Movable Vehicle Console With Manual Segmented Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing movable consoles for vehicles are limited in storage expandability, require complex and costly electric mechanisms, and are prone to contamination due to exposed gaps at connection parts.

Innovation Solution

A manually operated console with divided parts that move rectilinearly, utilizing rail parts and a locking device with gear teeth for manual control, and a groove cover to prevent foreign substances from entering the rail part, enhancing storage space and reducing costs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the console is fixedly installed on the vehicle body, then the structure is simple and stable, but the storage space cannot be expanded and cannot adapt to seat position changes

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to seat position changesVSAvoidconsole structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The console is divided into a first console part and a second console part that can move relative to each other along the vehicle width direction. This segmentation allows the console to adapt to different seat positions while maintaining structural simplicity through modular design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If an electric mechanism is used to move the console, then the console can move forward and rearward, but the control process becomes complicated and expensive units and controllers are required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconsole movabilityVSAvoidcontrol system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex electric mechanisms with a simple manual operation system. A pull cord connected to a rotating member allows users to manually move the console parts along guide grooves, eliminating the need for expensive motors, controllers, and complex electrical control systems while maintaining ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Volume of stationary object

If the console is designed to move only forward and rearward, then the movement is simple, but the storage space expandability is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage space volumeVSAvoidconsole movement mechanism complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Volume of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The console structure transitions from a fixed configuration to a dynamic one where the second console part can move relative to the first console part along the vehicle width direction. This dynamic adjustment capability expands storage space while maintaining simple mechanical guidance through guide grooves and rollers.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

4Ease of manufacture

If a gap is excessively exposed at the connection part between the vehicle body and console, then the assembly is simple, but foreign substances can be introduced causing device breakdown and contamination

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveassembly simplicityVSAvoidforeign substance introduction

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

A dust cover made of flexible material is used to seal the gap between the vehicle body and console. The dust cover elastically deforms to fit around the moving console parts, preventing foreign substance entry while maintaining assembly simplicity and allowing for the moving mechanism.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Data Source

PatentUS20240308431A1Movable console for vehicle

Publication Date: 2024.09.19 HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD

AI summary

In an embodiment, a movable console for a vehicle includes a console divided into parts in a forward/rearward direction. The divided parts may be configured to rectilinearly move forward or rearward relative to a vehicle body. Partition walls may be shaped to block left and right sides of a space between the divided parts define a storage space.