JPH0528741U - Vehicle footrest - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Object] An object of the present invention is to provide a footrest of a vehicle such that the footrest body can be put on and off without hindrance to getting on and off the center seat. [Structure] A footrest body having arms at both ends is rotatably attached to a lower portion of an instrument panel on the assist seat side, and a storage groove for accommodating the footrest body is formed in the instrument panel.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a vehicle footrest provided in a vehicle cab.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 Conventionally, as for a footrest provided in a cab of a vehicle, a footrest body 14 is attached to a floor surface 12 on the assist sheet 11 side via a bracket 13 as shown in FIG. Publication).

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, if the footrest is provided so as to project above the floor surface 12 on the assist seat 11 side, it interferes with the movement and interferes with getting on and off the center seat.

The present invention has been made in view of the above, and an object of the present invention is to provide a footrest of a vehicle that does not interfere with getting on and off a center seat and allows a foot to rest on a footrest body.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 According to the present invention, a footrest body having arms at both ends is rotatably attached to the lower part of the instrument panel on the assist seat side, and a storage groove for accommodating the footrest body is formed in the instrument panel. Is characterized by.

[0006]

[Action]

 By rotating the footrest body to the assist seat side and pulling it out of the storage groove, you can use it by hanging your foot on the footrest body. On the other hand, when not in use, if the footrest body is rotated toward the instrument panel and stored in the storage groove, the footrest body will not protrude from the instrument panel. Therefore, it does not interfere with getting on and off the shift seat.

[0007]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a vehicle footrest according to the present invention.

In the figure, reference numeral 1 is an instrument panel provided in the cab 2. Reference numeral 3 denotes an assist seat provided in the cabin 2 on which a person other than a driver such as an assistant sits. A footrest body 5 having arms 4 at both ends is rotatably attached to a lower portion of the instrument panel 1 on the side of the assist seat 3 via a hinge shaft 6 as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, on the instrument panel 1 side of the assist seat 3 side, a storage groove 7 cut into a gate shape for storing the footrest body 5 with the arm 4 is formed. A recess 8 is formed in the upper portion of the instrument panel 1 corresponding to the center of the storage groove 7 so that the footrest body 5 does not come into contact with the instrument panel 1 when the footrest body 5 is gripped by a hand. It is easy to pull out when pulling out from the groove 7, and it is also easy to store the footrest body 5 in the storing portion 7.

Further, a glow box 9 for accommodating small items is provided in the frame in which the footrest main body 5 of the instrument panel 1 is stored. 1 and 2, reference numeral 10 is a center seat.

At the time of use, the footrest body 5 is rotated from the instrument panel 1 to the assist seat 3 side and pulled out from the storage groove 7 as shown in FIG. 1 for use. In the case of a truck, the legs tend to stand up when seated, which makes the legs tired easily. Therefore, the occupant on the assist side often rests by putting his / her foot on the instrument panel. Therefore, if the foot rest body 5 pulled out in front of the assist seat 3 is put on the foot, it is most suitable for resting. Is.

On the other hand, when not in use, the footrest body 5 is rotated toward the instrument panel 1 side and stored in the storage groove 7 as shown in FIGS. Therefore, if the footrest body 5 is housed in the housing groove 5, the footrest body 5 with the arm 4 does not project to the upper surface of the instrument panel 1 and does not interfere with the movement. Therefore, there is no problem in getting on and off the center seat 10.

[0013]

[Effect of the device]

 As described above, according to the present invention, it is easy to get on and off the center seat, and the foot rest can be put on the foot so that it is easy to take a break.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention with a footrest stored therein.

FIG. 3 is a vertical cross section of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Instrument panel 3 Assist seat 4 Arm 5 Footrest body 7 Storage groove

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A footrest body having arms at both ends is rotatably attached to a lower portion of an instrument panel on the assist seat side, and a storage groove for accommodating the footrest body is formed in the instrument panel. A vehicle footrest characterized by.