Table unit, drawer assembly, and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of table unit, drawer assembly and vehicle, table unit includes table board and the clamp being movably connected with the table board, drawer assembly includes drawer, shell, table unit, and drawer has storage space;Drawer is movably connected with shell;Clamp is movably connected with table board;Drawer assembly has first state, when drawer assembly is in first state, at least a part of storage space is stretched to outside shell, clamp holds drawer, and table board is located outside shell. Since clamp holds drawer, table board is not easy to move relative to drawer, and table board can be stably connected with drawer, so as to facilitate stably carrying the article of user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a table unit, drawer assembly and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In modern vehicle interior design, the combination of a table and a drawer is becoming increasingly common, with the initial intention of providing users with a convenient platform for placing items inside the vehicle. After the drawer is pulled out, the table can be installed in the drawer, allowing users to place items on the table.

[0003] However, in actual use, the tabletop tends to wobble relative to the drawers. This is especially true when the vehicle is traveling on bumpy roads or performing sudden braking or sharp turns, as the tabletop cannot maintain stability. This wobbling can not only cause the tabletop itself to detach from the drawers, but also cause items placed on it to shake and fall. Furthermore, the tabletop's wobbling poses safety hazards; for example, falling items may distract the driver while the vehicle is in motion, or even hinder the driver's operation in an emergency, creating a potential safety risk.

[0004] Therefore, how to securely connect the tabletop to the drawer is a problem that urgently needs to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a table unit whose tabletop can be securely connected to a drawer.

[0006] This utility model also proposes a drawer assembly including the above-described table unit, and a vehicle including the above-described drawer assembly.

[0007] A table unit according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a tabletop and a clamp movably connected to the tabletop, the clamp being used to hold a drawer to prevent the tabletop from moving relative to the drawer.

[0008] The drawer assembly according to the first aspect of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: since the clamp holds the drawer, the tabletop is not easy to move relative to the drawer, and the tabletop can be stably connected to the drawer, thereby facilitating the stable support of the user's items.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the clamp includes two clamping plates, which are respectively connected to both ends of the tabletop. At least one clamping plate is movable relative to the tabletop. The table unit also includes several elastic members. The clamping plates movably connected to the tabletop are connected to the elastic members. The elastic force of the elastic members is used to keep the two clamping plates clamping the drawer.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the table unit further includes a reinforcing plate, which is stacked and fixed to the table panel. The reinforcing plate is located below the table panel and has multiple intersecting reinforcing ribs.

[0011] A drawer assembly according to a second aspect of the present invention includes: a drawer having a storage space; a housing, the drawer being movably connected to the housing; a table unit as described in the first aspect embodiment; the drawer assembly having a first state, wherein when the drawer assembly is in the first state, at least a portion of the storage space extends outside the housing, at least a portion of the tabletop is located outside the housing, and a clamp holds the drawer to prevent the tabletop from moving relative to the drawer.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, when the drawer assembly is in the first state, the tabletop covers the opening of the storage space.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the drawer includes a panel exposed outside the housing and operable by a user. The drawer also includes two side panels spaced apart in a first direction. The panel is located at one end of the drawer in a second direction, and the first and second directions are perpendicular to each other. The clamp includes two clamping plates, which are respectively connected to the two ends of the tabletop in the first direction. At least one clamping plate is movable relative to the tabletop. Each clamping plate includes: a support portion, which rests on the upper edge of the side panel when the drawer assembly is in the first state; and a clamping portion, which protrudes downward relative to the support portion when the drawer assembly is in the first state. The two side panels are located between the two clamping portions, and the two clamping portions contact different side panels respectively. The two clamping portions together clamp the drawer.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the drawer assembly also has a second state, in which the table unit is located within the storage space when the drawer assembly is in the second state.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the clamp includes two clamping plates, which are respectively connected to both ends of the tabletop in a first direction. At least one clamping plate is movable relative to the tabletop to adjust the length of the table unit in the first direction. When the drawer assembly is in the first state, the length of the table unit in the first direction is a first length. When the drawer assembly is in the second state, the length of the table unit in the first direction is a second length, which is less than the first length.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, when the drawer assembly is in the first state, in the first direction, at least a portion of the clamping plate protrudes beyond the edge of the tabletop; the clamping device further includes an elastic element, the clamping plate movably connected to the tabletop is connected to the elastic element, when the drawer assembly is in the second state, the clamping plate and the tabletop are stacked on top of each other and located below the tabletop, and the elastic force of the elastic element is used to keep the clamping plate and the tabletop stacked on top of each other, in the first direction, the clamping plate is located within the two end edges of the tabletop.

[0017] The vehicle according to a third aspect embodiment of the present invention includes a drawer assembly as described in the second aspect embodiment.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a drawer assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the drawer assembly in the first state according to the embodiment shown; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Exploded view of the table unit in the diagram; Figure 4 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the drawer assembly shown; Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the drawer assembly in the second state in the embodiment shown; Figure 6 This is a front view of the state when the plywood and tabletop are stacked together.

[0020] Reference numerals: 101-Drawer assembly, 102-House, 103-Drawer, 104-Handle, 105-Table unit, 106-Tabletop, 107-Clamp, 108-Side panel, 109-Face panel, 110-Central area, 111-Outer area, 112-Clamping plate, 113-First connecting part, 114-Elastic element, 115-Hinge, 116-Reinforcing plate, 117-Reinforcing rib, 118-Support part, 119-Clamping part, 120-Storage space, 121-End plate, 122-Bottom plate, 123-Opening. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as setting, installing, and connecting should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0025] Figure 1 and Figure 2 A drawer assembly 101 according to one embodiment of the present invention is shown. The drawer assembly 101 includes a drawer 103, a housing 102, and a table unit 105.

[0026] Drawer 103 has storage space 120 (e.g.) Figure 4 As shown, the storage space 120 can accommodate the user's items, such as keys, mobile phones, books, clothing, etc. The drawer 103 includes a front panel 109, an end panel 121, a bottom panel 122, and two side panels 108. The two side panels 108 are spaced apart along a first direction. The front panel 109 is located at one end of the drawer 103 in a second direction, and the end panel 121 is located at the other end of the drawer 103 in the second direction. The first and second directions are perpendicular to each other; for example, the second direction is a front-to-back direction, and the first direction is a left-to-right direction. The bottom panel 122 is located at the bottom of the drawer 103. The front panel 109, end panel 121, bottom panel 122, and two side panels 108 together enclose the storage space 120. The storage space 120 has an opening 123 located at the top of the storage space 120 (e.g., ...). Figure 4(As shown). Panel 109 protrudes from housing 102 and can be operated by the user, such as by pushing or pulling. Panel 109 may include a handle 104, which the user can grasp to push or pull drawer 103.

[0027] Drawer 103 is movably connected to housing 102, allowing it to move in and out of the housing 102. For example, drawer 103 may be connected to housing 102 via a slide rail, allowing it to slide in a straight line relative to housing 102 when pulled or pushed by the user. Alternatively, the bottom of drawer 103 may be rotatably connected to housing 102, causing it to rotate outward relative to housing 102 when pulled by the user, thus exposing storage space 120 outside housing 102.

[0028] The table unit 105 includes a tabletop 106 and a clamp 107 for holding a drawer 103 to prevent the tabletop 106 from moving relative to the drawer 103. The clamp 107 is movably connected to the tabletop 106, thereby allowing the clamp 107 to open and clamp the drawer 103. Figure 2 as well as Figure 4 The drawer assembly 101 shown is in a first state in which at least a portion of the storage space 120 extends beyond the housing 102 (e.g., Figure 2 (As shown), clamp 107 holds drawer 103 to prevent tabletop 106 from moving relative to drawer 103. Tabletop 106 is located outside housing 102 and covers the opening of storage space 120 (as shown). Figure 4 (As shown). At this time, the tabletop 106 can support the user's items, such as cups, bottles, tablets, laptops, etc. In some other embodiments not shown, the tabletop 106 may not cover the drawer 103, and the tabletop 106 may be located on the left, right, or front side of the tabletop 106.

[0029] Because the clamp 107 holds the drawer 103 in place, the tabletop 106 is not easily moved relative to the drawer 103, and the tabletop 106 has high stability, which is conducive to stably supporting the user's items.

[0030] exist Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, when the drawer assembly 101 is in the first state, the tabletop 106 covers the opening 123 of the storage space 120. This positions the tabletop 106 on top of the drawer 103, providing a relatively high position suitable for placing items on it. Furthermore, because the tabletop 106 covers the drawer 103, the tabletop 106 and drawer 103 are more compact, occupying less space and minimizing disruption to the user's movement within the vehicle. The drawer assembly 101 also has a second state, such as... Figure 5As shown, when the drawer assembly 101 is in the second state, the table unit 105 is located within the storage space 120. For example, the table unit 105 is placed at the bottom of the storage space 120, and the bottom plate 122 of the drawer 103 directly supports the table unit 105. Therefore, when the user only needs to use the drawer 103 to store items and does not need to use the tabletop 106 to support items, the user can store the table unit 105 inside the drawer 103 to avoid the table unit 105 occupying space other than the drawer assembly 101.

[0031] like Figure 3 As shown, the clamp 107 includes two clamping plates 112, which are respectively connected to both ends of the tabletop 106 in a first direction, and both clamping plates 112 can move relative to the tabletop 106. For example, in this embodiment, the clamping plates 112 are rotatably connected to the tabletop 106. The table unit 105 also includes a pivot 115, the clamping plates 112 include a first connecting portion 113, and the tabletop 106 includes a second connecting portion, which is located at the bottom of the tabletop 106 and not on the tabletop 106. Figure 3 As shown, the pivot 115 passes through the first connecting part 113 and the second connecting part, so that the clamping plate 112 can rotate around the pivot 115.

[0032] like Figure 4 As shown, each clamping plate 112 includes a support portion 118 and a clamping portion 119, with the clamping portion 119 connected to the edge of the support portion 118. When the drawer assembly 101 is in the first state, the support portion 118 rests on the upper edge of the side plate 108 of the drawer 103, and the side plate 108 of the drawer 103 provides support for the support portion 118, thereby supporting the table unit 105. Furthermore, when the drawer assembly 101 is in the first state, the two side plates 108 are located between the two clamping portions 119, with each clamping portion 119 contacting a different side plate 108. The two clamping portions 119 together clamp the drawer 103, thereby preventing the tabletop 106 from wobbling relative to the drawer 103.

[0033] like Figure 3 As shown, the table unit 105 also includes two elastic elements 114, each elastic element 114 connected to a clamping plate 112, and the elastic element 114 is also connected to the tabletop 106. Specifically, in this embodiment, the elastic element 114 is a torsion spring, which is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft 115. One end of the torsion spring is connected to the clamping plate 112, and the other end of the torsion spring is connected to the tabletop 106. The elastic force of the elastic element 114 is used to keep the two clamping plates 112 clamping the drawer 103, preventing the clamp 107 from releasing the drawer 103, thereby preventing the tabletop 106 from shaking relative to the drawer 103. When the clamping plate 112 is in Figure 4In the state shown, the elastic force of the elastic element 114 tends to drive the clamping plate 112 to rotate downward, thereby causing the clamping plate 112 to abut against the side plate 108 of the drawer 103, and thus keeping the clamp 107 holding the drawer 103.

[0034] At least one clamp 112 is movable relative to the tabletop 106, thereby adjusting the length of the table unit 105 in a first direction. When the drawer assembly 101 is in a first state, the length of the table unit 105 in the first direction is a first length; when the drawer assembly 101 is in a second state, the length of the table unit 105 in the first direction is a second length, which is less than the first length. Therefore, when the drawer assembly 101 is in the second state, the table unit 105 is in a shorter length state, which facilitates the drawer 103 accommodating the table unit 105.

[0035] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown, when the drawer assembly 101 is in the first state, at least a portion of the clamping plate 112 protrudes beyond the edge of the tabletop 106 in the first direction. At this time, the length of the table unit 105 in the first direction (i.e., the first length) is the distance between the outer edges of the two clamping plates 112, which is L1.

[0036] like Figure 6 As shown, when the drawer assembly 101 is in the second state, the clamping plate 112 and the tabletop 106 are stacked on top of each other, with the clamping plate 112 located below the tabletop 106. In the first direction, the two clamping plates 112 are located within the two end edges of the tabletop 106. At this time, the length of the table unit 105 in the second direction (i.e., the second length) is the distance between the two side edges of the tabletop 106, which is L2. Figure 4 and Figure 6 It can be seen that L2 is less than L1.

[0037] like Figure 6 As shown, in this state, the elastic force of the elastic member 114 is used to keep the clamping plate 112 and the tabletop 106 stacked on top of each other. Compared to the state where the table unit 105 is unfolded and installed above the storage space 120, in Figure 6 In the state shown, the table unit 105 can be kept in a shorter length so that the drawer 103 can accommodate the table unit 105.

[0038] In some other embodiments not shown, in order to satisfy the condition that the second length is less than the first length, when the drawer assembly 101 is in the second state, the clamping plate 112 may also protrude beyond the edge of the tabletop 106. That is, regardless of whether the drawer assembly 101 is in the first or second state, at least a portion of the clamping plate 112 protrudes beyond the edge of the tabletop 106 in the first direction. However, compared to the first state, in the second state, the protrusion distance of the clamping plate 112 relative to the edge of the tabletop 106 is smaller.

[0039] It should be noted that the arrangement of the clamping plates 112 and the tabletop 106 is not limited to the arrangements described in the embodiments above. In the embodiments described above, both clamping plates 112 are movable relative to the tabletop 106, thereby allowing the clamp 107 to release or clamp the drawer 103. In other embodiments not shown, in order for the clamp 107 to release or clamp the drawer 103, only one clamping plate 112 may be movable relative to the tabletop 106. That is, one clamping plate 112 is fixed relative to the tabletop 106 and cannot move, while the other clamping plate 112 can move relative to the tabletop 106. The clamping plate 112 that can move relative to the tabletop 106 is connected to the elastic member 114 so that the elastic member 114 keeps the clamp 107 clamping the drawer 103 and keeps the clamping plate 112 under the tabletop 106.

[0040] In the embodiments described above, the movement of the clamping plate 112 relative to the tabletop 106 is rotational; in other embodiments not shown, the clamping plate 112 may also move linearly relative to the tabletop 106, for example, the clamping plate 112 may move left or right relative to the tabletop 106, as long as the distance between the two clamping plates 112 can be changed so that the clamp 107 can release or clamp the drawer 103. Furthermore, in order for the elastic element 114 to drive the two clamping plates 112 to clamp the drawer 103, the elastic element 114 may also be configured as a spring, with one end of the elastic element 114 connected to one of the clamping plates 112 and the other end connected to the other clamping plate 112. The elastic force of the elastic element 114 is used to drive the two clamping plates 112 to move closer together.

[0041] Furthermore, in the embodiments described above, the two clamping plates 112 of the clamp 107 respectively contact the two side panels 108 of the drawer 103. In other embodiments not shown, the two clamping plates 112 of the clamp 107 may also be located at the same end of the tabletop 106 (e.g., both located at the left end of the tabletop 106), with the two clamping plates 112 contacting the same side panel 108, and the clamp 107 clamping only one side panel 108.

[0042] like Figure 3As shown, the table unit 105 also includes a reinforcing plate 116, which is stacked and fixed to the tabletop 106, with the reinforcing plate 116 located below the tabletop 106. The reinforcing plate 116 and the tabletop 106 can be fixed together by snap-fit, adhesive, magnetic connection, screw connection, or other methods. The reinforcing plate 116 has multiple intersecting reinforcing ribs 117, thus providing high strength and rigidity. The reinforcing plate 116 located below the tabletop 106 improves the strength and load-bearing capacity of the table unit 105. The tabletop 106 can be made of plastic, metal, etc., and the reinforcing plate 116 can also be made of plastic, metal, etc. Both the tabletop 106 and the reinforcing plate 116 can be rectangular in shape, which helps reduce the manufacturing difficulty of the tabletop 106 and the reinforcing plate 116, and facilitates the storage of the table unit 105 within the drawer 103.

[0043] like Figure 3 As shown, the top surface of the tabletop 106 includes a central area 110 and a peripheral area 111. The peripheral area 111 is connected to the edge of the central area 110 and surrounds the central area 110. The central area 110 is flat and can stably support the user's items. The outer edge of the peripheral area 111 is higher than the inner edge of the peripheral area 111. Therefore, the top surface of the tabletop 106 is constructed as a recessed structure, which can prevent objects on the tabletop 106 from rolling off the tabletop 106 and can also prevent liquids (such as beverages) spilled on the tabletop 106 from dripping from the edge of the tabletop 106.

[0044] The drawer assembly 101 of any of the above embodiments can be applied in a vehicle. For example, in some embodiments, the housing 102 is installed in the vehicle's sub-dashboard, and the drawer 103 serves as a glove box, which can be used by the passenger in the front passenger seat, along with the table 106. In other embodiments, the housing 102 is installed within the center console, or the housing 102 directly serves as the outer shell of the center console. For yet another example, the housing 102 is installed within the front seats, and the drawer 103 extends from behind the front seats for use by rear passengers, along with the table 106. The applications of the drawer assembly 101 are not exhaustive. Vehicles can be sedans, SUVs, MPVs, pickup trucks, vans, buses, small trucks, large trailers, etc. Vehicles can be gasoline vehicles, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, etc.

[0045] In the description of this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

Claims

1. A table unit, characterized in that, It includes a tabletop and a clamp movably connected to the tabletop, the clamp being used to hold a drawer to prevent the tabletop from moving relative to the drawer.

2. The table unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamp includes two clamping plates, which are respectively connected to both ends of the tabletop. At least one clamping plate is movable relative to the tabletop. The table unit also includes several elastic elements. The clamping plates movably connected to the tabletop are connected to the elastic elements. The elastic force of the elastic elements is used to keep the two clamping plates clamping the drawer.

3. The table unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The table unit also includes a reinforcing plate, which is stacked and fixed to the table panel. The reinforcing plate is located below the table panel and has multiple intersecting reinforcing ribs.

4. A drawer assembly, characterized in that, include: Drawers provide storage space; The drawer is movably connected to the housing; The table unit as described in any one of claims 1 to 3; The drawer assembly has a first state in which at least a portion of the storage space extends outside the housing, at least a portion of the tabletop is located outside the housing, and the clamp holds the drawer to impede movement of the tabletop relative to the drawer.

5. The drawer assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, When the drawer assembly is in the first state, the tabletop covers the opening of the storage space.

6. The drawer assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drawer includes a panel that protrudes from the housing and can be operated by a user, and the drawer also includes two side panels spaced apart in a first direction. The panel is located at one end of the drawer in a second direction, and the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other. The clamp includes two clamping plates, which are respectively connected to both ends of the tabletop in the first direction. At least one clamping plate is movable relative to the tabletop. Each clamping plate includes: The support portion rests on the upper edge of the side panel when the drawer assembly is in the first state. When the drawer assembly is in the first state, the clamping part protrudes downward relative to the support part, the two side plates are located between the two clamping parts, the two clamping parts contact different side plates respectively, and the two clamping parts jointly clamp the drawer.

7. The drawer assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drawer assembly also has a second state, in which the table unit is located within the storage space.

8. The drawer assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The clamp includes two clamping plates, which are respectively connected to both ends of the tabletop in a first direction. At least one clamping plate is movable relative to the tabletop to adjust the length of the table unit in the first direction. When the drawer assembly is in the first state, the length of the table unit in the first direction is a first length; When the drawer assembly is in the second state, the length of the table unit in the first direction is a second length, which is less than the first length.

9. The drawer assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, When the drawer assembly is in the first state, at least a portion of the clamping plate protrudes beyond the edge of the tabletop in the first direction; The clamp also includes an elastic element. The clamp plate, which is movably connected to the tabletop, is connected to the elastic element. When the drawer assembly is in the second state, the clamp plate and the tabletop are stacked on top of each other and located below the tabletop. The elastic force of the elastic element is used to keep the clamp plate and the tabletop stacked on top of each other. In the first direction, the clamp plate is located within the two end edges of the tabletop.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the drawer assembly as described in any one of claims 4 to 9.

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