JP6854420B2 - Cover opening / closing mechanism and in-vehicle equipment - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a cover opening / closing mechanism for opening / closing an opening in a housing with a cover.

Conventionally, a cover opening / closing mechanism for opening / closing the opening of a housing with a cover has been proposed. For example, in the conventional cover opening / closing mechanism, an elastically deformable long plate-shaped support is vertically provided on the back surface of the cover body covering the opening, and an insertion hole through which the support is inserted is formed close to the opening. Will be done. The insertion hole is provided with a protrusion provided so as to project from the inner surface of the insertion hole and a retracting portion recessed from the inner surface of the insertion hole at a position facing the protrusion, and the support has a longitudinal direction of the support. A guide groove is provided which is formed so as to extend to the protrusion and engages with the protrusion. The cover body is attached to the opening by pushing the tip of the support of the cover into the insertion hole to elastically deform it and engage the protrusion with the guide groove (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-15141

In the conventional cover opening / closing mechanism, with the cover open, the bulging portion of the cover support abuts (or engages) with the protrusion inside the insertion hole so that the support comes from the insertion hole. It prevents it from being accidentally pulled out. However, when the cover (support of the cover) can be elastically deformed, the cover is unintentionally removed from the housing only by the conventional contact (or engagement) as described above. There was a problem that it could not be sufficiently prevented.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a cover opening / closing mechanism having an improved function of preventing a cover from being unintentionally removed from a housing.

The cover opening / closing mechanism of the present invention is a cover opening / closing mechanism for opening / closing an opening in a housing with a cover, and the cover extends from a cover main body covering the opening and a back surface side of a lower portion of the cover main body. The extension portion is provided with a locking portion and a protrusion arranged on the opposite side of the locking portion with the extension portion interposed therebetween. An insertion port into which the extension portion is inserted is formed in the opening, and a locked portion is provided on the inner wall of the housing behind the insertion port, and the housing behind the insertion port. A step portion is provided on the upper wall of the body, and when the cover is opened, the locking portion is locked to the locked portion, and the protrusion is locked to the step portion. ..

According to this configuration, when the cover is opened, the locking portion of the cover (extended portion of the cover) is locked to the locked portion of the housing (inner wall at the back of the insertion slot), and the cover is locked. The protruding portion of the (extended part of the cover) is locked to the stepped portion of the housing (upper wall at the back of the insertion slot). As a result, even when the cover (extended portion of the cover) can be elastically deformed, it is possible to prevent the cover from being unintentionally removed from the housing when the cover is opened.

Further, in the cover opening / closing mechanism of the present invention, the extended portion is in a state of being pulled out from the insertion port when the cover is opened, and a pair of left and right protruding portions are left and right outside at the tip of the extended portion. The width of the tip of the extension portion in the left-right direction at the position where the protrusion portion is provided may be set to be equal to the width in the left-right direction of the insertion port.

According to this configuration, when the cover is opened (the extension of the cover is pulled out from the insertion port of the housing), the tip of the extension is inserted at the position where the protrusion is provided. Fits properly in the left-right direction. This makes it possible to prevent the cover from rattling when the cover is open.

Further, in the cover opening / closing mechanism of the present invention, the vertical width of the insertion port is set to be larger than the vertical width of the tip of the extending portion, and is set on the upper surface of the housing behind the insertion port. May form a tapered surface that slopes toward the bottom of the insertion slot.

According to this configuration, the vertical width of the insertion port is set to be larger than the vertical width of the tip of the extended portion of the cover, so that the tip of the extended portion of the cover can be easily inserted into the insertion port. .. Further, since a tapered surface (inclined toward the lower part of the insertion port) is formed on the upper surface of the insertion port, the extended portion of the cover inserted into the insertion port (the inner wall of the housing below the insertion port). (It is bent along the line) is guided. As a result, the extended portion of the cover can be easily inserted into the insertion port of the housing.

Further, in the cover opening / closing mechanism of the present invention, the inner wall of the housing behind the insertion port is provided with an inclined rib having an inclined surface that abuts along the extended portion with the cover closed. The inclination angle of the inclined surface with respect to the surface of the opening is set to be larger than the bending angle of the extended portion with reference to the surface of the cover body.

According to this configuration, when the cover is closed, the inclined surface of the inclined rib comes into contact with the extending portion. At this time, since the inclination angle of the inclined surface is set to be larger than the bending angle of the extending portion, the extending portion (the extending portion abutting along the inclined surface) is deepened by the inclined surface at the lower part of the cover. A force is applied to tilt it in the direction, and as a result, a force to close the cover is applied at the top of the cover. As a result, a force (pulling force) is applied in the direction of closing the cover, and it is possible to prevent the cover from opening due to an unintended external force.

Further, in the cover opening / closing mechanism of the present invention, a pair of left and right locking claws for locking to a pair of left and right locking recesses provided in the opening in the state where the cover is closed are provided on the upper portion of the cover body. The width in the left-right direction between the left end of the locking claw on the left side and the right end of the locking claw on the right side is between the left end of the locking recess on the left side and the right end of the locking recess on the right side. The width is set to be equal to the width in the left-right direction, and a pair of left-right convex portions project toward the left-right outer side at a position where the cover is closed and come into contact with the insertion port. The width of the extension portion in the left-right direction at the position where the convex portion is provided may be set to be equal to the width of the insertion port in the left-right direction.

According to this configuration, when the cover is closed, the locking claw is locked in the locking recess. As a result, it is possible to prevent the cover from being opened by an unintended external force. Furthermore, when the cover is closed, the pair of left and right locking claws on the upper part of the cover body fits into the locking recesses in the left-right direction, and the pair of left and right convex parts on the extension part on the lower part of the cover body are inserted. Fits properly in the mouth in the left-right direction. As a result, it is possible to prevent the cover from rattling in the left-right direction when the cover is closed.

A pair of upper and lower second convex portions are projected from the cover main body toward the upper and lower outer sides, respectively, and the upper and lower pair of second convex portions are arranged on both left and right sides in the upper portion and the lower portion of the cover main body. The vertical width of the cover body at the position where the second convex portion is provided may be set to be equal to the vertical width of the opening.

According to this configuration, when the cover is closed, the cover body fits into the opening in the vertical direction at the position where the second convex portion is provided on both the left and right sides of the cover body. As a result, it is possible to prevent the cover from rattling in the vertical direction when the cover is closed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the function of preventing the cover from being unintentionally removed from the housing.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an in-vehicle device to which the cover opening / closing mechanism according to the embodiment of the present invention is applied. The perspective view of the cover in embodiment of this invention. The perspective view of the cover in embodiment of this invention. The perspective view of the back side of the cover in embodiment of this invention. The perspective view of the back side of the housing in embodiment of this invention. The front view of the cover opening / closing mechanism (the state which the cover is closed) in embodiment of this invention. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the upper part of the cover opening / closing mechanism (with the cover closed) according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the lower part of the cover opening / closing mechanism (with the cover closed) according to the embodiment of the present invention. A side sectional view of a cover opening / closing mechanism (with the cover closed) according to the embodiment of the present invention. A side sectional view of a cover opening / closing mechanism (with the cover closed) according to the embodiment of the present invention. A side sectional view of the cover opening / closing mechanism (with the cover open) according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a cover opening / closing mechanism (with the cover open) according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the cover opening / closing mechanism according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, the case of a cover opening / closing mechanism used in an in-vehicle device or the like will be illustrated.

The configuration of the cover opening / closing mechanism according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an in-vehicle device to which the cover opening / closing mechanism of the present embodiment is applied. The in-vehicle device is, for example, a car audio device or a car navigation device. As shown in FIG. 1, a cover 4 is attached to the opening 3 of the housing 2 of the in-vehicle device 1 so as to be openable and closable. The in-vehicle device 1 has a built-in audio output terminal (AUX terminal) to which an audio connection cable is connected and a USB terminal to which a USB cable is connected, and when the cover 4 is opened, these terminals can be connected to each cable. become. The housing 2 of the in-vehicle device 1 is manufactured using a hard resin material (for example, PC, ABS, ABS / PC, etc.). On the other hand, the cover 4 is manufactured by using a soft resin material (for example, an elastomer) and is elastically deformable.

First, the configuration of the cover 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4. 2 to 4 are perspective views of the cover 4 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the cover 4 includes a cover main body 5 that covers the opening 3, and an extension portion 6 that extends from the back surface side of the lower portion of the cover main body 5. In the present embodiment, the shape of the opening 3 of the housing 2 is substantially rectangular in front view, and the shape of the cover body 5 is substantially rectangular in front view corresponding to the shape of the opening 3. ing. Further, a handle portion 7 that serves as a clue when the cover 4 is opened is formed in the central portion of the upper portion of the cover main body 5. Further, a pair of left and right locking claws 8 are provided on the upper portion of the cover body 5. The locking claws 8 are arranged on the left and right sides of the handle portion 7 (see FIG. 2).

A locking portion 9 and a protruding portion 10 are provided at the tip of the extending portion 6. The protrusion 10 is provided on the opposite side of the locking portion 9 with the extension portion 6 interposed therebetween. More specifically, a pair of left and right hook-shaped locking portions 9 are provided on the surface of the cover body 5 corresponding to the surface (front surface) side (see FIGS. 2 and 3), and the cover body 5 is provided with a pair of left and right hook-shaped locking portions 9. A single convex protrusion 10 is provided on the surface corresponding to the back surface side (see FIG. 4). Further, a pair of left and right projecting portions 11 project from the tip of the extending portion 6 toward the left and right outside (see FIGS. 2 to 4). The width W1 of the tip of the extension portion 6 in the left-right direction at the position where the protrusion 11 is provided is set to be equal to the width of the insertion port 14 into which the extension portion 6 is inserted in the left-right direction (see FIG. 12). ..

Further, at the root end of the extending portion 6, a pair of left and right convex portions 12 are projected toward the left and right outside (see FIG. 4). The position where the convex portion 12 at the root end of the extension portion 6 is provided is a position where the cover 4 comes into contact with the insertion port 14 when the cover 4 is closed. The width W2 in the left-right direction of the extension portion 6 at the position where the convex portion 12 is provided (the position where the cover 4 comes into contact with the insertion port 14) is set to be the same as the width in the left-right direction of the insertion port 14. (See FIG. 8).

Further, a pair of upper and lower second convex portions 13 are projected from the cover main body 5 toward the upper and lower outer sides. A pair of upper and lower second convex portions 13 are arranged on both left and right sides in the upper portion and the lower portion of the cover main body 5 (see FIGS. 2 to 4). The vertical width W3 of the cover body 5 at the position where the second convex portion 13 is provided is set to be equal to the vertical width of the opening 3 (see FIG. 6).

Next, the configuration of the opening 3 of the housing 2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the housing 2 of the present embodiment as viewed from the back side. As shown in FIG. 5, an insertion port 14 into which the extension portion 6 is inserted is formed in the opening 3 of the housing 2 (see also FIGS. 9 and 11). A locked portion 15 is provided on the inner wall of the housing 2 behind the insertion port 14, and a step portion 16 is provided on the upper wall of the housing 2 behind the insertion port 14 (FIG. FIG. 11). In this case, the locked portion 15 is provided on the lower side (lower side in FIG. 11) of the insertion port 14, and the locked portion 9 is locked to the locked portion 15 with the cover 4 open. The protrusion 10 is configured to be locked to the step portion 16.

Further, a tapered surface 17 is formed on the upper surface of the housing 2 behind the insertion port 14 so as to be inclined toward the lower part of the insertion port 14 (see FIG. 11). In this case, the tapered surface 17 is arranged on the front side (insertion port 14) side of the step portion 16. Further, the vertical width W4 of the insertion port 14 is set to be larger than the vertical width W0 of the tip of the extending portion 6 (see FIG. 11).

Further, an inclined rib 19 having an inclined surface 18 that abuts along the extending portion 6 with the cover 4 closed is provided on the inner wall of the housing 2 behind the insertion port 14. The inclination angle of the inclined surface 18 is set to be smaller than the bending angle of the extending portion 6. The inclination angle of the inclined surface 18 is an angle at which the inclined surface 18 is inclined with respect to the reference surface when the surface (front surface) of the housing 2 or the opening 3 is used as a reference surface, and extends. The bending angle of the setting portion 6 is an angle (acute angle) at which the extending portion 6 is bent with respect to the reference surface when the surface (front surface) of the cover main body 5 is used as a reference surface.

Further, a pair of left and right locking recesses 20 are provided in the upper part of the opening 3, and when the cover 4 is closed, a pair of left and right locking claws 8 of the cover main body 5 are provided with a pair of left and right locking recesses 20. It is configured to lock each of them (see FIG. 7). In this case, the width W5 in the left-right direction between the left end of the left locking claw 8 and the right end of the right locking claw 8 is the left end of the left locking recess 20 and the right end of the right locking recess 20. It is set to be the same as the width in the left-right direction between them (see FIG. 7).

The operation of the cover opening / closing mechanism configured as described above will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Installation of cover>
First, the attachment of the cover 4 will be described. When the cover 4 is attached to the opening 3, the extension 6 of the cover 4 is inserted into the insertion opening 14 of the opening 3 of the housing 2. In this case, since the vertical width W4 of the insertion port 14 is set to be larger than the vertical width W0 of the tip of the extension portion 6 of the cover 4, the tip of the extension portion 6 of the cover 4 is set to be larger than the insertion port 14. It becomes easier to insert into (see FIG. 11). Further, since the tapered surface 17 is formed on the upper surface of the insertion port 14, the extending portion 6 of the cover 4 inserted into the insertion port 14 is guided.

<With the cover closed>
Next, a state in which the cover 4 is closed will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 10. When the cover 4 is closed, the pair of left and right locking claws 8 on the upper part of the cover body 5 are locked to the pair of left and right locking recesses 20 on the upper part of the opening 3 (see FIG. 7). In this case, the width W5 in the left-right direction between the left end of the left locking claw 8 and the right end of the right locking claw 8 is the left end of the left locking recess 20 and the right end of the right locking recess 20. Since the width is set to be equal to the width in the left-right direction between the two, when the cover 4 is closed, the pair of left-right locking claws 8 on the upper part of the cover body 5 are properly fitted into the locking recess 20 in the left-right direction. (See FIG. 7).

Further, since the width W2 in the left-right direction of the root end (position where the convex portion 12 is provided) of the extension portion 6 is set to be equal to the width in the left-right direction of the insertion port 14, the cover 4 is closed. At that time, the pair of left and right convex portions 12 of the extending portion 6 at the lower part of the cover main body 5 are properly fitted to the insertion port 14 in the left-right direction (see FIG. 8).

Further, since the vertical width W3 of the cover main body 5 at the position where the second convex portion 13 is provided is set to be equal to the vertical width of the opening 3, when the cover 4 is closed, the cover is covered. On both the left and right sides of the main body 5, the cover main body 5 fits the opening 3 in the vertical direction at a position where the second convex portion 13 is provided (see FIG. 6).

Further, when the cover 4 is closed, the inclined surface 18 of the inclined rib 19 comes into contact with the extending portion 6. At this time, since the inclination angle of the inclined surface 18 is set to be larger than the bending angle of the extending portion 6, the inclined surface 18 abuts on the extending portion 6 (along the inclined surface 18) at the lower part of the cover 4. A force is applied to tilt the extension portion 6) inward, and as a result, a force to close the cover 4 acts on the upper part of the cover 4.

<With the cover open>
Subsequently, the state in which the cover 4 is opened will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. When the cover 4 is opened, the extension portion 6 is pulled out from the insertion port 14 (see FIG. 11). At this time, the locking portion 9 is locked to the locked portion 15, and the protruding portion 10 is locked to the stepped portion 16.

Further, since the width W1 in the left-right direction of the tip of the extension portion 6 at the position where the protrusion 11 is provided is set to be equal to the width in the left-right direction of the insertion port 14, when the cover 4 is opened, At the position where the projecting portion 11 is provided, the tip of the extending portion 6 is properly fitted to the insertion port 14 in the left-right direction (see FIG. 12).

According to the cover opening / closing mechanism of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, when the cover 4 is opened, the locking portion 9 of the cover 4 (extended portion 6 of the cover 4) is engaged with the housing. 2 (inner wall at the back of the insertion port 14) is locked to the locked portion 15, and the protrusion 10 of the cover 4 (extended part 6 of the cover 4) is above the housing 2 (the back of the insertion port 14). It is locked to the step portion 16 of the wall). As a result, even when the cover 4 (extended portion 6 of the cover 4) can be elastically deformed, the cover 4 is unintentionally removed from the housing 2 when the cover 4 is opened. Can be prevented.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when the cover 4 is opened (the extended portion 6 of the cover 4 is pulled out from the insertion port 14 of the housing 2), the protruding portion is formed. At the position where 11 is provided, the tip of the extension portion 6 is properly fitted to the insertion port 14 in the left-right direction. As a result, it is possible to prevent the cover 4 from rattling when the cover 4 is opened. By forming the mating surface of the mold with the step portion 16, the tip of the step 16 becomes an edge, and the effect of preventing extraction can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the vertical width W4 of the insertion port 14 is set to be larger than the vertical width W0 of the tip of the extending portion 6 of the cover 4, so that the cover is covered. The tip of the extension portion 6 of 4 can be easily inserted into the insertion port 14. Further, since the tapered surface 17 (inclined toward the lower part of the insertion port 14) is formed on the upper surface of the insertion port 14, the extension portion 6 (insertion port 14) of the cover 4 inserted into the insertion port 14 is formed. (It is bent along the inner wall of the housing 2 at the bottom of the housing 2) is guided. As a result, the extended portion 6 of the cover 4 can be easily inserted into the insertion port 14 of the housing 2.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when the cover 4 is closed, the inclined surface 18 of the inclined rib 19 comes into contact with the extending portion 6. At this time, since the inclination angle of the inclined surface 18 is set to be larger than the bending angle of the extending portion 6, the inclined surface 18 abuts on the extending portion 6 (along the inclined surface 18) at the lower part of the cover 4. A force is applied to tilt the extension portion 6) inward, and as a result, a force to close the cover 4 is applied to the upper part of the cover 4. As a result, a force (pulling force) is applied in the direction of closing the cover 4, and it is possible to prevent the cover 4 from being opened by an unintended external force.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the cover 4 is closed, the locking claw 8 is locked in the locking recess 20. As a result, it is possible to prevent the cover 4 from being opened by an unintended external force. Further, when the cover 4 is closed, the pair of left and right locking claws 8 on the upper part of the cover body 5 are properly fitted into the locking recesses 20 in the left-right direction, and the left and right extending portions 6 on the lower part of the cover body 5 are fitted. The pair of convex portions 12 fits into the insertion port 14 in the left-right direction. As a result, it is possible to prevent the cover 4 from rattling in the left-right direction when the cover 4 is closed.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the cover 4 is closed, the cover body 5 opens at positions where the second convex portions 13 are provided on both the left and right sides of the cover body 5. Fits properly in the vertical direction. As a result, it is possible to prevent the cover 4 from rattling in the vertical direction when the cover 4 is closed.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above by way of illustration, the scope of the present invention is not limited to these, and can be changed or modified according to an object within the scope described in the claims. is there.

As described above, the cover opening / closing mechanism according to the present invention has the effect of improving the function of preventing the cover from being unintentionally removed from the housing, and is useful for in-vehicle devices and the like. is there.

1 In-vehicle equipment 2 Housing 3 Opening 4 Cover 5 Cover body 6 Extension part 7 Handle part 8 Locking claw 9 Locking part 10 Projection part 11 Projection part 12 Convex part 13 Second convex part 14 Insertion port 15 Locked Part 16 Step part 17 Tapered surface 18 Inclined surface 19 Inclined rib 20 Locking recess

Claims (7)

A cover opening / closing mechanism that opens / closes the opening in the housing with a cover.
The cover includes a cover main body that covers the opening and an extension portion that extends from the back surface side of the lower portion of the cover main body, and the extension portion includes a locking portion and the extension portion. A protrusion is provided so as to be sandwiched and arranged on the opposite side of the locking portion.
An insertion port into which the extension portion is inserted is formed in the opening of the housing, and a locked portion is provided on the inner wall of the housing behind the insertion port from the insertion port. A stepped portion is provided on the upper wall of the housing at the back.
In the state where the cover is opened, the locking portion is locked to the locked portion, and the protrusion is locked to the step portion .
The extended portion is in a state of being pulled out from the insertion port when the cover is opened.
A pair of left and right projecting portions are projected from the tip of the extending portion toward the left and right outside.
A cover opening / closing mechanism , wherein the width of the tip of the extension portion in the left-right direction at a position where the protrusion is provided is set to be equal to the width of the insertion port in the left-right direction. The vertical width of the insertion port is set to be larger than the vertical width of the tip of the extension portion.
The cover opening / closing mechanism according to claim 1, wherein a tapered surface is formed on the upper surface of the housing behind the insertion port so as to be inclined toward the lower part of the insertion port. A cover opening / closing mechanism that opens / closes the opening in the housing with a cover.
The cover includes a cover main body that covers the opening and an extension portion that extends from the back surface side of the lower portion of the cover main body, and the extension portion includes a locking portion and the extension portion. A protrusion is provided so as to be sandwiched and arranged on the opposite side of the locking portion.
An insertion port into which the extension portion is inserted is formed in the opening of the housing, and a locked portion is provided on the inner wall of the housing behind the insertion port from the insertion port. A stepped portion is provided on the upper wall of the housing at the back.
In the state where the cover is opened, the locking portion is locked to the locked portion, and the protrusion is locked to the step portion.
A pair of left and right locking claws for locking to a pair of left and right locking recesses provided in the opening with the cover closed are provided on the upper portion of the cover body.
The width in the left-right direction between the left end of the locking claw on the left side and the right end of the locking claw on the right side is the left-right direction between the left end of the locking recess on the left side and the right end of the locking recess on the right side. Is set equal to the width of
A pair of left and right convex portions are projected from the extended portion toward the left and right outside at a position where the cover is closed and in contact with the insertion port.
A cover opening / closing mechanism, wherein the width of the extension portion in the left-right direction at a position where the convex portion is provided is set to be equal to the width of the insertion port in the left-right direction. A cover opening / closing mechanism that opens / closes the opening in the housing with a cover.
The cover includes a cover main body that covers the opening and an extension portion that extends from the back surface side of the lower portion of the cover main body, and the extension portion includes a locking portion and the extension portion. A protrusion is provided so as to be sandwiched and arranged on the opposite side of the locking portion.
An insertion port into which the extension portion is inserted is formed in the opening of the housing, and a locked portion is provided on the inner wall of the housing behind the insertion port from the insertion port. A stepped portion is provided on the upper wall of the housing at the back.
In the state where the cover is opened, the locking portion is locked to the locked portion, and the protrusion is locked to the step portion.
A pair of upper and lower second convex portions are projected from the cover main body toward the upper and lower outer sides, respectively.
The pair of upper and lower second convex portions are arranged on both the left and right sides in the upper part and the lower part of the cover body.
A cover opening / closing mechanism, wherein the vertical width of the cover body at a position where the second convex portion is provided is set to be equal to the vertical width of the opening. A pair of left and right locking claws for locking to a pair of left and right locking recesses provided in the opening with the cover closed are provided on the upper portion of the cover body.
The width in the left-right direction between the left end of the locking claw on the left side and the right end of the locking claw on the right side is the left-right direction between the left end of the locking recess on the left side and the right end of the locking recess on the right side. Is set equal to the width of
A pair of left and right convex portions are projected from the extended portion toward the left and right outside at a position where the cover is closed and in contact with the insertion port.
One of claims 1, 2, and 4, wherein the width of the extension portion in the left-right direction at the position where the convex portion is provided is set to be equal to the width of the insertion port in the left-right direction. The cover opening / closing mechanism described in the section. A pair of upper and lower second convex portions are projected from the cover main body toward the upper and lower outer sides, respectively.
The pair of upper and lower second convex portions are arranged on both the left and right sides in the upper part and the lower part of the cover body.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the vertical width of the cover body at the position where the second convex portion is provided is set to be equal to the vertical width of the opening. Cover opening and closing mechanism. An in-vehicle device having the cover opening / closing mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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