KR20220102687A - Armrest for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an armrest for a vehicle, which comprises a lifting assembly lifting an inner cover of a body where a table is coupled. The lifting assembly comprises: a lifting housing disposed inside the inner cover of the body; a side rail assembly, of which one side is coupled to the lifting housing and the other side is coupled to an outer cover of the body, disposed to be spaced from a vertical center line on one side of the vertical center line dividing the lifting housing into a left portion and a right portion as seen in one direction; and a sub-rail assembly, where at least one end is coupled to the outer cover of the body and the lifting housing is slidably connected, disposed in the outside of the side rail assembly. The armrest for a vehicle prevents the table from shaking even when external force such as vibration or weight is applied thereto.

Description

Armrest for vehicle

The present invention relates to an armrest for a vehicle, and more particularly, to an armrest for a vehicle having a lifting function.

In general, an armrest on which an arm of a vehicle occupant can be placed is installed between a driver's seat and a passenger seat of a vehicle.

The main purpose of the armrest is to provide comfort to the vehicle occupant by dispersing his/her weight by leaning on his/her arm. Meanwhile, for ancillary purposes, a table is provided on the armrest to provide a function for the occupant to place a drink, etc. or read.

As a prior document related to this, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1724744 is presented. The prior literature includes a table slidably provided on an armrest of a vehicle in the vertical direction; It is mounted on the lower surface of the table and is composed of a cradle that enables vertical sliding and rotation at a predetermined angle integrally with the table. According to the prior literature, it is to secure the storage space of the armrest and increase the size of the table to improve the usability, and at the same time to facilitate the storage and operation of the table, so that it is effective in increasing the marketability.

According to the prior literature, the guide rail and the guide projection are made of a double rail structure to facilitate sliding of the cradle and the table. However, according to the prior literature, the guide rail and the guide projection have a local area that can support the load, so that the table cannot be firmly supported. Therefore, there is a problem that the guide rail may be damaged by the weight of the occupant even if the occupant leans a little, and the occupant's use may be inconvenient due to vibration caused by vibration during vehicle operation.

Korean Patent No. 10-1724744

An object of the present invention is to provide an armrest for a vehicle that can more firmly support the table when it is withdrawn from the armrest body to use the table.

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

In order to achieve the above object, an armrest for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention is an armrest having an outer body cover forming an outer shape and an inner body cover disposed inside the body outer cover and arranged to move up and down. It includes a body, a table disposed between the body outer cover and the body inner cover and coupled to the body inner cover, and a lifting assembly for elevating the inner body cover. The elevating assembly is disposed to be spaced apart from the vertical centerline on one side of the elevating housing disposed inside the body inner cover, a vertical centerline dividing the elevating housing left and right when viewed from one direction, one side is coupled to the elevating housing, and the other side is and a side rail assembly coupled to the body outer cover, a sub-rail assembly disposed outside the side rail assembly, at least one end coupled to the body outer cover, and slidably connected to the elevating housing.

The sub-rail assembly may include a sub-rail extending vertically and having upper and lower ends coupled to the outer body cover, and a sub-rail mount having one side coupled to the elevating housing and passing through the sub-rail.

The side rail assembly may include an outer side rail coupled to the body outer cover and extending up and down and having one side opened, and an inner side rail coupled to the elevating housing and extending vertically and opened toward the outer side rail.

The vehicle armrest may further include a center rail assembly disposed on a vertical center line, one side coupled to the elevating housing, and the other side coupled to the body outer cover.

In order to achieve the above object, an armrest for a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention is an armrest having an outer body cover forming an outer shape and an inner body cover disposed inside the body outer cover and arranged to move up and down. It includes a body, a table disposed between the body outer cover and the body inner cover and coupled to the body inner cover, and a lifting assembly for elevating the inner body cover. The elevating assembly 500 is an elevating housing disposed on the inside of the body inner cover, a vertical center line dividing the elevating housing left and right when viewed from one direction, one side is coupled to the elevating housing, and the other side is attached to the body outer cover. The combined center rail assembly includes a sub-rail assembly disposed at one end of the elevating housing when viewed from one direction, at least one end coupled to the body outer cover, and slidably connected to the elevating housing.

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

First, the sub-rail assembly is disposed at one end of the elevating housing to support the elevating housing from the outside of the side rail assembly, thereby preventing the table from shaking even when an external force such as vibration or weight is applied to the table.

Second, since the upper end of the sub-rail assembly is disposed above the lower end of the inner side rail, the table moves up to an upper critical distance and supports the table more firmly even when the contact area between the inner side rail and the outer side rail is insufficient. have.

Third, the sub-rail assembly includes a bushing, at least a part of which is inserted into the sub-rail mount. When the table is moved to the upper or lower critical distance, the collision with the upper and lower ends of the sub-rail is alleviated, and the speed of the table is abruptly raised and lowered. has the effect of attenuating

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, 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 an armrest for a vehicle according to the present invention;
Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the armrest body after detaching the upper cover and the lower cover;
3 is a perspective view showing an armrest body in a state in which the table is unfolded in FIG. 2;
4 is a perspective view of a state in which a part of the outer body cover is removed in FIG. 2;
5 is a front view of a state in which the body outer cover and the body inner cover are removed in FIG. 2;
6 is a front view of the elevating housing in FIG. 5 in a raised state;
7 is a flat cross-sectional view viewed from part AA in FIG. 5;
8 is a perspective view of a sub-rail assembly according to the present invention;
9 is an enlarged view of the sub-rail assembly;
10 is a perspective view of the armrest body in a state in which the table is unfolded, as viewed from the bottom;
11 is a front view of the armrest body in a state in which the table is unfolded;
12 is an enlarged view showing an enlarged connection of the table and the inner cover of the body;
13 is a front sectional view of the armrest body when the table is in the first position;
14 is a front sectional view of the armrest body when the table is in the second position;
15 is a diagram schematically illustrating the moving directions of the inner hinge and the outer hinge in FIG. 14 .

Advantages and features of the present invention and methods of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail 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 allow the disclosure of the present invention to be complete, and common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains It is provided to fully inform those who have the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings for explaining the armrest 10 for a vehicle according to embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the vehicle armrest 10 may include an armrest body 100 , a lower cover 200 , and an upper cover 300 .

The armrest body 100 supports the lower cover 200 and the upper cover 300 . The armrest body 100 forms an external shape and forms a space in which components are accommodated. The armrest body 100 accommodates the table 400 , the elevating assembly 500 , and the installation assembly therein.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the lower cover 200 may be disposed between the armrest body 100 and the upper cover 300 . The lower cover 200 may cover the upper portion of the armrest body 100 . The lower cover 200 may be coupled to the armrest body 100 . The lower cover 200 may include a cup holder capable of holding a cup and a storage space capable of accommodating items.

When there is no lower cover 200 , the upper cover 300 slides along the upper surface of the armrest body 100 . When the lower cover 200 is present, the upper cover 300 slides along the upper surface of the lower cover 200 .

Referring to FIG. 1 , the vehicle armrest 10 includes an upper cover 300 . The upper cover 300 is a component that provides comfort to the user by supporting the user's arm.

The upper cover 300 is disposed on the upper portion of the armrest body 100 , and slides along the upper surface of the armrest body 100 . If the lower cover 200 is disposed, the upper cover 300 may slide along the upper surface of the lower cover 200 .

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a state in which an upper cover, a lower cover, and a cover disposed in front of the armrest body 100 are removed from the vehicle armrest 10 of FIG. 1 . 3 is a perspective view of a state in which the table 400 is raised and unfolded from the vehicle armrest 10 of FIG. 2 . After the upper cover and the lower cover are detached from the vehicle armrest 10 , the table 400 can be raised and unfolded, and the occupant can perform necessary work on the table 400 or put belongings on it.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the armrest body 100 includes an outer body cover 111 and an inner body cover 113 .

The body outer cover 111 forms an outer shape. The body inner cover 113 is disposed on the inside of the body outer cover 111, and is arranged to move up and down.

The body outer cover 111 surrounds the side surface of the body inner cover 113 .

The body outer cover 111 has an open top, and the body inner cover 113 can move up and down to the upper part of the body outer cover 111 .

The upper portion of the inner body cover 113 and the upper portion of the outer body cover 111 are disposed to be spaced apart from each other, and the table 400 is disposed in the spaced apart space.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the vehicle armrest 10 includes a table 400 . The table 400 is a plate used by a user to mount an object.

The table 400 is disposed between the body outer cover 111 and the body inner cover 113 , and is coupled to the body inner cover 113 .

The table 400 is rotatably coupled to the body inner cover 113 . The table 400 is hinge-coupled to the upper side end of the body inner cover 113, and is rotated around the hinge axis and unfolded. 2 and 3 , when viewed from the front, the right table 400 rotates and unfolds in a counterclockwise direction, and the left table 400 rotates and unfolds in a clockwise direction.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the vehicle armrest 10 includes an elevating assembly 500 . The lifting assembly 500 is a component for raising or lowering the body inner cover 113 upwards of the body outer cover 111 .

The elevating assembly 500 includes an elevating housing 510 , a center rail assembly 520 , a side rail assembly 530 , and a sub-rail assembly 540 .

Referring to FIG. 5 , the elevating housing 510 is disposed inside the body inner cover 113 . The elevating housing 510 is coupled to the body inner cover 113 and elevates integrally with the body inner cover 113 .

A center rail assembly 520 , a side rail assembly 530 , and a sub-rail assembly 540 are connected to the elevating housing 510 . As the elevating housing 510 slides along the center rail assembly 520 , the side rail assembly 530 , and the sub-rail assembly 540 , the body inner cover 113 moves up and down.

Define the vertical center line. Referring to FIG. 5 , when the elevation housing 510 is viewed from the right, it is an imaginary straight line dividing the elevation housing 510 left and right. The lifting assembly 500 is symmetrically disposed with respect to the vertical center line.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the vehicle armrest 10 includes a center rail assembly 520 . The center rail assembly 520 is a component that guides the elevating housing 510 to elevate.

The center rail assembly 520 is disposed on a vertical center line, one side is coupled to the elevating housing 510 , and the other side is coupled to the body outer cover 111 .

Referring to FIG. 7 , the center rail assembly 520 includes an outer center rail 521 and an inner center rail 522 .

The outer center rail 521 is coupled to the body outer cover 111 . The upper end of the inner center rail 522 is coupled to the elevating housing 510 . The outer center rail 521 surrounds at least a portion of the inner center rail 522 .

The outer center rail 521 is coupled to and fixed to the body outer cover 111 . The inner center rail 522 is drawn out above the outer center rail 521 . As the inner center rail 522 rises, the elevating housing 510 and the body inner cover 113 coupled to the inner center rail 522 rise.

The center rail assembly 520 is disposed on the center line, so that the lifting housing 510 vertically upwards.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the vehicle armrest 10 includes a side rail assembly 530 . The side rail assembly 530 is a component that guides the elevating housing 510 to elevate.

5, when viewed from the right side, the side rail assembly 530 is disposed to be spaced apart from the vertical center line on one side of the vertical center line, one side is coupled to the elevating housing 510, and the other side is the outer body cover. is bound to (111).

Referring to FIG. 6 , the side rail assembly 530 includes an outer side rail 531 and an inner side rail 532 .

The outer side rail 531 is coupled to the body outer cover 111 and extends up and down, and one side is opened. The inner side rail 532 is coupled to the elevating housing 510 and extends up and down, and is opened toward the outer side rail 531 . Referring to FIG. 6 , when viewed from the top, the outer side rail 531 is formed in a C-shape with an open inside, and the inner side rail 532 is formed in a C-shape with an open outside. By having this arrangement, it has excellent properties from deformation perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the inner side rail 532 surrounds at least a portion of the outer side rail 531 . However, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and the outer side rail 531 may wrap the inner side rail 532 . The inner side rail 532 slides along the outer side rail 531 , and as the inner side rail 532 moves up and down, the elevating housing 510 and the body inner cover 113 move up and down.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the side rail assembly 530 is disposed between the center rail assembly 520 and the auxiliary rail assembly.

The side rail assembly 530 is disposed on both sides of the center rail assembly 520 . Since the center rail assembly 520 is disposed on the center line, it is vulnerable to left and right shaking. Accordingly, by arranging the side rail assemblies 530 on both sides of the center rail assembly 520 , the left and right shaking of the elevating housing 510 is prevented.

The side rail assembly 530 is disposed between the center rail assembly 520 and the auxiliary rail assembly, thereby preventing the center rail assembly 520 or the auxiliary rail assembly from shaking when lifting.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the sub-rail assembly 540 is disposed on the outside of the side rail assembly 530 , at least one end is coupled to the body outer cover 111 , and the elevating housing 510 is slidably connected. .

5, the sub-rail assembly 540 is disposed at one end of the elevating housing 510, at least one end is coupled to the body outer cover 111, and the elevating housing 510 is slidably connected. do.

The sub-rail assembly 540 prevents the body inner cover 113 from shaking in the horizontal direction when the body inner cover 113 is raised to the maximum.

In addition, the sub-rail assembly 540 may perform a function of a damper for attenuating movement speed or vibration when a force is rapidly applied.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the upper end of the sub-rail assembly 540 is disposed above the lower end of the inner side rail 532 . As the elevating housing 510 rises, the inner side rail 532 slides along the outer side rail 531 . When the elevating housing 510 rises to the upper critical position, a lower portion of the inner side rail 532 overlaps the outer side rail 531 . The upper end of the sub-rail assembly 540 is disposed above the lower end of the inner side rail 532 , and the sub-rail mount 542 may be disposed on the overlapping portion. By having this arrangement, when the elevating assembly 500 is maximally raised upward, the lower portion of the inner side rail 532 and the upper portion of the outer side rail 531 overlap at least a part, and the elevating housing 510 is supported. Also, the elevation housing 510 is supported at the upper end of the sub-rail assembly 540 disposed outside the side rail assembly 530 . Therefore, by supporting the body inner cover 113 more firmly, it is possible to prevent shaking.

The upper end of the sub-rail assembly 540 is disposed above the lower end of the inner center rail 522 . As described above, when the elevating housing 510 rises to the upper critical position, a lower portion of the inner center rail 522 overlaps the outer center rail 521 . A sub-rail mount 542 is disposed on the overlapping portion. Therefore, by supporting the body inner cover 113 more firmly, it is possible to prevent the front-back direction shaking.

8 and 9 , the sub-rail assembly 540 includes a sub-rail 541 , a sub-rail mount 542 , and a bushing 543 .

The sub-rail 541 is formed extending up and down, and the upper and lower ends are coupled to the outer body cover 111 . The sub-rail 541 may be coupled to the inner surface of the side wall of the body outer cover 111 .

One side of the sub-rail mount 542 is coupled to the elevating housing 510 , and the sub-rail 541 passes through. The sub-rail mount 542 is coupled to one side of the elevating housing 510 . The sub-rail mount 542 has a through hole that is opened up and down, and the sub-rail 541 passes through the through hole. The sub-rail mount 542 elevates up and down along the sub-rail 541 , and guides the elevating housing 510 . When shaking occurs in the body inner cover 113 or the table 400 or a load biased to one side is applied, the sub-rail mount 542 is caught by the sub-rail 541 and may be temporarily fixed. Accordingly, the body inner cover 113 or the table 400 from shaking can be prevented, and can be more firmly fixed.

The bushing 543 is disposed between the sub-rail 541 and the sub-rail mount 542 , and is coupled to the sub-rail mount 542 . The bushing 543 is inserted into the through hole of the sub-rail mount 542 . The bushing 543 has a through hole that is opened vertically, and a sub-rail 541 passes through the through hole. That is, after the bushing 543 is inserted into the through hole of the sub-rail mount 542 , the sub-rail 541 passes through.

The bushing 543 may be divided into a horizontal part 5431 and an insertion part 5432 .

The insertion part 5432 is a part inserted into the through hole of the sub-rail mount 542 and has a hollow shape. The insert 5432 contacts the lower end of the sub-rail 541 when the sub-rail mount 542 is in the lower critical position. Accordingly, the insertion unit 5432 performs a function of a stopper and a buffer function.

The horizontal portion 5432 protrudes in a radial direction from the upper end of the insertion portion 5432 . The horizontal portion 5432 contacts the upper end of the sub-rail 541 when the sub-rail mount 542 is in the upper critical position. Accordingly, the horizontal portion 5432 performs a function of a stopper and a buffer function.

Referring to FIG. 10 , the vehicle armrest 10 includes an installation assembly 600 . The installation assembly 600 is a component that spreads the table 400 and supports the unfolded table 400 .

The installation assembly 600 supports the table 400 after the table 400 is rotated to the second position.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the table 400 is arranged vertically and in close contact with the body inner cover 113 as a first position, and as shown in FIG. define. At this time, the installation assembly 600 supports the table 400 so that the table 400 is maintained in the unfolded second position, and prevents the table 400 from returning to the first position.

Referring to FIG. 12 , the table 400 includes an inner connecting portion 411 and an outer connecting portion 421 .

The inner connecting portion 411 includes an inner hinge 412 . The inner hinge 412 is disposed parallel to the body outer cover 111 and protrudes in one direction. Referring to FIG. 12 , the inner hinge 412 is disposed parallel to the ground and disposed in the front-rear direction. A plurality of inner connection parts 411 may be disposed along the inner end of the table 400 .

The installation assembly 600 includes an inner hinge insertion groove 611 coupled to the inner hinge 412 . The inner hinge insertion groove 611 is formed in the body inner cover 113 , and at least a portion of the inner hinge 412 is inserted thereinto. A plurality of inner hinge insertion grooves 611 may be disposed along the inner connection portion 411 .

The table 400 rotates about the inner hinge 412 .

Referring to FIG. 15 , the inner hinge insertion groove 611 includes a vertical portion 6112 , a horizontal portion 6111 , and a bent portion 6113 .

The vertical portion 6112 has an open top and extends downward. The inner hinge 412 is inserted into the inner hinge insertion groove 611 through the upper end of the vertical portion 6112 . The vertical portion 6112 may be formed in a direction perpendicular to the ground.

The horizontal portion 6111 has an outer end connected to the vertical portion 6112 and extends inward. The extending direction of the horizontal part 6111 intersects the extending direction of the vertical part 6112 . By having such an arrangement, when the inner hinge 412 rotates or slides inside the inner hinge inserting groove 611 , it may not be separated from the inner hinge inserting groove 611 . The horizontal portion 6111 may be formed in a horizontal direction with respect to the ground.

The bent portion 6113 is formed at a connection point between the vertical portion 6112 and the horizontal portion 6111 and includes a curved surface. When the table 400 in the first position is rotated to the second position, the inner hinge 412 may be positioned on the bent portion 6113 .

The outer connection portion 421 includes an outer hinge 422 . The outer hinge 422 is disposed parallel to the body outer cover 111 and protrudes in the opposite direction of the inner hinge 412 .

The installation assembly 600 includes an outer hinge insertion groove 621 coupled to the outer hinge 422 . The outer hinge insertion groove 621 is formed in the body inner cover 113 , and at least a portion of the outer hinge 422 is inserted thereinto.

Referring to FIG. 15 , the outer hinge insertion groove 621 includes an insertion part 6211 and a locking part 6212 .

The insertion part 6211 has an open outer end and extends inward. The outer hinge 422 is inserted in the horizontal direction from the outside of the insertion part 6211 .

The engaging portion 6212 has an outer end connected to the insertion portion 6211 and extends in a direction different from the extending direction of the insertion portion 6211 . The outer hinge 422 may be fixed by being caught in the outer hinge insertion groove 621 as the insertion direction is changed at the engaging portion 6212 .

The extending direction of the insertion part 6211 may be parallel to the extending direction of the horizontal part 6111 of the inner hinge insertion groove 611 . By having this arrangement, when the table 400 rotated to the second position is inserted along the horizontal portion 6111 of the inner hinge inserting groove 611, the outer hinge 422 is easily inserted into the outer hinge inserting groove 621. can be inserted.

When the insertion portion 6211 extends inward in the horizontal direction, the extension direction of the locking portion 6212 extends in a direction different from the extension direction of the insertion portion 6211 . In more detail, the engaging portion 6212 may extend downward. By having such an arrangement, the outer hinge 422 may be firmly supported by being caught by the locking portion 6212 . For example, referring to FIG. 11 , the rotation center is the inner hinge 412 , and a moment is generated in the table 400 in the counterclockwise direction by the weight of the table 400 , and in the outer hinge 422 , Since the moment is generated in the clockwise direction by the reaction force, by extending the engaging portion 6212 downward, the outer hinge 422 can be prevented from being separated to the outside of the outer hinge insertion groove 621 .

Referring to FIG. 15 , the direction in which the inner hinge 412 is inserted into the inner hinge insertion groove 611 is different from the direction in which the outer hinge 422 is inserted into the outer hinge insertion groove 621 . 15 , the inner hinge 412 is inserted downward from the top of the inner hinge insertion groove 611 , and the outer hinge 422 is inserted from the right side of the outer hinge insertion groove 621 to the left side. By having such an arrangement, even if vibration occurs in the vehicle, there is an effect that the fixing of the table 400 is not naturally released.

The axis of the inner hinge 412 is disposed parallel to the axis of the outer hinge 422 , and is spaced apart from each other. Referring to FIG. 11 , the axis of the inner hinge 412 is relatively disposed on the inside, and the axis of the outer hinge 422 is relatively disposed on the outside. Alternatively, the axis of the inner hinge 412 is disposed relatively upper, and the axis of the outer hinge 422 is disposed relatively lower. By having such an arrangement, it is possible to prevent the outer hinge 422 from being damaged due to the concentration of the load on the outer hinge 422 according to the principle of the lever.

Referring to FIG. 10 , the vehicle armrest 10 includes a table support 631 . The table support 631 is a component supporting the unfolded table 400 .

One end of the table support 631 is rotatably coupled to the body inner cover 113 , and the other end is slidably coupled to the table 400 .

The table support 631 may form a rectangular cross section.

When the table 400 is positioned in the second position, the table support 631 has an outwardly upward inclination.

Referring to FIG. 10 , the table 400 is formed by being depressed from the lower surface to the upper side, and includes a table support slit 431 extending outward. The other end of the table support 631 is inserted into the table support slit 431 .

At least a portion of the table support 631 is inserted into the table support slit 431 . When the table 400 is in the first position, the upper surface of the table support 631 as a whole is inserted into the table support slit 431 . When the table 400 is in the first position, the inner end of the table support 631 is disposed on the inner end of the table support slit 431 , and the outer end of the table support 631 is the table support slit 431 . placed on the outside. When the table 400 rotates to the second position, the outer end of the table support 631 slides inward along the table support slit 431 .

Referring to FIG. 14 , the table support 631 includes a locking jaw 4311 caught on the table 400 , and the table 400 has a locking groove 432 through which the locking jaw 6311 of the table support 631 is caught. includes The table 400 is held in an unfolded state by being caught on the table support 631 . The installation assembly 600 includes a locking protrusion 6311 having a step formed at the other end of the table support 631 . The table 400 is formed in the table support slit 431 , and includes a locking groove 432 on which the locking jaw 6311 is caught and supports the table supporter 631 from the outside.

The locking jaws 6311 of the table support 631 form a step in which the outer side is disposed lower than the inner side. The locking groove 432 of the table support slit forms a step disposed at the lower side of the outer side of the supporting slit. As the locking jaw 6311 is caught in the locking groove 432 , the table support 631 can no longer slide to the outside of the table support slit 431 . Accordingly, the table 400 is prevented from being rotated in the reverse direction and folded.

The operation of the vehicle armrest 10 according to the present invention configured as described above will be described as follows.

1 to 3 , when the lower cover and the upper cover are removed from the vehicle armrest 10 , the table 400 can be taken out and installed.

5 to 9 , the body inner cover 113 may be raised to the upper portion of the body outer cover 111 by the lifting assembly 500 . In more detail, the elevating housing 510 may slide upward through the center rail, side rail, or sub-rail 541 , and accordingly, the body inner cover 113 to which the table 400 is coupled rises. The elevating assembly 500 includes sub-rail assemblies 540 at both side ends of the elevating housing 510. The bar is raised to the maximum of the center rail assembly 520 or the side rail assembly 530 of the elevating housing 510. It has the effect of being firmly fixed without shaking even in any case.

10 to 15 , the table 400 may be installed by being spread from the first position to the second position by the installation assembly 600 . Hereinafter, the installation steps will be described in chronological order.

The table 400 at the first position rotates about the inner hinge 412 and moves to the second position. At this time, the table support 631 rotates around the inner end, and the outer end slides inward along the table support slit 431 . In this case, the inner hinge 412 may be located in the bent portion 6113 of the inner hinge insertion groove 611 .

The table 400 in the second position moves inward and is fixed. At this time, the inner hinge 412 moves to the inner end along the horizontal portion 6111 of the inner hinge insertion groove 611 . At this time, the outer hinge 422 is inserted into the outer hinge insertion groove 621 and moved to the inner end of the locking part 6212 to be fixed. At this time, the locking jaw 6311 of the table support 631 is caught by the locking groove 432 of the table support slit and is fixed.

According to the present invention, the vehicle armrest 10 is coupled to the body inner cover 113 and includes an elevating housing 510 capable of elevating, and the elevating housing 510 is a center rail assembly 520 or a side rail assembly. As the bar slides along the 530 or the sub-rail assembly 540, it can ascend and descend up and down. In addition, the sub-rail assembly 540 is disposed at both ends of the elevating housing 510 to support the elevating housing 510 , and the elevating housing 510 is the center rail assembly 520 or the side rail assembly 530 . Even if the maximum rises to the upper end, by supporting the elevating housing 510 more firmly, shaking of the elevating housing 510 is prevented and the height at which the table 400 is raised can be maximized.

In the above, preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, but the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and in the technical field to which the present invention pertains without departing from the gist of the present invention as claimed in the claims. Various modifications may be made by those of ordinary skill in the art, and these modifications should not be individually understood from the technical spirit or perspective of the present invention.

10: vehicle armrest 100: armrest body
111: body outer cover 113: body inner cover
200: lower cover 300: upper cover
400: table
411: inner connection portion 412: inner hinge
421: outer connection 422: outer hinge
431: table support slit 432: locking groove
500: elevating assembly
510: elevating housing 520: center rail assembly
530: side rail assembly 540: sub-rail assembly
541: sub-rail 542: sub-rail mount
543: bushing
600: installation assembly 611: inner hinge insertion groove
621: outer hinge insertion groove 631: table support

Claims (9)

an armrest body having an outer body cover forming an outer shape, and an inner body cover disposed inside the body outer cover and disposed vertically;
a table disposed between the body outer cover and the body inner cover and coupled to the body inner cover;
Containing; elevating assembly for elevating the body inner cover;
The elevating assembly,
an elevating housing disposed inside the body inner cover;
When viewed from one direction, one side of the vertical center line dividing the elevating housing to the left and right is disposed to be spaced apart from the vertical center line, one side is coupled to the elevating housing, and the other side is coupled to the body outer cover. rail assembly;
and a sub-rail assembly disposed outside the side rail assembly, at least one end coupled to the body outer cover, and slidably connected to the elevating housing. According to claim 1,
The sub-rail assembly,
a sub-rail extending vertically and having upper and lower ends coupled to the outer body cover;
A vehicle armrest comprising a; a sub-rail mount having one side coupled to the elevating housing and passing through the sub-rail. 3. The method of claim 2,
The sub-rail assembly,
and a bushing disposed between the sub-rail and the sub-rail mount and coupled to the sub-rail mount. According to claim 1,
The side rail assembly,
an outer side rail coupled to the body outer cover and extending up and down, one side of which is opened;
and an inner side rail coupled to the elevating housing and extending up and down, the inner side rail being opened toward the outer side rail. 5. The method of claim 4,
An upper end of the sub-rail assembly is disposed above a lower end of the inner side rail. According to claim 1,
and a center rail assembly disposed on the vertical center line, one side coupled to the elevating housing, and the other side coupled to the body outer cover. 7. The method of claim 6,
The side rail assembly,
An armrest for a vehicle disposed between the center rail assembly and the auxiliary rail assembly. 7. The method of claim 6,
The center rail assembly,
an outer center rail coupled to the body outer cover and formed of a hollow tube;
and an inner center rail having an upper end coupled to the elevating housing and at least a portion of which is inserted into the outer center rail. an armrest body having an outer body cover forming an outer shape, and an inner body cover disposed inside the body outer cover and disposed vertically;
a table disposed between the body outer cover and the body inner cover and coupled to the body inner cover;
Containing; elevating assembly for elevating the body inner cover;
The elevating assembly,
an elevating housing disposed inside the body inner cover;
a center rail assembly disposed on a vertical center line dividing the elevating housing to left and right when viewed from one direction, one side coupled to the elevating housing, and the other side coupled to the body outer cover;
and a sub-rail assembly disposed at one end of the elevating housing when viewed from one direction, at least one end coupled to the outer body cover, and slidably connected to the elevating housing.

Images