Vehicle-mounted storage box

Abstract

The application is suitable for the field of vehicle interior decoration, and provides a vehicle storage box. The vehicle storage box comprises a base and a cover. The cover can be covered on the base to form a cavity for containing articles together with the base. The base is provided with a clamping portion and a connecting portion. The clamping portion and the connecting portion are arranged at intervals. The clamping portion is used for clamping a vehicle interior rearview mirror support. The connecting portion is used for connecting with the bottom of the interior rearview mirror support. The clamping portion and the connecting portion are used for fixing the vehicle storage box on the vehicle together. The vehicle storage box provided by the application can be fixed on the vehicle interior rearview mirror support and is within the reach of the driver, so that the driver can take and place sundries conveniently. The convenience of use is improved. The clamping portion and the connecting portion are arranged, so that the stability of the vehicle storage box fixed on the vehicle body is improved. The design is exquisite and practical.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of vehicle interior design, and in particular relates to a vehicle storage box. Background Technology

[0002] Vehicle interior space is limited, and there are even fewer places to store miscellaneous items while ensuring easy access. For example, near the driver's seat, the only available storage areas are the door and center console storage compartments. Drivers may wear special glasses while driving, and storing these glasses in the existing center console and door storage compartments could easily result in the lenses being bumped or scratched by clutter. Therefore, this application addresses the issue of how to add storage boxes to the existing vehicle interior to meet the needs of passengers. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a vehicle storage box, which is designed to add a storage box inside an existing vehicle to increase storage space.

[0004] This application provides a vehicle storage box, including a base and a flip cover, wherein the flip cover can close onto the base to form a cavity for accommodating items; The base is provided with a snap-fit ​​part and a connecting part, which are spaced apart. The snap-fit ​​part is used to snap onto the rearview mirror bracket of the vehicle, and the connecting part is used to connect to the bottom of the rearview mirror bracket. The snap-fit ​​part and the connecting part together fix the vehicle storage box on the vehicle.

[0005] Optionally, the connecting part is a plug-in component used to insert into the gap between the vehicle's windshield and the bottom of the interior rearview mirror bracket.

[0006] Optionally, the connecting part is an adhesive piece used to attach the bottom of the interior rearview mirror bracket.

[0007] Optionally, the connecting part is a second plug-in component, used to insert into the ventilation hole of the interior rearview mirror bracket near the windshield.

[0008] Optionally, the snap-fit ​​portion snaps into the grille of the interior rearview mirror bracket.

[0009] Optionally, the base is recessed on the surface of the interior rearview mirror bracket to fit the interior rearview mirror bracket.

[0010] Optionally, the cavity wall of the flap is coated with a felt layer.

[0011] Optionally, the flip cover has a hinge end and a locking end disposed opposite to each other. The hinge end is rotatably connected to the base to allow the flip cover to switch between an open state and a retracted state. The locking end is used to detachably connect to the base when the flip cover is in the retracted state to achieve locking and unlocking.

[0012] Optionally, the maximum rotation angle of the flip cover is 40-60°.

[0013] Optionally, the flap is provided with a baffle at the locking end to prevent an item located in the cavity from leaving the cavity when the flap is in the open state; The base has an annular rim protruding from the surface of the flip cover, and when the flip cover is in the retracted state, the flip cover is fastened to the outside of the rim.

[0014] The vehicle storage box provided in this application can be fixed to the rearview mirror bracket inside the vehicle, placing it within easy reach of the driver for convenient access to and storage of items, thus improving ease of use. The design incorporates snap-fit ​​and connecting parts to enhance its stability on the vehicle body; the box is ingeniously designed and highly practical. Attached Figure Description

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

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly state of the interior rearview mirror module in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vehicle storage box provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 1 The flip cover is in the storage state; Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Another perspective view of the structure; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vehicle storage box provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 The flip cover is in the open position. Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of part A in the structure.

[0017] Explanation of icon numbers: 10. Car storage box; 101. Cavity; 11. Base; 112. Connecting part; 111. Snap-fit ​​part; 102. Recess; 113. Edge; 12. Flip cover; 103. Hinge end; 104. Locking end; 121. Baffle; 20. Windshield; 31. Bottom of interior rearview mirror bracket; 32. Support arm; 301. Gap; 302. Grille hole; 40. Interior rearview mirror; 50. Left front window; 60. A-pillar. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, 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.

[0019] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly or indirectly attached to that other element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly or indirectly connected to that other element. Furthermore, in the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified. Example 1

[0020] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 This application provides a car storage box 10, including a base 11 and a flip cover 12. The flip cover 12 can close onto the base 11 and form a cavity 101 for storing items. The base 11 is provided with a snap-fit ​​part 111 and a connecting part 112. The snap-fit ​​part 111 and the connecting part 112 are spaced apart. The snap-fit ​​part 111 is used to snap onto the rearview mirror bracket of the vehicle, and the connecting part 112 is used to connect to the bottom 31 of the rearview mirror bracket. The snap-fit ​​part 111 and the connecting part 112 together fix the vehicle storage box 10 on the vehicle.

[0021] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a partial view of the installation effect of the interior rearview mirror module in an existing in-vehicle environment. Label 20 represents the windshield, label 60 represents the A-pillar position, and label 50 represents the left front window. The interior rearview mirror module includes an interior rearview mirror 40 and a bracket. The bracket includes a support arm 32 and a base 31. The interior rearview mirror module is fixed to the windshield 20 via the base 31 of the bracket, and the interior rearview mirror 40 is fixed to the support arm 32.

[0022] The vehicle storage box 10 provided in this application can be fixed to the rearview mirror bracket inside the vehicle. This location is within easy reach of the driver or passenger, allowing for convenient access to and storage of items without interfering with normal driving operations. It is particularly suitable for storing items such as glasses.

[0023] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The vehicle storage box 10 provided in this application has a corresponding connection structure designed based on the structural characteristics of existing rearview mirror brackets to achieve the purpose of fixing the vehicle storage box 10 to the rearview mirror bracket. Specifically, the base 11 of the vehicle storage box 10 is provided with a snap-fit ​​part 111 and a connecting part 112, which are spaced apart. The snap-fit ​​part 111 is used to snap onto the rearview mirror bracket, specifically the support arm 32. The connecting part 112 is connected to the bottom 31 of the bracket. The vehicle storage box 10 is fixed to the vehicle together by the connecting part 112 and the snap-fit ​​part 111.

[0024] It is understandable that the snap-fit ​​part 111 connects to the rearview mirror bracket, achieving a static fixation effect between the vehicle storage box 10 and the vehicle. However, considering the vehicle's driving environment, a single-point fixation method is not easy to maintain stability and is prone to shaking during driving, or even breakage and failure of the connection structure. Therefore, the vehicle storage box 10 provided in this application adopts both snap-fit ​​and connection methods to achieve two-point fixation. Combining the structural characteristics of the rearview mirror bracket, the connection position of the connection part 112 and the connection position of the snap-fit ​​part 111 are not at the same horizontal level or the same height, thereby achieving a two-sided limiting and fixing effect, allowing the vehicle storage box 10 to be stably connected to the rearview mirror bracket in the vehicle environment.

[0025] Therefore, the vehicle storage box 10 provided in this application can be fixed to the rearview mirror bracket inside the vehicle, placing it within easy reach of the driver, thus facilitating the driver's access to and storage of miscellaneous items. This improves ease of use. The snap-fit ​​part 111 and the connecting part 112 enhance its stability when fixed to the vehicle body.

[0026] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, the connecting part 112 is a plug-in component used to insert into the gap 301 between the vehicle's windshield 20 and the interior rearview mirror bracket.

[0027] The connecting part 112 is used to insert into the gap 301 between the windshield 20 and the bottom 31 of the interior rearview mirror bracket. The bottom 31 of the interior rearview mirror bracket has a rounded chamfer transition, so that there is an inwardly recessed area 102 between the bottom 31 and the windshield 20, which is the gap 301 mentioned in this embodiment, for the connecting part 112 to be inserted.

[0028] The connecting part 112 is inserted upward into the gap 301 between the bottom 31 of the interior rearview mirror bracket and the windshield 20, thereby limiting the movement of the storage box in the front and rear directions. Together with the snap-fit ​​part 111, it clamps and restricts the vertical movement of the storage box, thereby improving the connection and tightness of the structure.

[0029] In one embodiment, the snap-fit ​​portion 111 can be snapped onto both sides of the support arm 32 to achieve snap-fit ​​with the interior rearview mirror 40. However, the snap-fit ​​method on both sides is not aesthetically pleasing. In addition, the corners of the existing support arm 32 are mostly large-angle arc transitions. In order to snap the support arm 32, the hook of the snap-fit ​​portion 111 needs to be set with a large size. During the assembly process, the snap-fit ​​portion 111 will also generate a large elastic deformation, and it is easy to be damaged or broken at the root.

[0030] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 The snap-fit ​​part 111 snaps into the grille of the interior rearview mirror bracket. The designers discovered that the support arm 32 has a strip-shaped grille hole 302 on the side facing the bottom of the vehicle. Utilizing this structural feature, the snap-fit ​​part 111 is set as two opposing hooks. The hooks include a connecting section and a hook head. The connecting section extends into the grille hole 302 so that the hook head is located on the other side of the grille hole 302, thereby hooking and fixing it to the grille.

[0031] Two hooks pass through one of the grid holes 302 and are hooked and fixed to the side walls of the grid hole 302.

[0032] The two hooks can also be configured to pass through two adjacent grid holes 302, or two spaced grid holes 302, and be hooked and fixed to the corresponding grid hole 302 hole wall.

[0033] In another embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 3 The connector includes multiple spaced-apart strips arranged along the extension direction of the gap 301. The multiple strips enhance the stability of the connection with the vehicle body. In the illustrated structure, there are two strips; however, those skilled in the art may use three, four, or other numbers, and this is not a specific limitation.

[0034] In another embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 3 The surface of the base 11 facing the interior rearview mirror bracket is recessed 102 to fit the interior rearview mirror bracket. The surface of the base 11 facing the interior rearview mirror bracket is adapted to the shape of the interior rearview mirror bracket, which can improve the aesthetic effect and increase the contact area between the base 11 and the interior rearview mirror bracket. Considering that the bottom 31 and the support arm 32 of the interior rearview mirror bracket are both irregularly shaped, they can provide a supplementary limiting effect on the base 11 of the vehicle storage box 10, and enhance the connection stability between the vehicle storage box 10 and the vehicle.

[0035] In another embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 4 The flip cover 12 has a hinge end 103 and a locking end 104 disposed opposite to each other. The hinge end 103 is rotatably connected to the base 11 so that the flip cover 12 can switch between an open state and a retracted state. The locking end 104 is used to detachably connect the flip cover 12 to the base 11 when the flip cover 12 is in the retracted state so as to lock and unlock.

[0036] When the flip cover 12 is opened, a person's hand can enter and exit the cavity 101 through the opening to take or put in items. After the flip cover 12 is closed, it is locked by the locking end 104 to restrict the rotation of the flip cover 12.

[0037] The hinge end 103 can be a hinge or other rotating connection structure. The locking end 104 can be an existing press-locking rebound device, which will not be described in detail here.

[0038] In another embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 4 The flip cover 12 has a baffle 121 at the locking end 104 to prevent the item located in the cavity 101 from leaving the cavity 101 when the flip cover 12 is in the open state.

[0039] In another embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 4 The base 11 has a raised annular rim 113 on its surface facing the flip cover 12. When the flip cover 12 is in the retracted state, the flip cover 12 is fastened to the outside of the rim 113. This arrangement ensures a good fit between the flip cover 12 and the base 11.

[0040] In another embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 4 The maximum rotation angle of the flip cover 12 is 40-70°. The rotation angle of the flip cover 12 is limited to prevent items inside the cavity 101 from falling out. With a baffle 121 at the opening of the flip cover 12, the rotation angle can be larger. However, if the rotation angle is too large, the items inside are easily damaged by friction. Therefore, the rotation angle needs to be specifically designed. When the base 11 is connected to the rearview mirror bracket, it is in a slightly tilted state. Setting the maximum rotation angle of the flip cover 12 to 40-70° facilitates the operation of people entering and exiting to retrieve items while reducing the risk of items moving. Those skilled in the art can specifically set the rotation angle of the flip cover 12 to 40°, 45°, 48°, 50°, 52°, 55°, 58°, 60°, 62°, 64°, 65°, 68°, 70°, etc., and no single limitation is made here.

[0041] In another embodiment of this application, the cavity 101 has a felt layer coated on the cavity wall of the flip cover 12. When the vehicle storage box 10 is assembled to the rearview mirror bracket, it is located entirely below the rearview mirror bracket. The flip cover 12 is located below the base 11. Under the influence of gravity, when an item is placed in the cavity 101, it is mainly supported by the flip cover 12. The felt layer is coated on the inner surface of the flip cover 12 (the cavity wall of the cavity 101) to provide cushioning and protection for the items during vehicle operation. Example 2

[0042] This embodiment provides a vehicle storage box 10, which differs from the first embodiment in that the connecting part 112 of the base 11 is an adhesive part used to attach the bottom 31 of the interior rearview mirror bracket.

[0043] The snap-fit ​​part 111 snaps into the support arm 32 of the interior rearview mirror bracket, while the adhesive part adheres to the bottom 31 of the interior rearview mirror bracket, achieving two-point fixation, thereby ensuring the stable connection between the vehicle storage box 10 and the vehicle during driving.

[0044] Preferably, the surface of the base 11 facing the rearview mirror bracket is fitted to the surface of the rearview mirror bracket, which improves the aesthetics and also facilitates the connection and fastening with the vehicle. Considering that the support arm 32 is cylindrical and small in size, the adhesive part is attached to the bottom 31 of the rearview mirror bracket to improve the connection and fastening effect.

[0045] Those skilled in the art can improve the bonding and fixing effect between the base 11 and the interior rearview mirror 40 by increasing the bonding area or selecting materials with higher adhesion. Example 3

[0046] This embodiment provides a vehicle storage box 10, which differs from Embodiment 1 in that the connecting part 112 is a second plug-in component, used to insert into the ventilation hole of the interior rearview mirror bracket near the windshield 20. In other words, the insertion position of the base 11 and the interior rearview mirror bracket is different. In Embodiment 1, it is inserted into the gap between the interior rearview mirror bracket and the windshield, while in this embodiment, it is inserted into the ventilation hole of the interior rearview mirror bracket.

[0047] Different car models use slightly different shapes for their interior rearview mirror brackets. Ventilation holes can be located at the bottom 31 of the bracket, on the support arm 32, or both the bottom 31 and the support arm 32 may have ventilation holes. The ventilation holes are strip-shaped, with multiple holes arranged sequentially to create a grille-like effect.

[0048] This embodiment is applicable to the case where the bottom 31 of the interior rearview mirror bracket has a ventilation hole. The connecting part 112 is set as the second plug-in component, which is plugged into and limited by the ventilation hole, thereby together with the snap-fit ​​part 111 to fix the vehicle storage box 10.

[0049] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A vehicle storage box, characterized in that, It includes a base and a flip cover, the flip cover being able to close onto the base and enclose the base to form a cavity for accommodating an article; The base is provided with a snap-fit ​​part and a connecting part, which are spaced apart. The snap-fit ​​part is used to snap onto the rearview mirror bracket of the vehicle, and the connecting part is used to connect to the bottom of the rearview mirror bracket. The snap-fit ​​part and the connecting part together fix the vehicle storage box on the vehicle.

2. The vehicle storage box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting part is a plug-in component used to insert into the gap between the vehicle's windshield and the bottom of the interior rearview mirror bracket.

3. The vehicle storage box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting part is an adhesive component used to attach the bottom of the interior rearview mirror bracket.

4. The vehicle storage box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting part is a second plug-in component, used to insert into the ventilation hole of the interior rearview mirror bracket near the windshield.

5. The vehicle storage box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​part snaps into the grille of the interior rearview mirror bracket.

6. The vehicle storage box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The base is recessed on the surface of the interior rearview mirror bracket to fit the interior rearview mirror bracket.

7. The vehicle storage box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cavity is coated with a felt layer on the cavity wall of the flap.

8. The vehicle storage box as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The flip cover has a hinge end and a locking end arranged opposite to each other. The hinge end is rotatably connected to the base so that the flip cover can switch between an open state and a retracted state. The locking end is used to detachably connect to the base when the flip cover is in the retracted state to achieve locking and unlocking.

9. The vehicle storage box as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The maximum rotation angle of the flip cover is 40-60°.

10. The vehicle storage box as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The flap is provided with a baffle at the locking end to prevent an item located in the cavity from leaving the cavity when the flap is in the open state; The base has an annular rim protruding from the surface of the flip cover, and when the flip cover is in the retracted state, the flip cover is fastened to the outside of the rim.

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