JP2001322503A - Floor console - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a rear seat occupant with suitable usage of an image display unit. SOLUTION: The image display unit D provided with an image display part Da is installed in an installation part 21 partitioned on a console lid 12. Since this console lid 12 faces a forward side of a rear seat when it is moved to a substantially vertical open position, the image display part Da of the image display unit D is directed toward the rear seat side for providing the rear seat occupant with suitable view of picture images or projected images displayed in the image display part Da. An armrest part 22 capable of covering and exposing the image display unit D is arranged on an upper face of the console lid 12, and when the lid 12 is moved to the open position, the image display unit D is exposed by moving the armrest part 22.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a floor console, and more particularly, to a console body installed between front seats in a passenger compartment of a passenger car or the like, and a rear end pivotally connected to an upper rear end of the console body. A console lid supported and openable from a substantially horizontal closed position to a substantially vertical open position, wherein the console lid faces the front side of a rear seat when the console lid reaches the open position. Things.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, a passenger car has a front seat consisting of a driver's seat and a passenger seat, and a rear seat installed behind the front seat, and a floor between the driver's seat and the passenger seat is provided on the floor. In general, a floor console is installed. The floor console defines an article storage section for storing various booths therein, and has a console body in which a shift lever for floor shift is disposed, and is pivotally supported by the console body to be openable and closable. And a console lid for opening and closing the upper opening of the article storage section.

The console lid has a rear end pivotally supported by an upper rear end of the console main body. The console lid opens from a substantially horizontal closed position for closing the article storage section to a substantially vertical position for opening the article storage section. It is configured to be displaced to an appropriate open position, and when it reaches the open position, articles can be taken in and out of the article storage unit. Since the console lid is opened and displaced with its rear end as a center, the console lid that has reached the open position faces the front side of the rear seat in a vertical posture. An armrest is provided on the upper surface of the console lid, and is always held at a closed position so as to function as an armrest for a front seat occupant.

[0004]

By the way, in the case of a console lid of a conventional floor console, even if it is used in a luxury car or the like, there is a console lid having a two-stage structure in which an accessory space is defined therein. However, as described above, generally, it has only a function as an armrest for a front seat occupant. That is, the console lid is provided only for the convenience of the front seat occupant, and there is no technical idea of adding a function capable of providing the convenience for the rear seat occupant. In particular, to this day, with the rapid spread of car navigation and the Internet, etc., the number of passenger cars equipped with an image display unit (such as a liquid crystal display) is increasing, and this image display unit is exclusively installed on an instrument panel. At present, only front seat occupants can use the system, and there has been a demand for the establishment of an image display unit installation technology on the premise of using the rear seat occupants.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been proposed to solve the above-mentioned problem suitably. An image display unit is installed on a console lid of a floor console, and when the lid reaches an open position, the image display unit is turned off. By configuring the image display unit of the image display unit to face the rear seat side,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a floor console in which a rear seat occupant can suitably use an image display unit.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended object, the present invention relates to a passenger car having a front seat and a rear seat, which is installed between the front seats. A console lid having a rear end pivotally supported by an upper rear end of the console main body and capable of being opened from a substantially horizontal closed position to a substantially vertical open position, wherein the console lid is in the open position. In the floor console adapted to face the front side of the rear seat when arriving at, an image display unit having an image display unit is installed in an installation unit defined in the console lid,
By bringing the console lid to the open position,
The image display unit of the image display unit is configured to be directed toward a rear seat.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, a floor console according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments.

[0008]

[First Embodiment] First, a schematic configuration of a floor console will be described. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the floor console 10 of the first embodiment in a state where the console lid 12 is opened. The floor console 10 is located between front seats in a passenger compartment of a passenger car or the like, that is, a driving operation (not shown). It is installed and fixed on the floor between the seat and the passenger seat.
The floor console 10 includes a console main body 11 in which an article storage portion 13 for storing various booths is defined, and an opening portion 14 and the like in which a shift lever for floor shift is disposed are formed. The console lid 12 is pivotally supported by the main body 11 so as to be openable and closable, and basically comprises a console lid 12 that opens and closes the upper opening 13a of the article storage section 13. On the upper surface of the console body 11, a coin holder 15, a cup holder 16, and the like are provided.

(Console lid) The console lid 12 has a rear end side (a side facing a rear seat (not shown)) and an upper rear end of the console main body 11 hingedly connected to each other.
The posture can be displaced between a substantially horizontal closing position and a substantially vertical opening position, and when reaching the closing position, the article storage section 13 is closed and reaches the opening position. In this case, the article storage section 13 is opened to allow articles to be taken in and out. When the console lid 12 reaches the open position, the console lid 12 faces the front side of the rear seat in a substantially vertical state (FIG. 4). The console lid 12 of the floor console according to the first embodiment is, as shown in FIG.
Installation part 21 for liquid crystal display (image display unit) D
Is defined on the upper surface side, and a lid body 20 pivotally supported by the console body 11, a first position located on the upper surface of the lid body 20 and closing the installation section 21 and opening the installation section 21 And an armrest 22 which can slide between the second positions.

(Lid Body) The lid body 20 is an integrally molded product made of, for example, injection-molded synthetic resin, and the installation portion 21 is integrally recessed on the front side of the upper surface. The installation section 21 is set to a size that allows the liquid crystal display D to be accommodated and installed with the image display section (screen) Da facing upward (outward). Also, two guide rails 23, 23 for guiding the sliding movement of the armrest portion 22 are laid in parallel on the left and right sides of the upper surface of the lid main body 20 along the longitudinal direction of the main body 20. On the lower surface side of the lid main body 20, pocket-like accessory compartments 24 and 25 are provided, so that small items such as sunglasses and a mobile phone can be stored.

The armrest 22 is, as shown in FIG. 1, a board 26 made of synthetic resin, a skin 27 exposed to the passenger compartment, and interposed between the board 26 and the skin 27. The sponge member 28 is a plate-shaped member having a three-layer structure, and the outer surface of the skin material 27 has appropriate elasticity by the sponge member 28 so as to improve the tactile sensation when implemented as an armrest. I have. A plurality of sliders 29 that slide along the guide rails 23 are provided on the back surface of the substrate 26. Thereby, the armrest portion 22 is positioned between the first position (FIG. 2) for closing the installation portion 21 and the second position (FIG. 3) for opening the installation portion 21 with respect to the upper surface of the lid body 20. Is slidable.

(Liquid Crystal Display) The liquid crystal display D is electrically connected to, for example, a car navigation main unit, an in-vehicle TV tuner, a VCR, and the like (neither is shown). And television images from a VCR. Also, if you connect a laptop computer,
An image of a personal computer, an image of the Internet, and the like can also be displayed.

(Installation Mode of Liquid Crystal Display) As shown in FIG. 1, the liquid crystal display D is installed so as to be able to change its attitude with respect to the installation section 21. That is, the liquid crystal display D is moved in the horizontal direction X, the vertical direction Y, and the oblique direction with respect to the installation portion 21 by the ball joint (connecting member) 30 provided between the rear surface of the case and the wall surface of the installation portion 21. Posture displacement is possible. Thereby, the rear seat occupant can freely adjust the posture of the liquid crystal display D so that the image or the video displayed on the image display unit Da can be visually recognized at an optimum angle. Note that the angle of the liquid crystal display D can be adjusted by a manual method using a fingertip or an electric method using a motor or the like. Further, a light receiving section 31 is provided on the front surface of the liquid crystal display D, and the liquid crystal display D is controlled by an in-vehicle remote controller (not shown).

In the floor console 10 of the first embodiment having the above-described structure, when the liquid crystal display D is not used, the console lid 12 (lid main body 20) is brought to the closed position, and the armrest 22 is moved. By arriving at the first position, the liquid crystal display D is brought into a covered state. As a result, the console lid 12 always functions as an armrest for a front seat occupant since the armrest 22 is always horizontal between the front seats.

On the other hand, when using the liquid crystal display D, first, the console lid 12 (lid body 2) is used.
0) to the open position (FIG. 2) and then the armrest 2
2 is moved from the first position to the second position (sliding down), thereby exposing the liquid crystal display D to the rear seat side (FIG. 3). Further, by adjusting the angle of the liquid crystal display D, the rear seat occupant can see the image display section D.
An image or a video displayed on a can be visually recognized at an optimal angle.

[0016]

Second Embodiment FIGS. 5 and 6 are perspective views showing a floor console according to a second embodiment of the present invention with the console lid 12 reaching the open position. This second
The floor console 10 of the embodiment also has a console body 11.
And the console lid 12. The console body 11 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and is not changed at all. Omitted.

(Console Lid) The console lid 12 of the floor console 10 of the second embodiment forms a rear half of the lid 12 as shown in FIG. The first half 35 formed by forming the front half of the lid 12 and the first half 35
And a second half 36 rotatably connected to the open end of the second half. The first half 35 includes a first lid body 37 made of injection-molded synthetic resin, and a first armrest 38 fixed to an upper surface of the lid body 37. The second half 36 is formed by injection molding, and is provided on the lower surface side with the mounting portion 4 of the liquid crystal display D.
The lid body 39 includes a second lid body 39 made of a synthetic resin and a second armrest 41 fixed to an upper surface of the lid body 39. The second half 36 is disposed so as to be rotatable around a pivot shaft (not shown) with respect to the open end side of the first half 35, and a first position where the installation portion 40 faces downward. And a second position in which the installation portion 40 is turned upward by 180 degrees from the first position so that the installation portion 40 faces upward. In addition, the liquid crystal display D is installed with the image display unit Da facing outward with respect to the installation unit 40, and is installed so as to be displaceable in attitude as in the first embodiment.

In the floor console 10 of the second embodiment thus constructed, when the liquid crystal display D is not used, the second half 36 is rotated to the first position and the entire console lid 12 (first Half 35 and second
The liquid crystal display D is stored in the console main body 11 (article storage section 13) by bringing the half body 36) to the closed position. As a result, the console lid 12 always functions as an armrest for the front seat occupant since the first armrest 38 and the second armrest 41 are horizontal between the front seats.

On the other hand, when using the liquid crystal display D, first, the entire console lid 12 (the first half 35 and the second half 36) arrives at the open position (FIG. 5), and then the second half 36 by rotating it 180 degrees
By displacing the liquid crystal display D from the position to the second position, the liquid crystal display D is directed toward the rear seat (FIG. 6). Further, by adjusting the angle of the liquid crystal display D, the rear seat occupant can suitably visually recognize an image or a video displayed on the image display section Da at an optimum angle.

[0020]

Third Embodiment FIGS. 7 and 8 are perspective views showing a floor console according to a third embodiment of the present invention with the console lid 12 reaching the open position. This third
The floor console 10 of the embodiment also has a console body 11.
And the console lid 12. The console body 11 is basically the same as that of the first embodiment and is not changed at all. Therefore, only the reference numeral is given to the console body 11, and the detailed description is omitted. I do.

(Console Lid) As shown in FIG. 8, the console lid 12 has a mounting portion 46 for the liquid crystal display D defined on the upper surface side, and a lid body 45 pivotally supported by the console body 11. An armrest 47 is pivotally supported on the upper surface of the lid body 45 so as to be openable and closable, and can be displaced between a first position covering the installation portion 46 and a second position exposing the installation portion 46. . The lid main body 45 is, for example, an integrally molded product made of injection-molded synthetic resin, and the liquid crystal display D can be installed on the front side of the upper surface with the image display unit Da facing outward. The installation part 46 is defined. As shown in FIG. 8, a skin material 49 is attached to the front side of a synthetic resin substrate 48, as shown in FIG.
An operation panel 50 having buttons and the like for operating the liquid crystal display D is provided on the back side of the substrate 49. In addition, the liquid crystal display D is installed in the installation section 46 so as to be able to change its attitude as in the first embodiment.

In the floor console 10 according to the third embodiment, when the liquid crystal display D is not used, the console lid 12 (lid body 45) arrives at the closed position, and the lid body 45 is closed. When the armrest 47 reaches the closed position, the liquid crystal display D is brought into a covered state. As a result, the console lid 12 always functions as an armrest for a front seat occupant because the armrest 47 is horizontal between the front seats.

On the other hand, when using the liquid crystal display D, first, the console lid 12 (lid body 4) is used.
5) to the open position (FIG. 7), and then the armrest 4
7 is moved from the closed position to the open position, thereby exposing the liquid crystal display D to the rear seat side (FIG. 8). Further, by adjusting the angle of the liquid crystal display D, the rear seat occupant can appropriately visually recognize the image or the video displayed on the image display section Da. The liquid crystal display D is
It is controlled by a button operation on an operation panel 50 provided on the armrest 47.

As described above, in each of the floor consoles 10 according to the first to third embodiments, when the liquid crystal display D is not used, the console lid 12 reaches the closed position and the liquid crystal display D is covered. Then, it can be used as an armrest for front seat occupants. When the liquid crystal display D is used, the console lid 12
To the front of the rear seat, and then perform a sliding operation, a turning operation, or an opening operation on the constituent members of the lid 12, the liquid crystal display D
Can be directed to the rear seat side, and the rear seat occupant can suitably visually recognize the image or video displayed on the image display unit Da.

[0025]

As described above, according to the floor console of the present invention, the console lid in which the image display unit is installed arrives at the open position with the image display unit facing outward. In this case, the image display unit of the image display unit is directed to the rear seat side, and there is an advantage that the rear seat occupant can suitably use the image display unit. If the console lid is composed of a lid main body on which the image display unit is installed and an armrest slidably mounted on the lid main body, when the image display unit is used, the armrest is slid. The image display unit can be exposed to the rear seat side. Further, if the console lid is composed of a second half in which the image display unit is installed and a first half in which the second half is rotatably installed, the second half is used when the image display unit is used. By turning the half body, the image display unit can be directed toward the rear seat. Further, if the console lid is composed of a lid body on which the image display unit is installed and an armrest that is openably and closably installed on the lid body, the armrest is opened from the lid body when the image display unit is used. Thereby, the image display unit can be exposed to the rear seat side. In addition, since the image display unit is installed so as to be able to change its attitude with respect to the installation section, the rear seat occupant can visually recognize an image or a video displayed on the image display section at an optimum angle.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a view showing a console console of a floor console according to a first embodiment, which can be used by sliding an armrest downward and adjusting an angle of an image display unit after the console lid reaches an open position. It is a side view which shows the state made into which it made into a part.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the floor console of the first embodiment in a state where the console lid has reached an open position.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the floor console shown in FIG. 2 in a state where an image display unit mounted on a lid body is exposed to a rear seat side by sliding an armrest.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a floor console in which a console lid has reached an open position, as viewed from the front side.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the floor console of the second embodiment in a state where the console lid has reached an open position.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the floor console shown in FIG. 5 in a state where the second half is turned so that an image display unit installed on the second half is directed toward a rear seat.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the floor console of the third embodiment in a state where the console lid has reached an open position.

8 is a perspective view showing the floor console shown in FIG. 7 in a state where an armrest is opened from a lid main body and an image display unit installed on the lid main body is exposed to a rear seat side.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Console main body 12 Console lid 20 Lid main body 21 Installation part 22 Armrest part 30 Ball joint (connection member) 35 1st half body 36 2nd half body 40 Installation part 45 Lid body 46 Installation part 47 Armrest part D Liquid crystal display (image display) Unit) Da image display

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A passenger car having a front seat and a rear seat, wherein a console body (11) installed between the front seats and a rear end side pivotally connected to an upper rear end of the console body (11). A console lid (12) that is supported and can be opened from a substantially horizontal closed position to a substantially vertical open position, wherein the console lid (12) is located on the front side of the rear seat when the console lid (12) reaches the open position. An image display unit (D) having an image display section (Da) is installed on an installation section (21, 40, 46) defined in the console lid (12). A floor console, wherein the image display unit (Da) of the image display unit (D) is directed toward a rear seat by causing the console lid (12) to reach an open position. 2. The console lid (12), wherein the installation portion (21) is defined on an upper surface side, and a lid body (20) pivotally supported to be openable and closable with respect to the console body (11). An armrest (22) located on the upper surface of the lid body (20) and capable of sliding between a first position for closing the installation portion (21) and a second position for opening the installation portion (21); The image display unit (D) is always covered by bringing the lid body (20) to the closed position and the armrest (22) to the first position, When the unit (D) is used, the image display unit (D) is brought by bringing the lid body (20) to the open position and the armrest (22) to the second position.
The floor console according to claim 1, wherein the floor console is exposed to the rear seat side. 3. The first half of the console lid (12) pivotally supported to open and close with respect to the console body (11).
(35), the installation part (40) is defined on the lower surface side, and is rotatably connected to the open end side of the first half (35), so that the installation part (40) is moved downward. The first position facing and the installation section
A second half (36) that can rotate between a second position with the (40) facing upward, the first half (35) and the second half (35) always in the first position. 36)
The image display unit
(D) is stored in the console body (11) side, and when the image display unit (D) is used, the console lid (12) is brought to the open position and the second half (36) is moved to the second position. 2. The image display unit (D) is directed toward the rear seat by rotating the image display unit.
The described floor console. 4. The console lid (12), wherein the installation portion (46) is defined on an upper surface side, and a lid body (45) pivotally supported on the console body (11) so as to be openable and closable. The lid is pivotally supported on the upper surface of the lid body (45) so that it can be opened and closed, and
(46) and an armrest (47) that can be displaced between an open position exposing the installation portion (46) and an armrest (47) that always displaces the lid body (45) to the closed position. And by causing the armrest (47) to reach the closed position, the image display unit (D) is brought into a covering state.When the image display unit (D) is used, the lid body (45) is opened. The image display unit (D)
The floor console according to claim 1, wherein the floor console is exposed to the rear seat side. 5. The image display unit (D) is installed so as to be able to change its attitude with respect to the installation part (21, 40, 46) by a connecting member (30), and the directional angle of the image display part (Da) is The floor console according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the floor console can be adjusted.