Handrail assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a handrail assembly and a vehicle. The handrail assembly comprises a handrail upper cover assembly, a handrail lower cover assembly and a sliding rail mechanism. The sliding rail mechanism comprises a fixed sliding rail and a movable sliding rail which can slide along the length direction of the fixed sliding rail, the fixed sliding rail is fixedly connected with the handrail lower cover assembly, and the movable sliding rail is fixedly connected with the handrail upper cover assembly. The sliding rail mechanism arranged in the handrail assembly realizes the front and rear sliding function of the handrail upper cover assembly relative to the handrail lower cover assembly, and the position of the handrail upper cover assembly can be adjusted, thereby increasing the comfort of the elbow placement of the user during driving.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of vehicle component technology, and more particularly to a handrail assembly and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] As an important part of the car interior, one of the main functions of the center armrest is to provide elbow support for the driver or passenger, thereby improving ride comfort and alleviating fatigue during long drives. Traditional split-opening armrest assemblies typically have a relatively fixed structure or only a simple lift-up function for accessing the armrest storage box. This fixed or single-function design has obvious limitations and a complex overall structure. Utility Model Content

[0003] This disclosure provides a handrail assembly and a vehicle to address the shortcomings of the related art.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, an armrest assembly is provided, which includes an upper armrest cover assembly, a lower armrest cover assembly, and a slide rail mechanism; the slide rail mechanism includes a fixed slide rail and a movable slide rail that can slide along the length direction of the fixed slide rail, the fixed slide rail being fixedly connected to the lower armrest cover assembly, and the movable slide rail being fixedly connected to the upper armrest cover assembly.

[0005] Optionally, the lower armrest cover assembly is provided with a guide plate on one side surface near the upper armrest cover assembly, the guide plate is provided with a gear groove along the sliding direction, and the upper armrest cover assembly is provided with a gear that matches the gear groove.

[0006] Optionally, the fixed slide rail is fixedly connected to the lower armrest cover assembly by screws or clips; and / or The movable slide rail is fixedly connected to the armrest cover assembly by screws or clips.

[0007] Optionally, it also includes an armrest base, a pivot mechanism, and a switch mechanism. The pivot mechanism is connected to the armrest base and the lower armrest cover assembly, and the switch mechanism is arranged at the end of the armrest assembly and controls the rotation of the lower armrest cover assembly relative to the armrest base.

[0008] Optionally, the switching mechanism includes a button, an elastic element, a transmission block, and a locking tongue; the elastic element is disposed between the button and the transmission block, and the locking tongue is slidably disposed within the lower cover assembly of the armrest; When the button is pressed, it drives the transmission block to move downward, and the transmission block drives the locking tongue to slide out of the lower armrest cover assembly, and the lower armrest cover assembly rotates and opens relative to the armrest base.

[0009] Optionally, the latch has a first inclined surface, which is inclined toward the side facing the lower cover assembly of the armrest; the lower cover assembly of the armrest is provided with a groove for accommodating the latch, and a second inclined surface that cooperates with the first inclined surface is formed on the inner wall of the groove, the second inclined surface being arranged inclined inward from the opening of the groove.

[0010] Optionally, the armrest base includes a base body and a mounting plate, one end of the mounting plate is fixed to the base body, and the other end is equipped with the rotating shaft mechanism; the mounting plate forms a positioning groove, and the opening of the positioning groove is away from the armrest assembly; The armrest cover assembly includes a limiting plate that is rotatably positioned within the positioning groove.

[0011] Optionally, the pivot mechanism includes a hinge shaft and a torsion spring, the hinge shaft passing through the mounting plate and the lower cover assembly of the armrest; the torsion spring includes a spring body and a support leg, the spring body being sleeved on the hinge shaft, and the support leg being placed in the positioning groove.

[0012] Optionally, the upper armrest cover assembly, the lower armrest cover assembly, and the slide rail mechanism are each provided in two sets, and are arranged symmetrically along the length of the armrest assembly.

[0013] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle is provided, including the armrest assembly described in the first aspect.

[0014] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure may include the following beneficial effects: As can be seen from the above embodiments, this application realizes the forward and backward sliding function of the armrest upper cover assembly relative to the armrest lower cover assembly by arranging a slide rail mechanism inside the armrest assembly, thereby adjusting the position of the armrest upper cover assembly and increasing the comfort of the user's elbow placement during driving.

[0015] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a handrail assembly according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partial structural diagram.

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 1A sectional view.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the armrest cover assembly according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view showing the engagement of the lower armrest cover assembly and the upper armrest cover assembly according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the rotating shaft mechanism and the mounting plate in cooperation according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a partial structural schematic diagram illustrating the interaction between the switching mechanism and the armrest cover assembly according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0025] The terminology used in this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” as used in this disclosure and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0026] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used in this disclosure to describe various information, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this disclosure, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "when," "when," or "in response to determination."

[0027] Reference Figures 1-3As shown, this application discloses an armrest assembly, which includes an upper armrest cover assembly 10, a lower armrest cover assembly 20, a slide rail mechanism 30, an armrest base 40, a pivot mechanism 50, and a switch mechanism 60. The slide rail mechanism 30 enables the upper armrest cover assembly 10 to slide back and forth relative to the lower armrest cover assembly 20, thereby adjusting the position of the upper armrest cover assembly 10 and increasing the comfort of the user's elbow during driving. Furthermore, this application also allows the upper armrest cover assembly 10 to be flipped over via the pivot mechanism 50 and the switch mechanism 60, facilitating the user's access to items.

[0028] In this embodiment, there are two sets of armrest assemblies, which are symmetrically arranged along their length. The two sets of armrest assemblies are structurally independent and each has its own forward and backward sliding and flipping functions, thereby allowing the driver and front passenger to independently adjust their own elbow support positions according to their respective sitting postures and body shapes, achieving maximum ergonomic adaptability and riding comfort.

[0029] The armrest cover assembly 10 is located above the armrest lower cover assembly 20 and is designed for direct contact with the user's elbow. In one embodiment, the armrest cover assembly 10 includes a structural frame, an elastic filling layer, and a decorative finish. The structural frame defines the armrest's shape and mounting interface. The elastic filling layer covers the frame and its density and thickness are ergonomically optimized to provide moderate softness and support. The decorative finish completely covers the outermost layer, combining aesthetics, durability, and a skin-friendly feel.

[0030] Please combine Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the lower armrest cover assembly 20 has a guide plate 21 on one side surface near the upper armrest cover assembly 10. The guide plate 21 has a gear groove 211 along the sliding direction, and the upper armrest cover assembly 10 has a gear 11 that matches the gear groove 211.

[0031] In this embodiment, gear 11 is a driven gear, driven by a miniature motor (not shown) integrated inside the armrest cover assembly 10 via a worm gear or planetary gear set. The control system receives user button or touch signals to control the forward and reverse rotation of the motor, thereby realizing the electric forward and backward adjustment of the armrest cover assembly 10. In another embodiment, gear 11 is manually operated.

[0032] The slide rail mechanism 30 includes a fixed slide rail 31 and a movable slide rail 32 that can slide along the length of the fixed slide rail 31. The fixed slide rail 31 is fixedly connected to the lower cover assembly 20 of the handrail, and the movable slide rail 32 is fixedly connected to the upper cover assembly 10 of the handrail.

[0033] Specifically, the fixed slide rail 31 is integrally formed by stamping and bending, and has inwardly curled guide grooves on both sides. The movable slide rail 32 is formed by injection molding and has embedded metal reinforcements. It has sliding ribs on both sides that cooperate with the guide grooves, together forming a sliding pair.

[0034] In one embodiment, the fixed slide rail 31 is fixedly connected to the lower armrest cover assembly 20 by screws, and the movable slide rail 32 is fixedly connected to the upper armrest cover assembly 10 by screws. In another embodiment, the fixed slide rail 31 is fixedly connected to the lower armrest cover assembly 20 by snap-fit, and the movable slide rail 32 is fixedly connected to the upper armrest cover assembly 10 by snap-fit ​​screws. The specific fixing method is not limited here.

[0035] In this embodiment, the length of the fixed slide rail 31 is less than the length of the armrest assembly, thereby limiting the sliding length of the armrest cover assembly 10. Therefore, by adjusting the length of the fixed slide rail 31, different sliding length requirements of the armrest cover assembly 10 can be accommodated.

[0036] The armrest base 40 includes a base body 41 and a mounting plate 42. The base body 41 is fixed to the vehicle body. One end of the mounting plate 42 is fixed to the base body 41, and the other end is equipped with a pivot mechanism 50.

[0037] In this embodiment, the mounting plate 42 forms a U-shaped positioning groove 421, and the opening of the positioning groove 421 faces away from the armrest assembly. The armrest lower cover assembly 20 includes a limiting plate 23, which extends from top to bottom and is rotatably placed in the positioning groove 421.

[0038] The pivot mechanism 50 is connected to the armrest base 40 and the armrest lower cover assembly 20. The pivot mechanism 50 is fixed by the armrest base 40, and the armrest lower cover assembly 20 is rotated by the pivot mechanism 50.

[0039] Specifically, the rotating shaft mechanism 50 passes through the shaft hole on the limiting plate 23, allowing the limiting plate 23 to rotate within the positioning groove 421 about the axis of the rotating shaft mechanism 50, thereby enabling the armrest lower cover assembly 20 and the connected armrest upper cover assembly 10 to flip over the armrest base 40. The sidewall of the positioning groove 421 physically limits the rotation range of the limiting plate 23. In this embodiment, the flipping angle of the limiting plate 23 is between 80° and 85°.

[0040] Please combine Figure 6 As shown, the pivot mechanism 50 includes a hinge shaft 51 and a torsion spring 52. The hinge shaft 51 passes through the mounting plate 42 and the armrest lower cover assembly 20. The torsion spring 52 includes a spring body 521 and a support leg 522. The spring body 521 is sleeved on the hinge shaft 51, and the support leg 522 is placed in the positioning groove 421.

[0041] Please combine Figure 7As shown, the switch mechanism 60 is located at the end of the armrest assembly and controls the rotation of the armrest lower cover assembly 20 relative to the armrest base 40.

[0042] Specifically, the switching mechanism 60 includes a button 61, an elastic element 62, a transmission block 63, and a locking tongue 64. The elastic element 62 is disposed between the button 61 and the transmission block 63, and the locking tongue 64 is slidably disposed within the lower armrest cover assembly 20. When the button 61 is pressed, it drives the transmission block 63 to move downward, and the transmission block 63 drives the locking tongue 64 to slide out of the lower armrest cover assembly 20. Under the force of the torsion spring 52, the lower armrest cover assembly 20 rotates and opens relative to the armrest base 40.

[0043] In this embodiment, the latch 64 has a first inclined surface 641, which is inclined toward the side facing the lower armrest cover assembly 20. The lower armrest cover assembly 20 is provided with a groove 22 for accommodating the latch 64. A second inclined surface 221 that cooperates with the first inclined surface 641 is formed on the inner wall of the groove 22. The second inclined surface 221 is arranged inclined inward from the opening of the groove 22.

[0044] When the armrest cover assembly 10 is tilted and closed, the first inclined surface 641 and the second inclined surface 221 first come into contact. Under the continuous action of the closing force, with the help of the inclined surface, the locking tongue 64 is smoothly guided and pressed into the depth of the groove 22 until it is fully in place. At the same time, the horizontal component force generated by the inclined surface is used to achieve pre-tightening of the structure and eliminate gaps.

[0045] This application also discloses a vehicle including the aforementioned armrest assembly. The driver and / or front passenger of the vehicle can obtain flexible and adjustable elbow support according to their own needs through the armrest assembly, thereby significantly improving the ergonomic comfort of the driving and riding process and effectively alleviating fatigue during long-distance driving.

[0046] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the disclosure herein. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0047] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A handrail assembly, characterized in that, It includes an upper armrest cover assembly, a lower armrest cover assembly, and a slide rail mechanism; the slide rail mechanism includes a fixed slide rail and a movable slide rail that can slide along the length direction of the fixed slide rail, the fixed slide rail is fixedly connected to the lower armrest cover assembly, and the movable slide rail is fixedly connected to the upper armrest cover assembly.

2. The armrest assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower armrest cover assembly is provided with a guide plate on one side surface near the upper armrest cover assembly. The guide plate is provided with a gear groove along the sliding direction, and a gear adapted to the gear groove is provided on the upper armrest cover assembly.

3. The armrest assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed slide rail is fixedly connected to the lower cover assembly of the armrest by screws or clips; and / or The movable slide rail is fixedly connected to the armrest cover assembly by screws or clips.

4. The armrest assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an armrest base, a pivot mechanism, and a switch mechanism. The pivot mechanism is connected to the armrest base and the lower armrest cover assembly. The switch mechanism is arranged at the end of the armrest assembly and controls the rotation of the lower armrest cover assembly relative to the armrest base.

5. The handrail assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The switching mechanism includes a button, an elastic element, a transmission block, and a locking tongue; the elastic element is disposed between the button and the transmission block, and the locking tongue is slidably disposed within the lower cover assembly of the armrest; When the button is pressed, it drives the transmission block to move downward, and the transmission block drives the locking tongue to slide out of the lower armrest cover assembly, and the lower armrest cover assembly rotates and opens relative to the armrest base.

6. The armrest assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The latch has a first inclined surface, which is inclined toward the side of the armrest lower cover assembly; the armrest lower cover assembly has a groove for accommodating the latch, and a second inclined surface that cooperates with the first inclined surface is formed on the inner wall of the groove, which is arranged inclined inward from the opening of the groove.

7. The handrail assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The armrest base includes a base body and a mounting plate. One end of the mounting plate is fixed to the base body, and the other end is equipped with the rotating shaft mechanism. The mounting plate forms a positioning groove, and the opening of the positioning groove is away from the armrest assembly. The armrest cover assembly includes a limiting plate that is rotatably positioned within the positioning groove.

8. The armrest assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The pivot mechanism includes a hinge shaft and a torsion spring. The hinge shaft passes through the mounting plate and the lower cover assembly of the armrest. The torsion spring includes a spring body and a support leg. The spring body is sleeved on the hinge shaft, and the support leg is placed in the positioning groove.

9. The armrest assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper armrest cover assembly, the lower armrest cover assembly, and the slide rail mechanism are each provided in two sets, and are arranged symmetrically along the length of the armrest assembly.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, The armrest assembly included in any one of claims 1-9.

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