Storage compartment and vehicle

Abstract

The application provides a storage box and a vehicle. The storage box comprises a box body and a box cover. The box body has a storage cavity and an opening communicating with the storage cavity. The box cover is arranged on the opening side of the box body and comprises a table plate and a cover body. The table plate is connected to the box body and is provided with a taking and placing opening communicating with the storage cavity. The cover body is located on the side of the table plate away from the storage cavity and is connected to the table plate and used for opening and closing the taking and placing opening. The table plate is movably connected to the box body and can be switched between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the table plate and the cover body cooperate to close the opening. In the second state, the table plate is moved to the outside of the storage cavity to open the opening, and the table plate and the cover body cooperate to serve as a storage table. In this arrangement, the box cover can serve as a storage table in the second state, thereby meeting the storage needs of users.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle manufacturing technology, specifically to a storage box and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most car models on the market feature tray tables in the rear seats or center armrest area. These tables primarily cater to rear passengers, with insufficient attention paid to the diverse needs of the front passenger, thus impacting their experience in work, entertainment, and daily use. Therefore, providing a tray table structure that meets the diverse needs of the front passenger is a pressing technical problem that needs to be solved in this field. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, this application provides a storage box, which, by improving the lid, can be used as a shelf to meet the user's storage needs. Furthermore, this application also provides a vehicle including the aforementioned storage box.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution: A storage box includes a box body and a box lid. The box body has a storage cavity and an opening communicating with the storage cavity. The box lid is disposed on the opening side of the box body and includes: The table is connected to the box body and has an opening for taking out and putting in the storage cavity; A cover is located on the side of the tabletop opposite to the storage cavity. The cover is connected to the tabletop and is used to open and close the retrieval port. The tabletop is movably connected to the housing and can switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the tabletop and the cover cooperate to close the opening. In the second state, the tabletop moves to the outside of the storage cavity to open the opening, and the tabletop and the cover cooperate to function as a shelf.

[0005] Optionally, the storage box further includes: A drive mechanism is disposed in the housing; the drive mechanism is connected to the tabletop and is capable of driving the tabletop to switch between the first state and the second state.

[0006] Optionally, the opening is located in the middle of the tabletop, and the cover has a protruding sealing portion; when the cover closes the opening, the sealing portion extends into the opening, and the end face of the protruding end of the sealing portion is flush with the placement surface of the tabletop; the placement surface is the surface of the tabletop facing the storage cavity in the first state.

[0007] Optionally, the retrieval opening is located at the edge of the tabletop, and the cover has a protruding sealing portion; when the cover closes the retrieval opening, the sealing portion extends into the retrieval opening, and the end face of the protruding end of the sealing portion is lower than the placement surface of the tabletop, so that the end face of the protruding end can cooperate with the inner wall surface of the retrieval opening to form a placement groove; the placement surface is the surface of the tabletop facing the storage cavity in the first state.

[0008] Optionally, the inner wall of the loading / unloading port has a limited space; The sealing part has an internal mounting cavity for installing a locking mechanism; the side wall of the mounting cavity has a first hole so that the locking tongue of the locking mechanism can penetrate the side wall of the mounting cavity and be confined within the limiting space.

[0009] Optionally, the opening is formed on the side wall of the housing; A baffle is protruding from the bottom wall of the storage cavity on the side near the opening.

[0010] Optionally, the baffle includes a first plate portion and a second plate portion that are both erected on the bottom wall; and the end of the first plate portion connected to the bottom wall and the end of the second plate portion connected to the bottom wall are arranged at a distance, and the end of the first plate portion away from the bottom wall is connected to the end of the first plate portion away from the bottom wall.

[0011] Optionally, the tabletop and the box are connected by a linkage assembly, which includes a first link and a second link. The two ends of the first link are rotatably connected to the box and the tabletop, respectively, and the two ends of the second link are rotatably connected to the box and the tabletop, so that the linkage assembly, the tabletop, and the boxtop cooperate to form a linkage mechanism.

[0012] Optionally, in the first state, the surface of the tabletop facing the storage cavity is a shelf surface; a connecting groove is formed on the shelf surface, and both the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are rotatably connected in the connecting groove; and in the second state, the surface of the connecting rod assembly away from the bottom of the connecting groove is flush with or lower than the shelf surface; and / or The housing has a connecting lug that protrudes in a direction away from the storage cavity in a first direction, and a connecting rod assembly is hinged to the connecting lug; the first direction is perpendicular to the direction of gravity and parallel to the opening.

[0013] A vehicle comprising: The exterior features a dashboard and a passenger seat. A storage compartment, fixed to the dashboard, wherein the storage compartment is any of the storage compartments described above; and the opening of the storage compartment faces the passenger seat.

[0014] In use, the storage box provided in this application has a simple and convenient operation: when items need to be stored, the table is in its first state; if the items are small, simply open the lid and place them into the storage cavity through the access opening. If the items are large, the table can be switched to its second state, the opening of the box can be opened, and the items can be placed into the storage cavity. When the front passenger needs to work or entertain, the table can be switched to its second state, where the table and lid together form a stable platform for placing items such as laptops, books, and drinks, meeting diverse usage scenarios.

[0015] Furthermore, from a structural design perspective, this application improves the storage compartment lid, enabling it to simultaneously function as a closed storage compartment and a storage platform. In this configuration, since the lid is an integral part of the storage compartment, it does not require additional space on the dashboard, thus avoiding interference with other functional components on the dashboard. Moreover, because the lid comprises a table and a cover, and the cover can open and close the access opening on the table, the storage compartment in this application allows for convenient access to items, preventing any impact on ease of access due to the lid's improvement. Simultaneously, in this configuration, when the lid is used as a storage platform, the force on the lid is directly transmitted to the compartment body and then distributed to the dashboard through the compartment body. This ensures the stability of the storage platform during use, preventing wobbling or tilting, and providing a reliable platform for the front passenger to place items. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a storage box provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A diagram showing the storage box in another state.

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A diagram showing the storage box in another state.

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Side view of the storage box in the middle.

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the storage box from another perspective.

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 3 A top view of the storage box in the middle.

[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the storage box along the AA direction.

[0024] exist Figures 1-7 middle: 1-Box body, 2-Box cover, 3-Locking mechanism, 4-Baffle, 5-First link, 6-Second link; 101-Connecting ear, 102-Opening, 201-Cover, 202-Tabletop, 301-Pressing component, 302-Locking component, 401-First plate, 402-Second plate; 2011-Sealing section, 2012-Installation cavity, 2013-Inner lining plate, 2014-Outer trim plate, 2021-Intake / Removal port, 2022-Limiting space, 2023-Connecting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0026] This application discloses a vehicle, including but not limited to new energy vehicles, fuel vehicles, and hybrid vehicles. Furthermore, the vehicle includes, but is not limited to, passenger cars and public vehicles.

[0027] Furthermore, the vehicle in this embodiment includes a body, and the interior of the body is equipped with an instrument panel assembly and driver and passenger seats. The instrument panel assembly includes an instrument panel, and the driver and passenger seats include at least a driver's seat and a front passenger seat. A storage compartment is provided in the instrument panel corresponding to the position of the front passenger seat. This storage compartment can be used to store items.

[0028] The storage box can be fixed to the dashboard by a snap-on structure or by a threaded structure. In specific implementation, the fixing method between the storage box and the dashboard can be adapted to the needs, and this application does not make specific limitations in this regard.

[0029] like Figures 1-7 As shown, the storage box in this embodiment of the application includes a box body 1 and a box lid 2.

[0030] The housing 1 has a storage cavity for storing items and an opening 102 communicating with the storage cavity. Furthermore, the opening 102 is located on the side of the housing 1 facing the passenger seat, so as to facilitate the retrieval and placement of items in the storage cavity.

[0031] The lid 2 is located on the side of the opening 102 of the box body 1 (i.e. the side of the box body 1 with the opening 102) and can be used to close the storage cavity to prevent items stored in the storage cavity from falling out.

[0032] Continue as Figures 1-7 As shown, the box cover 2 in this embodiment includes a table 202 and a cover body 201.

[0033] The table 202 is connected to the box 1 and has an opening 2021 for taking out and putting in.

[0034] The cover 201 is used to open and close the aforementioned access opening 2021. It is located on the side of the tabletop 202 opposite to the storage cavity and is connected to the tabletop 202. The connection between the cover 201 and the tabletop 202 can be a hinge or a detachable connection via an interference fit; this application does not specifically limit this. For example, the cover 201 is hinged to the tabletop 202 via a pin structure and has a closed state and an open state. In the closed state, the cover 201 closes the access opening 2021 (the specific closed state can be found in [reference needed]). Figure 1 To prevent items from falling out of the retrieval opening 2021; when open, the cover 201 avoids the retrieval opening 2021 (see reference for details of this open state). Figure 2 Users can retrieve or place items from the storage cavity through the access port 2021. Furthermore, the cover 201 can rotate about the rotation axis of the pin structure to switch between the closed and open states.

[0035] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the tabletop 202 in this embodiment has a first state and a second state, and the tabletop 202 is movably connected to the housing 1 so that the tabletop 202 can switch between the first state and the second state.

[0036] In the first state, the tabletop 202 and the cover 201 cooperate to close the opening 102; specifically, as follows: Figure 1 As shown, when the tabletop 202 is in the first state and the cover 201 is in the closed state, the tabletop 202 and the cover 201 cooperate to close the opening 102; as Figure 2As shown, when the tabletop 202 is in the first state and the cover 201 is in the open state, the user can take or put items out of the storage cavity through the access port 2021. This setting allows the storage box in this application to take or put items out of the storage cavity without opening the tabletop 202, simply by opening the cover 201, thereby effectively improving the convenience of taking or putting items out.

[0037] In the second state, the tabletop 202 is located outside the storage cavity to open the opening 102, and in this state, the tabletop 202, in conjunction with the cover 201, can be used as a shelf. That is, the storage box in this application can not only access items by opening the access port 2021 through the cover 201, but also by moving the tabletop 202 to the second state to open the opening 102. Furthermore, when the tabletop 202 is in the second state, as... Figure 3 As shown, the table 202, in conjunction with the cover 201, can be used as a storage table. Thus, when the front passenger has needs such as working or entertainment, the table 202 can be switched to a second state, and items such as a computer, books, and drinks can be placed on the storage table to meet their diverse needs.

[0038] In the use of the storage box in this application, when items need to be stored, the table 202 is in the first state. If the item is small, simply open the cover 201 and place it into the storage cavity through the access port 2021; the operation is simple and convenient. If the item is large, the table 202 can be switched to the second state, the opening 102 of the box 1 can be opened, and the item can be placed into the storage cavity. When the front passenger has needs such as working or entertainment, the table 202 can be switched to the second state. The table 202 and the cover 201 together form a shelf that provides a stable platform for placing items such as computers, books, and drinks, meeting diverse usage scenarios.

[0039] Furthermore, from a structural design perspective, this application improves the storage compartment lid 2 to simultaneously function as a closed storage compartment and a storage platform. In this configuration, since the lid 2 is an integral part of the storage compartment, it does not require additional space on the dashboard, thus avoiding interference with other functional components on the dashboard. Moreover, because the lid 2 includes a tabletop 202 and a cover 201, and the cover 201 can open and close the access port 2021 on the tabletop 202, the storage compartment in this application allows for convenient access to items, preventing any impact on ease of access due to the improved lid 2. Simultaneously, in this configuration, when the lid 2 is used as a storage platform, the force on the lid 2 is directly transmitted to the compartment 1 and then distributed to the dashboard through the compartment 1. This ensures the stability of the storage platform during use, preventing wobbling or tilting, and providing a reliable platform for the front passenger to place items.

[0040] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the storage box also includes a drive mechanism (not shown in the figure), which is disposed on the box body 1 and is connected to the table 202 in a transmission manner, and is capable of driving the table 202 to switch between a first state and a second state.

[0041] In this configuration, users can easily switch the table 202 between two states by operating the drive mechanism. For example, a corresponding control button can be set on the vehicle's control panel. After pressing the button, the drive mechanism receives a signal and starts operating, driving the table 202 to switch from the first state to the second state, or from the second state to the first state, without requiring the user to manually adjust the position of the table 202, thus improving ease of use.

[0042] Furthermore, this configuration, through the reasonable arrangement of the drive mechanism, also helps to improve the stability of the tabletop 202 in the second state. For example, the tabletop 202 is hinged to the upper side of the bayonet, and the drive mechanism includes linear drive mechanisms such as electric push rods and / or hydraulic rods. For ease of description, a hydraulic rod is used as an example below. One end of the hydraulic rod is hinged to the housing 1, and the other end is hinged to the tabletop 202. Thus, by extending or shortening the hydraulic rod, the tabletop 202 can be switched between the first and second states. Moreover, when the tabletop 202 is in the second state, the hydraulic rod can act as a support structure under the tabletop 202, thereby improving the stability of the tabletop 202 in the second state and thus increasing the load-bearing capacity of the lid 2 when used as a shelf.

[0043] Of course, the drive mechanism in this application is not limited to a linear drive mechanism. In other embodiments, the drive mechanism may also include a drive motor and a gear transmission assembly, etc. During implementation, the configuration of the drive mechanism can be adaptively designed as needed.

[0044] Regarding the location of the drive mechanism, in a preferred embodiment, the drive mechanism is located outside the storage cavity. This prevents items inside the storage cavity from interfering with the operation of the drive mechanism, ensuring its normal operation. Furthermore, placing the drive mechanism outside the storage cavity facilitates maintenance and repair.

[0045] As mentioned earlier, the tabletop 202 has a retrieval port 2021. The location of the retrieval port 2021 can be adapted to the needs during the specific implementation process, as long as it can be ensured that the user can retrieve and place items in the storage cavity through the retrieval port 2021.

[0046] In exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 6As shown, the pick-up and drop-off port 2021 is located in the middle of the tabletop 202. It should be noted that the middle here refers to the center position of the drive in the tabletop 202. That is, in this application, as long as the position of the pick-up and drop-off port 2021 includes the center position of the tabletop 202, the pick-up and drop-off port 2021 is set in the middle of the tabletop 202.

[0047] With the aforementioned retrieval opening 2021 located in the middle of the tabletop 202, in some embodiments, the surface of the tabletop 202 facing the storage cavity in the first state is the placement surface, and the cover 201 has a protruding sealing portion 2011; when the cover 201 closes the retrieval opening 2021, the sealing portion 2011 extends into the retrieval opening 2021, and the end face of the protruding end of the sealing portion 2011 is flush with the placement surface of the tabletop 202. Thus, when the tabletop 202 is in the second state, the cover 201 and the tabletop 202 cooperate to form a flat placement surface, making it more convenient to place items.

[0048] In an exemplary embodiment, the pick-up and drop-off port 2021 is located at the edge of the tabletop 202.

[0049] With the retrieval opening 2021 located at the edge of the tabletop 202, in some embodiments, the surface of the tabletop 202 facing the storage cavity in the first state is a placement surface, and the cover 201 has a protruding sealing portion 2011. When the cover 201 closes the retrieval opening 2021, the sealing portion 2011 extends into the retrieval opening 2021, and the end face of the protruding end of the sealing portion 2011 is lower than the placement surface of the tabletop 202, so that the end face of the protruding end can cooperate with the inner wall surface of the retrieval opening 2021 to form a storage groove. In this way, when the tabletop 202 is in the second state, the storage groove can be used to place small items, such as mobile phones and keys, to prevent them from slipping.

[0050] Regarding the structural design of the cover 201, in order to ensure that the cover 201 can stably close the access port 2021 and prevent it from accidentally opening due to bumps during vehicle operation, such as... Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, the cover 201 is also provided with a locking mechanism 3, and the locking mechanism 3 can cooperate with the table 202 for limiting.

[0051] Furthermore, for aesthetic reasons, in some embodiments, the locking mechanism 3 is integrated inside the tabletop 202, so as to avoid the locking mechanism 3 affecting the shape design of the cover 201, thereby ensuring the overall aesthetic appearance of the storage box.

[0052] In exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 2As shown, the inner wall surface of the take-up and put-out port 2021 has a limiting space 2022. The limiting space 2022 can be a limiting hole opened on the inner wall surface, or the limiting space 2022 can be a space defined by a plurality of limiting protrusions spaced apart and protruding on the inner wall surface.

[0053] The cover 201 includes an outer trim panel 2014, an inner liner 2013, and a locking mechanism 3. The inner liner 2013 is connected to the outer trim panel 2014 and protrudes from the opening 2021 to form a sealing part 2011. It cooperates with the outer trim panel 2014 to form a mounting cavity 2012 for mounting the locking mechanism 3. The side wall of the mounting cavity 2012 has a first hole so that the locking tongue of the locking mechanism 3 can pass through the side wall of the mounting cavity 2012 and be confined within the aforementioned limiting space 2022.

[0054] In this embodiment, such as Figure 7 As shown, the cover 201 includes an outer trim panel 2014 and an inner lining panel 2013. Compared with the technical solution of integral molding of the cover, this arrangement is more convenient for the molding and assembly of the cover 201, thereby helping to reduce production costs.

[0055] Based on the above-mentioned locking mechanism 3 being disposed inside the mounting cavity 2012, in some embodiments, the locking mechanism 3 includes a pressing component 301, a resetting component, a transmission component, and a locking component 302.

[0056] The pressing component 301 is disposed on the outer trim panel 2014, and the user can trigger the locking mechanism 3 by pressing the pressing component 301. The reset component is usually a spring, one end of which is connected to the pressing component 301 and the other end is fixed to the inner wall of the mounting cavity 2012, for returning the pressing component 301 to its initial position after it is pressed. The transmission assembly is used to transmit the movement of the pressing component 301 to the locking component 302. For example, the transmission assembly may include a turntable, which is rotatably connected in the mounting cavity 2012, and the rotation axis of the turntable is parallel to the movement direction of the pressing component 301. The rotation axis of the turntable has a protruding transmission post, and the transmission post is connected to the pressing component 301 by a helical structure, so that the turntable can rotate around its rotation axis after the pressing component 301 is pressed. The locking element 302 is typically a rod-shaped structure, with one end connected to the turntable via a connecting rod, and the other end set as an inclined surface to form a locking tongue. Furthermore, during the rotation of the turntable, the end of the locking element 302 with the locking tongue can enter and exit the mounting cavity 2012 and can engage with the limiting space 2022 for limiting.

[0057] Based on the above structural configuration, when the user needs to open the cover 201, they press the pressing component 301 on the outer trim panel 2014. The pressing component 301 moves downward against the elastic force of the reset component, driving the latch to retract from the limiting space 2022 via the transmission component. At this time, the limiting engagement between the cover 201 and the table 202 is released, and the user can easily open the cover 201. After the cover 201 is opened, the latch extends under the action of the reset component. When the user closes the cover 201, the sealing part 2011 of the cover 201 inserts into the access port 2021. The latch remains extended under the action of the reset component and is limited within the limiting space 2022, achieving a stable connection between the cover 201 and the table 202 and preventing the cover 201 from being opened accidentally.

[0058] Furthermore, to improve the reliability and durability of the locking mechanism 3, the surfaces of the locking tongue and the limiting space 2022 can be hardened to reduce wear. Simultaneously, lubrication devices can be installed at various connection points of the transmission assembly to reduce frictional resistance and ensure smooth transmission.

[0059] In a further preferred embodiment, a dust cover may also be provided inside the mounting cavity 2012 to prevent dust and debris from entering and affecting the normal operation of the locking mechanism 3.

[0060] Of course, the above-described locking mechanism 3 is only a preferred embodiment that can ensure that the cover 201 stably closes the opening 2021. However, this application is not limited to this. For example, based on the upper cover 201 including the protruding sealing part 2011, the interference fit between the sealing part 2011 and the opening 2021 can also be used to ensure that the cover 201 can stably close the opening 2021.

[0061] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the opening 102 is located on the side wall of the box body 1, and a baffle 4 protrudes from the bottom wall of the storage cavity near the opening 102. As mentioned earlier, when the table 202 is in the second state, the opening 102 of the box body 1 is in the open state. Based on this, this embodiment can prevent items in the storage cavity from sliding out of the opening 102 to a certain extent by setting the baffle 4.

[0062] Furthermore, the baffle 4 can be integrally formed with the box body 1, or the baffle 4 and the box body 1 can be configured as separate structures.

[0063] Preferably, the baffle 4 and the housing 1 are separate structures, and the two are fixedly connected by adhesive and / or welding. This increases the diameter of the opening 102, which in turn simplifies the mold used for injection molding of the housing 1 and makes it easier to demold the housing 1 during the injection molding process.

[0064] Furthermore, in some implementations, such as Figure 7 As shown, the baffle 4 includes a first plate portion 401 and a second plate portion 402. Both the first plate portion 401 and the second plate portion 402 are erected on the bottom wall of the storage cavity. The end of the first plate portion 401 connected to the bottom wall and the end of the second plate portion 402 connected to the bottom wall are arranged at intervals. The end of the first plate portion 401 away from the bottom wall is connected to the end of the first plate portion 401 away from the bottom wall.

[0065] As described above, in this embodiment, the first plate portion 401 and the second plate portion 402 form an inverted "V"-shaped or trapezoidal structure. In this configuration, the "V"-shaped or trapezoidal structure has good mechanical stability, can withstand the impact force generated when the item slides down, is not easily deformed or damaged, and has a larger connection area with the bottom wall than a single flat baffle 4, resulting in higher connection reliability.

[0066] Based on the aforementioned baffle 4, which includes a first plate portion 401 and a second plate portion 402, in some embodiments, the outer surface of the second plate portion 402 is parallel to the end face of the opening 102 of the housing 1. This makes the baffle 4 more harmonious with the overall structure of the housing 1, and also improves its appearance. It also helps to make fuller use of the internal space of the housing 1, ensuring its storage capacity.

[0067] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the tabletop 202 and the box body 1 are connected by a linkage assembly, which includes a first linkage 5 and a second linkage 6. The two ends of the first linkage 5 are rotatably connected to the box body 1 and the tabletop 202, respectively, and the two ends of the second linkage 6 are rotatably connected to the box body 1 and the tabletop 202, so that the linkage assembly, the tabletop 202 and the box body 1 cooperate to form a linkage mechanism.

[0068] In this configuration, the linkage mechanism provides a stable and reliable movement trajectory for the table 202 as it switches between the first and second states, ensuring that the table 202 accurately reaches the predetermined state. Furthermore, when the table 202 is in the second state as a storage platform, the first link 5 and the second link 6 can distribute the force on the table 202 to the storage compartment 1, further improving the stability and load-bearing capacity of the storage compartment. Even when placing heavy items, the table 202 will not easily deform or wobble, providing a safe and reliable storage platform for the front passenger. In addition, when the table 202 is in the second state, the first link 5 and the second link 6 can serve as a support and limiting structure for the storage compartment lid 2, using a mechanical structure to ensure that the lid 2 has a certain load-bearing capacity.

[0069] Furthermore, in some embodiments, in addition to the connection between the housing 1 and the tabletop 202 via a linkage assembly, a drive motor is provided on the outer side of the housing 1, and this drive motor is connected to the linkage assembly via a gear set. Through the cooperation of the drive motor and the gear set, the movement of the linkage assembly can be controlled more precisely, thereby achieving a smooth transition of the tabletop 202 between the first and second states. The drive motor can precisely adjust its output power and speed according to a preset program or user operation commands, making the movement of the tabletop 202 smoother and more controllable.

[0070] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, in the first state, the surface of the tabletop 202 facing the storage cavity is a shelf surface, and a connecting groove 2023 is provided on the shelf surface. The first connecting rod 5 and the second connecting rod 6 are both rotatably connected in the connecting groove 2023. In the second state, the surface of the connecting rod assembly away from the bottom of the connecting groove 2023 is flush with or lower than the shelf surface. In this way, when the tabletop is in the second state, the connecting rods (the first connecting rod 5 and / or the second connecting rod 6) can be prevented from protruding from the shelf surface, thereby ensuring the shelf capacity of the lid 2 when used as a shelf.

[0071] Furthermore, in an exemplary embodiment, the connecting groove 2023 has a connecting shaft that connects the first connecting rod 5 and the second connecting rod 6 respectively, and the connecting shaft is integrally formed with the tabletop 202. Even further, the connecting groove 2023 is provided with a metal connector, and the metal connector has a connecting shaft that connects the first connecting rod 5 and the second connecting rod 6 respectively. This improves the strength and wear resistance of the connecting shaft, extending the service life of the connecting rod assembly. Simultaneously, the stability of the metal connector ensures the smooth rotation of the first connecting rod 5 and the second connecting rod 6, making the switching of the tabletop 202 between the first and second states more stable and reliable.

[0072] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-7 As shown, the housing 1 has a connecting ear 101, which protrudes in a direction away from the storage cavity in a first direction, and a connecting rod assembly is hinged to the connecting ear 101; the first direction is perpendicular to the direction of gravity and parallel to the end face of the opening 102 (exemplary, the first direction can be referred to...). Figure 6 (in the X direction). In this way, the connecting ear 101 provides a stable hinge support point for the linkage assembly, allowing the linkage assembly to rotate flexibly and ensuring a smoother transition between the first and second states of the tabletop 202. At the same time, the connecting ear 101 protrudes in a direction away from the storage cavity, avoiding occupation of the space inside the storage cavity and ensuring the storage capacity of the storage box.

[0073] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the connecting ear 101 and the cavity wall of the storage cavity cooperate to form a groove-shaped structure, and the first connecting rod 5 and the second connecting rod 6 are connected within the groove-shaped structure. In this way, the groove-shaped structure can isolate the first connecting rod 5 and the second connecting rod 6 from other components disposed on the dashboard, preventing these other components from interfering with the movement of the first connecting rod 5 and the second connecting rod 6. Even further, a metal connector is provided inside the groove-shaped structure, and this metal connector can be hinged to the first connecting rod 5 and the second connecting rod 6; this helps to improve the connection strength between the first connecting rod 5 and the second connecting rod 6 and the housing 1.

[0074] The basic principles of this application have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. However, it should be noted that the advantages, benefits, and effects mentioned in this application are merely examples and not limitations, and should not be considered as essential features of each embodiment of this application. Furthermore, the specific details disclosed above are for illustrative and facilitative purposes only, and are not limitations. These details do not limit the application to the necessity of employing the aforementioned specific details for implementation.

[0075] The block diagrams of devices, apparatuses, devices, and systems involved in this application are merely illustrative examples and are not intended to require or imply that they must be connected, arranged, or configured in the manner shown in the block diagrams. As those skilled in the art will recognize, these devices, apparatuses, devices, and systems can be connected, arranged, and configured in any manner. Words such as “comprising,” “including,” “having,” etc., are open-ended terms meaning “including but not limited to,” and are used interchangeably with them. The terms “or” and “and” as used herein refer to the terms “and / or,” and are used interchangeably with them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The term “such as” as used herein refers to the phrase “such as but not limited to,” and is used interchangeably with it.

[0076] It should also be noted that in the apparatus, equipment, and methods of this application, the components or steps can be disassembled and / or recombined. These disassemblies and / or recombinations should be considered as equivalent solutions of this application.

[0077] The above description of the disclosed aspects is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use this application. Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be applied to other aspects without departing from the scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not intended to be limited to the aspects shown herein, but rather to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0078] It should be understood that the qualifying terms “first,” “second,” “third,” “fourth,” “fifth,” and “sixth” used in the description of the embodiments of this application are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0079] The above description has been given for purposes of illustration and description. Furthermore, this description is not intended to limit the embodiments of this application to the forms disclosed herein. Although numerous exemplary aspects and embodiments have been discussed above, those skilled in the art will recognize certain variations, modifications, alterations, additions, and sub-combinations thereof.

Claims

1. A storage box, characterized in that, The container includes a body and a lid. The body has a storage cavity and an opening communicating with the storage cavity. The lid is disposed on the opening side of the body and includes: The table is connected to the box body and has an opening for taking out and putting in the storage cavity; A cover is located on the side of the tabletop opposite to the storage cavity. The cover is connected to the tabletop and is used to open and close the retrieval port. The tabletop is movably connected to the housing and can switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the tabletop and the cover cooperate to close the opening. In the second state, the tabletop moves to the outside of the storage cavity to open the opening, and the tabletop and the cover cooperate to function as a shelf.

2. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage box also includes: A drive mechanism is disposed in the housing; the drive mechanism is connected to the tabletop and is capable of driving the tabletop to switch between the first state and the second state.

3. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening for taking out and putting in is located in the middle of the tabletop, and the cover has a protruding sealing part; when the cover closes the opening for taking out and putting in, the sealing part extends into the opening for taking out and putting in, and the end face of the protruding end of the sealing part is flush with the placement surface of the tabletop; the placement surface is the surface of the tabletop facing the storage cavity in the first state.

4. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The retrieval opening is located at the edge of the tabletop, and the cover has a protruding sealing portion. When the cover closes the retrieval opening, the sealing portion extends into the retrieval opening, and the end face of the protruding end of the sealing portion is lower than the placement surface of the tabletop, so that the end face of the protruding end can cooperate with the inner wall surface of the retrieval opening to form a placement groove. The placement surface is the surface of the tabletop facing the storage cavity in the first state.

5. The storage box according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The inner wall of the loading and unloading port has a limited space. The sealing part has an internal mounting cavity for installing a locking mechanism; the side wall of the mounting cavity has a first hole so that the locking tongue of the locking mechanism can penetrate the side wall of the mounting cavity and be confined within the limiting space.

6. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening is formed in the side wall of the box; A baffle is protruding from the bottom wall of the storage cavity on the side near the opening.

7. The storage box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The baffle includes a first plate portion and a second plate portion, both erected on the bottom wall; and the end of the first plate portion connected to the bottom wall and the end of the second plate portion connected to the bottom wall are arranged at a distance, and the end of the first plate portion away from the bottom wall is connected to the end of the first plate portion away from the bottom wall.

8. The storage box according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The tabletop and the box are connected by a linkage assembly, which includes a first link and a second link. The two ends of the first link are rotatably connected to the box and the tabletop, respectively, and the two ends of the second link are rotatably connected to the box and the tabletop, so that the linkage assembly, the tabletop, and the boxtop cooperate to form a linkage mechanism.

9. The storage box according to claim 8, characterized in that, In the first state, the surface of the tabletop facing the storage cavity serves as a shelf surface; a connecting groove is formed on the shelf surface, and both the first and second connecting rods are rotatably connected within the connecting groove. Furthermore, in the second state, the surface of the connecting rod assembly furthest from the bottom of the connecting groove is flush with or lower than the shelf surface; and / or The housing has a connecting lug that protrudes in a direction away from the storage cavity in a first direction, and a connecting rod assembly is hinged to the connecting lug; the first direction is perpendicular to the direction of gravity and parallel to the end face of the opening.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: The exterior features a dashboard and a passenger seat. A storage box, fixed to the dashboard, wherein the storage box is the storage box according to any one of claims 1-9; The opening of the storage box faces the passenger seat.

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