JP3443643B2 - Vehicle console - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

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

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional vehicle console provided near a driver's seat of a vehicle, it is well known that a recess is formed on the upper surface of the console body so that it can be used as a storage space. In recent years, for example, as Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 4-83933, it has been proposed to arrange an electric system switch on the upper surface of the console body.

FIG. 5 exemplifies a case where a storage space 2 and a switch mounting hole 3 are provided together on the upper surface 1a of the console body 1. In the example shown here, the storage space 2 is avoided. A plurality of switch mounting holes 3 are formed at appropriate positions on the upper surface 1a of the console body 1, unnecessary switch mounting holes 3 are plugged with plugs 4, and switches 5 are mounted in the necessary switch mounting holes 3. I have to.

Here, as shown in FIG. 6, a switch seat surface 3a, which is one step lower than the upper surface 1a of the console body 1, is formed around the switch mounting hole 3, and is formed on the outer periphery of the upper end of the switch 5. Place the flange part 5a,
The switch 5 is mounted so that the upper surface of the switch 5 is flush with the upper surface 1a of the console body 1.

[0005]

However, in such a conventional structure, since the upper surface 1a of the console body 1 is divided into the storage space 2 and the space for arranging the switches 5, the console body 1 is laid out. If a large number of switches 5 related to the optional equipment to be installed later are arranged and intensively managed, the upper surface 1a of the console body 1 is restricted due to space restrictions.
It becomes difficult to form the storage space 2 in the storage compartment, and there is a possibility that the arrangement of many switches 5 may not be compatible with the formation of the storage space 2.

Further, when a large number of switches 5 are arranged on the upper surface 1a of the console body 1, when the occupant puts his / her hand on the upper surface 1a of the console body 1 or puts a heavy object on the upper surface 1a, the switches 5 are placed on the switch 5. There is also a possibility that a malfunction may occur such that the switch 5 is turned on when touched.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and achieves both the formation of a storage space for the upper surface of the console body and the arrangement of a plurality of switches, and surely avoids the risk of malfunction of the switches. The object is to provide a vehicle console that is designed to be obtained.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, a console main body has a bottom surface at a position recessed by a required depth from the top surface, and a standing wall extending from the bottom surface to the top surface of the console body is surrounded. A storage space provided is provided, and a plurality of switch mounting holes, each having a switch seating surface lower than the bottom surface, are provided on the bottom surface of the storage space in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. On the other hand, the present invention relates to a vehicle console, in which a switch or a plug is mounted such that an upper surface thereof is flush with a bottom surface of the storage space.

In this way, since the switch is arranged at a position recessed by a required depth with respect to the upper surface of the console body, the hand or the object of the console body should be placed on the console body while driving or moving inside the vehicle. These will not accidentally touch the switch when placed carelessly on the top,
Occurrence of malfunction of the switch is avoided in advance.

Moreover, since the top surface of the switch is flush with the bottom surface of the storage space, even if the switches are mounted in all the switch mounting holes, the unevenness on the bottom surface of the storage space is minimized, and further, It is possible to store small items in the storage space and keep them from falling by surrounding standing walls.

Further, in the present invention, the storage space preferably has a narrow tray shape having a width slightly larger than the width of the switch mounting hole and extending in the vehicle front-rear direction. When a hand or an object is placed on the upper surface of the console body, it becomes more difficult for these to enter the narrow tray-shaped storage space, and the chance of touching the switch on the bottom of the storage space is further reduced.

Further, in the present invention, it is preferable that a portion of the bottom surface of the storage space from near the center in the vehicle front-rear direction to the front side is inclined so as to form an upward slope toward the front. The operation visibility with respect to the switch arranged on the front side of the bottom surface of the storage space is improved, and there is a gap between the small object accommodated in the storage space and the bottom surface, which facilitates the removal of the small product from the storage space. .

[0013]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

1 to 4 show an example of an embodiment for carrying out the present invention, and the portions denoted by the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 5 represent the same things.

As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the console main body 1 has an upper surface 1a having a bottom surface 2a at a position recessed by a required depth from the upper surface 1a, and the console main body 1 stands upright from the bottom surface 2a. A storage space 2 is provided around which a standing wall 2b reaching the top surface 1a is provided, and the bottom surface 2a of the storage space 2 is provided with a plurality of switches having a switch seat surface 3a that is one step lower than the bottom surface 2a. The mounting holes 3 are formed in a row in the vehicle front-rear direction .

The storage space 2 shown here is
The width is slightly larger than the width W (see FIG. 2) of the switch mounting hole 3 and forms a narrow tray shape extending in the vehicle front-rear direction, and the depth D (see FIG. 2) of the storage space 2 is ,
Even when a hand or a heavy object is placed on the upper surface 1a of the console body 1 while driving or moving inside the vehicle, these are not on the bottom surface 2a.
The depth is set so that it will not touch.

A large number of switches 5 relating to equipment and the like are mounted in some of the switch mounting holes 3, and more specifically, in the periphery of each switch mounting hole 3. The flange portion 5a formed on the outer periphery of the upper end of the switch 5 is placed on the provided switch seat surface 3a, and the hook claws 5b formed on the left and right sides of the switch 5 are placed.
So that the upper surface (operation surface) of the switch 5 is flush with the bottom surface 2a of the storage space 2 (substantially flush with the illustrated example). is there.

As for the switch 5 relating to optional equipment to be retrofitted and the remaining switch mounting holes 3 which are not planned to be mounted due to different specifications, a plug 4 having a latching claw (not shown) is mounted like the switch 5. This prevents the console body 1 from being damaged by the blockage.

Further, particularly in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, an upward slope of an angle θ of about 3 ° toward the front from the vicinity of the center in the vehicle front-rear direction on the bottom surface 2a of the storage space 2 to the front side. It is attached with a slope.

In the figure, 6 is a parking brake lever provided on the side of the console body 1, and 7 is a storage space 2
It shows the accessory put in.

Thus, in this way, the switches 5 are arranged at positions depressed by the required depth D with respect to the upper surface 1a of the console body 1, so that the switches 5 can be operated or moved in the vehicle. Hands and objects are the top surface 1 of the console body 1
Even when they are carelessly placed in a, these will not accidentally touch each switch 5, and the occurrence of malfunction of the switch 5 can be avoided.

Moreover, since the upper surface of the switch 5 is flush with the bottom surface 2a of the storage space 2, even if the switches 5 are mounted in all the switch mounting holes 3, the unevenness on the bottom surface 2a of the storage space 2 is minimized. In addition, it is possible to store the small articles 7 in the article storage space 2 and to hold the small articles 7 by the surrounding standing wall 2b so as not to fall off.

Therefore, according to the above embodiment, it is not necessary to divide the upper surface 1a of the console main body 1 into the storage space 2 and the space for arranging the switch 5, so that the storage space 2 is formed on the upper surface 1a of the console main body 1. and placement of a number of switch 5 can be both stand,
Moreover, since the hands or objects which inadvertently placed on the upper surface 1a of the console body 1 during operation and vehicle movement moderate touches accidentally switch 5 is eliminated, the avoid risk of malfunction of the switch 5 be able to.

In particular, in this embodiment, the storage space 2 has a width slightly larger than the width of the switch mounting hole 3 and has a narrow tray shape extending in the vehicle front-rear direction. When a hand or an object is placed on the upper surface 1a of the container, it becomes more difficult for these to enter the narrow tray-shaped container space 2, and the chance of touching the switch 5 on the bottom surface 2a of the container space 2 can be further reduced. it can.

Further, in the present embodiment, the portion of the bottom surface 2a of the storage space 2 from the vicinity of the center in the vehicle front-rear direction to the front side is inclined so as to make an upward slope forward, so that the storage space 2 The visibility of the operation of the switch 5 arranged on the front side of the bottom surface 2a can be significantly improved, and a gap s (the cross hatch portion in FIG. 4) is provided between the small object 7 housed in the storage space 2 and the bottom surface 2a. (See), and form the storage space 2 to the accessory 7
Can be easily taken out.

The vehicle console of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0027]

According to the above-described vehicle console of the present invention, various excellent effects as described below can be obtained.

(I) According to the invention described in claim 1 of the present invention, it is not necessary to divide the upper surface of the console body into the space for storing the articles and the space for arranging the switches.
Forming a storage space for the upper surface of the console body
And arrangement of a plurality of switches can be both standing, moreover, since the hands or objects which inadvertently placed on the upper surface of the console body during operation and the interior moving secondary that eliminates touching accidentally switch, each switch possibility can be the avoidance of erroneous operation.

(II) According to the invention described in claim 2 of the present invention, when a hand or an object is placed on the upper surface of the console body, it is more difficult for these to enter the narrow tray-shaped container space. As a result, it is possible to further reduce the chance of touching the switch on the bottom surface of the storage space.

(III) According to the invention described in claim 3 of the present invention, it is possible to greatly improve the operation visibility of the switch arranged on the front side of the bottom surface of the storage space,
In addition, a space can be formed between the small item housed in the storage space and the bottom surface to make it easier to take out the small product from the storage space.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of an embodiment for carrying out the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view taken along the line II-II in FIG.

3 is a view in the direction of arrow III-III in FIG.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram in which an IV portion of FIG. 3 is enlarged.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a conventional example.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a mounted state of the switch in the switch mounting hole of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 console body 1a upper surface 2 storage space 2a bottom 2b Standing wall 3 Switch mounting hole 3a Switch seat surface 4 plugs 5 switches D depth W width

Continuation of the front page (56) Reference JP-A-9-76805 (JP, A) JP-A-9-11799 (JP, A) JP-A-8-230567 (JP, A) JP-A-8-207623 (JP , A) Actually open 4-83933 (JP, U) Actually open 6-29943 (JP, U) Actually open 2-123442 (JP, U) Actually open 64-40747 (JP, U) (58) Fields surveyed (Int.Cl. ⁷ , DB name) B60R 7/04 B60R 16/02 630

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A storage space is provided on the top surface of the console body, the storage space having a bottom surface at a position recessed from the top surface by a required depth, and a standing wall surrounding the bottom surface to the top surface of the console body. On the bottom of the storage space, a plurality of switch mountings with a switch seat surface that is one step lower than the bottom is provided.
A console for a vehicle, characterized in that holes are arranged side by side in the vehicle front-rear direction , and switches or plugs are attached to the switch mounting holes so that respective upper surfaces of the switches or plugs are flush with the bottom surface of the storage space. . 2. The vehicle console according to claim 1, wherein the storage space has a narrow tray shape having a width slightly larger than the width of the switch mounting hole and extending in the vehicle front-rear direction. . 3. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein a portion of the bottom surface of the storage space from the vicinity of the center in the vehicle front-rear direction to the front side is inclined so as to form an upward slope toward the front. For console.