A container opening device, an instrument panel assembly, and a vehicle

Abstract

This utility model provides a container opening device, an instrument panel assembly, and a vehicle, relating to the technical field of instrument panels. The container includes a body and a cover that are screwed together. The device includes: a base for supporting the container; a rotating component whose output end is connected to the base for driving the base to rotate and for moving downward when the cover is subjected to pressure pointing towards the base; a triggering component for contacting and connecting with the moving rotating component and driving the rotating component to rotate; and a fixing component located on the base for fixing the body when the container rotates together with the base, so that the cover can be screwed open relative to the body. The device in this application can assist the driver in opening the container, reducing the difficulty of opening the container while the car is in motion, thereby reducing the probability of traffic accidents caused by distracted operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of dashboards, and more particularly to a container opening device, dashboard assembly, and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In modern vehicle design, driver safety is a primary consideration. However, when a driver needs to drink water while driving, they must take their attention away from the road and manually open the lid, which could have disastrous consequences at high speeds or in emergencies. Therefore, there is a need for a device that allows for convenient opening and closing of the container without compromising driver safety. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the purpose of this application is to provide a container opening device, a dashboard assembly, and a vehicle to solve the safety risk caused by drivers having to take their attention away from the road and open the cover while driving.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a container opening device, wherein the container includes a body and a lid screwed together, and the device includes: A base for supporting the container; A rotating component, the output end of which is connected to the base, is used to drive the base to rotate and can move downward when the cover is subjected to pressure in the direction of the base; A trigger component is used to contact and connect with the downwardly moving rotating component, and drive the rotating component to rotate; A fixing component, located on the base, secures the body as the container rotates together with the base, so that the lid can be screwed open relative to the body.

[0005] Optionally, the device is disposed within the container support groove and is arranged along the height direction of the container support groove, and the triggering component includes: An elastic element, one end of which is connected to the rotating assembly and the other end of which is connected to the bottom of the container support groove, and is able to compress with the rotating assembly when the cover is subjected to pressure pointing in the direction of the base; or rebound and drive the rotating assembly to move upward when the pressure pointing in the direction of the base disappears; A contact switch is installed at the bottom of the container carrying groove to make contact with the downward rotating component and drive the rotating component to rotate; or to disengage from the upward rotating component.

[0006] Optionally, the rotating assembly includes a rotating mechanism, a mounting base, and a trigger rod. The rotating mechanism is mounted on the mounting base, and the trigger rod is located on the side of the mounting base away from the rotating mechanism for contacting and connecting with the contact switch. The elastic element is sleeved around the trigger rod and the contact switch.

[0007] Optionally, the fixing assembly includes a pair of opposing clamping mechanisms, each clamping mechanism including a rotary motor and a clamping plate. The rotary motor is mounted on the base, and its output shaft is connected to one end of the clamping plate to control the clamping plate to open or close towards or away from the container.

[0008] Optionally, the clamping plate is an arc-shaped plate that bends toward the container.

[0009] Optionally, the clamping plate has an anti-slip layer on the side near the container.

[0010] Based on the same inventive concept, this disclosure also provides an instrument panel assembly, including an instrument panel body and a container opening device as described in any of the above claims, wherein the instrument panel body is provided with a container carrying groove, and the container opening device is installed in the container carrying groove.

[0011] Optionally, the dashboard assembly also includes: A detection sensor is installed inside the container support slot to detect whether the main body is placed inside the container support slot; An identification module is installed on the dashboard body and connected to the detection sensor to identify whether the container has a lid after the detection sensor detects that the body is placed in the container carrier slot. The identification module is connected to the fixing component to control the fixing component to activate and fix the body after the container is identified to have a lid.

[0012] Optionally, the dashboard assembly also includes a release switch located on the dashboard body, the release switch being connected to the fixing component to release the fixing component from the container.

[0013] Based on the same inventive concept, this disclosure also provides a vehicle including the dashboard assembly described in any of the preceding claims.

[0014] As described above, the container opening device provided in this application includes a base, a rotating component, a triggering component, and a fixing component. The base supports the container. The rotating component moves down to contact the triggering component when the driver presses the lid. Upon receiving a trigger action, the triggering component drives the rotating component to rotate. The rotating component drives the container to rotate via the base. The fixing component fixes the container body to the base, allowing it to rotate stably with the base. At this time, the driver only needs to hold the lid with their hand, and by using the screw connection between the lid and the body, the lid can be unscrewed from the body to open the container. During the container opening process described above, the driver does not need to take their eyes off the road or release the steering wheel for complex operations. The simple action of pressing and holding the lid with one hand is sufficient to open the lid, simplifying the container opening process while driving, reducing the probability of traffic accidents caused by distracted operation, and improving driving safety. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this application or related technologies, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the rotating component is shown for an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the clamping mechanism in an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Reference numerals: 01, container carrying groove; 1, base; 2, rotating assembly; 21, rotating mechanism; 22, mounting base; 23, trigger rod; 3, trigger assembly; 31, elastic element; 32, contact switch; 4, fixing assembly; 41, clamping mechanism; 411, clamping plate. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with specific embodiments and the accompanying drawings.

[0019] It should be noted that, unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in the embodiments of this application should have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in the embodiments of this application do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Terms such as "comprising" or "including" mean that the element or object preceding the word encompasses the elements or objects listed after the word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. Terms such as "connected" or "linked" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. Terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are only used to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0020] As described in the background section, in modern transportation systems, vehicle design always prioritizes driver safety. From high-strength body structures to multi-airbag systems, from anti-lock braking technology to lane departure warning functions, every innovation revolves around reducing risks and improving driving safety. However, in everyday driving scenarios, drivers drinking water while driving poses a long-overlooked safety hazard. Specifically, when a driver feels thirsty, they often need to free one hand to feel for a container, briefly taking their eyes off the road to confirm its location, and then manually unscrew the lid. This brief process can have fatal consequences at high speeds. For example, at a speed of 100 kilometers per hour, a vehicle travels approximately 27 meters per second. Even if the driver's gaze is off the road for just one second, the vehicle has already traveled nearly 30 meters within the blind spot. If an obstacle, pedestrian, or other vehicle suddenly changes lanes at this time, the driver will find it difficult to react in time, easily leading to rear-end collisions, other serious traffic accidents, or other serious incidents. In urban roads, this distracted operation is equally dangerous. Complex traffic flow, frequent traffic light changes, and sudden pedestrian crossings all place extremely high demands on the driver's sustained concentration. The manual operation of feeling for and opening the container undoubtedly distracts attention, increasing the probability of an accident.

[0021] With the continuous growth of car ownership and increasing road traffic pressure, how to meet the basic physiological needs of drivers while ensuring driving safety has become an urgent problem to be solved in the field of vehicle design. Therefore, designing a device that allows drivers to easily open and close a cover without completely taking their hands off the steering wheel or shifting their gaze would not only fill the gap in existing vehicle safety design, but also provide practical protection for drivers' travel safety, and has important practical significance and application value.

[0022] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-2 The embodiments of this application will be described in detail below.

[0023] like Figure 1 According to the above, a container opening device is provided, the container comprising a body and a lid screwed together, the device comprising: Base 1, used to support the container; The rotating component 2 has its output end connected to the base 1 to drive the base 1 to rotate, and can move downward when the cover is subjected to pressure in the direction of the base 1; Trigger component 3 is used to contact and connect with the downwardly moving rotating component 2, and drive the rotating component 2 to rotate; The fixing component 4 is located on the base 1 and fixes the body when the container rotates together with the base 1, so that the cover can be screwed open relative to the body.

[0024] Specifically, the container is a water bottle, such as a bottled water bottle, a carbonated beverage bottle, or a juice bottle. The bottle body serves as the main body, and the cap serves as the lid, achieving a seal through screwing to prevent leakage and facilitate convenient drinking. The base 1, as the core component supporting the container, can be made of high-strength, lightweight alloy material, possessing high load-bearing capacity while remaining lightweight, thus reducing the output pressure on the rotating component 2. The base 1 is equipped with anti-slip pads, which initially fix the bottom of the container body through friction, preventing lateral sliding during rotation. A keyway matching the output end of the rotating component 2 can be provided at the center of the side of the base 1 closest to the rotating component 2. This keyway engages with the spline on the output end of the rotating component, ensuring that the rotating component 2 can stably drive the base 1 to rotate synchronously.

[0025] The rotating component 2 is the core power source for the lid's screwing action. It moves downwards when the lid is subjected to pressure pointing towards the base 1; that is, it moves downwards when the driver presses the lid to contact the trigger component 3. Upon receiving the trigger action, the trigger component 3 drives the rotating component 2 to rotate. The output end of the drive component is connected to the base 1 to rotate the base 1 and the container on it. When the container rotates, the fixing component 4 secures the container body to the base 1, ensuring stable rotation along with the base 1. Because the lid and body are screwed together, with the body rotating stably, the driver only needs to hold the lid in place by hand to unscrew it, thus opening the container.

[0026] In this embodiment, the container opening device includes a base 1, a rotating component 2, a triggering component 3, and a fixing component 4. The base 1 supports the container. The rotating component 2 moves down to contact the triggering component 3 when the driver presses the lid. Upon receiving a trigger action, the triggering component 3 drives the rotating component 2 to rotate. The rotating component 2 drives the container to rotate via the base 1. The fixing component 4 fixes the container body to the base 1, allowing it to rotate stably with the base 1. At this time, the driver only needs to hold the lid with their hand, and by using the screw connection between the lid and the container body, the lid can be unscrewed from the container body to open it. During the container opening process described above, the driver does not need to take their eyes off the road or release the steering wheel for complex operations. The simple action of pressing and holding the lid with one hand is enough to open the lid, simplifying the container opening process for the driver while driving, reducing the probability of traffic accidents caused by distracted operation, and improving driving safety.

[0027] In some embodiments, the device is disposed within the container support groove 01 and is arranged along the height direction of the container support groove 01, and the triggering component 3 includes: The elastic element 31 has one end connected to the rotating assembly 2 and the other end connected to the bottom of the container bearing groove 01. It can be compressed with the rotating assembly 2 when the cover is subjected to pressure in the direction of the base 1; or rebound and drive the rotating assembly 2 to move upward when the pressure in the direction of the base 1 disappears. A contact switch 32 is installed at the bottom of the container carrying groove 01 to contact and connect with the downward rotating component 2 and drive the rotating component 2 to rotate; or to disconnect from the upward rotating component 2.

[0028] Specifically, the container holder 01 is typically located on the dashboard between the driver and passenger seats, and is a dedicated space in the vehicle interior designed for placing containers such as water cups and beverage bottles. Structurally, the holder is primarily cylindrical in shape to accommodate common bottle types, with a depth of approximately 8-12 centimeters. The edges of the holder are rounded to prevent the driver from being scratched when retrieving or placing containers, and also to blend seamlessly with the overall design of the dashboard.

[0029] The container is positioned within the container support groove 01, along its height. The lifting stroke of its rotating component 2 is adapted to the depth of the support groove, ensuring that when the rotating component 2 moves downward, the top of the container will not be lower than the opening of the container support groove 01 due to excessive stroke, thus affecting the driver's operation. The base 1 is positioned within the container support groove 01, and its shape is adapted to the cross-section of the container support groove 01. It can be circular, with a diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of the container support groove 01. This ensures that the base 1 can move smoothly up and down within the support groove, while also limiting lateral swaying through the gap with the groove wall, thus improving stability.

[0030] The elastic element 31 in the trigger assembly 3 is a high-strength compression spring. One end of the spring is connected to the rotating assembly 2, and the other end is connected to the bottom of the container support groove 01. When the driver presses the container lid, the pressure is transmitted through the lid and the main body to the base 1, which in turn pushes the rotating assembly 2 downward. At this time, the elastic element 31 is compressed and stores elastic potential energy. When the driver releases the pressing hand, the pressure pointing towards the base 1 disappears, and the elastic element 31 releases its potential energy to generate a rebound force, driving the rotating assembly 2 upward to the initial position, preparing for the next opening action. This elastic reset design ensures the flexibility of the triggering process and can automatically reset after opening, improving the ease of use of the device. The stiffness coefficient of the high-strength compression spring is 1~3N / mm. This range can avoid the container opening device being accidentally triggered due to insufficient spring stiffness (such as the container's own weight or slight shaking when the vehicle is bumpy), and it will not be too stiff to press. At the same time, it can provide sufficient and stable rebound force to drive common 500~1000ml containers to rise smoothly.

[0031] The contact switch 32 can be a waterproof micro switch, installed at the bottom of the container's carrying tank 01, with its trigger button opposite to the rotating component 2. When the rotating component 2 moves downward under pressure, it contacts the trigger button of the contact switch 32, and the contact switch 32 transmits an electrical signal to the rotating component 2, activating it and causing the base 1 to rotate. When the elastic element 31 moves the rotating component 2 upward to reset, the contact block separates from the trigger button. This contact-type trigger structure is highly responsive, accurately controlling the activation of the rotating component 2, and its waterproof design effectively addresses minor leaks that may occur in the container, ensuring the lifespan of the device.

[0032] In this embodiment, the driver presses down the cover so that the rotating component 2 contacts the contact switch 32 when it moves down, thereby driving the rotating component 2 to rotate. The contact switch 32 provides a start signal for the rotation action. After the signal is activated, the driver releases the cover, and the elastic element 31 can drive the rotating component 2 to move up and reset, ensuring that the rotating component 2 returns to its initial position when not in operation, preparing for the next trigger. This elastic reset design ensures both the flexibility of the triggering process and automatic reset after activation, improving the ease of use of the device.

[0033] In some embodiments, the rotating assembly 2 includes a rotating mechanism 21, a mounting base 22, and a trigger rod 23. The rotating mechanism 21 is disposed on the mounting base 22, and the trigger rod 23 is disposed on the side of the mounting base 22 away from the rotating mechanism 21 for contacting and connecting with the contact switch 32. The elastic member 31 is sleeved around the trigger rod 23 and the contact switch 32.

[0034] Specifically, the rotating mechanism 21, as the core source of rotational power, can employ a miniaturized DC geared motor with optimized output torque to meet the force required for screwing the lid. The motor housing can be bolted to the central area of ​​the mounting base 22, with the output shaft extending vertically upwards. The shaft end has a spline structure that forms a tight key connection with the connecting groove at the bottom of the base 1, ensuring that the rotational power is transmitted to the base 1 without loss, driving the container to rotate synchronously. The motor has a built-in Hall sensor that can monitor the rotation angle and speed in real time, providing data support for precisely controlling the degree to which the lid is screwed open or tightened.

[0035] The mounting base 22 can be a disc-shaped structure with evenly distributed reinforcing ribs along its edges to enhance overall structural strength and support the weight of the rotating mechanism 21 and its reaction force during operation. The upper surface of the mounting base 22 has pre-drilled mounting holes that match the housing of the rotating mechanism 21. A cylindrical trigger rod 23 extends vertically downwards from the center of the lower surface. The trigger rod 23 can be fixed to the mounting base 22 via threaded connection or welding to ensure its stability. Additionally, the contact switch 32 has a guide sleeve, within which the trigger rod 23 is located. This ensures that when the rotating assembly 2 moves downwards, the trigger rod 23 is precisely aligned with the contact switch 32 under the action of the guide sleeve, preventing poor contact due to misalignment.

[0036] The elastic element 31 is sleeved around the trigger rod 23 and the contact switch 32, which achieves a highly compact structure, can make efficient use of the space in the container carrying groove 01, and does not hinder the up and down movement of the trigger rod 23 or the normal operation of the contact switch 32.

[0037] In this embodiment, the rotating assembly 2 includes a rotating mechanism 21, a mounting base 22, and a trigger rod 23. The mounting base 22 provides a mounting position for the rotating mechanism 21, and the trigger rod 23 is located on the side of the mounting base 22 away from the rotating mechanism 21 to trigger the contact switch 32 when the rotating mechanism 21 moves downward. An elastic element 31 is sleeved around the trigger rod 23 and the contact switch 32, achieving a highly compact structure and efficient utilization of the container support slot 01 space. Simultaneously, the elastic element 31 does not obstruct the vertical movement of the trigger rod 23 or the normal operation of the contact switch 32, ensuring the normal operation of the container opening device.

[0038] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the fixing component 4 includes a pair of clamping mechanisms 41 positioned opposite each other. Each clamping mechanism 41 includes a rotary motor and a clamping plate 411. The rotary motor is mounted on the base 1, and its output shaft is connected to one end of the clamping plate 411 to control the clamping plate 411 to open and close in a direction closer to or further away from the container.

[0039] In addition, the clamping plate 411 is an arc-shaped plate that bends toward the container.

[0040] The clamping plate 411 has an anti-slip layer on the side near the container.

[0041] Specifically, the rotary motor, serving as the drive source for the clamping action, can be a miniature stepper motor, possessing precise angle control capabilities and adjusting the opening and closing range of the clamping plate 411 according to the container diameter. The rotary motor is fixed to the edge of the upper surface of the base 1 via a metal bracket, with two rotary motors located on opposite sides of the base 1's diameter to ensure a symmetrical distribution of clamping force. The output shaft of the rotary motor can be connected to the connecting shaft of the clamping plate 411 via a coupling.

[0042] The clamping plate 411 is an arc-shaped plate that curves towards the container, its curvature matching the outer contour of common containers to increase the contact area with the container body. The clamping plate 411 is made of high-strength engineering plastic, with a 3mm thick silicone pad as an anti-slip layer. The silicone pad has fine anti-slip textures on its surface, which both increases friction to improve clamping stability and prevents excessive clamping force from scratching or deforming the container surface. The end of the clamping plate 411 away from the rotary motor has rounded corners to prevent scratching the container or operators during opening and closing.

[0043] When the device receives an opening signal, the rotary motor drives the clamping plate 411 to rotate towards the container until the silicone pad is tightly fitted to the container body. At this point, the encircling space formed by the two clamping plates 411 precisely covers the center of the container, and together with the anti-slip pad of the base 1, restricts the displacement of the container in both horizontal and vertical directions. During the clamping process, the rotary motor senses the clamping force through current or pressure feedback, and automatically stops rotating when a preset threshold is reached to avoid over-clamping and deformation of the container. When it is necessary to release the container, the rotary motor rotates in the opposite direction, causing the clamping plate 411 to open away from the container, providing ample space for the container to be placed or removed.

[0044] The aforementioned clamping mechanism 41 not only adapts to containers of different diameters, but also ensures that the container body and the base 1 rotate synchronously through a stable clamping force when the rotating component 2 drives the base 1 to rotate, providing a reliable reaction force for screwing open the lid. At the same time, the symmetrical layout ensures that the container is subjected to balanced forces, avoiding tilting or rotational deviation caused by unilateral forces, further improving the stability and accuracy of the device's operation.

[0045] Based on the same inventive concept, this disclosure also provides an instrument panel assembly, including an instrument panel body and a container opening device as described in any of the above claims, wherein the instrument panel body is provided with a container carrying groove 01, and the container opening device is installed in the container carrying groove 01.

[0046] Specifically, the container holder 01 is typically located on the dashboard between the driver and passenger seats, and is a dedicated space in the vehicle interior designed for placing containers such as water cups and beverage bottles. Structurally, the holder is primarily cylindrical in shape to accommodate common bottle types, with a depth of approximately 8-12 centimeters. The edges of the holder are rounded to prevent the driver from being scratched when retrieving or placing containers, and also to blend seamlessly with the overall design of the dashboard.

[0047] In this embodiment, the container opening device is installed within the container support groove 01. The container support groove 01 can limit and protect the container opening device, reducing the impact of vehicle bumps on the device and ensuring its stable operation. The instrument panel assembly in this embodiment integrates the container opening device, which has the beneficial effects of the corresponding container opening device embodiments, and will not be described in detail here.

[0048] In some embodiments, the dashboard assembly further includes: A detection sensor is installed in the container support slot 01 to detect whether the main body is placed in the container support slot 01; An identification module is installed on the instrument panel body and connected to the detection sensor to identify whether the container has a lid after the detection sensor detects that the instrument panel body is placed in the container carrier slot 01. The identification module is connected to the fixing component 4 to control the fixing component 4 to activate and fix the body after the container is identified to have a lid.

[0049] In addition, the instrument panel assembly also includes a release switch provided on the instrument panel body, the release switch being connected to the fixing component 4 so as to release the fixing component 4 from the container by means of the release switch.

[0050] For example, the detection sensor can be a pressure sensor or an infrared sensor. The pressure sensor can be embedded in the base 1 at the center of the bottom of the tank, while the infrared sensors are symmetrically installed on the bottom of the inner wall of the support tank. The detection sensor only starts detecting when the vehicle is in motion (the vehicle speed signal is obtained via the CAN bus; the sensor is activated when the vehicle speed is >0 km / h and goes into sleep mode when the vehicle is parked). The pressure sensor determines that a container has been placed by sensing a pressure signal of ≥500g (adapted to the weight of common 500-1000ml water bottles); the infrared sensor detects whether the bottom of the container is in contact with the base 1 by emitting an infrared signal (ensuring that the container is completely placed in the tank and avoiding false triggering in a partially placed state). Only when the sensor detects that the container has been placed in the container support tank 01 will it send a "container placed" trigger signal to the identification module.

[0051] The identification module can be installed inside the dashboard body and is linked with the detection sensor, seat sensor, indoor occupant identification sensor and fixed component 4 through the wiring harness.

[0052] Specifically, the recognition module takes an image of the top of the container using a miniature camera and compares it with a pre-stored "feature library of containers with / without lids" to determine whether the container has a lid; if it is identified as having no lid, the fixing component 4 is not activated.

[0053] In addition, the data processing unit receives signals in real time from the seat sensor (detecting whether there is a child in the front passenger / rear seat, determined by weight <30kg) and the indoor occupant recognition sensor (determining whether there is a child's figure through infrared imaging). If either sensor detects a child in the seat, the data processing unit immediately sends a "do not start" command to the container opening device and displays "Child in the seat, device locked" on the central control screen to prevent children from accidentally touching the device and causing safety hazards.

[0054] The recognition module can also link with vehicle driving data. When the driving time exceeds 1-2 hours (calculated by linking the vehicle clock with the driving status), or the ambient temperature is >26℃ (obtained by the in-vehicle temperature sensor, the human comfort temperature is usually 22-26℃), it will automatically send a prompt to the central control screen asking "Do you want to open the container opening device?" If the driver replies "Open the container opening device", the rotating mechanism 21 and the clamping mechanism 41 will open automatically without the driver pressing the container. If the above conditions are not met, the driver can also open the rotating mechanism 21 and the clamping mechanism 41 automatically via voice or physical buttons on the central control screen.

[0055] The release switch can be a physical switch, a touchscreen switch, or a voice / gesture switch. If the release switch is a physical switch, for example, it is a waterproof push-button installed on the edge of the dashboard on the driver's side (within the driver's reach, 15-20cm from the steering wheel), with a "cup holder unlock" label on the surface, a button travel of 2mm, and a pressing force of 5N to avoid accidental touches. If the release switch is a touchscreen switch, the touchscreen switch is integrated into the central control interface, and a pop-up confirmation window is required after clicking (to prevent accidental clicks). If the release switch is a voice / gesture switch, voice / gesture control is achieved through the vehicle's voice module (supporting custom commands) and the steering wheel gesture sensor. The driver can trigger the release command by saying "unlock cup holder" or swiping lightly towards the inside of the steering wheel. The signal from the release switch is directly transmitted to the control module of the fixing component 4. When triggered, it not only controls the rotation motor of the clamping mechanism 41 to reverse (causing the clamping plate 411 to loosen), but also simultaneously sends a "stop power output" signal to the rotating component 2.

[0056] For example, the following is a common usage of dashboard assemblies in practice: When the vehicle enters driving mode (vehicle speed > 0km / h), the detection sensor in container carrier slot 01 is activated; when the driver puts the container into the carrier slot, the detection sensor confirms that the container is in place and sends a signal to the identification module. The recognition module initiates image recognition. After confirming that the water bottle has a cap, it links the seat sensor and the personnel recognition sensor: if a child is detected sitting in the water bottle, the bottle cap opening device is locked, and the central control screen displays "Child is in the vehicle, device is locked"; if no child is detected, the system further determines the driving time (e.g., 1.5 hours) or ambient temperature (e.g., 28°C), and automatically prompts "Container opening device can be opened", or waits for the driver to activate the container opening device via voice / button (only the rotating mechanism 21 and the clamping mechanism 41 are activated, no need to press the container), or waits for the driver to press the container to open it through the container opening device.

[0057] The following describes the process by which the driver opens and closes the container using the container opening device: The driver gently presses the cap with one hand. The pressure is transmitted through the cap and bottle to the base 1, causing the rotating component 2 to move downwards. Simultaneously, the rotating mechanism 21 compresses the elastic element 31 below, triggering the contact switch 32. The contact switch 32 sends a start signal to the fixing component 4: the rotating motors of a pair of clamping mechanisms 41 drive the clamping plate 411 to rotate towards the bottle (the anti-slip silicone pad on the surface of the clamping plate 411 is in contact with the middle of the bottle). The clamping force is sensed through current or pressure feedback, and rotation stops when a threshold is reached, thus securing the bottle. At the same time, the rotating mechanism 21 starts according to preset parameters (…). With a rotation speed of 30 r / min, a rotation angle of 180°, and a force of 20 N (compatible with common bottle cap torque), the base 1 rotates synchronously with the rotating component 2. The bottle body is clamped by the fixing component 4 and rotates with the base 1. The driver holds the bottle cap with one hand, and the cap is unscrewed relative to the bottle body. The rotating mechanism 21 automatically stops after reaching the set number of rotations (such as 180°) (or stops again by pressing the bottle cap, controlled by the contact switch 32). The rotating mechanism 21 of the fixing component 4 rotates in the opposite direction, the clamping plate 411 is released, or the fixing can be manually released by the release switch (physical / touchscreen / voice).

[0058] After the driver finishes drinking, he puts the water bottle back into the container holding slot 01, presses the container once, and the rotating component 2 moves down to trigger the contact switch 32, sending a "start tightening" signal: the fixing component 4 clamps the bottle again (the clamping force is the same as when opening the cap to prevent the bottle from shaking); the rotating mechanism 21 switches to reverse mode (speed 25r / min, force 25N to prevent over-tightening and damage to the cap), causing the bottle to rotate in reverse with the base 1; the driver aligns the cap with the container opening to tighten the cap relative to the body; after the cap is tightened, the rotating mechanism 21 can be stopped again by pressing the container, controlled by the contact switch 32, or by voice / gesture / button control, and at the same time, the clamping mechanism 41 is released from the container.

[0059] Based on the same inventive concept, this disclosure also provides a vehicle including any of the instrument panel assemblies described above, and has the beneficial effects of the corresponding embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0060] Those skilled in the art should understand that the discussion of any of the above embodiments is merely exemplary and is not intended to imply that the scope of this application is limited to these examples; under the concept of this application, the technical features of the above embodiments or different embodiments can also be combined, the steps can be implemented in any order, and there are many other variations of different aspects of the embodiments of this application as described above, which are not provided in detail for the sake of brevity.

[0061] Additionally, to simplify the description and discussion, and to avoid obscuring the embodiments of this application, the well-known power / ground connections to integrated circuit (IC) chips and other components may or may not be shown in the provided drawings. Furthermore, the apparatus may be shown in block diagram form to avoid obscuring the embodiments of this application, and this also takes into account the fact that the details of the implementation of these block diagram apparatuses are highly dependent on the platform on which the embodiments of this application will be implemented (i.e., these details should be fully understood by those skilled in the art). While specific details (e.g., circuits) have been set forth to describe exemplary embodiments of this application, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the embodiments of this application can be implemented without these specific details or with variations thereof. Therefore, these descriptions should be considered illustrative rather than restrictive.

[0062] Although this application has been described in conjunction with specific embodiments thereof, many substitutions, modifications, and variations of these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the foregoing description. For example, other memory architectures may use the embodiments discussed.

[0063] The embodiments of this application are intended to cover all such substitutions, modifications, and variations that fall within the broad scope of the claims of this application. Therefore, any omissions, modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the embodiments of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A container opening device, the container comprising a body and a lid screwed together, characterized in that, The device includes: A base (1) for supporting the container; The rotating component (2) has its output end connected to the base (1) to drive the base (1) to rotate, and can move downward when the cover is subjected to pressure in the direction of the base (1); Trigger component (3) is used to contact and connect with the downwardly moving rotating component (2) and drive the rotating component (2) to rotate; A fixing component (4) is located on the base (1) and fixes the body when the container rotates together with the base (1) so that the cover can be screwed open relative to the body.

2. The container opening device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device is disposed within the container support groove (01) and is arranged along the height direction of the container support groove (01). The triggering component (3) includes: An elastic element (31) is connected at one end to the rotating assembly (2) and at the other end to the bottom of the container support groove (01). It can be compressed with the rotating assembly (2) when the cover is subjected to pressure in the direction of the base (1); or rebound and drive the rotating assembly (2) to move upward when the pressure in the direction of the base (1) disappears. A contact switch (32) is installed at the bottom of the container carrying groove (01) to contact and connect with the downward rotating component (2) and drive the rotating component (2) to rotate; or to disconnect from the upward rotating component (2).

3. A container opening device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating assembly (2) includes a rotating mechanism (21), a mounting base (22), and a trigger rod (23). The rotating mechanism (21) is mounted on the mounting base (22), and the trigger rod (23) is located on the side of the mounting base (22) away from the rotating mechanism (21) for contacting and connecting with the contact switch (32). The elastic element (31) is sleeved around the trigger rod (23) and the contact switch (32).

4. A container opening device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing component (4) includes a pair of clamping mechanisms (41) positioned opposite each other. Each clamping mechanism (41) includes a rotary motor and a clamping plate (411). The rotary motor is mounted on the base (1) and its output shaft is connected to one end of the clamping plate (411) to control the clamping plate (411) to open and close in a direction closer to or further away from the container.

5. A container opening device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The clamping plate (411) is an arc-shaped plate that bends toward the container.

6. A container opening device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The clamping plate (411) has an anti-slip layer on the side near the container.

7. An instrument panel assembly, characterized in that, include: The instrument panel body and the container opening device according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein the instrument panel body is provided with a container carrying groove (01) and the container opening device is installed in the container carrying groove (01).

8. The instrument panel assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, Also includes: A detection sensor is installed in the container support groove (01) to detect whether the main body is placed in the container support groove (01); An identification module is installed on the dashboard body and connected to the detection sensor to identify whether the container has a lid after the detection sensor detects that the body is placed in the container carrier slot (01); The identification module is connected to the fixing component (4) to control the fixing component (4) to activate after the container is identified as having a lid, thereby fixing the body.

9. An instrument panel assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a release switch provided on the instrument panel body, the release switch being connected to the fixing component (4) so ​​as to release the fixing component (4) from the container by means of the release switch.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the dashboard assembly as described in any one of claims 7-9.

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