JP2555647Y2 - Recessed ashtray - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an embedded ashtray which is used by being embedded in a dashboard or the like of an automobile.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As shown in FIG. 5, for example, a conventional assembling type ashtray includes a case 1 having a substantially rectangular or slightly curved longitudinal section, which is embedded in a dashboard (not shown). And the ashtray body 3 having a substantially rectangular or slightly curved vertical cross section which is slid in and out of the case 1 on a straight line or an arc.

[0003]

However, in the above conventional example, the door 2 is exclusively grasped with fingers and the ashtray body 3 is pulled out.
Since the configuration was such that the door 2 was pushed with fingers and the ashtray body 3 was pushed into the case 1, the operation was troublesome and the luxury feeling was poor.

Further, in the case of the drawer type as in the above-mentioned conventional example, there is a drawback that the ashtray body 3 is easily shaken to the left and right when the ashtray body 3 is pulled out. There is a drawback that the installation space becomes large because the depths are required to be substantially equal. Therefore, a so-called rotary type ashtray comprising a case having a substantially fan-shaped vertical section and an ashtray body having a substantially fan-shaped vertical section which is concentrically pivoted to the case and is rotatable with respect to the case. However, in this method, the door is not easily mounted on the front end face of the case, and the sealing property is poor. If the sealing property is to be improved, the adjustment of the mounting is very troublesome.

[0005] In view of the above problems, the present invention provides an embedded ashtray that is extremely easy to operate, is full of luxury, has excellent sealing properties, and is very easy to adjust the door installation. It is intended to provide.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An embedded ashtray according to the present invention is provided with a case having a substantially fan-shaped vertical section buried in a dashboard , and is pivotally mounted concentrically on the case and rotatably mounted on the case. An ashtray body having a substantially fan-shaped vertical cross-section to be moved in and out, a first spring for urging the ashtray body in a protruding direction, and an arc provided on the inner surface of the case concentrically with the ashtray body
-Shaped rack, and an oil tray that meshes with the rack on the ashtray body
A par-type gear is pivoted, and the ashtray body is driven by the rotational resistance of the gear.
The projecting operation is delayed.

Further, an M formed at the rear end of the ashtray body
The groove corresponding to the M-shaped right leg is upward.
As you go, incline to the right, and the groove corresponding to the left leg
It is formed so that it becomes shallower as you go, after the case
Energized by a second spring inside the wall so that it can swing back and forth and left and right
Pin supported and fitted in the M-shaped groove
Is equipped with a lever, and the ashtray body is placed inside the case.
Pin corresponds to the M-shaped right leg when pushed into
Enter the groove and move to the right against the urging force of the second spring,
The pin is biased by the second spring with the return movement of the ashtray body
To move to the left and engage with the M-shaped central part to lock
When the ashtray body is pushed further, the pin
Moves to the left by the biasing force and corresponds to the M-shaped left leg
The pin enters the groove, and the pin moves to the left with the return movement of the ashtray body.
By going up the slope of the groove corresponding to the leg, ashtray book
And a locking mechanism for releasing the locking of the body.
And

[0008]

[Action] According to the above configuration, just push the ashtray body one inch
The ashtray body is unlocked and the ashtray body is resilient by the spring.
Automatically protrudes, and then pushes in the ashtray body
Only the ashtray body is automatically locked
Therefore, the operation becomes extremely easy and the sense of quality increases.

Further, in addition to the above configuration, a door is pivotally attached to the front surface of the ashtray main body so as to be swingable in the front-rear direction, and is urged in a projecting direction by a third spring. A link having a pin pivotally attached to the other end thereof, an arc-shaped guide rule provided on the inner surface of the case to guide the pin, and having a stopper hole near the front end thereof, the stopper hole being fitted with the pin; When the ashtray body protrudes, the pin fits into the stopper hole to allow the door to swing forward through the link, prevent the ashtray body from rotating backward, and then swing the door backward. At least, if the pin is ejected from the stopper hole through the link and the ashtray body can be rotated backward, the ashtray body can be firmly fixed in a protruding state without impairing the easiness of the above operation. Can be.

In addition to the above configuration, a door is pivotally attached to the front surface of the ashtray main body so as to be swingable in the front-rear direction, and is urged in a projecting direction by a third spring. An arc-shaped guide rail concentric with an ashtray body having a link having a pin pivotally connected to the other end thereof, and a cam portion provided on the inner surface of the case for guiding the pin and having a pin slidingly contacting near the rear end. When the ashtray body is pushed in, the pin rides on the cam part, thereby swinging the door backward through the link so that it comes into close contact with the front edge of the case, so that the door Even if the installation is insufficient, the seal is securely performed, and it is very easy to adjust the door installation, such as by adjusting the height of the cam part to adjust the degree of closeness of the door to the front edge of the case .

Further, in addition to the above configuration, an arc-shaped sealing rib provided concentrically with the ashtray body provided on the inner surface of the case, and provided on the outer surface of the ashtray body in sliding contact with the sealing rib. By providing the ashtray body and another arc-shaped sealing rib concentric with the ashtray body, the sealing performance is further improved.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on one embodiment shown in the drawings. FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of one embodiment of an embedded ashtray according to the present invention as viewed from behind, and FIGS. 2 to 4 are longitudinal sectional views respectively showing the structure of the main parts of the above embodiment.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a case which is embedded in a dashboard (not shown) and has a substantially fan-shaped vertical section. The case has an opening on the front side, and a rubber seal 12 is fitted on the upper edge of the opening. Have been. Reference numeral 13 denotes an ashtray body having a substantially fan-shaped vertical cross section which is pivotally attached to the support arm 14 of the case 11 concentrically with the case 11 and which is rotatably moved in and out of the case. Butt storage part 1
5 and a cigar lighter mounting portion 16 are provided. 1
Reference numeral 7 denotes a coil spring hung between the ashtray body 13 and the case 11, which urges the ashtray body 13 in a protruding direction, that is, forward.

Reference numeral 18 denotes an M-shaped groove formed at the rear end of the ashtray body 13. The M-shaped groove corresponding to the right leg in FIG. 1 is inclined rightward as going upward, and leftward. The groove corresponding to the leg becomes shallower as it goes down and finally coincides with the surface. 19 is supported inside the rear wall of the case 11 so as to be able to swing back and forth and right and left, and its leg 19 a
1 is restricted by contact with the bottom wall of FIG. 1 and is urged in the forward direction (X direction) and the left direction in FIG. 1 (Y direction) by the coil spring 20. A pin 21 that fits into the groove 18 is implanted at the tip. Then, when the ashtray body 13 is pushed into the case 11, the pin 21 enters the M-shaped groove 18 corresponding to the right leg in FIG. 1 and is moved rightward against the elasticity of the coil spring 20. When the hand is released, the pin 21 is moved by the return movement of the ashtray body 13 and the coil spring 20 is moved.
As a result, the ashtray body 13 is locked by engaging with the central portion of the M-shape. Next, when the ashtray body 13 is pressed next, the pin 21 is moved to the left by the coil spring 20 and enters the M-shaped groove 18 corresponding to the left leg in FIG. 1. Pin 2 with 13's return movement
The lock of the ashtray body 13 is released by the fact that 1 rises up the slope of the groove corresponding to the left leg. These constitute a locking mechanism of the ashtray body 13.

Reference numeral 22 denotes an arc-shaped rack concentric with the ashtray body 13 provided on one inner surface of the case 11, and reference numeral 23 denotes an oil damper which meshes with a rack 22 pivotally attached to one end of a rear portion of the ashtray body 13. The protruding operation of the ashtray body 13 is delayed by the rotational resistance of the gear 23.

A door 24 is pivotally attached to the front surface of the ashtray body 13 so as to be swingable in the front-rear direction, and is urged in a protruding direction by a spring 25. A door 26 has one end fixed to the door 24 and a pin connected to the other end. Reference numeral 27 denotes a pivotally connected link. 28 is pin 2
Stopper hole 28a provided on the other inner side surface of the case 11 to guide the pin 7 and the pin 27 is fitted near the front end.
Is an arcuate guide rail concentric with the ashtray body 13 having Then, as shown in FIG. 3, when the ashtray body 13 projects, the pin 27 is fitted into the stopper hole 28a as shown by the dashed line, and the spring 2 of the door 24 is
5 and the forward rotation (right-handed direction) of the ashtray body 13 is prevented, and the ashtray body 13 is prevented from rotating backward.
When swinging backward (leftward) against the elasticity of 5,
The pin 27 is ejected from the stopper hole 28a through the link 26 so that the ashtray main body 24 can be rotated backward.

Reference numeral 28b denotes a cam portion provided near the rear end of the guide rail 28 and in contact with the pin 27. As shown in FIG. 4, when the ashtray body 13 is pushed in,
Rides on the cam portion 28b, thereby swinging the door 24 rearward (left-handed direction) via the link 26 so that the door 24 comes into close contact with the seal 12 fitted on the front edge of the case 11.

Reference numeral 29 denotes an arc-shaped sealing rib provided concentrically with the ashtray body 13 provided on the left and right inner surfaces of the case 11, and 30 is provided on the left and right outer surfaces of the ashtray body 13 so as to be in sliding contact with the sealing rib 29. Other arc-shaped sealing ribs concentric with the ashtray body 13.

Since the present embodiment is configured as described above, when the ashtray body 13 is pushed into the case, the ashtray body 13 is locked by the locking mechanism. And at this time,
As shown in FIG. 4, the pin 27 rides on the cam portion 28b, whereby the door 24 is swung rearward (left-handed direction) by an angle θ via the link 26, and the front edge of the case 11 is sealed. Close to 12. Next, when the ashtray body 13 is pressed, the locking by the locking mechanism is released,
The ashtray body 13 is projected forward by the elastic force of the coil spring 17. At this time, as shown in FIG.
, The protruding operation of the ashtray body 13 is delayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 3, when the ashtray main body 13 projects, the pin 27 is fitted into the stopper hole 28a to allow the spring 25 of the door 24 to swing forward (clockwise) through the link 26. At the same time, the ashtray body 13 is prevented from rotating backward. Thereafter, when the door 24 is swung rearward (counterclockwise) against the elasticity of the spring 25, the pin 27 is ejected from the stopper hole 28a via the link 26, and the ashtray main body 24 can be rotated backward again. .

The principle of operation of the present embodiment has been described above. According to the present embodiment, the ashtray body 13 is unlocked by just pushing the ashtray body 13 by one inch, and the ashtray body 13 is resiliently moved by the spring 17. Automatically protruded, ashtray body 1
Since the ashtray body is automatically locked just by pressing the button 3, the operation becomes extremely easy and the sense of quality increases. Further, since the protruding operation of the ashtray main body 13 is delayed by the rotational resistance of the gear 23, there is no danger that the ashtray main body 13 suddenly collides with a finger, so that the ashtray main body 13 is safe and the sense of quality is further increased. Further, when the ashtray body 13 is protruded, the door 24 swings forward, and the backward rotation of the ashtray body is prevented. When the door is later swung backward, the ashtray body 13 can be rotated backward. Therefore, the ashtray main body can be firmly fixed in a protruding state without impairing the easiness of the above operation. When the ashtray body 13 is pushed in, the pin 27 is
8b, whereby the door 24 is swung rearward through the link 26 so as to be brought into close contact with the front edge of the case 11, so that even if the door 24 is not sufficiently mounted, the seal can be surely ensured. And the cam portion 28b
By changing the height of the door 24, the degree of close contact of the door 24 with the front edge of the case 11 can be adjusted.
The adjustment of the construction of the door 24 becomes very easy, for example, the construction of the door 24 can be adjusted after the thickness of the door 24 is determined. Therefore, the assembly cost is also reduced. An arc-shaped sealing rib 29 provided on the inner surface of the case 11 and another arc-shaped sealing rib 30 provided on the outer surface of the ashtray body 13 so as to be in sliding contact with the sealing rib 29 are provided. Therefore, the sealing property is further improved. Further, the stopper hole 28a
And the guide rail 28 having the cam portion 28b and the sealing rib 29 can be integrally formed, so that the number of parts can be reduced and the cost can be reduced.

[0021]

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, the ashtray embedded in the present invention is extremely easy to operate, is full of luxury, has excellent sealing properties, and is very easy to adjust the door installation. There is a practically important advantage that there is.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of one embodiment of an embedded ashtray according to the present invention as viewed from behind.

FIG. 2 is a vertical sectional view of an essential part showing an oil damper type gear and a rack of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of an essential part showing stopper holes and pins of the guide rail of the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of a main part showing a cam portion and a pin of the guide rail of the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a structure of a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Case 12 Seal 13 Ashtray main body 14 Support arm part 15 Butt storage part 16 Cigar lighter attachment part 17, 20, 25 Coil spring 18 M-shaped groove 19 Lever 21, 27 pin 22 Rack 23 Gear 24 Door 26 Link 28 Guide rail 28a Stopper Hole 28b Cam 29,30 Rib for sealing

Claims (4)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] 1. A case having a substantially fan-shaped vertical section buried in a dashboard , and an ashtray having a substantially fan-shaped vertical section which is concentrically pivoted to the case and rotatably moves in and out of the case. A main body, a first spring for urging the ashtray main body in a protruding direction, and a concentrically provided with the ashtray main body on an inner surface of the case.
Arc-shaped rack, and an oil damper type
A gear is pivotally mounted, and the rotational resistance of the gear causes the ashtray body to
The protruding operation is delayed, and an M-shaped groove formed at the rear end of the ashtray body.
As the groove corresponding to the M-shaped right leg goes upward,
And the groove corresponding to the left leg goes down.
The case is formed so as to be shallow, and can be swung back and forth and right and left inside the rear wall of the case.
While being urged and supported by a spring, the M-shaped
The lever is provided with a pin fitted into the groove of the ashtray , and when the ashtray body is pushed into the case, the
The pin enters the groove corresponding to the M-shaped right leg and
2 moves to the right against the biasing force of the spring,
The pin is moved by the urging force of the second spring with the return movement of
To move to the left and engage with the M-shaped central part
Stop, and when the ashtray body is pushed further, the pin
2 moves to the left by the urging force of the spring, and the M-shaped left
Enter the groove corresponding to the side leg and return the ashtray body
The pin goes up the slope of the groove corresponding to the left leg
And a locking mechanism for releasing the locking of the ashtray body by coming . 2. A pivoted swingably in the front-rear direction on the front of the ashtray body, and a door that is biased in a protruding direction by a third spring, the one end portion in the door are fixed, and, and links the pin is pivotally mounted on the other end, is provided on the inner surface of the case so as to guide the pin,
And upper Symbol pin is fitted into the upper Symbol stopper hole when a top SL ashtray body and concentric arcuate guide rail having a stopper hole to which the pin is fitted in the vicinity of the front end portion, the upper SL ashtray body is projected preventing backward rotation of the upper SL ashtray body with allow swinging forward of the upper SL door through the upper Symbol link Te, then
And wherein the upper <br/> Symbol pin through the upper Symbol link is set up as possible behind the rotation of the upper SL ashtray body is discharged from the upper Symbol stopper hole when allowed to swing on the SL door behind The implantable ashtray according to claim 1. 3. A pivotally mounted swingably in the front-rear direction on the front of the ashtray body, and a door that is biased in a protruding direction by a third spring, the one end portion in the door are fixed, and, and links the pin is pivotally mounted on the other end, is provided on the inner surface of the case so as to guide the pin,
And, a top <br/> SL ashtray body and concentric arcuate guide rule having a cam portion in the vicinity of the rear end portion the pin is in sliding contact with the upper Symbol pin on when the upper SL ashtray body is pushed rides the serial cam portion, thereby swung over SL door backwards through the upper Symbol link is characterized in that as allowed to close the leading edge of the upper SL case, the to claim 1 or 2 Implantable ashtray as described. Wherein provided on the outer surface of the ashtray body as the sealing ribs the ash <br/> pan body and concentric arcuate provided on the inner surface of the casing, contact ribs and sliding for the sealing The ashtray according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising an ashtray main body and another arc-shaped sealing rib concentric with the ashtray body.