JP2003231443A - Utilization method for remote control unit holder and vehicle interior setting unit used for it - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To effectively utilize a remote control unit holder even in a vehicle having a specification without needing a remote control unit, and to share a seat among vehicles having different specifications, in a vehicle equipped with a remote control unit on a seat back. <P>SOLUTION: A pouch unit 9 having an opening 9a for putting and extracting a small article in the upper part of a front face 95 with a housing part 9b capable of housing small articles such as a cellular telephone, a wallet and a key formed in its lower part is attached to the remote control holder 1 formed on a finisher C of the seat back. <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 method of using a remote control unit holder in a vehicle having a seat back provided with a remote control unit holder, which enables effective use of the remote control unit holder even when the remote control unit is not set. And a vehicle interior setting unit used therein.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a remote control unit 01 for a passenger in a rear seat to operate a car air conditioner, a car audio device, a navigation system, etc., has no dedicated storage space in the vehicle. For example, in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 0, although it was stored in the seat back pocket 03 of the front seat 02, etc.
Since other storage items are stored in the car, it cannot be taken out and used immediately when necessary, and there is a problem that the player dances in the seat back pocket 03 during traveling.

Therefore, the present inventors have devised a remote control unit holder 1 for housing a remote control unit R on the back side of a seat back C of a front seat A as shown in FIG. 1 and solved the above problems. This remote control unit holder 1
Has a storage recess 2 for detachably storing the remote control unit R, and a release button 3 for taking out the remote control unit R stored in the storage recess 2.

[0004]

However, when the seat A provided with the remote control unit holder 1 is applied as a vehicle seat of a specification in which the remote control unit R is not set, the storage recess 2 of the remote control unit holder 1 which is not used is Since it is exposed to the outside, it looks unnatural and looks bad. Therefore, in consideration of appearance, two types of sheets must be manufactured for each specification, which causes a problem of cost increase.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a vehicle in which a remote control unit holder is provided on a seat back,
A method of using a remote control unit holder that enables effective use of the remote control unit holder even in a vehicle with no remote control unit set, and sharing of seats between vehicles with different specifications It is intended to provide an indoor setting unit.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, in the method of using the remote control unit holder of the present invention,
A remote control unit holder provided on a seat back of a vehicle and having a storage recess for storing a remote control unit, a holding portion for holding the stored remote control unit, and a release operation portion for releasing the holding state of the remote control unit by the holding portion. The method of using a vehicle interior setting unit other than the remote control unit is attached to the remote control unit holder.

In the vehicle interior setting unit according to claim 2,
An accommodating recess provided on the seat back of the vehicle for accommodating the remote control unit, a latching part for latching one end of the stored remote control unit, an engaging piece for engaging and disengaging the other end of the remote control unit, and this engagement. A vehicle interior setting unit that is attached to a remote control unit holder that includes an engagement release operation unit that disengages the joint from the other end of the remote control unit,
The external shape of each surface facing the storage recess is the same as that of the remote control unit.

[0008]

According to the method of using the remote control unit holder of the present invention, the remote control unit holder is used as the holder of the vehicle interior setting unit, so that the remote control unit holder can be used even in a vehicle in which the remote control unit is not set. Can be effectively used without wasting. In addition, since the storage recess of the remote control unit holder is hidden by the vehicle interior setting unit, the storage recess is not always exposed, and the appearance is good. Therefore, in the present invention, a seat provided with a remote control unit holder can be adopted regardless of whether or not the remote control unit is set, so that the seat can be shared between vehicles having different specifications, and a cost reduction can be achieved. can do.

The vehicle interior setting unit is a unit used in the vehicle interior, and may be, for example, an accessory case, a fragrance, an emergency flashlight, an ashtray or a trash can. It is not limited. Also, by setting multiple vehicle interior setting units, the remote control unit holder can be used as a shared holder,
The utility value of the remote control unit holder is further increased.

In the vehicle interior setting unit according to a second aspect of the present invention, the shape of each surface facing the storage recess is formed to be the same as that of the remote control unit. Therefore, like the remote control unit, one end side of the vehicle interior setting unit is remote control unit. The remote control unit can be attached to the remote control unit holder with the other end side engaged with the engagement piece of the remote control unit holder, and it does not dance or come off during traveling. It can be held firmly with a holder. On the other hand, the engaging piece can be disengaged from the vehicle interior setting unit by operating the disengagement operation portion, which facilitates disassembly. In the vehicle interior setting unit of the present invention, by storing it in the remote control unit holder, it is possible to effectively use the remote control unit holder even in a vehicle in which the remote control unit is not set. In addition, the storage recess is not exposed to the outside and it looks good.

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view showing a front seat of an automobile equipped with a remote control unit holder to which a small case unit as a vehicle interior setting unit according to the present embodiment is attached. Reference numeral 1 denotes a storage recess 2 that is provided on the left side of a finisher C that serves as a component of the seat back that covers the back of the seat back B of the seat A, and that stores a remote control unit R and a remote control unit R that is stored in the storage recess 2. The release button 3 for taking out is exposed toward the rear of the seat.

FIG. 2 is a main part perspective view showing the accessory case unit and the remote control unit holder of the present embodiment. The accessory storage unit 9 of the present embodiment is installed in a vehicle having a finisher C provided with the remote control unit holder 1 and having a specification in which the remote control unit is not set. It is formed in a bag shape having an opening 9a, and can store small items such as a mobile phone, a wallet, and a key inside.

As shown in FIG. 4, this accessory case unit 9 has a back surface 91 facing the storage recess 2, a top surface 92, a bottom surface 93 and both side surfaces 94 of the remote control unit holder 1.
Is formed along the shape of the storage recess 2 of
The lower part on the front surface 95 side provided with bulges toward the rear of the seat, and the storage portion 9b is provided therein.

On the left and right sides of the bottom surface 93 of the accessory case unit 9, a latching protrusion is formed on the lower piece 41 of the storage recess 2 as a holding portion of claim 1 and as a latching portion of claim 2. Locking holes 9c and 9c are formed so as to be locked to 41a and 41a. On the other hand, on the left and right sides of the upper surface 92 of the accessory case unit 9, as the holding portion according to claim 1, which goes in and out of the accommodation recess 2 from above the engaging claw holes 42a formed in the upper piece 42 of the accommodation recess 2. Further, engaging holes 9d, 9d for engaging with the engaging claws 5, 5 as the engaging pieces of claim 2 are formed.

The hooking protrusion 41 of the storage recess 2 described above is used.
a, 41a and the engaging claws 5, 5 are intended to hold the remote control unit R by engaging with engaging holes and engaging holes (not shown) formed above and below the remote control unit R (see FIG. 1), respectively. The engaging holes 9c, 9c and the engaging holes 9d, 9d have substantially the same shape as the engaging hole and the engaging hole of the remote control unit R.

Next, the structure of the seat back will be described. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the accessory case unit is attached to the remote control unit holder. In the figure,
A seat back frame D is erected on the left end of the seat back B, and a spring fixing clip E welded to the seat back frame D and a spring fixing clip of a seat back frame erected on the right end of a seat back B (not shown). An S-shaped spring F is stretched between the two, and around the front of the seat of this S-shaped spring F and the periphery of the seat back frame D except for the right side,
A seat pad H made of urethane foam covered with a seat fabric G that is a surface of the seat back B is arranged.

In the seat fabric G, a reinforcing plastic plate G1 is sewn on the edge of the seat back frame D facing the seat rear side, and this reinforcing portion is attached to a mounting hole D formed in the seat back frame D.
It is fixed to the seat back frame D by the clip J inserted in 1.

The finisher C is arranged so as to cover the back surface of the seat back B and the seat rear portions on both side surfaces.
A recess C1 for securing a wide seating space for a rear seat occupant is formed in a portion of the seat back B facing the center of the back surface, and an opening C2 is formed in a seat rear position of the seat back frame D. Has been done.

A storage portion 4 having a recess 4a having the same opening shape as the opening edge of the opening C2 is provided at the opening edge of the opening C2 on the front side of the seat. Mounting pieces 4 having mounting holes 4c are formed on the left and right sides of the storage section 4.
b are provided at the upper part and the lower part, respectively.
Is fixed by a screw K and a storage portion mounting emboss C3 projecting to the left and right of the seat front side opening edge portion of the opening portion C2. The recess 4a of the storage portion 4 and the finisher C
The storage recess 2 is formed from the opening C2. The storage section 4 is fixed to the finisher C in advance before the finisher C is attached to the seatback frame D, and the seatback frame D is integrated with the finisher C.
Fixed to.

Next, the structure of the remote control unit holder 1 will be described. FIG. 4 is a vertical sectional view showing a state in which the accessory case unit 9 is attached to the remote control unit holder 1. The storage recess 2 is formed along the shape of the remote control unit R (see FIG. 1), and the lower portion thereof projects to the rear of the seat more than the upper portion in accordance with the thickness of the lower shape of the remote control unit R. And the remote control unit R
The operation surface provided with the operation buttons is directed to the rear of the seat, and the operation surface is stored in the storage recess 2 in a state of being flush with the finisher C.

On the lower piece 41 of the accommodating portion 4, the above-mentioned hooking projections 41a, 41a are formed. Further, the upper piece 42 of the storage portion 4 is formed with engaging claw holes 42a, 42a through which the above-described engaging claws 5, 5 come in and out, respectively.

At the center of the upper portion of the hanging piece 43 of the storage portion 4 which forms the sheet-side wall of the storage concave portion 2, the pressing piece opening portion 43 is provided.
a is formed, and the remote control unit pressing piece 6 is provided on the front side of the seat of the pressing piece opening 43a.
When the remote control unit R stored in the storage recess 2 is taken out, the remote control unit pressing piece 6 projects rearward of the seat from the surface of the hanging piece 43 and presses the rear surface of the remote control unit R rearward of the seat to facilitate the taking out. It is for.

The remote control unit pressing piece 6 is rotatably supported by a support shaft 6a which is horizontally supported by a side wall (not shown) of an engagement portion cover 8 which will be described later, and a predetermined part provided on the support shaft 6a. Return spring with elastic force of 6
By b, it is urged in a direction projecting from the pressing piece opening 43a to the rear of the seat. Further, a stopper surface 6c is formed on the upper end of the remote control unit pressing piece 6,
The remote control unit pressing piece 6 is set so as to press the remote control unit R until the stopper surface 6c comes into contact with the sheet front side opening edge of the pressing piece opening 43a.

A release transmission mechanism including the release button 3 and the engaging claw 5 and a release transmission lever 7 is provided above the storage portion 4, and these release transmission mechanism and the remote control unit pressing piece 6 are provided. , The finisher C and the engagement section cover 8 attached to the storage section 4.

The release button 3 has a release button section 31.
And a release operation transmission part 32. The release button portion 31 is a release operation portion referred to in claim 1 or an engagement release operation portion referred to in claim 2, which the operator presses with a finger when the remote control unit R is taken out from the storage recess 2. Yes, exposed behind the seat,
It has a size such that the release button operation hole C5 formed in the finisher C can be moved in and out of the seat rear side.

The release operation transmission portion 32 transmits the pressing force input from the release button portion 31 to the engagement claw 5 via a release transmission lever 7 which will be described later, and pushes the engagement claw 5 upward. belongs to. This release operation transmission part 32
As shown in FIG. 6, the central portion in the length direction is formed to have a diameter smaller than that of the front end portion, and the seat front-rear direction is formed to have a longer diameter than the vertical direction in the upper portion of the front end portion, and A transmission rod escape hole 32a having an inclined surface 32b is formed.

When the operator pushes the release button 3 when the remote control unit R is taken out, the transmission rod escape hole 32a is released by pushing the release transmission rod 7b, which will be described later, upwards with the inclined surface 32b and pushing it toward the front of the seat. In addition to transmitting the operation, the engaging claw 5 is pushed up by the upper end of the remote control unit R when the remote control unit R is stored.
When the release transmission lever 7 is rotated, the release button 3 follows the movement of the release transmission lever 7 to prevent the release front button 3 from moving in the release operation direction of the seat front release button 3. It is formed in a size that does not interfere with the release transmission rod 7b.

A sliding guide surface 32c is set on the peripheral portion of the central portion of the release operation transmitting portion 32, and the sliding guide surface 32c and the lower surface of the upper piece 81 of the engaging portion cover 8 and the accommodating portion. 4 slides in the opening 4d formed by the two sliding guide protrusions 81a, 42b (see FIG. 6) formed on the upper surface of the upper piece 42 of the No. 4, and moves in parallel in the seat longitudinal direction. It should be noted that the release button 3 is provided on the release operation transmission section 32.
A return spring (not shown) for urging the vehicle rearward of the seat is attached.

The engaging claw 5 is composed of an engaging claw portion 51 and a base portion 52 provided above the engaging claw portion 51. The engaging claw portion 51 is formed in a size that allows the engaging claw hole 42a formed in the upper side piece 42 to enter and exit, and the seat rear side of the remote control unit R when the remote control unit R is stored. An inclined surface 51a for pushing up the engaging claw 5 at the upper end is formed.

The base portion 52 is formed in a U shape in which the left and right outer sides of the seat are opened, and the base portion 52 is sandwiched in the seat front-rear direction in order to guide the vertical movement of the engaging claws 5 in the seat front-rear direction. Guide grooves (not shown) that engage with the guide columns C4 and 42c that are provided upright on the finisher C and the upper piece 42 of the storage portion 4 are formed therein. In addition, above and below the inner circumference of the U-shape, the receiving surfaces 52b of the release operation transmission fork portion 7c of the release transmission lever 7 described later,
52c are set respectively.

When the operator pushes the release button 3, the release transmission lever 7 pushes the engagement claw 5 upward to disengage the engagement claw 5 from the engagement hole provided at the upper end of the remote control unit. , For releasing the engagement state between the engagement claw 5 and the engagement hole, which are provided on the left and right sides of the release button 3, respectively.

The lower part of the release transmission lever 7 is a support shaft 7 which is cantilevered on the side wall of the engagement portion cover 8 (not shown).
It is rotatably supported in the vertical direction by a, and a transmission rod escape hole 32a is provided in the upper portion thereof between the other release transmission lever 7 and provided in the release operation transmission portion 32 of the release button 3.
A release transmission rod 7b penetrating therethrough is installed.

Further, at the center of the release transmission lever 7 in the vertical direction, the release operation transmission fork portion 7c is provided so as to project rearward of the seat. The release operation transmission fork portion 7c is assembled in a state of being inserted into the base portion 52 of the engagement claw 5, and the pressing force input from the release button 3 to the release transmission rod 7b is applied to the base portion 52 of the engagement claw 5. To the engaging claw 5
Is to be pushed upward, and an escape groove (not shown) for avoiding interference with the guide columns C4, 42c is formed in the center thereof. The release transmission lever 7
Has one end fixed to the release transmission rod 7b and the other end stored in the storage section 4b.
By the return spring 7e that abuts on the hanging piece 43, the release operation transmitting fork portion 7c is urged in the direction to push down the engaging claw 5.

Next, the operation of the release transmission mechanism will be described. 5 is an operation diagram showing the relationship between the engagement claw 5 and the release transmission lever 7, and FIG. 6 is an operation diagram showing the relationship between the release button 3 and the release transmission lever 7.

<When the remote control unit R is stored and not stored> When the remote control unit R is stored and not stored, the release transmission lever 7 is released by the urging force of the return spring 7e as shown in FIG. Since the operation transmission fork portion 7c presses the receiving surface 52c of the base portion 52 downward, the engagement claw portion 51 is in a state of protruding downward from the engagement claw hole 42a. At this time, release button 3
Is urged rearward of the seat by a return spring (not shown), and is in the original position shown in FIG.

<When the remote control unit R is taken out> When the remote control unit R is taken out, the operator pushes the release button portion 31 of the release button 3 forward of the seat against the biasing force of the return spring as shown in FIG. 6B. Then,
The release button 3 translates rearward of the seat while the sliding guide surface 32c slides in the opening 4d. At this time, the inclined surface 32b provided in the transmission rod escape hole 32a of the release operation transmission portion 32 pushes the release transmission rod 7b of the release transmission lever 7 forward while moving the release transmission rod 7b upward.

Further, the release transmission lever 7 rotates in the direction of moving the release operation transmission fork portion 7c upward against the urging force of the return spring 7e, and the release operation transmission fork portion 7c forms the base of the engagement claw 5. By pressing the receiving surface 52b of 52, the engaging claw portion 51 of the engaging claw 5 is pushed up above the engaging claw hole 42a, as shown in FIG. It disengages from the provided engagement hole (not shown).

<When the remote control unit R is stored> When the remote control unit R is stored, the upper end of the remote control unit R abuts the inclined surface 51a formed on the engaging claw portion 51, and the remote control unit R is pushed into the storage section 4. The engaging claw portion 51 of the engaging claw 5 is pushed up by the component force of the force, and accordingly, the receiving surface 52c of the base portion 52 of the engaging claw 5 pushes up the release operation transmitting fork portion 7c of the release transmitting lever 7 (see FIG. 5). (See (b)), the release transmission lever 7 rotates from the position shown by the one-dot chain line in FIG. 6 (a) to the position shown by the two-dot chain line.

At this time, the release transmission rod 7b rotates to the position 7b ', but the transmission rod escape hole 32a provided in the release operation transmission portion 32 of the release button 3 does not interfere with the release transmission rod 7b. Since the diameter is set, the release button 3 does not move to the front of the seat following the release transmission rod 7b and maintains the original position shown in FIG.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. <At the time of attaching the accessory case unit> At the time of attaching the accessory case unit 9, first, the engagement hole 9c at the lower end of the accessory case unit 9 is engaged with the engagement projection 41a formed on the lower piece 41 of the storage section 4. Then, the upper part of the accessory storage unit 9 is pushed into the storage recess 2 so as to rotate around the lower end hooked by the hooking protrusion 41a. As a result, the inclined surface 51a of the engaging claw 51 is pushed toward the front of the seat by the upper end of the back surface 91 of the accessory case unit 9, and the engaging claw 51 is pushed up. At this time, the back surface 91 of the accessory case unit 9 is urged to the seat rear side by the return spring 6b, presses the remote control unit pressing piece 6 protruding into the storage recess 2 and resists the return spring 6b. The unit pressing piece 6 is returned to a position where it is substantially flush with the surface of the hanging piece 43 of the storage section 4. When storing, return spring 6b
Since the repulsive force is received by, the accessory case unit 9 is pushed in with a force larger than this repulsive force.

When the accessory case unit 9 is pushed to a predetermined storage position, the engaging claw portion 51 enters the engaging hole 9d provided on the upper surface 92 of the accessory case unit 9 to engage the engaging claw portion 5.
1 and the engagement hole 9d are engaged. The accessory case unit 9 is housed in the housing recess 2 with its lower end hooked by the hooking protrusion 41a and its upper end engaged with the engaging claw portion 51.
It is securely held in the storage recess 2 without dancing during running.
At this time, the back surface 91 of the accessory case unit 9 is in a state of receiving the biasing force of the return spring 6b of the remote control unit pressing piece 6 toward the seat rear side, and the accessory case unit 9 is opened when the engagement state described later is released. The pressing force pushes the seat rearward, and this pressing force is also applied to the engaging claw portion 51 and the engaging hole 9d in the engaged state to further secure the holding.

<Removing the accessory case unit 9> When removing the accessory case unit 9, the release button 31 is pushed forward of the seat against the biasing force of the return spring.
Engaging hole 9 in engaging claw 51 and upper surface 92 of accessory case 9
The engagement state with d is released.

When the engagement between the engagement claw portion 51 and the engagement hole 9d is released, as shown in FIG. 7, the remote control unit pressing piece 6 is pushed back by the urging force of the return spring 6b. By pressing 91 to the rear side of the seat, the upper part of the accessory storage unit 9 is pushed out from the storage recess 2 to the rear side of the seat and can be held and taken out by hand.

As described above, by mounting the accessory case unit 9 of the present embodiment on the remote control unit holder 1, even if the remote control unit R is not set, the remote control unit holder 1 can be mounted on the vehicle.
Can be effectively used. In addition, the storage recess is not exposed to the outside and it looks good.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the specific configuration of the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and there are design changes and the like within the scope not departing from the gist of the invention. However, it is included in the present invention. In the present embodiment, the accessory case unit has been described as an example of the vehicle interior setting unit, but any vehicle interior setting unit can be set. For example, FIG. 8 shows an air freshener unit in which an air freshener is provided, and a slit for discharging the aroma to the outside is formed on the front surface. FIG. 9 shows a flashlight unit, which has an illumination window and a switch on the front.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the storage portion constituting the storage recess of the remote control unit holder is fixed to the seat back finisher, but the storage recess may be formed integrally with the seat back finisher. . Furthermore, the structures of the hooking portion, the engagement piece, and the engagement releasing operation portion are not limited to the present embodiment.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a rear side perspective view showing a front seat of an automobile equipped with a remote control unit holder to which the accessory case unit of the present embodiment is attached.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of essential parts showing a small article storage unit and a remote control unit holder according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the accessory case unit is attached to the remote control unit holder.

FIG. 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a state where the accessory case unit is attached to the remote control unit holder.

FIG. 5 is an operation diagram showing a relationship between an engagement claw and a release transmission lever.

FIG. 6 is an operation diagram showing a relationship between a release button and a release transmission lever.

FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view of an essential part showing the operation when the accessory case unit is removed from the remote control unit holder.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an aromatic agent unit according to another embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a flashlight unit of another embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Remote control unit holder 2 Storage recess 3 Release button 31 Release button 32 Release operation transmission part 32a Transmission rod escape hole 32b slope 32c Sliding guide surface 4 storage 4a recess 4b mounting piece 4c Mounting hole 4d opening 41 Lower piece 41a Hook protrusion 42 Upper piece 42a hole for engaging claw 42b Sliding guide protrusion 42c guide pillar 43 hanging piece 43a Pressing piece opening 5 engaging claws 51 Engaging claw 51a inclined surface 52 base 52b Receiving surface 52c Receiving surface 6 Remote control unit pressing piece 6a spindle 6b return spring 6c Stopper surface 7 Release transmission lever 7a spindle 7b Release transmission rod 7c Release operation transmission fork part 7e Return spring 8 Engagement part cover 81 Upper piece 81a Sliding guide protrusion 9 accessory case unit 9a opening 9b storage 9c Hook hole 9d engagement hole 91 back side 92 front 93 Bottom 94 sides 95 front A (front seat) seat B seat back C finisher C1 recess C2 opening Embossing for C3 storage C4 guide pillar C5 release button operation hole D seat back frame D1 mounting hole E Spring fixing clip FS type spring G seat fabric G1 plastic plate H seat pad J clip K screw R remote control unit

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Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A storage recess provided in a vehicle seat back for storing a remote control unit, a holding section for holding the stored remote control unit, and a release operation section for releasing the holding state of the remote control unit by the holding section. A method of using the provided remote control unit holder, wherein a vehicle interior setting unit other than the remote control unit is attached to the remote control unit holder. 2. A storage recess provided in a seat back of a vehicle for storing a remote control unit, a hooking portion for locking one end of the stored remote control unit, and an engagement for disengaging the other end of the remote control unit. A vehicle interior setting unit to be attached to a remote control unit holder, comprising an engagement piece and an engagement release operation section for disengaging the engagement piece from the other end side of the remote control unit, the external shape of each surface facing the storage recess. The vehicle interior setting unit is characterized in that the same is formed as the remote control unit.