Storage device, central control assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of storage device, central control assembly and vehicle, the storage device is used to set in the central control console of vehicle, the storage device includes: body, with the cavity for placing article and the first opening of intercommunication the cavity, the first opening is used to place the article into the cavity, second opening is opened on the body, the second opening is used to extend into the cavity with the connection external device for charging wire;Cover, be located in the body, the cover can be moved to first position to cover the second opening with the body, or move to second position to expose the second opening.The storage device, central control assembly and vehicle of the utility model can reduce the risk of connecting charging wire, improve the visual effect of central control console.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts technology, and in particular to a storage device, a central control assembly, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most vehicles have a USB charging port located in front of the center console to meet users' charging needs for electronic devices. In practical use, users typically place their charging phones in the cup holders on the center console.

[0003] In the existing technology, the charging cable connecting the USB port of the center console to the mobile phone needs to be completely exposed on the upper surface of the center console. The exposed charging cable spans the upper surface of the center console without fixed constraints, and is prone to getting tangled or interfering with the gear shift lever, electronic parking brake control button, and operating parts. This can cause the driver to experience obstructed movements or distraction when operating the vehicle, increasing the risk of misoperation. In addition, the exposed charging cable creates a cluttered visual impression on the upper surface of the center console.

[0004] One technical solution involves installing cup holders in vehicles with through holes for charging cables to pass through, guiding the cable's path and reducing its exposed length on the center console surface. However, the exposed through holes disrupt the continuity and integrity of the cup holder's lines, affecting the visual harmony of the center console. In practical applications, to facilitate cable insertion, the size of the through holes is often increased, further impacting the visual effect. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a storage device that reduces the risk of connecting charging cables and improves the visual appeal of the center console.

[0006] This utility model also proposes a central control assembly having the above-mentioned storage device.

[0007] This utility model also proposes a vehicle having the above-mentioned central control assembly.

[0008] A storage device according to a first aspect of the present invention is provided for mounting on the center console of a vehicle, the storage device comprising: The body has a cavity for placing an item and a first opening communicating with the cavity, the first opening being for placing the item into the cavity, and a second opening being provided on the body for a charging cable to extend into the cavity to connect to an external device. A cover is disposed on the body, and the cover is movable relative to the body to a first position to cover the second opening, or to a second position to expose the second opening.

[0009] The storage device according to the embodiments of the present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: When the cover moves to the second position, the charging cable can extend inside the center console and enter the cavity through the second opening, thus connecting to the device to be charged, such as a mobile phone. This avoids the risk of the charging cable getting tangled with components such as the gear shift lever, and also improves the visual appeal of the center console. When not charging, the cover can move to the first position to cover the second opening. The surface of the cover has no obvious holes or flaws, avoiding the problem of the second opening appearing obtrusive and affecting the visual appeal when not in use. It also prevents small objects from entering the center console through the second opening.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the inner wall of the cavity protrudes to form a first boss, the first boss divides the cavity into a first sub-cavity and a second sub-cavity, both the first sub-cavity and the second sub-cavity are used to place a water cup, and the second opening is provided on the first boss.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, when the cover is in the first position, the side of the cover facing the cavity is flush with the wall of the cavity.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the storage device further includes a connecting shaft, the cover is connected to the body through the connecting shaft, and the cover can rotate relative to the body to the first position or the second position.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cover includes a cover plate and a pressing part. The pressing part is configured as a protrusion protruding from the side of the cover plate facing the cavity, or a recessed part recessed from the side of the cover plate facing the cavity. The cover is configured to be pushed by an external force acting on the pressing part to rotate from the first position to the second position.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the storage device further includes a first positioning member and a second positioning member. The first positioning member is connected to the cover, and the second positioning member is connected to the body. The first positioning member and the second positioning member cooperate to enable the cover to be held in the first position or the second position.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, one of the first positioning member and the second positioning member has a positioning groove, and the other includes a positioning pin and an elastic member. The elastic member is used to provide elastic force so that the positioning pin is kept inserted into the positioning groove, and when an external force is applied to the cover, the positioning pin can overcome the elastic force and exit the positioning groove.

[0016] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a central control assembly includes a central control console and a storage device as described in the above embodiment. The central control console is provided with a receiving groove, and the storage device is disposed in the receiving groove. A third opening is provided on the center console, through which the charging cable extends. The third opening is connected to the second opening.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second opening is located on the side wall of the storage device near the third opening.

[0018] The vehicle according to a third aspect of the present invention includes the central control assembly described in the above embodiments.

[0019] 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

[0020] 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 the central control assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the central control assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of part A; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage device according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 5 This is another structural schematic diagram of the storage device according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cover, the first positioning member, and the second positioning member of the storage device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure label: 100, Body; 100a, Cavity; 100b, Second Opening; 100c, First Opening; 110, First Boss; 100a1, First Sub-Cavity; 100a2, Second Sub-Cavity; 120, Second Boss; 130, First Mounting Plate; 140, Second Mounting Plate; 200. Cover body; 210. Cover plate; 220. Pressing part; 300. Connecting shaft; 400, First positioning component; 400a, Positioning groove; 500. Second positioning component; 510. Positioning pin; 511. Annular boss; 520. Elastic component; 10. Storage device; 20. Central control panel; 20a. Receiving slot; 20b. Third opening; 20c. Extension channel; 20d. Fourth opening; 30. Charging cable. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The embodiments of the technical solution of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application and are therefore merely examples, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0023] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0024] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0025] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0026] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0027] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "top", "bottom", "upper", "lower", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, operated or used in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0028] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the technical term "contact" should be interpreted broadly, and can be direct contact, contact through an intermediate medium layer, contact between two contacting parties with substantially no interaction force, or contact between two contacting parties with interaction force.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 1-6 This application provides a storage device 10 for installation on the center console 20 of a vehicle. The center console 20 is located between the front seats of the vehicle and has an interface, such as a USB interface, for connecting a charging cable 30.

[0031] This application also provides a central control assembly; please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 1 The central control assembly includes a center console 20 and a storage device 10, which, please refer to... Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the central control assembly. The central control panel 20 is provided with a receiving groove 20a, and the storage device 10 is disposed in the receiving groove 20a.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The storage device 10 includes a body 100 and a cover 200. The body 100 has a cavity 100a for placing items. The cavity 100a has a first opening 100c. The first opening 100c is located at the top of the body 100 and communicates with the cavity 100a. Items are placed into the cavity 100a through the first opening 100c and thus restrained on the center console 20.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 2 A third opening 20b is provided on the center console 20, allowing the charging cable 30 to extend into the center console 20. The third opening 20b is located in front of the receiving slot 20a, that is, closer to the charging cable 30 interface. Specifically, the third opening 20b can be located on the top, side, or bottom surface of the center console 20.

[0034] A second opening 100b is provided on the main body 100. The charging cable 30, which extends into the center console 20, passes through the second opening 100b and extends into the cavity 100a to connect to an external device. The external device can be a mobile phone, tablet, or similar device. This prevents the charging cable 30 from extending onto the surface of the center console 20. For example, the non-accommodating slot 20a area of ​​the center console 20 has a cavity. The center console 20 has a housing, and a third opening 20b is located on the bottom surface of the housing. A portion of the housing extends within the cavity, forming an extension channel 20c for mounting the charging cable. The third opening 20b is located at one end of the extension channel 20c, and the other end of the extension channel 20c has a fourth opening 20d. The fourth opening 20d is located directly in front of and aligned with the second opening 100b, thus facilitating the extension of the charging cable from the extension channel to the second opening 100b.

[0035] The cover 200 of the storage device 10 is disposed on the body 100, and the cover 200 can move to a first position. Figure 3 The dotted line in the middle corresponds to the cover 200 being in the first position) to cover the second opening 100b, or to move to the second position ( Figure 3 The cover 200 corresponding to the solid line in the center is in the second position, exposing the second opening 100b to facilitate the extension of the charging cable 30 from the center console 20. The second opening 100b is larger than the charging cable 30, and its shape can be adjusted according to the shape of the charging cable 30 and the cavity 100a. For specific details in some embodiments, please refer to... Figure 4 The second opening 100b is rectangular, with its dimension along the vehicle height direction being larger than its dimension along the vehicle width direction. It should be noted that, to facilitate the insertion of the charging cable 30 from the center console 20 into the cavity 100a, the size of the second opening 100b is significantly larger than the size of the charging cable 30, thus reducing the difficulty of the operation. However, this would significantly affect the visual effect, therefore a cover 200 is needed to conceal it.

[0036] In the above embodiments, when the cover 200 moves to the second position, the charging cable 30 can extend into the center console 20 and enter the cavity 100a from the second opening 100b, thereby connecting to the device to be charged, such as a mobile phone. This avoids the risk of the charging cable 30 getting tangled with components such as the gear shift lever, and also improves the visual effect of the center console 20. When not charging, the cover 200 can move to the first position to cover the second opening 100b. The surface of the body 100 has no obvious holes or defects, avoiding the problem of the second opening 100b appearing obtrusive and affecting the visual effect when idle. It also prevents small objects from entering the center console 20 through the second opening 100b.

[0037] In some embodiments, the storage device is a cup holder, the item is a water cup, the cavity 100a is used to place a single water cup, and the second opening 100b is formed on the side wall of the main body 100, located on the side of the side wall facing the front of the vehicle. The second opening 100b is located on the side wall of the main body 100 to facilitate the introduction of the charging cable 30, while minimizing the impact on the function of placing the water cup.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In other embodiments, the storage device is a cup holder, and a first boss 110 protrudes from the inner wall of the cavity 100a, dividing the cavity 100a into a first sub-cavity 100a1 and a second sub-cavity 100a2. Both the first sub-cavity 100a1 and the second sub-cavity 100a2 can hold a water cup. To facilitate access to the water cup, in some embodiments, the first sub-cavity 100a1 and the second sub-cavity 100a2 are arranged sequentially along the width direction of the vehicle.

[0039] The second opening 100b is provided on the first protrusion 110, so that the charging cable 30 will not affect the function of the first compartment 100a1 and the second compartment 100a2 for placing a water cup.

[0040] The number of first protrusions 110 can be multiple, thereby dividing the cavity 100a into more than two sub-cavities.

[0041] In some specific embodiments, a first boss 110 is disposed on the cavity sidewall of the cavity 100a. There are two first bosses 110 between the first sub-cavities 100a1 and the second sub-cavities 100a2, arranged opposite each other on the cavity sidewall of the cavity 100a. There is a gap between the two first bosses 110, and a second opening 100b is disposed on one of the first bosses 110 that is relatively closer to the third opening 20b. Each first boss 110 includes a top plane and two arcuate surfaces, which are respectively connected to the two ends of the top plane. One arcuate surface participates in forming the first sub-cavity 100a1, and the other arcuate surface participates in forming the second sub-cavity 100a2. The second opening 100b is disposed on the top plane of one of the first bosses 110.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 5 In some embodiments, the body 100 gradually tapers from top to bottom, and the cavity wall of the cavity 100a has multiple second protrusions 120. The second protrusions 120 are used to abut against the side wall of the water cup, thereby limiting the radial position of the water cup. In this embodiment, there is a gap between the non-second protrusion area of ​​the cavity wall of the cavity 100a and the water cup, and the charging cable 30 can extend through the gap, so as not to affect the realization of the function of placing the water cup.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 2In some embodiments, the second opening 100b is located on the side wall of the storage device 10 near the third opening 20b, which can reduce the distance between the second opening 100b and the third opening 20b. This increases the length of the charging cable 30 extending out of the center console 20 while keeping the length of the charging cable 30 constant. This also increases the length of the charging cable 30 from the second opening 100b to the device to be charged, making it more convenient for the user to use the device to be charged.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 2 In some embodiments, when the cover 200 is in the first position, the side of the cover 200 facing the cavity 100a is flush with the wall of the cavity 100a. Thus, after the cover 200 covers the second opening 100b, the side of the cover 200 facing the cavity 100a forms a continuous structure with the wall of the cavity 100a, eliminating structural discontinuities caused by the cover 200 protruding or recessing, making the overall structure more regular and aesthetically pleasing, and improving the overall quality of the product.

[0045] The way the cover 200 moves is not limited; for example, it can be a pull-out type.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the storage device 10 further includes a connecting shaft 300, through which the cover 200 is connected to the body 100 and can rotate to a first position or a second position about the axis of the connecting shaft 300. It is understood that, compared to a pull-out type, the rotation operation of the cover 200 reduces the space requirements for movement, thus making it better suited for use within the cavity 100a. Furthermore, its operation is more convenient, as the operator simply inserts their hand into the cavity 100a to press and rotate the cover 200.

[0047] For further details, please refer to... Figure 6 In some embodiments, the cover 200 includes a cover plate 210 and a pressing part 220. The cover plate 210 is the main structure of the cover 200. The pressing part 220 is configured as a protrusion that protrudes from the side of the cover plate 210 toward the cavity 100a, or a recess that is recessed from the side of the cover plate 210 toward the cavity 100a. The cover 200 is configured to be pushed by an external force acting on the pressing part 220 to rotate from a first position to a second position.

[0048] It is understandable that the pressing part 220 is configured as a protruding part or a recessed part, so that it can be perceived by human touch. In scenarios where it is inconvenient to see, the position of the pressing part 220 can be perceived by the touch of the hand, and then the pressing part 220 can be pushed to move the cover 200 from the first position to the second position to open the second opening 100b.

[0049] For example, when the cover 200 switches from the first position to the second position, or from the second position to the first position, the cover 200 rotates by an angle of 60°.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the connecting shaft 300 is located at the middle of the cover plate 210 along its length, and the pressing part 220 is provided at the lower part of the cover plate 210. The axis of the connecting shaft 300 extends along the width direction of the vehicle. When the cover 200 is in the second position, part of the cover 200 is inside the cavity 100a and part is outside the cavity 100a. When the cover 200 is rotated to the second position, a space is defined between the upper part of the cover plate 210 and the storage device 10 for the charging cable 30 to extend, thereby facilitating the extension of the charging cable 30 into the cavity 100a.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the storage device 10 further includes a first positioning member 400 and a second positioning member 500. The first positioning member 400 is connected to the cover 200, and the second positioning member 500 is connected to the body 100. The first positioning member 400 and the second positioning member 500 cooperate to allow the cover 200 to be held in a first position or a second position. It is understood that when the cover 200 is held in the first position, it can cover the second opening 100b without being affected by vibration during vehicle operation. When the cover 200 is held in the second position, it allows the charging cable 30 to extend easily from the second opening 100b, while preventing the cover 200 from moving and interfering with the charging cable 30, thus affecting the use of the charging cable 30.

[0052] For example, the first positioning member 400 is a sheet structure connected to one side of the cover 200, and another sheet structure is provided on the opposite side of the cover 200. The connecting shaft 300 includes two separate parts, one part of which is provided on the first positioning member 400 and the other part is provided on the other sheet structure. The axes of the two parts of the connecting shaft 300 coincide.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6In some embodiments, one of the first positioning member 400 and the second positioning member 500 includes a positioning groove 400a, and the other includes a positioning pin 510 and an elastic member 520. The elastic member 520 provides elastic force to keep the positioning pin 510 inserted into the positioning groove 400a, and when an external force is applied to the cover 200, the positioning pin 510 can overcome the elastic force and exit the positioning groove 400a. Thus, under the action of the elastic member 520, the positioning pin 510 always tends to extend into the positioning groove 400a, automatically engaging the corresponding positioning groove 400a when the cover 200 reaches the first or second position, achieving positioning of the cover 200, ensuring that the cover 200 is stably maintained in the required position, and will not shift due to vehicle vibration or external disturbance, further improving ease of use and stability. Furthermore, it can automatically exit the positioning groove 400a when an external force is applied to the cover 200, thereby improving operational convenience.

[0054] The positioning groove 400a is a blind groove, and the side wall of the positioning groove 400a is an arc surface or an inclined surface, or the end face of the positioning pin 510 is an arc surface or an inclined surface, so as to guide the positioning pin 510 into and out of the positioning groove 400a.

[0055] Please refer to the following: Figure 6 There are two positioning slots 400a. The movement paths of both positioning slots 400a pass through the positioning pin 510. When the cover 200 is in the first position, the second positioning member 500 is in one of the positioning slots 400a. When the cover 200 is in the second position, the second positioning member 500 is in the other positioning slot 400a.

[0056] For example, the outer peripheral wall of the body 100 has a first mounting plate 130 and a second mounting plate 140, wherein the first mounting plate 130 is a side wall of an outwardly protruding frame connected to the outer peripheral wall of the body. A second positioning member 500 is disposed on the first mounting plate 130, which is located between the first positioning member 400 and the second positioning member 500. A positioning pin 510 is mounted on the first mounting plate 130 and the second mounting plate 140, with one end passing through the first mounting plate 130 to the first positioning member 400. The positioning pin 510 has an outwardly protruding annular boss 511 in the middle. One end of an elastic member 520 rests on the annular boss 511 and the other end rests on the second mounting plate 140, thereby providing an elastic force for the positioning pin 510 to move toward the first positioning member 400.

[0057] This application provides a vehicle including the central control assembly and interface described in the above embodiments. The interface is located in front of the central control assembly and is used to connect the charging cable 30.

[0058] The vehicles can be private cars, such as sedans, SUVs, MPVs, or pickup trucks. They can also be commercial vehicles, such as vans, buses, small trucks, or large semi-trailers. Vehicles can be either gasoline-powered or new energy vehicles. When a vehicle is a new energy vehicle, it can be a hybrid or a pure electric vehicle.

[0059] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and all should be covered within the scope of the specification of this application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the embodiments can be combined in any way. This application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of protection.

Claims

1. A storage device, characterized in that, For installation on the center console of a vehicle, the storage device includes: The body has a cavity for placing an item and a first opening communicating with the cavity, the first opening being for placing the item into the cavity, and a second opening being provided on the body for a charging cable to extend into the cavity to connect to an external device. A cover is disposed on the body, and the cover is movable relative to the body to a first position to cover the second opening, or to a second position to expose the second opening.

2. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the cavity protrudes to form a first boss, which divides the cavity into a first sub-cavity and a second sub-cavity. Both the first sub-cavity and the second sub-cavity are used to place a water cup. The second opening is located on the first boss.

3. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the cover is in the first position, the side of the cover facing the cavity is flush with the wall of the cavity.

4. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage device also includes a connecting shaft, through which the cover is connected to the body, and the cover can rotate relative to the body to the first position or the second position.

5. The storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cover includes a cover plate and a pressing part. The pressing part is configured as a protrusion protruding from the side of the cover plate facing the cavity, or a recessed part recessed from the side of the cover plate facing the cavity. The cover is configured to be pushed by an external force applied to the pressing part to rotate from the first position to the second position.

6. The storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The storage device further includes a first positioning element and a second positioning element. The first positioning element is connected to the cover, and the second positioning element is connected to the body. The first positioning element and the second positioning element cooperate to enable the cover to be held in the first position or the second position.

7. The storage device according to claim 6, characterized in that, One of the first positioning member and the second positioning member has a positioning groove, and the other includes a positioning pin and an elastic member. The elastic member is used to provide elastic force so that the positioning pin is kept inserted into the positioning groove, and when an external force is applied to the cover, the positioning pin can overcome the elastic force and exit the positioning groove.

8. A central control assembly, characterized in that, It includes a center console and a storage device as described in any one of claims 1-7, wherein the center console is provided with a receiving slot and the storage device is disposed in the receiving slot; A third opening is provided on the center console, through which the charging cable extends. The third opening is connected to the second opening.

9. The central control assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The second opening is located on the side wall of the storage device near the third opening.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the central control assembly as described in claim 8 or 9.

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