Drive structure, elbow rest and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of vehicle interiors, and provides a driving structure, an elbow rest and a vehicle. The driving structure comprises a rotating shaft, a driving spring and an opening force adjusting mechanism; one end of the driving spring is connected with a cover plate rotating arm sleeved on the rotating shaft, the other end of the driving spring forms an adjusting end extending to the opening force adjusting mechanism; the opening force adjusting mechanism is provided with an adjusting seat on an elbow rest cover plate, a plurality of adjusting grooves with different depths are arranged on the adjusting seat, and the adjusting end can be selectively clamped into the adjusting grooves by operating the adjusting seat. The driving structure can adjust the opening force of the driving spring for driving the elbow rest cover plate to open, and then the opening speed of the elbow rest cover plate is adjusted, so that the use quality of the elbow rest is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle interior technology, and in particular to a drive structure, elbow rest, and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Elbow pillows are typically mounted on the armrest box. The elbow pillow cover is an important component of the elbow pillow, and it can be opened or closed by flipping it open or closed to open or close the storage space inside the armrest box. Currently, elbow pillow covers usually use a spring-driven mechanism to open. However, since the size and position of the spring are fixed, the opening force it exerts on the elbow pillow cover is also fixed, meaning the spring opening force is not adjustable. This makes it difficult to adjust the opening speed of the elbow pillow cover, thus hindering the improvement of the elbow pillow's performance. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, this application aims to propose a driving structure that improves the quality of use of the elbow pillow.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application is implemented as follows: A drive structure for driving an elbow pillow cover to open includes a rotating shaft disposed on the elbow pillow cover, a drive spring sleeved on the rotating shaft, and an opening force adjustment mechanism disposed on the elbow pillow cover. One end of the drive spring is connected to the cover plate rotating arm sleeved on the rotating shaft, and the other end of the drive spring forms an adjustment end extending into the opening force adjustment mechanism. The opening force adjustment mechanism has an adjustment seat on the elbow pillow cover. The adjustment seat has multiple adjustment slots of different depths, and by operating the adjustment seat, the adjustment end can be selectively engaged into the adjustment slot.

[0005] Furthermore, the adjustment seat is rotatably mounted on the elbow rest cover, and a plurality of adjustment slots are arranged sequentially along the circumference of the adjustment seat.

[0006] Furthermore, the adjusting seat is provided with a through hole, and the elbow pillow cover is provided with a support shaft. The adjusting seat is sleeved on the support shaft through the through hole.

[0007] Furthermore, each of the adjustment slots is located at one end of the adjustment seat, and in the axial direction of the support shaft, the adjustment seat is constrained to the elbow cover by the adjustment end that is snapped into one of the adjustment slots.

[0008] Furthermore, an anti-rotation part is provided between the adjusting seat and the elbow pillow cover; the anti-rotation part is adapted to restrict the adjustment seat from rotating relative to the elbow pillow cover when the adjusting end is engaged in one of the adjusting slots.

[0009] Furthermore, the anti-rotation part includes a limiting groove provided on the adjusting seat and a limiting block provided on the elbow pillow cover; the limiting groove is located at the other end of the adjusting seat relative to the adjusting groove, and when the adjusting end is engaged in one of the adjusting grooves, the limiting block is engaged in the limiting groove.

[0010] Furthermore, the elbow pillow cover includes an outer cover assembly and an inner cover assembly with a plug; a receiving space is formed between the plug and the outer cover assembly, the rotating shaft, the drive spring and the opening force adjustment mechanism are housed in the receiving space, and one end of the cover arm extends out from the receiving space.

[0011] Compared with related technologies, this application has the following advantages: (1) The drive structure described in this application, by setting multiple adjustment slots of different depths on the adjustment seat and operating the adjustment seat, allows the adjustment end of the drive spring to be selectively engaged in the adjustment slot, thereby adjusting the opening force of the drive spring that drives the elbow pillow cover to open, and adjusting the opening speed of the elbow pillow cover, which can help improve the quality of use of the elbow pillow.

[0012] (2) The adjustment seat is rotatably mounted on the elbow cover, which facilitates the arrangement of the adjustment seat on the elbow cover and also reduces the space occupied by the adjustment seat on the elbow cover, making the overall design and preparation of the elbow cover easier.

[0013] (3) By setting a support shaft on the elbow cover plate and allowing the adjustment seat to be sleeved on the support shaft using its own through hole, the adjustment seat can be rotatably set on the elbow cover plate. Moreover, its structure is simple and easy to design and manufacture.

[0014] (4) The adjustment groove is located at one end of the adjustment seat and in the axial direction of the support shaft. The adjustment end is inserted into the adjustment groove to constrain the adjustment seat on the elbow cover plate. The adjustment seat can be stably arranged on the elbow cover plate by the cooperation of the drive spring and the sleeve of the adjustment seat on the support shaft. This helps to simplify the structure of the opening force adjustment mechanism and reduces the design and manufacturing costs of the mechanism.

[0015] (5) By setting an anti-rotation part between the adjustment seat and the elbow cover, the adjustment seat can be prevented from rotating relative to the elbow cover when the adjustment end of the drive spring is inserted into the adjustment groove. This can prevent the adjustment seat from rotating and affecting the opening force of the drive spring when the adjustment seat is subjected to the force of the drive spring, and help ensure the accuracy of the adjustment of the opening force of the drive spring.

[0016] (6) The anti-rotation part adopts a mutually cooperating limiting groove and limiting block, which has a simple structure, is easy to design and form, and can also have a good limiting and anti-rotation effect under the constraint of the driving spring adjustment end.

[0017] (7) A plug is provided on the elbow pillow cover, and a space is formed between the plug and the outer cover assembly to accommodate the rotating shaft, the drive spring and the opening force adjustment mechanism. The drive structure can be integrated inside the elbow pillow cover, which is beneficial to improving the appearance quality of the elbow pillow cover.

[0018] This application also proposes an elbow pillow having an openable and closable elbow pillow cover, and the elbow pillow having a drive structure as described above.

[0019] Furthermore, the elbow pillow cover is provided in two separate sections, and the driving structure is provided in both elbow pillows.

[0020] In addition, this application also proposes a vehicle in which the aforementioned elbow rest is provided.

[0021] The elbow rest described in this application and the vehicle are equipped with the aforementioned drive structure, which enables adjustment of the opening speed of the elbow rest cover, thereby improving the overall vehicle quality.

[0022] Furthermore, by making the elbow rest a split elbow rest and setting the aforementioned drive structure in both elbow rest covers, the opening force of the springs in each elbow rest cover, i.e. the opening speed of the elbow rest cover, can be adjusted to ensure the synchronicity of the opening of the two elbow rest covers, which helps to improve the quality of use of the split elbow rest. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the elbow pillow described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the elbow pillow cover plate described in the embodiment of this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting bracket described in an embodiment of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the left elbow pillow cover plate when the plug is removed according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inner cover body described in the embodiment of this application; Figure 8 for Figure 7A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the plug structure described in an embodiment of this application; Figure 10 for Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drive structure and the outer cover assembly as described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 12 for Figure 11 Enlarged view of point B in the middle; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outer cover assembly described in an embodiment of this application; Figure 14 for Figure 13 Enlarged view of point C in the middle; Figure 15 and Figure 16 These are schematic diagrams of the cover plate rotating arm described in the embodiments of this application from different perspectives; Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drive spring described in the embodiment of this application; Figure 18 and Figure 19 These are schematic diagrams of the adjustment seat described in the embodiments of this application from different perspectives; Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 100. Drive structure; 101. Rotating shaft; 102. Drive spring; 1021. Adjusting end; 1022. Fixed end; 103. Adjusting seat; 1031. Adjusting groove; 1032. Limiting groove; 1033. Through hole; 104. Damper; 200a, Left elbow pad cover; 200b, Right elbow pad cover; 201. Outer cover assembly; 2011. Support shaft; 2012. Limiting block; 2013. Snap-fit ​​hole; 2014. Mounting boss; 2015. Snap-fit ​​seat; 2016. Outer cover reinforcing rib; 2017. Pin shaft; 202. Inner cover assembly; 2021. Inner cover body; 20211. Slot; 20212. Inner cover reinforcing rib; 20213. Locking hole; 2022. Plug; 20221. Third snap-fit ​​hook; 20222. Clearance groove; 203. Cover plate rotating arm; 2031. Rotating sleeve; 2032. Connecting arm; 2033. Snap-fit ​​groove; 2034. Screw hole; 300. Install the bracket; 301. First snap-fit ​​hook; 302. Screw-in boss; 303. Mounting base; 304. Second snap-fit ​​hook; 400. Button module; 401, Press button; 402, Button guide; 403, Lock tongue support; Q, Accommodation space. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the technical solution and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0025] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0026] Furthermore, it should be noted that in the description of this application, if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" appear, indicating orientation or positional relationship, these are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and 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 on this application. In addition, if terms such as "first" or "second" appear, they are also used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0027] Furthermore, in the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly defined, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "connector" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application in light of the specific circumstances.

[0028] 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. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0029] 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.

[0030] An embodiment of the first aspect of this application provides a drive structure 100, which is mainly used to drive the elbow pillow cover to open. It can adjust the opening speed of the elbow pillow cover, thereby improving the quality of use of the elbow pillow.

[0031] In related technologies, elbow rests are typically mounted on the armrest box. The elbow rest cover is an important component of the elbow rest, and it can be opened or closed by flipping it open or closed to open the storage space inside the armrest box. Currently, elbow rest covers usually use a spring-driven mechanism to open, for example, by pressing an unlock button to release the elbow rest cover from its locking position on the armrest box, and then the elbow rest cover can be flipped open under the action of the spring.

[0032] However, since the size and position of the spring are fixed, the opening force it provides to the elbow pillow cover is also constant and cannot be changed. Therefore, the spring opening force is not adjustable, which makes it difficult to adjust the opening speed of the elbow pillow cover and thus hinders the improvement of the elbow pillow's performance.

[0033] In view of this, in order to overcome the shortcomings of the related technology, the driving structure 100 of this embodiment combines... Figures 1 to 19 As shown, it is particularly suitable for driving the elbow rest cover to open. In terms of overall design, the drive structure 100 includes a rotating shaft 101 disposed on the elbow rest cover, a drive spring 102 sleeved on the rotating shaft 101, and an opening force adjustment mechanism disposed on the elbow rest cover.

[0034] One end of the drive spring 102 is connected to the cover plate rotating arm 203 sleeved on the rotating shaft 101, and the other end of the drive spring 102 forms an adjustment end 1021 extending towards the opening force adjustment mechanism. Furthermore, the opening force adjustment mechanism has an adjustment seat 103 provided on the elbow rest cover plate, and the adjustment seat 103 is provided with a plurality of adjustment grooves 1031 of different depths. By operating the adjustment seat 103, one of the adjustment ends 1021 can be selectively engaged into the adjustment groove 1031.

[0035] Therefore, by connecting one end of the drive spring 102 to the cover plate rotating arm 203 and forming an adjustment end 1021 that engages with one of the adjustment slots 1031 in the adjustment seat 103, the function of opening the elbow rest cover can be realized. By setting multiple adjustment slots 1031 of different depths on the adjustment seat 103 and operating the adjustment seat 103 to allow one of the adjustment ends 1021 to engage with the adjustment slot 1031, the opening force of the drive spring 102 that drives the elbow rest cover to open can be adjusted, thereby realizing the adjustment of the opening speed of the elbow rest cover, which can help improve the quality of use of the elbow rest.

[0036] Based on the above general introduction, specifically, the drive structure 100 and the elbow pillow cover plate in this embodiment are both important components of the elbow pillow, and the elbow pillow also has a mounting bracket 300 for supporting the drive structure 100 and the elbow pillow cover plate.

[0037] The aforementioned mounting bracket 300 can be installed on the armrest box. For example, the mounting bracket 300 can be installed on the armrest box by a snap-fit ​​method. Further details will follow. Figure 3 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the mounting bracket 300 may be provided with a plurality of first snap hooks 301 arranged at intervals along its own circumference, and the armrest box body is provided with a slot that is adapted to each of the first snap hooks 301, so that each first snap hook 301 is snapped into each slot in a corresponding manner, thereby constituting a convenient installation of the mounting bracket 300.

[0038] Meanwhile, one end of the cover plate rotating arm 203 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 101, and the other end of the cover plate rotating arm 203 is connected to the mounting bracket 300. The cover plate rotating arm 203 is located at one end of the elbow rest cover in the length direction, and the end of the elbow rest cover away from the cover plate rotating arm 203 is provided with a pin 2017 rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket 300. The pin 2017 is coaxially arranged with the rotating shaft 101, so that the elbow rest cover can be rotated relative to the mounting bracket 300 with the rotating shaft 101 and the pin 2017 as the central axis.

[0039] Furthermore, combined Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 12 , Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the cover plate rotating arm 203 includes a rotating sleeve 2031 rotatably mounted on a rotating shaft 101, a connecting arm 2032 connected to the rotating sleeve 2031, and a connecting portion located at one end of the connecting arm 2032 away from the rotating sleeve 2031, the connecting portion being connected to the mounting bracket 300.

[0040] The aforementioned connecting part is preferably screwed to the mounting bracket 300. Specifically, the connecting part is preferably screwed into a screw hole 2034, and the mounting bracket 300 is preferably provided with a screw through hole. The mounting bracket 300 and the cover plate rotating arm 203 are connected by bolts passing through the screw through hole and screwed into the screw hole 2034. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the drive spring 102 is specifically sleeved on the rotating sleeve, and one end of it connected to the cover plate rotating arm 203 can be regarded as a fixed end 1022. The rotating sleeve 2031 may be provided with a locking groove 2033 for locking the fixed end 1022.

[0041] Furthermore, to facilitate the arrangement and installation of the cover plate rotating arm 203, the mounting bracket 300 preferably has a threaded boss 302 protruding away from the elbow rest cover plate, and a corresponding mounting groove is formed on the side of the mounting bracket 300 facing the elbow rest cover plate. Part of the cover plate rotating arm 203 extends into the mounting groove, and the aforementioned threaded through hole is specifically formed on the threaded boss 302 (that is, formed at the bottom of the mounting groove). The main advantage of this arrangement is to improve the structural compactness and avoid the arrangement and installation of the cover plate rotating arm 203 occupying too much Z-direction space of the elbow rest.

[0042] Furthermore, the drive mechanism of this embodiment can be applied to elbow pillow structures with a single elbow pillow cover, and is particularly suitable for split elbow pillows with two elbow pillow covers arranged symmetrically on both sides. In this embodiment, whether it is an elbow pillow structure with a single elbow pillow cover or a split elbow pillow with two elbow pillow covers, each elbow pillow cover is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket 300.

[0043] It should be mentioned here that, in the relevant technology, due to limitations such as process and component production and assembly deviations, the driving force of the drive spring 102 of the two elbow pillow covers in the split elbow pillow is not completely consistent, resulting in different opening speeds of the two elbow pillow covers, leading to different opening times and poor opening synchronization, which is not conducive to improving the use quality and customer experience of the split elbow pillow.

[0044] The split-type elbow pillow, using the drive structure 100 of this embodiment, can adjust the opening force of the drive spring 102, that is, adjust the opening speed of the elbow pillow cover, thereby facilitating the balancing of manufacturing deviations, ensuring the synchronicity of the opening of the two elbow pillow covers, solving the problem of asynchronous opening of the left and right elbow pillow covers 200b of the split-type elbow pillow, and thus improving the user experience.

[0045] This embodiment specifically describes and introduces a split elbow pillow. Since the structures of the left elbow pillow cover 200a and the right elbow pillow cover 200b in the split elbow pillow are basically the same, they can be regarded as mirror images of each other. In this embodiment, the left elbow pillow cover 200a is specifically described and introduced. As for the structure of the right elbow pillow cover 200b, it can be referred to the structure of the left elbow pillow cover 200a, and will not be described in detail below.

[0046] The elbow pillow in this embodiment also includes a button module 400 for opening or locking the left elbow pillow cover 200a and the right elbow pillow cover 200b, combined with Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the button module 400 may preferably include a latch support 403 on the mounting bracket 300, a button guide 402 and a latch on the latch support 403, and a push button 401 on the button guide 402 for guiding movement. The push button 401 is connected to the latch through a transmission component. By pressing the push button 401, the latch can be engaged or disengaged from the locking holes 20213 on each elbow rest cover, thereby realizing the locking and unlocking operations of each elbow rest cover.

[0047] In specific implementations, to facilitate the arrangement and installation of the button module 400, in some exemplary embodiments, the mounting bracket 300 is provided with a mounting base 303 for mounting the latch support 403, and the latch support 403 can be connected to the mounting base 303 through a connection method that combines a plug-in structure and a snap-fit ​​structure. Simultaneously, to improve the installation stability of the button guide 402, the mounting bracket 300 may also be provided with a second snap-fit ​​hook 304 that snaps into the snap-fit ​​hole 2013 of the button guide 402.

[0048] Of course, any structural parts not mentioned in the button module 400 of this embodiment can refer to the button structure in the split elbow pillow well known to those skilled in the art, and the button module 400 of this embodiment can also directly adopt the traditional button structure, which will not be described in detail here.

[0049] Furthermore, it should be noted that the direction-related descriptions in this embodiment are merely illustrative examples. In actual implementation, the direction descriptions in this embodiment differ depending on the orientation of the elbow rest; that is, each direction in this embodiment refers to a relative coordinate system based on the elbow rest. Therefore, the directional terms used in this embodiment, such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," and "back," are defined based on the elbow rest's vertical direction (also known as the height direction, or Z-direction), horizontal direction (also known as the width direction, or Y-direction), and front-back direction (also known as the length direction, or X-direction).

[0050] Continue to combine Figure 6 , Figures 11 to 14 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the adjustment seat 103 is rotatably disposed on the elbow cover plate, and a plurality of adjustment slots 1031 are arranged sequentially along the circumference of the adjustment seat 103.

[0051] It is understandable that rotatably mounting the adjustment seat 103 on the elbow rest cover facilitates the arrangement of the adjustment seat 103 on the elbow rest cover and reduces the space occupied by the adjustment seat 103 on the elbow rest cover, thus facilitating the overall design and fabrication of the elbow rest cover.

[0052] In specific implementation, we will continue to combine Figure 18 and Figure 19 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the number and arrangement of the adjustment slots 1031 in this embodiment can be set and adjusted according to the actual opening force requirements of the drive spring 102. For example, the number of adjustment slots 1031 can be specifically set to six or eight, and the depth of each adjustment slot 1031 gradually increases along the circumference of the adjustment seat 103.

[0053] Continue to combine Figures 11 to 14 ,as well as Figure 18 and Figure 19 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the adjusting seat 103 is provided with a through hole 1033, and the elbow cover is provided with a support shaft 2011. The adjusting seat 103 is sleeved on the support shaft 2011 through the through hole 1033.

[0054] By setting a support shaft 2011 on the elbow rest cover plate and allowing the adjustment seat 103 to be sleeved on the support shaft 2011 using its through hole 1033, the adjustment seat 103 can be rotatably set on the elbow rest cover plate, and its structure is simple and easy to design and manufacture.

[0055] Meanwhile, in some of the exemplary embodiments, each adjustment slot 1031 is located at one end of the adjustment seat 103, and in the axial direction of the support shaft 2011, the adjustment seat 103 is constrained to the elbow cover by the adjustment end 1021 that is engaged in one of its adjustment slots 1031.

[0056] It is understandable that by positioning the adjustment groove 1031 at one end of the adjustment seat 103 and along the axial direction of the support shaft 2011, the adjustment end 1021, which is inserted into the adjustment groove 1031, constrains the adjustment seat 103 to the elbow cover plate. This allows the adjustment seat 103 to be stably arranged on the elbow cover plate by cooperating with the drive spring 102 and the sleeve of the adjustment seat 103 on the support shaft 2011. This helps to simplify the structure of the opening force adjustment mechanism and reduces the design and manufacturing costs of the mechanism.

[0057] In specific implementations, in some exemplary embodiments, when the adjusting end 1021 of the drive spring 102 is engaged in one of its adjusting slots 1031, the drive spring 102 exerts an axial force on the adjusting seat 103 along the axis of the support shaft 2011 through the adjusting end 1021, pressing the adjusting seat 103 against the elbow cover plate, thereby achieving the constraint function of the adjusting seat 103.

[0058] Furthermore, continue to combine Figures 11 to 14 ,as well as Figure 18 and Figure 19As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, an anti-rotation feature is provided between the adjustment seat 103 and the elbow cover. The anti-rotation feature is adapted to restrict rotation of the adjustment seat 103 relative to the elbow cover when the adjustment end 1021 is engaged in one of its adjustment slots 1031.

[0059] Here, by providing an anti-rotation part between the adjusting seat 103 and the elbow rest cover, the adjusting seat 103 can be prevented from rotating relative to the elbow rest cover when the adjusting end 1021 of the drive spring 102 is engaged in the adjusting groove 1031. This avoids the adjustment seat 103 from rotating and affecting the opening force of the drive spring 102 when it is subjected to the force of the drive spring 102, thus helping to ensure the accuracy of the opening force adjustment of the drive spring 102.

[0060] Specifically, in some exemplary embodiments, the anti-rotation part includes a limiting groove 1032 provided on the adjusting seat 103 and a limiting block 2012 provided on the elbow cover. Furthermore, the limiting groove 1032 is located at the other end of the adjusting seat 103 relative to the adjusting groove 1031, and when the adjusting end 1021 is engaged in one of its adjusting grooves 1031, the limiting block 2012 is engaged in the limiting groove 1032.

[0061] It is understandable that the anti-rotation part adopts a mutually cooperating limiting groove 1032 and limiting block 2012, which has a simple structure, is easy to design and form, and can also have a good limiting and anti-rotation effect under the constraint of the adjustment end 1021 of the drive spring 102.

[0062] In specific implementations, in some exemplary embodiments, the support shaft 2011 and the limiting block 2012 are integrally formed with the elbow cover plate to simplify the manufacturing process and ensure molding quality. Meanwhile, the number and arrangement of the limiting grooves 1032 and the limiting blocks 2012 can be set and adjusted according to the actual anti-rotation requirements of the adjusting seat 103. For example, six or eight limiting grooves 1032 can be evenly spaced along the circumference of the adjusting seat 103, and three or four limiting blocks 2012 can be evenly spaced along the circumference of the adjusting seat 103. Each limiting block 2012 is respectively inserted into one limiting groove 1032, thereby achieving a better anti-rotation effect while reducing material usage, thus reducing costs and weight.

[0063] Furthermore, continue to combine Figures 4 to 13 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the elbow rest cover includes an outer cover assembly 201 and an inner cover assembly 202 having a plug 2022. A receiving space Q is formed between the plug 2022 and the outer cover assembly 201, in which a pivot 101, a drive spring 102, and an opening force adjustment mechanism are housed, and one end of the cover arm 203 extends out of the receiving space Q.

[0064] The elbow pillow cover is provided with a plug 2022, and a receiving space Q is formed between the plug 2022 and the outer cover assembly 201 to accommodate the rotating shaft 101, the drive spring 102 and the opening force adjustment mechanism. The drive structure 100 can be integrated into the elbow pillow cover, which is beneficial to improving the appearance quality of the elbow pillow cover.

[0065] In specific implementations, in some of the exemplary implementations, combined with Figures 6 to 14 As shown, the outer cover assembly 201 includes an outer cover frame, while the inner cover assembly 202 includes an inner cover body 2021 connected to the outer cover frame, as well as the aforementioned plug 2022 and the aforementioned locking hole 20213. The locking hole 20213 is located at one end of the inner cover body 2021 along its length, and the inner cover body 2021 has a slot 20211 corresponding to the plug 2022. Opening the plug 2022 reveals components such as the rotating shaft 101, the drive spring 102, and the opening force adjustment mechanism in the accommodating space Q. The inner cover body 2021 can be connected to the outer cover frame using connection methods commonly used by those skilled in the art, such as screw connection or snap connection.

[0066] Furthermore, to facilitate the connection between the cover plate rotating arm 203 and the mounting bracket 300, the plug 2022 is provided with a clearance groove 20222 to avoid the cover plate rotating arm 203. Simultaneously, to facilitate the installation and removal of the plug 2022, in this embodiment, the plug 2022 can be snapped together with the outer cover frame, and with the inner cover body 2021. Specifically, for example, multiple third snap-fit ​​hooks 20221 are provided on the plug 2022, and snap-fit ​​holes 2013 corresponding to each third snap-fit ​​hook 20221 are provided on the inner cover body 2021 and the outer cover frame. During connection, each third snap-fit ​​hook 20221 is snapped into its corresponding snap-fit ​​hole 2013, thus enabling the installation of the plug 2022.

[0067] In some exemplary embodiments, the support shaft 2011 and the limiting block 2012 are both integrally formed with the outer cover frame, and can be configured as needed. Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, a recess is provided on the outer cover frame, and the support shaft 2011 and the limiting block 2012 are both formed in the recess to better limit the adjustment seat 103.

[0068] At the same time, continue to combine Figures 4 to 13 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the outer cover frame is provided with two mounting bosses 2014 arranged opposite to each other along the length direction of the outer cover frame, and each mounting boss 2014 is provided with a shaft hole for mounting the rotating shaft 101.

[0069] Moreover, in some exemplary embodiments, in order to achieve smooth and controllable rotation of the elbow pillow cover, avoid impact and abnormal noise when opening and closing, and improve its safety and quality, a damper 104 is also provided on the rotating shaft 101 in this embodiment. The damper 104 can be specifically set between the cover arm 203 and the mounting boss 2014 near the drive spring 102.

[0070] To facilitate the installation and arrangement of the damper 104, the outer cover frame may also be provided with a snap-fit ​​seat 2015 for snap-fitting the damper 104. In this embodiment, to ensure that the outer cover assembly 201 has sufficient structural strength, it is further combined with... Figure 11 and Figure 14 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the outer cover skeleton is provided with an outer cover reinforcing rib 2016 on the side facing the inner cover assembly 202. The outer cover reinforcing rib 2016 may include transverse reinforcing ribs extending along the length direction of the elbow rest and vertical reinforcing ribs extending along the width direction of the elbow rest.

[0071] The number and arrangement of the horizontal and vertical reinforcing ribs can be set and adjusted according to the actual structural strength requirements of the outer cover assembly 201. For example, the horizontal reinforcing ribs can be multiple ribs spaced apart along the width of the elbow rest, and the vertical reinforcing ribs can be multiple ribs spaced apart along the length of the elbow rest. Some of the horizontal and vertical reinforcing ribs can be connected. Of course, it should be noted that the arrangement of the horizontal and vertical reinforcing ribs should avoid the area where the drive structure 100 is located, so as to avoid affecting the arrangement and installation of the drive structure 100.

[0072] In addition, continue to combine Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, to ensure that the inner cover assembly 202 has sufficient structural strength, the inner cover body 2021 is provided with an inner cover reinforcing rib 20212 on the side facing the outer cover skeleton. The inner cover reinforcing rib 20212 may include transverse ribs extending along the length direction of the elbow rest and vertical ribs extending along the width direction of the elbow rest, just like the outer cover reinforcing rib 2016 described above.

[0073] The number and arrangement of the horizontal and vertical ribs can be set and adjusted according to the actual structural strength requirements of the inner cover assembly 202. For example, the horizontal ribs can be multiple ribs spaced apart along the width of the elbow rest, and the vertical ribs can be multiple ribs spaced apart along the length of the elbow rest. Some of the horizontal ribs and some of the vertical ribs can be connected. Furthermore, the shape of both the horizontal and vertical ribs can preferably be set as wavy to achieve a better structural reinforcement effect.

[0074] Furthermore, any related structures not mentioned in the elbow pillow cover can be referred to from the various structures in elbow pillow structures well known to those skilled in the art. For example, the outer cover assembly 201 includes a foam component disposed on the outer cover frame and a skin disposed on the side of the foam component away from the outer cover frame, etc., which will not be described in detail here.

[0075] It is worth noting that, regarding the driving structure 100 of this embodiment, based on the above exemplary implementations, in specific implementation, as a preferred embodiment, it is still composed of... Figures 1 to 19 As shown, for example, for driving the elbow pillow cover to open, it may include a rotating shaft 101 provided on the elbow pillow cover, a drive spring 102 sleeved on the rotating shaft 101, and an opening force adjustment mechanism provided on the elbow pillow cover.

[0076] One end of the drive spring 102 is connected to the cover plate rotating arm 203 sleeved on the rotating shaft 101, and the other end of the drive spring 102 forms an adjustment end 1021 extending toward the opening force adjustment mechanism. The opening force adjustment mechanism has an adjustment seat 103 provided on the elbow cover plate. The adjustment seat 103 is provided with multiple adjustment grooves 1031 of different depths, and by operating the adjustment seat 103, one of the adjustment ends 1021 can be selectively inserted into the adjustment groove 1031.

[0077] The adjusting seat 103 is rotatably mounted on the elbow cover plate, and multiple adjusting grooves 1031 are arranged sequentially along the circumference of the adjusting seat 103.

[0078] The adjusting seat 103 is provided with a through hole 1033, and the elbow pillow cover is provided with a support shaft 2011. The adjusting seat 103 is sleeved on the support shaft 2011 through the through hole 1033.

[0079] Each adjustment groove 1031 is located at one end of the adjustment seat 103, and in the axial direction of the support shaft 2011, the adjustment end 1021 of the adjustment seat 103 is locked into one of the adjustment grooves 1031 and constrained to the elbow cover plate.

[0080] An anti-rotation part is provided between the adjustment seat 103 and the elbow pillow cover; the anti-rotation part is adapted to restrict the adjustment seat 103 from rotating relative to the elbow pillow cover when the adjustment end 1021 is engaged in one of its adjustment slots 1031.

[0081] The anti-rotation part includes a limiting groove 1032 provided on the adjusting seat 103 and a limiting block 2012 provided on the elbow cover plate; the limiting groove 1032 is located at the other end of the adjusting seat 103 relative to the adjusting groove 1031, and when the adjusting end 1021 is inserted into one of its adjusting grooves 1031, the limiting block 2012 is inserted into the limiting groove 1032.

[0082] The elbow pillow cover includes an outer cover assembly 201 and an inner cover assembly 202 with a plug 2022; a receiving space Q is formed between the plug 2022 and the outer cover assembly 201, and the rotating shaft 101, the drive spring 102 and the opening force adjustment mechanism are housed in the receiving space Q, and one end of the cover arm 203 extends out from the receiving space Q.

[0083] In the preferred embodiment of the drive structure 100 above, the specific settings and arrangements of the drive structure 100, outer cover assembly 201, inner cover assembly 202, cover plate rotating arm 203, mounting bracket 300, button module 400, etc., can still be referred to the descriptions in the above exemplary embodiments. Furthermore, in this preferred embodiment, the beneficial effects brought about by the design of the drive structure 100, outer cover assembly 201, inner cover assembly 202, cover plate rotating arm 203, mounting bracket 300, and button module 400 can also be referred to the descriptions in the above exemplary embodiments.

[0084] The drive structure 100 of this embodiment adopts the above design. Through the cooperation of the rotating shaft 101, the drive spring 102 and the cover plate rotating arm 203, the function of opening the elbow rest cover can be realized. By setting multiple adjustment slots 1031 of different depths and allowing one of the adjustment ends 1021 to be inserted into the adjustment slot 1031, the opening force of the drive spring 102 that drives the elbow rest cover to open can be adjusted, thereby realizing the adjustment of the opening speed of the elbow rest cover.

[0085] An embodiment of the second aspect of this application provides an elbow pillow with an openable and closable elbow pillow cover, and the elbow pillow is provided with the drive structure 100 in the embodiment of the first aspect of this application.

[0086] Continue to combine Figures 1 to 4 ,as well as Figure 6 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the elbow rest covers on the elbow rest are two separate elbow rests, and each elbow rest is provided with a drive structure 100.

[0087] It is understandable that by making the elbow pillow a split elbow pillow and setting the aforementioned drive structure 100 in both elbow pillow covers, the opening force of the spring in each elbow pillow cover, i.e. the opening speed of the elbow pillow cover, can be adjusted to ensure the synchronicity of the opening of the two elbow pillow covers, which helps to improve the quality of use of the split elbow pillow.

[0088] Meanwhile, embodiments of the third aspect of this application also provide a vehicle in which the aforementioned elbow rest is provided.

[0089] The elbow rest and vehicle of this embodiment, by setting the drive structure 100 in the embodiment of the first aspect of this application, can realize the adjustment of the opening force of the spring in the elbow rest cover, that is, the opening speed of the elbow rest cover. Especially in the split elbow rest, it can ensure the synchronicity of the opening of the two elbow rest covers, so that customers can have a better driving experience, thereby helping to improve the overall quality of the vehicle.

[0090] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. The technical features or structures in the foregoing different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined to form other specific technical solutions as needed. For those skilled in the art, this application can have various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A driving structure (100) for driving an elbow pillow cover to open, characterized in that: It includes a rotating shaft (101) disposed on the elbow pillow cover, a drive spring (102) sleeved on the rotating shaft (101), and an opening force adjustment mechanism disposed on the elbow pillow cover; One end of the drive spring (102) is connected to the cover plate arm (203) sleeved on the rotating shaft (101), and the other end of the drive spring (102) forms an adjustment end (1021) extending toward the opening force adjustment mechanism. The opening force adjustment mechanism has an adjustment seat (103) on the elbow pillow cover. The adjustment seat (103) has multiple adjustment slots (1031) of different depths. By operating the adjustment seat (103), the adjustment end (1021) can be selectively inserted into the adjustment slot (1031).

2. The driving structure (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment seat (103) is rotatably mounted on the elbow pillow cover plate, and a plurality of adjustment slots (1031) are arranged sequentially along the circumference of the adjustment seat (103).

3. The driving structure (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjusting seat (103) is provided with a through hole (1033), and the elbow pillow cover is provided with a support shaft (2011). The adjusting seat (103) is sleeved on the support shaft (2011) through the through hole (1033).

4. The driving structure (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that: Each of the adjustment slots (1031) is located at one end of the adjustment seat (103), and in the axial direction of the support shaft (2011), the adjustment seat (103) is constrained on the elbow cover by the adjustment end (1021) that is snapped into one of the adjustment slots (1031).

5. The driving structure (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that: An anti-rotation part is provided between the adjusting seat (103) and the elbow pillow cover; The anti-rotation part is adapted to restrict the rotation of the adjustment seat (103) relative to the elbow cover plate when the adjustment end (1021) is engaged in one of the adjustment slots (1031).

6. The driving structure (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that: The anti-rotation part includes a limiting groove (1032) provided on the adjusting seat (103) and a limiting block (2012) provided on the elbow pillow cover. The limiting groove (1032) is located at the other end of the adjusting seat (103) relative to the adjusting groove (1031), and the limiting block (2012) is engaged in the limiting groove (1032) when the adjusting end (1021) is engaged in one of the adjusting grooves (1031).

7. The drive structure (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The elbow pillow cover includes an outer cover assembly (201) and an inner cover assembly (202) having a plug (2022). A receiving space (Q) is formed between the plug (2022) and the outer cover assembly (201), the rotating shaft (101), the drive spring (102) and the opening force adjustment mechanism are housed in the receiving space (Q), and one end of the cover plate rotating arm (203) extends out from the receiving space (Q).

8. An elbow pillow, characterized in that: The elbow pillow has an openable and closable elbow pillow cover, and the elbow pillow is provided with a drive structure (100) as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The elbow pillow according to claim 8, characterized in that: The elbow pillow cover is provided in two separate parts, and each elbow pillow is provided with the drive structure (100).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle is equipped with the elbow rest as described in claim 8 or 9.

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