JPH10278651A - Table-equipped car console box - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a table-equipped console box having a lid which can be utilized effectively as part of the table when it is in service. SOLUTION: A console box has a lid 2 composed of a main member 21, which is split fore and aft and blocks the opening 10 of a main body 1 substantially, and an aux. member 22 which is coupled with the pain member rotatably, wherein the aux. lid member 22 is coupled with the rear edge of opening of the main body 1 in such a way as capable of rising and falling. A left and a right table 3 are installed on the main body 1 so that they are positioned alongside the left and right side faces 15 of the body 1, respectively, are rotatable in the vertical direction, and that the top edge 33 at the time of rotating upward, turns round over the left and right edges 13 of opening of the main body 1 to take position above the edge 13 of opening. When the two tables 3 are in use, their top edges 33 lift the main lid member 21 so as to block the opening between the top edges 33 of the tables 3.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a console box for a motor vehicle, and more particularly to a console box having a stowable table.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a console box is generally installed in the center of a vehicle cabin between left and right seats, and a synthetic resin lid for closing an opening of the main body is hinged to a synthetic resin container-shaped main body so as to be able to open and close. There is a combined structure. Some console boxes are provided with folding and retractable tables on both left and right sides. The left and right tables are
The upper end is pivotally supported on the opening side edge of the main body so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction, and is usually stored substantially flush with the side of the console box. And extend it horizontally.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional console box, when the left and right tables are flipped up and turned into a use state in order to improve the usability of the tables, both tables are used. If it is installed at a position higher than the lid, a recess is formed between the left and right tables, and the effective use area is reduced. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to realize a console box with a table in which a lid can be effectively used as a part of a table and which has a simple structure.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In a console box of an automobile, the console box is housed along a container-like main body, a lid for closing an opening of the main body, and left and right side surfaces of the main body, and flips up when used. And a table that rotates and extends horizontally to the left and right sides of the main body. The lid is divided into a front and rear part, and a main lid member for substantially closing the opening of the main body, and a sub lid member rotatably connected to the main lid member, and the sub lid member of the main body. It is pivotally connected to the front or rear opening edge. The left and right tables are respectively rotatable in the vertical direction along the left and right side surfaces of the main body, and when rotated upward, the upper end edge wraps over the left and right opening edges of the main body and is higher than the opening edge. The main lid members lifted at the upper edges of the left and right tables close the openings between the upper edges of both tables when the tables are used (claim 1). When the table is used, the main lid member is lifted while maintaining the horizontal posture by the vertical rotation of the sub lid member, so that the opening between the left and right tables can be closed.

The left and right tables protrude from the front and rear ends of the upper edge toward the back surface of the table, and push up the main lid member from below the main lid member when the table is rotated upward. (See claim 2). When using the left and right tables,
It can be installed at a position higher than the console box by the length of the projection.

A first arm plate fixed to the back surface of the main lid member, a second arm plate fixed to the back surface of the sub lid member and hinged to the first arm plate; The main body is fixed to a front or rear opening edge and supported by a hinge member comprising a base plate hinged to the second arm plate. By using the hinge member, it is possible to improve the accuracy of the connection structure between the main lid member, the sub lid member, and the main body, and the workability of assembling.

The console box has a structure in which a main body of the console box is formed by abutting two members divided into right and left, and an upper abutting end of the two members is connected to one of the base plate of the hinge member and the bracket. Both are combined (claim 4). Since the main body has a divided structure, the mold for molding can be simplified, and the productivity is improved.

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS As shown in FIG. 1, a console box comprises a main body 1 in the form of a rectangular container which is long in the front-rear direction, a lid 2 for opening and closing an opening in the main body 1, and a substantially vertical right and left side of the main body 1. The table 3 is provided on the side wall 15. Each of the above tables 3 is symmetrical and usually has a main body 1
Are stored so as to overlap the outer surface of each side wall 15, and are flipped up and rotated from the stored state to extend horizontally to the left and right sides of the main body 1 so as to be used. Then, the console box is placed on the floor of the passenger compartment by the legs 1a extending downward from the rear part of the main body 1.

Hereinafter, the structure of the console box will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The lid 2 is made of a synthetic resin, and as shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 4,
It has a divided structure composed of a main lid member 21 and a sub lid member 22 divided into front and rear. The opening front edge 11 and the opening rear edge 12 of the main body 1 are wide, and the main lid member 21 is sized to cover the opening front edge 11 and the left and right opening side edges 13 together with the opening 10 of the main body 1. The sub lid member 22 is sized to cover the rear edge 12 of the opening. And the sub lid member 2
A rear end edge of the main body 1 is connected to a rear end of the opening rear edge 12 of the main body 1 so as to be vertically rotatable. The connection structure between the main lid member 21, the sub lid member 22, and the opening rear edge 12 of the main body 1 is shown in FIGS.
5 and a structure connected by an integral hinge member 4 shown in FIG.

The hinge member 4 comprises a base plate 41 fixed to the main body 1, a first arm plate 42 supporting the main lid member 21, and a second arm plate 43 supporting the sub lid member 22. is there. Base plate 4
Reference numeral 1 denotes an approximately U-shaped metal plate formed by bending a metal plate. The rear edge of the upper piece is hinged to the rear edge of the second arm plate 43 so as to be relatively rotatable in the vertical direction.

The second arm plate 43 has a front and rear plate shape substantially the same as the size of the sub-lid member 22, and a projection 431 projecting downward at a substantially central portion thereof. The protruding piece 431 is a narrow plate material curved in an arc shape centered on the hinge connection point, penetrates a through hole provided in the upper piece of the base plate 41, and has a stopper 432 attached to a lower end thereof. When the second arm plate 43 is rotated, the stopper 432 contacts the opening edge of the through hole of the upper piece, and the base plate 4
The rotation angle of the second arm plate 43 with respect to 1 is regulated. The front edge of the second arm plate 43 is bent upright, and its upper edge is hingedly connected to the rear edge of the first arm plate 42 so as to be relatively rotatable in the vertical direction.

The first arm plate 42 is a plate material bent in the front and rear and formed into a substantially rectangular shape, and the first half thereof has a substantially the same horizontal plane as the general portion of the second arm plate 43. Further, a leaf spring 421 provided with a locking portion 422 protruding from the hinge connecting portion is provided in a rear half portion. The locking portion 422 is opposed to this and can be disengaged from a locking claw 433 formed on the second arm plate 43, and rotates the first arm plate 42 upward with respect to the second arm plate 43. The locking portion 422 and the locking claw 433 engage with each other to hold the first arm plate 42 in the upright rotation posture.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, a sub-lid member 22 is arranged on the second arm plate 43 of the hinge member 4 so as to cover the surface thereof, and is fixed by screws. Further, the first arm plate 42 is connected to the main lid member 21.
Lap the screw on the back of the bracket. The base plate 41 of the hinge member 4 that connects the main lid member 21 and the sub lid member 22 so as to be relatively rotatable in the front-rear direction is fixed to the main body 1. Then, the lid 2 closes the opening 10 with the main lid member 21 and the sub lid member 22 both in a horizontal posture, and rotates upward,
The opening 10 is opened in such a manner that the sub lid member 22 rises forward and is inclined, and the main lid member 21 stands upright.

The table 3 is an integral structure made of blow-molded synthetic resin. As shown in FIG. 6, projections 31 projecting from the back side of the table 3 are formed at the front and rear ends of the upper edge. It is set up. A through hole 32 is formed at the tip of the projection 31. In the figure, reference numeral 33 denotes a through hole of the cup holder. The left and right tables 3 have a symmetric structure.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, each of the left and right tables 3 has a front edge and a rear edge projection 31 which can be pivoted up and down on an opening front edge 11 and an opening rear edge 12 of the main body 1. Connected. The protrusion 31 at the front edge of each table 3
It is inserted into a slit 14 formed at the front end of the opening side edge 13 of the main body 1 and is rotatably supported on a bracket 5 provided at the opening front edge 11 by a support shaft 7 penetrating the through hole 32. . Further, a plate member 6 </ b> A that forms a front wall surface of the opening 10 is provided at a protruding end of the support shaft 7 on the protrusion 31 side. On the other hand, the projection 31 at the rear edge of each table 3 is inserted into the slit 14 formed at the rear end of the opening side edge 13 of the main body 1 like the projection 31 at the front end, and is fixed to the rear edge 12 of the opening. The hinge member 4 is rotatably supported on the front surface of the base plate 41 by a support shaft 7 that penetrates the through hole 32. Further, a plate member 6 </ b> B serving as a rear wall surface of the opening 10 is provided at a protruding end of the support shaft 7 on the protrusion 31 side. The side edges of the plate members 6A and 6B are screwed and fixed to the inner surface 152 of the side wall 15 of the main body 1. In the figure,
Reference numeral 8 denotes the side of the main body 1 and the table 3 when the table 3 is used.
This is a stay that supports the table 3 in a horizontal posture by suspending the back surface of the table 3 in an inclined posture. The proximal end of the stay 8 is connected to the outer surface 151 of the side wall 15 of the main body 1 so as to be vertically rotatable, and the distal end is slidably held on the back surface of the table 3 by a guide stopper 35.

In the above-mentioned console box, the left and right tables 3 are normally housed vertically along the outer surfaces 151 of the left and right side walls 15 of the main body 1, respectively. The lid 2 closes the opening 10 of the main body 1 with the main lid member 21 and the sub lid member 22 both in a horizontal posture. When the left and right tables 3 are flipped up and turned, the two tables 3 are offset from the respective tables 3 and the support points which are the centers of rotation thereof, and there is a distance between them. ,
It is installed horizontally at a position higher than the main body 1. In this case, the protruding portion 31 of each table 3 pushes up the main lid member 21 of the lid body 2.
2, the main cover member 21 moves upward while maintaining a horizontal posture. And the main lid member 2
1 closes the opening formed between the upper edges 33 of both tables 3.

Accordingly, in the console box, when the left and right tables 3 are used, the opening between the two tables 3 is closed by the main lid member 21 of the lid 2, so that the main lid member 21 can be effectively used as a part of the table. Also in this state, since the main lid member 21 of the lid 2 can be opened and closed, an object can be taken in and out from the opening 10 and the usability is good. Further, the main lid member 21 is provided with a first arm plate 42 of the hinge member 4 supporting the main lid member 21.
Is provided with a leaf spring 421 that locks in the open / closed state, the opening / closing operation has a sense of moderation, and it is possible to prevent the vehicle from being closed by sudden braking or the like of the vehicle.

The console box has a right half 1R and a left half 1L (FIG.
(B) and (C)), and it is desirable to have a container-like structure in which the upper edges are opened by abutting the opposing edges. The right half 1R and the left half 1L are respectively
The synthetic resin is integrally molded by blow molding.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the left and right tables 3 are connected to each other at the front edge and the rear edge of the projection 31 via the bracket 5 and the base plate 41 of the hinge member 4 so as to be relatively rotatable. Then, the lid 2 and both tables 3
And are assembled together. Then, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the right half 1R and the left half 1L of the main body 1 are
The above-mentioned lid 2 and the table 3 on the left and right are abutted and fixed together. The fixed structure is the right half 1R
The upper ends of the front surfaces of the left half 1L and the left half 1L are fixed to the bracket 5 by screwing, respectively, and although not shown, the upper ends of the rear surfaces of the right half 1R and the left half 1L are respectively formed on the base plate 41 of the hinge member 4. And fix it by tightening the screws. Further, the right half 1R and the left half 1L are sandwiched between the inner surfaces 152 of the side walls 15 of the two halves 1R and 1L, and have the plate member 6A forming the front wall surface of the opening and the plate member 6B forming the rear wall surface. And secure them with screws. In this way, the upper portions of the right half 1R and the left half 1L of the main body 1 are fixed, and the lower portions are abutted and fixed by using a clip or the like.

According to this, the mold at the time of blow molding of the main body 1 can be simplified, and the workability of assembling the console box is improved.

[0021]

According to the present invention, when the console box is used, the lid closes the opening between the left and right tables from above the table, and the lid can be effectively used as a part of the table. The lid can open and close the opening even when the table is used, so that objects can be put in and out of the console box. Further, the workability of assembling the console box is good.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a console box of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a top view of the console box of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a top front view of the console box of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a back surface side of a lid used for the console box of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a view showing the operation of a hinge member used for the console box of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the back side of the table used for the console box of the present invention.

FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C are perspective views showing a process of assembling the console box of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body 10 Opening 11,12,13 Opening edge 15 Side surface (outer surface of side wall) 2 Lid body 21 Main lid member 22 Sub lid member 3 Table 31 Projection part 33 Upper edge 4 Hinge member 41 Base plate 42 First arm plate 43 First 2 arm plate 5 bracket

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A console box for an automobile,
The console box is housed along a container-shaped main body, a lid for closing the opening of the main body, and left and right sides of the main body, and when used, flips up and turns to extend horizontally to the left and right sides of the main body. The lid body is divided into front and rear parts, and the main body is divided into front and rear parts to substantially close the opening of the main body, and a sub lid member rotatably connected to the main lid member. At the same time, the sub-lid member is pivotally connected to the front or rear opening edge of the main body, and the left and right tables are respectively rotatable in the vertical direction along the left and right side surfaces of the main body, and upward. At the time of rotation, the upper edge is installed on the main body so as to wrap over the left and right opening edges of the main body and be located above the main table. When in use, the table is a main lid member lifted at the upper end edges of the left and right tables. Without closing the opening between the upper edges of the left and right tables With automobile of table console box. 2. The left and right tables protrude from the front and rear ends of the upper edge toward the back side of the table, and push up the main lid member from below under the table when the table is rotated upward. 2. The console box with a table for an automobile according to claim 1, wherein the console box is rotatably connected to a bracket provided on the main body. 3. A first arm plate having the lid fixed to the back surface of the main lid member, and a second arm plate fixed to the back surface of the sub lid member and hingedly connected to the first arm plate. 2. A console box with a table for an automobile according to claim 1, wherein said console box is supported by a hinge member comprising a base plate fixed to an opening edge of a front portion or a rear portion of said main body and hinged to a second arm plate. 4. The console box has a main body formed by abutting two members which are divided into right and left parts, and an upper abutting end of the two members is connected to one of the base plate of the hinge member and the bracket. The console box with a table for a motor vehicle according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the console box is connected to one or both of them.