JP7095349B2 - Vehicle storage device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a vehicle storage device arranged on a vehicle dashboard or the like.

Conventionally, there has been known a vehicle storage device (glove box) that is arranged on a vehicle dashboard or the like and stores articles as needed. Such a vehicle storage device is provided with a lock device (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

The lock device is provided with a regulating member (rod member) that is hooked on a holding member (dashboard) by projecting outward from the storage member and holds the storage member in a closed position. The regulating member is operated by an interlocking member (interlocking portion and operating portion) provided in the lock device.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-23995

In the technique of Patent Document 1, when the operation unit is operated to open the vehicle storage device, the support member (concave portion of the front panel) on which the operation unit is supported is deformed by receiving stress, and the regulation member becomes an interlocking member. There is a risk of coming off. In such a case, it is possible that the storage member cannot be opened.

An object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle storage device capable of suppressing the restricting member from coming off the interlocking member when opening the closed storage member.

In order to achieve such an object, the vehicle storage device of the present invention includes a storage member, a regulating member, an operating member, a support member, and a deformation suppressing portion. The storage member stores articles and is provided so as to be openable and closable. The regulating member is provided on the storage member, and is in contact with the holding member to hold the storage member in the closed position in a state of protruding from the storage member. The operating member has an operation unit operated when the storage member is opened, and an interlocking unit that operates the regulating member in the disengagement direction with the holding member in conjunction with the operation of the operation unit. The storage member is composed of an outer member and an inner member, and the outer member has an opening in which an operation portion of the operating member is arranged and a support member for supporting the operating member between the outer member and the inner member. The inner member is provided so as to face the support member and protrudes toward the outer member, and is in contact with the support member under stress due to the operation of the operating portion to suppress deformation of the support member. Has a part.

According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the restricting member from coming off the interlocking member when opening the closed storage member.

The schematic diagram which shows the inside of the vehicle in which the glove box of an embodiment is arranged. The perspective view which shows the glove box of FIG. The perspective view which shows the inner member of the glove box of FIG. The perspective view which shows the member other than the inner member of the glove box of FIG. A perspective view showing a main part of the glove box when the operation knob is not pulled. A perspective view showing a main part of the glove box in a state where the operation knob is pulled. The schematic diagram which shows the glove box of FIG. 6 as a partial cross section from the side.

"Structure of glove box 10"
The configuration of the glove box 10 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 1, the glove box 10 (vehicle storage device), which is a storage member of the embodiment, is arranged inside the vehicle 1. In each figure, the front FR and the rear RR of the vehicle, the Dw in the width direction (INR inside the vehicle and the OTR outside the vehicle), and the Dg in the vehicle height direction are represented by arrows. As an example of the vehicle 1, the driver's seat is arranged on the right side of the vehicle in front of the FR. As an example, the glove box 10 is arranged on the dashboard 20 (holding member) on the passenger side. Articles are stored in the glove box 10. As shown in FIG. 1, the glove box 10 is arranged so as to be openable and closable in the holding portion 20a provided on the dashboard 20.

The tip portion 12b of the first rod member 12 (regulatory member) of the glove box 10 shown in FIG. 2 is hooked on one end portion 20b of the dashboard 20. The tip end portion 13b of the second rod member 13 (regulatory member) of the glove box 10 shown in FIG. 2 is hooked on the other end portion 20c of the dashboard 20.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 7, the glove box 10 includes an outer member 11, a first rod member 12, a second rod member 13, a link member 14, a base member 15, a screw 16, and an operation knob. It has a 17, a spring 18, and an inner member 19.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4 to 7, the outer member 11 (the first storage portion of the storage member) constitutes the storage member of the glove box 10 together with the inner member 19 (the second storage portion of the storage member). The front surface portion 11a of the plate-shaped outer member 11 stands up as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4. The rectangular opening 11b is opened in the front portion 11a as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4. An operation knob 17 is arranged in the opening 11b. The insertion portion 11c has a box shape as shown in FIGS. 4, 5 and 7. The insertion portion 11c is recessed from the edge of the opening portion 11b toward the front FR of the vehicle, and the upper portion is opened. A hand is inserted into the insertion portion 11c for the occupant of the vehicle 1 or the like to operate the operation knob 17.

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the first support portion 11d (support member) and the second support portion 11f (support member) of the outer member 11 have the link member 14 and the operation knob 17 via the base member 15. To support. As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the first support portion 11d extends upward from the upper end of the insertion portion 11c. The second support portion 11f extends upward from the upper end of the insertion portion 11c so as to be adjacent to the first support portion 11d along the vehicle width direction Dw. A base member 15 is fixed to the first support portion 11d and the second support portion 11f by screws 16.

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the protruding portion 11e of the outer member 11 protrudes from the first support portion 11d toward the inner member 19 and extends in the vehicle width direction Dw. The protruding portion 11e comes into contact with the first rib 19b or the like in a state where the first support portion 11d is deformed toward the inner member 19.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first side portion 11g of the outer member 11 is a side plate provided on one side of the front portion 11a along the vehicle width direction Dw. As shown in FIG. 4, the first insertion portion 11h is a hole opened in the first side portion 11g, through which the tip portion 12b of the first rod member 12 is inserted. As shown in FIG. 4, the second side portion 11i is a side plate provided on the other side of the front portion 11a along the vehicle width direction Dw. As shown in FIG. 4, the second insertion portion 11j is a hole opened in the second side portion 11i, and the tip portion 13b of the second rod member 13 is inserted into the second insertion portion 11j.

The first rod member 12 (regulatory member) has a function of closing the glove box 10 to the dashboard 20 as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4 to 7. As shown in FIG. 4, the elongated first rod member 12 extends from the base end portion 12a toward the tip end portion 12b in the vehicle width direction Dw. The tip portion 12b of the first rod member 12 is inserted into the first insertion portion 11h of the outer member 11 as shown in FIG. 4, and is inserted into the first insertion portion 19f of the inner member 19 as shown in FIG. Ru. The tip portion 12b is hooked on one end portion 20b of the dashboard 20 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. As shown in FIG. 5, the connecting portion 12c is formed of a recess formed in the base end portion 12a, and the first protrusion portion 14b of the link member 14 is inserted into the connecting portion 12c.

The second rod member 13 has a function of closing the glove box 10 to the dashboard 20 as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4 to 7. As shown in FIG. 4, the long second rod member 13 extends from the base end portion 13a toward the tip end portion 13b in the vehicle width direction Dw. The tip portion 13b of the second rod member 13 is inserted into the second insertion portion 11j of the outer member 11 as shown in FIG. 4, and is inserted into the second insertion portion 19h of the inner member 19 as shown in FIG. To. The tip portion 13b is hooked on the other end portion 20c of the dashboard 20 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. As shown in FIG. 5, the connecting portion 13c is formed of a recess formed in the base end portion 13a, and the second protruding portion 14c of the link member 14 is inserted into the connecting portion 13c.

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the link member 14 (interlocking portion of the operating member) moves the first rod member 12 and the second rod member 13 along the vehicle width direction Dw. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the main body portion 14a has a disk shape and is held by the holding portion 15b of the base member 15. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the first protrusion 14b is formed of a spherical protrusion and is formed on the side surface of the vehicle front FR of the main body 14a. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the second protrusion 14c is formed of a spherical protrusion, and is formed concentrically with the first protrusion 14b on the side surface of the vehicle front FR of the main body 14a.

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the base member 15 rotatably holds the link member 14. The main body portion 15a of the base member 15 has a rectangular cuboid shape and is in contact with the first support portion 11d and the second support portion 11f of the outer member 11. The holding portion 15b is formed of a recess opened in the main body portion 15a, and rotatably holds the link member 14 by the urging force of the spring 18. The hinge portion 15c is formed on the side surface of the vehicle rear RR of the main body portion 15a, and the rotating portion 17c of the operation knob 17 is attached to the hinge portion 15c. Although the base member 15 is configured as a member independent of the outer member 11, it may be configured integrally with the outer member 11.

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the base member 15 is screwed to the first support portion 11d and the second support portion 11f of the outer member 11 by the screws 16.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4 to 7, the operation knob 17 (operation unit) is operated by an occupant of the vehicle 1 or the like for opening and closing the glove box 10. The main body 17a of the operation knob 17 has a plate shape and is arranged in the opening 11b of the outer member 11. The handle portion 17b has an arc shape curved from the lower end of the main body portion 17a toward the front FR of the vehicle, and a hand is hooked on the handle portion 17b. The rotating portion 17c is formed on the side surface of the vehicle front FR of the main body portion 17a, and is rotatably attached to the hinge portion 15c of the base member 15. The pressing portion 17d has a convex shape protruding from the main body portion 17a toward the vehicle front FR, and presses and rotates the link member 14.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 7, the inner member 19 (the second storage portion of the storage member) constitutes the storage member of the glove box 10 together with the outer member 11. The covering portion 19a of the inner member 19 is a cover that covers the first rod member 12, the second rod member 13, the link member 14, the base member 15, and the like between the inner member 19 and the outer member 11.

As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the first rib 19b (deformation suppressing portion) of the inner member 19 contacts the first support portion 11d of the outer member 11 to suppress deformation. The first rib 19b extends in the vehicle height direction Dg. The first rib 19b is formed so as to project from the covering portion 19a with respect to the rear RR of the vehicle. The first rib 19b is in contact with the first support portion 11d along the vertical direction on one side along the vehicle width direction Dw of the first support portion 11d. The first rib 19b is located above the first rod member 12 and provides a gap with the first rod member 12.

As shown in FIG. 7, the spring 18 applies a urging force to the link member 14 in the clockwise direction shown in FIG. 5, and the first rod member 12 and the second rod member 13 are projected outward.

As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the second rib 19c (deformation suppressing portion) of the inner member 19 contacts the first support portion 11d of the outer member 11 to suppress deformation. The second rib 19c extends in the vehicle height direction Dg. The second rib 19c is formed so as to project from the covering portion 19a with respect to the rear RR of the vehicle. The second rib 19c is in contact with the first support portion 11d along the vertical direction on the other side along the vehicle width direction Dw of the first support portion 11d. The second rib 19c is located above the first rod member 12 and provides a gap with the first rod member 12.

As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the third rib 19d (deformation suppressing portion) of the inner member 19 contacts the first support portion 11d of the outer member 11 to suppress deformation. The third rib 19d extends in the vehicle width direction Dw. The third rib 19d is formed so as to project from the covering portion 19a with respect to the vehicle rear rear RR. The third rib 19d is formed between the first rib 19b and the second rib 19c. The third rib 19d is in contact with the first support portion 11d of the outer member 11 along the horizontal direction. The third rib 19d is located above the first rod member 12 and provides a gap with the first rod member 12.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first side wall portion 19e of the inner member 19 is a side wall provided on one side along the vehicle width direction Dw. The first insertion portion 19f is a hole opened in the first side wall portion 19e, through which the tip end portion 12b of the first rod member 12 is inserted. As shown in FIG. 3, the second side wall portion 19g is a side wall provided on the other side along the vehicle width direction Dw. The second insertion portion 19h is a hole opened in the second side wall portion 19g, and the tip portion 13b of the second rod member 13 is inserted.

"Main functions of glove box 10"
The main functions of the glove box 10 will be described.

The first support portion 11d and the second support portion 11f (hereinafter referred to as "first support portion 11d" and the like) of the outer member 11 support the operation knob 17 via the base member 15. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when the operation knob 17 is pulled by the tensile force T, stress is applied to the first support portion 11d and the like from the operation knob 17. As a result, a bending moment M is generated in the first support portion 11d and the like in the counterclockwise direction shown in FIG. 7. Here, as shown in FIG. 7, the first rod member 12 is arranged at a position different from the axis of the operation knob 17 in the vertical direction. As a result, the base end portion 12a of the first rod member 12 is pulled from the link member 14 by the tensile force P1. Here, the tip portion 12b of the first rod member 12 is inserted into the first insertion portion 11h of the outer member 11. Therefore, the first rod member 12 is tilted about the tip end portion 12b, and the base end portion 12a is likely to come off from the link member 14.

On the other hand, the inner member 19 does not support the operation knob 17. Therefore, unlike the outer member 11, the inner member 19 is not directly stressed by the operation knob 17. As shown in FIG. 7, the first rib 19b, the second rib 19c, and the third rib 19d of the inner member 19 support the first support portion 11d of the outer member 11. As shown in FIG. 7, the first rib 19b, the second rib 19c, and the third rib 19d are formed in an H shape and have sufficient rigidity.

In other words, the first rib 19b, the second rib 19c, and the third rib 19d firmly support the first support portion 11d or the like that tends to incline toward the vehicle front FR from the back side. The first support portion 11d and the like support the link member 14 via the base member 15, but are inclined to the left as shown in FIG. 7 by the first rib 19b, the second rib 19c, and the third rib 19d. It is possible to suppress the deformation to. As a result, the glove box 10 can prevent the first rod member 12 from coming off from the link member 14 when the operation knob 17 is operated and opened.

As shown in FIG. 7, the second rod member 13 is arranged at a position along the horizontal direction with the rotating portion 17c of the operation knob 17. Therefore, when the operation knob 17 is rotated in the counterclockwise direction shown in FIG. 7 to generate a bending moment M and the first support portion 11d or the like is deformed to the left in FIG. 7, the second rod member 13 is a link member. It is pressed from 14 by the pressing force P2. Therefore, the second rod member 13 is hard to come off from the link member 14.

"Effect of glove box 10"
The effect of the glove box 10 will be described.

In the glove box 10 of the embodiment, the first rib 19b, the second rib 19c, and the third rib 19d (hereinafter referred to as "the first rib 19b and the like") are configured separately from the first support portion 11d, and the operation knob is formed. In contact with the first support portion 11d in a state where stress is applied due to the operation of 17, the deformation of the first support portion 11d is suppressed. Even if the operation knob 17 is operated, the first rib 19b or the like is not directly stressed by the operation knob 17. As a result, the first rib 19b and the like can sufficiently support the first support portion 11d and the like that support the link member 14 and the operation knob 17. As a result, the glove box 10 can prevent the first rod member 12 from coming off the link member 14 when the operation knob 17 is operated and opened.

Further, the first rib 19b and the like are provided at a portion where the first support portion 11d in a state where stress is applied due to the operation of the operation knob 17 approaches the first rod member 12 together with the link member 14. .. As a result, deformation of the portion where the first support portion 11d tends to move away from the first rod member 12 together with the link member 14 can be suppressed by the first rib 19b or the like. The reason for such a configuration is that the first support portion 11d of the outer member 11 is supported from the vehicle front FR by the first rib 19b or the like provided on the inner member 19. In other words, it is difficult to directly suppress the deformation of the first support portion 11d so as to move away from the first rib 19b toward the rear RR of the vehicle. Therefore, by suppressing the deformation of a part of the first support portion 11d so as to approach the first rib 19b or the like, the other part of the first support portion 11d is moved away from the first rib 19b or the like. Suppresses deformation. As a result, the glove box 10 can prevent the first rod member 12 from coming off from the link member 14 when the operation knob 17 is operated and opened.

Further, since the outer member 11 provided with the first support portion 11d is exposed in the closed vehicle interior, when the vehicle interior temperature rises, the temperature rises and tends to soften. On the other hand, since the inner member 19 provided with the first rib 19b or the like is hidden inside the dashboard 20 of the vehicle 1, even if the temperature inside the vehicle rises, the temperature rise is suppressed and it is difficult to soften. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the first rod member 12 from coming off the link member 14 when the operation knob 17 is pulled.

In particular, in the glove box 10 of the present embodiment, by using the first rib 19b or the like, it is possible to suppress the deformation of the first support portion 11d which is easily softened by high temperature. Further, in the glove box 10 of the present embodiment, by using the first rib 19b or the like, it is possible to suppress the deformation of the first support portion 11d which is made thinner and lighter. Further, in the glove box 10 of the present embodiment, by using the first rib 19b or the like, it is possible to suppress the deformation of the first support portion 11d using a material having a low heat resistant temperature.

In the embodiment, the outer member 11 is provided with a first support portion 11d. The inner member 19 is provided with a first rib 19b or the like. With such a configuration, the first support portion 11d, the first rib 19b, and the like can be configured without being configured by an independent special member or by providing a special space. In other words, the first support portion 11d, the first rib 19b, and the like can be provided and embodied in the existing parts constituting the glove box 10.

In the embodiment, the first rib 19b and the like project toward the first support portion 11d of the outer member 11. As described above, the first rib 19b and the like can sufficiently support the first support portion 11d of the outer member 11 by a simple configuration.

In the embodiment, the protruding portion 11e of the outer member 11 can be brought into contact with the third rib 19d of the inner member 19 from above in a state where the first support portion 11d of the outer member 11 is deformed to suppress the deformation. In other words, the protruding portion 11e can be prevented from slipping through the third rib 19d by being caught by the third rib 19d. Therefore, the protrusion 11e can be used to suppress the deformation of the first support portion 11d within a certain range.

In the embodiment, the third rib 19d extends in the vehicle width direction Dw. As a result, the protruding portion 11e can be prevented from slipping through the third rib 19d by being caught by the third rib 19d.

In the embodiment, even if the first support portion 11d made of resin is softened by a high temperature, it is supported by the first rib 19b or the like, so that deformation can be suppressed. The outer member 11 provided with the first support portion 11d can be easily and inexpensively manufactured in various shapes by forming the outer member 11 using a resin.

"Transformation example"
For example, the first rod member 12 and the second rod member 13 are assumed to be provided in a storage member composed of an outer member 11 and an inner member 19. Instead of this, the first rod member 12 and the second rod member 13 may be provided in a member separate from the storage member, and may be provided in the storage member via the separate member.

Further, the first rod member 12 and the second rod member 13 are configured to be in contact with the dashboard 20 in a state of protruding from the outer member 11 and the inner member 19. In this configuration, the first rod member 12 and the second rod member 13 provided as separate members from the outer member 11 and the inner member 19 are outward from the outer member 11 and the inner member 19 toward the dashboard 20. Includes a configuration in contact with the dashboard 20 in a protruding state.

Further, the glove box 10 of the above-described embodiment is assumed to have a configuration including a first rod member 12 and a second rod member 13. Instead of this, the glove box 10 may be configured to have only the first rod member 12.

Further, the glove box 10 of the above-described embodiment is assumed to have a configuration in which the operation knob 17 is pulled toward the front from below. Instead of this, the glove box 10 may be configured to pull the operation knob 17 toward you from above, to lower the operation knob 17, or to raise the operation knob 17. In any of the configurations, the support member may be deformed, but the deformation can be suppressed by the deformation suppressing portion.

Further, the glove box 10 of the above-described embodiment is assumed to have a configuration in which the first rod member 12 and the second rod member 13 project from both ends of the inner member 19. Instead of this, the glove box 10 may have a configuration in which the first rod member 12 and the second rod member 13 are arranged at the center of the upper end of the outer member 11 and protrude from the center of the upper end of the outer member 11 to the left and right. good. Even in this configuration, the support member may be deformed, but the deformation can be suppressed by the deformation suppressing portion.

1 ... Vehicle, 10 ... Glove box, 11 ... Outer member (first storage part of storage member),
11d ... 1st support portion (support member), 11e ... projecting portion, 11f ... 2nd support portion (support member),
12 ... 1st rod member (regulatory member), 12a ... base end portion, 12b ... tip portion, 12c ... connecting portion,
13 ... 2nd rod member (regulatory member), 13a ... base end portion, 13b ... tip portion, 13c ... connecting portion,
14 ... Link member (interlocking part of moving member), 14a ... Main body part, 14b ... First protruding part, 14c ... Second protruding part, 15 ... Base member, 16 ... Screw, 17 ... Operation knob (Operating part of operating member) ), 18 ... Spring, 19 ... Inner member (second storage part of storage member), 19b ... 1st rib (deformation suppressing part), 19c ... 2nd rib (deformation suppressing part), 19d ... 3rd rib (deformation suppressing part) Part), 20 ... Dashboard (holding member), 20b ... One end, 20c ... The other end, M ... Bending moment, T ... Tensile force, P1 ... Tensile force, P2 ... Pushing pressure.

Claims (5)

Openable and closable storage members for storing goods,
A regulating member provided on the storage member and in contact with the holding member to hold the storage member in a closed position in a state of protruding from the storage member.
An operating member having an operation unit operated when the storage member is opened, and an interlocking unit that operates the regulation member in a disengagement direction with the holding member in conjunction with the operation of the operation unit. It is a storage device for vehicles equipped with
The storage member is composed of an outer member and an inner member.
The outer member has an opening in which the operation portion of the operation member is arranged, and a support member for supporting the operation member between the outer member and the inner member .
The inner member is provided so as to face the support member and protrudes toward the outer member, and the support member is deformed in contact with the support member in a state where stress is applied due to the operation of the operation portion. A storage device for a vehicle having a deformation suppressing portion for suppressing. The vehicle storage device according to claim 1 , wherein the deformation suppressing portion includes a rib protruding toward the outer member . The vehicle storage device according to claim 2 , wherein the outer member is provided with a projecting portion that protrudes toward the inner member and is in contact with the rib in a state where the support member is deformed toward the inner member . .. The vehicle storage device according to claim 2 , wherein the rib is configured to extend in the vehicle width direction. The vehicle storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein at least the support member is made of resin.

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