JP2579582Y2 - Armrest lid mounting 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 structure for mounting an armrest lid which also serves as an accessory case.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As an armrest for a seat of a vehicle or the like,
For example, a configuration is known in which an upper half portion that can be opened and closed with respect to a lower half portion serving as a base portion is used, and a dish-shaped concave portion on the upper surface of the lower half portion can be used as a small container.

[0003] The upper half of the armrest having such a configuration includes, for example, a frame integrally formed with a pad so as to elastically support the arm of the occupant, and a lock means for holding the upper half in a closed position with respect to the lower half. And a lid serving as a back cover of the upper half portion, and the rear end is swingably attached to a corresponding portion of the lower half portion. The lid is usually interposed and held between the locking means and the frame, and is fixed to the back surface of the upper half together with the locking means by means of screws (small screws) or the like from the locking means side together (tightening). ing.

[0004]

However, in such a configuration, since the locking means and the screw on which the lid is attached to the upper half are exposed on the back surface of the upper half of the armrest, when the upper half is opened. The quality of the armrest, that is, the appearance of the seat, is inevitable.

In the known construction, the lid is interposed between the frame and the lock means and is fastened together by tightening a screw from the lock means side, so that the lock means, the insertion hole of the lid and the screw hole of the frame are formed. Each requires high precision. Therefore, molding of each member of the upper half of the armrest cannot be performed easily, and there is a possibility that workability may be complicated.

Since the lid is sandwiched between the frame and the locking means and fastened with screws, if the tightening torque of the screw is large, the lid is damaged or damaged, and if it is small, the lid and the locking means are loose and the mounting is poor. There is a risk of causing this. In other words, it is difficult to control the tightening torque of the screws, and it is inevitable that the workability during the mounting operation is reduced.

An object of the present invention is to provide an armrest lid mounting structure that facilitates the mounting operation of the lid and improves the overall appearance quality.

[0008]

In order to achieve this object, according to the present invention, a locking means is directly fixed to a frame by a predetermined number of screws arranged at predetermined positions of an integral mounting piece. And the lid is disposed at a corresponding position in a shape covering at least the screw of the locking means. Then, at least under the engagement of the first engagement means between the lid and the frame, the lid can be attached to the frame at that position.

[0009]

According to this construction, no screws are used for mounting the lid, and since the screws of the locking means are covered by the lid, exposure of the screws to the inside can be prevented, and the overall appearance of the armrest, ie, the seat Quality is sufficiently improved. And since the joints are not tightened by screws with the lid interposed, not so high accuracy is required for the frame, the lock means and the lid members, and strict management of the tightening torque is not required, so workability is improved. Be improved.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in the armrest lid mounting structure 10 according to the present invention, the lid 12 is fixed together with the locking means 16 to the back surface of the frame 14 forming the upper half of the armrest. I have.

The frame 14 has, for example, an integrally formed pad 14a on its upper surface, and is formed so as to be able to elastically support the arm portion of the occupant, and usually has a lower half portion (not shown) serving as a base portion of an armrest. The rear end is hingedly mounted at the corresponding location so that it can be opened and closed under rocking motion with respect to (1).

Although not shown here, the lower half of the armrest is usually formed with a dish-shaped recess on the upper surface, and the armrest itself can also be used as an accessory case. Such an armrest consisting of an upper half and a lower half is known, and the configuration itself is not the purpose of the present invention, and thus will not be described in detail.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 1, a lock means 16 for holding the upper half in a closed position with respect to the lower half is provided, for example, at the front end of the upper half. Locking means 16
Has, for example, an operating piece 18 and a lock piece 20 which can be interlocked, and the upper half swings with respect to the lower half by engagement of the lock piece with a corresponding engagement piece (not shown) of the lower half. Is configured to regulate.

The structure of the lock means 16 is known.
The configuration itself is not the purpose of the present invention and will not be described in detail.

Here, in the present invention, the locking means is used.
16 is formed integrally with a mounting piece 16a and has a predetermined number of, for example, 2
The lids 12 which are directly fixed to corresponding positions on the back surface of the frame 14 by the screws (small screws) 22 and are arranged at corresponding positions in a shape that covers at least the screws of the locking means are first and second. It is attached to the frame under the engagement of two engagement means 32,34.

As can be seen from FIG.
Has a notch 24 and a concave portion 26 corresponding to the protruding portion 16b of the locking means 16 in advance, and the locking means is arranged in alignment with these, the insertion hole 28 of the locking means aligned with each other, and the screw hole of the frame. The locking means is fixed to the frame by continuous insertion and screwing of the screw 22 into the frame 30 (see FIG. 2).

The lid 12 is formed, for example, with a notch 12a corresponding to the projection 16b of the locking means.
As shown in FIG. 2, it is attached by loose fitting to the inside of the vertical wall 14b of the frame.

As can be seen from FIGS. 1 and 2, for example, the engagement claws 32a, 34a of the first and second engagement means are provided.
Are formed integrally with the lid on the surface facing the frame 14, and the engagement holes 32 of the first engagement means are formed.
b is provided on the mounting piece 16a of the locking means, and the engaging claw 34b of the second engaging means is provided on the corresponding portion of the frame.

The engaging claws 32a, 34a of the first and second engaging means
Are each formed to be elastically deformable, and are configured to be able to engage with the engagement holes under insertion of the corresponding engagement holes 32b and 34b accompanied by elastic deformation by pushing in the lid 12. .

In the first engagement means 32, for example, a bush 36 functioning as a spacer is provided with an engagement claw 32a.
Interposed between the engagement holes 34b, it is possible to suppress the backlash of the lid 12 with respect to the frame 14, that is, to hold the lid in a stable state with respect to the frame.

In such a configuration, first, the screw 22
Thereby, the locking means 16 is fixed to the frame 14. Then, the lid is fixed to the frame under the engagement of the first and second engagement means 32 and 34 associated with the pushing of the lid 12 into the frame 14.

In other words, in the armrest lid mounting structure 10 of the present invention, the lid 12 is not engaged with the first and second engaging means 32, 34 without using the screws, and the frame 14 Figure 2
As can be seen, the screw 22 of the locking means is covered by the lid. Therefore, the screw 22 can be reliably prevented from being exposed to the outside, and the overall appearance quality of the armrest, that is, the overall appearance of the seat when the upper half is opened, is sufficiently improved.

Further, in the present invention, the locking means 16 is directly attached to the frame 14 by tightening the screws 22 without passing through the lid 12, so that the screw holes 30 of the frame and the insertion holes 28 of the locking means are not provided. During that time, very high precision is not required. Further, since it is sufficient to provide the locking claws 32a, 34a of the first and second engaging means corresponding to the locking means and the engaging holes 32b, 34b of the frame, even when the lid 12 is formed, a very high accuracy is obtained. Is not required.

For this reason, when any of the frame 14, the lock means 16 and the lid 12 is molded, not so high precision is required for each member, and each member can be easily molded, thereby improving workability. .

Further, since the locking means 16 is fixed to the frame by directly tightening the screw 22 to the frame 14, the lid 12 is fixed regardless of the tightening torque of the screw.
It does not cause breakage or damage of the lid, or poor mounting of the lid or the lock means. That is, since the screw 22 can be tightened without strictly controlling the tightening torque, the workability is improved by simplifying the screw tightening operation.

The lid 12 is attached to the frame 14 so as to be inseparable from the frame 14 under the engagement of the first and second engagement means 32 and 34 by being pushed in the direction of the frame. This does not complicate the workability at the time of mounting.

Here, in the embodiment, the engaging claws 32a, 34a of the first and second engaging means 32, 34 are connected to the lid 12 by the engaging holes.
32b and 34b are provided on the frame 14 and the mounting piece 16a of the locking means, respectively. Conversely, the engaging hole may be provided on the lid, the engaging claw may be provided on the frame and the mounting piece of the locking means, respectively. .

In the first and second engaging means 32 and 34, it is sufficient that the corresponding engaging claw and the engaging hole can be engaged with each other. Are not limited to the illustrated shapes. Then, the first and second engagement means 32, 3
4 is not limited to a different shape as shown in the figure, but may have the same shape.

Further, in the figure, the number of the screws 22 and the number of the first and second engaging means 32 and 34 are both illustrated as two, but the locking means 16 and the lid 12 are omitted. These numbers are not limited to two, since it is sufficient to fix them.

The embodiment described above is for explaining the present invention, and does not limit the present invention in any way.
It goes without saying that all modifications and alterations within the technical scope of the present invention are included in the present invention.

[0032]

As described above, according to the armrest lid mounting structure of the present invention, no screws are used for mounting the lid, and the screws of the locking means are covered by the lid, so that the screws are exposed to the outside. Can be reliably prevented. Therefore, the overall appearance quality of the armrest when the upper half is opened, that is, the overall appearance quality of the seat, is sufficiently improved.

Further, since the screws are not interlocked with the lid interposed therebetween, it is sufficient if the screw holes of the frame and the insertion holes of the locking means can be aligned. That is, the frame,
Since high precision is not required for each member of the locking means and the lid, workability is improved under an easy molding operation.

Since the locking means is fixed to the frame by directly tightening the screw to the frame, the screw can be tightened without strictly controlling the tightening torque. Therefore, workability is improved by simplifying the screw tightening operation.

Further, in addition to the first engagement means, a lid,
If the second engaging means for connecting the locking means is provided, the lid is fixed to the frame at a position further inside from the first engaging means, so that the external appearance caused by the bulging of the lid and the like Deterioration of quality can be reliably prevented.

Further, if the first and second engagement means are constituted by a combination of an engagement claw and an engagement hole which can be engaged with each other, the first and second engagement members are pushed by pushing the lid in the frame direction. Since the engagement means can engage with each other, the operation of attaching the lid to the frame does not become complicated.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic exploded perspective view of an armrest lid mounting structure according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partial longitudinal sectional view of the armrest lid mounting structure as viewed from the front of the upper half of the armrest.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Armrest lid mounting structure 12 Lid 14 Frame 16 Locking means 16a Locking means mounting piece 22 Screw (small screw) 32 First engaging means 32a Engaging claw 32b Engaging hole 34 Second engaging means 34a Engaging Claw 34b Engagement hole

Claims (4)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] 1. An armrest having an upper half which can be opened and closed with respect to a lower half, wherein an upper half of the armrest is formed integrally with a pad so as to elastically support an arm of a seated person; A locking means for holding the part in a closed position with respect to the lower half; and a lid serving as a back cover of the upper half, wherein the locking means is disposed at a predetermined position on the integral mounting piece. Are fixed directly to the frame by screws, and the lid is disposed at a corresponding position at least in a shape covering the screw of the locking means, and at least the engagement of the first engagement means provided between the lid and the frame is provided. A lid attachment structure for an armrest, wherein the lid can be attached to the frame at the position under the joint. 2. The first engagement means is formed of a combination of an engagement hole; and an engagement claw inserted into the engagement hole and capable of engaging under elasticity, and pushing the lid into the frame. 2. The engaging claw is inserted into and engaged with the engaging hole in conjunction with the operation.
The armrest lid mounting structure as described. 3. A second engagement means is provided between the mounting pieces of the lid and the lock means, and a second engagement means is provided in addition to the first engagement means.
The armrest mounting structure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the lid can be mounted to the frame under the engagement of the engaging means. 4. The second engaging means is formed by a combination of an engaging hole; and an engaging claw inserted into the engaging hole and capable of engaging under elasticity, and pushing the lid into the frame. The armrest lid mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the engagement claw is inserted into and engaged with the engagement hole together with the first engagement means.