CN216467479U

CN216467479U - Center pillar with armrest device for automobile cockpit

Info

Publication number: CN216467479U
Application number: CN202122986847.XU
Authority: CN
Inventors: 薛冰; 辛舒
Original assignee: Faurecia Nanjing Automotive Systems Co Ltd
Current assignee: Faurecia Nanjing Automotive Systems Co Ltd
Priority date: 2021-11-29
Filing date: 2021-11-29
Publication date: 2022-05-10
Anticipated expiration: 2031-11-29

Abstract

The present invention provides a center pillar having an armrest apparatus for a vehicle cabin, comprising: a middle column body; an armrest apparatus is installed at an edge of the middle pillar, the armrest apparatus including: the fixing pin is fixedly arranged on the middle column body; the first handrail rotates around the fixed pin under the action of external force; the first limiting piece and the second limiting piece are fixedly arranged on the middle column body and are respectively used for limiting the positions of the first handrail rotating in two different directions; a rotatable armrest device is arranged in the center pillar, and when a driver needs to use the armrest, the armrest is rotated to the position limited by the second limiting piece, so that convenience is brought to the driver; when the driver does not need to use the armrest, the armrest is rotated to the position limited by the first limiting part, so that the influence of the armrest on the normal driving operation of the driver is avoided, and meanwhile, the integral sense and the attractiveness of the interior decoration of the automobile are improved.

Description

Center pillar with armrest device for automobile cockpit

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the field of automotive interior trim, in particular to a center pillar with an armrest device for an automobile cab.

Background

In automotive interiors, there are parts of the interior components that provide support and stabilizing functions for the occupants, such as: a central armrest on a sub-instrument panel, a handle on a ceiling, a handle on a vehicle door, an armrest carried by a part of a seat, and the like. At present, most of supporting parts are concentrated in the center of an automobile, and the supporting parts are less supported at the position close to a door in a cab, so that the driving experience of a driver is reduced.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

In view of this, the present invention provides a center pillar having an armrest apparatus for an automobile cabin, in which a rotatable armrest apparatus is installed, so as to provide a support member for a driver at a position close to a door of the cabin, thereby improving the driving experience of the driver.

In order to solve the technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

a center pillar for an automobile cabin having an armrest apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:

a middle column body;

an armrest apparatus mounted at an edge of the center pillar, the armrest apparatus comprising:

the fixing pin is fixedly arranged on the middle column body;

the first handrail is movably connected with the fixing pin and rotates around the fixing pin under the action of external force;

the first limiting piece and the second limiting piece are fixedly mounted on the middle cylinder and are respectively used for limiting the rotation angle of the first armrest in two different directions, and when the first armrest rotates to the position limited by the second limiting piece, the second limiting piece is used for supporting the first armrest, so that a driver can be supported on the first armrest.

Preferably, a first groove is formed in the middle column, the armrest apparatus is installed in the first groove, a first side of the first groove is used as the first limiting member, and a second side of the first groove is used as the second limiting member.

Preferably, an included angle between a plane where the second side edge is located and a horizontal plane is greater than or equal to 0 degree and less than or equal to 45 degrees.

Preferably, the armrest apparatus further comprises a first telescopic member and a second armrest, the first telescopic member and the second armrest are mounted in the inner cavity of the first armrest, and the second armrest is moved out of the inner cavity of the first armrest under the action of an external force and is connected to the end of the first armrest.

Preferably, the first side is parallel to the edge of the middle column opposite thereto.

Preferably, the armrest apparatus is mounted to the surface of the center pillar.

Preferably, the first limiting member and the second limiting member are L-shaped structures.

Preferably, the fixing pin is installed at a corner of the first armrest near the first side edge.

Preferably, the armrest apparatus further comprises a second telescopic member and a third armrest, the second telescopic member and the third armrest are mounted in the inner cavity of the second armrest, and the third armrest is moved out of the inner cavity of the second armrest under the action of an external force and is connected to the end of the second armrest.

Preferably, the surface curvature of the first handrail matches the surface curvature of the middle cylinder.

The technical scheme of the utility model at least has one of the following beneficial effects:

the utility model discloses a center post with an armrest device for an automobile cab, wherein the rotatable armrest device is arranged in the center post, and when a driver needs to use the armrest, the armrest is rotated to a position limited by a second limiting piece, so that convenience is provided for the driver; when the driver does not need to use the armrest, the armrest is rotated to the position limited by the first limiting part, so that the influence of the armrest on the normal driving operation of the driver is avoided, and meanwhile, the integral sense and the attractiveness of the interior decoration of the automobile are improved.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic view illustrating a state of a first armrest in a center pillar having an armrest apparatus for a vehicle cabin according to an embodiment of the present invention when the first armrest rotates to a position limited by a first limiting member;

fig. 2 is a schematic view illustrating a state of a first armrest in a center pillar having an armrest apparatus for a vehicle cabin according to an embodiment of the present invention when the first armrest rotates to a position limited by a second limiting member;

fig. 3 is a schematic view illustrating a state in which the second armrest and the third armrest in the center pillar having the armrest apparatus for the cockpit of the vehicle according to the embodiment of the present invention are removed;

fig. 4 is a schematic structural view of a center pillar having an armrest apparatus for a vehicle cabin according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which the armrest apparatus is mounted on a surface of the center pillar.

Reference numerals:

10. a middle column body; 110. a first groove; 210. a first armrest; 220. a fixing pin; 230. a second side edge; 240. a first side edge; 250. a second handrail; 260. a third armrest; 270. a first limit piece; 280. a second limiting member.

Detailed Description

In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. It is to be understood that the embodiments described are only a few embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments, which can be derived by a person skilled in the art from the described embodiments of the utility model, are within the scope of the utility model.

The embodiment of the utility model provides a center pillar with an armrest device for an automobile cab, wherein the armrest device is mounted on the center pillar, namely a B pillar, of the automobile cab, an armrest in the armrest device can rotate relative to the center pillar 10, and when a driver needs to have the armrest for supporting, the armrest is rotated to a position limited by a second limiting part 280, so that the support is provided for the driver, and the driving experience of the driver is improved; when the driver does not need to use the armrest, the armrest is rotated to the position limited by the first limiting piece 270, and the integrity and the attractiveness in the automobile cab are improved.

It should be noted that: the position limited by the first limiting member 270 is that the armrest rotates onto the center pillar 10 to store the armrest; the position limited by the second limiting member 280 is the position where the armrest rotates to the outside of the center pillar 10, so as to provide support for the driver.

A center pillar having an armrest apparatus for a vehicle cabin according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 1 to 4, a center pillar for an automobile cabin with an armrest apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a center pillar 10 and an armrest apparatus, where the armrest apparatus is installed at an edge of the center pillar 10; wherein the content of the first and second substances,

the armrest device comprises a fixing pin 220, a first armrest 210, a first stopper 270 and a second stopper 280, wherein the fixing pin 220 is fixedly mounted on the middle column 10; the first armrest 210 is movably connected with the fixing pin 220, and the first armrest 210 rotates around the fixing pin 220 under the action of external force; the first limiting member 270 and the second limiting member 280 are both fixedly mounted on the middle column 10 and are respectively used for limiting the rotation angle of the first armrest 210 in two different directions, and when the first armrest 210 rotates to the position limited by the second limiting member 280, the second limiting member 280 is used for supporting the first armrest 210, so that the driver is supported on the first armrest 210.

That is, when the first handle 210 is rotatably mounted on the middle cylinder 10 by the fixing pin 220, the driving experience of the driver is improved by rotating the first handle 210 to meet different requirements of the driver.

In an embodiment, as shown in fig. 1 to 3, a first groove 110 is disposed on the middle column 10, the armrest apparatus is installed in the first groove 110, a first side 240 of the first groove 110 is used as the first retaining member 270, and a second side 230 of the first groove 110 is used as the second retaining member 280.

That is, the first handrail 210 can only rotate in the first groove 110, and when the first handrail 210 rotates to the first side 240, the first side 240 restricts the first handrail 210 from continuing to rotate, that is, the first side 240 serves as the first stopper 270. Similarly, the second side 230 of the first groove 110 serves as a second stopper 280, the second side 230 restricts the first armrest 210 from continuing to rotate, and the second side 230 supports the first armrest 210, so that when a driver applies an external force to the first armrest 210, the second side 230 receives the external force. In the present embodiment, based on the armrest apparatus being installed in the first groove 110, the first side 240 and the second side 230 are respectively used as the first limiting member 270 and the second limiting member 280, so that the center pillar can meet the supporting requirement of the driver, and the structure is simple and beautiful.

Further, an included angle between a plane of the second side edge 230 and a horizontal plane is greater than or equal to 0 degree and less than or equal to 45 degrees. The plane of the second side 230 is the plane of the first armrest 210 when the rider is supported on the first armrest 210. When the first armrest 210 is horizontal or upward at a certain angle (less than or equal to 45 degrees), the comfort of the driver is improved.

Further, the first side 240 is parallel to the edge of the middle column 10 opposite thereto. That is, when the driver does not need to use the first armrest 210, the first armrest 210 is rotated to the state shown in fig. 1, the first armrest 210 is rotated into the first groove 110, and the first armrest 210 approaches or contacts the first side 240. When first side 240 is parallel to the edge of pillar 10 opposite thereto, that is, first handrail 210 is parallel to the edge of pillar 10. When the first handle 210 is received, the edge thereof parallel to the center pillar 10 improves the integrity and beauty of the interior of the vehicle. Of course, the first side 240 can also be disposed at an angle to the edge of the center pillar 10, and the embodiment of the utility model is not limited thereto.

Further, the fixing pin 220 is installed at a corner of the first armrest 210 near the first side 240. That is, the fixing pin 220 may be installed at any position on the first armrest 210, and when the fixing pin 220 is located at a position where the first armrest 210 is close to the included angle of the first side 240, the contact area between the first armrest 210 and the second side 230 when the first armrest 210 is located at the position limited by the second limiting member 280 is increased, so that the bearing force of the second side 230 when the driver applies an external force is increased, and the service life of the armrest apparatus is further prolonged.

In one embodiment, the surface curvature of the first handrail 210 matches the surface curvature of the middle cylinder 10. That is, when the surface curvature of the first armrest 210 is matched to the surface curvature of the center pillar 10, the integrity and aesthetic appearance of the B-pillar of the vehicle are improved.

In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 3, the armrest apparatus further includes a first telescopic member (not shown) and a second armrest 250, the first telescopic member and the second armrest 250 are installed in the inner cavity of the first armrest 210, and the second armrest 250 is moved out of the inner cavity of the first armrest 210 by an external force and is connected to the end of the first armrest 210. The first telescopic member is preferably a telescopic slide rail, but is not limited thereto. First handrail 210 may not be able to meet the needs of all kinds of people based on people of different heights and weights. The requirements of different types of people are met through the first telescopic piece and the second handrail 250, and the adaptability of the handrail device is improved.

Further, the armrest apparatus further includes a second telescopic member (not shown) and a third armrest 260, the second telescopic member and the third armrest 260 are installed in the inner cavity of the second armrest 250, and the third armrest 260 is moved out of the inner cavity of the second armrest 250 by an external force and is connected to the end of the second armrest 250. The second and third arm rests 260 are similar to the first and second arm rests 250, and both are for improving the adaptability of the arm rest device.

In an alternative embodiment, as shown in fig. 4, the armrest apparatus is mounted on the surface of the middle column 10, that is, the first armrest 210, the fixing pin 220, the first retaining member 270, and the second retaining member 280 are mounted on the surface of the middle column 10. Compared with the previous embodiment, the armrest apparatus of the present embodiment has better flexibility, and the position of the first limiting member 270, the second limiting member 280, the first armrest 210, and even the fixing pin 220 can be adjusted according to the requirement of the driver.

Further, the first limiting member 270 and the second limiting member 280 are L-shaped structures, and the limiting members of the L-shaped structures provide support for the first handrail 210, so as to improve the stability of the handrail device.

While the foregoing is directed to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model as defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A center pillar having an armrest apparatus for a vehicle cabin, comprising:

a middle column body;

the fixing pin is fixedly arranged on the middle column body;

2. The center pillar for an armrest apparatus for a vehicle cabin according to claim 1, wherein a first recess is provided in the center pillar, the armrest apparatus is mounted in the first recess, a first side of the first recess serves as the first stopper, and a second side of the first recess serves as the second stopper.

3. The center pillar for an armrest apparatus for a vehicle cabin according to claim 2, wherein an angle between a plane on which the second side edge is located and a horizontal plane is 0 degree or more and 45 degrees or less.

4. The center pillar for an automobile cockpit having an armrest apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said armrest apparatus further comprises a first telescopic member and a second armrest, said first telescopic member and said second armrest being installed in an inner cavity of said first armrest, said second armrest being moved out of an inner cavity of said first armrest by an external force and being connected to an end of said first armrest.

5. The center pillar for a vehicle cabin having an armrest apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said first side edge is parallel to an edge of said center pillar opposite thereto.

6. The center pillar for an automobile cabin having an armrest apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said armrest apparatus is mounted to a surface of said center pillar.

7. The center pillar for an armrest apparatus for a vehicle cabin according to claim 6, wherein the first stopper and the second stopper are of an L-shaped structure.

8. The center pillar for an armrest apparatus for a vehicle cabin according to claim 2, wherein the fixing pin is installed at a corner of the first armrest near the first side.

9. The center pillar having an armrest apparatus for a vehicle cabin according to claim 4, wherein the armrest apparatus further comprises a second telescopic member and a third armrest, the second telescopic member and the third armrest being installed in the inner cavity of the second armrest, and the third armrest being moved out of the inner cavity of the second armrest by an external force and being connected to a distal end of the second armrest.

10. The center pillar having an armrest apparatus for an automobile cabin according to claim 1, wherein a surface curvature of the first armrest matches a surface curvature of the center pillar.