JP2017165198A - Console for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a console for a vehicle which can provide a storage function according to usability and preference of a passenger and improve convenience without impairing designability.SOLUTION: A console 5 for a vehicle comprises: a console movable part 10 provided between seats of the vehicle and comprising at least one of first storage parts 14, 16; a first drive part for moving the console movable part 10 in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and moving the first storage parts 14, 16 at least between an open position opened to a space of a cabin of the vehicle and a retracted position not opened to the cabin; and a control part for controlling the first drive part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle console.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a vehicle console provided with a housing portion such as a cup holder with a lid is known. For example, in Patent Document 1, it is possible to improve the design by sliding the lid into an open state when using the housing portion and covering the housing portion with the lid when not using the housing portion. A vehicle console is described.

JP2015-96347A

However, when using the accommodating part provided in the vehicle console described in Patent Document 1, it is necessary for the occupant to manually open and close the lid. In addition, since the position of the housing part is fixed, depending on the occupant (the occupant's physique), it may be forced to use the housing part that is difficult to reach, and the usability of the housing part may be poor. It was. In addition, the vehicle console requires not only a driver's storage unit but also a passenger's storage unit seated in the passenger seat, but controls the use and non-use of multiple storage units according to the number of passengers It wasn't done.
The present invention has been made in consideration of such circumstances, and can provide a housing function that suits the occupant's convenience and preference, and improves convenience without impairing design. One of the purposes is to provide a vehicle console capable of meeting the above requirements.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle console (for example, the center console 5 in the embodiment) provided between the seats of the vehicle, at least one first accommodating portion (for example, the first cup holder 14 in the embodiment). , The second cup holder 16), a console movable part (for example, the console movable part 10 in the embodiment), and the console movable part is moved in the front-rear direction of the vehicle so that the first accommodating part is at least of the vehicle. A first drive unit (for example, the console drive unit 34 in the embodiment) that moves between an open position opened to an indoor space and a retracted position not opened to the room, and controls the first drive unit It is a vehicle console provided with the control part (for example, control part 32 in embodiment) to perform.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle console according to the first aspect, the console movable portion is a second accommodating portion (e.g., in front of the first accommodating portion in the front-rear direction of the vehicle). The first container part 18 and the second container part 20 in the embodiment are further provided, the first container part includes two cup holders for accommodating beverage containers, and the first drive part includes the console movable part. When moving the two cup holders to the open position by moving them forward of the vehicle, the second housing portion is inserted into the instrument panel of the vehicle, and the two cup holders are moved to the instrument. It is not allowed to enter the panel.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle console according to the second aspect, a first lid portion (for example, the first lid portion 22 in the embodiment) that covers the first accommodating portion, and the first lid portion. At least a second drive unit (for example, the first drive unit in the embodiment) that moves between a covering position that covers the first housing portion and a non-covering position in which the first lid portion does not cover the first housing portion. 1 lid driving unit 36), and the control unit controls both the first driving unit and the second driving unit.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the vehicle console according to the third aspect further includes a second lid portion (for example, the second lid portion 26 in the embodiment) that covers the second accommodating portion.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle console according to the fourth aspect, when the control unit moves the two cup holders to the open position in a state where the second lid portion is open, The first drive unit is driven by a predetermined amount to move the console movable unit forward of the vehicle, and then the first drive unit is driven by a predetermined amount to move the console movable unit to the rear of the vehicle. It is.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the vehicle console is provided with a movable console movable portion, and the first accommodating portion is provided in the console movable portion, so that the position of the vehicle console can be made convenient and convenient for the occupant. It can be freely adjusted accordingly. Thereby, the passenger | crew can use the accommodation function of the console for vehicles in the position where it is more convenient.

  According to invention of Claim 2, in a console movable part, this 2nd accommodating part can be used as a container part by further providing the 2nd accommodating part located ahead of the 1st accommodating part. Furthermore, two cup holders included in the first housing portion can be used by causing the second housing portion to enter the instrument panel of the vehicle.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, the first lid portion that covers the first housing portion, the first lid portion, at least the covering position that covers the first housing portion, and the first housing portion are not covered. And a second drive unit that moves between the uncovered position and the control unit that controls both the first drive unit and the second drive unit, thereby providing the occupant with the accommodation function of the vehicle console. Time can be minimized, and power saving can be achieved. Further, the area occupied by the vehicle console can be minimized.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, by further including the second lid portion that covers the second accommodating portion, the object accommodated and accommodated in the second accommodating portion protrudes into the instrument panel. It is possible to reduce the possibility that the housed item is damaged.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the control unit moves the two cup holders to the open position with the second lid portion open, the control unit drives the first drive unit by a predetermined amount to move the console movable unit. Is moved to the front of the vehicle, the first drive unit is driven by a predetermined amount, and the console movable unit is moved to the rear of the vehicle, so that an object is accommodated in the second accommodating part and the second lid part is vacant. Therefore, the passenger can intuitively know that the movable part of the console cannot be moved.

The figure which shows an example of the interior of the vehicle by which the center console is mounted in one Embodiment of this invention. The perspective view which looked at the center console from diagonally forward in this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the initial state of the center console in this embodiment. The figure which shows the other example of the initial state of the center console in this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the usable state of the center console at the time of 1 person boarding in this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the usable state of the center console at the time of 2 passengers in this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the usable state of the center console at the time of position adjustment in this embodiment. The functional block diagram of the center console in this embodiment. The flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a process of the center console at the time of 1 person boarding in this embodiment. The flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a process of the center console at the time of 2 passengers in this embodiment. The flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a process of the center console at the time of operation instruction reception in this embodiment. The flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a process of the center console at the time of automatic position adjustment in this embodiment. The flowchart which shows an example of the process flow of the center console at the time of warning operation in this embodiment.

  Hereinafter, a center console according to some embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a room of a vehicle 1 on which a center console 5 is mounted according to an embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle 1 is disposed, for example, between an instrument panel 2 that constitutes a front portion of a passenger compartment C, a driver's seat 3, a passenger seat 4, and between the driver's seat 3 and the passenger seat 4 (between seats). A center console 5 (vehicle console).

  The center console 5 includes a console movable portion 10 that can move in the front-rear direction of the vehicle 1, and an armrest 12 that supports an arm of an occupant seated in the driver's seat 3 or the passenger seat 4. When the console movable unit 10 moves in front of the vehicle 1, at least a part of the console movable unit 10 enters the groove 6 provided in the instrument panel 2. On the other hand, when the console movable unit 10 moves to the rear of the vehicle 1, at least a part of the console movable unit 10 enters the armrest 12.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the center console 5 viewed obliquely from the front in the present embodiment. On the upper part of the console movable part 10, a housing part for housing an article is provided. For example, in the upper part of the console movable part 10, the 1st cup holder 14 and the 2nd cup holder 16 (1st accommodating part) which accommodate a drink container, the 1st container part 18 and the 2nd container part which accommodate various articles | goods are contained. 20 (second housing part). FIG. 2 shows an example in which two cup holders and two container parts are provided in the center console 5, but one or three or more cup holders and one or more container parts are provided in the center. It may be provided on the console 5.

  When the console movable part 10 moves in the front direction (F direction in the figure) and the rear direction (R direction in the figure) of the vehicle 1, the first cup holder 14 and the second cup holder 16 are at least in the interior of the vehicle 1. The “open position” opened to the space C of the vehicle 1 and the “retracted position” not opened to the space C in the vehicle 1 are moved. The “open position” indicates a position where the first cup holder 14 or the second cup holder 16 is located outside the armrest 12 and opened to the space C in the vehicle 1. On the other hand, the “retracted position” indicates a position where the first cup holder 14 or the second cup holder 16 is located inside the armrest 12 and is not opened to the space C in the vehicle 1.

  The center console 5 includes an arbitrary drive mechanism (not shown) for moving the console movable unit 10 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle 1. The drive mechanism includes, for example, a guide rail (not shown) arranged along the front-rear direction of the vehicle 1 and an actuator (not shown) including a motor that moves the console movable unit 10 along the guide rail.

  3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating an example of an initial state of the center console 5 in the present embodiment. This initial state indicates a state in which no occupant is in the vehicle 1 or the ignition of the vehicle 1 is not turned on and the housing portion is not used.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, a first lid portion 22 that is movable relative to the console movable portion 10 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle 1 is provided on the upper portions of the first cup holder 14 and the second cup holder 16. ing. When the first cup holder 14 and the second cup holder 16 are not used, the first lid portion 22 is located at a covering position that covers the first cup holder 14 and the second cup holder 16. On the other hand, when the first cup holder 14 and the second cup holder 16 are used, the first lid portion 22 moves to the rear of the vehicle 1 relative to the console movable portion 10, so that the first cup holder 14 is moved. And the 2nd cup holder 16 is moved to the non-coating position which does not cover.

  The center console 5 includes an arbitrary drive mechanism (not shown) for moving the first lid portion 22 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle 1. The drive mechanism includes, for example, a guide rail (not shown) arranged along the front-rear direction of the vehicle 1 and an actuator (not shown) including a motor that moves the first lid portion 22 along the guide rail. .

  The first container portion 18 includes a recess 24 that houses various articles, and a second lid portion 26 that covers the recess 24. The second lid portion 26 covers the concave portion 24 when the first container case 18 is not used. On the other hand, when the first object compartment 18 is used, the second lid portion 26 does not cover the recess 24 and opens the recess 24 to the space in the vehicle 1.

  The center console 5 includes an arbitrary drive mechanism (not shown) for causing the second lid portion 26 to open and close. The drive mechanism includes, for example, an actuator (not shown) including a motor for causing the second lid portion 26 to perform an opening / closing operation. Note that the second lid portion 26 may be manually opened and closed. The second container case 20 can accommodate, for example, a mobile phone.

  In the initial state shown in FIG. 3A, a part of the console movable portion 10 has entered the armrest 12, and the first cup holder 14 and the second cup holder 16 are located inside the armrest 12. That is, the first cup holder 14 and the second cup holder 16 are located in the “retracted position”. The first cup holder 14 and the second cup holder 16 are covered with the first lid portion 22.

  Further, in the initial state shown in FIG. 3A, the first container case 18 and the second container case 20 are located outside the armrest 12. The concave portion 24 of the first container portion 18 is covered with the second lid portion 26.

  FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating another example of the initial state of the center console 5. Compared to the initial state shown in FIG. 3A, the initial state shown in FIG. 3B is different in that only the second cup holder 16 is located inside the armrest 12. That is, the second cup holder 16 is located at the retracted position, but the first cup holder 14 is located at the open position. However, in the example shown in FIG. 3B, the first cup holder 14 (and the second cup holder 16) is in an unusable state because it is covered by the first lid portion 22.

  The occupant can set the initial state of the center console 5 in advance. In the following, a case where the preset initial state is the state shown in FIG. 3A will be described as an example.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a usable state of the center console 5 when one person gets in the present embodiment. For example, when the driver (one person) gets on the vehicle 1 and uses the housing provided in the center console 5, the first cup holder 14 is disposed in the open position, and the second cup holder 16 is in the retracted position. Be placed. The first lid portion is moved rearward of the vehicle 1 relative to the console movable portion 10 and does not cover the first cup holder 14. For this reason, the first cup holder 14 is in a usable state.

  The first container portion 18 has a second lid portion 26 that rises and opens in the vehicle front direction (x-axis direction) with the vertical direction on the paper surface (z-axis direction) as an axis, and the recess 24 is a space in the interior of the vehicle 1. Open to C and ready for use.

  FIG. 4 shows a state in which the second container portion 20 stands up in the vehicle rearward direction (−x-axis direction) with the vertical direction (z-axis direction) as the axis. For example, when the mobile phone screen is stored in the second container case 20 with the screen facing upward, the driver can easily see the screen. The center console 5 includes an arbitrary drive mechanism (not shown) for causing the second container case 20 to rise. The drive mechanism includes, for example, an actuator (not shown) including a motor for causing the second container case 20 to rise. In addition, when it is detected that the mobile phone is accommodated in the second container case 20, the second container case 20 may be automatically started up. In order to detect that the mobile phone is accommodated in the second container case 20, for example, an optical sensor or the like may be used.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a usable state of the center console 5 when two passengers are in the present embodiment. For example, when the driver (one person) and the passenger (one person) in the passenger seat get on the vehicle 1 and use the accommodating portion provided in the center console 5, the first cup holder 14 and the second cup holder 16 Both are placed in the open position. The first lid portion 22 is moved rearward of the vehicle 1 relative to the console movable portion 10 and does not cover both the first cup holder 14 and the second cup holder 16. For this reason, the 1st cup holder 14 and the 2nd cup holder 16 are in a usable state.

  Further, a part of the console movable portion 10 in front of the vehicle enters a groove portion 6 provided in the instrument panel 2. The first container portion 18 is disposed in the instrument panel 2 in a state where the second lid portion 26 is closed and the concave portion 24 is covered. As a result, the first container 18 is in an unusable state.

  Moreover, the 2nd container case 20 is arrange | positioned in the position open | released in the space in the vehicle 1 of the vehicle 1, and is in the state which can be used. As shown in FIG. 4, the second container portion 20 may be in a state of rising in the vehicle rearward direction (−x axis direction) with the vertical direction (z axis direction) as the axis.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a usable state of the center console at the time of position adjustment in the present embodiment. The position adjustment means that the position of the housing portion is adjusted based on an instruction from the occupant, or the position of the housing portion is automatically adjusted based on the past adjustment history. For example, a driver who operates while moving the position of the driver's seat to the front of the vehicle 1 may use the storage portion more easily if the position of the storage portion is also moved to the front of the vehicle 1. In this case, the driver can adjust the position of the housing portion by instructing the position of the housing portion to move forward of the vehicle 1. The movement instruction of the housing unit is performed using, for example, a touch panel display device provided on the instrument panel 2.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 6, the position of the first cup holder 14 in the usable state is adjusted so as to be positioned in front of the vehicle 1 as compared with the example illustrated in FIG. 4. The second cup holder 16 is in the open position, but is covered with the first lid portion 22. Note that both the first cup holder 14 and the second cup holder 16 may be in a usable state. As described above, the positions of the first cup holder 14 and the second cup holder 16 and the position of the first lid portion 22 can be arbitrarily adjusted.

  FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram of the center console 5 in the present embodiment. The center console 5 includes, for example, an interface unit 30, a control unit 32, a console drive unit 34 (first drive unit), a first lid drive unit 36 (second drive unit), and a second lid drive unit 38. , And a container drive unit 40.

  The interface unit 30 receives a signal indicating that an occupant has boarded the vehicle 1. Whether or not an occupant has boarded the vehicle 1 may be determined, for example, by recognizing whether or not the occupant is seated by seat weight sensors arranged in the driver's seat and the passenger seat. Alternatively, whether or not an occupant has boarded the vehicle 1 is determined by detecting whether or not a key detection unit provided on the instrument panel 2 has been inserted into the vehicle 1 and the ignition is turned on. May be. The interface unit 30 receives signals output from these seat weight sensors or key detection units.

  Further, the interface unit 30 receives a signal for adjusting the position of the housing unit from the outside. A signal for adjusting the position of the housing unit is input to the interface unit 30 from an input unit to which an occupant adjustment instruction can be input, for example, a touch panel display device (navigation device or the like) provided on the instrument panel 2. Alternatively, the center console 5 may be provided with a switch capable of inputting an occupant adjustment instruction.

  The control unit 32 controls operations of the console movable unit 10, the first lid unit 22, the second lid unit 26, and the second container case 20 based on various signals input from the interface unit 30. The control unit 32 includes, for example, a drive determination unit 42, a drive signal output unit 44, and a storage unit 46. Each functional unit of the control unit 32 is realized by a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) executing a program. Some or all of these may be realized by hardware such as LSI (Large Scale Integration) or ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit).

  The drive determination unit 42 determines the drive of the console movable unit 10, the first lid unit 22, the second lid unit 26, and the second container case 20 based on various signals input from the interface unit 30. For example, when the driving determination unit 42 receives a signal for a single passenger via the interface unit 30, the driving determination unit 42 causes the driving signal output unit 44 to output a signal for enabling the first cup holder 14. Moreover, when the drive determination part 42 receives the signal which adjusts the position of the 1st cup holder 14 via the interface part 30, the signal which adjusts the position of the 1st cup holder 14 according to this signal. The drive signal output unit 44 outputs the signal.

  The drive signal output unit 44 outputs the drive signal SG3 to the console drive unit 34, outputs the drive signal SG4 to the first lid drive unit 36, and drives the drive signal SG5 to the second lid drive based on the control of the drive determination unit 42. It outputs to the part 38, and outputs the drive signal SG6 to the container part drive part 40.

  The storage unit 46 stores information related to the control of the console movable unit 10, the first lid unit 22, the second lid unit 26, and the second storage unit 20. The storage unit 46 is realized by, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a flash memory, or the like.

The console driving unit 34 moves the console movable unit 10 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle 1.
The first lid drive unit 36 moves the first lid unit 22 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle 1 relative to the console movable unit 10.
The second lid driving unit 38 performs an opening / closing process of the second lid unit 26.
The container storage unit drive unit 40 causes the second container storage unit 20 to stand up.

  Next, the operation of the center console 5 in this embodiment will be described.

(Operation of the center console when one person rides)
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow of the center console 5 when one person gets in the present embodiment. First, the interface unit 30 receives, for example, a signal SG1 indicating that one passenger has boarded from seat weight sensors disposed in the driver's seat and the passenger seat, and outputs the signal SG1 to the drive determination unit 42 (step S101).

  Next, the drive determination unit 42 controls the drive signal output unit 44 based on the signal SG1 indicating that one occupant has boarded, and sends a drive signal SG3 for moving the first cup holder 14 to the open position. 34 for output. Further, the drive determination unit 42 controls the drive signal output unit 44 to output a drive signal SG4 for moving the first lid unit 22 to a position not covering the first cup holder 14 to the first lid drive unit 36. (Step S103). At this time, the drive determination unit 42 may control the drive signal output unit 44 to output the drive signal SG5 for moving the second lid unit 26 to a position not covering the recess 24 to the second lid drive unit 38. Good. In addition, the drive determination unit 42 may control the drive signal output unit 44 to output the drive signal SG6 for causing the second container case 20 to perform a rising operation to the container case drive unit 40.

  Next, the console drive unit 34 that has received the drive signal SG3 from the drive signal output unit 44 moves the console movable unit 10 at the initial position shown in FIG. 3A in the vehicle forward direction, and brings the first cup holder 14 to the open position. Move. In addition, the first lid drive unit 36 that has received the drive signal SG4 from the drive signal output unit 44 moves the first lid unit 22 to a position where the first cup holder 14 is not covered, and ends the process of this flowchart (step). S105). Further, when the second lid driving unit 38 receives the driving signal SG5 from the driving signal output unit 44, the second lid driving unit 38 moves the second lid unit 26 to a position where the concave portion 24 is not covered. When the container storage unit 40 receives the drive signal SG6 from the drive signal output unit 44, the container storage unit 40 causes the second container storage unit 20 to stand up. Thereby, the center console 5 is set to the usable state at the time of 1 person boarding as shown, for example in FIG.

(Operation of the center console when two people ride)
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing flow of the center console 5 when two people are in the present embodiment. First, for example, the interface unit 30 receives a signal SG1 indicating that two passengers (occupants seated in the driver and passenger seats) have got in from the seat weight sensors disposed in the driver seat and the passenger seat, and determines driving. It outputs to the part 42 (step S201).

  Next, the drive determination unit 42 controls the drive signal output unit 44 based on the signal SG1 indicating that two passengers have boarded, and moves the first cup holder 14 and the second cup holder 16 to the open position. The signal SG3 is output to the console driver 34. Further, the drive determination unit 42 controls the drive signal output unit 44 to output a drive signal SG4 for moving the first lid unit 22 to a position that does not cover the first cup holder 14 and the second cup holder 16. 36 (step S203). At this time, the drive determination unit 42 may control the drive signal output unit 44 to output the drive signal SG5 for moving the second lid unit 26 to a position covering the recess 24 to the second lid drive unit 38. Good.

  Next, the console drive unit 34 that has received the drive signal SG3 from the drive signal output unit 44 moves the console movable unit 10 at the initial position shown in FIG. 3A in the vehicle forward direction, and the first cup holder 14 and the second cup. The holder 16 is moved to the open position. In addition, the first lid drive unit 36 that has received the drive signal SG4 from the drive signal output unit 44 moves the first lid unit 22 to a position that does not cover the first cup holder 14 and the second cup holder 16. The process ends (step S205). When the second lid drive unit 38 receives the drive signal SG5 from the drive signal output unit 44, the second lid drive unit 38 moves the second lid unit 26 to a position covering the recess 24. As a result, the center console 5 is set in a usable state when, for example, two people are on board as shown in FIG.

(Operation of the center console when receiving operation instructions)
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing flow of the center console 5 when receiving an operation instruction in the present embodiment. In the following, a case where one occupant gets on and adjusts the position of the first cup holder 14 will be described as an example.

  First, the interface unit 30 receives, for example, an operation signal SG2 regarding the position of the housing unit input by the occupant via an input unit provided on the instrument panel 2, and outputs the operation signal SG2 to the drive determination unit 42 (step S301). .

  Next, the drive determination part 42 controls the drive signal output part 44 based on the operation signal SG2, and outputs the drive signal SG3 for adjusting the position of the first cup holder 14 to the console drive part 34 (step). S303).

  Next, the console drive unit 34 that has received the drive signal SG3 from the drive signal output unit 44 moves the console movable unit 10 forward or backward of the vehicle, and moves the position of the first cup holder 14 to the position instructed by the occupant. (Step S305). Thereby, the center console 5 is set to the usable state adjusted based on a passenger | crew's instruction | indication, for example as shown in FIG.

  Next, the console drive unit 34 stores the setting information (console setting information) regarding the position of the first cup holder 14 based on the operation signal SG2 in the storage unit 46, and ends the process of this flowchart (step 307).

(Center console operation during automatic positioning)
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow of the center console 5 during automatic position adjustment in the present embodiment. In the following, a case where one occupant gets on and the position of the first cup holder 14 is automatically adjusted will be described as an example.

  First, the interface unit 30 receives, for example, a signal SG1 indicating that one passenger has boarded from seat weight sensors disposed in the driver's seat and the passenger seat, and outputs the signal SG1 to the drive determination unit 42 (step S401).

  Next, the drive determination part 42 which received signal SG1 confirms whether the console setting information regarding the position of the 1st cup holder 14 is memorize | stored in the memory | storage part 46 (step S403).

  When the console setting information regarding the position of the first cup holder 14 is stored in the storage unit 46, the drive determination unit 42 controls the drive signal output unit 44 based on the information stored in the storage unit 46. Then, the drive signal SG3 for adjusting the position of the first cup holder 14 is output to the console drive unit 34 (step S405).

  Next, the console drive unit 34 that has received the drive signal SG3 from the drive signal output unit 44 moves the console movable unit 10 at the initial position shown in FIG. 3A to the front or rear of the vehicle, and changes the position of the first cup holder 14. It moves to the position shown by the console setting information memorize | stored in the memory | storage part 46, and complete | finishes the process of this flowchart (step S407). Thereby, the center console 5 is set to the state at the time of one person boarding adjusted according to a passenger | crew's instruction | indication, for example, as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the console setting information related to the position of the first cup holder 14 is not stored in the storage unit 46, the drive determination unit 42 sets a reference position that is set in advance based on the signal SG1 indicating that one passenger has boarded the vehicle. The 1st cup holder 14 is arrange | positioned to the state which can be used. Specifically, the drive determination unit 42 controls the drive signal output unit 44 based on the signal SG1 indicating that one occupant has boarded, and generates a drive signal SG3 that moves the first cup holder 14 to the open position. Output to the console driver 34. Further, the drive determination unit 42 controls the drive signal output unit 44 to output a drive signal SG4 for moving the first lid unit 22 to a position not covering the first cup holder 14 to the first lid drive unit 36. (Step S409).

  Next, the console drive unit 34 that has received the drive signal SG3 from the drive signal output unit 44 moves the console movable unit 10 at the initial position shown in FIG. 3A in the vehicle forward direction, and brings the first cup holder 14 to the open position. Move. In addition, the first lid drive unit 36 that has received the drive signal SG4 from the drive signal output unit 44 moves the first lid unit 22 to a position where the first cup holder 14 is not covered, and ends the process of this flowchart (step). S411). Thereby, the center console 5 is set to the usable state at the time of 1 person boarding as shown, for example in FIG.

  In the above, the case where the information regarding the position of the first cup holder 14 is stored in the storage unit 46 as the console setting information has been described as an example. However, as the console setting information, in addition to or instead of the information regarding the position of the first cup holder 14, information regarding the open / closed state of the first lid portion 22 and information regarding the open / closed state of the second lid portion 26 are stored in the storage unit 46. May be. By reading such console setting information, it is possible to reproduce the state of the console adjusted in more detail according to the passenger.

(Center console operation during warning operation)
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing flow of the center console 5 during a warning operation in the present embodiment. In the following, the operation of moving the second cup holder 16 to the open position with the first cup holder 14 in the open position, the second cup holder 16 in the retracted position, and the second lid portion 26 opened. The operation when a signal is received will be described. As described above, when the second cup holder 16 is moved to the open position, the portion of the console movable unit 10 where the first container case 18 is located enters the groove 6 of the instrument panel 2. However, when the second lid portion 26 is open, the second lid portion 26 collides with the instrument panel 2 and the console movable portion 10 cannot enter the groove portion 6 of the instrument panel 2. In this case, the center console 5 is caused to perform a warning operation for notifying the passenger that the second cup holder 16 cannot be moved to the open position.

  First, the interface unit 30 receives, for example, an operation signal SG2 that is input by an occupant through an input unit provided on the instrument panel 2 and moves the second cup holder 16 to the open position, and the drive determination unit 42 (Step S501).

  Next, the drive determination unit 42 that has received the operation signal SG2 checks the current setting state of the center console 5 stored in the storage unit 46 (for example, RAM), and determines whether or not the second lid unit 26 is open. Is confirmed (step S503).

  When the second lid unit 26 is open, the drive determination unit 42 controls the drive signal output unit 44 to output the drive signal SG3 indicating the warning operation to the console drive unit 34 (step S505).

  Next, the console drive unit 34 that has received the drive signal SG3 indicating the warning operation from the drive signal output unit 44 is driven by a predetermined amount, moves the console movable unit 10 by a predetermined distance to the front of the vehicle 1, and then again. A warning operation for moving the console movable unit 10 by a predetermined distance to the rear of the vehicle 1 is performed, and the processing of this flowchart ends (step S507). By this warning operation, the occupant can intuitively grasp that the second cup holder 16 cannot be moved to the open position. In addition, an illuminating part is provided in the second lid part 26 (for example, the manual opening / closing button position of the second lid part 26), and at the time of the warning operation, the illuminating part is lit in a color different from that during normal use, so You may notify that the 2 cup holder 16 cannot be moved to an open position. Alternatively, a warning screen may be displayed on a display device provided on the instrument panel 2.

  On the other hand, when the 2nd lid part 26 is not open, the drive determination part 42 controls the drive signal output part 44 based on the operation signal SG2, and drives the drive signal SG3 which moves the 2nd cup holder 16 to an open position. Is output to the console drive unit 34 (step S509).

  Next, the console drive unit 34 that has received the drive signal SG3 from the drive signal output unit 44 moves the second cup holder 16 to the open position, and ends the process of this flowchart (step S511).

  According to the center console 5 of the embodiment described above, the position of the center console 5 can be freely adjusted according to the occupant's convenience and preference. Thereby, the passenger | crew can use the accommodation function of the center console 5 in a more convenient position. Furthermore, by storing the setting information of the center console 5 adjusted according to the occupant's convenience and preference, it is possible to automatically adjust the position of the accommodating portion together with the ride. When a single vehicle is used by a plurality of persons, the position of the accommodating portion may be adjusted by distinguishing each key.

  In addition, when the initial position of the center console 5 is set to the position shown in FIG. 3B, when the driver (one person) gets on, the first lid portion 22 does not cover the first cup holder 14. It is possible to make the first cup holder 14 usable by simply moving it to the position, and there is no need to move the console movable part 10. On the other hand, when two persons, a driver and a passenger in the passenger seat, get on, the first lid portion 22 is moved to a position that does not cover the first cup holder 14 and the second cup holder 16, and the second cup holder 16 By moving to the open position, the first cup holder 14 and the second cup holder 16 can be put into a usable state. As a result, it is possible to minimize the time until the occupant is provided with the accommodation function of the center console 5 (the moving area of the console movable unit 10), and power saving can be achieved. Further, when the lid is sized to cover one cup holder, the area occupied by the center console 5 can be minimized.

  When the vehicle gets off (when the seat weight sensor does not detect getting on, when the ignition is off, etc.), the center console 5 returns to the initial state described above, but the first cup holder 14 and / or the second cup holder 16 When the beverage container is accommodated, the center console 5 may perform a warning operation. Specifically, the console drive unit 34 performs a warning operation of moving the console movable unit 10 to the front of the vehicle 1 by a predetermined distance after moving the console movable unit 10 to the rear of the vehicle 1. Accordingly, it is possible to notify the occupant that the first cup holder 14 and / or the second cup holder 16 cannot be returned to the initial state due to the use. Further, a warning screen may be displayed on a display device provided in the instrument panel 2.

  Further, the center console 5 may include a safety device for avoiding abnormal operation when the console movable unit 10 is moved, when the first lid portion 22 and the second lid portion 26 are moved, and the like. This safety device detects an abnormal operation by detecting an overcurrent or the like that is generated when resistance is generated by the touch of the occupant's hand during the movement of the console movable unit 10, cancels the movement operation, and returns to the original state. Control and so on. In this way, consideration is given to occupant injuries and to pinching of things. Specifically, the safety device detects the presence or absence of an abnormal operation by amplifying a voltage drop caused by a resistance generated when the occupant's hand touches when the movable console 10 is moved.

  In addition, when a drink container is accommodated in the 1st cup holder 14 and the 2nd cup holder 16, when a passenger | crew inputs the instruction | indication which closes the 1st lid part 22, etc., the 1st lid part 22 is given to a drink container. The safety device may not be activated upon hitting, but a warning operation as described above may be performed. It should be noted that the use and non-use detection of the first cup holder 14 and the second cup holder 16 may be performed using an optical sensor or the like provided in the first cup holder 14 and the second cup holder 16.

  As mentioned above, although the form for implementing this invention was demonstrated using embodiment, this invention is not limited to such embodiment at all, and various deformation | transformation and substitution are within the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention. Can be added.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 5 ... Center console (vehicle console), 10 ... Console movable part, 14 ... 1st cup holder (1st accommodating part), 16 ... 2nd cup holder (1st accommodating part), 18 ... 1st container part (1st 2 storage part), 20 ... second container (second storage part), 22 ... first lid part, 26 ... second lid part, 32 ... control part, 34 ... console drive part (first drive part), 36 ... 1st lid drive part (2nd drive part)

Claims (5)

In a vehicle console provided between vehicle seats,
A console movable portion including at least one first accommodating portion;
The console movable portion is moved in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and the first housing portion is moved between an open position opened to at least a space in the vehicle interior and a retracted position not opened in the room. A first drive unit to be
A vehicle console, comprising: a control unit that controls the first drive unit. The console movable portion further includes a second housing portion located in front of the first housing portion in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle,
The first storage unit includes two cup holders for storing beverage containers,
The first drive unit enters the second housing portion into the instrument panel of the vehicle when moving the console movable portion forward of the vehicle and moving the two cup holders to the open position. The vehicle console according to claim 1, wherein the two cup holders are not allowed to enter the instrument panel. A first lid portion covering the first housing portion;
A second drive unit that moves the first lid portion between at least a covering position that covers the first housing portion and an uncovered position that does not cover the first housing portion;
Further comprising
The vehicle console according to claim 2, wherein the control unit controls both the first drive unit and the second drive unit. The vehicle console according to claim 3, further comprising a second lid portion that covers the second housing portion. When the control unit moves the two cup holders to the open position with the second lid portion open, the control unit drives the first drive unit by a predetermined amount to move the console movable unit to the front of the vehicle. 5. The vehicle console according to claim 4, wherein after moving the first drive unit, the first drive unit is driven by a predetermined amount to move the console movable unit to the rear of the vehicle.

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