JP2983006B2 - Lid device and storage device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cover device and a storage device for, for example, opening and closing a storage container provided in a vehicle.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Hitherto, for example, a storage device in which a storage container provided on a console of an automobile or the like is openably and closably covered with a lid device has been used. This storage device, for example, covers a box formed by recessing the flat surface of the console or the like with a rotatable lid device and uses it as an accessory tray for storing ashtrays, canned beverages, and cigarettes. To improve.

In this regard, for example, a storage device described in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 7-17654 is known. This storage device is provided on an instrument panel located below the windshield, and guides the rotation axis of the lid (lid) up and down by a plurality of guide means and the like, even when the lid is opened. The cover is designed not to obstruct the view.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional storage device, the opening / closing mechanism of the lid device can be operated even when an operation force of a direction and magnitude different from the intended operation force is applied by an operator or the like. It is necessary to reinforce each part to secure the strength to prevent the
There is a problem that the manufacturing cost increases. Also, as in the storage device described in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 7-17654,
The configuration provided with a plurality of guide means and the like has a problem that the structure becomes complicated, design work for improving the strength becomes complicated, and the manufacturing cost increases.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a lid device and a storage device which can be easily manufactured and can cope with a load other than intended.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a lid device, comprising: a lid body rotatably provided about a rotation axis; and a lid body located at one side of the rotation axis. The provided pushing portion, the engaging portion provided on the lid body located on the opposite side of the pushing portion across the rotating shaft, and a load in a direction in which the pushing portion is pushed. An engagement receiving portion that is switched between a holding state in which the engagement portion is engaged and held and an open state in which the engagement portion can be released, and an elastically deformable support portion that supports the engagement receiving portion. And a holding device provided.

In this configuration, when the pushing portion is pushed from the holding state in which the lid body covers the predetermined opening and the engaging portion of the lid body is engaged and held by the holding device, the engagement receiving member of the holding device is moved. A load is applied to the portion in a predetermined direction, the engagement is released, and the lid body is brought into an open state in which the lid body can be opened. Furthermore, from this state,
When the lid body is closed and the pushing portion is pushed, a load in a predetermined direction is applied to the engagement receiving portion of the holding device, so that a holding state in which the lid body is engaged and held. In addition, since the engagement receiving portion is supported by the elastically deformable support portion, a load in a direction other than the predetermined direction or a predetermined value or more is applied to the holding device when a portion other than the pressing portion of the lid body is pressed. In this case, since the support portion is elastically deformed and the engagement receiving portion is displaced, the engagement of the lid main body is released, and damage to each portion is prevented.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a lid device provided rotatably about a rotation axis, and a pushing portion provided on the lid body at one side of the rotation axis. And an engaging portion provided on the lid main body located on the opposite side of the pushing portion with respect to the rotating shaft, and a direction in which the engaging portion is inserted and pushes the pushing portion. A holding device provided with an engagement receiving portion that is switched between a holding state in which the engagement portion is engaged and held each time a load is applied and an open state in which the engagement portion can be released, and the engagement of the engagement portion Regulating means for regulating the amount of insertion into the receiving portion to a predetermined engagement dimension or less.

In this configuration, the cover body covers the predetermined opening, and the engaging portion of the cover body is inserted into the engagement receiving portion of the holding device, and the pushing portion is pushed from the holding state in which it is engaged and held. Then
A load is applied to the holding device in a predetermined direction, the engagement is released, and the holding device is brought into an open state in which the lid body can be opened. Further, when the lid body is closed and the pushing portion is pushed from this state, a load in a predetermined direction is applied to the holding device, and the holding device is brought into a holding state in which the lid body is engaged and held. In addition, since the amount of insertion of the engagement portion into the engagement receiving portion is regulated to a predetermined engagement dimension or less by the regulating means, such as when a portion other than the pushing portion of the lid body is pushed,
When a load is applied to the holding device in a direction other than the predetermined direction or more than a predetermined value, the engaging portion is easily detached from the engagement receiving portion, the engagement of the lid main body is released, and damage to each portion is prevented.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a storage device including a storage container having an opening, and the lid device according to the first or second aspect, which covers the opening so as to be openable and closable.

[0011] In this configuration, claim 1 or claim 2
Since the opening of the storage container is opened and closed with good operability by pushing the pushing portion of the lid body, and a portion other than the pushing portion of the lid body is pushed by pushing the pushing portion of the lid body, In this case, the engagement of the lid body is released, and damage to each part is prevented.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of a lid device and a storage device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a console (console box) provided in the interior of a vehicle such as an automobile. A console body (console box body) 4 that is continuously attached to the rear of the vehicle. Hereinafter, the front side of the vehicle is referred to as a front side, and the rear side of the vehicle is referred to as a rear side. And this console body 4
Is provided on the rear side with a box body portion 5 having a box shape with an upper side opened. The upper opening of the box body portion 5 is covered with a console box lid 6 so as to be openable and closable. The console box lid 6 is constantly urged to open, and is locked to the box body 5 by the operation lever 7 so as to be held in a closed state. Further, a finisher 8 is attached to the front side of the console body 4 so as to cover the space between the shift operation section 3 and the box body 5 with a smooth curved surface. Further, the finisher 8 is formed with an operation concave portion 8a for arranging an operation lever (lock) 7, which is located at the center of the rear end portion. By pulling up the lever 7, the lock is released and the console box lid 6 is opened. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, on both sides of the finisher 8, a plurality of attachment portions 8b which are respectively attached to the console main body 4 by being engaged are formed.

An accessory box 11 is provided at a substantially central portion of the finisher 8 as a storage device for storing accessories.
Is provided. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the accessory case 11 includes a storage container 12 provided integrally with the console body 4 and an upper opening 12 a of the storage container 12.
And a lid device 15 for opening and closing the cover.

The lid device 15 includes a lid 16 as a lid body and a catch 18 as a holding device.
It is configured with and attached.

The finisher 8 contains a storage container 12.
Is located above the opening 12a of the
Are formed. A pair of support pieces (support plates) are formed on both sides of the opening 21 downward from both sides.
22 and 22 are integrally formed and protruded, and bearing holes 22a are formed near the lower ends of the support pieces 22 on the same axis. Further, a receiving plate portion 24 is provided below the upper surface of the finisher 8 from the front portion of the opening portion 21 and projects rearward. And this receiving plate part
A mounting hole 24a is formed substantially at the center of the mounting hole 24.
An elastically deformable rubber striker 25 is fitted to 24a. An arc-shaped cup supporting portion 24b is formed at the rear end of the receiving plate portion 24, and a plurality of cups (beverage containers) are formed.
Can be held stably. Further, a catch mounting seat 8c is formed on the lower surface of the rear portion of the finisher 8 between the opening 21 and the operation concave portion 8a.
The catch mounting seat 8c has a screw receiving hole (not shown) and the like.

The lid 16 is provided with a cover plate portion 26 having a substantially rectangular plate shape, and a pair of rotating arms 27, 27 on both sides are integrally formed downward from the back surfaces on both sides of the cover plate portion 26. Shaft holes 27a, 27a are formed near the lower ends of the rotating arms 27, 27 so as to be located on the same axis. Further, from the back surface of the front end of the cover plate portion 26, a contact piece 28 is integrally provided to protrude downward, and from the center of the back surface of the rear end, from the bottom toward the rear. A lock arm (engaging piece) 31 that curves in an arc shape is integrally provided to protrude. An engaging portion 32 is formed at the distal end of the lock arm 31, and the upper end and the rear end of the arc on the upper surface of the lock arm 31 are connected to the upper surface of the lock arm 31. Plate-shaped limiting rib (stopper) as a regulating means
33 are integrally formed. Also, the rear end face of the restriction rib 33
The rear end face 32a of the engagement portion 32 is formed at a predetermined distance in front of the rear end face 32a of the engagement portion 32.
An inclined surface portion 32b is formed at the corner at the lower end of a.

On the other hand, in the vicinity of the front end of the surface of the cover plate portion 26, that is, on the opposite side of the lock arm 31 with respect to the rotary arms 27, 27, a push-moving portion 34 indicating a push-moving position is formed.
Indication such as "PUSH" is made by engraving.

The lid 16 is screwed by screws 36, 36 and washers 37, 37 into shaft holes 27a of the rotating arms 27, 27.
, 27a and the bearing holes 2 of the support pieces 22, 22 of the finisher 8.
2a and 22a are connected to each other, and are pivotally supported by the finisher 8 in a seesaw shape around a virtual rotation axis O connecting these screws 36, 36. And this lid 16
The cover 21 covers the opening 21 in a state where the cover plate 26 is flush with the upper surface of the finisher 8, and the opening 21 is opened with the cover plate 26 standing upright.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 3 and 4, the catch (push catch) 18 is connected to a main body (body) 42 containing a cam portion 41 and a lower side of the cam portion 41. And an engagement receiving portion 44. At both sides of the main body 42, mounting pieces 45, 45 having mounting holes 45a, 45a are formed.
Are formed, and screws inserted into these mounting holes 45a, 45a are formed.
The catches 18 are screwed onto the finisher 8 and the catch 18 is fixed to the finisher 8. In addition, the main unit
An elastically deformable plate-shaped support portion (contact plate) 47 is integrally formed to project downward from the rear surface of the support member. Further, the engagement receiving portion 44 is provided with a rectangular engagement hole 44a that opens toward the front side, and the engagement hole 44a is formed to be inclined downward and forward, that is, The upper edge 44b of the engagement hole 44a is connected to the lower edge 44c.
It is formed so as to protrude forward.

The cam portion 41 has a so-called one-way cam mechanism, and is attached to the main body portion 42 so as to move up and down (in the VA direction shown in FIG. 4) each time a force is applied. Further, the engagement receiving portion 44 is formed by a cam portion by a tilt shaft 48.
The cam 41 is retractably connected to the front and rear direction (the VB direction shown in FIG. 4), and the rear surface is supported by the support portion in a state where the cam portion 41 is retracted upward.
The cam 41 is tilted rearward, that is, swivels in a state where the cam 41 projects downward, while being supported by the contact 47.

At the bottom of the storage container 12, there are provided a cup holder 12b for holding the cup stably and a lid storage 12c for storing the rear part of the lid 16 when the lid 16 stands up. Is formed.

Next, referring to FIG. 1, FIG. 5 to FIG.
The opening and closing operation of the lid device 15 will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 1, when the lid 16 is closed, the engaging portion 32 at the distal end of the lock arm 31 is engaged with the engaging receiving portion 44 supported by the supporting portion 47 of the retracted catch 18. The lid 16 is inserted into and engaged with the engagement hole 44a, and the lid 16 is held in a closed state.

When performing an opening operation from the closed state, as shown in FIG. 5, an operator such as an occupant pushes the pushing portion 34 located on the front side of the lid 16 in a predetermined strength and direction. Press down with the operation force F1. Then, the lid 16 rotates in a seesaw shape about the rotation axis O while compressing and deforming the rubber striker 25, and the engagement receiving portion 44 of the catch 18
In the VA direction. Then, as shown in FIG.
The lock of the cam portion 41 of the catch 18 is released and protrudes downward, and the engagement receiving portion 44 swings in the VB direction to release the engaging portion 32 of the lock arm 31 which has been engaged and held. .

Then, the engagement of the lock arm 31 of the lid 16 is released, and the lid 16 is rotated by its own weight or by a rotation urging means such as a spring body or a gas cylinder (not shown), and as shown in FIG. 16 stands up and a glove compartment
11 is open.

When the pushing portion 34 of the lid 16 is pushed in the closing direction from the opened state, as shown in FIG. 6, the engaging portion 32 of the lock arm 31 of the lid 16 becomes the engaging receiving portion. 44
The catch receiving portion 44 of the catch 18 is pushed up in the VA direction. Then catch 18
The cam portion 41 retreats upward, rotates the engagement receiving portion 44 forward, engages and holds the engaging portion 32 of the lock arm 31 again, and holds the lid 16 in a closed state.

Next, an operation when a load is applied to a place other than a predetermined position or a direction due to an erroneous operation or the like will be described. As an example, as shown in FIG. 1, with the lid 16 closed, a load indicated by an arrow F2 in the figure is applied to a position other than the pushing portion 34, in particular, a position A on the opposite side of the rotation axis O. The following describes the case where F2 is inclined at an angle β with respect to a direction perpendicular to the surface of the lid 16 (perpendicular to the surface), and is directed substantially horizontally toward the rear.

That is, with respect to the rotation axis O, the shaft hole 27a of the rotation arm 27 of the lid 16 and the support piece 22 of the finisher 8
Since there is a predetermined play (shaft gap) for smooth rotation between the bearing hole 22a and the bearing hole 22a, when a load of F2 is applied to the lid 16, the lid 16 moves substantially along the direction of F2. Then, the lock arm 31 moves in the direction of the arrow VC in the figure. At this time, a restriction rib 33 is formed on the lock arm 31, and the rear end face 33a of the restriction rib 33 is
Abuts the upper edge 44b of the engagement receiving portion 44 of the
When the engaging portion 32 of the engaging portion 31 exceeds the predetermined amount D, the engaging hole 44 of the engaging receiving portion 44
a. Then, the load of F2 is applied to the engagement receiving portion 44 via the restriction rib 33. At this time, since the engagement receiving portion 44 is supported by the support portion 47, it is not easily deformed until a predetermined load is exceeded, but is elastically deformed rearward after the predetermined load is exceeded. Then, the engaging portion 32 is disengaged from the engaging hole 44a, the lock arm 31 is released from the engaging receiving portion 44 of the catch 18, and the lid 16 is opened.

As described above, the support portion 47 of the catch 18
When the lock arm 31 comes out
The engagement receiving portion 44 of 18 is at the retracted position for engaging and holding the lock arm 31 of the lid 16, but once the lid 16 is closed, the cam portion 41 is pushed and the lid 16 is opened. Is moved to the advanced position,
The lid 16 can be swung again, and by performing the operation of closing the lid 16 again, the lock arm is
31 can be normally engaged and held, and the lid 16 can be held in a closed state.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the lid 16 can be opened and closed with good operability by pushing the pushing portion 34 in the normal use state, and the lid 16 can be opened and closed with good operability.
Even when the lid 16 is open, the rear side of the lid 16 is housed below, so that the upward protrusion amount can be reduced.

Also, when a load is applied in a direction in which the one-way cam of the catch 18 does not function, for example, when an operating force is applied to a position other than the pushing portion 34 which is an intended operating position, the catch 18 is not engaged. When the support portion 47 for supporting the mating portion 44 is elastically deformed, the lock arm of the lid 16 is moved.
The lid 31 can be opened and the lid 16 can be opened, and damage to each part can be prevented. Therefore, it is possible to prevent each part from being damaged due to an erroneous operation or the like, and it is not necessary to reinforce each part, so that the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

A restricting rib 33 is formed on the lock arm 31, and the engaging portion 32 of the lock arm 31 is
Since the insertion dimension of the 44 into the engagement hole 44a is set to a certain value or less, the engagement / disengagement operation between the catch 18 and the lock arm 31 can be performed smoothly. In addition, the restriction arm 33 allows the lock arm
31 strength can be reinforced.

As described above, since the structure is not easily damaged even if there is an erroneous operation, the car accessory box 11 is a storage device that may be operated by groping.
Can be provided.

Even when the support portion 47 of the catch 18 is elastically deformed and disengaged, a special operation can be performed only by the ordinary simple operation of pushing the lid 16 in the closing direction about twice. It can be restored to a normal state without doing so.

Further, the lock arm 31 and the catch 18
Such a configuration is disposed on the back side with respect to the opening of the lid 16, so that the appearance and feeling of use of the storage device 11 can be improved.

Further, it is possible to suppress an increase in manufacturing cost without complicating the structure.

In the above embodiment, the engaging portion 32 of the lock arm 31 and the engaging hole 44a of the engaging receiving portion 44 of the catch 18 are provided.
The lock arm 31 is formed with a restricting rib 33 for reducing the dimension of engagement with the lock arm 31 to a certain value or less.
The lock arm 31 may be formed inside the engagement hole 44a to be in contact with the engagement portion 32 of the lock arm 31, or may be provided on both the lock arm 31 side and the catch 18 side.

The integrally formed parts may be separate members. For example, a versatile part may be used for the catch itself by making the elastically deformable support part a separate member from the catch. As a result, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

Further, a support portion of the catch 18 which is elastically deformed.
The strength of 47, that is, the ease of bending is appropriately determined so as to prevent damage to other parts, but this strength is adjusted by changing the physical properties and plate thickness of the resin used, or as shown in FIG. As shown, it can also be adjusted by forming an appropriate number of slits 51 and an appropriate length.

In each of the above embodiments, the storage device that covers the storage container with the lid device has been described. However, in addition to the storage device, a configuration in which some member is covered with the lid device can be applied.

[0042]

According to the lid device of the first aspect, the lid body can be opened and closed with good operability by pushing the pushing portion. In addition, since the engagement receiving portion of the holding device is supported by the elastically deformable support portion, the load applied to the engagement receiving portion in a direction other than a predetermined direction or a predetermined amount or more, for example, when a portion other than the pushing portion of the lid body is pushed. Is added, the support portion is elastically deformed and the engagement receiving portion is displaced, thereby releasing the engagement of the lid body,
Damage to each part can be prevented. Thus, there is no need to reinforce the lid device to prevent destruction, and the manufacturing cost of the lid device can be reduced.

According to the lid device of the second aspect, the lid body can be opened and closed with good operability by pushing the pushing portion.
In addition, since the amount of insertion of the engagement portion into the engagement receiving portion is regulated to be equal to or less than a predetermined engagement dimension by the restricting means, a predetermined amount of force is applied to the holding device when the portion other than the pushing portion of the lid body is pushed. When a load other than the direction or a predetermined amount or more is applied, the engaging portion is easily detached from the engaging receiving portion to release the engagement of the lid main body, thereby preventing damage to each portion. Thus, there is no need to reinforce the lid device to prevent destruction, and the manufacturing cost of the lid device can be reduced.

According to the storage device of the third aspect, since the lid device of the first or second aspect is provided, the opening of the storage container can be opened and closed with good operability by pushing the pushing portion of the lid body. . In addition, when a part other than the pushing part of the lid body is pushed, the engagement of the lid body is released, and each part can be prevented from being damaged. There is no need to perform this, and the manufacturing cost of the storage device can be reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view taken along line II of FIG. 2 showing an embodiment of a lid device and a storage device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a part of a console of the vehicle provided with the storage device, with a lid body closed.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the storage device.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the holding device.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view of the operation of the lid device.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the upper lid device.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the lid device.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the holding device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 11 Small case as a storage device 12 Storage container 12a Opening 15 Lid device 16 Lid as a lid body 18 Catch as a holding device 32 Engagement part 33 Limiting rib as a regulating means 34 Pushing part 44 Engagement receiving part 47 Support part O Rotating axis

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] A cover body rotatably provided around a rotation shaft; a pushing portion provided on the cover body positioned at one side of the rotation shaft; An engagement portion provided on the lid main body, which is located on the opposite side of the pushing portion with the holding portion engaged with the engagement portion each time a load in the direction of pushing the pushing portion is applied; An engagement receiving portion that can be switched between a state and an open state in which the engaging portion can be released, and a holding device provided with an elastically deformable support portion that supports the engagement receiving portion. Lid device. 2. A lid body rotatably provided around a rotation axis, a pushing portion provided on the lid body located at one side of the rotation axis, and the rotation axis. An engaging portion provided on the lid main body and located on the opposite side of the pushing portion with the engaging portion inserted between the engaging portion and the load in the direction of pushing the pushing portion; A holding device provided with an engagement receiving portion that can be switched between a holding state in which the engagement portion is engaged and held and an open state in which the engaging portion can be released, and an insertion amount of the engagement portion into the engagement receiving portion. A lid device comprising: a restricting means for restricting the engagement dimension to a predetermined dimension or less. 3. A storage device comprising: a storage container provided with an opening; and the lid device according to claim 1 or 2, which covers the opening so as to be openable and closable.