JPH0518999U - Vehicle storage device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] It is possible to prevent the luggage stored in the console box or door pocket from rattling due to sudden start, sudden steering, vibration during traveling, etc. An object is to provide a vehicle storage device. [Constitution] Console box 10, door pocket 41
Etc., the air cushion 20 is installed in the accommodation spaces 11, 42 such that it can expand and contract, and air is supplied from the air pump 21 into the air cushion 20 to inflate the air cushion 20 and the luggage in the accommodation spaces 11, 42 is expanded. 30, 31, 32 are pressed and held.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a vehicle storage device capable of securely holding luggage stored in a console box and a door pocket.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 As a conventional vehicle storage device, as shown in FIG. 9, the console box 1 is installed between the driver's seat and the auxiliary seat, and as shown in FIG. 10, it is installed on the lower surface of the door trim 2. Door pocket 3 is known.

The console box 1 is configured such that a lid body 6 is openably and closably attached to a box body 5 having a housing space 4 for housing equipment. The door pocket 3 is made of a resin molded body having a pocket opening 7 in the upper part thereof, and is attached to the lower side of the surface of the door trim 2 by screw fixing or the like.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 As described above, in the conventional vehicle storage device represented by the console box 1 and the door pocket 3, since the size of the storage space for storing luggage is fixed, for example, when storing small items, Small objects rattle in the storage space due to sudden start, sudden steering wheel, or vibration while driving, etc.This rattling noise causes the drawback that the driver cannot concentrate his or her attention on the driving operation and supports the vehicle for safe driving. Has been done.

[0007] Furthermore, when small items rattle in the console box 1 or the door pocket 3, the small items may be damaged, or the inner surface of the console box 1 or the door pocket 3 may be damaged or dirty. It was

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle storage device installed in a storage space such as a console box or a door pocket. An object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle storage device that can reliably hold small items and can be expected to run quietly, and at the same time protect the luggage securely.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, the vehicle storage device according to the present invention is installed in an accommodation space for accommodating luggage such as a console box and a door pocket so that the luggage can be pressed and held when inflated. It is characterized by comprising an air cushion, an air pump for supplying air into the air cushion by operating a switch, and a control device for detecting the internal pressure of the air cushion and controlling the drive of the air pump.

[0008]

[Action]

 As is apparent from the above configuration, when the switch is turned on in the state where small items are stored in the storage space, the air pump is driven and air is supplied to the air cushion, so that the air cushion is stored in the storage space. The air cushion keeps small items pressed and held, and the small items in the storage space do not rattle or fall over due to sudden start, sudden steering wheel, or vibration while driving.

Further, since air is supplied to the air cushion by detecting the internal pressure in the air cushion and controlling the drive of the air pump by the control device, excess pressure from the air cushion to small articles may occur. This does not occur, and a slight drive of the air pump is sufficient.

[0010]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, an embodiment of a vehicle storage device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a console box to which the present invention is applied, Figs. 2 and 3 show the operation of the present invention, each sectional view of the console box, and Fig. 4 are console boxes to which the present invention is applied. It is sectional drawing which shows a modification.

5 to 8 show an embodiment in which the storage device according to the present invention is applied to a door pocket. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the door pocket, and FIGS. 6 and 7 show the operation of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a sectional view of each door pocket, and FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing a modification of the door pocket to which the present invention is applied.

First, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a console box will be described. In FIG. 1, a console box 10 is installed between a driver's seat and an auxiliary seat, and the console box 10 covers a box body 12 having a storage space 11 of a predetermined space and the box body 12. As described above, the lid body 14 is generally configured to be openably and closably attached via the hinge 13.

The storage device installed in the console box 10 includes an expandable air cushion 20 attached to the inner surface of the lid body 14 and an air pump installed in the box body 12 to supply air into the air cushion 20. 21, an air supply pipe 22 for supplying air from the air pump 21 into the air cushion 20, a control device 23 that is inserted into the box body 12 and controls the drive of the air pump 21, and is installed on the surface of the lid body 14. And an electric switch 24 for driving the air pump 21.

The container device in this embodiment is configured as described above, and its operation will be described below with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. FIG. 2 is a state before use of the storage device according to the present invention, in which a relatively small luggage 30 is accommodated in the accommodation space 11.

Further, in the state shown in FIG. 2, the luggage 30 is very unstable, and is suddenly moved in the accommodation space 11 due to a sudden start, a sudden steering wheel, vibration during traveling, and the like, causing rattling. Generates sound.

First, when the electric switch 24 installed on the surface of the lid body 14 is turned on, the air pump 21 is driven and air is supplied from the air pump 21 into the air cushion 20 through the air supply pipe 22, and the air cushion 20 Expands as shown in FIG. 3 and holds the luggage 30 under pressure.

At this time, the internal pressure of the air cushion 20 is detected by a sensor (not shown), and when the internal pressure of the air cushion 20 reaches a predetermined value, the control device 23 operates and the drive of the air pump 21 is stopped.

Therefore, the space occupied by the air cushion 20 changes depending on the size of the luggage 30, and it is possible to always hold the luggage 30 with an appropriate pressing force. The air cushion 20 is attached to the rear surface of the lid body 14 in a state in which an elastic material such as a non-breathable rubber body is foldable in a bellows shape.

As described above, in the state shown in FIG. 3, the luggage 30 is pressed and held by the air cushion 20, and the luggage 30 may move due to sudden start, sudden steering, vibration during traveling, or the like. In addition, there is no rattling noise, which can greatly contribute to safe driving, and the luggage 30 can be reliably protected.

Further, although the air cushion 20 is installed on the entire surface of the lid body 14 in the above-mentioned embodiment, if the air cushion 20 is installed on a part of the lid body 14, as shown in FIG. Both the small luggage 30 and the large luggage 31 can be reliably accommodated in the container 10.

Next, FIGS. 5 to 8 show an embodiment in which the vehicle storage device according to the present invention is applied to a door pocket. The application site of the storage device is installed from the console box 10 to the door trim 40 of the above-described embodiment. This is a modified door pocket 41, and the basic structure of the storage device is the same as that of the above embodiment.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the air cushion 20 is attached to the inner surface of the door pocket 41 installed below the front surface of the door trim 40 in a bellows-like state. An air pump 21 for supplying air into the air cushion 20 is attached to the air cushion 20, an air supply pipe 22 is connected between the air cushion 20 and the air pump 21, and the air pump 21 is controlled adjacent to the air pump 21. A control device 23 is installed, and an electric switch 24 for driving the air pump 21 is installed on the surface side of the door trim 40.

Therefore, also in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the electric switch 24 is turned ON, air is supplied into the air cushion 20 that is folded and housed in the inner surface of the door pocket 41, and the air cushion is compressed. The air bag 20 expands toward the door trim 40, and the luggage 32 accommodated in the accommodation space 42 is pressed and held by the air cushion 20, and the luggage 32 is securely retained in the pocket 41 as in the above-described embodiment. This is especially convenient when storing drinks.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the air cushion 20 may be attached to the surface side of the door trim 40 in the accommodation space 42 so that the air cushion 20 expands toward the door pocket 41 side.

[0025]

[Effect of the device]

 As described above, in the vehicle storage device according to the present invention, the air cushion is extensible and retractable in the accommodation space such as the console box and the door pocket, and the air cushion is expanded by supplying the air into the air cushion. Since the relatively small luggage in the accommodation space is pressed and held by the air cushion, the luggage in the accommodation space does not rattle due to sudden start, sudden steering, vibration during traveling, etc. The effect is that quiet and safe driving can be expected.

Further, since there is no rattling of luggage in the accommodation space, it is possible to prevent damage to luggage in advance, and also to prevent dirt and damage inside the console box and inside the door pocket.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a console box to which a storage device according to the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a state before using the container device in the console box shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a usage state of the container device in the console box shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing the configuration of another embodiment of the console box to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a door pocket to which the storage device according to the present invention is applied.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a state before using the article storage device in the door pocket shown in FIG.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a usage state of the article storage device in the door pocket shown in FIG.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing another embodiment of a door pocket to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a conventional console box.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a conventional door pocket.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Console Box 11 Storage Space 12 Box Main Body 14 Lid Body 20 Air Cushion 21 Air Pump 22 Air Supply Pipe 23 Control Device 24 Electric Switch 30, 31, 32 Luggage 40 Door Trim 41 Door Pocket 42 Storage Space

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A luggage compartment (11, 42) for accommodating luggage (30, 31, 32) such as a console box (10) and a door pocket (41). An air cushion (20) for pressing and holding (30, 31, 32), an air pump (21) for supplying air into the air cushion (20) by operating a switch (24), and an internal pressure of the air cushion (20). And a control device (23) for controlling the drive of the air pump (21) by detecting the.