A new type of storage box assembly for automobiles

Abstract

A novel automotive storage box assembly includes an outer shell with a front opening, composed of an upper shell and a lower shell, and a storage box that can be accessed or exited from the inner cavity of the outer shell through the front opening. The storage box includes a main box body and a panel detachably connected to the main box body. A mounting cavity for installing a rotary lock device is provided between the main box body and the panel. The rotary lock device includes a knob and a rotating rod. The rotating rod is rotatably housed inside the mounting cavity. After the knob rotatably passes through the panel and is assembled with the rotating rod, both the knob and the rotating rod form an abutting connection with the wall surface of the panel. Turning the knob can drive the rotating rod inside the panel to rotate synchronously. Locking tongues are formed at both ends of the rotating rod. An upper locking hole adapted to the locking tongue is formed on the upper shell, and a lower locking hole adapted to the locking tongue is formed on the lower shell. The overall connection structure of this storage box assembly is stable, with no abnormal noise, and eliminates the need for a spring lock core structure, effectively controlling manufacturing costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a novel storage box assembly for automobiles. Background Technology

[0002] Cars typically have a flip-up glove box (also called a glove box) in front of the passenger seat, along with a storage compartment inside the armrest box, to meet the driver's daily storage needs for documents and other items. For rear passengers, storage compartments are usually only located on the inner side panels of the rear doors or behind the armrest box for temporary storage. As living standards improve, the pursuit of interior quality in cars is also increasing, leading to more detailed storage needs. On some models, pull-out storage boxes are gradually appearing in the rear doors and behind the armrest box. Existing pull-out storage boxes generally use spring locks for locking and unlocking, which are relatively expensive to manufacture and have complex assembly processes. With the intensifying price war among automakers, controlling the manufacturing cost of individual products is a key factor for company survival. Furthermore, the spring lock structure is prone to localized rattling noises during vehicle operation, affecting the user experience and being difficult to troubleshoot.

[0003] Simultaneously, considering both manufacturing costs and product user experience, this new storage box assembly solution was developed. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings mentioned above, this utility model provides a novel storage box assembly for automobiles.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a novel automotive storage box assembly, comprising an outer shell with a front opening, formed by combining an upper shell and a lower shell, and a storage box that can enter or exit the inner cavity of the outer shell through the front opening. The storage box includes a main box body and a panel detachably connected to the main box body. A mounting cavity for installing a rotary lock device is provided between the main box body and the panel. The rotary lock device includes a knob and a rotating rod. The rotating rod is rotatably housed within the mounting cavity, and the knob rotatably passes through the panel and the rotating rod. After assembly, the knob and the rotating rod are in contact with the wall of the panel. When the knob is turned, the rotating rod on the inner side of the panel can be rotated synchronously. The two ends of the rotating rod are formed with locking tongues. The upper housing has an upper locking hole adapted to the locking tongue, and the lower housing has a lower locking hole adapted to the locking tongue. When the locking tongue rotates and enters the upper locking hole and the lower locking hole, the storage box reaches the locked state. When the locking tongue rotates and leaves the upper locking hole and the lower locking hole, the storage box reaches the unlocked state.

[0006] As a further improvement to the solution, the panel has a recessed portion formed into the mounting cavity, the recessed depth of which matches the knob, so that the knob is flush with the outer surface of the panel. A ring-shaped protrusion is formed on the outer wall surface of the recessed portion, and the ring-shaped protrusion forms an abutting connection with the inner wall surface of the knob through line contact.

[0007] As a further improvement to the solution, the panel has an inner ring protruding from the inner wall of the recess, and the middle part of the rotating rod is an integrally formed base circle. The base circle has a plurality of positioning protrusions protruding in the direction of the inner ring, and the positioning protrusions are in contact with the ring surface of the inner ring.

[0008] As a further improvement to the solution, the panel also forms an outer ring on the inner wall surface of the recess. The outer ring is concentric with the inner ring and located outside the inner ring. The outer ring does not form a closed loop structure and a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove are formed at both ends of the outer ring. The first limiting groove, the second limiting groove and the center line of the outer ring form a 90-degree angle. The base circle has an integrally formed locking part. When the locking part rotates with the rotating rod, it can enter or exit the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove.

[0009] As a further improvement to the design, a screw post is formed on the lower housing, and a screw hole is provided on the upper housing corresponding to the screw post.

[0010] As a further improvement to the solution, a positioning post is formed on the lower housing, and a positioning hole is formed on the upper housing corresponding to the positioning post.

[0011] As a further improvement to the solution, the panel and the main box are connected by a snap-fit ​​mechanism for quick assembly.

[0012] As a further improvement to the design, the lower housing has four integrally formed mounting feet, each with mounting holes for positioning and mounting on a fastener on the vehicle.

[0013] The advantages of this utility model compared to the prior art are as follows: the storage box assembly eliminates the spring lock core structure, effectively controlling manufacturing costs; the rotating rod and knob constituting the knob lock device form an abutting connection with the panel on the inner and outer sides respectively, and the overall connection structure is stable, without loosening or abnormal noise; the locking part can switch between the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove to realize the locking and unlocking functions, with a strong sense of positioning and a good user experience; after unlocking, the storage box can be completely pulled out for easy cleaning. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1This is a perspective view of a novel storage box assembly for automobiles. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the outer casing involved; Figure 3 Exploded view of the outer shell involved; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the storage boxes involved; Figure 5 Exploded view of the storage box involved; Figure 6 This is an enlarged view of the rotating rod involved; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the panels involved.

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Storage box; 11. Main box body; 12. Rotating rod; 121. Base circle; 1211. Positioning protrusion; 1212. Locking part; 122. Locking tongue; 13. Panel; 131. Recessed part; 132. Annular protrusion; 133. Inner ring; 134. Outer ring; 135. First limiting groove; 136. Second limiting groove; 14. Knob; 2. Outer shell; 21. Upper shell; 211. Upper locking hole; 212. Screw hole; 213. Positioning hole; 22. Lower shell; 221. Lower locking hole; 222. Screw post; 223. Positioning post; 224. Mounting foot; 225. Mounting hole; a. Mounting cavity. Detailed Implementation

[0016] like Figures 1-7As shown, an embodiment of this utility model discloses a novel automotive storage box assembly, comprising an outer shell 2 with a front opening, formed by an upper shell 21 and a lower shell 22, and a storage box 1 that can enter or exit the inner cavity of the outer shell 2 through the front opening. The storage box 1 includes a main box body 11 and a panel 13 detachably connected to the main box body 11. A mounting cavity a for installing a knob lock device is provided between the main box body 11 and the panel 13. The knob lock device includes a knob 14 and a rotating rod 12. The rotating rod 12 is rotatably housed inside the mounting cavity a. After the knob 14 is rotatably connected to the rotating rod 12 through the panel 13, both the knob 14 and the rotating rod 12 form an abutting connection with the wall surface of the panel 13. The panel 13 is an elastic plate, allowing for contact positions with the knob 14 and the rotating rod 12. Slight deformation occurs to ensure the stability of the rotating connection position. When the knob 14 is turned, the rotating rod 12 inside the panel 13 rotates synchronously. The two ends of the rotating rod 12 form locking tongues 122. The upper housing 21 has upper locking holes 211 that are adapted to the locking tongues 122, and the lower housing 22 has lower locking holes 221 that are adapted to the locking tongues 122. When the locking tongues 122 rotate and enter the upper locking holes 211 and lower locking holes 221, the storage box 1 reaches the locked state. When the locking tongues 122 rotate and leave the upper locking holes 211 and lower locking holes 221, the storage box 1 reaches the unlocked state. The panel 13 has a recessed part 131 formed by recessing into the mounting cavity a. The recessed depth of the recessed part 131 matches the knob 14, so that the knob 14 is flush with the outer surface of the panel 13. On the outer wall surface of the recessed portion 131, a ring-shaped protrusion 132 is formed. The ring-shaped protrusion 132 forms an abutment connection with the inner wall surface of the knob 14 through line contact. The line contact reduces relative friction and lowers damping during rotation. On the inner wall surface of the recessed portion 131, an inner ring 133 is formed. The center of the rotating rod 12 is an integrally formed base circle 121. The base circle 121 has four positioning protrusions 1211 that protrude towards the inner ring 133. The positioning protrusions 1211 form an abutment connection with the annular surface of the inner ring 133. The contact at the four local positions also reduces damping during rotation. On the inner wall surface of the recessed portion 131, an outer ring 134 is also formed. The outer ring 134 is concentric with the inner ring 133 and located within the inner ring. On the outside of 133, the outer ring 134 does not form a closed loop structure and has a first limiting groove 135 and a second limiting groove 136 at both ends. The first limiting groove 135 and the second limiting groove 136 form a 90-degree angle with the center line of the outer ring 134. The base circle 121 has an integrally formed locking part 1212. When the locking part 1212 rotates with the rotating rod 12, it can enter or exit the first limiting groove 135 and the second limiting groove 136, thereby realizing the 90-degree rotation switching control of the rotating rod 12. The lower housing 22 has a screw post 222, and the upper housing 21 has a screw hole 212 corresponding to the screw post 222. The lower housing 22 also has a positioning post 223, and the upper housing 21 has a positioning hole 213 corresponding to the positioning post 223.The panel 13 and the main housing 11 are quickly assembled via a snap-fit ​​mechanism; the lower housing 22 has four integrally formed mounting feet 224, each with mounting holes 225 for positioning and mounting on a vehicle-mounted fixture.

[0017] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A new type of storage box assembly for a vehicle, characterized by: The device includes an outer shell (2) with a front opening, consisting of an upper shell (21) and a lower shell (22), and a storage box (1) that can enter or exit the inner cavity of the outer shell (2) through the front opening. The storage box (1) includes a main box body (11) and a panel (13) detachably connected to the main box body (11). There is a mounting cavity (a) between the main box body (11) and the panel (13) for installing a knob lock device. The knob lock device includes a knob (14) and a rotating rod (12). The rotating rod (12) is rotatably housed inside the mounting cavity (a). After the knob (14) is rotatably connected to the rotating rod (12) through the panel (13), both the knob (14) and the rotating rod (12) are connected to the panel (21). The wall of the panel (13) forms an abutting connection. When the knob (14) is turned, the rotating rod (12) on the inner side of the panel (13) can be driven to rotate synchronously. The two ends of the rotating rod (12) are formed with locking tongues (122). The upper housing (21) is formed with an upper locking hole (211) that matches the locking tongue (122). The lower housing (22) is formed with a lower locking hole (221) that matches the locking tongue (122). When the locking tongue (122) rotates and enters the position of the upper locking hole (211) and the lower locking hole (221), the storage box (1) reaches the locked state. When the locking tongue (122) rotates and leaves the position of the upper locking hole (211) and the lower locking hole (221), the storage box (1) reaches the unlocked state.

2. A new type of storage box assembly for a vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The panel (13) has a recess (131) formed in the mounting cavity (a), the recess depth of which matches the knob (14) so ​​that the knob (14) is flush with the outer surface of the panel (13). A ring-shaped protrusion (132) is formed on the outer wall surface of the recess (131), and the ring-shaped protrusion (132) is in contact with the inner wall surface of the knob (14) by line contact.

3. The novel automotive storage box assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The panel (13) has an inner ring (133) protruding from the inner wall of the recess (131). The middle part of the rotating rod (12) is an integrally formed base circle (121). The base circle (121) has a plurality of positioning protrusions (1211) protruding in the direction of the inner ring (133). The positioning protrusions (1211) and the annular surface of the inner ring (133) form an abutting connection.

4. The novel automotive storage box assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The panel (13) also forms an outer ring (134) on the inner wall surface of the recess (131). The outer ring (134) is concentric with the inner ring (133) and located outside the inner ring (133). The outer ring (134) does not form a closed loop structure and forms a first limiting groove (135) and a second limiting groove (136) at both ends of the outer ring (134). The first limiting groove (135), the second limiting groove (136) and the center line of the outer ring (134) form a 90-degree angle. The base circle (121) has an integrally formed locking part (1212). When the locking part (1212) rotates with the rotating rod (12), it can enter or exit the first limiting groove (135) and the second limiting groove (136).

5. A novel automotive storage box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A screw post (222) is formed on the lower housing (22), and a screw hole (212) is provided on the upper housing (21) corresponding to the screw post (222).

6. A novel automotive storage box assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: A positioning post (223) is also formed on the lower housing (22), and a positioning hole (213) is formed on the upper housing (21) corresponding to the positioning post (223).

7. A novel automotive storage box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The panel (13) and the main box (11) are quickly assembled by means of a snap fastener.

8. A novel automotive storage box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower housing (22) has four integrally formed mounting feet (224), and the mounting feet (224) are machined with mounting holes (225) to be positioned and installed on the vehicle's fixtures via the mounting feet (224).

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