JPH0719892Y2 - Car ashtray - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial field of application] The present invention relates to an ashtray that is installed in a passenger compartment of an automobile and that can be taken out and stored.

[Conventional technology]

A conventional automobile ashtray will be described below with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6.

In FIG. 3, 1 is an outer case as a fixed body,
The outer case 1 has a front surface opened, and mounting pieces 10 are integrally projectingly provided at both ends of the lower edge of the front opening of the outer case 1, and a through hole 11 is provided in the mounting piece 10. As shown in FIG. 5, a fixing pin 12 is integrally projectingly provided on the back surface of the outer case 1. The fixing pin 12 of the outer case 1 is inserted into the through hole 14 provided in the mounting plate 13 of the vehicle body or the like, and the fixing pin 12 is fixed with a stopper 15 such as a push-on spring nut.
The outer case 1 is fixed to the mounting body 13.

Reference numeral 2 shown in FIG. 3 denotes a housing as a moving body having a hollow box shape. The housing 2 has a through hole 20 in the center of the upper surface thereof, and an arcuate rack-shaped meshing tooth 21 on the side surface from the rear surface side to the front surface side. Up to the bottom, mounting pieces 22 are integrally projected on both ends of the lower surface,
A through hole (23) is provided in the mounting piece (22). The pin 3 is passed through the through hole 23 of the mounting piece 22 of the housing 2 and the through hole 11 of the mounting piece 10 of the outer case 1, and a stopper 30 such as a ring is fixed to both ends of the pin 3 to fix the housing 2 to the outer side. It is movably attached to Case 1.

The torsion coil spring 31 is externally fitted to the pin 3,
Both ends of the torsion coil spring 31 are engaged with the outer case 1 and the housing 2, respectively, and the housing 2 is always urged in a direction of opening from the front opening of the outer case 1 by opening to the front side. Reference numeral 24 in the figure denotes a writer mounted in the through hole 20 of the housing 2.

Reference numeral 5 denotes a cover which opens and closes the front opening of the outer case 1. An inverted U-shaped engaging groove 50 is provided on the lower portion of the back surface of the cover 5 near one end. An inner case 51 having an upper surface opened on one side of the back surface of the cover 5 is attached to the screw 52 (the fifth
(See Fig.). An engagement hole 57 is provided in one end surface of the inner case 51, and one side of a protector 53 (FIG. 3) is rotatably attached to a rear edge portion of an upper opening of the inner case 51 by a pin 54. 54 is fitted with a torsion coil spring 55, and both ends of this spring 55 are attached to the inner case.
51 and protector 53 respectively, and protector 53
Is always urged against the inner case 51 in the opening direction from the upper opening of the inner case 51. A stopper 56 (FIG. 4) is provided on one side of the protector 53. Thus, the engagement groove 50 of the cover 5 and the inner case 51 is engaged with the pin 3 of the outer case 1, and the cover 5 and the inner case 51 are attached to the outer case 1 so as to be openable / closable (rotatable) and detachable. . By bringing the front surface of the housing 2 into contact with the other end side of the back surface of the cover 5, the spring force of the torsion coil spring 31 causes the housing 2 and the cover 5, the inner case 51 (moving body) via the housing 2. The stopper 56 of the protector 53 abuts on the upper edge of the front opening of the outer case 1, so that the cover 5, the inner case 51, and the housing 2 can be kept open.

Reference numeral 4 shown in FIG. 3 denotes the above-mentioned cover 5 and inner case.
51, a lock device for locking the closed state of the housing 2 (moving body), the details of which are shown in FIG. The locking device 4 includes a main body 40, operation buttons 41 mounted on the main body 40 so as to be capable of reciprocating in a straight direction, and operation buttons on the main body 40.
Mounted so that it can reciprocate in the direction orthogonal to the operation direction of 41,
Further, when the operation button 41 is pushed to the operation button 41, the engaging claws 42 are linked so as to be disengaged from the engaging hole 59 of the inner case 51.
And an elastic member (not shown) which is interposed between the engaging claw 42 and the main body 40 and constantly biases the engaging claw 42 in the direction of engaging the engaging claw 59. By attaching the lock device 4 to the outer case 1, the engaging claws 42 of the lock device 4 are engaged with the engagement holes 59 of the inner case 51 housed in the outer case 1 to cover the cover 5 and the inner case 51. Therefore, the closed state of the housing 2 can be maintained.

32 shown in FIG. 3 is the cover 5 and the inner case described above.
51. A speed reducer that smoothly and softly opens the housing 2. The speed reducer 32 uses, for example, a product name “Damper” manufactured by Nifco Co., Ltd.

With this structure, a rotor (not shown) is rotatably supported in a main body 33 and viscous oil (not shown) is filled therein, and a gear 34 is coaxially fixed to the rotor. The speed reducer 32 is fixed to the outer case 1 by a screw 35, and the gear 34 of the speed reducer 32 is meshed with the arcuate rack-shaped meshing teeth 21 of the housing 2.

Hereinafter, a usage example of the vehicle ashtray using the conventional locking device will be described.

First, when the cover 5, the inner case 51, and the housing 2 are closed, when the operation button 41 of the lock device 4 is pressed, the engagement claw 42 of the lock device 4 is disengaged from the engagement hole 59 of the inner case 51, and the spring 31 of the spring 31 is released. Due to the spring force, the cover 5 opens, the housing 2 and the inner case 51 come out of the front opening of the outer case 1, and the stopper 56 of the protector 53 abuts on the upper edge of the front opening of the outer case. As indicated by the two-dot chain line, the cover 5, the inner case 51, and the housing 2 are opened, and the open state is maintained. When the cover 5, the inner case 51, and the housing 2 are opened, the opening operation of the cover 5, the inner case 51, and the housing 2 is performed smoothly and softly by the action of the speed reducer 32.

The housing 2 that has emerged from the outer case 1 as described above
The lighter 24 is used, and the ashes that are easy to smoke are discarded in the inner case 51 before use.

After this use is completed, the cover 5 is pushed into the outer case 1 side against the spring force of the spring 31, and the inner case 51 and the housing 2 are housed in the outer case 21. Then, the engaging claws 42 of the lock device 4 are locked by the inner case 51
The engagement hole 57 is engaged, and the closed state of the cover 5 and the inner case 51 is locked, as shown by the solid line in FIG.

[Problems to be solved by the device]

In the conventional automobile ashtray described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6, when the cover 5 in the closed state as shown by the solid line in FIG. 4 is rotated counterclockwise to open. ,
By the action of the stopper 56, it stops at the position shown by the phantom line. At this time, even if the cover 5 is rotated further in the opening direction to clean the inside, the action of the stopper 56 cannot be easily released.

For this reason, it is necessary to forcibly apply force to bend the related members and remove the inverted U-shaped engagement groove 50 from the pin 3. It is not preferable from the standpoint of the durability of the device and the maintainability that the engaging and disengaging operation must be performed by applying force. In particular, the difficulty of using an ashtray, which is an accessory for automobiles, which is becoming a popular commodity, and which is frequently cleaned, impairs the commercial value.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and in a normal opening operation, the cover surely stops at a predetermined position,
Moreover, it is an object of the present invention to provide an ashtray for an automobile in which the cover can be further rotated in the opening direction by a simple operation.

It is necessary to have vibration resistance so that it can be easily understood from the usage condition of an automobile ashtray.

In addition, it is desirable that the ashes and burnt residue of cigarettes do not become contaminated on the constituent members that must be touched with fingertips when the ashtray is pulled out or pushed in. This is because the fingertips of the operator are soiled when this member is soiled.

Furthermore, when the cover is inadvertently pulled toward you and opened, it is necessary to stop it securely at a predetermined angle for use as an ashtray, and if overturned, the butts in the ashtray will rest on your knees. Not only does it fall and stain your clothes, but it can also cause burns.

[Means for Solving the Problems]

The structure of the ashtray for an automobile of the present invention created to achieve the above object will be briefly described with reference to FIG. 1 corresponding to the first embodiment. The rotation of the cover 6 with respect to the outer case 1 will be described. The stopper pin 110 that locks is fixed. An inner case (a member denoted by reference numeral 51 in the conventional example of FIG. 3) is attached to the cover 6 at a position confirmed in the figure.

Lever 1 having hook 113 that engages with the stopper pin
11, the lever is positioned on the side of the inner case (front side in the drawing), and this is pivotally attached to the cover 6.

A leaf-spring-shaped spring member 114 that acts in a direction to press the hook 113 toward the stopper pin 110 is integrally formed with the lever 111, and a free end of the member is formed in the outer case 1.
Hang on to.

[Action]

According to the above configuration, when the cover is opened, the hook-shaped member engages with the stopper pin to lock the rotation in the opening direction. As a result, the cover is opened by a certain angle and the state of being used as an ashtray is maintained.

Since the above hook-shaped member is pressed against the stopper pin by the spring means, there is no risk of disengagement even if the automobile body vibrates.

In the state where the rotation of the cover is locked as described above, if the force of the fingertip is applied to the lever and the lever is tilted against the force of the spring means, the hook-shaped member can be separated from the stopper pin, The cover can be further rotated in the opening direction.

When the cover is rotated in the opening direction as described above from the state of being used as an ashtray, the inside can be easily cleaned.

The lever is located laterally of the inner case, which is the case of the braid, and is pivotally attached to the cover so that cigarette ash and burnt dust do not adhere to the lever. Therefore, even if the lever is operated with the fingertip, there is no possibility that the fingertip is soiled.

By thus increasing the rotation angle of the cover, it is possible to use a conventional bearing bracket type without using the inverted U-shaped groove 50 as a means for attaching the cover 5 and the pin 3 as in the conventional example of FIG. It is also possible to pivot using a mounting piece (for example, a member similar to the mounting piece 22 shown in FIG. 3).

〔Example〕

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of an automobile ashtray according to the present invention,
It is the side view drawn partially broken.

The cover 6 is pivotally supported by the pin 3 with respect to the outer case 1. Reference numeral 60 denotes a bearing bracket-shaped mounting piece provided on the cover 6.

The lever 111 is pivotally supported on the cover 6 by a pivot shaft 112.

The lever 111 of this example is made of a synthetic resin having elasticity.

A hook 113 is formed at one end of the lever 111.

The position when the cover 6 is rotated in the direction of the arrow a and the ashtray for an automobile is used is shown by 6 '(indicated by a virtual line).

When the cover 6 is in the 6'position, the lever 11
1 is the 111 'position shown by the phantom line.

113 'is the position of the hook in this state.

The stopper pin 110 is arranged by engaging with the hook at the position 113 ′ so as to lock the rotation in the clockwise direction (the direction to open the cover) in the drawing, and the stopper pin 110 is attached to the outer case 1. Stick to it.

When the lever 111 is made of an elastic synthetic resin material, a spring state 114 acting as a leaf spring is integrally formed, and the tip of the spring state 114 is bent to cover the cover 6 (which is integrally connected to the cover. (Including members). As a result, the hook 113 'is pressed against the stopper pin 110 and is securely locked at the 6'position when the cover 6 is opened. Further, since the hook 113 'is pressed against the stopper pin 110 by the elastic restoring force of the spring-like portion 114, there is no risk of disengagement even if vibration is received.

The lever 111 drawn with a solid line in FIG. 1 represents a state in which the cover 6 is closed, that is, a state in which the ashtray is not used. In this state, the spring-like portion 114 is free from the spring load and has a free shape. Therefore, even if it is left in this state for a long time, there is no possibility that the spring-like portion will be depressed.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the vicinity of the lever 111. In FIG. 2, the outer case 1 is omitted, but the illustrated stopper pin 110 is implanted inward (toward the cover 6) on the side wall of the outer case.

Reference numeral 64 shown in FIG. 2 denotes an arc rack-shaped meshing tooth for speed reduction, which meshes with the gear 34 (see FIG. 3) of the speed reducer 32.

When the cover 6 in the closed state as shown by the solid line in FIG.
The hook 113 is engaged with the stopper pin 110 to reliably lock the rotation, and there is no risk of overturning.

When an operating force in the direction of arrow P is applied to the lever 111 'in the above state (illustrated by an imaginary line), the lever 111' is rotated in the clockwise direction against the biasing force of the spring portion, The hook 113 'is separated from the stopper pin 110. This allows
The cover 6'can be further rotated in the opening direction as shown by the arrow b. When the cover is rotated in the opening direction, the inside can be easily washed.

[Advantages of the Invention] As described above, the automobile ashtray according to the present invention surely stops at a predetermined position when the opening operation is performed, and there is no fear of overturning. It has an excellent practical effect that the inside can be easily cleaned by rotating it.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing an embodiment of an automobile ashtray according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the same. 3 to 6 show a conventional automobile ashtray, FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view, FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view, FIG. 5 is a lateral sectional view, and FIG. 6 is an explanatory view of a locking device. Is. 1 ... Outer case, 2 ... Housing, 3 ... Pin,
4 ... Lock device, 5,6,6 '... Cover, 8 ... Lock device, 110 ... Stopper pin, 111 ... Lever, 112 ...
Pivot shaft, 113 ... Hook, 114 ... Spring-like part.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. An outer case, which is a member fixed to a vehicle body of an automobile, a cover, which is rotatably supported by the outer case, and which is rotated by receiving a manual operation force; In an ashtray for an automobile, which is supported and has an inner case that is a member that receives ashes of cigarettes, a stopper pin that locks rotation of the cover is fixed to the outer case, and the stopper pin is attached to the stopper pin. A lever having a hook-shaped portion to be engaged is positioned laterally of the inner case and pivotally attached to the cover, and a turning force is applied to the lever in a direction of pressing the hook-shaped portion of the lever against a stopper pin. A leaf spring-shaped spring member for urging is continuously provided integrally with the lever, and a portion near the free end of the leaf spring-shaped spring member is connected to the outer case. Let's say an ashtray for automobiles.