JPH06144117A - Storage device for console box - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the storage device of a console box provided with the function as a holder capable of surely fixing a can or a cup and as a gadget container, having few number of part items, and having a good external appearance at a low cost. CONSTITUTION:A storage device 5 is provided with a box-like recess 6 extended in the vertical direction on the slant face 4a at the rear section of a console box 1, and the lower section of the side wall 10 of a cover 7 closing an opening section 6a formed on the upper face of the recess 6 is rotatably fitted. When the cover 7 is rotated upward, the opening section 6a is opened to serve as a holder erected on the car body front side of the recess 6 and holding a can 11 put in the recess 6 with the back face 9a of the upper face wall 9 of the cover 7, the side wall 10, and the wall face 6b of the recess 6. When the opening section 6a is closed by the cover 7 and the recess 6 is arranged along the slant face 4a at the rear section of the console box 1, the recess 6 serves as a gadget container storing a gadget in it.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a storage device for a console box provided inside a vehicle such as an automobile.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, an automobile cup holder for holding cans, cups and the like is often attached to an instrument panel or a center garnish, and sometimes attached to a floor console box. Examples of such cup holders are shown in FIGS. 8 to 10. The cup holder 51 shown in FIG. 8 includes a cylindrical storage recess 53 provided in a horizontal plane portion of the console box 52 and a lid 54 that closes a circular opening 53a of the storage recess 53. An end of the body 54 on the rear side of the vehicle body is rotatably attached to the storage recess 53. Then, the cup holder 51 has a lid 54 when used.
To open the opening 53a,
A can, a cup or the like (not shown) is put in the inside of the container to stand up and fixed.

A cup holder 61 shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is provided with a rectangular accommodating recess 63 provided in a horizontal plane portion of a console box 62, and is disposed in the accommodating recess 63 so as to be retractable in the front and rear of the vehicle body. A holding plate 64 is formed, and a front end surface 64a of the holding plate 64 is formed in an arc shape corresponding to a can, a cup and the like. Then cup holder 61
Is not provided with a lid, and is usually used as a "small container" by storing small items in the storage recess 63. When holding a can, cup, etc. (not shown), the holding plate 64 is used. The tip surface 64a of the holding plate 64 is pulled out and brought into contact with and fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the can, cup or the like.

[0004]

However, in the conventional cup holder 51 shown in FIG. 8, since the storage recess 53 is formed in a cylindrical shape, it cannot be used as a "small container" and is inconvenient. However, there is a problem in that an upright can, a cup, or the like cannot be securely fixed unless the storage recess 53 is formed to a certain depth. Further, in the conventional cup holder 61 shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, since the lid for covering the upper part of the storage recess 63 is not provided, it is not suitable as a "small container" and can or cup Since the holding plate 64 can be seen from the outside when storing the above, the appearance near the console box 62 was poor. Moreover, the method of fixing the cans, cups, etc. by the holding plate 64 lacks a sense of stability, and the cans, cups, etc. in a standing state may fall sideways when the steering wheel is suddenly operated or the vehicle is suddenly braked. It was

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a holder capable of securely fixing cans, cups and the like, and a function as a small container, An object of the present invention is to provide a storage device for a console box that has a small number of points, is inexpensive, and has a good appearance.

[0006]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, in the present invention, a box-shaped recess extending vertically is provided on the inclined surface of the console box, and the recess is formed on the upper surface thereof. The lower part of the side wall of the lid that closes the opened opening is rotatably attached, and the opening is opened by rotating the lid upward, and the lid is erected in front of the recess. A cup or the like placed in the recess is configured as a holder that is held by the back surface and side wall surfaces of the lid and the wall surface of the recess, and the opening is closed by the lid and arranged along the inclined surface of the console box. In this state, it is configured as an accessory case for accommodating an accessory in the recess.

[0007]

In the storage device for the console box according to the present invention, a box-shaped recess extending in the vertical direction is provided on the inclined surface of the console box, and the lower part of the side wall of the lid that occludes the opening is rotatably attached to the recess. When the lid is rotated upward to open the opening and stand upright on the vehicle body front side of the recess, the cup or the like placed in the recess is separated from the back surface and side wall surface of the lid and the recess. It is configured as a holder that is held by a wall surface, and is configured as a small container that stores a small item in the concave portion in a state where the opening is closed by the lid and is arranged along the inclined surface of the console box. Therefore, it functions as both a cup holder and a small case with a small number of parts, and the lid is placed flush with the console box, which makes it look good,
Moreover, it becomes possible to securely fix and hold cans, cups, and the like.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described in detail below based on the illustrated embodiments.

1 to 7 show an embodiment of a storage device for a console box according to the present invention. In the figure,
Reference numeral 1 denotes a floor console box disposed between the left and right sides of a front seat in the vehicle compartment. The console box 1 is formed long along the front and rear of the vehicle body so that functional parts can be mounted. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 1, the front-rear intermediate portion 2 of the console box 1 is recessed so that the transmission lever 3 can be arranged, and the raised rear portion 4 is a storage box. And the rear part 4 of the console box 1
An inclined surface 4a that obliquely descends toward the gear shift lever 3 is formed on the front side of the.

Further, the rear portion 4 of the console box 1
A storage device 5 having both functions of a cup holder and a small container, which will be described later, is provided on the inclined surface 4a. The storage device 5 has a recess 6 provided in the inclined surface 4 a of the console box 1 and a lid 7 for closing the opening 6 a formed in the upper surface of the recess 6, respectively. Is rotatably attached to the concave portion 6 by the hinge portion 8. The above-mentioned concave portion 6 has a U-shaped cross section with the opening 6a arranged upward, and is formed in a box shape extending in the vertical direction. With such a shape, not only cans, cups and the like but also small articles such as cigarettes can be formed. It is configured to be storable.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the lid 7 has an upper surface wall 9 formed in a flat rectangular shape having a size capable of covering the entire opening 6a of the recess 6, and the upper surface wall 9. The left and right side walls 10 are bent at a right angle toward the rear surface 9a of the upper surface wall 9 and are formed in a U-shaped cross section in a downward direction. There is. Moreover, the both side walls 10 are broadly extended so as to firmly hold the cans (or cups or the like) 11 placed upright in the recess 6 from the left and right directions. Further, the above-mentioned pin-shaped hinge portions 8 are provided so as to project outward from the lower portions of the outer surfaces of both side wall surfaces 10, and these hinge portions 8 are arranged to be fitted into the fitting holes 12 on the concave portion 6 side. Thus, the lid body 7 can be rotated in the up-down direction about the lower hinge portion 8 as a center.

The fitting hole 12 is provided in the console box 1
The wall surface 6b forming the concave portion 6 is provided on both left and right side walls located on the front side of the vehicle body, and has a size corresponding to the hinge portion 8 and is formed in the horizontal direction. Further, these fitting holes 12 are arranged at a height position where the left and right side walls 10 of the lid 7 can be completely housed in the recess 6. That is, the lid 7 is arranged at a position on the front side of the vehicle body (position in the traveling direction of the vehicle) in a state of standing upright by rotating the lid 7 up, and its height is up to the position of a considerable portion of the standing can 11. Set to reach. The lid 7 is set so as to be flush with the inclined surface 4a of the console box 1 when the lid 7 is rotated downward to close the opening 6a. Is configured to be stored. In addition, in the central portion of the upper surface wall 9 located on the vehicle body rear side of the lid body 7, an arc-shaped operation portion 1 protruding upward is provided.
4 is provided so that when the lid 7 is opened, a fingertip is put into the operation portion 14 to cause it.

When the storage device 5 of this embodiment is used as a cup holder, first, the opening 6a of the recess 6 is opened by rotating the lid 7 upward from the position shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 3, the lid 7 is placed upright on the front side of the recess 6 in the vehicle body. In this state, when the can 11 is put into the concave portion 6 from above and is stood up, the can 11 is erected, and the back face 9a of the upper wall 9 and the left and right side wall faces 10 of the lid body 7 standing upright.
And is held by contacting the wall surface 6b of the recess 6 (see FIG. 6). When the storage device 5 of this embodiment is used as an accessory case, the lid 7 is erected on the front side of the recess 6 in the vehicle body by the same operation as described above. In this state, as shown in FIG. 7, small articles such as the cigarette 13 are put into the recess 6 from above, and then the opening 6a is closed by rotating the lid 7 downward, so that the cigarette 13 and the like are stored. It will be.

As described above, in the storage device 5 of this embodiment, when it is used as a cup holder, the lid 7 that is erected upright is used.
Has reached the height position of a considerable portion of the can 11, and the wide side walls 10 are provided on both the left and right sides of the lid body 7. Therefore, the can 11 placed upright in the recess 6 is It is held from all sides by the upper surface wall 9 and the left and right side surface walls 10 of the lid 7 and the wall surfaces 6b of the recess 6 arranged in the traveling direction,
Since the can 11 is securely and stably fixed, the can 11 can be prevented from falling sideways even if a sudden steering wheel operation or a sudden braking is performed while the vehicle is traveling. Moreover, when the storage device 5 is used as a small container, the closed lid 7 is arranged flush with the inclined surface 4a of the rear portion 4 of the console box 1, so that a sense of unity with the console box 1 is produced. In addition to improving the appearance, valuables can be stored in the recess 6 by closing the lid 7.

The embodiment of the present invention has been described above.
The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications and changes can be made based on the technical idea of the present invention.

For example, in the embodiment described above, the lid 7
The hinges 8 for rotatably supporting the lid 7 are provided on the left and right side walls 10 of the lid 7, and the fitting holes 12 are provided on the wall surface 6b of the recess 6. However, the hinges 8 and the fitting holes 12 are reversed. You may arrange | position and be provided in.

[0017]

As described above, in the console box storage device according to the present invention, the inclined surface of the console box is provided with the box-shaped recess extending in the vertical direction, and the opening formed in the upper surface of the recess is closed. The lower part of the side wall of the lid body is rotatably attached, and the lid body is pivoted upward to open the opening to stand upright on the vehicle body front side of the recessed portion. Is configured as a holder that is held by the back and side wall surfaces of the lid body and the wall surface of the recessed portion, and the lid body is rotated downward to close the opening portion and arranged along the inclined surface of the console box. In this state, since the recess is configured as a small container, the number of parts is small, and it is possible to perform both the functions of the cup holder and the small container. Therefore, at a low cost. As well as a work can be economically advantageous, cans, it is less troubled in various bits and bobs storage location, such as storage plants and cigarette cups, which is very convenient in the narrow cabin. Further, in the storage device of the present invention, since the lid body provided with the left and right side walls is arranged upright on the vehicle body front side of the recessed portion, the cans, cups, etc. that have stood up in the recessed portion are securely held and fixed. It is possible to prevent the cans, cups, etc. from falling sideways while the vehicle is running. Moreover, since the above-mentioned lid is arranged flush with the console box in the closed state and is integrated with the inclined surface of the console box, the appearance is good and the appearance can be improved. .

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a floor console box provided with a storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the storage device with the lid closed.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the storage device with the lid opened.

FIG. 4 is a side view showing the lid body.

5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a case where the storage device is used as a cup holder.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a case where the storage device is used as an accessory case.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a conventional cup holder with a lid opened.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing another conventional cup holder in which a holding plate is in a stored state.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing another conventional cup holder with the holding plate pulled out.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Floor Console Box 4 Rear Part of Floor Console Box 4a Slope 5 Storage Device 6 Recess 7 Lid 8 Hinge 9 Top Wall 10 Side Wall 11 Can 12 Fitting Hole 13 Cigarette

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A console box is provided with a box-shaped concave portion extending in the vertical direction on an inclined surface, and a lower side wall of a lid for closing an opening formed on the upper surface of the concave portion is rotatably attached to the concave portion. By rotating the body upward, the opening is opened and the cup and the like placed in the recess are erected by the back surface and side wall surface of the lid and the wall surface of the recess in a state of standing upright on the vehicle body front side of the recess. It is configured as a holder for holding, and is configured as an accessory case for accommodating an accessory in the recess in a state where the opening is closed by the lid and arranged along the inclined surface of the console box. Storage device for console box.