Split accommodating device for vehicle

Abstract

Provided is a vehicle split storage device capable of suppressing sloshing when a vehicle travels and when the device operates. The split storage device for the vehicle is provided with a box part which is formed in a box shape with an inner space and is provided with an opening for communicating the inner space with the outside; a cover member that changes the position to a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position; a hinge member interposed between the box member and the cover member, the hinge member having a cylindrical first propeller shaft portion, a cylindrical second propeller shaft portion, and a hinge arm; and a switching element that switches the opening / closing mode of the lid member among a closed mode, a first open mode, and a second open mode by changing the connection state of the lid member, the hinge member, and the box member, the switching element being formed by integrally resin-molding the first propeller shaft portion, the second propeller shaft portion, and the hinge arm.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a split-type storage device mounted on a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] As a storage device mounted on a vehicle, a structure in which an opening of a box member is opened and closed by a lid member is known, typified by a center console storage box.

[0003] As one type of such a storage device, a vehicle split storage device has been proposed in which an opening is opened and closed from both sides by a cover member (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 3).

[0004] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-076014

[0005] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-317310

[0006] Patent Document 3: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2022-153193

[0007] In short, the lid member of the aforementioned split-part vehicle storage device rotates about a first axis located at one end of the box member, changing its position between a first open position, which opens the opening of the box member, and a closed position, which closes the opening. In this case, the lid member can be said to open and close the opening from a single side. This single side can also be said to be the other end, described later. Therefore, in this case, the lid member can be said to open and close the opening from the other end, about the first axis located at one end of the box member.

[0008] Furthermore, the cover member rotates about a second axis located at the other end of the box member, changing its position between a second open position, which opens the opening of the box member, and a closed position, which closes the opening. In this case, the cover member can be said to open the opening from the other side. Alternatively, the other side can be said to be the aforementioned one end, so the cover member can be said to open and close the opening from the one end, about the second axis located at the other end of the box member.

[0009] As described above, the cover member of the vehicle split storage device can open and close the opening of the box member from both one end side and the other end side of the box member, and thus has an advantage of excellent convenience.

[0010] On the other hand, this type of split-opening storage device for a vehicle requires a mechanism for opening and closing the lid member from the other end side about the first axis, a mechanism for opening and closing the lid member from the one end side about the second axis, and a mechanism for switching the opening and closing direction of the lid member between the one end side and the other end side. Therefore, the number of components of a split-opening storage device for a vehicle is significantly greater than that of a conventional single-opening storage device for a vehicle.

[0011] However, manufacturing various components of various devices according to designed dimensions is very difficult, and each component is usually molded with shape errors. When setting tolerances for each component, even if the dimensions of each component are within the tolerance range, if the number of components in the device is large, the errors will accumulate accordingly.

[0012] Therefore, for devices with a large number of components, the positional relationship between the components of the actual device may sometimes be very different from that in the design. If the size difference is too large, shaking may sometimes occur between the components, for example when the vehicle is driving or the device is operating.

[0013] The split-type vehicle storage device disclosed in Patent Document 3 utilizes a mechanism for opening and closing the lid member from the other end about a first axis, a mechanism for opening and closing the lid member from one end about a second axis, and a mechanism for switching the opening and closing direction of the lid member between the one end and the other end, all appropriately unitized and integrated. Consequently, the split-type vehicle storage device disclosed in Patent Document 3 significantly reduces the number of components compared to the split-type vehicle storage devices disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2.

[0014] However, the vehicle split storage device of Patent Document 3 still has a large number of components, and it is difficult to completely eliminate the problem of shaking when the vehicle is traveling or when the device is operating.

[0015] Currently, various noise countermeasures are being implemented in vehicles. In particular, efforts are underway to reduce noise levels in electric and hybrid vehicles, which have become increasingly popular in recent years. Consequently, there is a demand for further silencing of various devices installed within the vehicle interior, and there is also a demand for further silencing of vehicle compartments. Summary of the Invention

[0016] The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned situation, and a problem to be solved is to provide a vehicle split storage device that can suppress shaking when the vehicle is traveling and when the device is in operation.

[0017] The vehicle split storage device of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems has the following features:

[0018] a box member formed in a box shape having an internal space and having an opening for communicating the internal space with the outside;

[0019] a cover member whose position is changed to a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position; in the closed position, the opening of the box member is closed; in the first open position, the cover member is rotated from the closed position about a first axis located at one end side of the box member to open the opening; and in the second open position, the cover member is rotated from the closed position about a second axis located at the other end side of the box member and parallel to the first axis to open the opening;

[0020] a hinge member interposed between the box member and the cover member, comprising a cylindrical first transmission shaft portion, a cylindrical second transmission shaft portion, and a hinge arm, wherein the first transmission shaft portion constitutes a portion of the first shaft and is supported by the box member, the second transmission shaft portion constitutes a portion of the second shaft, extends in a direction opposite to the first transmission shaft portion, and is supported by the cover member, and the hinge arm connects the first transmission shaft portion and the second transmission shaft portion; and

[0021] a switching element that switches the opening and closing mode of the cover member between a closed mode, a first open mode, and a second open mode by changing the connection state of the cover member, the hinge member, and the box member, wherein in the closed mode, the cover member is locked in the closed position, in the first open mode, the cover member is rotatable between the closed position and the first open position, and in the second open mode, the cover member is rotatable between the closed position and the second open position.

[0022] The vehicle split storage device is formed by integrally molding the first transmission shaft, the second transmission shaft, and the hinge arm with resin.

[0023] Effects of the Invention

[0024] According to the vehicle split storage device of the present invention, it is possible to suppress shaking when the vehicle is traveling, when the vehicle split storage device is operating, and the like. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 This is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating a disassembled state of the vehicle split storage device according to the first embodiment.

[0026] Figure 2 This is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating a state in which a part of the box member, the lid lower portion, the hinge member, and the switching element of the vehicle split storage device according to the first embodiment are viewed from above.

[0027] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 An enlarged view of the main part.

[0028] Figure 4 This is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating a part of the box member and the hinge member of the vehicle split device according to the first embodiment.

[0029] Figure 5 This is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating the hinge member of the vehicle split device according to the first embodiment.

[0030] Figure 6 This is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating how the hinge member of the vehicle split device according to the first embodiment is assembled to the box member.

[0031] Figure 7 This is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating switching elements of the split-type vehicle device according to the first embodiment.

[0032] Figure 8 is indicative of Figure 3 An explanatory diagram illustrating the situation of the vehicle split device of Example 1 cut along the AA position in FIG.

[0033] Figure 9 This is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating a state in which the lid is arranged at the first open position in the vehicle split-door device of the first embodiment.

[0034] Figure 10 This is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating a state in which the lid is arranged at the second open position in the vehicle split-door device of the first embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The vehicle split storage device of the present invention is similar to the various vehicle split storage devices described above, and is a split storage device in which the cover member rotates around the first axis or the second axis, thereby opening and closing the opening of the box member from both sides.

[0036] The vehicle split storage device of the present invention includes a box member, a lid member, a hinge member, and a switching element.

[0037] Among them, the hinged part is a part between the box part and the cover part, and has: a first transmission shaft part, which constitutes a part of the first axis and is supported by the box part; a second transmission shaft part, which constitutes a part of the second axis and is supported by the cover part; and a hinged arm, which connects the first transmission shaft part and the second transmission shaft part.

[0038] In conventional split-type storage devices for vehicles with hinged components, the first and second transmission shafts and the hinge arm are molded separately and then assembled together to form an integrated structure. This is because the first and second transmission shafts are made of metal, while the hinge arm is made of resin.

[0039] That is, the first and second transmission shafts are parts that require particularly high dimensional accuracy, and therefore are preferably made of metal. However, if the articulated arm is also made of metal based on the first and second transmission shafts, the mass of the split-type storage device for a vehicle will be too large. Furthermore, there is also the problem of reduced formability of the entire articulated component, including the first and second transmission shafts and the articulated arm. Therefore, in current split-type storage devices for vehicles, the first and second transmission shafts are made of metal, are molded separately from the articulated arm, and are assembled together to achieve integration.

[0040] Regarding the split storage device for a vehicle described in Patent Document 3, the first transmission shaft portion, the second transmission shaft portion, and the hinge arm are also separately molded and assembled to form an integral body.

[0041] However, when the first transmission shaft, the second transmission shaft, and the articulated arm, which are molded separately, are assembled and integrated, as described above, dimensional errors of the components accumulate, and sometimes shaking occurs between the components when the vehicle is traveling or the device is operating.

[0042] In the vehicle split storage device of the present invention, the first transmission shaft, the second transmission shaft, and the articulated arm are integrally molded into a resin to form a hinged component. Consequently, the number of components in the vehicle split storage device of the present invention is reduced, eliminating the aforementioned problem of accumulated dimensional errors. Consequently, the vehicle split storage device of the present invention can suppress shaking during vehicle travel and when the vehicle split storage device is in operation.

[0043] A hinge component formed by integrally molding the first transmission shaft, the second transmission shaft, and the hinge arm with resin has the advantages of greater freedom in shape and reduced manufacturing costs, compared to, for example, a hinge component formed by integrally molding these components with metal. Furthermore, the vehicle split storage device of the present invention, including this hinge component, also has the advantages of excellent freedom in shape and reduced manufacturing costs.

[0044] Furthermore, in the vehicle split storage device of the present invention, the first transmission shaft portion and the second transmission shaft portion are cylindrical.

[0045] If the first transmission shaft and the second transmission shaft are solid, they are susceptible to shape defects such as shrinkage cavities when resin molding them. Therefore, there is a problem that it is difficult to manufacture the solid first transmission shaft and the second transmission shaft with high molding accuracy.

[0046] The vehicle split storage device of the present invention forms the first and second transmission shafts into a cylindrical, or hollow, shape and reduces their thickness, thereby suppressing the occurrence of molding defects such as shrinkage cavities. Therefore, even with a hinge component integrally formed from a resin material, the molding precision of the first and second transmission shafts can be improved. Furthermore, the vehicle split storage device of the present invention can suppress shaking during vehicle travel and when the vehicle split storage device is in operation.

[0047] Next, each structural element of the vehicle split storage device of the present invention will be described.

[0048] Unless otherwise specified, a numerical range of "x to y" described in this specification also includes the lower limit x and the upper limit y within the range. Furthermore, the numerical range can be formed by arbitrarily combining the aforementioned upper and lower limits and the numerical values ​​listed in the embodiments. Furthermore, any numerical value selected from within the numerical range can be used as the upper and lower limits.

[0049] The vehicle split storage device of the present invention includes a box member, a lid member, a hinge member, and a switching element.

[0050] The box member is formed into a box shape with an inner space and has an opening for communicating the inner space with the outside. The opening can be formed on any surface of the box member, for example, it can face upward or sideways.

[0051] The box member may be any member capable of storing various luggage in its internal space, and its specific use, shape, material, etc. are not particularly limited.

[0052] In particular, the box member is preferably a molded article made of a resin material. In addition, the resin material mentioned in this specification means that as long as the resin is set as the main component, for example, it can contain materials other than the resin such as carbon fiber and glass fiber.

[0053] The cover member changes its position between a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position to open and close the opening of the box member. In the closed position, the cover member closes the opening of the box member. In each of the first open position and the second open position, the cover member fully opens the opening of the box member.

[0054] In the first open position, the cover member is in a state of being rotated from the closed position about a first axis located at one end side of the box member, so that the opening of the box member is opened.

[0055] Furthermore, in the second open position, the lid member is in a state of being rotated from the closed position about the second axis located on the other end side of the box member, so that the opening of the box member is opened.

[0056] In other words, the cover member opens and closes the opening from the other end side around the first axis located at one end side of the box member, and opens and closes the opening from the one end side around the second axis located at the other end side of the box member.

[0057] The first and second axes mentioned here are virtual axes. In reality, a first transmission shaft portion of a hinge member described later constitutes a portion of the first axis, and similarly, a second transmission shaft portion of the hinge member constitutes a portion of the second axis.

[0058] The cover member may be any member capable of opening and closing the opening, and its material and shape are not particularly limited, but a molded article made of a resin material is particularly preferred.

[0059] The hinge member is a member formed by integrally molding the first transmission shaft, the second transmission shaft, and the hinge arm with resin, and is interposed between the box member and the lid member.

[0060] The first transmission shaft of the hinge member is supported by the box member, and the second transmission shaft is supported by the cover member. Therefore, the hinge member rotates relative to the box member about the first transmission shaft. In addition, the cover member rotates relative to the hinge member about the second transmission shaft.

[0061] If the cover member and the box member are fixed relative to each other in a state in which the opening is closed, the cover member is locked in the closed position.

[0062] At this time, it is sufficient as long as the positions of the cover member and the box member are relatively fixed, and they may be fixed directly to each other or indirectly fixed via other members.

[0063] If the cover member and the hinge member are fixed to each other and the cover member and the box member are opened to each other, the cover member and the hinge member can rotate integrally with respect to the box member about the first transmission shaft portion. Thus, the cover member can be changed in position between the closed position and the first open position by rotating.

[0064] In addition, at this time, as long as the positions of the cover member and the hinge member are relatively fixed, they may be fixed directly to each other or indirectly fixed via other members.

[0065] Furthermore, if the hinge member and the box member are fixed to each other, the lid member and the hinge member are opened to each other, and the lid member and the box member are opened to each other, the lid member can rotate relative to the hinge member and the box member about the second transmission shaft portion. Thus, the lid member can be changed in position between the closed position and the second open position by rotating.

[0066] In this case, as long as the positions of the hinge member and the box member are relatively fixed, they may be fixed directly to each other or indirectly via other members.

[0067] In addition, when the cover is in the closed position, the hinge and the cover together close the opening. In other words, when the cover is in the closed position, the hinge closes a portion of the opening. The position of the hinge at this time is referred to as the hinge closed position as needed.

[0068] In addition, when the cover member rotates from the closed position to the first open position, the hinge member and the cover member rotate together around the first transmission shaft, that is, the first axis, to open the opening. The position of the hinge member when the opening is opened is called the hinge open position as needed.

[0069] When the cover member rotates from the closed position to the second open position, the hinge member and the cover member are in a state of being open to each other, so the position of the hinge member does not change. Therefore, when the cover member rotates between the closed position and the second open position, the hinge member remains in the hinge closed position.

[0070] As long as the hinge member can operate in the manner described above, the hinge member can be configured such that the first and second transmission shafts are cylindrical, either with or without a bottom. The first and second transmission shafts can be cylindrical or square, with any radial cross-section. However, when the first transmission shaft forms part of the first shaft portion and the second transmission shaft forms part of the second shaft portion, cylindrical shapes are preferred.

[0071] Furthermore, as long as the first transmission shaft portion constitutes a portion of the virtual shaft, i.e., the first shaft portion, the first shaft portion may be constituted solely by the first transmission shaft portion. Similarly, as long as the second transmission shaft portion constitutes a portion of the virtual shaft, i.e., the second shaft portion, the second shaft portion may be constituted solely by the second transmission shaft portion.

[0072] The shape of the hinged arm is not particularly limited, as long as it can connect the first transmission shaft portion and the second transmission shaft portion. However, when the lid member rotates between the closed position and the second open position, the hinged member is positioned in the hinged closed position, partially closing the opening. Therefore, the hinged member preferably has a compact shape in the hinged closed position. Specifically, the hinged arm preferably has a plate-like or columnar shape.

[0073] The switching element is used to switch the opening and closing mode of the lid member among a closed mode, a first open mode, and a second open mode by changing the connection state of the lid member, the hinge member, and the box member.

[0074] Furthermore, the switching element locks the cover member in the closed position in the closed mode.

[0075] Specifically, in the closing mode, the switching element fixes the lid member and the box member to each other in a state where the opening is closed.

[0076] Furthermore, the switching element brings the lid member into a state where it can rotate between the closed position and the first open position in the first open mode.

[0077] Specifically, in the first opening mode, the switching element fixes the lid member and the hinge member to each other and opens the lid member and the box member to each other.

[0078] Furthermore, the switching element brings the lid member into a state where it can rotate between the closed position and the second open position in the second open mode.

[0079] Specifically, in the second open mode, the switching element fixes the hinge member and the box member to each other, opens the lid member and the hinge member, and opens the lid member and the box member to each other.

[0080] As long as the switching element can switch the opening and closing mode of the lid member among the above-mentioned closed mode, the first open mode, and the second open mode, the switching mechanism is not particularly limited.

[0081] For example, as in Example 1 described later, the switching element may include a first connection element, a second connection element, and a center plate. In Example 1, the first connection element, the second connection element, and the center plate are described in detail.

[0082] The vehicle split storage device of the present invention preferably further comprises a vibration suppressing portion provided on one of the cover member and the switching element and press-fitted against the other of the cover member and the switching element in an elastically deformed state. Alternatively, the vibration suppressing portion can be said to be interposed between the cover member and the switching element.

[0083] The vibration suppression unit, located between the cover member and the switching element, utilizes its own elastic restoring force to suppress relative positional changes between the cover member and the switching element in the direction of their approach. This suppresses vibrations of the cover member and the switching element during vehicle travel and device operation, thereby suppressing any play between the cover member and the switching element.

[0084] The vibration suppression portion may be made of an elastic material such as rubber and assembled to the cover member or the switching element to achieve integration. However, in consideration of cost, it is preferably integrally formed of resin with the cover member or the switching element.

[0085] The vehicle split storage device of the present invention may include a common vibration suppressing portion on one of the cover member and the hinge member. In this case, the vibration suppressing portion can be pressed against the other of the cover member and the hinge member in an elastically deformed state, thereby suppressing any shaking between the cover member and the hinge member.

[0086] Furthermore, the vehicle split storage device of the present invention may include a common vibration suppressing portion on one of the box member and the hinge member. In this case, the vibration suppressing portion can be pressed against the other of the box member and the hinge member in an elastically deformed state, thereby suppressing any shaking between the box member and the hinge member.

[0087] Hereinafter, the vehicle split storage device of the present invention will be described with reference to specific examples.

[0088] (Example 1)

[0089] The vehicle split storage device of Example 1 is a center console storage box disposed between the driver's seat and the passenger seat in the vehicle interior.

[0090] exist Figure 1 , there is shown a diagram schematically illustrating the situation after the vehicle split storage device of Example 1 is disassembled. Figure 2 , there is shown a diagram schematically illustrating a situation in which a portion of the box member, the lower portion of the lid, the hinge member, and the switching element of the vehicle split storage device of Example 1 are viewed from above. Figure 3 Shown in Figure 2 An enlarged view of the main part. Figure 4 , there is shown a diagram schematically illustrating a portion of the box member and the hinge member of the vehicle split device of Example 1. Figure 5 , which schematically illustrates the hinge components of the vehicle split device according to the first embodiment. Figure 6 , there is shown an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating a state in which the hinge member of the vehicle split device of the first embodiment is assembled to the box member. Figure 7 , which schematically illustrates the switching elements of the split-type vehicle device according to the first embodiment. Figure 8 A schematic diagram illustrating the Figure 3 The diagram of the vehicle split device according to the first embodiment is cut at the AA position. Figure 9 , there is shown an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating a state in which the cover member is arranged at the first open position in the vehicle split-door device of the first embodiment. Figure 101 is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating a state in which the lid member is arranged at the second open position in the vehicle split-door device according to the first embodiment.

[0091] Hereinafter, up, down, left, right, front, and back refer to the up, down, left, right, front, and back in each drawing.

[0092] like Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle split storage device 1 of the first embodiment includes a box member 2 , a lid member 3 , a hinge member 4 , a switching element 5 , a first opening pre-tensioning element 81 , and a second opening pre-tensioning element 82 .

[0093] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the cover member 3 of the split housing device 1 for vehicles of the first embodiment rotates around the first axis 91 (virtual axis) located at one end side of the box member 2, and the position is adjusted to the first open position ( Figure 9 ) and the closed position in which the opening 20 is closed. In addition, the cover member 3 rotates around the second axis 92 (virtual axis) located at the other end side of the box member 2, and the position is moved to the second open position ( Figure 10 ) and changes the closing position to close the opening 20.

[0094] That is, the lid member 3 of the vehicle half-opening storage device 1 of the first embodiment opens and closes the opening 20 of the box member 2 from both the left side as the other end side and the right side as one end side.

[0095] The first axis 91 and the second axis 92 are parallel to each other and coincide with the front-rear direction. The width direction (also referred to as the axis-orthogonal direction) perpendicular to the axial direction coincides with the left-right direction.

[0096] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the box member 2 is formed into a box shape with an internal space 29 and an upward opening. The internal space 29 functions as a storage space for storing luggage. The internal space 29 communicates with the outside through an opening 20.

[0097] The box member 2 includes a box body portion 21 formed in a box shape and a box end portion 22 attached to a rear portion of the box body portion 21 .

[0098] like Figure 1 As shown, the cover member 3 is formed into a nearly box-like shape by assembling and integrating the following components: a cover upper portion 31 formed into a shallow box shape and opening downward; and a cover lower portion 32 formed into a nearly plate shape and covering the opening of the cover upper portion 31 from the bottom.

[0099] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, a hinge receiving portion 33 extending in the left-right direction is provided at the rear of the lower cover portion 32 of the cover member 3. The hinge receiving portion 33 is formed into a concave shape that is recessed upward and open downward. A second shaft support portion 34 is provided at the rear and left end of the lower cover portion 32, formed as a through-hole extending in the front-to-back direction. The hinge receiving portion 33 can accommodate a hinge arm 44 of the hinge member 4, described later, and the second transmission shaft portion 42 of the hinge member 4, described later, is inserted into the second shaft support portion 34 from the rear.

[0100] A second hinge-side sliding groove 36 extending in the front-to-rear direction is provided at the left end of the cover lower portion 32 and further forward than the hinge receiving portion 33. Furthermore, a first hinge-side sliding groove 35 extending in the front-to-rear direction is provided at the right end of the cover lower portion 32 and further forward than the hinge receiving portion 33.

[0101] Furthermore, a first box-side sliding groove 37 extending in the front-to-back direction is provided further forward and slightly to the right of the first hinge-side sliding groove 35. A second box-side sliding groove 38 extending in the front-to-back direction is provided further forward than the second hinge-side sliding groove 36 and coaxially with the first hinge-side sliding groove 35.

[0102] A structure for supporting a center plate 50 and positioning pins, which will be described later, is provided between the first hinge-side sliding groove 35 and the second hinge-side sliding groove 36 of the cover lower portion 32. This structure will be described in detail below.

[0103] A first operating window 311 extending in the left-right direction and opening to the right is formed at the front and right ends of the upper cover portion 31 and the lower cover portion 32. A second operating window 312 extending in the left-right direction and opening to the left is formed at the front and left ends of the upper cover portion 31 and the lower cover portion 32.

[0104] The first opening operation button 313 is inserted into the first operation window 311, and the second opening operation button 314 is inserted into the second operation window 312. The inner end of the first opening operation button 313 faces the center plate 50 from the right, and the inner end of the second opening operation button 314 faces the center plate 50 from the left.

[0105] The hinge member 4 includes a first transmission shaft 41 formed into a substantially cylindrical shape extending in the front-to-rear direction; a second transmission shaft 42 formed into a substantially cylindrical shape extending in the front-to-rear direction; and a hinge arm 44 formed into a columnar shape extending in the left-to-right direction. The first transmission shaft 41, the second transmission shaft 42, and the hinge arm 44 are integrally molded from resin.

[0106] The right end of the articulated arm 44 is integrated with the front end of the first transmission shaft 41, and the left end of the articulated arm 44 is integrated with the rear end of the second transmission shaft 42. Therefore, it can be said that the first transmission shaft 41 extends rearward from the right end of the articulated arm 44, and the second transmission shaft 42 extends forward from the left end of the articulated arm 44.

[0107] like Figure 4 As shown, a first shaft support portion 221 extending in the front-to-rear direction is provided at the right end of the box end portion 22. The rear end of the first transmission shaft portion 41 is inserted from the front into the first shaft support portion 221. This allows the hinge member 4 to rotate relative to the box member 2 about the first transmission shaft portion 41.

[0108] like Figure 5 As shown in FIG. 4 , a first transmission shaft side locking portion 411 formed in a hook shape is formed at the rear end portion of the first transmission shaft portion 41. Figure 6 As shown, a first case-side locking portion 222 is provided on the inner side, i.e., rearward, of the first shaft support portion 221 to which the first transmission shaft-side locking portion 411 is locked. The first transmission shaft-side locking portion 411 and the first case-side locking portion 222 lock the first transmission shaft portion 41 in the front-to-back direction within the rotational range of the first transmission shaft portion 41 when the cover member 3 is rotated between the closed position and the first open position, thereby restricting the front-to-back position change of the first transmission shaft portion 41.

[0109] Furthermore, the engagement between the first transmission shaft side locking portion 411 and the first case side locking portion 222 is released outside the rotation range of the first transmission shaft portion 41. Therefore, with the first transmission shaft side locking portion 411 rotated to an angle outside the rotation range, the hinge member 4 having the first transmission shaft portion 41 can be attached to the case member 2 having the case end portion 22, and the hinge member 4 can be removed from the case member 2.

[0110] like Figure 4 As shown, a hook-shaped second transmission shaft side locking portion 421 is formed at the front end of the second transmission shaft portion 42. The front end of the second transmission shaft portion 42 is inserted from the rear into the second shaft support portion 34 of the cover member 3. As a result, the cover member 3 can rotate relative to the hinge member 4 about the second transmission shaft portion 42.

[0111] A second cover locking portion (not shown) is provided on the inner side, i.e., the front side, of the second shaft support portion 34 to which the second transmission shaft side locking portion 421 is engaged. The second transmission shaft side locking portion 421 and the second cover locking portion engage the second transmission shaft portion 42 in the forward and backward directions within the rotational range of the second transmission shaft portion 42 when the cover member 3 rotates between the closed position and the second open position, thereby restricting the forward and backward positional change of the second transmission shaft portion 42.

[0112] Furthermore, the engagement between the second transmission shaft side locking portion 421 and the second cover locking portion is released outside the rotation range of the second transmission shaft portion 42. Therefore, with the second transmission shaft side locking portion 421 rotated to an angle outside the rotation range, the hinge member 4 having the second transmission shaft portion 42 can be attached to the cover member 3 having the cover lower portion 32, and the hinge member 4 can be removed from the cover member 3.

[0113] In addition, regarding the vehicle split storage device 1 of Example 1, a first opening pre-tightening element 81 is installed between the first transmission shaft 41 and the box member 2. The first opening pre-tightening element 81 is a coil spring that is in a state of accumulating pre-tightening force when the lid member 3 is in the closed position, and pre-tightens the hinge member 4 from the hinged closed position to the hinged open position, thereby moving the hinge member 4 from the closed position to the hinged open position. Figure 9 The first open position shown preloads the cover element 3 .

[0114] In addition, regarding the vehicle split storage device 1 of the first embodiment, a second opening pre-tightening element 82 is installed between the second transmission shaft 42 and the cover member 3. The second opening pre-tightening element 82 is a coil spring that is in a state of accumulating pre-tightening force when the cover member 3 is in the closed position and is moved from the closed position to the hinged position when the hinge member 4 is in the hinged closed position. Figure 10 The second open position shown preloads the cover part 3 .

[0115] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the switching element 5 includes a first connection element 51 , a second connection element 61 , a center plate 50 , a widthwise restriction element 54 , a heightwise restriction element 67 , a first open operation button 313 , and a second open operation button 314 .

[0116] The first connection element 51 includes a first hinge connection body 52 and a first tank connection body 53 .

[0117] The first hinged body 52 is formed into a long rod extending in the front-rear direction and is disposed in the first hinge-side sliding groove 35 and attached to the cover member 3. The first hinged body 52 can be positioned in the first hinge-side sliding groove 35 in the front-rear direction.

[0118] A first hinge locking portion 525 protruding rearward is formed at the rear end portion of the first hinge connection body 52. ​​A first hinge locking guide pin 521 protruding upward is provided at the front end portion of the first hinge connection body 52.

[0119] The first tank connection body 53 is formed in a short rod shape extending in the front-rear direction and is arranged in the first tank side slide groove 37 and attached to the cover member 3. The first tank connection body 53 can be changed in position in the first tank side slide groove 37 in the front-rear direction.

[0120] A first tank locking portion 531 that protrudes forward is formed at the front end portion of the first tank connecting body 53. A first tank locking guide pin 535 that protrudes upward is provided at the rear end portion of the first tank connecting body 53.

[0121] The second connection element 61 includes a second hinge connection body 62 and a second tank connection body 63 .

[0122] The second hinged body 62 is formed into a long rod extending in the front-rear direction and is disposed in the second hinge-side sliding groove 36 and attached to the cover member 3. The second hinged body 62 can be positioned in the second hinge-side sliding groove 36 in the front-rear direction.

[0123] A second hinge locking portion 625 protruding rearward is formed at the rear end of the second hinge connection body 62. A second hinge locking guide pin 621 protruding upward is provided at the front end of the second hinge connection body 62.

[0124] The second tank connection body 63 is formed in a short rod shape extending in the front-rear direction and is arranged in the second tank side slide groove 38 and attached to the cover member 3. The second tank connection body 63 can be changed in position in the second tank side slide groove 38 in the front-rear direction.

[0125] A second tank locking portion 631 that protrudes forward is formed at the front end portion of the second tank connecting body 63. A second tank locking guide pin 635 that protrudes upward is provided at the rear end portion of the second tank connecting body 63.

[0126] The center plate 50 is a substantially plate-shaped member, and is attached to the cover lower portion 32. The center plate 50 can be positioned in a direction intersecting the axial direction with respect to the cover member 3, more specifically, in the left-right direction.

[0127] The rear end of the first opening operation button 313 is locked to the right end of the center plate 50, while the rear end of the second opening operation button 314 is locked to the left end of the center plate 50. This integrates the center plate 50, the first opening operation button 313, and the second opening operation button 314. Furthermore, the right side of the first opening operation button 313 is exposed inside the first operation window 311 through openings provided in the front right ends of the lower cover portion 32 and the upper cover portion 31. The left side of the second opening operation button 314 is exposed inside the second operation window 312 through openings provided in the front left ends of the lower cover portion 32 and the upper cover portion 31.

[0128] The center plate 50 is provided with a first locking guide groove 56, a second locking guide groove 57, and a centering guide groove 55 extending vertically therethrough. The first locking guide groove 56 is composed of a first hinge locking guide groove 561 and a first tank locking guide groove 562. The second locking guide groove 57 is composed of a second hinge locking guide groove 571 and a second tank locking guide groove 572.

[0129] The first hinge locking guide groove 561 is provided at the right rear side of the center panel 50. The first tank locking guide groove 562 is provided at the right front side of the center panel 50. The second hinge locking guide groove 571 is provided at the left rear side of the center panel 50. The second tank locking guide groove 572 is provided at the left front side of the center panel 50.

[0130] The first hinge locking guide groove 561 includes a relief portion 561R extending linearly in the left-right direction, and a guide portion 561G extending linearly to the right and forward, continuing from the right end of the relief portion 561R. In other words, the groove wall of the first hinge locking guide groove 561 extends linearly in the left-right direction in the relief portion 561R, and extends linearly from the left and rearward to the right and forward in the guide portion 561G.

[0131] The first hinge locking guide pin 521 of the first hinge connection body 52 is inserted into the first hinge locking guide groove 561 .

[0132] The first tank locking guide groove 562 includes a relief portion 562R extending linearly in the left-right direction, and a guide portion 562G extending linearly to the right and rearward, continuing from the right end of the relief portion 562R. In other words, the groove wall of the first tank locking guide groove 562 extends linearly in the left-right direction in the relief portion 562R, and extends linearly from the left and front side to the right and rearward side in the guide portion 562G.

[0133] The first tank locking guide pin 535 of the first tank connecting body 53 is inserted into the first tank locking guide groove 562 .

[0134] The second hinge locking guide groove 571 includes a relief portion 571R extending linearly in the left-right direction, and a guide portion 571G extending linearly to the left and forward, continuing from the left end of the relief portion 571R. In other words, the groove wall of the second hinge locking guide groove 571 extends linearly in the left-right direction in the relief portion 571R, and extends linearly from the right and rear side to the left and forward side in the guide portion 571G.

[0135] The second hinge locking guide pin 621 of the second hinge connection body 62 is inserted into the second hinge locking guide groove 571 .

[0136] The second tank locking guide groove 572 includes a relief portion 572R extending linearly in the left-right direction, and a guide portion 572G extending linearly to the left and rearward, continuing from the left end of the relief portion 572R. In other words, the groove wall of the second tank locking guide groove 572 extends linearly in the left-right direction in the relief portion 572R, and extends linearly from the right and front side to the left and rearward side in the guide portion 572G.

[0137] The second tank locking guide pin 635 of the second tank connecting body 63 is inserted into the second tank locking guide groove 572 .

[0138] The centering guide groove 55 is provided at a position on the central front side of the center plate 50. The centering guide groove 55 is formed in an isosceles triangle with its apex facing forward and its base facing rearward.

[0139] The groove wall of the centering guide groove 55 includes a first centering wall portion 551 extending from the rear and right side toward the front and center, and a second centering wall portion 552 extending from the rear and left side toward the front and center.

[0140] The width direction restriction element 54 includes a width restriction body 58 and a width pre-tensioning element 59 , and is attached to the cover lower portion 32 .

[0141] The width restrictor 58 is formed in a short columnar shape and is supported so that it can be adjusted in the front-to-back direction relative to the cover lower portion 32. The width restrictor 58 has a tapered centering protrusion 581 at one end and a hook-shaped stopper 585 at the other end. The stopper 585 engages with the stopper latch 325 provided on the cover lower portion 32, limiting rearward positional movement of the width restrictor 58 beyond a predetermined range in the front-to-back direction. The centering protrusion 581 is inserted into the centering guide groove 55 of the center plate 50.

[0142] The width biasing element 59 is a coil spring and is installed in a compressed state between the width regulating body 58 and the cover lower portion 32 .

[0143] The width biasing element 59 biases the width regulating body 58 forward, pressing the centering projection 581 against the groove wall of the centering guide groove 55 , that is, the first centering wall 551 or the second centering wall 552 .

[0144] The height direction restriction element 67 includes a height restriction body 68 and a height preload element 69 , and is attached to the cover lower portion 32 .

[0145] The height regulating member 68 is formed in a short columnar shape and is supported so as to be tiltable relative to the cover lower portion 32. One end of the height regulating member 68 faces the lower surface of the center plate 50 from below, and the other end of the width regulating member 58 faces the upper surface of the cover lower portion 32 from above.

[0146] The height biasing element 69 is a coil spring installed in a compressed state between one end of the height regulating body 68 and the center plate 50. The height direction regulating element 67 regulates the position of the center plate 50 in the vertical direction by biasing the center plate 50 upward.

[0147] like Figure 7 As shown, the second hinge locking guide pin 621 of the second hinge connecting body 62 has a sliding contact surface that slides in contact with the groove wall of the second hinge locking guide groove 571. A portion of this sliding contact surface extends parallel to the direction in which the groove wall of the second hinge locking guide groove 571 extends, and is in line contact or surface contact with the groove wall of the second hinge locking guide groove 571.

[0148] Specifically, a portion of the sliding contact surface is a pair of long surfaces LS extending parallel to a pair of groove walls of the relief portion 571R of the second hinge locking guide groove 571 , and the long surfaces LS are in sliding contact with the groove walls of the relief portion 571R.

[0149] Similarly, the first hinge locking guide pin 521 of the first hinged connecting body 52 has a sliding contact surface that slides against the groove wall of the first hinge locking guide groove 561. A portion of this sliding contact surface extends parallel to the direction in which the groove wall of the first hinge locking guide groove 561 extends, and makes line contact or surface contact with the groove wall of the first hinge locking guide groove 561.

[0150] Specifically, a portion of the sliding contact surface is a long surface extending parallel to a pair of groove walls of the relief portion 561R of the first hinge locking guide groove 561 and is in sliding contact with the groove walls of the relief portion 561R.

[0151] Similarly, the first tank locking guide pin 535 of the first tank connecting body 53 has a sliding contact surface that slides against the groove wall of the first tank locking guide groove 562. A portion of this sliding contact surface extends parallel to the direction in which the groove wall of the first tank locking guide groove 562 extends, and makes line contact or surface contact with the groove wall of the first tank locking guide groove 562.

[0152] Specifically, a part of the sliding contact surface is a long surface extending parallel to a pair of groove walls of the escape portion 562R of the first case locking guide groove 562 and is in sliding contact with the groove walls of the escape portion 562R.

[0153] Similarly, the second tank locking guide pin 635 of the second tank connecting body 63 has a sliding contact surface that slides against the groove wall of the second tank locking guide groove 572. A portion of this sliding contact surface extends parallel to the direction in which the groove wall of the second tank locking guide groove 572 extends, and makes line contact or surface contact with the groove wall of the second tank locking guide groove 572.

[0154] Specifically, a part of the sliding contact surface is a long surface extending parallel to a pair of groove walls of the escape portion 572R of the second case locking guide groove 572 and is in sliding contact with the groove walls of the escape portion 572R.

[0155] The switching element 5 has a plurality of vibration suppression units 60. Figure 8 As shown, the vibration suppression portion 60 is provided, for example, on the center plate 50 and is in pressure contact with the cover member 3 while elastically deformed. Thus, the vibration suppression portion 60 suppresses relative positional changes between the cover member 3 and the switching element 5 in the direction in which they approach each other. Furthermore, this suppresses vibrations of the cover member 3 and the switching element 5 during vehicle travel and device operation, thereby suppressing any play between the cover member 3 and the switching element 5.

[0156] Next, the operation of the vehicle split housing device 1 according to the first embodiment will be described.

[0157] Switch element 5 to off mode, Figure 9 The first open mode shown and Figure 10 The opening and closing manner of the cover member 3 is switched between the second opening modes shown.

[0158] [Off Mode]

[0159] In the closed mode, the switch element 5 locks the lid member 3 in the closed position. At this time, the lid member 3 is arranged in the lid closed position, and the hinge member 4 is arranged in the hinge closed position.

[0160] In the closed mode, the central plate 50 is centered in the width direction and the height direction by using the width direction limiting element 54 (i.e., the width limiting body 58 and the width pre-tightening element 59) and the height direction limiting element 67 (i.e., the height limiting body 68 and the height pre-tightening element 69). Figure 3 Central location shown.

[0161] The central plate 50 is arranged on Figure 3 In the central position shown, the first hinge locking portion 525 of the first hinge connection body 52 enters the locking hole of the hinge arm 44 located behind the center plate 50, thereby locking the first hinge connection body 52 and the hinge component 4.

[0162] At this time, the first tank locking portion 531 of the first tank connection body 53 enters the locking hole of the tank body 21 located in front of the center plate 50 , thereby locking the first tank connection body 53 and the tank member 2 .

[0163] Furthermore, at this time, the second hinge locking portion 625 of the second hinged connection body 62 enters the interior of the second transmission shaft portion 42 located behind the center plate 50, passes through the second transmission shaft portion 42, and enters the locking hole provided behind the second transmission shaft portion 42 in the case end portion 22. As a result, the second hinged connection body 62, the hinge member 4, and the case member 2 are locked.

[0164] At this time, the second tank locking portion 631 of the second tank connection body 63 enters the locking hole of the tank main body 21 located in front of the center plate 50 , thereby locking the second tank connection body 63 and the tank member 2 .

[0165] In other words, at this time, the lid member 3, the hinge member 4, and the box member 2 are connected and locked to each other at both the left and right ends of the box member 2 via the first connecting element 51 and the second connecting element 61. It can be said that by connecting the lid member 3, the hinge member 4, and the box member 2 in this way, the lid member 3 is locked in the closed position.

[0166] [1st Open Mode]

[0167] In the first open mode, the switching element 5 brings the cover member 3 into a state where it can rotate between the closed position and the first open position.

[0168] When the vehicle split storage device 1 of the first embodiment is in the closed mode, if the user presses the second opening operation button 314 , the center panel 50 presses the second opening operation button 314 and changes its position to the right.

[0169] If the central plate 50 is Figure 3 When the central position shown slides to the right by a predetermined length, the central plate 50 changes its position to the right relative to the second hinge connection body 62 , and the second hinge locking guide pin 621 enters the guide portion 571G of the second hinge locking guide groove 571 .

[0170] The guide portion 571G of the second hinge locking guide groove 571 extends linearly to the left and forward. Therefore, at this point, the second hinge locking guide pin 621 abuts against the groove wall of the second hinge locking guide groove 571 and is guided by the second hinge locking guide groove 571, causing its position to change forward. Furthermore, the second hinge connecting body 62, which includes the second hinge locking guide pin 621, also slides forward.

[0171] If the second hinged connection body 62 slides forward, the second hinge locking portion 625 of the second hinged connection body 62 changes its position forward inside the second transmission shaft portion 42, thereby releasing the locking between the second hinged connection body 62 and the box member 2. Furthermore, at this time, the second hinge locking portion 625 of the second hinged connection body 62 remains inside the second transmission shaft portion 42. Therefore, at this time, the locking between the second hinged connection body 62 and the hinge member 4 is maintained.

[0172] In addition, at this time, the second box locking guide pin 635 enters the guide portion 572G of the second box locking guide groove 572, and the guide portion 572G of the second box locking guide groove 572 extends in a straight line to the left and rear. Therefore, at this time, the second box locking guide pin 635 is guided by the second box locking guide groove 572 and its position changes rearward. In addition, the second box connector 63 having the second box locking guide pin 635 also slides rearward.

[0173] When the second tank connection body 63 slides rearward, the second tank locking portion 631 of the second tank connection body 63 is disengaged rearward from the locking hole of the tank member 2 , thereby releasing the locking between the second tank connection body 63 and the tank member 2 .

[0174] Meanwhile, at this point, the first hinge locking guide pin 521 enters the relief portion 561R of the first hinge locking guide groove 561. Since the relief portion 561R extends linearly in the left-right direction, the position of the first hinge locking guide pin 521 remains unchanged. Therefore, the locking between the first hinge connecting body 52 and the hinge member 4 is maintained at this point.

[0175] Furthermore, at this time, the first tank locking guide pin 535 enters the escape portion 562R of the first tank locking guide groove 562. The escape portion 562R extends linearly in the left-right direction, so the position of the first tank locking guide pin 535 does not change. Therefore, at this time, the locking between the first tank connecting body 53 and the tank member 2 is maintained.

[0176] At this time, the second hinged connection 62 and the box member 2 are released by the switching element 5, the second box connection 63 and the box member 2 are released, and the second hinged connection 62 and the hinge member 4 are maintained in the locked state. In addition, the first hinged connection 52 and the hinge member 4 are maintained in the locked state, and the first box connection 53 and the box member 2 are maintained in the locked state.

[0177] Therefore, at this time, the lid member 3 and the hinge member 4 can integrally rotate relative to the box member 2 about the first shaft 91 .

[0178] If the user releases the pressing operation of the second opening operation button 314 in this state, the cover member 3 is rotated relative to the box member 2 about the first axis 91 by the preload force of the first opening preload element 81, so that the position is turned to Figure 9 The first open position shown in FIG. Furthermore, at this point, the lid member 3 is preloaded in the first open position only by the preload force of the first opening preload element 81 and is not locked. Therefore, the lid member 3 can rotate between the first open position and the closed position.

[0179] At this time, in order to release the pressing operation of the second opening operation button 314 by the user, the center plate 50 is centered in the width direction and the height direction by the width direction restriction element 54 and the height direction restriction element 67, so that it returns to the center position. Figure 3 Central location shown.

[0180] [Second open mode]

[0181] In the second open mode, the switching element 5 brings the cover member 3 into a state where it can rotate between the closed position and the second open position.

[0182] When the vehicle split storage device 1 of the first embodiment is in the closed mode, if the user presses the first opening operation button 313 , the position of the center panel 50 changes to the left side in response to the pressing of the first opening operation button 313 .

[0183] If the central plate 50 is Figure 3 When the central position shown slides to the left by a predetermined length, the central plate 50 changes its position to the left relative to the first hinge connection body 52 , and the first hinge locking guide pin 521 enters the guide portion 561G of the first hinge locking guide groove 561 .

[0184] The guide portion 561G of the first hinge locking guide groove 561 extends linearly to the right and forward. Therefore, at this point, the first hinge locking guide pin 521 abuts against the groove wall of the first hinge locking guide groove 561 and is guided by the first hinge locking guide groove 561, causing its position to change forward. Furthermore, the first hinge connecting body 52, which includes the first hinge locking guide pin 521, also slides forward.

[0185] When the first hinge body 52 slides forward, the first hinge locking portion 525 of the first hinge body 52 disengages forward from the locking hole of the hinge arm 44 , thereby releasing the locking between the first hinge body 52 and the hinge member 4 .

[0186] In addition, at this time, the first box stopping guide pin 535 enters the guide portion 562G of the first box stopping guide groove 562, and the guide portion 562G of the first box stopping guide groove 562 extends in a straight line to the right and rear. Therefore, at this time, the first box stopping guide pin 535 is guided by the first box stopping guide groove 562 and its position changes rearward. In addition, the first box connector 53 having the first box stopping guide pin 535 also slides rearward.

[0187] When the first tank connection body 53 slides rearward, the first tank locking portion 531 of the first tank connection body 53 disengages rearward from the locking hole of the tank member 2 , thereby releasing the locking between the first tank connection body 53 and the tank member 2 .

[0188] Meanwhile, at this point, the second hinge locking guide pin 621 enters the escape portion 571R of the second hinge locking guide groove 571. Since the escape portion 571R extends linearly in the left-right direction, the position of the second hinge locking guide pin 621 remains unchanged. Therefore, the locking between the second hinge connection body 62 and the hinge member 4 is maintained at this point.

[0189] Furthermore, at this time, the second tank locking guide pin 635 enters the escape portion 572R of the second tank locking guide groove 572. The escape portion 572R extends linearly in the left-right direction, so the position of the second tank locking guide pin 635 does not change. Therefore, at this time, the locking between the second tank connecting body 63 and the tank member 2 is maintained.

[0190] At this time, the first hinged connection 52 and the hinge member 4 are released from the locking mechanism by the switching element 5, and the first box connection 53 and the box member 2 are released from the locking mechanism. Furthermore, the second hinged connection 62, the hinge member 4, and the box member 2 are maintained from the locking mechanism by the switching element 5, and the second box connection 63 and the box member 2 are maintained from the locking mechanism.

[0191] Therefore, at this time, the cover member 3 is rotatable relative to the box member 2 and the hinge member 4 about the second shaft 92 including the second transmission shaft portion 42 , the second hinge connection body 62 , and the second box connection body 63 .

[0192] Furthermore, at this time, the second hinged connection body 62 and the hinge member 4 are locked by the switching element 5, and the second box connection body 63 and the box member 2 are locked. Therefore, at this time, the hinge member 4 is connected to the box member 2 on both the right and left ends by the first transmission shaft 41, the second transmission shaft 42, the second hinged connection body 62, and the second box connection body 63, so that it cannot rotate. That is, at this time, the hinge member 4 is configured in the hinged closed position and remains locked relative to the box member 2.

[0193] If the user releases the pressing operation of the first opening operation button 313 in this state, the preload force of the second opening preload element 82 causes the cover member 3 to rotate relative to the box member 2 around the second axis 92, so that the position is Figure 10 The second open position shown in FIG. Furthermore, at this point, the lid member 3 is preloaded in the second open position only by the preload force of the second opening preload element 82 and is not locked. Therefore, the lid member 3 can rotate between the second open position and the closed position.

[0194] At this time, the pressing operation of the first opening operation button 313 by the user is released, and the center plate 50 is centered in the width direction and the height direction by the width direction restriction element 54 and the height direction restriction element 67. Figure 3 Return to the central position shown.

[0195] In the vehicle split storage device 1 of Example 1, the first transmission shaft 41 and the second transmission shaft 42 are formed into a cylindrical shape, and the first transmission shaft 41, the second transmission shaft 42, and the hinge arm 44 are integrally molded from resin. Thus, the vehicle split storage device 1 of Example 1 suppresses shaking during vehicle travel and operation.

[0196] Furthermore, in the vehicle split storage device 1 of Example 1, the sliding contact surface of the first hinge locking guide pin 521 of the first hinged connecting body 52 with the groove wall of the first hinge locking guide groove 561 that guides the first hinge locking guide pin 521 has a long surface LS extending parallel to the groove wall. More specifically, the first hinge locking guide pin 521 has a long surface LS extending parallel to the groove wall of the first hinge locking guide groove 561R.

[0197] Similarly, the sliding contact surface of the first tank locking guide pin 535 of the first tank connecting body 53 with the groove wall of the first tank locking guide groove 562 that guides it has a long surface extending parallel to the groove wall. More specifically, the first tank locking guide pin 535 has a long surface extending parallel to the groove wall of the avoidance portion 562R in the first tank locking guide groove 562.

[0198] The sliding contact surface of the second tank locking guide pin 635 of the second tank connecting body 63 with the groove wall of the second tank locking guide groove 572 that guides the second tank locking guide pin 635 has a long surface extending parallel to the groove wall. More specifically, the second tank locking guide pin 635 has a long surface extending parallel to the groove wall of the escape portion 572R in the second tank locking guide groove 572.

[0199] Furthermore, the sliding contact surface of the second tank locking guide pin 635 of the second tank connecting body 63 with the groove wall of the second tank locking guide groove 572 that guides the second tank locking guide pin 635 has a long surface extending parallel to the groove wall. More specifically, the second tank locking guide pin 635 has a long surface extending parallel to the groove wall of the escape portion 572R in the second tank locking guide groove 572.

[0200] Regarding the vehicle split storage device 1 of Example 1, as described above, the first hinged locking guide pin 521 of the first hinged connection body 52, the first box locking guide pin 535 of the first box connection body 53, the second hinged locking guide pin 621 of the second hinged connection body 62, and the second box locking guide pin 635 of the second box connection body 63 respectively have a long surface LS parallel to the groove wall on the sliding contact surface with the corresponding guide groove (the first hinged locking guide groove 561, the first box locking guide groove 562, the second hinged locking guide groove 571 or the second box locking guide groove 572). Therefore, with respect to the vehicle split storage device 1 of Example 1, the first hinged connection body 52, the first box connection body 53, the second hinged connection body 62 and the second box connection body 63 can perform operations stably without shaking, and can suppress the shaking and operation sound when the switching element 5 switches the opening and closing mode of the cover part 3 between the closed mode, the first open mode and the second open mode.

[0201] Furthermore, the vehicle split storage device 1 of the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, each pin of each hinged connector and each box connector may have a long surface extending parallel to the groove wall of the guide portion of the corresponding guide groove. Alternatively, each pin of each hinged connector and each box connector may have a long surface extending parallel to both the groove wall of the escape portion of the corresponding guide groove and the groove wall of the guide portion of the guide groove.

[0202] In either case, similar to the vehicle split storage device 1 of the first embodiment, rattling and operating noise can be suppressed when the switching element 5 switches the opening and closing mode of the lid member 3 between the closed mode, the first open mode, and the second open mode.

[0203] Furthermore, in the vehicle split storage device 1 of the first embodiment, the switching element 5 includes the vibration suppression unit 60. Thus, the vehicle split storage device 1 of the first embodiment can also suppress shaking during vehicle travel or device operation.

[0204] Furthermore, in the split-type vehicle storage device 1 of Example 1, the hinge member 4 is resin-molded, and the first and second transmission shafts 41 and 42 are cylindrical. This allows for the easy and highly precise formation of relatively thin shapes, such as the hook-shaped first and second transmission shaft-side retaining portions 411 and 421, on the first and second transmission shafts 41 and 42. Consequently, the number of components in the split-type vehicle storage device 1 of Example 1 can be further reduced. Consequently, the split-type vehicle storage device 1 of Example 1 eliminates the problem of dimensional errors accumulating among numerous components, further suppressing any shaking during vehicle travel and when the split-type vehicle storage device is in operation.

[0205] The present invention has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and the like. Elements described in the embodiments and the like can be appropriately extracted and combined, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0206] Furthermore, the specification of the present invention not only discloses the reference relationship between the various technical claims at the time of filing, but also discloses the technical concept of appropriately combining the matters described in the various technical claims.

[0207] Description of the label

[0208] 1: Vehicle-use split storage device; 2: Box component; 20: Opening; 29: Internal space; 3: Cover component; 4: Hinge component; 41: First transmission shaft; 42: Second transmission shaft; 44: Articulated arm; 5: Switching element; 50: Center plate; 51: First connecting element; 56: First latching guide groove; 57: Second latching guide groove; 521: First hinged latching guide pin; 525: First hinged latching portion; 531: First box latching portion; 535: First box latching guide pin; 60: Vibration suppression portion; 61: Second connecting element; 621: Second hinged latching guide pin; 625: Second hinged latching portion; 631: Second box latching portion; 635: Second box latching guide pin; 91: First axis; 92: Second axis; LS: Long side.

Claims

1. A split-type storage device for a vehicle, wherein: The vehicle split storage device comprises: a box member formed in a box shape having an internal space and having an opening for communicating the internal space with the outside; a cover member whose position is changed to a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position; in the closed position, the opening of the box member is closed; in the first open position, the cover member is rotated from the closed position about a first axis located at one end side of the box member to open the opening; and in the second open position, the cover member is rotated from the closed position about a second axis located at the other end side of the box member and parallel to the first axis to open the opening; a hinge member interposed between the box member and the cover member, comprising a first cylindrical transmission shaft portion, a second cylindrical transmission shaft portion, and a hinge arm, wherein the first transmission shaft portion constitutes a portion of the first shaft and is supported by the box member, the second transmission shaft portion constitutes a portion of the second shaft, extends in a direction opposite to the first transmission shaft portion, and is supported by the cover member, and the hinge arm connects the first transmission shaft portion and the second transmission shaft portion; as well as a switching element that switches the opening and closing mode of the cover member between a closed mode, a first open mode, and a second open mode by changing the connection state of the cover member, the hinge member, and the box member, wherein in the closed mode, the cover member is locked in the closed position, in the first open mode, the cover member is rotatable between the closed position and the first open position, and in the second open mode, the cover member is rotatable between the closed position and the second open position. The vehicle split storage device is formed by integrally molding the first transmission shaft, the second transmission shaft, and the hinge arm with resin.

2. The vehicle split storage device according to claim 1, wherein: The vehicle split storage device comprises: The first connecting element is mounted on the cover member and comprises a first box locking guide pin, a first box locking portion, a first hinge locking guide pin, and a first hinge locking portion, wherein the first box locking guide pin can change its position in the axial direction of the first shaft and the second shaft, the first box locking portion is detachably locked to the box member by changing its position integrally with the first box locking guide pin, the first hinge locking guide pin can change its position in the axial direction, and the first hinge locking portion is detachably locked to the hinge member by changing its position integrally with the first hinge locking guide pin; The second connecting element is mounted on the cover member and comprises a second box locking guide pin, a second box locking portion, a second hinge locking guide pin and a second hinge locking portion, the second box locking guide pin constituting a part of the second shaft and being able to change its position in the axial direction, the second box locking portion being detachably locked to the box member by changing its position integrally with the second box locking guide pin, the second hinge locking guide pin being able to change its position in the axial direction, and the second hinge locking portion being detachably locked to the hinge member by changing its position integrally with the second hinge locking guide pin; as well as a center plate mounted on the cover member so as to be positionally variable in a direction intersecting the axial direction; The central plate has: a first locking guide groove, which guides the first box locking guide pin and the first hinge locking guide pin inserted into the groove in a straight line in a direction intersecting the axial direction; and a second locking guide groove, which guides the second box locking guide pin and the second hinge locking guide pin inserted into the groove in a straight line in a direction intersecting the axial direction. The first box locking guide pin and the first hinge locking guide pin have long surfaces that make line contact or surface contact with the groove wall of the first locking guide groove. The second case locking guide pin and the second hinge locking guide pin have long surfaces that make line contact or surface contact with the groove wall of the second locking guide groove.

3. The vehicle split storage device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The vehicle split storage device includes a vibration suppression portion provided on one of the cover member and the switching element and in pressure contact with the other of the cover member and the switching element in an elastically deformed state.

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