JPH0411551Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] "Industrial Application Field" The present invention relates to an operating handle device for a reclining mechanism that adjusts the inclination of a backrest.

"Prior Art" An example of a conventional operating handle device for a reclining mechanism is the one shown in FIG.

That is, a side finisher 2 is fixed to the side part 1a of the seat 1, and between the side part 1a of the seat 1 and the side finisher 2, there is a reclining device 5 extending forward from near the base end. A swing arm 6a of the operating lever 6 has a tip 7 that is connected to the side finisher 2.
protrudes laterally from the opening 4 of the upper flange 3,
An operating handle 8 is fixed to the tip 7 of the operating lever 6.

"Problems to be Solved by the Invention" However, in such a conventional operating handle device for a reclining mechanism, the swinging arm 6a of the operating lever 6 is moved laterally from the opening 4 of the upper flange 3 of the side finisher 2. The problem is that the tip 7 and the operating handle 8 protrude, which gives a sense of discomfort and not only spoils the appearance, but also tends to get dirty due to dust adhering to the irregularities, and the seat belt may wrap around the operating handle 8. The dot was hot.

The present invention was developed by focusing on these conventional problems, and it solves the above problems by smoothing the area around the operating handle, improving the appearance, making it less likely to get dirty, and preventing the seat belt from getting caught. It is an object of the present invention to provide an operating handle device for a reclining mechanism that solves the above problems.

``Means for Solving the Problems'' The gist of the present invention for achieving the above purpose is that, in an operating handle device for a reclining mechanism that adjusts the inclination of a backrest, the operating lever of the reclining mechanism is moved to the side of the seat. A cylindrical rotating handle body extending into the interior of the finisher, a part of the outer periphery of which is visible through an opening on the surface of the side finisher, and capable of rotating and reversing between a use position and a storage position is pivotally mounted on the side finisher. , a hook opening is provided on the outer circumferential wall of the rotary handle body, and the hook opening appears on the front side in the use position;
The operating handle device for a reclining mechanism is characterized in that an engaging portion is provided which engages with the tip of the operating lever in the operating position and has a relief from the operating position to the storage position.

``Function'' The cylindrical rotating handle body is in the storage position when not in use, the rotating handle body rotates and its hook opening is hidden inside the side finisher, and the opening on the surface of the side finisher is hidden inside the rotating handle body. The surface of the side finisher has a smooth appearance.

When adjusting the angle of the backrest, push a little on the peripheral wall of the rotary handle body that closes the opening on the surface of the side finisher, and the friction force rotates the rotary handle body to the use position and reverses it.

In the use position, the hook opening appears in the opening on the surface of the side finisher, and the engaging portion is in a position where it can be engaged with the tip of the operating lever.

When the user hooks his/her finger on the hook in the use position and rotates the rotary handle body, the operating lever is displaced, the reclining mechanism is engaged/disengaged, and the angle of the backrest can be changed and set.

When the adjustment of the backrest is completed, rotate the rotary handle body from the use position to the storage position in the opposite manner to the above. The engaging portion is in the escape direction with respect to the operating lever, and the opening on the surface of the side finisher is closed by the peripheral wall of the rotary handle body.

“Embodiment” An embodiment of the present invention will be described below based on the drawings.

1 to 3 show an embodiment of the present invention.

The seat 10 includes a backrest 11 on a seat 12, and the backrest 11 is pivotally supported on the seat 12 via a reclining mechanism 20 that adjusts its inclination.

A side finisher 15 is fixed to the side of the seat 12, and the rear end of the side finisher 15 covers the reclining mechanism 20 and the side of the seat 12.

The operating lever 2 from the reclining device 20
1 extends forward, and an operating handle device 30 is provided in conjunction with the tip of the operating lever 21. The operating handle device 30 has a rotating handle body 40 as its main component.

An opening 16 is provided on the upper surface of the side finisher 15 on the side of the seat 10, and an opening 16 is provided on the upper surface of the side finisher 15 on the side of the seat 10.
extends near the opening 16.

The rotating handle body 40 has a substantially horizontal axis and has a cylindrical shape having a side wall 41 and a peripheral wall 42. The peripheral wall 42 closes the opening 16 of the side finisher 15, and the side wall 41 closes the side wall 1 of the side finisher 15.
7, and is pivotally supported by a pivot 43 on the side of the side finisher 15 or the seat 12. A large number of protrusions in the axial direction are carved into the peripheral wall 42 .

The circumferential wall 42 of the rotary handle body 40 is cut out at two locations, one location serving as a hooking port 44 and the other location serving as an engaging portion 45. The operating lever 21 of the reclining mechanism 20 is inserted into the opening of the engaging portion 45.

The hook opening 44 of the rotating handle body 40 is arranged at a position where it appears in and disappears from the opening 16 of the side finisher 15 when the rotating handle body 40 rotates around the pivot 43 and is reversed between the use position and the storage position. There is.

The engaging portion 45 of the rotating handle body 40 has one edge of the opening that engages the operating lever 21 of the reclining mechanism 20 when the rotating handle body 40 is in the use position.
The other end edge 47 is provided with enough clearance to allow the operating lever 21 to come into contact with the rotary handle body 40 when it is in the storage position.

Next, the effect will be explained.

The rotating handle body 40 is in the storage position shown in FIG. 3 when the backrest 11 is not adjusted and is not in use, and its hook opening 44 is hidden within the side finisher 15.

The opening 16 on the upper surface of the side finisher 15 is closed by the peripheral wall 42 of the rotary handle body 40, and the surface of the side finisher 15 has no irregularities or openings and has a smooth appearance.

When adjusting the angle of the backrest 11, press slightly the surface of the peripheral wall 42 of the rotary handle body 40 that closes the opening 16 on the surface of the side finisher 15,
By hooking the tip of a finger on the protrusion, the rotary handle body 40 is rotated clockwise in FIG. 2 by the frictional force and reversed to the use position shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

In the use position, the hook opening 44 appears below the opening 16 on the surface of the side finisher 15, and the engaging end 46 of the engaging portion 45 is in a position where it can be engaged with the tip of the operating lever 21.

At the use position, hook your finger on the hook 44 and lift it up.
When the rotary handle body 40 is rotated clockwise in FIG. 2, the operating lever 21 engaged with the engaging end 46 of the rotating engaging portion 45 is displaced, the reclining mechanism 20 is engaged and disengaged, and the backrest is rotated. 11 angles can be changed and set.

When the adjustment of the backrest 11 is completed, push the peripheral wall 42 of the rotary handle body 40 near the hook opening 44, and move it from the use position shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 to the storage position shown in FIG. 3, contrary to the above. Rotate the rotating handle body 40.

The engagement end 4 of the engagement portion 45 with respect to the operating lever 21
6 is the escape direction, and the edge 47 is the operating lever 21
When this occurs, the opening 16 on the surface of the side finisher 15 is closed by the peripheral wall 42 of the rotating handle body 40.

"Effect of the invention" According to the operating handle device of the reclining mechanism according to the invention, the rotating handle body is housed and installed in the side finisher and is used by being reversed between the use position and the storage position. The area near the handle body has a smooth shape, which improves the appearance, makes it difficult to get dirty, and prevents seat belts and the like from getting caught.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Each figure shows one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 is a perspective view of the seat with the rotating handle body in the operating position, Figure 2 is a sectional view taken along the line of Figure 1, and Figure 3 is a rotating handle body. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the seat with the handle body in the storage position, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the seat showing a conventional example. 10... Seat, 11... Backrest 11, 12...
Seat portion, 15... Side finisher, 16... Opening, 20... Reclining mechanism, 21... Operating lever, 30... Operating handle device, 40... Rotating handle body, 44... Hook opening, 45... Engagement part.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] In an operating handle device for a reclining mechanism that adjusts the inclination of a backrest, the operating lever of the reclining mechanism is extended inside a side finisher of the seat, and the outer periphery is extended from an opening on the surface of the side finisher. A cylindrical rotary handle body with a part visible through the body and capable of rotating between a use position and a storage position is pivotally mounted on the side finisher. Along with opening on the surrounding wall,
An operating handle device for a reclining mechanism, characterized in that an engaging portion is provided which engages with the tip of the operating lever in a use position and has a relief from the use position to the storage position.