Console box

Abstract

A console box has a box main body, a cover, a locking mechanism, and at least one up-press mechanism. The up-press mechanism has at least one recess which opens at a side of the cover, a striker, and a pre-tightening member which pre-tightens the striker in a rotational pre-tightening direction. The striker has a first up-press portion which enters the recess in a closed state based on an upper portion of the cover being opened, and is pulled out of the recess as the cover is raised, and which, when entering the recess, causes an up-press force to act on an inner wall surface of the recess, and a second up-press portion which is located at a position further back than the first up-press portion in the rotational pre-tightening direction, and which, in the closed state, is separated downward from a lower surface of the cover, and which, after up-pressing based on the first up-press portion, comes into contact with the lower surface to cause the up-press force to act.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] For example, Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2020-82926 describes a control console box that includes: a main body having a storage section; and a lid that opens and closes to an upper opening of the storage section. Regarding this control console box, when the upper opening of the lid is closed, the lid is shaped such that one side in the thickness direction faces upwards.

[0003] However, in recent years, there has been a desire for a control console that can close the top opening with the lid facing not only one side in the thickness direction but also the other side. In other words, a control console that can close the top opening with the lid facing any side in the thickness direction. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The control case for solving the above problems includes: a case body having a storage portion with an upper opening; a lid detachably connected to the case body to open and close the upper opening; a locking mechanism that locks the lid to a closed state; and at least one pressing mechanism that presses the lid against the case body in response to the release of the locking mechanism, the case body and the lid having a shape that allows the lid to be detached and connected relative to the case body even when either side of the lid in the thickness direction is facing upwards, the pressing mechanism having: at least one recess opening on the side of the lid; an impactor supported on the case body by means of axial rotation; and a pre-tightening member. The impactor is pre-tightened in a rotational pre-tightening direction that presses the cover upwards. The portion of the cover, including at least one of the surfaces in the thickness direction, is formed to be softer than the impactor. The impactor has: a first pressing portion that enters the recess in a closed state based on the upper opening of the cover, and is pulled out of the recess as the cover rises, and causes an upward pressure to act on the inner wall surface of the recess when entering the recess; and a second pressing portion that is located further rearward than the first pressing portion in the rotational pre-tightening direction, and separates downwards from the lower surface of the cover in the closed state and contacts the lower surface after the upward pressure based on the first pressing portion, thereby causing the upward pressure to act. Attached Figure Description

[0005] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the main part of the control box in one embodiment.

[0006] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the box section in the above embodiment.

[0007] Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view showing the support, pad, second spring, impactor, and third spring of the above embodiment.

[0008] Figure 4 This is a partial exploded perspective view of the front part of the support portion, the gasket, and the second spring in the above embodiment.

[0009] Figure 5 This is a partial exploded perspective view of the rear part of the support portion, the gasket, and the second spring in the above embodiment.

[0010] Figure 6 This is a partial perspective view showing the state of the impactor and the third spring assembled on the front support wall of the above embodiment.

[0011] Figure 7 This is a partially exploded perspective view showing the state before the impactor and the third spring are assembled on the front support wall of the above embodiment.

[0012] Figure 8 This is an exploded perspective view of the cover of the above-described embodiment.

[0013] Figure 9 This is a partially exploded perspective view of the cover of the above-described embodiment.

[0014] Figure 10 This is a partial longitudinal sectional view of the upper part of the control box in the above embodiment.

[0015] Figure 11 It is along Figure 10 A partial cross-sectional view of the upper part of the control box of line 11-11.

[0016] Figure 12 Is with Figure 11 The corresponding figure is a partial cross-sectional view of the upper part of the control box where the operating part is pressed in.

[0017] Figure 13 It is along Figure 10 A partial cross-sectional view of the upper part of the control box of line 13-13.

[0018] Figure 14 It is along Figure 10 A partial cross-sectional view of the upper part of the control box of line 14-14.

[0019] Figure 15A and 15B This is a partial longitudinal sectional view illustrating the function of the pressing mechanism in the above-described embodiment.

[0020] Figure 16A and 16BThis is also a partial longitudinal sectional view illustrating the function of the pressing mechanism in the above-described embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0021] Hereinafter, one embodiment of the control box will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] Furthermore, in the following description, the vehicle's forward direction is defined as forward and the reverse direction as backward. Additionally, the up-down direction refers to the vehicle's vertical movement, while the left-right direction refers to the vehicle's width and is consistent with the vehicle's left-right direction when moving forward.

[0023] Here, in order to determine the position of the control box in each direction—front-back, up-down, and left-right—the center of the control box in each direction is used as a reference. Directions and sides closer to the center are referred to as "inner," "inner square," or "inner side," while directions and sides farther from the center are referred to as "outer," "outer side," or "outer side."

[0024] Figure 1 This indicates the main part of the control console 10. The control console 10 forms part of the central control console located in the vehicle interior between the driver's seat and the front passenger seat.

[0025] The control box 10 has a box body 11, a cover 30, a housing 57, and a locking mechanism 60 (see reference). Figure 11 ), Rotation range specification section 78 (refer to) Figure 13 ) and the upper pressure mechanism 80 (refer to Figure 6 Next, the components that make up the control console 10 will be described.

[0026] <Box Body 11>

[0027] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the main body 11 of the control box has: a box portion 12 with a bottom and an opening at its upper end; and a support portion 13 disposed on the upper side of the box portion 12. The box portion 12 is formed into an approximately cuboid shape that is longer in the front-back direction than in the left-right direction. In this embodiment, the left-right direction, which is the smaller of the left-right and front-back directions of the box portion 12, is defined as the "width direction" of the control box 10. In this embodiment, the width direction of the control box 10 is consistent with the vehicle width direction (left-right direction).

[0028] The support portion 13 has a symmetrical structure in the front-to-back direction and a symmetrical structure in the left-to-right direction. Therefore, the structure of one side of the support portion 13 in the front-to-back direction will be described thereafter, and the structure of the other side will sometimes be omitted. Similarly, the structure of one side of the support portion 13 in the left-to-right direction will be described, and the structure of the other side will sometimes be omitted. These aspects are not limited to the support portion 13, but also apply to other components constituting the control console housing 10.

[0029] The lower part of the support portion 13 is formed by a rectangular frame portion 17. A storage portion 20 for storing small items is formed by the space enclosed by the frame portion 17 and the internal space of the box portion 12. The space enclosed by the frame portion 17 in this storage portion 20 forms the upper opening 14 of the storage portion 20. The upper opening 14 is formed as a rectangle when viewed from above. The upper opening 14 has: a pair of first sides 15, which are opposite each other in the left-right direction; and a pair of ( Figure 3 (Only one is shown in the image) The second side 16 is opposite to the first side 15 in the front-back direction. The first side 15 is orthogonal to the second side 16.

[0030] like Figure 3 As shown, the frame portion 17 has: a pair of first wall portions 18 that extend in the front-rear direction while being parallel to each other in the left-right direction; and a pair of second wall portions 19 that extend in the left-right direction while being parallel to each other in the front-rear direction. The left-right ends of the front second wall portions 19 are connected to the front ends of the first wall portions 18. The left-right ends of the rear second wall portions 19 are connected to the rear ends of the first wall portions 18. Each first wall portion 18 has the aforementioned first side 15, and each second wall portion 19 has the aforementioned second side 16.

[0031] Support wall portions 21 extend upward from each of the front and rear second wall portions 19. Gasket receiving portions 22 open on the inner side of each support wall portion 21 in the front-rear direction. Gasket receiving portions 22 are provided on both sides of each support wall portion 21 in the left-right direction. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, each gasket receiving portion 22 is formed as a cylinder extending in the front-rear direction. Each gasket receiving portion 22 has an insertion hole 23, a pair of locking holes 24, and a rotation limiting groove 25. The insertion hole 23 of each gasket receiving portion 22 passes through the center of the bottom of the gasket receiving portion 22. The pair of locking holes 24 of each gasket receiving portion 22 are located on both sides of the gasket receiving portion 22 in the left-right direction of the insertion hole 23. The rotation limiting groove 25 extends in the front-rear direction in a state where it protrudes radially outward from a part of the outer peripheral portion of the gasket receiving portion 22.

[0032] <Cover 30>

[0033] The cover 30 is detachably connected to the box body 11. Furthermore, while connected to the box body 11, the cover 30 can be detachably... Figure 14 The solid line indicates the closing position that seals the upper opening 14, and... Figure 14 The lid 30 rotates between the upright position and the fully open position, as indicated by the double-dotted line. If described differently, the lid 30 opens and closes the upper opening 14 by rotating between the closed position and the fully open position. Therefore, the lid 30 in the closed position will be described thereafter.

[0034] <Basic Structure of Gai 30>

[0035] like Figure 8 As shown, the cover 30 has a cover body 31, a pair of support plates 46, and a pair of rotating shafts 54. The cover body 31 has a shape and size capable of closing the upper opening 14 from above. The vertical direction of the cover body 31 is set as its thickness direction. The cover body 31 has: a first half-section 33 located on one side in the thickness direction; and a second half-section 39 located on the other side and joined to the first half-section 33. Furthermore, in Figure 10 The image shows a cover 30 with the first half 33 positioned above the second half 39. Figure 15A The cover 30 is shown with the second half 39 located above the first half 33.

[0036] like Figure 10 and Figure 15A As shown, the first half-section 33 includes: a substrate 35 formed of a rigid resin material; a cushioning layer 36 laminated on the substrate 35 and composed of foam; and a skin 37 laminated on the cushioning layer 36. The skin 37 is softer than the impactor 81 of the pressing mechanism 80 described later. A portion of the surface of the skin 37 that forms one side of the thickness direction of the cover 30 constitutes the first surface 34 of the cover 30. The first surface 34 has at least a portion of an elbow placement surface. In this embodiment, the entire first surface 34 constitutes an elbow placement surface.

[0037] The second half 39 is entirely formed of a rigid resin material. The second half 39 has a recess 40 with an outward opening in the thickness direction (see reference). Figure 15A The surface of the second half 39 that is on the opposite side (inner side) of the first surface 34 in the aforementioned thickness direction constitutes the second surface 41 of the cover 30. The portion within the recess 40 of the second surface 41 is formed as a tray surface.

[0038] like Figure 8As shown, cutouts 38a are formed on the front portions of the two side walls 38 in the left-right direction of the first half-body 33. Cutouts 42a are also formed on the front portions of the two side walls 42 in the left-right direction of the second half-body 39. When the second half-body 39 and the first half-body 33 are joined, as... Figure 11 As shown, the operating hole 32 is formed by the cutouts 38a and 42a.

[0039] like Figure 8 As shown, a pair of support plates 46 are disposed on the two outer sides of the cover body 31 in the front-rear direction. The front support plate 46 is mounted on the front wall 43 of the second half 39, and the rear support plate 46 is mounted on the rear wall 44 of the second half 39. The outer surfaces of each support plate 46 in the front-rear direction respectively form part of the side surface of the cover 30.

[0040] like Figure 10 As shown, the box body 11 and the cover 30 have a shape that allows the cover 30 to be detached from and connected to the box body 11, such that the first surface 34 and the second surface 41 of the cover 30 are both facing upwards.

[0041] A pair of rotating shafts 54 have the function of rotatably connecting the cover body 31 to the box body 11. For example... Figure 8 As shown, two rotating shafts 54 extend parallel to each other in the front-rear direction on both sides of the cover body 31 in the left-right direction. In each rotating shaft 54, if the direction of the axis of extension is defined as the "axis direction," then in this embodiment, this axis direction is consistent with the front-rear direction of the vehicle.

[0042] The cover 30 can rotate between the closed position and the fully open position with one of the two rotation axes 54 as the center.

[0043] Small gears 55 are formed on the outer periphery of both ends of each rotating shaft 54 ​​in the front-rear direction. In addition, rack gears 45 are formed on both sides of the front wall portion 43 and the rear wall portion 44 in the left-right direction of the second half-body 39. Moreover, the small gears 55 at the front end of each rotating shaft 54 ​​mesh with the rack gears 45 of the front wall portion 43, and the small gears 55 at the rear end of each rotating shaft 54 ​​mesh with the rack gears 45 of the rear wall portion 44.

[0044] Each rotating shaft 54 ​​has a pin 56 extending in the front-rear direction at a position further outward than the pinion 55 in the front-rear direction. Recesses 47 are formed on the left and right sides of each front and rear support plate portion 46, recessed inward in the front-rear direction. At the bottom of each recess 47, an elongated hole 48 extending in the left-right direction is formed to pass through the support plate portion 46. The pin 56 of each rotating shaft 54 ​​is inserted into the elongated hole 48.

[0045] The cover 30 can rotate integrally with any of the rotating shafts 54. Additionally, the pinion 55 can roll on the rack and pinion 45. At this time, each elongated hole 48 allows the pin 56 to move in the left and right directions, and defines the range of movement of the pin 56 in these left and right directions.

[0046] <Shell 57>

[0047] like Figure 1 , Figure 10 and Figure 15A As shown, the housing 57 accommodates the main body 11 with the upper surface and sides of the cover 30 exposed. Furthermore, in Figure 1 Only a portion of the housing 57 is shown in the diagram.

[0048] <Locking Mechanism 60>

[0049] like Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the locking mechanism 60 has the function of locking the cover 30 in a closed state (closed position) and releasing the lock. In addition, the locking mechanism 60 also has the function of switching between the connection state of each rotating shaft 54 ​​to the box body 11 and the state of disconnection.

[0050] In addition, the unlocked state includes the following two states.

[0051] • The connection between the two left and right rotating shafts 54 and the box body 11 is released.

[0052] • A state in which the connection of one rotating shaft 54 ​​to the box body 11 is maintained, and the connection of the other rotating shaft 54 ​​to the box body 11 is released.

[0053] like Figures 9-11 As shown, operating bases 61 are respectively installed on the front part of the cover 30 and on both sides in the left-right direction. A door-shaped entrance / exit portion 62 is formed on the outer side of each operating base 61 in the left-right direction. The entrance / exit portion 62 of each operating base 61 is disposed within the aforementioned operating hole 32 of the cover body 31. A spring support portion 64 is formed on the inner side of each operating base 61 in the left-right direction.

[0054] Each operating base 61 is configured such that the operating part 65 can slide in the left-right direction through the inlet / outlet portion 62. The two operating parts 65 are independent of each other. A spring support portion 66 is formed on the inner side of each operating part 65 in the left-right direction, opposite to the aforementioned spring support portion 64. A first spring 68 is positioned between the two spring supports 64 and 66, compressed in the left-right direction. Each first spring 68 is constantly pre-tensioned to the outer side of each operating part 65 in the left-right direction. An open-topped, arc-shaped bearing portion 67 is formed on both sides of each operating part 65 in the front-rear direction. Furthermore, each rotating shaft 54 ​​is rotatably supported on the operating part 65 by the two bearing portions 67.

[0055] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a helical spring is used as the first spring 68, but other types of springs may also be used. The same applies to the second spring 74, which will be described later.

[0056] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, gaskets 70 are respectively housed in the gasket receiving portions 22 on the left and right sides of each support wall portion 21. Each gasket 70 is assembled relative to the support wall portion 21 in a state where it can move in the front-rear direction and its rotation is restricted. Each gasket 70 has the function of detachably connecting the end of the corresponding rotating shaft 54 ​​to the box body 11. In addition, each gasket 70 has the function of supporting the rotating shaft 54 ​​so that it can rotate when the end of the corresponding rotating shaft 54 ​​is connected to the box body 11.

[0057] Each gasket 70 is formed as a cylindrical shape with its outer portion open in the front-rear direction. Each gasket 70 has a shaft portion 71 extending in the front-rear direction, a pair of locking portions 72, and a rotation-limiting protrusion 73. The shaft portion 71 of each gasket 70 is formed at the center of the gasket 70 and is inserted into the insertion hole 23 of the corresponding gasket receiving portion 22 in a manner that allows it to move in the front-rear direction. The pair of locking portions 72 of each gasket 70 are formed on the left and right sides of the gasket 70 at the locations of the shaft portion 71 and are inserted into the locking holes 24 of the corresponding gasket receiving portion 22 in a manner that allows it to move in the front-rear direction. The rotation-limiting protrusion 73 of each gasket 70 protrudes radially outward from a portion of the outer periphery of the gasket 70 and engages with the rotation-limiting groove 25 of the corresponding gasket receiving portion 22 in a manner that allows it to move in the front-rear direction.

[0058] Each gasket 70 is configured to be able to, for example Figure 11 The connection position shown is in contact with the bottom of the recess 47 of the support plate portion 46, and as shown in the figure. Figure 12 The part shown is set to move in the front-back direction between the disassembly position and the part that separates from the connecting position on the outside in the front-back direction.

[0059] Each gasket 70 has a shaft portion 71, a pair of locking portions 72, and a rotation-limiting protrusion 73 that guide the movement of the gasket 70 in the front-rear direction. Additionally, the pair of locking portions 72 also prevent the gasket 70 from dislodging from the gasket receiving portion 22 in the front-rear direction. Each locking portion 72 performs this function by locking the gasket receiving portion 22 around the corresponding locking hole 24.

[0060] The second spring 74 is positioned between the inner bottom surface of the gasket receiving portion 22 of each of the front and rear support wall portions 21 and the gasket 70, and is compressed in the rear-rear direction. The second spring 74 is used to pre-tighten each gasket 70 in the rear-rear direction inward.

[0061] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, each gasket 70 has: a receiving recess 75 having a reference surface 75a and an inner inclined surface 75b; and an outer inclined surface 76. The receiving recess 75 of each gasket 70 opens on its inner side in the front-rear direction. The reference surface 75a of each receiving recess 75 is located at the center of the gasket 70 and is orthogonal to the axis of the gasket 70. The inner inclined surface 75b of each receiving recess 75 is located inside the reference surface 75a in the left-right direction and is connected to the reference surface 75a. Each inner inclined surface 75b is inclined relative to the reference surface 75a in such a way that the closer to the inner side in the left-right direction, the closer to the inner side in the front-rear direction.

[0062] Each pad 70 has an outer inclined surface 76 formed on the upper part of its inner side in the front-rear direction. Each outer inclined surface 76 is inclined relative to the plumb surface in such a way that the inner side in the front-rear direction is located on the lower side.

[0063] <Rotation Range Specification Section 78>

[0064] The rotation range defining part 78 defines the rotation range of the cover 30 in a manner that allows the cover 30 to rotate between the closed position and the fully open position. For example... Figure 5 , Figure 8 and Figure 13 As shown, the rotation range defining part 78 has: the cover 30 has 4 ( Figure 8 Only the two protrusions 49 on the front side are shown; and the grooves 77 of each gasket 70 are shown.

[0065] More specifically, each protrusion 49 protrudes outward in the front-to-back direction from a position further outward than the elongated holes 48 in the left-right direction of each support plate portion 46. Each protrusion 49 rotates about the rotation axis 54 as the cover 30 rotates.

[0066] Each groove 77 is formed in an arc shape centered on the reference surface 75a of the receiving recess 75. Each groove 77 has an opening on its inner side in the front-rear direction of the gasket 70. Furthermore, each protrusion 49 is inserted into the corresponding groove 77. Each protrusion 49 is movable in the circumferential direction along the groove 77. Moreover, each groove 77 is formed such that when each protrusion 49 moves to one end of the groove 77 in the circumferential direction, the cover 30 is in a closed position, and when it moves to the other end, the cover 30 is in a fully open position.

[0067] <Upward pressure mechanism 80>

[0068] like Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the pressing mechanism 80 is a mechanism that presses the cover 30 from the box body 11 in response to the release of the locking achieved by the left and right locking mechanisms 60. In this embodiment, it is provided in two locations. The two locations are the two sides extending in the direction of the first side 15 of the upper opening 14. In this embodiment, they are the two sides in the front-rear direction of the upper opening 14. In addition, each pressing mechanism 80 is provided in the center in the left-right direction.

[0069] The two pressing mechanisms 80 at the front and rear have a symmetrical structure in the front-rear direction. Each pressing mechanism 80 has a first pressing part, a second pressing part, an impactor 81, and a pre-tightening member.

[0070] like Figure 8 and Figure 15A As shown, in each support plate portion 46, two portions separated from each other at equal distances in opposite directions from the center portion in the thickness direction of the cover 30 are formed with recesses 51. The recesses 51 in the two portions of each support plate portion 46 open on the outer side surface in the front-rear direction of each support plate portion 46.

[0071] Each recess 51 has a pair of inner wall surfaces 52, 53 that are opposite each other in the aforementioned thickness direction. The inner wall surface 52 of the pair of inner wall surfaces 52, 53 of each recess 51, near the center in the aforementioned thickness direction, constitutes a first pressed portion. In addition, the central portion 34c in the left-right direction of the two edges in the front-rear direction of the first surface 34, and the central portion 41c in the left-right direction of the two edges in the front-rear direction of the second surface 41, constitute a second pressed portion.

[0072] like Figure 3 and Figure 15A As shown, an impactor receiving portion 26 is provided at the center of each supporting wall portion 21 in the left-right direction. Figure 7As shown, each impactor receiving portion 26 of the supporting wall portion 21 has a first longitudinal wall portion 27 and a second longitudinal wall portion 28. The first longitudinal wall portion 27 and the second longitudinal wall portion 28 of each impactor receiving portion 26 are separated from each other in the left-right direction and extend in the up-down and front-back directions. The front and rear ends of each impactor receiving portion 26 are open. An auxiliary longitudinal wall portion 29 is formed at a constant interval away from each second longitudinal wall portion 28. The auxiliary longitudinal wall portion 29 extends in the up-down and front-back directions in a state parallel to the second longitudinal wall portion 28.

[0073] like Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, each impactor 81 is housed within the impactor housing portion 26. Shafts 82 and 83 extend from the left and right sides of each impactor 81 toward a point away from each other in that left-right direction. One shaft 82 is inserted into the first longitudinal wall portion 27, and the other shaft 83 extends from below the second longitudinal wall portion 28 toward a point away from the first longitudinal wall portion 27 and is inserted into the auxiliary longitudinal wall portion 29. Each impactor 81 is rotatably supported on the support wall portion 21 by means of the two shafts 82 and 83 via the first longitudinal wall portion 27 and the auxiliary longitudinal wall portion 29.

[0074] The third spring 84 is installed between each impactor 81 and the support wall 21 as a preload component to meet the following conditions. Furthermore, in this embodiment, a torsion coil spring is used as the third spring 84.

[0075] The above conditions refer to pre-tightening the impactor 81 in the rotational direction that presses against the cover 30. Here, the rotational direction in which the impactor 81 presses against the cover 30, centered on shafts 82 and 83, is called the "rotational pre-tightening direction". In this embodiment, as a way to satisfy the above conditions, most of the third spring 84 is arranged around the shaft 83 of each impactor 81. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, one end 84a of the third spring 84 is engaged at the impactor 81 at a location where it separates radially outward from the shaft 83. The other end 84b of the third spring 84 is engaged at the support wall portion 21, here the auxiliary longitudinal wall portion 29, at a location where it separates radially outward from the shaft 83.

[0076] like Figure 7 and Figure 15AAs shown, each impactor 81 has a main body 85, a first pressing part 86, and a second pressing part 87. The main body 85 of each impactor 81 constitutes the skeleton of the impactor 81, and shafts 82 and 83 are disposed in the main body 85. The first pressing part 86 of each impactor 81 is formed by a protrusion that protrudes radially outward from the main body 85 towards the shafts 82 and 83. The second pressing part 87 of each impactor 81 is formed at the portion where the first pressing part 86 is separated rearward based on the rotational preload direction of the third spring 84. The second pressing part 87 is formed by a protrusion that protrudes radially outward from the main body 85. The first pressing part 86 of each impactor 81 enters the lower recess 51 when the upper opening 14 of the cover 30 is closed, and is pulled out of the recess 51 as the cover 30 is raised. Each of the first pressing portions 86 exerts an upward pressure on the inner wall surface 52 (first pressed portion) of the recess 51 when it enters the recess 51.

[0077] In the closed state described above, the second pressing portion 87 of each impactor 81 separates downward from the lower surface of the cover 30, more specifically from the lower portion of the central portions 34c and 41c (the second pressed portion). Each second pressing portion 87 applies upward pressure upon contact with the lower surface (central portions 34c and 41c) after being pressed by the first pressing portion 86.

[0078] Next, the function of this embodiment configured as described above will be explained.

[0079] <Case where no pressing operation is performed on any of the operating units 65>

[0080] like Figure 11 and Figure 14 As shown by the solid lines, when the cover 30 is in the closed position and no operation is performed on any of the operating parts 65, the outer portions of the left and right operating parts 65 protrude from the inlet / outlet 62. In this case, each washer 70, pre-tightened inward by the second spring 74, contacts the bottom of the recess 47 of the support plate portion 46 and remains in the connected position. The preload force of the first spring 68, which pre-tightens each operating part 65 outward in the left and right direction, is transmitted to the rotating shaft 54 ​​via the operating part 65. Each pin 56 at the front and rear of each rotating shaft 54 ​​contacts the reference surface 75a of the receiving recess 75. Each pin 56 is located at the outer end of the elongated hole 48 in the left and right direction. In addition, the pinion 55 of each rotating shaft 54 ​​meshes with the side portion of the rack and pinion 45 in the left and right direction. Each left and right rotating shaft 54 ​​is connected to the front and rear support wall portions 21 via the front and rear washer 70. Therefore, the cover 30 is locked in the closed position, and the upper opening 14 remains closed.

[0081] Additionally, at this time, the impactor 81 of each pressing mechanism 80 is pre-tightened in the rotational pre-tightening direction of pressing the cover 30 using the third spring 84.

[0082] At this time, as Figure 15A As shown, the first surface 34 of the skin 37 of the cover 30 faces downwards. If the upward pressure of the impactor 81 is applied to this first surface 34, a dent is likely to form in the central portion 34c of the first surface 34. If the cover 30, with the first surface 34 having this dent facing upwards, closes the upper opening 14, the user of the control box 10 will see the dent, resulting in a decrease in the aesthetic appearance of the cover 30.

[0083] In this embodiment, with the upper opening 14 of the cover 30 closed, the first pressing portion 86 of each impactor 81 enters the recess 51 below the side opening of the cover 30. At this time, the second pressing portion 87 of each impactor 81 separates downward from the lower surface (central portion 34c) of the cover 30. Therefore, the upward pressure of the second pressing portion 87 does not act on the lower surface (central portion 34c) of the cover 30, and it is not easy to cause the lower surface (central portion 34c) to be recessed.

[0084] <Case where a single operating unit 65 is pressed in>

[0085] like Figure 12 As shown, if either of the pair of operating parts 65 is pressed inward in the left-right direction against the preload of the first spring 68, a force is applied to the rotating shaft 54 ​​supported by the bearing part 67 to move it inward in the left-right direction. The pinions 55 at the front and rear of the rotating shaft 54 ​​mesh with the rack and pinion 45 and can rotate inward in the left-right direction. The pins 56 at the front and rear of the rotating shaft 54 ​​can move inward in the left-right direction along the elongated holes 48 of the front and rear support plates 46. Therefore, according to the pressing operation of the operating parts 65, the rotating shaft 54 ​​rotates while moving inward in the left-right direction.

[0086] As the rotating shaft 54 ​​moves as described above, the front and rear pins 56 move from the reference surface 75a to the inwardly inclined surface 75b within the receiving recess 75. Here, the inwardly inclined surface 75b is inclined relative to the reference surface 75a in such a way that the inner side in the left-right direction is further inward in the front-back direction. Therefore, the preload force of the second spring 74 presses down on the front and rear pads 70, causing them to move outward in the front-back direction. At this time, the direction of movement of the pads 70 is away from the rotating shaft 54 ​​in the front-back direction.

[0087] Moreover, as this Figure 12 As shown, if the front and rear gaskets 70 are moved to the disassembly position, the front and rear pins 56 are pulled out from the receiving recesses 75. The connection between the rotating shaft 54 ​​and the support wall 21 (box body 11) is released. That is, the locking based on the locking mechanism 60 is released.

[0088] The rotating shaft 54, which corresponds to the operating part 65 where no pressing operation is performed, is continuously connected to the support wall part 21 (box body 11).

[0089] On the other hand, the upward pressure from the two upper pressing mechanisms 80 acts on the cover 30. For example... Figure 15B As shown, the impactor 81, preloaded by the third spring 84, rotates in the preload direction to press upwards onto the cover 30. Figure 15B (The middle part rotates counterclockwise). As it rotates, the first pressing part 86 applies upward pressure to the inner wall surface 52 (first pressed part) of the lower recess 51, thereby pressing the cover 30 upward.

[0090] The cover 30 rotates upward around the rotation axis 54 corresponding to the operating part 65 on the side that has not been pressed in.

[0091] like Figure 16A As shown, with the aforementioned rotation of the impactor 81, the first pressing portion 86 is pulled out of the recess 51, and the second pressing portion 87 approaches the lower surface of the cover 30, which in this case is the central portion 34c of the first surface 34 (the second pressed portion). Furthermore, even after the pressing based on the first pressing portion 86 ends, the impactor 81 continues to rotate. Figure 16B As shown, the second pressing part 87 contacts the lower surface (central portion 34c) of the cover 30 and applies upward pressure. The upward pressure of this second pressing part 87 continuously presses the cover 30 upward. Furthermore, as shown... Figure 16B As shown, the impactor 81 contacts the second wall portion 19, thereby stopping the aforementioned rotation of each impactor 81 at the front and rear.

[0092] Here, an upward pressure is applied to the lower surface (central portion 34c) of the cover 30 in the manner described above. However, the upward pressure is applied only when the locking mechanism 60 is released, and it occurs during the later part of a relatively short period of upward pressure. The duration of the upward pressure is shorter than when an upward pressure is consistently applied to the lower surface of the cover 30 when the upper opening 14 of the cover 30 is closed. Therefore, it is less likely that a dent will form on the lower surface (central portion 34c) of the cover 30.

[0093] The cover 30 is tilted higher on the side closer to the operating part 65 in the left-right direction.

[0094] Furthermore, if the lock is released without pressing the operating part 65 in, the first spring 68 corresponding to the operating part 65 will release the accumulated preload. This released preload will then cause the operating part 65 to engage as if... Figure 11As shown, it moves outward in the left and right directions along the rotating shaft 54. At this time, the small gears 55 before and after the rotating shaft 54 ​​rotate outward in the left and right directions on the meshing rack and pinion 45.

[0095] As the aforementioned movement occurs, the outer portions of the operating unit 65 in the left-right direction protrude outward from the inlet / outlet portion 62 of the operating base 61. The aforementioned movement of the operating unit 65 and the rotation of the rotating shaft 54 ​​cease when the front and rear pin portions 56 come into contact with the outer ends of the elongated hole 48 in the left-right direction.

[0096] Additionally, the preload stored in the second spring 74 is released at each of the front and rear support walls 21. Figure 11 As shown, the released preload force causes each gasket 70 to move inward in the rear-to-rear direction. The aforementioned movement of each gasket 70 is restricted by the locking portion 72 around the corresponding locking hole 24 in the gasket receiving portion 22.

[0097] <Simultaneous pressing operation of two operating units 65>

[0098] Here, the two operating parts 65 on the left and right are independent of each other. Therefore, if both operating parts 65 are pressed in simultaneously against the preload of the first spring 68, the same effect as described above in the case of pressing in a single operating part 65 is applied to the two rotating shafts 54.

[0099] Furthermore, the pair of rotating shafts 54 are pulled out from their respective receiving recesses 75, thereby disengaging the connection between the pair of rotating shafts 54 and the main body 11 of the box.

[0100] On the other hand, the upward pressure from the two upward pressing mechanisms 80 acts on the cover 30. For example... Figure 15B , Figure 16A and Figure 16B As shown, the two impactors 81, each preloaded by the third spring 84, rotate in the rotational preload direction to press the cover 30 upwards. With this rotation, the first pressing part 86 applies upward pressure to the inner wall surface 52 of the lower recess 51, thus pressing the cover 30 upwards.

[0101] In this case, as each impactor 81 rotates as described above, the first pressing part 86 is pulled out from the recess 51, and the second pressing part 87 approaches the lower surface of the cover 30. Furthermore, after the pressing action based on the first pressing part 86 ends, the impactor 81 continues to rotate, and the second pressing part 87 contacts the lower surface of the cover 30, thus applying upward pressure. The cover 30 is continuously pressed upward using the upward pressure of this second pressing part 87. The rotation of each impactor 81 before and after stops when each impactor 81 contacts the second wall portion 19 (see reference). Figure 16B The lid 30 is positioned so that it protrudes upwards from the top of the box body 11.

[0102] Furthermore, at this time, the upward pressure of the second upper pressing portion 87 also acts on the lower surface of the cover 30. However, the time during which the upward pressure acts is shorter than when the upper opening 14 based on the cover 30 is closed, in which case the upward pressure always acts on the lower surface of the cover 30. Therefore, it is less likely to create a dent on the lower surface of the cover 30.

[0103] If the lock is released without pressing in both operating parts 65, then as follows Figure 11 As shown, the preload of each of the first springs 68 on the left and right sides of the cover 30 causes each operating part 65 to move outward in the left and right directions along the rotation shaft 54. The outer portions of each operating part 65 in the left and right directions protrude outward from the inlet / outlet portion 62 of the operating base 61 in the left and right directions.

[0104] Furthermore, in each of the front and rear support wall portions 21, the preload of each second spring 74 causes each washer 70 to move inward in the rear-to-rear direction. The aforementioned movement of each washer 70 is restricted by the locking portion 72 around the corresponding locking hole 24 in the washer receiving portion 22.

[0105] <The case where the cover 30 is installed on the box body 11>

[0106] With the cover 30 installed on the box body 11 in a state where the vertical positions of the first surface 34 and the second surface 41 are reversed, the cover 30 is pressed down from above relative to the box body 11. At this time, the front and rear pins 56 of each left and right rotating shaft 54 ​​contact the outer inclined surfaces 76 of each front and rear gasket 70. Here, as... Figure 5 As shown, the outer inclined surface 76 of each pad 70 is inclined such that the inner side is located further down in the front-rear direction. Therefore, each pad 70 is pressed against the preload force of the second spring 74, causing it to move outward in the front-rear direction. At this time, the direction of movement of the pad 70 is away from the rotation shaft 54 ​​in the front-rear direction. Moreover, if the pin 56 of each rotation shaft 54 ​​descends to the center of the pad 70 through the outer inclined surface 76, the pad 70, preloaded by the second spring 74, moves inward in the front-rear direction. If the front and rear pins 56 of each rotation shaft 54 ​​enter the receiving recess 75 of the pad 70, the rotation shaft 54 ​​is connected to the housing body 11.

[0107] At this time, the front and rear pressing mechanisms 80 perform the opposite action to the above-described case of simultaneously pressing in two operating parts 65. That is, not shown in the figure, but as the cover 30 descends, the lower surface (second surface 41) of the cover 30 first contacts the second pressing part 87 of each impactor 81 (see reference). Figure 16BAs the cover 30 descends, downward pressure acts on the second upper pressure portion 87 of each impactor 81. This downward pressure causes each impactor 81 to rotate in the opposite direction to the rotational preload direction (see reference). Figure 16A During this rotation, the first upper pressing part 86 of each impactor 81 contacts the inner wall surface 52 of the lower recess 51 and enters the recess 51 (see reference). Figure 15B Additionally, the second upper pressing part 87 separates downward from the lower surface of the cover 30 (see reference). Figure 15A If the cover 30 is lowered to the closed position, the first pressing part 86 is mostly inserted into the recess 51. In this state, the upward pressure from the two pressing mechanisms 80 acts on the cover 30 through the first pressing part 86.

[0108] Therefore, as Figure 10 As shown, if the cover 30 is inverted and the first surface 34, which is the lower surface, is facing upwards before the lock is released, the cover 30 closes the upper opening 14, and the first surface 34, which does not have a recessed part due to the upward pressure, or even if it does, is not conspicuous, facing upwards.

[0109] Next, the effects of this implementation method will be explained.

[0110] (1) In this embodiment, the cover 30 is detachably connected to the box body 11. Furthermore, the box body 11 and the cover 30 have a shape that allows the cover 30 to be detached from and connected relative to the box body 11 even when both the first surface 34 and the second surface 41 are facing upwards. Therefore, even when the cover 30 is in an orientation where both the first surface 34 and the second surface 41 are facing upwards, the cover 30 can be mounted on the box body 11.

[0111] (2) In this embodiment, by pressing one of the pair of operating parts 65, the connection between the rotating shaft 54 ​​corresponding to the operating part 65 and the box body 11 can be released. It is possible to form a state in which the cover 30 rotates around the rotating shaft 54 ​​that corresponds to the operating part 65 that has not been pressed in and is connected to the box body 11.

[0112] At this time, the upper pressure of the two pressing mechanisms 80 can be used to press the cover 30 against the box body 11. By holding the part of the cover 30 that protrudes from the box body 11, the cover 30 can be easily rotated around the rotation axis 54, thereby opening and closing the upper opening 14. Good operability of the cover 30 can be obtained.

[0113] Furthermore, after the operating part 65 is not pressed in, the rotating shaft 54 ​​corresponding to the operating part 65 is reconnected to the box body 11, which can suppress the phenomenon that the cover 30 cannot be rotated.

[0114] (3) In this embodiment, by simultaneously pressing in both of the pair of operating parts 65, the connection between the pair of rotating shafts 54 and the box body 11 can be released. By releasing both, a state in which the cover 30 can be removed from the box body 11 can be formed.

[0115] At this time, the upper pressure of the two pressing mechanisms 80 can be used to press the cover 30 against the box body 11. By holding the part of the cover 30 that protrudes from the box body 11, the cover 30 can be easily removed from the box body 11.

[0116] Furthermore, after the pair of operating parts 65 are not pressed in, the aforementioned rotating shaft 54 ​​and the box body 11 are reconnected, which can prevent the phenomenon of the cover 30 being unable to be removed.

[0117] (4) In this embodiment, such as Figure 15A As shown, with the upper opening 14 closed, the upward pressure of the first pressing portion 86 of each impactor 81 acts on the inner wall surface 52 of the recess 51 in the side opening of the cover 30. At this time, the second pressing portion 87 of each impactor 81 separates downward from the lower surface of the cover 30, so that the upward pressure of the two impactors 81 does not act on the lower surface of the cover 30.

[0118] Furthermore, when the closed upper opening 14 is opened, or when the cover 30 is removed, the cover 30 is pressed up by the first pressing part 86 of each impactor 81. And, as each impactor 81 rotates, after the pressure based on the first pressing part 86 no longer applies, the cover 30 is pressed up by the second pressing part 87.

[0119] Therefore, when the upper opening 14 based on the cover 30 is closed, even if the first surface 34, which is made of a skin 37 that is softer than each impactor 81, is set as the lower surface, the upper pressure of each impactor 81 can be used to suppress the formation of depressions in the two central portions 34c before and after the first surface 34.

[0120] Therefore, when the cover 30 is installed on the box body 11 with the first surface 34 (the lower surface) facing upwards before the locking mechanism 60 is released, and the upper opening 14 is closed, there is no portion that is dented due to upward pressure, or even if there is, the upward-facing surface is inconspicuous. As a result, compared to the case where upward pressure always acts on the lower surface (central portion 34c) of the cover 30 when the upper opening 14 is closed based on the cover 30, the appearance of the cover 30 can be improved.

[0121] (5) In this embodiment, each impactor 81 is provided with a first pressing part 86 that moves in and out of the recess 51 with rotation about the shafts 82 and 83, and a second pressing part 87 that approaches and separates from the lower surface of the cover 30 from below with the aforementioned rotation.

[0122] Therefore, assuming that if the recess 51 is on the side of the cover 30 and opens in the center in the thickness direction, it is possible that the first pressing part 86 is moved away from the second pressing part 87, thereby making the impactor 81 larger.

[0123] Regarding this point, in this embodiment, as Figure 15A As shown, the recess 51 is located on the side of the cover 30 and has two openings that are equidistant from each other in opposite directions in the thickness direction relative to the center. Furthermore, the first pressing portion 86 extends into and exits relative to the lower recess 51. Therefore, the first pressing portion 86 can be positioned close to the second pressing portion 87, thus miniaturizing each impactor 81.

[0124] (6) In this embodiment, each pressing mechanism 80 is arranged on both sides of the upper opening 14 in the front-rear direction, which is the direction in which the first side 15 extends. With this arrangement, the cover 30 is pressed on both sides of the upper opening 14 in the front-rear direction based on the two pressing mechanisms 80.

[0125] Therefore, compared to the case where the upward pressure is applied to only one side of the upper opening 14 in the front-rear direction, the force applied to the cover 30 can be evenly distributed across the cover 30 in the front-rear direction.

[0126] (7) When the cover 30 is installed on the box body 11 with the first surface 34 of the cover body 31 facing upward, the first surface 34 can function as a place for placing an elbow. That is, the cover 30 can be used as an elbow place (armrest).

[0127] Furthermore, when the lid 30 is installed on the box body 11 with the second surface 41 of the lid body 31 facing upwards, the second surface 41 can function as a tray surface. That is, items can be placed on the tray surface and the lid 30 can be used as a tray.

[0128] (8) In this embodiment, such as Figure 8As shown, the pinions 55 at the front and rear of each rotating shaft 54 ​​mesh with the rack and pinion 45 of the front wall portion 43 and the rear wall portion 44. Furthermore, when the locking mechanism 60 is engaged and disengaged, each pinion 55 rotates on the rack and pinion 45. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the movement of each rotating shaft 54 ​​in the left-right direction while it is tilted relative to the front-back direction. When locked and disengaged, it is possible to maintain each rotating shaft 54 ​​parallel to the first side 15 (first wall portion 18) and allow it to move smoothly in the left-right direction.

[0129] Furthermore, the above-described embodiments can also be implemented as variations, modified as follows. The above-described embodiments and the following variations can be combined and implemented with each other to the extent that they are not technically contradictory.

[0130] <Regarding the upper opening 14>

[0131] • The shape of the upper opening 14 can be changed to a shape different from a rectangle, depending on the condition of a rectangle.

[0132] • The shape of the upper opening 14 can be changed to a shape different from that of a rectangle.

[0133] • In the above embodiment, the second side 16 can be set to be longer than the first side 15.

[0134] <Regarding matters concerning the 30th anniversary>

[0135] The recess 51 may open at the center of the side (support plate portion 46) of the cover 30 in the thickness direction.

[0136] The second half 39 may have the same layered structure as the first half 33. That is, the second half 39 may have: a substrate formed of a rigid resin material; a cushioning layer made of foam laminated on the substrate; and a skin laminated on the cushioning layer.

[0137] • At least one of the first half 33 and the second half 39 may have a structure having a substrate formed of a rigid resin material and a skin laminated on the substrate.

[0138] The portion of the cover 30 including at least one surface in the thickness direction can be composed of a layer different from the skin 37, provided it is softer than the impactor 81. This layer can be, for example, composed of a coating.

[0139] ·The recessed portion 40 of the second half-section 39 (refer to Figure 14 , Figure 15A There can be only one or multiple settings. Furthermore, the recess 40 can be omitted from the second half-section 39.

[0140] <Regarding Rotating Shaft 54>

[0141] • A pair of rotating shafts 54 can be configured to extend in the left-right direction instead of the front-back direction.

[0142] • One of the pair of rotating shafts 54 can be omitted. In this case, the locking mechanism 60 corresponding to the rotating shaft 54 ​​that is omitted is also omitted.

[0143] <Regarding the upper pressure mechanism 80>

[0144] • A pair of pressing mechanisms 80 can replace the first side 15 and be arranged on both sides of the upper opening 14 along the direction of the second side 16.

[0145] • The number of pressure-up mechanisms 80 can be changed to 1 or more or more than 3.

[0146] • As the third spring 84 that preloads the impactor 81 in the rotational preload direction that presses the cover 30 upwards, a spring of a different type than a torsion coil spring can be used.

[0147] • As a pre-tightening component that pre-tightens the impactor 81 in the rotational pre-tightening direction that presses the cover 30 upward, a component different from the spring can be used.

Claims

1. A control console, wherein, The control console has: The main body of the box has a storage section with an opening at the top; The lid is detachably connected to the main body of the box to open and close the upper opening; A locking mechanism that locks the cover to a state that closes the upper opening; and At least one pressing mechanism, corresponding to the release of the locking mechanism, presses the lid against the box body. The box body and the lid have a shape that allows the lid to be disassembled and connected relative to the box body even when either side of the lid in the thickness direction is facing upwards. The pressing mechanism includes: at least one recess that opens on the side of the cover; an impactor that is rotatably supported on the housing body; and a pre-tightening member that pre-tightens the impactor in a rotational pre-tightening direction for pressing the cover. The portion of the cover, including at least one of the faces in the thickness direction, is formed to be softer than the impactor. The impactor has: The first upper pressure part enters the recess in the closed state of the upper opening based on the cover, and is pulled out of the recess as the cover rises, and when entering the recess, it causes an upper pressure to act on the inner wall surface of the recess. as well as The second upper pressure part is located further back than the first upper pressure part in the rotational pre-tightening direction, and separates downward from the lower surface of the cover in the closed state, and contacts the lower surface after the upper pressure is achieved based on the first upper pressure part so that the upper pressure is exerted.

2. The control console according to claim 1, wherein, The at least one recess on the side of the cover comprises two recesses that open from the central portion in the thickness direction to two portions that are equidistant from each other in the opposite direction of the thickness direction. The impactor, in the closed state of the upper opening based on the cover, is positioned at a location that allows the first upper pressing part to enter the lower recess.

3. The control console according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The upper opening is formed as a rectangle having a pair of first sides and a pair of second sides orthogonal to the first sides. The at least one pressing mechanism comprises two pressing mechanisms arranged on both sides of the upper opening in the direction extending from one of the first side and the second side.

4. The control console according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The portion of the cover that is softer than the impactor is composed of an epidermis.

5. The control console according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The cover has: Cover the main body; A pair of rotating shafts extend on both sides of the cover body in a direction orthogonal to the width direction, connecting the cover body to the box body; and A pair of operating parts, which are components constituting part of the locking mechanism, are respectively disposed on the pair of rotating shafts, and are operated to disengage the connection between the rotating shafts and the housing body; they are independent of each other. The cover is configured such that, when one of the pair of operating parts is operated, it corresponds to the unoperated operating part and can rotate about the rotation axis connected to the box body. The cover is configured such that it can be removed from the main body of the box when both of the pair of operating parts are operated simultaneously.

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