JP3540137B2 - Accessory storage device under car seat - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an accessory storage device under a vehicle seat provided with an under tray which is provided so as to be freely inserted into and removed from a space below a seat cushion.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A conventional accessory storage device under a vehicle seat is disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 62-433.
[0003]
According to this, a pair of left and right sheet metal rails extending in the front-rear direction and having a U-shaped cross section are provided below the seat cushion of the seat. A resin under tray is provided between the two rails and left and right sides thereof are fitted into the respective rails. The under tray is guided by the two rails so that the under tray can be moved back and forth. ing.
[0004]
When the under tray is moved backward by a predetermined distance with respect to the seat cushion, the under tray is positioned below the seat cushion and its upper opening is closed by the seat cushion. The storage state is set.
[0005]
On the other hand, when the under tray is moved forward by a predetermined distance with respect to the seat cushion, at least a front portion of the under tray is located at a front side of the seat cushion, and an upper opening thereof is opened upward. Small items can be put in and taken out of the tray, and this is the "small item put-in / out state" of the under tray.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Incidentally, the above-described conventional technique has the following disadvantages.
[0007]
First, assuming that each side of the under tray is loosely fitted into each of the rails, each side of the under tray can be slid lightly on each of the rails, Although the tray can be moved forward and backward smoothly, the undertray may rattle against each of the rails due to vibration during the running of the automobile because of the loose fit as described above.
[0008]
Therefore, each side portion of the under tray is usually fitted so as to slightly press against each rail. However, if each side of the under tray is frequently slid with respect to each of the rails, since the under tray is made of resin, each side may be easily worn by the sliding, and Even when the respective sides of the under tray are fitted so as to be pressed against the respective rails as described above, there is a risk that the under tray may rattle early.
[0009]
Secondly, in the prior art, since each side of the under tray is merely fitted to each rail so as to be slidable back and forth, the "under storage state" of the under tray is kept during traveling of the vehicle. , There is a possibility that the under tray may unexpectedly move forward due to the inertial force of the under tray and the small articles stored therein.
[0010]
Further, when the above-mentioned under tray is moved forward to make it in the “accessible state”, there is a possibility that the under tray may unexpectedly fall off from each rail forward due to this movement.
[0011]
In view of this, it is conceivable to provide a stopper for preventing the movement of the under tray for each rail in the "storage state" or the "accessory state" of the under tray. However, simply providing the stopper may complicate the configuration of the accessory storage device under the vehicle seat.
[0012]
The present invention has been made by paying attention to the above circumstances, and the right and left sides of the under tray are fitted into the respective rails so that the under tray can be moved back and forth along the left and right rails. In this case, it is an object of the present invention to smoothly move the under tray back and forth and prevent rattling of the under tray.
[0013]
In addition, it prevents the under tray from unexpectedly moving from its "storage state", and when the under tray is moved forward to make it "a small item loading / unloading state", the under tray is unexpectedly moved. It is an object of the present invention to prevent the rails from dropping forward from each of the rails, and to obtain this with a simple configuration.
[0014]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problem, the present invention provides an accessory storage device under a seat for an automobile, comprising a pair of left and right sheet metal rails 13, 13 extending in the front-rear direction and having a U-shaped cross section below the seat cushion 8. And a resin-made under tray 20 which is disposed between the two rails 13 and whose left and right sides 22a, 22a are fitted into the respective rails 13, 13 are provided. In the accessory storage device under a vehicle seat, the under tray 20 can be moved back and forth along
[0015]
Clips 25 made of leaf springs are engaged with the respective side portions 22a, 22a of the under tray 20, and the clips 25 are slidable back and forth on the inner and lower surfaces of the corresponding rails 13, 13, respectively. Pressure contact so that
[0016]
When the under tray 20 is moved backward by a predetermined distance together with the clip 25, a stopper 34 for preventing further backward movement is provided, and the clip 25 which is integrally protruded from the inner surface of the rail 13 and pressed backward is pressed. Then, a rear projection 35 for regulating the forward movement of the clip 25 is provided,
[0017]
A front projection 36 is provided which presses the clip 25 integrally projecting from the inner surface of the rail 13 and moved forward by a predetermined size together with the under tray 20 to regulate the clip 25 from moving forward. is there.
[0018]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0019]
1 to 4, reference numeral 1 denotes a vehicle body of an automobile, and an arrow Fr indicates the front of the automobile. The left and right described below refer to the vehicle width direction toward the front.
[0020]
The vehicle body 1 has a floor panel 2 made of sheet metal, and an upper side of the floor panel 2 is a vehicle compartment 3. A seat device 4 for seating an occupant is provided in the passenger compartment 3. The seat 6 included in the seat device 4 includes a seat cushion 8 supported on the floor panel 2 by a seat bracket 7 and a seat back 9 projecting upward from a rear end of the seat cushion 8. I have.
[0021]
An extra space 11 exists between the floor panel 2 and the seat cushion 8, and the accessory storage device 12 is provided using the space 11.
[0022]
The accessory storage device 12 has a pair of left and right sheet metal rails 13 extending in the front-rear direction in a space 11 below the seat cushion 8. Fastened to the lower surface. Each of the rails 13 is formed by pressing a single plate material so as to have a U-shaped cross section. The upper plate 16, the lower plate 17, which are slightly apart from each other in the vertical direction, and the two plates 16. , 17 are integrally connected to each other in the vehicle width direction, and the inner spaces 19 of the rails 13 are opposed to each other in the vehicle width direction, and are substantially parallel to each other in the front-rear direction. It extends linearly.
[0023]
The accessory storage device 12 has a resin-made under tray 20 disposed between the two rails 13, 13. The under tray 20 is a vertically flat tray body that opens upward. 21, and an outward flange 22 integrally extending outward from an upper end edge of the tray main body 21.
[0024]
The left and right sides 22a of the outward flange 22 of the under tray 20 are fitted into the internal spaces 19 of the rails 13 so as to be movable back and forth. In addition, a handle portion is formed on a front portion 22b of the outward flange 22.
[0025]
At the rear end of each side 22a of the under tray 20, a clip 25 made of a leaf spring is detachably engaged so as to move back and forth with the under tray 20. Each of the clips 25 is fitted into the internal space 19 of each of the rails 13 together with each of the side portions 22 a, and the under tray 20 is supported on each of the rails 13, 13 via each of the clips 25.
[0026]
More specifically, a pair of front and rear openings 26 and 27 are formed at the rear end of each side 22a of the under tray 20, and a locking hole 28 is formed between these two openings 26 and 27. Have been. On the other hand, the clip 25 is formed by bending a single leaf spring, passes through the rear opening 27, and engages with the front opening edge of the rear opening 27 by elastically pinching. A U-shaped clip body 30 stopped in a side view, extending pieces 31, 31 extending in an upward, downward and forward direction integrally from respective ends of the clip body 30, and extending in a side view; A locking piece 32 extends integrally from the clip main body 30 and is locked in the locking hole 28 so as to be detachable.
[0027]
The upper and lower extending pieces 31, 31 of each of the clips 25 are pressed against the corresponding upper and lower surfaces of the inner surface of the rail 13 so as to be slidable back and forth.
[0028]
As shown by a solid line in FIGS. 1 to 4, when the under tray 20 is moved backward (in the direction opposite to the arrow Fr) by a predetermined distance with respect to the seat cushion 8 together with the clips 25, the under tray 20 The upper opening is located below the cushion 8 and is closed by the seat cushion 8, and this is the “storage state” of the under tray 20.
[0029]
As described above, the stopper 34 is provided to prevent further backward movement when the under tray 20 is moved backward by a predetermined dimension. The stopper 34 is formed integrally with the front portion 22b of the under tray 20. When the under tray 20 is moved backward until the under tray 20 is in the "storage state", the stopper 34 contacts the front end of each of the rails 13, As described above, further backward movement of the under tray 20 is prevented.
[0030]
Further, when the under tray 20 is in the “storage state”, a rear projection 35 which is a bead for pressing the extension piece 31 of the clip 25 to restrict the forward movement of the clip 25 is formed on the inner surface of the rail 13. Are integrally protruded from the lower surface.
[0031]
When the under-tray 20 is moved forward from the “storage state” of the under-tray 20, the extension piece 31 of the clip 25 that moves forward with the under-tray 20 at the start of the movement is attached to the rear projection 35. The clip 25 is elastically deformed so as to be reduced in the vertical direction, and passes over the rear projection 35 to the front side. Thereafter, the extending pieces 31, 31 of the clip 25 are attached to the upper and lower surfaces of the inner surface of the rail 13. It will slide forward while pressing.
[0032]
As shown by an alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 2 and FIG. 5, when the under tray 20 is moved forward by a predetermined dimension with respect to the seat cushion 8 together with the clips 25, at least a front portion of the under tray 20 is moved to the seat. The upper opening of the cushion 8 is opened upward and is opened upward, so that small articles 38 can be taken in and out of the under tray 20 (arrow A in the figure). State ".
[0033]
When the under tray 20 is in the “accessible state for small articles”, a front projection 36, which is a bead that presses the clip 25 to restrict the clip 25 from moving forward, is attached to the inner surface of each of the rails 13. It is made to project integrally.
[0034]
When the under tray 20 is further moved forward from the “accessible state” of the under tray 20, at the start of the movement, the extension piece 31 of the clip 25 that moves forward with the under tray 20 becomes The under tray 20 is pushed by the protrusions 36 and elastically deforms so as to be reduced in the vertical direction, and rides over the front protrusions 36 so that the under tray 20 can be detached from the rails 13.
[0035]
According to a procedure reverse to the above, the respective side portions 22a of the under tray 20 are fitted into the both rails 13 and 13 as described above, and are supported via the respective clips 25.
[0036]
According to the above configuration, since the clip 25 is made of a leaf spring and has a large amount of elastic deformation, even if the clip 25 is pressed against the upper and lower surfaces of the rail 13 as described above, the clip 25 The sliding resistance of the under tray 25 is prevented from increasing, and the forward and backward movement of the under tray 20 along each rail 13 can be performed smoothly.
[0037]
And, as described above, since each side 22a of the under tray 20 is pressed against the inner surface of each rail 13 via the clip 25, the vibration during the running of the automobile causes the rail 13 to come into contact with each rail 13. The rattling of the under tray 20 is reliably prevented.
[0038]
Further, as described above, when the under tray 20 is moved backward by a predetermined dimension together with the clip 25, the stopper 34 for preventing further backward movement is provided, and the stopper 34 projects integrally from the inner surface of the rail 13 and A rear projection 35 is provided which presses the clip 25 that has moved rearward to restrict the forward movement of the clip 25.
[0039]
For this reason, when the under tray 20 is moved backward by a predetermined size, that is, when the under tray 20 is in the “storage state”, the under tray 20 is held by the stopper 34 and the rear projection 35 in the “storage state” by elastic force. You.
[0040]
Therefore, even when the undertray 20 is suddenly braked in the "stowed state" of the undertray 20 while the vehicle is running, the undertray 20 is prevented from being moved abruptly by its inertia.
[0041]
Further, as described above, the front projection which presses the clip 25 integrally projecting from the inner surface of the rail 13 and moved forward by a predetermined size together with the under tray 20 to restrict the forward movement of the clip 25 further. 36 are provided.
[0042]
For this reason, when the under tray 20 is moved forward by a predetermined dimension, that is, when the small items are put in and out, the under tray 20 moves further forward and unexpectedly moves forward from each of the rails 13. Falling out is prevented.
[0043]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, a pair of left and right sheet metal rails extending in the front-rear direction and having a U-shaped cross section are provided below the seat cushion, and the left and right side portions are disposed between these rails. In the accessory storage device under a vehicle seat, which is provided with an under tray made of resin to be fitted into each of the rails and makes the under tray movable back and forth along the two rails,
[0044]
A clip made of a leaf spring is locked to each side of the under tray, and the clips are pressed against upper and lower inner surfaces of the corresponding rails so as to be slidable forward and backward, respectively. The effect occurs.
[0045]
That is, since the clip is made of a leaf spring and has a large amount of elastic deformation, even if the clip is pressed against the upper and lower surfaces of the rail as described above, the sliding resistance of the clip with respect to the rail increases. That is prevented.
[0046]
Therefore, the forward and backward movement of the under tray along each rail can be performed smoothly.
[0047]
And, as described above, since each side portion of the under tray is pressed against the inner surface of each rail via the clip, the under tray will rattle against the rails due to vibration during the running of the vehicle. This is reliably prevented.
[0048]
Further, when the under tray is moved backward by a predetermined distance together with the clip, a stopper for preventing further backward movement is provided, and the clip which is integrally protruded from the inner surface of the rail and moved backward is pressed into contact with the under tray. A rear projection is provided to restrict the forward movement of the clip.
[0049]
Therefore, when the under tray is moved backward by a predetermined distance, that is, when the under tray is in the "storage state", the under tray is held in the "storage state" by the elastic force by the stopper and the rear projection.
[0050]
Therefore, even if the undertray is suddenly braked in the "storage state" of the undertray while the vehicle is running, it is possible to prevent the undertray from unexpectedly moving due to its inertial force.
[0051]
Further, a front projection is provided which presses the clip integrally projecting from the inner surface of the rail and moved forward by a predetermined distance together with the under tray to restrict further forward movement of the clip.
[0052]
For this reason, when the under tray is moved forward by a predetermined dimension, that is, when it is in the “accessible state”, the under tray moves further forward and unexpectedly falls off from each of the rails. Is prevented.
[0053]
The prevention of the unexpected movement of the under tray from the "storage state" as described above and the prevention of the sudden drop of the under tray from the "small article loading / unloading possible state" to the front from each rail are simple. After being provided integrally with each of the rails while avoiding an increase in the number of components and the number of components, the above-mentioned effects can be achieved with a simple configuration since the above-mentioned effects are achieved by front projections and the like.
[Brief description of the drawings]
1 is a partially enlarged partial cutaway view of FIG. 2;
FIG. 2 is an overall side view.
FIG. 3 is a simplified perspective view of the accessory storage device.
FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged perspective development view of FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1 and is an operation explanatory diagram.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Body 6 Seat 8 Seat cushion 11 Space 12 Accessories case 13 Rail 20 Under tray 22a Side 25 Clip 34 Stopper 35 Rear projection 36 Front projection

Claims (1)

A pair of left and right sheet metal rails extending in the front-rear direction and having a U-shaped cross section are provided below the seat cushion, and are disposed between the two rails, and the left and right side portions are fitted into the rails. In the accessory storage device under an automobile seat, a resin under tray is provided, and the under tray is movable back and forth along the two rails.
A leaf spring clip is locked to each side of the under tray, and the clips are pressed against the upper and lower inner surfaces of the corresponding rails so as to be slidable forward and backward, respectively.
When the under tray is moved backward by a predetermined distance together with the clip, a stopper for preventing further backward movement is provided, and the clip which is integrally protruded from the inner surface of the rail and moved backward is pressed into contact with the clip. A rear projection is provided to regulate forward movement,
A glove compartment under a vehicle seat provided with a front projection for pressing the clip integrally projecting from the inner surface of the rail and moving forward by a predetermined size together with the under tray to restrict further forward movement of the clip. apparatus.

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