JP2573220Y2 - Vehicle instrument panel structure - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vehicle instrument panel structure.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, it has been attempted to dispose a cup holder in an instrument panel portion of an automobile. For example, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. Hei 18-18748 discloses an instrument panel having an opening for attaching a cup holder. It is disclosed that a cup holder is formed so as to be able to freely move in and out of the instrument panel in the front-rear direction with respect to the cup holder mounting opening.

[0003]

However, in this conventional cup holder, the cup holder mounting opening is closed by the cup holder itself in the retracted state, so that the existence of the cup holder mounting opening is limited. Regardless, the beauty of the instrument panel is maintained well, but in the state of use when the cup holder is taken out from the cup holder mounting opening to the near side, the cup holder mounting opening is directly exposed to the indoor side because the instrument is in use. There was a problem that the appearance of the ment panel was impaired.

Further, in a configuration in which a cup holder is attached to a cup holder attachment opening formed in an instrument panel so as to be able to protrude and retract,
It is required that the cup holder be stably supported in the state of use without being affected by the running vibration of the automobile.

Therefore, in the present invention, a cup holder is provided so as to be able to freely move in and out of a cup holder mounting opening formed in an instrument panel. It has been made as a proposal of an instrument panel structure of an automobile that can achieve both.

[0006]

According to the present invention, as a specific means for solving this problem, a cup holder mounting opening formed in an instrument panel is provided.
The above-described cup holder is formed by integrally connecting a cover member having a size capable of covering the cup holder mounting opening from the rear side thereof and a holder body capable of mounting and holding the cup by a connecting arm. The connecting arm is inserted through the cup holder mounting opening, the cover member is placed on the back side of the instrument panel, and the holder body is placed on the front side of the instrument panel. A member is rotatably supported on the back side of the instrument panel in the opening direction of the cup holder mounting opening, and at the first position of the cup holder, the holder body is housed in the instrument panel. Open the cup holder mounting opening with the holder body. The holder body is closed from the front side, and at the second position, the holder main body is pulled out to the front of the instrument panel so that the cup can be placed on the instrument panel. At the second position of the cup holder, the support engagement portion formed on the instrument panel side and the support engagement portion formed on the cover member side connect the holder main body at the second position of the cup holder. It is characterized in that they are engaged with each other in the pulling-out direction and the vehicle width direction to restrict further rotation and movement in the vehicle width direction.

[0007]

According to the present invention, in the first position in which the cup holder is pushed into the cup holder mounting opening side and stored in the instrument panel, the cup holder is mounted by the holder body of the cup holder. The aesthetic appearance of the instrument panel is favorably maintained by closing the opening for use from the front side.

On the other hand, when the cup holder is pulled out from the cup holder mounting opening to the front side of the instrument panel and set at the second position where the cup can be placed, the cup holder is located at the rear side of the instrument panel. The cover member covers the cup holder mounting opening from the rear side and prevents exposure to the passenger compartment, so that the instrument panel has a good appearance despite the presence of the cup holder mounting opening. The support engagement portion formed on the instrument panel side and the support engagement portion formed on the cover member side engage with each other in the direction in which the holder body is pulled out and the vehicle width direction, and the holder An appropriate contact pressure is generated on the body side by its own weight moment, and the position holding action of the cover member is promoted. So that the cup holder is more stably supported from.

[0009]

Therefore, according to the instrument panel structure of the vehicle of the present invention, in the first position in which the cup holder is in the housed state, the first position is the position of the cup holder.
In the second position where the cup holder is in use, the cover member closes the cup holder mounting opening formed in the instrument panel, and the cup holder mounting opening is exposed to the vehicle compartment as it is. This prevents the instrument panel from maintaining good aesthetics.

Further, at the second position of the cup holder, the cup holder is stably supported by the mutual engagement of the support engagement portions formed on the cover member and the instrument panel, respectively. The practical effect that the reliability in use in the state where the cup is placed is enhanced can also be obtained.

[0011]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an instrument panel structure of a vehicle according to the present invention.

FIG. 1 shows an instrument panel 1 of an automobile having an instrument panel structure according to a first embodiment of the present invention .
Parts are shown. At the position near the center of the instrument panel 1 in the vehicle width direction, two long groove-shaped cup holders extending in the vertical direction are appropriately separated in the left-right direction so as to correspond to the driver's seat side and the passenger's seat side, respectively. Openings 2, 2 are formed. The cup holders 10, 10 described later are arranged in the cup holder mounting openings 2, 2, respectively. As shown in FIGS. 2, 3 and 4, the cup holder mounting opening 2 extends from the front surface 1a to the back surface 1b. Is extended stepwise to form a support engagement portion 3 for a cup holder 10 described later.

As shown in FIG. 2, the cup holder 10 is formed by integrally connecting a holder main body 11 and a cover member 12, which will be described later, via a connecting arm 13.
As shown in FIGS. 2, 3 and 5, the holder main body 11 is integrally formed of a substantially rectangular plate made of synthetic resin having substantially the same shape and dimensions as the cup holder mounting opening 2. When the cup holder mounting opening 2 is applied from the front surface 1a side of the instrument panel 1, the peripheral edge of the back surface 11b is supported by the support engaging portion of the cup holder mounting opening 2. The shape and thickness of the front surface 11a of the instrument panel 1 are substantially the same as the front surface 1a of the instrument panel 1. Note that reference numeral 15
Is an opening / closing operation knob protruding from the surface 11a of the holder body 11.

The holder main body 11 is a column member having a columnar body of a predetermined length formed at both longitudinal ends of a rear surface 11b thereof and having a pair of right and left engaging projections 22, 22 formed on a front end surface 20b thereof. 20 and 20 are integrally formed upright. Further, frame members 21 and 2 integrally formed in a substantially U-shape are formed on both side surfaces of the distal end portions 20a of the support members 20 and 20 so as to extend between the support members 20 and 20.
Numerals 1 are rotatably attached to the support members 20 in erected directions (arrow CD directions) by fulcrum pins 23, 23, respectively.

Further, the frame member 21 has a base end 2
A stopper 25 extending from the fulcrum pin 23 to one side is formed in each of 1a and 21a, and an engaging claw portion 26 is projected from a surface opposite to the stopper 25. And
When the frame members 21 and 21 are tilted sideways (in the direction of arrow D), the stopper 25 is
By contacting the side surface 0, further rotation is restricted at a position extending from the support member 20 to the side, and the posture is maintained in that state.
(It is a state shown by a solid line in FIGS. 2 and 5). This state is hereinafter referred to as an in-use state.

On the other hand, when the frame member 21 is rotated in the direction of arrow C, as shown by a dashed line in FIG.
When the engaging claw portion 26 elastically engages with the engaging protrusion 22 of the support member 20, the frame member 21 is
Is held as it is in the state of extending upward as it is. This state is hereinafter referred to as a stored state.

When both of the frame members 21 are set in the use state, the frame members 2
A space for mounting and holding the cup 50 is formed by the three members 1, 21 and the holder main body 11, and the cup 50 is supported by the holder main body 11 and the falling down of the cup 50 is performed by the frame members 21, 21. Is prevented.
On the other hand, when both of the frame members 21 are set to the retracted state, the frame members 21 are within the range of the width dimension of the holder main body 11, so that Opening for cup holder mounting 2
Through the instrument panel 1.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 27 indicates the holder main body 11 held in the cup holder mounting opening 2 by resiliently press-fitting a projection receiving member 28 provided on the back surface 1b of the instrument panel 1. It is an engagement projection for squeezing.

The cover member 12 is formed of a synthetic resin substantially rectangular plate having an outer dimension larger than that of the cup holder mounting opening 2. The lower end portion 12a is provided with the instrument A fulcrum shaft 1 provided on the instrument panel 1 side on the back surface 1b side of the panel 1
The instrument panel 4 supports the instrument panel so as to be rotatable in the front-rear direction (arrow AB direction). The peripheral portion of the cover member 12 is formed to extend outward in a stepped manner,
The support engagement portion 16 engages with the support engagement portion 3 on the instrument panel 1 side.

Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the cover member 12 is rotated in the
In a state in which the support member 6 abuts on the support engagement portion 3 on the instrument panel 1 side, as shown in FIG. 2, the cover member 12 is mounted so that the entire area of the cup holder mounting opening 2 can be covered. The position and the like are appropriately set.

The holder main body 11 and the cover member 12 thus formed are integrally connected via a curved arm-shaped connecting arm 13 having a width dimension capable of passing through the cup holder mounting opening 2. By doing so, one cup holder 10 spans the front surface 1a side and the back surface 1b side of the instrument panel 1 through the cup holder mounting opening 2.

In this case, the relative positional relationship between the holder main body 11 and the cover member 12 is such that as shown by a solid line in FIG. When the holder body 11 is in contact with the back surface 1b, the holder body 11 is set to extend substantially horizontally (hereinafter, this state is referred to as a first position of the cup holder 10). As shown in FIG.
When rotated in the direction, the cup holder mounting opening 2 is appropriately set so as to be closed by the holder body 11 (hereinafter, this state is referred to as the second state of the cup holder 10). Position).

Next, a description will be given of a method of using the cup holder 10 configured as described above, its operation and effects, and the like.

When the cup holder 10 is moved from the second position (the state shown in FIG. 2) when in use to the first position where it is stored in the instrument panel 1 side,
First, each of the frame members 21 on the holder body 11 side is rotated in the direction of arrow C, and is set in a storage state to be accommodated in the width direction range of the holder body 11. In this case, the posture of the frame members 21, 21 is maintained by the resilient engagement between the engagement protrusions 22 and the engagement claw portions 26.

In this state, the holder body 11 is directly rotated toward the instrument panel 1 (in the direction of arrow A), and the frame members 21 and the support members 20, 20 for supporting the frame members 21, 21 are attached to the cup holder. While being housed inside the instrument panel 1 through the opening 2,
The holder body 11 is brought into contact with the cup holder mounting opening 2 to close it (the state shown in FIG. 1).

In this case, the engagement projections 27, 27 provided on the holder main body 11 side engage with the projection receiving members 28 on the instrument panel 1 side by resilient pressure, so that the cup holder 10
Is held in the first position and the careless removal of the cup holder 10 due to the vibration of the vehicle or the like is prevented. Further, since the cup holder mounting opening 2 is closed by the holder body 11, the front surface 1a of the instrument panel 1 forms a substantially continuous surface despite the presence of the cup holder mounting opening 2, The aesthetic appearance of the instrument panel 1 is favorably maintained.

On the other hand, when the cup holder 10 is taken out from the first position and set to the second position so that the cup 50 and the like can be placed and held, the cup holder 10 is first exposed to the passenger compartment. The knob 15 of the holder main body 11 is pinched with a finger and pulled out as it is (in the direction of arrow B), and each of the frame members 21, 21 in the stored state is turned down to the side to set it in the used state. This is cup holder 1
The cup 50 and the like can be placed and held by the zero.

In this case, the support engagement portion 16 of the cover member 12 abuts and engages with the support engagement portion 3 of the instrument panel 1 and the holder body 11 or the cup 50 mounted on the holder body 11 or the like. Since a predetermined contact pressure is applied to the contact surface by the weight moment of the cover member 12, the position of the cover member 12 can be reliably maintained. As a result, the holder body 11 connected to the cover member 12 via the connection arm 13 can be moved. The support is stable and the holder body 1
The holding property of the cup 50 placed on the top 1 is improved.

In the second position, since the cup holder mounting opening 2 is closed by the cover member 12, for example, compared to a case where the cup holder mounting opening 2 is left as it is in the open state. The aesthetic appearance of the instrument panel 1 is improved.

As described above, according to the instrument panel structure of this embodiment, in the case where the cup holder 10 is arranged so as to be able to move in and out of the instrument panel 1, the beauty of the instrument panel 1 can be maintained and the cup holder can be maintained. 10 stable support can be achieved at the same time.

Second Embodiment FIG. 6 shows a cup holder 10 according to a second embodiment to which the instrument panel structure of the present invention is applied. The cup holder 10 of this embodiment is different from the cup holder of the first embodiment in that the cup 50 is placed and held on the axis of the holder body 11.
In that it is placed and held at a position eccentric to the side from the holder main body 11, and only the structure of the holder main body 11 is different from that of the first embodiment. The structure of the portion is the same as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, only the structure and the like of the holder body 11 will be described here, and the description of the other portions will be omitted by referring to the description of the first embodiment.

A plate-like arm member 30 having a cup receiving hole 31 formed at one end thereof is attached to the holder body 11 so as to be rotatable in the direction of arrow HG by a fulcrum shaft 32. And this arm member 30 is shown in FIGS.
As shown in the drawing (solid line), in a state where it is extended laterally from the holder main body 11, its lower surface abuts against the back surface 11b of the holder main body 11 to maintain its posture. (This state is a use state).
On the other hand, as shown by a dashed line in FIG. 7, when the arm member 30 stands upright with respect to the holder main body 11, the first engagement protrusion 33 provided on the arm member 30 is provided.
Is elastically pressed into the first engagement claw portion 36 provided on the holder body 11 side, thereby maintaining the posture (this state is the state at the time of storage).

On the other hand, at a position corresponding to the center of the cup receiving hole 31 of the arm member 30, a cup supporting member 40 bent and formed in a substantially U-shape straddles the cup receiving hole 31 by a fulcrum pin 41. In this manner, it is attached so as to be rotatable in the directions of arrows IJ. When the arm member 30 is set in the use state, the cup support member 40 is, as shown by a solid line in FIG.
Due to its own weight, the posture is made to hang down from the arm member 30 and the engagement protrusion 42 formed on the cup support member 40 is elastically fitted into the second engagement claw 37 on the arm member 30 side, thereby changing the posture. Is held. Therefore,
In this state, as shown by a dashed line in FIG. 7, the cup 50 inserted into the cup receiving hole 31 of the arm member 30 and thereby restricted from falling can be supported from the bottom side. is there.

On the other hand, when the arm member 30 is in the retracted state, the cup support member 40 rotates in the direction of arrow J to be in a state along the arm member 30 and Engagement claw 4 provided on cup support member 40
The position of the second engagement projection 34 provided on the arm member 30 side is maintained by elastically fitting the second engagement projection 34 into the arm 3. In this state, since the arm member 30 and the cup supporting member 40 are both housed within the width direction of the holder main body 11, they are housed inside the instrument panel 1 through the cup holder mounting opening 2. Thus, the cup holder 10 can be set at the first position.

In FIG. 6, reference numeral 35 denotes a third engagement for holding the posture of the cup holder 10 in the first position by elastically fitting into a projection receiving member (not shown) provided on the instrument panel 1 side. It is a protrusion.

Also in the second embodiment, the cup holder 10 is set by the cover member 12 when set to the first position, and by the holder body 11 when set to the second position. Since the cup holder mounting opening 2 is closed, the aesthetic appearance of the instrument panel 1 is well maintained. The support performance of the cup holder 10 is the same as that of the first embodiment.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an instrument panel portion of an automobile having an instrument panel structure according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state of using the cup holder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged vertical sectional view taken along the line III-III of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged vertical sectional view taken along the line IV-IV of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a view taken in the direction of arrows VV in FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a use state of a cup holder in an automobile having an instrument panel structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a view taken in the direction of arrows VII-VII in FIG. 6;

[Explanation of symbols]

1 is an instrument panel, 2 is an opening for attaching a cup holder, 3 is a support engagement portion, 10 is a cup holder, 11
Is a holder body, 12 is a cover member, 13 is a connecting arm, 14 is a fulcrum shaft, 15 is a knob, 16 is a support engaging portion,
Reference numeral 0 denotes a support member, reference numeral 21 denotes a frame member, reference numeral 22 denotes an engagement protrusion, reference numeral 23 denotes a fulcrum pin, reference numeral 25 denotes a stopper, reference numeral 26 denotes an engagement claw, reference numeral 27 denotes an engagement protrusion, reference numeral 28 denotes a protrusion receiving member, reference numeral 30 denotes an arm member, reference numeral 31
Is a cup receiving hole, 32 is a fulcrum shaft, 33 is a first engagement projection, 3
4 is a second engagement projection, 35 is a third engagement projection, 36 is a first engagement claw, 37 is a second engagement claw, 40 is a cup support member,
41 is a fulcrum pin, 42 is an engagement protrusion, 43 is an engagement claw, and 5
0 is a cup.

Claims (1)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] 1. A cover member and a cup having a size capable of covering the cup holder mounting opening from the back side thereof with respect to the cup holder mounting opening formed in the instrument panel can be placed and held. A cup holder integrally connected to the holder main body by a connecting arm as described above, the connecting arm is inserted through the cup holder mounting opening, and the cover member is placed on the back side of the instrument panel; The cup holder is disposed with the main body positioned on the front side of the instrument panel, and the cover member is rotatably supported in the opening direction of the cup holder mounting opening on the back side of the instrument panel. In the first position, the holder body is The cup holder mounting opening is closed from the front side while being housed in the front panel and the holder body is used, and at the second position, the holder body is pulled out to the front of the instrument panel to place the cup mounting unit. In the second position of the cup holder, the support formed on the instrument panel side is provided at the second position of the cup holder while the cup holder mounting opening is closed from the back side thereof by being enabled and the cover member is provided. The engaging portion and the support engaging portion formed on the cover member side are engaged with each other in the direction in which the holder body is pulled out and in the vehicle width direction to restrict further rotation and movement in the vehicle width direction. An instrument panel structure for an automobile.