JPS6321460Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention relates to a retractable armrest that can widely utilize the interior space of a vehicle.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, armrests of automobiles and the like have been protruding and fixedly attached to the inner wall of a door. Therefore, from the standpoint of making effective use of the interior space of the car, it remains protruded even when not in use and becomes a nuisance.
However, if you suddenly lose this armrest, it will be inconvenient when you go on a long drive, for example. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The object of the present invention is to provide a retractable armrest that can overcome these conventional drawbacks, widen the interior space of a vehicle, and fully function as an armrest when necessary.

The gist of the present invention to achieve this purpose is that a recess for storing the armrest is provided in the door side panel, the armrest is removably fitted into the recess, and the armrest is pivotally supported between the door side panel and the armrest. There is.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained in detail with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, this retractable armrest 1 is provided with an armrest storage recess 3 formed, for example, in a curved manner on the inner wall of a door-side panel 2 of a vehicle or the like. The shape of the recess 3 is approximately a semicircular arc, and a stopper piece 4 is provided protruding from the upper edge of the recess 3. Further, a support shaft 5 is provided below the stopper piece 4 and in the middle of the recess 3. The extending direction of the support shaft 5 is substantially horizontal, and an armrest 6 is rotatably attached to the support shaft 5. The armrest 6 has a semi-cylindrical shape and is sized so that it can be stored within the recess 3. Further, the support shaft 5 is rotatably attached to the center of the flat surface of the armrest 6. Further, a small groove 7 is formed at the top of the curved surface of the armrest 6.
Similar small grooves 8 are provided at the edge corners of the armrest 6. A notch 9 corresponding to the stopper piece 4 is formed in the other edge corner of the armrest 6. A lock lever 10, which is vertically movable, is attached below the recess 3 so as to always receive an upward biasing force from a spring (compression spring) 11. The tip of the lock lever 10 is positioned so that it can engage with the small grooves 7 and 8, respectively.

Therefore, when in use, the armrest 6 is positioned with the flat surface facing upward, as shown in FIG. 2, and the tip of the lock lever 10 is engaged with the small groove 7.

When storing the armrest 6 in the recess 3, the lock lever 10 is removed and rotated 90 degrees in the direction of arrow A in the figure, so that the curved surface of the armrest 6 corresponds to the recess 3 as shown in FIG. After that, the tip of the lock lever 10 is engaged with the small groove 8 and fixed.

Therefore, when stored, the armrest 6 is stored without protruding from the surface of the door side panel 2.

Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 4, there is a groove 4 into which the hand is inserted.
By forming the groove 40, it is possible to pull the door by hooking the finger on the groove 40, and it can be used as a handshake.

As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, a recess for storing an armrest is provided in the door side panel, the armrest is removably fitted into the recess, and the armrest is rotatably supported on the door side panel. Therefore, when in use, the armrest can be exposed from the recess, and when not in use, the armrest can be rotated and stored in the recess.

Therefore, the inside of a car etc. can be widely used,
Unlike conventional armrests that are fixed and always exposed inside the car, it is flexible and ideal for this type of armrest, and the structure is not particularly complicated, making it extremely easy and inexpensive to manufacture. Practical effects can be obtained.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the door side panel of an actual vehicle equipped with the retractable armrest of the present invention, Figures 2 and 3 are enlarged cross-sectional views of essential parts of the armrest of the present invention, and Figure 4 is It is an explanatory cross-sectional view showing a different example of the same armrest of the present invention. 1...Retractable armrest, 2...Door side panel, 3...Armrest storage recess, 4...Stopper piece, 5...Spindle, 6...Armrest, 7
...Small groove, 8...Small groove, 9...Notch, 10
... Lock lever, 11 ... Spring.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] An armrest consisting of a column with a semicircular cross section, a semicircular recess provided in the panel on the door side into which the entire circumferential side of this armrest fits, and a line connecting the substantially center of the plane side at both ends of the armrest as the center. An axis for rotating the armrest, a lock lever that can move forward and backward from the panel side in the direction of the recess, and a tip of the lock lever that fits in the armrest at a position where the flat side of the armrest is perpendicular and horizontal. A retractable armrest comprising a locking mechanism consisting of two grooves provided.