KR102567951B1 - Tray for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a tray for a vehicle, which is inserted or pulled out from one side while sliding on a console body, and a lower tray having an open upper surface, covering at least a part of the upper surface of the lower tray and sliding from the console body to be inserted or pulled out from one side. A sterilization module disposed on the upper tray and irradiating sterilization light into the lower tray, wherein the sterilization module is a first sterilization module detachably mounted on the upper tray and a second sterilization module fixed to the upper tray Divided into, it relates to a tray for a vehicle capable of sterilizing objects stored inside the tray for a vehicle or sterilizing and disinfecting an area outside the tray for a vehicle as needed.

Description

Tray for vehicle {Tray for vehicle}

The present invention relates to a tray for a vehicle, and more particularly, to a tray for a vehicle disposed in a console box and capable of storing objects.

A console box is a box-shaped storage space installed between a driver's seat and a passenger seat of a vehicle. The console box may store a gearbox therein, store items, or have various operation buttons.

In general, a console box is provided with various types of trays capable of storing various belongings.

These trays can be designed in various sizes depending on the location and free space where they are placed.

The tray includes an opening and closing method and a sliding method according to the way the cover is opened, and the tray cover according to the present invention is based on the sliding method.

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1517694 is suggested as prior literature. Prior literature relates to a tray for a wireless charger for a mobile phone of a vehicle equipped with an ultraviolet sterilization function. Prior literature adds a mobile phone sterilization function to a tray for wireless charging of a mobile phone so that ultraviolet sterilization and disinfection are performed together during wireless charging of the mobile phone, thereby improving user convenience and securing installation space in a narrow vehicle interior space. The purpose is to have a sterilization function.

According to the prior literature, the ultraviolet sterilization unit is installed on both side walls of the housing, and can be detachably assembled in the sterilization unit installation hole of the housing.

However, according to the prior literature, there is a problem in that the ultraviolet sterilization unit only sterilizes the mobile phone by irradiating sterilizing light to the mobile phone placed on the tray, and cannot sterilize various objects other than the mobile phone.

In addition, there is a problem that the ultraviolet sterilization unit according to the prior literature can perform sterilization only when it is installed in the sterilization unit installation hole, and cannot perform sterilization when it is detached from the sterilization unit installation hole.

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1517694

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a vehicle tray that solves the problems of the prior art. Specifically, to provide a vehicle tray capable of sterilizing objects stored inside the vehicle tray or sterilizing and disinfecting an area outside the vehicle tray by including a portable sterilization module that can be attached and detached from the vehicle tray.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a vehicle tray capable of easily withdrawing the vehicle tray and selectively operating a sterilization module depending on whether or not the vehicle tray is withdrawn.

The tasks of the present invention are not limited to the tasks mentioned above, and other tasks not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

In order to achieve the above object, a vehicle tray according to an embodiment of the present invention is a lower tray that slides in a console body and is inserted or pulled out from one side and has an open upper surface, and covers at least a part of the upper surface of the lower tray and the console body It includes an upper tray that slides in and is inserted or pulled out from one side, and a sterilization module disposed on the upper tray and irradiating sterilization light into the lower tray.

The sterilization module may include a first sterilization module detachably mounted on the upper tray and a second sterilization module fixed on the upper tray. At this time, assuming that the direction in which the upper tray is inserted is the front, the first sterilization module may be disposed behind the second sterilization module.

When the lower tray is pressed in a first direction, only the lower tray is withdrawn and the upper tray is stopped. When the lower tray is pressed in a second direction different from the first direction, the upper tray and the lower tray may be simultaneously withdrawn.

The vehicle tray may include an elastic member having one side connected to the console body and the other side connected to the earpiece tray.

The vehicle tray may include a sensing member disposed on the lower tray and a proximity sensor disposed on the upper tray and detecting a position of the sensing member.

Details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and drawings.

According to the vehicle tray of the present invention, there are one or more of the following effects.

First, the sterilization module includes a first sterilization module detachably mounted on the upper tray and a second sterilization module fixed on the upper tray, and the first sterilization module is a portable sterilization module, stored inside the vehicle tray as needed It has the advantage of being able to sanitize items that have been used or sanitize areas outside the vehicle tray.

Second, since a sensing member is disposed on the lower tray and a proximity sensor disposed on the upper tray detects the sensing member, the first sterilization module or the second sterilization module by identifying the relative position between the lower tray and the upper tray when the vehicle tray is pulled out There is also an advantage of selectively operating the sterilizing light only in the inner space of the lower tray and not irradiating the sterilizing light outside the lower tray.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

1 is a perspective view of a console box according to the present invention;
2 is a diagram showing a portion of a console body and a vehicle tray coupled to the console body according to the present invention;
3 is a view showing a state in which only the lower tray is withdrawn in FIG. 2;
4 is a view showing a state in which both the lower tray and the upper tray are drawn out in FIG. 2;
Figure 5 is a view showing the internal configuration of the vehicle tray by removing the upper surface of the console body in Figure 2;
6 is a view showing a state in which only the lower tray is withdrawn in FIG. 5;
7 is a view showing a state in which both the lower tray and the upper tray are drawn out in FIG. 5;
8 is an exploded view of the vehicle tray according to the present invention;
9 is a plan view of a part of the console body and a vehicle tray;
10 is a cross-sectional view of part A in FIG. 9;
11 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the vehicle tray is withdrawn from the console body in FIG. 10;
12 is a cross-sectional view of part B in FIG. 9;
13 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the vehicle tray is withdrawn from the console body in FIG. 12;
14 is an enlarged view of an elastic member portion in a cross-sectional view of portion C in FIG. 9;
15 is a perspective view of the upper tray according to the present invention;
16 is a view of the upper tray of FIG. 15 viewed from the bottom.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods of achieving them, will become clear with reference to the detailed description of the following embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only these embodiments make the disclosure of the present invention complete, and common knowledge in the art to which the present invention belongs. It is provided to completely inform the person who has the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numbers designate like elements throughout the specification.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to drawings for explaining the vehicle tray 200 according to embodiments of the present invention.

The direction of the vehicle tray 200 according to the present invention is defined. The surface of the console body 100 on which the vehicle tray 200 is disposed is defined as a rear surface. Based on this, the direction in which the vehicle tray 200 is inserted into the console box is forward, and the direction in which the vehicle tray 200 is withdrawn from the console box is rearward. Based on the console body 100, the upper part is defined as the upper part and the lower part is defined as the lower part. Based on front/back/up/down, the left room and the right room are defined.

The vertical axis is an imaginary line that uniformly divides the vehicle tray 200 into a left portion and a right portion, and is disposed parallel to the insertion/extraction direction of the vehicle tray 200 . The horizontal axis is an imaginary line that uniformly divides the vehicle tray 200 into a first half and a second half, and is disposed perpendicular to the insertion/extraction direction of the vehicle tray 200 .

A console box is a box-shaped storage device installed between a driver's seat and a passenger seat of a vehicle. The console box may store a gearbox therein, store items, or have various operation buttons.

The console box is installed in the vehicle. The console box is fixed to the vehicle, but is not limited thereto and may be moved such as sliding or rotating. Referring to the drawings, it is assumed that the console box is disposed in a space between a driver's seat and a passenger's seat of a vehicle. However, it is not limited thereto, and the console box may be disposed in another location.

The console body 100 is a component that forms the exterior of the console body 100. The console body 100 forms an internal space capable of accommodating various components therein.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the console body 100 may be formed in a shape similar to a hexahedron. Alternatively, the console body 100 may be formed in a different shape.

An upper surface of the console body 100 may constitute an armrest for supporting an arm of an occupant. The armrest may be formed separately from the console body 100 and mounted on the console body 100, or the upper surface of the console body 100 may directly perform the function of the armrest.

The console body 100 includes a plug receiving portion 121 to which a plug 221 is coupled. The plug accommodating portion 121 has a groove that matches the protrusion of the plug 221, so that at least a portion of the plug 221 can be inserted and coupled thereto.

When the plug 221 is coupled to the plug accommodating portion 121 , current flows through the plug accommodating portion 121 and the plug 221 to the upper tray 220 .

A plug fixing pin 1211 is disposed in the plug receiving portion 121 . The plug fixing pin 1211 presses and fixes the plug 221 when the plug 221 is inserted into the plug receiving portion 121 . The plug fixing pins 1211 are disposed at both ends of the plug 221 to press the plug 221 .

The lower tray 210 is disposed on the console body 100 and is a component for storing objects. The lower tray 210 slides on the console body 100 and is inserted or pulled out to one side, and the upper surface is opened.

The lower tray 210 is formed in a shape similar to a hexahedron. The upper surface of the lower tray 210 is open, and objects may be stored through the upper surface.

A rail is formed on the lower tray 210 . The rails of the lower tray 210 extend forward and backward, and slide the lower tray 210 forward and backward.

The rail of the lower tray 210 is connected to the console body 100.

A handle 211 may be disposed on the lower tray 210 . The handle 211 is disposed on the rear side of the lower tray 210 . The handle 211 is exposed to the outside when the lower tray 210 is inserted into the console body 100 . The user can withdraw the lower tray 210 from the console body 100 by pulling the handle 211 backward.

Objects stored in the lower tray 210 may be sterilized and disinfected by sterilization light emitted from the sterilization module.

The upper tray 220 is disposed on the console body 100 and is a component for accommodating a sterilization module. The upper tray 220 covers at least a portion of the upper surface of the lower tray 210, slides on the console body 100, and is inserted or drawn out from one side.

The upper tray 220 may be formed in a shape similar to that of a hexahedron with an open upper surface. Accordingly, the sterilization module may be inserted and mounted on the upper tray 220 .

The upper tray 220 may include partition walls 226 extending left and right and partitioning the inner space forward and backward. A second sterilization module 240 is disposed in front of the partition wall 226 , and a first sterilization module 230 is disposed behind the partition wall 226 .

A plug 221 may be disposed on the upper tray 220 . The plug 221 is a component that supplies power to the sterilization module disposed on the upper tray 220 .

The plug 221 is electrically connected to the plug receiving portion 121 by being inserted into the plug receiving portion 121 disposed on the console body 100 . When the plug 221 is electrically connected to the plug receiving portion 121, power is supplied to the modules accommodated in the upper tray 220 while current flows.

The plug 221 includes a protrusion protruding backward. The protrusion may be formed in plurality. For example, two protrusions may protrude to the side.

A PCB 271 may be disposed on the upper tray 220 . The PCB 271 is electrically connected to the plug 221 .

A controller may be disposed on the PCB 271 to change the delivered power and transfer it to each component. The change of power includes various methods such as changing the magnitude of voltage, changing the intensity of current, or forming a pulse waveform.

The PCB 271 may be electrically connected to the sterilization module, and power may be supplied to the sterilization module.

The PCB 271 is electrically connected to the sensor unit 250 so that power can be supplied to the sensor unit 250 .

A fastening unit 222 may be disposed on the upper tray 220 . The fastening part 222 is a component that fixes the upper tray 220 to the console body 100. Specifically, the fastening part 222 fixes the upper tray 220 to the console body 100 or releases the fixation.

The fastening part 222 is disposed between the upper tray 220 and the console body 100 . The fastening part 222 may be disposed on the front surface of the upper tray 220 . Fastening part 222 is disposed on the longitudinal axis.

The fastening part 222 may be fixed or released by being pushed. For example, when the upper tray 220 is pushed forward an odd number of times, the fastening part 222 fixes the upper tray 220 to the console body 100, and the upper tray 220 is pushed forward once more In this case, the fastening part 222 releases the upper tray 220 from the console body 100.

The fastening part may be composed of a hook 222 fixed to the console body 100 and a hook groove 222' fixed to the upper tray 220.

The first sterilization module fixing member 223 may be disposed on the upper tray 220 . The first sterilization module fixing member 223 is a component that fixes the first sterilization module 230 to the upper tray 220 .

The first sterilization module fixing member 223 may be a magnet. At this time, the first sterilization module 230 may include a component having a ferromagnetic property and be fixed to the upper tray 220 by magnetic force.

Alternatively, the first sterilization module fixing member 223 may be mechanically fastened to the upper tray 220 by including the fastening part 222 .

A first sterilizing light irradiation unit 224 may be formed on the upper tray 220 . The first sterilization light irradiation unit 224 is a component that transmits the first sterilization light.

The first sterilizing light irradiation unit 224 may be a hole penetrating the lower surface of the upper tray 220 .

The first sterilization light irradiation unit 224 is disposed below the first sterilization module 230 and is formed according to the cross-sectional shape of the light irradiated from the first sterilization module 230 .

The first sterilizing light irradiation unit 224 may be formed in a slit shape in which the length in the front-back direction is longer than the width in the left-right direction.

A second sterilizing light irradiation unit 225 may be formed on the upper tray 220 . The second sterilization light irradiation unit 225 is a component that transmits the second sterilization light.

The second sterilizing light irradiation unit 225 may be a hole penetrating the lower surface of the upper tray 220 .

The second sterilization light irradiation unit 225 is disposed below the second sterilization module 240 and is formed according to the cross-sectional shape of the light irradiated from the second sterilization module 240 .

The second sterilizing light irradiation unit 225 may be formed in a circular shape.

A plurality of second sterilizing light irradiators 225 may be arranged side by side.

When viewed from above, the first sterilization light irradiation unit 224 and the second sterilization light irradiation unit 225 may be disposed in a U-shape with an open rear. Accordingly, scattering of sterilizing light into the gap between the upper tray 220 and the console body 100 can be minimized.

The sterilization modules 230 and 240 are components that sterilize by irradiating sterilization light. The sterilization module is disposed on the upper tray 220.

The sterilization module irradiates sterilization light. The sterilizing light is light that kills microorganisms or bacteria in the area, and may be UV (Ultra Violet) light. Sterilization light is light having a known wavelength and intensity, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The sterilization module may be composed of a first sterilization module 230 and a second sterilization module 240 .

The first sterilization module 230 is detachably mounted on the upper tray 220 . The user can sterilize and disinfect other areas outside the console box by gripping the first sterilization module 230 .

The first sterilization module 230 irradiates sterilization light downward. The sterilizing light emitted from the first sterilizing module 230 passes through the first sterilizing light irradiator 224 and diffuses into the lower tray 210 .

The first sterilization module 230 includes a handle 231. The handle 231 of the first sterilization module is used by the user to carry the first sterilization module 230 . The handle 231 of the first sterilization module is disposed on the upper surface of the first sterilization module 230 .

The second sterilization module 240 is fixed to the upper tray 220 . Unlike the detachable first sterilization module 230, the second sterilization module 240 is not detachable. For example, the second sterilization module 240 may be fastened to the upper tray 220 with screws.

The second sterilization module 240 irradiates sterilization light downward. The sterilizing light emitted from the second sterilizing module 240 passes through the second sterilizing light irradiator 225 and diffuses into the lower tray 210 .

Assuming that the direction in which the upper tray 220 is inserted is forward, the first sterilization module 230 is disposed behind the second sterilization module 240 . By having this arrangement, the first sterilization module 230 can be easily detached when only a part of the upper tray 220 is withdrawn.

When only the lower tray 210 is withdrawn, the sterilization module may be selectively operated. For example, when only a part of the lower tray 210 is withdrawn, only the first sterilization module 230 vertically overlapped with the lower tray 210 operates, and the second sterilization module 230 does not overlap vertically with the lower tray 210. The module 240 may be stopped to prevent scattering of the sterilizing light to the outside. Alternatively, when the lower tray 210 is partially withdrawn to the lower portion of the partition wall 226 of the upper tray 220, only the first sterilization module 230 operates, and when the entire lower tray 210 is withdrawn, the first sterilization module ( 230) and the second sterilization module 240 may all be stopped. Alternatively, when all of the lower trays 210 are withdrawn, all of the first sterilization module 230 and the second sterilization module 240 may be stopped.

When the lower tray 210 is pressed in a first direction, only the lower tray 210 is withdrawn and the upper tray 220 is stopped, and when the lower tray 210 is pressed in a second direction different from the first direction, the upper tray ( 220) and the lower tray 210 are simultaneously withdrawn. For example, the first direction may be backward, and the second direction may be forward.

When the upper tray 220 moves forward an even number of times, it is drawn backward due to the restoring force of the elastic member 260 . Based on this, when the lower tray 210 is moved forward after manipulating the handle 211 of the lower tray 210, the upper tray 220 and the lower tray 210 are moved due to the restoring force of the elastic member 260. pulled out to the rear Conversely, when the lower tray 210 is moved backward after manipulating the handle 211 of the lower tray 210, only the lower tray 210 is drawn out. Accordingly, the user may select to withdraw the upper tray 220 and the lower tray 210 at the same time or to withdraw only the lower tray 210 .

The vehicle tray 200 includes an elastic member 260 . The elastic member 260 is a component that applies elastic force to the upper tray 220 . One side of the elastic member 260 is connected to the console body 100 and the other side is connected to the upper tray 220 .

The elastic member 260 may be a torsion spring. At this time, the central axis and one end of the torsion spring may be disposed on the console body 100, and the other end may be disposed on the upper tray 220.

The elastic member 260 applies a restoring force in the direction in which the upper tray 220 is drawn out. When the upper tray 220 is inserted into the console body 100 an odd number of times, fixation by the fastening part 222 is performed and the upper tray 220 is not withdrawn from the console body 100 . When pressure is applied to the inserted upper tray 220 and it is inserted once more, the fixation by the fastening part 222 is released, and the size of the restoring force applied from the elastic member 260 further increases, so that the upper tray 220 It can be withdrawn from the console body 100.

The vehicle tray 200 includes a sensor unit 250 . The sensor unit 250 is a component that measures the relative position between the lower tray 210 and the upper tray 220 .

Specifically, the sensor unit 250 detects that only the lower tray 210 moves without the upper tray 220 moving, and emits a different type of signal. This is different from a signal transmitted when both the lower tray 210 and the upper tray 220 are inserted or when both the lower tray 210 and the upper tray 220 are pulled out.

The sensor unit 250 may include a proximity sensor 251 and a sensing member 252 .

The proximity sensor 251 is disposed on the upper tray 220 and senses the position of the sensing member 252 .

The proximity sensor 251 is electrically connected to the PCB 271 and operated by supplied power.

The sensing member 252 is disposed on the lower tray 210 .

The sensing member 252 is disposed to overlap the proximity sensor 251 vertically. When only the lower tray 210 is pulled out, the sensing member 252 fixed to the lower member moves backward, and the proximity sensor 251 detects this to determine whether the lower tray 210 is pulled out.

When a signal is received from the sensing member 252, the control unit disposed on the PCB 271 operates or stops the second sterilization module 240 so that the sterilization light emitted from the second sterilization module 240 is emitted to the outside. prevent it from spreading Alternatively, the second sterilization module 240 and the first sterilization module 230 may be operated or stopped in stages according to the distance between the proximity sensor 251 and the sensing member 252 .

The sensor unit 250 may be disposed in a direction opposite to the plug 221 with respect to the longitudinal axis. Electromagnetic waves may be generated in the plug 221 by electrical connection and disconnection, and since the generated electromagnetic waves may cause the sensor unit 250 to malfunction, it is preferable that the sensor unit 250 and the plug 221 are disposed in opposite directions. desirable.

Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and in the technical field to which the present invention belongs without departing from the gist of the present invention claimed in the claims. Various modifications and implementations are possible by those skilled in the art, and these modifications should not be individually understood from the technical spirit or perspective of the present invention.

100: console body
121: plug receiving portion 1211: plug fixing pin
200: vehicle tray
210: lower tray 211: handle
220: upper tray 221: plug
222: fastening part 223: first sterilization module fixing member
224: first sterilization light irradiation unit 225: second sterilization light irradiation unit
226 bulkhead
230: first sterilization module 231: handle
240: second sterilization module
250: sensor unit 251: proximity sensor
252: sensing member
260: elastic member

Claims (6)

A lower tray sliding in the console body, inserted or drawn out from one side, and having an open upper surface;
an upper tray that covers at least a portion of an upper surface of the lower tray and slides on the console body and is inserted or pulled out from one side; and
A sterilization module disposed on the upper tray and irradiating sterilization light into the lower tray;
The sterilization module,
A first sterilization module detachably mounted on the upper tray; and
A second sterilization module fixed to the upper tray; includes,
When the lower tray is partially withdrawn, the first sterilization module vertically overlapped with the lower tray operates, and the second sterilization module not vertically overlapped with the lower tray stops operating. tray. delete According to claim 1,
Assuming that the direction in which the upper tray is inserted is the front,
The first sterilization module is a vehicle tray disposed behind the second sterilization module. According to claim 1,
When the lower tray is pressed in the first direction,
Only the lower tray is withdrawn and the upper tray is stopped,
When the lower tray is pressed in a second direction different from the first direction,
A vehicle tray in which the upper tray and the lower tray are simultaneously withdrawn. According to claim 1,
One side is connected to the console body,
A tray for a vehicle comprising: an elastic member having the other side connected to the upper tray. According to claim 1,
a sensing member disposed on the lower tray;
A tray for a vehicle including a proximity sensor disposed on the upper tray and sensing a position of the sensing member.