Folding table board, door, seat, control device, and vehicle

Abstract

The application provides a folding table board, a vehicle door, a seat, a control device and a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of vehicles. The folding table board comprises: a table board body arranged on a structural member of a vehicle, the table board body having a folding state and a use state; and a flexible connecting member configured to connect the table board body and the structural member when the table board body is in the use state, and to be accommodated in the interior of the table board body and / or the interior of the structural member when the table board body is in the folding state. In the technical scheme, the flexible connecting member can be bent and twisted, thereby being conveniently accommodated, without the need to arrange an additional avoiding groove or the like therefor, and the overall appearance of the folding table board is less affected. Further, in the folding state, the flexible connecting member can also be accommodated in the interior of the table board body and / or the structural member, which is conducive to further improving the flatness and aesthetic appearance of the folding table board in the folding state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more specifically, to a folding table, a door, a seat, a control device, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Incorporating folding tables into vehicles is a clever design that enhances the practicality of the vehicle's interior. When folded, the table takes up no extra space; when unfolded, it provides passengers with a stable surface for flexible use. This folding table significantly expands the vehicle's usability and improves the passenger experience, making it a crucial accessory in modern vehicles. Improving the aesthetic appeal of folding tables within vehicles is a technical issue that requires attention. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a folding table, a door, a seat, a control device, and a vehicle, which can improve the aesthetic appearance of the folding table in the vehicle.

[0004] In a first aspect, a folding table is provided for use in a vehicle. The folding table includes: a table body disposed on a structural component of the vehicle, the table body having a folded state and a used state, wherein in the folded state, the table body and the structural component are disposed opposite each other, and in the used state, the table body and the structural component of the vehicle are disposed at an angle; and a flexible connector configured to connect the table body and the structural component when the table body is in the used state, and to be housed inside the table body and / or the structural component when the table body is in the folded state.

[0005] In the technical solutions provided in this application embodiment, unlike rigid connectors, flexible connectors can be bent and twisted, making them easy to store without requiring additional clearance grooves, thus having minimal impact on the overall appearance of the folding tabletop. Furthermore, in this application embodiment, in the folded state, the flexible connector can also be stored inside the tabletop body and / or structural components, which helps reduce the gap between the tabletop body and structural components, thereby further improving the flatness and aesthetics of the folding tabletop in the folded state.

[0006] Optionally, the flexible connector may include flexible materials and / or flexible structures, with the aim of giving the flexible connector flexible characteristics. In some embodiments, the flexible connector may include a connecting rope, connecting strap, connecting wire, etc.

[0007] In some embodiments, the flexible connector includes a flexible cord, the material of which may include a flexible, high-strength material. Optionally, the flexible cord may include a metal cord, a chemical fiber cord, or a composite cord, etc. Chemical fiber cords may include synthetic fibers, petrochemical fibers, ceramic fibers, etc. Composite cords may include a hybrid cord of chemical fibers and metals.

[0008] Taking flexible connectors, including metal wire ropes, as an example, the metal wire rope is a rope made of multiple metal wires twisted together. It not only has the characteristics of flexibility and can be bent, but also has the characteristics of high strength, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance. It can better improve the load-bearing capacity and load capacity of the folding table and improve the performance of the folding table.

[0009] Optionally, the flexible connector may also include a flexible protective element disposed on the outer periphery of the flexible wire rope. The material of this flexible protective element may include, for example, plastic or rubber, providing better cushioning and protection between the wire rope and other structural components.

[0010] Optionally, the structural components of the vehicle may include structural components for the tailgate, which may include the tailgate body, such as trim panels and sheet metal parts. In other examples, the structural components of the vehicle may also be structural components for side doors, seat backs, or other locations on the vehicle.

[0011] In some embodiments, the tabletop body can be connected to the structural member via a rotating connector. The tabletop body is used to rotate about the axis of the rotating connector to achieve a folded state and a use state. To ensure better stability of the tabletop body in the use state, the folding tabletop can include at least two flexible connectors, which are respectively connected to both sides of the tabletop body in a first direction parallel to the axis of the rotating connector. Optionally, to facilitate the storage of the multiple flexible connectors, the multiple flexible connectors can be interconnected inside the structural member and / or inside the tabletop body to form an integrated structure.

[0012] Optionally, the tabletop body may include a single, independent plate-like component, the large surface of which, in the folded state, can be positioned opposite the structural component. Alternatively, the tabletop body may include multiple separable (or foldable) plate-like components, at least some of which, in the folded state, can be positioned opposite the structural component. Furthermore, in the folded state, at least some of the plate-like components can also be folded together.

[0013] In the folded state, the angle between the tabletop body and the structural component can be small, such as less than 5° or 10°. During the transition from the folded state to the usable state, the tabletop body can rotate or flip around the axis of the rotating connector. In the usable state, the angle between the tabletop body and the structural component can be larger, for example, between 60° and 120°, such as approximately 75°, 90°, or 110°. In this embodiment, the folded and usable states of the tabletop body can be flexibly switched. Optionally, the rotating connector may include structural components such as bearings and hinges, intended to achieve a rotating connection between the tabletop body and the structural component; the specific type is not limited in this embodiment. The above angle values ​​are merely examples and can be flexibly varied according to actual needs and applications; the specific angle values ​​are not limited in this embodiment.

[0014] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the folding tabletop further includes: a storage device disposed inside the structural member and / or inside the tabletop body, the storage device being connected to the flexible connector, and the storage device being used to store the flexible connector so that the tabletop body is in a folded state, and to release the flexible connector so that the tabletop body is in a usable state.

[0015] In some embodiments, the storage device may include a piston-cylinder assembly, wherein a sealed space may be formed inside the cylinder, and the piston may be connected to a flexible connector.

[0016] In other embodiments, the storage device may include a winding device.

[0017] Optionally, the winding device includes a torsion spring configured to be in a first state when the tabletop body is folded and in a second state when the tabletop body is in use, wherein the deformation of the torsion spring in the first state is less than the deformation of the torsion spring in the second state. The deformation of the torsion spring can be used to characterize the magnitude of the deformation. In some embodiments, the deformation of the torsion spring may include the torsion angle generated at the end of the torsion spring arm when subjected to an external force, the change in the coil diameter of the torsion spring, etc.

[0018] Specifically, when the tabletop is folded, the torsion spring can retract the flexible connector, and the torsion spring is currently in a first state. When the tabletop is in use, the torsion spring can release the flexible connector, and the torsion spring is currently in a second state. The first state can include a free state or a state with minimal deformation, where the torsion spring's deformation can be small or zero, meaning the change in its torsion angle and coil diameter can be small or zero. The second state can include a state with greater deformation, where the torsion spring has a larger deformation, resulting in a larger change in its torsion angle and coil diameter. Thus, during the transition from the tabletop's use state to its folded state, the torsion spring can quickly and automatically switch from the second state (a state with greater deformation) to the first state (a free state or a state with less deformation), enabling rapid retraction of the flexible connector. Furthermore, during the transition from the folded state to the use state, the tabletop's own weight can cause the torsion spring to switch from the first state (a free state or a state with less deformation) to the second state (a state with greater deformation), without requiring the user to apply excessive external force to the tabletop.

[0019] The technical solution of this embodiment has a low cost of setting torsion springs, can effectively realize the winding and releasing of flexible connectors, and provides a better user experience.

[0020] Optionally, the winding device includes: a rotary motor for rotating about a first rotation direction to wind up the flexible connector and about a second rotation direction to release the flexible connector.

[0021] Optionally, the rotary motor can be used to receive first control information and / or second control information. The first control information can be used to instruct the rotary motor to rotate around a first rotation direction to retract the flexible connector, and the second control information can be used to instruct the rotary motor to rotate around a second rotation direction to release the flexible connector. The first and second control information can be control information generated based on user input. For example, a user can input commands to the vehicle's controller through an input device in the vehicle, which includes, but is not limited to, a screen, buttons, voice devices, etc. Based on the user's command to open or close the folding table, the controller can send different control information to the rotary motor, thereby controlling the rotary motor to rotate around different directions, thus realizing the retraction and release of the flexible connector by the rotary motor.

[0022] In this embodiment, the control methods for the winding device and the flexible connector are more intelligent and automated, which helps to further improve the user experience.

[0023] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the structural member and / or the tabletop body is provided with a through hole facing the wall of the storage device, one end of the flexible connector passes through the through hole and is connected to the storage device, and a spacer is provided at the through hole, the spacer being disposed between the flexible connector and the structural member and / or the tabletop body.

[0024] Optionally, the spacer may include, for example, a ring-shaped member, or an arc-shaped member. Optionally, the material of the spacer may be a wear-resistant material, such as an organic wear-resistant material, including but not limited to polyamide resin, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, polytetrafluoroethylene, etc. This application does not limit the specific material of the spacer in its embodiments.

[0025] In the technical solution of this application embodiment, the setting of the spacer can reduce the damage to the structural components and / or table body by the flexible connector during the winding and releasing motion, which is beneficial to improving the structural strength and service life of the structural components and / or table body.

[0026] Alternatively, in some other embodiments, the aforementioned spacer may be omitted, and one end of the flexible connector may pass through the through hole of the structural member / table body and be connected to the winding device. The flexible connector may contact the structural member / table body.

[0027] In some embodiments, the storage device may be disposed inside the tabletop body, connected to a first end of a flexible connector, and the second end of the flexible connector is connected to the interior of a vehicle structural component. This not only improves the aesthetic appearance of the folding tabletop but also reduces the internal space occupied by the folding tabletop within the vehicle's structural components.

[0028] Alternatively, in other embodiments, the storage device is disposed inside the structural member, connected to the first end of the flexible connector, and the second end of the flexible connector is connected to the inside of the tabletop body. This not only improves the aesthetic appearance of the folding tabletop but also facilitates a reduction in the thickness of the tabletop body, achieving weight reduction. Optionally, the second end of the flexible connector can be connected not only to the inside of the tabletop body but also to the outside of the tabletop body.

[0029] In some embodiments, the tabletop body may include an upper cover and a lower cover disposed opposite to each other, and the second end of the flexible connector may pass through the upper cover and be connected to the lower cover, which is beneficial to improving the load and load-bearing capacity of the tabletop body, and improving the performance and service life of the folding tabletop.

[0030] Optionally, there is an accommodating space between the upper cover and the lower cover, and a fixing structure is provided on the side of the lower cover facing the accommodating space. The second end of the flexible connector is connected to the lower cover through the fixing structure. The fixing structure may include fixing connectors such as screws. In other examples, the fixing structure may also include detachable connectors such as buckles. The specific type of fixing structure is not limited in the embodiments of this application.

[0031] The technical solution of this embodiment provides a storage space within the tabletop body, which helps reduce the weight of the tabletop body. Furthermore, the storage space is used to set up a fixing structure to connect the flexible connector and the lower cover, which helps reduce the impact of the external environment on the connection between the flexible connector and the lower cover, improves the connection stability and reliability, and thus further enhances the performance and service life of the folding tabletop.

[0032] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the folding table further includes: a first locking structure disposed on the structural components of the vehicle and / or the table body, the first locking structure being used to lock the table body when it is in a folded state; and / or, a second locking structure disposed on the structural components of the vehicle and / or the table body, the second locking structure being used to lock the table body when it is in use.

[0033] Optionally, the aforementioned first locking structure and / or second locking structure may include various implementation methods such as pin type, eccentric wheel type, magnetic type, interference fit type, etc., as long as it can achieve the locking function of the table body. The specific implementation method of the locking structure is not limited in the embodiments of this application. Optionally, the aforementioned first locking structure and / or second locking structure may also be called a limiting structure or locking structure, etc.

[0034] In other embodiments, a locking structure may also be provided in the aforementioned winding device. When the tabletop body is in a folded state, the locking structure can be used to lock the flexible connecting parts wound in the winding device, thereby improving the stability of the tabletop body in the folded state. The locking structure is also used to unlock the flexible connecting parts wound in the winding device, allowing the flexible connecting parts to be released by the winding device, thus switching the tabletop body from the folded state to the usable state. When the tabletop body is in the usable state, the locking structure can again lock the remaining flexible connecting parts in the winding device, thereby improving the stability of the tabletop body in the usable state.

[0035] In a second aspect, a vehicle door is provided, comprising: a vehicle door body, and a folding table provided in the first aspect or any implementation thereof, wherein the folding table is disposed on the vehicle door body.

[0036] Optionally, the doors include those located at the rear of the vehicle.

[0037] Thirdly, a seat is provided, comprising: a seat body, and a folding table provided in the first aspect or any implementation thereof, wherein the folding table is disposed on the backrest of the seat body.

[0038] Fourthly, a control device is provided, comprising: an interface circuit for receiving control information; and a processor for controlling the state of a folding table provided in the first aspect or any implementation thereof according to the control information.

[0039] Optionally, the control information includes first control information and / or second control information, and the processor is configured to: control the storage device in the folding table to store the flexible connector in the folding table so that the folding table is in a folded state according to the first control information; and / or control the storage device to release the flexible connector so that the folding table is in a usable state according to the second control information.

[0040] Fifthly, a vehicle is provided, comprising: a folding table provided in the first aspect or any implementation thereof, and / or a door provided in the second aspect, and / or a seat provided in the third aspect, and / or a control device provided in the fourth aspect. Attached Figure Description

[0041] Figure 1 This illustration shows a side perspective view of a vehicle provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0042] Figure 2 This illustration shows a folding tabletop in use, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0043] Figure 3 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of a folding tabletop in a folded state, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0044] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a flexible connector provided in an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0045] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a winding device provided in an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0046] Figure 6 This illustration shows a connection diagram between a tabletop body and a flexible connector according to an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0047] The technical solutions in this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0048] The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. As used in the specification and appended claims of this application, the singular expressions “a,” “an,” “the,” “the,” “the,” and “this” are intended to also include expressions such as “one or more,” unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the following embodiments of this application, “at least one” and “one or more” refer to one, two, or more than two. The term “and / or” is used to describe the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist; for example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone, where A and B can be singular or plural. The character “ / ” generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an “or” relationship.

[0049] The use of prefixes such as "first" and "second" in this application is solely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and does not limit the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the described objects. The use of ordinal numbers and other prefixes to distinguish descriptive objects in the embodiments of this application does not constitute a limitation on the described objects. The description of the described objects is found in the claims or the context of the embodiments, and should not constitute unnecessary limitations due to the use of such prefixes. Furthermore, in the description of this embodiment, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0050] References to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" as described in this application mean that one or more embodiments of this application include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment. Therefore, phrases such as "in one embodiment," "in some embodiments," "in other embodiments," etc., appearing in different parts of this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, but rather mean "one or more, but not all, embodiments," unless otherwise specifically emphasized. The terms "comprising," "including," "having," and variations thereof mean "including but not limited to," unless otherwise specifically emphasized.

[0051] This application relates to intelligent driving devices, which may include road vehicles, water vehicles, air vehicles, industrial equipment, agricultural equipment, or entertainment equipment. For example, an intelligent driving device can be a vehicle, which can be a vehicle in a broad sense, including transportation vehicles (such as commercial vehicles, passenger cars, motorcycles, flying cars, trains, etc.), industrial vehicles (such as forklifts, trailers, tractors, etc.), engineering vehicles (such as excavators, bulldozers, cranes, etc.), agricultural equipment (such as lawnmowers, harvesters, etc.), amusement equipment, toy vehicles, etc. This application does not specifically limit the type of vehicle. For example, vehicles in this application may include pure electric vehicles (pure EV / battery EV), hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), range-extended electric vehicles (REEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), or new energy vehicles (NEV), etc.

[0052] More specifically, embodiments of this application relate to configurable folding tables in intelligent driving devices. As an example, Figure 1 A side perspective view of a vehicle provided in an embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 1 As shown, folding tables can be installed at any one or more of the side doors 110, tail doors 120, and seats 130 inside the cabin of the vehicle 100.

[0053] As an example, the folding table can be located on the side of the tailgate 120 facing the interior space, or on the side door 110 facing the interior space. When the tailgate 120 or the side door 110 is open, the folding table can be used in outdoor scenarios such as camping, fishing, setting up a stall, cooking, etc., providing great convenience for passengers.

[0054] As another example, the folding table can also be installed on the back of seat 130 to provide passengers inside the vehicle with an additional work surface for activities such as dining, working, or entertainment.

[0055] Optionally, in this embodiment, the folding table can also be placed in other locations inside the vehicle as needed, and this embodiment does not specifically limit this.

[0056] To improve the performance of folding tables, some embodiments include foldable support legs on the bottom surface. In use, these legs can be unfolded and placed on the ground to increase the table's load-bearing capacity. However, in this embodiment, the support legs are exposed when the table is folded, resulting in a less aesthetically pleasing appearance. In other embodiments, a connecting rod can be installed between the table and the vehicle structural components to meet the load-bearing requirements. To accommodate the movement trajectory of the connecting rod during folding, grooves and clearances need to be provided on the table to avoid the moving rod. This also results in a less aesthetically pleasing appearance, and the clearance grooves are difficult to clean, negatively impacting the user experience.

[0057] In view of this, the present application provides a folding tabletop that can eliminate the need for additional structural components such as clearance grooves and support legs on the tabletop, effectively improving the appearance of the folding tabletop.

[0058] Figure 2 and Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a folding tabletop provided in an embodiment of this application is shown. Wherein, Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the folding table in use. Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the folding table in its folded state.

[0059] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the folding tabletop 200 may include a tabletop body 210 and a flexible connector 220. The tabletop body 210 has a folded state and a usable state. Figure 2 In the usage state shown, the table body 210 is set at an angle to the vehicle's structural component 101. Figure 3 In the folded state shown, the tabletop body 210 is positioned opposite the vehicle's structural component 101. As an example, Figure 2 and Figure 3 The structural component 101 of the vehicle shown may include a structural component of the tailgate 120, which may include the door body of the tailgate 120, such as trim panels and sheet metal parts. In other examples, the structural component 101 of the vehicle may also be a side door, a seat back, or a structural component in other locations of the vehicle.

[0060] In some embodiments, the tabletop body 210 can be connected to the structural member 101 via a rotating connector. The tabletop body 210 is configured to rotate about the axis of the rotating connector to achieve a folded state and a use state. Optionally, the axis of the rotating connector can be parallel to the Y direction shown in the figure, which can be the Y direction of the vehicle, i.e., pointing to the right side of the vehicle. For ease of illustration, the figures of this embodiment also show the X and Z directions of the vehicle, where the X direction can point to the front of the vehicle, and the Z direction can be perpendicular to the vehicle body, pointing upwards. The X, Y, and Z directions are mutually perpendicular.

[0061] Optionally, the tabletop body 210 may include a single, independent plate-like member, the large surface of which, in the folded state, can be positioned opposite to the structural member 101. Alternatively, the tabletop body 210 may include multiple separable (or foldable) plate-like members, at least some of which, in the folded state, can be positioned opposite to the structural member 101. Furthermore, in the folded state, at least some of the plate-like members can also be folded together.

[0062] Optionally, in the folded state, the angle between the tabletop body 210 and the structural member 101 can be small, for example, less than 5° or 10°. During the transition from the folded state to the usable state, the tabletop body 210 can rotate or flip around the axis of the rotating connector. In the usable state, the angle between the tabletop body 210 and the structural member 101 can be larger, for example, between 60° and 120°, such as approximately 75°, 90°, or 110°. In this embodiment, the folded state and usable state of the tabletop body 210 can be flexibly switched. Optionally, the rotating connector can include structural members such as bearings and hinges, designed to achieve a rotating connection between the tabletop body 210 and the structural member 101. This application embodiment does not limit the specific type of the connector. The above angle values ​​are merely examples and can be flexibly varied according to actual needs and applications. This application embodiment does not limit the specific angle values.

[0063] The flexible connector 220 is configured to connect the tabletop body 210 and the structural member 101 when the tabletop body 210 is in use, and at least partially retract into the interior of the tabletop body 210 and / or the structural member 101 when the tabletop body 210 is folded. Unlike rigid connectors, this flexible connector 220 can be bent and twisted, facilitating its retraction without requiring additional clearance grooves, thus minimizing its impact on the overall appearance of the folded tabletop 200. Furthermore, in this embodiment, in the folded state, the flexible connector 220 can also be retracted into the interior of the tabletop body 210 and / or the structural member 101, which helps reduce the gap between the tabletop body 210 and the structural member 101, thereby further improving the flatness and aesthetics of the folded tabletop 200 in the folded state.

[0064] Optionally, the flexible connector 220 may include flexible materials and / or flexible structures, designed to give the flexible connector flexible characteristics. In some embodiments, the flexible connector 220 may include a connecting rope, connecting strap, connecting wire, etc. Optionally, the flexible connector may include a flexible wire rope, and the material of the flexible wire rope may include a flexible high-strength material. For example, the flexible wire rope may include a metal wire rope, a chemical fiber rope, or a composite wire rope, etc. Among them, the chemical fiber rope may include synthetic fibers, petrochemical fibers, ceramic fibers, etc. The composite wire rope may include a chemical fiber and metal hybrid wire rope.

[0065] As an example, Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a flexible connector provided in an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0066] like Figure 4 As shown, the flexible connector 220 may include a metal wire rope 221, which is a rope made of multiple twisted metal wires. It not only possesses flexibility and can be bent, but also features high strength, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance, effectively improving the load-bearing capacity and performance of the folding tabletop 200. Optionally, to protect the metal wire rope 221 and reduce potential collision noise during the folding tabletop 200's state transition, a flexible protective element 222 may be provided around the metal wire rope 221. The flexible protective element 222 may be made of materials such as plastic or rubber, providing excellent cushioning and protection between the metal wire rope 221 and other structural components. Optionally, flexible protective elements 222 may also be provided around other types of flexible wire ropes.

[0067] Optionally, return to see Figure 2 As shown, in order to ensure better stability of the tabletop body 210 during use, the folding tabletop 200 may include multiple flexible connectors 220. For example, Figure 2 Two flexible connectors 220 are shown. Optionally, these flexible connectors 220 can be respectively connected to both sides of the tabletop body 210 in a first direction, which can be parallel to the axial direction of the rotating connector between the tabletop body 210 and the structural member 101. Figure 2 In the example shown, the length direction of the tabletop body 210 can be parallel to the axial direction of the rotating connector, and two or more flexible connectors 220 can be respectively connected to both sides of the tabletop body 210 in the length direction. Optionally, to facilitate the storage of the multiple flexible connectors 220, at least some of the multiple flexible connectors 220 can be interconnected inside the structural member 101 and / or inside the tabletop body 210 to form an integrated structure. Alternatively, the multiple flexible connectors 220 can also be multiple discrete structures, i.e., not connected to each other, with both ends of each flexible connector 220 connected to the tabletop body 210 and the structural member 101 respectively.

[0068] In order to ensure that the flexible connector 220 can be well stored inside the tabletop body 210 and / or the structural member 101, in some embodiments, a storage device may be provided inside the tabletop body 210 and / or the structural member 101. The storage device can be connected to the flexible connector 220 and is used to store the flexible connector 220 so that the tabletop body 210 is in a folded state and to release the flexible connector 220 so that the tabletop body 210 is in a usable state.

[0069] Optionally, when the folding tabletop 200 includes multiple flexible connectors 220, the number of storage devices can be one or more. In some embodiments, the multiple flexible connectors 220 are disposed separately from each other, and one end of each flexible connector 220 can be connected to a corresponding storage device. Optionally, one end of different flexible connectors 220 can be connected to different storage devices, or one end of different flexible connectors 220 can be connected to the same storage device. In other embodiments, the multiple flexible connectors 220 are an integral structure, and one or more partial areas of this integral structure can be connected to one or more storage devices.

[0070] As one possible implementation, the storage device may include a piston-cylinder assembly, wherein a sealed space can be formed inside the cylinder, and the piston can be connected to a flexible connector 220. In the folded state, the pressure of the sealed space can be equal to the atmospheric pressure of the external environment, and the flexible connector 220 connected to the piston can be located inside the tabletop body 210 and / or inside the structural member 101. During the transition from the folded state to the usable state, the gravity of the tabletop body 210 and the force exerted by the user can cause the flexible connector 220 to move the piston, releasing the flexible connector 220 from the interior of the tabletop body 210 and / or the structural member 101 to the outside, reducing the pressure of the sealed space to less than the atmospheric pressure of the external environment. During the transition from the usable state to the folded state, due to the pressure difference between the sealed space and the external environment, the piston can automatically move the flexible connector 220, allowing the flexible connector 220 to be stored inside the tabletop body 210 and / or the structural member 101. Optionally, the movement of the piston can also be controlled by a control device.

[0071] As another possible implementation, the storage device can also include other forms, such as elastic devices, winding devices, etc. As an example, Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a winding device provided in an embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 5 The schematic diagram shown can be Figure 2 The cross-sectional view of part A in the embodiment shown is perpendicular to the Y direction, that is, a cross-sectional view on the XZ plane.

[0072] like Figure 5 As shown, the retractable device 230 can be disposed within the internal space of the structural member 101. For example, if the structural member 101 includes a tailgate structure, the internal space of the structural member 101 may include the space between the tailgate trim panel and the sheet metal. As another example, if the structural member 101 includes a seat back, the internal space of the structural member 101 may include the internal space of the seat back. In this embodiment, the internal space of the structural member 101 can be relatively large for the table body 210, thereby facilitating the placement of the retractable device 230 within the structural member 101 and also allowing for a reduction in the thickness of the table body 210, thus reducing the storage space required by the table body 210.

[0073] Optionally, in some embodiments, the winding device 230 may include a torsion spring. The torsion spring may be configured to be in a first state when the tabletop body 210 is folded, and in a second state when the tabletop body 210 is in use, wherein the deformation of the torsion spring in the first state is less than the deformation of the torsion spring in the second state. The deformation of the torsion spring can be used to characterize the magnitude of the deformation. In some embodiments, the deformation of the torsion spring may include the torsion angle generated at the end of the torsion spring arm when subjected to external force, the change in the coil diameter of the torsion spring, etc.

[0074] Specifically, when the tabletop body 210 is in a folded state, the torsion spring can retract the flexible connector 220, and the torsion spring is currently in a first state. When the tabletop body 210 is in use, the torsion spring can release the flexible connector 220, and the torsion spring is currently in a second state. The first state can include a free state or a state with small deformation, where the deformation of the torsion spring can be small or zero, meaning the change in the torsion angle and coil diameter can be small or zero. The second state can include a state with large deformation, where the torsion spring has a large deformation, meaning a large change in the torsion angle and coil diameter. Thus, during the transition of the tabletop body 210 from the use state to the storage state, the torsion spring can quickly and automatically switch from the second state (larger deformation state) to the first state (free state or smaller deformation state), enabling the rapid retraction of the flexible connector 220. During the transition from storage to use, the tabletop body 210's own weight allows the torsion spring to switch from the first state (free state or small deformation state) to the second state (large deformation state) without requiring the user to apply excessive external force to the tabletop body 210.

[0075] The technical solution of this embodiment has a low cost of setting torsion springs, can effectively realize the winding and releasing of flexible connectors, and provides a better user experience.

[0076] In other embodiments, the winding device 230 may include a rotary motor that can be rotated about a first rotation direction to wind up the flexible connector 220 and about a second rotation direction to release the flexible connector 220, the first rotation direction and the second rotation direction being opposite.

[0077] Optionally, the rotary motor can receive first control information and second control information. The first control information can be used to instruct the rotary motor to rotate around a first rotation direction to retract the flexible connector 220, and the second control information can be used to instruct the rotary motor to rotate around a second rotation direction to release the flexible connector 220. The first and second control information can be control information generated based on user input. For example, the user can input commands to the vehicle's controller through an input device in the vehicle, which includes, but is not limited to, a screen, buttons, voice devices, etc. Based on the user's command to open or close the folding table, the controller can send different control information to the rotary motor, thereby controlling the rotary motor to rotate around different directions, thus realizing the retraction and release of the flexible connector 220 by the rotary motor.

[0078] In this embodiment, the control methods for the winding device and the flexible connector are more intelligent and automated, which helps to further improve the user experience.

[0079] In some embodiments, to further enhance the stability of the tabletop body 210 in the folded state and / or in use state, the folding tabletop may further include a first locking structure and / or a second locking structure, disposed on the structural member 101 and / or the tabletop body 210. The first locking structure is configured to lock the tabletop body 210 in the folded state. The second locking structure is configured to lock the tabletop body 210 in the use state.

[0080] Optionally, the aforementioned first locking structure and / or second locking structure may include various implementation methods such as pin type, eccentric wheel type, magnetic type, interference fit type, etc., as long as they can achieve the locking function of the table body 210. The specific implementation method of the locking structure is not limited in this application embodiment. Optionally, the aforementioned first locking structure and / or second locking structure may also be called a limiting structure or locking structure, etc.

[0081] In other embodiments, a locking structure may also be provided in the aforementioned winding device 230. When the tabletop body 210 is in a folded state, the locking structure can be used to lock the flexible connector 220 wound in the winding device 230, thereby improving the stability of the tabletop body 210 in the folded state. The locking structure is also used to unlock the flexible connector 220 wound in the winding device 230, allowing the flexible connector 220 to be released by the winding device 230, thus switching the tabletop body 210 from the folded state to the usable state. When the tabletop body 210 is in the usable state, the locking structure can again lock the remaining flexible connectors 220 in the winding device 230, thereby improving the stability of the tabletop body 210 in the usable state.

[0082] See also Figure 5As shown, optionally, the folding tabletop 200 may also include a receiving device 240, which can be matched with a storage device. For example, in Figure 5 In the illustrated embodiment, both the winding device 230 and the receiving device 240 can be disposed inside the structural member 101. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the winding device 230 and the receiving device 240 can also be disposed inside the tabletop body 210. The receiving device 240 can be used to accommodate the winding device 230, and when the tabletop body 210 is in a folded state, the flexible connector 220 wound by the winding device 230 is also located inside the receiving device 240.

[0083] Taking the winding device 230 disposed inside the structural member 101 as an example, the receiving device 240 can be fixedly disposed with the structural member 101. For example, the receiving device 240 can be fixedly disposed between the trim panel and sheet metal part of the tailgate. The winding device 230 can be fixedly disposed inside the receiving device 240. The arrangement of the receiving device 240 facilitates the winding of the flexible connector 220 and the fixing and installation of the winding device 230 inside the structural member 101.

[0084] Alternatively, in some other embodiments, the folding table 200 may not include the receiving device 240. For example, if the winding device 230 is disposed inside the structural member 101, the winding device 230 may be fixedly disposed in the structural member 101 and the flexible connector 220 may be wound up and accommodated using the internal space of the structural member 101.

[0085] In this embodiment, when the winding device 230 is disposed inside the structural member 101, the flexible connector 220 can be fixedly connected to the structural member 101 via the winding device 230, or via the winding device 230 and the receiving device 240. The connection between the flexible connector 220 and the structural member 101 can be understood as an indirect connection. Similarly, when the winding device 230 is disposed inside the tabletop body 210, the flexible connector 220 can be fixedly connected to the tabletop body 210 via the winding device 230, or via the winding device 230 and the receiving device 240. The connection between the flexible connector 220 and the tabletop body 210 can be understood as an indirect connection.

[0086] See also Figure 5As shown, when the winding device 230 is disposed inside the structural member 101, the wall of the structural member 101 facing the winding device 230 has a through hole. One end of the flexible connector 220 can pass through the through hole and connect to the winding device 230. A spacer 102 can be disposed at the through hole, and the spacer 102 is disposed between the flexible connector 220 and the structural member 101. Similarly, when the winding device 230 is disposed inside the tabletop body 210, the wall of the tabletop body 210 facing the winding device 230 can also have a through hole and a spacer 102.

[0087] Optionally, the spacer 102 may include, for example, an annular member, or an arc-shaped member. Optionally, the material of the spacer 102 may be a wear-resistant material, such as an organic wear-resistant material, including but not limited to polyamide resin, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, polytetrafluoroethylene, etc. This application embodiment does not limit the specific material of the spacer 102.

[0088] In the technical solution of this application embodiment, the spacer 102 can reduce the damage to the structural component 101 and / or the table body 210 caused by the flexible connector 220 during the winding and releasing motion, which is beneficial to improving the structural strength and service life of the structural component 101 and / or the table body 210.

[0089] Alternatively, in some other embodiments, the spacer 102 may be omitted, and one end of the flexible connector 220 may pass through the through hole of the structural member 101 / table body 210 and be connected to the winding device 230. The flexible connector 220 may contact the structural member 101 / table body 210.

[0090] When the winding device 230 is disposed inside the structural member 101, the winding device 230 can be connected to the first end of the flexible connector 220, and the second end of the flexible connector 220 can be connected to the tabletop body 210. In some embodiments, to improve the aesthetic appearance of the folding tabletop 200, the second end of the flexible connector 220 can be connected to the inside of the tabletop body 210. Alternatively, in other embodiments, to facilitate the connection between the flexible connector 220 and the tabletop body 210, the second end of the flexible connector 220 can also be connected to the outside of the tabletop body 210.

[0091] As an example, Figure 6 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of the connection between a tabletop body and a flexible connector according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 6 The schematic diagram shown can be Figure 2 An enlarged schematic diagram of part B in the illustrated embodiment.

[0092] like Figure 6As shown, the tabletop body 210 may include an upper cover 211 and a lower cover 212 disposed opposite to each other. A flexible connector 220 can pass through the upper cover 211 and be connected to the lower cover 212. To avoid the flexible connector 220, an avoidance hole may be provided in the upper cover 211, through which the flexible connector 220 can pass to connect to the lower cover 212. In this embodiment, the flexible connector 220 is connected to the lower cover 212 of the tabletop body 210, which helps to improve the load-bearing capacity of the tabletop body 210, and improves the performance and service life of the folding tabletop 200.

[0093] In some embodiments, see continue to see Figure 6 As shown, in the tabletop body 210, there may be an accommodating space between the upper cover 211 and the lower cover 212. Figure 6 The right-hand diagram shows an enlarged view of the connection between the flexible connector 220 and the lower cover 212 located inside the accommodating space, as shown in the left-hand diagram. A fixing structure 223 may be provided on the side of the lower cover 212 facing the accommodating space, through which the second end of the flexible connector 220 can be connected to the lower cover 212. As an example and not a limitation, the fixing structure 223 shown in the figure may include fixing connectors such as screws. In other examples, the fixing structure 223 may also include detachable connectors such as snap-fits. The specific type of the fixing structure 223 is not limited in this application embodiment. Figure 6 In the illustrated embodiment, the fixing structure 223 can be disposed on the inner sidewall of the lower cover 212 facing the receiving space. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the fixing structure 223 can also be disposed on the inner bottom wall of the lower cover 212 facing the receiving space. This application embodiment does not limit the specific location of the fixing structure 223 on the lower cover 212.

[0094] Through the technical solution of this embodiment, the table body 210 has a accommodating space, which helps to reduce the weight of the table body 210. Furthermore, the accommodating space is used to set up a fixing structure 223 to connect the flexible connector 220 and the lower cover 212, which helps to reduce the impact of the external environment on the connection between the flexible connector 220 and the lower cover 212, improves the connection stability and reliability, and thus further improves the performance and service life of the folding table 200.

[0095] Optionally, the second end of the flexible connector 220 can be connected not only to the side of the lower cover 212 facing the internal receiving space, but also to the side of the lower cover 212 facing the external space, for example, to the outer wall or outer bottom wall of the lower cover 212 facing the external space.

[0096] In some other embodiments, the second end of the flexible connector 220 may also be connected to the top cover of the tabletop body 210, for example, to the inner side wall, inner top wall, outer side wall, or outer top wall of the top cover of the tabletop body 210.

[0097] In other embodiments, the tabletop body 210 may include more than just the interlocking upper cover 211 and lower cover 212. For example, the upper cover 211 and lower cover 212 may be plate-shaped, and the tabletop body 210 may also include a side frame surrounding the upper cover 211 and lower cover 213. In this embodiment, the second end of the flexible connector 220 may also be connected to the side frame of the tabletop body 210. This application does not specifically limit the formation of the tabletop body 210 or the connection position between the flexible connector 220 and the tabletop body 210. In the above embodiments, the upper cover 211 may be a structural component facing the user side of the tabletop body 210 in the usage state, and the lower cover 212 may be a structural component facing away from the user side of the tabletop body 210 in the usage state.

[0098] In the embodiments described above, the winding device 230 or other types of storage devices can be disposed inside the structural member 101. In other embodiments, the storage device can also be disposed inside the table body 210, with the storage device connected to the first end of the flexible connector 220 and the second end of the flexible connector 220 connected to the interior of the vehicle's structural member 101. This not only improves the aesthetic appearance of the folding table 200 but also reduces the internal space occupied by the folding table 200 within the vehicle's structural member 101.

[0099] This application embodiment also provides a vehicle door, which may include a door body and a folding table 200 provided in any of the above embodiments, wherein the folding table 200 may be disposed on the door body. Optionally, the door body may include the structural member 101 in the above embodiments.

[0100] In some embodiments, the door may include a door located at the rear of the vehicle (also referred to as a rear door in the above embodiments). Alternatively, in other embodiments, the door may also include doors on both sides of the vehicle (also referred to as side doors in the above embodiments).

[0101] This application embodiment also provides a seat, which may include a seat body and a folding table 200 provided in any of the above embodiments, wherein the folding table 200 may be disposed on the backrest of the seat body. Optionally, the backrest may include the structural member 101 in the above embodiments.

[0102] This application also provides a control device, which may include an interface circuit and a processor. The interface circuit can be used to receive control information, and the processor can be used to control the state of the folding table 200 provided in any of the above embodiments according to the control information.

[0103] Optionally, the control information includes first control information and / or second control information, and the processor can be used to: control the storage device in the folding table to store the flexible connector in the folding table so that the folding table is in a folded state according to the first control information; and / or control the storage device to release the flexible connector so that the folding table is in a usable state according to the second control information.

[0104] In some embodiments, the storage device may include a rotary motor, wherein when the rotary motor rotates in a first rotation direction, the flexible connector in the folding table is wound up by the rotary motor to put the folding table in a folded state, and when the rotary motor rotates in a second rotation direction, the flexible connector is released by the rotary motor to put the folding table in a folded state.

[0105] This application also provides a vehicle that may include the folding table 200 provided in any of the above embodiments, and / or the door provided in any of the above embodiments, and / or the seat provided in any of the above embodiments, and / or the control device provided in any of the above embodiments.

[0106] The folding table 200 provided in this application embodiment has a retractable flexible connector 220, which makes the appearance of the folding table 200 simple and elegant when it is open (i.e. in use) and closed (i.e. in folded state), without any extra slots or extra rigid support frames or other exposed structures. It not only has better performance and can be used in various scenarios such as drinking tea, cooking, camping and barbecuing, but also helps to improve the appearance of the folding table 200, the door it is located in, and the overall appearance of the vehicle.

[0107] For ease of description, only the parts relevant to this application are shown in the accompanying drawings. The exemplary embodiments can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments described herein. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar structures, and therefore their detailed descriptions are omitted. Directional terms appearing in the description of this application refer to the directions shown in the figures and are not intended to limit the specific structure of this application. Furthermore, the accompanying drawings of this application are for illustrative purposes only, and the components are not drawn to scale.

[0108] The directional terms appearing in the description of this application refer to the directions shown in the figures and are not intended to limit the specific structure of this application. In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0109] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A folding tabletop, characterized in that, Applied to vehicles, the folding table includes: A table body is disposed on a structural component of the vehicle. The table body has a folded state and a used state. In the folded state, the table body is disposed opposite to the structural component. In the used state, the table body is disposed at an angle to the structural component of the vehicle. A flexible connector is configured to connect the tabletop body and the structural member when the tabletop body is in the use state, and to be housed inside the tabletop body and / or the structural member when the tabletop body is in the folded state.

2. The folding tabletop according to claim 1, characterized in that, The folding tabletop also includes: A storage device is disposed inside the structural member and / or inside the tabletop body. The storage device is connected to the flexible connector, and the storage device is used to store the flexible connector so that the tabletop body is in the folded state, and to release the flexible connector so that the tabletop body is in the use state.

3. The folding tabletop according to claim 2, characterized in that, The storage device includes a winding device.

4. The folding tabletop according to claim 3, characterized in that, The winding device includes a torsion spring configured to be in a first state when the tabletop body is in the folded state and in a second state when the tabletop body is in the used state, wherein the deformation of the torsion spring in the first state is less than the deformation of the torsion spring in the second state.

5. The folding tabletop according to claim 3, characterized in that, The winding device includes a rotary motor, which is used to rotate about a first rotation direction to wind up the flexible connector and about a second rotation direction to release the flexible connector.

6. The folding tabletop according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that, The structural component and / or the tabletop body has a through hole on the wall facing the storage device. One end of the flexible connector passes through the through hole and is connected to the storage device. A spacer is provided at the through hole, and the spacer is disposed between the flexible connector and the structural component and / or the tabletop body.

7. The folding tabletop according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that, The storage device is disposed inside the structural member, the storage device is connected to the first end of the flexible connector, and the second end of the flexible connector is connected to the inside of the tabletop body.

8. The folding tabletop according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that, The storage device is disposed inside the structural member and is connected to the first end of the flexible connector; The tabletop body includes an upper cover and a lower cover arranged opposite to each other, and the second end of the flexible connector passes through the upper cover and is connected to the lower cover.

9. The folding tabletop according to claim 8, characterized in that, There is an accommodating space between the upper cover and the lower cover. A fixing structure is provided on the side of the lower cover facing the accommodating space. The second end of the flexible connector is connected to the lower cover through the fixing structure.

10. The folding tabletop according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The flexible connector includes a flexible wire rope.

11. The folding tabletop according to claim 10, characterized in that, The flexible wire rope includes metal wire rope, chemical fiber rope, or composite wire rope.

12. The folding tabletop according to claim 10, characterized in that, The flexible connector also includes a flexible protective element, which is disposed on the outer periphery of the flexible wire rope.

13. The folding tabletop according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The folding tabletop also includes: A first locking structure is disposed on the structural component of the vehicle and / or the table body, the first locking structure being used to lock the table body when the table body is in the folded state; and / or, A second locking structure is provided on the structural component and / or the table body of the vehicle, and the second locking structure is used to lock the table body when the table body is in the use state.

14. The folding tabletop according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The tabletop body is connected to the structural member via a rotating connector. The tabletop body is used to rotate about the axis of the rotating connector to achieve the folded state and the used state.

15. The folding tabletop according to claim 14, characterized in that, The tabletop includes at least two flexible connectors, which are respectively connected to both sides of the tabletop body in a first direction, the first direction being parallel to the axial direction of the rotating connector.

16. A vehicle door, characterized in that, include: The vehicle door body, and the folding table as described in any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the folding table is disposed on the vehicle door body.

17. The vehicle door according to claim 16, characterized in that, The doors include those located at the rear of the vehicle.

18. A type of seat, characterized in that, include: The seat body, and the folding table as described in any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the folding table is disposed on the back of the seat body.

19. A control device, characterized in that, include: Interface circuit, used to receive control information; A processor is configured to control the state of the folding table as described in any one of claims 1 to 15 based on the control information.

20. The apparatus according to claim 19, characterized in that, The control information includes first control information and / or second control information, and the processor is used for: According to the first control information, the storage device in the folding tabletop is controlled to store the flexible connector in the folding tabletop so that the folding tabletop is in a folded state; and / or The second control information controls the storage device to release the flexible connector so that the folding table is in use.

21. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: The folding table as described in any one of claims 1 to 15, and / or the door as described in claim 16 or 17, and / or the seat as described in claim 18, and / or the control device as described in claim 19 or 20.

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