JP5333136B2 - Vehicle support structure - Google Patents

Abstract

The structure has a supporting part i.e. supporting table (2), for supporting an article. A locking part locks the supporting part at a door lining (3) of a vehicle (1) in an accommodated condition. Another locking part locks the supporting part at an instrument panel (5) in a usable condition, where the instrument panel is different from the door. The former locking part supports the supporting part such that the supporting part is rotated around an axis in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and moved in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle relative to the door.

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle support structure that is installed in a vehicle such as an automobile and used by a seated person as a table or the like. More specifically, the present invention relates to a vehicle support structure in which a support portion such as a table is accommodated in a door trim when not in use and is removed from the door trim when in use.

  A vehicle table used by a seated person in a vehicle such as an automobile has been developed. As this type of vehicle table, for example, a table having a structure in which a top plate is rotatably and non-detachably attached to a door trim by a hinge and is used in front of a seated person by rotating the top plate in use. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-27349

  However, in the above-described vehicle table, the top plate is detachably attached to the door trim, so that the top plate is integrally locked to the door trim even when the table is used. For this reason, for example, when the door is a swing type, the top plate also turns together when the door is opened when the table is used, so that the top plate contacts the seated person or the article placed on the top plate falls. I will do. In addition, when the door is a sliding type, the top plate slides together when the door is opened when the table is used, so that the top plate is caught by a seated person, a seat, or a vehicle body, and the door cannot be opened and closed. For these reasons, the spread of vehicle tables has been hindered.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described present situation, and provides a vehicle support structure in which the support portion does not move with the movement of the door when the support portion for supporting an article such as a table is in use. For the purpose.

The present invention is as follows.
1. A support for supporting the article;
A first locking portion for locking the support portion to the door;
A second locking portion for locking the support portion to an interior product other than the door,
The support portion is locked to the door by the first locking portion to be housed in the door, the locking to the door by the first locking portion is released, and the second engagement is performed. It is locked to the interior product by the stop and is in use .
The first locking portion supports the support portion so as to be rotatable about the front-rear direction of the vehicle with respect to the door and movable in the front-rear direction of the vehicle,
The second support portion supports the support portion so that the support portion is movable in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.
2. The first locking portion is provided on one of the support portion and the door and extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and is provided on the other and is rotatably supported by the support shaft. A hole, and
The second locking portion includes an engagement portion provided in one of the support portion and the interior product, and a support portion that is provided in the other and slides the hole portion with respect to the support shaft. And an engaging groove with which the engaging portion engages when moved in the direction . The vehicle support structure described.
3. The first locking portion includes a locking pin provided on one of the support portion and the door, and a guide groove provided on the other and guided by the locking pin. Has a head larger than the groove width of the guide groove, the guide groove extending in a direction intersecting with the front-rear direction of the vehicle, connected to one end side of the first guide groove, and A second guide groove extending in the front-rear direction, and at one end side of the second guide groove, an escape portion for allowing the head to escape from the second guide groove is provided.
The second locking portion includes an engaging portion provided in one of the support portion and the interior product, and the second locking portion provided on the other and guided by the second guide groove with respect to the locking pin. And an engaging groove with which the engaging portion engages when moved in the front-rear direction . The vehicle support structure described.
4). A reinforcing member that is rotatably supported by its own weight with the longitudinal direction of the vehicle as an axial center is provided on the back side of the supporting portion, and the reinforcing member is supported when the supporting portion is in use. The above-mentioned 1. is suspended from the back side of the part, the lower end part comes into contact with the interior product, and is accommodated in the door together with the support part when the support part is in the accommodation state . To 3. The vehicle support structure according to any one of the above.
5. The engaging portion is a front edge and a side edge of the support portion,
The engagement groove is provided in the interior product and extends in the left-right direction of the vehicle and engages with a front end edge of the support portion, and is provided in the interior product and extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. And 2. a second engagement groove with which a side edge of the support portion engages . Or 3. The vehicle support structure according to.
6). A support for supporting the article;
A first locking portion for locking the support portion to the door;
A second locking portion for locking the support portion to an interior product other than the door,
The support portion is locked to the door by the first locking portion to be housed in the door, the locking to the door by the first locking portion is released, and the second engagement is performed. It is locked to the interior product by the stop and is in use.
A reinforcing member that is rotatably supported by its own weight with the longitudinal direction of the vehicle as an axial center is provided on the back side of the supporting portion, and the reinforcing member is supported when the supporting portion is in use. A vehicle support structure , wherein the vehicle support structure is suspended from the back side of a part, a lower end part comes into contact with the interior product, and is housed in the door together with the support part when the support part is in a housed state.

According to the vehicle support structure of the present invention, the support portion is locked to the door by the first locking portion and is accommodated in the door, and the locking of the door by the first locking portion is released. And it is made into a use condition latched by the interior goods by the 2nd latching | locking part. Thus, in the use state of a support part, since the latching | locking of the support part and door by a 1st latching part is cancelled | released, even if it opens a door and moves a door, a support part does not move. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the support portion comes into contact with the seated person or the door is difficult to open and close as the door opens.
Further, the first locking portion supports the support portion so as to be rotatable about the front-rear direction of the vehicle with respect to the door and movable in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and the second locking portion, When the support portion is supported so as to be movable in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, if the support portion in the stored state is rotated about the front-rear direction of the vehicle and then moved in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, the support portion is The lock on the door by the first locking portion is released, and the second locking portion is locked to the interior product so that the door is in use. On the other hand, if the support portion in use is moved in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, the support portion is unlocked from the interior by the second locking portion and locked to the door by the first locking portion. . Then, when the support portion in this state is rotated about the front-rear direction of the vehicle as an axis, it is brought into the housed state. Thereby, the conversion operation | movement with the accommodation state and use state of a support part can be performed simply, and operativity can be improved.
Further, when the first locking portion has a support shaft and a hole, and the second locking portion has an engagement portion and an engagement groove, the support portion in the accommodated state is By supporting the hole with respect to the support shaft, the vehicle can be rotated about the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and can be moved in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Then, by supporting the hole portion with respect to the support shaft, when the support portion in the accommodated state is rotated about the front-rear direction of the vehicle and then moved in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, the support of the hole portion with respect to the support shaft is released. The engaging portion engages with the engaging groove, and the support portion is in use. On the other hand, if the support portion in use is moved in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, the support portion is disengaged from the engagement portion and the engagement groove to be unlocked from the interior product, and the support shaft The hole is supported. Then, by supporting the hole portion with respect to the support shaft, the support portion in this state is rotated about the front-rear direction of the vehicle as an axis, so that the housing state is achieved. Thereby, the conversion operation | movement with the accommodation state and use state of a support part can be performed more simply, and operativity can be improved more.
Further, the first locking portion has a locking pin and a guide groove, the locking pin has a head, the guide groove has a first guide groove, a second guide groove, And an escape portion is provided on one end side of the second guide groove, and the second locking portion has an engagement portion and an engagement groove, the support portion in the accommodated state Can be rotated about the front-rear direction of the vehicle as a center by guiding the first guide groove with respect to the locking pin, and can be moved in the front-rear direction of the vehicle with guidance of the second guide groove with respect to the locking pin. Then, if the support portion in the accommodated state is rotated about the front and rear direction of the vehicle as an axis center and is moved in the front and rear direction of the vehicle by the guidance of the first and second guide grooves with respect to the locking pin, the head of the locking pin The part is positioned at the escape part, and the engaging part is engaged with the engaging groove, so that the support part is in use. On the other hand, if the support portion in use is moved in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, the support portion is disengaged from the engagement portion and the engagement groove to release the lock on the interior product. The second guide groove is guided with respect to the pin. Then, when the support portion in this state is rotated with the front-rear direction of the vehicle as an axis center by guiding the first guide groove with respect to the locking pin, the housing state is achieved. Thereby, the conversion operation | movement with the accommodation state and use state of a support part can be performed more simply, and operativity can be improved more.
In the case where a reinforcing member is provided on the back side of the support part, the reinforcing member is suspended from the back side of the support part when the support part is in use, and the lower end part abuts on the interior product. When the support portion is in the accommodated state, it is accommodated in the door together with the support portion. Thereby, since the support part of a use condition is reinforced from a back side by a reinforcement member, the load resistance and stability of a support part can be improved. In addition, since the reinforcing member is suspended by its own weight in the use state of the support portion, the operability in the conversion operation between the accommodation state of the support portion and the use state is not impaired.
Further, when the engaging portion is a front end edge and a side end edge of the supporting portion, and the engaging groove has a first engaging groove and a second engaging groove, the support in use is used. The part has a front end edge engaged with the first engagement groove and a side end edge engaged with the second engagement groove. Thereby, the load resistance and stability of a support part can be improved.

The present invention will be further described in the following detailed description with reference to the drawings referred to, with reference to non-limiting examples of exemplary embodiments according to the present invention. Similar parts are shown throughout the several figures.
It is a schematic perspective view which shows operation | movement of the support structure for vehicles of 1st Example, (A) shows the accommodation state which accommodated the support table in the door trim, (B) shows the state which rotated the support table to the horizontal. (C) shows a use state in which the support table is slid forward. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the accommodation state which accommodated the said support table in the door trim. It is a perspective view which shows the state which rotated the said support table to the horizontal. It is a front view which shows the relationship between the said support table and a reinforcement member, A solid line shows the accommodation state of a support table, and an imaginary line shows the use condition of a support table. It is a perspective view which shows the use condition which made the said support table slide to the front. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional side view which shows the relationship between the said support table and an engaging groove. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which rotated the support table of the support structure for vehicles of 2nd Example to the horizontal. It is a front view of the principal part which shows operation | movement of the said vehicle support structure, (A) shows the accommodation state which accommodated the support table in the door trim, (B) shows the state which rotated the support table to the horizontal, ( C) shows a use state in which the support table is slid forward. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which rotated the support table of the support structure for vehicles of a reference example to the horizontal. It is a schematic plan view showing the operation of the above vehicle support structure, (A) shows the accommodated state where the support table is accommodated in the door trim, (B) shows the state where the support table is rotated to the horizontal, (C ) Shows a use state in which the support table is rotated forward. It is a schematic perspective view which shows operation | movement of the vehicle support structure of another form, (A) shows the accommodation state which accommodated the support table in the door trim, (B) shows the use condition which rotated the support table ahead. Show.

  The items shown here are exemplary and illustrative of the embodiments of the present invention, and are the most effective and easy-to-understand explanations of the principles and conceptual features of the present invention. It is stated for the purpose of providing what seems to be. In this respect, it is not intended to illustrate the structural details of the present invention beyond what is necessary for a fundamental understanding of the present invention. It will be clear to those skilled in the art how it is actually implemented.

  The vehicle support structure according to the present embodiment includes a support portion for supporting an article, a first locking portion for locking the support portion to a door, and a second locking for locking the support portion to an interior product other than the door. And the support portion is locked to the door by the first locking portion and is accommodated in the door, the locking to the door by the first locking portion is released, and the second locking It is characterized by being locked into an interior product by a portion and being used.

  The use of the “vehicle support structure” is not particularly limited. For example, in addition to passenger cars, buses, trucks, etc., train supports such as trains, trains, railway vehicles, construction vehicles, agricultural vehicles, industrial vehicles, etc. Widely used as structure.

  As long as the “supporting part” supports an article, its structure, shape, support form, etc. are not particularly limited. Examples of the support include a table, a bag-like or basket-like container, a drink holder, a small container such as a map or a card, and a frame that stands against a long object such as an umbrella or fishing rod. On the back side of the support portion, for example, a reinforcing member that is rotatably supported by its own weight with respect to the front-rear direction of the vehicle is provided, and this reinforcing member is supported when the support portion is in use. When the support part is brought into an accommodation state by being hung from the back side of the part, the lower end part comes into contact with the interior product, and can be accommodated in the door together with the support part (for example, see FIG. 4).

  As long as the “first locking portion” locks the support portion to the door, the structure, shape, locking mode, etc. are not particularly limited. This 1st latching | locking part can be provided between the support part and the door, for example. In addition, the above-mentioned "the lock | rock with respect to the door by a 1st latching | locking part is cancelled | released" means that a support part is made into a use condition other than the state to which latching with a door is released when a support part is made a use condition. This includes a state where the door is unlocked when the door is opened and moved.

  The “second locking portion” is not particularly limited in its structure, shape, locking form, and the like as long as the support portion is locked to an interior product other than the door. This 2nd latching | locking part can be provided between the support part and the door, for example. Moreover, as said interior goods, an instrument panel, a console, a sheet | seat etc. can be mentioned, for example. Here, for example, the support portion is locked to the door by the first locking portion, and is locked in the interior by the second locking portion, and can be placed in the storage state stored in the door. . In addition, the above-mentioned "the lock | rock with respect to interior goods by a 2nd latching | locking part" is a state other than the state by which the latching | locking with interior goods is cancelled | released when the support part is made into the accommodation state or in the middle of making it use. In addition, a state in which the engagement with the interior product is released when the door is opened by moving the door with the support portion in the accommodated state is also included.

  Here, as the vehicle support structure of the above-described embodiment, for example, (1) the first locking portion is rotatable with respect to the door in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle with respect to the door in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The second locking portion is configured to be movable, and the second locking portion is configured to support the supporting portion so as to be movable in the front-rear direction of the vehicle (for example, see FIGS. 1 and 7). (2) The first locking portion is a support portion. And the second locking portion is supported to be rotated about the vertical direction of the vehicle as a central axis. The form which supports a part so that a movement is possible in the front-back direction of a vehicle (for example, refer FIG. 10) etc. can be mentioned.

As said (1) form, the following (a) (b) form etc. can be mentioned, for example.
(A) The first locking portion is provided in one of the support portion and the door and extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and the hole provided in the other and supported by the support shaft so as to be rotatable and slidable. And the second locking portion includes an engagement portion provided on one of the support portion and the interior product, and a support portion that is provided on the other side and slides through the hole with respect to the support shaft. A configuration having an engaging groove with which the engaging portion engages when moved in the front-rear direction (see, for example, FIG. 2).
(B) The first locking portion has a locking pin provided on one of the support portion and the door, and a guide groove provided on the other and guided by the locking pin. The guide groove has a head that is larger than the groove width of the guide groove, the guide groove extending in a direction intersecting with the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and a first guide groove extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. And an escape portion for allowing the head to escape from the second guide groove is provided on one end side of the second guide groove. An engagement portion provided on one of the engagement grooves and an engagement groove provided on the other and engaged with the engagement portion when the support portion is moved in the front-rear direction of the vehicle by the guide of the second guide groove with respect to the locking pin. (For example, refer to FIG. 8).

  As the above (2) form, for example, (c) the first locking portion is a first rotation support means which can support and release the support portion around the longitudinal direction of the vehicle as an axis, and can release the support. A second rotation support means for rotatably supporting the support portion about the vertical direction of the vehicle as an axis and releasing the support, and the second locking portion is one of the support portion and the interior product. And an engagement groove that is engaged with the engagement portion when the support portion is rotated about the vertical direction of the vehicle by the second rotation support means. (For example, see FIG. 10).

  As a 2nd latching | locking part of the said (a)-(c) form, an engaging part is a front-end edge and a side end edge of a support part, for example, an engaging groove is provided in interior goods, and is a vehicle. A first engagement groove that extends in the left-right direction and engages with the front end edge of the support portion; and a second engagement groove that is provided in the interior product and extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle and engages with the side edge of the support portion. (For example, see FIG. 5). In this case, when the support portion is put into use, it is preferable that the side edge of the support portion engages with the second engagement groove and then the front edge of the support portion engages with the first engagement portion. . This is because the insertion of the front edge of the support portion into the first engagement portion can be performed more smoothly. Moreover, it is preferable that guide surfaces, such as a taper surface, a cut surface, and a curved surface, are formed in the vehicle front side of the side edge of a support part. This is because it is possible to prevent interference between the support portion and the interior product and to more smoothly insert the support portion into the second engagement groove.

  As the first locking portion in the form (b), for example, a support shaft provided on one of the support portion and the door and extending in the vehicle front-rear direction, and provided on the other and rotating and sliding on the support shaft A hole that is supported, a locking pin provided on one of the support and the door, and a guide groove provided on the other and guided by the locking pin. The guide groove has a head larger than the groove width of the groove, the guide groove extending in a direction intersecting the vehicle front-rear direction, and a second guide line extending to one end side of the first guide groove and extending in the vehicle front-rear direction. And a guide groove (see FIG. 7), for example, provided on one end side of the second guide groove is an escape portion that allows the head to escape from the second guide groove.

  Furthermore, as the vehicle support structure of the above-described embodiment, for example, on the back side of the support portion, when the support portion is in use, the support portion stands and supports the support portion. Form which the leg part which is folded with respect to a support part when a part is made into the accommodation state, and becomes a state accommodated in a door with a support part is provided (for example, refer FIG. 11 (A) (B)) Can be mentioned. Thereby, since the support part in use is supported by interior goods by the 2nd latching | locking part, and is supported with respect to a floor surface by a leg part, stability of a support part can be improved. In the case of the above-described form, for example, the moving force of the support portion when the second locking portion is locked is transmitted to the leg portion via a power transmission mechanism such as a link mechanism, and the leg portion is erected and folded. The leg can be erected and folded manually.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In these embodiments, the case where the vehicle support structure is provided in the passenger seat of the passenger car is described.

<First embodiment>
(1) Configuration of Vehicle Support Structure As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle support structure 1 according to the first embodiment is illustrated as a support table 2 that supports articles in a vehicle (a “support portion” according to the present invention). ), A first locking portion 4 that detachably locks the support table 2 to the door trim 3, and a first lock that detachably locks the support table 2 to the instrument panel 5 and the console 6 as interior parts. 2 locking portions 7.

  The support table 2 is formed in a flat rectangular shape, and is positioned horizontally in front of a seated person when in use (see FIG. 1C), and is housed in the door trim 3 in a vertically long state when not in use. (See FIG. 1A). Further, the door trim 3 is provided with a concave accommodating portion 8 for accommodating the support table 2.

  As shown in FIGS. 2, 3, and 5, the first locking portion 4 is provided on the door trim 3 and has a hinge shaft 9 (a “support shaft” according to the present invention) that is open at the front in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. And a hinge block 10 (illustrated as a “hole” according to the present invention) provided on the support table 2 and detachably attached to the hinge shaft 9 so as to be rotatable and slidable. Yes. The hinge shafts 9 are respectively attached to the front and rear of the upper portion of the accommodating portion 8 by L-shaped metal fittings 11. Further, the hinge block 10 has a support hole 12 into which the hinge shaft 9 is slidably and rotatably inserted at the center, and is disposed at the front and rear portions of the upper edge of the support table 2 when not in use. For this reason, the support table 2 when not in use is rotatable upward in the vehicle interior centering on the upper edge.

  Further, a locking recess 13 is formed in the lower part of the rear end edge of the support table 2 when not in use. On the other hand, a stopper 14 of a plunger mechanism that is urged forward by a compression spring (not shown) is provided at a position facing the recess 13 of the housing portion 8. The recess 13 and the stopper 14 form a lock mechanism that locks the support table 2 accommodated in the accommodating portion 8.

  The second locking portion 7 is formed on the instrument panel 5 and the front end edge of the support table 2 and the front end edge and the side end edge of the support table 2 (illustrated as the “engagement portion” according to the present invention). The first engagement groove 15 extending in the left-right direction of the vehicle that can be engaged and supported, and the first engagement groove 15 that is formed in the console 6 and that extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle that can be supported by engagement of the side edge of the support table 2. 2 engaging grooves 16. Further, at the front part of the right end edge of the support table 2 in use, a surface cut portion 17 (FIG. 2) for preventing interference with the console 6 and facilitating insertion of the console 6 into the second engagement groove 16. Reference) is formed.

  These first and second engagement grooves 15 and 16 are provided so that the longitudinal width increases toward the front of the vehicle. A locking claw 18 is formed on a part of the upper surface of the first engagement groove 15 of the instrument panel 5. On the other hand, a locking groove 19 is formed at a position facing the locking claw 18 on the upper surface of the front end edge of the support table 2. As shown in FIG. 6, when the support table 2 is inserted into the first engagement groove 15, the front end is lifted upward by the weight of the support table 2, so that the locking claw 18 and the locking groove 19 are moved. The support table 2 is prevented from falling off due to the engagement. When the support table 2 is removed, the rear end portion is lifted to release the engagement between the locking claw 18 and the locking groove 19 and pull it out.

  The arrangement of the first locking portion 4 and the second locking portion 7 described above is such that the hinge block 10 of the support table 2 is detached from the hinge shaft 9 of the door trim 3 when changing from the non-use state to the use state. At the same time, the side edge of the support table 2 enters the second engagement groove 16 of the console 6, and when changing from the use state to the non-use state, the side edge of the support table 2 becomes the second engagement groove of the console 6. The hinge block 10 of the support table 2 is fitted to the hinge shaft 9 of the door trim 3 at the same time as it is detached from the mating groove 16.

  On the other hand, in the vicinity of the hinge block 10 of the support table 2, a reinforcing member 20 that is rotatably supported by its own weight with respect to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle is provided. As shown in FIG. 4, the reinforcing member 20 is attached to the back side of the support table 2 by a hinge 21. In addition, when the support table 2 is used, the reinforcing member 20 is suspended substantially vertically from the support table 2 and abuts against the instrument panel 5 to reinforce the support table 2 from the back side. The reinforcing member 20 is suspended along the support table 2 and accommodated in the accommodating portion 8 together with the support table 2 when the support table 2 is not used.

(2) Operation of Vehicle Support Structure Next, the operation of the vehicle support structure 1 having the above configuration will be described. The support table 2 when not in use is accommodated in the accommodating portion 8 of the door trim 3 by the locking of the first locking portion 4 (see FIGS. 1A and 2). At this time, since the stopper 14 is engaged with the recess 13, it is possible to prevent the support table 2 from jumping out of the housing portion 8 due to a vehicle shake or the like.

  Then, when the support table 2 is put into use, the support table 2 is pulled out from the housing portion 8 and rotated up to the horizontal position about the hinge shaft 9 (see FIGS. 1B and 3). . At this time, the reinforcing member 20 is suspended vertically by its own weight. Next, the horizontal support table 2 is slid forward. Thereby, the hinge block 10 is detached from the hinge shaft 9 and the side edge of the support table 2 is engaged with the second engagement groove 16 of the console 6. At this time, the surface cut portion 17 of the support table 2 is guided to the second engagement groove 16.

  Thereafter, when the support table 2 is further slid forward, the front end edge of the support table 2 is engaged with the first engagement groove 15 of the instrument panel 5. Then, the front end is lifted upward by its own weight of the support table 2, and the locking claw 18 and the locking groove 19 are engaged (see FIG. 6B). In addition, the reinforcing member 20 is suspended substantially vertically from the support table 2 and abuts against the instrument panel 5 to reinforce the support table 2 from the back side (see FIGS. 1C and 5).

  At the time of use, the support table 2 is supported by the instrument panel 5 and the console 6 only by the second locking portion 7 and is released from the door trim 3 by being unlocked by the first locking portion 4. Yes. Therefore, the support table 2 in use does not move with the door even when the door is opened and closed.

  On the other hand, when changing from the use state to the non-use state, the rear end portion of the support table 2 is lifted to release the engagement between the locking claw 18 and the locking groove 19 and pull it out. The hinge block 10 is fitted to the hinge shaft 9 by pulling the support table 2 along the first and second engagement grooves 15 and 16. Then, when the support table 2 is rotated downward after being fitted to the end, the support table 2 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 8. At this time, the reinforcing member 20 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 8 while being suspended downward from the support table 2. Then, the stopper 14 is engaged with the recess 13.

(3) Effects of the Embodiment According to the vehicle support structure 1 of the present embodiment, the support table 2 is locked to the door trim 3 by the first locking portion 4 and is set to be stored in the door. The lock on the door trim 3 by the first locking portion 4 is released, and the second locking portion 7 is locked to the instrument panel 5 to be used. Thus, when the support table 2 is in use, the locking of the support table 2 and the door trim 3 by the first locking portion 4 is released, so that the support table 2 can be moved even if the door is opened and moved. do not do. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the support table comes into contact with the seated person or the door is difficult to open and close as the door is opened.

  In the present embodiment, the first locking portion 4 includes the hinge shaft 9 and the hinge block 10, and the second locking portion 7 includes the front end edge of the support table 2 and the first engagement groove. 15, the support table 2 in the accommodated state can be rotated about the front-rear direction of the vehicle as a center by supporting the hinge block 10 with respect to the hinge shaft 9 and can be moved in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The Then, by supporting the hinge block 10 with respect to the hinge shaft 9, when the support table 2 in the accommodated state is rotated about the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and then moved in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the hinge block 10 is supported with respect to the hinge shaft 9. Is released, and the front end edge of the support table 2 is engaged with the first engagement groove 15 so that the support table 2 is in use. On the other hand, if the support table 2 in use is moved in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, the support table 2 is disengaged from the front end edge of the support table 2 and the first engagement groove 15, and the hinge shaft 9. On the other hand, the hinge block 10 is supported. Then, by supporting the hinge block 10 with respect to the hinge shaft 9, the support table 2 in this state is rotated about the vehicle front-rear direction as an axis to be in the accommodated state. Thereby, the conversion operation | movement with the accommodation state and use state of the support table 2 can be performed simply, and operativity can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, a reinforcing member 20 is provided on the back side of the support table 2, and this reinforcing member 20 is suspended from the back side of the support table 2 when the support table 2 is in use, and its lower end portion is When the support table 2 comes into contact with the instrument panel 5 and is placed in the housed state, the support table 2 is housed in the door together with the support table 2, so that the support table 2 in use is reinforced from the back side by the reinforcing member 20. The load resistance and stability of the table 2 can be improved. Moreover, since the reinforcing member 20 is suspended by the weight of the support table 2 in the use state, the operability in the conversion operation between the accommodation state and the use state of the support table 2 is not impaired.

  In the present embodiment, the second locking portion 7 includes the first engagement groove 15 and the second engagement groove 16, so that the support table 2 in the used state has its front edge. Is engaged with the first engagement groove 15 and the side edge thereof is engaged with the second engagement groove 16. Thereby, the load resistance and stability of the support table 2 can be improved. In particular, in this embodiment, when the support table 2 is put into use, the front edge of the support table 2 is engaged with the first engagement after the side edge of the support table 2 is engaged with the second engagement groove 16. Since the groove 15 is engaged, the front edge of the support table 2 can be inserted into the first engagement groove 15 more smoothly. Further, in this embodiment, the surface cut portion 17 is formed on the front side of the vehicle at the side edge of the support table 2, so that interference between the support table 2 and the console 6 is prevented and the second relationship of the support table 2 is established. Insertion into the groove 16 can be performed smoothly.

  In this embodiment, the release of the locking between the support table 2 and the door trim 3 by the first locking portion 4 and the locking of the support table 2 and the console 6 by the second locking portion 7 are interlocked, Since the release of the locking between the support table 2 and the console 6 by the second locking portion 7 and the locking of the support table 2 and the door trim 3 by the first locking portion 4 are interlocked, the support table 2 is accommodated. The conversion operation between the state and the use state can be easily performed. Thereby, favorable usability and operability can be obtained.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the support table 2 and the first engagement groove 15 are engaged via the locking claw 18 and the locking groove 19, so that the support table 2 can be easily removed during use. It can be prevented by the configuration.

<Second embodiment>
(1) Configuration of Vehicle Support Structure The vehicle support structure 1 according to the second embodiment is obtained by changing the first locking portion 4 of the first embodiment. For this reason, about the structure other than the 1st latching | locking part 4, the code | symbol is made the same and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the first locking portion 4 includes a hinge shaft 22 and a locking pin 23 provided on the door trim 3 side, and a hinge pipe 24 and a guide groove 25 provided on the support table 2 side. And have.

  The hinge shaft 22 is disposed at the rear upper end of the housing portion 8 and is opened forward with the front-rear direction as the axial direction. The locking pin 23 is disposed in front of the hinge shaft 22 and has a head portion 26 that protrudes toward the vehicle interior side and has an enlarged diameter at the tip. The hinge pipe 24 is embedded along the upper end edge of the support table 2 when not in use, the rear end portion is opened, and the hinge shaft 24 can be attached to and detached from the hinge shaft 22 so as to be rotatable and slidable. The guide groove 25 is formed in the front portion of the hinge pipe 24 and has a smaller groove width than the head portion 26 of the locking pin 23.

  The guide groove 25 extends in a direction intersecting with the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and is guided by the locking pin 23 so as to be rotatable about the same axis as the hinge shaft 22 and the first guide groove 29. And a second guide groove 28 that extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and is guided by the locking pin 23 so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. An escape portion 27 that allows the head 26 to escape from the second guide groove 28 is provided on the rear end side of the vehicle of the second guide groove 28.

(2) Operation of Vehicle Support Structure Next, the operation of the vehicle support structure 1 having the above configuration will be described. When the support table 2 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 8, the hinge pipe 24 is fitted to the hinge shaft 22 and the locking pin 23 is engaged with the guide groove 25 and is positioned at the tip of the first guide groove 29. (See FIG. 8A). When the unused support table 2 is put into use, the support table 2 is pulled out of the housing portion 8 and rotated upward about the hinge shaft 22 to a horizontal position. As a result, the hinge pipe 24 rotates about the hinge shaft 22, and the first guide groove 29 is guided to the locking pin 23 (see FIG. 8B).

  Then, the horizontal support table 2 is slid forward. As a result, the hinge pipe 24 is detached from the hinge shaft 22, and the second guide groove 28 is guided by the locking pin 23 so that the head 26 of the locking pin 23 is positioned at the escape portion 27 (FIG. 8C). reference). Further, after the right end edge of the support table 2 is engaged with the second engagement groove 16 of the console 6, the front end edge of the support table 2 is engaged with the first engagement groove 15 of the instrument panel 5.

In use, the support table 2 is supported only by the second locking portion 7. In the first locking portion 4, the hinge pipe 24 is completely detached from the hinge shaft 22, and the locking pin 23 is formed in the guide groove 25. Located in the escape portion 27. For this reason, even if the door is opened at this time, the locking pin 23 comes out of the escape portion 27, so that the support table 2 does not move together with the door.
In addition, in the said Example, when the head 26 of the latching pin 23 is located in the escape part 27, the state "the latching with respect to the said door was cancelled | released by the said 1st latching part" which concerns on this invention comprises Has been.

  On the other hand, when changing from the use state to the non-use state, the rear end of the hinge pipe 24 is fitted to the hinge shaft 22 by pulling the support table 2 along the first and second engagement grooves 15 and 16. At the same time, the locking pin 23 is guided to the second guide groove 28. And after making it slide to the last, the support table 2 is rotated below and it accommodates in the accommodating part 8. FIG. At this time, the locking pin 23 is guided to the first guide groove 29.

(3) Effects of the Embodiment According to the vehicle support structure 1 of the present embodiment, in addition to the effects and effects similar to those of the first embodiment, the first locking portion 4 and the head 26 are provided. The locking pin 23 has a guide groove 25, and the guide groove 25 has a first guide groove 29 and a second guide groove 28. The second guide Since the escape portion 27 is provided on one end side of the groove 28 and the second locking portion 7 includes the front end edge of the support table 2 and the first engagement groove 15, the support table in the accommodated state is provided. 2 can be rotated about the longitudinal direction of the vehicle by guiding the locking pin 23 with respect to the first guide groove 29, and can be moved in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle by guiding the locking pin 23 with respect to the second guide groove 28. Is done. Then, when the support table 2 in the accommodated state is rotated about the longitudinal direction of the vehicle as an axis center by the guidance of the first and second guide grooves 29 and 28 with respect to the locking pin 23, The head 26 of the stop pin 23 is positioned at the escape portion 27, and the front end edge of the support table 2 is engaged with the first engagement groove 15, so that the support table 2 is in use. On the other hand, if the support table 2 in use is moved in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, the support table 2 is released from the engagement between the front end edge of the support table 2 and the first engagement groove 15 and locked to the interior product. Is released, and the second guide groove 28 is guided with respect to the locking pin 23. When the support table 2 in this state is rotated with the front-rear direction of the vehicle as an axis center by the guidance of the first guide groove 29 with respect to the locking pin 23, the housing state is established. Thereby, the conversion operation | movement with the accommodation state and use state of the support table 2 can be performed simply, and operativity can be improved.

< Reference example >
(1) Configuration of vehicle support structure
As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the vehicle support structure 1 according to the reference example includes a support table 2 that supports articles in the vehicle, and a first engagement that removably locks the support table 2 to the door trim 3. The stop part 4 and the 2nd latching | locking part 7 which detachably latches the support table 2 to the instrument panel 5 and console 6 as interior goods are provided.

  The support table 2 is formed in a flat rectangular shape, and is positioned horizontally in front of the seated person when in use (see FIG. 10C), and accommodated in the door trim 3 in a vertically long state when not in use. (See FIG. 10A).

  The first locking portion 4 includes a first rotation support means 30 that supports the upper edge of the support table 2 when not in use so as to be rotatable about the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and can release the support. And a second rotation support means 31 that supports the front end portion of the upper edge portion of the vehicle 2 so as to be rotatable about the vertical direction of the vehicle and releases the support.

  The first rotation support means 30 includes a front hinge shaft 32 provided in the front-rear direction of the vehicle provided in the front upper portion of the accommodating portion 8 of the door trim 3 and a rear hinge bearing 33 provided in the rear portion of the upper end. It has a front hinge bearing 34 provided at the front end portion of the upper end edge of the support table 2 in use and having the front and rear direction of the vehicle as an axial direction, and a rear hinge shaft 35 provided at the rear end portion of the upper end edge. The rear hinge bearing 33 and the rear hinge shaft 35 are detachable toward the side, and the rear hinge shaft 35 is rotatably supported when mounted. Further, the front hinge shaft 32 and the front hinge bearing 34 are always engaged. For this reason, the support table 2 when not in use is rotatable upward in the vehicle interior centering on the upper edge.

  The second rotation support means 31 includes a vertical hinge bearing 36 provided in front of the upper end of the accommodating portion 8 of the door trim 3 and having a vertical hinge bearing 36 as an axial direction, and a vehicle hinge integrated with the front hinge shaft 32. And a vertical hinge shaft 37 whose direction is the axial direction. The vertical hinge bearing 36 and the vertical hinge shaft 37 are detachable sideways, and the vertical hinge shaft 37 is rotatably supported over 90 degrees from the rear side to the side when mounted. Therefore, the support table 2 rotated horizontally by the first rotation support means 30 can be rotated forward about the vertical hinge shaft 37 by the rear hinge shaft 35 being detached from the rear hinge bearing 33.

  As shown in FIG. 10C, the second locking portion 7 includes a front end edge and a side end edge (illustrated as an “engagement portion” according to the present invention) of the support table 2 and the instrument panel 5. And a first engaging groove 15 extending in the left-right direction of the vehicle that can be supported by engagement with a front end edge of the support table 2, and a side edge of the support table 2 that is formed in the console 6 And a second engagement groove 16 extending in the front-rear direction of the supportable vehicle. A fixed hook 38 to which the rear hinge shaft 35 of the support table 2 can be attached and detached is provided at the rear end portion of the second engagement groove 16 of the console 6.

(3) Operation of Vehicle Support Structure Next, the operation of the vehicle support structure 1 having the above-described configuration will be described. When not in use, the support table 2 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 8 of the door trim 3, and is suspended by the front hinge shaft 32, the front hinge bearing 34, the rear hinge shaft 35, and the rear hinge bearing 33 (FIG. 10A). reference).

  And when making it a use state, the support table 2 is pulled out from the accommodating part 8, and it rotates to a horizontal position toward the upper direction centering on the front hinge axis | shaft 32 and the rear hinge axis | shaft 35 (refer FIG. 10 (B)). Thereafter, the rear hinge shaft 35 is removed from the rear hinge bearing 33, and the support table 2 in the horizontal position is rotated forward about the vertical hinge shaft 37 (see an imaginary line in FIG. 10C).

  Then, after the right end edge of the support table 2 is engaged with the second engagement groove 16 of the console 6, the front end edge of the support table 2 is engaged with the first engagement groove 15 of the instrument panel 5. Then, the rear hinge shaft 35 of the support table 2 is engaged and locked with the fixed hook 38 of the console 6 (see the solid line in FIG. 10C).

In use, the support table 2 is supported only by the second locking portion 7. In the first locking portion 4, the rear hinge shaft 35 is completely detached from the rear hinge bearing 33, and the vertical hinge shaft 37 is a vertical hinge. It can be detached from the bearing 36 laterally. For this reason, even if the door is opened at this time, the vertical hinge shaft 37 is removed from the vertical hinge bearing 36, so that the support table 2 does not move.
In the above-described embodiment, the vertical hinge shaft 37 is detachable laterally from the vertical hinge bearing 36, so that “the first locking portion releases the lock on the door” according to the present invention. State is configured.

  On the other hand, when changing from the use state to the non-use state, the rear hinge shaft 35 is removed from the fixed hook 38 and the support table 2 is rotated backward about the vertical hinge shaft 37. Then, the rear hinge shaft 35 is engaged with the rear hinge bearing 33, and the support table 2 is rotated downward about the front hinge shaft 32 and the rear hinge shaft 35 as it is to be accommodated in the accommodating portion 8.

(3) Effects of the Embodiment According to the vehicle support structure 1 of the present embodiment, in addition to the effects and effects substantially the same as those of the first embodiment, the first locking portion 4 can be rotated in the first rotation. The support means 30 and the second rotation support means 31 are included, and the second locking portion 7 is configured to include the front end edge of the support table 2 and the first engagement groove 15. Therefore, the support table 2 in the accommodated state can be rotated about the vehicle front-rear direction by the first rotation support means 30 and can be rotated about the vertical direction of the vehicle by the second rotation support means 31. . Then, if the support table 2 in the accommodated state is rotated by the first rotation support means 30 with the longitudinal direction of the vehicle as the axis, and then rotated by the second rotation support means 31 with the vertical direction of the vehicle as the axis, the first The support by the rotation support means 30 is released, and the front end edge of the support table 2 is engaged with the first engagement groove 15 so that the support table 2 is in use. On the other hand, if the support table 2 in use is rotated about the vertical direction of the vehicle by the second rotation support means 31, the support table 2 is engaged with the front end edge of the support table 2 and the first engagement groove 15. The engagement is released and the locking of the interior product is released, and the first rotation support means 30 supports it. Then, when the first rotation support means 30 rotates the support table 2 in this state about the vehicle front-rear direction as an axis, the accommodation state is established. Thereby, the conversion operation | movement with the accommodation state and use state of the support table 2 can be performed simply, and operativity can be improved. In particular, in this embodiment, the use state and non-use state of the support table 2 can be changed by rotating around two orthogonal axes, so that the support table 2 has a horizontally long shape when used by a seated person. In this case, the support table 2 can be accommodated in a landscape orientation with respect to the door. For this reason, the restriction | limiting of accommodation of the accommodating part 8 in a door becomes small, and can accommodate.

  In the present invention, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention depending on the purpose and application. That is, in the said Example, although the one reinforcing member 20 was provided in the back side of the support table 2, it is not limited to this, You may provide two or more reinforcing members 20. FIG. Alternatively, the reinforcing member 20 may not be provided.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the support structure 1 for vehicles was provided in the passenger seat of the passenger car, it is not limited to this, For example, you may provide in a rear seat or a driver's seat. When provided in the rear seat, a front seat, a center console, or the like can be applied as an interior item. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the engagement protrusions 54 provided on the front end side of the support table 2 are engaged with the engagement grooves 53 formed in the center pillar 51 and the center console 52. Thus, the support table 2 can be put into use. The support table can be rotated about the front-rear direction of the vehicle with respect to the door and moved in the front-rear direction of the vehicle by the first locking portion 4 having the same configuration as the first and second embodiments. It is supported.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, for example, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the support table 2 is erected on the back side of the support table 2 when the support table 2 is in use. The leg 55 may be provided so as to be folded and housed in the door together with the support table 2 when the support table 2 is in the housed state.

  The foregoing examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not to be construed as limiting the invention. Although the invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the language used in the description and illustration of the invention is illustrative and exemplary rather than limiting. As detailed herein, changes may be made in its form within the scope of the appended claims without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. Although specific structures, materials, and examples have been referred to in the detailed description of the invention herein, it is not intended to limit the invention to the disclosure herein, but rather, the invention is claimed. It covers all functionally equivalent structures, methods and uses within the scope of

  The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described in detail above, and various modifications or changes can be made within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

  It is widely used as a technology related to a vehicle support structure that is mounted on a vehicle and used. In particular, a support portion such as a table is suitably used as a vehicle support structure that is housed in a door trim when not in use and can be removed from the door trim when in use.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1; Vehicle support structure, 2; Support table, 3; Door trim, 4; 1st latching | locking part, 5; Instrument panel, 6; Console, 7; 2nd latching | locking part, 9; Block; 15; First engagement groove, 16; Second engagement groove, 20; Reinforcing member, 22; Hinge shaft, 23; Lock pin, 24; Hinge pipe, 25; Guide groove, 26; Head part 27; Escapement part 28; Second guide groove 29; First guide groove 30; First rotation support means 31; Second rotation support means.

Claims (6)

A support for supporting the article;
A first locking portion for locking the support portion to the door;
A second locking portion for locking the support portion to an interior product other than the door,
The support portion is locked to the door by the first locking portion to be housed in the door, the locking to the door by the first locking portion is released, and the second engagement is performed. It is locked to the interior product by the stop and is in use .
The first locking portion supports the support portion so as to be rotatable about the front-rear direction of the vehicle with respect to the door and movable in the front-rear direction of the vehicle,
The second support portion supports the support portion so that the support portion is movable in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The first locking portion is provided on one of the support portion and the door and extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and is provided on the other and is rotatably supported by the support shaft. A hole, and
The second locking portion includes an engagement portion provided in one of the support portion and the interior product, and a support portion that is provided in the other and slides the hole portion with respect to the support shaft. The vehicle support structure according to claim 1 , further comprising an engagement groove with which the engagement portion engages when moved in a direction . The first locking portion includes a locking pin provided on one of the support portion and the door, and a guide groove provided on the other and guided by the locking pin. Has a head larger than the groove width of the guide groove, the guide groove extending in a direction intersecting with the front-rear direction of the vehicle, connected to one end side of the first guide groove, and A second guide groove extending in the front-rear direction, and at one end side of the second guide groove, an escape portion for allowing the head to escape from the second guide groove is provided.
The second locking portion includes an engaging portion provided in one of the support portion and the interior product, and the second locking portion provided on the other and guided by the second guide groove with respect to the locking pin. the vehicle support structure according to claim 1 having a, with the engaging groove of the engaging portion is engaged when moving in the longitudinal direction of. A reinforcing member that is rotatably supported by its own weight with the longitudinal direction of the vehicle as an axial center is provided on the back side of the supporting portion, and the reinforcing member is supported when the supporting portion is in use. suspended from the rear side parts lower part is in contact with the interior part, to any one of claims 1 to 3 are accommodated in the door together with the support portion when the support portion is a receiving state The vehicle support structure described. The engaging portion is a front edge and a side edge of the support portion,
The engagement groove is provided in the interior product and extends in the left-right direction of the vehicle and engages with a front end edge of the support portion, and is provided in the interior product and extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The vehicle support structure according to claim 2 , further comprising a second engagement groove with which a side edge of the support portion is engaged . A support for supporting the article;
A first locking portion for locking the support portion to the door;
A second locking portion for locking the support portion to an interior product other than the door,
The support portion is locked to the door by the first locking portion to be housed in the door, the locking to the door by the first locking portion is released, and the second engagement is performed. It is locked to the interior product by the stop and is in use.
A reinforcing member that is rotatably supported by its own weight with the longitudinal direction of the vehicle as an axial center is provided on the back side of the supporting portion, and the reinforcing member is supported when the supporting portion is in use. A vehicle support structure , wherein the vehicle support structure is suspended from the back side of a part, a lower end part comes into contact with the interior product, and is housed in the door together with the support part when the support part is in a housed state.

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