JPH0731495U - Car accessory case - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To improve the appearance when not stored, to securely hold the stored items without wobbling regardless of their size or shape, and to take out the stored items easily. [Structure] A pair of lids 5 provided at the open ends of the box body 1 are simultaneously opened toward the inner side of the storage recess 1a against the spring force of the spring 13 by the storage operation of the storage object C, so as to open the double doors. After the storage of the storage item C, the both lids 5 are simultaneously closed toward the outside of the storage recess 1a by the spring force of the spring 13, and the storage item C is clamped from both sides by the tips of the both lids 5 facing each other.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to improvement of an accessory case of an automobile, and particularly to a storage measure.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 As an accessory case for an automobile, for example, as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 1-131644, a console box is partitioned by a partition plate to provide a storage recess for storing storage objects such as cigarettes, and a plate is provided on an inner wall of the storage recess. There has been proposed a small case in which the above-mentioned stored items are held so as not to wobble by providing a spring-like biasing means.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, the accessory case of the above proposed example has a problem that the storage recess is fully visible and the appearance is unsatisfactory when the storage item is not stored, because no lid is provided.

Further, even though the stored items are held by the biasing means, since the biasing means are in the form of leaf springs, there is a limit to the spring force, and there is a certain size. Can only hold shaped items. In other words, if the stored item is too small, the spring force of the urging means cannot be fully exerted, and the stored item cannot be held so as not to wobble. On the other hand, if the stored item is too large, the spring force of the urging means becomes stronger than necessary, and the soft stored item such as the cigarette case may be crushed.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to store a small article in a structure with a lid that opens in a double door and to devise an opening / closing mechanism of the lid so that it is not stored. In this state, the opening of the storage recess is covered to improve the appearance, and by closing the lid, the stored items are clamped from both sides with an appropriate tightening force so that the stored items do not wobble regardless of their size or shape. It is about ensuring stable storage. Furthermore, it is to make it easy to retrieve the receipt.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the first solution means of the present invention is a box main body having a storage recess opening upward and a box main body provided at an opening end of the box main body as a small article compartment of an automobile. , A pair of lids that open to the inside of the storage recess to open in a double-door manner, and a biasing means that constantly biases both lids in the closing direction is adopted. Then, due to the storing operation of the stored items, the both lids are simultaneously opened toward the inside of the storage concave portion toward the inner side of the storage recess against the biasing force of the biasing means, while the two lids are biased after storing the stored items. The closing force is applied to the outside of the storage recess at the same time by the urging force of the storage container so that the storage contents are clamped from both sides by the facing ends of the both lids.

A second solving means of the present invention is the first solving means according to the first solving means, wherein notches are formed at the front ends of the pair of lids facing each other. In this case, it is characterized in that an opening is formed between the two in the closed state and the opening width is gradually narrowed from the center to the end.

A third solving means of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first or second solving means, the opening / closing operation of the pair of lids is interlocked by the opening / closing interlocking means.

A fourth solution means of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first or second solution means, the closing speed of the pair of lids is delayed by a damper means.

A fifth solving means of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first or second solving means, the open state of the pair of lids is held by the locking means.

[0011]

With the above configuration, in the first solution means of the present invention, since the pair of lids are always biased in the closing direction by the biasing means, the storage recess opening of the box body in the unstored state is opened. However, the inside of the storage recess cannot be seen because it is covered with the both lids, and the appearance is improved.

Further, since the both lids simultaneously open toward the inner side of the storage recess toward the inside of the storage recess by the storage operation of the storage items against the urging force of the urging means, the both the lids are stored prior to storage of the storage items. You don't have to open the lid, which saves time and makes storage easy. Further, after storing the stored items, the both lids are simultaneously closed toward the outside of the storage recess by the urging force of the biasing means, and the stored items are clamped from both sides by the facing ends of the both lids. Regardless of the shape, various stored items are clamped with an appropriate tightening force, and the stored items are held securely and reliably without wobbling.

In the second solution of the present invention, an opening is formed between the pair of lids in a closed state due to the shape of the notches formed at the tips facing each other, and the opening width goes from the center to the end. Since the notches are gradually narrowed in accordance with the above, the clamping force of the ends of both lids is collected in the center direction of the opening, and the clamping force is increased to more stably hold the stored items.

In the third means for solving the problems of the present invention, the pair of lids are opened and closed in conjunction with each other, so that the holding force of the stored items is equalized left and right, and the holding state is further stabilized. Also, pushing one of the lids releases the sandwiched state of the stored items, making it easy to take out the stored items.

In the fourth solution of the present invention, since it takes a longer time to close the lid than when opening the lid, there is a margin to take out the stored items, and the takeout of the stored items becomes easier.

In the fifth solving means of the present invention, since the open state of the pair of lids is maintained, it becomes easier to take out the stored items.

[0017]

Embodiment An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

First Embodiment FIG. 1 shows a resin center console A installed between a driver's seat and a passenger seat of an automobile. A rectangular opening a 1 is formed on the upper surface of the front end (left end in FIG. 1) of the center console A, and the accessory case B according to the first embodiment of the present invention is attached to the opening a 1.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the accessory case B includes a resin box body 1 having a storage recess 1 a that opens upward, and the box body 1 has an outer side at an opening end. A flange 3 that projects toward one side is formed, and a plurality of locking claws 3a, 3a, ... (Two appearing in FIG. 4) are provided on the opposite two sides of the flange 3 so as to project downward, and each of the locking members 3a, 3a ,. By engaging the claw 3a with the edge of the opening a1 of the center console A from below, the accessory case B is mounted in the opening a1 of the center console A.

At the opening end of the box body 1, a pair of left and right lids 5, 5 are rotated by a hinge pin 7 so as to open the opening of the storage recess 1 a of the box main body 1 toward the inner side of the storage recess 1 a so as to open a double door. It is movably attached. Each of the lids 5 is constructed by covering the surface of a resin base material 9 with a skin material 11 (indicated by synthetic resin in each figure) made of synthetic resin, leather, cloth or the like. This improves the appearance and feel of each lid 5 and prevents damage to the stored items C such as a cigarette case and a mobile phone. A spring 13 as an urging means is contracted to the hinge pin 7, one end of the spring 13 is pressed against the back surface of each lid 5 and the other end is pressed against the inside of the box body 1, respectively. The spring force of 13 always urges both lids 5 and 5 in the closing direction. When the lids 5 are closed, the rear ends of the lids 5 come into contact with the stepped portions 3b of the flanges 3 of the box body 1 so as not to rotate further. As shown in FIG. 3, the storage recesses 1a of the box body 1 are closed by abutting the mutually facing ends of the lids 5 and 5 in the unstored state.

Then, as shown by the chain double-dashed line in FIG. 3, when the stored item C is stored, the storing operation of the stored item C causes the stored item C to push the abutting portions of the both lids 5 and 5, and The two lids 5 and 5 are simultaneously opened toward the inside of the storage recess 1a against the spring force of the spring 13 to open the storage recess 1a. The springs 5 and 5 simultaneously close the storage recesses 1a toward the outside by the spring force of the spring 13, and as shown in FIG. 2, hold the storage object C from both sides by the tips of the lids 5 and 5 facing each other. I am trying. Further, the storage C is taken out from the storage recess 1a by simultaneously opening the both lids 5 and 5 toward the inside of the storage recess 1a.

A urethane pad 15 is adhered to the bottom wall of the storage recess 1a of the box body 1, and the urethane pad 15 prevents abnormal noise and damage due to vibration.

As described above, in this embodiment, since the pair of lids 5 and 5 are always urged in the closing direction by the spring 13, the opening of the storage recess 1a of the box body 1 in the non-stored state is set to the both lids. It is possible to cover the inside of the storage concave portion 1a by covering it with 5, 5 and improve the appearance.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pair of lids 5 and 5 are simultaneously pushed open toward the inside of the storage concave portion 1a against the spring force of the spring 13 by the storage operation of pushing the storage object C. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the extra operation of opening the both lids 5 and 5 prior to the storage of the storage item C, and it is possible to store the storage item C easily with less labor. After storing the stored item C, the both lids 5 and 5 are simultaneously closed toward the outside of the storage recess 1a by the spring force of the spring 13 so that the stored item C is located at both ends of the both lids 5 and 5 facing each other. Since it is clamped from above, various stored items C can be pinched with an appropriate tightening force without being limited in size and shape, and the stored items C can be reliably and stably held without wobbling.

5 and 6 show a first modified example of the lid 5 of the accessory case B. In this first modified example, a notch 5a is formed in a concave shape at the ends of the pair of lids 5, 5 facing each other. A notch is formed so as to be curved so that a lip-shaped opening 17 is formed between the lids 5 and 5 in a closed state. The width of the opening 17 is gradually reduced from the center to the end.

Therefore, in the lid 5 structure of the first modified example, as shown in FIG. 6, the holding force of the tips of both lids 5 and 5 is indicated by the arrow F when the contents C are held by both lids 5 and 5. As described above, they can be gathered in the direction of the center of the opening 17, whereby the clamping force can be increased and the receipt C can be held more stably.

Further, in the first modification, since the corners of the stored item C are sandwiched by the lids 5 and 5, the stored item C is soft and non-rigid like a cigarette case. Can be clamped without being crushed. Further, even if the stored item C has a button like a mobile phone, it is possible to avoid pressing the above button by the tip of the lid 5 carelessly. Further, it is possible to stably hold the cylindrical storage object C such as a juice can.

FIG. 7 shows a second modification of the lid 5 in which the opening 17 has a circular shape, and FIG. 8 shows a second modification of the lid 5 in which the opening 17 has a diamond shape. From the point of view of appearance, it is preferable not to provide a gap between the ends of both lids 5 and 5 as shown in FIG.

Second Embodiment FIGS. 9 to 11 show a second embodiment. In this second embodiment, an opening / closing interlocking device 19 as an opening / closing interlocking device, a damper device 21 as a damper device, and a lock hand are used. 1 shows a compartment B with a locking device 23 as a step.

Specifically, the opening / closing interlocking device 19 includes two first gears 25, 25 connected to one ends of two hinge pins 7, 7 protruding outward from the side wall of the box body 1. Two second gears 27, 27 are attached below the respective first gears 25 by means of a shaft 29, the second gears 27, 27 mesh with each other, and the first gears 25, 27 It meshes with 25. The opening / closing operation of the one lid 5 is transmitted to the other lid 5 via the first gears 25, 25 and the second gears 27, 27, and the opening / closing operation of the pair of lids 5, 5 is linked by the opening / closing interlock device 19. It is designed to let you.

Therefore, by simultaneously opening and closing the both lids 5 and 5, the holding force of the stored item C can be equalized left and right, and the holding state can be further stabilized. Further, the holding state of the stored item C can be released by pushing one lid 5, and the stored item C can be easily taken out.

One third gear 31 is attached to the outside of the side wall of the box body 1 by a shaft 33, and the third gear 31 constitutes the opening / closing interlocking device 19 (left side in FIG. 9). ) Meshes with the second gear 27. The damper device 21 is disposed on the side surface side of the third gear 31, and the damper device 21 is a so-called silicon damper that utilizes the viscous resistance of silicon. The damper device 21 closes the pair of lids 5, 5 at a closing speed. Is designed to delay.

Therefore, when one of the lids 5 and 5 is pushed into the storage concave portion 1a of the box body 1 when the stored contents C are taken out, the both lids 5 and 5 are changed from the two-dot chain line of FIG. 3 to the one-dot chain line of FIG. When both hands 5 and 5 rotate in the closing direction at the same time, and the hands are released from this state, the rotation speed is slow and the two covers 5 and 5 again store the stored item C. It takes a lot of time to pinch, and the stored item C can be taken out with a margin, and the stored item C 3 can be taken out more easily.

Further, the lock device 23 is arranged so as to be sandwiched between the third gear 31 and the damper device 21, and these are housed in the housing 34. The locking device 23 is provided with a circular plate 35 integrally attached to the side surface of the third gear 31, and the circular plate 37 is formed with a circular groove 37 that is substantially one revolution of the shaft 33. One end side of the groove 37 is bifurcated by the branch groove portions 37a and 37b, the branch groove portions 37a and 37b are merged to form an engaging groove portion 37c at the merge end, and the branch groove portions 37a and 37b are formed as a whole. It is shaped like a heart. Further, the tip of a lock pin 39 biased in the counterclockwise direction in FIG. 11 is engaged with the groove 37, and the tip of the lock pin 39 is opened / closed by an opening / closing interlocking device 19 by the opening operation of the both lids 5, 5. 11, the third gear 31 rotating clockwise in FIG. 11 slides in the groove 37 and engages with the engaging groove portion 37c via the outer branch groove portion 37a. The reverse rotation of 31 is prevented, and the open state of the pair of lids 5 and 5 is locked and held as indicated by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. When releasing the locked state and closing the both lids 5 and 5, as shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 3, the lid 5 is further pushed by hand from the position shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. The pin 39 may be removed from the engagement groove portion 37c. As a result, the third gear 31 is rotated in the counterclockwise direction by the spring force of the spring 13, and the tip of the lock pin 39 is slid in the groove 37 via the inner branch groove portion 37a, and the opening / closing interlock device 19 The lids 5 and 5 are closed by the operation of.

In this way, since the lock device 23 holds the open state of the pair of lids 5 and 5, the lids 5 and 5 that try to close the stored item C when the stored item C is taken out. There is no risk of interference, and the stored item C can be taken out more easily.

[0036]

[Effect of device]

 As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, since the box body is provided with the pair of lids that are normally biased in the closing direction, the storage recess opening of the box body is provided with the both lids in the unstored state. It is possible to improve the appearance by covering with a cover so that the inside of the storage recess is not visible. Further, since both lids are simultaneously opened to the inner side of the storage concave portion by the storage operation of the stored items, it is possible to save the trouble of opening the lids prior to storing the stored items and to perform storage easily. it can. In addition, since the stored items are clamped from both sides by the tips of the lids facing each other, various stored items can be clamped with appropriate tightening force regardless of size and shape to securely and stably hold them. it can.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the notches are formed at the front ends of the pair of lids facing each other so that an opening is formed between both of them in a closed state, and the opening width is medium. Since it becomes narrower as it goes from the center to the end, the clamping force of the ends of both lids can be collected in the direction of the center of the opening to increase the clamping force, and the stored items can be held more stably. .

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the opening / closing operation of the pair of lids is linked by the opening / closing interlocking means, the holding force of the stored items can be equalized left and right, and the holding state is further stabilized. Can be made. Further, by pushing one of the lids, the holding state of the stored items can be released, and the stored items can be easily taken out.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the closing speed of the pair of lids is delayed by the damper means, the time for closing the lids is set longer than that for opening the lids to allow easy storage of the stored items. Can be issued.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the open state of the pair of lids is held by the locking means, it is possible to further easily take out the stored items.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a center console showing a state in which a lid of an accessory case according to a first embodiment is closed.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the center console showing a state in which the stored items are stored in the accessory case according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a center console to which an accessory case having a lid according to a first modified example is attached.

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a state in which stored items are stored in an accessory case having a lid according to a first modified example.

FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a second modified example of the lid for the accessory case.

FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a third modification of the accessory case lid.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to the line IX-IX in FIG. 1 of the center console equipped with the accessory case according to the second embodiment.

10 is a cross-sectional view of the center console equipped with the accessory case according to the second embodiment, taken along line XX in FIG.

FIG. 11 is a front view of the lock device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Box body 1a Storage recess 5 Lid 5a Notch 13 Spring (biasing means) 17 Opening 19 Opening / closing interlocking device (opening / closing interlocking device) 21 Damper device (dampering device) 23 Locking device (locking device) B Small container C Storage item

Claims (5)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A box main body having a storage recess opening upward, a pair of lids provided at the open end of the box main body and opening the opening of the box main body toward the inside of the storage recess to open in a double door, and both. And a biasing means for constantly biasing the lids in the closing direction, and by the storage operation of the stored items, the both lids are simultaneously opened toward the inner side of the storage concave portion against the biasing force of the biasing means to open the double doors. On the other hand, after storing the stored items, both lids are simultaneously closed toward the outside of the storage recess by the biasing force of the biasing means so that the stored items are clamped from both sides by the facing ends of the both lids. Characteristic car accessory case. 2. A notch is formed at each of the front ends of the pair of lids facing each other so that an opening is formed between them in a closed state and the opening width is gradually narrowed from the center to the end. The accessory case for an automobile according to claim 1, wherein the accessory case is provided. 3. The accessory case for an automobile according to claim 1, wherein the pair of lids are interlocked for opening / closing operations by opening / closing interlocking means. 4. The accessory case for an automobile according to claim 1, wherein the pair of lids has a closing speed slowed by a damper means. 5. The accessory case for an automobile according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the pair of lids are configured to be held in an open state by a locking means.