 10. Conversely, the lowermost layers have greater stiffness and better support, providing better support for the user's arm and preventing collapse. Therefore, the armrest box cover 10 of this application can balance support and comfort.
[0057] The vehicle provided in the embodiments of this application is described below.
[0058] Thirdly, embodiments of this application provide a vehicle including the aforementioned armrest box 100.
[0059] The vehicle provided in this application embodiment, by setting the aforementioned armrest box 100 and armrest box cover 10, connects the frame 2 to the outer skin layer 1, and a foam layer 3 is disposed between the outer skin layer 1 and the frame 2. The foam layer 3 is multi-layered, and the multiple foam layers 3 are arranged in the vertical direction. Along the vertical direction, the stiffness of the multiple foam layers 3 gradually increases, so that the foam layer 3 closer to the upper side has lower stiffness and higher softness, making the user's arm more comfortable when contacting the armrest box cover 10. The foam layer 3 closer to the lower side has greater stiffness and better support, thereby providing better support for the user's arm and preventing collapse. Thus, the armrest box cover 10 of this application can balance support and comfort.
[0060] The sequence numbers of the embodiments in this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A handrail box cover, characterized in that, include: Epidermis; A skeleton, which is connected to the epidermal layer; A foam layer is disposed between the skin layer and the skeleton. The foam layer is multi-layered and arranged in the vertical direction. The stiffness of the multi-layered foam layer gradually increases from top to bottom.
2. The armrest box cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The skeleton includes an upper skeleton and a lower skeleton that are connected to each other. The epidermal layer is connected to the upper skeleton. The upper skeleton is located on the upper side of the lower skeleton. The stiffness of the upper skeleton is less than that of the lower skeleton.
3. The armrest box cover according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper skeleton and the lower skeleton are spaced apart.
4. The armrest box cover according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper frame has a first reinforcing rib on its lower side, and the lower frame has a second reinforcing rib on its upper side.
5. The armrest box cover according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first reinforcing rib and the second reinforcing rib are both multiple ribs spaced apart along the width direction of the armrest box cover, and at least a portion of the lower end of the first reinforcing rib and at least a portion of the upper end of the second reinforcing rib are connected.
6. The armrest box cover according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper frame and the lower frame are snapped together.
7. The armrest box cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The multilayer foam layer includes a first foam layer and a second foam layer, the second foam layer being located above the first foam layer, the upper side of the first foam layer having an installation groove, and the second foam layer being disposed in the installation groove.
8. The armrest box cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stiffness of the outer skin layer is less than that of the uppermost foam layer, and the stiffness of the skeleton is greater than that of the lowermost foam layer.
9. An armrest box, characterized in that, Includes the armrest box cover according to any one of claims 1-8.
10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Including the armrest box according to claim 9.