Center console system for a vehicle interior

Abstract

The utility model provides a central console system (100) for vehicle interior (1). The central console system (100) includes the casing (110) of slidable setting on the carrier (120), and the casing can move between first end position (100a) and second end position (100b). Hook component (140, 150) is set up on the outer surface of casing (110), or is set up on the carrier (120) along the casing longitudinal extension, and is configured to respectively with the corresponding recess (122, 124) of carrier (120) or casing (110) engagement. Specifically, the carrier (120) includes base (126) and wall portion (125). The wall portion (125) contains recess (122, 124) or hook component (140, 150), which is configured to engage with the hook component (140, 150) or recess (122, 124) of the casing (110), to prevent the casing (110) from shaking.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a vehicle center console system, preferably located between the front seats or next to the driver's seat inside the vehicle. More specifically, this invention relates to a sliding floor console housing with improved stability. Background Technology

[0002] In-vehicle storage systems, particularly sliding-floor consoles, are an essential component of modern vehicles such as sport utility vehicles (SUVs). They provide passengers with a convenient and easy-to-use storage solution. Despite their widespread use, sliding consoles, especially long sliding consoles (e.g., those that move more than 150 mm in the direction of travel), often face several performance issues that affect their functionality and user experience, as this can cause the console body to wobble.

[0003] One of the main problems is poor noise-vibration-harshness (NVH) performance. NVH refers to the level of noise and vibration experienced inside a vehicle's cabin. Insufficient NVH characteristics can lead to excessive noise and vibration, creating an uncomfortable environment for passengers. This problem is particularly noticeable under driving conditions that generate more vibration, such as rough roads or high-speed driving.

[0004] Furthermore, traditional sliding storage systems are prone to undesirable seesaw effects. This instability compromises the structural integrity of the storage system and negatively impacts perceived quality and user satisfaction. Passengers may find the movement distracting or perceive the system as poorly made.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need for an arrangement in a sliding floor console system inside a vehicle to overcome all or some of the drawbacks of the prior art.

[0006] Utility Model Purpose

[0007] One object of this invention is to provide a sliding floor console system for vehicle interiors that remains stable and safe by reducing noise and vibration by preventing swaying of the sliding housing of the console system (more preferably / especially in the vertical or Z-direction and / or lateral direction of the housing). Utility Model Content

[0008] According to one aspect of this utility model, a center console system for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The center console system may include a housing having a bottom, sidewalls, and an open top for storing items therein. The housing is slidably mounted on a carrier. The carrier is mountable / mounted to the floor of the vehicle interior. In another aspect, the carrier is mountable / mounted to the roof of the vehicle interior. The housing is movable in a horizontal direction within the vehicle interior. Specifically, the housing is movable in a longitudinal direction within the vehicle interior between a first end position and a second end position. The first end position and the second end position of the housing may respectively define the maximum longitudinally displaced state in the front or front region and the rear or rear region of the vehicle interior.

[0009] In one aspect, the central console system can be mounted / installed between the front seats inside the vehicle. In another aspect, the central console system can be mounted / installed next to the driver's seat (typically in the position of the front passenger seat).

[0010] In one aspect, the central control console system may include hook-shaped components disposed on the outer surface of the housing or on a carrier. The hook-shaped components may extend longitudinally along the housing and are configured to engage or fit into recesses disposed on the outer surface of the carrier or housing, respectively, to avoid / prevent housing swaying, more specifically, to prevent lateral swaying of the housing when in a first end position, and / or to prevent swaying of the housing in the vertical or Z-direction and / or lateral direction when in a second end position.

[0011] In one aspect, the carrier may include a base that can be mounted / installed onto the vehicle interior floor and a wall portion disposed between a distal and proximal end of the carrier base. Furthermore, the wall portion may extend substantially along the transverse direction of the vehicle interior or the width direction of the carrier. In one aspect, the wall portion may have the recess, or the hook-like member, configured to engage with the hook-like member or recess of the housing, respectively.

[0012] In one aspect, the hook-shaped component of the housing may include a first hook-shaped component and a second hook-shaped component. Furthermore, the first hook-shaped component may extend toward the front side or front region of the vehicle interior to engage or fit with a notch in the carrier only when the housing is in a first end position. Furthermore, the second hook-shaped component may extend toward the rear side or rear region of the vehicle interior to engage or fit with a notch in the carrier only when the housing is in a second end position. More specifically, in one aspect, the second hook-shaped component may include a pair of second hook-shaped components and be an "L"-shaped hook projecting from the outer surface of the bottom portion of the housing. Furthermore, the first hook-shaped component may include a pair of first hook-shaped components and be an "I"-shaped hook projecting from the outer surface of the bottom portion of the housing.

[0013] In another aspect, the hook-like component of the carrier may include a first hook-like component and a second hook-like component. Furthermore, the first hook-like component may extend toward the rear side or rear region of the vehicle interior to engage or fit into a recess in the housing only when the housing is in a first end position. In one implementation, the first hook-like component may disengage or displace from the recess when the housing slides to a second end position, wherein the second hook-like component may extend toward the front side or front region of the vehicle interior to engage or fit into a recess in the housing only when the housing is in a second end position.

[0014] In another aspect, the carrier or housing may include a first hook-shaped component and a second recessed component, which may engage or fit with corresponding first recesses and second hook-shaped components of the housing or carrier, respectively.

[0015] In one aspect, the notch of the carrier or housing may include a first notch and a second notch, the first notch and the second notch being configured to engage with a first hook-shaped member and a second hook-shaped member of the housing or carrier, respectively, at a first position and a second position.

[0016] In one aspect, the first hook-shaped member and the second hook-shaped member are offset from each other. In another aspect, the first hook-shaped member and the second hook-shaped member extend in the same plane. Preferably, the offsetting of the first hook-shaped member and the second hook-shaped member from each other provides a better effect in suppressing / preventing the swaying movement of the housing.

[0017] In another aspect, the first and second hook-shaped components of the housing extend in the same plane and are configured to engage or fit into a single notch disposed on a carrier wall, which is located between the distal and proximal ends of the carrier extending substantially in the transverse or width direction of the vehicle interior.

[0018] In one aspect, a fixed guide rail may be disposed on a carrier, and a sliding guide rail fixed to the housing may be slidably disposed on or therein on the fixed guide rail, thereby enabling the housing to slide on the carrier between a first end position and a second end position.

[0019] In one aspect, the housing may include a main storage section and an auxiliary storage section. Specifically, the main storage section is preferably used for storing articles, and the auxiliary storage section is preferably used for storing and securing cup-shaped articles. More specifically, the depth of the main storage section may be greater than that of the auxiliary storage section, such that the sliding guide rail is fixed only to the outer surface of the bottom portion of the main storage section of the housing.

[0020] In one aspect, the fixed guide rail may include a protrusion extending laterally or in the width direction of the fixed guide rail within the vehicle interior. The protrusion is disposed within a fixed channel of the sliding guide rail to prevent the housing from wobbling, and more specifically, to prevent the housing from wobbling in the vertical or Z-direction when in its second position.

[0021] In another aspect, the sliding guide rail may include a protrusion extending laterally or in the width direction of the sliding guide rail within the vehicle interior. The protrusion is disposed within a fixed channel of the fixed guide rail to prevent the housing from wobbling, and more specifically, to prevent the housing from wobbling in the vertical or Z-direction when in its second position.

[0022] In one aspect, the sliding guide rail may include a locking system for locking the sliding movement of the sliding guide rail on a fixed guide rail, the locking system including a locking pin releasably engaging a corresponding locking slot on the fixed guide rail. This locking system is capable of locking the housing in a first end position, a second end position, and an intermediate position between the first and second end positions as needed.

[0023] In another embodiment of the present invention, a central console system for use inside a vehicle may include a housing having a bottom, side walls and an open top for storing items therein / on it.

[0024] In one aspect, the housing is slidably mounted on a carrier intended to be fixed to the vehicle interior floor. More specifically, the housing is movable in a horizontal direction within the vehicle interior. Specifically, the housing is movable in a longitudinal direction within the vehicle interior between a first end position and a second end position. The first end position and the second end position may respectively define maximum longitudinal displacement states at the front and rear sides of the vehicle interior. Furthermore, the center console system may include a fixed guide rail disposed on the carrier and a sliding guide rail fixed to the housing, the sliding guide rail being slidably disposed on or within the fixed guide rail. More specifically, the fixed guide rail or the sliding guide rail may include a protrusion extending in a transverse direction within the vehicle interior. This protrusion is respectively disposed within a fixed channel of the sliding guide rail or the fixed guide rail to prevent the housing from wobbling, more specifically to prevent the housing from wobbling in the vertical or Z-direction when in its second position.

[0025] In one aspect, the central console system may include a hook-shaped component disposed on the outer surface of the housing or on a carrier, the hook-shaped component extending longitudinally along the vehicle and configured to engage or fit into recesses of the carrier or housing, respectively, to avoid / prevent housing swaying, more specifically, to prevent lateral swaying of the housing when in a first end position, and / or to prevent swaying of the housing in the vertical or Z-direction and / or lateral direction when in a second end position.

[0026] In one aspect, the carrier may include a base and a wall portion disposed between a distal end and a proximal end of the carrier base. The wall portion of the carrier may extend substantially in the transverse direction of the vehicle interior or in the width direction of the carrier base. The wall portion may have the recess, or the hook-like member may be configured to engage with a hook-like member or a recess of the housing, respectively.

[0027] In one aspect, the hook-like component of the housing may include a first hook-like component and a second hook-like component. More specifically, the first hook-like component may extend towards the front of the vehicle interior to engage or fit with a notch in the carrier only when the housing is in a first end position. In implementation, as the housing slides to a second position, the first hook-like component may disengage from or displace the notch, and the second hook-like component may extend towards the rear of the vehicle interior to engage or fit with a notch in the carrier only when the housing is in a second end position.

[0028] In another aspect, the hook-like component of the carrier may include a first hook-like component and a second hook-like component. More specifically, the first hook-like component may extend toward the rearward side of the vehicle interior to engage or fit with a recess in the housing only when the housing is in a first end position. In implementation, as the housing slides toward a second end position, the first hook-like component disengages from or moves away from the recess, and the second hook-like component may extend toward the frontward side of the vehicle interior to engage or fit with a recess in the housing only when the housing is in a second end position. In yet another aspect, the carrier or housing may include a first hook-like component and a second recessed component, which may engage or fit with the first recessed component and the second hook-like component of the housing or carrier, respectively.

[0029] In one aspect, the notch of the carrier or housing may include a first notch and a second notch, the first notch and the second notch being configured to engage with a first hook-shaped member and a second hook-shaped member of the housing or carrier, respectively, at a first position and a second position.

[0030] In one aspect, the first hook-shaped member and the second hook-shaped member are offset from each other. In another aspect, the first hook-shaped member and the second hook-shaped member extend in the same plane.

[0031] In one aspect, the first and second hook-shaped components of the housing extend in the same plane and are configured to engage or fit into a single groove or notch disposed on a carrier wall, the wall being disposed between the distal and proximal ends of the carrier extending substantially in the transverse or width direction of the vehicle interior.

[0032] In one aspect, the housing may include a main storage section and an auxiliary storage section. The main storage section is preferably used for storing articles therein, and the auxiliary storage section is preferably used for storing and securing cup-shaped articles. More specifically, the depth of the main storage section may be greater than that of the auxiliary storage section, such that the sliding guide rail is fixed only to the outer surface of the bottom portion of the main storage section of the housing.

[0033] In one aspect, the second hook-shaped member includes a pair of second hook-shaped members and is an "L"-shaped hook protruding from the outer surface of the bottom portion of the housing. In another aspect, the first hook-shaped member includes a pair of first hook-shaped members and is an "I"-shaped hook protruding from the outer surface of the bottom portion of the housing.

[0034] In one aspect, the sliding guide rail includes a locking system for locking the sliding movement of the sliding guide rail on a fixed guide rail. More specifically, the locking system includes a locking pin that releasably engages with a corresponding locking groove on the fixed guide rail. This locking system is capable of locking the housing in a first end position, a second end position, and an intermediate position between the first and second end positions, respectively.

[0035] In one aspect, the central console system can be installed between the front seats inside the vehicle. In another aspect, the central console system can be installed next to the driver's seat (typically in the position of the front passenger seat). Attached Figure Description

[0036] The advantages and features of this utility model will be better understood with reference to the following detailed description and the claims considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein similar elements are identified by similar symbols, and wherein:

[0037] Figure 1 A perspective view of a central console system for a vehicle according to the present invention is shown;

[0038] Figure 2 This shows a perspective view of the central console system according to the present invention when the housing is slid to the second position;

[0039] Figure 3a This illustrates an isometric-sectional view of the central control console system when the housing is in the second position according to the present invention.

[0040] Figure 3b This illustrates an isometric sectional view of the central control console system according to the second embodiment of the present invention when the housing is in the second position;

[0041] Figure 4 This illustrates another isometric sectional view of the central control console system according to the present invention when the housing is in the second position;

[0042] Figure 5 This invention illustrates an isometric view of the second engaging component of the housing and the carrier wall when the housing is in the second position.

[0043] Figure 6 This describes the invention according to the present invention. Figure 5 Another view;

[0044] Figure 7 An isometric view of the first engaging component on the housing of the storage system according to the present invention is shown;

[0045] Figure 8 A schematic isometric view showing the sliding arrangement of the sliding guide rails on the fixed channel of the housing; and

[0046] Figure 9 This illustrates the engagement between the protrusion of the fixed guide rail and the fixed portion on the sliding guide rail according to the present invention.

[0047] Figure 10The image shows a top view of the interior of a vehicle according to the present invention, wherein the central console system is arranged between the front seats inside the vehicle. Detailed Implementation

[0048] Embodiments illustrating the features of this utility model will now be described in detail. The terms “comprising,” “having,” “containing,” and “including,” and other forms thereof, are intended to be equivalent in meaning and are open-ended, meaning that items following any of these terms are not intended to be an exhaustive list of such items, nor are they intended to be limited to the listed items.

[0049] This invention relates to a vehicle center console system designed to provide stability, reduce noise, and enhance safety. The proposed center console system ensures the stability of the storage console or the housing of the proposed console system by preventing / avoiding housing sway.

[0050] The terms "first," "second," etc., used herein do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are used to distinguish one element from another, and the terms "a" and "an" do not indicate a limitation on quantity, but rather indicate the presence of at least one of the referenced items. The disclosed embodiments are merely examples of this utility model, which can be embodied in various forms.

[0051] Now for reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The illustration shows a central control console system for a vehicle according to the present invention. This central control console system is hereinafter referred to as "control console system (100)". The control console system (100) can be mounted or disposed on the floor inside the vehicle, preferably in a location such as... Figure 10 Between the front seats (FS1, FS2) of the vehicle shown.

[0052] Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The console system (100) includes a housing (110) with sliding rails (115) and hook-shaped components (140, 150), and a carrier (120) with fixed rails (130) and protrusions (160). The housing (110) includes a bottom, side walls, and an open top, defining an enclosed space for storing items (50), such as cups, jars, mobile phones, keys, etc. The housing (110) is slidably mounted on the carrier (120). Specifically, the sliding rails (115) of the housing (110) are slidably mounted on the fixed rails (130) of the carrier (120), allowing the housing (110) to move between a first end position (100a), a second end position (100b), and an intermediate position (not shown) between the first end position (100a) and the second end position (100b). At the first end position (100a), the housing (110) is positioned toward the front region of the vehicle interior (1), as follows: Figure 1 As shown, this facilitates access to the items stored within. In the second position (100b), the housing (110) slides rearward to create additional space at the front, while still ensuring that the items are securely stored within the housing (110), as... Figure 2 As shown.

[0053] Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The carrier (120) includes a base (126) that can be securely mounted to the vehicle interior frame or the floor of the vehicle interior (1). The carrier (120) serves as the main assembly support for the housing (110) of the center console system (100). In one embodiment, the carrier (120) includes a fixed guide rail (130) securely mounted on the carrier base (126). In this embodiment, the carrier (120) includes a fixed guide rail (130) disposed on the carrier base (126). The fixed guide rail (130) guides the sliding movement of the housing (110) as it moves between a first end position (100a) and a second end position (100b). The fixed guide rail (130) may be in the form of a rail or a slide rail. The housing (110) slides on or over the fixed guide rail (130) by means of a sliding guide rail (115) connected to the housing (110).

[0054] A sliding guide rail (115) is connected to the outer surface of the bottom portion of the housing (110). The sliding guide rail (115) is slidably disposed on or in the fixed guide rail (130) to facilitate movement of the housing (110) between a first end position (100a) and a second end position (100b). The sliding guide rail (115) has a specific profile corresponding to the profile of the fixed guide rail (130) for sliding thereon.

[0055] In this embodiment, the sliding guide rail (115) extends along the length of the housing (110), providing stable and balanced support for the entire range of motion of the housing (110). The sliding guide rail (115) extends longitudinally and is parallel to the sliding direction of the housing (110), facilitating the movement of the housing (110) between the first end position (100a) and the second end position (100b).

[0056] In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, hook-shaped components (140, 150) are disposed on the housing (110) to engage with corresponding notches (122, 124) on the carrier (120), preventing the housing (110) from wobbling relative to the fixed guide rail (130) of the carrier (120). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG3 and Figure 4As shown, the hook-shaped components (140, 150) of the console system (100) include two hook-shaped components, namely a first hook-shaped component (140) and a second hook-shaped component (150). The notches (122, 124) may be openings / holes or grooves provided on the carrier (120) or housing (110) for engagement with the hook-shaped components (140, 150). It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that any similar engagement mechanism can be configured to engage the hook-shaped components (140, 150) with the carrier (120) or housing (110).

[0057] In this embodiment, a first hook-shaped member (140a) is disposed on the outer surface (112) of the bottom portion of the housing (110), extending longitudinally to engage with a first notch (122) of the carrier (120) when the housing (110) is in the first end position (100a). When the housing (110) slides to the second end position (100b), the first hook-shaped member (140) disengages from the first notch (122), and a second hook-shaped member (140b) disposed on the outer surface (112) of the bottom portion of the housing (110) extends longitudinally to engage with a second notch (124) of the carrier (120) when the housing (110) is in the second end position (100b).

[0058] In this embodiment, as Figure 7 As shown, a pair of first hook-shaped members (140a, 140b) are disposed on the housing (110). The first hook-shaped member (140) and the second hook-shaped member (150) are longitudinally extending rigid protrusions facing each other. More specifically, the first hook-shaped member (140) is a rigid protrusion extending longitudinally toward the front side or front region of the vehicle interior (1), and the second hook-shaped member (150) is a rigid protrusion extending longitudinally toward the rear side or rear region of the vehicle interior (1). Furthermore, the first hook-shaped member (140) is an "I"-shaped hook protruding from the outer surface of the bottom portion of the housing (110).

[0059] In this embodiment, the carrier (120) includes a base (126) of a flat structure and a wall portion (125) disposed between a distal end (125-1) and a proximal end (125-2) of the base (126) of the carrier (120). The wall portion (125) extends substantially in the transverse direction of the vehicle interior (1) or the transverse direction of the carrier base (126), or the width direction of the carrier (120). More specifically, the wall portion (125) has recesses (122, 124) adapted to engage or mate with hook-shaped members (140, 150) of the housing (110). The wall portion (125) facilitates alignment and support of the housing (110).

[0060] In this embodiment, the housing (110) includes a main storage section (110-M), preferably for storing articles, and an auxiliary storage section (110-A), preferably for storing and securing cup-shaped articles, wherein the depth of the main storage section (110-M) is greater than that of the auxiliary storage section (110-A), such that the sliding guide rail (115) is fixed only to the bottom portion of the main storage section (110-M) of the housing (110).

[0061] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the wall portion (125) of the carrier (120) includes a first notch (122) and a second notch (124). In this embodiment, a pair of first notches (122a, 122b) are configured to correspond to a pair of first hook-shaped members (140a, 140b) to achieve a secure engagement between them.

[0062] The notch can be of any size or shape to match the contour of the first hook-shaped member (140) of the housing (110) for engagement or mating. In a first position (100a) of the housing (110), the sides (112) of the main housing (110-M) parallel to the wall (125) of the carrier (120) can contact each other, or the distance between the surface (112) of the housing (110) and the wall (125) is very small. In a second position (100b), the housing (110) slides away from the wall (125) of the carrier (120) by disengaging the first engaging member (140) from the first engaging portion (122) on the carrier (120). It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that one or more first hook-shaped members (140) are arranged on the housing (110) and corresponding notches (122, 124) are arranged on the wall (125) of the carrier (120).

[0063] In this embodiment, the first notch (122) and the second notch (124) are disposed opposite to each other on the opposite surface of the wall portion (125). The second notch (124) allows the second hook-shaped member (150) of the housing (110) to be locked to the wall portion (125) of the carrier (120) when the housing (110) slides from the first end position (100a) to the second end position (100b) to prevent or avoid the housing (110) from shaking, and more specifically to prevent the housing (110) from shaking in the vertical direction or the Z direction.

[0064] In this embodiment, as Figure 5As shown, a pair of second hook-shaped members (150a, 150b) are disposed on the outer surface of the bottom portion of the housing (110). In this embodiment, the second hook-shaped member (150) is constructed as a rigid hook, which engages with a corresponding second notch (124) on the wall (125) of the carrier (120) when the housing (110) is in the second position (100b). The second hook-shaped member (150) is an "L"-shaped protrusion, such as Figure 5 , 6 As shown, it protrudes from the bottom portion of the front region of the housing (110). The second hook-shaped member (150) engages with a corresponding second notch (124) on the wall (125) of the carrier (120) at a second position (100b) of the housing (110) to prevent the housing (110) from shaking. In this embodiment, the sliding movement of the housing (110) on the carrier (120) is driven by a motor.

[0065] In the second embodiment, as Figure 3b As shown, the hook-shaped components (140, 150) of the carrier (110) include a first hook-shaped component (140-1) and a second hook-shaped component (150-1). The first hook-shaped component (140-1) extends toward the rear side of the vehicle interior (1) to engage or fit with a recess (122-1, 124-1) of the housing (110) only when the housing (110) is in the first end position (100a). When the housing (110) slides toward the second end position (100b), the first hook-shaped component (140-1) disengages from or moves away from the recess (122-1, 124-1), and the second hook-shaped component (150-1) extends toward the front side of the vehicle interior (1) to engage or fit with a recess (122-1, 124-1) of the housing (110) only when the housing (110) is in the second end position (100b).

[0066] In another embodiment (not shown), a first hook-shaped member (140) and a second hook-shaped member (150) of the housing (110) extend in the same plane but in opposite directions. Both the first hook-shaped member (140) and the second hook-shaped member (150) are configured to engage or fit into a single recess (not shown) provided on a wall of a carrier (120) located between a distal and proximal end of the carrier (120), which extends substantially in the transverse or width direction of the vehicle interior. In this embodiment, the first hook-shaped member (140) engages in the single recess when the housing (110) is in a first end position (100a), and the second hook-shaped member (150) engages in the single recess when the housing slides to a second end position (100b). This single recess is an opening provided on the wall of the carrier (120) for engagement with both the first hook-shaped member (140) and the second hook-shaped member (150).

[0067] In one embodiment (not shown), the first hook-shaped member and the second hook-shaped member are offset from each other. In another aspect, the first hook-shaped member and the second hook-shaped member extend in the same plane. Preferably, the offsetting of the first hook-shaped member and the second hook-shaped member from each other provides a better effect in suppressing / preventing the swaying movement of the housing.

[0068] In one embodiment of the present invention (not shown in the figures), the first hook-shaped component (140) and the second hook-shaped component (150) are arranged opposite to each other. In this configuration, the first hook-shaped component (140) arranged towards the front of the housing (110) and the second hook-shaped component (150) arranged towards the rear of the housing (110) are positioned at different heights or lateral distances. This arrangement allows each hook-shaped component (140, 150) to engage with notches (122, 124) or recesses on its respective carrier (120) at different points during the sliding movement of the housing (110), thereby improving the stability of the console system (100).

[0069] In another embodiment (not shown), the first hook-shaped component (140) and the second hook-shaped component (150) are aligned in the same plane. In this configuration, the two hook-shaped components (140, 150) are positioned at the same height or on the same horizontal or vertical alignment line on the outer surface of the housing (110). This arrangement allows for simultaneous engagement with corresponding notches (122, 124) on the carrier (120), providing stability and balance.

[0070] In another embodiment (not shown), a first hook-shaped member (140) is disposed on the wall (125) of the carrier (120) and extends longitudinally toward the rear side of the housing (110), and a corresponding notch (122) is disposed on the outer surface of the housing (110) to engage with the first hook-shaped member (140) when the housing (110) is in the first end position (100a).

[0071] In another embodiment (not shown), a first hook-shaped member (140) and a second hook-shaped member (150) are disposed on the wall (125) of the carrier (120), with the two hook-shaped members (140, 150) extending opposite to each other. In this embodiment, the first hook-shaped member (140) extends longitudinally toward the rear side of the housing (110), and a corresponding notch (122) is provided on the outer surface of the housing (110) to engage with the first hook-shaped member (140) when the housing (110) is in a first end position (100a). The second hook-shaped member (150), disposed opposite to the first hook-shaped member (140), extends longitudinally toward the front side of the housing (110) to engage with a corresponding notch (124) provided on the housing (110) when the housing (110) slides toward a second end position (100b).

[0072] Now for reference Figure 8 and Figure 9 The diagram shows the arrangement of protrusions (160) on the fixed guide rail (130). In this embodiment, a pair of protrusions (160) are disposed on opposite sides of the fixed guide rail (130), each protrusion (160) being disposed on a side portion of the fixed guide rail (130). The protrusions (160) are contact pins fixedly connected to the side of the fixed channel (130). The protrusions (160) protrude laterally / laterally from the fixed channel (130), perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the sliding movement of the housing (110). More specifically, the protrusions (160) extend laterally along the interior (1) of the vehicle and are disposed within the fixed channel (114) of the sliding guide rail (115) to prevent the housing (110) from wobbling, and more specifically to prevent the housing (110) from wobbling in the vertical or Z direction in its second position (100b). Specifically, the engagement between the fixed portion (114) of the sliding guide (115) and the protrusion (160) prevents the housing (110) from moving laterally (left and right) and / or vertically (up and down), thereby preventing wobbling and ensuring the stability of the housing (110) in the second position (100b).

[0073] The fixed portion (114) on the sliding guide (115) is a longitudinal groove / channel for secure engagement with a corresponding protrusion (160). The fixed portion (114) may be located on both sides of the sliding guide (115). When the housing (110) moves from the first end position (100a) to the second end position (100b), the fixed portion (114) on the sliding guide (115) slides along the laterally extending protrusion (160), wherein the lateral bulge of the protrusion (160) ensures engagement of the protrusion (160) with the fixed portion (114) on the sliding guide (115), guiding longitudinal movement and preventing the housing (110) from wobbling in the second position (100b). The term wobbling refers to any lateral or oscillating movement of the housing (110).

[0074] When the housing (110) is in the second position (100b), the protrusion (160) engages with the fixed portion (114) and acts as a stop to prevent vertical movement of the housing (110) in the second position (100b). Specifically, when the housing (110) is in the second position (100b), the protrusion (160) contacts the end of the fixed portion (114) in the sliding guide (115). This contact prevents vertical and / or lateral movement of the housing (110) in the second position (100b).

[0075] Further, refer to Figure 9The sliding guide rail (115) includes a locking system (1166). The locking system (1166) includes a locking pin (116) positioned to releasably engage with a corresponding locking groove (135) on a fixed guide rail (130) of the housing (110). The locking system (1166) locks the sliding movement of the sliding guide rail (115) on the fixed guide rail (130), thereby locking the sliding movement of the housing (110) on the carrier (120).

[0076] In implementation, at the first end position (100a), the housing is locked to the carrier (120), more specifically, the locking pin (116) of the locking system (1166) is locked into the corresponding locking groove (135) of the fixed guide rail (130), securely locking the housing (110) onto the carrier (120), meaning a locking sliding movement. When the locking pin (116) is released from the locking groove (135), for example by an electronic touch button or a manual push / pull button, the housing (110) can move to the second end position (100b), and after the button is released, the housing (110) can be locked in the second end position (100b) or an intermediate position.

[0077] Therefore, the advantage of this invention lies in providing a central console system (100) for a vehicle that remains stable and safe, reduces noise and vibration, prevents the storage console from tilting or swaying, and securely holds itself in place. The engagement mechanism in the console system (100) prevents accidental swaying movements. The console system (100) significantly reduces noise and vibration, providing a quieter and more comfortable riding experience.

[0078] The foregoing description of specific embodiments of the present invention is presented for illustrative and descriptive purposes. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and it will be apparent that many modifications and variations are possible in accordance with the foregoing teachings. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, thereby enabling others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and its various embodiments with various modifications suitable for the contemplated particular uses. It should be understood that omissions and substitutions of equivalents are permissible as circumstances may suggest or facilitate, but such intent is to cover the application or implementation without departing from the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A central control console system (100) for use inside a vehicle (1), comprising: A housing (110) having a bottom, side walls and an open top for storing items therein, the housing being slidably mounted on a carrier (120) that can be mounted to the floor of a vehicle interior, the housing (110) being movable in the horizontal direction of the vehicle interior (1) between a first end position (100a) and a second end position (100b); The hook-shaped member (140, 150) is disposed on the outer surface of the housing (110) or on the carrier (120) extending longitudinally along the housing (110), and is configured to engage or fit into a notch (122, 124) disposed on the corresponding outer surface of the carrier (120) or the housing (110).

2. The central control console system (100) as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The carrier (120) includes a base (126) mountable to a vehicle floor and a wall portion (125) disposed between the distal end (125-1) and proximal end (125-2) of the base (126) of the carrier (120) and extending substantially in the transverse direction of the vehicle interior (1) or the width direction of the carrier (120), wherein the outer surface of the wall portion (125) is provided with the notch (122, 124) or the hook-shaped member (140, 150), which is configured to engage with the corresponding hook-shaped member (140, 150) or notch (122, 124) of the housing (110).

3. The central control console system (100) as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The hook-shaped components (140, 150) of the housing (110) include a first hook-shaped component (140) and a second hook-shaped component (150), wherein the first hook-shaped component (140) extends toward the front side of the vehicle interior (1) and is configured to engage or fit with a corresponding notch (122, 124) on the carrier (120) only when the housing (110) is in a first end position (100a), wherein the first hook-shaped component (140) disengages from or moves away from the notch (122, 124) when the housing (110) slides toward a second end position (100b), and the second hook-shaped component (150) extends toward the rear side of the vehicle interior (1) and is configured to engage or fit with a corresponding notch (122, 124) on the carrier (120) only when the housing (110) is in a second end position (100b).

4. The central control console system (100) as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The hook-shaped components (140, 150) of the carrier (120) include a first hook-shaped component (140-1) and a second hook-shaped component (150-1), wherein the first hook-shaped component (140-1) extends toward the rear side of the vehicle interior (1) to engage or fit with a recess (122-1, 124-1) of the housing (110) only when the housing (110) is in a first end position (100a), wherein the first hook-shaped component (140-1) disengages from or moves away from the recess (122-1, 124-1) when the housing (110) slides toward a second end position (100b), and the second hook-shaped component (150-1) extends toward the front side of the vehicle interior (1) and is configured to engage or fit with a recess (122-1, 124-1) of the housing (110) only when the housing (110) is in a second end position (100b).

5. The central control console system (100) as claimed in claim 3 or 4, wherein the recesses (122, 124) of the carrier (120) or housing (110) include a first recess (122 or 122-1) and a second recess (124 or 124-1), the first recess and the second recess being configured to engage with a first hook-shaped member (140, 140-1) and a second hook-shaped member (150, 150-1) of the housing (110) or carrier (120) at a first end position (100a) and a second end position (100b), respectively.

6. The central console system (100) as claimed in claim 3 or 4, wherein the first hook-shaped member (140-1) and the second hook-shaped member (150) are offset from each other or extend in the same plane.

7. The central control console system (100) as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A fixed guide rail (130) is disposed on a carrier (120), and a sliding guide rail (115) fixed to a housing (110) is slidably disposed on or in the fixed guide rail (130).

8. The central control console system (100) as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The fixed guide rail (130) or sliding guide rail (115) includes a protrusion (160) extending laterally along the interior of the vehicle (1) or in the width direction of the fixed guide rail (130), the protrusion being respectively disposed within the safety channel (114) of the sliding guide rail (115) or the fixed guide rail (130).

9. The central control console system (100) as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The housing (110) includes a main storage section (110-M) for storing items and an auxiliary storage section (110-A) for storing and / or fixing cup-shaped items, wherein the depth of the main storage section (110-M) is greater than the depth of the auxiliary storage section (110-A), such that the sliding guide rail (115) is fixed only to the bottom portion of the main storage section (110-M) of the housing (110).

10. The central control console system (100) as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The second hook-shaped component (150) includes a pair of second hook-shaped components (150a, 150b) and is an "L"-shaped hook protruding from the outer surface of the bottom portion of the housing (110), wherein the first hook-shaped component (140) includes a pair of first hook-shaped components (140a, 140b) and is an "I"-shaped hook protruding from the outer surface of the bottom portion of the housing (110).

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