JPH09301014A - Structure of front passenger's set for automobile - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To give a front passenger's seat occupant a comfortable ride by providing a foot rest cushion unit for the front passenger's seat occupant in a lower part of an assistant driver's set side of an instrument panel. SOLUTION: In a front passenger's seat side lower part of an instrument panel 20, a foot rest cushion unit 40 for an occupant in a front passenger's seat 10 is provided. In an assistant driver's seat side of this instrument panel 20, a glove box as small article compartment is provided, in the downward thereof, a foot rest cushion unit storing recessed part 22 is formed in an almost rectangular shape by a front view, to be stored at no use time, drawn out at use time and mounted with a foot 13 of an assistant driver's seat occupant 12. Here, by inserting a shaft part 42 of the foot rest cushion unit 40 in a hole part 23 in lower part both side surfaces of the food rest cushion unit storing recessed part 22, this foot rest cushion unit 40 is stored to be rotated in a longitudinal direction.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a structure of a passenger seat of an automobile.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an instrument panel is provided in front of a passenger side of a vehicle. There is a space from under the instrument panel to the floor of the car body so that passengers can place their feet.

By the way, for the passenger in the passenger seat, sitting in the passenger seat in the same posture easily induces fatigue, which deteriorates comfort and is a pain. Especially in the case of a long distance, the pain is remarkable. However, the space in the passenger seat was limited, and it was not enough to stretch out and relax. In addition, while it is possible to completely lie down in the back seat, even if the passenger seat reclines and is pushed down to the deepest position, the passenger's feet cannot fully fit into the seat and the feet are in an unnatural position. It was usual to become.
Therefore, it is conceivable to bring a block, a box, or the like for placing the feet substantially horizontally from the outside to the passenger seat of the vehicle, but when not in use, there is a disadvantage that the storage place becomes a trouble and disturbs.

[0004]

Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and has a structure of a passenger seat of an automobile provided with a footrest cushion body so as not to disturb passengers in the passenger seat. Is provided.

[0005]

The present invention is characterized in that a footrest cushion body for a passenger on the passenger seat is provided on the lower portion of the instrument panel on the passenger seat side.

Further, the footrest cushion body is rotatably attached to the lower portion of the instrument panel by allowing the instrument panel to be housed in the lower portion of the passenger seat side and protruding from the lower portion toward the passenger seat. Preferably.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a passenger seat of a vehicle having the structure of the present invention and the vicinity thereof, and FIG.
FIG. 3 is a schematic view when using the footrest cushion body in the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the footrest cushion body storage portion of the instrument panel in the embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the footrest cushion body in the embodiment. 5, FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line 5-5 in FIG. 4, FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an example in which a shoe storage portion is provided in a footrest cushion body, and FIG. 7 is a lid of the shoe storage portion in the same embodiment opened. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the core of the footrest cushion body and the lid of the storage portion in the same embodiment, and FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing hooks of the footrest cushion body used in the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

In the structure of the passenger seat of the vehicle according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, a footrest cushion body 40 for a passenger in the passenger seat is provided in the lower portion of the instrument panel 20 on the passenger seat side. Reference numeral 10 is a passenger seat, and 11 is a space between the passenger seat 10 and the instrument panel 20.

The instrument panel 20 is provided for holding instruments and the like in an automobile and for protecting an occupant in the event of a collision, and usually has a foam and a skin material laminated on the surface of a hard base material. It is configured so as to inflate toward the occupant side from the lower end of the windshield to the lower front portion of the occupant. On the passenger side of the instrument panel 20, there is provided a glove box 21 as an accessory case, and below the glove box 21, as can be better understood from FIG. 3,
The footrest cushion body accommodating recess 22 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape in a front view, and the footrest cushion body 40 is accommodated in the accommodating recess 22.

When the footrest cushion body 40 is not used, the footrest cushion body accommodating recess 22 is formed as shown in FIG.
On the other hand, in use, on the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, it is pulled out to the passenger seat 11 side and protrudes, and the foot 13 of the passenger seat occupant 12 is placed thereon.

The footrest cushion body 40 of this embodiment is
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a plate-like core 41 made of a hard plastic or a metal plate is covered with a foam 44, and the surface of the foam 44 is further covered with a skin 45 made of a fabric or a plastic sheet. It is a thing.

The plate-shaped core 41 is used to attach the reinforcing core of the footrest cushion body 40 and the instrument panel to the footrest cushion body accommodating recess 22. A shaft portion 42 is formed so as to project from both ends of the lower portion of the plate-shaped core 41, and the shaft portion 42 is formed in a hole portion 23 formed in both lower side surfaces of the footrest cushion body accommodating recess 22.
This foot rest cushion body 40
Is attached to the footrest cushion body storage recess 22 so as to be rotatable in the front-rear direction.

The foam 44 is to impart elasticity to the footrest cushion body 40 so as to enhance a feeling of rest when the footrest is placed, and is preferably elastic such as polyurethane foam. The outer skin 45 protects the inside of the footrest cushion body 40 and enhances the decorativeness of the outer surface. The outer skin 45 has a bag shape surrounding the foam body 44, and a handle portion 43 is formed on the upper front surface. ing.

The outer shape of the footrest cushion body 40 is slightly larger than that of the footrest cushion body accommodating recess 22, and the elasticity of the foam 44 is used to push it into the accommodating recess 22 slightly forcibly. By this, it can be held in the storage recess 22. On the other hand, at the time of use, if the handle portion 43 on the upper front surface of the outer skin 45 is pulled, it can be pulled out toward the passenger seat.

Further, the front surface 45a facing the passenger seat when the footrest cushion body 40 is housed forms a smooth curved surface integrally with the surface of the instrument panel 20 around it, and the footrest cushion body housing recess 22 is formed.
When the footrest cushion body 40 is pulled out from the seat and used, the position of the footrest cushion body 40 is fixed by contacting the floor surface of the passenger seat. Further, a rear surface 45b which is the front side of the vehicle when the footrest cushion body 40 is stored.
Is a surface that constitutes a footrest surface when the footrest cushion body 40 is used by pulling it out from the footrest cushion body storage recess 22, and thus is formed to be a substantially horizontal surface when used.

6 and 7 show another example of a footrest cushion body 40A. The footrest cushion body 40A of this embodiment is the footrest cushion body 40A provided with a shoe storage portion 53. The shoe storage portion 53 is formed with a concave portion that is opened in a front surface when the footrest cushion body 40A is stored, and the lid body 5 axially attached to the lower portion of the concave portion.
It can be opened and closed by 1.

As the core 41A of the footrest cushion body 40A having the shoe storage portion 53, as shown in FIG. 8, one having the lid body 51 rotatably pivoted back and forth is used on the lower part of the front surface thereof. be able to. Reference numeral 42A is a shaft portion that fits into a hole portion 23 formed in the side surface of the footrest cushion body housing recess 22.

The foot rest cushion body 4 of this embodiment is also used.
0A instead of storing and holding in the footrest cushion body accommodating recess 22 by the elasticity of the foam, an annular body 24 as shown in FIG. 9 is used in the footrest cushion body accommodating recess 22.
On the other hand, on the upper part of the footrest cushion body 40A, a hook 25 urged to engage with the annular body 24 by a spring 27 is pivotally attached so that the engagement can be released. It is a thing. And the hook 2
By pushing the knob 26 formed at the lower end of the hook 5, the hook 25 is disengaged from the annular body 24, and the footrest cushion body 40A can be pulled out.

Further, a publicly known engagement device 52 is provided on the lid 51 of the shoe storage portion, and the engagement and release with the shoe storage portion 53 are alternately performed by pushing the outer surface of the lid 51. It has become so. In addition, the shoe storage portion 53
It can be used as a accessory case in addition to shoes.

As another example, as shown in FIG. 10, an example in which the footrest cushion body 40B slides in the vertical direction and is pulled out or accommodated from the footrest cushion body accommodating recess 22B of the instrument panel 20B. Show. In this example, the foot is placed on the upper surface of the footrest cushion body 40B that slides downward. Note that reference numeral 3
Reference numerals 8 and 39 denote guide grooves or guides formed on the side surface of the footrest cushion body 40B and the side surface of the footrest cushion body housing recess 22B of the instrument panel 20B in order to hold the footrest cushion body 40B slidably up and down. Rails 38 and 39.

[0021]

As shown and described above, according to the present invention, the footrest cushioning body for the passenger seat passenger is provided at the lower portion of the instrument panel on the passenger seat side. You can take a break. Further, since the footrest cushion body is provided in the lower portion of the instrument panel on the passenger seat side, it does not interfere. Furthermore, when the footrest cushion body is stored in the lower part of the instrument panel on the passenger side and can be projected from the lower part, when the footrest cushion body is not used, the footrest cushion body should not protrude from the instrument panel. No, it is very convenient.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a passenger seat of a vehicle having a structure of the present invention and a state around the passenger seat.

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a passenger seat occupant using a footrest cushion body in the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a footrest cushion body storage portion of the instrument panel in the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a footrest cushion body in the embodiment.

5 is a sectional view taken along line 5-5 of FIG. 4 in the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view when the inside of the footrest cushion body in the embodiment is used as a shoe storage portion.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view when the lid of the storage section is opened.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a core and a lid of a storage unit in the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing a hook used in the footrest cushion body in the embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing a footrest cushion body according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Passenger Seat 20 Instrument Panel 22 Footrest Cushion Body Storage 23 Hole 40 Footrest Cushion 41 Core 42 Shaft 43 Handle 44 Foam 45 Skin

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A structure of a passenger seat of an automobile, characterized in that a footrest cushioning body for a passenger in a passenger seat is provided on a lower portion of the instrument panel on the passenger seat side. 2. The footrest cushion body according to claim 1, wherein the footrest cushion body can be housed in a lower portion of a passenger seat side of the instrument panel and can be projected from the lower portion toward a passenger seat to rotate to a lower portion of the instrument panel. The structure of the passenger seat of an automobile, which is characterized by being mounted so that it is possible.