Console box
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18 claims: 5 independent, 13 dependent
- 1ボックス本体と、そのボックス本体の上面開口を開閉する蓋体を兼用したアームレストとを備えたコンソールボックスにおいて、 前記ボックス本体の両側に、車両の前後方向へ平行に延びる側壁をそれぞれ設け、その両側壁の内面には車両の前後方向へ延長するガイド部を設け、両側壁間には前記アームレストを、その両側面に設けられた係合部をガイド部に係合させることにより、前記ガイド部の延長方向に沿って移動可能に支持し 、 前記両側壁間には、アームレストの移動に伴ってボックス本体の上面開口の一部を開閉するシャッタを設けた ことを特徴とするコンソールボックス。
- 2ボックス本体と、そのボックス本体の上面開口を開閉する蓋体を兼用したアームレストとを備えたコンソールボックスにおいて、 前記ボックス本体の両側に、車両の前後方向へ平行に延びる側壁をそれぞれ設け、その両側壁の内面には車両の前後方向へ延長するガイド部を設け、両側壁間には前記アームレストを、その両側面に設けられた係合部をガイド部に係合させることにより、前記ガイド部の延長方向に沿って移動可能に支持し、 前記両側壁間には、前記アームレストの後方で前記ガイド部を上方から覆い、アームレストの車両後方側への移動によってその移動経路から退避するカバー部材を設けた ことを特徴とするコンソールボックス。
- 3前記カバー部材は、前記ボックス本体の後側に設けられた小物入れの蓋である ことを特徴とする請求項2に記載のコンソールボックス。
- 4ボックス本体と、そのボックス本体の上面開口を開閉する蓋体を兼用したアームレストとを備えたコンソールボックスにおいて、 前記ボックス本体の両側に、車両の前後方向へ平行に延びる側壁をそれぞれ設け、その両側壁の内面には車両の前後方向へ延長するガイド部を設け、両側壁間には前記アームレストを、その両側面に設けられた係合部をガイド部に係合させることにより、前記ガイド部の延長方向に沿って移動可能に支持し、 前記アームレストを車両前方側に付勢し、前記ボックス本体の上面開口を閉じる所定位置に保持する付勢手段を設けた ことを特徴とするコンソールボックス。
- 5前記アームレストが移動するときに、その移動に対して制動力を付与する制動手段を設けた ことを特徴とす る請 求項4に記載のコンソールボックス。
- 6車両後方側へ移動された前記アームレストを、前記ボックス本体の上面開口を開く所定位置において解除可能に保持する保持手段を設けた ことを特徴とする 請求項4又は 請求項5に記載のコンソールボックス。
- 7前記ガイド部が両側壁の内面に形成されたガイド溝からなり、前記係合部がアームレストの両側に突設された係合ピンからなることを特徴とする請求項1~請求項6のいずれか一項に記載のコンソールボックス。
- 8係合ピンをアームレストの両側にそれぞれ複数ずつ設けたことを特徴とする請求項7に記載のコンソールボックス。
- 9前記アームレストの両側における後側の係合ピンを、アームレストの後端よりも前方側へ所定間隔おいて配設したことを特徴とする請求項8に記載のコンソールボックス。
- 10前記ガイド溝の所要箇所には位置決め凹所を形成し、アームレストの両側におけるそれぞれ少なくとも1本の係合ピンを出没可能に支持するとともに、その可動係合ピンを付勢手段により位置決め凹所と係合する突出方向へ付勢したことを特徴とする請求項8または請求項9に記載のコンソールボックス。
- 11前記アームレストには位置決め凹所に対する可動係合ピンの係合を解除するための操作レバーを回動可能に設けるとともに、その操作レバーによって可動係合ピンの移動方向と直交する方向へ移動される移動部材を設け、その移動部材と一対の可動係合ピンとを円弧状の連結部材を介して連結したことを特徴とする請求項10に記載のコンソールボックス。
- 12前記アームレストが車両の前方側へ移動されたときに上昇されるように、ガイド部を前上がり状態に形成したことを特徴とする請求項1~請求項11のうちのいずれか一項に記載のコンソールボックス。
- 13前記アームレストが後方側に移動した状態でボックス本体の上方位置から退避位置に移動させるための退避手段を設けたことを特徴とする請求項7~請求項12のうちのいずれか一項に記載のコンソールボックス。
- 14前記退避手段は、前記ガイド溝から分岐した補助ガイド溝であって、係合ピンとの係合によりアームレストを起立させることを特徴とする請求項13に記載のコンソールボックス。
- 15前記退避手段は、アームレストの両側に回動可能に支持され、かつ先端に前記係合ピンを突設した保持部材と、その保持部材をアームレストの側面に沿った第1回動位置とアームレストから突出する第2回動位置とに位置決めする位置決め手段とからなり、保持部材を第2回動位置に回動させることによりアームレストを起立保持することを特徴とする請求項13に記載のコンソールボックス。
- 16前記両側壁内には空調用エアの通路を設け、両側壁の後端にはエア吹出し口を形成したことを特徴とする請求項1~請求項15のうちのいずれか一項に記載のコンソールボックス。
- 17前記ガイド部の後端部を、一点を中心とした円弧状に形成したことを特徴とする請求項1~請求項16のうちのいずれか一項に記載のコンソールボックス。
- 18前記アームレストの両側部には両側壁の上部に張り出すオーバーハング部を設けたことを特徴とする請求項17に記載のコンソールボックス。
Independent claims18
144 paragraphs, as filed
The present invention relates to a console box installed between, for example, a driver's seat and a passenger seat in a vehicle such as an automobile.
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a conventional console box of this type having a configuration as disclosed in each of the following patent documents, for example. That is, in the configuration described in Patent Document 1, an armrest that also serves as a lid for opening the upper surface of the box body is attached to the upper surface of the box body so as to be openable and closable via a four-bar link mechanism. Further, in the configurations described in Patent Document 2 and Patent Document 3, an armrest that also serves as a lid is slidably attached to the upper surface of the box body via a pair of guide rails.
[0003] Further, in the configuration described in Patent Document 4, the opening edge of the upper surface of the box body is formed in a curved shape extending in the left-right direction, and the lid can be opened and closed and rotated left and right along the curved opening edge. It is attached to. Further, in the configuration described in Patent Document 5, a shutter-like lid made of a flexible sheet is attached to the opening edge of the upper surface of the box body so as to be openable and closable.
[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-95349 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-103289 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-159026 [Patent Document 4] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 4-133951 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-193952 [0005] [Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, these conventional configurations have the following problems. That is, in the configuration of Patent Document 1, when the armrest is opened and closed and rotated up and down via the four-node link mechanism, its support rigidity is insufficient and rattling is likely to occur, resulting in a poor sense of quality. It was. Moreover, since the four-bar link mechanism is exposed to the outside when the armrest is raised, the appearance is deteriorated, and there is a risk that foreign matter or the like may be caught between the four-bar link mechanism or the box body and the armrest.
[0006] Further, in the configuration of Patent Document 2, since the armrest is only slid in a state of being engaged with the guide rail on the upper surface of the box body from the outside, the armrest is slid in the left-right direction when sliding. It was easy to get stuck. In order to deal with such a problem, in the configuration of Patent Document 3, a pair of left and right rod-shaped guide rails are provided on the lid body, and a slide body that is separate from the lid body and constitutes an armrest is a leaf spring. Is engaged with the guide rail. This configuration absorbs the dimensional error of the guide rail and allows the armrest to slide smoothly. However, in this configuration, the structure becomes complicated and the manufacturing cost increases. It was. In order to solve this, it is conceivable to integrate the lid body and the slide body and support it to the box body, but in this way, two rails are arranged in the upper opening of the box body. It will be done, and the usability will be extremely poor.
[0007] Further, in the configuration of Patent Document 4, it is necessary to form the opening edge and the lid of the accommodating portion of the box body in a curved shape, and not only the shapes of the accommodating portion and the lid are restricted, but also the shapes of the accommodating portion and the lid are restricted. The shape of the entire console box is also restricted, and the lid cannot have an armrest function. Further, in the configuration of Patent Document 5, since the entire lid is deformed, the lid does not have rigidity, and as in the configuration of Patent Document 4, this cannot be used as an arm rest. ..
[0008] The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique. The purpose is to provide a console box that can be moved on the box body in a stable state without rattling, can give a sense of quality, and is easy to use.
[Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention] In order to achieve the above object, claim 1<u style="single">、2、4</u>According to the invention described in the present invention, in a console box including a box main body and an armrest that also serves as a lid for opening and closing the upper surface opening of the box main body, side walls extending in parallel in the front-rear direction of the vehicle are provided on both sides of the box main body. A guide portion extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle is provided on the inner surface of each of the side walls thereof, and the armrest is provided between the side walls, and the engaging portions provided on both side surfaces thereof are engaged with the guide portion. It is characterized in that it is supported so as to be movable along the extension direction of the guide portion.
[0010] Therefore, this claim 1<u style="single">、2、4</u>According to the invention described in the above, the armrest is moved along the guide portion on the inner surface of the side wall while being sandwiched between the side walls. Therefore, the armrest can be moved stably on the box body without rattling.<u style="single"> In particular, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that a shutter that opens and closes a part of the upper surface opening of the box body as the armrest moves is provided between the both side walls.</u><u style="single"> Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, when the armrest is moved, it is possible to prevent the upper surface opening of the box body from being opened to expose the inside. For this reason, it is possible to improve the sense of quality, secure a large amount of movement of the armrest forward, increase the adjustment range, and flexibly respond according to the body shape of the passenger.</u><u style="single"> In particular, according to the second aspect of the present invention, a cover member is provided between the both side walls so as to cover the guide portion from above behind the armrest and retract from the movement path by moving the armrest to the rear side of the vehicle. It is characterized by that.</u><u style="single"> Therefore, according to the second aspect of the present invention, when the armrest is arranged in the original position of use and the upper surface opening of the box body is closed, the guide portion is covered from above by the cover member behind the armrest. Therefore, the appearance of the console box is improved.</u><u style="single"> In particular, the invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that the armrest is urged toward the front side of the vehicle, and an urging means for holding the upper surface opening of the box body at a predetermined position is provided.</u><u style="single"> Therefore, according to the invention of claim 4, when the armrest is returned to the front and the box body is closed, the armrest is returned to the front without applying force, so that the usability of the console box is improved.</u><u style="single"> The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 2, wherein the cover member is a lid for an accessory case provided on the rear side of the box body.</u><u style="single"> Therefore, according to the third aspect of the present invention, the cover member can be opened and closed independently of the armrest as a lid for an accessory case provided on the rear side of the box body.</u><u style="single"> The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that, in the invention according to claim 4, when the armrest moves, a braking means for applying a braking force to the movement is provided.</u><u style="single"> Therefore, according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the armrest moved to the rear side of the vehicle does not suddenly move to the front side of the vehicle, it is not necessary to brake the armrest by hand, and the usability is improved.</u><u style="single"> The invention according to claim 6 is the invention according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the armrest moved to the rear side of the vehicle is releasably held at a predetermined position for opening the upper surface opening of the box body. It is characterized by providing means.</u><u style="single"> Therefore, according to the invention of claim 6, it is not necessary to hold the armrest when the box body is opened, so that the usability of the console box is improved.</u>[0011] Claim<u style="single">7</u>The invention described in claim 1<u style="single">~ Any one of claims 6</u>In the invention described in the above, the guide portion is composed of a guide groove formed on the inner surface of both side walls, and the engaging portion is composed of engaging pins projecting on both sides of the armrest.
[0012] Therefore, this claim.<u style="single">7</u>According to the invention described in the above, the movement of the armrest can be guided in a stable state by a simple engagement configuration between the guide groove and the engagement pin. Claim<u style="single">8</u>The invention described in is claimed.<u style="single">7</u>In the invention described in the above, a plurality of engaging pins are provided on both sides of the armrest.
[0013] Therefore, this claim.<u style="single">8</u>According to the invention described in the above, the armrest is stably moved by a plurality of engagement pins on the left and right sides. Claim<u style="single">9</u>The invention described in is claimed.<u style="single">8</u>In the invention described in the above, the rear engaging pins on both sides of the armrest are arranged at predetermined intervals on the front side of the rear end of the armrest.
[0014] Therefore, this claim.<u style="single">9</u>According to the invention described in the above, when the armrest is erected in a state of being moved to the rear side, it is possible to prevent the front end of the armrest from protruding significantly upward of the box body.
[0015] Claim<u style="single">10</u>The invention described in is claimed.<u style="single">8</u>Or claim<u style="single">9</u>In the invention described in the above, a positioning recess is formed at a required portion of the guide groove to support at least one engaging pin on both sides of the armrest so as to be retractable, and the movable engaging pin is supported by the urging means. It is characterized in that it is urged in the protruding direction in which it engages with the positioning recess.
[0016] Therefore, this claim.<u style="single">10</u>According to the invention described in the above, the armrest can be reliably positioned and held at a required moving position by engaging the engaging pin with the positioning recess.
[0017] Claim<u style="single">11</u>The invention described in is claimed.<u style="single">10</u>In the invention described in the above, the armrest is rotatably provided with an operating lever for disengaging the movable engaging pin with respect to the positioning recess, and the operating lever is orthogonal to the moving direction of the movable engaging pin. It is characterized in that a moving member that is moved in a direction is provided, and the moving member and a pair of movable engaging pins are connected via an arc-shaped connecting member.
[0018] Therefore, this claim.<u style="single">11</u>According to the invention described in the above, the configuration for disengaging the movable engaging pin is simple, and the movable engaging pin is easily disengaged from the positioning recess by rotating the operating lever. can do.
[0019] Claim<u style="single">12</u>The invention described in is claimed in claims 1 to 1.<u style="single">11</u>The invention according to any one of the above items is characterized in that the guide portion is formed in a forward raised state so that the armrest is raised when the armrest is moved to the front side of the vehicle.
[0020] Therefore, this claim.<u style="single">12</u>According to the invention described in the above, when the seat of the vehicle is configured to be raised as it is moved to the front side, the height of the armrest can be changed according to the movement of the seat.
[0021] Claim<u style="single">13</u>The invention described in is claimed.<u style="single">7</u>~ Claim<u style="single">12</u>The invention according to any one of the above items is characterized in that a retracting means for moving the armrest from the upper position of the box body to the retracting position is provided in a state where the armrest is moved to the rear side.
[0022] Therefore, this claim.<u style="single">13</u>According to the invention described in the above, the object to be contained can be easily taken in and out of the accommodating portion in a state where the armrest is moved and arranged in the retracted position. Claim<u style="single">14</u>According to the invention described in the claim.<u style="single">13</u>In the invention described in the above, the retracting means is an auxiliary guide groove branched from the guide groove, and is characterized in that the armrest is erected by engagement with an engaging pin.
[0023] Therefore, the claim.<u style="single">14</u>According to the invention described in the above, by erecting the armrest, the upper surface opening of the box body can be greatly opened, and the box body can be smoothly taken in and out.
[0024] Claim<u style="single">15</u>The invention described in is claimed.<u style="single">14</u>In the invention described in the present invention, the retracting means includes a holding member that is rotatably supported on both sides of the armrest and has the engaging pin projecting at the tip thereof, and the holding member along the side surface of the armrest. It comprises a positioning means for positioning at a moving position and a second rotation position protruding from the armrest, and is characterized in that the armrest is upright and held by rotating the holding member to the second rotation position.
[0025] Therefore, claim 1<u style="single">5</u>According to the invention described in the above, it is not necessary to provide a branch portion in the guide groove, the whole can be miniaturized, and the armrest can be held upright without narrowing the storage space of the box body, and can be taken in and out of the box body. Can be done smoothly.
[0028] Claim 1<u style="single">6</u>1 to 1 of the invention described in 1.<u style="single">5</u>The invention according to any one of the above items is characterized in that an air conditioning air passage is provided in both side walls and an air outlet is formed at the rear end of both side walls.
[0029] Therefore, claim 1<u style="single">6</u>According to the invention described in the above, it is not necessary to separately provide the air-conditioning air passage and the air outlet, the structure is simple, and the number of parts can be reduced.
[0030] Claim 1<u style="single">7</u>The invention described in claim 1<u style="single">~ Any one of claims 16</u>In the invention described in the above, the rear end portion of the guide portion is formed in an arc shape centered on one point. Therefore, this claim 1<u style="single">7</u>According to the invention described in the above, since the armrest moves in a single arc locus, it is possible to avoid interference between the armrest and the side wall, and it is possible to reduce restrictions on the shape of the armrest.
[0031] Claim 1<u style="single">8</u>The invention described in claim 1<u style="single">7</u>The invention described in the above is characterized in that both side portions of the armrest are provided with overhang portions overhanging the upper portions of both side walls.
[0032] Therefore, claim 1<u style="single">8</u>According to the invention described in the above, the surface area of the armrest can be increased, the occupant's arm can be comfortably received, and a sense of luxury can be increased.
[Embodiments of the Invention] (First Embodiment) Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the console box 11 is installed between the driver's seat and the passenger seat of the vehicle. The box body 12 of the console box 11 is made of synthetic resin and has a substantially box shape. A pair of left and right synthetic resin side walls 13 are fixed to the left and right sides of the box body 12 via fixing means such as pins (not shown). A housing portion 14 having an open upper surface is formed in the center of the box body 12. Further, a recess 15 is formed on the rear side of the box body 12 of the vehicle, and an ashtray made of synthetic resin or an accessory case 16 is attached to the recess 15 so as to be openable and rotatable.
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, a guide groove 17 as a guide portion is formed to extend along the front-rear direction of the vehicle on the inner surface of the both side walls 13. These guide grooves 17 include a front inclined portion 17a extending in an inclined shape that rises forward on the front side of the vehicle, and a rear inclined portion 17b extending in a slightly arc shape that descends backward on the rear side of the vehicle. First and second positioning recesses 18, 19 are formed at the bottom of the front end portion and the intermediate portion of the front inclined portion 17a of both guide grooves 17.
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, an auxiliary guide groove 28 is provided as an evacuation means on the inner surface of the side wall 13 and branches from the vicinity of the upper end portion of the rear inclined portion 17b of the guide groove 17 to the rear side of the vehicle. It has been formed. The auxiliary guide groove 28 extends in an arc shape around the lower end of the rear inclined portion 17b. At the end of the auxiliary guide groove 28, a third positioning recess 29 similar to the first and second positioning recesses 18 and 19 is formed.
On the box body 12 of the console box 11, a synthetic resin armrest 20 that also serves as a lid for opening and closing the accommodating portion 14 is movably supported between the side walls 13 so as to be movable back and forth and up and down. ing. A pair of left and right fixed engaging pins 21 as engaging portions are formed so as to project from the rear ends of the armrest 20 on both sides of the vehicle. A pair of left and right movable engaging pins 22 as engaging portions are arranged in the middle portions on both sides of the armrest 20 so as to be movable in the width direction of the armrest 20, and both sides of the armrest 20 are provided by a spring 23 as an urging means. It is urged in the direction of protruding from.
[0050] Then, by engaging these engaging pins 21, 22 with the guide groove 17, the armrest 20 is movably supported between the side wall 13 along the guide groove 17. Further, when the armrest 20 that also serves as the lid is moved in the front-rear direction of the vehicle along the forward inclined portion 17a of the guide groove 17 at the position above the accommodating portion 14, the movable engaging pin 22 is the first or second. Engage in positioning recesses 18, 19. By this engagement, as shown in FIG. 3, the armrest 20 is positioned and held at the front closing position P1 or the rear closing position P2 that closes the upper opening of the accommodating portion 14.
[0051] In this case, since the front inclined portion 17a is formed in an inclined state of rising forward, the armrest 20 is gradually raised as it is moved from the rear closing position P2 to the front closing position P1. Further, since the rear fixed engagement pin 21 is located below the front movable engagement pin 22, the upper surface of the armrest 20 is almost horizontal at both the front closing position P1 and the rear closing position P2. It is supposed to be maintained.
Further, when the armrest 20 also used as a lid is moved to the rear side of the vehicle along the rearward inclined portion 17b of the guide groove 17, the fixed engaging pin 21 is inclined rearward as shown in FIG. By engaging with the rear end of the portion 17b, the movement of the armrest 20 is restricted at the rear end position P3. In this case, since the rear inclined portion 17b is formed in an arc state in which the rear inclined portion 17b is formed, the end portion of the armrest 20 on the rear side of the vehicle is gradually lowered so that the upper surface of the accommodating portion 14 is opened.
Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the armrest 20 is rotated to the rear side of the vehicle about the fixed engaging pin 21 in a state where the armrest 20 is moved to the rear end position P3 along the guide groove 17. As a result, the movable engagement pin 22 is introduced and engaged in the auxiliary guide groove 28. As a result, the armrest 20 is vertically arranged at the evacuation position P4 retracted from the upper position of the accommodating portion 14 to the rear side of the vehicle so that the upper surface of the accommodating portion 14 is completely opened. In this upright position, the movable engagement pin 22 is engaged with the third positioning recess 29. By this engagement, the armrest 20 is positioned and held at the retracted position P4 in the upright state.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, a pair of release rods 24 as moving members correspond to each movable engaging pin 22 in the armrest 20 and are orthogonal to the moving direction of the movable engaging pin 22. It is arranged so that it can be moved in the direction of movement. At the tip of each release rod 24, an inclined cam surface 24a that can be engaged with the engagement hole 22a of the movable engagement pin 22 is formed. An operating lever 25 is rotatably supported around the support shaft 26 at the lower part of the armrest 20 at the front end of the vehicle, and when the operating lever 25 is rotated in the direction of the arrows in FIGS. 2 and 3. Each release rod 24 is moved to the rear side of the vehicle via the connecting link 27. By this backward movement, both movable engaging pins 22 are moved inside the armrest 20 through the engagement between the inclined cam surface 24a and the engaging hole 22a, and the engagement with the positioning recesses 18, 19, 29 is released. It is supposed to be done.
Next, the operation of the console box configured as described above will be described. By the way, FIG. 1 shows a state in which the armrest 20 also used as a lid is arranged at the rear closing position P2. In this state, as shown in FIG. 4, the movable engaging pin 22 is engaged with the second positioning recess 19 by the urging force of the spring 23, and the armrest 20 is positioned and held at the rear closing position P2. In this state, when the position of the armrest 20 is changed forward in response to the movement of the vehicle seat to the front side, the operation lever 25 is rotated in the direction of the arrow in FIG. Each release rod 24 is moved to the rear side of the vehicle. By this movement, both movable engaging pins 22 are detached from the second positioning recess 19 against the urging force of the spring 23 through the engagement between the inclined cam surface 24a and the engaging hole 22a, and the armrest 20 is moved. It is released from the positioning holding state.
After that, when the armrest 20 is moved to the front side of the vehicle, both the engaging pins 21 and 22 are moved along the front inclined portion 17a of the guide groove 17. At this time, since the armrest 20 is moved along the guide groove 17 while being sandwiched between the side walls 13, the armrest 20 does not rattle. Then, when the armrest 20 is moved to the front end, the movable engaging pin 22 engages with the first positioning recess 18 by the urging force of the spring 23, and the armrest 20 moves forward as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5. Positioned and held at closed position P1. In this case, since the front inclined portion 17a is formed in an inclined state of rising forward, the height of the armrest 20 is moved from the rear closed position P2 to the front closed position P1 and therefore gradually increases. Therefore, it is convenient when the seat surface is configured to become higher as the seat of the vehicle is moved to the front side.
[0057] On the other hand, when the armrest 20 is arranged at the front closed position P1 or the rear closed position P2 and it is desired to move the object to be taken in and out of the accommodating portion 14 of the box body 12, the operation lever 25 is rotated. Then, the armrest 20 is released from the positioning holding state in the same manner as described above. After that, when the armrest 20 is moved to the rear side of the vehicle, both engaging pins 21 and 22 are moved along the rear inclined portion 17b of the guide groove 17, and the fixed engaging pin 21 and the lower end portion of the rear inclined portion 17b The armrest 20 is placed at the rear end position P3 as shown in FIG.
[0058] In this state, when the armrest 20 is rotated to the rear side of the vehicle around the fixed engaging pin 21, the movable engaging pin 22 is introduced and engaged in the auxiliary guide groove 28. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, the armrest 20 is vertically arranged at the retracted position P4 retracted from the upper position of the accommodating portion 14 to the rear side of the vehicle, and the upper surface of the accommodating portion 14 is opened. Then, by engaging the movable engaging pin 22 with the third positioning recess 29, the armrest 20 is positioned and held at the retracted position P4 in the upright state. Therefore, the upper surface opening of the accommodating portion 14 is greatly opened so that the armrest 20 does not get in the way, and the contained object can be easily taken in and out of the accommodating portion 14.
[0059] Further, when the armrest 20 is moved from the retracted position P4 to the front closed position P1 or the rear closed position P2, the armrest 20 is released from the positioning holding state by operating the operating lever 25 in the same manner as described above. In this state, after rotating the armrest 20 toward the front of the vehicle along the auxiliary guide groove 28 in the reverse order of the above operation, the front of the vehicle is along the rearward inclined portion 17b and the forward inclined portion 17a of the guide groove 17. Move to the side. By this movement, the movable engagement pin 22 is engaged with the first or second positioning recesses 18 and 19, and the armrest 20 is positioned and held at the front closing position P1 or the rear closing position P2.
[0060] Therefore, according to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. (1) In this console box, a pair of side walls 13 extending in parallel in the front-rear direction of the vehicle are provided on both sides of the box body 12. Guide grooves 17 are formed on the inner surfaces of both side walls 13 so as to extend in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. A pair of engaging pins 21, 22 are projected on both side surfaces of the armrest 20, and the armrest 20 can be moved between the side walls 13 by engaging the engaging pins 21, 22 with the guide groove 17. Is supported by. Therefore, with the armrest 20 sandwiched between the side walls 13 on the box body 12, it can be stably moved along the guide groove 17 without rattling, giving a sense of luxury. Can be done.
[0061] Moreover, since the guide groove 17 exists at a position away from the upper surface opening of the accommodating portion 14, it can be taken in and out of the accommodating portion 14 without any trouble, and is convenient. (2) In this console box, positioning recesses 18 and 19 are formed at required points of the guide groove 17. Further, one of the engaging pins 22 is movably supported on both side surfaces of the armrest 20 in the axial direction, and is urged by the spring 23 in the direction of engaging with the positioning recesses 18 and 19. Therefore, by engaging the engaging pins 22 with the positioning recesses 18 and 19, the armrest 20 can be reliably positioned and held at the required moving position, and the function as the armrest can be effectively exhibited.
(3) In this console box, the front portion of the guide groove 17 is formed in an inclined state of rising forward, and the armrest 20 is raised so as to be moved to the front side of the vehicle. Therefore, when the seat surface of the seat of the vehicle is configured to be raised as it is moved to the front side, the armrest 20 can be changed to an appropriate height according to the movement of the seat.
(4) In this console box, the armrest 20 also serves as a lid for opening and closing the upper surface of the accommodating portion 14 of the box body 12. Further, an auxiliary guide groove 28 for retracting is branched and formed in the guide groove 17. Then, with the armrest 20 moved to the rear side of the vehicle, the engagement pin 22 is introduced and engaged with the auxiliary guide groove 28, so that the armrest 20 is retracted from the position above the accommodating portion 14 in an upright state. It has been moved to position P4 so that the upper surface opening of the accommodating portion 14 is greatly opened. Therefore, the armrest 20 that also serves as a lid can be easily and stably moved, and the object to be contained can be smoothly taken in and out of the accommodating portion 14 with the armrest 20 moved to the evacuation position P4. it can.
(Second Embodiment) Next, the second embodiment of the present invention will be described focusing on a portion different from the first embodiment.
[0065] In the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, a rotating arm 31 is provided at the rear end of the box body 12 of the console box 11 via the support shaft 32. It is rotatably supported between the horizontal position P5 shown in FIG. 7 and the standing position P6 shown in FIG. Side walls 13 are projected on both sides of the rotating arm 31, and a guide groove 17 composed of only a forward inclined portion 17a that rises forward is formed on the inner surface thereof. The first and second positioning recesses 18, 19 are formed in the front end portion and the intermediate portion of the front inclined portion 17a of the guide groove 17.
Further, an armrest 20 is provided between the side walls 13 of the rotating arm 31 by engaging the fixed engaging pin 21 and the movable engaging pin 22 and the guide groove 17 as in the first embodiment. It is supported so that it can be moved in the front-back direction. In the second embodiment, the armrest 20 is accommodated in a state where the lid 33 is rotatably mounted on the accommodating portion 14 of the box body 12 and the rotating arm 31 is rotatably arranged at the horizontal position P5. It is designed to be placed above the part 14.
[0067] Therefore, in this second embodiment, although the armrest 20 has an original rest function, it does not have a function as a lid. Then, when the armrest 20 is moved in the front-rear direction of the vehicle with the rotating arm 31 arranged at the horizontal position P5, the movable engaging pin 22 engages with the first or second positioning recesses 18, 19. Will be done. By this engagement, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the armrest 20 is positioned and held at the front position P7 or the rear position P8. Further, when the rotating arm 31 is rotated to the upright position P6 while the armrest 20 is held at the rear position P8, the armrest 20 is moved from the upper position of the accommodating portion 14 as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. It is designed to be evacuated to the rear side of the vehicle.
[0068] Therefore, according to the second embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects described in (1) to (3) in the first embodiment. (5) In this console box, a rotating arm 31 having a pair of side walls 13 is rotatably supported on the box body 12, and an armrest 20 is movably supported between both side walls 13 of the rotating arm 31. Has been done. Then, the armrest 20 is arranged at a position above the accommodating portion 14 of the box body 12 in a state where the rotating arm 31 is rotated to the horizontal position P5. Further, the armrest 20 is retracted from the upper position of the accommodating portion 14 by rotating the rotating arm 31 to the upright position P6 while the armrest 20 is moved to the rear side of the vehicle. .. Therefore, the armrest 20 can be used for the original purpose in the state where the rotating arm 31 is rotationally arranged in the horizontal position P5, and when the rotating arm 31 is arranged in the rear standing position P6, the armrest 20 becomes an obstacle. It is possible to put in and take out the accommodating portion 14 without becoming.
(Third Embodiment) Next, the third embodiment of the present invention will be described focusing on a portion different from the first embodiment.
[0070] In the third embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the movable engaging pins 22 of the first embodiment are on the rear side of both side surfaces of the armrest 20 that also serves as a lid. The movable engagement pin 22 is projected. Then, the movable engaging pin 22 is engaged with the first to third positioning recesses 18, 19, 29 formed at the required positions of the guide grooves 17 on the inner surface of the side wall 13, so that the armrest 20 is engaged. It is positioned and held at the front closed position P1, the rear closed position P2, and the rear end position P3. Further, by rotating the operation lever 25 in these positioning states, the movable engagement pin 22 can be moved from the first to third positioning recesses 18, 19, 29 as in the case of the first embodiment. The armrest 20 is released from the positioning holding state by being detached.
[0071] A mounting recess 35 is formed at the center of both side surfaces of the armrest 20. A holding member 36 as a retracting means is rotatably attached to each mounting recess 35 via a support shaft 37, and an engaging pin 21 that engages with the guide groove 17 is provided on the outer surface of the tip thereof. .. An engaging protrusion 38 as a positioning means is projected from the outer periphery of the base end of each holding member 36, and a pair of engaging recesses 39 and 40 as positioning means are formed on the inner peripheral surface of the mounting recess 35. There is. Then, the engaging protrusion 38 is selectively elastically engaged with the engaging recesses 39 and 40, so that the holding member 36 is arranged at the inverted position in the mounting recess 35 and the upright position protruding downward from the mounting recess 35. Will be done. Then, due to the lodging and standing of the holding member 36, the holding member 36 is positioned at the first rotation position P9 along the side surface of the armrest 20 and the second rotation position P10 protruding from the armrest 20. ing.
Therefore, when the holding member 36 is positioned at the first rotation position P9, the armrest 20 is moved to the rear end position P3 and then rotated rearward around the movable engagement pin 22. The holding member 36 is transferred from the first rotation position P9 to the second rotation position P10. Due to this displacement, the holding member 36 protrudes from the armrest 20 and is interposed between the guide grooves 17 of the side wall 13 in a bracing state, and the armrest 20 is held at the retracted position P4 in the upright state.
[0073] Further, when the armrest 20 is moved from the retracted position P4 to the front closed position P1 or the rear closed position P2, as shown in FIG. 10, on the holding member 36 arranged at the second rotation position P10. The engagement pin 21 of the above is moved forward along the guide groove 17. By this forward movement, the holding member 36 is transferred from the second rotation position P10 to the first rotation position P9, and the armrest 20 is rotationally arranged from the retracted position P4 to the rear end position P3. In this state, if the armrest 20 is moved forward along the guide groove 17 after disengaging the movable engaging pin 22 with the third positioning recess 29 by rotating the operating lever 25. Good.
[0074] Therefore, according to the third embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects described in (1) to (3) in the first embodiment. (6) In this console box, holding members 36 as retracting means are rotatably supported on both side surfaces of the armrest, and engaging pins 21 are projected from the tips thereof. Then, by the positioning means including the engaging protrusions 38 and the engaging recesses 39 and 40, the holding member 36 has a first rotation position P9 along the side surface of the armrest 20 and a second rotation position P10 protruding from the armrest 20. It is designed to be positioned at.
[0075] Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a branch groove or the like in the guide groove 17, and therefore, the entire size can be reduced without narrowing the storage space of the accommodating portion 14 of the box body 12. Then, by rotating the holding member 36 to the second rotation position P10, the armrest 20 can be held upright, and the armrest 20 can be smoothly taken in and out of the accommodating portion 14.
(Fourth Embodiment) Next, the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described focusing on a portion different from the first embodiment.
[0077] In the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 18, fixed engaging pins 21 similar to those in the first embodiment are projected from the rear ends of both side surfaces of the armrest 20. In addition, a tubular engaging pin 42 is projected at the center of both side surfaces. Then, the fixed engaging pin 21 and the tubular engaging pin 42 engage with the guide groove 17 on the inner surface of the side wall 13, so that the armrest 20 is movably supported between the side walls 13. In addition, movable engaging pins 22 are inserted and supported in both tubular engaging pins 42 so as to be retractable, and these movable engaging pins 22 engage with the first to third positioning recesses 18, 19, 29. As a result, the armrest 20 is positioned at the front closing position P1, the rear closing position P2, and the rear end position P3.
[0078] A guide recess 43 is formed on the inner surface of the side wall 13, and a guide surface 43a is formed on the lower end edge thereof along the guide groove 17 for the armrest 20, and the guide surface 43a is formed. A substantially semicircular circular recess 43b is formed at the rear end. A guide groove 44 for a shutter is formed on the inner surface of the recess 43 for both guides so as to extend along the lower side of the guide groove 17 for the armrest 20. A sliding plate 45 having a substantially U-shaped plane is slidably engaged and supported on the guide surface 43a of the recesses 43 for both guides, and a shutter 46 extending rearward is attached to the rear end thereof. A pair of front and rear engaging pins 47, 48 are projected on both side surfaces of the sliding plate 45, and these engaging pins 47, 48 are engaged with the shutter guide groove 44, so that the shutter 46 is attached to both side walls. It is supported so that it can move in the front-back direction between the 13s.
A rotating plate 49 is rotatably supported by each engaging pin 48 on the rear side of the sliding plate 45, and the outer periphery thereof engages engaging pins 21, 42 on both side surfaces of the armrest 20. Possible first and second engaging portions 49a, 49b are formed. Then, as shown in FIG. 13, in the state where the armrest 20 is moved to the rear end position P3, both rotating plates 49 are rotationally arranged in the upright position in the circular recess 43b of the guide recess 43. At this time, the shutter 46 is arranged at a position retracted rearward from the upper surface opening of the accommodating portion 14 of the box body 12.
[0080] In this state, when the armrest 20 is moved from the rear end position P3 side to the rear closing position P2, the tubular engaging pin 42 engages with the first engaging portion 49a of the rotating plate 49, and the armrest 20 engages with the first engaging portion 49a of the rotating plate 49. The rotating plate 49 is rotated 90 degrees clockwise in FIG. As a result, as shown in FIG. 17, the rotating plate 49 is separated from the circular recess 43b of the guide recess 43, and its end is engaged with the shutter guide groove 44 near the opening front edge of the circular recess 43b. Will be done.
After that, when the armrest 20 is moved from the rear closing position P2 to the front closing position P1, the fixed engaging pin 21 engages with the second engaging portion 49b of the rotating plate 49, and the rotating plate 49 The sliding plate 45 is moved forward via the. As a result, as shown in FIG. 18, the shutter 46 is moved along the shutter guide groove 44 to a position that covers the rear portion of the upper surface opening of the accommodating portion 14. Therefore, even if a large storage space for the accommodating portion 14 is secured and the upper surface opening of the accommodating portion 14 is wide, when the armrest 20 is moved to the front closing position P1, the rear portion of the upper surface opening of the accommodating portion 14 is secured. Is covered by the shutter 46. Therefore, the rear portion of the accommodating portion 14 is not opened to expose the inside of the accommodating portion 14.
[0082] Contrary to the above case, when the armrest 20 is moved from the front closing position P1 shown in FIG. 18 to the rear closing position P2 side, the tubular engaging pin 42 is the first of the rotating plate 49. Engaging with the engaging portion 49a, the sliding plate 45 is moved rearward via the rotating plate 49. Then, as shown in FIG. 17, when the armrest 20 reaches the rear closing position P2, the rotating plate 49 is moved and arranged at a position corresponding to the circular recess 43b of the guide recess 43, and the shutter 46 is used for the shutter. Along the guide groove 44, the housing portion 14 is moved to a position retracted rearward from the upper surface opening.
After that, when the armrest 20 is moved from the rear closing position P2 to the rear end position P3 side, the rotating plate 49 is moved by the tubular engaging pin 42 in the circular recess 43b of the guide recess 43. Is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise and placed in an upright position as shown in FIG.
Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, a moving plate 50 as a moving member is provided in the armrest 20 via a pair of elongated holes 50a by a pair of screws 51, and the armrest 20 is provided. It is supported so that it can move in the same direction as the movement direction of. An operating lever 25 is rotatably supported at the front end of the armrest 20 via a support shaft 26, and is connected to the front end of the moving plate 50 via a pair of connecting pins 52. A spring 53 is fitted into the support shaft 26, and the operating lever 25 is rotationally urged by the spring 53 in the clockwise direction of FIG. 16, and normally the moving plate 50 moves to the rear position shown in FIGS. 15 and 16. It is designed to be placed.
[0085] A pair of springs 23 are arranged on the moving plate 50 so as to engage with the inner end portion of the movable engaging pin 22, and each of the movable engaging pins 22 is engaged in a tubular shape by these springs 23. It is moved and urged to a position protruding from the tip of the go-pin 42. Engagement pins 54 are projected from the upper surface of the outer circumference of each movable engagement pin 22, and a pair of flat triangular cam holes 55 are formed in the moving plate 50 so as to engage with these engagement pins 54. ing. Then, when the operating lever 25 is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. 16 against the urging force of the spring 53 and the moving plate 50 is moved forward, the cam holes 55 and the engaging pins 54 are engaged. Through the combination, each movable engaging pin 22 is moved to a position where it is immersed in the tubular engaging pin 42. As a result, the engagement between the movable engaging pin 22 and the first to third positioning recesses 18, 19, 29 is released.
[0086] Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12, 15 and 16, an air passage 56 for air conditioning air is formed inside the pair of side walls 13, and the front end thereof is not shown. It is connected to the air supply side of the air conditioner. Air outlets 57 are formed at the rear ends of both side walls 13, so that air sent from the air conditioner is blown out from these air outlets 57 toward the rear seats of the vehicle through the air passage 56. It has become.
Therefore, according to the fourth embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects described in (1) to (3) in the first embodiment. (7) In this console box, the rear side of the upper surface opening of the accommodating portion 14 of the box body 12 is partially closed as the armrest 20 moves to the front closing position P1 between the side walls 13. A shutter 46 is provided. Therefore, even if a large amount of forward movement of the armrest 20 is secured, or even if a large storage space of the accommodating portion 14 is secured and the upper surface opening thereof is widened, the armrest 20 is moved to the front closed position P1 or the like. At that time, it is possible to prevent the upper surface opening of the accommodating portion 14 from being opened to expose the inside. Therefore, the adjustment range of the front and rear of the armrest 20 can be increased to effectively accommodate the body shape of the occupant, and the accommodation function of the accommodation unit 14 can be improved.
(8) In this console box, an air passage 56 for air conditioning air is provided in the side wall 13, and an air outlet 57 is formed at the rear end of the side wall 13. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately provide an air passage and an air outlet for air conditioning air, the structure is simple, and the number of parts can be reduced.
(Fifth Embodiment) Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described focusing on a portion different from the first embodiment.
[0090] In the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, a pair of left and right guide members 59 and 60 are projected from the upper surface of the lower wall and the lower surface of the upper wall of the armrest 20, respectively. .. A planar guide surface 59a extending in the front-rear direction is formed on the inner surface of each of the guide members 59, and an arc-shaped guide surface 59b having a convex arcuate surface is formed on the rear surface. On the front surface of each of the other guide members 60, an arc-shaped guide surface 60a having a concave arc shape is formed so as to correspond to the arc-shaped guide surface 59b of the guide member 59. A moving plate 50 as a moving member is movably supported between the planar guide surfaces 59a of the guide member 59, and the front end portion thereof is connected to the operating lever 25 via the connecting pin 52 as in the fourth embodiment. Has been done.
[0091] Between the arc-shaped guide surfaces 59b and 60a of both guide members 59 and 60, a connecting plate 61 as a pair of arc-shaped connecting members engages the elongated hole 61a with the guide pin 62 at a fixed position. It is supported so that it can move in an arc through. Further, the inner end of each connecting plate 61 is connected to the moving plate 50 via the connecting pin 63, and the outer end is connected to the movable engaging pin 22 via the connecting pin 64. Then, when the operating lever 25 is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. 20 against the urging force of the spring 53 and the moving plate 50 is moved forward, each connecting plate 61 has an arcuate guide surface 59b, Each movable engaging pin 22 is immersively moved by being circularly moved forward along 60a. By this movement, the movable engaging pin 22 and the first to third positioning recesses 18, 19, 29 are disengaged.
Therefore, according to the fifth embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects described in (1) to (3) in the first embodiment. (9) In this console box, the moving plate 50 and the pair of movable engaging pins 22 that are moved by the rotation operation of the operating lever 25 form a pair of arc-shaped connecting plates 61 that are supported so as to be circularly movable. It is connected via. Therefore, the moving direction of the moving plate 50 can be changed by one connecting plate 61 and transmitted to the movable engaging pin 22. Therefore, the number of parts is reduced, the configuration for disengaging the movable engaging pin 22 is simple, and the movable engaging pin with respect to the positioning recesses 18, 19, 29 is formed by rotating the operating lever 25. 22 can be easily disengaged.
(Sixth Embodiment) Next, the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described focusing on a portion different from the first embodiment.
[0094] In the sixth embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the rear side of the pair of engaging pins 21 and 22 projecting from both side surfaces of the armrest 20 is engaged. Pins 22 are arranged at predetermined intervals S on the front side of the rear end of the armrest 20. Further, the rear inclined portion 17b of the guide groove 17 on both side walls 13 is centered at one point downward from the rear end of the front inclined portion 17a, and extends in an arc shape with a smaller radius R as compared with each of the above-described embodiments. It is formed like this.
[0095] Overhang portions 66 are projected from both side portions of the armrest 20, and these overhang portions 66 are arranged so as to project above the upper portions of the side wall 13. Therefore, according to the sixth embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects described in (1) to (3) in the first embodiment.
(10) As shown by the chain line in FIG. 21, when the armrest 20 is moved to the rear end position P3, the armrest 20 is erected and the upper surface opening of the accommodating portion 14 can be greatly opened. Further, at the rear end position P3, the front end of the armrest 20 does not protrude significantly upward from the box body 12, so that there is no possibility of obstructing the loading and unloading of stored items with respect to the accommodating portion 14.
[0097] In addition, since the rear inclined portion 17b of the guide groove 17 extends in an arc shape with a radius R centered on one point, the armrest 20 moves on one arc, and the armrest 20 and both side walls. Interference with 13 can be avoided. Therefore, there are less restrictions on the shape of the armrest 20. That is, even if the armrest 20 is provided with the overhang portion 66 as described above, it is possible to prevent the overhang portion 66 from interfering with the side wall 13. Therefore, the overhang portion 66 overhanging the upper part of both side walls 13 can be provided to take a large area of the armrest 20, so that the occupant's arm can be comfortably received and the sense of quality can be increased. ..
(7th Embodiment) Next, the 7th embodiment of the present invention will be described focusing on a portion different from the 1st embodiment.
[0099] In the seventh embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, the accessory case 70 is formed on the rear side of the vehicle of the box body 12. The accessory case 70 is provided with a cover member 71 that covers the rear ends of both guide grooves 17 from above and serves as a lid for the accessory case 70.
That is, as shown in FIGS. 24 to 26, the cover member 71 is supported by the support shafts 72 provided on both sides of the front end thereof so as to be rotatable up and down with respect to a small hole (not shown) of the side wall 13. There is. Further, the cover member 71 is rotationally urged upward by the torsion coil spring 73. When the armrest 20 is in the front closing position P1 that closes the upper opening of the accommodating portion 14, the cover member 71 has the locking piece 74 engaged with the rear wall of the accessory case 70 due to the urging force of the torsion coil spring 73. It is rotated and arranged in an upper position to engage with 75, and closes the accessory case 70 as a lid. Note that FIG. 23 shows a state in which the cover member 71 is pushed into the accessory case 70 with a finger or the like while the armrest 20 is in the front closed position P1.
[0101] On the front end side of the cover member 71, a pair of left and right rollers 76 provided at the rear end of the armrest 20 and in contact with the slope 20a and the lower surface 20b are provided. Then, as the armrest 20 is moved from the front closed position P1 to the rear side of the vehicle, the cover member 71 is gradually pushed down against the urging force of the torsion coil spring 73 via both rollers 76 that abut on the slope 20a and the lower surface 20b. , The armrest 20 is allowed to move along the left and right guide grooves 17. Further, the shape of the cover member 71 on the front end side is similar to the shape of the lower surface of the rear end portion of the armrest 20.
[0102] Therefore, in the seventh embodiment, when the armrest 20 is in the front closed position P1, the cover member 71 is pushed down by hand as shown in FIG. 23, and the accessory case 70 is taken in and out of the accessory case 70. can do.
[0103] Further, when the armrest 20 is moved from the front closing position P1 to the rear end position P3 side, the cover member 71 is pushed down by the slope 20a and the lower surface 20b of the armrest 20, so that the armrest 20 is moved along the guide groove 17. It can be moved to the rear end position P3.
[0104] Therefore, according to the seventh embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects described in (1) to (3) in the first embodiment. (11) When the armrest 20 is arranged at the front closing position P1 which is the original use position and the accommodating portion 14 is closed, both the left and right guide grooves 17 are covered from above by the cover member 71 behind the armrest 20. .. Therefore, the appearance of the console box 11 is improved.
[0105] Further, the cover member 71 can be opened and closed independently of the armrest 20 as a lid of the accessory case 70 provided at the rear portion of the box body 12. (Eighth Embodiment) Next, the eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described focusing on a portion different from the first embodiment.
[0106] In the eighth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, a handle portion 80 used for moving the armrest 20 to the rear side of the vehicle is provided at the front end of the upper surface of the armrest 20.
As shown in FIGS. 28, 29 (a) and 30, the side wall 13 has a double structure, and the left and right inner walls 13a are provided with a guide groove 81 as a guide portion extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. Has been done.
[0108] On the other hand, a pair of front support portions 82 are provided so as to project from the front portion of the lower surface of the armrest 20, and front support shafts 83 extending in the left-right direction are rotatably supported by the front support portions 82. Collars 86 are rotatably supported at both ends of the front support shaft 83, and each collar 86 is rotatably arranged in the left and right guide grooves 81. A pair of rear support portions 84 are projected from the rear portion of the lower surface of the armrest 20, and rear support shafts 85 extending in the left-right direction are rotatably supported by both rear support portions 84. Collars 87 are rotatably supported at both ends of the rear support shaft 85, and each collar 87 is rotatably arranged in the left and right guide grooves 81. That is, the armrest 20 is supported in a state of being movable in the front-rear direction along the guide groove 81 between the side walls 13 via the collars 86 and 87 of the two support shafts 83 and 85 arranged in the front-rear direction.
[0109] On the outer surface side of the left and right inner walls 13a, racks 89 extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle are fixed below the guide grooves 81, respectively. Pinions 90 fixed to both ends of the front support shaft 83 are meshed with the rack 89.
[0110] Plates 91 located on the inner surface side of the inner wall 13a are supported at both ends of the front support shaft 83 in a relatively rotatable state. As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29 (b), a well-known rotary damper 93 as a braking means is fixed to the plate 91 via a pair of front and rear support shafts 92 through which the guide groove 81 is inserted. The damper 93 includes an input / output pinion 94 meshed with the rack 89, and exerts a braking action on the armrest 20 when the input / output pinion 94 is rotated as the armrest 20 moves.
[0111] A torsion coil spring 95 is mounted on the front support shaft 83. One end of the torsion coil spring 95 is locked to the front support portion 82, and the other end is locked to the front support shaft 83. Then, the torsion coil spring 95 is gradually twisted against its own elasticity by the rotation of the front support shaft 83 when the armrest 20 is moved to the rear side of the vehicle.
[0112] A well-known constant spring 96 is provided on the outer surface side of each inner wall 13a. The constant spring 96 has a spirally wound spring 96a, and the tip of the spring 96a is connected to the plate 91 to urge the armrest 20 toward the front side of the vehicle. The constant spring 96 returns the armrest 20 moved to the rear side of the vehicle from the front closing position P1 to the front closing position P1 and holds it in the front closing position P1. In the present embodiment, the torsion coil spring 95 and the constant spring 96 form the urging means.
[0113] As shown in FIGS. 28, 31 and 33, the armrest 20 is releasably held at the rear end position P3 in which the upper surface opening of the box body 12 is opened in the front portion of the lower surface of the armrest 20. A holding mechanism 97 is provided as a holding means. The holding mechanism 97 will be described.
[0114] A first operating lever 99 is rotatably supported on the front side of the lower surface of the armrest 20 via a first support shaft 98 between the support portions 82 on both front sides. The first operating lever 99 includes a handle portion 100 arranged at the front end of the lower surface of the armrest 20, and a pair of left and right acting portions 101 extending rearward from the first support shaft 98. The first operating lever 99 is urged to rotate counterclockwise in FIG. 31 by a spring (not shown).
[0115] Behind the first operating lever 99 on the front side of the lower surface of the armrest 20, the second operating lever 104 is rotatably supported via a second support shaft 103 between the two front support portions 82. The second operating lever 104 includes a pair of left and right input units 105 extending to the front side of the second support shaft 103, and an output unit 106 provided to the rear side of the second support shaft 103. A rod 107 with which the acting unit 101 engages is supported between the two input units 105. The output unit 106 includes an engaging claw 108 that can be engaged with the engaging hole 12a provided at the upper end of the rear wall of the box body 12. The second operating lever 104 is urged to rotate clockwise in FIG. 31 by a spring (not shown).
Next, the operation of the console box configured as described above will be described. When the armrest 20 is moved from the front closed position P1 to the rear end position P3 by putting a hand on the handle 80, it is guided by the left and right guide grooves 81 in which a pair of left and right front and rear collars 86 and 87 are engaged. , The armrest 20 moves backward in a stable state without rattling. At this time, as the armrest 20 moves rearward, the pinion 90 meshing with the rack 89 rotates and the torsion coil spring 95 is gradually twisted.
[0117] When the armrest 20 is further moved rearward, a pair of left and right collars 87 supported by the rear support shaft 85 are guided to the rear ends of both guide grooves 81, and the rear portion of the armrest 20 is lowered. The entire armrest 20 stands up. When the armrest 20 reaches the rear end position P3, the engaging claw 108 of the output unit 106 comes into contact with the upper end of the rear wall of the box body 12. Then, the second operating lever 104 rotates against the urging force of the spring (not shown). Then, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, when the armrest 20 reaches the rear end position P3, the engaging claw 108 engages with the engaging hole 12a, and the armrest 20 is held at the rear end position P3.
[0118] When the handle portion 80 of the arm rest 20 held at the rear end position P3 is touched and the handle portion 100 of the first operating lever 99 is pulled, the action portion 101 is shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. Pushes down the input portion 105 via the rod 107, and the engaging claw 108 of the output portion 106 is disengaged from the engaging hole 12a. Then, the armrest 20 moves forward from the rear end position P3 by the urging force of the torsion coil spring 95 and the constant spring 96. At this time, the armrest 20 is restricted from abrupt movement by the braking action of the damper 93, moves forward at a slow speed, and is held at the front closed position P1.
[0119] Therefore, according to the eighth embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects described in (1) to (3) in the first embodiment. (12) The armrest 20 moved from the front closed position P1 to the rear end position P3 can be automatically returned from the rear end position P3 to the front closed position P1 by the torsion coil spring 95 and the constant spring 96. Therefore, when the box body 12 is opened, it is not necessary to return the armrest 20 to the front closed position P1, which improves the usability of the console box 11.
[0120] Further, the armrest 20 can be held at the rear end position P3. Therefore, when the box body 12 is opened, it is not necessary to manually hold the armrest 20 at the rear end position P3, so that the usability of the console box 11 is further improved.
(Modification Example) This embodiment can be modified and embodied as follows. -In the first embodiment, a pair of side walls 13 are integrally formed on both sides of the box body 12 of the console box 11.
[0122] -In each of the above embodiments, a convex guide portion is extended on the inner surface of both side walls 13 and a concave engaging portion is formed on both side surfaces of the armrest 20. -In the first to sixth embodiments, three or more positioning recesses are formed in the forward inclined portion 17a of the guide groove 17, and the armrest 20 is positioned and held at three or more locations. To do.
[0123] -In the first to seventh embodiments, the protruding positions of the fixed engaging pin 21 and the movable engaging pin 22 on both side surfaces of the armrest 20 are configured to be reversed in the front-rear direction from those embodiments. ..
[0124] -In the fourth embodiment, the armrest 20 is configured to be moved and arranged in two positions, a closing position for closing the upper opening of the accommodating portion 14 of the box body 12 and an opening position for opening. Then, when the armrest 20 is moved from the open position to the closed position, a part of the upper surface opening of the accommodating portion 14 is closed by the shutter 46.
[0125] -In the eighth embodiment, either the torsion coil spring 95 or the constant spring 96 is omitted. In the eighth embodiment, one end of the torsion coil spring supported on the front support shaft 83 is locked to the guide groove 81, and the other end is locked to the back surface of the armrest 20, and as the armrest 20 approaches the rear end position P3 and stands up. Configure to be twisted. Then, an urging force is applied to the armrest 20 held at the rear end position P3 to rotate the armrest 20 so as to tilt forward around the front support shaft 83, so that the armrest 20 can move smoothly from the rear end position P3 to the front. Configure to be.
[0126] -In the eighth embodiment, the driving force due to the movement of the armrest 20 is input to the damper 93 via the one-way clutch. Then, when the armrest 20 is moved to the rear side of the vehicle, it is configured to block the transmission of the driving force to the damper 93. When the armrest 20 moves forward, the one-way clutch is engaged so that a braking action is applied to the armrest 20. According to such a configuration, when the armrest is moved to the rear side of the vehicle to open the box body, the moving speed of the armrest is not limited, so that the usability is improved.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [FIG. 1] A perspective view of a main part showing a console box according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the console box of FIG.
FIG. 3 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a main part of the console box of FIG.
4 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of the console box of FIG. 1. FIG.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a main part showing a moving state of an armrest that also serves as a lid.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a main part showing an open state of an armrest that also serves as a lid.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a main part showing a console box of the second embodiment.
8 is a side view of a main part of the console box of FIG. 7. FIG.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a main part showing a moving state of the armrest.
FIG. 10 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a main part showing a console box according to a third embodiment.
11 is a perspective view showing an armrest of the console box of FIG. 10. FIG.
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a main part showing a console box according to a fourth embodiment.
13 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a main part of the console box of FIG.
FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of a shutter portion of the console box.
FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of an operation lever portion of the console box.
FIG. 16 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a main part of the operation lever portion.
FIG. 17 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a main part showing a state in which the armrest is moved.
FIG. 18 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a main part showing a state in which the armrest is further moved.
FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing a console box according to a fifth embodiment.
FIG. 20 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a main part of the console box.
FIG. 21 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a main part showing a console box according to a sixth embodiment.
FIG. 22 is a perspective view of a main part showing a console box of the sixth embodiment.
FIG. 23 is a perspective view of a main part showing a console box according to a seventh embodiment.
FIG. 24 is an exploded perspective view showing a cover member.
FIG. 25 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a main part when the armrest is in the closed position.
FIG. 26 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a main part when the armrest is in the rear end position.
FIG. 27 is a perspective view of a main part showing a console box according to an eighth embodiment.
FIG. 28 is a cross-sectional view of the armrest.
FIG. 29 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a main part of the console box in (a), and FIG. 29 (b) is a vertical cross-sectional view taken along line CC in (a).
FIG. 30 is a vertical cross-sectional view taken along the AA line in FIG. 28.
31 is a vertical cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 28. FIG.
FIG. 32 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a main part when the armrest is in the rear end position.
FIG. 33 is also a vertical cross-sectional view of a main part.
[Explanation of symbols] 11 ... console box, 12 ... box body, 13 ... side wall, 14 ... accommodating part, 16 ... accessory case, 17 ... guide groove as guide part, 17a ... forward sloping part, 17b ... rear sloping part, 18 ... 1st positioning recess, 19 ... 2nd positioning recess, 20 ... armrest, 21 ... as engaging part Fixed engagement pin, 22 ... movable engagement pin as engagement part, 23 ... spring as urging means, 25 ... operation lever, 28 ... auxiliary guide groove as retracting means, 29 ... 3rd positioning recess, 31 ... rotating arm, 33 ... lid, 36 ... holding member as retracting means, 38 ... engaging protrusion as positioning means, 39, 40 ... Engagement recess as positioning means, 42 ... Cylindrical engagement pin, 44 ... Shutter guide groove, 45 ... Sliding plate, 46 ... Shutter, 47 ... Go pin, 48 ... engagement pin, 49 ... rotating plate, 50 ... moving plate as a moving member, 54 ... engaging pin, 56 ... air passage, 57 ... air Outlet, 59,60 ... guide member, 61 ... connecting plate as connecting member, 66 ... overhang part, 70 ... accessory case, 71 ... cover member as lid, 81. .. Guide groove as a guide, 93 ... Damper as a braking means, 95 ... Twisted coil spring as an urging means, 96 ... Also constant spring, 97 ... Holding mechanism as a holding means, P1 ... front closed position, P2 ... rear closed position, P3 ... rear end position, P4 ... retracted position, P9 ... 1st rotation position, P10 ... 2nd rotation position ..
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Titles2
- Japanese
- コンソールボックス
- English
- Console Box
Classification
- CPC, 3
- B60R7/04
- B60N2/773
- B60N2/793
- IPC, 3
- B60R7 04
- B60N3 00
- B60N2 75