JP2000272397A - Simple table for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a table having a simple structure and easily detachable when it is out of use. SOLUTION: A table board 1 is provided with legs 2 protruding horizontally and each leg 2 is foldable at a position in the longitudinal direction thereof. Tubular brackets 42 mounting holders 3 are installed in internal frames 41 for a vehicle seat. To use the table legs 2 are inserted into the holders 3, until foldable parts are embedded so that the table board 1 is supported at a substantially horizontal position. When the table is not used, the legs 2 are drawn from the holders 3 until the foldable parts thereof are exposed and the table board 1 is tilted for storage in a vertical position along a seat back. Furthermore, the legs 2 are pulled out of the holders 3 to remove the table board 1.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a simple table apparatus for a vehicle, and more particularly, to a simple table apparatus for a vehicle which has a simple structure and is removable.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art RV (Recreational Vehicle)
Conventionally, a simple table device is provided around a seat in a car or the like, and an example thereof is shown in FIGS.
Shown in In FIG. 21, a quarter panel P of the vehicle is provided with legs 81 formed in a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the side, and these legs 81 are provided as a pair of left and right sides (FIG. 22). Are rotatably coupled to each other. When not in use, the table plate 82 is turned to a substantially upright posture as shown by a solid line in FIG. 21. When used, the table plate 82 is turned to a substantially horizontal position as shown by a chain line in FIG. The hinge-type support stay 83 (FIG. 22) housed on the lower surface is expanded to support the table plate 82 in a horizontal posture.

In the simple table apparatus shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, a leg 91 whose upper end and lower end are bent at a right angle is erected on a vehicle floor F, and the lower end 911 of the leg 91 is And a table plate 93 is rotatably connected to the upper end 912 of the leg 91. When the table device is used, a bendable hinge-type support stay 94 provided between the side surface of the leg body 91 and the lower surface of the table plate 93.
Expands as shown by the solid line in FIG. 23 to support the table plate 93 in a substantially horizontal posture. When the table device is not used, the support stay 94 is bent, and the table plate 93 is stored in a substantially upright posture along the main body of the leg 91 as shown by a chain line in FIG.

[0004]

However, the conventional simple table apparatus requires a separate support stay for supporting the table plate in a horizontal position, so that the structure is complicated. There was a problem that it could not be easily removed.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a simple table apparatus for a vehicle which has a simple structure and can be easily removed when not in use.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a protruding leg (2, 6) is provided on a table (1), and the leg (2, 6) is connected to the leg (2, 6). The support member (3) for receiving the legs (2, 6) and supporting the table plate (1) in a substantially horizontal position is provided with a support member (42, 42) on the vehicle side.
7), and the legs (2, 6) are bent at their bent portions (2).
The table board (1) can be tilted and stored by pulling it out until the (5, 65) is exposed from the support (3).

In the present invention, the table plate is horizontally supported and usable by inserting a leg extending from the table plate into the support provided on the vehicle-side mounting base. When not in use, if the leg is pulled out until its bent portion is exposed from the support, the leg bends at the bent portion and the table board can be tilted and stored. When removing the table board, pull out the legs from the support. As described above, the table board can be easily removed, and the table board can be stored when not in use with a simple structure without using a conventional hinge-type support stay.

In the second aspect of the present invention, the protruding legs (13) are provided on the table (1), and the vehicle seat (S) is provided.
The armrest (10) is provided with a support (3) for receiving the leg (13) and supporting the table plate (1) in a substantially horizontal posture.

In the second aspect of the present invention, the armrest extending horizontally from the side surface of the seatback is effectively used, and the leg extending from the tableboard is inserted into a support provided on the armrest so that the tableboard is horizontally supported. And
It can be used. When not in use, remove the legs from the support and remove the table board.

[0010] The reference numerals in parentheses indicate the correspondence with specific means described in the embodiment described later.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (First Embodiment) In FIG.
In the seat back S1 of the vehicle seat S, vertically extending frames 41 are located at left and right positions, and these frames 41 are cylindrical brackets 42 as mounting bases that extend horizontally in the front and rear direction at intermediate positions. Is provided. The holder 3 is inserted into these brackets 42 from the rear of the seat back S1 through the through holes 51 of the back plate 5. As the holder 3, for example, the same product as that used for holding the headrest can be used, and as shown in FIG.

That is, the holder 3 has a square head 3
2 and a cylindrical main body 33 extending therefrom. The distal end 31 of the main body 33 is divided by cutting, and the outer periphery of each of the divided pieces 311 and 312 protrudes outward in a wedge shape. Such a holder 3 is connected to one end opening 4 of the bracket 42.
21, the divided pieces 311 and 312 of the holder 3
Is deformed inward and passes through the inside of the bracket 42, and after passing through, is restored to the outside again to open the other end opening 42 of the bracket 42.
The two edges are engaged and fixed. In addition, a thin half-moon-shaped claw piece 321 protrudes into the opening of the holder head 32 by the bias of a spring, and the claw piece 321 is retracted by pressing a knob 322 attached to the holder head 32.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the table plate 1 is a rectangular plate formed by vacuum forming or the like having a thick outer peripheral edge. I'm wearing it. A rectangular plate-shaped bracket 26 is screwed to the lower surface of one side edge of the lower surface of the table plate 1.
Are joined. Each leg 2 extends substantially horizontally to the side while slightly bending from the table board 1, and each leg 2 is divided at an intermediate position thereof, and each of the divided legs 22, 2 is divided.
3 is foldably connected.

That is, as shown in FIG. 4, a notch 221 extending in the axial direction is formed at the connecting end of the leg 22, and a predetermined thickness projecting toward the leg 22 is formed at the connecting end of the leg 23. Are formed in the notch 221, and the pin body 24 is penetrated from the side thereof so as to be bent and rotatably connected to each other at this portion. In addition, positioning grooves 22 are formed in the outer peripheral halves of the legs 22 and 23 on both sides of the bent portion 25.
2,232 are formed.

When the table device is used, the right and left legs 2 are inserted into the holder 3 from the rear of the seat until the grooves 222 of the legs 22 engage the claw 321 (FIG. 2) of the holder opening. I do. As shown in FIG. 5, each leg 2 passes through the inside of the holder 3, and its tip projects from the divided pieces 311 and 312 of the holder tip 31. In this state, the table board 1 is supported in a substantially horizontal posture, and can be used by an occupant of the rear seat. When the table device is not used, after pushing the knob 322 of the holder head 32, the leg 22
The groove 232 of the leg 23 replaces the groove 222 of the claw piece 32.
The leg 2 is pulled out to the rear of the seat until the leg 2 is engaged with the seat 1 to expose the bent portion 25 of the leg 2 to the outside of the holder 3 (a chain line in FIG. 5). As a result, the leg portion 22 can be bent and rotated with respect to the leg portion 23, and the table board 1 can be stored in an upright posture along the back plate 5 as shown by a chain line in the drawing.
When it is desired to remove the table board 1, the leg 2 is further pulled out backward and pulled out of the holder 3.

(Second Embodiment) As shown in FIG. 6, a table plate 1 is a rectangular plate formed by vacuum forming or the like having a thick outer peripheral edge. The melamine decorative board is stuck. As shown in FIG. 7, a rectangular plate-shaped bracket 61 is fixed to the lower surface of one side edge of the lower surface of the table plate 1 by screws. Each of the legs 6 has a round bar shape. Each of the left and right legs 6 is vertically divided at an intermediate position, and each of the upper and lower legs 62 and 63 is foldably connected.

That is, as shown in FIG.
A notch 621 extending in the vertical direction is formed at the lower end of 2, and a plate-shaped convex portion 631 having a predetermined thickness protruding upward is formed at the upper end of the lower leg 63, and the convex portion 631 is cut out 621. By inserting the pin body 64 from the side and inserting the pin body 64 from the side, the pin body 64 is bent and pivotally connected to each other at this portion. As shown in FIG. 7, the upper leg portion 62 has two positioning upper and lower outer peripheral halves.
2, 623 are formed, and a positioning groove 632 is formed in the lower leg 63 in the outer peripheral half near the bent portion 65.

On the other hand, the quota trim T of the vehicle is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, a pair of holders 3 (only one is shown) is provided in a posture slightly inclined from an upright position. This holder 3 is a resin cylinder having the same structure as that already described in the first embodiment, and as shown in FIG.
3 and a front end portion 31 having divided pieces 311 and 312. The holder 3 includes a cylindrical portion 71 of a bracket 7 serving as an attachment base attached to the quarter panel P (FIG. 9).
The split piece 31 inserted into (FIG. 10) and restored to its original shape
1 and 312, it is locked and fixed to the opening edge of the cylindrical portion 71 (FIG. 11).

When the table device is used, the left and right legs 6 are inserted into the holder 3 as shown in FIG. The tip of the leg 6 penetrates between the divided pieces 311 and 312 (FIG. 11), and the groove 623 of the upper leg 62 is engaged with the claw 321 (see FIG. 2) of the holder opening to be positioned. In this state, the table board 1 is supported in a substantially horizontal posture as shown by the solid line in FIG. 11, and can be used by an occupant sitting on the seat. When it is desired to increase the height of the table plate, the leg 6 is pulled upward by an appropriate amount and the groove 622 is engaged with the claw piece 321 instead of the groove 623 of the upper leg 62.

When the table device is not used, FIG.
As shown by the arrow A in FIG. 1, the leg 6 is pulled out until the bent portion 65 of the leg 6 is exposed outside the holder 3. At this time, the groove 632 of the lower leg 63 is engaged with the claw 321 of the holder opening instead of the groove 623, and the leg 6 is positioned. As a result, the upper leg portion 62 can be bent and rotated with respect to the lower leg portion 63, and the table plate 1 can be stored in an upright posture along the quarter trim T as shown by the arrow B in the drawing. When it is desired to remove the table board 1, the leg 6 is further pulled up and pulled out of the holder 3.

(Third Embodiment) In FIG. 12, an armrest 10 extending horizontally from one side surface of a seat back S1 of a vehicle seat S has a holder 3 (see FIG. 2) is buried, and its head portion 32 having an insertion opening is exposed on the upper surface of the armrest 10. The details will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. A cylindrical bracket 102 is joined in a vertical posture to the distal end of a lean hosement 101 having a substantially U-shaped cross section (FIG. 13) extending in the armrest 10 in the longitudinal direction. Yes,
The holder 3 having the split pieces 311 and 312 at the tip is inserted into the bracket 102 from above and locked.

On the other hand, a rectangular table plate 1 (FIG. 12)
A round bar-shaped leg 13 protrudes from the lower surface of one end thereof, and the table plate 1 is held in a substantially horizontal posture by inserting the tip of the leg 13 into the opening of the holder 3 as shown in FIG. You. The table board 1 held in the state shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, the leg 13 inserted into the holder 3 can be pivoted to the position A, the position B, and the position C,
A liquid crystal television or a lunch box can be placed on the table board 1 and turned to each position as needed to be used. When the table plate 1 is not used, the entire table plate 1 is pulled upward while pressing the knob 322 (FIG. 13), and the leg 13 is pulled out of the holder 3.

(Fourth Embodiment) As shown in FIG. 16, holders 3 similar to those described in the third embodiment are provided at the distal ends of left and right armrests 10A and 10B of a vehicle seat S, respectively. Legs 13 and 14 project from lower surfaces of both ends of the rectangular table plate 1.
Are respectively inserted and mounted in the holder 3 as shown in the figure.
Since the table 1 is held in a substantially horizontal posture by the left and right legs 13 and 14, a relatively heavy object such as a personal computer can be placed on the table 1 for use. The grooves 131, 14 are located at the same positions corresponding to the two legs 13, 14.
141 are formed, and these are attached to the claw pieces 321 of each holder 3.
(See FIG. 2), the table board 1 is positioned in a horizontal posture. Then, the leg 14 is connected to the leg 1
3, a groove 142 is formed over the entire circumference of the leg 14 at a position closer to the tip than the groove 141.
When the seated occupant temporarily stands, the table board 1 is slightly lifted upward and the leg 13 is moved to the one holder 3.
At the same time, the groove 142 of the leg 14 is engaged with the claw 321 of the other holder 3. As a result, the table board 1 can rotate about the legs 14, and the table board 1 can be turned out of the seat S without obstructing the occupant. When removing the table board 1, the table board 1 is further pulled up, and the legs 14 are pulled out of the holder 3.

(Fifth Embodiment) The armrest 10 shown in FIG. 17 has holders 3A and 3B at the distal end and the proximal end, respectively.
Is buried. The holder 3A is installed with the same structure as that described in the third embodiment (see FIGS. 13 and 14), while the holder 3B has a head 32 with an armrest 10 as shown in FIGS. It is located in the recess 103 formed on the upper surface of the armrest 10 and does not protrude above the armrest 10, so that when a passenger puts his arm on the armrest 10, a foreign object sensation is not generated. The holders 3A and 3B provided at the two places in the longitudinal direction of the armrest 10 as described above have, for example, as shown in FIG. Can be held along the armrest 10 by holding the magazine rack 11 in the shape of a rectangular container.

(Sixth Embodiment) Further, as shown in FIG. 20, if a leg 121 supporting a mirror 12 is inserted and mounted on a holder 3 provided on an armrest 10, it is convenient for performing makeup or the like in a vehicle. is there. Also, if various decorations are provided with legs protruding therefrom and inserted and mounted in the holder 3, they can be used as vehicle interior decorations.

[0026]

As described above, the simple table apparatus for a vehicle according to the present invention has a simple structure and can be easily removed when not used.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective exploded perspective view of a vehicle seat provided with a simple table device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a bracket and a holder.

FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the table plate.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion A in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a vertical sectional view when the table device is used.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a table plate according to a second embodiment of the present invention as viewed from above.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the table plate as viewed from below.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged exploded perspective view of a portion B in FIG. 6;

FIG. 9 is a vertical sectional view when the table device is used.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a bracket and a holder.

FIG. 11 is an enlarged vertical sectional view of a table plate mounting portion.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a vehicle seat with a simple table separated according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a distal end portion of the armrest.

FIG. 14 is a sectional view taken along the line XIV-XIV of FIG.

FIG. 15 is a plan view of the vehicle seat in a table use state.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a vehicle seat in a state where a simple table according to a fourth embodiment is separated.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of an armrest in a state where a magazine rack is separated according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a perspective view of an armrest.

19 is a sectional view taken along the line XIX-XIX in FIG.

FIG. 20 is a perspective view of a distal end portion of an armrest provided with a mirror according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a side view of a table apparatus showing a conventional example.

FIG. 22 is a perspective view of a table apparatus showing a conventional example.

FIG. 23 is a side view of a table device showing another conventional example.

FIG. 24 is a perspective view of a table device showing another conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Table board, 13 ... Leg, 2 ... Leg, 25 ... Bending part, 3 ... Holder, 42 ... Bracket, 6 ... Leg, 65
... bending part, 7 ... bracket, 10 ... armrest,
S: Vehicle seat.

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A protruding leg is provided on a table plate, and the leg can be bent at one position in a longitudinal direction thereof, while the leg is received to support the table plate in a substantially horizontal posture. A simple table apparatus for a vehicle, wherein a support is provided on a mounting base on the vehicle side, and the leg is pulled out until its bent portion is exposed from the support so that the table plate can be tilted and stored. 2. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein a protruding leg is provided on the table plate, and a support for receiving the leg and supporting the table plate in a substantially horizontal position is provided on an armrest of the vehicle seat. Simple table device.