JP4285525B2 - Vehicle floor console structure - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle floor console structure that is provided in a vehicle compartment and can store articles.

8 to 12 are views showing a conventional vehicle floor console 101, which is installed between a driver seat and a passenger seat in an automobile (not shown). The floor console 101 mainly includes a console box 102, a console tray 103, and a console lid 104.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, an accessory power source 105 similar to a cigarette lighter socket is provided inside the console box 102, and can supply power to an electric product such as a portable music player or a cellular phone. It is configured. The console box 102 has a relatively large depth, and is formed so as to be able to store an article such as a CD.

A console tray 103 and a console lid (hereinafter simply referred to as a lid) 104 are provided on the top of the console box 102, and are configured to be able to open and close the console box 102 via a hinge mechanism 106 shown in FIGS. .
Among these, the console tray 103 is an accessory case provided between the console box 102 and the lid 104, and is formed with a tray body 103a having a predetermined depth as shown in FIG. . A hinge portion 103b is formed on the rear side of the tray body 103a in the vehicle, and the hinge portion 103b is connected to the console box via the hinge mechanism 106 so as to be swingable about a rotation axis along the vehicle width direction. 102 is attached.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 12, the console tray 103 is provided with a claw portion 103 c that engages with an engagement groove 102 a formed in the console box 102. The claw portion 103c is always urged toward the engagement groove 102a. When the console tray 103c is closed, the engagement groove 102a of the console box 102 and the claw portion 103c of the console tray 103 are engaged. The console box 102 is held in a closed state.

Further, on the front side of the console tray 103, a lever 103d formed integrally with the claw portion 103c (or cooperating with the claw portion 103c) is provided, and the lever (first lever) 103d is pulled up. Thus, the engagement between the claw portion 103c and the engagement groove 102a can be released.
Therefore, when the article is stored in the console box 102 or the stored article is taken out, the first lever 103d is lifted to disengage the claw portion 103c, and the console tray 103 is rotated upward. Let Thereby, the upper part of the console box 102 is opened, and the console box 102 can be used.

A lid 104 is provided above the console tray 103. The lid 104 also has a function as an armrest (armrest), and its upper surface is covered with a trim material or the like.
The lid 104 is attached to the console box 102 via a hinge mechanism 106 common to the console tray 103 at the rear of the vehicle as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10. The lid 104 is formed on the console tray 103 at the front of the vehicle. A claw portion 104a that engages with the mating groove 103e is formed. The claw portion 104a is always urged toward the engagement groove 103e. When the lid 104 is closed, the engagement groove 103e of the console tray 103 and the claw portion 104a of the lid 104 are engaged with each other. 103 is held in a closed state.

  Further, on the front side of the lid 104, a second lever 104b formed integrally with the claw portion 104a (or cooperating with the claw portion 104a) is provided. Here, as described above, the second lever 104b is provided on the lid 104, and the first lever 103d is provided on the console tray 103. As shown in FIGS. When the lid 104 is closed with respect to the tray 103, the second lever 104b and the first lever 103d are set to be adjacent to each other.

  Therefore, in a state where both the lid 104 and the console tray 103 are closed, the user can rotate the lid 104 and the console tray 103 together by pulling up the first lever 103d, and the console box 102 can be used. It can be. Further, the console tray 103 can be used by rotating only the lid 104 by pulling up the adjacent second lever 104b.

  By the way, as described above, the accessory power source 105 similar to the cigarette lighter socket is provided in the console box 102. Assuming that an electrical device connected to the accessory power source 105 is used outside the console box 102, a U-shaped groove (hole) for routing a cord (harness) at the edge of the console box 102 102b is formed.

Further, a U-shaped groove 103f is also formed at the edge of the console tray 103, assuming that the electric device is placed on the console tray 103 and used.
The following Patent Document 1 discloses a technique related to the lid of the center console box. Specifically, a mobile phone can be stored inside the lid of the center console box, and a hole for passing a cord routed from the center console box inside is formed on the back side of the lid. The cord is connected to the connector unit inside the lid.
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 4-48057

However, in the conventional technology described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 12, the U-shaped grooves 102 b and 103 f are formed on the side surfaces of the console tray 103 and the console box 102, respectively. was there.
In particular, in the floor console configured such that the side surface of the console tray 103 becomes a design surface as described above, when electrical equipment is stored inside the console tray 103, the console box 102 is externally connected through the U-shaped groove 102b. Since the cord 107 routed in the cable is routed into the console tray 103 again through the U-shaped groove 103f of the console tray 103, the cord 107 is exposed to the outside, and the appearance is greatly impaired. is there.

  In this case, it is conceivable to form a hole in the bottom surface of the console tray 103 and route the cord 107 without exposing it to the outside. However, when such a hole is formed, the diameter of the cord is simply changed. The size of the connection unit such as a plug and a connector integrated with the cord 107 must also be considered. For this reason, when a hole is formed on the bottom surface of the console tray 103, the hole diameter becomes too large and the usability is not good, or small items stored in the tray 103 fall into the console box 102. There were problems such as.

In addition, the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 assumes a specific device (for example, a mobile phone), and if it is to have versatility, a large hole must be formed as a result. The above-mentioned problems could not be solved.
The present invention has been devised in view of such problems, and provides a floor console structure in which a cord can be routed from the console box to the console tray without exposing the cord to the outside of the console box. For the purpose.

For this reason, the structure of the floor console of the present invention according to claim 1 is a structure of a vehicle floor console provided in a vehicle interior, and the floor console is provided with an accessory power supply therein. A first lid member provided on an upper portion of the first article storage section and opening and closing the first article storage section via a first hinge mechanism; and a second article storage disposed on the upper surface of the first lid member And a second lid member that opens and closes the second article storage section, and a first recess communicating the first article storage section and the second article storage section in the vicinity of the first hinge mechanism. with grooves is formed, said first groove when closed the second lid member is characterized by being covered by the second cover member.

In the floor console structure according to the second aspect of the present invention, the first lid member and the second article storage portion are integrally formed, and the second lid member is a first coaxial with the first hinge mechanism. The second article storage unit is opened and closed via a two-hinge mechanism.
Further, in the floor console structure according to the third aspect of the present invention, the second article storage portion is erected along the bottom surface forming the first lid member and the edge of the bottom surface, and the bottom edge. is formed by the entire circumference extending to the wall surface of the upper surface of the wall surface, it provided a second groove communicating the inside and the outside of the second article storage portion adjacent to the first groove It is characterized by being.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the second concave groove is formed along the vehicle width direction.

According to the structure of the floor console of the present invention, the first concave groove that communicates the first article storage portion and the second article storage portion is provided in the vicinity of the hinge mechanism, so that the cord is arranged in the first concave groove. If it searches, it can route near the rotation center of a 1st cover member, and it will not receive a big influence by the opening / closing operation | movement of a 1st cover member. In addition, since the first groove is covered with the second lid member, the cord can be routed without exposing the cord to the outside, the appearance can be greatly improved, and the cord is routed outside. Therefore, usability is improved (claim 1).

Moreover, in addition to the effect of Claim 1, the rotation center of a 1st cover member and a 2nd cover member can be unified, and simplification of a structure can be aimed at (Claim 2).
Moreover, in addition to the effect of Claim 2, the cord can be prevented from biting between the second lid member and the wall surface of the first lid member (Claim 3).
In addition to the effect of claim 3, since the cord is routed along the vehicle width direction with respect to the second article storage portion, the cord in the second article storage portion is accelerated or decelerated by the vehicle. Even if an accessory connected to the terminal moves in the vehicle length direction, it is possible to make it difficult for the cord to come off.

Hereinafter, the vehicle floor console structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 to FIG.
1 to 3, reference numeral 1 denotes a floor console installed between a driver's seat and a passenger seat in an automobile, mainly a console box (first article storage section) 2, a console tray 3, and a console lid. Alternatively, a lid (second lid member) 4 is provided.

  The floor console 1 is generally configured in the same manner as described with reference to FIGS. That is, although not shown, an accessory power source similar to the cigarette lighter socket is provided inside the console box 2 (see reference numeral 105 in FIGS. 11 and 12), and an electrical product 12 such as a portable music player or a cellular phone (see FIG. 3)). The console box 2 has a relatively large depth, and is formed so as to be able to store an article such as a CD.

  Further, the console tray 3 and the lid 4 are provided on the upper portion of the console box 2, and are configured to be able to open and close the console box 2 via a hinge mechanism 6. Among these, the console tray 3 is an accessory case provided between the console box 2 and the lid 4, and the first hinge mechanism is configured to be swingable around a rotation axis along the vehicle width direction. It is attached to the console box 2 via 6a.

  Further, the console tray 3 is provided with a claw portion (both not shown) that engages with an engagement groove formed in the console box 2, and when the console tray 3 is closed, the engagement groove and the claw And the console box 2 is held in a closed state. That is, the bottom surface 31 of the console tray 3 functions as a lid member (first lid member) that opens and closes the console box 2.

Further, a first lever 3d formed integrally with the claw portion is provided on the front side of the console tray 3, and when the first lever 3d is pulled up, the engagement between the claw portion and the engagement groove is provided. It can be canceled.
The lid 4 is provided above the console tray 3 and also has a function as an armrest. The lid 4 is attached to the console box 2 via a second hinge mechanism 6b that is coaxial with the first hinge mechanism 6a, and in front of the lid 4 is an engagement groove 3e formed in the console tray 3. An engaging claw portion 4a is formed. When the lid 4 is closed, the engagement groove 3e and the claw portion 4a are engaged to hold the console tray 3 in a closed state.

In the following description, the first hinge mechanism 6a and the second hinge mechanism 6b are simply referred to as the hinge mechanism 6 unless otherwise distinguished.
Further, a second lever 4b formed integrally with the claw portion 4a is provided at a position on the front side of the lid 4 and adjacent to the first lever 3d. Therefore, in a state where the lid 4 and the console tray 3 are both closed, the user can rotate the lid 4 and the console tray 3 together by pulling up the first lever 3d, and the console box 2 can be used. It can be. Further, the console tray 3 can be used by rotating only the lid 4 by pulling up the adjacent second lever 4b.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the console tray 3 has a bottom surface 31 and wall surfaces 32 erected along the entire periphery along the edge of the bottom surface 31. And a wall surface 32 form a recess for forming the tray body 3a. And the recessed part (tray main body) formed in this way functions as a 2nd article storage part.
Next, the configuration of the main part of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a groove (first concave groove) that communicates with the inside of the console box 2 in the vicinity of the hinge mechanism 6 of the console tray 3. 11 is formed.

  Here, when the electric device 12 shown in FIG. 3 and an accessory power source (not shown) are connected by the cord 13, the groove 11 connects the electric device 12 to the console tray 3 without exposing the cord 13 to the outside of the console box 2. As shown in the figure, the console tray 3 is formed on a non-design surface (a surface or portion that is not exposed to the outside with the lid closed).

Further, the groove 11 is formed to be slightly larger than the maximum diameter of the cord used in the general electric device 12 so that the console tray 3 can be smoothly opened and closed with the cord 13 passed through the groove 11. Is set to Further, the groove 11 is formed so that the cord can be routed from the side of the floor console 1 in a state where the console tray 3 is opened.
By providing such a groove 11, the cord 13 can be routed from the console box 2 to the console tray 3 without exposing the cord 13 to the outside of the floor console 1, and the appearance can be greatly improved. it can. In addition, the groove 11 is covered with the lid 4 when the lid 4 is closed, thereby further improving the appearance.

  Further, a groove (second concave groove) 14 that communicates the inside of the console tray 3 and the outside of the console tray 3 is formed in the vicinity of the groove 11 and on the non-design surface of the console tray 3. Here, the second groove 14 is used for preventing biting to prevent interference between the cord 13 and the lid 4 when the cord 13 is inserted into the groove 11 and the electric product 12 is placed on the bottom surface 31 of the tray. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the groove is formed along the vehicle width direction at the edge of the hinge portion 3 b of the console tray 3.

  By forming the groove 14 in the vehicle width direction as described above, the cord 13 can be prevented from biting between the lid 4 and the console tray 3, and the vehicle can be accelerated or decelerated. Even if the small items in the console tray 3 move in the vehicle length direction, the small items can be prevented from falling into the console box 2 from the groove 14, and the usability can be further improved.

Since the structure of the vehicle floor console according to the first embodiment of the present invention is configured as described above, when the accessory power supply of the console box 2 is used, the plug portion of the cord 13 is connected to the accessory power supply. . Thereafter, the cord 13 is routed in the groove 11 from the side of the floor console 1, and then the cord 13 is routed in the groove 14.
In this state, the electric device (here, portable music player) 12 to which the cord 13 is connected is placed on the console tray 3 so that the cord 13 is not exposed outside the floor console 1. Can be searched, and convenience and appearance are improved.

Further, since the groove 11 is formed in the vicinity of the hinge mechanism 6, when the console tray 3 is rotated, the movement amount of the cord 13 in the groove 11 can be suppressed, and the cord 13 is prevented from being pulled. can do.
Further, since the second groove 14 is formed along the vehicle width direction on the non-design surface at the edge of the console tray 3, the cord 13 can be prevented from being bitten when the lid 4 is closed. At the same time, small items in the console tray 3 can be prevented from falling.

In addition, according to the above-described configuration, the diameter of the groove 11 may be set to a size that allows the cord 13 to pass, so that a large hole is formed in the bottom surface 31 of the tray in order to pass the connector portion. Compared to technology, the appearance and usability are greatly improved.
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the main part configuration. In the second embodiment, portions different from those of the first embodiment described above will be mainly described, and the other descriptions will be omitted using the same reference numerals as those used in the first embodiment.

In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the lid 4 and the console tray 3 are attached to the console box 2 by different hinge mechanisms 6a and 6b, respectively. In this respect, the first embodiment is different from the first embodiment. Are formed differently.
That is, as shown in the figure, the hinge mechanisms 6b and 6a are independently configured here, and the hinge mechanism (second hinge) of the lid 4 is provided above the hinge mechanism (first hinge mechanism) 6a of the console tray 3. Hinge mechanism) 6b. Therefore, when storing or taking out articles in the console box 2, the lid 4 is first opened by rotating around the second hinge mechanism 6b, and then the console tray 3 is opened by the first hinge mechanism 6a. The console box 2 can be accessed by opening the console tray 3 by pivoting around.

In the second embodiment, the console tray 3 does not have the wall surface 32 as in the first embodiment, and the tray body 3 a is formed by the bottom surface 31. That is, in this embodiment, the console tray 3 is formed in a plate shape, and is configured as a bottom surface 31 = tray body 3a.
In the present embodiment, the left and right wall surfaces (not shown) and the rear wall surface 21 of the console box 2 are formed up to the height position of the lid 4 when closed. The rear end wall surface 21 functions as the left and right and rear end wall surfaces of the console tray 3. And the space enclosed by these wall surfaces and the bottom face 31 functions as a 2nd article storage part.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the lid 4 is formed in a shape that curves downward as it goes forward, so that the lid 4 itself functions as a wall surface in front of the console tray 3. It is supposed to be.
And even when comprised in this way, the effect similar to 1st Embodiment can be acquired.

  Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the main configuration of the third embodiment. Note that the third embodiment is configured in substantially the same manner as the second embodiment (see FIG. 4) described above, and is mainly different in the configuration of the lid 4. Therefore, below, a different part from 2nd Embodiment is mainly demonstrated, and description other than this uses the same code | symbol as used in 1st and 2nd embodiment, and abbreviate | omits description.

In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the lid 4 includes a slide type opening / closing mechanism, and the console tray 3 can be opened and closed by sliding in the vehicle front-rear direction. Yes.
Also in the third embodiment, the console tray 3 is formed in a plate shape, and the bottom surface 31 functions as the tray body 3a.

Further, the left and right wall surfaces (not shown) of the console box 2 and the front and rear wall surfaces 21 are formed up to the height position of the lid 4 at the time of closing. The wall surface 21 functions as the left and right and rear end wall surfaces of the console tray 3.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the upper surface of the console box 2 is gently curved upward and is continuously connected to the front end of the lid 4 when the console tray 3 is closed. It is formed in such a shape.

Even in such a configuration, the same effects as those of the first and second embodiments can be obtained.
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing the configuration of the main part, and FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view thereof. In the fourth embodiment, the console tray 3 and the lid 4 are mainly different from the first embodiment described above. Therefore, below, a different part from 1st Embodiment is mainly demonstrated, and description other than this uses the same code | symbol as used in 1st Embodiment, and abbreviate | omits description.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the left and right wall surfaces 32 of the side walls provided in the first embodiment are not formed on the bottom surface 31 of the console tray 3, and only the front and rear wall surfaces 33 and 34 are formed. Is formed. That is, in this embodiment, the tray main body 3a of the console tray 3 is formed in a substantially U shape by the bottom surface 31 and the front and rear wall surfaces 33, 34.
On the other hand, when the console tray 3 is closed, the lid 4 is formed with side walls 41 and 42 that cover the left and right sides of the tray body 3a. When the console tray 3 is closed, the side walls 41 and 42 and the front and rear wall surfaces 33 and 34 of the console tray 3 form a second storage portion.

The console tray 3 is attached to the console box 2 via the first hinge mechanism 6a, and the lid 4 is attached to the console box 2 via the second hinge mechanism coaxial with the first hinge mechanism 6a.
Even in such a configuration, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to such embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, as illustrated, the first and second concave grooves 11 and 14 are formed only on one side (left side) of the vicinity of the hinge mechanism of the console tray. Similar grooves 11 and 14 may be formed on the side (right side), or grooves 11 and 14 may be formed only on the other side.

It is a typical perspective view showing the floor console structure for vehicles concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a typical perspective view showing the floor console structure for vehicles concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a typical perspective view explaining the effect | action of the floor console structure for vehicles which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the principal part structure of the floor console structure for vehicles which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the principal part structure of the floor console structure for vehicles which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the principal part structure of the floor console structure for vehicles which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the principal part structure of the floor console structure for vehicles which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a disassembled perspective view of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the prior art. It is a figure for demonstrating the prior art. It is a figure for demonstrating the prior art. It is a figure for demonstrating the prior art. It is a figure for demonstrating the prior art.

Explanation of symbols

1 Floor console 2 Console box (first goods storage)
3 Console tray 3a Console tray body (second article storage section)
3b Hinge portion 31 Bottom surface (first lid member)
32 Wall 4 Console lid (second lid member)
6 Hinge mechanism 6a 1st hinge mechanism 6b 2nd hinge mechanism 11 1st ditch | groove 14 2nd ditch | groove

Claims (4)

It is a structure of a vehicle floor console provided in a passenger compartment,
The floor console is
A first article storage section in which an accessory power supply is provided;
A first lid member provided on an upper portion of the first article storage section and opening and closing the first article storage section via a first hinge mechanism;
A second article storage portion disposed on the upper surface of the first lid member;
A second lid member for opening and closing the second article storage unit,
In the vicinity of the first hinge mechanism, the first groove communicating with the first article storage portion and the second storage compartment is formed, said first concave when occlusion of the second cover member A structure of a floor console, wherein the groove is covered with the second lid member. The first lid member and the second article storage portion are integrally formed,
The floor console structure according to claim 1, wherein the second lid member opens and closes the second article storage portion via a second hinge mechanism coaxial with the first hinge mechanism. The second article storage portion is formed by a bottom surface that forms the first lid member, and a wall surface that stands up along the edge of the bottom surface and extends around the entire periphery of the bottom surface,
The upper surface of the wall surface, wherein the second groove communicating the inside and the outside of the second article storage portion is provided adjacent to the first groove, claim 2, wherein Floor console structure. The floor console structure according to claim 3, wherein the second concave groove is formed along a vehicle width direction.

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