JPS6154322A - Door trim for automobile - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To set an armrest part at an optimum position corresponding to the seating posture position of a passenger, by arranging the armrest such that the corner section of a lid which is opened abuts against the side surface of a door trim. CONSTITUTION:An armrest secured to the side part of a door trim, is provided with an armrest body section 4 in which a rectangular space 4A is cut and formed, a lid sectin 6 covering the top opening of the space 4A and an armrest section 8 covering the side opening of the space 4A. The lid section 6 which is closed and the armrest section 8 are flush with the body section so that they form an integral armrest 1. One end of a rod 5 is fitted in a groove in one side part of the space 4A, and a compression spring 7 is fitted onto the rod 5 between the wall surface of the space 4A and the lid section 6. Further, the change of height of the armrest 1 may be made by turning the lid section 6 and by moving the same along the rod 5.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Technical Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automobile door trim having a door armrest.

<Problems with the conventional technology> The conventional door armrest installed on the side of the door trim
Toin's static 'J:! It was fixed at the position of the elbow when used in front of the driver, or at a convenient position for opening and closing the door. In other words, the armrest is too low for a passenger to use while driving, or
Alternatively, even if the seat can be used, problems may occur if the seating position is changed using a seat lifter or the like.

<Purpose of the invention> The present invention can be used in a driving position.

Another purpose is to set the armrest at an optimal position in accordance with the sitting posture.

<Structure of the Invention> In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes an armrest main body fixed to the side of a door trim, an armrest main body supported by the armrest main body so as to be openable and closable, and an armrest main body that is opened and closed in a closed position. The lid part, which is located almost on the same plane as the armrest, and the armrest part, which extends to the lid part and is provided below, are removed so that when the lid is open, the elbow rest is at an appropriate height from the armrest main body. Embodiment of the invention characterized in that the door armrest is fixed in position FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the relationship between a door trim including a door armrest and a seat according to the invention. In the figure, an armrest 1 is fixed to the side of a door trim 2. This armrest 1 is located directly above the side edge of the seat cushion 3a of the seat 3, and is arranged in accordance with the door opening/closing operation like a general door. The configuration of the armrest l will be explained with reference to FIGS. 2(a) and 2(b).

In the figure, the armrest 1 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped armrest main body 4 in which a rectangular space 4A is cut out along the side surface from the upper part of the intermediate position, and a lid part 6 that covers the top opening of the space 4A of the armrest main body 4. and an armrest 8 that is provided at the lower side of the lid 6 and covers the side opening of the space 4A.

In the closed state of the lid 6, the lid 6 and the armrest 8 are substantially flush with the armrest main body 4, forming an integrated armrest 1 (see FIG. 2(A)).

A groove 4B is cut out in one side of the space 4A. The radius W of tf, ¥4B corresponds to the thickness of the lid portion 6. One end of the rod 5 is attached to i5Y 4 B. The other end of the rod 5 is fixed to the other side of the space 4A, and rotatably and slidably supports one rotating end of the lid 6. Furthermore, around the lot 5, the space 4
A compression coil spring 7 is inserted between the wall surface of A and the lid 6, and constantly biases the lid 6 in the direction of arrow (a), that is, toward the groove 4B.

In addition, 6A in FIG. 2 is a handle groove formed in the lid part 6, and when the 1M part 6 is closed, the door can be opened and closed by inserting a hand into the handle I Samurai 6A.

To change the height of the armrest 1 configured as described above, rotate the lid 6 in the direction of arrow (b) and stand upright, and the biasing pressure of the coil spring 7 will cause the lid 6 to move along the rod 5. It is moved in the direction of the arrow (a) and is locked into the groove 4B as shown in FIG. 2 (b).

In this state, the elbow rest 8 is horizontally located at an appropriate height on the upper surface of the armrest main body 4, and this portion can be used as an armrest.

Note that in this embodiment, the space 4A can be used as a storage section. Further, although a locking mechanism for closing the lid portion 6 is not shown, it is naturally provided.

3 and 4(a) and 4(b) show modified examples of the locking mechanism 5. Note that the same parts as in the above embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals N, and the explanation thereof will be omitted.

In the figure, a rotating shaft 6B is provided at both ends of the lid part 6,
Opposed to this, a shaft hole 4c is formed in the circumferential inner wall of the space 4A to rotatably support the rotating shaft 6B.

The rotary shaft 6B is cut out to have a substantially oval cross section.

Further, a keyhole-shaped depression groove 4d is integrally formed in the lower part of the shaft hole 4c. The width of this groove 4d is equal to the breadth of the minor axis of the rotating shaft 6B. Then, as shown in FIG. 4(a), the lid part 6
In the closed state, the rotating shaft 6B is rotatable in the shaft hole 4c, and by standing the lid part 6 upright from this state, the rotating shaft 6B is dropped into the depression groove 4d, and the lid part Lock 6 in an upright position. In addition, to release the lock, the arm rest 8 must be lifted to allow the user to turn W1 again.

5 and 6 show other embodiments of the armrest.

The armrest 1 in the figure consists of an armrest main body 20 having a substantially triangular cross section and protruding from the door trim 2, and an armrest main body 20 extending through a space formed in the center of the armrest main body 20.

The lid 21 includes a lid 21a that covers the top surface 20a of the armrest main body 20, and a lid 21a that is bent at an acute angle at the bottom of the lid 21a, and covers the side surface 20b of the armrest main body 20, and also serves as an elbow rest when the roof 21 is opened as shown in FIG. It consists of an elbow rest part 21b which also serves as an armrest. A shaft 22 integrally projects from both ends of the lid portion 21a and is rotatably supported by the armrest main body portion 20. In addition, the reference numeral 23 in the figure indicates the armrest main body part 2.
This is a block for determining the position 1i:ff provided by punching out on the circumferential inner side wall of the space 0, and is designed to determine the position 1i when the young 21 is closed.

In the armrest 1 having the above configuration, 1 has a lid 2 as shown in the figure.
1 is opened, the corner of the lid 21 comes into contact with the side surface of the door trim 2. In this state, the lid 21 is angled over 90 degrees, so it stands up stably. Therefore, in this embodiment, the upright state can be maintained by tightly fitting the lill 122 to the armrest main body 20 without providing a lock mechanism. Elbow rest 21b in standing position ffM
is horizontal.

It can be used as a second elbow rest.

<Effects of the Invention> As described above, the present invention makes it possible to set the optimal position of the elbow rest corresponding to the seating position of the occupant.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a door trim and its vicinity according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a door armrest of the same door trim, and FIG. Figure 2 (b) is a perspective view with the lid open, Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing another example of the lock@groove, and Figure 4 (a) is a partial side sectional view with the lid closed. 11(b) is a partial side sectional view of the lid in an open state, FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing still another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a sectional view thereof. 1...Door armrest, 2...Door trim. 4.20...Armrest body, 4c...Shaft hole, 5
...Lot, 6.21a...Continuation IK, 6B, 22
... Koyama, 7... Coil spring, 8.21b... Elbow rest. Patent issued by: IIT person; Takuda Bussan) Kishiki company agent Patent attorney Tetsuji Iwakura (and 1 other person) 1st eup, 2nd figure, 5th figure

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] An armrest main body fixed to the side of the door trim; a lid that is supported by the armrest main body so as to be openable and closable, and is located substantially on the same plane as the elbow contact surface of the armrest main body in the closed position; It is characterized by comprising an armrest extending to the lid and provided below, so that the elbow rest is fixed at an appropriate height position from the armrest main body when the lid is open. Automotive door trim.