JP2003209918A - Cable extra length absorbing structure - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cable extra length absorbing structure capable of being installed even in a small space and reducing an attaining cost. <P>SOLUTION: This cable extra length absorbing structure 1 is formed of a table 3 which is mounted with an electric apparatus and permits a cable 4 connected to the electric apparatus 2 to be folded back at the end 3a thereof, and a void 5 which permits the cable 4 to be disposed on the lower side LWR of the table 3. The table 3 is formed with a slit 6 which permits the cable 4 to be inserted through. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cable surplus length absorbing structure for processing a cable surplus length of an electric device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional cable excess length absorbing structure, for example, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-114474 or Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-122742, a cable rack is used as a method for processing the extra cable length. There is a structure that absorbs the excess length of the cable by wrapping it around the (excess length processing body). Also, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-1088
There is a connector storage structure in which a locking portion made of synthetic resin or metal is formed on the vehicle body side in order to lock and hold the connector, as disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 11, etc.

[0003]

However, in the former prior art, the extra length absorber is required, an extra space must be taken, and the cost rises. In addition, in the latter conventional technology, the mating structure not only makes the connector easily damaged by repeated use, but also has a shape that restricts the mating direction and mating position for mating the connector. Must be set to
When mating, it is necessary to look carefully so that it does not come off.
The work is troublesome and needs to be improved.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a conventional technique, and provides a cable surplus length absorbing structure which enables mounting in a small space and can reduce the cost.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, a table on which an electric device can be placed and a cable connected to the electric device at its end can be folded back, and a table is provided below the table. In the cable excess length absorbing structure, at least a gap portion in which the cable can be arranged is formed, and the table has a slit through which the cable can be inserted.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the electric device is placed on the table, the cable connected to the electric device is folded back at the end of the table and disposed under the table. Since the extra length of the cable can be absorbed in the gap, the structure for absorbing the extra length of the cable is simple, a large space is not required, and the extra length of the cable can be absorbed even in a limited space. Further, the extra length absorbing structure does not require a special structure, so that the cost can be reduced. Further, since a slit through which the cable can be inserted is formed in the table, when the connecting member for connecting the cable to the electric device is pulled, the slit in the table can be opened and the cable can be pulled out.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the cable excess length absorbing structure according to the first aspect, wherein the table can hold a connecting member for connecting the electric device and the cable with a slit. The table is made of an elastic material, and the opening of the table is provided with a lid that can be opened and closed between a position covering the upper portion of the connection member and an open position.

According to the invention of claim 2, claim 1
In addition to the effect described in (1), since the table in which the slit is formed is made of an elastic material, the connection member is not easily damaged even if the table passes through the slit frequently. Further, since it does not have a locally fitted shape, it is not necessary to look over to the end when fixing the connecting member, and the troublesomeness of the work can be reduced. Further, by sandwiching the connecting member from above and below by the lid and the table, the connecting member does not move regardless of whether the connecting member is used or not used. Furthermore, the connecting member cannot be viewed directly by the lid body that presses the connecting member from above, thus improving the appearance.

The invention according to claim 3 is the cable excess length absorbing structure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the electric device is a mobile phone, and the table is a screen of the mobile phone. The mobile phone can be supported in a state in which the mobile phone is laid down sideways and a part of the mobile phone is exposed.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to efficiently store a mobile phone as an electric device in a minimum space. Since the mobile phone is not completely covered, the act of putting on and taking off the mobile phone can be simplified, the troublesome work can be minimized, and the telephone receiving condition can be kept in the best condition.

The invention according to claim 4 is the cable excess length absorbing structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the table is a console box for an automobile arranged between seats. Formed.

According to the invention of claim 4, claim 1
In addition to the effect described in claim 3, since the table is formed in the console box arranged in a narrow space between the seats, it is possible to absorb the excess length of the cable even in a limited space.

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

1 to 5 are views showing an embodiment of the present invention. Cable extra length absorption structure 1 is "electrical device"
The table 3 on which the mobile phone 2 can be placed on the upper side UP and the cable 4 connected to the mobile phone 2 by the connecting member 7 at its end 3a can be folded back, and the cable on the lower LWR of the table 3. At least a space 5 in which the cables 4 can be arranged is formed, and the table 3 is formed with a slit 6 into which the cable 4 can be inserted.

The table 4 is made of an elastic material that allows the connecting member 7 to be sandwiched by the slits 6, and the opening 8 of the upper side UP of the table 3 covers the connecting member 7 (see FIG. 4). (See FIG. 3) and an opened position (see FIG. 3) are provided with a lid 9 that can be opened and closed.
Is rotatably supported by a spring 11 and is constantly urged by a spring 11 in the upward direction, that is, in the opening direction. The lid 9 is held in a closed state by a lock (not shown). The table 4 is formed in a step shape on which the mobile phone 2 can be placed. The connecting member 7 does not move when the lid 9 is closed.

The screen 2a of the mobile phone 2 can be laid down sideways and can be supported with the upper part 2b of the mobile phone 2 being exposed.

The table 3 is formed in a console box 10 for an automobile which is arranged between seats (not shown), and the table 3 is provided on an upper side UP of a mask 14 of a telephone pocket portion 13 of the console box 10. Is placed. The cable 4 is inserted into the grommet 15 supported by the pocket portion 13 and the mask 14. The mask 14 is fixed to the telephone pocket portion 13 with resin claws 14a and screws 14b.

The table 3 is held by inserting a locating pin 3b hung on the front side FR of the automobile and a rib 3c formed on the outer peripheral lower side LWR into the pocket portion 13. The pocket portion 13 is fixed by one screw 13a on the front side FR and two points on the rear side RR with a total of three screws 13a.

Reference numeral 19 is a through hole formed in the console box 10 so that an operation lever of a transmission (not shown) is inserted, and a hood 20 is arranged in the through hole 19. Reference numeral 21 is a through hole formed in the console box 10 so that an operation lever of a side brake (not shown) is inserted, and a hood 22 is arranged in the through hole 21.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, when the mobile phone 2 is placed on the table 3, the cable 4 connected to the mobile phone 2 is folded back at the end 3a of the table 3 and arranged on the lower LWR of the table 3. Since the extra length of the cable 3 can be absorbed by the void portion 5, the extra cable length absorbing structure 1 is simple and does not require a large space, and the extra length of the cable 4 can be absorbed even in a limited space. In addition, since the extra cable length absorbing structure 1 does not require a special structure, the cost can be reduced. Further, since the table 3 is formed with the slit 6 into which the cable 4 can be inserted, when the connecting member 7 of the cable 4 to the mobile phone 2 is pulled, the slit 6 of the table 3 is opened to connect the cable 4 with the connecting member 7. It is possible to pull it out.

Further, since the table 3 having the slits 6 formed therein is made of an elastic material, the connecting member 7 is not easily damaged even if the slits 6 pass through the table 6 frequently. Further, since it does not have a locally fitted shape, it is not necessary to look over to the end when fixing the connecting member 7, and the troublesomeness of the work can be reduced. Furthermore, by sandwiching the connecting member 7 from above and below by the lid 9 and the table 3, the connecting member 7 does not move freely when the connecting member 7 is used or not used. Furthermore, a lid 9 for pressing down the connecting member 7 from the upper side UP.
As a result, the connecting member 7 cannot be viewed directly, and the appearance is improved.

Further, the mobile phone 2 as an "electrical device" can be stored efficiently and in a minimum space. Since the part 2b of the mobile phone 2 is not exposed and not completely covered, the act of putting on and taking off the mobile phone 2 can be facilitated, the troublesomeness of the work can be minimized, and the call reception status can be kept in the best condition. I can.

Since the table 3 is arranged in the console box 10 which is arranged in a narrow space between the seats (not shown), the extra length of the cable 4 can be absorbed even in a limited space.

The cable excess length absorbing structure 1 may be formed not only on the console box 10 but also on the seat itself or on the instrument panel. Although the mobile phone 2 has been described as an example of the electric device, the electric device is not limited to the mobile phone 2 and may be a traverse bar or a mobile radio.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a console box including a cable excess length absorbing structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the console box of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line SA-SA in FIG.

4 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the cable of FIG. 3 is stored.

5 is a partially cutaway perspective explanatory view of a main part of FIG. 1. FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Cable extra length absorption structure 2 Mobile phones (electrical devices) 3 tables 3a Edge of table 4 cables 5 void 6 slits 7 Connection member 8 openings 9 lid 10 console boxes FR front side RR rear side UP upper side LWR lower side

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A table on which an electric device can be placed and a cable connected to the electric device can be folded back at an end thereof, and a void portion below the table in which the cable can be arranged. The cable excess length absorbing structure is formed by at least the above, wherein the table is formed with a slit through which the cable can be inserted. 2. The cable excess length absorbing structure according to claim 1, wherein the table is formed of an elastic material capable of sandwiching a connecting member for connecting the electric device and the cable with a slit. At the same time, the cable excess length absorbing structure is characterized in that a lid that can be opened and closed is provided in a position covering the upper portion of the connection member and in an opened position in the opening of the table. 3. The cable excess length absorbing structure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the electric device is a mobile phone, and the screen of the mobile phone is laid on the table in a horizontal direction. An extra cable length absorbing structure, which is capable of supporting the mobile phone in a state where a part of the mobile phone is exposed. 4. The cable excess length absorbing structure according to claim 1, wherein the table is formed in a console box for an automobile which is arranged between seats. Cable extra length absorption structure.