Concealed support storage box for automobile dashboard

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of hidden support storage box of automobile instrument panel in the technical field of automobile interior, including storage box and storage cover;Storage box is the box-like structure of one end opening, its inside is provided with the cavity extending along horizontal direction, cavity vertical height does not exceed 3 / 4 of the vertical height of storage box inner wall, suitable for placing mobile phone support;Storage cover is sheet structure, size and storage box match, storage cover and storage box rotatably connected, when storage cover is in closed state, storage cover and storage box are located at the same horizontal line, and mobile phone support is completely contained in the internal cavity of storage box;This automobile instrument panel storage box hidden support structure makes mobile phone support when not using can be easily stored, improve the convenience and efficiency of use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive interior technology, and in particular to a hidden support storage box for automotive dashboards. Background Technology

[0002] In modern driving, mobile phones have become an indispensable tool for drivers, used for navigation, answering calls, and other functions. To facilitate mobile phone use, various phone holders have emerged. However, existing car phone holders have many problems. Traditional phone holders mostly use suction cup, clip, or adhesive mounting methods. These holders are usually directly exposed in the car's interior space, and when not in use, they are often difficult to store conveniently, either continuing to take up space or requiring the driver to manually remove them and find a suitable storage location, increasing the complexity and inconvenience of use. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, this application proposes a hidden support storage box for car dashboards, which allows the phone holder to be easily stored when not in use and quickly taken out and installed when in use. Drivers no longer need to worry about the storage and carrying of the phone holder, thus improving the convenience and efficiency of use.

[0004] This utility model provides the following technical solution: a car-mounted hidden mobile phone holder, characterized in that it includes: a storage box and a storage cover;

[0005] The storage box is a box-shaped structure with one end open. It has a cavity extending horizontally inside. The vertical height of the cavity does not exceed 3 / 4 of the vertical height of the inner wall of the storage box. It is suitable for placing a mobile phone holder.

[0006] The storage cover is a thin plate structure, and its size matches the storage box. The storage cover and the storage box are rotatably connected. When the storage cover is closed, the storage cover and the storage box are on the same horizontal line, and the mobile phone holder is completely accommodated in the internal cavity of the storage box.

[0007] In one embodiment of the utility model, the depth of the storage box cavity increases linearly along the vertical direction, and the bottom depth of the storage box cavity is twice the depth of the inner cavity of the storage box body.

[0008] In one embodiment of the utility model, a fixing rod is also included;

[0009] The fixing rod is a cylindrical structure with a U-shaped cross-section, located inside the storage box, with the U-shaped opening facing the cavity opening of the storage box body, and is fixedly connected to the storage box.

[0010] In one embodiment of the utility model, there are two fixing rods, which are arranged side by side with a spacing greater than the distance between the fixing rods and the side wall of the storage box, so that the mobile phone holder can be placed.

[0011] In one embodiment of the utility model, a flip hinge is also included;

[0012] The flip hinge is a hinge-type structure, including two metal blades and a pivot. One blade is bolted to the bottom of the storage box body, and the other blade is welded to the bottom edge of the storage cover, so that the storage cover can rotate 0° to 90° around the pivot to open and close the storage box.

[0013] In one embodiment of the utility model, there are two flip hinges, which are spaced apart at the bottom of the storage box, and the storage cover is rotatably connected to the flip hinges.

[0014] In one embodiment of the utility model, a locking mechanism is also included, the locking mechanism comprising an elastic hook and a slot;

[0015] The elastic hook is an arc-shaped metal sheet structure with an outwardly protruding locking head at the free end; the slot is a rectangular groove formed inside the storage cover, and the depth of the groove is adapted to the height of the locking head.

[0016] In one embodiment of the utility model, the elastic hook is fixed at the top center of the opening end of the storage box by a screw, and the slot is correspondingly disposed on the inner side of the storage cover.

[0017] In one embodiment of the utility model, damping pads are provided on both sides of the top of the storage box. The damping pads are circular in structure and have fine anti-slip textures on their surface.

[0018] In one embodiment of the utility model, the storage box is provided with a plurality of mounting holes spaced apart around its perimeter for fixed connection with the car body.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By setting up a storage box body with an embedded cavity, the vertical height of the storage box cavity is designed to not exceed 3 / 4 of the vertical height of its inner wall, which can accommodate the needs of mobile phone holder placement; with a storage cover that matches the size of the storage box and can be rotatably connected, when closed, the storage cover and the storage box are on the same horizontal line, which can completely hide and accommodate the mobile phone holder inside the storage box, eliminating the clutter of the dashboard space and obstruction of the operating view caused by the exposed holder; at the same time, the rotatable connection structure of the storage cover makes the opening and closing operation more convenient for users, and no complicated steps are required when taking out or storing the mobile phone holder, effectively balancing the practicality of storage and the tidiness of the in-vehicle space, creating a more comfortable driving environment for drivers and passengers.

[0020] Other features and aspects of this application will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are included in and form part of this specification, illustrate exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application together with the specification and serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0022] Figure 1 This diagram shows the main structure of the storage cover removal according to an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 2 This diagram shows the main structure of a hidden support storage box for an automotive dashboard according to an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Various exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote elements that have the same or similar functions. Although various aspects of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, they are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated otherwise.

[0025] It should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model or simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0026] Furthermore, 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0027] The term “exemplary” as used herein means “serving as an example, embodiment, or illustration.” Any embodiment illustrated herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as superior to or better than other embodiments.

[0028] Furthermore, to better illustrate this application, numerous specific details are provided in the following detailed embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application can be implemented without certain specific details. In some instances, methods, means, components, and circuits well-known to those skilled in the art have not been described in detail in order to highlight the main points of this application.

[0029] Specific references Figure 1 As a hidden support storage box for automotive dashboards, the device includes: a storage box 1 and a storage cover 2; the storage box 1 is a box-shaped structure with one end open, and its interior has a cavity extending horizontally, the vertical height of which does not exceed 3 / 4 of the vertical height of the inner wall of the storage box 1, suitable for placing a mobile phone holder; the storage cover 2 is a thin plate-shaped structure, the size of which matches the storage box 1, and the storage cover 2 and the storage box 1 are rotatably connected. When the storage cover 2 is in the closed state, the storage cover 2 and the storage box 1 are on the same horizontal line, and the mobile phone holder is completely accommodated in the internal cavity of the storage box 1.

[0030] In this example, by setting up storage box 1 with an embedded cavity, the vertical height of the storage box cavity is designed to not exceed 3 / 4 of the vertical height of its inner wall. This not only provides sufficient space for the placement of the phone holder, but also avoids the cavity being too deep, which would make it inconvenient to put the holder in and take it out. At the same time, it ensures the overall structural stability of storage box 1 and prevents the strength of the box side wall from decreasing due to the cavity being too large.

[0031] Furthermore, the depth of the storage box 1 cavity increases linearly along the vertical direction, and the depth of the bottom of the cavity is twice the depth of the top. Specifically, the phone holder typically includes a retractable support arm and a clamping body. The retractable support arm can retract into the upper part of the cavity, and the clamping body is placed in the lower half of the cavity. This gradual depth design can perfectly hide the phone holder inside the cavity.

[0032] In this example, the support structure also includes fixing rods 12, which are U-shaped cylindrical structures. Two fixing rods 12 are provided, fixed side-by-side inside the storage box 1 cavity, with the distance between the two fixing rods 12 greater than the distance between the fixing rods 12 and the side wall of the storage box 1. This spacing design aims to limit the phone holder from both sides after it is placed inside the cavity, preventing lateral displacement due to bumps during vehicle movement. It also avoids the fixing rods 12 being too close to the side wall of the storage box 1, which would prevent the edge of the holder from fitting snugly against the cavity, thus ensuring the stability of the holder after placement.

[0033] In this example, the rotatable connection between the storage cover 2 and the storage box 1 is achieved through a flip hinge 21. The flip hinge 21 is a hinge-type structure, comprising two metal blades and a steel pivot. One metal blade is fixed to the bottom edge of the storage box 1 by bolts, while the other metal blade is welded to the bottom edge of the storage cover 2. This hinge structure 21 allows the storage cover 2 to rotate from 0° to 90° around the pivot. When rotated to 0°, the storage cover 2 is completely closed, aligned with the top surface of the storage box 1, ensuring the flatness of the car dashboard surface. When rotated to 90°, the storage cover 2 is completely open, without obstructing the cavity opening, facilitating quick access to and from the phone holder. Furthermore, the use of two flip hinges 21, evenly spaced along the bottom edge of the storage box 1, ensures balanced force distribution during the opening and closing of the storage cover 2, preventing tilting of the cover or damage to the hinge due to unilateral force.

[0034] In this example, to prevent the storage cover 2 from accidentally opening when the vehicle is bumpy, the structure also includes a locking mechanism 22, which consists of a flexible hook and a slot. The flexible hook is an arc-shaped metal sheet structure with an outwardly protruding head integrally formed at its free end. The surface of the head is rounded to avoid scratching hands when opening and closing. The slot is a rectangular groove on the inside of the storage cover 2, with the depth of the groove perfectly matching the height of the head to ensure a tight fit. The flexible hook is fixed to the top center of the opening of the storage box 1 with screws, and the slot is precisely positioned on the inside of the storage cover 2, corresponding to the flexible hook. When the storage cover 2 is closed, the head of the flexible hook retracts inward under the pressure of the cover 2. After the cover 2 is fully closed, the head pops out under elastic force and engages with the slot, achieving locking. To open, simply pull the storage cover 2 upward to disengage the head from the slot; the operation is convenient and the locking is reliable.

[0035] In this example, damping pads 13 are also provided on both sides of the top of the storage box 1. The damping pads 13 are circular and are fixed to the top surface of the storage box 1 by adhesive. The surface of the damping pads 13 is pressed with fine anti-slip textures, which serve two main purposes: first, when the storage lid 2 is closed, the damping pads 6 can buffer the impact force between the lid and the box, reduce noise, and improve the quietness of use; second, the anti-slip textures can increase the friction between the storage lid 2 and the damping pads 6, providing a buffering effect between the storage lid 2 and the storage box 1 when the vehicle accelerates or brakes suddenly.

[0036] In this example, the storage box 1 has multiple mounting holes 14 spaced apart on its four side walls. The mounting holes 14 are circular threaded holes. During installation, screws are passed through the mounting holes 14 to fix the entire storage box 1 to the preset mounting position on the car dashboard, preventing overall shaking or displacement during vehicle operation, ensuring the stability of the connection between the structure and the dashboard, and also providing convenience for later disassembly and maintenance.

[0037] The various embodiments of this application have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A concealed support storage box for an automotive dashboard, characterized in that, include: Storage boxes and storage lids; The storage box is a box-shaped structure with one end open. It has a cavity extending horizontally inside. The vertical height of the cavity does not exceed 3 / 4 of the vertical height of the inner wall of the storage box. It is suitable for placing a mobile phone holder. The storage cover is a thin plate structure, and its size matches the storage box. The storage cover and the storage box are rotatably connected. When the storage cover is closed, the storage cover and the storage box are on the same horizontal line, and the mobile phone holder is completely accommodated in the internal cavity of the storage box.

2. The concealed support storage box for automotive dashboards according to claim 1, characterized in that, The depth of the storage box cavity increases linearly along the vertical direction, and the bottom depth of the storage box cavity is twice the depth of the fixed part of the inner cavity of the storage box body.

3. The concealed support storage box for automotive dashboards according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a fixing rod; The fixing rod is a cylindrical structure with a U-shaped cross-section, located inside the storage box, with the U-shaped opening facing the cavity opening of the storage box body, and is fixedly connected to the storage box.

4. The concealed support storage box for automotive dashboards according to claim 3, characterized in that, There are two fixing rods, which are arranged side by side with a distance between them greater than the distance between the fixing rods and the side wall of the storage box, so that the mobile phone holder can be placed.

5. The concealed support storage box for automotive dashboards according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a flip hinge; The flip hinge is a hinge-type structure, including two metal blades and a pivot. One blade is bolted to the bottom of the storage box body, and the other blade is welded to the bottom edge of the storage cover, so that the storage cover can rotate 0° to 90° around the pivot to open and close the storage box.

6. The concealed support storage box for automotive dashboards according to claim 5, characterized in that, There are two flip hinges, which are spaced apart at the bottom of the storage box, and the storage cover is rotatably connected to the flip hinges.

7. The concealed support storage box for automotive dashboards according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a locking mechanism, which includes a resilient hook and a slot; The elastic hook is an arc-shaped metal sheet structure with an outwardly protruding locking head at the free end; the slot is a rectangular groove formed inside the storage cover, and the depth of the groove is adapted to the height of the locking head.

8. The concealed support storage box for automotive dashboards according to claim 7, characterized in that, The elastic hook is fixed to the top center of the opening of the storage box by screws, and the slot is correspondingly set on the inside of the storage lid.

9. The concealed support storage box for automotive dashboards according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage box has damping pads on both sides of its top. The damping pads are circular and have fine anti-slip textures on their surface.

10. The concealed support storage box for automotive dashboards according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage box has multiple mounting holes spaced apart around its perimeter for fixed connection to the car body.

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