JPH021148Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] Industrial Application Field The present invention relates to an ashtray installed in an automobile instrument panel, etc.

BACKGROUND ART This type of ashtray usually includes a pair of mutually parallel rails and is slidably supported by these rails.
The ashtray body is provided with an ashtray body that is freely retractable from an outer wall surface such as an instrument panel. Projections extending in the longitudinal direction are provided on the left and right outer surfaces of the ashtray body, respectively, and when these projections engage with the rails, the ashtray body can freely move in and out of the outer wall surface of the instrument panel, etc. It's summery.

Problem to be solved by the invention Due to manufacturing, a gap is created between the protruding part of the ashtray body and the rail, and because of this, the ashtray body can be displaced in the left and right direction within the rail, and the ashtray body can be displaced in the open/closed position. Generates rattling. This is because there is a limit to the dimensional accuracy of the ashtray body and the rail, and the mounting position of the rail is not necessarily determined accurately when the rail is attached to the fixed frame.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems, the ashtray according to the present invention has the following configuration. That is, the rail is first,
The ashtray body has second and third protrusions, and the ashtray body has first, second and third engaging portions on its sides. When the ashtray main body is pulled out from the outer wall surface of the instrument panel, the first and second protrusions are connected to the second protrusions, respectively.
and the third engaging portion to prevent the ashtray main body from being displaced in the lateral direction substantially perpendicular to the protruding and retracting direction. Each of the protrusions is
and the third engaging portion, thereby preventing the ashtray main body from being displaced in the lateral direction.

Example The present invention will be explained below with reference to illustrated embodiments.

FIG. 2 shows the appearance of a vehicle ashtray according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this figure, a retainer 1 is formed by bending a plate-like member, and is attached to a fixed frame (not shown), and rails 2 are provided on each side. The rails 2 are parallel to each other, and an ashtray body 3 is slidably provided on these rails 2. The ashtray main body 3 has projecting portions 30 extending in the longitudinal direction on both outer surfaces thereof, and is supported by the rail 2 by fitting these projecting portions 30 into grooves formed in the rail 2. . Therefore, the ashtray main body 3 can freely move in and out of an outer wall surface such as an instrument panel (not shown).

Figure 1 a and b show the rail 2 and ashtray body 3, respectively.
shows. The rail 2 is molded from synthetic resin and has a longitudinally extending groove 20 in which first, second, and third protrusions 21, 22, and 23 are formed. The first protrusion 21 is formed at the front end of the rail 2 and below within the groove 20 . The second protrusion 22 is formed slightly forward of the center portion of the rail 2 and above the groove 20. The third protrusion 23 is formed at the rear end of the rail 2 above the groove 20, that is, at the same height as the second protrusion 22. In addition, near the front end of the rail 2 and above the groove 20,
Stopper 24 that can lock the front plate 34 of the ashtray main body 3
will be provided. The pair of rails 2 have completely symmetrical shapes.

The ashtray main body 3 is also molded from synthetic resin, and the projecting portion 3
0 includes the first, second and third protrusions 21, 2.
First, second, and third engaging portions 31, 32, and 33 that can be engaged with 2 and 23 are provided in a protruding manner. First engaging part 3
1 is the front end of the ashtray main body 3 and is formed at the lower part of the projecting portion 30. The second engaging part 32 is formed slightly rearward of the central part of the ashtray main body 3 and at the lower part of the projecting part 30, that is, at the same height as the first engaging part 31. The third engaging portion 33 is formed at the rear end of the ashtray main body 3 and at the upper portion of the projecting portion 30 . Therefore, the first and second engaging portions 31 and 32
The third engaging portion 33 is engageable with the second and third protrusions 22 and 23.

The operation of the ashtray having the above configuration will be explained.

Figures 3 and 4 a, b, and c show the ashtray body 3.
This shows a state in which the ashtray body 3 protrudes from the outer wall surface of an instrument panel or the like, that is, a state in which the ashtray main body 3 protrudes the most from the retainer 1. In this state, the second engaging part 32 of the ashtray main body 3 contacts the first protrusion 21 of the rail 2 (see FIG. 4a), and the third engaging part 33 of the ashtray main body 3 contacts the second protrusion of the rail 2. 22 (see Figure 4b). Therefore, the ashtray main body 3 has a diameter of 4 on the outer peripheral surface.
It is supported at several points and does not cause any play in the lateral direction (indicated by d in the figure). Furthermore, in this state,
The ashtray main body 3 is not in contact with the third protrusion 23 of the rail 2 (see FIG. 4c).

Figures 5 and 6 a, b, and c show the ashtray body 3.
This shows the state in which it is being pulled out from the outer wall surface of an instrument panel, etc., or in the middle of being stored. In this state, none of the engaging parts of the ashtray body 3 come into contact with the first protrusion 21 of the rail 2 (see FIG. 6a), and the second protrusion 22 of the rail 2 does not come into contact with the ashtray body. 2nd of 3
Although the engaging portions 32 are close to each other, since they are at different heights, the ashtray main body 3 and the rail 2 do not come into contact with each other (see FIG. 6b). On the other hand, the third protrusion 23 of the rail 2
The ashtray main body 3 is not in contact with the rail 2 (see Fig. 6c), so although there is some play in the lateral direction (indicated by d in the figure), the ashtray main body 3 slides smoothly against the rail 2. , good opening/closing operation can be obtained.

Figures 7 and 8 a, b, and c show the ashtray body 3.
This shows the state in which it is housed behind the outer wall surface of the instrument panel, etc. In this state, the first engaging part 31 of the ashtray main body 3 contacts the first protrusion 21 of the rail 2 (see FIG. 8a), and the third engaging part 33 of the ashtray main body 3 contacts the third protrusion of the rail 2. 23 (see Figure 8c).
Therefore, the ashtray main body 3 is supported at four locations on the outer circumferential surface, and no play occurs in the lateral direction (indicated by d in the figure). Note that the second protrusion 22 of the rail 2 is separated from the ashtray main body 3 (see FIG. 8b), and the second engaging portion 32 of the ashtray main body 3 is also released from the rail 2.

In addition, when the front plate 34 of the ashtray main body 3 and the flange part 11 of the retainer 1 contact|abut, the 1st engaging part 31 of the ashtray main body 3 can be omitted. In this case, the front plate 34 has a function as the first engaging part 31, and the flange part 11 has a function as the first protrusion 21.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, the ashtray main body is stably fixed to the rail without wobbling in the pulled out position and the retracted position. Further, even if there is distortion in the ashtray body or molding, it can be corrected by adjusting the protrusion height of each protrusion or engaging portion so that they come into contact with each other.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Figure 1a is a perspective view showing the rail, Figure 1b is a perspective view showing the main parts of the ashtray body, Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the ashtray body installed in the retainer, and Figure 3 is the ashtray body. FIG. 4a is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 3, FIG. 4b is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 3, and FIG. 4c is a perspective view showing the pulled out state. Third
5 is a perspective view showing the ashtray body being pulled out or stored, FIG. 6a is a sectional view taken along line A-A in FIG. 5,
Figure 6b is a sectional view taken along line B-B in Figure 5;
Figure c is a sectional view taken along the line C-C in Figure 5, Figure 7 is a perspective view showing the ashtray body housed, and Figure 8 a.
is a sectional view taken along line A-A in Fig. 7, Fig. 8b is a sectional view taken along line B-B in Fig. 7, and Fig. 8c is a sectional view taken along line C-C in Fig. 7. be. 2...Rail, 3...Ashtray body, 21...1st
Protrusion, 22...Second protrusion, 23...Third protrusion, 3
1...first engagement part, 32...second engagement part, 33...
...Third engagement part.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] It includes a pair of mutually parallel rails, and an ashtray main body that is slidably supported by these rails and is provided so as to be able to protrude and retract from an outer wall surface such as an instrument panel, and the rails include a first, a second and a second rail. the ashtray main body has a first, second and third engaging portion on its side surface, and when the ashtray main body is pulled out from the outer wall surface, the first and second protrusions are in contact with the second and third engaging portions, respectively, to prevent the ashtray main body from being displaced in a lateral direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of protrusion and retraction, and when the ashtray main body is housed behind the outer wall surface. , the first and third
An ashtray for a vehicle, wherein the projections abut on the first and third engaging portions, respectively, to prevent displacement of the ashtray main body in the lateral direction.