JP2012121461A - Overhead console device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an overhead console device capable of changing storage amount of a storage part as necessary.SOLUTION: In the overhead console device 1 provided with the storage part 3 supported freely rotatably for a ceiling 6, the storage part includes a frame 4 and a cover 5 which is arranged proximately and is separated relatively from the frame, wherein a storage space S surrounded by the frame and the cover is expanded and contracted by relative approach and separation of the frame and the cover.

Description

  The present invention relates to an overhead console device, and more particularly to an overhead console device capable of changing the storage amount of a storage portion as necessary.

  2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional overhead console device, a device including a storage unit that is supported so as to be rotatable between a closed state and an open state with respect to a vehicle ceiling is generally known (for example, see Patent Document 1). In this overhead console device, the storage portion is opened and a storage item is put in, and the storage portion is closed and the storage portion is stored.

JP 2005-313699 A

  However, in the conventional overhead console device, since the storage amount of the storage portion is constant, if the storage amount of the storage portion is increased to increase the storage capacity, the product shape of the overhead console device increases, and passengers in the vehicle interior The feeling of oppression increases.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described present situation, and an object thereof is to provide an overhead console device capable of changing the storage amount of the storage portion as necessary.

In order to solve the above problem, the invention according to claim 1 is an overhead console device including a storage portion that is rotatably supported with respect to a ceiling, and the storage portion includes a frame and the frame. And a storage space surrounded by the frame and the cover is expanded and contracted by the relative proximity and separation of the frame and the cover.
The gist of a second aspect of the present invention is that, in the first aspect, the storage portion further includes a flexible connecting member that connects the frame and the cover.
A third aspect of the present invention is summarized in that, in the second aspect, the connection member is formed in a bellows shape.
The gist of a fourth aspect of the present invention is that, in any one of the first to third aspects, the storage portion further includes a holding unit that holds the frame and the cover in close proximity.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect, the holding means is provided on the other of a string-like or belt-like connecting member whose end is connected to one of the frame and the cover, and The gist of the present invention is to have a guide portion that guides the linking member, and a fixing portion that is provided on one or the other side and in which the other end of the linking member is detachably fixed in a state where the frame and the cover are close to each other. To do.
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect of the present invention, the holding means includes a string-like or band-shaped first connecting member whose end is connected to one of the frame and the cover, and a second rotating member. A rotary shaft that is movably provided and connected to the other end of the first connecting member, a string-like or belt-like second connecting member whose end is connected to the rotating shaft, and one or the other. And a fixing portion that is provided so that the other end of the second connecting member is detachably fixed in a state where the frame and the cover are close to each other.
According to a seventh aspect of the invention, in the fourth aspect of the invention, the holding means brings the frame and the cover close to each other by relative sliding in a direction intersecting with a direction in which the frame and the cover approach and separate from each other. The gist is to have a holding lock mechanism.

According to the overhead console device of the present invention, the storage unit includes the frame and the cover that is relatively close to and away from the frame, and the frame and the cover are separated by the relative proximity and separation of the frame and the cover. Since the enclosed storage space is expanded or reduced, the storage amount of the storage unit can be changed as necessary. As a result, if the frame and the cover are relatively separated from each other and the storage space of the storage unit is expanded, the storage capacity of the storage unit is improved and the cover is most suitable for a relatively large storage item, specifically, the frame. Storage items thicker than the height of the storage space in the close state (that is, the height in the direction in which the storage space is expanded or contracted) can be stored. On the other hand, when storing a relatively small storage item, specifically, a storage item thinner than the height of the storage space where the cover is closest to the frame, or when storing no storage item, the frame and the cover should be If the cover is closest to the frame (that is, the storage space of the storage unit is most reduced), the storage unit and thus the overhead console device can be made compact. It is possible to reduce the feeling of pressure on the passenger in the passenger compartment when the storage portion is in the closed state.
Moreover, when the said accommodating part is further provided with the connection member which has flexibility, a connection member is expanded / contracted with the relative proximity | contact proximity separation of a flame | frame and a cover. Thereby, the storage space formed by the connection member, the frame, and the cover can be smoothly expanded and reduced.
Further, when the connection member is formed in a bellows shape, the storage space can be expanded and contracted more smoothly by folding and expanding the connection member.
Further, when the storage unit further includes a holding unit, the holding unit holds the frame and the cover close to each other.
Moreover, when the said holding means has a connection member, a guide part, and a fixing | fixed part, a frame and a cover can be easily hold | maintained in the state which adjoined by pulling a connection member and fixing to a fixing | fixed part. Moreover, if the fixing of the connecting member to the fixing portion is released, the holding of the connecting member can be easily released by separating the frame and the cover.
Moreover, when the said holding means has a 1st connection member, a rotating shaft, a 2nd connection member, and a fixing | fixed part, it rotates by pulling a 2nd linking member and fixing to a fixing | fixed part. The first connecting member is wound around the rotating shaft and the second connecting member is unwound, so that the frame and the cover can be easily held close to each other. Further, when the fixing of the second linking member to the fixing portion is released, the first linking member is unwound and the second linking member is wound around the rotating pivot shaft, and the frame and the cover are separated from each other. The holding can be released easily.
Further, when the holding means has a lock mechanism, the frame and the cover can be easily held close to each other and easily held by a relative slide in a direction intersecting the approaching and separating directions of the frame and the cover. Can be released.

The present invention will be further described in the following detailed description with reference to the drawings referred to, with reference to non-limiting examples of exemplary embodiments according to the present invention. Similar parts are shown throughout the several figures.
1 is a schematic diagram of a vehicle including an overhead console device according to a first embodiment. It is a perspective view of the overhead console device. It is a disassembled perspective view of the said overhead console apparatus. It is the IV-IV sectional view taken on the line of FIG. It is the VV sectional view taken on the line of FIG. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the expansion | extension state of the accommodating part of the said overhead console apparatus. It is a principal part enlarged view of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the open state of the accommodating part of the said overhead console apparatus. It is a perspective view which shows the expansion | extension state of the accommodating part of the said overhead console apparatus. It is a perspective view of the overhead console apparatus which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the said overhead console apparatus. It is a perspective view of the overhead console apparatus which concerns on Example 3. FIG. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the said overhead console apparatus. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of an overhead console device according to a fourth embodiment. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the said overhead console apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect | action of the said overhead console apparatus, (A) shows the state which slid the cover to the horizontal direction, (B) shows the state which released the engagement of the one end side of the cover with respect to a flame | frame. (C) shows a state in which the engagement of the other end side of the cover with respect to the frame is released. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the overhead console apparatus of another form. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the overhead console apparatus of another form. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the overhead console apparatus of another form.

  The items shown here are exemplary and illustrative of the embodiments of the present invention, and are the most effective and easy-to-understand explanations of the principles and conceptual features of the present invention. It is stated for the purpose of providing what seems to be. In this respect, it is not intended to illustrate the structural details of the present invention beyond what is necessary for a fundamental understanding of the present invention. It will be clear to those skilled in the art how it is actually implemented.

1. Overhead console device Embodiment 1 The overhead console device is an overhead console device (1, 21, 31, 41) including a storage portion (3) supported rotatably with respect to a ceiling, and the storage portion includes a frame (4) and A cover (5) relatively close to and away from the frame, and the storage space (S) surrounded by the frame and the cover is expanded and contracted by the relative proximity and separation of the frame and the cover. (See, for example, FIG. 4, FIG. 11, FIG. 13 and FIG. 15). The storage unit is normally supported so as to be rotatable between a closed state (P1) stored with respect to the ceiling and an open state (P2) opened with respect to the ceiling (for example, FIG. 2). And FIG. 8 etc.).

  Embodiment 1 above. As an example of the overhead console device, for example, the storage portion may further include a flexible connection member (8) that connects the frame and the cover. This connecting member can be formed in a bellows shape, for example.

  The connecting member normally has a function of forming the storage space between the frame and the cover and holding the cover in a state of being separated from the frame. Examples of the material of the connection member include cloth (for example, non-woven fabric, woven fabric, knitted fabric, etc.), paper, resin, rubber, metal, and the like. Among these, it is preferable that it is a cloth which has air permeability. This is because it is possible to ensure appropriate air permeability according to the stored items.

  Embodiment 1 above. As an example of the overhead console device, for example, the storage unit may further include a holding unit that holds the frame and the cover close to each other. As this holding means, for example, [1] a string-like or belt-like connecting member (9, 22) whose end is connected to one of the frame and the cover, and a guide provided on the other to guide the connecting member Part (10, 23, 24) and a fixing part (12) provided on one or the other and fixed to the other end of the connecting member in a state where the frame and cover are close to each other (for example, detachable) , FIG. 4, FIG. 11, etc.), [2] A string-like or band-like first connecting member (32) whose end is connected to one of the frame and cover, and the other is rotatably provided on the other. A rotating shaft (33) to which the other end of the first connecting member is connected, a string-like or band-like second connecting member (34) to which the end is connected to the rotating shaft, and one or the other. The other end of the second connecting member is provided with the frame and the cover in proximity to each other. A form having a fixing part (12) that is detachably fixed (see, for example, FIG. 13), [3] the frame and the cover by relative sliding in a direction intersecting with the direction of approaching and separating A form (for example, see FIG. 15 etc.) having a lock mechanism (42) for holding the cover close to each other can be exemplified.

  In the above [1] and [2] forms, for example, the connecting member is formed with a plurality of guide holes (8a) along the direction in which the frame and the cover are close to and away from each other, and the connecting member (9 22) or the first connecting member (32) can be inserted through a plurality of guide holes (see, for example, FIG. 7). Thereby, when expanding and reducing the storage space by operating the connecting member, the connecting member can be smoothly expanded and reduced by the guide function of the connecting member. The guide hole includes a slit-like cut in addition to a normal hole.

  In the above [1] and [2] modes, for example, the fixing portion (12) can be disposed on the surface side of the cover facing the vehicle interior side. Thereby, in a closed storage part, a connection member or a 2nd connection member can be easily attached or detached with respect to a fixed part in a closed state.

  In the above [1] mode, for example, the connecting member may have a plurality of branch portions (22a) connected to one of the frame and the cover (see, for example, FIG. 10). Thereby, the frame and the cover can be moved closer to and away from each other more smoothly.

  In the above [1] to [3] forms, for example, the holding means is configured to hold the frame and the cover in an intermediate state between the closest state (Q1) and the most separated state (Q2). (See, for example, FIG. 19). Thereby, the size of the storage space can be appropriately selected according to the size of the stored item.

  In the above [3] mode, for example, the locking mechanism is formed from a direction intersecting with a locking hole (43) formed in one of the frame and the cover and a direction provided in the other and approaching and separating from the locking hole. And a locking piece (44) to be inserted and removed (see, for example, FIG. 15). Thereby, a lock mechanism can be made into a simple structure. In addition, a plurality of the lock mechanisms can be disposed along the slide direction, for example.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described with reference to Examples 1 to 4 with reference to the drawings.

<Example 1>
(1) Configuration of Overhead Console Device As shown in FIG. 1, the overhead console device (hereinafter also abbreviated as “console device”) 1 according to this embodiment is such that its longitudinal direction faces the front-rear direction of the vehicle. It is mounted on the vehicle ceiling 6. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the console device 1 includes a base 2 attached to the ceiling base 6 a and a storage portion 3 that is rotatably supported by the base 2. The storage unit 3 includes a frame-like frame 4 and a dish-like cover 5 that is relatively close to and away from the frame 4.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the frame 4 is supported on the base 2 via a rotation shaft 7 so as to be rotatable about a horizontal axis. Therefore, the storage unit 3 is rotatable between a closed state P1 (see FIG. 2) stored with respect to the ceiling 6 and an open state P2 (see FIG. 8) opened with respect to the ceiling 6. It is supported. Note that a lock mechanism (not shown) that engages with and disengages from the end portion of the base 2 is provided at the end portion of the frame 4, and the storage portion 3 is held in the closed state P1 by this lock mechanism. Yes.

  The frame 4 and the cover 5 are connected to each other by a cloth connecting member 8 having a bellows shape and a cylindrical shape and having air permeability. A space surrounded by the connecting member 8 and the frame 4 and the cover 5 is a storage space S. The connecting member 8 is folded when the cover 5 is closest to the frame 4 and is expanded when the cover 5 is most separated from the frame 4. Therefore, the connecting member 8 has a function of holding the frame 4 and the cover 5 in the most separated state Q2.

  One end side of a string-like connecting member 9 is connected to each of the four corners on the upper surface side (surface side facing the outside of the passenger compartment) of the cover 5. Each of these connecting members 9 is inserted through a hole-shaped guide portion 10 provided in the frame 4. Each connecting member 9 is inserted through a plurality of guide holes 8a formed in the connecting member 8 (see FIG. 7). Further, the other end side of each linking member 9 is exposed to the outside of the storage portion 3 through a gap space between the frame 4 and the base 2. A hook-and-loop fastener 11 made up of a number of hooks (or loops) (not shown) is attached to the other end of each connecting member 9. Further, the lower surface side of the cover 5 (surface side facing the vehicle interior side) is composed of a number of loops (or hooks) not shown, and the surface fastener 11 is detachably fixed in a state where the frame 4 and the cover 5 are close to each other. A hook-and-loop fastener 12 (illustrated as a “fixing portion” according to the present invention) is attached.

  Here, the “holding means” according to the present invention is configured by the connecting member 9, the guide portion 10, the hook-and-loop fastener 12, and the like of the above embodiment.

(2) Operation of Overhead Console Device Next, the operation of the console device 1 having the above configuration will be described. A relatively large stored item, specifically, a stored item thicker than the height of the storage space S in the state Q1 in which the cover 5 is closest to the frame 4 (that is, the height in the direction in which the storage space S is expanded or contracted). In the storage portion 3 in the closed state P1, the surface fastener 11 of the connecting member 9 is removed from the surface fastener 12, and the cover 5 is separated (lowered) from the frame 4 by its own weight. Then, the connection member 8 expands and the frame 4 and the cover 5 are in the most separated state Q2. In this state, the storage part 3 in the closed state P1 is rotated to the open state P2, and the storage object 3 is stored in the storage part 3 and then returned to the closed state P1 (see FIG. 9).

  On the other hand, when taking out the stored item, the storage unit 3 in the closed state P1 is rotated to the open state P2, and the stored item is taken out from the storage unit 3 and then returned to the closed state P1. Thereafter, when the connecting member 9 is pulled, the connecting member 8 is folded and the cover 5 approaches (raises) the frame 4. Next, the surface fastener 11 of the connecting member 9 is fixed to the surface fastener 12 of the cover 5, and the frame 4 and the cover 5 are held in the closest state Q <b> 1.

(3) Effects of the Embodiment As described above, according to the console device 1 of the present embodiment, the storage unit 3 includes the frame 4 and the cover 5 that is relatively close to and away from the frame 4. Since the storage space S surrounded by the frame 4 and the cover 5 is expanded and contracted by the relative proximity and separation of the frame 4 and the cover 5, the storage amount of the storage unit 3 can be changed as necessary. As a result, if the frame 4 and the cover 5 are relatively separated from each other and the storage space S of the storage unit 3 is expanded, the storage capacity of the storage unit 3 is improved and a relatively large storage object, specifically, the frame 4 On the other hand, an article thicker than the height of the storage space S in the state Q1 where the cover 5 is closest (that is, the height in the direction in which the storage space S is expanded or contracted) can be stored. On the other hand, when storing a relatively small stored item, specifically, a stored item thinner than the height of the storage space S in the state Q1 in which the cover 5 is closest to the frame 4, or when storing no stored item, the frame 4 When the cover 5 is relatively close to the frame 4 and the cover 5 is closest to the frame 4 (that is, the storage space S of the storage unit 3 is most contracted), the storage unit 3 and thus the overhead console. The apparatus 1 can be made compact, and the feeling of pressure on the passenger in the passenger compartment when the storage portion 3 is in the closed state P1 can be reduced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the storage portion 3 is further provided with the flexible connection member 8, the connection member 8 is expanded and contracted with the relative proximity and separation of the frame 4 and the cover 5. Thereby, the storage space S formed by the connection member 8, the frame 4, and the cover 5 can be smoothly expanded and reduced.

  In the present embodiment, since the connection member 8 is formed in a bellows shape, the storage space S can be expanded and contracted more smoothly by folding and expanding the connection member 8.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of guide holes 8a are formed in the connection member 8 along the direction in which the frame 4 and the cover 5 approach and separate from each other, and the connecting member 9 is inserted into the plurality of guide holes 8a. When the space S is expanded / contracted, the connecting member 8 can be smoothly expanded / contracted by the guide function of the connecting member 9.

  In this embodiment, since the holding member having the connecting member 9, the guide portion 10, and the hook-and-loop fastener 12 is used as the holding means, the hooking member 9 is pulled to fix the hook-and-loop fastener 11 to the hook-and-loop fastener 12. Thus, the frame 4 and the cover 5 can be easily held in a close state. Moreover, if the fixation of the hook-and-loop fastener 11 of the connecting member 9 with respect to the hook-and-loop fastener 12 is released, the frame 4 and the cover 5 can be separated and the holding thereof can be easily released. Furthermore, when the storage means stores a storage item thicker than the storage space S in the state Q1 in which the cover 5 is closest to the frame 4, the distance of the cover 5 from the frame 4 (that is, the storage unit 3) The size of the storage space S) can be maintained at an arbitrary distance. Thereby, the state which changed the storage amount of the storage part 3 as needed is hold | maintained.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the hook and loop fastener 12 is disposed on the surface side facing the vehicle interior side of the cover 5, so the hook and loop fastener 11 of the member 9 connected to the hook and loop fastener 12 in the storage portion 3 in the closed state P <b> 1. Can be easily attached and detached.

<Example 2>
Next, an overhead console apparatus according to the second embodiment will be described. The same components as those of the overhead console apparatus 1 of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The overhead console device (hereinafter also abbreviated as “console device”) 21 according to the present embodiment includes a base 2 and a storage portion 3 as shown in FIGS. The storage unit 3 includes a frame 4 and a cover 5. The frame 4 and the cover 5 are connected by a connecting member 8.

  Each of the four corners of the frame 4 is connected to one end side of a plurality of branch portions 22 a of the strip-shaped connecting member 22. Each of these branch portions 22 a is inserted through guide portions 23 provided at the four corners on the upper surface side of the cover 5. Each of the branch portions 22 a is inserted through a plurality of guide holes 8 a formed in the connection member 8. The main body portion 22 b of the linking member 22 is inserted into a guide portion 24 provided at the center portion on the upper surface side of the cover 5, and the end portion of the main body portion 22 b passes through a gap space between the frame 4 and the base 2. And exposed to the outside of the storage unit 3. A surface fastener 11 that is detachably fixed to the surface fastener 12 of the cover 5 in a state where the frame 4 and the cover 5 are close to each other is attached to an end portion of the main body portion 22b.

  Here, the “holding means” according to the present invention is configured by the connecting member 22, the guide portions 23 and 24, the hook-and-loop fastener 12, and the like of the above embodiment.

(2) Effects of the Embodiment From the above, according to the console device 21 of the second embodiment, in addition to the same operations and effects as the console device 1 of the first embodiment, the connecting member 22 has a plurality of branch portions. Since 22a is provided, the frame 4 and the cover 5 can be moved closer to and away from each other more easily and smoothly. Furthermore, when the storage means stores a storage item thicker than the storage space S in the state Q1 in which the cover 5 is closest to the frame 4, the distance of the cover 5 from the frame 4 (that is, the storage unit 3) The size of the storage space S) can be maintained at an arbitrary distance. Thereby, the state which changed the storage amount of the storage part 3 as needed is hold | maintained.

<Example 3>
Next, an overhead console apparatus according to the third embodiment will be described. The same components as those of the overhead console apparatus 1 of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The overhead console device (hereinafter also abbreviated as “console device”) 31 according to the present embodiment includes a base 2 and a storage portion 3 as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13. The storage unit 3 includes a frame 4 and a cover 5. The frame 4 and the cover 5 are connected by a connecting member 8.

  One end side of a belt-like first connecting member 32 is connected to each of the four corners on the upper surface side of the cover 5. Each of the first connecting members 32 is inserted into a plurality of guide holes 8 a formed in the connecting member 8. Moreover, the other end side of each 1st connection member 32 is connected with the rotation axis | shaft 33 supported by the flame | frame 4 so that rotation is possible, and extended in a vehicle front-back direction. One end side of the belt-like second connecting member 34 is connected to one end side of the rotating shaft 33. Further, a surface fastener 11 that is detachably fixed to the surface fastener 12 of the cover 5 in a state where the frame 4 and the cover 5 are close to each other is attached to the other end side of the second connecting member 34. Here, in the state Q1 in which the frame 4 and the cover 5 are close to each other, the first connecting members 32 are wound around the rotating shaft 33 and the second connecting members 34 are unwound. On the other hand, in the state Q2 in which the frame 4 and the cover 5 are separated from each other, the first connecting members 32 are unwound and the second connecting members 34 are wound around the rotation shaft 33.

  Here, the "holding means" according to the present invention is configured by the first connecting member 32, the second connecting member 34, the rotating shaft 33, the surface fastener 12, and the like of the above-described embodiment.

(2) Operation of Overhead Console Device Next, the operation of the console device 31 having the above configuration will be described. When storing a relatively large storage item, the surface fastener 11 of the second connecting member 34 is removed from the surface fastener 12 in the storage portion 3 in the closed state P1, and the cover 5 is separated (lowered) from the frame 4 by its own weight. ) When the cover 5 is lowered, the first connecting member 32 wound around the rotating shaft 33 is unwound, and the second connecting member 34 is wound around the rotating rotating shaft 33. Then, the connection member 8 expands and the frame 4 and the cover 5 are in the most separated state Q2. From this state, the storage part 3 in the closed state P1 is rotated to the open state P2, and after storing the stored items in the storage part 3, the storage part 3 is returned to the closed state P1.

  On the other hand, when taking out the stored item, the storage unit 3 in the closed state P1 is rotated to the open state P2, and the stored item is taken out from the storage unit 3 and then returned to the closed state P1. Thereafter, when the second connecting member 34 is pulled, the second connecting member 34 wound around the rotating shaft 33 is unwound, and the first connecting member 32 is wound around the rotating rotating shaft 33. Then, the connecting member 8 is folded and the cover 5 comes close to the frame 4. Next, the surface fastener 11 of the second connecting member 34 is fixed to the surface fastener 12 of the cover 5, and the position of the frame 4 and the cover 5 is held in the closest state Q <b> 1.

(2) Effects of the Embodiment From the above, according to the console device 31 of the third embodiment, in addition to the same operation and effect as the console device 1 of the first embodiment, the operation of the second connecting member 34 is performed. Since the cover 5 is moved closer to and away from the frame 4, the frame 4 and the cover 5 can be held and released closer to each other. Furthermore, when the storage means stores a storage item thicker than the storage space S in the state Q1 in which the cover 5 is closest to the frame 4, the distance of the cover 5 from the frame 4 (that is, the storage unit 3) The size of the storage space S) can be maintained at an arbitrary distance. Thereby, the state which changed the storage amount of the storage part 3 as needed is hold | maintained.

<Example 4>
Next, an overhead console apparatus according to the fourth embodiment will be described. The same components as those of the overhead console apparatus of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

(1) Configuration of Overhead Console Device As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, an overhead console device (hereinafter also abbreviated as “console device”) 41 according to the present embodiment includes a base 2, a storage unit 3, It has. The storage unit 3 includes a frame 4 and a cover 5. The frame 4 and the cover 5 are connected by a connecting member 8.

  Between the frame 4 and the cover 5, a lock mechanism 42 that holds the frame 4 and the cover 5 close to each other by relative sliding in the horizontal direction of the frame 4 and the cover 5 (the “holding means according to the present invention”). ").) Is provided. The locking mechanism 42 is engaged with the locking holes 43 formed in the horizontal direction at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the frame 4 and the locking holes 43 provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction on the upper surface side of the cover 5. And a locking piece 44 to be stopped.

(2) Operation of Overhead Console Device Next, the operation of the console device 41 configured as described above will be described. When storing a relatively large stored item, as shown in FIG. 16A, the cover 5 is slid horizontally with respect to the frame 4 toward the front of the vehicle, and one end in the longitudinal direction of the storage unit 3. The locking hole 43 and the locking piece 44 are unlocked on the side (vehicle rear side). Next, as shown in FIG. 16B, when one end side (vehicle rear side) of the cover 5 is separated (lowered) from the frame 4, the other end side in the longitudinal direction of the storage portion 3 (vehicle front side). ), The locking holes 43 and the locking pieces 44 are unlocked. Then, as shown in FIG. 16C, the other end side (the vehicle front side) of the cover 5 is separated (lowered) from the frame 4, and the frame 4 and the cover 5 are in the most separated state Q2. . In this state, the storage portion 3 in the closed state P1 is rotated to the open state P2, and the storage items are stored in the storage portion 3 and then returned to the closed state P1.

  On the other hand, when taking out the stored item, the storage unit 3 in the closed state P1 is rotated to the open state P2, and the stored item is taken out from the storage unit 3 and then returned to the closed state P1. Thereafter, one end side (vehicle front side) of the cover 5 is lifted, and the locking hole 43 and the locking piece 44 are locked on one end side (vehicle front side) in the longitudinal direction of the storage portion 3 (FIG. 16B). reference). Next, the other end side (rear side of the vehicle) of the cover 5 is lifted, and the cover 5 is slid in the horizontal direction toward the rear side of the vehicle with respect to the frame 4. The locking hole 43 and the locking piece 44 are locked on the rear side (see FIG. 16A). As a result, the position of the frame 4 and the cover 5 is held in the closest state Q1.

(2) Effects of the Embodiment As described above, according to the console device 41 of the fourth embodiment, in addition to the same operations and effects as the console device 1 of the first embodiment, the lock mechanism 42 is employed as the holding means. Therefore, the frame 4 and the cover 5 can be easily held close to each other by the relative horizontal sliding of the frame 4 and the cover 5, and the holding can be easily released.

  In addition, in this invention, it can be set as the Example variously changed within the range of this invention according to the objective and use, without being restricted to the said Examples 1-4. That is, in the first to fourth embodiments, the frame 4 and the cover 5 are connected by the connecting member 8 having flexibility. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the frame 4 and the cover 5 are linked to each other. Further, the connection may be made by a slide mechanism, a piston mechanism or the like.

  Moreover, in the said Examples 1-4, although the connection member 8 formed in the shape of a bellows was illustrated, it is not limited to this, For example, it is good also as a connection member which is not a bellows shape. Moreover, in the said Examples 1-4, although the connection member 8 formed in the cylinder shape was illustrated, it is not limited to this, For example, it is good also as connection members, such as a string shape, a strip | belt shape, and planar shape. Furthermore, in the said Examples 1-4, you may make it form the opening for taking in / out a stored item in the connection member 8 which covers the perimeter side surface of the storage space S. FIG.

  In the first to third embodiments, the connecting members 9, 22, and 32 are inserted into the guide holes 8a of the connecting member 8. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, as shown in FIG. 9 (22, 32) may be arranged outside or inside the connecting member 8 so as not to interfere with the connecting member 8.

  Moreover, in the said Examples 1-3, although the surface fastener 12 was illustrated as a fixing | fixed part, it is not limited to this, For example, it is good also as a hook part, a fitting part, a fastening part, etc. Further, in the first to third embodiments, the fixing portion (surface fastener 12) is provided on the surface side facing the vehicle interior side of the cover 5, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be provided on the facing surface side or on the frame 4 or the base 2.

  Moreover, in the said Examples 1-4, although the form which hold | maintains the position of the flame | frame 4 and the cover 5 in the proximity | contact state Q1 was illustrated, it is not limited to this, For example, the flame | frame 4 and the cover 5 are separated from the proximity state Q1 and the separation state Q2. The position may be held in intermediate states Q3, Q4 (see, for example, FIG. 19). In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 19, the hook-and-loop fastener 12 can be handled by a size that can change the fixing position of the hook-and-loop fastener 11 of the connecting members 9, 22, and 34.

  In the first embodiment, one end side of the connecting member 9 is connected to the cover 5 and the guide portion 10 for guiding the connecting member 9 is provided to the frame 4. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, one end side of the connecting member 9 may be connected to the frame 4 and a guide portion 10 for guiding the connecting member 9 to the cover 5 may be provided.

  Moreover, in the said Example 1, although the form which fixes each of the edge part of the several connection member 9 to the cover 5 was illustrated, it is not limited to this, For example, a some connection member is connected and the connection part of The end may be fixed to the cover 5.

  In the fourth embodiment, when the frame and the cover are moved from the close state to the separated state, the lock mechanism on the vehicle rear side is released and then the lock mechanism on the vehicle front side is released. For example, the lock mechanism on the vehicle rear side may be released after the lock mechanism on the vehicle front side is released. Further, when the frame and the cover are moved from the separated state to the close state, the locking mechanism on the vehicle front side is locked and then the locking mechanism on the vehicle rear side is locked. The locking mechanism on the front side of the vehicle may be locked after locking the locking mechanism on the rear side.

  Further, in the first to fourth embodiments, the overhead console devices 1, 21, 31, and 41 disposed on the front side in the vehicle front-rear direction of the ceiling are illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. It is good also as an overhead console apparatus arrange | positioned in the center side and back side of a direction.

  The foregoing examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not to be construed as limiting the invention. Although the invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the language used in the description and illustration of the invention is illustrative and exemplary rather than limiting. As detailed herein, changes may be made in its form within the scope of the appended claims without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. Although specific structures, materials, and examples have been referred to in the detailed description of the invention herein, it is not intended to limit the invention to the disclosure herein, but rather, the invention is claimed. It covers all functionally equivalent structures, methods and uses within the scope of

  The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described in detail above, and various modifications or changes can be made within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

  It is widely used as a technique related to an overhead console device for storing things. In particular, it is suitably used as an overhead console device for vehicles such as passenger cars, buses, trucks, etc., railway vehicles such as trains and trains, construction vehicles, agricultural vehicles, and industrial vehicles.

  1, 21, 31, 41; overhead console device, 3; storage portion, 4; frame, 5; cover, 8; connecting member, 9, 22; connecting member, 10, 23, 24; 32; First connecting member, 33; Rotating shaft, 34; Second connecting member, 42; Lock mechanism, S; Storage space, Q1; Proximity state, Q2;

Claims (7)

An overhead console device including a storage unit supported rotatably with respect to a ceiling,
The storage portion includes a frame and a cover that is relatively close to and away from the frame,
An overhead console apparatus characterized in that a storage space surrounded by the frame and the cover is expanded and contracted by relative proximity and separation of the frame and the cover.   The overhead console apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the storage portion further includes a flexible connecting member that connects the frame and the cover.   The overhead console apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the connection member is formed in a bellows shape.   The overhead console device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the storage unit further includes a holding unit that holds the frame and the cover close to each other.   The holding means is provided on one or the other of a string-like or belt-like connecting member whose end is connected to one of the frame and the cover, a guide provided on the other and guiding the connecting member. The overhead console device according to claim 4, further comprising: a fixing portion to which the other end of the connecting member is detachably fixed in a state where the frame and the cover are close to each other.   The holding means includes a string-like or belt-like first connecting member whose end is connected to one of the frame and the cover, and the other end of the first connecting member that is rotatably provided on the other. A rotation shaft to which the frame is connected, a string-like or belt-like second connecting member whose end is connected to the rotation shaft, and the frame and the cover that are provided on one or the other side and close to the second The overhead console device according to claim 4, further comprising: a fixing portion to which the other end portion of the connecting member is detachably fixed.   The overhead console apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the holding unit includes a lock mechanism that holds the frame and the cover close to each other by relative sliding in a direction intersecting with a direction in which the frame and the cover are close to and away from each other.

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