JP4271885B2 - Support device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a support device provided in an instrument panel of a car, a housed item in a house, or the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As such a conventional support device, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-180358 is disclosed. According to such a structure, a tray assembly that can freely move in and out of a main body such as an instrument panel of an automobile or a housed item in a house. And a glove box assembly that can be opened and closed with respect to the main body and can cover the tray assembly when the tray assembly is submerged in the main body. In order to cover the glove box assembly with the tray immersed, there is a problem that the glove box assembly must be opened, and the glove box assembly is difficult to use. Therefore, as shown in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 5-25961, there has been proposed one in which only the hinge mechanism protrudes outward with the glove box assembly closed, and the tray assembly protrudes from the hinge mechanism.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in such a conventional technique, even when a load is applied, such as when a user contacts the tray assembly while the tray assembly is being used, the structure can absorb the reaction force. In addition, since it is not a structure for releasing the reaction force, there is a possibility that the reaction force to the user will be increased.
[0004]
The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a conventional technique, and provides a support device that can absorb or release the reaction force when a load is applied, such as when a user contacts the tray assembly. To do.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the tray assembly that can be moved in and out with respect to the main body, and the tray assembly that can be opened and closed with respect to the main body and that can be covered when the tray assembly is immersed in the main body. A support device comprising at least a glove box assembly, wherein the tray assembly is supported in an opening of the main body, and can be protruded and retracted from the main body through the support member. It comprises at least a flat tray on which an article can be placed, and an arm that protrudes from both sides of the tray to the support member side and supports the tray on the support member. With the tray protruding, an escape hole is formed so as not to interfere with the opening / closing locus of the glove box assembly. The arm, the arm is a slit that can be broken by a predetermined load, obtained by forming between the support member and the surface of the body.
[0006]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the tray assembly is formed with the escape hole so as not to interfere with the opening and closing locus of the glove box assembly when the tray is projected, the glove box assembly is closed. In this state, the tray assembly can be used. The arm is formed with a slit that can be broken by a predetermined load between the surface of the main body and the support member. When applied, the reaction force can be absorbed or released.
[0007]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, the tray assembly that can be moved in and out with respect to the main body, and the tray assembly that can be opened and closed with respect to the main body and that can be covered when the tray assembly is immersed in the main body. A support device comprising at least a glove box assembly, wherein the tray assembly is supported in an opening of the main body, and can be protruded and retracted from the main body through the support member. It comprises at least a flat tray on which an article can be placed, and an arm that protrudes from both sides of the tray to the support member side and supports the tray on the support member. With the tray protruding, an escape hole is formed so as not to interfere with the opening / closing locus of the glove box assembly. The arm, the arm is a shock absorbing means rotatable drop by a predetermined load, obtained by forming between the support member and the surface of the body.
[0008]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the tray is formed with a relief hole that does not interfere with the opening and closing locus of the glove box assembly in a state where the tray protrudes, the glove box assembly is closed. The tray can be used in the Further, the arm is formed with shock absorbing means between the surface of the main body and the support member so that the arm can rotate and drop downward by a predetermined load. When a predetermined load is applied such as contact, the reaction force can be absorbed or released.
[0009]
A third aspect of the present invention is the support device according to the second aspect, wherein a step portion capable of stopping the rotation of the arm at a predetermined position is formed in the opening of the main body.
[0010]
According to the invention described in claim 3, since the arm is stopped by the stepped portion, the rotational position of the tray itself is determined.
[0011]
The invention according to claim 4 is the support device according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the arm protrudes from the tray side and the support member side. The shock absorbing means is engaged with a fitting force that is pivotally supported so that the first arm and the second arm can rotate up and down and cannot be removed unless both arms reach a predetermined load. To be combined.
[0012]
According to the invention described in claim 4, since the first arm and the second arm are engaged with each other with a fitting force that does not come off unless the predetermined load is reached, the state of supporting the tray can be maintained. First, when the input exceeds a predetermined load, the first arm and the second arm are bent to absorb the impact energy.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0014]
1 to 6 are views showing a first embodiment of the present invention. The support device 1 includes a tray assembly 2 that can be moved up and down with respect to the instrument panel 4 that is a “main body”, and a tray assembly 3 that can be opened and closed with respect to the instrument panel 4 and that is retracted into the instrument panel 4. And a glove box assembly 2 that can cover the tray assembly 3 at least.
[0015]
The tray assembly 3 is supported in the opening 5 of the instrument panel 4, and can be moved in and out of the instrument panel 4 from the support member 20, and an appropriate item can be placed on the tray assembly 3. A flat tray 16, an arm 18 projecting from both sides of the tray 16 toward the support member 20 and supporting the tray 16 on the support member 20, and a surface side of the tray 16 are disposed. And at least a handle 15. In addition, it is also conceivable to provide a cup holder that can hold the cup or the like through the tray 16 up and down, or to provide an ashtray for receiving cigarette ash or an operation device for electronic equipment. Further, the tray 16 itself may be recessed to form a storage body. In addition to this, the cup holder may be provided with a mechanism that moves upward from the glove box assembly and holds the side of the cup.
[0016]
As shown in FIG. 3, the tray 16 is formed with a relief hole 17 that does not interfere with the opening / closing locus 13 of the glove box assembly 2 when the tray 16 protrudes. The arms 18, 18 are provided with slits 19 that can be broken by a predetermined load, and the side cluster lid 6 and the center cluster lid 7 that are “surfaces” of the instrument panel 4 and the support. It is formed between the opening 20a of the member 20. Reference numeral 8 denotes a console box.
[0017]
The opening 20a of the support member 20 is in contact with the back surfaces 6a and 7a of the side cluster lid 6 and the center cluster lid 7 and is held by fastening means (not shown).
[0018]
The glove box assembly 2 includes a bucket-type box portion 10 that can store a camera, a compact disc, and the like and that is open at the top, and a decorative portion 11 that covers the surface side of the box portion 10. By pulling the handle 12 provided, the lock (not shown) is released, and the box portion 10 falls down.
[0019]
Next, the operation of the first embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, the tray assembly 3 is formed with a relief hole 17 that does not interfere with the opening / closing locus 13 of the glove box assembly 2 in a state in which the tray assembly 3 protrudes. The tray assembly 3 can be used with the assembly 2 closed.
[0020]
In addition, the arms 18 and 18 are provided with slits 17 that can be broken by a predetermined load on the arms 18 and 18, the side cluster lid 6 and the center cluster lid 7 of the instrument panel 4, and the support member 20. Since it is formed between the opening 20a, when a predetermined load is applied, such as when a user contacts the tray assembly 3, the slit 17 breaks as shown in FIG. Can be absorbed or escaped.
[0021]
7-11 is a figure which shows 2nd Embodiment of this invention. The support device 1 includes a tray assembly 9 that can be moved up and down with respect to the instrument panel 4, which is a “main body”, and a tray assembly 9 that can be opened and closed with respect to the instrument panel 4. And a glove box assembly 2 that can cover the tray assembly 9 at least.
[0022]
The tray assembly 9 is a support member 28 held in the opening 5 of the instrument panel 4, and a flat plate on which an appropriate article can be placed while allowing the support member 28 to move in and out of the instrument panel 4. A tray 27, an arm 24 projecting from both sides of the tray 27 toward the support member 28 and supporting the tray 27 on the support member 28, and a surface of the tray 27. And at least a handle 15. The support member 28 is supported by a boss 34 formed on the side cluster lid 6 and the center cluster lid 7 and a tray case 33 in which a free end 33 a is held by a screw 35. In addition, it is conceivable to provide a cup holder that can hold a cup or the like by penetrating the tray 27 up and down, or to provide an ashtray for receiving cigarette ash or an operation means for an electronic device. Alternatively, the tray 27 itself may be recessed to form a storage body. In addition to this, the cup holder may be provided with a mechanism that moves upward from the glove box assembly and holds the side of the cup.
[0023]
As shown in FIG. 7, the tray 27 is formed with a relief hole 17 that does not interfere with the open / close locus 13 of the glove box assembly 2 when the tray 27 protrudes. The arm 24 includes an impact absorbing means 40 that allows the arm 24 to rotate and drop by a predetermined load, a surface of the side cluster lid 6 and the center cluster lid 7 that are the “surface” of the instrument panel 4, and the support member. 28. The opening 5 of the instrument panel 4 is formed with a step 39 that can stop the rotation of the arm 24 at a predetermined position.
[0024]
The arm 24 includes a first arm 25 protruding from the tray 27 side and a second arm 26 protruding from the support member 28 side.
[0025]
The impact absorbing means 40 is pivotally supported by a pin 36 and a fitting 37 that are inserted through a through hole 38 formed in each of the first arm 25 and the second arm 26 so as to be rotatable up and down. Both the arms 25 and 26 are engaged with each other by a fitting force that does not come off unless a predetermined load is reached by the convex portions 29 and the concave portions 30 formed in the first cutout 31 and the second cutout 32.
[0026]
The glove box assembly 2 includes a bucket-type box portion 10 that can store a camera, a compact disc, and the like and that is open at the top, and a decorative portion 11 that covers the surface side of the box portion 10. By pulling the handle 12 provided, the lock (not shown) is released, and the box portion 10 falls down.
[0027]
Next, the operation of the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the tray assembly 9 is formed with a relief hole 17 that does not interfere with the opening / closing locus 13 of the glove box assembly 2 in a state where the tray assembly 9 protrudes. The tray assembly 3 can be used with the assembly 2 closed.
[0028]
Further, the arm 24, 24 is provided with an impact absorbing means 40 that allows the arm 24, 24 to be rotated and dropped downward by a predetermined load, and the side cluster lid 6 and the center cluster lid 7 of the instrument panel 4. And the support member 28, the reaction force can be absorbed or released when a predetermined load is applied such as when the user contacts the tray assembly 9.
[0029]
Since the opening 5 of the instrument panel 4 is formed with a step portion 39 capable of stopping the rotation of the first arm 25 of the arms 24 and 24 at a predetermined position, the step portion 39 allows the arms 24 and 24 to be stopped. Since the first arm 25 is stopped, the rotational position of the tray 27 itself is determined.
[0030]
The arm 24 includes a first arm 25 projecting from the tray 27 side and a second arm 26 projecting from the support member 28 side, and the shock absorbing means 40 includes the first arm 25. And the second arm 26 are pivotally supported so as to be rotatable up and down, and the arms 25 and 26 are engaged with a fitting force that cannot be removed unless a predetermined load is reached, so that the state of supporting the tray 27 is maintained. Nevertheless, the impact energy can be absorbed by bending the first arm 25 and the second arm 26 when the input exceeds a predetermined load.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a main body including a support device according to a first embodiment of the invention.
2 is a perspective view showing a state where the glove box assembly of FIG. 1 is opened. FIG.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the tray assembly of FIG. 2 is pulled.
4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the glove box assembly is closed with the tray assembly of FIG. 3 pulled. FIG.
5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line SA-SA in FIG.
6 is a perspective view for explaining an action showing a state in which a load is applied by an occupant and the arm is broken in the state of FIG. 4;
7 is a perspective view corresponding to FIG. 4 of a main body including a support device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line SB-SB in FIG.
9 is an exploded perspective view of the arm of FIG.
10 is a perspective view for explaining an action showing a state in which a load is applied by an occupant and the arm is rotated in the state shown in FIG. 7;
11 is a side view of FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Support apparatus 2 Glove box assembly 3, 9 Tray assembly 4 Instrument panel which is "main body" 5 Opening of instrument panel 13 Opening / closing locus | trajectory 16, 27 Tray 17 Escape hole 18, 24 Arm 19 Slit 20, 28 Support member 25 1st 1 arm 26 2nd arm 29 convex part 30 concave part 39 step part 40 shock absorbing means

Claims (4)

A tray assembly that can be moved in and out with respect to the main body, and a glove box assembly that can be opened and closed with respect to the main body and that can cover the tray assembly when the tray assembly is immersed in the main body. A supporting device comprising:
The tray assembly includes a support member that is held in the opening of the main body, a flat plate tray that can be moved in and out of the main body from the support member, and on which appropriate items can be placed, and both sides of the tray. Projecting from the support member side and at least the arm configured to support the tray on the support member,
The tray is formed with a relief hole that does not interfere with the opening / closing locus of the glove box assembly with the tray protruding,
A support device, wherein the arm is formed with a slit between the surface of the main body and the support member so that the arm can be broken by a predetermined load. A tray assembly that can be moved in and out with respect to the main body, and a glove box assembly that can be opened and closed with respect to the main body and that can cover the tray assembly when the tray assembly is immersed in the main body. A supporting device comprising:
The tray assembly includes a support member that is held in the opening of the main body, a flat plate tray that can be moved in and out of the main body from the support member, and on which appropriate items can be placed, and both sides of the tray. Projecting from the support member side and at least the arm configured to support the tray on the support member,
The tray is formed with a relief hole that does not interfere with the opening / closing locus of the glove box assembly with the tray protruding,
The support device according to claim 1, wherein the arm is formed with shock absorbing means capable of rotating and dropping by a predetermined load between the surface of the main body and the support member. The support device according to claim 2,
The opening of the main body is formed with a step portion capable of stopping the rotation of the arm at a predetermined position. The support device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein
The arm is composed of a first arm protruding from the tray side and a second arm protruding from the support member side,
The shock absorbing means is characterized in that the first arm and the second arm are pivotally supported so as to be rotatable up and down and are engaged with a fitting force that does not come off unless both arms reach a predetermined load. Supporting device.

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