decorative component

Abstract

A garnish member (110) is disposed between a first interior member (6) and a second interior member (60) provided on a vehicle, both of which are supported by a frame (40) provided on the vehicle, and has a shield portion (111) that covers the edge of the first interior member and the edge of the second interior member, a plate-shaped garnish plate portion (112) that extends in the lateral direction, and a lateral portion (113) that extends in the lateral direction at a position behind the garnish plate portion and spaced apart from the rear side of the garnish plate portion. The frame has a base, a locking piece (117) that extends upward and is spaced apart from the front side of the base, and a separation preventing piece (118) that extends downward and is spaced apart from the front side of the locking piece. The upper end of the locking piece is positioned above the lower end of the separation preventing piece, and when the lateral portion is disposed between the locking piece and the base, the separation preventing piece is positioned in front of the lateral portion in plan view. Thus, the garnish member disposed between the two interior members is prevented from falling off.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the invention patent application filed on April 9, 2020, with application number 201880066031.3 and invention title "Decorative Components". Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to a decorative member disposed between interior components of a vehicle. Background Technology

[0003] In vehicles, decorative elements are sometimes provided to fill the gap between two adjacent interior trim parts (e.g., Patent Document 1). In the vehicle seat of Patent Document 1, a decorative element is provided between the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover and the switch unit for operating electrical equipment. An opening is provided on the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover, into which the switch unit is inserted. The decorative element is positioned between the edge of the opening and the switch unit.

[0004] [Existing Technical Documents]

[0005] [Patent Documents]

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Publication No. 2017-94878 Summary of the Invention

[0007] [The technical problem that the invention aims to solve]

[0008] To install a cup holder on a vehicle seat, similar to Patent Document 1, a through-hole is considered in the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover, into which a cup-shaped container holding member for holding a beverage container is inserted. In this case, to stably support the beverage container, the container holding member is integrated with the frame of the vehicle seat. A decorative member is provided between the edge of the through-hole in the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover and the opening edge of the container holding member to fill the gap.

[0009] However, if the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover deforms due to the load during a collision, the decorative parts may detach from the cover components and the container storage container.

[0010] In view of the above technical background, the present invention addresses the technical problem of preventing the decorative component disposed between two interior parts from falling off.

[0011] Technical solutions used to solve technical problems

[0012] To solve the aforementioned technical problems, a decorative component (110) is proposed, which is disposed between a first interior trim component (6) and a second interior trim component (60) disposed on a vehicle. The first and second interior trim components are both supported by a frame (40) disposed on the vehicle. The decorative component has a shielding portion (111), a decorative component plate portion (112), and a transverse portion (113). The shielding portion (111) covers the edges of the first and second interior trim components; the decorative component plate portion (112) extends laterally and is plate-shaped. The horizontal portion (113) is located behind the decorative component panel and spaced apart from the rear side of the decorative component panel, extending laterally. The frame has a base (116), a locking piece (117), and an anti-detachment piece (118). The locking piece (117) is spaced apart from the front side of the base and extends upward. The anti-detachment piece (118) is spaced apart from the front side of the locking piece and extends downward. The upper end of the locking piece is located above the lower end of the anti-detachment piece. When the horizontal portion is positioned between the locking piece and the base, the anti-detachment piece is located in front of the horizontal portion when viewed from above.

[0013] According to this technical solution, the forward and backward movement of the trim component relative to the frame is restricted by positioning the horizontal part between the locking piece and the base, and the horizontal part is prevented from detaching from the frame by providing an anti-detachment piece. Therefore, it is difficult for the trim component to detach from the frame. Since both the first and second interior trim components are supported by the frame, it is possible to prevent the trim component from detaching from the first and second interior trim components.

[0014] In the above technical solution, an upward-facing shoulder surface (119) supporting the horizontal portion can be formed on the rear surface of the locking piece.

[0015] According to this technical solution, since the downward load acting on the decorative component is supported by the frame, the downward movement of the decorative component is restricted.

[0016] In the above technical solution, a protrusion (121) can be provided on the decorative component plate, the protrusion (121) protruding towards the substrate and abutting against the substrate.

[0017] According to this technical solution, the movement of the decorative component relative to the frame in the vertical direction can be limited by the friction between the protrusion and the substrate.

[0018] In the above technical solution, a pair of locking tabs can be arranged side by side on the frame, and the anti-detachment tabs are configured to be located between the locking tabs when viewed from the main view.

[0019] According to this technical solution, by configuring the horizontal section across two locking tabs, the forward movement of the horizontal section relative to the base can be restricted by the two locking tabs, which are separated to the left and right. This allows for more reliable restriction of the forward and backward movement of the decorative component. Furthermore, since anti-detachment tabs are disposed between the locking tabs, the horizontal section is further prevented from detaching from the frame.

[0020] In the above technical solution, the frame can be a bracket (42) combined with the side frame (11) of the seat cushion (2) constituting the vehicle seat (1), the first interior part is a cover part (6) covering at least a portion of the side frame and having a through hole (108), and the second interior part is a container holding part (60) inserted into the through hole and having a recess for holding a beverage container.

[0021] According to this technical solution, a decorative component that is difficult to detach can be installed between the cover component and the container receiving component.

[0022] In the above technical solution, the shielding part can be formed as a frame along the edge of the through hole and the opening edge of the container receiving part.

[0023] According to this technical solution, since the shielding part is formed in the shape of the edge of the through hole and the opening edge of the container receiving part, it can cover the edge of the through hole and the opening edge of the container receiving part, and can simplify the shielding part.

[0024] In the above technical solution, a plurality of locking holes (102, 107) are provided on the edge defining the through hole, and locking protrusions (115) that are inserted into the locking holes are provided on the shielding part.

[0025] According to this technical solution, the shielding part can be combined with the edge of the through hole.

[0026] In the above technical solution, a groove (114) is provided on the shielding part to accommodate the opening edge of the container receiving part in a displaceable manner.

[0027] According to this technical solution, the edge of the through hole and the opening edge of the container receiving component can be covered by the shielding part, and the container receiving component can be displaced according to the offset of the relative position between the container receiving component and the cover component, thereby performing offset compensation.

[0028] In the above technical solution, the frame may also have a rod-shaped component (41), which is combined with the side frame. The container receiving component has a pair of left and right locking parts (61) protruding downward on the bottom surface. The locking parts have locking recesses (61D) that open downward and are recessed upward. The rod-shaped component is respectively received in the corresponding locking recesses.

[0029] According to this technical solution, by retracting the rod-shaped components into the locking recesses, the locking parts are respectively engaged with the corresponding rod-shaped components. Accordingly, the container loading component can be easily combined with the rod-shaped components and supported on the side frame. Furthermore, by retracting the rod-shaped components into the locking recesses, the movement of the container loading component relative to the side frame can be restricted.

[0030] In the above technical solution, the locking part may have a pair of left and right wall portions (61B) and claw portions (61C), wherein the pair of left and right wall portions (61B) protrude downwards, and the claw portions (61C) protrude from the lower ends of the wall portions in a direction facing each other. The pair of wall portions face each other across the rod-shaped member, and the claw portions are located on the lower side of the rod-shaped member.

[0031] According to this technical solution, by setting the wall portion, the movement of the container receiving component relative to the side frame in the left and right directions can be restricted; by setting the claw portion, the movement of the container receiving component relative to the side frame in the upward direction can be restricted.

[0032] [Invention Effects]

[0033] According to the above technical solution, by placing the horizontal part between the locking piece and the base to restrict the forward and backward movement of the decorative part relative to the frame, and by setting an anti-detachment piece to prevent the horizontal part from detaching from the frame, the decorative part can be prevented from falling off.

[0034] In the above-mentioned technical solution, according to the technical solution of forming a shoulder surface on the rear surface of the locking piece, since the downward load acting on the decorative component is supported by the frame, the downward movement of the decorative component is restricted.

[0035] In the above-mentioned technical solution, by providing a protrusion on the decorative component panel that abuts against the substrate, the movement of the decorative component relative to the frame in the vertical direction can be restricted by the friction between the protrusion and the substrate.

[0036] In the above technical solution, the anti-detachment piece is configured to be located between two locking pieces when viewed from the main view, thereby further preventing the horizontal part from falling off the frame.

[0037] In the above technical solution, the technical solution of setting a decorative component that is integrated with the frame between the cover component and the container receiving component can prevent the decorative component from falling off.

[0038] In the above-described technical solution, the shielding portion along the edge of the through hole and the opening edge of the container receiving component can cover the edge of the through hole and the opening edge of the container receiving component, and the shielding portion can be simplified.

[0039] In the above technical solution, by providing a locking hole on the edge of the through hole and a locking protrusion on the shielding part, the shielding part can be combined with the edge of the through hole.

[0040] In the above-mentioned technical solution, according to the technical solution of providing a groove on the shielding part to accommodate the opening edge of the container receiving part in a displaceable manner, the shielding part can cover the edge of the through hole and the opening edge of the container receiving part, and the container receiving part can be displaced according to the offset of the relative position between the container receiving part and the cover part, thereby performing offset compensation.

[0041] In the above-described technical solution, the frame further includes rod-shaped members that connect with the side frame. The container receiving component has a pair of downward-protruding left and right locking portions on its bottom surface. Each locking portion has a locking recess that opens downward and recesses upward. The rod-shaped members are respectively received into the corresponding locking recesses. By receiving the rod-shaped members into the locking recesses, each locking portion engages with its corresponding rod-shaped member. This allows for easy connection between the container receiving component and the rod-shaped members, enabling it to be supported on the side frame. Furthermore, by receiving the rod-shaped members into the locking recesses, movement of the container receiving component relative to the side frame can be restricted.

[0042] In the above technical solution, the locking part has a pair of left and right walls protruding downwards and claws protruding towards each other at the lower end of the walls, the pair of walls facing each other across the rod-shaped member, and the claws located on the lower side of the rod-shaped member. By providing the walls, the movement of the container receiving component relative to the side frame in the left and right directions can be restricted, and by providing the claws, the movement of the container receiving component relative to the side frame in the upward direction can be restricted. Attached Figure Description

[0043] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a vehicle seat according to the implementation method.

[0044] Figure 2 This is a side view of the lower part of a vehicle seat.

[0045] Figure 3 This is an enlarged view of the front part of the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover for a vehicle seat.

[0046] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional view of the side frame and subframe.

[0047] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the side frame and sub-frame.

[0048] Figure 6 This is a 3D view of the inner cover.

[0049] Figure 7 It is a 3D view of the outer cover.

[0050] Figure 8 This is a 3D view of the cover component.

[0051] Figure 9 It is a 3D view of the decorative component.

[0052] Figure 10 This is a 3D view of the container receiving components.

[0053] Figure 11 yes Figure 3 XI-XI sectional view.

[0054] Figure 12 yes Figure 3 Sectional view XII-XII.

[0055] Figure 13 yes Figure 3 Sectional view XIII-XIII. Detailed Implementation

[0056] Hereinafter, embodiments of the vehicle seat according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Hereinafter, as needed, the side facing the seated occupant will be referred to as the inner side of the seat (inner side), and the side away from the occupant will be referred to as the outer side of the seat (outer side), referring to the direction related to the vehicle width.

[0057] <<Overall Structure>>

[0058] like Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle seat 1 is configured as the second-row seat of a motor vehicle such as a minivan. The vehicle seat 1 is supported on the vehicle floor in a forward-backward movable manner via a sliding mechanism of a known structure. The vehicle seat 1 has a seat cushion 2, a seat back 3, a headrest 4, and a leg support 5, wherein the seat cushion 2 is disposed on the floor of the motor vehicle; the seat back 3 is supported at the rear of the seat cushion 2; the headrest 4 is disposed on the upper part of each seat back 3; and the leg support 5 is disposed at the front of the seat cushion 2.

[0059] The seat backrest 3 is rotatably connected to the rear end of the seat cushion 2 via a backrest tilt adjustment mechanism R of a known structure. The leg support 5 is formed into a flat cuboid shape and is connected to the seat cushion 2 via a leg support actuation mechanism. The leg support 5 is positioned in a support position via the leg support actuation mechanism ( Figure 1 (dotted line) and storage location ( Figure 1 The leg support 5 is displaced between the solid lines, wherein, in the support position, the leg support 5 protrudes forward toward the seat cushion 2, and its main surface is approximately connected to the seat surface of the seat cushion 2 to support the legs of the occupant; in the storage position, the leg support 5 is located behind the support position, and its main surface is approximately facing forward.

[0060] Backrest tilt adjustment mechanism covers 6 are provided on the left and right side edges of the seat cushion 2. The backrest tilt adjustment mechanism covers 6 extend from the left and right front ends of the seat cushion 2 along the front-back direction to the left and right rear ends, covering the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism R of the seat cushion 2 from the outside of the seat. The backrest tilt adjustment mechanism covers 6 are provided with operating levers (not shown) for rotating the leg support 5 and operating levers (not shown) for adjusting the rotation of the seat back 3 relative to the seat cushion 2.

[0061] A cup holder is provided on the front end of the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover 6 inside the vehicle. For storing beverage containers such as plastic bottles and cans, the cup holder has a recessed section 8 that opens forward and upward. Figure 2 As shown, in a side view, the storage recess 8 is configured such that at least a portion overlaps with the leg support 5 located in the storage position. Accordingly, in a vehicle seat 1 equipped with the leg support 5, the passage of the occupant is less likely to be affected by the installation of a cup holder.

[0062] A rearwardly recessed clearance portion 9 is provided at the lower front end of the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover 6. By providing the clearance portion 9, the occupant's legs are less likely to come into contact with the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover 6. Accordingly, the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover 6 is less prone to damage and can protect the occupant's legs.

[0063] <<Seat Cushion>>

[0064] like Figure 2As shown, the seat cushion 2 has a pair of left and right side frames 11, a pair of left and right movable parts 13, a base frame (not shown), a cushion part, and a cover material. The left and right movable parts 13 are respectively connected to the left and right side frames 11 in a manner that allows them to move back and forth and swing. The base frame is supported by the movable parts 13. The cushion part is supported by the base frame. The cover material covers the cushion part. The side frames 11 extend back and forth, forming the left and right frames of the seat cushion 2. The movable part 13 on the left side is rotatably connected to the front connector 15 and the rear connector 16, respectively. The front connector 15 and the rear connector 16 are the same as the front connector 15 and the rear connector 16 that are rotatably connected to the left side frame 11. Similarly, the movable part 13 on the right side is also connected to the front connecting part 15 and the rear connecting part 16, which are connected to the side frame 11 on the right side. The base frame is disposed between the left and right side frames 11 and is formed as a plate facing up and down. A cushion member is provided on the upper surface of the base frame and is formed of a cushioning material such as polyurethane foam. The cover material is formed of synthetic leather, fabric, etc., and is used to cover the upper surface of the cushion member. In this embodiment, the movable part 13 is configured to move back and forth and swing in conjunction with the swinging motion of the seat back 3.

[0065] The side frame 11 has a first frame 21, a second frame 22, a first bracket 23, and a second bracket 24, wherein the first frame 21 extends front to back; the second frame 22 is joined to the seat interior of the first frame 21; the first bracket 23 is joined to the seat exterior of the first frame 21; and the second bracket 24 is joined to the lower surfaces of the first frame 21 and the second frame 22.

[0066] The first frame 21 has a first frame base 26 and a first extension 27, wherein the first frame base 26 extends front to back; the first extension 27 extends upward from the front end of the first frame base 26. The first frame base 26 is formed as a plate having a main surface in the left-right direction. The first extension 27 is formed as a plate extending along the first frame base 26. The front connector 15 is rotatably connected to the first extension 27. A first support 28 is formed at the upper end of the first extension 27. The first support is formed as a plate extending upward from the upper end of the first extension 27 and curving inward toward the seat.

[0067] The first frame base 26 is connected to the frame of the seat back 3 via a backrest tilt adjustment mechanism R located at its rear end. A hook-on portion 29 is provided at the rear of the first frame base 26. In this embodiment, the hook-on portion 29 is bent into a ring shape and is formed by a wire component welded to the outer surface of the first frame base 26. The edge of the first frame base 26, except for the portion through which the frame of the seat back 3 passes, bends inward toward the seat. The edge of the first extension 27, except for its upper end, bends inward toward the seat.

[0068] The second frame 22 is formed as a plate extending front to back and is disposed inside the first frame 21. The base 30 of the second frame is formed to be approximately symmetrical to the base 26 of the first frame and is formed in a shape corresponding to the first frame 21. Figure 4 As shown, the second frame 22 has a second frame base 30 and a second extension 31, wherein the second frame base 30 extends front to back; the second extension 31 extends upward from the front end of the second frame base 30. A first locking hole 32 extending from left to right is provided at the upper end of the second extension 31. The first locking hole 32 is formed into an elongated oval shape extending front to back. The edges of the second frame base 30 and the second extension 31 bend outward toward the seat and abut against the edges of the corresponding first frame base 26 and the first extension 27. The first frame 21 and the second frame 22 are joined by welding these edges at predetermined positions.

[0069] The first bracket 23 is disposed at the lower front end of the first frame base 26. The first bracket 23 has a narrow portion 33 and a wide portion 34, wherein the narrow portion 33 extends vertically and is plate-shaped; the wide portion 34 extends downward from the narrow portion 33 and is wider in the front and rear direction than the narrow portion 33 and is plate-shaped. The narrow portion 33 is formed as a plate in the vehicle width direction, and its left and right edges are bent to extend inward toward the seat. Its left and right protruding ends are bent forward and backward along the first frame base 26 and are respectively welded to the first frame base 26. The wide portion 34 includes a wide base 34A, a wide edge wall 34B, and a tab 34C. The wide base 34A is plate-shaped and faces the vehicle width direction. The wide edge wall 34B extends inward from the left, right, and lower edges of the wide base 34A. The tab 34C extends inward from the upper left and right edges of the wide edge wall 34B. The upper end of the tab 34C is welded to the lower edge of the first frame base 26.

[0070] A second locking hole 36 extending from left to right is provided on the wide base 34A. The second locking hole 36 is formed into a generally rectangular shape extending in the front-to-back direction. A generally square weight-reducing hole 37 extending from left to right is provided on the wide base 34A.

[0071] The second bracket 24 extends along the inside and outside of the seat, forming a plate-like shape facing vertically. The second bracket 24 is welded to the lower surface of the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 approximately at their center in the front-rear direction. The outer edge of the second bracket 24 is located outside the seat of the first frame 21. A locking portion 38, forming a plate-like shape extending upwards, is provided on the outer edge of the second bracket 24. The locking portion 38 is formed as a plate facing the inside and outside of the seat. A third locking hole 39, penetrating from left to right, is provided on the locking portion 38.

[0072] <<Subframe>>

[0073] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the subframe 40 is combined with the front end of the side frame 11. The subframe 40 has a supporting wire component 41, a sub-bracket 42, and a protective wire component 43. The supporting wire component 41 is welded to the left and right sides of the side frame 11 located inside the vehicle. The sub-bracket 42 is disposed on the upper side of the supporting wire component 41. The protective wire component 43 is welded to the upper end of the sub-bracket 42.

[0074] The supporting wire component 41 is formed by bending a round metal rod with a circular cross-section into the shape of the Japanese katakana character "コ" when viewed from above. The supporting wire component 41 has a pair of first vertical sections 45 and first horizontal sections 46. One end of each pair of first vertical sections 45 is joined to the front end of the side frame 11, extending back and forth at a left-right, upper-left interval. The first horizontal section 46 connects the front ends of the left and right first vertical sections 45 to each other. In this embodiment, the first vertical section 45 on the outer side of the seat is welded at its base end to the outer side of the wide base 34A and extends downwards, bending forward. The first vertical section 45 on the inner side of the seat is welded to the inner side of the second frame base 30, extending forward and bending downwards, and further bending forward. The first horizontal section 46 extends in a generally horizontal manner. The front portions of the left and right first vertical sections 45 are formed to be generally parallel. A roughly horizontal support surface S is formed by the front part of the first vertical part 45 and the first horizontal part 46 on the left and right.

[0075] The sub-support 42 is formed from a bent sheet metal. The sub-support 42 has a pair of inner and outer side panels 47 and 48 on the left and right sides, and a front side panel 49. The pair of inner and outer side panels 47 and 48 extend forward and backward on the inner and outer sides of the two first longitudinal sections 45 of the seat, respectively. The front side panel 49 connects the front ends of the two side panels to each other and extends to the left and right. The inner and outer side panels 48 are formed as panels facing inward and outward from the seat. The front side panel 49 is formed as a panel facing forward and backward. The two inner and outer side panels 48 are connected by the front side panel 49, forming a shape roughly resembling the Japanese katakana character "コ" when viewed from above. Hereinafter, as needed, the inner and outer side panel 48 located inside the seat will be referred to as the inner side panel 47, and the inner and outer side panel 48 located outside the seat will be referred to as the outer side panel 48.

[0076] The sub-support 42 also has a pair of inner and outer protrusions 51 and 52 and a front protrusion 53. The pair of inner and outer protrusions 51 and 52 are formed by bending from the lower edges of the inner and outer side panels 48 in opposite directions; the front protrusion 53 is formed by bending from the lower edge of the front side panel 49 rearward. The inner and outer protrusions 51 (hereinafter referred to as the inner protrusions) on the inner side of the seat extend from the rear lower edge of the inner side panel 47 towards the outer side of the seat and are welded to the upper surface of the first longitudinal portion 45 located on the inner side of the seat. The outer and outer protrusions 52 (hereinafter referred to as the outer protrusions) on the outer side of the seat extend from the rear lower edge of the outer side panel 48 towards the inner side of the seat and are welded to the upper surface of the first longitudinal portion 45 located on the outer side of the seat. The front protrusion extends rearward from the lower edge of the front side panel 49 and is welded to the upper surface of the first transverse portion 46. Accordingly, the sub-support 42 is combined with the supporting wire member 41. Since the sub-support 42 is welded to the upper surface of the first longitudinal section 45 through the three protrusions 51, 52 and the front protrusion 53, the sub-support 42 is more firmly attached to the supporting wire component 41 than when welding is performed on two protrusions.

[0077] The protective wire component 43 is formed by bending a round metal rod with a circular cross-section into a shape roughly resembling the Japanese katakana character "コ" (ko) when viewed from the front. The protective wire component 43 has a pair of second longitudinal sections 56 and second transverse sections 57. One end of each of the second longitudinal sections 56 is welded to the upper part of the inner side plate 47 and the outer side plate 48, respectively, and extends rearward and upward. The second transverse sections 57 connect the other ends of the left and right second longitudinal sections 56 to each other. The two second longitudinal sections 56 are arranged symmetrically, spaced apart in a generally parallel manner. The second transverse sections 57 are generally horizontal and extend along the vehicle width direction. The protective wire component 43 is welded to the upper surface of the first support section 28 at approximately the center of the second transverse section 57.

[0078] <<Container Packing Components>>

[0079] like Figure 12 As shown, the container receiving component 60 is joined to the supporting wire component 41 from above. The container receiving component 60 is located between the inner side plate portion 47 and the outer side plate portion 48 of the sub-support 42, and is positioned behind the front side plate portion 49. In the container receiving component 60, the receiving recess 8 is formed as a recess that opens upwards. The container receiving component 60 is formed of resin and is shaped to extend vertically corresponding to the beverage container (plastic bottle, beverage can, etc.) that is received in the receiving recess 8.

[0080] like Figure 10 As shown, two downward-protruding locking portions 61 are provided on the bottom surface of the container receiving component 60. The locking portions 61 are arranged in a left-right pair. Each locking portion 61 has a base 61A, a pair of left and right wall portions 61B, and claw portions 61C. The base 61A protrudes in a roughly trapezoidal shape when viewed from the front; the pair of left and right wall portions 61B protrude downwards from the left and right edges of the base 61A; and the claw portions 61C protrude in opposite directions from the lower ends of the wall portions 61B. A locking recess 61D, opening downwards and recessed upwards, is formed by the base 61A and the wall portions 61B. Figure 11 As shown, the first longitudinal portion 45 is housed in the locking recess 61D, and the locking portion 61 on the inner side of the seat engages with the first longitudinal portion 45 located on the inner side of the seat from above. At this time, since the first longitudinal portion 45 is located between the wall portions 61B, the movement of the container receiving member 60 relative to the supporting wire member 41 inwards and outwards from the seat is restricted. Furthermore, the claw portions 61C are located below the first longitudinal portion 45. Therefore, as... Figure 12 As shown, the first longitudinal portion 45 is located between the claw portion 61C and the base portion 61A, thus restricting the vertical movement of the container receiving member 60 relative to the supporting wire member 41. Similarly, the locking portion 61 on the outer side of the seat engages with the first longitudinal portion 45 located on the outer side of the seat from above. Accordingly, the movement of the container receiving member 60 on the bottom surface relative to the supporting wire member 41 in the inward and outward and vertical directions of the seat is restricted, while it engages with the upper surface of the first longitudinal portion 45.

[0081] On the bottom surface of the container receiving component 60, a downwardly protruding stop 62 is also provided. The stop 62 is located in front of the two locking portions 61. The cross-section of the stop 62 in the direction orthogonal to the protrusion direction is formed in a cross shape. Figure 5 As shown, a retainer positioning hole 63 extending vertically is provided on the front extension 53 of the sub-support 42, behind the first horizontal portion 46, and a stop member 62 is fitted into the retainer positioning hole 63. Accordingly, the movement of the container receiving component 60 relative to the supporting wire component 41 in the front-back and left-right directions is restricted, and the container receiving component 60 is positioned relative to the sub-frame 40 in the front-back and left-right directions.

[0082] like Figure 12 As shown, a cushioning member 65 is provided along the bottom wall of the receiving recess 8 on the container receiving component 60. In this embodiment, the container receiving component 60 has a lower component 66 and an upper component 67, wherein the lower component 66 is a cup-shaped part that opens upwards; the upper component 67 is joined to the upper edge of the lower component 66 and is made of rigid plastic. The lower component 66 is cup-shaped and formed of rigid plastic. A cup-shaped cushioning member 65 formed of an olefin elastomer is embedded in the recess of the lower component 66. By providing the cushioning member 65 on the container receiving component 60, it is possible to prevent the beverage container from breaking due to vibrations of the vehicle body, etc. In addition, since the vibrations of the beverage container are absorbed by the cushioning member 65, beverages are less likely to spill from the beverage container.

[0083] <<Backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover>>

[0084] like Figure 3 As shown, the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover 6 has an outer cover 71 and an inner cover 72, wherein the outer cover 71 covers the sub-frame 40 and the side frame 11 from the outside; the inner cover 72 is disposed inside the seat at the front of the outer cover 71 and covers the sub-frame 40 and the side frame 11 from the inside.

[0085] like Figure 7 As shown, the outer cover 71 is formed as a plate extending forward and backward corresponding to the side frame 11. The outer cover 71 has an outer plate portion 74, an upper plate portion 75, a rear plate portion 76, a front plate portion 77, and a lower plate portion 78, wherein the outer plate portion 74 constitutes the outer side surface of the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover 6; the upper plate portion 75 extends from the upper edge of the outer plate portion 74 toward the inward of the seat; the rear plate portion 76 extends from the rear edge of the outer plate portion 74 toward the inward of the seat; the front plate portion 77 extends from the front edge of the outer plate portion 74 toward the inward of the seat; and the lower plate portion 78 extends from the lower edge of the outer plate portion 74 toward the inward of the seat.

[0086] On the inner side of the outer panel 74, there are two inwardly protruding joint portions: a first joint portion 80 and a second joint portion 81. The first joint portion protrudes in a plate-like manner at approximately the center of the outer panel 74 in the front-rear direction. The first joint portion 80 is fitted with a clamp and engages with the third locking hole 39 of the second bracket 24. The second joint portion 81 is located at the rear of the outer panel 74 in the front-rear direction and is engaged by a hook portion 29 provided on the outer surface of the first frame 21. Accordingly, the outer cover 71 is joined to the first frame 21.

[0087] like Figure 6As shown, the inner cover 72 is shaped to correspond to the front of the outer cover 71 and is disposed inside the side frame 11. The inner cover 72 has an inner panel portion 84, an upper panel portion 85, a front panel portion 87, and a lower panel portion 88, wherein the inner panel portion 84 is plate-shaped and has a main surface facing left and right; the upper panel portion 85 extends outward from the upper edge of the inner panel portion 84; the front panel portion 87 extends outward from the front edge of the inner panel portion 84; and the lower panel portion 88 extends outward from the lower edge of the inner panel portion 84 toward the seat.

[0088] On the outer side of the seat of the inner panel portion 84 of the inner cover 72, a third connecting portion 90 and a fourth connecting portion 91 protruding to the left are provided. Similar to the first connecting portion 80, the third connecting portion 90 is fitted with a clamp and engages with the first locking hole 32 on the upper part of the second frame 22. Similarly, similar to the first connecting portion 80, the fourth connecting portion 91 is fitted with a clamp and engages with the second locking hole 36 of the first bracket 23. Through these engagements, the inner cover 72 is joined to the second frame 22.

[0089] like Figure 7 As shown, locking claws 94 and 95 are respectively provided at the front end of the upper plate portion 75 and the lower end of the front plate portion 77 of the outer cover 71. Locking holes 96 and 97, which engage with the locking claws 94 and 95, are respectively provided at the front end of the upper plate portion 85 and the lower end of the front plate portion 87 of the inner cover 72. By engaging the locking claws 94 and 95 with the corresponding locking holes 96 and 97, the upper plate portion 75 of the outer cover 71 and the upper plate portion 85 of the inner cover 72 are joined together, and the front plate portion 77 of the outer cover 71 and the front plate portion 87 of the inner cover 72 are joined together.

[0090] The front panel 77 of the outer cover 71 has an outer notch 100 formed by cutting outward toward the outer side of the seat. On the outer edge of the outer notch 100 toward the outer side of the seat, there are two protrusions 101 extending in a plate shape toward the inner side of the seat. Each of the two protrusions 101 has a plurality of locking holes 102.

[0091] like Figure 6 As shown, an inner notch 105, formed by cutting towards the inside of the seat, is provided on the front panel portion 87 of the inner cover 72. Similar to the outer notch 100, two protrusions 106 extending outwards from the seat are provided on the inner edge of the inner notch 105. Multiple locking holes 107 are provided on each of the two protrusions 106. A through hole 108 is defined on the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover 6 by the inner notch 105 and the outer notch 100. A container receiving component 60 is received in the through hole 108. In this embodiment, the inner notch 105 and the outer notch 100 are formed to be approximately symmetrical.

[0092] <<Decorative Components>>

[0093] A decorative component 110 is provided between the opening edge of the container receiving component 60 and the edge of the through hole 108. For example... Figure 9 As shown, the decorative component 110 has a shielding portion 111, a decorative component plate portion 112, and a decorative component horizontal portion 113. The shielding portion 111 is an inverted U-shape with an opening facing downwards. The decorative component plate portion 112 is plate-shaped, connected to the lower end of the shielding portion 111, and faces the front-back direction. The decorative component horizontal portion 113 extends in the left-right direction (lateral direction) at intervals from the rear side of the decorative component plate portion.

[0094] like Figure 3 As shown, the shielding portion 111 is formed in the shape of a frame along the left and right edges and the rear edge of the opening of the container receiving member 60, and the left and right edges and the rear edge of the corresponding through hole 108, and covers the left and right edges and the rear edge of the opening of the container receiving member 60 and the left and right edges and the rear edge of the through hole 108 from the front. Accordingly, the gap between the edge of the through hole 108 and the edge of the opening of the container receiving member 60 is not exposed, thereby improving the appearance.

[0095] like Figure 9 and Figure 13 As shown, the shielding portion 111 has a groove 114 and a plurality of locking claws 115, wherein the groove 114 extends along the extending direction of the shielding portion 111 and opens toward the left, right, and rear edges of the container holding member 60; the plurality of locking claws 115 protrude toward the protrusions 101 of the inner cover 72 and the protrusions 106 of the outer cover 71. The opening edge of the container holding member 60 is displaceably received in the groove 114. The decorative member 110 is combined with the inner cover 72 and the outer cover 71 by inserting the locking claws 115 into the locking holes 102, 107 of the protrusions. By displaceably receiving the opening edge of the container holding member 60 in the groove 114, the container holding member 60 can be displaced corresponding to the offset of the relative position between the container holding member 60 and the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover 6, thereby performing offset compensation.

[0096] like Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the decorative component panel 112 is arranged along the front side panel 49 of the sub-support 42. Figure 4 As shown, the front panel 49 has a front panel body 116, a pair of left and right locking tabs 117, and an anti-detachment tab 118. The front panel body 116 faces forward; the pair of left and right locking tabs 117 extend upwards, spaced apart from the front side of the front panel body 116; the anti-detachment tab 118 extends downwards, spaced apart from the front side of the locking tabs 117. In a frontal view, the anti-detachment tab 118 is positioned approximately in the middle between the two locking tabs 117. Figure 11As shown, the upper ends of the two locking tabs 117 are positioned above the lower end of the anti-detachment tab 118. A shoulder surface 119 facing rearward and upward is formed on the lower part of the locking tab 117.

[0097] like Figure 9 As shown, the horizontal portion 113 of the decorative component is formed as a plate with a main surface facing the front-rear direction, and bends backward at both ends to connect to the plate portion 112 of the decorative component. Figure 12 As shown, the horizontal portion 113 of the decorative component is disposed between the two locking tabs 117 and the front side panel body 116. Accordingly, the decorative component 110 is snapped onto the front side panel body 116. The lower end of the horizontal portion 113 abuts against the shoulder surface 119, thereby supporting the horizontal portion 113 by the shoulder surface 119. Accordingly, the downward movement of the decorative component 110 is restricted by the shoulder surface 119. Figure 11 As shown, when viewed from above, the two locking tabs 117 and the anti-detachment tab 118 are located in front of the horizontal part 113 of the decorative component.

[0098] like Figure 9 As shown, a pair of rearwardly protruding protrusions 121 are also provided on the decorative component panel 112. The protruding ends of the protrusions 121 abut against the front surface of the front panel body 116. Furthermore, the rear surface of the decorative component transverse portion 113 abuts against two locking tabs 117. Accordingly, the movement of the decorative component 110 in the rear-forward direction is restricted, and the movement of the decorative component 110 in the vertical direction is restricted by the friction between the decorative component 110 and the front panel 49, thereby making the connection between the decorative component 110 and the front panel 49 more secure.

[0099] <<Cover Components>>

[0100] A resin cover member 125 is provided on the front side of the decorative component panel 112. The cover member 125 is formed into a generally rectangular plate shape corresponding to the decorative component panel 112. A plurality of locking holes 126 are provided on the decorative component panel 112, and a plurality of rearwardly protruding locking claws 127 are provided on the rear surface of the cover member 125. The cover member 125 is attached to the front side of the decorative component panel 112 by engaging the locking claws 127 with the locking holes 126.

[0101] like Figure 12 As shown, the upper edge of the front panel 49 bends rearward. The upper edge of the cap 125 covers the upper edge of the front panel 49 and extends to the upper back of the front panel 49. By bending the upper edge of the front panel 49 rearward, the beverage container housed in the container housing 60 is less likely to tip forward. By covering the upper edge of the metal front panel 49 with the resin cap 125, damage to the beverage container can be prevented, and the appearance can be improved.

[0102] Next, the assembly of the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover 6 and the assembly of the decorative component 110 and the cover component 125 will be described. After the container receiving component 60 is joined to the first frame 21, a clamp is installed on the third joint 90 of the inner cover 72, so that it fits into the first locking hole 32 on the upper part of the second frame 22, and a clamp is installed on the fourth joint 91, so that it fits into the second locking hole 36 of the first bracket 23, thereby joining the inner cover 72 to the side frame 11. A clamp is installed on the first joint 80 of the outer cover 71, so that it fits into the third locking hole 39 of the second bracket 24, and the second joint 81 is hooked onto the hooking part 29 of the first frame 21. Accordingly, the outer cover 71 is joined to the side frame 11, and the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover 6 is assembled to the side frame 11. In this way, by forming the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover 6 with the inner cover 72 and the outer cover 71, the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover 6 can be easily combined with the side frame 11.

[0103] At this time, a through hole 108 is formed on the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover 6 through the inner notch 105 and the outer notch 100. In this way, by forming the through hole 108 by the notches of the inner cover 72 and the outer cover 71, the opening of the container holding component 60 can be increased. By increasing the opening, it is easier to hold beverage containers.

[0104] Next, the decorative component 110 is assembled with the front panel 49. First, the horizontal portion 113 of the decorative component passes between the anti-detachment tab 118 and the locking tab 117, and is positioned between the locking tab 117 and the main body 116 of the front panel. At this time, the protrusion 121 abuts against the main body 116 of the front panel, and the horizontal portion 113 of the decorative component abuts against the locking tab 117, restricting the movement of the decorative component relative to the front panel 49. Therefore, the decorative component 110 is assembled with the front panel 49. Furthermore, the locking claws 115 of the shielding portion 111 are inserted into the locking holes 102 and 107 provided on the edge of the through hole 108, and the opening edge of the container receiving component 60 is inserted into the groove 114. Thus, the assembly of the decorative component 110 is completed. At this time, the anti-detachment tab 118 is located in front of the horizontal portion 113 of the decorative component, preventing the decorative component 110 from falling off the front panel 49. Then, by engaging the locking claws 127 of the cover component 125 with the locking holes 126 of the decorative component 110, the cover component 125 and the decorative component 110 are combined and assembled.

[0105] Next, the effects of the decorative component 110 configured as described will be explained. By positioning the horizontal portion 113 of the decorative component between the locking piece 117 and the front side panel body 116, the forward and backward movement of the decorative component 110 relative to the front side panel 49 is restricted. Furthermore, by providing the anti-detachment piece 118, the horizontal portion 113 of the decorative component can be further prevented from detaching from the sub-frame 40. Since the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover 6, the container storage component 60, and the decorative component 110 are all integrated with the side frame 11, it is further made more difficult for the decorative component 110 to detach from the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover 6 and the container storage component 60.

[0106] Furthermore, since the horizontal portion 113 of the decorative component is arranged across the two locking tabs 117, the forward movement of the horizontal portion 113 of the decorative component relative to the front side panel portion 49 is restricted by the left and right locking tabs 117. Moreover, since the anti-detachment tab 118 is arranged between the two locking tabs 117, the horizontal portion 113 of the decorative component can be further prevented from falling off the sub-frame 40 by the anti-detachment tab 118.

[0107] The container holding component 60 is engaged with the support wire component 41 (the first rod-shaped component), which is welded to the side frame 11. Therefore, the container holding component 60 is connected to the side frame 11 via the first rod-shaped component, thereby stabilizing the posture of the container holding component 60. Thus, the beverage container can be stably held.

[0108] Since the container receiving component 60 is disposed between the inner and outer side plates 48, the beverage container can be prevented from breaking due to loads from the left and right sides. Because the inner and outer side plates 48 are connected by the protective wire component 43 (the second rod-shaped component), the rigidity of the inner and outer side plates 48 against loads acting in the left and right directions can be improved, thereby further preventing breakage of the beverage container. Furthermore, since a front side plate 49 is provided at the front of the container receiving component 60, the beverage container is prevented from breaking due to loads from the front.

[0109] The protective wire component 43 is combined with the first extension 27, and more specifically, with the upper surface of the first support 28. Therefore, the protective wire component 43 is supported from below by the side frame 11. If a load from above acts on the protective wire component 43, the load is distributed to the side frame 11, thus preventing the load from being easily transmitted to the inner and outer side plates 47 and 48. This prevents deformation of the inner and outer side plates 47 and 48. Furthermore, since the first extension 27 is pre-formed for the connection of the front connector 15, no additional component is needed to combine the protective wire component 43 with the side frame 11, thereby simplifying the structure.

[0110] The first longitudinal section 45 is connected to both the inner and outer sides of the side frame 11. Therefore, the loads acting on the side frame 11 from above are distributed approximately equally to both the inner and outer sides of the side frame 11. Thus, compared to the case where the first longitudinal section 45 is connected to only the inner or outer side of the side frame 11, the loads acting on the side frame 11 are not biased towards either the inner or outer side, thereby preventing deformation of the side frame 11.

[0111] The above concludes the description of the specific embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and can be implemented in a wide range of variations. In this embodiment, an anti-detachment piece 118 is provided between the two locking pieces 117 when viewed from the front, but the locking pieces 117 and the anti-detachment piece 118 can also be configured to overlap when viewed from the front.

[0112] In this embodiment, the decorative component 110 is disposed between the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover 6 and the container holding component 60. However, any decorative component 110 disposed between two interior trim parts is acceptable. For example, the decorative component may also be disposed between the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover 6 and the switch unit disposed on the backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover 6.

[0113] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0114] 1: Vehicle seat; 2: Seat cushion; 6: Backrest tilt adjustment mechanism cover (cover component, first interior trim component); 11: Side frame (frame); 41: Support wire component (rod-shaped component); 42: Sub-bracket; 60: Container holding component (second interior trim component); 61: Locking part; 61B: Wall part; 61C: Claw part; 61D: Locking recess; 102: Locking hole; 107: Locking hole; 108: Through hole; 110: Decorative component; 111: Covering part; 112: Decorative component panel; 113: Decorative component horizontal part (horizontal part); 114: Groove; 115: Locking claw (locking protrusion); 116: Front side panel main body (base); 117: Locking piece; 118: Anti-detachment piece; 119: Shoulder surface; 121: Protrusion.

Claims

1. A seat for a vehicle, characterized in that, It includes a seat cushion, leg support, cover components, container storage components, and decorative components, among which... The leg support is located in front of the seat cushion; The cover component is disposed on the left and right side edges of the seat cushion and has through holes; The container receiving component has a receiving recess; The decorative component is disposed between the edge defining the through hole and the opening edge of the receiving recess. The container receiving component is received into the through hole. The seat cushion has a pair of side frames on the left and right sides. The container receiving component is combined with the side frame. The decorative component has a shielding portion that covers the edge portion and the opening edge portion of the receiving recess. A groove is provided on the shielding portion, which accommodates the opening edge of the container receiving component in a displaceable manner.

2. The vehicle seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover component is combined with the side frame.

3. The vehicle seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover component has an outer cover and an inner cover, wherein the outer cover is disposed on the outer side of the seat of the side frame; and the inner cover is disposed on the inner side of the seat of the side frame. The through hole is defined by the notches respectively provided in the outer cover and the inner cover.

4. The vehicle seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving recess opens upwards.

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