JP7109868B2 - Console Box - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a console box provided along the front and rear of a vehicle on the floor between the driver's seat and the front passenger's seat of the vehicle.

The vehicle console box of Patent Document 1 includes a front half member and a rear half member arranged in parallel in the front and rear of the vehicle. The front half is connected to the instrument panel. The rear half portion is connected to the rear end of the front half portion. The rear half member has an elongated hole and a storage portion (storage portion) arranged in parallel in the front and rear of the vehicle. A side brake lever (parking brake lever) is inserted through the long hole. The container part is provided so that an object can be stored therein from an upper opening that opens upward.

JP-A-6-008774

Since the storage section is located behind the side brake lever, it is difficult for a passenger seated in the front seat (driver's seat or passenger's seat) to access the storage section. This is because the occupants in the front seats have to twist their bodies to access the storage compartment. Therefore, the storage space behind the side brake lever is inconvenient for the passengers in the front seats.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION One of the objects of the present invention is to provide a console box that is easy to use for a passenger sitting in the front seat.

(1) A console box according to an aspect of the present invention,
A console box provided along the front and rear of the vehicle between the driver's seat and the passenger's seat of the vehicle,
a recessed storage portion having an opening in at least one of a pair of side walls arranged on the left and right,
The storage portion is recessed from the outside to the inside in the vehicle width direction, and has a bottom surface facing the opening on the inward side.

(2) As one form of the console box,
Having a blocking part that blocks a part of the opening of the storage part,
The closing part is
a first closing portion that closes the lower edge side of the opening;
and a second blocking portion that blocks at least one of the leading edge side and the trailing edge side of the opening.

(3) As one form of the console box,
a pair of said storage parts opening in each said side wall;
and a beam member bridging the back surfaces of the pair of storage units,
The pair of storage portions and the beam member may have a fixing structure to be fixed to each other.

The above console box (1) is convenient for the passenger sitting in the front seat. Since the storage section that opens to at least one of the pair of side walls arranged on the left and right sides is generally positioned next to the legs of the passenger seated in the front seat, the front seat passenger can easily see the stored items through the opening of the storage section. is. In addition, this is because the passenger in the front seat can easily access the storage compartment simply by reaching out without twisting the body.

In the console box of (2) above, stored items are less likely to fall out of the storage portion. This is because the presence of the first closing portion can effectively prevent stored items from slipping out. In addition, by having the second blocking portion, it is possible to suppress the stored items from falling down, and it is difficult for the stored items to climb over the first blocking portion. In addition, the console box of (2) above is convenient for the passenger seated in the front seat. As described above, since the storage portion is positioned next to the legs of the passenger seated in the front seat, the passenger seated in the front seat cannot see the stored items through the opening of the storage portion even if the first blocking portion is provided. Because it is easy. In addition, by having the first closing portion, the stored items can be leaned against the edge of the first closed portion so that a part of the stored items is exposed, thereby facilitating access to the stored items. Furthermore, it is because the stored items are less likely to fall down in the storage section due to the provision of the second closing section. In addition, since stored items are less likely to fall out of the storage portion, a lid covering the entire opening can be dispensed with, saving the trouble of opening and closing the lid.

The console box of (3) above has excellent rigidity. This is because the pair of storage portions can be firmly fixed to each other by the beam member by having a fixing structure in which the pair of storage portions and the beam member bridging the pair of storage portions are fixed to each other.

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a console box according to Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the console box cut along the (II)-(II) cutting line in FIG. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the console box cut along the (III)-(III) cutting line in FIG. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the console box cut along the (IV)-(IV) cutting line in FIG. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the recess provided in the console box according to the first embodiment, viewed from the outside in the vehicle width direction.

Embodiment 1 of the console box of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG. The same reference numerals in the drawings indicate the same names. In the drawing, "FR" indicates the front of the vehicle provided with the console box 1, "RR" indicates the rear, "LH" indicates the left, "RH" indicates the right, "UP" indicates the upper side, and "LWR" indicates the lower side. "OUT" indicates the outside of the vehicle, and "IN" indicates the inside. This vehicle is provided with a driver's seat on the right side and a front passenger's seat on the left side (not shown). The following description will be given in order of the overview of the console box 1 and the unique configuration of the first embodiment.

〔Console Box〕
〔Overview〕
The console box 1 is provided along the front and rear of the vehicle on the floor 210 between the driver's seat and the passenger's seat of the vehicle (FIG. 1). A front side of the console box 1 is fixed to an instrument panel 220 . The rear end side of console box 1 is fixed to floor 210 . The shape of the console box 1 is substantially rectangular parallelepiped. The console box 1 has a pair of side walls 10s and a top surface 10r. The pair of side walls 10s are erected on the left and right sides of the floor 210 in the vehicle width direction so as to face each other. The top surface 10r connects the upper edges of the pair of side walls 10s. The top surface 10r is provided across the front and rear of the shift lever 231 between the pair of side walls 10s.

[Embodiment 1]
One of the features of the console box 1 according to Embodiment 1 is that it includes a recessed storage portion 2 having an opening in at least one of the pair of side walls 10s. The storage portion 2 has a bottom surface 20 that is recessed inward from the outside in the vehicle width direction and faces the opening on the inward side.

[storage part]
The storage part 2 stores things inside. The storage part 2 is provided in each of the pair of side walls 10s in this embodiment. The installation location of the pair of storage units 2 includes locations facing each other on the pair of side walls 10s. The position of the opening of each storage portion 2 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle is on the front side of the shift lever 231 in this embodiment. It is preferable that the positions of the openings of the storage portions 2 are forward of the front edges of the seat cushions of the driver's seat and the passenger's seat. This makes it easier for the passenger seated in the front seat to access the storage section 2 . The opening of each storage part 2 is an opening that is not closed in this embodiment. That is, the console box 1 is not provided with a lid for closing the opening, and the opening is always open to the outside of the vehicle. The bottom surface 20 of each storage section 2 may be parallel or non-parallel to the imaginary plane surrounded by the rim of the opening.

Each storage portion 2 has a plurality of areas with different depths communicating in the front-rear direction of the vehicle in this embodiment (FIGS. 2 to 4). Therefore, the storage part 2 is convenient to use. This is because it is easy to store articles of different sizes separately. The depth here means the length along the vehicle width direction, and means the length from the opening to the bottom surface 20 . Each storage part 2 has a deep first storage area 21 and a shallow second storage area 22 in this embodiment. In this embodiment, the first storage area 21 is on the front side, and the second storage area 22 is on the rear side. In addition, the first storage area 21 may be on the rear side, and the second storage area 22 may be on the front side. In addition, the depth of each storage part 2 may be uniform. The shape of the opening of each storage portion 2 viewed sideways from the outside in the vehicle width direction can be appropriately selected. The above shape of each opening is a substantially parallelogram shape with rounded corners in this embodiment (FIG. 5).

Each storage part 2 is configured by a separate member independent from each side wall 10s in this embodiment. Each accommodating part 2 is being fixed to the inner surface (back surface) of each side wall 10s. In addition, each storage part 2 may be formed in series with each side wall 10s. When formed in series, each storage part 2 is formed by recessing each side wall 10s inward.

A first engaging portion 51 that constructs a fixing structure 5 described later is provided on the back surface of each storage portion 2 . The details of the first engaging portion 51 will be described later.

[Blocking part]
It is preferable that the console box 1 further includes a closing portion 3 that partially closes the opening of the storage portion 2 (FIGS. 2 to 4). The closing part 3 includes at least a first closing part 31 and a second closing part 32 . The first closing part 31 closes the lower edge side of the opening. The second closing part 32 closes at least one of the leading edge side and the trailing edge side of the opening. By having the first closing portion 31 and the second closing portion 32 , stored items are less likely to fall out of the storage portion 2 . This is because the first closing portion 31 can easily prevent stored items from sliding out. In addition, since the stored items can be prevented from falling down by the second closing portion 32, it is difficult for the stored items to climb over the first closing portion 31. FIG. Moreover, the storage part 2 is convenient to use. This is because the stored items can be leaned against the edge of the first closing portion 31 so that a portion of the stored items is exposed, and access to the stored items is facilitated. This is also because the second closing portion 32 makes it difficult for the stored items to fall down in the storage portion 2 as described above. Furthermore, since stored items are less likely to fall off, it is possible to eliminate the need for a lid that closes the entire opening, saving the trouble of opening and closing the lid.

Considering the falling off of stored items, it is preferable that the area blocked by the blocking part 3 along the circumferential direction of the opening is as large as possible. . That is, the closing portion 3 preferably has a first closing portion 31 and a pair of second closing portions 32, and in particular, the first closing portion 31 and a pair of second closing portion 32 and third closing portion 33. It is preferable to have A pair of second closing portions 32 closes the front edge side and the rear edge side of the opening, respectively. The third closing part 33 closes the upper edge side of the opening. The third closing part 33 tends to suppress the stored items from jumping out.

In this embodiment, the closing portion 3 has a first closing portion 31 and a pair of second closing portion 32 and third closing portion 33 . The first closing portion 31 and the pair of second closing portion 32 and third closing portion 33 are formed in series. By having the first closing portion 31 and the pair of the second closing portion 32 and the third closing portion 33 , the closing portion 3 can block the entire circumference of the opening. In this case, the inner peripheral edge of the closing portion 3 forms a substantial opening of the storage portion 2 . It is preferable that the lower edge of this opening be inclined upward from the rear to the front of the vehicle (FIG. 5). This is because the occupant in the front seat can easily see stored items far from him/herself, that is, stored items on the front side (first storage area 21 ) of the storage section 2 . The left edge (the edge on the rear side of the vehicle) and the right edge (the edge on the front side of the vehicle) of the opening are preferably angled toward the front of the vehicle. Specifically, it is preferable that the angle θ1 between the lower edge and the left edge (the edge on the rear side of the vehicle) be smaller than the angle θ2 between the lower edge and the right edge (the edge on the front side of the vehicle). This is because the stored items on the side closer to the occupant in the front seat, that is, the stored items on the rear side (second storage area 22) of the storage section 2 are less likely to fall off.

The closing part 3 is configured by a part of each side wall 10s in this embodiment. In addition, when each storage portion 2 is configured by a member separate from each side wall 10s, the closing portion 3 may be configured by a part of each side wall 10s as in the present embodiment, or may be formed in each storage portion 2. It may be formed in series.

[Beam member]
The console box 1 preferably further has a beam member 4 that bridges the back surfaces of the pair of storage sections 2 (FIG. 4). The beam member 4 is provided above the pair of storage portions 2 in this embodiment. The beam member 4 is formed on the front side of the top surface 10r. That is, the beam member 4 connects the upper edges of the pair of side walls 10s and connects the back surfaces of the pair of storage portions 2 with each other. The beam member 4 is configured to be recessed downward. The surface (upper surface) of the beam member 4 is formed with a recessed storage portion with an upper opening. The rear surface (lower surface) of the beam member 4 is provided with a second engaging portion 52 that constructs the fixing structure 5 to be described later. The details of the second engaging portion 52 will be described later.

[Fixation structure]
The fixing structure 5 fixes the pair of storage parts 2 and the beam member 4 to each other (Fig. 4). With this fixing structure 5, the pair of storage sections 2 can be firmly fixed to each other by the beam members 4, so that the rigidity of the console box 1 can be increased. In this embodiment, the fixing structure 5 is configured by engaging a first engaging portion 51 provided on the back surface of each storage portion 2 and a pair of second engaging portions 52 provided on the back surface of the beam member 4 with each other. ing. The fixed structure 5 may be configured by fastening the back surface of each storage portion 2 and the lower surface of the beam member 4 with bolts and nuts. Moreover, the fixed structure 5 may be configured by a welded portion or a welded portion in which the rear surface of each storage portion 2 and the lower surface of the beam member 4 are welded to each other.

Each first engaging portion 51 is provided on the back surface of each storage portion 2 so as to protrude from the back surface in the mutually facing direction (inward). Each first engaging portion 51 is formed with a through-hole penetrating vertically. A second engaging portion 52, which will be described later, is inserted through the through hole. It is preferable that the first engaging portions 51 are formed on the rear surface of the storage portion 2 on the front side of the vehicle. This is because the rigidity of the front side of the console box 1 can be easily increased by the beam member 4 . Therefore, it is easy to increase the mounting rigidity between the console box 1 and the instrument panel 220 . Moreover, it is preferable that the first engaging portions 51 are formed on the rear surface of the first storage area 21 . The depth of the first storage area 21 is greater than that of the second storage area 22 . That is, the distance between the first storage areas 21 is shorter than the distance between the second storage areas 22 . Therefore, it is easy to firmly fix the pair of storage sections 2 to each other by the beam member 4, and it is easy to increase the rigidity of the console box 1. - 特許庁It is particularly preferable that each first engaging portion 51 is formed on the rear surface of the first storage area 21 on the front side of the vehicle as in this embodiment.

Each second engaging portion 52 is provided on the lower surface of the beam member 4 so as to protrude downward from the lower surface. Each second engaging portion 52 is inserted through the through hole of the first engaging portion 51 . Each second engaging portion 52 has a claw portion that hooks on the lower surface of the first engaging portion 51 . The beam member 4 is fixed to both the storage portions 2 by hooking the claw portion on the lower surface of the first engaging portion 51 .

The second engaging portion 52 on the lower surface of the beam member 4 has a projecting piece projecting in the vehicle width direction and a through hole penetrating the projecting piece in the vertical direction. The one engaging portion 51 may have a protruding portion that protrudes upward so as to be inserted into the through hole, and a claw portion that is caught on the upper surface of the protruding piece.

[Effect]
The console box 1 of this embodiment can have the following effects.

(1) The storage section 2 is convenient for the passenger sitting in the front seat. This is because the storage section 2 opening in each side wall 10s is generally positioned beside the legs of the passenger sitting in the front seat, so that the front seat passenger can easily see the stored items through the opening of the storage section 2. Even if the first closing part 31 is provided, the stored items can be easily visually checked. In addition, it is easy for the occupant in the front seat to reach out without twisting his or her body. In addition, since the first closing portion 31 is provided, the stored items can be leaned against the edge of the first closed portion 31 so that a part of the stored items is exposed, thereby facilitating access to the stored items. In addition, since the second closing portion 32 is provided, stored items are less likely to fall over in the storage portion 2 . In addition, since the storage unit 2 has the first storage area 21 and the second storage area 22 with different depths, it is easy to divide and store objects of different sizes.

(2) Stored items are less likely to fall out of the storage section 2 . By having the first closing part 31 and a pair of the second closing part 32 and the third closing part 33, it is possible to prevent the stored items from sliding out, getting over the first closing part 31, and popping out of the stored items. This is because it is easy to suppress.

(3) Excellent rigidity. This is because the pair of storage portions 2 can be firmly fixed by the beam member 4 by providing the fixing structure 5 in which the pair of storage portions 2 and the beam member 4 bridging the pair of storage portions 2 are fixed to each other. .

The present invention is not limited to these examples, but is indicated by the scope of the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the scope of the claims.

1 console box 10s side wall 10r top surface 2 storage unit 20 bottom surface 21 first storage area 22 second storage area 3 closing part 31 first closing part 32 second closing part 33 third closing part 4 beam member 5 fixing structure 51 first Engaging Part 52 Second Engaging Part 210 Floor 220 Instrument Panel 231 Shift Lever

Claims (4)

A console box provided along the front and rear of the vehicle between the driver's seat and the passenger's seat of the vehicle,
A recessed storage portion having an opening in at least one of a pair of side walls arranged on the left and right,
The storage portion is recessed from the outside to the inside in the vehicle width direction, and has a bottom surface facing the opening on the inward side,
The bottom surface has a stepped portion formed along the front and rear of the vehicle,
The inside of the storage portion has a plurality of storage areas with different lengths along the vehicle width direction between the opening and the bottom surface by the stepped portion,
Console Box. Having a blocking part that blocks a part of the opening of the storage part,
The closing part is
a first closing portion that closes the lower edge side of the opening;
The console box according to claim 1, further comprising a second blocking portion that blocks at least one of the front edge side and the rear edge side of the opening. a pair of said storage parts opening in each said side wall;
and a beam member bridging the back surfaces of the pair of storage units,
The console box according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the pair of storage parts and the beam member have a fixing structure fixed to each other. A console box provided along the front and rear of the vehicle between the driver's seat and the passenger's seat of the vehicle,
a pair of recessed storage portions having openings in each of a pair of side walls arranged on the left and right ;
a beam member that bridges the back surfaces of the pair of storage units ,
The storage portion is recessed from the outside to the inside in the vehicle width direction, and has a bottom surface facing the opening on the inward side,
The pair of storage portions and the beam member have a fixed structure that is fixed to each other ,
Console Box.

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