Ejection mechanism

Abstract

An ejection mechanism, comprising a housing (100), a push plate (200), and a lock mechanism (300), wherein the housing (100) is provided with an accommodating recess (110) having an opening at one end; the accommodating recess (110) is used for accommodating a smart device (400) and the push plate (200); the push plate (200) is slidably connected to the housing (100), and the smart device (400) is detachably fixed to the push plate (200), so that the smart device (400) can follow the push plate (200) to move relative to the housing (100) between a retracted position and an ejected position; the lock mechanism (300) is provided on the housing (100); the lock mechanism (300) can switch between a locked state and an unlocked state, and the ejection mechanism has an ejected state and a retracted state. When the push plate (200) and the smart device (400) move to the ejected position, the ejection mechanism is in the ejected state, and the push plate (200) covers the opening of the accommodating recess (110). When the ejection mechanism has ejected the smart device (400) and the push plate (200), the push plate (200) can cover the accommodating recess (110), thereby playing a role in concealing the unsightly appearance when the smart device (400) is removed, and improving the appearance.

Description

Ejection mechanism TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicle parts, and more particularly to an ejection mechanism. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the rapid development of vehicle intelligence, some vehicles are provided with an ejection mechanism for fixing an intelligent device (such as a mobile phone, a tablet computer, etc.). The ejection mechanism is installed at any suitable position in the vehicle interior, and the intelligent device is detachably fixed on the ejection mechanism. A passenger can take down the intelligent device from the ejection mechanism as needed. The ejection mechanism is provided with a receiving groove for accommodating the intelligent device. When the intelligent device is fixed on the ejection mechanism, it is located in the receiving groove, and the outer surface thereof is substantially flush with the outer surface of the ejection mechanism, so that the intelligent device looks integrated with the ejection mechanism and is more beautiful. When it is needed to take down the intelligent device from the ejection mechanism, the passenger can trigger a button on the ejection mechanism, so that the ejection mechanism ejects the intelligent device from the receiving groove, and then the passenger can manually take down the intelligent device from the ejection mechanism.

[0003] However, in the prior art, when the passenger takes down the intelligent device from the ejection mechanism, the receiving groove will be exposed, affecting the beauty thereof. SUMMARY

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the first aspect of the present application provides an ejection mechanism. The ejection mechanism comprises a shell, a push plate and a lock mechanism. The shell has a receiving groove with one end open. The receiving groove is used for accommodating an intelligent device and the push plate. The push plate is in sliding connection with the shell. The intelligent device is detachably fixed with the push plate, so that the intelligent device can move with the push plate relative to the shell between a retracted position and an ejected position. The lock mechanism is arranged on the shell. The lock mechanism can be switched between a locked state and an unlocked state. The ejection mechanism has an ejected state and a retracted state. When the ejection mechanism is in the retracted state, the lock mechanism is in the locked state and is fixedly connected with the push plate or the intelligent device, so as to lock the push plate and the intelligent device in the retracted position. The intelligent device covers the opening of the receiving groove. When the lock mechanism is in the unlocked state, the lock mechanism is disconnected with the push plate or the intelligent device, so as to make the push plate and the intelligent device move from the retracted position to the ejected position. When the push plate and the intelligent device move to the ejected position, the ejection mechanism is in the ejected state, and the push plate covers the opening of the receiving groove.

[0005] In one embodiment, when the push plate and the intelligent device are in the retracted position, the outer surface of the intelligent device is flush with the outer surface of the shell. When the push plate and the intelligent device are in the ejected position, the outer surface of the push plate is flush with the outer surface of the shell, and the intelligent device protrudes out of the shell.

[0006] In one embodiment, the ejection mechanism comprises elastic mechanisms respectively connected with the shell and the push plate, for providing an elastic force to the push plate to move the push plate towards the ejection position.

[0007] In one embodiment, the lock mechanism comprises a button, a first rotating arm, a second rotating arm, a first lock hook and a second lock hook, the first rotating arm and the second rotating arm are both rotatably connected with the shell, the first lock hook and the second lock hook are spaced apart, and are slidably connected with the shell and can move away from or close to each other relative to the shell, the button is connected with one end of the first rotating arm and one end of the second rotating arm, the other end of the first rotating arm is connected with the first lock hook, and the other end of the second rotating arm is connected with the second lock hook, the button is slidably connected with the shell and can move between a button locking position and a button unlocking position relative to the shell; when the lock mechanism is in the locking state, the button is located at the button locking position, the smart device or the push plate is clamped between the first lock hook and the second lock hook, and one end of the first lock hook away from the second lock hook and one end of the second lock hook away from the first lock hook are respectively fixedly connected with two ends of the smart device or the push plate; in response to the movement of the button from the button locking position to the button unlocking position, the first rotating arm rotates in a first rotating direction, the second rotating arm rotates in a second rotating direction opposite to the first rotating direction, and the rotation of the first rotating arm and the second rotating arm causes the first lock hook and the second lock hook to move away from each other, so that the first lock hook and the second lock hook are disconnected with the smart device or the push plate, and the lock mechanism is switched to the unlocking state.

[0008] In one embodiment, the lock mechanism further comprises a first elastic member and a second elastic member, the first elastic member is connected with the first lock hook and the shell respectively, for providing an elastic force to the first lock hook to move towards the second lock hook; the second elastic member is connected with the second lock hook and the shell respectively, for providing an elastic force to the second lock hook to move towards the first lock hook.

[0009] In one embodiment, the lock mechanism is arranged on the inner side of the shell.

[0010] In one embodiment, the shell is provided with a first opening and a second opening at two ends respectively, the first opening is used for the end of the first lock hook away from the second lock hook to pass through to enter the accommodation groove and be fixedly connected with the smart device or the push plate, and the second opening is used for the end of the first lock hook away from the second lock hook to pass through to enter the accommodation groove and be fixedly connected with the smart device or the push plate.

[0011] In one embodiment, the two ends of the smart device or the push plate are respectively provided with a first clamping groove and a second clamping groove, the end of the first lock hook away from the second lock hook can be inserted into the first clamping groove to be fixed with the smart device or the push plate, and the end of the second lock hook away from the first lock hook can be inserted into the second clamping groove to be fixed with the smart device or the push plate.

[0012] In one embodiment, the push plate is provided with a protrusion, the protrusion penetrates the shell in the inner direction and extends out of the shell, the protrusion is located between the first and second hooks and abuts against the end of the first hook close to the second hook and the end of the second hook close to the first hook respectively, the outer contour of the part of the protrusion away from the shell has a size greater than the outer contour of the part of the protrusion close to the shell, so that the first and second hooks are away from each other when the protrusion moves with the push plate towards the ejection position.

[0013] In one embodiment, the protrusion abuts against the inner surface of the shell and interferes with each other when the push plate is in the ejection position, so as to define the ejection position.

[0014] In one embodiment, the protrusion has a stepped structure, the stepped structure divides the protrusion into a first part and a second part, the outer contour of the first part has a size greater than the outer contour of the second part, and the first part is farther away from the shell than the second part.

[0015] In one embodiment, the first and second hooks are each provided with a conductive head, the two ends of the smart device are each provided with an interface matched with the conductive head, and the conductive heads are inserted into the interfaces and electrically connected with each other when the first and second hooks are fixed with the smart device.

[0016] In one embodiment, the elastic mechanism includes at least one third elastic member, the third elastic member is located between the push plate and the shell, and the two ends of the third elastic member are connected with the push plate and the shell respectively, for providing the push plate with an elastic force to move towards the ejection position.

[0017] In one embodiment, the inner side of the push plate is provided with at least one guide column, and the shell is provided with a first guide groove corresponding to the guide column, the guide column is inserted into and can slide in the corresponding first guide groove.

[0018] In one embodiment, each third elastic member is sleeved outside a guide column and located in the first guide groove corresponding to the guide column.

[0019] In one embodiment, the elastic mechanism includes two cross mechanisms, the two cross mechanisms are located in the accommodating groove and connected with the two ends of the push plate in the X direction respectively, each cross mechanism includes a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, the first end of the first connecting rod and the first end of the second connecting rod are rotationally connected with the shell, the first end of the first connecting rod is provided with a first gear, the first end of the second connecting rod is provided with a second gear, the first gear and the second gear are meshed with each other, the second end of the first connecting rod and the second end of the second connecting rod are connected through a fourth elastic member, the fourth elastic member is arranged to provide the second end of the first connecting rod and the second end of the second connecting rod with an elastic force to move towards each other, and the second end of the first connecting rod and the second end of the second connecting rod are slidingly and rotationally connected with the push plate.

[0020] In one embodiment, the push plate is provided with a plurality of second sliding grooves, and each of the second ends of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod is provided with a shaft pin, which is inserted into the second sliding grooves and can slide and rotate in the second sliding grooves.

[0021] In one embodiment, the inner side of the push plate is provided with at least one magnetic member for adsorbing the smart device; and / or the inner side of the push plate is further provided with a damping block.

[0022] In one embodiment, the ejection mechanism further comprises two synchronous rods, one end of each of the synchronous rods is rotatably and slidably connected with the housing, and the other end is rotatably connected with the push plate, and the synchronous rods are used to ensure that the push plate is always located on a plane parallel to the opening of the accommodating groove when moving between the retracted position and the ejection position.

[0023] In one embodiment, the synchronous rod comprises a connecting portion and two cantilever portions, the two ends of the connecting portion are respectively connected with one end of the two cantilever portions, and the other end of the two cantilever portions away from the connecting portion is formed as a free end, the free end of each of the cantilever portions is rotatably and slidably connected with the housing, and the connecting portion is rotatably connected with the push plate.

[0024] In one embodiment, the damping mechanism comprises a damping gear and a damping rack, the damping gear and the damping rack are meshed with each other, one of the damping gear and the damping rack is arranged on the protrusion, and the other of the damping gear and the damping rack is arranged on the housing.

[0025] In one embodiment, the lock mechanism comprises a driving assembly, the driving assembly comprises a rotating member rotatably mounted on the housing and located within the range of the accommodating groove, the rotating member is configured with a first connection position and a second connection position opposite to each other, a first connecting arm connected with the first connection position and extending away from the rotating member, and a second connecting arm connected with the second connection position and extending away from the rotating member, the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm extend in opposite directions, the lock mechanism further comprises a first lock hook arranged at the free end of the first connecting arm and a second lock hook arranged at the free end of the second connecting arm, and the rotating member is adapted to rotate to drive the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm to approach each other, the first lock hook and the second lock hook to approach each other, so that the lock mechanism enters a locked state, or to drive the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm to move away from each other, the first lock hook and the second lock hook to move away from each other, so that the lock mechanism enters an unlocked state.

[0026] In one embodiment, the driving assembly further comprises a first elastic reset member connected between the first connecting arm and the housing, and a second elastic reset member connected between the second connecting arm and the housing, and when the lock mechanism is in the locked state, the first reset member and the second reset member are in a free state, and when the lock mechanism is in the unlocked state, the first reset member and the second reset member are elastically deformed under force.

[0027] In one embodiment, the push plate is provided with a stopper extending towards the driving assembly; when the push plate is in the ejecting position, the stopper engages with the driving assembly to prevent the rotating member from rotating; when the push plate is in the retracted position, the stopper is separated from the driving assembly to allow the rotating member to rotate.

[0028] In one embodiment, the push plate comprises a push plate body having an outer surface adapted to contact the smart device and an inner surface opposite to the outer surface; and a bracket corresponding to the inner surface of the push plate body and connected with the push plate body; the stopper is arranged on the bracket and extends away from the push plate body.

[0029] In one embodiment, the driving assembly further comprises a button, the first connecting arm is configured with a guide slope matched with the button; the button is adapted to move along the guide slope so that the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm move away from each other, and the locking mechanism is converted from the locked state to the unlocked state; when the locking mechanism is converted from the unlocked state to the locked state, the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm move close to each other and reset.

[0030] In one embodiment, the driving assembly further comprises a third elastic reset member arranged on the button; two ends of the third elastic reset member respectively abut against the button and the housing, so that the third elastic reset member is adapted to be pressed by the button or drive the button to reset.

[0031] In one embodiment, the ejecting mechanism further comprises a pushing assembly, the pushing assembly comprises a pushing block assembled with the push plate; and a fourth elastic reset member assembled with the pushing block and having two ends respectively abutting against the pushing block and the housing; wherein the fourth elastic reset member is adapted to be pressed by the pushing block or drive the pushing block to reset, so that the push plate is in the retracted position or in the ejecting position.

[0032] In one embodiment, one of the push plate and the pushing block is configured with a receiving groove, and the other is configured with an assembly leg; the assembly leg is fitted in the receiving groove, so that the pushing block is assembled with the push plate.

[0033] In one embodiment, a guide member is arranged on the housing, the guide member is provided with a second guide groove extending along the movement direction of the push plate between the retracted position and the ejecting position; the pushing block is slidably fitted with the guide member, and the pushing block is provided with a sliding block; the sliding block engages in the second guide groove and is adapted to slide along the second guide groove as the pushing block moves relative to the guide member.

[0034] In one embodiment, the pushing assembly further comprises a damping mechanism, the damping mechanism comprises a damping rack arranged on one of the pushing block and the guide member; and a damping gear arranged on the other of the pushing block and the guide member; wherein when the pushing block moves relative to the guide member, the damping gear and the damping rack mesh with each other to damp the movement of the pushing block.

[0035] The ejection mechanism of the present application can cover the accommodating groove after the smart device and the push plate are ejected, so as to play a role of hiding the ugly part after the smart device is taken away, and improve the aesthetic property. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0036] The present application will be further described in the subsequent detailed description with the aid of non-limiting examples of typical embodiments of the application, and with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings are not drawn to scale.

[0037] Fig. 1 is a front view of the ejection mechanism provided with a smart device in a retracted state according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0038] Fig. 2 is a structural schematic view of the ejection mechanism after the smart device is removed in a retracted state according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0039] Fig. 3 is a structural schematic view of the ejection mechanism after the smart device is removed in an ejection state according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0040] Fig. 4 is an A-A sectional view of Fig. 1.

[0041] Fig. 5 is an A-A sectional view of the ejection mechanism in an ejection state according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0042] Fig. 6 is a rear view of the ejection mechanism provided with a smart device in a retracted state according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0043] Fig. 7 is a C-C sectional view of Fig. 6.

[0044] Fig. 8 is a top view of the ejection mechanism provided with a smart device in an ejection state according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0045] Fig. 9 is a D-D sectional view of Fig. 8.

[0046] Fig. 10 is a B-B sectional view of Fig. 1.

[0047] Fig. 11 is a B-B sectional view of the ejection mechanism provided with a smart device in an ejection state according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0048] Fig. 12 is a structural schematic view of the ejection mechanism after the push plate is removed according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0049] Fig. 13 is a structural schematic view of the inner side of the push plate of the ejection mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0050] Fig. 14 is a P-P sectional view of Fig. 1.

[0051] Fig. 15 is a P-P sectional view of the ejection mechanism provided with a smart device in an ejection state according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0052] Figure 16 is a rear view of the ejector mechanism with the smart device installed in a retracted position according to embodiment two of the present application.

[0053] Figure 17 is a J-J sectional view of Figure 16.

[0054] Figure 18 is a J-J sectional view of the ejector mechanism with the smart device installed in an ejected position according to embodiment two of the present application.

[0055] Figure 19 is a front view of the ejector mechanism with the smart device installed in a retracted position according to embodiment three of the present application.

[0056] Figure 20 is a M-M sectional view of Figure 19.

[0057] Figure 21 is a M-M sectional view of the ejector mechanism with the smart device installed in an ejected position according to embodiment three of the present application.

[0058] Figure 22 is a schematic view of the ejector mechanism removing the smart device and push plate according to embodiment three of the present application.

[0059] Figure 23 is a rear side schematic view of the ejector mechanism according to embodiment four of the present application.

[0060] Figure 24 schematically illustrates the ejector mechanism according to embodiment five of the present application.

[0061] Figure 25 schematically illustrates the housing and drive assembly of the ejector mechanism of embodiment five.

[0062] Figure 26 schematically illustrates a top view of Figure 25.

[0063] Figure 27 schematically illustrates a sectional view of the ejector mechanism shown in Figure 25.

[0064] Figure 28 schematically illustrates another sectional view of the ejector mechanism shown in Figure 25.

[0065] Figure 29 schematically illustrates the push button of the ejector mechanism of embodiment five.

[0066] Figure 30 schematically illustrates an exploded view of the push plate.

[0067] Figure 31 schematically illustrates another sectional view of the ejector mechanism shown in Figure 25.

[0068] Figure 32 schematically illustrates the push assembly.

[0069] Figure 33 schematically illustrates the damping mechanism.

[0070] LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS 100 housing 110 accommodating groove 120 first guide groove 140 first sliding groove 150 guide 152 second guide groove 200 push plate 201 stopper 202 push plate body 203 bracket 202a outer surface of push plate body 202b inner surface of push plate body 205 assembly leg 206 extension column 210 protruding block 211 step structure 220 guide column 230 magnetic piece 250 second sliding groove 260 pushing assembly 261 pushing block 262 receiving groove 263 sliding block 264 fourth reset piece 300 locking mechanism 310 button 311 pressing portion 312 pressing leg 313 third reset piece 321 first rotating arm 322 second rotating arm 331 first locking hook 332 second locking hook 333 conductive head 334 transition groove 341 first elastic piece 342 second elastic piece 350 driving assembly 351 first connecting arm 351a first reset piece 351b guide inclined surface 352 second connecting arm 352a second reset piece 353 rotating piece 353a first connecting position 353b second connecting position 400 intelligent device 401 damping mechanism 410 damping gear 420 damping rack 510 third elastic piece 520 cross mechanism 521 first connecting rod 522 second connecting rod 523 first gear 524 second gear 525 fourth elastic piece 526 pin shaft 600 synchronous rod610 connecting part 620 cantilever part Z movement direction of the push plate DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0071] For the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present application to be clearer, the technical solutions of the present application will be described below in connection with the embodiments of the present application and corresponding drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by a person of ordinary skill in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0072] Embodiment one

[0073] As shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the embodiment one of the present application provides an ejection mechanism, which comprises a shell 100, a push plate 200 and a lock mechanism 300, the shell 100 has an accommodating groove 110 with an open end, used for accommodating a smart device 400 and the push plate 200, the push plate 200 is in sliding connection with the shell 100 and can move relative to the shell 100 between a retracted position and an ejection position, the smart device 400 is detachably fixed with the push plate 200, so that the smart device 400 can move with the push plate 200 relative to the shell 100 between the retracted position and the ejection position, the lock mechanism 300 is arranged on the shell 100 and is in separable connection with the push plate 200 or the smart device 400, the lock mechanism 300 has a locked state and an unlocked state and can be switched between the locked state and the unlocked state; the ejection mechanism has a retracted state and an ejection state, when the ejection mechanism is in the retracted state, the smart device 400 and the push plate 200 are both located at the retracted position, the lock mechanism 300 is in the locked state and is fixedly connected with the smart device 400 or the push plate 200, so as to lock the push plate 200 and the smart device 400 at the retracted position; when the lock mechanism 300 is in the unlocked state, the lock mechanism 300 is disconnected with the push plate 200 or the smart device 400, the push plate 200 and the smart device 400 will move from the retracted position to the ejection position, and the ejection mechanism will be switched from the retracted state to the ejection state; when the smart device 400 and the push plate 200 are located at the retracted position, the smart device 400 can cover the opening of the accommodating groove 110, when the smart device 400 and the push plate 200 are located at the ejection position, the push plate 200 can cover the opening of the accommodating groove 110, and the smart device 400 is located outside the accommodating groove 110, in this way, the passenger can take the smart device 400 off from the push plate 200, and after the smart device 400 is taken off, the passenger cannot see the accommodating groove 110 from the outside because the push plate 200 covers the opening of the accommodating groove 110, so that the hiding of the accommodating groove 110 is realized, which is more beautiful.

[0074] In some embodiments, the shape of the smart device 400 and the push plate 200 both match the shape of the opening of the accommodating groove 110, and the size is slightly smaller than the size of the opening. As shown in FIG. 4, when the smart device 400 is in the retracted position, the outer surface of the smart device 400 is substantially flush with the outer surface of the shell 100, which on the one hand can make the smart device 400 look integrated with the shell 100 in appearance, improving the aesthetics, and on the other hand can make the smart device 400 completely retract into the accommodating groove 110, avoiding the smart device 400 from being partially protruding and causing bumping. As shown in FIG. 5, when the push plate 200 is in the ejection position, the outer surface of the push plate 200 is substantially flush with the outer surface of the shell 100, similar to the smart device 400, which can also achieve the effects of aesthetics and avoiding bumping; at the same time, the smart device 400 is away from the accommodating groove 110 and protrudes from the outer surface of the shell 100, so that the occupant can easily grasp both ends of the smart device 400 and take it off the push plate 200.

[0075] In some embodiments, the ejection mechanism can further include an elastic mechanism connected with the shell 100 and the push plate 200 respectively, for providing an elastic force to the push plate 200, which will make the push plate 200 move towards the ejection position, so that when the lock mechanism 300 is unlocked, the push plate 200 and the smart device 400 will move to the ejection position under the action of the elastic force provided by the elastic mechanism. When it is needed to make the smart device 400 return to the retracted position, only an external force is needed to be applied to the smart device 400 to make it move towards the retracted position, which will overcome the elastic force and make the smart device 400 and the push plate 200 move towards the retracted position, and after moving to the retracted position, the lock mechanism 300 can be switched to the locked state, so as to re-lock the smart device 400 or the push plate 200.

[0076] As shown in FIG. 6, in some embodiments, the lock mechanism 300 can include a button 310, a first rotating arm 321, a second rotating arm 322, a first lock hook 331 and a second lock hook 332, the first rotating arm 321 and the second rotating arm 322 are both rotationally connected with the housing 100, the first lock hook 331 and the second lock hook 332 are spaced apart, the first lock hook 331 and the second lock hook 332 are both slidingly connected with the housing 100 and can move away from or close to each other relative to the housing 100, the button 310 is connected with one end of the first rotating arm 321 and one end of the second rotating arm 322, the other end of the first rotating arm 321 is connected with the first lock hook 331, the other end of the second rotating arm 322 is connected with the second lock hook 332, the button 310 is slidingly connected with the housing 100 and can move between a button locking position and a button unlocking position relative to the housing 100. When the lock mechanism 300 is in the locking state, the button 310 is located at the button locking position, the smart device 400 or the push plate 200 is clamped between the first lock hook 331 and the second lock hook 332, one end of the first lock hook 331 away from the second lock hook 332 and one end of the second lock hook 332 away from the first lock hook 331 are respectively fixedly connected with two ends of the smart device 400 or the push plate 200, so as to lock the smart device 400 or the push plate 200 in the retracted position; when it is needed to be unlocked, the button 310 can be pressed and moved from the button locking position to the button unlocking position, the movement of the button 310 will press one end of the first rotating arm 321 and the second rotating arm 322, and make the first rotating arm 321 rotate in a first rotating direction (clockwise direction shown in FIG. 6) and make the second rotating arm 322 rotate in a second rotating direction opposite to the first rotating direction (counterclockwise direction shown in FIG. 6), the rotation of the first rotating arm 321 in the first rotating direction makes the first lock hook 331 and the second lock hook 332 move away from each other and away from the smart device 400 and the push plate 200, so as to be disconnected with the smart device 400 or the push plate 200, and the unlocking is realized, after the unlocking, the smart device 400 and the push plate 200 will move to the ejection position under the elastic force of the elastic mechanism.

[0077] In some embodiments, the lock mechanism 300 can further comprise a first elastic member 341 and a second elastic member 342, the first elastic member 341 being connected to the first hook 331 and the housing 100 respectively, for providing an elastic force to the first hook 331 to move it towards the second hook 332, and the second elastic member 342 being connected to the second hook 332 and the housing 100 respectively, for providing an elastic force to the second hook 332 to move it towards the first hook 331, so that under the action of the first elastic member 341 and the second elastic member 342, the first hook 331 and the second hook 332 will move closer to each other, and the mutual approach of the first hook 331 and the second hook 332 will make the first rotating arm 321 rotate in the second rotating direction and make the second rotating arm 322 rotate in the first rotating direction, and then make the button 310 move towards the button locking position (i.e. reset), that is, the first elastic member 341 and the second elastic member 342 are used to make the lock mechanism 300 return to the locking state.

[0078] In some embodiments, the lock mechanism 300 is arranged on the inner side of the housing 100 (i.e. the side facing away from the occupant), so as to achieve concealment and improve the visual effect of the ejection mechanism.

[0079] It can be understood that the above-mentioned lock mechanism 300 is only an example, and the lock mechanism 300 can also adopt any other suitable locking device, such as a gear and rack mechanism, as long as it can achieve the functions of locking and unlocking.

[0080] In some embodiments, the housing 100 is provided with a first opening and a second opening at two ends respectively, the first opening is used for the end of the first hook 331 away from the second hook 332 to pass through, and the second opening is used for the end of the second hook 332 away from the first hook 331 to pass through, so that with the movement of the first hook 331 and the second hook 332, the first hook 331 and the second hook 332 can enter the containing groove 110 through the first opening and the second opening, and be fixedly connected with the smart device 400 or the push plate 200 in the containing groove 110.

[0081] In some embodiments, the two ends of the smart device 400 or the push plate 200 can be respectively provided with a first clamping groove and a second clamping groove, the end of the first hook 331 away from the second hook 332 can be inserted into the first clamping groove to be fixed with the smart device 400 or the push plate 200, and the end of the second hook 332 away from the first hook 331 can be inserted into the second clamping groove to be fixed with the smart device 400 or the push plate 200.

[0082] As shown in FIG. 7, the push plate 200 is provided with a protrusion 210, the protrusion 210 penetrates the housing 100 along the inner side direction and extends out of the housing 100, the protrusion 210 is located between the first locking hook 331 and the second locking hook 332, and the protrusion 210 abuts against the end of the first locking hook 331 close to the second locking hook 332 and the end of the second locking hook 332 close to the first locking hook 331 respectively, the size of the outer contour of the protrusion 210 is set to be variable along the direction from the outer side to the inner side (i.e. the direction away from the housing 100), the size of the outer contour of the part of the protrusion 210 away from the housing 100 is greater than the size of the outer contour of the part of the protrusion 210 close to the housing 100, so that, when the lock mechanism 300 is unlocked, the protrusion 210 will move along with the push plate 200 in the outer side direction, and during the movement, the outer contour of the protrusion 210 is always in contact with the first locking hook 331 and the second locking hook 332, as the protrusion 210 moves in the outer side direction, the contact position of the first locking hook 331 and the second locking hook 332 with the outer contour of the protrusion 210 will move from the position close to the outer side to the inner side direction, i.e. from the contact with the small-size outer contour to the contact with the large-size outer contour, therefore, the distance between the first locking hook 331 and the second locking hook 332 will increase, that is, as the protrusion 210 moves in the outer side direction, the first locking hook 331 and the second locking hook 332 will move away from each other and move out of the accommodating groove 110, thereby avoiding the first locking hook 331 and the second locking hook 332 from moving close to each other and returning to the accommodating groove 110 after being unlocked, so as to avoid the interference between the push plate 200 and the first locking hook 331 and the second locking hook 332 in the accommodating groove 110 during the movement of the push plate 200 to the ejection position.

[0083] When the push plate 200 moves to the ejection position, the protrusion 210 abuts against the inner surface of the housing 100 and interferes with each other, so that the push plate 200 cannot continue to move in the outer side direction, thereby defining the ejection position of the push plate 200.

[0084] When the first locking hook 331 and the second locking hook 332 are fixed with the smart device 400, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the first locking hook 331 and the second locking hook 332 can be respectively provided with a conductive head (e.g. a PIN needle) 333, and the first clamping groove and the second clamping groove of the smart device 400 are provided with an interface matched with the conductive head 333, the conductive head 333 is inserted into the interface, and the conductive head 333 can be electrically connected with the electronic control unit of the vehicle, so as to realize the electrical connection between the electronic control unit and the smart device 400, so that the smart device 400 can interact with the electronic control unit to control the functional components (e.g. seats, screens, air conditioners, sound systems, etc.) on the vehicle, and at the same time, the smart device 400 can be charged by the electronic control unit.

[0085] As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, in some embodiments, the elastic mechanism can include at least one third elastic member 510 located between the push plate 200 and the shell 100, and having two ends connected with the push plate 200 and the shell 100 respectively, for providing the push plate 200 with an elastic force to move it towards the ejecting position. As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the inner side of the push plate 200 can be provided with at least one guide column 220, and the shell 100 can be provided with a first guide slot 120 corresponding to the guide column 220 one by one, the guide column 220 can be inserted into and slide in the first guide slot 120, so as to slide-connect the push plate 200 and the shell 100; through the cooperation between the guide column 220 and the first guide slot 120, the movement of the push plate 200 can be guided to move it towards the extension direction of the first guide slot 120, and the movement of the push plate 200 can also be made more stable. The third elastic member 510 corresponds to the guide column 220 one by one, and the third elastic member 510 can be sleeved outside the corresponding guide column 220 and located in the first guide slot 120. For example, the guide column 220, the first guide slot 120 and the third elastic member 510 are all four, and are distributed at four corners of the push plate 200, so that the movement of the push plate 200 can be more stable.

[0086] As shown in FIG. 13, the inner side of the push plate 200 can also be provided with at least one magnetic member 230 for adsorbing the smart device 400, so that the smart device 400 can be fixed with the push plate 200 separately. The number of the magnetic member 230 needs to be determined according to the size of the magnetic force it provides, which cannot be too much or too little. Too many magnetic members 230 will result in too large magnetic force, and the smart device 400 will be difficult to take off from the push plate 200, and too small magnetic members 230 will result in too small magnetic force, and the smart device 400 will fall off from the push plate 200 during the ejecting process. For example, the magnetic member 230 is multiple (for example, eight), and is arranged along the circumference of the push plate 200 in sequence, so that the magnetic force can be dispersed in the circumference of the push plate 200, and when the smart device 400 has a slight deviation from the push plate 200, the magnetic member 230 can correct the deviation and align the smart device 400 with the push plate 200.

[0087] As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, in some embodiments, the ejecting mechanism can also include two synchronous rods 600, one end of the synchronous rod 600 is rotationally and slidably connected with the shell 100, and the other end is rotationally connected with the push plate 200, the synchronous rod 600 is used to ensure the synchronization of the movements of different sides of the push plate 200, so that the push plate 200 always moves on a plane parallel to the plane where the opening of the accommodating groove 110 is located during the ejecting process, and the deflection of the push plate 200 is avoided. Specifically, the shell 100 can be provided with a first sliding slot 140, one end of the synchronous rod 600 connected with the shell 100 is inserted into the first sliding slot 140 and can rotate and slide in the first sliding slot 140, so as to rotationally and slidably connect the synchronous rod 600 with the shell 100.

[0088] The method for using the ejection mechanism of the embodiment of the present application is as follows:

[0089] Normally, the ejection mechanism is in the retracted state, and the intelligent device 400 and the push plate 200 are locked in the retracted position. When the passenger wants to take down the intelligent device 400, the button 310 can be pressed to unlock the lock mechanism 300. After unlocking, the push plate 200 and the intelligent device 400 will move to the ejection position under the action of the elastic force of the elastic mechanism. The intelligent device 400 is attracted to the push plate 200 by the magnetic member 230. Then the passenger can exert an external force on the intelligent device 400, which overcomes the magnetic force and takes the intelligent device 400 off the push plate 200 for use. When the intelligent device 400 is taken off, the passenger cannot see the accommodating groove 110 due to the covering of the push plate 200, and the visual effect is better. When the passenger finishes using it, the intelligent device 400 can be put back onto the push plate 200, and then a pressure is exerted on the intelligent device 400, which overcomes the elastic force of the elastic mechanism and makes the intelligent device 400 and the push plate 200 move towards the retracted position. In this process, the protrusion 210 will move towards the inside, so that the first locking hook 331 and the second locking hook 332 will approach each other under the action of the first elastic member and the second elastic member. When the intelligent device 400 and the push plate 200 move to the retracted position, the first locking hook 331 and the second locking hook 332 are fixed with the intelligent device 400 or the push plate 200, so that the lock mechanism 300 returns to the locked state, and the ejection mechanism returns to the retracted state.

[0090] Embodiment two

[0091] As shown in FIGS. 16, 17 and 18, the embodiment two of the present application provides an ejection mechanism, which is basically the same as the ejection mechanism of the embodiment one in structure, and the only difference is that the structure of the protrusion 210 is different. In the embodiment two, the protrusion 210 has a stepped structure 211, so that the size of the outer contour of the protrusion 210 changes abruptly at the stepped structure 211, that is, the stepped structure 211 divides the protrusion 210 into two parts, the first part is the part away from the shell 100, and the second part is the part close to the shell. The outer contour size of the first part is larger than that of the second part. In the locked state, the first locking hook 331 and the second locking hook 332 are in contact with the second part of the protrusion 210, and after unlocking, as the protrusion 210 moves towards the shell 100, the contact part of the first locking hook 331 and the second locking hook 332 will change from the second part to the first part. Therefore, after unlocking, the distance between the first locking hook 331 and the second locking hook 332 will become larger, which can prevent the first locking hook 331 and the second locking hook 332 from interfering with the movement of the push plate 200 towards the ejection position after the lock mechanism 300 is unlocked.

[0092] In the embodiment, transition grooves 334 can also be arranged on the first and second locking hooks 331 and 332, the transition grooves 334 can be circular arc-shaped, and the transition grooves 334 are matched with the step structure 211, so that the first and second locking hooks 331 and 332 can smoothly transit at the step structure 211 during the movement of the protrusion 210.

[0093] Embodiment three

[0094] As shown in FIGS. 19, 20, 21 and 22, the third embodiment of the present application provides an ejection mechanism which is basically the same as the structure of the first or second embodiment, and only replaces the elastic mechanism on the basis of the first or second embodiment. Specifically, the elastic mechanism of the present embodiment can include two cross mechanisms 520, both of which are located in the accommodating groove 110 and connected with the X-direction two ends of the push plate 200 respectively, and each of the cross mechanisms 520 includes a first connecting rod 521 and a second connecting rod 522, the first ends of the first and second connecting rods 521 and 522 are rotationally connected with the shell 100, the first end of the first connecting rod 521 is provided with a first gear 523, the first end of the second connecting rod 522 is provided with a second gear 524, the first and second gears 523 and 524 are meshed with each other, the second ends of the first and second connecting rods 521 and 522 are connected by a fourth elastic member 525, the fourth elastic member 525 applies an elastic force to the second ends of the first and second connecting rods 521 and 522 to make them approach each other, the second ends of the first and second connecting rods 521 and 522 are both slidingly and rotationally connected with the push plate 200, when the locking mechanism 300 is unlocked, the second ends of the first and second connecting rods 521 and 522 will approach each other under the action of the fourth elastic member 525, thereby pushing the push plate 200 to move along the Z-direction to the ejection position, since the first ends of the first and second connecting rods 521 and 522 are meshed with each other, the movements of the second ends of the first and second connecting rods 521 and 522 are synchronous, and thus the movements of the Y-direction two ends of the push plate 200 are also synchronous, thereby making the push plate 200 always in a plane parallel to the XY plane during the movement, and without deviation.

[0095] Specifically, the Y-direction two ends of the X-direction one end of the push plate 200 are each provided with a second sliding groove 250, the second ends of the first and second connecting rods 521 and 522 are each provided with a shaft pin 526, the shaft pin 526 is inserted into the second sliding groove 250 and can rotate and slide in the second sliding groove 250.

[0096] As shown in FIG. 22, in the first, second and third embodiments, the synchronization rods 600 are arranged in the accommodating groove 110, and the synchronization rods 600 are C-shaped, including a connecting portion 610 and two cantilever portions 620, the two ends of the connecting portion 610 are connected to the one ends of the two cantilever portions 620 respectively, the other ends of the two cantilever portions 620 away from the connecting portion 610 are formed as free ends, the connecting portion 610 extends along the X direction, the cantilever portions 620 extend along the Y direction, the first sliding grooves 140 are multiple, the free end of each cantilever portion 620 is inserted into one of the first sliding grooves 140 and can slide and rotate in the first sliding groove 140, so that the synchronization rods 600 are rotatably and slidably connected with the shell 100, and the connecting portion 610 is rotatably connected with the push plate 200. The connecting portions 610 of the two synchronization rods 600 are oppositely arranged along the Y direction.

[0097] The fourth embodiment

[0098] As shown in FIG. 23, the fourth embodiment of the present application provides an ejection mechanism, which is based on the first to third embodiments and adds a damping mechanism, the damping mechanism is used to prevent the speed of the push plate 200 and the smart device 400 from being too fast when being ejected. Specifically, the damping mechanism includes a damping gear 410 and a damping rack 420, the damping gear 410 and the damping rack 420 are meshed with each other, one of the damping gear 410 and the damping rack 420 is arranged on the protrusion 210 of the push plate 200, and the other is arranged on the shell 100, so that when the push plate 200 is ejected, the damping gear 410 and the damping rack 420 will cooperate with each other to make the movement of the push plate 200 slower and more stable, thereby playing a damping role.

[0099] The ejection mechanism of the embodiment of the present application can cover the accommodating groove 110 after the smart device 400 and the push plate 200 are ejected, so as to play a role of hiding ugliness after the smart device 400 is taken away, and improve the aesthetic appearance.

[0100] The fifth embodiment

[0101] FIG. 24 schematically shows the ejection mechanism of the fifth embodiment. The ejection mechanism of the fifth embodiment is similar to the ejection mechanism of the first embodiment, and the main difference lies in the lock mechanism. The following mainly describes the difference between the two.

[0102] As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the lock mechanism 300 of the ejection mechanism of the fifth embodiment includes a driving assembly 350. The driving assembly 350 is installed on the shell 100 and within the range of the accommodating groove 110. The driving assembly 350 is used to switch the lock mechanism 300 between the locked state and the unlocked state. The driving assembly 350 includes a rotating piece 353, a first connecting arm 351 and a second connecting arm 352.

[0103] The middle part of the rotating member 353 is rotatably mounted on the housing 100 and within the range of the accommodating groove 110. The rotating member 353 is configured with a first connecting position 353a and a second connecting position 353b opposite to each other. For example, the rotating member 353 is generally a long rod, and the first connecting position 353a and the second connecting position 353b are two ends of the rod. In other embodiments, the rotating member can also be a disc, and the first connecting position and the second connecting position are opposite along a diameter of the disc. Of course, the rotating member can also be other shapes according to actual conditions, which will not be described here.

[0104] The first connecting arm 351 is connected with the first connecting position 353a and extends away from the rotating member 353. For example, the first connecting arm 351 generally extends parallel to the push plate 200. A first locking hook 331 is arranged at the free end of the first connecting arm 351 away from the rotating member 353. The second connecting arm 352 is connected with the second connecting position 353b and extends away from the rotating member 353. The second connecting arm 352 is generally parallel to the first connecting arm 351. A second locking hook 332 is arranged at the free end of the second connecting arm 352 away from the rotating member 353. The first connecting arm 351 and the second connecting arm 352 extend in opposite directions so that the first locking hook 331 and the second locking hook 332 are spaced apart from each other.

[0105] When the push plate 200 is in the retracted position and the lock mechanism 300 is in the unlocked state, the rotating member 353 can be driven to rotate in a first direction. The first connecting arm 351 and the second connecting arm 352 are brought close to each other under the driving of the rotating member 353, and the first locking hook 331 and the second locking hook 332 are also brought close to each other and further engage with the smart device 400. In this way, the lock mechanism 300 enters the locked state, the push plate 200 remains in the retracted position, and the ejection mechanism is in the retracted state.

[0106] In addition, when the push plate 200 is in the retracted position and the lock mechanism 300 is in the locked state, the rotating member 353 can also be driven to rotate in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The first connecting arm 351 and the second connecting arm 352 are driven away from each other under the driving of the rotating member 353, and the first locking hook 331 and the second locking hook 332 are also driven away from each other and further separate from the smart device 400. In this way, the lock mechanism 300 enters the unlocked state. Subsequently, the push plate 200 can be pushed away from the retracted position to the ejection position (which will be described below). It should be noted that when the push plate 200 is in the ejection position (i.e., the ejection mechanism is in the ejection state), and the push plate 200 moves between the retracted position and the ejection position (i.e., the ejection mechanism is in the process of conversion between the retracted state and the ejection state), the lock mechanism 300 remains in the unlocked state.

[0107] Referring to FIGS. 27 and 28, the driving assembly 350 further comprises a first elastic return member 351a (e.g., a spring) and a second elastic return member 352a (e.g., a spring). The first elastic return member 351a is connected between the first connecting arm 351 and the housing 100. The second elastic return member 352a is connected between the second connecting arm 352 and the housing 100. When the lock mechanism 300 is in the locked state, the first elastic return member 351a and the second elastic return member 352a are in a free state (i.e., neither of the first elastic return member 351a and the second elastic return member 352a is stretched).

[0108] When the rotating member 353 is driven to rotate in the second direction, the first connecting arm 351 and the second connecting arm 352 move away from each other. At this time, the first elastic return member 351a and the second elastic return member 352a are elastically stretched. When the lock mechanism 300 is in the unlocked state, the distance between the first connecting arm 351 and the second connecting arm 352 is maximum, and the first elastic return member 351a and the second elastic return member 352a still remain elastically stretched.

[0109] When the first elastic return member 351a and the second elastic return member 352a recover their shapes, the first connecting arm 351 and the second connecting arm 352 are subjected to a pulling force towards each other, and the rotating member 353 is driven to rotate in the first direction. Finally, the lock mechanism 300 enters the locked state, and the first elastic return member 351a and the second elastic return member 352a also recover the free state.

[0110] In order to facilitate driving the rotating member 353 to rotate in the second direction, referring to FIGS. 24 and 29, the driving assembly 350 further comprises a button 310. For example, the button 310 comprises a pressing portion 311 and a pressing leg 312 connected with the pressing portion 311. The pressing portion 311 is located at a decorative frame of the housing 100 surrounding the accommodating groove 110. The pressing leg 312 extends generally along the movement direction Z of the push plate 200 between the retracted position and the ejected position. In addition, an elastic third elastic return member 313 (e.g., a spring) is arranged on the pressing leg 312. The two ends of the third elastic return member 313 respectively abut against the pressing portion 311 and the housing 100. The first connecting arm 351 is configured with a guide inclined surface 351b cooperating with the pressing leg 312 of the button 310.

[0111] When the lock mechanism 300 is in the locked state, the pressing leg 312 can be in contact with the guide slope 351b. When a pressing force is applied to the pressing portion 311, the pressing leg 312 moves along the guide slope 351b and exerts a pushing force on the guide slope 351b generally in the movement direction Z of the push plate. Under the guidance of the guide slope 351b, the first connecting arm 351 is subjected to a pushing force in a direction away from the second connecting arm 352. Thus, the rotating member 353 rotates in the second direction, the first connecting arm 351 and the second connecting arm 352 are driven by the rotating member 353 to move away from each other, and the first lock hook 331 and the second lock hook 332 are also moved away from each other. In this way, the lock mechanism 300 is switched from the locked state to the unlocked state, and the third restoring member 313 is compressed, and the first restoring member 351a and the second restoring member 352a are stretched (as described above). After the pressing force on the pressing portion 311 is removed, the shape of the third restoring member 313 automatically recovers and the driving button 310 is correspondingly reset, but at this time the lock mechanism 300 can still be in the unlocked state (which will be described below).

[0112] As also described above, when the first restoring member 351a and the second restoring member 352a recover, the rotating member 353 rotates in the first direction, the first connecting arm 351 and the second connecting arm 352 move toward each other and reset. In this way, the lock mechanism 300 is switched from the unlocked state to the locked state, the first restoring member 351a and the second restoring member 352a recover to the free state, the guide slope 351b recovers to be in contact with the pressing leg 312, and the shape of the third restoring member 313 also remains in the recovered state.

[0113] As also shown in FIG. 28, the push plate 200 is provided with a stopper 201 extending toward the driving assembly 350. For example, the push plate 200 is configured with an extension column 206 extending generally in the movement direction Z thereof toward the driving assembly 350. The stopper 201 extends from the extension column 206 toward the rotating member 353 and can be engaged with the circumferential side wall of the rotating member 353 to prevent the rotating member 353 from rotating, or separated from the rotating member 353 to not prevent the rotating member 353 from rotating. As described above, the push plate 200 can move between the retracted position and the ejected position, and the stopper 201 (and the extension column 206) can also move along the movement direction Z with the movement of the push plate 200.

[0114] When the push plate 200 is in the ejected position, the stopper 201 moves to a higher position along the movement direction Z and is engaged with the circumferential side wall of the rotating member 353. In this way, the stopper 201 can exert a greater resistance on the rotating member 353, the rotating member 353 is constrained from rotating, so that the first connecting arm 351 and the second connecting arm 352 remain in a state of moving away from each other (i.e., the lock mechanism 300 remains in the unlocked state). This facilitates the occupant to remove the smart device from the push plate as needed, or install the smart device on the push plate, or perform other operations on the smart device and / or the push plate.

[0115] When the push plate 200 moves to the retracted position, the stopper 201 moves to a lower position along the movement direction Z and separates from the rotating member 353 (as shown in FIG. 28). In this way, the rotating member 353 is no longer constrained, and rotates in the first direction under the action of the first return member 351a and the second return member 352a, and the first connecting arm 351 and the second connecting arm 352 approach each other. Finally, the push plate 200 enters the retracted position, and the lock mechanism 300 enters the locked state.

[0116] It should be noted that the shape of the stopper and the way the stopper engages with the rotating member can be determined according to actual conditions, which are not limited here. In some embodiments, the stopper can also engage or separate from the first connecting arm and / or the second connecting arm, which will not be described here.

[0117] As shown in FIG. 30, the push plate 200 includes a push plate body 202 and a bracket 203. The push plate body 202 has an outer surface 202a adapted to contact the smart device 400 and an inner surface 202b opposite the outer surface 202a. The bracket 203 corresponds to the inner surface 202b of the push plate body 202 and is connected with the push plate body 202. In this case, the stopper 201 is arranged on the bracket 203. In an embodiment, the bracket is a sheet metal part, which helps to improve the strength and rigidity of the push plate.

[0118] Referring to FIGS. 31 and 32, the ejection mechanism further includes a pushing assembly 260. The pushing assembly 260 includes a pushing block 261 and a fourth return member 264 which is elastic.

[0119] The pushing block 261 is assembled with the push plate 200. For example, the pushing block 261 is configured with a receiving groove 262. The push plate 200 is configured with an assembly leg 205 which matches the receiving groove 262. The pushing block 261 is assembled with the push plate 200 by fitting the assembly leg 205 in the receiving groove 262. In an embodiment, the assembly leg 205 is arranged on the push plate body 202 (as shown in FIG. 30). The bracket is provided with a through hole (not shown in the figure) corresponding to the assembly leg. When the bracket is assembled with the push plate body, the assembly leg passes through the through hole, which helps to avoid misalignment of the push plate body 202 and the bracket 203. It should be understood that the receiving groove can also be arranged on the push plate according to actual conditions, and correspondingly, the assembly leg is arranged on the pushing block, which will not be described here.

[0120] The fourth return member 264 (for example, a spring) is assembled with the pushing block 261, and the two ends of the fourth return member 264 abut against the pushing block 261 and the housing 100, respectively.

[0121] When the lock mechanism 300 is in the locked state, the push plate 200 is in the retracted position, and the fourth return member 264 is compressed along the movement direction Z. In addition, the first and second locking hooks 331 and 332 are engaged with the smart device 400 or the push plate 200, so that the push plate 200 remains in the retracted position, and thus the fourth return member 264 remains compressed.

[0122] When the lock mechanism 300 is in the unlocked state, as described above, the first and second locking hooks 331 and 332 are disengaged from the smart device 400 or the push plate 200. The fourth return member 264 expands and pushes the push plate 200 along the movement direction Z, so that the push plate 200 reaches the ejected position. In this way, the shape of the fourth return member 264 is restored, and the lock mechanism 300 is in the unlocked state.

[0123] When the occupant presses the smart device 400 or the push plate 200 along the movement direction Z to move the push plate 200 downward along the movement direction Z to the retracted position, as described above, the lock mechanism 300 enters the locked state and the first and second locking hooks 331 and 332 are engaged with the smart device 400 or the push plate 200 (i.e., the lock mechanism 300 returns to the locked state), and the fourth return member 264 is compressed again.

[0124] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31, a guide 150 is provided on the housing 100, and the guide 150 is provided with a second guide groove 152 extending along the movement direction Z. For example, the guide is generally a cylindrical body extending along the movement direction Z, and the second guide groove is provided on the circumferential side wall of the cylindrical body. Of course, according to actual conditions, the guide can also be other shapes, for example, the guide is generally a flat plate or a folded plate extending along the movement direction Z, which is not described here.

[0125] The push block 261 matches the guide 150 and is provided with a sliding block 263 matching the second guide groove 152. The push block 261 is slidably assembled with the guide 150 (for example, the push block is assembled inside the guide in the form of a cylindrical body and can protrude or retract from the inside of the guide along the movement direction Z). After the push block 261 is assembled with the guide 150, the sliding block 263 is slidably engaged in the second guide groove 152. When the push block 261 moves relative to the guide 150, the sliding block 263 slides along the second guide groove 152 along the movement direction Z. In this way, the second guide groove 152 plays a restraining role on the sliding block 263, avoiding the sliding block 263 and the push block 261 from deviating from the preset position when moving, thereby helping to avoid failure of the ejection mechanism.

[0126] As shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, the pushing assembly 260 further comprises a damping mechanism 401. For example, the damping mechanism 401 comprises a damping gear 410 arranged on the guide 150 and a damping rack 420 arranged on the pushing block 261. The damping rack 420 extends along the movement direction Z. When the pushing block 261 moves relative to the guide 150 to eject the pushing plate 200, the damping gear 410 and the damping rack 420 are engaged with each other to damp the movement of the pushing block 261. In this way, the pushing plate 200 moves slowly and smoothly, improving the quality of the ejecting mechanism. It should be understood that the damping gear can also be arranged on the pushing block, and the damping rack is correspondingly arranged on the guide according to actual conditions, which will not be described here.

[0127] The ejecting mechanism of the present application can be assembled at the center control box, on the seat backrest, or on the armrest of the rear seat (for example, on the retractable armrest at the middle position of the three-seat rear seat), on the door panel, or at the instrument panel. The ejecting mechanism is used for clamping and ejecting the smart device. For example, the ejecting mechanism can be installed at the rear part of the center control box along the front-rear direction of the vehicle, at the armrest of the center control box, or at the wireless charging module of the center control box. Also for example, the ejecting mechanism can be installed at the horn cover area or the air outlet area of the instrument panel. The aforementioned installation positions of the ejecting mechanism are provided with a counter-structure matched with the ejecting mechanism, such as a receiving space, a fixing structure, etc., which can be a buckle, a screw, a rivet, or a welding point, etc.

[0128] The smart device described in the foregoing can be an information input / output device such as a touch screen, a key, a knob, a handwriting board, an indicator light, a display screen, a vibration module, etc. In some embodiments, the display screen and / or the touch screen can be a folding screen.

[0129] It is noted that the application (e.g., inventive concept(s), etc.) has been described in terms of exemplary embodiments thereof in the specification and / or illustrated in the drawings; the embodiments of the application are not intended to be limited to the embodiments depicted and / or described in the specification and / or illustrated in the drawings. The elements of the inventive concept(s) embodied in the application described and / or illustrated in the specification and / or illustrated in the drawings are intended to be illustrative only. Although exemplary embodiments of the application have been described in detail in the specification and / or illustrated in the drawings, it should be understood that various modifications, changes, substitutions, equivalents, variations, omissions, and / or additions of the subject matter (e.g., modifications, variations, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.) described in the specification and / or illustrated in the drawings can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the application; all such modifications, changes, substitutions, equivalents, variations, omissions, and / or additions are intended to be included in the scope of the application. It should also be noted that various / other modifications, changes, substitutions, equivalents, variations, omissions, and / or additions in the configuration and / or arrangement of the exemplary embodiments (e.g., in terms of concepts, designs, structures, devices, forms, assemblies, constructions, means, functions, systems, processes / methods, steps, order of process / method steps, operations, operating conditions, performances, materials, compositions, combinations, etc.) can be made without departing from the scope of the application; all such modifications, changes, substitutions, equivalents, variations, omissions, and / or additions are intended to be included in the scope of the application. The scope of the application is not intended to be limited to the subject matter (e.g., details, structures, functions, materials, acts, steps, order, systems, results, etc.) described in the specification and / or illustrated in the drawings. It is contemplated that the claims in the patent file will be appropriately interpreted to cover the full scope of the inventive subject matter (e.g., including any and all such modifications, changes, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.); it is to be understood that the terminology used in the patent file is intended to describe the subject matter of the exemplary embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope of the application.

[0130] It is further noted that, according to exemplary embodiments, the application can include conventional technology (e.g., technology implemented and / or integrated in exemplary embodiments, modifications, variations, combinations, equivalents, etc.) or can include any other applicable technology (now and / or future), with the ability to perform the functions and processes / operations described in the specification and / or illustrated in the drawings. All such technology (e.g., technology implemented in embodiments, modifications, variations, combinations, equivalents, etc.) is considered to be within the scope of the application of the present patent file.

Claims

1. An ejection mechanism characterized in that, The device comprises a shell, a push plate and a lock mechanism, the shell has an open receiving groove for receiving a smart device and the push plate, the push plate is in sliding connection with the shell, the smart device is detachably fixed with the push plate, so that the smart device can move with the push plate relative to the shell between a retracted position and an ejected position, the lock mechanism is arranged on the shell and can be switched between a locked state and an unlocked state, the ejecting mechanism has an ejected state and a retracted state; When the ejecting mechanism is in the retracted state, the lock mechanism is in the locked state and is fixedly connected with the push plate or the smart device, so as to lock the push plate and the smart device in the retracted position, and the smart device covers the opening of the receiving groove; When the lock mechanism is in the unlocked state, the lock mechanism is disconnected with the push plate or the smart device, so that the push plate and the smart device move from the retracted position to the ejected position, when the push plate and the smart device move to the ejected position, the ejecting mechanism is in the ejected state, and the push plate covers the opening of the receiving groove.

2. The ejection mechanism of claim 1, wherein When the push plate and the smart device are in the retracted position, the outer surface of the smart device is flush with the outer surface of the shell; when the push plate and the smart device are in the ejected position, the outer surface of the push plate is flush with the outer surface of the shell, and the smart device protrudes out of the shell.

3. The ejection mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The ejecting mechanism comprises an elastic mechanism connected with the shell and the push plate respectively, for providing an elastic force to the push plate to move the push plate towards the ejected position.

4. The ejection mechanism of claim 3, wherein, The lock mechanism comprises a button, a first rotating arm, a second rotating arm, a first lock hook and a second lock hook, the first rotating arm and the second rotating arm are in rotating connection with the shell, the first lock hook and the second lock hook are arranged in a spaced manner, the first lock hook and the second lock hook are in sliding connection with the shell and can move away from or close to each other relative to the shell, the button is connected with one end of the first rotating arm and one end of the second rotating arm, the other end of the first rotating arm is connected with the first lock hook, the other end of the second rotating arm is connected with the second lock hook, and the button is in sliding connection with the shell and can move between a button locked position and a button unlocked position relative to the shell; When the lock mechanism is in the locked state, the button is in the button locked position, the smart device or the push plate is clamped between the first lock hook and the second lock hook, and the ends of the first lock hook and the second lock hook away from each other and the ends of the smart device or the push plate are fixedly connected with each other. In response to movement of the button from the button locking position to the button unlocking position, the first rotating arm rotates in a first rotating direction, the second rotating arm rotates in a second rotating direction opposite to the first rotating direction, and the rotation of the first rotating arm and the second rotating arm causes the first locking hook and the second locking hook to move away from each other, so that the first locking hook and the second locking hook are disconnected from the smart device or the push plate, and the lock mechanism is switched to an unlocked state.

5. The ejection mechanism of claim 4, wherein, The lock mechanism further comprises a first elastic member and a second elastic member, the first elastic member is connected to the first locking hook and the housing respectively, and is used to provide an elastic force to the first locking hook to move the first locking hook towards the second locking hook; the second elastic member is connected to the second locking hook and the housing respectively, and is used to provide an elastic force to the second locking hook to move the second locking hook towards the first locking hook.

6. The ejection mechanism of claim 4, wherein, The lock mechanism is arranged on the inner side of the housing.

7. The ejection mechanism of claim 4, wherein, Two ends of the housing are respectively provided with a first opening and a second opening, the first opening is used for the end of the first locking hook away from the second locking hook to pass through to enter the accommodation groove to be fixedly connected with the smart device or the push plate, and the second opening is used for the end of the first locking hook away from the second locking hook to pass through to enter the accommodation groove to be fixedly connected with the smart device or the push plate.

8. The ejection mechanism of claim 4, wherein, Two ends of the smart device or the push plate are respectively provided with a first clamping groove and a second clamping groove, the end of the first locking hook away from the second locking hook can be inserted into the first clamping groove to be fixed with the smart device or the push plate, and the end of the second locking hook away from the first locking hook can be inserted into the second clamping groove to be fixed with the smart device or the push plate.

9. The ejection mechanism of claim 6, wherein, The push plate is provided with a protrusion, the protrusion passes through the housing in the inner side direction and extends out of the housing, the protrusion is located between the first locking hook and the second locking hook, and abuts against the end of the first locking hook close to the second locking hook and the end of the second locking hook close to the first locking hook respectively, the outer contour of the part of the protrusion away from the housing has a size greater than the outer contour of the part of the protrusion close to the housing, so that when the protrusion moves with the push plate towards the ejection position, the first locking hook and the second locking hook move away from each other.

10. The ejection mechanism of claim 9, wherein, When the push plate is in the ejection position, the protrusion abuts against and interferes with the inner surface of the housing to define the ejection position.

11. The ejection mechanism of claim 9, wherein, The protrusion has a stepped structure, the stepped structure divides the protrusion into a first part and a second part, the outer contour of the first part has a size greater than the outer contour of the second part, and the first part is farther away from the housing than the second part.

12. The ejection mechanism of claim 4, wherein, The first locking hook and the second locking hook are both provided with a conductive head, both ends of the smart device are provided with an interface matched with the conductive head, and when the first locking hook and the second locking hook are fixed with the smart device, the conductive head is inserted into the interface and electrically connected with each other.

13. The ejection mechanism of claim 3, wherein, The elastic mechanism comprises at least one third elastic member, which is located between the push plate and the shell, and two ends of the third elastic member are connected with the push plate and the shell respectively, and the third elastic member is used for providing an elastic force to the push plate to move the push plate towards the ejection position.

14. The ejection mechanism of claim 13, wherein, The inner side of the push plate is provided with at least one guide column, and the shell is provided with a first guide groove corresponding to the guide column, the guide column is inserted into the corresponding first guide groove and can slide in the first guide groove.

15. The ejection mechanism of claim 14, wherein, Each third elastic member is sleeved outside a guide column and located in the corresponding first guide groove of the guide column.

16. The ejection mechanism of claim 3, wherein The elastic mechanism comprises two cross mechanisms, which are located in the accommodating groove and connected with two ends of the push plate in the X direction respectively, each cross mechanism comprises a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, the first end of the first connecting rod and the first end of the second connecting rod are rotatably connected with the shell, the first end of the first connecting rod is provided with a first gear, the first end of the second connecting rod is provided with a second gear, the first gear and the second gear are meshed with each other, the second end of the first connecting rod and the second end of the second connecting rod are connected through a fourth elastic member, the fourth elastic member is arranged to provide an elastic force to the second end of the first connecting rod and the second end of the second connecting rod to make them close to each other, and the second end of the first connecting rod and the second end of the second connecting rod are slidably and rotatably connected with the push plate.

17. The ejection mechanism of claim 16, wherein, The push plate is provided with a plurality of second sliding grooves, the second ends of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are each provided with an axle pin, the axle pin is inserted into the second sliding groove and can slide and rotate in the second sliding groove.

18. The ejection mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The inner side of the push plate is further provided with a damping block. The ejection mechanism further comprises two synchronous rods, one end of each synchronous rod is rotatably and slidably connected with the shell, the other end is rotatably connected with the push plate, and the synchronous rods are used to ensure that the push plate is always located on a plane parallel to the opening of the accommodating groove when moving between the retracted position and the ejection position.

19. The ejection mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The synchronous rod comprises a connecting part and two cantilever parts, two ends of the connecting part are connected with one end of the two cantilever parts respectively, the ends of the two cantilever parts away from the connecting part are formed as free ends, the free end of each cantilever part is rotatably and slidably connected with the shell, and the connecting part is rotatably connected with the push plate.

20. The ejection mechanism of claim 19, wherein, The damping mechanism comprises a damping gear and a damping rack, the damping gear and the damping rack are meshed with each other, one of the damping gear and the damping rack is arranged on the protrusion, and the other of the damping gear and the damping rack is arranged on the shell.

21. The ejection mechanism of claim 9, wherein, The lock mechanism comprises a driving assembly, the driving assembly comprises:

22. The ejection mechanism of claim 1, wherein, A rotating member is rotatably installed on the shell and within the range of the accommodating groove, and the rotating member is configured with a first connection position and a second connection position opposite to each other; A first connecting arm is connected with the first connection position and extends away from the rotating member; and A second connecting arm is connected with the second connection position and extends away from the rotating member. a second connecting arm connected with the second connecting position and extending away from the rotating member; the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm extend in opposite directions; the lock mechanism further comprises a first lock hook arranged at a free end of the first connecting arm and a second lock hook arranged at a free end of the second connecting arm; wherein the rotating member is adapted to rotate to drive the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm to approach each other, the first lock hook and the second lock hook approach each other, so that the lock mechanism enters the locked state; or drive the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm to move away from each other, the first lock hook and the second lock hook move away from each other, so that the lock mechanism enters the unlocked state.

23. The ejection mechanism of claim 22, wherein, the driving assembly further comprises: a first elastic reset member connected between the first connecting arm and the housing; and a second elastic reset member connected between the second connecting arm and the housing; wherein, when the lock mechanism is in the locked state, the first reset member and the second reset member are in a free state; when the lock mechanism is in the unlocked state, the first reset member and the second reset member are elastically deformed under stress.

24. The ejection mechanism of claim 22, wherein, the push plate is provided with a stop block extending towards the driving assembly; when the push plate is in the ejection position, the stop block is engaged with the driving assembly to prevent the rotating member from rotating; when the push plate is in the retracted position, the stop block is separated from the driving assembly to allow the rotating member to rotate.

25. The ejection mechanism of claim 24, wherein, the push plate comprises: a push plate body having an outer surface adapted to contact the smart device and an inner surface opposite to the outer surface; and a bracket corresponding to the inner surface of the push plate body and connected with the push plate body; the stop block is arranged on the bracket and extends away from the push plate body.

26. The ejection mechanism of claim 22, wherein, the driving assembly further comprises a button, and the first connecting arm is configured with a guide slope matched with the button; the button is adapted to move along the guide slope, so that the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm move away from each other, and the lock mechanism is converted from the locked state to the unlocked state; when the lock mechanism is converted from the unlocked state to the locked state, the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm approach each other and reset.

27. The ejection mechanism of claim 26, wherein, the driving assembly further comprises an elastic third reset member arranged on the button; the two ends of the third reset member respectively abut against the button and the housing, so that the third reset member is adapted to be pressed by the button or drive the button to reset.

28. The ejection mechanism of claim 22, wherein, the ejection mechanism further comprises a pushing assembly, and the pushing assembly comprises: a push block assembled with the push plate; and an elastic fourth reset member assembled with the push block and having two ends respectively abutting against the push block and the housing; wherein the fourth reset member is adapted to be pressed by the push block or drive the push block to reset, so that the push plate is in the retracted position or in the ejection position.

29. The ejection mechanism of claim 28, wherein, one of the push plate and the push block is configured with a receiving groove, and the other is configured with an assembly leg; the assembly leg is fitted in the receiving groove, so that the push block is assembled with the push plate.

30. The ejection mechanism of claim 28, wherein, A guide is arranged on the housing, and a second guide slot is arranged on the guide, the second guide slot extending along a movement direction of the push plate between the retracted position and the ejecting position; The push block and the guide are slidably assembled together, and a sliding block is arranged on the push block; the sliding block is engaged in the second guide slot and is adapted to slide along the second guide slot as the push block moves relative to the guide.

31. The ejection mechanism of claim 28, wherein, The push assembly further comprises a damping mechanism, the damping mechanism comprising: a damping rack arranged on one of the push block and the guide; and a damping gear arranged on the other one of the push block and the guide; wherein, as the push block moves relative to the guide, the damping gear and the damping rack mesh with each other to exert damping on the movement of the push block.

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