JPH0717329A - Article storage device for automobile - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To increase utility of a space in a vehicle body by providing a storage box under a seat. CONSTITUTION:A seat supporting frame 3, with which the front end part, back face of a seat cushion 1 is engaged so that the seat cushion 1 is supported freely rotationally in the longitudinal direction of a vehicle body, is arranged on a floor of an automobile, while the seat cushion 1 is mounted on the supporting frame 3, and a storage box 19 is arranged between the seat cushion 1 and the floor.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an article storage device for an automobile, and more particularly to a device in which an ice box or the like is installed in a dead space below a seat.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There are many cases where a car is loaded with an ice box and hanging or going camping. However, such a large volume had to be put in the luggage compartment or placed on the floor or seat in the passenger compartment, occupying a large space. In view of such circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide an article storage device for an automobile in which a storage box is arranged in a dead space below a seat to enhance utility of a vehicle body space.

[0003]

According to the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems, a seat support frame is installed on the floor of an automobile, and the front surface of the front end portion of the seat cushion is engaged with the frame so that the seat cushion is mounted on the vehicle body. The seat cushion is supported rotatably in the front-rear direction, the seat cushion is placed and held on the seat support frame, and a storage box is arranged between the seat cushion and the floor.

[0004]

1 shows a front seat of an automobile equipped with the device of the present invention. In the figure, 1 is a seat cushion, 2 is a seat back, and 3 is a seat support frame. As shown in FIG. 3, the seat support frame 3 includes a pair of left and right side members 3a arranged in a left-right direction, and a pair of front and rear cross members 3 at the upper ends of the members 3a.
It has a structure in which b is passed. Then, as shown in FIG. 4, each of the left and right side members 3 a is attached to the floor 5 via the slide rail 4. Further, a pair of front and rear receiving members 6 are provided across the left and right side members 3a.

A bracket 7 is fixedly mounted on the rear surface of the front end portion of the seat cushion 1, and the bracket 7 is pivotally connected by a pin 9 to a bracket 8 fixedly mounted on the front cross member 3b. Further, a cushion panel 10 is attached to the back surface of the seat cushion 1 to form a recessed portion 11, and a heat retaining lid 12 is attached to the bottom surface of the recessed portion 11.
As shown in FIG. 6, the lid 12 has urethane 13 on both sides of which a heat insulating material 14 such as an aluminum foil is attached. further,
As shown in FIG. 4, a lock lever 15 is pivotally connected to a side portion of the seat cushion 1 by a pin 16, and when the lever 15 is engaged with a pin 17 fixed to the side member 3a, the seat is seated. The cushion 1 can be fixed to the seat support frame 3. 18 is a seat cushion 1
It is a belt for the handle attached to the rear part.

Reference numeral 19 denotes a storage box having a heat retaining property, and the box 19 has a heat insulating material 20 molded with a resin 21. Further, two positioning grooves 22 extending in the left-right direction are formed on the bottom surface at intervals, and recesses 23 for the handle are formed on the upper ends of the front and rear surfaces, respectively. Then, the storage box 19 is inserted into the seat support frame 3 with the opening 19a thereof facing upward, and as shown in FIG.
The receiving member 6 is engaged. Reference numeral 24 is a reclining cover attached to the side of the seat support frame 3.

Since this embodiment is constructed in this way,
The articles are taken in and out of the storage box 19 as follows. First, the lock lever 15 in FIG. 4 is rotated in the direction of arrow B to unlock the seat cushion 1, and then
Grab the belt 18 and rotate the seat cushion 1 forward to raise it as shown in FIG.
9 is exposed. When you finish loading and unloading items, tilt the seat cushion 1 back to its original position and
The pin 5 may be engaged with the pin 17. At this time, the storage box 19 is pressed downward by the lid 11 of the seat cushion 1, and the groove 22 on the bottom surface is provided with the receiving member 6.
Since it is in a state of being engaged with, it does not jump up due to vibration during traveling. Further, since the opening 19a of the storage box 19 is completely sealed by the lid 11, the heat retaining property is extremely good.

In this embodiment, a heat retaining ice box is used as the storage box 19, but an ordinary box may be used. It goes without saying that the device of the present invention can be installed not only on the front seat of an automobile but also on a bench type rear ret.

[0009]

According to the present invention, an ice box having a large volume can be stored under the seat, and the utility of the vehicle body space is enhanced. Further, when the articles are taken in and out of the storage box, it is only necessary to rotate the seat cushion forward and backward, which is extremely convenient.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an apparatus of the present invention, showing a state in which a seat cushion is erected.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a state where the seat cushion of FIG. 1 is set.

FIG. 3 is a sectional perspective view showing a main part of the same device.

FIG. 4 is a side view showing the reclining cover of FIG. 2 removed.

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

FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the lid of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Seat Cushion 2 Seat Back 3 Seat Support Frame 3a Side Member 3b Cross Member 4 Slide Rail 5 Floor 6 Receiving Member 7 Bracket 8 Bracket 9 Pin 10 Cushion Panel 11 Recess 12 Lid 15 Lock Lever 17 Pin 19 Storage Box 19a Open 20 Heat Insulation Material 22 Positioning groove 23 Recess for handle 24 Reclining cover

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A seat support frame is installed on a floor of an automobile, and the front and rear surfaces of a seat cushion are engaged with the frame to support the seat cushion rotatably in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body. An article storage device for an automobile, which is placed and held on the seat support frame, and a storage box is arranged between the seat cushion and the floor. 2. The article storage device for an automobile according to claim 1, wherein an opening is provided on an upper surface of the storage box. 3. The storage box is a heat retaining container,
A heat-retaining lid that covers the opening of the box is attached to the back surface of the seat cushion.
An article storage device for an automobile according to item 1.