control panel

Abstract

The control panel includes: a main body having an upper opening; and a cover for opening and closing the upper opening. The cover includes: a cover body; a rotating shaft disposed on one side of the cover body in the width direction, connecting the cover body to the main body; and an operating part disposed corresponding to the rotating shaft, wherein operation of the operating part disengages the rotating shaft from the main body. The cover is configured to rotate about the rotating shaft, and furthermore, it is configured to be detachable from the main body by operating the operating part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a console box. Background Technology

[0002] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2020-82926 describes a control panel installed inside the vehicle.

[0003] The control panel described in this announcement includes: a main body having a storage section with an upper opening; and a cover supported so as to be rotatable relative to the main body, and capable of opening and closing between a closed state with the upper opening closed and an open state with the upper opening open. The control panel has an opening and closing mechanism in which the cover is opened and closed around a rotation axis selected from a left rotation axis extending in the front-rear direction along the left periphery of the opening and a right rotation axis extending in the front-rear direction along the right periphery of the opening.

[0004] The opening and closing mechanism includes: a right-side operating part, which is installed on the main body of the cover in a manner that enables opening operations, thereby opening the cover around a left-side rotation axis; and a left-side operating part, which is installed on the main body of the cover in a manner that enables opening operations, thereby opening the cover around a right-side rotation axis.

[0005] The opening and closing mechanism has a malfunction prevention device that prevents simultaneous opening of the cover based on the opening operation of the right-side operating part and the opening operation of the cover based on the opening operation of the left-side operating part. For example, when the cover is opened by opening the right-side operating part with the left-side rotation axis as the center, the malfunction prevention device prevents the opening operation of the left-side operating part from being performed, i.e., the right-side rotation axis from falling off. Summary of the Invention

[0006] However, current control panels, including those mentioned above, have malfunction prevention devices, which leads to the following problems: the structure becomes more complex, and the number of parts increases, resulting in increased weight.

[0007] A control panel for solving the above-mentioned problem includes: a main body having an upper opening; and a cover rotatably connected to the main body and capable of opening and closing the upper opening. The cover includes: a cover body; a rotation shaft disposed on one side of the cover body in the width direction, connecting the cover body to the main body; and an operating part corresponding to the rotation shaft, wherein the connection between the rotation shaft and the main body is released by operating the operating part. The cover is configured to be rotatable about the rotation shaft, and on the other hand, it is configured to be detachable from the main body by operating the operating part. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the first embodiment of the control panel.

[0009] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view of the main body of the platform according to the first embodiment.

[0010] Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view of the cover according to the first embodiment.

[0011] Figure 4A and Figure 4B This is a perspective view of the gasket according to the first embodiment.

[0012] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the control panel according to the first embodiment.

[0013] Figure 6 It is along Figure 5 The cross-sectional view of line 6-6 in the diagram.

[0014] Figure 7 It is along Figure 5 The cross-sectional view of line 7-7 in the diagram.

[0015] Figure 8A It is along Figure 5 The cross-sectional view of line 8-8 in the diagram.

[0016] Figure 8B Is with Figure 8A The corresponding diagram is a cross-sectional view of the second side of the cover facing upwards.

[0017] Figure 9 Is with Figure 1 The corresponding diagram is an oblique view of the second side of the cover facing upwards.

[0018] Figure 10A Is with Figure 7 The corresponding figure is a cross-sectional view of the control panel in the modified example.

[0019] Figure 10B Is with Figure 10A The corresponding diagram is a cross-sectional view showing the lid open.

[0020] Figure 11 This is an exploded perspective view showing the support frame, gasket, and second spring on the upper part of the main body of the platform in the second embodiment.

[0021] Figure 12 This is a partial exploded perspective view of the second embodiment, focusing on the front part of the support frame, the gasket, and the second spring.

[0022] Figure 13This is a partial exploded perspective view of the second embodiment, focusing on the rear part of the support frame, the gasket, and the second spring.

[0023] Figure 14 This is an exploded perspective view of the cover according to the second embodiment.

[0024] Figure 15 This is a partial exploded perspective view centered on the operating part of the cover in the second embodiment.

[0025] Figure 16 This is a partial longitudinal cross-sectional view of the upper part of the control panel in the second embodiment.

[0026] Figure 17 It is along Figure 16 A partial cross-sectional view of the upper part of the control panel of line 17-17.

[0027] Figure 18 Is with Figure 17 The corresponding figure is a partial cross-sectional view of the upper part of the control panel in the state of pressing the operating part in.

[0028] Figure 19 It is along Figure 16 A partial cross-sectional view of the upper part of the control panel of line 19-19.

[0029] Figure 20 It is along Figure 16 A partial cross-sectional view of the upper part of the control panel for line 20-20.

[0030] Figure 21 This is a partial longitudinal cross-sectional view of the upper part of the control panel in the third embodiment.

[0031] Figure 22 It is along Figure 21 A partial cross-sectional view of the upper part of the control panel of line 22-22.

[0032] Figure 23 It is an enlarged representation Figure 22 A partial cross-sectional view of the main part.

[0033] Figure 24 Is with Figure 22 The corresponding figure is a partial cross-sectional view of the upper part of the control panel in the state of pressing an operating part in. Detailed Implementation

[0034] <First Embodiment>

[0035] Below, refer to Figures 1-9 One implementation of the control panel will be described.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, the control panel is positioned in the vehicle interior between the driver's seat and the passenger seat.

[0037] The following explanation will simply define the vehicle's forward / backward direction as L. Furthermore, the explanation will define the side furthest from the center of the vehicle in the width direction W as the outer side of the width direction W, and the side closest to the center as the inner side of the width direction W. Additionally, the explanation will simply define the vehicle's vertical direction when it is on a horizontal plane as the vertical direction Z.

[0038] like Figure 2 As shown, the control panel has a main body 10, which has an upper opening 11.

[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, the control panel has a cover 30, which is rotatably connected to the main body 10 and opens and closes the upper opening 11.

[0040] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the cover body 31 and the platform body 10 are connected by a pair of rotating shafts 41 and a gasket 20 that are parallel to each other on both sides of the cover body 31 in the width direction W. In addition, each rotating shaft 41 has a pair of front and rear shaft portions.

[0041] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the cover 30 has a pair of operating parts 42, which are respectively configured to correspond to a pair of rotating shafts 41. They are pressed into the cover body 31 to release the connection between the rotating shafts 41 and the table body 10, and they are independent of each other.

[0042] The cover 30 is configured to rotate about the axis C of one of the two rotating shafts 41 selected from the pair of rotating shafts 41. On the other hand, it is configured to be able to be removed from the table body 10 by operating both of the pair of operating parts 42 at the same time.

[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, the control panel has a housing 50 that houses the main body 10 with the upper surface of the cover 30 exposed.

[0044] Next, we will provide a detailed explanation of each component of the control panel.

[0045] <Taiwan Main Body 10>

[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, the main body 10 of the platform is formed into an approximately rectangular parallelepiped shape.

[0047] The upper opening 11 is approximately rectangular when viewed from above. The upper opening 11 has a pair of edges extending in the front-to-back direction L and a pair of edges extending in the vehicle width direction W.

[0048] The platform body 10 has a symmetrical structure in the longitudinal direction L and a symmetrical structure in the vehicle width direction W. Therefore, the structure of one side of the platform body 10 in the longitudinal direction L will be described below, and the structure of the other side will sometimes be omitted from the description. In addition, the structure of one side of the platform body 10 in the vehicle width direction W will be described below, and the structure of the other side will sometimes be omitted from the description.

[0049] Support parts 12 are provided on the front and rear side walls 10a of the main body 10.

[0050] The front support portion 12 is located further forward than the upper opening 11. The rear support portion 12 is located further rearward than the upper opening 11. Each support portion 12 protrudes upward and downward relative to the upper opening 11, respectively.

[0051] The gasket receiving recess 13 has a surface opening on the upper opening 11 side of the support portion 12 in the front-rear direction L. The gasket receiving recess 13 is provided on both sides of the support portion 12 in the vehicle width direction W. The internal space of the gasket receiving recess 13 is approximately cylindrical with an axis extending in the front-rear direction L. A locking protrusion 13a extending in the front-rear direction L is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the gasket receiving recess 13.

[0052] The gasket 20, described later, is housed in the gasket receiving recess 13.

[0053] The buffer receiving recess 14 is open on the upper end face of the side wall 10a. The buffer receiving recess 14 is provided on both sides of the side wall 10a in the vehicle width direction W.

[0054] like Figure 7 As shown, a buffer member 15 in an approximately frustum-shaped configuration is housed in the buffer receiving recess 14. The lower surface of the buffer member 15 is fixed to the bottom surface of the buffer receiving recess 14. The upper end of the buffer member 15 protrudes upwards more than the portion of the upper end face of the side wall 10a adjacent to the buffer receiving recess 14.

[0055] like Figure 2 As shown, a spring receiving hole 16 extending in the vertical direction Z opens on the upper end face of the side wall 10a. The spring receiving hole 16 is located at the center of the side wall 10a in the vehicle width direction W.

[0056] like Figure 7 As shown, a lifting member 18 extending in the vertical direction Z is housed inside the spring receiving hole 16. The lifting member 18 has a hollow shape with an opening at its lower surface. A spring 17 is disposed between the lifting member 18 and the bottom surface of the spring receiving hole 16 in a compressed state. The spring 17 constantly applies an upward force to the lifting member 18. The upper end face of the lifting member 18 is in contact with the lower surface of the cover 30. The cover 30 is constantly subjected to an upward force by the lifting member 18.

[0057] like Figure 2 As shown, the width L in the front-rear direction of the lower end portion 18a of the lifting member 18 is set to be greater than the width L in the front-rear direction of both the upper part of the lifting member 18 and the upper opening of the spring receiving hole 16. The lower end portion 18a contacts the periphery of the upper opening of the spring receiving hole 16, thereby preventing the lifting member 18 from being pulled upward from the spring receiving hole 16.

[0058] The spring receiving hole 16, the spring 17, and the lifting member 18 constitute a lifting mechanism 19 that always applies force to the cover 30 upwards.

[0059] <Cover 30>

[0060] like Figure 3 As shown, the cover 30 has a cover body 31, a functional component 40, and a first spring 49.

[0061] Furthermore, the following describes the closed state of cover 30.

[0062] The cover body 31 extends along the front-to-back direction L and the vehicle width direction W. In this embodiment, the width direction of the cover body 31 is consistent with the vehicle width direction W. Therefore, in the following description, the width direction of the cover body 31 will sometimes be defined as the width direction W.

[0063] (Structure 1 of the main body 31)

[0064] The main body 31 is divided into upper and lower parts by the first half 32 and the second half 34.

[0065] like Figure 1 and Figure 8A As shown, the first half-section 32 has a first surface 32A of the cover body 31. The first surface 32A has an elbow placement surface. In this embodiment, the entire first surface 32A constitutes the elbow placement surface.

[0066] like Figure 8B and Figure 9 As shown, the second half 34 has a second surface 34A located inside the first surface 32A of the cover body 31. The second surface 34A has a tray surface including a recess 34a.

[0067] like Figure 8A and Figure 8B As shown, the platform body 10 and the cover 30 have a shape that allows the cover 30 to be mounted relative to the platform body 10 even if either the first surface 32A or the second surface 34A is in an upward orientation.

[0068] (Functional component 40)

[0069] like Figure 3As shown, a pair of functional components 40 are disposed on both sides of the cover body 31 in the vehicle width direction W. The functional components 40 are configured to slide relative to the cover body 31 in the vehicle width direction W.

[0070] The functional component 40 includes a rotating shaft 41, an operating part 42, and a connecting plate 43.

[0071] The connecting plate 43 extends along the longitudinal direction L and the vehicle width direction W. A pair of front and rear shaft portions of the rotating shaft 41 are connected to the front and rear ends of the connecting plate 43. The pair of front and rear shaft portions of the rotating shaft 41 are located on the same axis extending along the longitudinal direction L. That is, the axial direction of the rotating shaft 41 is consistent with the longitudinal direction L. Therefore, in the following description, the axial direction of the rotating shaft 41 will sometimes be defined as the axial direction L.

[0072] The operating part 42 is connected to the outer edge of the connecting plate 43 in the vehicle width direction W. The operating part 42 has a shape that is longer in the front-rear direction L.

[0073] The upper and lower surfaces of the connecting plate 43 are provided with protrusions 44 extending along the vehicle width direction W.

[0074] A spring support portion 46 is provided on the inner edge of the connecting plate 43 in the vehicle width direction W. The spring support portion 46 is provided at both ends of the connecting plate 43 in the front-rear direction L.

[0075] In this embodiment, the functional component 40 is integrally molded using a rigid resin material. That is, the functional component 40 is a single piece having a rotating shaft 41, an operating part 42, and a connecting plate 43.

[0076] The pair of functional components 40 are independent of each other. That is, the pair of operating parts 42 are independent of each other.

[0077] (Structure 2 of the main body 31)

[0078] like Figure 5 As shown, a half-cut hole 33a is provided at the front end of the first half-cut body 32. (Illustration omitted, but a half-cut hole 33a is also provided at the rear end of the first half-cut body 32.) Furthermore, the half-cut holes 33a are respectively provided on both sides of the first half-cut body 32 in the vehicle width direction W.

[0079] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, half-cut holes 35a are respectively provided on both sides of the second half-section 34 in the front-rear direction L. The half-cut holes 35a are respectively provided on both sides in the vehicle width direction W.

[0080] The shaft hole 31a is formed by the half-cut holes 33a and 35a, which allow the rotating shaft 41 of the functional component 40 to be inserted. The shaft hole 31a has a shape that is longer than the width direction W of the cover 30. The shaft hole 31a allows the functional component 40 to slide relative to the cover body 31 in the width direction W.

[0081] like Figure 3 As shown, cuts 33b are provided at both ends of the first half-body 32 in the vehicle width direction W. Cuts 35b are provided on both sides of the second half-body 34 in the vehicle width direction W.

[0082] The operation hole 31b is formed by cutouts 33b and 35b for inserting the operation part 42 of the functional component 40. The operation hole 31b has a shape that is longer in the front-rear direction L, corresponding to the operation part 42.

[0083] like Figure 5 As shown, a pair of support rails 33c are provided on the inner surface of the first half-section 32, which extend along the vehicle width direction W corresponding to the protrusion 44 on the upper side of the functional component 40.

[0084] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, a pair of support rails 35c are provided on the inner surface of the second half 34, which extend along the vehicle width direction W corresponding to the protrusion 44 on the lower side of the functional component 40.

[0085] The upper protrusion 44 is embedded between a pair of support rails 33c. The lower protrusion 44 is embedded between a pair of support rails 35c. The pair of support rails 33c and the pair of support rails 35c support the functional component 40 so that it can slide along the vehicle width direction W.

[0086] like Figure 3 As shown, in the second half of the body 34, a spring support portion 35d is provided at a position opposite to the spring support portion 46 of the functional component 40 in the vehicle width direction W.

[0087] The first spring 49 is disposed between the spring support portion 35d and the spring support portion 46 in a compressed state. The first spring 49 always applies force to the functional member 40, i.e., the operating portion 42, outward in the width direction W. The first spring 49 corresponds to the first force-applying member involved in the present invention.

[0088] <Gasket 20>

[0089] like Figure 4A and Figure 4B As shown, the gasket 20 is approximately cylindrical. The gasket 20 of this embodiment has a shape that is symmetrical in the vertical direction Z.

[0090] like Figure 4A , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the gasket 20 has an end face 20a opposite to the bottom surface of the gasket receiving recess 13. An annular recess 22 is provided on the end face 20a.

[0091] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the second spring 29 is disposed in a compressed state between the bottom surface of the gasket receiving recess 13 and the bottom surface of the annular recess 22. The second spring 29 always applies force to the gasket 20 toward the rearward side. That is, the control panel has a gasket 20 and a second spring 29, and the second spring 29 always applies force to the gasket 20 toward the side close to the rotation axis 41 in the axial direction L. The second spring 29 corresponds to the second force-applying component involved in the present invention.

[0092] like Figure 4A and Figure 4B As shown, a locking recess 24 extending in the front-rear direction L is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the gasket 20. The locking recess 24 opens at the aforementioned end face 20a. The locking recess 24 engages with the locking protrusion 13a of the gasket receiving recess 13. Thus, the gasket 20 is assembled relative to the platform body 10 in a way that prevents it from rotating.

[0093] like Figure 4B , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the gasket 20 has a receiving recess 21 that accommodates and supports the end of the rotating shaft 41 in the axial direction L and is rotatable.

[0094] like Figure 4B and Figure 6 As shown, an inner inclined surface 23 is provided on the inner side of the inner peripheral surface of the receiving recess 21 in the vehicle width direction W.

[0095] like Figure 6 As shown, the inner inclined surface 23 is inclined such that the further back it is, the more it is located in the inner side of the vehicle width direction W. That is, the inner inclined surface 23 is inclined such that the further back it is in the axial direction L, the more it is located in the inner side of the width direction W. The inner inclined surface 23 is provided at a position that overlaps with the rotation axis 41 in the width direction W.

[0096] like Figure 4B and Figure 5 As shown, an outer peripheral inclined surface 25 is provided on the upper part of the outer peripheral surface of the gasket 20.

[0097] like Figure 5 As shown, the outer peripheral inclined surface 25 is inclined in such a way that it is located further back and lower. That is, the outer peripheral inclined surface 25 is inclined in such a way that it is located further down in the axial direction L as it is closer to the rotation axis 41. The outer peripheral inclined surface 25 is provided at a position that overlaps with the rotation axis 41 in the vertical direction.

[0098] Next, the function of this embodiment will be explained.

[0099] If the operating part 42 is pressed inward toward the width direction W, the end of the rotating shaft 41 in the axial direction L presses the inner inclined surface 23 of the receiving recess 21 of the pad 20 toward the width direction W.

[0100] At this time, as Figure 6 As shown, the inner inclined surface 23 is inclined such that the further outward it is from the receiving recess 21 in the axial direction L, the further inward it is from the width direction W. Therefore, the washer 20 moves away from the rotation shaft 41 in the axial direction L against the force of the second spring 29. Moreover, the rotation shaft 41 is pulled out from the receiving recess 21 of the washer 20, thus releasing the connection between the rotation shaft 41 and the platform body 10.

[0101] Thus, when either of the pair of operating parts 42 is pressed in, the connection between the rotation shaft 41 corresponding to that operating part 42 and the table body 10 is released. As a result, the cover 30 can rotate about the axis C of the rotation shaft 41 corresponding to the other operating part 42 (the above is Operation 1).

[0102] Here, the pair of operating parts 42 are independent of each other. Therefore, when both of the pair of operating parts 42 are pressed in simultaneously, the connection between the pair of rotating shafts 41 and the table body 10 is released. As a result, the cover 30 can be removed from the table body 10 (the above is function 2).

[0103] Furthermore, when the cover 30 is installed relative to the table body 10, if the cover 30 is pressed relative to the table body 10, the end of the rotating shaft 41 in the axial direction L presses the outer peripheral inclined surface 25 of the receiving recess 21 of the gasket 20 downward.

[0104] At this time, as Figure 5 As shown, the outer peripheral inclined surface 25 is inclined such that it is located further down in the axial direction L as it gets closer to the rotation shaft 41. Therefore, the washer 20 moves away from the rotation shaft 41 in the axial direction L against the force of the second spring 29. Moreover, if the rotation shaft 41 descends to the same axis as the washer 20, the force of the second spring 29 causes the washer 20 to move closer to the rotation shaft 41 in the axial direction L, and the receiving recess 21 of the washer 20 receives the end of the rotation shaft 41 in the axial direction L. Thus, the rotation shaft 41 is connected to the platform body 10 (the above is function 3).

[0105] Next, the effects of this implementation method will be explained.

[0106] (1-1) The cover 30 has a cover body 31, a pair of rotating shafts 41 and a pair of operating parts 42. The cover 30 is configured to rotate about the axis C of one of the rotating shafts 41 selected from the pair of rotating shafts 41, and on the other hand, it is configured to be detachable from the table body 10 by operating both the cover body 30 and the operating parts 42 simultaneously.

[0107] Based on this structure, the functions 1 and 2 of this embodiment described above can be achieved. Therefore, corresponding to the absence of a device to prevent simultaneous operation of a pair of operating parts 42, the structure of the cover 30 can be simplified and the number of parts can be reduced.

[0108] (1-2) The cover body 31 has: a first surface 32A; and a second surface 34A located inside the first surface 32A. The platform body 10 and the cover 30 have a shape that allows the cover 30 to be mounted relative to the platform body 10 even if either the first surface 32A or the second surface 34A is in an upward orientation.

[0109] According to this structure, even if either the first surface 32A or the second surface 34A is made to face upwards, the cover 30 can be installed relative to the main body 10.

[0110] (1-3) The first surface 32A has an elbow placement surface. The second surface 34A has a tray surface including a recess 34a.

[0111] According to this structure, if the cover 30 is installed relative to the table body 10 with the first surface 32A of the cover body 31 facing upward, the cover 30 can be used as a shaft placement part. Alternatively, if the cover 30 is installed relative to the table body 10 with the second surface 34A of the cover body 31 facing upward, the cover 30 can be used as a tray.

[0112] (1-4) The main body 10 has a lifting mechanism 19.

[0113] According to this structure, if both operating parts 42 are pressed in simultaneously to release the connection between the pair of rotating shafts 41 and the table body 10, the cover 30 is lifted upwards by the lifting mechanism 19. Thus, after releasing the pressing operation of the pair of operating parts 42, by reconnecting the pair of rotating shafts 41 to the table body 10, the problem of being unable to remove the cover 30 is prevented.

[0114] (1-5) An inner inclined surface 23 is provided on the gasket 20.

[0115] Based on this structure, the aforementioned function 1 can be achieved, thus enabling the cover 30, which has a rotating shaft 41 and an operating part 42, to be implemented with a simple structure. Furthermore, the cover 30 can be easily removed from the table body 10.

[0116] (1-6) The gasket 20 is provided with an outer peripheral inclined surface 25.

[0117] Based on this structure, the aforementioned function 3 can be achieved, thus enabling the cover 30, which has a rotating shaft 41 and an operating part 42, to be realized with a simple structure. Furthermore, the cover 30 can be easily assembled relative to the table body 10.

[0118] <Second Implementation>

[0119] Below, refer to Figures 11-20 The second embodiment will be described focusing on the differences from the first embodiment.

[0120] In this embodiment, the rotating shaft and the operating part are structurally different from those in the first embodiment.

[0121] Furthermore, in the following descriptions of structures in the second embodiment that are the same as or corresponding to those in the first embodiment, the reference numeral "1**" with "100" is sometimes added to the reference numeral "**" of the structure in the first embodiment to omit repeated descriptions.

[0122] <Taiwan Main Body 110>

[0123] like Figure 16 and Figure 19 As shown, the main body 110 has a support frame portion 110A and a platform portion 110B that is separate from the support frame portion 110A.

[0124] The support frame 110A has an upper opening 111 of the platform body 110 and a pair of front and rear support parts 112, which constitute the upper part of the platform body 110.

[0125] The platform 110B constitutes the lower part of the platform body 110.

[0126] The support frame 110A is mounted on the upper part of the platform 110B, for example, by means of a snap fastener.

[0127] like Figure 11 and Figure 13 As shown, four gasket receiving recesses 113 are provided on both sides of the front and rear pair of support parts 112 in the vehicle width direction W, depending on the situation.

[0128] like Figure 13 As shown, the gasket receiving recess 113 is provided with a locking groove 113a, an insertion hole 113b and a pair of locking holes 113c.

[0129] The locking groove 113a is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the gasket receiving recess 113 and extends in the front-rear direction L.

[0130] The insertion hole 113b passes through the center of the bottom of the gasket receiving recess 113.

[0131] A pair of locking holes 113c are formed from the bottom of the gasket receiving recess 113 to the peripheral wall portion, separated by an insertion hole 113b. The pair of locking holes 113c are separated by an insertion hole 113b in the vehicle width direction W.

[0132] <Cover 130>

[0133] like Figure 14 As shown, the cover 130 has a cover body 131, a pair of rotating shafts 141, a pair of operating parts 142, a pair of first springs 149, and a pair of bases 160.

[0134] The cover body 131 has: a first half-section 132 having a first surface 132A; a second half-section 134 having a second surface 134A; and a pair of end plates 139 (regarding the second surface 134A, see...). Figure 16 ).

[0135] A pair of sidewall portions 133 extending in the front-rear direction L are provided on both sides of the first half-body 132 in the vehicle width direction W. A cutout 133b is provided at the front of the sidewall portion 133.

[0136] A pair of sidewall portions 135 extending in the front-rear direction L are provided on both sides of the second half-body 134 in the width direction W. A cutout 135b is provided at the front of the sidewall portion 135. An operating hole 131b is formed by the cutout 133b and the cutout 135b (see reference). Figure 17 ).

[0137] A pair of front wall portions 137a and rear wall portions 137b extending along the vehicle width direction W are respectively provided at the front and rear ends of the second half 134.

[0138] The front end plate 139 is mounted on the front wall portion 137a of the second half-section 134. The rear end plate 139 is mounted on the rear wall portion 137b of the second half-section 134. The front and rear end plates 139 respectively form the front and rear surfaces of the cover 130.

[0139] A pair of recesses 139a are provided on the front surface of the end plate 139 on the front side. The pair of recesses 139a are provided on both sides of the end plate 139 in the vehicle width direction (see reference). Figure 17 A shaft hole 139c is provided at the bottom of the recess 139a, which passes through the end plate 139 in the front-rear direction L and extends in the vehicle width direction W. The pin portion 141b of the rotating shaft 141, which will be described later, is inserted into the shaft hole 139c.

[0140] A protrusion 139b is provided on the bottom surface of the recess 139a. The protrusion 139b is received in the allowable recess 126 of the gasket 120 (see below). Figure 19 ).

[0141] like Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, the rotating shaft 141 has a pair of pinions 141a and a pair of pins 141b.

[0142] A pair of pinions 141a are disposed at both ends of the rotating shaft 141.

[0143] Pin 141b forms the end of rotating shaft 141. Pulley 141a is located further inside pin 141b in the axial direction of rotating shaft 141.

[0144] Four rack and pinion gears 138 are provided on both sides of the front wall portion 137a and the rear wall portion 137b in the vehicle width direction W, depending on the situation. The rack and pinion gears 138 extend in the vehicle width direction W. The rack and pinion gears 138 mesh with pinion gears 141a and support pinion gears 141a so that they can rotate and move in the vehicle width direction W.

[0145] A pair of bases 160 are mounted side by side along the width direction W on the second half 134.

[0146] like Figure 15 and Figure 17 As shown, a door portion 161 is provided on the outer side of the base 160 in the vehicle width direction W. The door portion 161 is exposed outside the cover 130 through the operation hole 131b. A spring support portion 162 is provided on the upper surface of the base 160. The spring support portion 162 is provided on the inner side of the door portion 161 in the vehicle width direction W.

[0147] On each base 160, the operating part 142 is configured to be movable in the vehicle width direction W via the door 161. The pair of operating parts 142 are independent of each other.

[0148] A spring support portion 146 is provided in the operating section 142. The spring support portion 146 is positioned further outward than the spring support portion 162 in the vehicle width direction W.

[0149] Between the spring supports 162 and 146, the first spring 149 is set to a compressed state in the vehicle width direction W. The first spring 149 continuously applies force to the operating part 142 outward in the vehicle width direction W (see reference). Figure 20 ).

[0150] Bearing portions 142a are provided at both ends of the operating portion 142 in the front-to-back direction L. The bearing portions 142a are formed into an upward-opening arc shape. The rotating shaft 141 is supported on the bearing portions 142a in a rotatable manner.

[0151] <Gasket 120>

[0152] like Figures 11-13 As shown, the gasket 120 is a bottomed cylindrical shape and is housed in the gasket receiving recess 113.

[0153] like Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the gasket 120 has a shaft portion 120A, a receiving recess 121, a locking protrusion 124, an outer peripheral inclined surface 125, a permissive recess 126, and a pair of locking claws 128.

[0154] The shaft portion 120A protrudes toward the bottom surface of the gasket receiving recess 113 and extends in the front-rear direction L. The shaft portion 120A is movably inserted into the insertion hole 113b in the front-rear direction L.

[0155] Between the bottom surface of the gasket receiving recess 113 and the bottom of the gasket 120, the second spring 129 is configured to be compressed. The second spring 129 corresponds to the second force-applying component involved in the present invention.

[0156] The locking protrusion 124 protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the gasket 120 and extends in the front-rear direction L. The locking protrusion 124 is inserted into the locking groove 113a in a manner that allows it to move in the front-rear direction L, and is locked in a manner that prevents it from rotating in the circumferential direction centered on the axis of the gasket receiving recess 113.

[0157] A pair of locking claws 128 protrude from the peripheral wall of the gasket 120 toward the bottom surface of the gasket receiving recess 113 and extend in the front-rear direction L. The pair of locking claws 128 are respectively inserted into a pair of locking holes 113c in a manner that allows them to move in the front-rear direction L.

[0158] The gasket 120 is assembled to the gasket receiving recess 113 in a manner that prevents rotation but allows movement in the front-rear direction L.

[0159] Gasket 120 is configured to be in a position that can contact the bottom surface of gasket receiving recess 113 in the front-rear direction L (see reference). Figure 17 ) and the position separated from the bottom surface (refer to Figure 18 Move between ).

[0160] The receiving recess 121 opens on the side of the gasket 120 opposite to the side where the shaft portion 120A is provided. The bottom surface of the receiving recess 121 is located at the center of the gasket 120. An inner inclined surface 123 is provided in the vehicle width direction W and inside the bottom surface of the receiving recess 121. The recess 126 is allowed to extend in an arc shape with the axis of the gasket 120 as the center.

[0161] Next, the effects of this implementation method will be explained.

[0162] (2-1) The rotating shaft 141 and the operating part 142 are separate components. A pair of pinions 141a are provided at both ends of the rotating shaft 141. The cover body 131 has a pair of rack and pinion gears 138, which mesh with the pair of pinions 141a and support the pinions 141a so that they can rotate and move in the vehicle width direction W.

[0163] In this embodiment, an operating part 142 is provided in the axial direction of the rotating shaft 141, at a position offset from one end beyond the center position between the first and second ends of the rotating shaft 141. In this case, if the operating part 142 is operated, the pressing force applied to the inner inclined surface 123 of the receiving recess 121 of the gasket 120 may be different on the first end side and the second end side. Therefore, it may be difficult to pull the rotating shaft 141 out of the receiving recess 121 of the gasket 120.

[0164] Regarding this, according to the above structure, a pair of pinions 141a provided at both ends of the rotating shaft 141 are supported by meshing with a pair of rack and pinion gears 138 provided on the cover body 131, enabling them to move in the width direction W. Therefore, when the operating part 142 is operated, the rotating shaft 141 rotates about its own axis while moving inward in the width direction. As a result, the pressing pressure acting on the inner inclined surface 123 of the receiving recess 121 of the gasket 120 becomes uniform on the first end side and the second end side. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the undesirable situation where it is difficult to pull the rotating shaft 141 out of the receiving recess 121 of the gasket 120.

[0165] <Third Implementation>

[0166] Below, refer to Figures 21-24 The third embodiment will be described focusing on the differences from the second embodiment.

[0167] In this embodiment, the rotation shaft is divided into two parts in the axial direction, and there is no shim provided, which is different from the second embodiment.

[0168] Furthermore, thereafter, structures in the third embodiment that are identical or corresponding to those in the second embodiment are sometimes labeled with the designation "2**" (with "100") based on the designation "**" of the second embodiment, thus omitting redundant descriptions. For example, the first half of the third embodiment, corresponding to the first half 132 of the second embodiment, is labeled with the designation 232. Similarly, the sidewall portion of the third embodiment, corresponding to the sidewall portion 133 of the second embodiment, is labeled with the designation 233.

[0169] <Taiwan Main Body 210>

[0170] like Figures 21-24 As shown, the main body 210 is provided with four bearing sections 220, which respectively accommodate the first end 272 and the second end 276 of the rotating shaft 241 and support the first end 272 and the second end 276 so that they can rotate.

[0171] The bearing portion 220 is provided on a pair of support portions 212 at the front and rear of the main body 210, and is in the shape of a bottomed cylindrical part.

[0172] <Rotation axis 241>

[0173] like Figures 21-24 As shown, the rotating shaft 241 has: a first shaft portion 271 having a first end 272; and a second shaft portion 275 having a second end 276. The first end 272 and the second end 276 are the front end and the rear end of the rotating shaft 241, respectively.

[0174] The first end 272 is formed into a cylindrical shape. The base portion of the rotating shaft 241, excluding the first end 272, is formed into a flat plate along the longitudinal direction L and the vehicle width direction W (see reference). Figure 21 ).

[0175] like Figure 21 and Figure 23 As shown, a through hole 273 extending in the vertical direction Z is provided at the rear end portion of the aforementioned base portion. An inclined surface 274 is provided on the inner circumferential surface of the through hole 273, tilted such that it is positioned further forward as it approaches the inner side in the vehicle width direction W (see reference). Figure 23 ).

[0176] The second end 276 is cylindrical. The base portion of the rotating shaft 241, excluding the second end 276, is formed as a flat plate along the longitudinal direction L and the vehicle width direction W (see reference). Figure 21 ).

[0177] like Figure 21 and Figure 23As shown, a through hole 277 extending in the vertical direction Z is provided at the front end of the aforementioned base portion. An inclined surface 278 is provided on the inner circumferential surface of the through hole 277, tilted towards the rear as it approaches the inner side in the vehicle width direction W (see reference). Figure 23 ).

[0178] A second spring 280 is provided between the first shaft portion 271 and the second shaft portion 275, applying force to the first shaft portion 271 and the second shaft portion 275 in a direction that separates them from each other. That is, the cover 230 has the second spring 280. The force applied by the second spring 280 keeps the first end 272 of the first shaft portion 271 and the second end 276 of the second shaft portion 275 in a state where they are respectively housed in the front and rear bearing portions 220. The second spring 280 corresponds to the shaft force-applying member according to the present invention.

[0179] <Base 260>

[0180] like Figures 21-24 As shown, a pair of bases 260 are provided on the second half 234. The bases 260 are located between the first shaft portion 271 and the second shaft portion 275.

[0181] like Figure 23 As shown, a door portion 261 is provided on the outer side of the base 260 in the vehicle width direction W. A spring support portion 262 is provided on the upper surface of the base 160.

[0182] <Operation Section 242>

[0183] like Figures 21-24 As shown, on each base 260, a pair of operating parts 242 are configured to move in the vehicle width direction W via the door portion 261. The operating parts 242 are separately configured from the first shaft portion 271 and the second shaft portion 275. The operating parts 242 are located between the first shaft portion 271 and the second shaft portion 275 and are independent of each other. The operating parts 242 are configured to perform a pressing operation on the cover body 231 toward the inside of the vehicle width direction W.

[0184] A first spring 249 is provided on the cover 230, which always applies force to the outer side of the operating part 242 in the vehicle width direction W. The first spring 249 is disposed between the spring support portion 262 of the base 260 and the spring support portion 246 of the operating part 242. The first spring 249 is set to a compressed state in the vehicle width direction W. The first spring 249 always applies force to the outer side of the operating part 242 in the vehicle width direction W.

[0185] A pair of pins 247 protruding upwards are provided on the upper surface of the operating part 242.

[0186] A pair of pins 247 are respectively inserted into the through hole 273 of the first shaft portion 271 and the through hole 277 of the second shaft portion 275.

[0187] <Linked Organization 290>

[0188] like Figure 23 As shown, a linkage mechanism 290 is provided between the operating part 242 and the first shaft part 271 and the second shaft part 275, which moves the first shaft part 271 and the second shaft part 275 in a manner that is linked to the movement of the operating part 242 inward in the vehicle width direction W, causing the first shaft part 271 and the second shaft part 275 to move closer to each other. That is, the cover 230 has the linkage mechanism 290.

[0189] The linkage mechanism 290 is composed of a pair of pins 247 of the operating part 242, a through hole 273 of the first shaft part 271, and a through hole 277 of the second shaft part 275.

[0190] like Figures 21-23 As shown, when the operating part 242 is not pressed in, the pair of pins 247 are located on the outermost side in the width direction W within the through holes 273, 277. In this state, the through holes 273, 277, i.e., the first shaft part 271 and the second shaft part 275, are separated to the maximum extent in the front-rear direction L. Therefore, the first end 272 and the second end 276 are respectively housed in the front and rear bearing parts 220. That is, the rotating shaft 241 is connected to the platform body 210.

[0191] like Figure 24 As shown on the lower side, if the operating part 242 is pressed against the force of the first spring 249, the pair of pins 247 press against the inclined surfaces 274 and 278 of the through holes 273 and 277 towards the inside in the vehicle width direction W, while moving inward in the vehicle width direction W. At this time, the pair of pins 247 move relative to each other within the through holes 273 and 277 to the innermost side in the vehicle width direction W. As a result, the first shaft part 271 and the second shaft part 275 are closest in the front-rear direction L, and the first end 272 and the second end 276 are pulled out from the front and rear bearing parts 220 respectively, thereby releasing the connection between the rotating shaft 241 and the platform body 210.

[0192] Next, the effects of this implementation method will be explained.

[0193] (3-1) Between the operating unit 242 and the first shaft 271 and the second shaft 275, a linkage mechanism 290 is provided, which moves the first shaft 271 and the second shaft 275 in a manner that is linked to the movement of the operating unit 242 toward the inside in the vehicle width direction W, so that the first shaft 271 and the second shaft 275 move toward each other.

[0194] With this structure, if the operating section 242 is pressed inward toward the width W of the vehicle, the linkage mechanism 290 causes the first shaft section 271 and the second shaft section 275 to move closer to each other. This allows the first shaft section 271 and the second shaft section 275 to be pulled out from the pair of bearing sections 220, thereby disengaging the rotating shaft 241 from the main body 210. Therefore, the control panel can be easily implemented.

[0195] <Variation Example>

[0196] This embodiment can be modified and implemented in the following ways. This embodiment and the following modifications can be combined and implemented within the scope of technical non-contradiction.

[0197] • It can also be used Figure 10A and Figure 10B The control panel of the modified example shown.

[0198] like Figure 10A As shown, the cover body 31 has a limiting protrusion 36 protruding toward the axis C of the rotation shaft 41. The limiting protrusion 36 is provided on the inner surface of the second half 34.

[0199] A accommodating recess 26 is provided on the end face of the gasket 20 on the side of the rotation shaft 41 in the axial direction L, which allows the rotation of the limiting protrusion 36 that accompanies the rotation of the cover body 31. The accommodating recess 26 is positioned lower than the axis C.

[0200] Here, the opening side of the cover body 31 in the rotation direction R of the cover body 31 centered on axis C is defined as the opening side.

[0201] On the opening side of the allowable recess 26 in the rotation direction R, a side is provided that is located closer to the limiting protrusion 36 in the axial direction L the closer it is to the opening side. Figure 10A The opening side inclined surface 27 is tilted in a manner that is close to the front side of the paper. The opening side inclined surface 27 overlaps with the limiting protrusion 36 in the rotation direction R.

[0202] Based on this structure, such as Figure 10B As shown, if the cover 30 is opened to an opening degree greater than or equal to the first opening degree (90 degrees in this case), the limiting protrusion 36 provided on the cover body 31 presses against the opening-side inclined surface 27 provided on the end face of the gasket 20. Here, the opening-side inclined surface 27 is inclined such that the closer it is to the limiting protrusion 36 in the axial direction L, the closer it is to the opening side. Therefore, the gasket 20 resists the force of the second spring 29 and moves in the axial direction L toward the side separated from the rotation axis 41. Figure 10BThe cover 30 moves (to the inside of the paper). Furthermore, if the cover 30 opens to a second degree greater than the first degree, the rotating shaft 41 is pulled out from the receiving recess 21 of the gasket 20, thereby disengaging the rotating shaft 41 from the table body 10. This prevents the cover 30 from opening excessively.

[0203] In the first embodiment, the configuration is not limited to allowing the cover 30 to be removed from the table body 10 by simultaneously operating both of the pair of operating parts 42. For example, after operating one operating part 42 to disconnect the connection between the rotation shaft 41 corresponding to that operating part 42 and the table body 10, the rotation shaft 41 corresponding to the other operating part 42 can be operated to disconnect the connection between that other rotation shaft 41 and the table body 10. Thus, the configuration can also allow the cover 30 to be removed.

[0204] • In the first embodiment, the lifting mechanism 19 may be omitted.

[0205] • In each embodiment, multiple recesses 34a may be provided on the second surface 34A, 134A, 234A of the cover body 31, 131, 231.

[0206] In various embodiments, the recesses 34a of the second surfaces 34A, 134A, and 234A of the cover bodies 31, 131, and 231 may be omitted. That is, the first surfaces 32A, 132A, and 232A, as well as the second surfaces 34A, 134A, and 234A, may not have recesses. In this case, for example, the first surfaces 32A, 132A, and 232A, and the second surfaces 34A, 134A, and 234A can be used to create different appearances.

[0207] In the above embodiments, the cover bodies 31, 131, and 231 may have shapes that prevent them from being mounted on the table bodies 10, 110, and 210 in an orientation in which the second surfaces 34A, 134A, and 234A face upwards.

[0208] In the above embodiments, a structure in which a pair of rotating shafts 41, 141, and 241 are arranged parallel to each other on both sides in the vehicle width direction W has been exemplified. Alternatively, a structure in which the pair of rotating shafts are arranged parallel to each other on both sides in the front-rear direction L can be used. In this case, the width direction of the cover body is consistent with the front-rear direction L, and the axial direction of the rotating shafts is consistent with the vehicle width direction W.

[0209] In the first or second embodiment, the operation units 42 and 142 are not limited to being pressed inward in the vehicle width direction W; they can also be configured as tiltable rod-shaped structures. Furthermore, the operation units are not limited to being located on the cover body; they can also be located on the platform body. In the above cases, as long as a conversion mechanism is provided to transform the operating force for tilting the operation units into a force that moves the rotation axis inward in the vehicle width direction W, it is sufficient.

[0210] • In the above embodiments, one of the pair of rotating shafts may be omitted. That is, the rotating shaft may be provided only on one side of the cover body in the width direction.

Claims

1. A control panel, comprising: The main body of the platform has an opening at the top; as well as The cover is rotatably connected to the platform body and opens and closes the upper opening, wherein... The cover has: Cover the main body; A rotating shaft, located on one side of the cover body in the width direction, connects the cover body to the platform body; and An operating section is provided corresponding to the rotating shaft, and by operating the operating section, the connection between the rotating shaft and the platform body is released. The cover is configured to rotate about the rotation axis, and on the other hand, it is configured to be detachable from the main body of the platform by operating the operating part. By operating the operating unit, the rotating shaft is moved inward in the width direction. The cover has a first force-applying member that always applies force to the operating part outward in the width direction. The control panel also features: A pair of washers, assembled to the platform body in a non-rotatable manner, support the two ends of the rotating shaft so that they can rotate; and A pair of second force-applying components, which always apply force to the gasket in the axial direction of the rotation shaft toward the side close to the rotation shaft. The gasket has a receiving recess that receives the end of the rotating shaft in the axial direction. An inner inclined surface is provided on the inner side of the inner peripheral surface of the receiving recess in the width direction, such that it is inclined in the axial direction, becoming more inner in the width direction the further outward it is from the receiving recess. The inner inclined surface is positioned at a location that overlaps with the rotation axis in the width direction.

2. The control panel according to claim 1, wherein, The pair of rotation axes are arranged parallel to each other on both sides of the cover body in the width direction. Each pair of operating parts corresponds to a pair of rotating shafts, and they are configured to be independent of each other. The cover is configured to rotate about one of the two rotation axes selected from the pair of rotation axes, and on the other hand, it is configured to be detachable from the table body by operating the pair of operating parts.

3. The control panel according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The cover body has: a first surface; and a second surface located inside the first surface. The platform body and the cover have a shape that allows the cover to be mounted on the platform body even when either the first side or the second side is facing upwards.

4. The control panel according to claim 3, wherein, The first surface has an elbow placement surface. The second surface has a tray surface including a recess.

5. The control panel according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The platform body has a lifting mechanism that always applies force upwards to the cover.

6. The control panel according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The upper portion of the outer peripheral surface of the gasket is provided with an outer peripheral inclined surface that is inclined in such a way that it is located further down the axial direction the closer it is to the rotation axis. The outer peripheral inclined surface is positioned at a location that overlaps with the rotation axis in the vertical direction.

7. The control panel according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The cover body has a limiting protrusion that protrudes toward the axis of the rotation shaft. On the end face of the gasket on the rotation axis side in the axial direction, a tolerant recess is provided to allow rotation of the limiting protrusion that accompanies rotation of the cover body. When the opening side of the cover body is defined as the rotation direction of the cover body centered on the axis, On the opening side of the allowable recess in the direction of rotation, an opening-side inclined surface is provided such that it is inclined closer to the side of the limiting protrusion in the axial direction the closer it is to the opening side. The open side inclined surface overlaps with the restricting protrusion in the rotation direction.

8. The control panel according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The rotating shaft and the operating part are integrally formed. A pair of small gears are provided at both ends of the rotating shaft. The cover body has a pair of rack and pinion gears that mesh with the pair of pinions and support the pinions as rotatable and movable in the width direction.

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