JP3120321B2 - Console for vehicles with cup holding plate - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a console for a vehicle, comprising a console body having a small case with an open upper surface and a lid hinged to open and close the small case, and particularly to a can juice standing in the small case. And a console provided with a cup holding plate for holding a cup.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a console for a vehicle having such a cup holding plate, a cup holding plate is hingedly connected to a console body inside a lid, and when the lid is opened, a can juice or the like standing in a small container is cupped. There is known one that is held by a holding plate (see, for example,
No. 9-112257).

[0003]

By the way, the lid of the console is generally in a vertically upright position when opened due to space limitations in the room. When using a cup holding plate with the lid open, it is necessary to provide a special stopper means to prevent the lid from falling to the closed side due to vibration, acceleration, and deceleration of the vehicle, which makes the structure complicated and preferable. Absent.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has a simple structure in which a lid of a console can be held open by the cup holding plate itself when the cup holding plate is used. It is an object of the present invention to provide a vehicle console with a holding plate.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a method for manufacturing a lid, which includes a use position supported on the periphery of an opening of a small container and a storage position stored inside the lid. A slidable cup holding plate is provided, the cup holding plate has a cup holding hole facing the accessory case when it occupies the use position, and then extends between the console body and the lid to open the lid. The first feature is that an elastic bend that rebounds in the direction is provided.

According to the present invention, in addition to the first feature, when the cup holding plate occupies the storage position, the cup holding plate is folded toward the lid, and when the cup holding plate occupies the use position, the cup holding plate is unfolded and supported on the periphery of the opening of the accessory case. A second feature is that an extended holding plate is provided in series, and the extended holding plate is provided with a cup holding hole that faces a small container when the extended holding plate is deployed.

Further, in addition to the first feature, the present invention further comprises a drawer restricting means for preventing the plate from being pulled out beyond a predetermined use position between the console body and the cup holding plate, A third feature is that a detent means is provided for resisting retreat of the plate to the storage position when the plate comes to the use position.

Further, in the present invention, in addition to the first or third feature, a fourth feature is that a rib extending in the sliding direction of the cup holding plate is formed on the back surface of the elastic bent portion.

[0009]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described based on embodiments of the present invention shown in the accompanying drawings.

In FIG. 1, a center console 1 is installed on a floor between a driver's seat and a passenger seat of an automobile. The center console 1 includes a console body 3 having a box-shaped accessory case 2 having an open upper surface, and a lid 5 connected to a rear end of the console body 3 via a hinge member 4 to open and close the accessory case 2. Has become. In the closed position, the lid 5 is kept horizontal and also serves as an armrest for a driver or an assistant. In the open position, the lid 5 is prevented from falling backward by a fully open stopper (not shown) and stands almost vertically. It is supposed to.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the lid 5 is
The outer surface is covered with a flexible skin material 6 lined with urethane foam, and a lid inner 8 is joined to the inside thereof so as to define a hollow portion 7. The lid inner 8 has a slit-like outlet 9 extending in the left-right width direction at a position near the hinge member 4, and a locking hole 10 above the outlet 9.
And a cup holding plate 11 made of synthetic resin having a cup holding hole 12 is provided so as to be able to be taken in and out of the hollow portion 7 through the outlet 9.

That is, when the lid 5 is opened, the cup holding plate 11 has a use position A (see FIGS. 1 and 2) where the cup holding hole 12 faces the upper opening of the accessory case 2 and a hollow portion 7. It slides between a storage position B (see FIGS. 6 and 7) where it is stored. At a use position A, a repulsive force is applied between the lid 5 and the console body 3 while leaving the inner end in the hollow portion 7. It has an elastic bending portion 11a that can be bent when it is exerted. The repulsive force of the elastic bent portion 11a acts on the lid 5 via the lid inner 8 and urges the lid 5 to the open position. In order to enhance the repulsive force, the back surface of the elastic bent portion 11a has
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, one or a plurality of ribs 13 extending in the sliding direction of the cup holding plate 11 are integrally formed.

As shown in FIG. 3, the rib 13 is
A function of restricting the drawing limit of the cup holding plate 11, that is, the use position A, by bringing the outer end thereof into contact with the projection 14 on the upper surface of the console body 3 is also provided. Therefore, the ribs 13 and the projections 14 serve as pull-out restricting means for preventing the cup holding plate 11 from being pulled out beyond the use position A.

Further, when the cup holding plate 11 is pulled out to the use position A, a projection 15 which engages with the upper edge of the drawer opening 9 by the elastic force of the elastic bent portion 11a to resist retreat is provided. Formed integrally on the surface. Therefore, the protrusion 15 and the upper edge of the drawer opening 9 are connected to the cup holding plate 1.
1 is a detent means. The protrusion 15 can be released from engagement with the upper edge of the outlet 9 by pressing the protrusion 15 from the outside.

1, 2, 5, 6, and 7, an extension holding plate 16 having a cup holding hole 17 is integrally formed on the outer end of the cup holding plate 11 via a thin self-hinge 18. It is installed continuously. When the cup holding plate 11 is at the use position A, the extension holding plate 16 is unfolded and faces the accessory case 2 (see FIGS. 1 and 2).
Is folded toward the lid inner 8 when it is in the storage position B (see FIGS. 5 and 6), and can be engaged with the locking hole 10 of the lid inner 8 in order to maintain the folded state. The locking claw 19 is formed integrally with the tip of the extension holding plate 16 (see FIG. 7).

When the cup holding plate 11 is pulled out to the use position A and the extension holding plate 16 is unfolded, a step 20 for supporting the extension holding plate 16 is formed on the periphery of the opening of the accessory case 2.

The material of the cup holding plate 11 and the extension holding plate 16 connected to each other by the self hinge 18 is made of PP in consideration of the function required of the self hinge 18.
(Polypropylene) is suitable, and when a hinge of another member is used instead of the self-hinge 18, ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene), TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) having low sliding resistance, or the like is suitable.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.

When the cup holding plate 11 and the extension holding plate 16 are required, the lid 5 is first opened and raised as shown in FIGS. Next, the locking claws 19 of the extension holding plate 16 are disengaged from the locking holes 10 of the lid inner 8, and the extension holding plate 16 is deployed, and the cup holding plate 11 is pulled out to the use position A. Then, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2,
Since the cup holding holes 12 and 17 of the cup holding plate 11 and the extension holding plate 16 face the accessory case 2 of the console body 3, the can juice 21 and the cup 22 are passed through the accessory case 2 through the cup holding holes 12 and 17. , It is possible to prevent them from overturning.

At this time, the outer edge of the rib 13 on the back surface of the cup holding plate 11 abuts on the projection 14 of the console main body 3 and the projection 15 on the surface of the cup holding plate 11 engages with the upper edge of the outlet 9. As a result, the elastic bent portion 11 securely held at the use position A and reinforced by the rib 13
Since the repulsive force a keeps urging the lid 5 strongly in the opening direction, the lid 5 can be prevented from falling in the closing direction due to vibration, acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle.

The extension holding plate 16 can hold a plurality of canned juices 21 and the like. In addition, even when the cup holding plate 11 is placed at the use position A, if the extension holding plate 16 is rotated upward about the self hinge 18,
The use of the accessory case 2 is also possible.

When the lid 5 is closed, the protrusion 14 of the cup holding plate 11 is pressed from the outside with a finger to disengage the upper edge of the drawer opening 9 and the cup holding plate 11 is pushed into the hollow portion 7. , Ie, slide to the storage position B, and then the extension holding plate 1
6 is folded upward to engage the locking claw 19 with the locking hole 10 of the lid inner 8. In this way, the lid 5 can be closed without being obstructed by the cup holding plate 11 and the extension holding plate 16.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various design changes can be made without departing from the scope of the gist. For example, when the accessory case 2 is always usable or when the length of the opening of the accessory case 2 is short, the extension holding plate 16 may be omitted. The present invention is also applicable to a side console installed on a side of a rear seat of an automobile.

[0024]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the lid slides between the use position supported by the periphery of the opening of the accessory case and the storage position stored inside the lid. A movable cup holding plate is provided, and this cup holding plate has
A cup holding hole facing the accessory case when it occupies the use position, and an elastic bend portion extending between the console body and the lid at that time and extending the lid in the opening direction are provided, so that the can stands in the accessory case. Juices and cups can be held by the cup holding plate, and when such a cup holding plate is used, the lid is held in the open position by the repulsive force of the elastic bending portion of the cup holding plate, so that the The lid can be prevented from falling to the closing side due to deceleration. Therefore, there is no need to provide a special fall prevention means on the lid, and the structure can be provided simply and at low cost.

According to a second feature of the present invention, when the cup holding plate occupies the storage position, it is folded toward the lid, and when it occupies the use position, it is unfolded and supported on the periphery of the opening of the accessory case. The extension holding plate is provided with a cup holding hole that faces the accessory case when it is deployed, so that the use of the extension holding plate enables the can juice etc. to be held in the accessory case. The number of cups can be increased, and when the cup holding plate is stored, the extension holding plate can be compactly folded inside the lid to secure the original storage function of the accessory case, and even when the cup holding plate is used. The rotation of the extension holding plate makes it possible to use the accessory case.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, between the console body and the cup holding plate, a draw-out restricting means for preventing the plate from being pulled out beyond a predetermined use position; Is provided with a detent means for resisting retraction of the plate to the retracted position when it comes to the use position, the cooperation of the elastic bending portion of the cup holding plate, the draw-out restricting means and the detent means allows the lid to be opened. Can be held more reliably.

According to a fourth feature of the present invention,
Ribs extending in the sliding direction of the cup holding plate are formed on the back surface of the elastic bent portion, so that the thickness of the cup holding plate can be reduced, and the repulsive force of the bent portion can be increased. And the securing of the lid opening holding force can be achieved at the same time.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an automobile center console according to an embodiment of the present invention in a state where a cup holding plate is used.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line 2-2 of FIG.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a main part of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line 4-4 in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the center console in a state in which a cup holding plate is stored.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along line 6-6 in FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of a main part of FIG. 6;

[Explanation of symbols]

 A use position B storage position 1 center console as console 2 accessory case 3 console body 5 lid 9 drawer port 11 cup holding plate 11a elastic bend 12 cup holding hole 13 rib 14 protrusion 15 protrusion 16 extension holding plate 17 cup holding hole 13 , 14 Withdrawal control means 9,15 Return control means

Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A vehicle console (1) comprising a console body (3) having a small case (2) having an open upper surface and a lid (5) hinged to open and close the small case (2). A cup which can slide between a use position (A) supported on the periphery of the opening of the accessory case (2) on the lid (2) and a storage position (B) stored inside the lid (2). Holding plate (1
1), the cup holding plate (11) has a cup holding hole (12) facing the accessory case (2) when it occupies the use position (A), and at that time the console body (3) and An elastic bent portion (11a) extending between the lids (5) and resiliently opening the lid (5) in an opening direction is provided. 2. The cup holding plate (11) according to claim 1, wherein the cup holding plate (11) is folded toward the lid (5) when it occupies the storage position (B) and unfolds when it occupies the use position (A). An extension holding plate (16) supported on the periphery of the opening of the accessory case (2) is continuously provided. The extension holding plate (16) has a cup holding hole ( 17) A console for a vehicle with a cup holding plate, wherein the console for a vehicle is provided. 3. The device according to claim 1, wherein the plate (11) is drawn out beyond a predetermined use position (A) between the console body (3) and the cup holding plate (11). Pull-out restricting means (13, 14) for preventing the plate (11) from being retracted to the storage position (B) of the plate (11) when the plate (11) comes to the use position (A). 1
(5) A console for a vehicle with a cup holding plate. 4. The device according to claim 1, wherein a rib (13) extending in a sliding direction of the cup holding plate (11) is formed on a back surface of the elastic bent portion (11a). Console for vehicles with cup holding plate.