JPH0976805A - Integral console device for seat - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the operability of various switches independently of the positions back and forth from a driver's seat. SOLUTION: A box-shaped body 2 is fixed to a side surface of a driver's seat 1, and a shift knob 3 for operating a change gear and plural switches for operating equipments mounted on an automobile are provided in the box- shaped body 2, and the driver's seat 1 is provided with a moving means moving back and forth from the driver's seat.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a console device provided between a driver's seat and a passenger seat of an automobile and formed into a substantially rectangular box-shaped body.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A technique for moving a driver's seat back and forth so that a driver of a vehicle can obtain a driving position in which a steering wheel, a brake pedal and the like can be appropriately and easily operated is widely known.

Further, the switches for operating the air conditioner and the audio equipment are generally provided on the instrument panel at a position where it is easy to operate so that the driver can operate them without taking an uncomfortable posture even while driving. .

[0004]

However, in the above technique, when the driver's seat is retracted to the last end when the driver rests, the switches of the air conditioner and the audio equipment cannot be reached, and therefore, the user cannot start up. There is a problem that you have to go out and operate it.

In addition, accessibility is generally inferior to that of a light switch, a wiper switch or the like even during operation.

Further, although the technique of Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 3-24929 is disclosed, it is a technique for improving the operability of a parking brake lever provided adjacent to a console and does not solve the problem of the present application. .

In view of the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a seat-integrated console device in which the operability of various switches is good regardless of the position of the driver's seat in the front-rear direction.

[0008]

According to the present invention, in a console device which is provided between a driver's seat and a passenger seat of an automobile and is formed into a substantially rectangular box-shaped body, the box-shaped body is installed in the driver's seat. A shift knob for operating a transmission and a plurality of switches for operating a device mounted on an automobile are installed on the side of the box, and a moving means for moving the vehicle in the front-back direction is provided in the driver's seat. ing.

Further, according to the present invention, the means for moving the driver's seat comprises a guide rail provided on the floor of the vehicle body and a rail attached to the seat frame of the driver's seat that engages with the guide rail. .

According to the seat-integrated console device of the present invention, if the steering wheel and the pedal are aligned with the driver's physique by moving the driver's seat forward and backward, the console moves with the seat. The shift knob of the transmission and the switches of the air conditioner and the audio equipment attached to the console are the optimum positions for the driver regardless of the position of the seat.

Therefore, even if the seat is moved to the rearmost end, the driver can easily operate the air conditioner and the audio equipment without leaving the seat, which is convenient. For example, since the console moves together, it is easy to operate while driving, is less tired, and is safe.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a top view of a seat-integrated console device according to the present invention. In the driver's seat generally designated by the reference numeral 1, a box-shaped body molded by resin into a rectangular shape and designated by the reference numeral 2 is shown. An eggplant console device is fixed to a side portion of the seat bearing surface 6 via a bracket 15. The upper console 2a of the console device 2 is provided with a shift knob 3 for operating a transmission, a switch 4 for operating an air conditioner (not shown), and a switch 5 for operating an audio device. Here, reference numeral 7 indicates a seat backrest, and reference numeral 8 indicates a headrest.

FIGS. 2, 3 and 4 are respectively shown in FIG.
The front view, the side view, and the rear view of the driver seat 1 are shown in FIG. A lock device (not shown) that is movable in the left-right direction in FIG. 3 and stops at any position is provided. Further, the lower console 2b of the console device 2 is formed of a resin material in a box shape, the upper console 2a is attached to the upper portion thereof, and the lower console 2b is fixed to the seat frame 9 via a bracket 15.

The operation will be described below with reference to FIG.

When the lock of the seat 1 moving device (not shown) is unlocked, the seat bearing surface 6 fixed to the seat frame 9 moves on the rail 10 and can move as shown by the chain line. And the console 2 is the bracket 1
Since it is fixed to the seat frame 9 at 5, it moves together with the seat seating surface 6 and the relative position with the seat seating surface 6 does not change at all times. Therefore, the shift knob provided on the upper console 2a and the switch of the device can be easily operated. You can do it.

Therefore, the driver can always keep the optimum position with respect to the upper console 2a even if the driver moves the seat.

FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of the present invention in which a monitor 11 is provided at the front end of the upper console 2a.
Others are the same as the first embodiment. Since the monitor 11 moves together with the seat, it is convenient because the monitor 11 does not become distant and difficult to see.

[0019]

The present invention is configured as described above,
The following excellent effects can be achieved. (1) The shift knob of the transmission provided on the console, the air conditioner, and the switches of the audio equipment move with the seat,
The relative position with the driver does not change. (2) Therefore, even if the seat is moved back and forth to the rearmost end, optimal operation can always be performed without leaving the seat seat surface, fatigue is reduced, and safety is ensured.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a top view of a seat-integrated console device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a side view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a rear view of FIG.

5 is a perspective view illustrating the operation of the console device of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a console device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 ... Driver's seat (seat) 2 ... Console device 3 ... Shift knob 4 ... Air conditioner switch 5 ... Audio equipment switch 6 ... Seat seat surface 7 ... Backrest 8 ...・ Headrest 9 ・ ・ ・ Seat frame 10 ・ ・ ・ Rail 11 ・ ・ ・ Monitor

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A console device, which is provided between a driver's seat and a passenger seat of an automobile and is formed into a substantially rectangular box-shaped body, wherein the box-shaped body is fixed to a side portion of the driver's seat, and the box-shaped body is fixed. A seat-integrated console characterized in that a shift knob for operating a transmission and a plurality of switches for operating equipment mounted on an automobile are installed in the vehicle, and a moving means for moving the vehicle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle is provided in the driver's seat. apparatus. 2. The seat according to claim 1, wherein the means for moving the driver's seat includes a guide rail provided on the floor of the vehicle body and a rail attached to a seat frame of the driver's seat that engages with the guide rail. Body console device.