JP2826711B2 - Ashtray equipment - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an ashtray device, and more particularly to an ashtray device capable of performing a smooth operation stably when the ashtray case is taken in and out of a retainer holding the ashtray case. It is.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a drawer type ashtray device mounted on an automobile or the like, an ashtray case is held so as to be able to be taken in and out of a retainer attached to an attachment member such as an instrument panel. Such an ashtray device has a function for preventing adverse effects on instruments and the like near the retainer due to smoke and hot air of tobacco discarded in the ashtray case, and a function for facilitating the operation of taking out and inserting the ashtray case. Etc. are given.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, in a conventional drawer-type ashtray device 50, a protector 16 as a shielding plate is provided at the rear with a first leaf spring at the back of the ashtray case 14. 52, while its front is free end, and such front free end 48
Are urged upward by the urging force of the first leaf spring 52. A second leaf spring 54 is attached to a sliding contact portion of the ashtray case 14 with the retainer 12 so as to contact the retainer 12 with a predetermined pressing force. As a result, in the ashtray device 50, when the ashtray case 14 is pulled out, the front free end 48 of the protector 16 is flipped up in the upward direction based on the urging force of the first leaf spring 52, and the retainer 12 When the ashtray case 14 is taken in or out, a predetermined sliding force is applied between the ashtray case 14 and the retainer 12 by the pressing force of the second leaf spring 54 against the retainer 12. A dynamic resistance is induced, and a good operation feeling is obtained. Further, in a state where the ashtray case 14 is housed in the retainer 12, rattling due to vibration or the like and unnecessary removal are prevented.

As described above, in the conventional ashtray device 50, when the ashtray case 14 is pulled out, the protector 16 is positioned so as to cover the front portion of the retainer 12. Damage is prevented, and a predetermined sliding resistance is induced between the ashtray case 14 and the retainer 12, so that an appropriate operation load is applied when the ashtray case 14 is taken in and out, and the operation is smoothly performed. However, two types of leaf spring means, the first leaf spring 52 and the second leaf spring 54, have been considered to be indispensable for sufficiently exhibiting their functions. Therefore, in the ashtray device 50, many parts are inevitably required, and there is a disadvantage that the structure is complicated and the assembling property is poor.

Accordingly, the applicant of the present application has proposed a technique disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 59-92.
Japanese Patent Publication No. 695 proposes an ashtray device which can advantageously solve such disadvantages. That is, as shown in FIG.
In this ashtray device 56, stepped widened portions 58 extending continuously in the length direction are integrally formed at upper edges of both sides in the width direction of the ashtray case 14, respectively. Guide rails 60 are provided on both lower edges in the width direction.
Are fixedly provided. And the ashtray case 14,
At the bottom wall portion of each stepped widened portion 58, it is suspended so as to slide on each guide rail 60 of the retainer 12,
Thus, the retainer 12 is held so as to be able to be taken in and out. A leaf spring 62 is disposed on the inner surface of the bottom wall of each stepped widened portion 58 so as to abut against the retainer 12 with an upward biasing force. And the other end side is fixed to the rear part of the protector 16. That is, as shown in FIG.
Has a chevron shape as a whole, and the retainer 12
Between the inner side surface of the ashtray case and the bottom wall of the stepped widened portion 58 of the ashtray case 14 in a state where the chevron is elastically deformed so as to be crushed. , C and D, the retainer 12 and the ashtray case 14 are biased so as to be separated from each other.

Therefore, in the ashtray device 56 having such a structure, when the ashtray case 14 is put in and taken out, the leaf springs 62 move the steps of the ashtray case 14 at points A, B, C and D. The bottom wall of the widened portion 58 and the inner surface of the retainer 12 are slidably contacted with a predetermined urging force, and the bottom wall of the widened portion 58 of the ashtray case 14 is in contact with the guide rail 60 of the retainer 12. The ashtray case 14 and the retainer 12 are brought into sliding contact with each other with a predetermined pressing force, so that a predetermined sliding resistance is generated between the ashtray case 14 and the retainer 12. Further, since the front free end 48 of the protector 16 is urged upward based on the urging force of the leaf spring 62, when the ashtray case 14 is pulled out as shown in FIG. , The front free end 48
However, it can be flipped up so as to cover the front part of the retainer 12. In short, such an ashtray device 5
6, a leaf spring means (first leaf spring 52 in FIG. 6) for flipping up the protector 16 to exhibit a function of preventing peripheral devices from being damaged by hot air and the like, and an ashtray case 14
A leaf spring means (a second leaf spring 54 in FIG. 6) for providing a predetermined sliding resistance between the first leaf spring 62 and the It can be used for both.

Accordingly, the ashtray device 5 disclosed in the above publication is disclosed.
6, a conventional ashtray device 50 as shown in FIG.
Therefore, the number of parts can be advantageously reduced, whereby the structure can be effectively simplified and the assemblability can be greatly improved.

However, the inventors of the present invention have made further studies on the ashtray device 56 having such a structure, and found the following problems. That is, in the ashtray device 56, the inner side surface of the retainer 12 and the ashtray case 1 are caused by sink marks in the molding process of the synthetic resin ashtray case 14 and dimensional errors at the time of assembly to the retainer 12.
It is often the case that the gap between the stepped widened portion 58 and the bottom wall portion varies, but this causes variation in the amount of elastic deformation of the leaf spring 62 disposed therebetween. The biasing force applied to the retainer 12 of the leaf spring 62 and the ashtray case 14 also varies,
As a result, the magnitude of the sliding resistance generated between the retainer 12 and the ashtray case 14, that is, the operating load when the ashtray case 14 is moved in and out, becomes uneven, and as a result, the ashtray case 14 is moved in and out. There has been a problem that there is a significant difference between products in the operability of operation.

[0009]

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as its object to solve the structural and assembly advantages associated with the reduction in the number of parts. The ashtray device has been improved so that the operating load can be made uniform when the ashtray case is put in and taken out of the retainer while the ashtray case is being moved in and out, so that the smooth operation can be performed stably without a difference between products. To provide an improved structure.

[0010]

According to the present invention, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a retainer attached to a predetermined attaching member, an ashtray case held so as to be able to be taken in and out of the retainer, and an ashtray case are provided. A protector that is fixed at the rear portion and is biased upward with the front portion being a free end, wherein the front free end of the protector is flipped up when the ashtray case is pulled out. An ashtray device adapted to be positioned so as to cover the front part of the retainer, wherein the protector comprises: a base; and a first leaf spring part extending upward integrally from the base and inclined forward. A second plate spring portion integrally extending forward and / or rearward from the base portion at a side of the first plate spring portion, and fixing the base portion to the ashtray case. Do On the other hand, in a state where the front portion of the first leaf spring portion is a free end, the first leaf spring portion and the second leaf spring portion are pressed with a predetermined biasing force against the retainer, respectively. The feature is that they are arranged to be in contact with each other.

According to the first preferred embodiment of the ashtray device according to the present invention, while the base of the protector is formed so as to extend downward in a chevron shape,
Inside the ashtray case, a fixing member is provided at a position separated from the rear end side wall by a predetermined distance, and the base of the protector is press-fitted between the rear end side wall and the fixing member,
It is configured to be fixed.

According to a preferred second aspect of the present invention, the second leaf spring portion is formed in a chevron shape, and the second leaf spring portion is provided inside the ashtray case with a predetermined shape. A support member is provided for supporting at the height position, and the second leaf spring portion is supported by the support member in a state of being press-fitted between the support member and the retainer.

[0013]

In the ashtray device according to the present invention, the first leaf spring portion constituting the protector extends upward integrally from the base fixed to the ashtray case in a forwardly inclined manner. When the ashtray case is put in and taken out, the first position is set when the ashtray case is put in and taken out of the ashtray case. The front free end of the leaf spring portion can be slid against the retainer with a predetermined urging force. Particularly, when the ashtray case is pulled out, the front free end is flipped up in the upward direction, and the It can be positioned over the front. On the other hand, the second leaf spring portion is configured to integrally extend forward and / or backward from the base portion on the side of the first leaf spring portion, and has a predetermined attachment to the retainer. Since it is arranged so as to come into contact with the force, it can be brought into sliding contact with the retainer with a predetermined force when the ashtray case is taken in and out, similarly to the first leaf spring portion.

Therefore, in such an ashtray device, when the ashtray case is taken in and out, the sliding contact portion between the first leaf spring portion and the retainer and the sliding contact portion between the second leaf spring portion and the retainer are: A predetermined sliding resistance can be caused, respectively, and based on the urging force of the first leaf spring portion and the second leaf spring portion against the retainer, the first and second leaf spring portions are moved. At each location, the ashtray case and the retainer can be urged in a direction away from each other, and as a result, the ashtray case can be slid against the retainer with a predetermined pressing force. A predetermined sliding resistance can also be induced during this time.

In short, in such an ashtray device, the first and second leaf springs are moved between the first and second leaf springs and the retainer based on the urging force of the first and second leaf springs against the retainer. And the sliding resistance between the ashtray case and the retainer have been induced, in other words,
By the cooperative action of the first leaf spring portion and the second leaf spring portion, an appropriate operation load can be applied when the ashtray case is put into and taken out of the retainer.

Therefore, in the ashtray device according to the present invention, the ashtray case and the retainer are connected to each other at the position where the first leaf spring portion or the portion where the second leaf spring portion is disposed in accordance with a change in the size and shape of the product. Is changed so that the urging force of either one of the first and second leaf spring portions may change, but the urging force of the other may cause the retainer of the ashtray case to change. It is possible to prevent as much as possible the reduction of the operating load at the time of taking in and out, whereby the occurrence of the variation of the operating load between products can be advantageously suppressed, and the uniformization thereof can be effectively achieved, and As a result, a good sliding feeling can be given to the operator without a difference between the products, and in a state where the ashtray case is stored in the retainer, for example, due to vibration or the like. Resulting rattling and unnecessary escape is prevented, even at the intermediate degree of opening of the ashtray case may be better retained. Moreover, in such an ashtray device, such a first spring portion and a second spring portion form a part of the protector and are configured as one part, so that the number of parts is reduced. Advantages in structure and in assembly can be effectively secured.

In the case where the configuration according to the first aspect of the present invention is adopted, the rear end wall of the ashtray case can be simply formed without using any special fastening members such as bolts and screws. The protector can be press-fitted and fixed only by inserting the base having a chevron shape between the fixing member provided in the ashtray case, and based on the elastic deformation action of the chevron shape of the base accompanying such press-fitting. hand,
The fixed state of the protector can be stably maintained. Therefore, in such a case, the assembling device can be more effectively improved, and the function of the ashtray device such as prevention of damage to peripheral devices and smoothing of the ashtray case can be maintained well. Can be expected.

Further, when the configuration according to the second aspect of the present invention is adopted, the second leaf spring portion is not supported at all by the support member provided on the ashtray case, and so on.
In such a second leaf spring portion, there is an advantage that a large urging force can be stably exerted.

[0019]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, in order to clarify the present invention more specifically, representative embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

First, FIG. 1 schematically shows an example of a vehicular ashtray device having a structure according to the present invention.
Shows a state in which it has been disassembled. As is clear from those figures, the ashtray device 10 is provided with a retainer 12.
The ashtray case 14 and the protector 16 are assembled together.

More specifically, the retainer 12 constituting the ashtray device 10 is formed by bending each of the substantially rectangular steel plates in a substantially L-shape such that both side edges in the width direction are opposed to each other. The bent portions are vertical walls 13, 13 hanging on both sides in the width direction of the retainer 12, and a flat plate portion connecting the vertical walls 13, 13 is
Each is configured as a bottom wall 15. On the inner side of the vertical walls 13, 13 of the retainer 12, a guide rail 18 made of a synthetic resin having a substantially U-shaped vertical cross section corresponding to the inner surface shape and having substantially the same length as each vertical wall 13. , 1
8 are attached so as to be in close contact with each other. Each guide rail 18 has a plurality of engaging claws 20 provided integrally with the guide rails 18.
The bottom wall 15 is fixed to the retainer 12 by being engaged with a plurality of engaging holes 22 penetrating the bottom wall 15 in the width direction. Further, although not shown, in the retainer 12, similarly to the related art, fixing brackets such as stays are fixed to the outer peripheral surfaces of the vertical walls 13, 13 by spot welding or the like. Through this, it can be attached to a predetermined attachment member such as an instrument panel.

On the other hand, the ashtray case 14 is made of a heat-resistant synthetic resin, and has a substantially housing shape as a whole. Further, wide portions 24, 24 of which the width is increased outward by a predetermined dimension are formed at upper end edges of side walls on both sides in the width direction of the ashtray case 14, and the lower surfaces thereof are formed with step surfaces 25, 25. Have been. Further, in the ashtray case 14, a fixing member 26 is provided on the bottom wall of the ashtray at a position spaced apart from the rear end side wall by a predetermined distance. The support members 28, 28 are respectively erected integrally at the spaced positions at a height lower than the depth of the ashtray case. The fixing member 26 has a flat plate shape as a whole, and the inside of the ashtray case 14 includes a rear end portion and other portions.
And is provided so as to define a predetermined space 27 between itself and the rear end side wall. Projections 30, 30 projecting upward are formed on both sides in the width direction of the upper edge of the fixing member 26. On the other hand, each support member 28 has a columnar shape, and is provided along the side walls on both sides in the width direction of the ashtray case 14. A concave portion 32 is formed on the upper end surface, and the height position of the bottom surface of the concave portion 32 is the same as the upper end surface of the protrusion 30 of the fixing member 26. It is configured.

On the other hand, the protector 16 is configured such that a substantially rectangular flat-plate-shaped thin steel plate is bent into two at an intermediate portion in the longitudinal direction, and one side in the longitudinal direction is provided with a predetermined shape. The base 34 extends substantially vertically downward with a length, and the other side is the base 3.
The first leaf spring portion 36 is inclined upward and forward from 4 to extend integrally. That is, the protector 16
A flat plate material having elasticity, having a shape formed by standing upright so that its length direction is the vertical direction, and further bending the upper side thereof so as to lean forward by a predetermined angle and fall down,
Therefore, when pressure is applied from the outside such that the bending angle, that is, the angle between the base portion 34 and the first leaf spring portion 36 is reduced,
A predetermined urging force is exerted against the pressure.

The base 34 of the protector 16 is
The first leaf spring portion 36 has a chevron shape curved so as to protrude by a predetermined height in a direction in which the first leaf spring portion 36 extends. In the vicinity of the base portion 34 of the first leaf spring portion 36, a claw portion 38 cut and raised so as to protrude upward is provided.
When is pulled out from the retainer 12, the stopper can be engaged with a stopper 40 provided on the front side of the retainer 12.

Further, in the protector 16, the second leaf spring section 4 is provided on both sides in the width direction at the upper end of the base section 34, that is, in the vicinity of the first leaf spring section 36.
2, 42 are provided integrally. The second leaf spring portions 42, 42 have a substantially narrow band shape as a whole. The first leaf spring portions 42 are located at both sides of the first leaf spring portion 36. It extends substantially horizontally in the same direction as the direction in which the portion 36 extends, and both ends in the length direction thereof are flat flat portions 44, 44, while the middle portion is curved upward at a predetermined height. Crests 4 that protrude
6. As a result, the protector 16
In this case, when an external pressure is applied to the second leaf spring portions 42 in a direction in which the ridge portions 46 are crushed, a predetermined urging force is exerted in opposition thereto. It has become so.

As described above, the retainer 12, the ashtray case 14, and the protector 1 having the above-described structure are provided.
6 are assembled to each other, the protector 16 has its base 34 press-fit into the space 27 formed between the side wall at the rear end of the ashtray case 14 and the fixing member 26, It is assembled to the ashtray case 14 by being fixed in an elastically deformed state so that the chevron shape is crushed (see FIG. 3). Then, in such an assembled state, the first leaf spring portion 36 of the protector 16 extends obliquely upward from the opening of the ashtray case 14, and its front end is a free end 48. Then, the rear side of the opening of the ashtray case 14 is disposed so as to cover a predetermined width, and each second leaf spring portion 42 has a top portion of the crest 46 from the opening of the ashtray case 14 by a predetermined distance. In the state of being protruded in height, the flat portions 44 are placed on the protrusion 30 of the fixing member 26 and the recess 32 of the support member 28 which are integrally provided in the ashtray case 14, respectively. Being
It is designed to be supported.

The ashtray case 14 to which the protector 16 has been assembled in this way is provided with the retainer 12 at the wide portions 24, 24 provided at the upper end edge thereof.
Guide rail 1 fixed inside the vertical walls 13
The step surfaces 25, 25, which are the lower surfaces of the wide portions 24, 24, are fitted to 8, 18 in a slidable state. At this time, in the protector 16, the first leaf spring portion 36 is in contact with the inner side surface of the bottom wall 15 of the retainer 12, and is pressed down so that the angle formed by the base portion 34 becomes small. Each of the second leaf spring portions 42 is connected to the fixing member 26 and each of the support members 28.
And the respective guide rails 18 of the retainer 12 are pressed down so that the crests 46 thereof are crushed, whereby the first and second leaf springs are pressed. At 36, 42, and 42, an urging force is exerted in an upward direction.

In short, in the ashtray device 10, the protector 16 includes the first leaf spring 36 and the second leaf spring 4.
2 and 42, while being brought into contact with the retainer 12 directly or via the guide rails 18, with a predetermined urging force in the upper direction, and fixed to the ashtray case 14 at the base 34. The ashtray case 14 is mounted on the guide rail 1 under such an assembled state of the protector 16.
The guide is held by the retainer 12 in a state where the guide can be taken in and out by the guides 8 and 18.

Therefore, in such an ashtray device 10,
As shown in FIG. 3, the ashtray case 14 is
If it is in the fully closed state
The protector 16 is connected to the front free end 4 of the first leaf spring portion 36.
8 and the respective ridges 46 of the second leaf springs 42, 42,
The inner surface of the bottom wall 15 of the retainer 12 and the guide rails 18,
The upper and lower surfaces of the ashtray 18 are pressed against the upper bottom surface with an urging force in the upper direction, and the ashtray case 14 is urged downward based on the urging force. And
Thereby, the wide portion 24,
The step surfaces 25, 24 are brought into contact with the lower bottom surfaces of the guide rails 18, 18 in the retainer 12 with a predetermined pressing force. As a result, rattling and unnecessary escape due to vibration or the like can be prevented. It is becoming.

In the ashtray apparatus 10, when the ashtray case 14 is guided by the guide rails 18 and 18 and is pulled out of the retainer 12, the front part of the first leaf spring portion 36 of the protector 16 is formed. The free end 48 faces the inner surface of the bottom wall 15 of the retainer 12, and the ridges 46 of the second leaf springs 42, 42 face the upper bottom surfaces of the guide rails 18, 18 of the retainer 12. Thus, they are brought into sliding contact with a predetermined urging force. Further, the ashtray case 14 is urged downward based on such an urging force, whereby the step surfaces 25, 25 of the wide portions 24, 24 in the ashtray case 14 are moved to the retainer 12.
Are brought into sliding contact with the lower surfaces of the guide rails 18 with a predetermined pressing force. Then, as a result thereof, the front free end 4 of the first leaf spring portion 36 is formed.
8 and the inner surface of the bottom wall 15 of the retainer 12, between the ridges 46 of the second leaf spring portions 42 and the upper bottom surfaces of the guide rails 18 of the retainer 12, and furthermore, the ashtray Step surfaces 25, 25 of wide portions 24, 24 in case 14
A predetermined sliding resistance is caused between the lower surface of the retainer 12 and the guide rails 18, 18, so that an appropriate operation load can be generated for the operation of pulling out the ashtray case 14. Thus, a good sliding feeling can be given to the operator, and the middle opening of the ashtray case 14 can be well maintained. When the ashtray case 14 is pushed into the retainer 12, similarly to when the ashtray case 14 is pulled out, the first leaf spring 3
An appropriate sliding resistance is obtained based on the biasing force of the second and sixth leaf spring portions 42, 42, and thereby, an excellent operation feeling can be given to the operator.

In addition, in such an ashtray device 10,
Since the front free end 48 of the first leaf spring portion 36 of the protector 16 is slid against the inner surface of the bottom wall 15 of the retainer 12 with a predetermined urging force, the ashtray case 14 is further pulled out. Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the front free end 48 of the first leaf spring portion 36 is flipped up to be positioned over the front of the retainer 12. When the ashtray case 14 is fully opened, the claw 38 provided on the first leaf spring 36 and the stopper 40 formed on the retainer 12 are provided.
Engage with each other to restrict the amount of withdrawal of the ashtray case 14, so that the ashtray case 14 can be advantageously prevented from coming off the retainer 12.

As described above, in the ashtray device 10, the first leaf spring portion 36 and the second leaf spring portions 42 of the protector 16 cooperate with each other to move the retainer 12 upward. Is exerted, an appropriate operating load can be applied when the ashtray case 14 is put into and taken out of the retainer 12, and especially when the ashtray case 14 is pulled out.
By positioning the first leaf spring portion 36 over the front portion of the retainer 12, it is possible to block hot air or the like, and to advantageously prevent the peripheral devices from being adversely affected. It has become.

Therefore, in the ashtray device 10 according to the present embodiment, the fixing member 26 of the ashtray case 14, which is the portion where the first leaf spring portion 36 of the protector 16 is disposed, due to a dimensional error or the like at the time of its manufacture. The distance between the inner surface of the bottom wall 15 of the retainer 12 and the projections 30, 30 of the support members 28, 28 and the fixing member 26 of the ashtray case 14, which are the arrangement portions of the second leaf spring portions 42, 42, and the retainer 12 Either one of the distances between the guide rails 18 and the upper bottom surface of the guide rails 18 is changed, and correspondingly, one of the first leaf spring portions 36 and the second leaf spring portions 42 Even if the biasing force changes, if the biasing force of the other is predetermined, the change in the biasing force exerted on the retainer 12 can be made as small as possible, and the ashtray case 14 Retention The operation load can be prevented from lowering when the object is put into and taken out of the ashtray 12 as much as possible, whereby the variation in the operation load between products can be advantageously suppressed, and as a result, the ashtray case 14 with respect to the Smooth loading and unloading operations can be performed stably at all times without any difference between products.

Moreover, in such an ashtray device 10,
2 such as a first spring portion 36 and second spring portions 42
In spite of the fact that various types of leaf spring means are used, they constitute a part of the protector 16 together with the base portion 34 and are formed as one part. Therefore, the structure can be effectively simplified and the assemblability can be advantageously enhanced by such a small number of parts.

Further, in the ashtray device 10 according to the present embodiment, the base portion 34 is simply pressed into the space 27 formed between the side wall at the rear end of the ashtray case 14 and the fixing member 26. Since the protector 16 can be fixed to the ashtray case 14, such fixing can be performed in an extremely easy manner without using any special fastening members such as bolts and screws. As a result, the assemblability of the protector 16 with respect to the ashtray case 14 and the assemblability of the ashtray device 10 itself can be advantageously improved,
At the same time, the elastically deforming action of the base 34 allows the protector 16 to be properly fixed to the ashtray case 14, thereby preventing damage to peripheral devices and smoothing the ashtray case 14 in and out of the vehicle. It can be fully expected that the function of the ashtray device 10 will be favorably maintained.

Further, in such an ashtray device 10,
The second leaf spring portions 42, 42 of the protector 16 are composed of a mountain portion 46 projecting upward in a curved form and flat portions 44, 44 provided at both ends thereof.
4, 44, the fixing member 26 and the supporting members 28, 28
Is placed between the two members 26, 28 and the guide rails 18, 18 of the retainer 12, thereby being supported by the ashtray case 14. Second leaf spring portions 42, 42
However, as in the case of the first leaf spring portion 36, the urging force of the second leaf spring portions 42, 42 on the retainer 12 is smaller than that in the case where one side of the flat portions 44, 44 is a free end. Larger and more stable,
The function of the ashtray device 10 for a vehicle can be ensured well, and the height of the fixing member 26 and the supporting member 28 is reduced due to sink marks and the like at the time of forming the ashtray case 14, so that both members are reduced. Even when the distance between the guide rails 18 and 18 of the retainer 12 may be widened, when the protector 16 is attached to the ashtray case 14 or the like, the peaks may be removed by manual work on site. By increasing the inclination angle of the portion 46, the second leaf spring portions 42, 42
Of the urging force of the retainer 12 can be very easily prevented.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above in detail, this is a literal example, and the present invention is not limited to such specific examples.

For example, in the above embodiment, guide rails 18 having a substantially U-shaped vertical section are fixed to the inside of the vertical walls 13 provided on both side edges of the retainer 12 in the width direction. Wide portions 24, 24 are formed at both upper ends in the width direction of the ashtray case 14, and the wide portions 24, 24 are fitted to the guide rails 18, 18, whereby
Although the ashtray case 14 can be slidably held with respect to the retainer 12, if the ashtray case can be held so as to be able to be taken in and out of the retainer, such ashtray case can be held with respect to the retainer. The structure is by no means limited to this.

In the above-described embodiment, the first leaf spring portion 36 of the protector 16 is formed to have a substantially flat rectangular plate shape. If so, the shape is not particularly limited to this. For example, the shape may be a curved shape or a bent shape.

Further, in the above embodiment, the protector 16
The second leaf spring portions 42, 42 are configured as a whole to have a chevron shape projecting upward at a predetermined height in a curved shape, but the shape is not limited thereto, and for example, The shape may be a chevron shape having a bent form, or a shape in which a plurality of crests and valleys are formed alternately and integrally. ) May have a chevron shape projecting a predetermined height. In the case where the second leaf spring portions 42, 42 are formed in a chevron shape projecting a predetermined height to the side,
Advantageously, the second leaf spring portions 42 are provided between the side surface connecting the upper and lower bottom surfaces of the guide rails 18 of the retainer 12 and the support member 28 provided in the ashtray case 14. It is supported in a state where it is press-fitted.

Further, in the above embodiment, the second leaf spring portions 42, 42 are connected to the protector 16 from the base portion 34.
Are formed integrally with each other so as to extend substantially horizontally toward the front of the vehicle. However, the form of formation is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. , Can be integrally formed so as to extend toward the rear of the protector 16.
4, the protector 16 can be formed so as to extend integrally in both the front and rear directions. As is apparent from FIG. 5, when the second leaf spring portion 42 is formed by extending from the base portion 34 to the rear of the protector 16, the second leaf spring portion 4 is formed.
A supporting member 28 for supporting the base member 34 in the ashtray case 14 is fixed to the side wall at the rear end and the base portion 34.
, Or integrally with the rear end side wall.

The arrangement structure of the second leaf spring portion is not limited to the one described in the above embodiment, but can be brought into contact with the retainer with a predetermined urging force. If so, any structure can be adopted.

Further, in the above embodiment, the protector 16
Is formed so as to extend vertically downward with a chevron shape curved so as to protrude toward the front of the protector 16 by a predetermined height, but its shape and form are particularly It is not limited to this.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, such a base 34 is formed in the space formed between the fixing member 26 integrally provided in the ashtray case 14 and the rear end side wall of the ashtray case 14. Although it was press-fitted into 27 and fixed, it is a matter of course that the fixing structure is not limited to this.

In the above embodiment, the protector 16
Is formed of a single steel plate, and the steel plate is subjected to a predetermined cutting process, bending process, or the like, whereby the base portion 34 is formed.
And the first leaf spring portion 36 and the second leaf spring portions 42, 42 are formed. However, the base portion, the first leaf spring portion, and the second leaf spring portion are formed as separate members, respectively. These parts may be integrated by spot welding or the like, and the protector may be configured as one member. Thereby, it is possible to configure the first leaf spring portion and the second leaf spring portion with different materials having different elasticity from each other, so that the magnitude of the urging force of both leaf spring portions can be separately set. The design can be done easily.

Further, in the above embodiment, the protector 16
The fixing member 26 for fixing the base portion 34 of the ashtray and the supporting member 28 for supporting the second leaf spring portions 42
It was erected integrally with the bottom wall of 4,
It may be provided so as to extend integrally from the side walls on both sides in the width direction of the ashtray case, and the fixing member and the supporting member are formed as separate members from the ashtray case, and the ashtray case is formed using an adhesive or the like. You may make it adhere to a predetermined position. Note that such a fixing member and a supporting member are not essential in the present invention.

In addition, although not enumerated one by one, the present invention
Based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art, the present invention can be implemented in a form in which various changes, modifications, improvements, and the like are made.
It goes without saying that all such embodiments are included within the scope of the present invention, without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective explanatory view showing an example of an ashtray device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the ashtray device shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory longitudinal sectional view of the ashtray device shown in FIG. 1, showing a fully closed state in which an ashtray case is pushed into a retainer.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory longitudinal sectional view of the ashtray device shown in FIG. 1, showing a fully opened state in which an ashtray case is pulled out of a retainer;

FIG. 5 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3 and showing another example of the ashtray device according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1 showing a conventional ashtray device.

FIG. 7 is a view corresponding to FIG. 1 and showing another example of the conventional ashtray apparatus.

8 is an enlarged sectional explanatory view of the ashtray device shown in FIG. 7, and is a diagram corresponding to FIG.

9 is an enlarged sectional explanatory view of the ashtray device shown in FIG. 7, and is a diagram corresponding to FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

Reference Signs List 10 ashtray device 12 retainer 14 ashtray case 16 protector 18 guide rail 24 wide portion 26 fixing member 28 support member 34 base 36 first leaf spring portion 42 second leaf spring portion 48 front free end

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Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A retainer attached to a predetermined attaching member, an ashtray case held so as to be able to be taken in and out of the retainer, and a rear end fixed to the ashtray case, while a front end is a free end and an upper end is formed. A protector that is biased in a direction, wherein when the ashtray case is withdrawn, the front free end of the protector is flipped up to be positioned over the front of the retainer. In the ashtray device, the protector includes a base, a first leaf spring portion that extends upward integrally from the base and tilts forward, and a side of the first leaf spring portion. A second leaf spring portion integrally extending forward and / or rearward, and the base portion is fixed to the ashtray case, while a front portion of the first leaf spring portion is a free end. With
An ashtray device wherein the first leaf spring portion and the second leaf spring portion are arranged so as to abut against the retainer with a predetermined urging force. 2. A protector is provided at a position spaced apart from a rear end side wall by a predetermined distance inside the ashtray case, while a base of the protector is formed to extend downward in a chevron shape. The ashtray device according to claim 1, wherein the base portion is press-fitted between the rear end side wall and the fixing member to be fixed. 3. A supporting member for supporting the second leaf spring portion at a predetermined height is provided inside the ashtray case, while the second leaf spring portion is formed in a chevron shape. The ashtray device according to claim 1, wherein the second leaf spring portion is supported by the support member while being pressed between the support member and the retainer. 4.