JP2004017810A - Overhead console - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an overhead console in which a holder can be easily changed over when a garage open unit is used and when the holder is used as a glove compartment. <P>SOLUTION: When the holder 6 is used for storing the garage open unit, a movable plate section 47 is extended to narrow an opening 46, and when the holder 6 is used as the glove compartment for sunglasses or the like, the movable plate section 47 is bent to extend the opening 46. The size of the opening 46 can be easily changed over, and user-friendliness is excellent in any use. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an overhead console that is attached to a ceiling of a vehicle and accommodates small items such as a radio and sunglasses that open and close a garage.
[0002]
[Prior art]
BACKGROUND ART Conventional overhead consoles for vehicles include, for example, a room for accommodating a radio (garage open unit) for instructing opening and closing of a garage, a room for accommodating sunglasses, a card, and the like, as disclosed in JP-A-10-76881. Each room was divided into rooms for storing small items, and each room performed a single function. However, some vehicle users do not use garage open units. Therefore, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-43649 discloses that, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 6, a notch 12 </ b> A is provided in a case Something that can be accommodated has been proposed.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since the case body 12 must maintain the function of holding the garage open unit, the size of the notch 12A is naturally limited. For this reason, when used as an accessory case, there is a problem that the opening is narrow and the usability is sometimes poor.
[0004]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide an overhead console in which a holder can be easily switched between when a garage open unit is used and when a garage open unit is used.
According to the invention of claim 2, in addition to the object of the invention, an inner case body capable of switching between the garage open unit and the accessory case can be formed by one resin molding, and an overhead console with lower manufacturing cost can be provided. The purpose is to provide.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, an invention according to claim 1 is an overhead console attached to a ceiling of a vehicle, the housing including a room accommodating a garage open unit that opens and closes a garage wirelessly, and an opening and closing the room. And a holder rotatably attached to the housing to
The holder comprises a substantially plate-shaped holder body rotatably attached to the housing, and an inner case body attached to the holder body,
The inner case body is formed of a substantially box-shaped resin made up of a bottom opening facing the holder body, an upright wall, and an upper plate, and an opening is provided adjacent to the upper plate, and A movable plate portion that can be bent is formed on the opening side via a hinge portion having a reduced thickness,
A first locking projection provided on an inner case body that locks the movable plate in a state where the opening when the movable plate is extended to form a holder is reduced;
A second locking projection provided on an inner case body that locks the movable plate in a state where the opening when the holder is formed by bending the movable plate is increased;
Is a technical feature.
[0006]
In the overhead console according to the first aspect, an opening is provided in a part of an upper plate of the inner case body that constitutes a part of the holder, and the upper console is bent through a hinge portion having a reduced thickness on the opening side of the upper plate. A possible movable plate is formed. The opening of the holder can be made smaller when the movable plate portion is extended and locked on the first locking protrusion, and conversely, when the movable plate portion is bent and locked on the second locking protrusion, the opening of the holder is formed. Can be larger. That is, if the user wants to use the garage open unit in the holder, extend the movable plate to make the opening smaller, and if he wants to use it as a small container such as sunglasses, bend the movable plate to open it. By increasing the size, the size of the opening can be easily switched, and in any case, the usability is good.
[0007]
In the overhead console according to the second aspect, the first locking projection of the inner case body is disposed on an upright wall perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the movable plate portion, and the first through hole is provided adjacent to the first locking projection. Dawn on the vertical standing wall. Further, the second locking projection is disposed on a vertical wall parallel to the longitudinal direction of the movable plate portion, and a second through hole is formed in the parallel vertical wall and the upper plate adjacent to the second locking projection. . That is, the first locking is performed by using a movable inner mold having a box-shaped inner case body and a fixed mold having an outer peripheral shape and projecting a slide pin inserted through the first through hole inward. Protrusions are also provided on the fixed mold side to form a second locking projection, and a second through hole passing through this portion is formed in the upright wall and the upper plate, so that the second locking projection is formed once. Resin molding. For this reason, the inner case body can be molded by one resin molding, and an overhead console with lower manufacturing cost can be provided.
[0008]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an overhead console 1 according to the embodiment as viewed from below. The overhead console 1 is mainly formed of a synthetic resin made of polypropylene, and is mounted on a ceiling of a vehicle. The housing 2 is a portion attached to the ceiling and has a smooth curve along the ceiling of the vehicle. In front of the overhead console 1 (in the traveling direction of the vehicle, to the left of the drawing), two map lamps 3, 3 and push button switches 4, 4 are provided. Behind the push button switches 4 and 4, there is provided a small case holder 5 which is opened and closed by a push-push mechanism to which a heart cam mechanism is applied, and a garage open unit holder 6 for housing a garage open unit is provided behind the small case holder 5. I have.
[0009]
The garage open unit holder 6 can be locked to the housing 2 in a closed state by a lock member 7 formed integrally with the housing 2. The window 23 at the center of the garage open unit holder 6 is opened to expose the switches of the garage open unit when used to accommodate the garage open unit, and is detachable when used as a accessory case such as a sunglass holder. It is covered with the cap body 10.
[0010]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state where the accessory holder 5 and the garage open unit holder 6 are opened. The housing 2 is provided with rooms 8 and 9 for accommodating the accessory holder 5 and the garage open unit holder 6, respectively. In the accessory holder 5, the rear wall 5A is also integrally molded with resin. On the other hand, the garage open unit holder 6 is composed of a substantially plate-shaped front holder body 20 constituting the surface wall of the overhead console 1 and a substantially box-shaped inner case body 40 integrally assembled with the holder body 20. Become. The holder body 20 has its shaft supported by a hole in the housing 2 and is swingably supported by the housing 2.
[0011]
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a state where the garage open unit holder 6 is detached from the housing 2 and further separated into the holder main body 20 and the inner case body 40. The holder main body 20 is a substantially plate-shaped member formed of a synthetic resin made of polypropylene, and has a holder shaft 21 formed on both sides near the root. The two holder shafts 21 are inserted into holes (not shown) of the housing 2, and the holder body 20 is swingably supported by the housing 2. An engaging portion 22 that engages with the lock member 7 of the housing 2 is formed at the center of the distal end of the holder body 20.
[0012]
A window 23 for exposing switches of the garage open unit to be held is opened in the center of the holder body 20. Further, case support holes 24 are formed on both sides near the root of the holder body 20. The case shaft 41 of the inner case body 40 is fitted into the case support hole 24, and supports the inner case body 40 so as to be swingable. Further, two case locking projections 25 are formed near the tip of the holder body 20.
[0013]
FIG. 9 shows a state where the inner case body 40 is attached to the holder body 20. The edge portion 42 of the inner case body 40 is engaged with the case locking projection 25 described above, and the edge portion 42 of the inner case body 40 is locked in close contact with the holder body 20.
[0014]
The inner case body 40 is also a box-shaped member molded of a synthetic resin made of polypropylene, and includes a bottom opening 52 facing the holder body side, three standing walls 54A, 54B, 54C, and an upper plate 43. An opening 56 is provided adjacent to the upper plate 43, and a movable plate portion 47 that can be bent through a hinge portion 46 having a small thickness is provided on the opening 56 side of the upper plate 43. A boss having a semicircular cross section is provided at the tip of the movable plate 47 for reinforcement. A substantially gourd-shaped hole 44 and two rectangular holes 45 are formed in the upper plate 43.
[0015]
FIG. 10A shows a state where the first locking projection 61 and the auxiliary projection 63 formed on the standing wall 54A shown in FIG. 3 are viewed obliquely from above, and FIG. It shows the state where it was turned on. For convenience of understanding, a state in which the movable plate portion 47 is removed from the first locking projection 61 is shown. On the upright walls 54A and 54B perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the movable plate portion 47, a first locking projection 61 and an auxiliary projection 63 for locking the movable plate portion 47 in an extended state are provided. The first locking projection 61 is provided with an inclined portion on the lower side so that the movable plate portion 47 can be easily fitted, and the upper surface is formed flat. That is, the movable plate 47 can be sandwiched between the upper surface of the first locking projection 61 and the lower end of the auxiliary projection 63. A first through hole 64 is formed in the standing walls 54A and 54B adjacent to the first locking projection 61, that is, between the first locking projection 61 and the auxiliary projection 63.
[0016]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, a second locking projection 62 for locking the movable plate portion 47 in a folded state is provided on the upright wall 54C parallel to the longitudinal direction of the movable plate portion 47. A second through hole 65 is formed in the upright wall 54C and the upper plate 43 adjacent to, that is, above, the second locking projection 62.
[0017]
FIG. 12 shows a state where the movable plate portion 47 of the upper plate 43 constituting the inner case body 40 is extended and a state where the movable plate portion 47 is folded inside. With the movable plate portion 47 extended, the movable plate portion 47 can be held between the first locking projection 61 and the auxiliary projection 63 described above with reference to FIG. On the other hand, in a state where the movable plate portion 47 is folded, the movable plate portion 47 is folded in a counterclockwise direction in the figure so as to pass over the second locking projection 62, as described above with reference to FIG. 11. It can be locked by two locking projections 62.
[0018]
The size adjustment of the opening 56 by the movable plate portion 47 will be described in more detail. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the movable plate portion 47 of the upper plate 43 constituting the inner case body 40 is extended, and the distal end of the movable plate portion 47 is locked by the first locking projection 61. In this state, as shown in the perspective view of FIG. 6, the opening 56 becomes narrower (smaller), and the operation switch of the garage open unit is viewed through the window 23 described above with reference to FIG. The garage open unit can be suitably accommodated and held by interposing a sponge material (not shown) between the back side of the garage and the movable plate portion 47.
[0019]
FIG. 4 shows a state where the movable plate portion 47 is being folded. The garage open unit holder in this state is shown in the perspective view of FIG.
[0020]
FIG. 5 shows a state in which the movable plate portion 47 of the upper plate 43 constituting the inner case body 40 is folded, and the distal end of the movable plate portion 47 is locked by the second locking projection 62 (FIG. 10). In this state, as shown in the perspective view of FIG. 8, the opening 56 is wide (large), and small articles such as sunglasses can be suitably stored.
[0021]
In the present embodiment, the state shown in FIG. 3 and the state shown in FIG. 5 can be easily switched by the user adjusting the position of the movable plate portion 47. That is, when the user wants to use the garage open unit in the holder 6, the movable plate portion 47 is extended to make the opening 56 small, and when the user wants to use it as a small container such as sunglasses, the movable plate portion 47 is used. Is bent to enlarge the opening 56, so that the size of the opening 56 can be easily switched, and the usability is good in any case.
[0022]
In the overhead console 1 of the present embodiment, the first locking projection 61 of the inner case body 40 is disposed on the upright walls 54A, 54B perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the movable plate portion 47, and is adjacent to the first locking projection 61. First through holes 64 are drilled in the vertical upright walls 54A, 54B. The second locking projection 62 is disposed on a vertical wall 54C parallel to the longitudinal direction of the movable plate portion 47, and a second through hole 65 is formed adjacent to the second locking projection 62 so that the second through-hole 65 and the upper wall 54C are parallel to each other. Dawn at 43.
[0023]
That is, when the box-shaped inner case body 40 is molded using the movable mold having the inside shape of the box and the fixed mold having the outer periphery shape, the slide pins (see FIG. (Not shown), a first locking projection 61 is provided, and a portion for forming the second locking projection 62 is provided on the fixed mold side. A second through hole 65 passing this portion is formed by the upright wall 54C and the upper plate. 43, the second locking projection 62 can be resin-molded at one time. For this reason, the inner case body 40 can be molded by one resin molding, and an overhead console with lower manufacturing cost can be provided.
[0024]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, when the user wants to use the overhead console of the present invention for holding the garage open unit in the holder, the movable console is extended to make the opening small, and the overhead console is used as a small container such as sunglasses. In this case, the size of the opening can be easily switched by bending the movable plate portion to enlarge the opening, and the usability is good in any case.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a bottom perspective view of an overhead console according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state where a accessory holder and a garage open unit holder of the overhead console are opened.
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a state where the garage open unit holder is separated into a holder main body and an inner case body.
FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a state where the garage open unit holder is separated into a holder body and an inner case body.
FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a state where the garage open unit holder is separated into a holder main body and an inner case body.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the garage open unit holder in a state where a movable plate portion is extended.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the garage open unit holder while the movable plate is being folded.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the garage open unit holder with the movable plate portion folded.
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the inner case body is attached to the holder body.
FIGS. 10A and 10B are explanatory views of a first locking projection of the inner case body.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory view of a second locking projection of the inner case body.
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing adjustment of a movable plate portion of the inner case body.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Overhead console 2 Housing 3 Mat lamp 5 Accessory holder 6 Garage open unit holder 8 Room 9 Room 10 Cap body 20 Holder main body 23 Window 25 Case locking projection 40 Inner case body 42 Edge 43 Top plate 46 Hinge part 47 Movable plate Portion 52 Bottom openings 54A, 54B Standing wall 54C perpendicular to movable plate portion Standing wall 56 parallel to movable plate portion 47 Opening 61 First locking projection 62 Second locking projection 63 Auxiliary projection 64 First through hole 65 Second through hole

Claims (2)

An overhead console attached to a ceiling of a vehicle, comprising a housing provided with a room for housing a garage open unit that opens and closes the garage wirelessly, and a holder rotatably attached to the housing to open and close the room. In things
The holder comprises a substantially plate-shaped holder body rotatably attached to the housing, and an inner case body attached to the holder body,
The inner case body is formed of a substantially box-shaped resin made up of a bottom opening facing the holder body, an upright wall, and an upper plate, and an opening is provided adjacent to the upper plate, and A movable plate portion that can be bent is formed on the opening side via a hinge portion having a reduced thickness,
A first locking projection provided on an inner case body that locks the movable plate in a state where the opening when the movable plate is extended to form a holder is reduced;
A second locking projection provided on an inner case body that locks the movable plate in a state where the opening when the holder is formed by bending the movable plate is increased;
An overhead console comprising: The first locking projection is disposed on a vertical wall perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the movable plate portion, and a first through hole is formed in the vertical standing wall adjacent to the first locking projection, The second locking projection is disposed on a vertical wall parallel to the longitudinal direction of the movable plate portion, and a second through hole is formed in the parallel vertical wall and the upper plate adjacent to the second locking projection. 2. The overhead console according to claim 1, wherein:

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