Armrest box assembly, seat, and vehicle

Abstract

A vehicle comprising a seat. The seat comprises an armrest box assembly (100); the armrest box assembly (100) comprises an armrest box (10) and a movable plate (20); the armrest box (10) comprises a limiting side used for limiting a seat channel; a mounting recess (11) is formed in the surface of the limiting side; the movable plate (20) is movably provided in the armrest box (10) between an open position and a storage position; when the movable plate (20) is located at the open position, at least part of the movable plate (20) extends out of the mounting recess (11); and when the movable plate (20) is located at the storage position, at least part of the movable plate (20) is stored in the mounting recess (11). Such provision of the armrest box assembly can reduce the space outside the armrest occupied by the movable plate when the movable plate is stored, so that when the armrest box assembly is used for a vehicle, member access is facilitated, more space is reserved for seat design, and it is convenient to use.

Description

Armrest box assembly, seats and vehicles

[0001] This application is required to be filed with the Chinese Patent Office on April 23, 2024, application number:

[0002] Priority is given to Chinese Patent Application No. 202420853936.8, entitled “Armrest Box Assembly, Seat and Vehicle”, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly to an armrest box assembly, a seat, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0004] Currently, the structure of small tables on the fixed armrests of the middle row seats in MPV models is usually a simple external small table that is suspended from the fixed armrest of the seat. These small tables usually protrude from the armrest guard plate, and the thickness of the protrusion is the thickness of the small table, which is about 30-50mm. This occupies the Y-direction passage space between the middle row seats, which is not conducive to the entry and exit of the third row of passengers. Technical issues

[0005] Based on this setup, in order to leave enough Y-direction access in the vehicle, the width of the middle row seats may have to be sacrificed, which may affect the comfort of the middle row seats. Technical solutions

[0006] This application provides an armrest box assembly, a seat, and a vehicle, aiming to solve the problem of small tables affecting passenger passage in related technologies.

[0007] To achieve the purpose of this application, according to a first aspect of this application, this application provides an armrest box assembly, including an armrest box and a movable plate. The armrest box includes a limiting side adapted to define a seat passage, and the surface of the limiting side is provided with a mounting groove. The movable plate is movably disposed in the armrest box between an open position and a retracted position. When the movable plate is in the open position, at least a portion of the movable plate extends out of the mounting groove, and when the movable plate is in the retracted position, at least a portion of the movable plate is retracted into the mounting groove.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, when the movable plate is in the storage position, the movable plate is disposed in the mounting groove, and the supporting surface of the movable plate is flush with the surface of the armrest box.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, when the movable plate is in the storage position, the movable plate is disposed in the mounting groove, and the distance from the supporting surface of the movable plate to the bottom of the mounting groove is less than the depth of the groove.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the armrest box assembly further includes a first connecting shaft, and one end of the movable plate is pivotally connected to the armrest box via the first connecting shaft.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the armrest box assembly further includes a support component, which is disposed between the armrest box and the movable plate. The support component can be switched between an unfolded state and a folded state. When the movable plate is in the open position, the support component is in the unfolded state to support the movable plate. When the movable plate is in the stored position, the support component is in the folded state.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the support assembly includes a first support member and a second support member. The first end of the first support member is pivotally disposed on the armrest box. The first end of the second support member is pivotally disposed on the second end of the first support member between a first position and a second position. The second support member is pivotally disposed on the movable plate. When the first support member is in the first position, the support assembly is in an unfolded state. When the second support member is in the second position, the support assembly is in a folded state.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, when the support assembly is in the unfolded state, the distance between the second end of the first support member and the first connecting shaft is L1, and when the support assembly is in the folded state, the distance between the second end of the first support member and the first connecting shaft is L2, where L1 > L2.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, the first end of the second support member is provided with a limiting part, and when the support assembly is in the unfolded state, the first support member abuts against the limiting part.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, the support component further includes a first elastic element disposed between the movable plate and the armrest box.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, the first elastic element is configured as a first torsion spring, wherein a first end of the first elastic element abuts against a first support member and a second end of the first elastic element abuts against an armrest box, or a first end of the first elastic element abuts against a second support member and a second end of the first elastic element abuts against a movable plate.

[0017] In some embodiments of this application, the first support member or the second support member is provided with a clearance groove suitable for accommodating the first end of the first elastic member.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the armrest box is provided with a mating part, and the support component further includes a locking member. The locking member is disposed on the second support member. When the support component is in a folded state, the locking member engages with the mating part to lock the state of the support component.

[0019] In some embodiments of this application, the locking member is configured as a pin, the second support member is pivotally connected to the movable plate via the pin, and the mating part is formed as a snap fastener adapted to engage the pin.

[0020] In some embodiments of this application, the support assembly further includes a control element disposed on a movable plate and drivenly connected to the second support element. The control element is used to drive the second support element to move between a first position and a second position.

[0021] In some embodiments of this application, the support assembly further includes a second connecting shaft, and the control member is pivotally connected to the movable plate between a third position and a fourth position via the second connecting shaft. The first end of the control member is drively connected to the second support member. When the control member is in the third position, the second support member is in the first position, and when the control member is in the fourth position, the second support member is in the second position.

[0022] In some embodiments of this application, the first end of the control member is provided with a transmission groove extending radially along the second connecting shaft, and the second end of the second support member is provided with a transmission shaft, which is movably disposed in the transmission groove along the extension direction of the transmission groove.

[0023] In some embodiments of this application, the support component further includes a second elastic element disposed between the movable plate and the control element.

[0024] In some embodiments of this application, a clearance notch is provided on one side of the movable plate and / or mounting slot, the clearance notch being used by a user to extend into the mounting slot to control the movement of the control component.

[0025] In some embodiments of this application, the supporting surface of the movable plate is provided with an item placement area, and the item placement area is provided with multiple anti-slip ribs.

[0026] In some embodiments of this application, the side of the movable plate is provided with hooks suitable for hanging items.

[0027] In some embodiments of this application, the armrest box assembly further includes a cup holder disposed on a movable plate, the cup holder being extendable and retractable in the thickness direction of the movable plate.

[0028] In some embodiments of this application, the movable plate is provided with a groove to form a cup holder, and the bottom of the mounting groove is provided with a corresponding receiving groove. In the storage position, the cup holder is placed in the receiving groove.

[0029] According to a second aspect of this application, this application provides a seat including the armrest box assembly of the above embodiments.

[0030] In some embodiments of this application, the seats are middle row seats.

[0031] According to a third aspect of this application, this application provides a vehicle including the seat described above. Beneficial effects

[0032] According to the armrest box assembly proposed in this application, the armrest box assembly includes an armrest box and a movable plate. The armrest box includes a limiting side adapted to define a seat passage, and the surface of the limiting side is provided with a mounting groove. The movable plate is movably disposed in the armrest box between an open position and a retracted position. When the movable plate is in the open position, at least a portion of the movable plate extends out of the mounting groove, and when the movable plate is in the retracted position, at least a portion of the movable plate is retracted into the mounting groove. By providing a mounting groove on the surface of the limiting side of the armrest box, the movable plate can be retracted into the mounting groove in the retracted position, thereby reducing the space occupied by the movable plate on the outside of the armrest when retracted. When used in a vehicle, this not only facilitates the entry and exit of occupants but also leaves more space for seat design, improving the designability of the product while ensuring ease of use.

[0033] Other features and advantages of this application will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0034] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0035] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals in the following description denote the same parts.

[0036] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the movable plate of the armrest box assembly in the open state according to an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 2 is a side view of the movable panel of the armrest box assembly in the open state according to an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 3 is a top view of the movable panel of the armrest box assembly in the open state according to an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the movable panel of the armrest box assembly in the open state according to an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 5 is a magnified view of region A in Figure 4;

[0041] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the movable plate of the armrest box assembly in a stowed state according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 7 is a magnified view of region B in Figure 6;

[0043] Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of the support component of the armrest box assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application from one view.

[0044] Figure 9 is a structural schematic diagram of the support component of the armrest box assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application from another perspective;

[0045] Figure 10 is a partial structural schematic diagram of the first support member of the armrest box assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0046] Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the armrest box assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0047] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: Armrest box assembly 100; Armrest box 10; Mounting groove 11; Receiving groove 111; Mating part 12; Fixing seat 13; Movable plate 20; Clearance notch 21; Item placement area 22; Hook 23; Cup holder 24; Groove 25; Support assembly 30; First support member 31; Clearance groove 311; Second support member 32; Limiting part 321; Drive shaft 322; First elastic member 33; Locking member 34; Control member 35; Drive groove 351; Second connecting shaft 36; Second elastic member 37; First connecting pin 38; Second connecting pin 39; First connecting shaft 40.

[0048] Implementation methods of this application

[0049] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the protection scope of this application.

[0050] The armrest box assembly 100 according to an embodiment of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0051] As shown in FIG1, the armrest box assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present application includes an armrest box 10 and a movable plate 20.

[0052] The armrest box 10 includes a limiting side adapted to define a seat passage, and the surface of the limiting side is provided with a mounting groove 11. The movable plate 20 is movably disposed in the armrest box 10 between an open position and a retracted position. When the movable plate 20 is in the open position, at least a portion of the movable plate 20 extends out of the mounting groove 11, and when the movable plate 20 is in the retracted position, at least a portion of the movable plate 20 is retracted into the mounting groove 11.

[0053] In other words, the armrest box assembly 100 according to the embodiments of this application mainly consists of an armrest box 10 and a movable plate 20 movably disposed on the armrest box 10. The armrest box 10 can be a common armrest box structure in vehicles. The armrest box 10 can be provided with structures such as seat armrest screens, soft armrests, armrest decorative strips, and armrest guards. In some embodiments of this application, the armrest box 10 can be an armrest box 10 for the middle row seats of MPV vehicles. The surface of the armrest box 10 facing the seat passage (i.e., the limiting side) can be provided with a mounting groove 11.

[0054] The movable panel 20 is located on the limiting side of the armrest box 10 and is movable between the open position and the retracted position. When the movable panel 20 is in the open position, part or all of the movable panel 20 extends out of the mounting groove 11, so that the supporting surface of the movable panel 20 can support items, that is, the movable panel 20 can be used as a small table for passengers to place items, such as mobile phones, water cups, etc. When the movable panel 20 is in the retracted position, at least part or all of the movable panel 20 in the thickness direction is retracted into the mounting groove 11. That is, the surface of the movable panel 20 closest to the armrest box 10 is retracted into the mounting groove 11, and the surface of the movable panel 20 furthest from the armrest box 10 (i.e., the supporting surface) can be retracted into the mounting groove 11 or partially exposed. When the movable panel 20 is retracted into the mounting groove 11, the space occupied by the movable panel 20 in the seat aisle is reduced, making it easier for passengers to pass through.

[0055] Therefore, according to the armrest box assembly 100 proposed in the embodiments of this application, by providing an installation groove 11 on the surface of the armrest box 10 on the limiting side, the movable plate 20 can be stored in the installation groove 11 when in the storage position, thereby reducing the space occupied by the movable plate 20 on the outside of the armrest when stored. When used in a vehicle, it not only facilitates the entry and exit of passengers, but also leaves more space for seat design, making it convenient to use and improving the designability of the product.

[0056] According to one embodiment of this application, when the movable plate 20 is in the storage position, the movable plate 20 is disposed in the mounting groove 11, and the supporting surface of the movable plate 20 is flush with the surface of the armrest box 10.

[0057] In other words, the dimensions of the movable plate 20 in the thickness direction can correspond to the opening depth of the mounting groove 11, so that when the movable plate 20 is stored in the mounting groove 11, it can be completely located in the mounting groove 11, and the supporting surface of the movable plate 20 can be flush with the surface of the limiting side of the armrest box 10, so that the appearance of the armrest box 10 is neat, and the movable plate 20 does not affect the shape of the seat when stored in the armrest box 10.

[0058] Therefore, the movable panel 20 of this structure can be retracted into the armrest box 10 and flush with the outer surface of the armrest box 10. The hidden design will not cause any surface difference between the movable panel 20 and the armrest box 10. At the same time, the movable panel 20 embedded in the armrest box 10 will not affect the passage of the third-row passengers, and will prevent passengers from being injured during getting on and off the vehicle. In addition, this design not only makes full use of the space layout, but also makes the seats simple and elegant and the armrest box 10 aesthetically pleasing.

[0059] In some embodiments of this application, when the movable plate 20 is in the storage position, the movable plate 20 is disposed in the mounting groove 11, and the distance from the supporting surface of the movable plate 20 to the bottom of the mounting groove 11 is less than the depth of the mounting groove 11.

[0060] In some embodiments of this application, the dimension of the movable plate 20 in the thickness direction can be smaller than the opening depth of the mounting groove 11, so that when the movable plate 20 is housed in the mounting groove 11, it can be completely located in the mounting groove 11, and the supporting surface of the movable plate 20 can be lower than the surface of the limiting side of the armrest box 100, so that the movable plate 20 will not scratch the passenger when the passenger passes through the seat passage, and also provides a certain degree of protection for the movable plate 20.

[0061] In some embodiments of this application, the armrest box assembly 100 further includes a first connecting shaft 40, one end of the movable plate 20 being pivotally connected to the armrest box 10 via the first connecting shaft 40.

[0062] In other words, the upper end of the movable plate 20 according to the embodiment of this application is pivotally connected to the armrest box 10 via the first connecting shaft 40, that is, the movable plate 20 can switch between an open position and a retracted position around the first connecting shaft 40.

[0063] In some embodiments of this application, the armrest box 10 is provided with a fixing seat 13 in the mounting groove 11. For example, the fixing seat 13 can be fixedly connected to the mounting groove 11 by screws or the like. One end of the movable plate 20 is pivotally connected to the fixing seat 13 on the armrest box 10 through a first connecting shaft 40.

[0064] In some embodiments of this application, the armrest box assembly 100 further includes a support assembly 30, which is disposed between the armrest box 10 and the movable plate 20. The support assembly 30 can be switched between an unfolded state and a folded state. When the movable plate 20 is in the open position, the support assembly 30 is in the unfolded state to support the movable plate 20. When the movable plate 20 is in the stored position, the support assembly 30 is in the folded state.

[0065] As shown in Figure 1, a support component 30 is provided between the armrest box 10 and the movable plate 20. The support component 30 can be unfolded and folded as the movable plate 20 moves. When the movable plate 20 is in the open position, the support component 30 is in the unfolded state. At this time, a part of the support component 30 is connected to the armrest box 10, and the other part of the support component 30 is connected to the movable plate 20, thereby supporting the movable plate 20. When the movable plate 20 is in the retracted position, the support component 30 is in the folded state. The folded support component 30 can be stored in the gap between the movable plate 20 and the mounting groove 11, so as not to affect the normal storage of the movable plate 20.

[0066] Therefore, by setting a support component 30 between the movable plate 20 and the armrest box 10, the movable plate 20 can be supported by the support component 30 when it is in the open position, thus providing stable support. The support component 30 is foldable, so that when the movable plate 20 is in the storage position, the support component 30 can be folded and placed between the movable plate 20 and the armrest box 10 without affecting the normal storage of the movable plate 20.

[0067] According to one embodiment of this application, the support component 30 includes a first support member 31 and a second support member 32.

[0068] The first end of the first support member 31 is pivotally disposed on the armrest box 10, the first end of the second support member 32 is pivotally disposed on the second end of the first support member 31 between the first position and the second position, and the second support member 32 is pivotally disposed on the movable plate 20; when the first support member 31 is in the first position, the support assembly 30 is in the unfolded state, and when the second support member 32 is in the second position, the support assembly 30 is in the folded state.

[0069] In other words, as shown in Figures 1 to 9, the support component 30 according to the embodiment of this application can be composed of two parts: a first support member 31 and a second support member 32. The first end of the first support member 31 is pivotally connected to the fixed seat 13 on the armrest box 10 via a first connecting pin 38. The first end of the second support member 32 is pivotally connected to the second end of the first support member 31 via a second connecting pin 39 between a first position and a second position. The second end of the second support member 32 is pivotally connected to the side of the movable plate 20 away from the support surface via a pin.

[0070] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, when the first end of the second support member 32 is in the first position relative to the second end of the first support member 31, the distance between the first end of the first support member 31 and the second end of the second support member 32 is relatively large, and the support assembly 30 is in the unfolded state. The first support member 31 and the second support member 32 can support the movable plate 20 in the open position.

[0071] When the first end of the second support member 32 rotates from the first position toward the second position relative to the second end of the first support member 31, the distance between the first end of the first support member 31 and the second end of the second support member 32 gradually decreases. Under the action of the first support member 31 and the second support member 32, the movable plate 20 can be moved from the open position to the storage position.

[0072] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, when the second support member 32 moves to the second position, the movable plate 20 moves to the storage position. At this time, the distance between the first end of the first support member 31 and the second end of the second support member 32 is relatively small, and the support assembly 30 is in a folded state, so that it can be stored between the movable plate 20 and the armrest box 10 without affecting the normal storage of the movable plate 20.

[0073] In some embodiments of this application, when the support assembly 30 is in the unfolded state, the distance between the second end of the first support member 31 and the first connecting shaft 40 is L1, and when the support assembly 30 is in the folded state, the distance between the second end of the first support member 31 and the first connecting shaft 40 is L2, where L1 > L2.

[0074] In other words, as shown in Figures 4 to 7, when the support assembly 30 is in the unfolded state, the distance L1 between the second end of the first support member 31 and the first connecting shaft 40 is relatively large. When the support assembly 30 switches from the unfolded state to the folded state, the second end of the first support member 31 rotates toward the position of the first connecting shaft 40, and the distance between the second end of the first support member 31 and the first connecting shaft 40 gradually decreases. When the support assembly 30 is in the folded state, the distance between the second end of the first support member 31 and the first connecting shaft 40 decreases to L2.

[0075] Therefore, by using the above-mentioned folding method, the support component 30 can avoid occupying the area of ​​the movable plate 20 and the mounting groove 11 away from the first connecting shaft 40 when the support component 30 is in the folded state, which is beneficial for the storage of the support component 30 and can improve the designability of the product.

[0076] According to one embodiment of this application, the first end of the second support member 32 is provided with a limiting part 321, and when the support assembly 30 is in the unfolded state, the first support member 31 abuts against the limiting part 321.

[0077] In other words, as shown in Figure 5, the second support member 32 is provided with a limiting part 321 that is adapted to the first support member 31. The limiting part 321 can be formed into a plate body provided on the second support member 32. When the support assembly 30 is in the unfolded state, the limiting part 321 abuts against the first support member 31, thereby limiting the position of the second support member 32, so that the second support member 32 can accurately move to the second position when the support assembly 30 is unfolded, which is beneficial to keeping the movable plate 20 in the accurate open position.

[0078] In some embodiments of this application, the support component 30 further includes a first elastic element 33, which is disposed between the movable plate 20 and the armrest box 10. The first elastic element 33 is used to provide an elastic force to the second support component 32 from the second position toward the first position.

[0079] As shown in Figure 5, at least one first elastic element 33 is provided between the movable plate 20 and the armrest box 10. When the movable plate 20 is in the retracted position, the first elastic element 33 can provide an elastic force to the second support member 32 from the second position toward the first position, thereby providing an elastic force for the movable plate 20 to move from the retracted position to the open position, which is beneficial for the movable plate 20 to move to the open position. When the movable plate 20 is in the open position, the elastic force provided by the first elastic element 33 can effectively prevent the second support member 32 from disengaging from the second position, which can improve the reliability of the movable plate 20.

[0080] In some embodiments of this application, the first elastic member 33 is configured as a first torsion spring, wherein the first end of the first elastic member 33 abuts against the first support member 31 and the second end of the first elastic member 33 abuts against the armrest box 10, or the first end of the first elastic member 33 abuts against the second support member 32 and the second end of the first elastic member 33 abuts against the movable plate 20.

[0081] In other words, the first elastic element 33 can be a first torsion spring, and the installation position of the first torsion spring includes, but is not limited to, the following situations:

[0082] Case 1: The first torsion spring can be sleeved on the first connecting pin 38, the first end of the first torsion spring can abut against the first support member 31, and the second end of the first torsion spring can abut against the fixed seat 13 on the armrest box 10.

[0083] Scenario 2: The first torsion spring can be sleeved on the pin, with the first end of the first torsion spring abutting against the second support member 32 and the second end of the first torsion spring abutting against the movable plate 20.

[0084] Therefore, the first torsion spring can provide the second support member 32 with an elastic force from the second position toward the first position, and it occupies little space and is easy to assemble.

[0085] In some embodiments of this application, the first support member 31 or the second support member 32 is provided with a relief groove 311 suitable for accommodating the first end of the first elastic member 33.

[0086] In other words, as shown in Figures 1 and 10, when the first end of the first elastic member 33 needs to abut against the first support member 31, the position where the first support member 31 and the first elastic member 33 cooperate is provided with a relief groove 311, and the first end of the first elastic member 33 can be located in the relief groove 311.

[0087] When the first end of the first elastic member 33 needs to abut against the second support member 32, the second support member 32 is provided with a relief groove 311 at the position where it cooperates with the first elastic member 33, and the first end of the first elastic member 33 can be located in the relief groove 311.

[0088] Therefore, by using the clearance groove 311, the position of the first end of the first elastic member 33 can be limited on the one hand, and the first end of the first elastic member 33 can be prevented from protruding from the first support member 31 on the other hand, which is beneficial for accommodating the support assembly 30.

[0089] In some embodiments of this application, the armrest box 10 is provided with a mating part 12, and the support assembly 30 further includes a locking member 34. The locking member 34 is disposed on the second support member 32. When the support assembly 30 is in a folded state, the locking member 34 cooperates with the mating part 12 to lock the state of the support assembly 30.

[0090] As shown in Figures 8 and 9, in order to fix the storage position of the movable plate 20, a mating part 12 can be provided in the mounting groove 11 of the armrest box 10. The support assembly 30 also includes a locking member 34 that is adapted to the mating part 12. The locking member 34 is located on one side of the second support member 32.

[0091] When the support assembly 30 is in the unfolded state, the second support member 32 is in the first position, and the locking member 34 is spaced apart from the mating part 12. When the support assembly 30 is in the folded state, the second support member 32 is in the second position, and the locking member 34 engages with the mating part 12, so that the second support member 32 can be kept in the second position, thereby locking the state of the support assembly 30 and helping to keep the movable plate 20 in the storage position.

[0092] In some embodiments of this application, the locking member 34 is configured as a pin, the second support member 32 is pivotally connected to the movable plate 20 via the pin, and the mating part 12 is formed as a snap fastener suitable for engaging the pin.

[0093] In other words, as shown in Figures 8 and 9, the mating part 12 can be configured as a snap-fit ​​on the fixed base 13, which is adapted to engage with the pin. The second support member 32 and the movable plate 20 can be pivotally connected together via the pin, and the pin is relatively long, so that the pin and the snap-fit ​​correspond in position. When the support assembly 30 is in the folded state, the pin engages with the snap-fit, thereby locking the state of the support assembly 30.

[0094] In some embodiments of this application, the support assembly 30 further includes a control element 35, which is disposed on the movable plate 20 and is connected to the second support element 32 in a transmission manner. The control element 35 is used to drive the second support element 32 to move between a first position and a second position.

[0095] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the support assembly 30 also includes a control member 35. The control member 35 can be disposed on the side of the movable plate 20 away from the supporting surface. The control member 35 can be connected to the second end of the second support member 32, thereby driving the second support member 32 to move from the first position to the second position, thus switching the support assembly 30 from the unfolded state to the folded state, which is beneficial for moving the movable plate 20 from the open position to the storage position. The control member 35 can also be used to release the locking member 34 from the mating part 12, which is beneficial for switching the support assembly 30 from the folded state to the unfolded state.

[0096] Therefore, the control component 35 in this embodiment can conveniently and quickly switch the state of the support component 30, making it easy for users to operate.

[0097] In some embodiments of this application, the support assembly 30 further includes a second connecting shaft 36, and the control member 35 is pivotally connected to the movable plate 20 between a third position and a fourth position via the second connecting shaft 36. The first end of the control member 35 is drively connected to the second support member 32. When the control member 35 is in the third position, the second support member 32 is in the first position, and when the control member 35 is in the fourth position, the second support member 32 is in the second position.

[0098] In other words, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the middle position of the control member 35 can be pivotally connected to the movable plate 20 between the third and fourth positions via the second connecting shaft 36, and the first end of the control member 35 is drively connected to the second support member 32. When the control member 35 is in the third position, the second support member 32 is in the first position; when the control member 35 moves from the third position to the fourth position, it can drive the second support member 32 to move from the first position to the second position; when the control member 35 moves to the fourth position, the second support member 32 moves to the second position, at which time the support assembly 30 is in a folded state, and the movable plate 20 is in a stowed position.

[0099] In this embodiment, by pressing the control member 35 toward the movable plate 20 or the mounting slot 11, the control member 35 can drive the support assembly 30 to switch between the unfolded state and the folded state, which is convenient to operate; moreover, by pressing the control member 35 toward the movable plate 20 or the mounting slot 11, the locking member 34 and the mating part 12 can be released from the mating connection, which is convenient to operate. With a single pressing operation, the locking member 34 can be disengaged from the mating part 12, and the support assembly 30 can be unfolded.

[0100] In some embodiments of this application, the first end of the control member 35 is provided with a first tooth, and the second end of the second support member 32 is provided with a second tooth. The first tooth and the second tooth mesh with each other. When the control member 35 rotates, the rotational force of the control member 35 can be transmitted to the second support member 32 through the first tooth and the second tooth, so as to drive the second support member 32 to move.

[0101] In some embodiments of this application, the first end of the control member 35 is provided with a transmission groove 351 extending radially along the second connecting shaft 36, and the second end of the second support member 32 is provided with a transmission shaft 322, which is movably disposed in the transmission groove 351 along the extension direction of the transmission groove 351.

[0102] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the first end of the control member 35 is provided with a transmission groove 351, which can extend radially along the second connecting shaft 36. The control member 35 is provided with a clearance opening on the side near the movable plate 20 to avoid the second support member 32. The second end of the second support member 32 is fixedly connected to a transmission shaft 322. The transmission shaft 322 is movably disposed in the transmission groove 351 along the extension direction of the transmission groove 351, and the circumferential wall of the transmission shaft 322 is in contact with the wall in the height direction of the transmission groove 351, so as to avoid the absence of a certain amount of play between the transmission shaft 322 and the control member 35.

[0103] Therefore, the force of the control component 35 can be transmitted to the second support component 32 by the cooperation between the transmission shaft 322 and the inner wall of the transmission groove 351. The structure is simple and easy to assemble.

[0104] In some embodiments of this application, the support component 30 further includes a second elastic element 37, which is disposed between the movable plate 20 and the control element 35. The second elastic element 37 is used to provide the control element 35 with an elastic force from the fourth position toward the third position.

[0105] In other words, as shown in Figure 5, a second elastic element 37 can be provided between the movable plate 20 and the control member 35. For example, the second elastic element 37 can be a second torsion spring. The second torsion spring is sleeved on the second connecting shaft 36. The first end of the second torsion spring abuts against the movable plate 20, and the second end of the second torsion spring abuts against the control member 35. This can provide the control member 35 with an elastic force from the fourth position to the third position, thereby providing the second support member 32 with an elastic force from the second position to the first position. This is beneficial for the movable plate 20 to automatically move to the open position when the locking member 34 is disengaged from the mating part 12.

[0106] In this embodiment, when the movable plate 20 is in the open position, the second elastic member 37 can provide the second support member 32 with an elastic force toward the second position, which can further improve the reliability of the movable plate 20.

[0107] In some embodiments of this application, a clearance notch 21 is provided on one side of the movable plate 20 and / or the mounting groove 11, the clearance notch 21 being used by a user to extend into the mounting groove 11 to control the movement of the control element 35.

[0108] As shown in Figures 1 and 3, a clearance notch 21 is provided on the side of the movable plate 20 away from the first connecting shaft 40, which extends through the thickness direction of the movable plate 20. The distance between the control component 35 and the clearance notch 21 is relatively close, which is beneficial for the user to reach into the mounting groove 11 to control the movement of the control component 35.

[0109] In some embodiments of this application, a clearance notch 21 extending along the depth direction of the mounting groove 11 is provided on the side of the mounting groove 11 away from the first connecting shaft 40, which facilitates the user's hand to reach into the mounting groove 11 to control the movement of the control component 35.

[0110] Therefore, this structure not only allows users to easily pass through the clearance gap 21 to open or store the movable panel 20, but also ensures that the control components 35 are not exposed, thus maintaining the overall aesthetics of the seat.

[0111] In some embodiments of this application, the first support member 31, the second support member 32, and the control member 35 are all sheet metal parts.

[0112] In some embodiments of this application, the supporting surface of the movable plate 20 is provided with an item placement area 22, and the item placement area 22 is provided with multiple anti-slip ribs.

[0113] The movable plate 20 has hooks 23 on its side suitable for hanging items.

[0114] As shown in Figure 1, the movable panel 20 is equipped with multiple structures for placing items, such as an item placement area 22 and hooks 23. The anti-slip ribs of the item placement area 22 can reduce the risk of items falling, and the hooks 23 are suitable for hanging clothes or packaging bags. Thus, the movable panel 20 with this structure can improve the convenience of use for users.

[0115] In some embodiments of this application, the armrest box assembly 100 further includes a cup holder 24, which is disposed on the movable plate 20 and is extendable in the thickness direction of the movable plate 20.

[0116] In other words, the movable plate 20 is provided with a cup holder 24 for holding cups, and to avoid the mounting groove 11 being too deep, the cup holder 24 can be designed to be telescopic along the thickness direction of the movable plate 20. For example, the cup holder 24 can be a telescopic part made of silicone. When the movable plate 20 is in the open position, the cup holder 24 can be in an extended state, and when the movable plate 20 is in the retracted position, the cup holder 24 is in a retracted state, thereby reducing the space occupied by the cup holder 24.

[0117] In some embodiments of this application, the movable plate 20 is provided with a groove 25 to form a cup holder 24, and the bottom of the mounting groove 11 is provided with a corresponding receiving groove 111. In the storage position, the cup holder 24 is housed in the receiving groove 111.

[0118] As shown in Figure 10, the movable plate 20 has a groove 25 extending along the thickness direction of the movable plate 20 on the supporting surface. The groove 25 can hold a water cup. The bottom of the mounting groove 11 is provided with a deeper receiving groove 111, that is, the bottom of the mounting groove 11 protrudes to the side away from the movable plate 20 to form the receiving groove 111, so that the cup holder 24 can be accommodated in the receiving groove 111.

[0119] The opening and closing process of the movable plate 20 of the armrest box assembly 100 according to an embodiment of this application is described in detail below with reference to Figures 4 to 7.

[0120] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, when the movable plate 20 is in the storage position, the movable plate 20 fits into the mounting groove 11, and the supporting surface of the movable plate 20 is flush with the outer surface of the armrest box 10. At this time, the support component 30 is in a folded state, and the locking member 34 is engaged with the mating part 12.

[0121] When the movable plate 20 needs to be opened, the user's finger passes through the clearance notch 21 and contacts the second end of the control member 35. Then, the user only needs to press the second end of the control member 35 toward the mounting groove 11 to disengage the locking member 34 from the mating part 12. At this time, the first support member 31 and the second support member 32 can automatically unfold under the elastic force of the first elastic member 33 and the second elastic member 37, thereby opening the movable plate 20. Alternatively, the movable plate 20 can be manually pulled up from the storage position to the open position. The first support member 31 and the second support member 32 can support the movable plate 20, enabling the movable plate 20 to withstand a force of less than or equal to 15KG.

[0122] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, when the movable plate 20 needs to be stored, the user's finger passes through the clearance notch 21 on the movable plate 20 and contacts the second end of the control member 35. Then, the user only needs to press the second end of the control member 35 toward the movable plate 20, so that the first end of the control member 35 drives the second support member 32 to move from the first position to the second position, thereby folding the support assembly 30. Alternatively, pressing the movable plate 20 downwards can also fold the support assembly 30. After the movable plate 20 is pressed into the mounting groove 11, the locking member 34 engages with the mating part 12 to lock the folded state of the support assembly 30, thus realizing the storage of the movable plate 20.

[0123] The seat according to the embodiments of this application can be the middle row seat of an MPV vehicle. The seat includes the armrest box assembly 100 of the above embodiments. The vehicle according to the embodiments of this application includes the seat of the above embodiments. Since the armrest box assembly 100 of the above embodiments of this application has the above-mentioned technical effects, the seat and vehicle according to the embodiments of this application also have corresponding technical effects, namely, reducing the space occupied by the movable plate 20 outside the armrest when it is stored. This not only facilitates the entry and exit of passengers, but also leaves more space for seat design. While being convenient to use, it also improves the designability of the product.

[0124] In the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0125] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0126] The embodiments, implementation methods, and related technical features of this application can be combined and substituted for each other without conflict.

[0127] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application in any way. Although the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses, and the parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment can be referred to the relevant equivalent embodiments in other embodiments, any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this application without departing from the content of the technical solution of this application shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of this application.

Claims

1. An armrest box assembly (100), wherein, include: Armrest box (10), the armrest box (10) including a limiting side adapted to define a seat passage, the surface of the limiting side being provided with a mounting groove (11); and A movable plate (20) is movably disposed in the armrest box (10) between an open position and a retracted position. When the movable plate (20) is in the open position, at least a portion of the movable plate (20) extends out of the mounting groove (11). When the movable plate (20) is in the retracted position, at least a portion of the movable plate (20) is retracted into the mounting groove (11).

2. The armrest box assembly (100) according to claim 1, wherein, When the movable plate (20) is in the storage position, the movable plate (20) is placed in the mounting groove (11), and the supporting surface of the movable plate (20) is flush with the surface of the armrest box (10).

3. The armrest box assembly (100) according to claim 1, wherein, When the movable plate (20) is in the storage position, the movable plate (20) is placed in the mounting groove (11), and the distance from the supporting surface of the movable plate (20) to the bottom of the mounting groove (11) is less than the depth of the mounting groove (11).

4. The armrest box assembly (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, Also includes: A first connecting shaft (40) is provided, through which one end of the movable plate (20) is pivotally connected to the armrest box (10).

5. The armrest box assembly (100) according to claim 4, wherein, Also includes: A support component (30) is disposed between the armrest box (10) and the movable plate (20). The support component (30) can be switched between an unfolded state and a folded state. When the movable plate (20) is in the open position, the support component (30) is in the unfolded state to support the movable plate (20). When the movable plate (20) is in the storage position, the support component (30) is in the folded state.

6. The armrest box assembly (100) according to claim 5, wherein, The support component (30) includes: A first support member (31), the first end of which is pivotally disposed on the armrest box (10); and The second support member (32) has its first end pivotally disposed between the first position and the second position at the second end of the first support member (31), and the second support member (32) is pivotally disposed on the movable plate (20); When the first support member (31) is in the first position, the support assembly (30) is in the unfolded state, and when the second support member (32) is in the second position, the support assembly (30) is in the folded state.

7. The armrest box assembly (100) according to claim 6, wherein, When the support assembly (30) is in the unfolded state, the distance between the second end of the first support member (31) and the first connecting shaft (40) is L1. When the support assembly (30) is in the folded state, the distance between the second end of the first support member (31) and the first connecting shaft (40) is L2, where L1>L2.

8. The armrest box assembly (100) according to claim 6 or 7, wherein, The first end of the second support member (32) is provided with a limiting part (321). When the support assembly (30) is in the unfolded state, the first support member (31) abuts against the limiting part (321).

9. The armrest box assembly (100) according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein, The support component (30) also includes: The first elastic element (33) is disposed between the movable plate (20) and the armrest box (10).

10. The armrest box assembly (100) according to claim 9, wherein, The first elastic element (33) is configured as a first torsion spring, wherein, The first end of the first elastic member (33) abuts against the first support member (31), and the second end of the first elastic member (33) abuts against the armrest box (10). Alternatively, the first end of the first elastic member (33) abuts against the second support member (32), and the second end of the first elastic member (33) abuts against the movable plate (20).

11. The armrest box assembly (100) according to claim 10, wherein, The first support member (31) or the second support member (32) is provided with a relief groove (311) suitable for accommodating the first end of the first elastic member (33).

12. The armrest box assembly (100) according to any one of claims 6 to 11, wherein, The armrest box (10) is provided with a mating part (12), and the support assembly (30) further includes: A locking member (34) is provided on the second support member (32). When the support assembly (30) is in the folded state, the locking member (34) cooperates with the mating part (12) to lock the state of the support assembly (30).

13. The armrest box assembly (100) according to claim 12, wherein, The locking member (34) is configured as a pin, the second support member (32) is pivotally connected to the movable plate (20) via the pin, and the mating part (12) is formed as a snap fastener adapted to engage the pin.

14. The armrest box assembly (100) according to any one of claims 6 to 13, wherein, The support component (30) also includes: A control element (35) is disposed on the movable plate (20). The control element (35) is connected to the second support element (32) in a transmission manner. The control element (35) is used to drive the second support element (32) to move between the first position and the second position.

15. The armrest box assembly (100) according to claim 14, wherein, The support component (30) also includes: The second connecting shaft (36) is used to pivotally connect the control member (35) to the movable plate (20) between the third and fourth positions via the second connecting shaft (36), and the first end of the control member (35) is connected to the second support member (32) in a transmission connection. When the control member (35) is in the third position, the second support member (32) is in the first position; when the control member (35) is in the fourth position, the second support member (32) is in the second position.

16. The armrest box assembly (100) according to claim 15, wherein, The first end of the control member (35) is provided with a transmission groove (351) extending radially along the second connecting shaft (36), and the second end of the second support member (32) is provided with a transmission shaft (322). The transmission shaft (322) is movably disposed in the transmission groove (351) along the extension direction of the transmission groove (351).

17. The armrest box assembly (100) according to claim 15 or 16, wherein, The support component (30) also includes: The second elastic element (37) is disposed between the movable plate (20) and the control element (35).

18. The armrest box assembly (100) according to any one of claims 14 to 17, wherein, The movable plate (20) and / or the mounting groove (11) are provided with a clearance notch (21) on one side, the clearance notch (21) for the user to extend into the mounting groove (11) to control the movement of the control element (35).

19. The armrest box assembly (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein, The movable plate (20) has an item placement area (22) on its supporting surface, and the item placement area (22) is provided with multiple anti-slip ribs.

20. The armrest box assembly (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein, The side of the movable plate (20) is provided with hooks (23) suitable for hanging items.

21. The armrest box assembly (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 20, wherein, Also includes: A cup holder (24) is provided on the movable plate (20), and the cup holder (24) is extendable and retractable in the thickness direction of the movable plate (20).

22. The armrest box assembly (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 20, wherein, The movable plate (20) is provided with a groove (25) to form a cup holder (24), and the bottom of the mounting groove (11) is provided with a corresponding receiving groove (111). In the storage position, the cup holder (24) is housed in the receiving groove (111).

23. A type of seat, wherein, Includes the armrest box assembly (100) according to any one of claims 1-22.

24. The seat according to claim 23, wherein, The seats mentioned are middle row seats.

25. A vehicle, wherein, Includes the seat as described in claim 23 or 24.

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