Console, console assembly and vehicle

Abstract

A console, a console assembly and a vehicle The console comprises an console body (10), a first locking structure (20) and a second locking structure (30); the console body (10) has a bearing surface (111c), the bearing surface (111c) being used for bearing a portable load (200); the first locking structure (20) and the second locking structure (30) are both arranged on the console body (10) and are both detachably connected to the portable load (200); the first locking structure (20) is used for limiting the degree of freedom of the portable load (200) in an X direction and / or in a Y direction; the second locking structure (30) is used for limiting the degree of freedom of the portable load (200) in a Z direction.

Description

Sub-instrument panel, sub-instrument panel assembly and vehicle Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of auxiliary instrument panels, and in particular to an auxiliary instrument panel, an auxiliary instrument panel assembly and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] As society develops, vehicles are used in a wider range of scenarios, becoming an essential part of life. The center console, located between the front seats, integrates numerous vehicle functions. Storage is a key feature of the console.

[0003] During vehicle use, different groups of people may have different demands for in-car storage and functions. For example, some people may need to carry a refrigerator in the car, some may need to carry a cosmetic bag, or some may need to store small items in the car.

[0004] However, in the related art, external items required by users need to be packed twice before being placed in the car for carrying out. Not only can the various items carried not be fixed, but it is also inconvenient for users to use them at any time, thereby reducing the user experience.

[0005] Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of this, embodiments of the present invention provide a sub-instrument panel, a sub-instrument panel assembly, and a vehicle to meet the multi-functional requirements of the sub-instrument panel and stably lock portable loads.

[0007] An embodiment of a first aspect of the present invention provides a sub-instrument panel for a vehicle, wherein the vehicle has an X-direction, a Y-direction, and a Z-direction, and the sub-instrument panel includes:

[0008] The auxiliary instrument panel body has a bearing surface for bearing a portable load;

[0009] The first locking structure and the second locking structure are both provided on the auxiliary instrument panel body and are both detachably connected to the portable load; wherein, the first locking structure is used to limit the degrees of freedom of the portable load in the X direction and / or Y direction, and the second locking structure is used to limit the degrees of freedom of the portable load in the Z direction.

[0010] According to the embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention, there are at least the following beneficial effects:

[0011] Under the coordinated action of the first locking structure and the second locking structure, the portable load is locked in at least two directions. Even if the vehicle shakes, the portable load can be stably locked on the load-bearing surface without moving forward, backward, left, right, up, or down in the vehicle, thereby being stably locked between the main driver's seat and the co-driver's seat. At this time, the users of the main driver and the co-driver's seat can operate the portable load at any time and conveniently, open the first storage space to take things out, so as to provide a vehicle usage environment corresponding to the needs, and provide a sub-dashboard with diversified functions.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first locking structure is used to limit the freedom of the portable load in the X direction, and the auxiliary instrument panel further includes a third locking structure, and the third locking structure is used to limit the freedom of the portable load in the X direction and the Y direction;

[0013] The first locking structure has a first limiting member, the second locking structure has a second limiting member, and the third locking structure has a third limiting member;

[0014] The first limiting member and the third limiting member are connected to opposite sides of the portable load along the X direction, and the first limiting member and the third limiting member are both movably matched with the portable load along the Z direction, and the second limiting member is connected to the portable load along the Z direction.

[0015] In some embodiments, the auxiliary instrument panel body includes a housing assembly having a first assembly cavity, and the bearing surface is provided on a side of the housing assembly facing away from the first assembly cavity;

[0016] The first limiting member and the second limiting member are both configured to extend out of the first assembly cavity from one side of the bearing surface when subjected to an external force.

[0017] In some embodiments, the auxiliary instrument panel body further includes an armrest box, the armrest box being disposed on one side of the housing assembly in the X direction, and a second storage space being formed inside the armrest box, the armrest box and the housing assembly defining a load space in communication with the load-bearing surface;

[0018] The third locking structure is provided in the second storage space, and the third limiting member extends from the second storage space to the load space;

[0019] The third limiting member is configured to move along the Z direction when subjected to an external force to lock or unlock the portable load.

[0020] In some embodiments, the housing assembly includes a top cover and a front panel, the armrest box includes a rear panel, the front panel and the rear panel are connected to the top cover at an angle and are arranged on opposite sides of the top cover in the X direction, and one side of the top cover forms the bearing surface;

[0021] The first limit member and the second limit member are configured to extend from the top cover along the Z direction to the load space when subjected to external force, and the first limit member is located on a side of the top cover close to the front panel, and the third limit member extends from the rear panel along the X direction to the load space.

[0022] In some embodiments, the first locking structure includes a driving assembly and a limiting assembly, the limiting assembly includes a first limiting member, the driving assembly includes a first operating member and a transmission assembly, the transmission assembly is disposed within the housing assembly, the first operating member is located within the load space, and one end of the first operating member passes through the top cover and is in transmission connection with the transmission assembly, and the transmission assembly is in transmission connection with the limiting assembly;

[0023] In which, the first limit member has an unlocking position located inside the shell assembly and a locking position partially extending into the load space, and the first operating member is constructed to be able to rotate along different circumferential directions relative to the top cover under force, so as to drive the first limit member to switch between the unlocking position and the locking position through the transmission assembly.

[0024] In some embodiments, the limiting assembly further includes a connecting portion, the top cover has a second entrance and exit, the second entrance and exit are directly opposite to the limiting portion along the Z direction, and the transmission assembly is in transmission connection with the connecting portion;

[0025] The first operating member rotates and drives the transmission assembly to rotate, so as to drive the first limiting member to extend from the second entrance or retract into the housing assembly.

[0026] In some embodiments, the transmission assembly includes a first transmission wheel and a transmission shaft, the first operating member is connected to one axial end of the first transmission wheel, the first transmission wheel is in transmission connection with the transmission shaft, and the transmission shaft is connected to the connecting portion;

[0027] The first operating member rotates and drives the first transmission wheel to rotate, and the first transmission wheel drives the transmission shaft to rotate, thereby driving the limiting portion to move along the axial direction of the transmission shaft.

[0028] In some embodiments, the transmission assembly further includes a second transmission wheel and a third transmission wheel, the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel are gear-transmitted, the second transmission wheel and the third transmission wheel are gear-transmitted, and the third transmission wheel and the transmission shaft are gear-transmitted;

[0029] The first transmission wheel drives the transmission shaft to rotate through the second transmission wheel and the third transmission wheel. The outer diameter of the gear of the first transmission wheel is larger than that of the second transmission wheel, and the outer diameter of the gear of the second transmission wheel is larger than that of the third transmission wheel.

[0030] In some embodiments, the connecting portion is sleeved on the outer circumference of the transmission shaft;

[0031] The first locking structure includes a guide portion extending along the axial direction of the transmission shaft, and the limiting portion is slidably connected to the guide portion.

[0032] In some embodiments, the second locking structure includes a connecting assembly and a second return member, and the top cover includes a center cover plate;

[0033] The central cover has the second inlet and outlet, the second reset member is elastically connected between the central cover and the body, the connecting assembly is disposed in the housing assembly and includes a body and a second limiting member, the second limiting member is disposed on one side of the body and protrudes relative to the body;

[0034] The center cover has a loading position and an initial position. When the center cover is in the loading position, one end of the second limiter extends from the bearing surface through the second entrance. When the center cover is in the initial position, the second limiter does not extend beyond the bearing surface in the direction from the body to the center cover.

[0035] The central cover plate can be moved from the initial position to the loading position relative to the main body under force, and drives the first restoring portion to deform and accumulate elastic restoring force to drive the central cover plate to return to the initial position.

[0036] In some embodiments, the top cover further comprises an edge plate surrounding the periphery of the central cover plate, the central cover plate and the surface of the edge plate facing one side jointly form the bearing surface, and one end of the edge plate is connected to the front panel at an angle;

[0037] The first limiting member is configured to extend from the edge plate along the Z direction to the load space when subjected to an external force, and the first limiting member is located on a side of the edge plate close to the front panel.

[0038] In some embodiments, when the central cover is in the initial position, the outer edge of the central cover abuts against the body and defines a second assembly cavity with the connecting component;

[0039] The body has a second bottom plate facing the central cover plate, the central cover plate is configured to be able to move toward the side close to the second bottom plate under the gravity of the load bearing, and one end of the second limit member extends out of the second assembly cavity from the second entrance.

[0040] In some embodiments, the second limiting member has a first surface facing away from the body, and when the central cover is in the loading position, the first surface exceeds the bearing surface;

[0041] The center cover is in the initial position, and the first surface and the bearing surface are coplanar.

[0042] In some embodiments, the central cover is in the loading position, and the portion of the second limiting member extending from the carrying surface defines a clamping space with the carrying surface;

[0043] The engaging space allows a portion of the portable load to enter along the X-direction and engage with the second limiting member.

[0044] In some embodiments, the third locking structure includes a mounting frame, a locking assembly, a second operating member, and a third reset member, wherein the mounting frame is connected to the housing assembly, the locking assembly is movably provided on the mounting frame along the Z direction, the second operating member is movably provided on the mounting frame along the X direction, and the third reset member is elastically connected between the locking assembly and the mounting frame;

[0045] The locking assembly has a locking position and an unlocking position in the Z direction. When the locking assembly is in the locking position, the locking assembly can be moved to the unlocking position along the Z direction under the action of an external force.

[0046] When the locking assembly is in the unlocked position, the second operating member is limitedly engaged with the locking assembly along the Z direction, and the second operating member can be moved relative to the locking assembly along the X direction under the action of an external force. After the second operating member and the locking assembly are out of position in the Z direction, the third reset member drives the locking assembly to reset to the locked position.

[0047] In some embodiments, the second operating member includes a first mating portion, and the locking assembly includes a second mating portion. When the locking assembly is in the unlocked position, the first mating portion is limitedly engaged with the second mating portion along the Z direction, and the third restoring member accumulates an elastic restoring force for returning the locking assembly to the locked position.

[0048] The second operating member can drive the first matching portion to move along the X direction until the first matching portion is away from the second matching portion in the Z direction, and the third restoring member releases the elastic restoring force.

[0049] In some embodiments, the first mating portion has a first abutting surface, and the second mating portion has a second abutting surface;

[0050] When the locking assembly is in the unlocked position, the second abutting surface at least partially abuts against the first abutting surface along the Z direction;

[0051] The second operating member is configured to be able to drive the first matching portion to move along the X direction under the action of an external force until the first abutting surface and the second abutting surface are out of position in the Z direction.

[0052] In some embodiments, the third locking structure further includes a third restoring member, and the third restoring member is elastically connected between the mounting frame and the second operating member along the X direction.

[0053] In some embodiments, the locking assembly further includes a third operating member, and the third operating member is disposed in the armrest box;

[0054] The third operating member is connected to the third limiting member. The third operating member is movably provided on the mounting frame along the Z direction and connected to the third limiting member. The third operating member can drive the third limiting member to move along the Z direction to the unlocking position under the action of external force.

[0055] In some embodiments, the third locking structure includes a hidden housing, the hidden housing is sleeved outside the mounting frame and has a third entrance and exit;

[0056] When the locking assembly is in the unlocked position, the third limiting member extends from the third entrance and exit, and when the locking assembly is in the unlocked position, the third limiting member is located in the hidden housing. In some embodiments,

[0057] A second embodiment of the present invention provides a sub-instrument panel assembly, which includes a portable load and any of the above-mentioned sub-instrument panels, wherein the portable load is detachably connected to the sub-instrument panel body and has a first storage space inside the portable load.

[0058] A third aspect of the present invention provides a vehicle, comprising a vehicle body and the auxiliary instrument panel as described in the second aspect, wherein the auxiliary instrument panel assembly is disposed on the vehicle body.

[0059] Other features and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention will be described in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the description, or may be understood through practice of the present invention. The purposes and other advantages of the embodiments of the present invention can be achieved and obtained through the structures particularly pointed out in the description, claims, and drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0060] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a vehicle structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0061] FIG2 is a schematic structural diagram of a secondary instrument panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0062] FIG3 is a partial perspective structural diagram of a secondary instrument panel provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0063] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the auxiliary instrument panel in FIG3;

[0064] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the auxiliary instrument panel in FIG3 in another state;

[0065] FIG6 is a schematic structural diagram of a portable load in the auxiliary instrument panel assembly in FIG2 ;

[0066] FIG7 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a first locking structure in a first state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0067] FIG8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the first locking structure in FIG7 in a second state;

[0068] FIG9 is an exploded structural diagram of the first locking structure in FIG7 ;

[0069] FIG10 is a schematic structural diagram of the cup sleeve assembly in the first locking structure of FIG7 in a horizontal state;

[0070] FIG11 is a schematic structural diagram of the cup sleeve assembly in the first locking structure of FIG7 in a vertical state;

[0071] FIG12 is a schematic structural diagram of the cup holder assembly of the auxiliary instrument panel in FIG3 ;

[0072] FIG13 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a second locking structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0073] FIG14 is a schematic structural diagram of the cover plate of the second locking structure in FIG13;

[0074] FIG15 is an enlarged structural diagram of point A in FIG13;

[0075] FIG16 is an enlarged structural diagram of point B in FIG13;

[0076] FIG17 is an enlarged structural diagram of point D in FIG5 ;

[0077] FIG18 is an exploded structural diagram of a third locking structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0078] FIG19 is a schematic structural diagram of the locking assembly of the locking structure in FIG18 when it is in a locked position;

[0079] FIG20 is a schematic structural diagram of the locking assembly of the locking structure in FIG18 when it is in the unlocked position;

[0080] FIG21 is a schematic structural diagram of the locking assembly of the locking structure in FIG18 cooperating with the second operating member;

[0081] FIG22 is a schematic three-dimensional structural diagram of the second operating member of the locking structure in FIG18;

[0082] FIG23 is a schematic structural diagram of the locking assembly of the locking structure in FIG18 when it is in the unlocked position;

[0083] FIG24 is a schematic structural diagram of the locking assembly and the second operating member of the locking structure in FIG18 when they are out of position;

[0084] FIG25 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of the locking structure in FIG18;

[0085] FIG26 is a schematic diagram of the mounting frame structure of the locking structure in FIG18;

[0086] FIG27 is a schematic structural diagram of a first state of a third locking structure provided by another embodiment of the present invention; and

[0087] FIG28 is a schematic structural diagram of the second state of the third locking structure in FIG27 .

[0088] Figure Number:

[0089] 1000, vehicle;

[0090] 100A, auxiliary instrument panel assembly; 100, auxiliary instrument panel; 200, portable load; 210, first side; 220, second side; 230, third side; 240, first locking mating portion; 250, second locking mating portion; 260, third locking mating portion;

[0091] 10. Sub-instrument panel body; 11. Housing assembly; 111. Top cover; 111a. Cover plate; 111b. Edge plate; 111c. Load-bearing surface; 1111. First access opening; 1112. Second access opening; 1113. Cup holder area; 1114. Second access opening; 1115. First guide column; 112. Front panel; 13. First assembly cavity; 12. Armrest box; 121. Rear panel; 122. Armrest box; 123. Armrest cover; 125. Load space;

[0092] 20. First locking structure; 21. Assembly housing; 211. Assembly upper housing; 2111. Top plate; 2112. Second side wall; 211a. Fourth entrance; 211b. First penetration opening; 212. Assembly lower housing; 2121. First bottom plate; 2122. First side wall; 213. Third assembly cavity; 22. Drive assembly; 221. First operating member; 222. Transmission assembly; 2221. First transmission wheel; 2222. Transmission shaft; 2223. Second transmission wheel; 2224. Third transmission wheel; 23. Position limiting assembly; 231. First position limiting member; 232. Connecting portion; 24. First guide portion; 25. First return member;

[0093] 30. Second locking structure; 31. Connecting assembly; 311. Main body; 3111. Second bottom plate; 312. Second position-limiting member; 3121. Connecting end; 3122. Free end; 3122a. First surface; 3123. Fifth entrance / exit; 32. Second reset member; 33. Engaging space;

[0094] 40. Third locking structure; 41. Mounting frame; 411. First frame; 4111. Fourth assembly cavity; 412. Second frame; 4121. Fifth assembly cavity; 4122. Sixth entrance / exit; 4123. Through hole; 42. Second operating member; 421. First matching portion; 4211. First abutting surface; 4212. Locking space; 43. Locking assembly; 431. Third position-limiting member; 4311. Locking portion; 4312. Second guide post; 432. Third operating member; 4322. Third guide post; 4321. Pressing portion; 433. Second matching portion; 4331. Second abutting surface; 44. Third restoring member; 45. Fourth restoring member; 46. Hidden housing; 461. Third entrance / exit;

[0095] 50. Cup sleeve assembly; 51. Cup cavity;

[0096] 200. Portable load; 210. First side; 220. Second side; 230. Third side; 240. First locking mating portion; 250. Second locking mating portion; 260. Third locking mating portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0097] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the characteristics, operations or features described in the specification can be combined in any appropriate manner to form various implementation methods. At the same time, the steps or actions in the method description can also be exchanged or adjusted in order in a manner that is obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the various orders in the specification and the drawings are only for the purpose of clearly describing a certain embodiment and are not meant to be a necessary order, unless otherwise specified that a certain order must be followed.

[0098] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, "several" means one or more, "many" means more than two, "greater than," "less than," and "exceed" are understood to exclude the number itself, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the number itself. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is solely for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and is not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, implicitly specifying the number of the indicated technical features, or implicitly specifying the order of the indicated technical features.

[0099] The serial numbers assigned to components herein, such as "first," "second," etc., are used solely to distinguish the objects being described and do not convey any sequential or technical meaning. References to "connection" and "coupling" herein, unless otherwise specified, include both direct and indirect connections (couplings).

[0100] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, and connecting should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0101] Users generally use vehicles to move long or short distances, or transport goods over long or short distances. Under different user groups and environments, users sitting in the cab will have a variety of different needs, such as the need to put on makeup, play games, camp, read, get ice drinks, etc. In response, makeup requires a makeup box, playing games requires relevant game support equipment, camping requires various small items, reading requires books or electronic devices, getting ice drinks requires a small refrigerator, etc. However, in the related art, the external load required by the user needs to be packed twice before it can be placed in the car and taken out, and the vehicle cannot fix the position of the external load carried by the user, resulting in not only inconvenience for the user to use the external load at any time during driving, but also the external load will move in the cab under the force, thereby reducing the overall user experience.

[0102] Based on this, the present application provides a sub-instrument panel 100 of a vehicle 1000. The sub-instrument panel 100 is an important component inside the vehicle 1000. It is connected to the body panel and is arranged between the main driver's seat and the co-driver's seat. It is used to carry the gear shift mechanism, support the user's arms, etc., and plays a certain decorative role.

[0103] Please refer to Figure 1, which is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle 1000 provided in some embodiments of the present application. Vehicle 1000 can be a private vehicle, such as a sedan, SUV, MPV, or pickup truck. Vehicle 1000 can also be a commercial vehicle, such as a van, bus, small truck, or large trailer. Vehicle 1000 can be a gasoline vehicle or a new energy vehicle. When vehicle 1000 is a new energy vehicle, it can be a hybrid vehicle or a pure electric vehicle.

[0104] Figures 1 and 2 show the O-XYZ coordinate system of the vehicle 1000 in the present application. The up, down, front, back, left and right directions involved below all refer to the O-XYZ coordinate system of the vehicle 1000. The origin 0 coincides with the center of mass of the vehicle 1000. The front end refers to the X direction parallel to the ground pointing forward, the rear end refers to the X direction parallel to the ground pointing backward, the left side refers to the Y direction parallel to the ground pointing to the driver's left side, and the right side refers to the Y direction parallel to the ground pointing to the driver's right side. The upper end refers to the Z direction pointing upward through the 0 point, and the lower end refers to the Z direction pointing downward through the 0 point.

[0105] The sub-instrument panel 100 is disposed within the vehicle 1000. The X direction of the vehicle 1000 is the X direction of the sub-instrument panel 100, the Y direction of the vehicle 1000 is the Y direction of the sub-instrument panel 100, and the Z direction of the vehicle 1000 is the Z direction of the sub-instrument panel 100. Specifically, referring to FIG3 , the sub-instrument panel 100 includes a sub-instrument panel body 10, a first locking structure 20, and a second locking structure 30. FIG7 illustrates the first locking structure 20, and FIG13 illustrates the second locking structure 30. Referring to FIG3 to FIG6 , the sub-instrument panel body 10 has a carrying surface 111 c for carrying a portable load 200. The portable load 200 has a first storage space therein. The first locking structure 20 and the second locking structure 30 are both disposed on the sub-instrument panel body 10 and are detachably connected to the portable load 200. The first locking structure 20 is used to limit the freedom of the portable load 200 in the X direction and / or the Y direction, and the second locking structure 30 is used to limit the freedom of the portable load 200 in the Z direction of the vehicle.

[0106] The portable load 200 is a general term for a structure that, on the one hand, facilitates portability. The first locking structure 20 and the second locking structure 30 can both be detachably connected to the portable load 200, meaning that the portable load 200 can be detachably connected to the sub-instrument panel body 10. This allows the user to attach the portable load to the carrying surface 111c of the sub-instrument panel body 10 when carrying an external load. When the user no longer needs to carry the external load, the portable load 200 can be removed from the vehicle 1000. Furthermore, the portable load 200 can be used to carry external loads, such as the aforementioned refrigerator, storage box, beauty box, or gaming island. The first storage space within the portable load 200 can accommodate a variety of external loads. By arranging the portable loads 200, a flexible island structure is formed, allowing the user to flexibly select different types of portable loads 200 to meet diverse needs.

[0107] The support surface 111c is located on the surface of the auxiliary instrument panel 100 that faces the interior of the vehicle 1000. When the main driver's right hand is pointed downward, they can directly touch the support surface 111c. In other words, the support surface 111c forms one side of the exterior surface of the auxiliary instrument panel 100, and together with other structures, it forms a partial interior structure of the vehicle 1000. Furthermore, the support surface 111c can be a flat, horizontal surface, a flat, inclined surface, or a non-flat surface. The specific configuration of the support surface 111c depends on the specific structure and shape of the surface of the portable load 200 that contacts the support surface 111c, and this application does not limit this.

[0108] Specifically, the portable load 200 is in a non-fixed state on the load surface 111c. When the vehicle 1000 moves, the portable load 200 is subjected to forces with three degrees of freedom, namely, along the front and rear directions of the vehicle 1000, along the left and right directions of the vehicle 1000, and along the up and down directions of the vehicle 1000. Therefore, if the vehicle 1000 shakes, the portable load 200 will move in position within the vehicle 1000, affecting the user.

[0109] Therefore, to secure the position of the portable payload 200, the first locking structure 20 and the second locking structure 30 jointly lock the portable payload 200 in at least two directions. Specifically, when connected to the portable payload 200, the first locking structure 200 restricts the portable payload 200's freedom in the X-direction, the Y-direction, or both, preventing the portable payload 200 from moving forward or backward in the X-direction and / or left or right in the Y-direction. When connected to the portable payload 200, the second locking structure 30 restricts the portable payload 200's free end 3122 in the Z-direction, preventing the portable payload 200 from moving up or down in the Z-direction.

[0110] In this way, under the coordinated action of the first locking structure 20 and the second locking structure 30, the portable load 200 is locked in multiple directions. Even if the vehicle 1000 shakes, the portable load 200 can be stably locked on the load-bearing surface 111c without moving forward, backward, left, right, up, or down in the vehicle 1000, thereby being stably locked between the main driver's seat and the co-driver's seat. At this time, the main driver and the co-driver's seat users can operate the portable load 200 at any time and conveniently, open the first storage space to take things out, so as to provide a vehicle 1000 usage environment corresponding to the needs, and provide a sub-dashboard 100 with diversified functions.

[0111] In one embodiment, the first locking structure is used to limit the freedom of the portable load 200 in the X direction, and the auxiliary instrument panel 100 also includes a third locking structure 40. Figure 18 shows the third locking structure 40, which is used to limit the freedom of the portable load 200 in the X and Y directions. As shown in Figure 4, the first locking structure 20 has a first limiting member 231, the second locking structure 30 has a second limiting member 312, and the third locking structure 40 has a third limiting member 431. The first limiting member 231 and the third limiting member 431 are connected to opposite sides of the portable load 200 along the X direction, and the first limiting member 231 and the third limiting member 431 are both movably matched with the portable load along the Z direction, and the second limiting member 312 is connected to the portable load 200 along the Z direction.

[0112] Specifically, the bearing surface 111c is arranged below the portable load 200 in the Z direction. The second locking structure 30 restricts the Z-direction freedom of the portable load 200 arranged on the bearing surface 111c, mainly restricting its upward movement relative to the bearing surface 111c. At this time, the portable load 200 can move forward or backward along the X direction. Therefore, in order to more reliably lock the portable load 200, the second locking structure 30 and the third locking structure 40 are connected to the opposite sides of the portable load 200 along the X direction, so that the second locking structure 30 and the third locking structure 40 are used to limit the forward movement of the portable load 200 and the backward movement of the portable load 200.

[0113] At the same time, when the first locking structure 20 and the third locking structure 40 lock the portable load 200, the first limiting member 231 of the first locking structure 20 and the third limiting member 431 of the third locking structure 40 extend into the portable load 200 along the Z-direction. When the first locking structure 20 and the third locking structure 40 do not lock the portable load 200, the first limiting member 231 and the third limiting member 431 separate from the portable load 200 along the Z-direction. In other words, without considering the second locking structure 30, if the first limiting member 231 and the third limiting member 431 are locked to the portable load 200, the portable load 200 can move upward in the Z-direction relative to the load bearing surface 111c, but cannot move in the X-direction or the Y-direction. Thus, the first locking structure 20 and the third locking structure 40 achieve dual locking of the portable load 200 in both the X-direction and the Y-direction.

[0114] At this time, the second limiting member 312 of the second locking structure 30 is connected to the portable load 200 along the Z direction, thereby limiting the movement of the portable load 200 relative to the instrument panel in the Z direction, thereby achieving triple locking.

[0115] It can be understood that the first limit member 231, the second limit member 312 and the third limit member 431 are the direct parts where the first locking structure 20, the second locking structure 30 and the third locking structure 40 are connected to the portable load 200. Accordingly, the portable load 200 has a first locking fitting part 240, a second locking fitting part 250 and a third locking fitting part 260.

[0116] In one embodiment, the auxiliary instrument panel body 10 includes a shell assembly 11, the shell assembly 11 has a first assembly cavity 13, and the bearing surface 111c is arranged on the side of the shell assembly 11 away from the first assembly cavity 13. The first limit member 231 and the second limit member 312 are both constructed to be able to extend from the side of the bearing surface 111c to the first assembly cavity 13 when subjected to external force to lock the portable load 200.

[0117] When neither the first locking structure 20 nor the second locking structure 30 locks the portable load 200, the first locking structure 20 and the second locking structure 30 can be completely located inside the shell assembly 11 or at least partially located inside the shell assembly 11, forming a hidden lock. That is, when the user does not need to use the portable load 200, the first limit member 231 and the second limit member 312 cannot be seen inside the vehicle 1000, thereby ensuring the structural flatness inside the vehicle 1000.

[0118] When it is necessary to lock the portable load 200 through the first locking structure 20 and the second locking structure 30, the first locking structure 20 and the second locking structure 30 are subjected to external force. At this time, the first limiting member 231 of the first locking structure 20 extends from the side of the bearing surface 111c outside the first assembly cavity 13 to realize the limiting connection of the portable load 200 in the X direction, and the second limiting member 312 of the second locking structure 30 extends from the side of the bearing surface 111c outside the first assembly cavity 13 to realize the limiting connection of the portable load 200 in the Z direction.

[0119] When the portable load 200 needs to be locked by the third locking structure 40 , the third limiting member 431 of the third locking structure 40 is correspondingly connected to the portable load 200 in a limiting manner in the X direction and the Y direction.

[0120] Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 , a first entrance 1111 and a second entrance 1114 need to be provided on the housing assembly 11 to facilitate the extension and retraction of the first limiting member 231 and the second limiting member 312 .

[0121] In one embodiment, as shown in Figure 5, the auxiliary instrument panel 100 also includes an armrest box 12, which is arranged on one side of the shell assembly 11 in the X direction, and a second storage space is formed inside the armrest box 12. The armrest box 12 and the shell assembly 11 define a load space 125 that is connected to the bearing surface 111c. The third locking structure 40 is arranged in the second storage space, and the third limit member 431 extends from the second storage space to the load space 125. The third limit member 431 is constructed to be able to move along the Z direction when subjected to external force to lock or unlock the portable load 200.

[0122] The armrest box 12 is located on the right side of the main driver and can be used to support the driver's arm. The armrest box 12 has a second storage space inside that can store certain items. In order to facilitate access, the armrest box 12 generally has an armrest box 122 and a movable armrest cover 123. The armrest cover 123 can slide relative to the armrest box 122, thereby opening or closing the second storage space inside the armrest box 122.

[0123] In one example, the third locking structure 40 of the present application is positioned using the structure of the armrest box 12. It is assembled within the armrest box 12 and extends a third stopper 431 connected to the portable load 200 outside the second storage space, allowing it to connect with the portable load 200 within the load space 125. Specifically, when subjected to an external force, the third stopper 431 can move along the Z-direction, approaching the portable load 200 to lock the portable load 200, or move along the Z-direction, away from the portable load 200 to unlock the portable load 200.

[0124] Specifically, the shell assembly 11 includes a top cover 111 and a front panel 112, and the armrest box 12 includes a rear panel 121. The front panel 112 and the rear panel 121 are connected to the top cover 111 at an angle and are arranged on opposite sides of the top cover 111 in the X direction. One side of the top cover 111 forms a bearing surface 111c. The first limit member 231 and the second limit member 312 are configured to extend from the top cover 111 along the Z direction to the load space 125 when subjected to external force, and the first limit member 231 is located on the side of the top cover 111 close to the front panel 112, and the third limit member 431 extends from the rear panel 121 along the X direction to the load space 125.

[0125] The top cover 111 is an exterior component of the sub-instrument panel 100 . When the portable load 200 is not installed, the user can directly touch and see the top cover 111 , thereby making the top cover 111 a partial exterior component of the sub-instrument panel 100 to ensure the flatness and airtightness of the interior structure of the vehicle.

[0126] The front panel 112 is connected to the top cover 111 at an angle, which means that the surface of the front panel 112 facing the load space 125 is not coplanar with the bearing surface 111c. Similarly, the rear panel 121 is connected to the top cover 111 at an angle, which means that the surface of the rear panel 121 facing the load space 125 is not coplanar with the bearing surface 111c, thereby allowing the front panel 112, the top cover 111 and the rear panel 121 to surround the portable load 200 from three directions.

[0127] In one example, when the first limit member 231 is subjected to an external force, the first limit member 231 extends from the top cover 111 along the Z direction to the load space 125, locking the portable load 200. When the second limit member 312 is subjected to an external force, the second limit member 312 extends from the top cover 111 along the Z direction to the portable space, locking the portable load 200. The third limit member 431 extends from the rear panel 121 along the X direction to the load space 125, and can move along the Z direction when subjected to an external force to lock the portable load 200. Thus, the freedom of the portable load 200 in three directions is restricted by the movement of the first limit member 231, the second limit member 312 and the third limit member 431 in the Z direction.

[0128] At the same time, since the first limiting member 231 and the third limiting member 431 are connected to the opposite sides of the portable load 200 along the X-direction, when the first limiting member 231 is extended relative to the top cover 111, the first limiting member 231 is located on the side of the top cover 111 close to the front panel 112, thereby working together with the third limiting member 431 extending from the rear panel 121 to limit the portable load 200 from the front and rear positions along the X-direction, and at the same time, the third limiting member 431 limits the portable load along the Y-direction.

[0129] In this way, the three locking structures lock the portable load 200, allowing it to be fixed between the main driver's seat and the passenger seat. The driver can conveniently store or retrieve the portable load 200 with either hand without having to lean forward, which can improve the driving safety of the vehicle 1000 to a certain extent. Passengers no longer need to worry about whether the storage and retrieval actions will affect driving, which is conducive to improving the riding experience.

[0130] Specifically, the specific locking and unlocking processes of the first locking structure 20 (Figures 7 to 12), the second locking structure 30 (Figures 13 to 17), and the third locking structure 40 (Figures 18 to 28) will be described one by one below:

[0131] In the first aspect, the present application provides a first locking structure 20, refer to Figures 7 to 9, including a drive assembly 22 and a limit assembly 23, the limit assembly 23 including a first limit member 231, the drive assembly 22 including a first operating member 221 and a transmission assembly 222, the transmission assembly 222 is arranged in the shell assembly 11, the first operating member 221 is located in the load space 125, one end of the first operating member 221 passes through the top cover 111 and is transmission-connected to the transmission assembly 222, the transmission assembly 222 is transmission-connected to the limit assembly 23, and the first limit member 231 has a portion located in the shell assembly 11 extending to a locking position of the load space 125, the first operating member 221 is constructed to be able to rotate in different circumferential directions relative to the top cover 111 under force, and the first limit member 231 is driven by the transmission assembly 222 to move between the unlocked position and the locked position.

[0132] Specifically, when the user needs to assemble the portable load 200, the portable load 200 is placed on the bearing surface 111c of the top cover 111. Then, the user controls the rotation of the first operating member 221 above the top cover 111, so that it rotates in a circle relative to the top cover 111, driving the transmission assembly 222 to drive the limit assembly 23 to move, and part of the first limit member 231 extends out of the top cover 111, switching from the unlocked position to the locked position, thereby completing the locking of the portable load 200.

[0133] Then, if the portable load 200 needs to be removed, the user controls the first operating member 221 to rotate in the reverse direction above the top cover 111, thereby retracting the first limiting member 231 into the shell assembly 11, removing the portable load 200, and completing the installation and disassembly processes.

[0134] It can be understood that when the first operating member 221 rotates clockwise to control the first limiting member 231 to partially extend from one side of the bearing surface 111c, the first operating member 221 rotates counterclockwise to control the first limiting member 231 to retract into the housing assembly 11, and vice versa.

[0135] In this way, the first locking structure 20 of the present application locks and unlocks the portable load 200 by the user rotating the first operating member 221. The operation is simple and convenient. There is no need to disassemble any other parts when assembling the portable load 200, which is simple and labor-saving.

[0136] The first operating member 221 can be an operating knob, an operating handle, an operating wheel or other structures, and its appearance can be set according to the user's operating habits to facilitate the user to operate from the outside. From the perspective of the portable load 200, when the user controls the first operating member 221 to rotate along the first circumferential direction, it can be seen that a part of the first limiting member 231 gradually extends from one side of the bearing surface 111c. When the user controls the first operating member 221 to rotate along the second circumferential direction, it can be seen that the part of the first limiting member 231 extending from the bearing surface 111c gradually retracts into the shell assembly 11.

[0137] In one example, the transmission assembly 222 of the auxiliary instrument panel 100 can be completely hidden in the shell assembly 11, and the entire limit assembly 23 can also be hidden when there is no need to assemble the portable load 200, so that the user can only see the first operating member 221 from the outside, thereby ensuring a smooth appearance.

[0138] In some embodiments, when the first stopper 231 partially extends from one side of the load-bearing surface 111c into the load space 125, it can be inserted into the first locking engagement portion 240 of the portable load 200 placed on the load-bearing surface 111c, thereby securing the portable load 200. It is understood that the first stopper 231 can be a block-shaped structure, and the engagement portion can be a groove-shaped structure.

[0139] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 9, the limiting assembly 23 further includes a connecting portion 232, the top cover 111 has a first entrance 1111, the first entrance 1111 is directly opposite to the first limiting member 231, the transmission assembly 222 is in transmission connection with the connecting portion 232, the first operating member 221 rotates and drives the transmission assembly 222 to rotate, thereby driving the first limiting member 231 to extend from the first entrance 1111 or retract into the shell assembly 11.

[0140] During the entire transmission process, the first operating member 221 rotates in a circular motion under force, and the rotational force is transmitted to the transmission assembly 222. The transmission assembly 222 rotates, and the rotational force is transmitted to the first limiting member 231 and reverses, causing the first limiting member 231 to move in an axial straight line, thereby extending from the first entrance and exit 1111 and being fixed to the portable load 200, or retracting into the shell assembly 11.

[0141] Specifically, the first operating member 221 can be connected to one axial end of the transmission assembly 222, so that when the first operating member 221 rotates, the first operating member 221 drives the transmission shaft 2222 to rotate synchronously. Alternatively, the first operating member 221 can be driven by radial gears that rotate with the transmission assembly 222, thereby achieving circumferential rotational force transmission through gear transmission. Alternatively, the first operating member 221 can be connected to one axial end of a portion of the transmission assembly 222, transmitting the circumferential rotation to the transmission assembly 222, and then the transmission assembly 222 can be driven by radial gears within the transmission assembly 222 to achieve motion transmission.

[0142] In this way, through the transmission cooperation between the transmission component 222 and the connecting part 232, the rotational movement of the transmission shaft 2222 is converted into the linear movement of the first limit member 231 along the axial direction of the transmission component 222, so as to pass through the shell component 11 from the first entrance and exit 1111 and be fixed to the portable load 200 placed on the bearing surface 111c, or retract the shell component 11 from the first entrance and exit 1111 to release the portable load 200.

[0143] Specifically, the shape of the first entrance and exit 1111 can be rectangular, circular, etc., and it needs to be adapted according to the actual size and shape of the connecting part 232. However, it should be noted that the size of the first entrance and exit 1111 needs to be larger than the outer contour size of the first limiting member 231 to ensure the normal movement of the first limiting member 231 in the first entrance and exit 1111.

[0144] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 7 to 9, the transmission assembly 222 includes a first transmission wheel 2221 and a transmission shaft 2222. The first operating member 221 is connected to one axial end of the first transmission wheel 2221. The first transmission wheel 2221 and the transmission shaft 2222 are in gear transmission connection with each other. The transmission shaft 2222 is in transmission connection with the connecting portion 232. The first operating member 221 rotates, driving the first transmission wheel 2221 to rotate. The first transmission wheel 2221 drives the transmission shaft 2222 to rotate, thereby driving the first limiting member 231 to move axially along the transmission shaft 2222, thereby extending or retracting the housing assembly 11 from the first opening 1111.

[0145] Specifically, along the radial direction of the transmission shaft 2222, that is, the radial direction of the first transmission wheel 2221, the outer periphery of the transmission shaft 2222 and the outer periphery of the first transmission wheel 2221 are gear-engaged. When the user rotates the first operating member 221 outside the shell assembly 11, that is, on one side of the load space 125, the first transmission wheel 2221 is synchronously forced to rotate circumferentially. The first transmission wheel 2221 transmits the circumferential rotation to the transmission shaft 2222 through gear meshing, thereby causing the transmission shaft 2222 to rotate circumferentially, and through the transmission connection with the transmission part, drives the first limit member 231 to move linearly.

[0146] In one example, the shell assembly 11 has a first fixed shaft, and the first transmission wheel 2221 is rotatably mounted on the first fixed shaft, thereby rotating relative to the first fixed shaft. The transmission shaft 2222 is rotatably connected to the shell assembly 11, and the specific connection method is not limited. For example, a fixed structure can be set on the shell assembly 11, and the transmission shaft 2222 is rotatably mounted on the fixed structure.

[0147] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 7 to 9, the transmission assembly 222 further includes a second transmission wheel 2223 and a third transmission wheel 2224. The first transmission wheel 2221 and the second transmission wheel 2223 are gear-transmitted, the second transmission wheel 2223 and the third transmission wheel 2224 are gear-transmitted, and the third transmission wheel 2224 and the transmission shaft 2222 are gear-transmitted. The first transmission wheel 2221 drives the transmission shaft 2222 to rotate through the second transmission wheel 2223 and the third transmission wheel 2224. The outer diameter of the gear of the first transmission wheel 2221 is larger than the outer diameter of the gear of the second transmission wheel 2223, and the outer diameter of the gear of the second transmission wheel 2223 is larger than the outer diameter of the gear of the third transmission wheel 2224.

[0148] Specifically, the housing assembly 11 includes a second fixed shaft and a third fixed shaft. The second transmission wheel 2223 is rotatably mounted on the second fixed shaft, and the third transmission wheel 2224 is rotatably mounted on the third fixed shaft. When the user externally controls the first operating member 221 to rotate, the first transmission wheel 2221 is driven to rotate. The rotation of the first transmission wheel 2221 drives the second transmission wheel 2223, which in turn drives the third transmission wheel 2224. The third transmission wheel 2224 drives the transmission shaft 2222 to rotate circumferentially. The circumferential rotation of the transmission shaft 2222 drives the first limiting member 231 to move up and down along the axial direction.

[0149] The outer diameter of the gears, also known as the tip diameter, refers to the diameter of the circle formed by the tooth tops. Arranged from largest to smallest, the outer diameter of the gears on the first transmission wheel 2221 is larger than that on the second transmission wheel 2223, which is larger than that on the third transmission wheel 2224. The gear transmission between the first, second, and third transmission wheels 2221, 2223, and 2224 allows a relatively small force applied by the operator to exert a relatively large force on the first stopper 231, enabling rapid movement.

[0150] Specifically, taking the need for the first limit member 231 to provide a larger force as an example, according to the constant transmitted torque, the torque of the third transmission wheel 2224 engaged with the transmission shaft 2222 is F3*R3, and the third transmission wheel 2224 is the last position to directly provide force to the first limit member 231. The torque of the second transmission wheel 2223 is F3*R3, the torque of the second transmission wheel 2223 is F2*R2, and the torque of the first transmission wheel 2221 is F1*R1, and F1 is the force applied by the user. If you want to minimize F1 and maximize F3, set R1 greater than R2 greater than R3, so that F1 is less than F2 less than F3.

[0151] Therefore, when the user operates the first operating member 221, he only needs to rotate the first transmission wheel 2221 with a small force to transmit a larger force to the limit component 23 through the transmission component 222, thereby generating a larger force through a small force, and quickly pushing the first limit member 231 to extend or retract from the first entrance and exit 1111.

[0152] In one specific embodiment, for example, a user can apply a force of 25 N to the first operating member 221, thereby applying a force of 75 N to the limit assembly 23, pushing the limit assembly 23 to move. In actual applications, the specific sizes of the first transmission wheel 2221, the second transmission wheel 2223, and the third transmission wheel 2224 need to be set according to actual conditions and are not limited in this application.

[0153] In one embodiment, the connecting portion 232 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the transmission shaft 2222 , the first locking structure 20 includes a first guide portion 24 , the first guide portion 24 extends along the axial direction of the transmission shaft 2222 , and the first limiting member 231 is slidably connected to the first guide portion 24 .

[0154] The connecting portion 232, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the transmission shaft 2222, is used to connect the first limiting member 231 and drive the first limiting member 231 to move, and is used to cooperate with the transmission shaft 2222 on the other hand. After being subjected to the rotational force of the transmission shaft 2222, it can be driven to move relative to the transmission shaft 2222 along the axial direction of the transmission shaft 2222, thereby realizing the linear movement of the first limiting member 231.

[0155] Specifically, the connecting portion 232 may be a hollow cylindrical structure, the circumferential side wall of which is connected to the first limiting member 231 , the transmission shaft 2222 is passed through the inner hollow space thereof, and relative movement can occur between the fitting parts of the two.

[0156] In one example, the transmission shaft 2222 rotates circumferentially around its own axis, causing the connecting portion 232 disposed on its outer periphery to generate a tendency to rotate circumferentially. However, the first limit member 231 connected to the connecting portion 232 is slidably connected to the first guide portion 24 along the axial direction of the transmission shaft 2222. Therefore, the connecting portion 232 stops rotating under the limit of the first guide portion 24 and can only generate linear motion. Therefore, when the circumferential rotational power of the transmission shaft 2222 is transmitted to the connecting portion 232, the connecting portion 232 relatively drives the first limit member 231 to slide relative to the guide portion, thereby realizing the axial relative movement between the connecting portion 232 and the transmission shaft 2222 through the first guide portion 24. The connecting portion 232 drives the first limit member 231 to generate axial displacement, and the first limit member 231 extends from the first entrance and exit 1111, or retracts into the shell assembly 11.

[0157] Specifically, in some embodiments, the first guide portion 24 can be a guide groove, and a guide protrusion is provided on the first limiting member 231. In other embodiments, the first guide portion 24 can be a guide protrusion, and a guide groove is provided on the first limiting member 231. The guide protrusion can be slidably provided in the guide groove, thereby realizing a movable connection between the first limiting member 231 and the first guide portion 24, so that when the first limiting member 231 is subjected to force, the guide protrusion can slide in the guide groove.

[0158] It is understood that the first stopper 231 may be a block-shaped or strip-shaped structure, partially extending from one side of the support surface 111c and passing through the bottom of the portable load 200 placed on the top cover 111, thereby locking with the first locking engagement portion 240 of the portable load 200. The first stopper 231 may also be other structures, such as a hook, etc., and this application is not limited thereto.

[0159] In other embodiments, the third transmission wheel 2224 and the transmission shaft 2222 can also be driven by a rack, so that the linear movement of the transmission shaft 2222 is achieved through the rotation of the third transmission wheel 2224, and the linear movement of the transmission shaft 2222 drives the limiting assembly 23 to move linearly, thereby achieving the movement of the first limiting member 231 from the unlocked position to the locked position.

[0160] In one embodiment, the first locking structure 20 includes an assembly shell 21, the assembly shell 21 includes an assembly upper shell 211 and an assembly lower shell 212, the guide portion is arranged on the assembly lower shell 212, the assembly lower shell 212 has a third assembly cavity 213, the assembly upper shell 211 covers the assembly lower shell 212 and closes the third assembly cavity 213, the first locking structure 20 also includes a first reset member 25, the assembly lower shell 212 has a first bottom plate 2121 opposite to the assembly upper shell 211, and the first reset member 25 is arranged between the first bottom plate 2121 and the assembly lower shell 212.

[0161] The assembly lower shell 212 can be an integrally formed structure or can be formed by assembling a plurality of parts. Understandably, the assembly lower shell 212 is a hollow shell-like structure, which encloses itself to form the third assembly cavity 213 and forms an opening on one side. Specifically, without limitation, the assembly lower shell 212 can be formed by assembling a first side wall 2122 and a first bottom plate 2121, the first side wall 2122 is arranged around the edge of the first bottom plate 2121 and extends toward one side, thereby forming an opening on the side of the first side wall 2122 away from the first bottom plate 2121, the assembly upper shell 211 covers this open position and has a fourth entrance and exit 211a and a first through-hole 211b connected to the third assembly cavity 213, the top cover 111 is provided with a first entrance and exit 1111 and a second through-hole 1112, the fourth entrance and exit 211a is directly opposite to the first entrance and exit 1111, and the second through-hole 1112 is directly opposite to the first through-hole 211b.

[0162] During actual installation, the transmission assembly 222 is assembled in the assembly lower shell 212, and one end of the first operating member 221 passes through the first penetration opening 211b and the second penetration opening 1112 from the load space 125 into the third assembly cavity 213, thereby realizing a transmission connection with the transmission assembly 222 in the third assembly cavity 213. The connecting assembly 31 of the limiting assembly 23 is arranged in the third assembly cavity 213 and is transmission-connected to the transmission assembly 222, so that the first limiting member 231 can extend out of the third assembly cavity 213 from the fourth entrance and exit 211a, and extend out from the first entrance and exit 1111 to the load space 125.

[0163] Specifically, the first transmission wheel 2221, the second transmission wheel 2223, the third transmission wheel 2224, the transmission shaft 2222 and the first limit member 231 can be arranged and connected in sequence along the radial direction of the transmission shaft 2222, so as to be evenly arranged in the third assembly cavity 213 to avoid increasing the height of the first locking structure 20.

[0164] In one example, the assembly upper shell 211 and the assembly lower shell 212 can be welded, clamped, fastened, etc. The assembly upper shell 211 and the assembly lower shell 212 can be made of plastic, metal, or other materials. The assembly upper shell 211 can include a top plate 2111 directly opposite to the first bottom plate 2121, and a second side wall 2112 arranged around the outer edge of the top plate 2111. The second side wall 2112 can partially cover the outside of the first side wall 2122, or can directly dock with the first side wall 2122, and a sealing structure can be provided at the docking position of the two. Moreover, the first locking structure 20 of the present application can be removed from the auxiliary instrument panel 100 as a whole by taking out the assembly shell 21, so that the first locking structure 20 can be installed in other positions to implement the locking effect.

[0165] In one example, when the first limit member 231 moves from the unlocked position to the locked position, it moves from the inside of the third assembly cavity 213 to the outside of the third assembly cavity 213. At this time, the first reset member 25 located between the first limit member 231 and the first bottom plate 2121 is driven by the first limit member 231 to be stretched. When the first limit member 231 moves from the locked position to the unlocked position, it moves from the outside of the third assembly cavity 213 to the inside of the third assembly cavity 213. At this time, the first reset member 25 located between the first limit member 231 and the first bottom plate 2121 is reset, providing a certain reset force for the first limit member 231, thereby making the first operating member 221 more labor-saving.

[0166] Furthermore, the provision of the first return member 25 creates a buffer space between the first stop member 231 and the first base plate 2121. This buffer space provides a certain degree of fault tolerance for the first stop member 231 during assembly or movement, thereby improving its stability and reliability. Furthermore, when the stop assembly 23 switches between the unlocked and locked positions, the first return member 25 effectively absorbs and cushions the impact force transmitted to the first stop member 231 by the portable load 200 and the first operating member 221, thereby maintaining the position of the first stop member 231 stable and free from damage. Furthermore, the provision of the first return member 25 reduces the idle travel of the first stop member 231, thereby improving the return reliability of the first stop member 231.

[0167] The first restoring member 25 can be a leaf spring, a coil spring, a torsion bar spring, etc. In other embodiments, other structures can be installed in the third assembly cavity 213, and this application does not limit this.

[0168] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 3 to 5 and Figures 10 to 12, a cup holder area 1113 is further provided on the top cover 111. The cup holder area 1113 is used to support structures such as water cups and beverage bottles. When the user uses the vehicle, if there is a need for drinking water, the water cup, beverage bottle and other structures can be placed in the cup holder area 1113 for convenient use.

[0169] Specifically, the bottom of the cup holder area 1113 is arranged lower along the Z direction than the supporting surface, so that the cup holder area 1113 forms a groove on one side of the top cover 111, that is, the cup holder area 1113 has a bottom for supporting a water cup and a side for limiting the water cup. When the water cup is placed in the cup holder area 1113, the side of the cup holder area 1113 abuts against the side of the water cup, thereby preventing the water cup from tipping over and preventing the water cup from tipping over relative to the auxiliary instrument panel 100 when the vehicle 1000 is running or vibrating.

[0170] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 10 to 12, the auxiliary instrument panel 100 also includes a cup sleeve assembly 50, which is rotatably connected to the shell assembly 11. The cup sleeve assembly 50 includes two cup cavities 51. The cup sleeve can be rotated relative to the shell assembly 11 to a horizontal state in which the cup cavity 51 and the cup holder area 1113 are opposite each other. The cup sleeve assembly 50 can also be rotated relative to the shell assembly 11 to a vertical state in which the cup cavity 51 and the cup holder area 1113 are misaligned.

[0171] When the cup sleeve assembly 50 is in use, that is, when the user needs to place a cup in the cup cavity 51, the cup sleeve assembly 50 provided in this application is in a horizontal position. At this time, the cup cavity 51 and the cup holder area 1113 are directly opposite each other. The upper portion of the cup is located in the cup cavity 51, and the bottom is located in the cup holder area 1113. This ensures that the cup is stably positioned at various height positions. When the cup sleeve assembly 50 is no longer in use, that is, when the user does not need to place a cup in the cup cavity 51, the cup sleeve assembly 50 is controlled to rotate relative to the housing to a vertical position, offsetting the cup cavity 51 and the cup holder area 1113. At this time, there is no obstruction directly above the cup holder area 1113, and the cup sleeve assembly 50 is stored in a vertical position, reducing the space occupied. In one example, the number of cup cavities 51 in the cup sleeve assembly 50 is equal to the number of cup holder areas 1113 , and the cup cavities 51 and the cup holder areas 1113 are arranged one to one, that is, one cup cavity 51 and one cup holder area 1113 are used to define one water cup.

[0172] Understandably, when the cup sleeve assembly 50 is in a horizontal position, it is located above the cup holder area 1113 and the first operating member 221 along the Z-axis. At this point, if a user needs to apply force to the first operating member 221 to rotate it, they must avoid the cup sleeve assembly 50 and apply force from the side, which is very inconvenient. Therefore, when the cup sleeve assembly 50 is in a vertical position, there is no structure blocking the cup holder area 1113 and the first operating member 221. The user can apply force directly from the front, thus achieving convenient operation.

[0173] Specifically, when the cup sleeve assembly 50 needs to be switched from a horizontal state to a vertical state, the user can apply force to the cup sleeve assembly 50 to achieve its rotation relative to the shell assembly 11, or a driving structure can be set between the cup sleeve assembly 50 and the shell for automatic driving. The specific rotational connection method between the cup sleeve assembly 50 and the shell assembly 11 is not limited in this application.

[0174] In one specific embodiment, the cup sleeve assembly 50 is connected to the front panel 112. It is understood that the front panel 112 is located in front of the human body, within easy reach of the user sitting in the driver's seat of the vehicle 1000. When the user does not need to use the cup sleeve assembly 50, the user in the driver's seat does not need to lean forward, but simply reaches forward to operate the cup sleeve assembly 50, rotating the cup sleeve assembly 50 relative to the front panel 112 until it is in contact with the front panel 112 and the cup sleeve assembly 50 is stored. When the user needs to use the cup sleeve assembly 50, the user in the driver's seat also does not need to lean forward, but simply reaches forward to operate the cup sleeve assembly 50, rotating the cup sleeve assembly 50 relative to the front panel 112 until it is perpendicular to the front panel 112, so that the cup cavity 51 and the cup holder area 1113 are aligned.

[0175] On the second aspect, the present application also provides a second locking structure 30, Figures 13 to 15, the second locking structure 30 includes a connecting component 31 and a second reset component 32, referring to Figures 4 to 5, the top cover 111 includes a central cover plate 111a and an edge plate 111b arranged around the outer periphery of the central cover plate 111a, the surfaces of the central cover plate 111a and the edge plate 111b facing one side jointly form a bearing surface 111c, the central cover plate 111a has a second entrance and exit 1114 opened through, the connecting component 31 is arranged in the shell component 11 and includes a main body 311 and a second limiting component 312, the second limiting component 312 is arranged on one side of the main body 311 and protrudes relative to the main body 311, and the second reset component 32 is elastically connected between the central cover plate 111a and the main body 311. Among them, the center cover 111a has a loading position and an initial position. When the center cover 111a is in the loading position, as shown in Figure 16, the second limit member 312 extends from the bearing surface 111c through the second entrance and exit 1114, and is used to cooperate with the portable load 200 to fix the portable load 200 on the bearing surface 111c. When the center cover 111a is in the initial position, as shown in Figure 17, along the direction of the main body 311 pointing to the center cover 111a, the second limit member 312 does not exceed the bearing surface 111c, and the center cover 111a can be subjected to force to move from the initial position to the loading position relative to the main body 311, and drive the second reset member 32 to deform and accumulate elastic restoring force to drive the center cover 111a to reset to the initial position.

[0176] It can be understood that the center cover 111a and the edge plate 111b are both part of the top cover 111. When the portable load 200 needs to be assembled, the portable load 200 is placed on the load-bearing surface 111c. At this time, the center cover 111a is subjected to force. The source of the force can be the user's pressure or the weight of the portable load 200 itself, thereby driving the center cover 111a to move to the side close to the body 311 to the loading position. The second limiting member 312, one end of which is connected to the body 311, and the other end passes through the second entrance 1114 and extends from one side of the load-bearing surface 111c. At this time, it is considered that the second limiting member 312 extends outside the auxiliary instrument panel 100, that is, into the load space 125, and is connected to the portable load 200 placed on the center cover 111a, thereby achieving the fixation of the portable load 200 and the center cover 111a. The user cannot see the connection position of the second locking structure 30 and the portable load 200 from inside the vehicle or outside, so that the appearance after connection is neat and the connection is convenient.

[0177] Moreover, when the center cover 111a approaches the main body 311, the second reset member 32 connected to the center cover 111a is deformed by the force of the center cover 111a, thereby accumulating elastic restoring force, and the elastic restoring force always exists when the center cover 111a is in the assembly position.

[0178] In some embodiments, the edge plate 111b is connected to the front panel 112 at an angle, and the first entrance and exit 1111 can be opened at a position of the edge plate 111b close to the front panel 112, so that the first limiter 231 extends from the edge position of the top cover 111 to the load space 125, and cooperates with the third limiter 431 located on the rear side to limit the forward and backward movement freedom of the portable load 200 in the X direction.

[0179] It can be understood that the second locking fitting portion 250 on the portable load 200 cooperates with the second limit member 312 to fix the portable load 200 on the center cover 111a. The cooperation between the two can be snap connection, elastic connection, screw connection, etc. This application does not make any restrictions here. In this way, it is convenient for users to use it at any time when the vehicle 1000 is running, and there will be no displacement or shaking, thereby stably fixing the portable load 200 on the center cover 111a.

[0180] When the user needs to remove the portable load 200, first, the portable load 200 is controlled to separate from the second limit member 312 and away from the center cover 111a. At this time, the force acting on the center cover 111a disappears, and the second reset member 32 resets and releases the elastic restoring force. After the center cover 111a is reset from the assembly position to the initial position, a flat appearance surface is formed on the side of the top cover 111 facing the user.

[0181] In this way, the sub-instrument panel 100 of the present application can be assembled conveniently and quickly when the portable load 200 needs to be assembled. After the portable load 200 is removed, the center cover 111a can be quickly reset, thereby ensuring the assembly while achieving the flatness of the appearance of the sub-instrument panel 100.

[0182] In one embodiment, in the initial position, the outer edge of the center cover plate 111a abuts against the main body 311 and defines a second assembly cavity with the main body 311. The main body 311 has a second bottom plate 3111 opposite to the center cover plate 111a. The center cover plate 111a can move toward the side close to the second bottom plate 3111, and one end of the second limit member 312 passes through the second assembly cavity from the second entrance and exit 1114.

[0183] The existence of the second assembly cavity provides movement space for the movement of the center cover 111a, that is, when the center cover 111a is in the initial position, the center cover 111a and the main body 311 form a closed second assembly cavity. At this time, the second limit member 312 is located in the second assembly cavity as a whole, or partially in the second assembly cavity, and partially in the second entrance and exit 1114. The second bottom plate 3111 of the main body 311 is opposite to the center cover 111a and has the farthest distance in the z direction.

[0184] When the center cover 111a is in the loading position, the center cover 111a moves toward the side close to the second bottom plate 3111, and the second assembly cavity is opened from the side of the center cover 111a. At this time, a part of the second limiter 312 extends out of the center cover 111a from the second entrance 1114, and the portable load 200 on the bearing surface 111c at least partially enters the second assembly cavity, thereby completing the connection with the second limiter 312. The second bottom plate 3111 of the main body 311 is opposite to the center cover 111a and has the shortest distance in the z direction.

[0185] In one embodiment, the second limit member 312 has a first surface 3122a facing away from the main body 311. When the center cover 111a is in the initial position, the first surface 3122a and the supporting surface 111c are coplanar. When the center cover 111a is in the loading position, the first surface 3122a extends beyond the supporting surface 111c in the direction pointing from the second base plate 3111 to the center cover 111a.

[0186] The first surface 3122a and the supporting surface 111c are coplanar, which means that when the center cover 111a is in the initial position, one end of the second limiting member 312 penetrates into the second entrance and exit 1114 and completely closes the second entrance and exit 1114. At this time, the dust on the side of the supporting surface 111c is blocked by the first surface 3122a and cannot fall into the second entrance and exit 1114 or enter the interior of the shell assembly 11 through the second entrance and exit 1114, thereby improving the sealing effect of the auxiliary instrument panel 100.

[0187] When the center cover 111a is forced to move to the assembly position relative to the main body 311, the support surface 111c falls while the position of the first surface 3122a remains unchanged, so that the end of the second limiting member 312 having the first surface 3122a passes through the second entrance 1114 from one end of the support surface 111c, thereby achieving connection with the portable load 200.

[0188] In one embodiment, when the center cover 111a is in the assembled position, the portion of the second stopper 312 extending from the support surface 111c defines a snap-in space 33 with the support surface 111c. The snap-in space 33 allows a portion of the portable load 200 to enter along the X-direction and snap-in with the second stopper 312. When the portion of the portable load 200 enters the snap-in space 33 along the X-direction, it abuts against the second stopper 312 along the Z-direction, thereby limiting the Z-direction freedom of the portable load 200 through the second stopper 312 and securing it.

[0189] In a specific embodiment, the second limiting member 312 includes a connecting end 3121 and a free end 3122. One end of the connecting end 3121 is connected to the main body 311, and the other end of the connecting end 3121 is intersected and connected with the free end 3122. In this way, the connecting end 3121 and the free end 3122 form an L-shaped hook. The portable load 200 is subjected to the X-direction force on the bearing surface 111c and moves horizontally along the X-direction. The second locking fitting portion enters the L-shaped hook, forming the free end 3122 to limit the portable load 200 along the z-direction. In other words, the portable load 200 is hooked by the L-shaped hook, so that it cannot leave the bearing surface 111c along the z-direction.

[0190] When the center cover 111a is in the loading position, the connecting end 3121 is inserted into the second entrance 1114, and at least a portion of the connecting end 3121 and the free end 3122 extend from one side of the load-bearing surface 111c, thereby hooking the portable load 200. When the center cover 111a is in the initial position, the free end 3122 does not extend beyond the load-bearing surface 111c.

[0191] It can be understood that the first surface 3122a is formed on the side of the free end 3122 away from the connecting end 3121. When the center cover 111a is in the initial position, the first surface 3122a of the free end 3122 can be coplanar with the supporting surface 111c, thereby closing the second entrance 1114 and forming a flat outer surface.

[0192] Both the connecting end 3121 and the free end 3122 may be plate-shaped or columnar structures, and their specific configuration may be set according to the configuration of the specific matching parts of the portable load 200 .

[0193] In other embodiments, the second limiting member 312 may also have other structures, such as a connecting column structure, an elastic snap-fit ​​structure, etc., which is not limited in this application.

[0194] In one embodiment, when the center cover 111a is in the loading position, the free end 3122, the connecting end 3121, and the supporting surface 111c define a fifth entrance 3123 connected to the engaging space 33. The fifth entrance 3123 is opened along the X-direction. A portion of the portable load 200 can enter the engaging space 33 along the X-direction through the fifth entrance 3123 and engage with the second limiting member 312.

[0195] When loading and unloading the portable load 200, first, the user controls the portable load 200 so that it is placed in the first position of the carrying surface 111c. Then, under the influence of the gravity of the portable load 200, the center cover 111a moves downward and the second limit member 312 extends. Secondly, the user controls the portable load 200 to move along the X direction to the second locking fitting part 250 and engage with the second limit member 312 extending out of the center cover 111a, thereby completing the engagement process of the first locking structure 20 and the portable load 200.

[0196] When disassembling the portable load 200, the user operates the portable load 200 along the X direction so that the second locking fitting portion 250 disengages from the second limiting member 312 from the fifth entrance 3123, removes the portable load 200, and resets the second reset member 32 to restore the center cover 111a to its initial position.

[0197] In one embodiment, the second limiting members 312 include a plurality of pieces, the second entrances and exits 1114 include a plurality of pieces, and the second entrances and exits 1114 are disposed in a one-to-one correspondence with the second limiting members 312 .

[0198] Specifically, each second entrance and exit 1114 position corresponds to a second limit member 312, and multiple second limit members 312 can pass through multiple second entrances and exits 1114 at the same time and exit from one side of the bearing surface 111c, thereby connecting with multiple positions on the portable load 200, improving the connection strength, and thus ensuring the connection and locking reliability between the sub-dashboard 100 and the portable load 200.

[0199] In one example, the plurality of second entrances and exits 1114 are arranged in at least two directions at intervals, such as forming a matrix arrangement, with n second entrances and exits 1114 arranged along the X direction and m second entrances and exits 1114 arranged along the Y direction.

[0200] In one embodiment, the second reset member 32 can be a spring, torsion spring, or other structure, and can be one or more. For example, a spring is disposed on the periphery of each second opening and exit 1114 to reduce the idle travel of the center cover 111a, making the reset of the center cover 111a more reliable. In one example, a first guide post 1115 is provided on the side of the center cover 111a facing the body 311. The second reset member 32 is sleeved on the first guide post 1115. The first guide post 1115 limits the deformation direction of the second reset member 32, ensuring the consistency of its movement direction.

[0201] On the third aspect, the present application provides a third locking structure 40, refer to Figures 18 to 21, including a mounting frame 41, a locking assembly 43, a second operating member 42 and a third reset member 44. The locking assembly 43 is movably provided on the mounting frame 41 along the Z direction. The locking assembly 43 includes a third limiting member 431. The second operating member 42 is movably provided on the mounting frame 41 along the X direction and the Z direction is intersected with the X direction. The third reset member 44 is elastically connected between the locking assembly 43 and the mounting frame 41.

[0202] Among them, the locking assembly 43 has a locking position and an unlocking position in the Z direction. When the locking assembly 43 is in the locking position, the locking assembly 43 is fixed to the portable load 200. The locking assembly 43 can be moved to the unlocking position along the Z direction under the action of external force to remove the portable load 200. It can be understood that the external force can be applied by the user from the outside of the third locking structure 40.

[0203] When the locking assembly 43 is in the unlocked position, the portable load 200 set on the bearing surface 111c is not connected to the locking assembly 43, and the second operating member 42 is limited in the Z direction with the locking assembly 43, and the second operating member 42 can be moved relative to the locking assembly 43 along the X direction under the action of external force until the second operating member 42 and the locking assembly 43 avoid the position in the Z direction, and the third reset member 44 drives the locking assembly 43 to reset to the locked position along the Z direction, so that the third limit member 431 locks the portable load 200, so that after the portable load 200 is set on the bearing surface 111c, the portable load 200 is locked by changing the position of the locking assembly 43.

[0204] The third locking structure 40 is fixedly connected to the auxiliary instrument panel body 10 through the mounting frame 41, and the position of the locking assembly 43 on the mounting frame 41 is moved by the specific different operations of the second operating member 42 and the locking assembly 43, so that the locking assembly 43 moves between a locked position that cooperates with the portable load 200 and an unlocked position that is separated from the portable load 200.

[0205] Specifically, the locked and unlocked positions are the two extreme positions of the third stopper 431 in the Z direction. With respect to the portable load 200, the locked position is located above the unlocked position. The third stopper 431 can move downward in the Z direction from the locked position to the unlocked position. The third stopper 431 can also move upward in the Z direction from the unlocked position to the locked position. It is understood that the Z direction is bidirectional, with upward or downward movement being unidirectional.

[0206] With the locking assembly 43 in the locked position as the initial state, the portable load 200 has a third locking engagement portion 260. The third limiting member 431 of the locking assembly 43 can engage with the third locking engagement portion 260, thereby locking the portable load 200 placed on the supporting surface 111c to the auxiliary instrument panel body 10. Specifically, the third limiting member 431 can be formed into a hook or other structure, and its specific structure is not limited. If the portable load 200 needs to be removed, the locking assembly 43 needs to be moved away from the portable load 200. Specifically, the user can apply an external force to the locking assembly 43, causing the locking assembly 43 to move along the Z direction to the unlocked position under the action of the external force, separating it from the portable load 200. The user can then remove the portable load 200 from the auxiliary instrument panel body 10.

[0207] It can be understood that when the locking assembly 43 is in the locked position, the locking assembly 43 is subjected to force and can move freely along the Z direction to switch to the unlocked position. In the process of the third limit member 431 moving from the locked position to the unlocked position, there is no need to use the second operating member 42. The user only needs to apply a Z-direction force to the locking assembly 43.

[0208] The locking assembly 43 is initially in the unlocked position. At this point, the third limiting member 431 is not engaged with the portable load 200. Specifically, there is no portable load 200 on the carrying surface 111 c, or the portable load 200 is movably disposed on the carrying surface 111 c. Subsequently, to lock the portable load 200, a force is applied to cause the locking assembly 43 to move upward in the Z-direction until it approaches the portable load 200 and engages with the third locking engagement portion 260. Specifically, the user can apply an external force to the second operating member 42 in the X-direction, causing the second operating member 42 to move in the X-direction under the external force until it clears the locking assembly 43 in the Z-direction. Once the locking assembly 43 is no longer restricted by the second operating member 42, the third restoring member 44 drives the third limiting member 431 to return in the Z-direction, moving it upward from the unlocked position to the locked position, where it connects with the portable load 200 and locks the portable load 200.

[0209] It can be understood that when the third limiting member 431 is in the unlocked position, the second operating member 42 and the locking assembly 43 are limitedly engaged. That is, at this time, the locking assembly 43 is subjected to a force in the Z direction and cannot move to the locked position. The second operating member 42 can only be moved in the X direction to avoid being located in the locking assembly 43, and automatically reset by the third reset member 44. In other words, when the third limiting member 431 is in the unlocked position, if the user wants to switch to the locked position, there is no need to operate the locking assembly 43. The user only needs to apply an X-direction force to the second operating member 42 to drive the second operating member 42 to move. Naturally, the locking assembly 43 can be automatically reset to the locked position under the drive of the third reset member 44.

[0210] In this way, the present application operates the third locking structure 40 along the up and down direction of the vehicle 1000, that is, applies a pressing force in the Z direction to the locking component 43, so that the locking component 43 is disengaged from the portable load 200 and the portable load 200 is disassembled. By operating the third locking structure 40 along the front and rear direction of the vehicle 1000, that is, applies a pressing force in the X direction to the second operating member 42, the locking component 43 is automatically reset to the locking position to lock the portable load 200, effectively locking the portable load 200 while ensuring that assembly and disassembly are quick and convenient.

[0211] In one embodiment, the portable load 200 can apply an external force to the second operating member 42 along the X direction, and when the third limiting member 431 is in the locked position, the portable load 200 abuts against the second operating member 42 along the X direction.

[0212] Specifically, after the user places the portable load 200 on the carrying surface 111c, the front panel 112 and the rear panel 121 are located at the front and rear sides of the portable load 200 in the X direction, respectively. To lock the portable load 200, the user can operate the portable load 200 to press the second operating member 42 backward in the X direction, causing the locking assembly 43 to automatically move upward and return to the locked position, locking with the first locking engagement portion 240 of the portable load 200. Thereafter, during the entire locking process, the portable load 200 remains in contact with the second operating member 42.

[0213] It will be appreciated that the third locking engagement portion 260 of the portable load 200 is provided on the surface of the portable load 200 that is used to press the second operating member 42. This automatically connects the third locking engagement portion 260 to the locking assembly 43 after the second operating member 42 is pressed into place. To install and lock the portable load 200, there is no need to directly contact the second operating member 42; instead, the portable load 200 can be used to press the second operating member 42, making this a simple and convenient process.

[0214] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 21 to 24, the second operating member 42 includes a first matching portion 421, and the locking assembly 43 includes a second matching portion 433. When the locking assembly 43 is in the unlocked position, the first matching portion 421 is limitedly engaged with the second matching portion 433 along the Z direction, as shown in Figure 23, and the third reset member 44 accumulates an elastic restoring force for resetting the locking assembly 43 to the locked position. The second operating member 42 can drive the first matching portion 421 to move along the X direction until the first matching portion 421 avoids the second matching portion 433 in the Z direction, as shown in Figure 24, and the third reset member 44 releases the elastic restoring force.

[0215] Specifically, the first matching portion 421 and the second matching portion 433 are specific components used for matching and limiting the second operating member 42 and the locking assembly 43. When the first matching portion 421 and the second matching portion 433 are avoided in the Z direction, it is considered that the second operating member 42 does not affect the free movement of the locking assembly 43 in the Z direction. Similarly, when the first matching portion 421 is limited in the Z direction with the second matching portion 433, it is considered that the third operating member 432 limits the locking assembly 43, so that the locking assembly 43 cannot be reset along the Z direction even if it is subjected to force, so as to ensure that the locking assembly 43 is fixed in the unlocked position.

[0216] It can be understood that since the unlocking position of the locking assembly 43 is located below the locking position, during an unlocking process, that is, the process of the locking assembly 43 moving from the locking position to the unlocking position, the locking assembly 43 can drive the third return member 44 to deform, thereby allowing the third return member 44 to accumulate elastic restoring force.

[0217] In one example, if you want to move the locking assembly 43 from the unlocked position to the locked position, you need to release the limiting cooperation between the first matching portion 421 and the second matching portion 433. At this time, the second operating member 42 is subjected to external force and moves along the X direction, so that the second matching portion 433 moves along the X direction to avoid the first matching portion 421. Then, the third reset member 44 releases the elastic restoring force, and drives the locking assembly 43 to return from the unlocked position to the locked position. After that, the third reset member 44 resets to its original state, thereby fixing the locking assembly 43 in the locked position.

[0218] In one embodiment, the first mating portion 421 has a first abutting surface 4211, and the second mating portion 433 has a second abutting surface 4331. When the locking assembly 43 is in the unlocked position, the second abutting surface 4331 abuts against the first abutting surface 4211 at least partially along the Z direction. The second operating member 42 is configured to be able to drive the first mating portion 421 to move along the X direction under the action of an external force until the first abutting surface 4211 and the second abutting surface 4331 avoid the position in the Z direction.

[0219] The limiting cooperation and avoiding cooperation between the first matching part 421 and the second matching part 433 are the limiting cooperation and avoiding cooperation between the first abutting surface 4211 and the second abutting surface 4331, and the avoiding cooperation between the first abutting surface 4211 and the second abutting surface 4331 is achieved by moving the first matching part 421, thereby moving the first abutting surface 4211, and after avoiding the second abutting surface 4331, the second matching part 433 drives the second abutting surface 4331 to move upward.

[0220] Specifically, when the locking assembly 43 is in the unlocked position, the first abutting surface 4211 limits the second abutting surface 4331, preventing the second mating portion 433 from moving from the unlocked position to the locked position. Subsequently, when the second operating member 42 is subjected to force and moves in the X-direction, the first abutting surface 4211 moves in the X-direction, while the second mating portion 433 and the second abutting surface 4331 remain stationary until the second abutting surface 4331 is offset from the first abutting surface 4211 in the Z-direction, at which point the locking assembly 43 drives the second mating portion 433 and the second abutting surface 4331 back to the locked position.

[0221] In one example, when the locking assembly 43 is in the locked position, it can be forced to move in the Z direction, causing the second mating portion 433 and the second abutting surface 4331 to move downward until the locking assembly 43 is separated from the portable load 200 and the portable load 200 is removed. At this time, the second operating member 42 can also move in the X direction until the second abutting surface 4331 abuts the first abutting surface 4211, fixing the locking assembly 43 in the unlocked position.

[0222] It can be understood that the movement of the second operating member 42 along the X direction can be achieved by the user pulling it from the outside or automatically. In order to achieve automatic fixing of the position of the locking assembly 43, in one embodiment, the locking structure also includes a fourth reset member 45, which is elastically connected between the mounting frame 41 and the second operating member 42 along the X direction.

[0223] When the second operating member 42 is moved along the X direction by an external force, the fourth restoring member 45 is deformed by the second operating member 42, thereby accumulating elastic restoring force. When the external force disappears, the fourth restoring member 45 releases the elastic restoring force, thereby driving the second operating member 42 to move along the Z direction.

[0224] Specifically, when the locking assembly 43 is in the locked position, it is forced to move in the Z direction until the locking assembly 43 is separated from the portable load 200 and the portable load 200 is removed. At this point, the external force on the second operating member 42 disappears, and the fourth restoring member 45 releases its elastic restoring force and drives the second operating member 42 to move in the X direction until the second abutting surface 4331 at least partially abuts the first abutting surface 4211, thereby fixing the locking assembly 43 in the unlocked position.

[0225] In this way, after the portable load 200 is removed, the locking assembly 43 can be automatically fixed in the unlocked position, so as to facilitate locking the portable load 200 next time.

[0226] In addition, during the process of locking the portable load 200, the locking assembly 43 is locked to the portable load 200 by pressing the second operating member 42. Conventionally, after the locking is completed, whether the portable load 200 is locked requires the user to try to drag the portable load 200 to determine whether the portable load 200 has been locked. The operation is cumbersome and requires repeated confirmation by the user.

[0227] In the present application, a reminder of the abutment and collision between the two surfaces is realized through the fourth restoring member 45. Specifically, when the locking assembly 43 moves to the unlocked position, the fourth restoring member 45 drives the second mating portion 433 to move, and the first abutting surface 4211 moves to abut against the second abutting surface 4331 in the locked position. The two surfaces abut, generating a collision sound, such as a "click", thereby giving a prompt of being in place, that is, prompting the user that the locking assembly 43 has been fixed in the locked position. In other words, it prompts the user that the portable load 200 has been locked in place.

[0228] It can be understood that in some embodiments, the first abutting surface 4211 and the second abutting surface 4331 can be tilted relative to each other in the z-direction, and the tilting directions of the two are consistent, so that the two can be completely fitted together, and when the first abutting surface 4211 and the second abutting surface 4331 are fitted together, the second abutting surface 4331 is located at the upper left of the first abutting surface 4211. At this time, the second abutting surface 4331 limits the first abutting surface 4211 to move along the Z-direction, and the first limiting surface limits the second limiting surface to continue moving along the X-direction. The two limit each other, so that the locking assembly 43 and the second operating member 42 are both fixed.

[0229] In other embodiments, the first mating portion 421 may further include a locking space 4212, which is in communication with the first abutting surface 4211. When the locking assembly 43 is pressed and moved from the unlocked position to the locked position, the fourth return member 45 drives the first mating portion 421 to move until the second mating portion 433 partially enters the locking space 4212 along the X-direction, and at least a portion of the second abutting surface 4331 abuts against the first abutting surface 4211 in the Z-direction, thereby securing the locking assembly 43 in the unlocked position. When it is necessary to return the locking assembly 43 to the locked position, the second operating member 42 is driven to move along the X-direction until the second mating portion 433 is completely disengaged from the locking space 4212, and the first abutting surface 4211 and the second abutting surface 4331 are moved out of position in the Z-direction. The third return member 44 then releases its elastic restoring force, driving the locking assembly 43 to the locked position.

[0230] In one example, the third restoring member 44 and the fourth restoring member 45 may both be springs, torsion springs, or other structures, and may be one or more structures, which is not limited in this application.

[0231] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 25, the locking assembly 43 also includes a third operating member 432, the third operating member 432 is arranged in the armrest box 12, the third operating member 432 is connected to the third limiting member 431, the third operating member 432 is movably arranged on the mounting frame 41 along the Z direction and is connected to the third limiting member 431, and the third operating member 432 can drive the third limiting member 431 to move along the Z direction to the unlocking position under the action of external force.

[0232] Furthermore, the third operating member 432 includes a pressing portion 4321, which abuts against the third limiting member 431 along the X-direction, such as abutting against the second abutting surface 4331 of the second matching portion 433 of the third limiting member 431. At this time, the second abutting surface 4331 has a dual function: first, after being subjected to the force of the pressing portion 4321 along the X-direction, it drives the entire third limiting member 431 to move; second, it abuts against the first abutting surface 4211 along the first direction L1, thereby fixing the third limiting member 431 in the unlocked position.

[0233] It is understandable that the third return member 44 can be elastically connected between the third operating member 432 and the mounting frame 41, and can also be elastically connected between the third limiting member 431 and the mounting frame 41. Specifically, the third operating member 432 includes a third guide post 4322, and the locking member includes a second guide post 4312. The third return member 44 can be respectively sleeved on the second guide post 4312 and the third guide post 4322, thereby achieving directional deformation.

[0234] The third operating member 432 is located in the second storage space within the armrest box 12. To operate the locking assembly 43, the user can open the armrest cover 123 and manually press down on the third operating member 432, thereby moving the third position-limiting member 431. When the second operating member 42 is no longer required, the armrest cover 123 is closed to maintain the smooth appearance of the auxiliary instrument panel 100.

[0235] Specifically, referring to Figure 25, the mounting frame 41 can be an integrated structure or a split structure. In a specific embodiment, the mounting frame 41 includes a first frame 411 and a second frame 412 connected to each other, and a fourth assembly cavity 4111 is formed inside the first frame 411. The third operating member 432 is arranged in the fourth assembly cavity 4111 and extends at one end in the Z direction to form a pressing portion. The second frame 412 forms a fifth assembly cavity 4121 and a sixth entrance and exit 4122 and a through hole 4123 connected to the fifth assembly cavity 4121. One end of the third limiting member 431 extends from the sixth entrance and exit 4122 to form a locking portion 4311, and the locking portion 4311 can extend into the third locking fitting portion 260. One end of the second operating member 42 extends out from the through hole 4123. When a user presses the pressing portion from one side of the first frame 411, the third limiting member 431 moves along the Z direction. When a user presses the second operating portion 42 from one side of the second frame 412, the first matching portion 421 moves along the X direction.

[0236] In one embodiment, the locking portion 4311 may be formed into a hook-shaped structure, and the hook-shaped structure extends upward in the Z direction to engage with the third locking engagement portion 260. In this case, when the locking portion 4311 is pressed downward, the hook-shaped structure disengages from the third locking engagement portion 260 in the Z direction. The pressing portion may be a pressing surface, a pressing handle, etc., and this application does not limit this.

[0237] In some specific embodiments, the third limiting member 431 may include one or more third limiting members. When the third limiting member 431 includes multiple third limiting members 431, the multiple third limiting members 431 may be arranged at intervals along the Y direction.

[0238] It can be understood that the plurality of third limiting members 431 can be driven to move synchronously by the second operating member 42 so that each third limiting member 431 simultaneously extends into the third locking fitting portion 260 or separates from the third locking fitting portion 260, thereby enhancing the connection strength.

[0239] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 27 and 28, the third limiting member 431 includes a hidden shell 46, which is mounted outside the mounting frame 41 and has a third entrance and exit 461. When the locking assembly 43 is in the unlocked position, the third limiting member 431 extends from the third entrance and exit 461. When the locking assembly 43 is in the locked position, the third limiting member 431 is located in the hidden shell 46.

[0240] It can be understood that the third limit member 431 of the third locking structure 40 is in a non-hidden state, that is, when it is in the unlocked position, the user can intuitively see the third limit member 431 from inside the vehicle 1000. Therefore, in order to ensure an aesthetically pleasing appearance, a hidden shell 46 is provided outside the mounting frame 41, and a third entrance and exit 461 is provided on the hidden shell 46. When the locking assembly 43 is in the unlocked position, the third limit member 431 is hidden in the hidden shell 46. At this time, the user cannot directly see the third limit member 431 from the cab. When the locking assembly 43 is in the locked position, the third limit member 431 extends relative to the hidden shell 46, thereby achieving coordinated locking with the portable load 200.

[0241] According to another aspect of the present application, a sub-instrument panel assembly 100A is also provided, including a portable load 200 and the sub-instrument panel 100 in any of the above embodiments, wherein the portable load 200 is detachably connected to the sub-instrument panel 100, and the portable load 200 has a first storage space inside.

[0242] Specifically, the portable payload 200 has a first side surface 210, a second side surface 220, and a third side surface 230. When the portable payload 200 is placed on the carrying surface 111c, the first side surface 210 abuts against the carrying surface 111c, the second side surface 220 faces the front panel 112, and the third side surface 230 faces the rear panel 121. The complete locking process of the portable payload 200 is as follows:

[0243] The user places the portable load 200 on the carrying surface 111c along the Z direction. Due to the weight of the portable load 200 itself, it drives the center cover 111a to move downward, and the second limit member 312 extends. The user moves the portable load 200 backward along the X direction, and the second locking fitting part 250 enters the card-connecting space 33 and locks with the second limit member 312 to complete the Z-direction limit assembly. While the user moves the portable load 200 backward along the X direction, the portable load 200 presses the second operating member 42 along the X direction, so that the second operating member 42 and the locking assembly 43 avoid position in the Z direction, and the second reset member 32 drives the locking assembly 43 to reset, so that the second limit member 312 moves to the locked position and locks with the third locking fitting part 260 on the third side 230. Then, the user rotates the first operating member 221 so that the first limiting member 231 extends relatively from the edge cover and is inserted into the first locking fitting portion 240 on the side of the second side surface 220 close to the first surface 3122a, completing the entire locking process.

[0244] Similarly, after completing all locking processes, if it is necessary to unlock the portable load 200, first, rotate the cup sleeve assembly 50 to fit with the front panel 112, the user rotates the first operating member 221 in the opposite direction along the Z direction, the first limit member 231 retracts, and the armrest box 12 is opened. The user presses the third operating member 432 to move the second limit member 312 downward to the unlocked position and then fix it. Then, the user controls the portable load 200 to move forward along the X direction, disengage from the third limit member 431, and remove the portable load 200.

[0245] The sub-instrument panel assembly 100A of this embodiment has the same features and technical effects as the above-mentioned sub-instrument panel 100, which will not be repeated here. Users can choose to remove the portable load 200 or install the portable load 200 on the sub-instrument panel 100 according to actual needs, thereby providing a variety of different functions through the first storage space inside itself, such as a storage box, refrigerator, makeup box, game island, etc., thereby forming a flexible installation.

[0246] According to a third aspect of the present application, a vehicle 1000 is further provided, comprising the auxiliary instrument panel assembly 100A of any of the aforementioned embodiments. Vehicle 1000 may be a private vehicle, such as a sedan, SUV, MPV, or pickup truck. Vehicle 1000 may also be a commercial vehicle, such as a van, bus, small truck, or large trailer. Vehicle 1000 may be a gasoline vehicle or a new energy vehicle. When vehicle 1000 is a new energy vehicle, it may be a hybrid vehicle or a pure electric vehicle.

[0247] In this way, the vehicle 1000 provided in the present application can meet the multifunctional needs of users while ensuring that the portable load 200 can be installed and removed conveniently and reliably.

[0248] The above is a specific description of the preferred implementation of the present application, but the present application is not limited to the above implementation mode. Technical personnel familiar with the field can also make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without violating the spirit of the present application. These equivalent modifications or substitutions are all included in the scope defined by the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A sub-instrument panel for a vehicle, wherein the vehicle has an X-direction, a Y-direction, and a Z-direction, and the sub-instrument panel comprises: The auxiliary instrument panel body has a bearing surface for bearing a portable load, and the portable load has a first storage space therein; A first locking structure and a second locking structure are both provided on the auxiliary instrument panel body and are both detachably connected to the portable load; The first locking structure is used to limit the degree of freedom of the portable load in the X direction and / or the Y direction, and the second locking structure is used to limit the degree of freedom of the portable load in the Z direction.

2. The auxiliary instrument panel according to claim 1, wherein: The first locking structure is used to limit the freedom of the portable load in the X direction, and the auxiliary instrument panel further includes a third locking structure, and the third locking structure is used to limit the freedom of the portable load in the X direction and the Y direction; The first locking structure has a first limiting member, the second locking structure has a second limiting member, and the third locking structure has a third limiting member; The first limiting member and the third limiting member are connected to opposite sides of the portable load along the X direction, and the first limiting member and the third limiting member are both movably matched with the portable load along the Z direction, and the second limiting member is connected to the portable load along the Z direction.

3. The auxiliary instrument panel according to claim 2, wherein: The auxiliary instrument panel body includes a housing assembly having a first assembly cavity, and the bearing surface is provided on a side of the housing assembly away from the first assembly cavity; The first limiting member and the second limiting member are both configured to extend out of the first assembly cavity from one side of the bearing surface when subjected to an external force.

4. The auxiliary instrument panel according to claim 3, wherein: The auxiliary instrument panel body further includes an armrest box, the armrest box being disposed on one side of the housing assembly in the X direction, and a second storage space being formed inside the armrest box. The armrest box and the housing assembly define a load space that is in communication with the load-bearing surface. The third locking structure is provided in the second storage space, and the third limiting member extends from the second storage space to the load space; The third limiting member is configured to move along the Z direction when subjected to an external force to lock or unlock the portable load.

5. The auxiliary instrument panel according to claim 4, wherein: The housing assembly includes a top cover and a front panel, and the armrest box includes a rear panel. The front panel and the rear panel are connected to the top cover at an angle and are arranged on opposite sides of the top cover in the X direction. One side of the top cover forms the bearing surface. The first limit member and the second limit member are configured to extend from the top cover along the Z direction to the load space when subjected to external force, and the first limit member is located on a side of the top cover close to the front panel, and the third limit member extends from the rear panel along the X direction to the load space.

6. The auxiliary instrument panel according to claim 5, wherein: The first locking structure includes a driving assembly and a limiting assembly, the limiting assembly includes a first limiting member, the driving assembly includes a first operating member and a transmission assembly, the transmission assembly is disposed in the housing assembly, the first operating member is located in the load space, and one end of the first operating member passes through the top cover and is in transmission connection with the transmission assembly, and the transmission assembly is in transmission connection with the limiting assembly; In which, the first limit member has an unlocking position located inside the shell assembly and a locking position partially extending into the load space, and the first operating member is constructed to be able to rotate along different circumferential directions relative to the top cover under force, so as to drive the first limit member to switch between the unlocking position and the locking position through the transmission assembly.

7. The auxiliary instrument panel according to claim 6, wherein: The limiting assembly further includes a connecting portion, the top cover has a first entrance and exit, the first entrance and exit are directly opposite to the limiting portion along the Z direction, and the transmission assembly is in transmission connection with the connecting portion; The first operating member rotates and drives the transmission assembly to rotate, so as to drive the first limiting member to extend from the first entrance or retract into the housing assembly.

8. The auxiliary instrument panel according to claim 7, wherein: The transmission assembly includes a first transmission wheel and a transmission shaft, the first operating member is connected to one axial end of the first transmission wheel, the first transmission wheel is in transmission connection with the transmission shaft, and the transmission shaft is connected to the connecting portion; The first operating member rotates and drives the first transmission wheel to rotate, and the first transmission wheel drives the transmission shaft to rotate to drive the The limiting portion moves along the axial direction of the transmission shaft.

9. The auxiliary instrument panel according to claim 8, wherein: The transmission assembly further includes a second transmission wheel and a third transmission wheel, wherein the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel are gear-transmitted, the second transmission wheel and the third transmission wheel are gear-transmitted, and the third transmission wheel and the transmission shaft are gear-transmitted; The first transmission wheel drives the transmission shaft to rotate through the second transmission wheel and the third transmission wheel. The outer diameter of the gear of the first transmission wheel is larger than that of the second transmission wheel, and the outer diameter of the gear of the second transmission wheel is larger than that of the third transmission wheel.

10. The auxiliary instrument panel according to claim 8, wherein: The connecting portion is sleeved on the outer circumference of the transmission shaft; The first locking structure includes a guide portion extending along the axial direction of the transmission shaft, and the limiting portion is slidably connected to the guide portion.

11. The auxiliary instrument panel according to claim 5, wherein: The second locking structure includes a connecting assembly and a second reset member, and the top cover includes a central cover plate; The central cover has a second inlet and outlet, the second reset member is elastically connected between the central cover and the body, the connecting assembly is disposed in the housing assembly and includes a body and a second limiting member, the second limiting member is disposed on one side of the body and protrudes relative to the body; The center cover has a loading position and an initial position. When the center cover is in the loading position, one end of the second limiter extends from the carrying surface through the second entrance. When the center cover is in the initial position, the second limiter does not extend beyond the carrying surface in the direction from the body to the center cover. The central cover plate can be moved from the initial position to the loading position relative to the main body under force, and drives the first restoring portion to deform and accumulate elastic restoring force to drive the central cover plate to return to the initial position.

12. The auxiliary instrument panel according to claim 11, wherein: The top cover further includes an edge plate arranged around the outer periphery of the central cover plate, the central cover plate and the surface of the edge plate facing one side jointly form the bearing surface, and one end of the edge plate is connected to the front panel at an angle; The first limiting member is configured to extend from the edge plate along the Z direction to the load space when subjected to an external force, and the first limiting member is located on a side of the edge plate close to the front panel.

13. The auxiliary instrument panel according to claim 11, wherein: When the central cover is in the initial position, the outer edge of the central cover abuts against the body and defines a second assembly cavity with the connecting assembly; The body has a second base plate facing the center cover plate, and the center cover plate is configured to be able to move toward the side close to the second base plate under the gravity of the load bearing, and one end of the second limit member extends out of the second assembly cavity from the second entrance.

14. The auxiliary instrument panel according to claim 11, wherein: The second limiting member has a first surface facing away from the body, and when the central cover is in the loading position, the first surface exceeds the bearing surface; The center cover is in the initial position, and the first surface and the bearing surface are coplanar.

15. The auxiliary instrument panel according to claim 14, wherein: The central cover is in the loading position, and the portion of the second limiting member extending from the bearing surface defines a clamping space with the bearing surface; The engaging space allows a portion of the portable load to enter along the X-direction and engage with the second limiting member.

16. The auxiliary instrument panel according to claim 5, wherein: The third locking structure includes a mounting frame, a locking assembly, a second operating member, and a third reset member. The mounting frame is connected to the housing assembly. The locking assembly is movably provided on the mounting frame along the Z direction. The second operating member is movably provided on the mounting frame along the X direction. The third reset member is elastically connected between the locking assembly and the mounting frame. The locking assembly has a locking position and an unlocking position in the Z direction. When the locking assembly is in the locking position, the locking assembly can be moved to the unlocking position along the Z direction under the action of an external force. When the locking assembly is in the unlocked position, the first operating member is limitedly engaged with the locking assembly along the Z direction, and the first operating member can be moved relative to the locking assembly along the X direction under the action of an external force, until the second operating member and the locking assembly are avoided in the Z direction, and the third reset member drives the locking assembly to reset to the locked position.

17. The auxiliary instrument panel according to claim 16, wherein: The first operating member includes a first mating portion, and the locking assembly includes a second mating portion. When the locking assembly is in the unlocked position, the first mating portion is limitedly engaged with the second mating portion along the Z direction, and the third restoring member accumulates an elastic restoring force for returning the locking assembly to the locked position. The second operating member can drive the first matching portion to move along the X direction until the first matching portion is away from the second matching portion in the Z direction, and the third restoring member releases the elastic restoring force.

18. The auxiliary instrument panel according to claim 17, wherein: The first matching portion has a first abutting surface, and the second matching portion has a second abutting surface; When the locking assembly is in the unlocked position, the second abutting surface at least partially abuts against the first abutting surface along the Z direction; The first operating member is configured to be able to drive the first matching portion to move along the X direction under the action of an external force until the first abutting surface and the second abutting surface are out of position in the Z direction.

19. The auxiliary instrument panel according to claim 18, wherein: The third locking structure further includes a third resetting member, which is elastically connected between the mounting frame and the first operating member along the X direction.

20. The auxiliary instrument panel according to claim 16, wherein: The locking assembly further includes a third operating member, and the third operating member is disposed in the armrest box; The third operating member is connected to the third limiting member. The third operating member is movably provided on the mounting frame along the Z direction and connected to the third limiting member. The third operating member can drive the third limiting member to move along the Z direction to the unlocking position under the action of external force.

21. The auxiliary instrument panel according to claim 20, wherein: The third locking structure includes a hidden housing, which is sleeved outside the mounting frame and has a third entrance and exit; When the locking assembly is in the locking position, the third limiting member extends from the third entrance and exit; when the locking assembly is in the unlocking position, the third limiting member is located in the hidden housing.

22. A secondary panel assembly, wherein: The auxiliary instrument panel assembly includes the portable load and the auxiliary instrument panel according to any one of claims 1 to 21. The portable load is detachably connected to the auxiliary instrument panel body, and a first storage space is provided inside the portable load.

23. A vehicle, wherein The vehicle includes a vehicle body and the auxiliary instrument panel according to claim 22, and the auxiliary instrument panel assembly is arranged on the vehicle body.

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