JP5668229B2 - Vehicle seat with glove compartment - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle seat provided with a small case (small case) such as a cup holder on a seat cushion seat surface or the like.

A vehicular seat with an accessory case that is provided with an accessory case (accessory case) such as a cup holder on the seat cushion (upper surface) of the seat cushion and can store accessories such as drinks, gums, pens, and tissues is known. .
Usually, this type of vehicle seat with accessory compartment is formed with a recess in the seat pad at the front corner of the seat cushion, etc., and a cup holder made of resin or the like is embedded in this recess to provide accessories such as drinks. It is a glove compartment for storing. In addition, there is also a known configuration in which a bag-like pocket made of cloth is placed in the recess of the seat pad to make a small case, but with this configuration, it is difficult to stably store drinks, etc. A configuration in which a cup holder (accessory case) is embedded is widely adopted.
The accessory case is provided not only on the seat cushion (upper surface) of the seat cushion but also on the upper surface of the armrest.

  For example, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-061536, a seat pad is formed to be harder than other portions at the periphery of a recess, and a trim cover is provided between a flange (outer flange) of a cup holder and a hard portion of the seat pad. The cup holder bottom is pinned to the seat frame on the lower surface of the seat cushion, and the cup holder is embedded and arranged in the recess of the seat pad at the front end corner of the seat cushion.

JP 2006-061536 A

  The accessory case (cup holder) is generally molded from a relatively hard resin material such as PP (polypropylene). Therefore, in the conventional configuration in which the cup holder is embedded in the recess of the seat pad, accessories such as drinks are used. Can be stored stably. However, the seat pad is molded from foamed molding materials such as urethane foam to ensure the necessary cushioning properties, and there is a great difference in hardness from the small container (cup holder) made of a hard resin material. , The feeling of foreign objects in the case when sitting is inevitable.

  In addition, the end of the trim cover is sandwiched between a flange of an accessory case made of a hard resin material and a seat pad made of a foam molding material, but when the seat cushion seat surface is bent, the opening of the accessory case is A gap is likely to occur between the end of the trim cover.

In the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the seat pad is formed to be harder than the other parts at the periphery of the recess, and the generation of a gap between the trim cover terminals when the seat cushion seat surface is bent is prevented. Yes. However, in order to mold the seat pad harder than the other parts at the periphery of the recess, it is necessary to inject two different foamed molding materials melted at high temperatures separately into the molding die at a high pressure. In addition, the molding process becomes complicated and expensive.
Also, the bottom of the accessory case is pinned to the seat frame on the underside of the seat cushion to generate a downward pressing force on the flange of the accessory case, and under this pressing force, the end of the trim cover is pressed against the hard part of the seat pad. The trim cover terminal is not fixed by clamping. Therefore, even if the seat pad is made harder than other parts at the periphery of the recess, if a large compressive force is applied to the seat pad around the recess, compression and deformation of the hard part of the seat pad is inevitable, There is a possibility that the trim cover terminal is loosened.

  Further, in the conventional accessory case, the accessory (accommodated item) to be stored is not restrained at all and is merely stored in the accessory case, and is in an unstable state. For this reason, when a large gap is left between the accessory case and the stored item when the item is put in the accessory case, the stored item may jump out of the accessory case due to vibration accompanying the traveling of the vehicle. Recently, cards such as magnetic cards and IC cards and mobile phones are also housed in small articles, but they are thin and tall, leaving large gaps and lightweight, so they tend to pop out of small articles.

  If the storage space (vacant space) of the accessory case is subdivided to form a narrow storage space, or if a holding piece for holding the accessory case is provided, the stored item becomes difficult to jump out of the accessory case. However, small items that do not correspond cannot be stored, and what is stored is limited. Furthermore, since the accessory case is molded from resin, the shape of the accessory case mold becomes complicated and the cost increases.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle seat having an accessory case that accommodates small items so as to prevent popping out, reliably prevents the occurrence of a gap when seated, and does not feel a foreign object.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, for a vehicle, the accessory case is embedded in the recess formed on the upper surface of the seat pad covered with the trim cover, and the accessory case is provided on the seat cushion seat surface and the armrest support surface. In the sheet, the accessory case is formed of a soft material in a reverse taper shape with a flange that is sewn to the end of the trim cover at the periphery of the upper end opening, and the bottom of the accessory case is smaller than the upper end opening. It has a similar shape, and a thin part is provided at the approximate center in the vertical direction, and the lower half of the accessory case is formed so that it can be reversed in the vertical direction with this thin part as a fulcrum. Provided.

In the present invention according to claim 1, since the flange is molded from a soft material and the flange is sewn to the end of the trim cover and integrated with the trim cover, the seat cover of the trim cover can be bent even if the seat cushion is bent due to the seating. There is no room for a gap between the terminal and the gap is surely prevented.
The accessory case is formed from a soft material that can be stitched, and the difference in hardness from the seat pad is small. Therefore, even when seated, the presence of the accessory case is not felt.

The accessory case can change the capacity and form by lifting the pulling piece on the bottom surface and inverting the lower half, and can accommodate the accessory in a capacity and form corresponding to the shape of the accessory. And if the lower half is inverted, a gap is formed between the upper half and the inverted lower half, and the gap becomes narrower as it goes downwards. It can be stored stably with restrained movement. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the stored items from jumping out of the accessory case due to the vibration accompanying the traveling of the vehicle. In particular, even a small accessory such as a card or a mobile phone that is easy to pop out with a small accessory case of the conventional configuration can be reliably prevented from popping out by being inserted into a gap formed by inverting.
In addition, in the original accessory case that does not invert the lower half, a large capacity and form are secured, so that it is possible to store things that cannot be sandwiched in the gap when inverted, and twice the depth when inverted Because it is secured and deep enough, it prevents the stored small items from popping out.

1 is a schematic perspective view of a vehicle seat with an accessory case according to an embodiment of the present invention. (A) is an enlarged perspective view of the accessory case of part A in FIG. 1 in a normal state, and (B) shows a partial longitudinal sectional view of the accessory case along line XX in FIG. (A) is an enlarged perspective view of the accessory case of part A of FIG. 1 with the lower half inverted, and (B) shows a partial longitudinal sectional view of the accessory case along line XX of FIG. (A), (B), and (C) are respectively plan views in a modified example of the accessory case of part A in FIG. 1 with the lower half part inverted.

  A reverse tapered recess is formed on the upper surface of the seat pad of the seat cushion. Then, the upper end is opened, and the accessory case is formed into a reverse tapered shape corresponding to the recess from a soft material such as an elastomer or a soft resin with a flange sewn to the end of the trim cover at the periphery of the upper end opening. . The accessory case is similar in shape to the bottom of the bottom opening, and a thin part is provided at the center in the vertical direction, and the lower half of the accessory case can be turned upside down with this thin part as a fulcrum. There is a lifting piece on the bottom to pull up and reverse the lower half. The accessory case is embedded in the recess of the seat pad, and the accessory case integrated with the trim cover is provided on the seat cushion seat surface by sewing the flange of the accessory case to the end of the trim cover that covers the seat pad. It is done.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a vehicular seat with an accessory case according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 (A) is an enlarged perspective view of the accessory case of part A in FIG. B) shows a partial longitudinal sectional view of the accessory case along line XX in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle seat 10 includes a seat cushion 12 and a seat back 14 provided at the rear end of the seat cushion, and an armrest 14 a is provided on a side surface of the seat back around a pin 14 a 1. A headrest 14h is provided on the upper surface of the seat back so as to be able to swing up and down. The basic structure of the seat cushions 12 and 14 is well known, and a seat pad made of a foam molding material such as urethane foam is placed on a seat frame as a skeleton, and the seat pad is covered with a breathable trim cover 12c, A seat back is formed.

  As can be seen from FIG. 2 (B) showing a cross section along line XX in FIG. 1, a recess 12p1 is formed, for example, at the front end of the seat pad 12p of the seat cushion. A small case (small case, cup holder) 16 such as a cup holder is provided on the seat surface (upper surface) 12u.

The recess 12p1 has a case shape that can store an accessory case 16 in which accessories such as drinks, gums, pens, and tissues are stored, for example, a rectangular cross section, a circular shape, and a non-circular shape (for example, an oval shape). In the example, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the cross section is rectangular. Further, the recess 12p1 is formed in a cross-sectional shape (reverse taper shape) that becomes smaller as the vertical cross-section goes downward.
The accessory case 16 is opened at the upper end, has a flange (outer flange) 16a at the periphery of the upper end opening, is molded from a soft material into a reverse taper shape corresponding to the recess 12p1, and is embedded in the recess. Examples of the soft material include sewable materials such as an elastomer and a soft resin.

  As shown in FIG. 2 (B), the accessory flange 16a is bent downward (toward the accessory case bottom) at the end thereof, and the end of the trim cover 12c is lowered along the bent end 16a ′. It is folded back. The bent end 16a 'of the flange and the folded back 12c' of the trim cover terminal are stitched together. Reference numeral 18 indicates a stitched portion.

  Since the bent end 16a 'of the flange is sewn to the fold 12c' of the trim cover terminal, and the accessory case 16 is integrated with the trim cover 12c, the trim cover terminal 16b can be attached even if the seat cushion seat surface is bent due to the seating. There is no room for a gap between them, and the generation of the gap is reliably prevented.

  Unlike the conventional configuration in which two types of foamed molding materials are fed into a molding die to mold portions having different hardnesses, the bent end 16a 'of the flange and the folded back 12c' of the trim cover terminal are integrated by stitching. It is sufficient, and the configuration is simple and the cost can be reduced.

  The tip of the flange 16a of the accessory case is bent downward, the end of the trim cover is folded back corresponding to the bent end 16a ', and the bent end of the flange is sewn to the turn 12c' of the trim cover terminal. Therefore, even if a tensile force is generated at the end of the trim cover 12, there is room for deforming the bent end. In other words, a durable structure capable of dealing with the tensile force can be obtained as compared with the case where the end of the trim cover 12c is directly overlapped and stitched to the flange 16a without the bent end 16a '.

  The accessory case 16 is formed from a soft material such as an elastomer that can be sewn and a soft resin, and has a small difference in hardness from the seat pad 12p made of a foamed molding material such as urethane foam. I don't feel it.

  Further, the accessory case 16 is molded from a soft material and embedded in the recess 12p1 of the seat pad, and the flange 16a of the upper end opening is sewn to the end of the trim cover 12c. Even if it is not pinned, its outer shape is maintained without collapse, and the stored items can be stored stably.

  Just by embedding the accessory case 16 in the recess 12p1 of the seat pad and sewing the flange 16a to the end of the trim cover 12c, the accessory case is provided on the seat cushion seating surface. Since stopping is unnecessary, the workability is improved, and the cost can be reduced also in this respect.

  The accessory case 16 has a reverse taper-shaped vertical cross section, the bottom surface of which is similar to that of the upper end opening, and a thin portion 16b is provided at substantially the center in the vertical direction, and a pulling piece 16c for lifting the bottom surface is a bottom surface. It is molded integrally. The thin portion 16b at the center in the vertical direction is formed in an annular shape over the entire inner surface of the accessory case 16, for example, by cutting out the inner surface of the accessory case 16 into a substantially V-shaped cross section. Moreover, the raising piece 16c on the bottom surface has, for example, a round bar shape that projects from the bottom surface and becomes smaller in diameter. Needless to say, the lifting piece 16c is not limited to the shape shown in the drawing, as long as it can be grasped or locked to lift the bottom surface.

  The accessory case 16 is formed from a soft material such as an elastomer or a soft resin, and is easily elastically deformed, and is provided with a thin portion 16b that is easily deformed at a substantially central portion in the vertical direction. If pulled up, the lower half portion 16-1 is easily turned upside down with the thin portion as a fulcrum for folding.

  Since the thin portion 16b at the substantially central portion in the vertical direction is used as a fulcrum, even if the lower half portion 16-1 is inverted, the bottom surface thereof is positioned substantially flush with the trim cover 12c. There is no possibility that the insert 16 damages the appearance design.

  3A is an enlarged perspective view of the accessory case of part A of FIG. 1 with the lower half inverted, and FIG. 3B is a partial longitudinal sectional view of the accessory case along line XX of FIG. When the lower half 16-1 of the accessory case is inverted, its capacity and form are changed with respect to its normal form (original form) shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, a gap 16s is formed in an annular shape between the upper half 16-2 of the accessory case and the inverted lower half 16-1, and this gap is downward. The narrower as you go. Therefore, if an accessory is pushed into the gap 16s that becomes narrower as it goes downward, the accessory can be inserted into the gap. If the small article is sandwiched between the gaps 16s, the movement of the small article is restrained, and the small article can be stably stored in the small accessory case 16, and it is possible to reliably prevent the stored article from jumping out of the accessory case due to vibration caused by running of the vehicle.

For example, even if a card such as a magnetic card or an IC card or a mobile phone is stored in an accessory case having a conventional configuration that does not change in capacity and form, these accessories are tall and thin, leaving a large gap. Because it is lightweight, it is easy to jump out of the accessory case. On the other hand, in the accessory case 16 whose capacity and form are changed, the card 17a and the mobile phone 17b can be backed by reversing the lower half portion 16-1 so that the capacity is small and deformed into a form having a gap 16s. Since it is high and can be easily inserted by being pushed into the gap, the movement is restrained and stably stored, and the card 17a and the mobile phone 17b can be reliably prevented from popping out of the accessory case.
In FIG. 3B, three cards 17a are stacked and stored, but it goes without saying that even if a single card is pushed in, it can be stored in the gap 16s.

A large item that is difficult to be inserted into the gap 16s is stored in a normal accessory case 16 that does not reverse the lower half. If the bottom surface is pushed in in the inverted state shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the accessory case 16 returns to its normal form (original form) shown in FIGS. Thus, the capacity and form are changed.
Since the original accessory case 16 has a large capacity, large items that cannot be sandwiched in the gap 16s can be stored. Moreover, since the depth twice as large as the case of inversion is ensured and stored in the accessory case 16 that is sufficiently deep, the jumping out of the stored item is prevented.

  As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, if the rib 16d is provided in the upper half 16-2 of the accessory case, it is possible to more effectively prevent the protrusion. That is, at the time of reverse storage, the stored object pushed into the gap 16s is pressed while being deformed, so that the movement of the stored object can be sufficiently restrained and stably stored. Further, when the original shape is stored, the rib 16d holds the stored item from above, or is positioned above the rib 16d, thereby preventing the stored item from popping out.

  4 (A), 4 (B), and 4 (C) respectively show modified examples of the accessory case at the time of reversal, and corresponding structural members of the modified example having the same functions as the structural members of the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals. The description will be omitted, and the configuration different from the above embodiment will be mainly described.

The width of the gap 16s formed when the lower half portion 16-1 is folded back (at the time of reversal) does not have to be the same size, and is formed in the accessory case 116 of the modified example of FIG. The shape of the bottom surface is determined with respect to the shape of the upper end opening so that the widths 16s1 to 16s4 of the two gaps 16s satisfy 16s1> 16s2 (= 16s4)> 16s3.
In this manner, when the accessory case 216 is formed so as to have a gap 16s having a different width at the time of reversal, the accessory can be stored so as to be surely sandwiched in the gap in consideration of the thickness.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4B and 4C, the accessory case (and the recess 12p1 of the seat pad in which the accessory case is embedded) may be formed so that the cross section thereof is circular or elliptical.
In the accessory case 216 having a circular cross section shown in FIG. 4B, when the lower half portion 16-1 is folded, the ring-shaped gap 16s is entirely between the lower half portion and the upper half portion 16-2. It is formed circumferentially. Since the gap 16s is curved in the circumferential direction, the stored items can be sandwiched not only in the vertical direction but also in the curved horizontal direction.
Furthermore, if the cross section shown in FIG. 4C is an ellipse, ring-shaped gaps 16s having different curvatures (curvatures) are formed around the entire circumference. If a small object is inserted into the gap 16s at a position where it is sandwiched by a strong force, the small object can be held with an appropriate force and reliably prevented from popping out.

  As described above, according to the present invention, since the accessory case is integrated with the trim cover by stitching, generation of a gap between the terminal of the trim cover is prevented. In addition, since the accessory case is formed from a soft material that can be sewn and has a small difference in hardness from the seat pad, the presence of the accessory case does not feel a foreign object even when seated. Furthermore, by reversing the lower half, the accessory case can change its capacity and form, and can be stored while preventing its popping out in a form according to the shape of the stored item.

  The above-described embodiments are for explaining the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. All modifications, alterations, etc. within the technical scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say.

  Although the elastomer and the soft resin are exemplified as the soft material for the accessory case, the present invention is not limited to this, and any material can be used as long as it can be sewn to the trim cover, has no foreign object feeling, and can stably store the accessory.

  In the embodiment, the accessory case is provided at the front end of the seat surface U of the seat cushion, but the position where the accessory case is provided is not limited thereto, and may be provided at the left and right ends of the seat cushion seat surface. Moreover, it is not limited to the seat surface of a seat cushion, You may provide in the upper surface (arm support surface) of an armrest.

  Since the vertical cross section of the accessory case is formed in a reverse taper shape, the recess of the seat pad in which the accessory case is embedded is also usually formed in a reverse tapered vertical cross section corresponding to the accessory case, but it is not necessarily reverse. It is not necessary to have a tapered longitudinal section, and a cylindrical longitudinal section may be used.

Although the present invention is suitable for front seats such as driver seats and assistant seats, it can also be applied to seats such as second seats and third seats.
Furthermore, the present invention is usually applied to automobile seats, but the present invention can also be applied to vehicle seats other than automobiles, for example, trains, airplanes, and the like.

10 Vehicle seat 12 Seat cushion 12u Seat cushion seat (upper surface)
12c Trim cover 12c 'Folding of trim cover terminal 12p Seat pad 12p1 Recess 16 Small case (small case, cup holder)
16a flange 16a 'bent end 16b thin part 16c lifting piece 16d rib 18 stitching part

Claims (4)

In a vehicle seat in which an accessory case is embedded in a recess formed on the upper surface of a seat pad covered with a trim cover and an accessory case is provided on a seat cushion seat surface or an armrest support surface,
The glove compartment is molded from a soft material in a reverse taper shape with a flange that is open at the top end and has a flange that is sewn to the end of the trim cover at the periphery of the top end opening.
The bottom of the accessory case has a similar shape to the opening smaller than the top opening, and a thin part is provided at the approximate center in the vertical direction, and the lower half of the accessory case is formed so that it can be inverted in the vertical direction with this thin part as a fulcrum. A vehicle seat with an accessory case, characterized in that a lifting piece for reversing the lower half part by pulling up is provided on the bottom surface. When the cross section of the accessory case is square, and the lower half of the accessory case is inverted, the bottom of the accessory case is shaped so that gaps of different sizes are formed between the upper half and the lower half. The vehicle seat with an accessory case according to claim 1, which is formed with respect to an opening at an upper end. The vehicular seat with an accessory case according to claim 1, wherein the accessory case has a cross section of a circular shape or an elliptical shape. The vehicle seat with an accessory case according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the soft material is an elastomer or a soft resin.

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