JP3640812B2 - Vehicle cup holder device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a vehicle cup holder device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a conventional vehicle cup holder device, for example, there is one which is attached to a rear surface portion of a console box installed between left and right front seats of an automobile so as to be freely pulled out to the rear side for a rear seat passenger. Specifically, a case with the opening facing the rear side is fixed in the rear surface of the console box, and a tray that can be pulled out from the storage position at the back of the case to the use position on the case opening side is placed in the case. The tray is provided with a pair of left and right holders. This holder has a shape in which a ring portion for supporting the side surface of the container is formed at the tip of the arm, and the base end of the arm is supported on the upper part of the tray so as to be rotatable left and right. Therefore, in the storage position within the case, both ring portions are superposed vertically so as to be stored compactly, and at the use position outside the case, the ring portions are opened to the left and right by the biasing means. . Therefore, if containers such as cans, bottles and cups are put into the ring part from above, the side of the container is supported by the ring part and the bottom is supported by the tray, so that two containers can be held simultaneously (similar As a technique, refer to JP-A-6-115392.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in such a conventional cup holder device, since both ring portions are superposed vertically at the storage position in the case, the left and right dimensions of the two holders are sufficiently reduced. Although it becomes compact, the vertical dimension of the two holders is simply added in the vertical direction and is not particularly compact. Therefore, the vertical dimension of the case for storing the holder or the like becomes large, and it is difficult to install the vehicle in a vehicle where the available space is limited.
[0004]
The present invention has been made paying attention to such a conventional technique, and provides a vehicle cup holder device that can be downsized in the vertical direction.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a case fixed to the vehicle with the opening facing the passenger compartment side, and can be freely drawn into the case from a storage position at the back of the case to a use position on the opening side of the case. In addition, a tray that supports the bottom surface of the container and a ring portion that supports the side surface of the container are formed at the tip of the arm, and the base end of each arm is rotatably supported at the upper part of the tray. in it the ring portions are upper and lower polymerized state, in use position a vehicle cup holder device including a pair of holders in a state in which the ring portion is open to each other to the left and right outside of the case by the first biasing means, A spring plate is attached to the general portion of the ring portion in a curved state along the general portion and is bent inward to be inverted .
[0006]
Here, the “vehicle” may be an automobile, a railway vehicle, a ship, an airplane, or the like. “Fixed to the vehicle” means that the vehicle is fixed to the vehicle itself (the vehicle body if it is an automobile) and the equipment (console box, instrument panel, seat if it is an automobile). Etc.) means both. Furthermore, "container" means a broad concept including cans, bottles, cups, and other containers.
[0007]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the vertical dimension of the overlapping portions of the ring portions that are superposed on each other is smaller than that of the general portion, when the two ring portions are brought into the vertical polymerization state, the vertical size thereof. Is smaller than the sum of the vertical dimensions of the two ring portions. Therefore, the vertical dimension of the case for storing the holder or the like is reduced, which is suitable for installation on a vehicle where the use space is limited. Furthermore, since a spring plate that reverses inward is provided in the general portion of the ring portion, a container having a smaller diameter than the inner diameter of the ring portion can be reliably held.
[0008]
The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the vertical dimension of the overlapping portions of the ring portions that are superposed with each other is substantially half the vertical dimension of the general portion.
[0009]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the vertical dimension of the overlapping portions of the ring portions that are superposed on each other is substantially half of the general portion, when both the ring portions are in the vertical polymerization state, one overlapping portion And the other general part are flush with each other, and the hooking in the case is prevented.
[0012]
The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that a notch is formed in the general part of the ring part from the upper end, and a spring plate is attached to the notch.
[0013]
According to the invention described in claim 3 , since the notch is formed in the ring portion of the portion to which the spring plate is attached, the spring plate can be pushed inward or outward by a finger using this notch. .
[0014]
In the invention according to claim 4 , when the ring portion is overlapped, the spring plate which is inverted in one ring portion is pushed outward by the overlap portion of the other ring portion and returns to the curved state. It is characterized by.
[0015]
According to the fourth aspect of the invention, the spring plate in the inverted state is pushed by the other ring portion and automatically returns to the original state, so that it is not necessary to manually return the spring plate by hand.
[0016]
The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that the overlapping portion of the other ring portion presses a point offset from the center of the spring plate.
[0017]
According to the invention described in claim 5, since the overlapping portion of the other ring portion presses the point offset from the center of the spring plate, the inverted spring plate is vigorously restored to the original state at a time. Instead of returning to the point, by pressing a point offset from the center, the original state is restored while gradually deforming into an S-shape. Accordingly, the force pushed by the other ring portion can be reduced, and the sound generated when the spring plate returns to the original state is also reduced.
[0018]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, a base is provided on the upper surface of the tray, the base having an opening formed at the end in the pull-out direction side, and the opening side supported so as to be lifted by the second urging means. A holder arm is inserted and pivotally supported.
[0019]
According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the holder is inclined upward by pulling the tray out of the case, so that the position supported by the holder on the side surface of the container is increased, and the container is more reliably held. .
[0020]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the vertical dimension of the overlapping portions of the ring portions that are superposed on each other is smaller than that of the general portion, when the two ring portions are brought into the vertical polymerization state, the vertical size thereof. Is smaller than the sum of the vertical dimensions of the two ring portions. Therefore, the vertical dimension of the case for storing the holder or the like is reduced, which is suitable for installation on a vehicle where the use space is limited. Furthermore, since a spring plate that reverses inward is provided in the general portion of the ring portion, a container having a smaller diameter than the inner diameter of the ring portion can be reliably held.
[0021]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the vertical dimension of the overlapping portions of the ring portions that are superposed on each other is substantially half of the general portion, when both the ring portions are in the vertical polymerization state, one overlapping portion And the other general part are flush with each other, and the hooking in the case is prevented.
[0023]
According to the invention described in claim 3 , since the notch is formed in the ring portion of the portion to which the spring plate is attached, the spring plate can be pushed inward or outward by a finger using this notch. .
[0024]
According to the fourth aspect of the invention, the spring plate in the inverted state is pushed by the other ring portion and automatically returns to the original state, so that it is not necessary to manually return the spring plate by hand.
[0025]
According to the invention described in claim 5, since the overlapping portion of the other ring portion presses the point offset from the center of the spring plate, the inverted spring plate is vigorously restored to the original state at a time. Instead of returning to the point, by pressing a point offset from the center, the original state is restored while gradually deforming into an S-shape. Accordingly, the force pushed by the other ring portion can be reduced, and the sound generated when the spring plate returns to the original state is also reduced.
[0026]
According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the holder is inclined upward by pulling the tray out of the case, so that the position supported by the holder on the side surface of the container is increased, and the container is more reliably held. .
[0027]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. In the following description, A in FIG. 1 is described as “front side”, and B is described as “rear side”.
[0028]
Reference numeral 1 denotes a case, which is provided for a rear seat occupant on a rear surface portion of a console box installed between left and right front seats of an automobile (not shown). The case 1 has a substantially rectangular tube shape, and has an opening 2 facing the passenger compartment at the rear end, an upper surface portion 3 and a lower surface portion 4 on the upper and lower sides, and side surface portions 5 on the left and right sides. ing. On the inner surface side of the side surface portion 5, guide grooves 6 formed by two ribs are formed along the front-rear direction.
[0029]
A downward convex portion 7 is formed at the rear center of the upper surface portion 3. Inclined surfaces 7 a and 7 b are respectively formed before and after the convex portion 7, and a lock hole 8 is formed at the lower end of the convex portion 7. The front region 9 in the upper surface portion 3 is formed one step lower than the convex portion 7 (FIG. 7), and a cut portion 10 is formed along the front-rear direction at the center of the front region 9. The lower surface portion 4 of the case 1 is inclined in the upward direction toward the front side, and an elastic claw 11 as an “engaged portion” is formed in the center portion in an upward state.
[0030]
Reference numeral 12 denotes a tray, which is provided in the case 1 so as to be freely drawn out from a storage position at the back of the case 1 to a use position on the opening 2 side of the case 1. On the front side of the tray 12, flanges 13 are erected on both the left and right sides, and guide ribs 14 are formed on the outer surface of the flange 13 along the front-rear direction. By inserting the guide rib 14 into the guide groove 6 of the case 1, the tray 12 is supported so as to be movable with respect to the case 1. A lid 15 for closing the opening 2 of the case 1 at the storage position is provided at the rear end of the tray 12. Moreover, the substantially semicircular recessed part 16 which supports the bottom face of the container to hold | maintain is formed in the front side part of the tray 12 on both right and left sides, respectively.
[0031]
A lock claw 18 is formed at the front end of the tray 12 so as to protrude upward from a base 17 described later. The lock claw 18 is for engaging the lock hole 8 formed in the upper surface portion 3 of the case 1 and maintaining the use position where the case 1 is pulled out to the rear side. In particular, in this embodiment, since the lock hole 8 is formed at the lower end of the three-dimensional downward projection 7, the rigidity around the lock hole 8 is high, and the engagement force between the lock hole 8 and the lock claw 18 is improved. .
[0032]
Further, since the inclined surfaces 7a and 7b are formed before and after the convex portion 7, when the tray 12 is first inserted into the opening 2 of the case 1, the rear inclined surface 7b becomes a guide surface. The operation when inserting the tray 12 into the opening 2 is facilitated. Further, the inclined surface 7a on the front side of the convex portion 7 serves as a guide surface, and the engagement of the lock claw 18 with the lock hole 8 when the tray 12 is pulled out is ensured.
[0033]
Further, a projecting piece 19 as an “engaging portion” is formed on the lower surface of the tray 12 downward. The projecting piece 19 is for engaging the elastic claw 11 formed on the lower surface portion 4 of the case 1 and maintaining the retracted position where the case 1 is pushed forward.
[0034]
A base 17 is provided between the left and right flanges 13 of the tray 12 and has a substantially rectangular tube shape with an opening at the rear end. The front end of the base 17 is pivotally supported with respect to the flange 13 by a hinge 20. In addition, a spring 21 as a “ second urging means” is built in the inner front end of the base 17. One end of the spring 21 protrudes from the notch (not shown) to the outside of the base 17 and is in contact with the upper surface of the tray 12, and the other is in contact with the upper surface of the base 17 from below. Therefore, the base 17 is inclined by the spring 21 with the rear side raised upward with the hinge 20 as the center. At the front end of the base 17, a pair of left and right stoppers 22 that are in contact with the upper surface of the tray 12 and that keep the upward angle of the base 17 constant is formed.
[0035]
Reference numeral 23 denotes a holder, which has a shape in which a ring portion 25 that supports the side surface of the container is formed at the front end of the arm 24, and a pair is provided on the left and right. The arms 24 of the holder 23 are rotatably supported with respect to the base 17 around the hinges 26 while being inserted into the openings of the base 17. When the tray 12 is pushed into the storage position of the case 1, the ring portion 25 of the holder 23 is partially overlapped with each other in the vertical direction, and the size of the case 1 in the horizontal direction is reduced. Yes. When the tray 12 is pulled out to the use position, the holder 23 is opened in the left-right direction from the spring 27 as “ first urging means” built in between the left and right arms 24, 24 in the case 1. Therefore, by putting the containers C1 and C2 into the ring portion 25 from above, the side surfaces of the containers C1 and C2 are supported by the ring portion 25, and the bottom surfaces of the containers C1 and C2 are supported by the concave portion 16 of the tray 12. be able to.
[0036]
In particular, in this embodiment, by pulling out the tray 12 from the case 1, the holder 23 is inclined upward together with the base 17, so that the position supported by the holder 23 on the side surfaces of the containers C 1 and C 2 increases. C1 and C2 are more reliably held. The springs 27 that open the holder 23 to the left and right and the springs 21 that place the base 17 in the upward state are incorporated in the base 17 and are not exposed to the outside. Yes.
[0037]
The vertical dimension h of the overlapping portions 28 that overlap each other in the left and right ring portions 25 is exactly half the vertical dimension H of the other general portions 29. Therefore, even when both the ring portions 25 are vertically superposed, the vertical dimension is smaller than the sum of the vertical dimensions of the two ring portions 25 (general portions 29). Therefore, the vertical dimension of the case 1 for storing the holder 23 and the like can be reduced, which is suitable for installation in an automobile where the available space is limited.
[0038]
Further, the upper surface of the base 17 and the upper surface of the ring portion 25 are formed in substantially the same plane (see FIG. 7). Therefore, the base 17 and the holder 23 are prevented from being caught in the case 1, and the base 17 and the holder 23 can be reliably moved back and forth in the case 1. In particular, in this embodiment, since the vertical dimension h of the overlapping portion 28 that overlaps the ring portion 25 is half that of the general portion 29, when both the ring portions 25 are vertically overlapped with each other, Since the vertical dimension is as low as that of the one general portion 29 and the upper surfaces of the one overlapping portion 28 and the other general portion 29 are the same surface, it is possible to prevent catching in the case 1 in this respect as well. Is done.
[0039]
Further, a spring plate 30 is provided in the general portion 29 of the ring portion 25. The spring plate 30 is made of synthetic resin, and has downward pins 31 at both ends. A cutout portion 32 having a predetermined length from the upper end is formed in a portion corresponding to the spring plate 30 in the general portion 29, and pins 31 at both ends of the spring plate 30 are attached to both end portions of the bottom surface of the cutout portion 32. Each hole 33 for insertion is formed. By inserting the pins 31 at both ends of the spring plate 30 into the holes 33 at both ends of the notch portion 32, the spring plate 30 is bent along the general portion 29 and forms a part of the inner surface of the ring portion 25. Then, along with the other inner surface, the side surface of the container C1 having a large diameter corresponding to the ring portion 25 is supported (see FIG. 6). When the spring plate 30 is pushed inward from the notch 32 with a finger, the spring plate 30 is bent inward to be inverted and can support the side surface of the thin container C2.
[0040]
The ring portion 25 is integrally formed with a wall portion 34 that abuts and supports both end portions of the spring plate 30 from the outside. Since the end portion of the spring plate 30 is supported from the outside by the wall portion 34, the holding strength of the thick container C1 by the spring plate 30 is increased, and the wall portion 34 is a guide when the spring plate 30 is attached to the ring portion 25. Can be used as Further, since the wall portion 34 is formed near the hole 33, the periphery of the hole 33 is reinforced by the wall portion 34, and the strength of the ring portion 25 due to the formation of the hole 33 is prevented.
[0041]
And the rib 35 of minute height e (refer FIG. 10) along the radial direction of the ring part 25 is formed in the both ends of the bottom face in the notch part 32 of the ring part 25, respectively. A chamfered portion 35 a is formed at an inner corner portion of the rib 34, and an outer end portion is connected to the wall portion 34. Since the outer end portion of the rib 35 is connected to the wall portion 34, the wall portion 34 can be reinforced by the rib 35. Further, chamfered portions 32 a are also formed at the inner corners of the bottom surface of the cutout portion 32.
[0042]
Since such a rib 35 is formed on the bottom surface of the notch 32, as shown in FIG. 10, the contact area between the lower end of the spring plate 30 and the ring portion 25 is reduced, and the spring plate 30 is changed from the inverted state to the original state. It is possible to prevent catching when returning to the position. When the spring plate 30 returns from the inverted state, the return force is larger at both ends than the center portion because the moving distance is shorter. Therefore, as in this embodiment, the ribs 35 are formed at the portions corresponding to the both ends of the spring plate 30, so that the spring plate 30 when returning is reliably ridden on the rib 35 and is not caught. . Moreover, since the chamfered portion 35a is formed at the inner corner portion of the rib 35, the catch when the spring plate 30 is returned is further reliably prevented. In addition, since the chamfered portion 32a is also formed at the inner corner portion at the bottom surface of the notch portion 32, the inner corner portion at the bottom surface of the ring portion 25 even if the central portion of the spring plate 30 is bent downward when returning. Don't get caught in
[0043]
The one spring plate 30 in the inverted state is pushed outward by the overlapping portion 28 of the other ring portion 25 to return to the curved state when the ring portion 25 is brought into the overlapping state. Moreover, the overlapping portion 28 of the other ring portion 25 presses a point P offset from the center S of the spring plate 30.
[0044]
Since the spring plate 30 in the inverted state is pushed back by the other ring portion 25 and automatically returns to the original state, there is no need to manually return the spring plate 30 by hand. That is, when the base 17 is retracted, the spring plate 30 that has been in the inverted state automatically returns to the curved state. Therefore, when the base 17 is pulled out, the spring plate 30 can always be used in the curved state.
[0045]
Further, since the overlapping portion 28 of the other ring portion 25 presses the point P that is offset from the center S of the spring plate 30, the inverted spring plate 30 vigorously returns to the original state at once. Instead, when the point P offset from the center S is pressed, it gradually returns to its original state while being gradually deformed into an S shape (see FIG. 9). Accordingly, the force pushed by the other ring portion 25 can be reduced, and the sound generated when the spring plate 30 returns to the original state is also reduced. In order to provide such a function, when the ring portions 25 are overlapped with each other, the overlapped portion 28 of one ring portion 25 contacts the spring plate 30 in which the other ring portion 25 is inverted. The overlapping portion 28 is formed at a height in contact.
[0046]
In this embodiment, the notch 32 is formed from the upper surface of the ring portion 25 and the spring plate 30 is provided in the notch 32. However, the notch 32 is formed from the upper surface of the ring portion 25 with respect to one holder. Thus, the spring plate 30 can be provided in the notch 32, and this one holder can be reversed and used as the other holder. In this case, since the spring plate 30 of the other holder is attached below the bottom surface of the notch 32, the operation of rotating the spring 30 from the curved state to the inverted state becomes difficult (as in this embodiment). In addition, especially when the cup holder body is installed at a low position, one holder can be used as one or the other, that is, either the left or right holder. Half the cost is required, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.
[0047]
And since the front area | region 9 was formed only one step lower than the convex part 7 in the upper surface part 3 of the case 1 as first described (refer FIG. 7), the equipment installed adjacently above the case 1 ( For example, a large space can be secured for the inner box 36) of the console box. Further, even if the front region 9 on the upper surface portion 3 of the case 1 is lowered as described above, the cut portion 10 for avoiding interference with the lock claw 18 is formed on the upper surface portion 3, so that the tray in the case 1 is formed. 12 smooth movement performances are maintained. Further, since the lower surface portion 4 of the case 1 is gradually inclined upward toward the front side, a large space for equipment (for example, the parking brake cable 37) installed adjacent to the lower portion of the case 1 is ensured. Can do.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a plan view separately showing a case and a tray according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a tray and a holder.
FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a state in which the tray is stored in the case.
FIG. 4 is a bottom view showing a state where a tray is stored in a case.
FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a state in which the tray is pulled out from the case.
6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line SA-SA in FIG.
7 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 6 showing a state in which the tray is stored.
FIG. 8 is an enlarged perspective view showing a peripheral structure of a notch portion of the ring portion.
FIG. 9 is an enlarged plan view showing a peripheral structure of a notch portion of the ring portion.
10 is a sectional view taken along the line SB-SB in FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Case 2 Opening 3 Upper surface part 4 Lower surface part 7 Convex part 7a, 7b Inclined surface 8 Lock hole 9 Front side area | region 10 Cutting part 11 Elastic nail (engaged part)
12 Tray 17 Base 18 Lock claw 19 Projection piece (engagement part)
21 Spring (biasing means)
23 Holder 24 Arm 25 Ring part 27 Spring (biasing means)
28 Superposition part 29 General part 30 Spring board 31 Pin 32 Notch part 32a Chamfering part 33 Hole 34 Wall part 35 Rib A Front side (storage direction)
B Rear side (withdrawal direction)
C1 Thick container C2 Thin container d Step e Minute height h, H Vertical dimension P Offset point S Center

Claims (6)

A case that is fixed to the vehicle with the opening facing the passenger compartment, and a tray that is provided in the case so as to be freely drawable from a storage position at the back of the case to a use position on the opening side of the case and that supports the bottom surface of the container And a ring part that supports the side of the container is formed at the tip of the arm, and the base end of each arm is supported to be pivotable to the left and right at the upper part of the tray. And a vehicle cup holder device including a pair of left and right holders in which the ring portion is opened to the left and right outside the case by the first biasing means at the use position,
A vehicle cup holder device , wherein a spring plate is attached to a general part of the ring part in a curved state along the general part and is bent inward to be inverted . The vehicle cup holder device according to claim 1,
A vehicle cup holder device in which the vertical dimension of the overlapping portions of the ring portions that overlap each other is substantially half the vertical dimension of the general portion. The vehicle cup holder device according to claim 1 or 2,
A cup holder device for a vehicle, characterized in that a notch is formed in the general part of the ring part from the upper end, and a spring plate is attached to the notch . The vehicle cup holder device according to claim 3,
A vehicle cup holder device in which when a ring portion is overlapped, a spring plate that is inverted in one ring portion is pushed outward by the overlapping portion of the other ring portion to return to a curved state . The vehicle cup holder device according to claim 4 ,
A vehicle cup holder device , wherein the overlapping portion of the other ring portion pushes a point offset from the center of the spring plate . The vehicle cup holder device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 ,
Provided on the upper surface of the tray is a base in which an opening is formed at the end in the pull-out direction side and the opening side is supported by the second urging means so as to be lifted, and a holder arm is inserted into the opening of the base. supported by vehicle cup holder device, characterized in that the.

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