KR102616518B1 - Two-way open type console armrest for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The disclosed content is that the front and rear hinge axes for two-way opening and closing are elastically deflected in the direction of extending the length, and at the same time are elastically deflected to rotate in the opening direction, and the console body of the center console expands and contracts in conjunction with the pressure of the front and rear knobs. A vehicle console armrest capable of two-way opening and closing, which is formed as a two-stage linear sliding structure in which the hinge combination at both ends is released, allowing two-way opening and closing quickly and easily without fear of deterioration in durability due to damage or failure of parts. It's about.
The disclosed content includes a console armrest body that covers the open top of the console body of the center console installed between the driver's seat and the passenger seat of the vehicle; front and rear knobs provided to be pressurable at the front and rear of the console armrest body, respectively, and elastically deflected in a direction opposite to the pressing direction; And it is arranged in the width direction at the front and rear of the console armrest body, and is formed as a two-stage linear sliding structure that is hinged at both ends to the console body and can be extended or contracted in length, and is elastically deflected in the direction of extension and opened at the same time. A vehicle console armrest capable of opening and closing in both directions, including front and rear hinge axes that are elastically deflected to rotate in one direction and whose length expands and contracts in response to the pressure of the front and rear knobs, thereby releasing the hinge combination at both ends to the console body. Presented as an example.

Description

Vehicle console armrest with two-way opening and closing {TWO-WAY OPEN TYPE CONSOLE ARMREST FOR VEHICLE}

The disclosed content is a vehicle console arm that is hinged to the console body of the center console installed between the driver's seat and the passenger seat of the vehicle and is used as an armrest to open and close the open top of the console body and to support the arms of the driver's seat or passenger's seat. It is related to rest.

Unless otherwise indicated herein, the material described in this section is not prior art to the claims of this application, and is not admitted to be prior art by inclusion in this section.

Typically, a center console, commonly referred to as a console box, is installed between the driver's seat and the passenger seat of a vehicle.

This center console includes a console body in which a storage space for storing items is formed, and a console cover that is hinged to the upper side of the console box body to open and close the open top of the console body. Among these, the console cover is usually covered with cushioning material and outer covering material, and is also called a console armrest as it is used as an armrest to support the arms of the driver's seat passenger or passenger's passenger seat.

A typical console armrest is hinged to the rear upper part of the console body and rotates from front to back to open the console body, so there is no significant inconvenience in use by the driver's seat or passenger seat, but it is quite inconvenient for rear seat passengers to use it. There is.

Due to these problems, research is being actively conducted on a console armrest that can be opened and closed in both directions with respect to the console body so that not only driver or passenger seat passengers but also rear seat passengers can easily use the center console.

As an example of such a vehicle console armrest, Korea Utility Model Publication No. 20-1996-0017004 (published on June 17, 1996) has a guide plate with locking grooves formed at both ends of guide holes on both walls of the console body, and a guide plate at the bottom center of the guide plate. It is fixed with a bracket formed in, pins are fixed on both sides of the center of the armrest and connected by inserting it into the slot formed at the top of the first link, and a support pin is installed at the bottom of the first link and inserted into the slot of the second link. For automobiles, the guide pin installed at the bottom of the second link is inserted into the guide hole formed on the guide plate, and hinge pins are installed on both front and rear sides of the console body so that the hinge grooves installed on both front and rear sides of the armrest are supported and locked at the same time. A console armrest opening and closing mechanism is disclosed.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2003-0086806 (published on November 12, 2003) discloses a console box cover structure operated in conjunction with a closing means and a hinge means, including an axis disposed in the left and right directions within the housing of the cover, and the amount of the axis. An operating lever consisting of a push-type button attached to the front end and a spring for its restoration, and arranged side by side on both sides of the operation lever with an axis in between, the front end in a hinge groove formed on both sides of the box main body. A two-way open type console box cover structure for an automobile is disclosed, which consists of a rod that can be stored and withdrawn along this guide portion, and two pairs of links that are connected to each pair of rods and an axle and transmit the operating force of the axle to the rod. do.

In the case of such vehicle console armrests, the hinge axis for two-way opening and closing is formed in a two-section link structure, which increases the risk of damage and failure during frequent operation and reduces durability.

1. Republic of Korea Utility Model Publication No. 20-1996-0017004 (published on June 17, 1996) 2. Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2003-0086806 (published on November 12, 2003)

The front and rear hinge axes for two-way opening and closing are elastically deflected in the direction of extending the length, and at the same time are elastically deflected to rotate in the opening direction. The length is expanded and contracted in conjunction with the pressure of the front and rear knobs, and both ends of the console body of the center console are elastically deflected. By forming a two-stage linear sliding structure in which the hinge connection is released, we aim to provide a vehicle console armrest capable of two-way opening and closing that allows two-way opening and closing quickly and easily without fear of deterioration in durability due to damage or failure of parts. .

The aim is to provide a vehicle console armrest that can be opened and closed in both directions, preventing the center console from being separated from the console body by simultaneous pressure of the front and rear knobs.

Additionally, it is not limited to the technical challenges described above, and it is obvious that other technical challenges may be derived from the description below.

The disclosed content includes a console armrest body that covers the open top of the console body of the center console installed between the driver's seat and the passenger seat of the vehicle; front and rear knobs provided to be pressurable at the front and rear of the console armrest body, respectively, and elastically deflected in a direction opposite to the pressing direction; And it is arranged in the width direction at the front and rear of the console armrest body, and is formed as a two-stage linear sliding structure that is hinged at both ends to the console body and can be extended or contracted in length, and is elastically deflected in the direction of extension and opened at the same time. A vehicle console armrest capable of opening and closing in both directions, including front and rear hinge axes that are elastically deflected to rotate in one direction and whose length expands and contracts in response to the pressure of the front and rear knobs, thereby releasing the hinge combination at both ends to the console body. Presented as an example.

According to a preferred feature of the disclosed content, the console armrest is installed to be movable back and forth in the longitudinal direction, and the ends of the front and rear knobs are elastically supported at the front and rear ends, and when one of the front and rear knobs is pressed, It further includes a simultaneous pressure prevention stopper that moves toward the other one of the front and rear knobs to prevent the other one of the front and rear knobs from being pressed.

According to a preferred feature of the disclosed content, a pressure plate is formed on one end of the front and rear knobs, the other end of the front and rear knobs are elastically connected to the stopper for preventing simultaneous pressure, and the simultaneous pressure is applied when the front and rear knobs are pressed. A pressure rod for pushing and moving the prevention stopper is formed to protrude, pressure inclined surfaces are formed on both sides of the front and rear knobs, and guide holes are formed through the front and rear knobs in the front and rear directions.

According to a preferred feature of the disclosed content, the front and rear hinge axes have a first hinge engaging protrusion protruding on one side and a sliding guide on the other side, a length adjustment guide hole is formed through an upper surface of one side of the sliding guide, and the sliding A first hinge shaft member on which a first inclined surface contact protrusion protrudes from the upper surface of the other side of the guide and faces the pressing inclined surfaces of the front and rear knobs; And a slider is provided on one side to be slidably coupled within the sliding guide, and on the other side, a second hinge coupling protrusion is formed to protrude. The upper surface of the slider protrudes through the length adjustment guide hole, and the front and rear knobs are provided. It includes a second hinge shaft member in which a second inclined surface contact protrusion protruding from the pressing inclined surface is formed.

According to a preferred feature of the disclosed content, the front and rear hinge axes are respectively provided at the top of the inner wall of the console body, and the first and second hinge coupling protrusions of the first and second hinge axis members are respectively separably inserted and coupled. It further includes a spring hinge module that elastically deflects the first and second hinge shaft members so that they rotate in the opening direction.

According to a preferred feature of the disclosed content, the spring hinge module rotates the first and second hinge shaft members in the opening direction only when the first and second hinge engaging protrusions of the first and second hinge shaft members are inserted and engaged. They are elastically deflected as much as possible, and when the first and second hinge engaging protrusions of the first and second hinge shaft members are separated, they are fixed so as not to rotate due to the elastic deflection in the opening direction.

According to a preferred feature of the disclosed content, the spring hinge module is provided at the top of the inner wall of the console body, and shaft coupling holes are formed on the front and rear sides, respectively, and an outer cover through which an arc-shaped guide hole is formed on one side of the shaft coupling hole, respectively, and the shaft. Spring support shafts are respectively coupled to coupling holes, and a spring receiving groove into which the spring support shaft is inserted is formed on one side. A pivoting guide protrusion coupled to the arc-shaped guide hole is formed on one side of the spring receiving groove, and the pivoting guide is formed. A spring hinge is formed through which a stopper hole is formed on one side of the protrusion and a protrusion insertion groove into which the first and second hinge coupling protrusions of the first and second hinge shaft members can be inserted is formed on the other side, and is penetratingly coupled to the spring support shaft. a coil spring that has one end fixed to the outer cover and the other end fixed to the spring hinge to knit and bias the spring hinge to rotate in one direction and elastically bias the spring hinge to move in a direction away from the outer cover; It is provided on the top of the inner wall of the console body, is coupled to the outer cover, and is provided on the front and rear sides with a hinge through-fixing part that penetrates so that the spring hinge cannot be rotated. A stopper protrusion that can be coupled to the stopper hole is formed on the hinge through-fixing part. Includes inner cover.

According to a preferred feature of the disclosed content, the front and rear hinge axes further include spring members that elastically deflect the first and second hinge engaging protrusions of the first and second hinge shaft members to be inserted and coupled to the spring hinge module, respectively. do.

According to a preferred feature of the disclosed content, it is provided inside the front and rear of the console armrest body and includes pressurization and restoration of the front and rear knobs, length expansion and contraction of the front and rear hinge axes, and the stopper for preventing simultaneous pressing. It further includes an installation base to guide movement.

According to a preferred feature of the disclosed content, a guide protrusion is formed to protrude in the center of the installation base and is inserted into the guide hole of the front and rear knobs to guide the pressure movement and restoration of the front and rear knobs, and is provided on both sides of the installation base. is provided with a first guide for guiding the linear movement of the first and second hinge shaft members, and a second guide is slidably fitted on both ends of the stopper for preventing simultaneous pressure on mutually opposing surfaces of the installation base. is provided, and spring end supports supporting one end of the spring member are provided on both sides of the guide protrusion.

According to a vehicle console armrest capable of two-way opening and closing according to an embodiment of the disclosed content, the front and rear hinge axes for two-way opening and closing are elastically deflected in the direction in which the length is extended, and at the same time are elastically deflected to rotate in the opening direction, and the front and rear hinge axes are elastically deflected to rotate in the opening direction. It is formed as a two-stage linear sliding structure in which the hinges on both ends of the center console to the console body are released as the length expands and contracts in response to the pressure of the rear knob. Normally, both the front and rear hinge axes are hinged and closed. It is maintained, and when one of the front and rear knobs is pressed, the hinge coupling of one of the front and rear hinge axes linked to the relevant knob is released, and at the same time, it rotates around the other one of the front and rear hinge axes and opens, allowing two-way operation. It has the advantage of being able to be opened and closed quickly and easily without fear of deterioration in durability due to damage or failure of parts including the front and rear hinge axes.

In addition, according to the vehicle console armrest capable of opening and closing in both directions according to an embodiment of the disclosed content, when one of the front and rear knobs is pressed, the stopper for preventing simultaneous pressurization supports the other one of the front and rear knobs so that the other one cannot be pressed. There is also the advantage of preventing the center console from being randomly separated from the console body by simultaneously pressing the front and rear knobs.

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 diagram illustrating an installation state of a vehicle console armrest capable of opening and closing in both directions according to an embodiment of the disclosed content.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a vehicle console armrest capable of opening and closing in both directions according to an embodiment of the disclosed content.
Figure 3 is a partial exploded perspective view of a vehicle console armrest capable of opening and closing in both directions according to an embodiment of the disclosed content.
Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating the operation of front and rear hinge axes in a vehicle console armrest capable of opening and closing in both directions according to an embodiment of the disclosed content.
Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of front and rear hinge axes in a vehicle console armrest capable of opening and closing in both directions according to an embodiment of the disclosed content.
Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of a spring hinge module in a vehicle console armrest capable of opening and closing in both directions according to an embodiment of the disclosed content.
Figure 7 is a partial exploded view of a spring hinge module in a vehicle console armrest capable of opening and closing in both directions according to an embodiment of the disclosed content.
Figure 8 is a diagram illustrating the operation of a spring hinge module in a vehicle console armrest capable of opening and closing in both directions according to an embodiment of the disclosed content.
Figure 9 is an operation diagram of a stopper for preventing simultaneous pressure in a vehicle console armrest capable of opening and closing in both directions according to an embodiment of the disclosed content.
10 is a diagram illustrating a state of use of a vehicle console armrest capable of opening and closing in both directions according to an embodiment of the disclosed content.

Hereinafter, the configuration and effects of the preferred embodiment will be examined with reference to the attached drawings. For reference, in the drawings below, each component is omitted or schematically shown for convenience and clarity, and the size of each component does not reflect the actual size. In addition, the same reference numerals refer to the same components throughout the specification, and reference numerals for the same components in individual drawings will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 1, the console armrest 1 for a vehicle capable of opening and closing in both directions according to an embodiment of the disclosed content is hinged to the console body 2 of the center console installed between the driver's seat and the passenger seat of the vehicle, so that the console It opens and closes the open top of the main body (2) and simultaneously supports the arms of the driver's seat passenger or passenger's passenger seat.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the vehicle console armrest (1) capable of opening and closing in both directions is a console armrest that covers the open top of the console body (2) of the center console installed between the driver's seat and the passenger seat of the vehicle. The main body 10, the front and rear knobs 20 and 20', which are pressurized at the front and rear of the console armrest main body 10 and elastically deflected in a direction opposite to the pressing direction, and the console armrest main body. It is arranged in the width direction at the front and rear of (10), and is hinged at both ends to the console body (2), forming a two-stage linear sliding structure that can be extended or contracted in length, and is elastically deflected in the direction of extension in length and at the same time in the opening direction. The front and rear hinge axes (30, 30') are elastically deflected to rotate and expand and contract in length in response to the pressure of the front and rear knobs (20, 20'), thereby releasing the hinge coupling at both ends to the console body (2). Includes.

Here, the console armrest body 10 includes the disclosed contents for installation of the front and rear knobs 20 and 20', the front and rear hinge axes 30 and 30', and the stopper 40 for preventing simultaneous pressure, etc., which will be described later. The body of the vehicle console armrest (1) capable of opening and closing in two directions according to one embodiment is formed of a hollow plate with a certain thickness so that an internal space and a shape corresponding to the open top of the console body (2) are formed. do. To this end, the console armrest body 10 can be formed in a structure in which the upper member and the lower member are coupled to each other, as shown in FIG. 3.

This console armrest body 10 covers and closes the open top of the console body 2 of the center console installed between the driver's seat and the passenger seat of the vehicle in normal times, and selectively pressurizes the front and rear knobs 20 and 20'. Accordingly, it rotates backward or forward based on the console body (2) and serves to open the top of the console body (2) in both directions.

Front and rear knobs 20 and 20' are provided at the front and rear of the console armrest body 10 to be pressurable, respectively.

Among these, the front knob (20) is pressed toward the rear by the driver's seat passenger or passenger's seat passenger when the driver's seat passenger or passenger's seat passenger wishes to open the top of the console body (2) by rotating the console armrest body (10) rearward. This part is elastically deflected in a direction opposite to the pressing direction by, for example, the spring member 25. In addition, the rear knob 20' is a part that is pressed toward the rear by the rear seat occupant when the rear seat occupant wishes to open the top of the console body 2 by rotating the console armrest body 10 forward, for example. For example, it is elastically deflected in a direction opposite to the pressing direction by the spring member 25.

At one end of the front and rear knobs (20, 20'), a pressure plate (21) is formed where the rider's hand is positioned for pressure, and at the other end of the front and rear knobs (20, 20'), especially in the center of the other end, a pressure bar ( 22) is formed protrudingly. The pressurizing rod 22 is elastically connected to the stopper 40 for preventing simultaneous pressing, which will be described later, by a spring member 25, and moves by pushing the stopper 40 for preventing simultaneous pressing when the front and rear knobs 20 and 20' are pressed. It plays a role in shaping, for example, it extends long into a certain cross-sectional shape, such as a circle.

Additionally, pressure inclined surfaces 23 are formed on both sides of the front and rear knobs 20 and 20'. The pressing inclined surface 23 is in contact with the first and second inclined contact protrusions 34, 37 of the front and rear hinge axes 30 and 30', which will be described later, and is pressed when the front and rear knobs 20 and 20' are pressed. By transmitting the corresponding pressing force to the first and second inclined contact protrusions (34, 37) of the front and rear hinge axes (30, 30'), the length of the front and rear hinge axes (30, 30') is expanded and contracted. In particular, it is preferable that the front and rear knobs 20 and 20' be formed as inclined surfaces at a 45-degree angle so that the pressing force is bent at a 90-degree angle and divided into two sides.

Additionally, guide holes 24 are formed through the front and rear knobs 20 and 20' in the front and rear directions. The guide hole 24 penetrates the guide protrusion 51 of the installation base 50, which will be described later, and is connected to the front and rear knobs 20 and 20' regardless of the direction of the pressing force of the front and rear knobs 20 and 20'. ) is induced to move only in the front and rear direction, and is preferably formed in the form of a long hole extending long in the front and rear direction along the center line of the front and rear knobs (20, 20').

Front and rear hinge axes 30 and 30' are arranged in the width direction at the front and rear of the console armrest body 10, and both ends are detachably hinged to the console body 2.

The front and rear hinge axes (30, 30') are maintained in an extended length state in normal times, and both ends are inserted and hinged into the spring hinge module (39), which will be described later, and are connected to the front and rear knobs (20, 20'). When pressed, the first hinge shaft member (as shown in Figures 4 and 5) is stretched in length and both ends are separated from the spring hinge module 39, so that the hinge coupling of both ends to the console body 2 is released. 30a) and the second hinge shaft member 30b are slidably coupled to each other to form a two-stage linear sliding structure that can be extended or contracted in length.

The first hinge shaft member 30a, together with the second hinge shaft member 30b, forms a two-stage linear sliding structure for the front and rear hinge shafts 30 and 30'.

On one side of the first hinge shaft member 30a, a first hinge coupling protrusion 31 is formed to protrude and is detachably inserted and coupled to a spring hinge module 39, which will be described later. The first hinge coupling protrusion 31 is preferably inserted into the spring hinge module 39 and has a cross-section of a shape other than a circle so that it can rotate integrally with the spring hinge module 39.

Additionally, a sliding guide 32 is provided on the other side of the first hinge shaft member 30a, into which the slider 35 of the second hinge shaft member 30b, which will be described later, can be slidably moved. This sliding guide 32 can be formed in a channel shape with an open lower surface.

In addition, a length adjustment guide hole 33 is formed through an upper surface of one side of the sliding guide 32. The length adjustment guide hole 33 corresponds to a long hole through which the second inclined surface contact protrusion 37 of the second hinge shaft member 30b is coupled to enable relative movement.

In addition, a first inclined contact protrusion 34 is formed to protrude from the upper surface of the other side of the sliding guide 32, which faces the pressing inclined surface 23 of the front and rear knobs 20 and 20'. The first inclined contact protrusion 34 is bent at an angle of 90 degrees by the pressing force applied through the front and rear knobs 20 and 20' and is divided into a first hinge shaft member 30a and a second hinge shaft member 30b. It is preferable to include a 45-degree inclined surface corresponding to the pressing inclined surface 23 of the front and rear knobs 20 and 20' so that the pressure is transmitted.

The second hinge shaft member 30b, together with the first hinge shaft member 30a, forms a two-stage linear sliding structure for the front and rear hinge shafts 30 and 30'.

On one side of the second hinge shaft member 30b, a slider 35 is provided that is movably coupled to the sliding guide 32. This slider 35 can be formed in the form of a square bar that is slidably coupled within the sliding guide 32.

On the other side of the second hinge shaft member 30b, a second hinge coupling protrusion 36 is formed to protrude and is removably inserted and coupled to a spring hinge module 39, which will be described later. The second hinge coupling protrusion 36 is preferably inserted into the spring hinge module 39 and has a cross-section of a shape other than a circle so that it can rotate integrally with the spring hinge module 39.

Additionally, a second inclined surface contact protrusion 37 is formed to protrude from the upper surface of the slider 35. The second inclined contact protrusion (37) protrudes through the length adjustment guide hole (33) and faces the pressing inclined surface (23) of the front and rear knobs (20, 20'). This second inclined surface contact protrusion 37 is bent at an angle of 90 degrees by the pressing force applied through the front and rear knobs 20 and 20' and is formed into the first hinge shaft member 30a and the second hinge shaft member 30b. It is preferable to include a 45-degree inclined surface corresponding to the pressing inclined surface 23 of the front and rear knobs 20 and 20' so that the pressure is transmitted in a divided manner.

Additionally, the front and rear hinge axes 30 and 30' are elastically deflected by the spring member 38 in the direction in which their length is extended. For this purpose, the front and rear hinge axes (30, 30') are elastically deflected so that the first and second hinge coupling protrusions (31, 36) of the first and second hinge shaft members are respectively inserted and coupled to the spring hinge module (39). It includes a spring member (38).

In order to install the spring member 38, which can be formed in the form of a coil spring, a spring end support that supports the end of the spring member 38 is formed protruding from the first hinge shaft member 30a and the second hinge shaft member 30b. , It is preferable that this spring end support has a spring support protrusion inserted into the end of the spring member 38 protrude.

Additionally, the front and rear hinge axes 30 and 30' are elastically deflected to rotate in the opening direction. For this purpose, a spring hinge module 39 is provided at the top of the inner wall of the console body 2 to elastically deflect the first and second hinge shaft members 30a and 30b so that they rotate in the opening direction.

The first and second hinge engaging protrusions 31 and 36 of the first and second hinge shaft members 30a and 30b are respectively inserted and coupled to the spring hinge module 39 in a separable manner. At this time, the spring hinge module 39 connects the first and second hinge shaft members 30a and 30b only when the first and second hinge coupling protrusions 31 and 36 of the first and second hinge shaft members 30a and 30b are inserted and engaged. is elastically deflected so that it rotates in the opening direction, and when the first and second hinge engaging protrusions (31, 36) of the first and second hinge shaft members (30a, 30b) are separated, they do not rotate due to the elastic deflection in the opening direction. It is desirable to be fixed so that it does not occur.

For this purpose, the spring hinge module 39 includes an outer cover 39-1, a spring support shaft 39-2, a spring hinge 39-3, and a coil spring, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8. It may include (39-4) and the inner cover (39-5).

The outer cover (39-1), together with the inner cover (39-5), forms a casing for receiving and installing the spring support shaft (39-2), spring hinge (39-3), and coil spring (39-4). That is, they are provided at the top of the inner walls on both sides of the console body (2). A shaft coupling hole (39-1a) to which the spring support shaft (39-2) is coupled is formed on the front and rear sides of the outer cover (39-1), and a spring hinge (39) is located on one side of this shaft coupling hole (39-1a). The arc-shaped guide holes (39-1b) to which the rotational guide projections (39-3b) of -3) are coupled are formed through each. The arc guide hole 39-1b is preferably formed in an arc shape of 90 degrees for opening and closing the vehicle console armrest 1 capable of opening and closing in both directions according to an embodiment of the disclosed content.

Spring support shafts 39-2 are each coupled to the shaft coupling hole 39-1a of the aforementioned outer cover 39-1. The spring support shaft (39-2) corresponds to the shaft on which the coil spring (39-4) is penetrated and supported for elastic deflection of the spring hinge (39-3), and is the outer circumference of the spring support shaft (39-2). A bushing (39-2a) for penetration and expansion of the coil spring (39-4) is coupled to the circumference.

A spring hinge (39-3) is coupled through the aforementioned spring support shaft (39-2). The spring hinge (39-3) serves to elastically deflect the front and rear hinge axes (30, 30') so that they each rotate in the opening direction. A spring support shaft (39-2) is inserted on one side and a coil to be described later. A spring receiving groove (39-3a) in which the spring (39-4) is accommodated is formed. In addition, on one side of the spring receiving groove (39-3a), when the vehicle console armrest (1), which is coupled to the arcuate guide hole (39-1b) and can be opened and closed in both directions according to an embodiment of the disclosure, is opened, the arcuate guide hole ( A rotation guide protrusion (39-3b) that rotates along 39-1b is formed to protrude. In addition, on one side of the rotation guide protrusion (39-3b), a spring hinge (39-3) is provided when the first and second hinge coupling protrusions (31, 36) of the first and second hinge shaft members (30a, 30b) are separated. A stopper hole (39-3c) is formed through the coil spring (39-4) to allow it to be fixed within the hinge penetration fixing part (39-5a), which will be described later, without being rotated by the elastic force of the coil spring (39-4). In addition, on the other side of the spring hinge (39-3), there is a protrusion insertion groove (39-3d) into which the first and second hinge coupling protrusions (31, 36) of the first and second hinge shaft members (30a, 30b) can be inserted. is formed The protrusion insertion groove (39-3d) is applied to the first and second hinge coupling protrusions (31, 36) of the first and second hinge shaft members (30a, 30b) for rotational force caused by the elastic deflection of the coil spring (39-4). It is preferable that the pores are formed into multi-shaped holes, such as square grooves, so that the pores can be transmitted.

A coil spring (39-4) is penetratedly coupled to the above-mentioned spring support shaft (39-2) and is accommodated in the spring receiving groove (39-3a). The coil spring (39-4) has one end fixed to the outer cover (39-1) and the other end fixed to the spring hinge (39-3), so that the spring hinge (39-3) is elastically deflected to rotate in one direction, that is, in the opening direction. It plays a role in applying force.

In addition, the coil spring 39-4 also serves to elastically deflect the spring hinge 39-3 so that it moves in a direction away from the outer cover 39-1, that is, toward the inner cover 39-5. Due to this elastic deflection, the coil spring 39-4 is coupled to the first and second hinge coupling protrusions 31 and 36 of the first and second hinge shaft members 30a and 30b, as shown in FIG. 8. As the spring hinge (39-3) is compressed and moved toward the outer cover (39-1), the stopper hole (39-3c) of the spring hinge (39-3) becomes a stopper of the inner cover (39-5), which will be described later. It is separated from the projection (39-5b) so that the spring hinge (39-3) can be rotated and the first and second hinge coupling projections (31, 36) of the first and second hinge shaft members (30a, 30b) are separated from the projection (39-5b). When separated, it is restored to its original state and the spring hinge (39-3) is moved toward the inner cover (39-5), so that the stopper hole (39-3c) of the spring hinge (39-3) is moved to the inner cover (39-5), which will be described later. ), the spring hinge (39-3) is maintained non-rotatably within the hinge penetration fixing portion (39-5a) while penetratingly coupled to the stopper projection (39-5b).

An inner cover (39-5) is provided at the top of the inner wall of the aforementioned console body (2) to correspond to the outer cover (39-1). The inner cover (39-5), together with the outer cover (39-1), forms a casing for receiving and installing the spring support shaft (39-2), spring hinge (39-3), and coil spring (39-4). By doing so, it is coupled to the outer cover (39-1). The front and rear sides of the inner cover (39-5) are provided with a hinge through-fixing part (39-5a) that is penetrated so that the spring hinge (39-3) cannot be rotated, and a spring is installed on one side of the hinge through-fixing part (39-5a). A stopper protrusion (39-5b) that can be coupled to the stopper hole (39-3c) of the hinge (39-3) is formed to protrude.

Within the console armrest body 10 described above, a stopper 40 for preventing simultaneous pressure is installed to be able to move back and forth in the longitudinal direction.

As shown in FIG. 9, the stopper 40 for preventing simultaneous pressure moves toward the other one of the front and rear knobs 20 and 20' when one of the front and rear knobs 20 and 20' is pressed, and moves forward and backward. As pressurization of the other one of the knobs 20, 20' is prevented, the front and rear knobs 20, 20' are pressed at the same time, so that the front and rear hinge axes 30, 30' are connected to the spring hinge module 39. It serves to prevent them from falling away simultaneously.

This action allows the vehicle console armrest (1), which can be opened and closed in both directions, to be opened in both directions with respect to the console body (2) according to an embodiment of the disclosed content, and prevents the vehicle console armrest (1) from being arbitrarily separated from the console body (2). It plays a role.

The stopper 40 for preventing simultaneous pressing has a linear plate shape with a relatively long length, and the front and rear ends of the stopper 40 for preventing simultaneous pressing have the ends of the front and rear knobs 20 and 20', that is, the pressure rod 22. ) is elastically supported by the spring member (25).

Spring members 25 are inserted and supported at both ends of the stopper 40 for preventing simultaneous pressure, and end extensions may be provided to limit the range of forward and backward movement with respect to the second guide 53.

Additionally, an installation base 50 is provided inside the front and rear of the console armrest body 10 described above. The installation base (50) is installed so that the front and rear knobs (20, 20'), the front and rear hinge axes (30, 30'), and the stopper (40) for preventing simultaneous pressure are assembled and installed within the console armrest body (10). It corresponds to a type of installation stand, and in particular, the front and rear knobs (20, 20') are installed so that they can be moved and restored to their original state by pressure, and the front and rear hinge axes (30, 30') can be expanded and extended in length. Make sure it is installed.

For this purpose, in the center of the installation base 50, there is a guide projection (which is inserted into the guide hole 24 of the front and rear knobs 20 and 20') and guides the pressure movement and restoration of the front and rear knobs 20 and 20'. 51) is formed protrudingly.

In addition, first guides 52 are provided on both sides of the installation base 50 to guide the linear movement of the first and second hinge shaft members 30a and 30b, and simultaneous pressure is applied to the mutually opposing surfaces of the installation base 50. A second guide 53 is provided on both ends of the prevention stopper 40 to enable sliding movement. The first guide 52 and the second guide 53 can be formed in the form of a seating groove with an open upper surface or a channel with an open upper surface.

Additionally, spring end supports 54 are provided on both sides of the guide protrusion 51, on which one end of the spring member 38 is supported. On this spring end support 54, a spring support protrusion that flows into the end of the spring member 38 in the form of a coil spring is formed to protrude.

As described above, in the case of the vehicle console armrest 1 capable of two-way opening and closing according to an embodiment of the disclosed content, the front and rear hinge axes 30 and 30' for two-way opening and closing are respectively extended in the direction. At the same time, it is elastically deflected to rotate in the opening direction, and the length is expanded in response to the pressure of the front and rear knobs (20, 20'), and the hinge connection to the console body (2) of the center console is released. It is formed as a sliding structure.

Therefore, in normal times, both ends of the front and rear hinge axes (30, 30') are hinged to the upper side of the console body (2), and the vehicle console armrest (1) capable of opening and closing in both directions according to an embodiment of the disclosed content is provided. The open top of the console body (2) is maintained in a closed state, and when one of the front and rear knobs (20, 20') is pressed, one of the front and rear hinge axes (30, 30') linked to the knob is pressed. At the same time as one hinge coupling is released, the vehicle console armrest 1 capable of opening and closing in both directions according to an embodiment of the disclosed content is rotated around the other one of the front and rear hinge axes 30 and 30', as shown in FIG. 10. As shown, it can be opened in both directions, forward and backward.

As a result, the driver's seat occupant or the passenger seat occupant can easily use the center console by rotating the vehicle console armrest 1, which can be opened and closed in both directions according to an embodiment of the disclosed content, to the rear, and the rear seat occupant can perform one of the disclosed contents. By rotating the vehicle console armrest (1), which can be opened and closed in both directions according to the example, forward, the center console can be easily used.

In addition, in the case of the vehicle console armrest 1 capable of opening and closing in both directions according to an embodiment of the disclosed content, when one of the front and rear knobs 20 and 20' is pressed, the stopper 40 for preventing simultaneous pressure is opened and closed. As the other one of the rear knobs (20, 20') is supported so that it cannot be pressed, the phenomenon of arbitrary separation from the console body (2) of the center console due to simultaneous pressure of the front and rear knobs (20, 20') is prevented. can be prevented.

Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the embodiments described in this specification and the configuration shown in the drawings are only one of the most preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not represent the entire technical idea of the present invention. Since this is not the case, it should be understood that there may be various equivalents and modifications that can replace them at the time of filing this application. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims described later rather than the detailed description, and the meaning and scope of the claims and their All changes or modified forms derived from the equivalent concept should be construed as falling within the scope of the present invention.

1: Car console armrest with two-way opening and closing
2: Console body
10: Console armrest body
20, 20': Front and rear knobs
21: pressure plate
22: Pressure rod
23: Pressurized slope
24: Guide ball
25: Spring member
30, 30': Front and rear hinge axes
30a: First hinge shaft member
30b: Second hinge shaft member
31: 1st hinge coupling protrusion
32: sliding guide
33: Length adjustment guide ball
34: 1st inclined face protrusion
35: Slider
36: Second hinge coupling protrusion
37: Second inclined face protrusion
38: spring member
39: Spring hinge module
39-1: Outer cover
39-1a: Shaft coupling hole
39-1b: Hosang guide ball
39-2: Spring support shaft
39-2a: bushing
39-3: Spring hinge
39-3a: Spring receiving groove
39-3b: Rotation guide projection
39-3c: Stopper ball
39-3d: Protrusion insertion hole
39-4: Coil spring
39-5: Inner cover
39-5a: Hinge penetration fixing part
39-5b: Stopper projection
40: Stopper to prevent simultaneous pressurization
50: Installation base
51: Guide projection
52: 1st guide
53: 2nd guide
54: Spring end support

Claims (10)

A console armrest body that covers the open top of the console body of the center console installed between the driver's seat and the passenger seat of the vehicle;
front and rear knobs provided to be pressurable at the front and rear of the console armrest body, respectively, and elastically deflected in a direction opposite to the pressing direction;
It is arranged in the width direction at the front and rear of the console armrest body, and is formed as a two-stage linear sliding structure with both ends hinged to the console body and capable of extending or contracting in length, and is elastically deflected in the direction of extension in length and at the same time in the opening direction. Front and rear hinge axes are elastically deflected to rotate and expand and contract in length in response to pressure from the front and rear knobs, thereby releasing the hinge coupling at both ends to the console body; and
It is installed in the console armrest body to be able to move back and forth in the longitudinal direction, and the ends of the front and rear knobs are elastically supported at the front and rear ends, and when one of the front and rear knobs is pressed, the other of the front and rear knobs It includes a stopper for preventing simultaneous pressurization that is moved to the side to prevent pressurization of the other of the front and rear knobs,
A pressure plate is formed on one end of the front and rear knobs, and a pressure bar is elastically connected to the stopper for preventing simultaneous pressure at the other end of the knob and pushes and moves the stopper for preventing simultaneous pressure when the front and rear knobs are pressed. It is formed to protrude, and pressure inclined surfaces are formed on both sides of the front and rear knobs, and guide holes are formed through the front and rear knobs in the front and rear directions,
The front and rear hinge axes are
A first hinge coupling protrusion is formed to protrude on one side, a sliding guide is provided on the other side, a length adjustment guide hole is formed through an upper surface of one side of the sliding guide, and a length adjustment guide hole is formed through the upper surface of the other side of the sliding guide on the pressing inclined surface of the front and rear knobs. a first hinge shaft member on which a first inclined surface contact protrusion is formed to protrude; and
On one side, a slider is provided that is movably coupled within the sliding guide, and on the other side, a second hinge coupling protrusion is formed to protrude. The upper surface of the slider protrudes through the length adjustment guide hole and is pressed by the front and rear knobs. A console armrest for a vehicle capable of opening and closing in both directions, including a second hinge shaft member in which a second inclined surface contact protrusion protrudes from an inclined surface. delete delete delete In claim 1,
The front and rear hinge axes are
It is provided at the upper end of the inner wall of the console body, and the first and second hinge engaging protrusions of the first and second hinge shaft members are respectively separably inserted and coupled, and the first and second hinge shaft members are rotated in an opening direction. A vehicle console armrest capable of opening and closing in both directions, further comprising a spring hinge module that elastically deflects as much as possible. In claim 5,
The spring hinge module elastically deflects the first and second hinge shaft members to rotate in the opening direction only when the first and second hinge engaging protrusions of the first and second hinge shaft members are inserted and engaged, and A console armrest for a vehicle capable of opening and closing in both directions, characterized in that it is fixed so as not to rotate due to elastic deflection in the opening direction when the first and second hinge engaging protrusions of the second hinge shaft member are separated. In claim 6,
The spring hinge module is provided at the top of the inner wall of the console body, and shaft coupling holes are formed on the front and rear sides, respectively. An outer cover through which an arc-shaped guide hole is formed on one side of the shaft coupling hole, and a spring support respectively coupled to the shaft coupling hole. A spring receiving groove into which the spring support shaft is inserted is formed on one side of the shaft, a rotating guide protrusion coupled to the arc-shaped guide hole is formed to protrude on one side of the spring receiving groove, and a stopper ball is formed through one side of the rotating guide protrusion. A spring hinge is formed on the other side with a protrusion insertion groove into which the first and second hinge engaging protrusions of the first and second hinge shaft members can be inserted, and is penetrated through the spring support shaft and received in the spring receiving groove, and has one end. A coil spring is fixed to the outer cover and the other end is fixed to the spring hinge to knit and bias the spring hinge to rotate in one direction and elastically bias the spring hinge to move in a direction away from the outer cover, and the console It is provided at the top of the inner wall of the main body, is coupled to the outer cover, and is provided on the front and rear sides with a hinge through-fixing part that penetrates so that the spring hinge cannot be rotated. A stopper protrusion that can be coupled to the stopper hole is protruding from the hinge through-fixing part. A vehicle console armrest that can be opened and closed in both directions, including an inner cover. In claim 5,
The front and rear hinge axes are
A console armrest for a vehicle capable of opening and closing in both directions, further comprising a spring member that elastically deflects the first and second hinge engaging protrusions of the first and second hinge shaft members to be inserted and coupled to the spring hinge module, respectively. In claim 8,
An installation base is provided inside the front and rear of the console armrest body and guides the pressurization and restoration of the front and rear knobs, the length expansion and contraction of the front and rear hinge axes, and the movement of the stopper for preventing simultaneous pressure. A vehicle console armrest capable of opening and closing in both directions, comprising: In claim 9,
At the center of the installation base, guide protrusions are protruding and inserted into the guide holes of the front and rear knobs to guide pressure movement and restoration of the front and rear knobs, and the first and second hinges are located on both sides of the installation base. A first guide is provided to guide the linear movement of the shaft member, and a second guide is provided on the mutually opposing surface of the installation base to enable sliding movement of both ends of the stopper for preventing simultaneous pressure, and the guide protrusion A console armrest for a vehicle capable of opening and closing in both directions, characterized in that spring end supports are provided on both sides to support one end of the spring member.

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