Automotive interior component and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to an automobile interior part and a vehicle, and belongs to the technical field of vehicle interiors. The automobile interior part comprises a base, the base is provided with a storage compartment, the top of the storage compartment is provided with an opening which is in communication with the outside, a panel is movably connected to the base and is used for moving between a closed position for closing the storage compartment and an open position for exposing the storage compartment, the panel is provided with a first connecting point and a second connecting point at two ends in the horizontal direction, the base is provided with a first end wall and a second end wall at two ends in the horizontal direction, when the panel is in the closed position, the first connecting point is close to the first end wall, and the second connecting point is close to the second end wall, when the panel moves from the closed position to the open position, the first connecting point moves towards the second end wall and then moves towards the bottom of the first end wall, and the second connecting point moves towards the second end wall and then moves towards the first end wall.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle interior technology, and more particularly to an automotive interior component and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid advancement of technology and the gradual improvement of people's living standards, automobiles, as a basic means of transportation, are increasingly widely used in people's daily lives. People also have higher expectations for the user experience of automobiles, especially regarding the storage of personal belongings. Currently, vehicle interior components typically include storage compartments for small items. These compartments usually have closed doors to seal the opening, effectively hiding small items from the passenger's view. However, opening these closed doors often requires significant interior space, causing inconvenience for passengers.

[0003] Currently, during the opening or closing process of storage compartments, the closing door usually moves in a straight line or rotates around a specific arc radius to close the storage compartment opening, which helps protect the items inside the storage compartment and maintains the uniformity of the appearance of the vehicle's interior components.

[0004] However, in the above-mentioned existing technologies, the first opening method encroaches on the rear space of the storage compartment significantly, and there must be no obstructions behind it when it is opened and moved; the second opening method causes the rotating envelope to have a significant impact on the space around the storage compartment, and there are large gaps, which affect the aesthetics and thus affect the convenience of the storage compartment for passengers and their intuitive feeling about the aesthetics of the vehicle interior. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application addresses, to at least some extent, one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0006] Therefore, this application aims to provide an automotive interior component and vehicle, which is intended to limit the movement trajectory of the panel so that the panel moves first towards the second end wall, then towards the first end wall and the bottom of the first end wall, thereby avoiding the opening near the first end wall and allowing the panel to be smoothly stored in the storage compartment. At the same time, by limiting the trajectory of the panel inside the storage compartment, the internal space occupied by the panel is minimized when it moves inside the storage compartment, thereby improving the utilization rate of the internal space of the storage compartment and facilitating the storage and retrieval of items by passengers.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, in a first aspect, this application provides an automotive interior component, comprising: A base, on which a storage compartment is provided; the top of the storage compartment has an opening that connects to the outside. A panel movably connected to the base for moving between a closed position that closes the storage compartment and an open position that exposes the storage compartment; The panel has a first connection point and a second connection point at its two ends in the horizontal direction, respectively. The base has a first end wall and a second end wall at both ends in the horizontal direction; When the panel is in the closed position, the panel is located in the opening, the first connection point is close to the first end wall, and the second connection point is close to the second end wall; After the first connection point moves toward the second end wall, it moves toward the bottom of the first end wall; the second connection point moves toward the second end wall and then toward the first end wall.

[0008] In the technical solution, when the panel is in the closed position, the panel is located in the opening to close the opening; when the panel is moved to the open position, the entire panel first moves towards the second end wall, thereby avoiding the structural parts on the side of the opening near the first end wall, so that the panel can be smoothly put into the storage compartment; then the side of the panel near the first end wall moves towards the bottom of the first end wall, at which point the panel gradually flips over, thereby putting the panel into the storage compartment.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, when the panel moves from the closed position to the open position, the first connection point moves toward the second end wall, then moves further toward the bottom of the base, and then moves toward the bottom of the first end wall.

[0010] In the technical solution, when the panel is in the closed position, it is located in the opening to seal it. When the panel moves to the open position, the entire panel first moves parallel to the second end wall to further avoid structural parts on the side of the opening that are close to the first end wall. Before the panel moves towards the first end wall, it is ensured that one end of the panel moves into the storage compartment to eliminate the obstruction at the opening end, so that the panel can be smoothly put into the storage compartment. After the panel is translated, the entire panel moves horizontally towards the first end wall and vertically towards the bottom of the base to achieve the panel flipping when entering the storage compartment, thereby reducing the space occupied by the panel in the storage compartment and improving the utilization efficiency of the storage compartment.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, a first motion trajectory and a second motion trajectory are defined: the first connection point slides along the first motion trajectory, and the second connection point slides along the second motion trajectory; The first motion trajectory includes: The first forward segment extends toward the second end wall; The sunken section extends toward the bottom of the base; the top end of the sunken section is connected to the end of the first forward section near the second end wall. The first sliding segment has one end connected to the bottom end of the sinking segment, and the other end of the first sliding segment extends toward the bottom of the first end wall.

[0012] In the technical solution, by defining the motion trajectory characteristics of the first connection point, the motion trajectory of the panel near the first end wall is represented, thereby representing the action mode of one side wall of the panel. When the opening is opened, the panel near the first end wall first moves towards the second end wall via the first forward section, thereby avoiding the structural parts on the side of the opening near the first end wall. Then, it moves towards the bottom of the base via the sinking section, realizing the movement and insertion of the panel into the storage compartment. Finally, it moves towards the bottom of the first end wall via the first sliding section, completing the tilting of the entire panel towards the bottom of the first end wall after it is moved into the storage compartment, thereby reducing the space occupied by the storage compartment and improving the space utilization efficiency of the storage compartment.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the opening extends through the base toward the second end wall; when the panel is in a closed state, the end of the panel near the second connection point is vertically opposite to the second end wall of the base.

[0014] In the technical solution, by defining the specific structure on the side of the opening away from the first end wall, it is ensured that the panel can move smoothly horizontally towards the second end wall when the opening is opened, so as to avoid the part structure on the side of the opening close to the first end wall.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, the first sliding segment is an arc shape that protrudes toward the top of the first end wall.

[0016] In the technical solution, by setting this shape, the panel can automatically change its tilt angle and direction along the arc trajectory when entering the storage compartment, and adjust its posture, thereby reducing the space occupied by the panel in the storage compartment during the process of entering the storage compartment, thus improving the utilization rate of the storage compartment's internal space.

[0017] In some embodiments of this application, the second motion trajectory includes: The second forward segment extends horizontally on the lower side of the opening; The second sliding segment has one end connected to the end of the second forward segment near the first end wall, and the other end of the second sliding segment extends toward the bottom of the first end wall.

[0018] In the technical solution, by defining the motion trajectory characteristics of the second connection point, the motion trajectory of the panel near the second end wall is represented. Together with the first motion trajectory, the overall movement of the panel is displayed. When the opening is opened, the panel near the second end wall first moves towards the second end wall via the second forward section to avoid the structural parts near the first end wall. The panel then moves towards the first end wall via the second forward section. At this time, the first connection point moves towards the bottom of the first end wall via the sinking section along the first sliding section. Since the second forward section is located above the storage compartment, the sliding trajectory of the second connection point is limited to the upper part of the storage compartment, so as to avoid the space below the opening when the panel is put into the storage compartment.

[0019] In some embodiments of this application, the end of the second forward segment near the first end wall in the horizontal direction is located on the side of the bottom end of the sinking segment near the first end wall.

[0020] In the technical solution, by limiting the position of the connection point of the second motion trajectory segment and its relationship with the sinking segment in the first motion trajectory, the lateral length of the second forward segment is increased as much as possible. In conjunction with the first sliding segment, the panel can be flipped at a larger angle. The panel moves almost vertically towards the bottom of the first end wall and into the storage compartment. At this time, the panel flips significantly, thereby avoiding the internal space of the storage compartment as much as possible, reducing the impact of the stacking of items inside the storage compartment on the movement of the panel, and improving the space utilization efficiency of the storage compartment.

[0021] In some embodiments of this application, the second sliding segment is an arc shape that protrudes toward the top of the first end wall.

[0022] In the technical solution, by setting this shape, in conjunction with the arc-shaped protrusion of the first sliding section, the movement trajectory of the second connection point of the panel can avoid the space inside the storage compartment that holds the items more when the panel enters the storage compartment.

[0023] In some embodiments of this application, the distance between the second sliding segment and the first sliding segment gradually decreases along a direction away from the opening.

[0024] In the technical solution, by limiting the positional relationship between the bottom segments of the two motion trajectories, the two motion trajectories are arranged compactly inside the storage compartment, thereby reducing the space occupied by the panel inside the storage compartment when it moves into the storage compartment.

[0025] In some embodiments of this application, in the open position, the positions of the first connection point and the second connection point are both located on the side of the opening closest to the first end wall in the horizontal direction.

[0026] In the technical solution, the positions of the first and second connection points when the opening is opened are determined so that after the panel moves to its final position, the panel is completely removed from the space directly opposite the opening, so that passengers can retrieve items from the storage compartment to the maximum extent.

[0027] In some embodiments of this application, the second forward segment partially overlaps with the first forward segment.

[0028] In the technical solution, by limiting the second forward segment to partially overlap with the first forward segment, it is shown that the first forward segment and the second forward segment are connected on the same trajectory line, which reduces the space of the panel movement trajectory on the inner wall of the storage compartment, increases the utilization rate of the track space, and indirectly increases the utilization rate of the internal space of the storage compartment.

[0029] In some embodiments of this application, the panel is provided with a first sliding pin and a second sliding pin, the first sliding pin and the second sliding pin being respectively disposed at the first connection point and the second connection point; the inner wall of the storage compartment is provided with a groove, and the first sliding pin and the second sliding pin are both slidably disposed in the groove.

[0030] In the technical solution, it can be deduced from the movement trajectory of the first sliding pin and the second sliding pin that the distribution of the slide groove on the inner wall of the storage compartment is consistent with the first movement trajectory and the second movement trajectory. That is, the slide groove, the first sliding pin and the second sliding pin are the specific manifestations of the movement mode of the panel in the storage compartment, realizing the transformation from point and line relationship to spatial three-dimensional structure.

[0031] In some embodiments of this application, a driving device is provided inside the base, and the driving device includes: Drive motor; A rewinder connected to the drive motor; the drive motor drives the rewinder to rotate; A first pull rope, one end of which is connected to the retractor, so that the retractor can wind up or release the first pull rope, and the other end of the first pull rope is connected to the first sliding pin. The second pull rope has one end connected to the retractor so that the retractor can wind up or release the second pull rope, and the other end of the second pull rope is connected to the second sliding pin. The first guide wheel is located on the side of the first connection point near the first end wall, and the first pull rope extends from the coiler through the first guide wheel to the first sliding pin. The second guide wheel is located on the side of the second connection point near the second end wall, and the second pull rope extends from the coiler through the second guide wheel to the second sliding pin; In the horizontal direction, the top of the sunken section is located on the side of the bottom of the sunken section near the first end wall.

[0032] In the technical solution, a drive motor drives the retractor to rotate forward and reverse, thereby moving the first pull rope and the second pull rope. By setting the first guide wheel and the second guide wheel, the direction of the tension of the first pull rope and the second pull rope is determined, so that the first pull rope applies a tension force to the first sliding pin in the direction of the first end wall, and the second pull rope applies a tension force to the second sliding pin in the direction of the second end wall, so as to pull the two ends of the panel, thereby realizing the reciprocating movement of the panel and opening and closing the opening.

[0033] Secondly, this application provides a vehicle, including: Body; The aforementioned automotive interior components are installed inside the vehicle body.

[0034] In the technical solution, interior trim pieces are installed at this location to facilitate the driver and front passenger in accessing and placing items, especially increasing the driver's operational convenience, while ensuring the uniformity of the vehicle's interior appearance.

[0035] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure in the open / closed state according to the embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure when the opening is open according to the embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the panel motion trajectory according to the embodiments of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the panel structure when the opening is closed according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 5 This is a top view of the overall structure when the opening is open according to the embodiment of this application; Figure 6 This is a side view of the overall structure when the opening is closed according to the embodiment of this application.

[0037] In the above figures: 100, base; 101, second end wall; 200, storage compartment; 300, opening; 400, panel; 401, first connection point; 402, second connection point; 403, first sliding pin; 404, second sliding pin; 500, first motion trajectory; 501, first forward section; 502, sinking section; 503, first sliding section; 600, second motion trajectory; 601, second forward section; 602, second sliding section; 700, chute; 800, drive device; 801, drive motor; 802, retractor; 803, first pull rope; 804, second pull rope; 805, first guide wheel; 806, second guide wheel; 807, transition wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0038] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances. In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature. In this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0039] The present application will now be described in detail through exemplary embodiments. However, it should be understood that, without further description, elements, structures, and features in one embodiment may be advantageously incorporated into other embodiments. It should be noted that in the automotive industry, as people's pursuit of user experience gradually increases, when purchasing a vehicle, users consider not only the vehicle's driving performance, but also its storage performance during use.

[0040] In existing technology, vehicle interior design often incorporates dedicated storage compartments in areas such as the dashboard, center console, or door panels to facilitate the storage of small items for passengers. Storage compartments, especially those located in the rear half of the center console, are typically equipped with doors to close the opening and conceal small items from the passenger's view.

[0041] Currently, during the opening or closing of storage compartments, the common movement methods for closing doors are either linear movement or rotation around a specific arc radius. One method significantly encroaches on the rear space of the storage compartment, requiring no obstructions behind it during movement. The opening trajectory of the closing door may interfere with the leg movement area or other functional areas of rear passengers, causing inconvenience. The other method, involving a rotating envelope, significantly impacts the space around the storage compartment and creates large gaps, affecting the overall uniformity and aesthetics of the vehicle's interior components.

[0042] Based on this, this application provides an automotive interior component and vehicle. By defining the movement trajectories at both ends of the panel and setting grooves on the side wall of the base according to the two movement trajectories, when the opening of the storage compartment is opened, the panel first moves a certain distance away from the center console to avoid obstructions at the front of the opening, and then moves towards the center console while simultaneously moving towards the bottom of the base to move the entire panel into the storage compartment. At the same time, when the opening is fully open, the overall tilt angle of the panel is close to 90° to minimize the occupation of the internal space of the storage compartment, thereby increasing the space utilization efficiency of the storage compartment and minimizing the problems of internal space encroachment and appearance matching gap surface difference, thus improving the overall quality requirements.

[0043] In the following, embodiments of this application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0044] As attached Figures 1 to 3 As shown in an illustrative embodiment of the automotive interior trim and vehicle of this application, the automotive interior trim includes a base 100, on which a storage compartment 200 is provided. The top of the storage compartment 200 has an opening 300 communicating with the outside. Passengers can put items into the storage compartment 200 through the opening 300, and when needed, they can reach their hands into the storage compartment 200 through the opening 300 to retrieve the items.

[0045] In some embodiments, the automotive interior trim includes a panel 400 movably connected to the base 100. The panel 400 is movable between a closed position of the enclosed storage compartment 200 and an open position of the exposed storage compartment 200 to close or open the opening 300. In the closed position, it facilitates the protection of items inside the storage compartment 200, preventing items from being moved out of the storage compartment 200 and damaged due to vehicle bumps in poor road conditions. At the same time, the panel 400 can block the view of passengers and maintain the uniformity and neatness of the vehicle interior trim.

[0046] In some embodiments, the panel 400 is provided with a first connection point 401 and a second connection point 402 at both ends in the horizontal direction. The setting of the first connection point 401 and the second connection point 402 serves as a reference base point to determine the movement trajectory of the panel 400.

[0047] In some embodiments, the base 100 is provided with a first end wall and a second end wall 101 at both ends in the horizontal direction. The setting of the first end wall and the second end wall 101 serves as a reference base point on both sides of the base 100, thereby determining the relative movement direction of the panel 400 and the base 100, so as to determine the movement trajectory of the panel 400 on the base 100. Figures 1 to 3 To facilitate the display of the position of the panel 400 when it is in the open position, the first end wall located on the left side of the figure is hidden.

[0048] In some embodiments, when the panel 400 is in the closed position, the first connection point 401 is close to the side of the first end wall, and the second connection point 402 is close to the side of the second end wall 101, at which time the panel 400 completely closes the opening 300.

[0049] In some embodiments, when the panel 400 moves from the closed position to the open position, the first connection point 401 first moves toward the second end wall 101, and at this time, the second connection point 402 moves toward the second end wall 101; the first connection point 401 then moves toward the bottom of the base 100, and then moves toward the bottom of the first end wall, and at this time, the second connection point 402 moves toward the first end wall.

[0050] In the above technical solution, by establishing the first connection point 401, the second connection point 402, the first end wall and the second end wall 101, the direction of movement of the panel 400 and the action state of the panel 400 during movement are determined relative to both sides of the base 100, thereby determining the movement trajectory of the panel 400 through the movement of the panel 400. The panel 400 first moves parallel to the second end wall 101 to avoid structural parts on the side of the opening 300 near the first end wall, preparing for the panel 400 to be retracted into the storage compartment 200. After moving parallel to the second end wall 101, the panel 400 moves back towards the first end wall while the first connection point 401 moves towards the bottom of the base 100, causing the side of the panel 400 near the first end wall to move downward. At this point, the side of the panel 400 near the first end wall is vertically lower than the side of the panel 400 near the second end wall 101, and the panel 400 tilts towards the first end wall. Subsequently, the first connection point 401 moves towards the bottom of the first end wall, and the tilt angle of the panel 400 gradually increases. The panel 400 moves towards the bottom of the first end wall until the opening 300 is fully opened, completing the opening of the storage compartment 200.

[0051] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 A first motion trajectory 500 is defined, and a first connection point 401 slides along the first motion trajectory 500. The first motion trajectory 500 includes a first forward segment 501, which extends towards the second end wall 101. The first forward segment 501 is the distance that the panel 400 as a whole moves towards the second end wall 101, corresponding to the situation where the first connection point 401 moves towards the second end wall 101.

[0052] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 3The length of the first forward-moving segment 501 is 1.5mm. At this distance, not only can the panel 400 avoid the parts structure on the side of the opening 300 near the first end wall during the process of the panel 400 being put into the storage compartment 200, preventing the panel 400 from interfering with it during the movement, but it can also minimize the impact of the panel 400 on the parts structure on the side of the base 100 away from the first end wall and the rear passengers when the panel 400 moves.

[0053] In some embodiments, the first motion trajectory 500 includes a recessed section 502 extending toward the bottom of the base 100, and the top end of the recessed section 502 is connected to the end of the first forward section 501 near the second end wall 101. The recessed section 502 is the distance the panel 400 moves from the side near the first end wall toward the bottom of the base 100, corresponding to the case where the first connection point 401 moves toward the bottom of the base 100, at which time the panel 400 begins to tilt from the second end wall 101 toward the bottom of the first end wall.

[0054] In some embodiments, the first motion trajectory 500 includes a first sliding segment 503, one end of which is connected to the bottom end of the sinking segment 502, and the other end of which extends toward the bottom of the first end wall. The first sliding segment 503 corresponds to the stage when the panel 400 is retracted into the storage compartment 200 and the opening 300 is opened, which corresponds to the case where the first connection point 401 moves toward the bottom of the first end wall.

[0055] In the above technical solution, by defining the motion trajectory characteristics of the first connection point 401, the motion trajectory of the panel 400 near the first end wall is represented, thereby representing the action mode of one side wall of the panel 400. When the opening 300 is opened, the panel 400 near the first end wall first moves towards the second end wall 101 via the first forward section 501, thereby avoiding the structural parts of the opening 300 near the first end wall. Then, it moves towards the bottom of the base 100 via the sinking section 502, realizing the movement and insertion of the panel 400 into the storage compartment 200. Finally, it moves towards the bottom of the first end wall via the first sliding section 503, completing the tilting of the panel 400 towards the bottom of the first end wall after it is moved into the storage compartment 200, thereby reducing the space occupied by the storage compartment 200 and improving the space utilization efficiency of the storage compartment 200.

[0056] In some embodiments, to facilitate smooth movement of the panel 400 toward the second end wall 101 when opened, the opening 300 extends through the base 100 toward the second end wall 101. When the panel 400 is closed, the end of the panel 400 near the second connection point 402 is vertically opposite to the second end wall 101 of the base 100. By defining the specific structure of the side of the opening 300 away from the first end wall, it is ensured that the panel 400 can smoothly move horizontally toward the second end wall 101 when the opening 300 is opened, thereby avoiding the component structure of the opening 300 near the first end wall.

[0057] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 To minimize the space occupied by the panel 400 when it is inserted into the storage compartment 200, the first sliding section 503 is arc-shaped, protruding towards the top of the first end wall. This shape allows the panel 400 to self-lock using its own weight during movement, reducing the impact of its own weight on the panel 400's movement. Simultaneously, the arc shape allows the panel 400 to automatically change its tilt angle and direction along the arc trajectory when entering the storage compartment 200, adjusting its posture and further reducing the space occupied by the panel 400 during insertion, thus improving the utilization rate of the storage compartment 200's internal space.

[0058] In some embodiments, a second motion trajectory 600 is defined, and the second connection point 402 slides along the second motion trajectory 600. The second motion trajectory 600 includes a second forward segment 601, which extends horizontally on the lower side of the opening 300. The distance of the second forward segment 601 near the second end wall 101 corresponds to the movement distance of the first forward segment 501, both being the distance the entire panel 400 moves towards the second end wall 101. That is, when the panel 400 is closed, the distance between the second connection point 402 and the second forward segment 601 near the second end wall 101 is 1.5 mm, corresponding to the situation where the second connection point 402 moves towards the second end wall 101.

[0059] In some embodiments, the second motion trajectory 600 includes a second sliding segment 602, one end of which is connected to the end of the second forward segment 601 near the first end wall, and the other end of which extends toward the bottom of the first end wall. The second sliding segment 602 corresponds to the stage when the panel 400 is retracted into the storage compartment 200 and the opening 300 is opened, which corresponds to the case where the second connection point 402 moves toward the bottom of the first end wall.

[0060] In the above technical solution, by defining the movement trajectory characteristics of the second connection point 402, the movement trajectory of the panel 400 near the second end wall 101 is represented. Together with the first movement trajectory 500, the overall movement mode of the panel 400 is displayed. When the opening 300 is opened, the panel 400 near the second end wall 101 first moves towards the second end wall 101 via the second forward section 601 to avoid the structural parts of the opening 300 near the first end wall. The panel 400 then moves towards the first end wall via the second forward section 601. At this time, the first connection point 401 moves towards the bottom of the first end wall via the sinking section 502 along the first sliding section 503. Since the second forward section 601 is located above the storage compartment 200, the sliding trajectory of the second connection point 402 is limited to the upper part of the storage compartment 200, so as to avoid the space below the opening 300 when the panel 400 is put into the storage compartment 200.

[0061] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 3 In the horizontal direction, the end of the second forward segment 601 near the first end wall is located at the bottom end of the sunken segment 502 near the first end wall. By defining the relationship between the position of the segment connection point of the second motion trajectory 600 and the sunken segment 502 in the first motion trajectory 500, the lateral movement length of the second connection point 402 in the second forward segment 601 is maximized. Combined with the movement of the first connection point 401 in the first sliding segment 503, when the panel 400 moves to this point, the panel 400 undergoes a significant flip. The side of the panel 400 near the first end wall moves almost vertically towards the bottom of the first end wall into the storage compartment 200, thereby minimizing the impact of the stacked items inside the storage compartment 200 on the movement of the panel 400 and improving the space utilization efficiency of the storage compartment 200.

[0062] In some embodiments, to further reduce the space occupied by the panel 400 in the storage compartment 200 when it is inserted into the storage compartment 200, in conjunction with the first sliding section 503, the second sliding section 602 is arc-shaped, protruding towards the top of the first end wall. By setting this shape, in conjunction with the arc-shaped protrusion of the first sliding section 503, the movement trajectory of the second connection point 402 of the panel 400 can avoid the space inside the storage compartment 200 for storing items more when the panel 400 enters the storage compartment 200. The panel 400 as a whole can dynamically change its tilt angle and direction along the trajectory of the first sliding section 503 and the second sliding section 602, thereby making full use of the space in the storage compartment 200 and improving its utilization rate.

[0063] In some embodiments, the distance between the second sliding segment 602 and the first sliding segment 503 gradually decreases along the direction away from the opening 300. By defining the positional relationship between the bottom segments of the two motion trajectories, the two motion trajectories are arranged compactly inside the storage compartment 200, thereby reducing the space occupied by the panel 400 inside the storage compartment 200 when it moves into the storage compartment 200.

[0064] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In the open position, the positions of the first connection point 401 and the second connection point 402 are both located horizontally on the side of the opening 300 closest to the first end wall. By limiting the positions of the first connection point 401 and the second connection point 402 when the opening 300 is open, the panel 400 is completely removed from the space directly opposite the opening 300 after moving to its final position. This allows passengers to retrieve items from the storage compartment 200 to the maximum extent possible, ensuring ease of operation for passengers.

[0065] In some embodiments, the second forward segment 601 partially overlaps with the first forward segment 501. Since the second forward segment 601 and the first forward segment 501 extend in the same direction, by defining the partial overlap between the second forward segment 601 and the first forward segment 501, it is indicated that the first forward segment 501 and the second forward segment 601 are connected and located on the same trajectory line. Since the sinking segment 502 is connected to the first forward segment 501 and the first sliding segment 503 is connected to the sinking segment 502, the first motion trajectory 500 and the second motion trajectory 600 are connected, thereby reducing the space occupied by the panel 400 movement trajectory on the inner wall of the storage compartment 200, increasing the utilization rate of the track space, and indirectly increasing the utilization rate of the internal space of the storage compartment 200.

[0066] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 2 to 4 A first sliding pin 403 is provided on the side of the panel 400 near the bottom of the base 100. The first sliding pin 403 is located at the first connection point 401, that is, the movement trajectory of the first sliding pin 403 on the inner wall of the storage compartment 200 is the first movement trajectory 500.

[0067] In some embodiments, a second sliding pin 404 is provided on the side of the panel 400 near the bottom of the base 100. The second sliding pin 404 is located at the second connection point 402, that is, the movement trajectory of the second sliding pin 404 on the inner wall of the storage compartment 200 is the second movement trajectory 600.

[0068] In some embodiments, a groove 700 is provided on the inner wall of the storage compartment 200, and the first sliding pin 403 and the second sliding pin 404 are both slidably disposed in the groove 700. In the above technical solution, it can be deduced from the movement trajectory of the first sliding pin 403 and the second sliding pin 404 that the distribution of the groove 700 on the inner wall of the storage compartment 200 is consistent with the first movement trajectory 500 and the second movement trajectory 600. That is, the groove 700, the first sliding pin 403 and the second sliding pin 404 are the specific manifestations of the movement mode of the panel 400 in the storage compartment 200, realizing the transformation from a point-line relationship to a spatial three-dimensional structure.

[0069] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 3 to 5 In order to enable the automatic movement of the panel 400, a drive device 800 is provided inside the base 100. The drive device 800 is used to drive the panel 400 to move, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the opening 300 of the storage compartment 200. The drive device 800 includes a drive motor 801, which serves as a power source to provide initial power for the movement of the panel 400.

[0070] In some embodiments, the drive device 800 includes a retractor 802, which is connected to the output shaft of a drive motor 801, and the drive motor 801 is used to drive the retractor 802 to rotate.

[0071] In some embodiments, the drive device 800 includes a first pull cord 803, one end of which is connected to a retractor 802. Assuming the retractor 802 rotates in the forward direction, the retractor 802 can wind up or unwind the first pull cord 803. The other end of the first pull cord 803 is connected to a first sliding pin 403. That is, the first pull cord 803 is used to drive the first sliding pin 403 to move, thereby providing power for the panel 400 to move closer to the first end wall.

[0072] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 6 The drive device 800 includes a second pull rope 804. One end of the second pull rope 804 is connected to the retractor 802. Assuming that the retractor 802 rotates in the opposite direction at this time, the retractor 802 can retract or release the second pull rope 804. The other end of the second pull rope 804 is connected to the second sliding pin 404. That is, the second pull rope 804 is used to drive the second sliding pin 404 to move, thereby providing power for the panel 400 to move closer to the second end wall 101.

[0073] In some embodiments, the drive device 800 includes a first guide wheel 805, which is located on the side of the first connection point 401 near the first end wall. A first pull rope 803 extends from the coiler 802 through the first guide wheel 805 to the first sliding pin 403. Since the rope, as a flexible body, can only withstand tension, its geometry is entirely determined by external forces, resulting in directional instability. Therefore, the direction of the tension force of the first pull rope 803 on the first sliding pin 403 is uncertain. By setting the first guide wheel 805 and defining its position, the tension force of the first pull rope 803 on the first sliding pin 403 is directed towards the first end wall in the horizontal direction and towards the bottom of the base 100 in the vertical direction, generally consistent with the movement trajectory direction of the first sliding pin 403. This ensures the tension force for the panel 400 to move when the opening 300 is opened.

[0074] In some embodiments, the drive device 800 includes a second guide wheel 806, which is located on the side of the second connection point 402 near the second end wall 101. The second pull rope 804 extends from the retractor 802 through the second guide wheel 806 to the second sliding pin 404. By setting the second guide wheel 806 and defining its position, the pulling force of the second guide wheel 806 on the second sliding pin 404 is directed horizontally toward the second end wall 101, generally consistent with the movement trajectory direction of the second sliding pin 404, thereby ensuring the pulling force for the panel 400 to move when the opening 300 is closed.

[0075] In some embodiments, in the horizontal direction, the top end of the recessed section 502 is located on the side of the bottom end of the recessed section 502 near the first end wall. By limiting the relative positions of the two ends of the sunken section 502 with the first end wall, on the one hand, the sunken section 502 is inclined so that when the panel 400 moves into the storage compartment 200, the panel 400 and the opening 300 can be separated in both the horizontal and vertical directions at the same time, thereby increasing the speed at which the panel 400 enters the storage compartment 200; on the other hand, during the closing process of the opening 300, the second pull rope 804 pulls the second sliding pin 404 to move towards the second end wall 101. When the first sliding pin 403 moves to the bottom of the sunken section 502, it is pulled by the first pull rope 803 and can move the first sliding pin 403 along the sunken section 502 to the top of the sunken section 502, so that when it switches back to the second pull rope 804 to pull, the second sliding pin 404 will move further towards the second end wall 101, so that the second sliding pin 404 moves to the end of the second movement trajectory close to the second end wall, thereby automatically closing the opening 300.

[0076] In the above technical solution, when the opening 300 is opened, the drive motor 801 first drives the retractor 802 to rotate in the opposite direction. The retractor 802 drives the second pull rope 804 to move, applying a horizontal pulling force to the second sliding pin 404 in the direction of the second end wall 101, causing the panel 400 to move approximately 1.5mm towards the second end wall 101. At this time, the drive motor 801 drives the retractor 802 to rotate in the forward direction, and the retractor 802 drives the first pull rope 803 to move, applying a horizontal pulling force to the first sliding pin 404 in the direction of the second end wall 101. The pull rope 803 applies a pull force in the horizontal direction toward the first end wall and a pull force in the vertical direction toward the bottom of the base 100, so that the first sliding pin 403 moves in the slide groove 700 first along the first forward section 501 to the sinking section 502, and then moves along the sinking section 502 to the first sliding section 503 until the movement ends. At this time, the second sliding pin 404 moves in the slide groove 700 along the second movement trajectory 600, thus completing the opening of the opening 300.

[0077] When the opening 300 is closed, the drive motor 801 first drives the retractor 802 to reverse, and the retractor 802 drives the second pull rope 804 to move. Since the second directional wheel is positioned horizontally toward the second end wall 101 and vertically toward the opening 300 relative to the second sliding pin 404 at this time, the second pull rope 804 can drive the second sliding pin 404 to move along the second motion trajectory 600 toward the second end wall 101. At this time, the first sliding pin 403 moves along the first motion trajectory 500. When the first sliding pin 403 moves to the connection point between the first sliding section 503 and the sinking section 502, the drive motor 801 drives the retractor 802 to rotate forward, so that the first pull rope 803 drives the first sliding pin 403 to move toward the first end wall. When the first sliding pin 403 moves past the top of the sinking section 502 and moves to the end of the first forward section 501 near the first end wall, the drive motor 801 stops, the panel 400 stops moving, and the opening 300 is closed.

[0078] In some embodiments, to facilitate the movement of the first sliding pin 403 in the slide groove 700 by the first pull cord 803, the bottom end of the recessed section 502 is smoothly connected to the first sliding section 503 in an arc shape, and the top end of the recessed section 502 is smoothly connected to the first forward moving section 501 in an arc shape. By setting the shape of the slide groove 700 at the connection point between the recessed section 502 and the first forward moving section 501 and the first sliding section 503, the first sliding pin 403 can move along the first movement trajectory 500 under the action of the first pull cord 803, reducing the probability of the first sliding pin 403 getting stuck in the slide groove 700, thereby ensuring the smoothness of the panel 400 when moving.

[0079] In some embodiments, to further ensure the pulling effect of the first pull rope 803 and the second pull rope 804 on both ends of the panel 400, a plurality of transition wheels 807 are provided on the side wall of the storage compartment 200, respectively located on the side close to the first end wall and the second end wall 101. Taking the first pull rope 803 as an example, due to the flexibility of the rope itself, if the first pull rope 803 is pulled directly from the retractor 802 to the first guide wheel 805, the curvature of the first pull rope 803 at the first guide wheel 805 is large, resulting in stress concentration at this point. This intensifies the wear of the first pull rope 803, increases the probability of wear, and generates centripetal force, which can easily cause the first pull rope 803 to jam. Furthermore, because the relative distance between the first guide wheel 805 and the retractor 802 is large, the first pull rope 803 may swing in the middle position, affecting its normal use and causing the panel 400 to move sluggishly. In summary, by setting multiple transition wheels 807 to ensure the normal use of the first pull rope 803 and the second pull rope 804, the smooth movement of the panel 400 is guaranteed.

[0080] In some embodiments, to further improve the effect of the transition wheel 807, taking the transition wheel 807 near the first end wall as an example, multiple transition wheels 807 are distributed in an arc shape, thereby further optimizing the tension transmission channel of the first pull rope 803 to the first sliding pin 403 and eliminating swaying.

[0081] Furthermore, this application also provides a vehicle comprising a body, on which the aforementioned automotive interior components are disposed. The automotive interior components are located inside the vehicle body, specifically behind the center console, between the driver's seat and the front passenger seat. By placing the automotive interior components in this location, it facilitates the driver and front passenger in accessing and placing items, particularly increasing the driver's operational convenience, while ensuring a unified appearance of the vehicle's interior.

[0082] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. An automotive interior component, characterized in that, It includes: A base (100) on which a storage compartment (200) is provided; The storage compartment (200) has an opening (300) at the top that connects to the outside. A panel (400) is movably connected to the base (100) for moving between a closed position that closes the storage compartment (200) and an open position that exposes the storage compartment (200); The panel (400) has a first connection point (401) and a second connection point (402) at both ends in the horizontal direction; The base (100) has a first end wall and a second end wall (101) at both ends in the horizontal direction; When the panel (400) is in the closed position, the panel (400) is located in the opening (300), the first connection point (401) is close to the first end wall, and the second connection point (402) is close to the second end wall (101); When the panel (400) moves from the closed position to the open position, the first connection point (401) moves toward the second end wall (101) and then moves toward the bottom of the first end wall; the second connection point (402) moves toward the second end wall (101) and then moves toward the first end wall.

2. The automotive interior trim component according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the panel (400) moves from the closed position to the open position, the first connection point (401) moves toward the second end wall (101), then moves further toward the bottom of the base (100), and then moves toward the bottom of the first end wall.

3. The automotive interior trim component according to claim 1, characterized in that, Define a first motion trajectory (500) and a second motion trajectory (600): the first connection point (401) slides along the first motion trajectory (500), and the second connection point (402) slides along the second motion trajectory (600); The first motion trajectory (500) includes: The first forward segment (501) extends toward the second end wall (101); The sunken section (502) extends toward the bottom of the base (100); the top end of the sunken section (502) is connected to the end of the first forward section (501) near the second end wall (101); The first sliding section (503) has one end connected to the bottom end of the sinking section (502), and the other end of the first sliding section (503) extends toward the bottom of the first end wall.

4. The automotive interior trim component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The opening (300) extends through the base (100) toward the second end wall (101); when the panel (400) is in a closed state, the end of the panel (400) near the second connection point (402) is vertically opposite to the second end wall (101) of the base (100).

5. The automotive interior trim component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first sliding segment (503) is arc-shaped, protruding towards the top of the first end wall.

6. The automotive interior trim component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second motion trajectory (600) includes: The second forward segment (601) extends horizontally on the lower side of the opening (300); The second sliding segment (602) has one end connected to the end of the second forward segment (601) near the first end wall, and the other end of the second sliding segment (602) extends toward the bottom of the first end wall.

7. The automotive interior trim component according to claim 6, characterized in that, In the horizontal direction, one end of the second forward segment (601) near the first end wall is located on the side of the bottom end of the sinking segment (502) near the first end wall.

8. The automotive interior trim component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second sliding segment (602) is arc-shaped and protrudes towards the top of the first end wall.

9. The automotive interior trim component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The distance between the second sliding segment (602) and the first sliding segment (503) gradually decreases in the direction away from the opening (300).

10. The automotive interior trim component according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the open position, the positions of the first connection point (401) and the second connection point (402) are both located on the side of the opening (300) near the first end wall in the horizontal direction.

11. The automotive interior trim component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second forward segment (601) partially overlaps with the first forward segment (501).

12. The automotive interior trim component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The panel (400) is provided with a first sliding pin (403) and a second sliding pin (404), which are respectively located at the first connection point (401) and the second connection point (402); the inner wall of the storage compartment (200) is provided with a sliding groove (700), and the first sliding pin (403) and the second sliding pin (404) are both slidably disposed in the sliding groove (700).

13. The automotive interior trim component according to claim 12, characterized in that, The base (100) is internally provided with a driving device (800), the driving device (800) comprising: Drive motor (801); A retractor (802) is connected to the drive motor (801); the drive motor (801) drives the retractor (802) to rotate. A first pull rope (803) has one end connected to the retractor (802) so that the retractor (802) can retract or release the first pull rope (803), and the other end of the first pull rope (803) is connected to the first sliding pin (403). The second pull rope (804) has one end connected to the retractor (802) so that the retractor (802) can retract or release the second pull rope (804), and the other end of the second pull rope (804) is connected to the second sliding pin (404). The first guide wheel (805) is located on the side of the first connection point (401) near the first end wall, and the first pull rope (803) extends from the coiler (802) through the first guide wheel (805) to the first sliding pin (403). The second guide wheel (806) is located on the side of the second connection point (402) near the second end wall (101), and the second pull rope (804) extends from the coiler (802) through the second guide wheel (806) to the second sliding pin (404). The top of the sunken section (502) in the horizontal direction is located on the side of the bottom of the sunken section (502) near the first end wall.

14. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: Body; The automotive interior component as described in any one of claims 1 to 13 is installed inside the vehicle body.

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