JP2021133733A - Storage structure and vehicle seat - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a new and excellent storage structure in a vehicle seat which enables improvement of convenience including easiness to take out a stored object from the storage structure, and to provide the vehicle seat.SOLUTION: A storage structure includes: a side finisher provided in at least one side part as seen in a width direction of a cushion of a vehicle seat; and a cover part which covers the side finisher from the outer side in the width direction and can store a stored object and which has an engagement part engageable with the stored object and is movable in a vertically upward direction relative to the side finisher with the engagement part engaged with the stored object.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

The present invention relates to a storage structure and a vehicle seat.

In the vehicle seat, a storage structure may be provided around the vehicle seat in order to improve the convenience of the occupant. For example, Patent Document 1 below describes a technique in which a storage box having an opening upward is provided by integral molding on a seat side garnish provided on the lower side of the seat in a vehicle seat.

Jikkenhei 01-170046

However, in the storage structure described in Patent Document 1, the storage box is fixed to the slide rail. Therefore, when the seat is moved in the vertical direction or the front-rear direction by the lifter or the slide rail, the relative position between the storage box and the seat body changes. As a result, it may be difficult for the occupant to take out the stored object (tablet terminal or the like) stored inside from the storage box.

Further, in the storage box described in Patent Document 1, when the object to be stored has a flat shape like a tablet terminal, the depth of the storage box is not sufficient, and the storage box may fall or move inside. It is also assumed that the stored state is not stable (especially when the vehicle accelerates or decelerates).

As described above, in the storage structure provided on the side of the vehicle seat, there is a problem that there is room for improvement in convenience including the ease of taking out the stored object from the storage structure.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is the convenience of the storage structure of the vehicle seat, including the ease of taking out the stored object from the storage structure. It is to provide a new and excellent storage structure capable of improving the above, and a vehicle seat.

The storage structure according to claim 1 stores a stored object by covering at least one side finisher provided on at least one side of the cushion of the vehicle seat in the width direction and the side finisher from the outside in the width direction. A cover portion that enables the cover portion to have an engaging portion that can be engaged with the stored object, and is vertically upward with respect to the side finisher in a state of being engaged with the stored object by the engaging portion. The cover portion is provided so as to be movable.

According to the storage structure according to claim 1, since the storage structure is formed by the cover portion provided on the side finisher, the storage position does not change relative to the occupant even if the cushion moves up and down or back and forth. Further, since the cover portion and the stored object engage with each other and move upward from the recess, the distance between the occupant and the stored object becomes short, and the ease of taking out the stored object is improved.

The storage structure according to claim 2 further has a recess provided on the side finisher and opened to the outside in the width direction and upward in the vertical direction, and the cover portion has the recess in the width direction. By covering from the outside of the above, the stored object can be stored.

According to the storage structure according to claim 2, since the cover portion is provided in the recess, the storage structure can save space.

In the storage structure according to claim 3, the cover portion is movable outward in the width direction in a state of being moved upward in the vertical direction.

According to the storage structure according to claim 3, since the cover portion can be rotated outward in the seat width direction, the ease of taking out is improved and the stored object can be used as it is after the rotation. And the convenience is improved.

In the storage structure according to claim 4, a projecting portion is provided at the lower end portion of the cover portion so as to project outward from the cover portion with the central axis of rotation interposed therebetween. The cover portion is engaged with the side finisher in a state of being rotated outward in the width direction.

According to the storage structure according to claim 4, since the protruding portion engages with the side finisher, the positional relationship with the side finisher is stable when the cover portion is used in a rotated state. As a result, the convenience when using the stored object in the cover portion is improved.

In the storage structure according to claim 5, the protruding portion engages with a first elongated hole provided in a wall portion facing the cover portion in the recess.

According to the storage structure according to claim 5, since the protruding portion engages with the elongated hole provided in the side finisher, it is not necessary to separately provide a structure for engaging the protruding portion and the side finisher, and the storage structure Can be miniaturized.

In the storage structure according to claim 6, the first elongated hole has a first holding portion capable of holding the protruding portion at the upper end portion, and the protruding portion has a state in which the cover portion is rotated. It is held by the first holding portion.

According to the storage structure according to claim 6, since the protruding portion is held by the first holding portion, the state in which the cover portion is rotated is stable.

In the storage structure according to claim 7, the first elongated hole is formed so as to penetrate the side finisher, and the position corresponding to the first elongated hole in the side finisher is similar to that of the first elongated hole. An elastic member having a first through hole having the following size is attached.

According to the storage structure according to claim 7, the elastic member absorbs the rattling between the cover portion and the second elongated hole. The vertical movement or rotation of the cover is stable, and it is easy to take out.

In the storage structure according to claim 8, when the cover portion covers the recess, the protrusion can be fitted into a hole provided in a wall portion vertically below the recess. ..

According to the storage structure according to claim 8, since the protruding portion fits into the bottom wall portion below the recess, rattling is eliminated and the state in which the cover portion covers the recess is stable. As a result, the convenience of storing the object to be stored in the storage structure is improved.

In the storage structure according to claim 9, the cover portion has pins at one end and the other end in the front-rear direction of the cushion, and is formed on one side wall and the other side wall of the cushion in the front-rear direction of the recess. In each case, a second elongated hole is formed with the vertical direction as the longitudinal direction, and the pin is inserted into the second elongated hole so that the cover portion can move in the vertical direction.

According to the storage structure according to claim 9, since the pin of the cover portion is guided by the elongated hole, the vertical movement of the cover portion is stable. As a result, the items to be stored can be easily taken out, and the convenience is improved.

In the storage structure according to claim 10, the cover portion is movable outward in the width direction in a state of being moved upward in the vertical direction, and is in the vertical direction of the second elongated hole. A second holding portion capable of holding the pin is provided at the upper end portion, and the cover portion can be rotated around the pin held by the second holding portion as a rotation axis.

According to the storage structure according to claim 10, since the pin is rotated while being held, the rotation operation is stable. In addition, stability is improved when the stored object stored in the cover portion after rotation is used.

In the storage structure according to claim 11, the second elongated hole is formed so as to penetrate the side finisher, and the position corresponding to the second elongated hole in the side finisher is similar to that of the second elongated hole. An elastic member having a second through hole having the following size is attached.

According to the storage structure according to claim 11, the elastic member absorbs the rattling between the cover portion and the second elongated hole. The vertical movement or rotation of the cover is stable, and it is easy to take out.

In the storage structure according to claim 12, the cover portion further has an urging portion, and the urging portion attaches the stored object to the side finisher side in a state where the stored object is stored. Momentum.

According to the storage structure according to claim 12, rattling of the stored object due to vibration or the like during traveling in the storage structure is suppressed. As a result, the influence on the stored object is suppressed, and the convenience of the storage structure is improved.

In the storage structure according to claim 13, the urging portion has a protrusion shape formed of an elastic material.

According to the storage structure according to claim 13, rattling of the stored object is suppressed in the storage structure, and since the protrusion is flexible, there is little resistance when storing the stored object.

In the storage structure according to claim 14, the stored object is an electronic device having a display screen, and the engaging portion engages with the electronic device with the display screen exposed.

According to the storage structure according to claim 14, since the display screen of the stored object is exposed after the rotation, it is possible to use the electronic device as the stored object.

The vehicle seat according to claim 15 has the storage structure according to any one of claims 1 to 14.

The vehicle seat according to claim 16 further includes a lifter capable of moving the cushion in the vertical direction or a slide mechanism capable of moving the cushion in the vehicle front-rear direction.

According to the vehicle seat according to claim 15 or 16, since the storage structure is formed by the cover portion provided on the side finisher, the storage position is relative to the occupant even if the cushion moves up and down or back and forth. Furthermore, since the cover portion and the stored object engage with each other and move upward from the recess, the distance between the occupant and the stored object becomes short, and the ease of taking out the stored object is improved.

As described above, according to the present invention, in the storage structure of the vehicle seat, the storage structure capable of improving convenience including the ease of taking out the stored object from the storage structure, and the vehicle seat. Is provided.

It is an external perspective view which shows the structural example of the vehicle seat which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an external perspective view which shows the structural example of the storage structure which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows the structural example of the storage structure which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded view which shows the structural example of the storage structure which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an external perspective view which shows the structural example of the cover part which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an external perspective view which shows the use example of the cover part which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a back view which shows the structural example of the storage structure which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structural example of the storage structure which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the structural example of the storage structure which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an external perspective view which shows the use example of the storage structure which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the use example of the storage structure which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the use example of the cover part which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the use example of the cover part which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the use example of the cover part which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an external perspective view which shows the use example of the cover part which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

The vehicle seat 10 and the storage structure 30 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present specification and the drawings, components having substantially the same functional configuration are designated by the same reference numerals, so that duplicate description will be omitted.

Further, in the following description, when the front-rear, left-right, up-down directions are shown, the front-back, left-right, up-down directions as seen from the occupant seated on the vehicle seat 10 are shown, and the arrows FR shown in each figure are appropriately indicated. It is assumed that the forward direction, the arrow UP indicates the upward direction, the arrow RH indicates the right direction, and the arrow LH indicates the left direction. Further, the left-right direction coincides with the seat width direction.

<1. Vehicle seat configuration>
The schematic configuration of the vehicle seat 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The vehicle seat 10 according to the present embodiment is installed in the vehicle interior of a vehicle (for example, an automobile or the like). As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle seat 10 includes a headrest 11, a seat back 12, and a seat cushion 13.

Further, the vehicle seat 10 is provided with a side finisher 20 on the side portion of the seat cushion 13. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the side finisher 20 is provided on the right side portion of the seat cushion 13 in the width direction. Although not shown, the side finisher 20 is also provided on the left side of the seat cushion 13 in the seat width direction. The side finisher 20 constitutes the appearance design of the seat cushion 13 by covering the metal seat side frame (corresponding to the seat side frame 13A described later) from the outside. The side finisher 20 is made of, for example, a resin material, and is formed into a predetermined shape by injection molding.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle seat 10 is provided with a seat slide mechanism 14 under the seat cushion 13. The vehicle seat 10 can be moved in the vehicle front-rear direction by the seat slide mechanism 14. Further, the vehicle seat 10 includes a seat lifter mechanism (not shown) between the seat slide mechanism 14 and the seat cushion 13. By such a seat lifter mechanism, the vehicle seat 10 can be moved along the vertical direction. The schematic configuration of the vehicle seat 10 according to the present embodiment has been described above.

<2. Storage structure configuration>
Subsequently, the storage structure 30 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 9. As shown in FIG. 2, the storage structure 30 according to the present embodiment is provided at an intermediate portion in the front-rear direction of the side finisher 20. Specifically, the side finisher 20 has a front end portion 21 that covers the front end side of the cushion side frame, and a rear end portion 23 that covers a portion that is the rear end side of the cushion side frame and is connected to the seat back 12. doing. The storage structure 30 is provided between the front end portion 21 and the rear end portion 23 of the side finisher 20.

As shown in FIG. 2, the storage structure 30 has a cover portion 31 that covers the side finisher 20 from the outside in the width direction. By covering the side finisher 20 from the outside in the width direction, the cover portion 31 can store the stored object (corresponding to the stored object T described later).

Specifically, the side finisher 20 has a recess 25 between the front end portion 21 and the rear end portion 23. As shown in FIG. 3, the recess 25 is a portion of the side finisher 20 that has a concave shape toward the seat cushion 13. The recess 25 has a shape that is open outward in the width direction and upward in the vertical direction. As shown in FIG. 3, the cover portion 31 covers the recess 25 from the outside in the width direction. In other words, the cover portion 31 is attached to the side finisher 20 at a position corresponding to the recess 25. As a result, the storage structure 30 makes it possible to store the object to be stored in the side finisher 20.

As shown in FIG. 4, the cover portion 31 is formed as a separate component from the side finisher 20. As shown in FIG. 5, the cover portion 31 has a rectangular parallelepiped substantially housing shape having a longitudinal direction along the Y direction and a lateral direction along the X direction. Of the housing shape of the cover portion 31, the upper side and the side facing the side finisher 20 are open. Further, both ends of the cover portion 31 in the longitudinal direction are formed so as to cover the end portions of the items to be stored. In other words, the cover portion 31 can function as a holder by engaging with a part of the stored object depending on the shape of the housing.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the cover portion 31 is provided at the main body portion 32, a pair of first engaging portions 33 provided at both ends of the main body portion 32, and a lower end portion of the main body portion 32. It has a second engaging portion 34 that has been formed. As shown in FIG. 5, the main body portion 32 is a flat plate portion having a longitudinal direction along the Y direction. The main body 32 is provided along the longitudinal direction of the object to be stored, for example, when the object to be stored has a flat shape. As shown in FIG. 6, when the stored object T is an electronic device such as a tablet terminal and has a display screen S such as a liquid crystal screen, the main body 32 is provided with the display screen S of the electronic device. It is provided so as to face the surface opposite to the surface.

The first engaging portion 33 as the engaging portion is provided at both ends of the main body portion 32 in the longitudinal direction (Y direction shown in FIG. 5), and is a portion that covers both ends of the stored object T from the outside. Specifically, the first engaging portion 33 has an L-shape in a plan view (Z direction view in FIG. 5). That is, the first engaging portion is a side surface portion 33A erected from both ends of the main body portion 32 along the X direction in FIG. 5, and is further bent along the Y direction and is opposed to the main body portion 32. It has 33B. Further, the first engaging portion 33 is closed downward at the bottom surface portion 33C thereof. As described above, the first engaging portion 33 is a housing-like portion in which the upper side and the side of the pair of first engaging portions 33 facing each other are open.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 6, the first engaging portion 33 engages with the stored object T and supports the stored object T from below. That is, in the stored state, the bottom surface portion 33C of the first engaging portion 33 is in contact with the stored object T.

The second engaging portion 34 as the engaging portion is erected from the lower end portion of the main body portion 32 along the X direction, and has a wall shape that connects the bottom surface portions 33C of the pair of first engaging portions 33. It is a part. As shown in FIG. 6, the second engaging portion 34 engages with the side surface of the stored object T (the side surface that becomes the lower side when stored) and supports the stored object T from below.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the stored object T is an electronic device having a display screen S such as a tablet terminal, the cover portion 31 engages with the electronic device with the display screen S exposed. It is configured as follows. In this way, the cover portion 31 can function as a holder for the electronic device.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the cover portion 31 is attached at a position corresponding to the recess 25 of the side finisher 20. The recess 25 has a pair of side wall portions 25A, an inner wall portion 25B, and a bottom wall portion 25C. By being surrounded by these wall-shaped portions, the recess 25 has a shape that is open outward in the width direction and upward in the vertical direction, as described above. The cover portion 31 is in a state of being housed in the recess 25 so as to face the wall-shaped portion.

Further, the cover portion 31 is movable upward in the vertical direction with respect to the side finisher 20. That is, the cover portion 31 can move upward from the recess 25 from the state of being housed in the recess 25. This facilitates the removal of the stored object T.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the cover portion 31 is movable in the vertical direction by a so-called guide pin structure. As an example of the guide pin structure, the cover portion 31 has pins 33D on each of the pair of first engaging portions 33. The pin 33D projects outward from the cover portion 31 along the longitudinal direction of the cover portion 31.

In addition, elongated holes 25A1 are formed in the pair of side wall portions 25A of the recess 25. The elongated hole 25A1 is formed with the vertical direction as the longitudinal direction. The pin 33D is inserted through the elongated hole 25A1 (corresponding to the second elongated hole). As a result, the cover portion 31 can move along the vertical direction with respect to the side finisher 20 while engaging with the side finisher 20 via the pin 33D.

Here, the elongated hole 25A1 may be formed by penetrating the side finisher 20 in the plate thickness direction. That is, the elongated hole 25A1 may be a through hole.

Further, when the elongated hole 25A1 is a through hole, the elastic member 40 may be attached to the side opposite to the side to which the cover portion 31 of the recess 25 is attached (internal side of the side finisher 20). .. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, a pair of elastic members 40 are attached to positions corresponding to the elongated holes 25A1 in the side finisher 20. The elastic member 40 has a through hole 41 (corresponding to a second through hole) formed along the elongated hole 25A1. That is, the through hole 41 has a longitudinal direction in the vertical direction and is provided at a position corresponding to the elongated hole 25A1 in the elastic member 40.

The through hole 41 has a size equal to or smaller than that of the elongated hole 25A1 which is a through hole. The size of the through hole 41 (for example, the width and length of the hole) is appropriately set so as not to hinder the vertical movement of the pin 33D and to suppress the rattling between the pin 33D and the elongated hole 25A1. NS. Here, the dimensional difference between the pin 33D and the elongated hole 25A1 (difference between the pin diameter and the hole width) is set to be an intermediate fit. For example, the dimensional difference is about −0.1 to 0.1 mm. The elastic member 40 is formed of an elastic material such as rubber.

Further, a holding portion 41A (corresponding to a second holding portion) capable of holding the pin 33D is formed at the upper end portion of the through hole 41. The holding portion 41A is a hole having a diameter equivalent to that of the pin 33D, and is formed by narrowing the width of a part of the through hole 41. When the pin 33D moves upward through the through hole 41, it gets over the narrowed portion and is held by the holding portion 41A. As a result, the state in which the cover portion 31 has moved upward is maintained. Further, as will be described in detail later, the cover portion 31 can be rotated outward in the seat width direction by using the pin 33D held by the holding portion 41A as a rotation axis.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the through hole 41 may also have a holding portion 41B at the lower end portion. By holding the pin 33D in the holding portion 41B, the state in which the cover portion 31 is housed in the recess 25 is stabilized. Further, the vibration transmitted from the side finisher 20 to the cover portion 31 via the pin 33D is suppressed.

Further, in the storage structure 30 according to the present embodiment, in order to further improve convenience, the cover portion 31 after moving upward with respect to the side finisher 20 can be configured to function as a holder as it is. .. Thereby, for example, in a vehicle having an automatic driving function, the comfort in the passenger compartment of the occupant can be further improved during automatic driving.

Therefore, the cover portion 31 is rotatable starting from the upper end of the cover portion 31 in a state of being moved upward. That is, the cover portion 31 is movable outward in the seat width direction of the vehicle seat 10 in a state of being moved upward in the vertical direction. In particular, the cover portion 31 may be rotatable toward the center side of the vehicle body in the vehicle width direction in the vehicle seat 10.

Since the cover portion 31 has a function as a holder, the cover portion 31 and the stored object T are rotated in the seat width direction in a state of being engaged with each other. Further, the occupant can use the stored object T engaged with the cover portion 31.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, the cover portion 31 includes a protruding portion 35. The protruding portion 35 is a columnar portion that protrudes outward from the cover portion 31. The protruding portion 35 is provided on the bottom surface portion 33C of the first engaging portion 33, respectively.

The projecting portion 35 is configured to project from the cover portion 31 with the pin 33D, which is the central axis of rotation when the cover portion 31 rotates, interposed therebetween. As a result, the protruding portion 35 has an elongated hole 25B1 (corresponding to the first elongated hole) provided in the inner wall portion 25B facing the cover portion 31 in the recess 25 while the cover portion 31 is rotating or is rotated. Engage with. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the elongated hole 25B1 is formed with the vertical direction as the longitudinal direction. During the rotation of the cover portion 31, the protruding portion 35 moves upward while being inserted into the elongated hole 25B1.

Here, the elongated hole 25B1 may be formed by penetrating the side finisher 20 in the plate thickness direction. That is, the elongated hole 25B1 may be a through hole.

Further, when the elongated hole 25B1 is a through hole, the elastic member 40 may be attached to the side opposite to the side to which the cover portion 31 of the recess 25 is attached (internal side of the side finisher 20). .. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, a pair of elastic members 40 are attached at positions corresponding to the elongated holes 25B1 in the side finisher 20. The elastic member 40 has a through hole 43 (corresponding to the first through hole) formed along the elongated hole 25B1. That is, the through hole 43 has a longitudinal direction in the vertical direction and is provided at a position corresponding to the elongated hole 25B1 in the elastic member 40.

The through hole 43 has a size equal to or smaller than that of the elongated hole 25B1 which is a through hole. The size of the through hole 43 (for example, the width and length of the hole) is appropriately set so as not to hinder the rotation of the protruding portion 35 and to suppress rattling between the protruding portion 35 and the elongated hole 25B1. Set.

Further, a holding portion 43A (corresponding to a second holding portion) capable of holding the protruding portion 35 is formed at the upper end portion of the through hole 43. The holding portion 43A is a hole having a diameter equivalent to that of the protruding portion 35, and is formed by narrowing the width of a part of the through hole 43. When the protruding portion 35 rotates so as to move upward through the through hole 43, the protruding portion 35 gets over the narrowed portion and is held by the holding portion 43A. As a result, the rotated state of the cover portion 31 is maintained.

Here, the above-mentioned through hole 41 and the through hole 43 may be provided in the elastic member 40 which is an integral member. As shown in FIG. 7, the elastic member 40 is attached between the side wall portion 25A of the recess 25 and the inner wall portion 25B. The elastic member 40 has a first portion 42 facing the side wall portion 25A of the recess 25 and a second portion 44 facing the inner wall portion 25B. A through hole 41 is provided in the first portion 42. Further, the second portion 44 is provided with a through hole 43. In this way, the through hole 41 and the through hole 43 may be provided in the elastic member 40 which is an integral member. On the other hand, as another example, the through hole 41 and the through hole 43 may be provided in the elastic member 40 which is a separate member.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, a hole portion 25C1 is formed in the bottom wall portion 25C of the recess 25. The protruding portion 35 can be fitted into the hole portion 25C1 in a state where the cover portion 31 covers the recess 25, that is, in a state where the cover portion 31 does not move in the vertical direction. Specifically, the bottom wall portion 25C is provided with a pair of hole portions 25C1. The pair of hole portions 25C1 are provided apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the recess 25 so as to correspond to the position of the protruding portion 35 of the cover portion 31. The hole portion 25C1 may be formed, for example, by penetrating the side finisher 20 in the plate thickness direction. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG.

A stopper 50 is attached to the hole 25C1. The stopper 50 has a tubular portion 51 into which the protruding portion 35 is fitted, and a flat plate portion 52 provided at the base end of the tubular portion 51. For example, when the protruding portion 35 is a columnar portion, the outer peripheral surface of the protruding portion 35 comes into contact with the inner peripheral surface of the tubular portion 51, and the protruding portion 35 and the stopper 50 are fitted. Further, the flat plate portion 52 comes into contact with the bottom surface portion 33C of the first engaging portion 33. The protruding portion 35 is fitted into the hole portion 25C1 via the stopper 50 in a state where the cover portion 31 covers the recess 25. The stopper 50 is formed of an elastic material such as rubber.

Since the stopper 50 is attached, the stopper 50 is deformed when the protruding portion 35 engages with the hole portion 25C1 provided in the side finisher 20, so that a dimensional error can be tolerated. Further, when the stopper 50 has elasticity such as rubber, the vibration transmitted from the side finisher 20 of the vehicle seat 10 to the cover portion 31 can be absorbed, and the influence on the stored object T can be suppressed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4, 5 and 9, the cover portion 31 may further have an urging portion 37. The urging unit 37 urges the stored object T toward the side finisher 20 in a state where the stored object T is stored. In the state where the cover portion 31 is rotated, the urging portion 37 urges the stored object T upward.

Specifically, the urging portion 37 has a protrusion shape. The base end of the protrusion-shaped urging portion 37 is attached to the main body portion 32 of the cover portion 31, and the tip thereof abuts on the object T to be stored. The stored object T urged to the side finisher 20 side by the urging portion 37 engages with the first engaging portion 33 of the cover portion 31. Specifically, it abuts and engages with the opposing portion 33B of the first engaging portion 33. Further, the protrusion as the urging portion 37 may be formed of an elastic material such as rubber.

As shown in FIG. 5, the urging portion 37 is configured to have a plurality of protrusions. FIG. 5 shows an example in which four protrusions are provided, but the number or arrangement of the protrusions as the urging portion 37 is appropriately set according to the urging force applied to the stored object T. Will be done.

Further, the urging portion 37 may be configured to be displaceable so as to be further stored inside the cover portion 31. As a result, the base end side of the urging portion 37 moves into the main body portion 32 due to the reaction force received from the stored object T. The schematic configuration of the storage structure 30 according to the present embodiment has been described above.

<3. Example of using the storage structure>
Subsequently, an example of using the storage structure 30 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 15. 11 to 15 are cross-sectional views of positions corresponding to lines BB in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the stored object T is stored in the storage structure 30 provided in the side finisher 20 that covers the seat side frame 13A from the side. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the stored object T is inserted into a substantially housing-like space including the main body portion 32 of the cover portion 31 and the first engaging portion 33. It is stored.

During the storage operation, the urging portion 37 comes into contact with the object to be stored T, but the urging portion 37 is deformed or displaced toward the main body portion 32, so that it does not become a large resistance in the storage operation. As shown in FIG. 11, in a state where the stored object T is stored in the storage structure 30, the lower side surfaces of both end portions thereof are supported from below by the bottom surface portion 33C of the first engaging portion 33. Further, in the stored state, the lower side surface of the stored object T is supported from below by the second engaging portion 34.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the stored object T is urged toward the side finisher 20 side by the urging portion 37. That is, the stored object T is engaged by abutting the facing portion 33B of the first engaging portion 33.

As shown in FIG. 12, when the stored object T is taken out from the storage structure, for example, the stored object T can be taken out by tilting it outward in the seat width direction and then pulling it upward. By tilting the stored object T, the urging portion 37 is deformed or displaced, so that the stored object T can be easily taken out. Of course, the stored object T in the stored state may be pulled upward as it is and taken out.

Subsequently, an example of pulling up the stored object T together with the cover portion 31 will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, the cover portion 31 is pulled upward in the vertical direction in a state of being engaged with the internal object T to be stored. At this time, the pin 33D of the cover portion 31 moves upward while being guided by the elongated hole 25A1 and the through hole 41 of the elastic member 40. The pin 33D is held by the holding portion 41A in a state where the cover portion 31 is pulled up to the uppermost side. As a result, the pin 33D can be rotated in the seat width direction with the pin 33D as the central axis. In addition, the stored object T may be taken out from the inside of the cover portion 31 in a state where the cover portion 31 is located on the uppermost side.

As shown in FIG. 14, the cover portion 31 is rotated outward in the seat width direction with the pin 33D as the central axis. While the cover portion 31 is rotated, the protruding portion 35 of the cover portion 31 is inserted into the elongated hole 25B1. That is, the protruding portion 35 is guided by the elongated hole 25B1 provided in the inner wall portion 25B of the recess 25 and the through hole 43 of the elastic member 40. The protruding portion 35 is held by the holding portion 43A in a state where the cover portion 31 is rotated most outward. As a result, the state in which the cover portion 31 is rotated outward is maintained. That is, the load received by the cover portion 31 from the stored object T is supported by the protruding portion 35 projecting to the opposite side of the central axis of rotation by engaging with the side finisher 20.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the stored object T can be used in a state where the cover portion 31 is rotated. For example, when the stored object T is an electronic device such as a tablet terminal, the cover portion 31 is engaged with the electronic device so that the display screen S of the electronic device is exposed. Therefore, even when the cover portion 31 is rotated, the display screen S of the electronic device can be operated and the electronic device can be used. Further, the stored object T is in contact with and engaged with the first engaging portion 33 by the urging portion 37 provided in the main body portion 32. Therefore, the movement of the stored object T with respect to the cover portion 31 is suppressed, and rattling is reduced even when the stored object T is operated. The usage example of the storage structure 30 according to the present embodiment has been described above.

Next, the operation and effect of this embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 1, the storage structure 30 according to the present embodiment is provided on the side finisher 20. Therefore, the positions of the occupant and the object to be stored T are unlikely to change. For example, as compared with the case where the storage structure is provided on the slide rail, the object to be stored T can be easily taken out and the convenience is improved. For example, even when the range in which the taking-out operation is possible is narrow, such as when the occupant has a relatively small physique or is an elderly person, the stored object T can be easily taken out.

In particular, when the vehicle seat 10 has a lifter structure that moves the seat body in the vertical direction or a slider structure that moves the seat body in the vehicle front-rear direction, these structures operate and the position of the seat body changes. There is. Also in this case, since the storage structure 30 according to the present embodiment is provided on the side finisher 20, it moves together with the seat body and the position with the occupant is unlikely to change.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, in the storage structure 30 according to the present embodiment, the stored object T is engaged by the first engaging portion 33 and the second engaging portion 34 in the cover portion 31. .. Therefore, the stored object T housed in the cover portion 31 can move integrally with the cover portion 31. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the cover portion 31 and the stored object T can be integrally moved. For example, the stored object T can move upward, and the side finisher 20 can rotate outward in the width direction.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the cover portion 31 is arranged so as to cover the recess 25. That is, the cover portion 31 is housed inside the recess 25. As a result, the cover portion 31 fits within the dimensions of the side finisher 20 in the seat width direction, so that the storage structure 30 can save space.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the cover portion 31 can rotate outward in the seat width direction in a state of being moved upward. Therefore, the stored object T engaged with the cover portion 31 can be used. In particular, when the stored object T is an electronic device, the engaging portion engages with the stored object T so as to expose the display screen S. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15, the object to be stored is covered in a rotated state. An interface such as a touch panel can be operated in the electronic device as the stored object T.

Examples of operations using electronic devices include confirmation of e-mail, viewing of moving images, playback of audio, and the like. Further, as an operation example of the electronic device, instructions such as a reclining operation and a rotating operation of the vehicle seat 10 may be given. Further, when the vehicle has an automatic driving function, the storage structure 30 according to the present embodiment can be used in order for the occupant to perform the above-mentioned operations during the automatic driving.

Further, since the stored object T is urged to engage with the cover portion 31 by the rubber protrusion as the urging portion 37, the cover portion 31 holds the stored object T in a predetermined position. It will function more as a holder. Therefore, stable operability can be obtained when the stored object T is an electronic device.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the cover portion 31 is movable upward in the vertical direction by a so-called guide pin structure. Therefore, the vertical movement is stable. Further, since the elastic member 40 is attached to the elongated hole 25A1 that guides the pin 33D, rattling during vertical movement is suppressed. In particular, the elastic member 40 is provided with a through hole 43 having a size equal to or smaller than that of the elongated hole 25A1. Therefore, rattling between the pin 33D and the side finisher 20 is suppressed.

Further, a holding portion 41A is formed at the upper end of the through hole 41 by the elastic member 40. As a result, the pin 33D is held upward, and the outward rotation in the width direction is also stabilized.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, a protruding portion 35 projecting outward from the cover portion 31 is provided at the lower end portion of the cover portion 31. As shown in FIG. 9, the protruding portion 35 fits into the hole portion 25C1 when the cover portion 31 is housed in the recess 25, so that there is rattling between the cover portion 31 and the side finisher 20. It is suppressed. Further, by fitting the protrusion 35 into the resin stopper 50 to which the hole 25C1 is attached, rattling is further suppressed due to the deformation of the stopper 50. Therefore, the influence of vibration on the stored object T in the stored state is suppressed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the protruding portion 35 engages with the elongated hole 25B1 provided in the side finisher 20 in a state where the cover portion 31 is rotated. As a result, the protruding portion 35 on the side opposite to the main body portion 32 on which the stored object T is placed is supported by the side finisher 20 with the pin 33D serving as the rotation axis sandwiched therein, and the rotated state is stabilized. ..

Further, the elastic member 40 provided at a position corresponding to the elongated hole 25B1 is provided with a through hole 43 having a size equal to or smaller than that of the elongated hole 25B1. Therefore, the rattling between the protrusion 35 and the side finisher 20 is suppressed, and the rotation operation is stabilized. Further, a holding portion 43A is provided at the upper end portion of the through hole 43. Therefore, the protruding portion 35 is held in a state where the cover portion 31 is rotated, and this state is stabilized.

Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to these examples. It is clear that a person having ordinary knowledge in the field of technology to which the present invention belongs can come up with various modifications or applications within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims. , These are also naturally understood to belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

For example, in the above embodiment, an example in which the urging portion 37 is a protrusion made of a resin material is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such an example. For example, it may have a leaf spring structure in which the fixed end is attached to the main body portion 32 of the cover portion 31 and the free end can be brought into contact with the stored object T.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the stored object T is a tablet terminal is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such an example. For example, the electronic device may be a tablet-type personal computer, a smartphone, or an electronic book reader. Further, as another example of the stored object T, a book such as a magazine or a map may be used.

10 Vehicle seat 13 Seat cushion 14 Slider structure 20 Side finisher 25 Recess 25A1 Long hole (second long hole)
25B1 long hole (first long hole)
30 Storage structure 31 Cover part 33 First engaging part (engaging part)
33D pin 34 2nd engaging part (engaging part)
35 Protruding part 37 Biasing part 40 Elastic member 41 Through hole (second through hole)
41A holding part (second holding part)
43 Through hole (first through hole)
43A holding part (second holding part)
50 Stopper T Items to be stored S Display screen

Claims (16)

Side finishers on at least one side of the vehicle seat cushion in the width direction,
A cover portion that can store the stored object by covering the side finisher from the outside in the width direction, and has an engaging portion that can be engaged with the stored object, and the engaging portion The cover portion that can move upward in the vertical direction with respect to the side finisher in a state of being engaged with the stored object, and the cover portion.
With a storage structure. The side finisher is further provided with recesses that are open outward in the width direction and upward in the vertical direction.
The storage structure according to claim 1, wherein the cover portion can store the object to be stored by covering the recess from the outside in the width direction. The storage structure according to claim 2, wherein the cover portion is movable outward in the width direction while being moved upward in the vertical direction. At the lower end of the cover, a protrusion is provided so as to project outward from the cover with the central axis of rotation interposed therebetween.
The storage structure according to claim 3, wherein the protruding portion engages with the side finisher in a state where the cover portion is rotated outward in the width direction. The storage structure according to claim 4, wherein the protruding portion engages with a first elongated hole provided in a wall portion facing the cover portion in the recess. The first elongated hole has a first holding portion capable of holding the protruding portion at the upper end portion.
The storage structure according to claim 5, wherein the protruding portion is held by the first holding portion in a state where the cover portion is rotated. The first elongated hole is formed so as to penetrate the side finisher.
The fifth or sixth aspect of the present invention, wherein an elastic member having a first through hole having a size equal to or less than that of the first elongated hole is attached to a position corresponding to the first elongated hole in the side finisher. Storage structure. Any of claims 4 to 7, wherein the protruding portion can be fitted into a hole provided in a wall portion vertically below the recess in a state where the cover portion covers the recess. The storage structure described in item 1. The cover portion has pins at one end and the other end in the front-rear direction of the cushion, respectively.
Second elongated holes are formed in the front-rear side wall and the other side wall of the cushion in the recess, respectively, with the vertical direction as the longitudinal direction.
The storage structure according to any one of claims 2 to 8, wherein the cover portion can be moved in the vertical direction by inserting the pin into the second elongated hole. The cover portion is movable outward in the width direction while being moved upward in the vertical direction.
A second holding portion capable of holding the pin is provided at the upper end portion of the second elongated hole in the vertical direction.
The storage structure according to claim 9, wherein the cover portion is rotatable around the pin held by the second holding portion as a rotation axis. The second elongated hole is formed so as to penetrate the side finisher.
9. Storage structure. The cover portion further has an urging portion and
The storage structure according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the urging portion urges the stored object to the side finisher side in a state where the stored object is stored. The storage structure according to claim 12, wherein the urging portion has a protrusion shape formed of an elastic material. The stored object is an electronic device having a display screen, and is an electronic device.
The storage structure according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the engaging portion engages with the electronic device in a state where the display screen is exposed. A vehicle seat having the storage structure according to any one of claims 1 to 14. The vehicle seat according to claim 15, further comprising a lifter capable of moving the cushion in the vertical direction or a slide mechanism capable of moving the cushion in the vehicle front-rear direction.

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