Vehicle console

Abstract

A console for a vehicle is configured so as to be adjacent to a seat for the vehicle in the width direction of the seat for the vehicle. The vehicle console includes: a console body; the armrest is arranged on the console main body in a sliding manner; and a table which is accommodated in the armrest. The armrest is configured so as to be able to independently slide with respect to the table between a first position at which the table is accommodated and a second position at which the table is exposed and which is located rearward of the first position in the front-rear direction of the vehicle seat.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a control console for a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2019-77272 discloses an armrest. The armrest has a storage recess and a cover that can open and close an opening at the top of the storage recess. A table is assembled on the cover. The table is configured to be switchable between a storage position in which the table is stored in the cover and a use position in which the table is exposed from the cover by sliding forward of the storage position.

[0003] In addition, currently, as a vehicle console, there is known a structure described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-87732. The vehicle console includes: a box body having an upper opening; and a cover supported on the box body so as to be able to rotate and open and close the upper opening of the box body in the up-down direction. The cover has a table configured to be drawn out toward the front side of the vehicle. The table is used in a state drawn out from the cover. Summary of the invention

[0004] However, in recent years, functional components such as small object containers and cup holders for placing items have been installed in vehicle consoles at a position further forward than the armrests. If the above-mentioned current armrests are applied to such consoles, the following problems may arise, for example. That is, the table is switched from the storage position to the use position by sliding the table forward, so it is difficult to switch to the use position when the table interferes with the items. Therefore, the convenience of the table may be reduced. Therefore, there is room for improvement in improving the convenience of the table in the vehicle console.

[0005] In addition, regarding the vehicle console disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2008-87732, when it is necessary to enter the storage section in the box body during the use of the table, the table is temporarily stored in the cover after the items on the table are arranged. Then, the cover is rotated to open the upper opening of the box body, and the storage section in the box body is entered from the upper opening. In this way, it is impossible to use the table while rotating the cover to open the upper opening of the box body, so the vehicle console as described above is not convenient to use. Therefore, there is room for improvement in terms of improving the convenience of use of the vehicle console.

[0006] The first embodiment of the present invention involves a vehicle console that is configured to be arranged adjacent to the vehicle seat in the width direction of the vehicle seat, and comprises: a console body; an armrest that is configured to be able to slide relative to the console body; and a table that is accommodated inside the armrest, the armrest being configured to be able to slide independently relative to the table between a first position that accommodates the table and a second position, the second position being a position that is further rearward than the first position in the front-rear direction of the vehicle seat and exposes the table.

[0007] The vehicle control console involved in the second embodiment of the present invention is configured to be arranged between adjacent seats in a vehicle cabin, and comprises: a box body, which has an upper opening and a storage portion inside; a cover, which is rotatably mounted on the box body and is configured to be able to rotate between a closed position in which the upper opening is closed and an open position in which the upper opening is opened; and a table, which is configured in such a manner that, when the cover is in the closed position, it can move between a storage position in which it is supported on the cover in a stored state and a use position in which it is pulled out from the cover and supported on the box body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 It is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the vehicle console.

[0009] Figure 2 It is along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of line 2-2.

[0010] Figure 3 It is along Figure 1 The cross-sectional view of line 3-3.

[0011] Figure 4 About Figure 1 An oblique view showing a state where a vehicle console is exposed.

[0012] Figure 5 It is along Figure 4 The cross-sectional view of line 5-5.

[0013] Figure 6 It means to make the cover from Figure 4 An oblique view of the state in which the device is rotated from the state of being in the open position.

[0014] Figure 7 It is along Figure 6 Cross-sectional view of line 7-7.

[0015] Figure 8 It means from Figure 3 A cross-sectional view showing a state in which the table is pulled out forward.

[0016] Fig. 9 This is a perspective view of the console showing a state in which the table is in the use position and the lid is in the closed position in the second embodiment.

[0017] Fig.10 Yes means Fig. 9 A perspective view showing the state in which the table is slid toward the storage position.

[0018] Fig.11 Yes means Fig.10 A perspective view showing the state in which the cover is rotated toward the open position.

[0019] Fig.12 Observed from the left Fig. 9 Local cross-sectional view at the time.

[0020] Fig.13 yes Fig. 9 An oblique view of the hinged components of the console.

[0021] Fig.14 Observed from the rear Fig.10 Local cross-sectional view at the time.

[0022] Fig.15 yes Fig. 9 A schematic plan view of a table with a console.

[0023] Fig.16 It means restriction Fig. 9 An enlarged cross-sectional schematic diagram of the main parts showing the positional relationship between the locking mechanism and the operating part when the cover of the console is rotated.

[0024] Fig.17 It means it's been released. Fig. 9 An enlarged cross-sectional schematic diagram of the main parts showing the positional relationship between the locking mechanism and the operating part when the rotation of the cover of the console is restricted.

[0025] Fig.18 Yes means Fig. 9 A perspective view showing a state in which the cover body is slid backward.

[0026] Fig.19 Yes means Fig.18 A perspective view showing the state in which the cover is rotated toward the open position.

[0027] Fig. 20 Yes means Fig.10 A perspective view showing a state in which the cover body is slid backward.

[0028] Fig.21 Yes means Fig. 20 A perspective view showing the state in which the cover is rotated toward the open position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] First Embodiment

[0030] Below, refer to Figure 1 to Figure 7 A first embodiment of the vehicle console will be described.

[0031] In the following description, the vehicle 10 is described as moving forward in the forward direction and moving backward in the backward direction. The vertical direction refers to the vertical direction of the vehicle 10, and the horizontal direction is the vehicle width direction and coincides with the horizontal direction when the vehicle 10 moves forward.

[0032] <Vehicle console 20>

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, in a vehicle cabin 11 of a vehicle 10, a pair of vehicle seats 12 and 13 are arranged in a state of being separated in the left-right direction as front seats. The right vehicle seat 12 functions as a driver's seat, and a passenger (driver) sits there. The left vehicle seat 13 functions as a passenger seat, and a passenger (passenger seat passenger) sits there.

[0034] The vehicle seats 12, 13 are arranged with the seat backs facing forward. The front-rear direction of the vehicle seats 12, 13 arranged in this way coincides with the front-rear direction of the vehicle 10. In addition, the width direction of the vehicle seats 12, 13 coincides with the left-right direction.

[0035] A vehicle console (also called a center console, floor console, etc.) 20 functioning as a box-shaped storage portion is provided between the vehicle seats 12 and 13. That is, the vehicle console 20 is provided adjacent to the vehicle seats 12 and 13 in the left-right direction.

[0036] Hereinafter, the center portion in the left-right direction (the width direction of the vehicle seats 12, 13) is used as a reference when describing the various parts of the vehicle console 20. In addition, the direction close to the center portion in the left-right direction is sometimes referred to as "inner", "inward", "inner side", etc., and the direction away from the center portion is sometimes referred to as "outer", "outward", "outside", etc.

[0037] The vehicle console 20 includes a console body 21 and a cover 30 .

[0038] Next, each structure is described in detail.

[0039] <Console body 21>

[0040] like Figure 1 to Figure 3 As shown, the console body 21 is a part constituting a skeleton portion of the vehicle console 20 , and is formed of, for example, a resin material into a shape that is elongated in the front-rear direction compared to the left-right direction.

[0041] The left and right side portions of the console main body 21 are formed by outer wall portions 22 .

[0042] Inner wall portions 23 are formed at separated locations inside the outer wall portions 22 .

[0043] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a recessed portion 25 having an opening 25a is provided on the upper surface 21a of the console body 21 between the two inner side wall portions 23. The recessed portion 25 allows articles to be put in and out through the opening 25a.

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, a recess 26 having an opening 26a on the upper surface 21a is provided between the two inner wall portions 23 and adjacent to the recess 25. The recess 26 can allow small objects and the like to enter and exit through the opening 26a. In addition, the area of ​​the opening 26a is made smaller than the area of ​​the opening 25a. In addition, the volume of the recess 26 is made smaller than the volume of the recess 25.

[0045] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an upper wall portion 24 is formed between upper end portions of the adjacent outer wall portion 22 and inner wall portion 23 and in a large portion in the front-rear direction.

[0046] <Cover 30>

[0047] like Figure 1 to Figure 3 As shown, the cover 30 is mounted on the console body 21 and opens and closes the opening 25a, and has a hinge member 31, an armrest 40, and a table 50. In addition, thereafter, the position where the cover 30 closes the opening 25a is set as the closed position (refer to Figure 1 ). In addition, the position where the cover 30 opens the opening 25a is set as the open position (refer to Figure 6 ).

[0048] <Hinge member 31>

[0049] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the hinge member 31 includes a base 32 and a support portion 37. The base 32 includes a bottom plate 33 formed in a rectangular shape in a plan view at the bottom. The bottom plate 33 constitutes the bottom surface of the cover 30.

[0050] The base 32 has a pair of side plates 34 on both sides in the left-right direction (see Figure 2 ).

[0051] An inner lateral rail 35 having an inner lateral guide groove 35a extending in the front-rear direction is formed at an upper portion of the inner side surface of each side plate portion 34. Each inner lateral guide groove 35a is open toward the inside.

[0052] Convex portions 36 that protrude outward are formed at a plurality of locations, for example, two locations, in the front-rear direction on the lower portion of the outer side surface of each side plate portion 34 .

[0053] like Figure 3 As shown, the support portion 37 is connected to the rear end of the bottom plate portion 33. The support portion 37 is supported by the console body 21 so as to be rotatable about an axis 38 extending in the left-right direction. Specifically, the support portion 37 is supported between the two inner side walls 23 of the console body 21.

[0054] The hinge member 31 can rotate the cover 30 between the closed position and the open position by rotating about the axis 38 via the support portion 37 .

[0055] A latch mechanism 39 is provided below the front portion of the base 32. The latch mechanism 39 is configured so that when the cover 30 is in the closed position, it is locked (locked) to the console body 21, and the rotation of the cover 30 about the axis 38 is restricted. In addition, the latch mechanism 39 is configured so that the cover 30 can be rotated about the axis 38 if the above-mentioned locking (locking) operation is performed.

[0056] <Handrail 40>

[0057] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the frame portion of the armrest 40 includes an armrest inner member 41 and an armrest outer member 44 covered by the armrest inner member 41. A pad 45 is placed on the armrest outer member 44. Furthermore, the armrest outer member 44 and the pad 45 are covered with a skin member 46.

[0058] The armrest inner member 41 has a pair of side plate portions 42 on both sides in the left-right direction (see Figure 2 ). An outer transverse rail 43 having an outer transverse guide groove 43a extending in the front-rear direction is formed at the lower portion of the inner side surface of each side plate portion 42. Each outer transverse guide groove 43a is open toward the inside. The protrusion 36 of the hinge member 31 is inserted into each outer transverse guide groove 43a. Thus, the armrest 40 is supported by the hinge member 31 so as to be able to slide in the front-rear direction.

[0059] like Figure 1 to Figure 5 As shown in FIG. 1 , the armrest 40 is configured in such a manner that the position of the convex portion 36 is relatively changed relative to the outer lateral guide groove 43a of the armrest inner member 41, thereby being able to be positioned between a first position and a second position (see FIG. 1 ) which is further rearward than the first position in the front-rear direction. Figure 4 )

[0060] In the first position, substantially the entire armrest 40 is located above the base 32 of the hinge member 31 (see Figure 3 In the second position, the front portion of the armrest 40 is located above the rear portion of the base 32 (see Figure 5 ).

[0061] Here, in Figure 6 and Figure 7 2 shows a state where the cover 30 is rotated from the closed position to the open position when the armrest 40 is in the second position. The armrest 40 and the console body 21 are configured so that they do not interfere with each other when the cover 30 rotates around the axis 38, regardless of whether the armrest 40 is in any position between the first position and the second position (see FIG. Figure 7 ). Thus, no matter when the armrest 40 is in any position between the first position and the second position, the cover 30 can rotate between the closed position and the open position.

[0062]

[0063] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the table 50 includes an upper table 51 and a lower table 52 which are arranged in the vertical direction and are formed by combining the upper table 51 and the lower table 52 .

[0064] The table 50 has a rectangular shape that is larger in the front-rear direction than in the left-right direction when viewed from above.

[0065] Convex portions 53 that protrude outward are formed on both left and right sides of the table 50 .

[0066] The protrusion 53 is inserted into the inner lateral guide groove 35a of the inner lateral rail 35. Thus, the table 50 is supported by the hinge member 31.

[0067] like Figure 3 As shown, substantially the entirety of the table 50 is located above the base 32 .

[0068] like Figure 1 to Figure 5 As shown, the table 50 is configured to be able to be stored in the armrest 40 in a storage state and to be used in a state where the upper surface exposed from the armrest 40 can be used as a table surface (see Figure 4 )

[0069] When the table 50 is in the stored state, the table 50 is stored between the armrest 40 and the base 32 of the hinge member 31. In addition, the entire table 50 is covered from above by the armrest 40 in the first position (see Figure 3 ). When the table 50 is in use, the rear portion of the table 50 is covered by the armrest 40 in the second position, and the front portion of the table 50 is exposed (refer to Figure 5). In addition, as described above, in the present embodiment, the switching between the storage state and the use state of the table 50 is performed by independently sliding the armrest 40 relative to the table 50 between the first position and the second position.

[0070] Next, the effects of this embodiment will be described.

[0071] (1) The vehicle console 20 includes the armrest 40 provided so as to be slidable relative to the console body 21 .

[0072] According to such a configuration, the occupant can reduce the burden on the shoulders that support the wrists by placing the elbows on the armrests 40 .

[0073] (2) The armrest 40 is configured to be independently slidable relative to the table 50 between a first position where the table 50 is accommodated and a second position where the table 50 is exposed and located further rearward than the first position in the front-rear direction.

[0074] According to this structure, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown in FIG. 1 , the armrest 40 slides independently from the table 50 from the first position to the second position, thereby exposing the table 50 from the armrest 40. Therefore, even when an article or the like is located further forward than the armrest 40 in the first position, the table 50 can be easily switched from the storage state in which it is stored inside the armrest 40 to the use state in which it is exposed from the armrest 40. Therefore, the convenience of the table 50 can be improved.

[0075] (3) The console body 21 is provided with a recess 25 having an opening 25a on the upper surface 21a of the console body 21, and articles can be put in and out through the opening 25a. The cover 30 is provided so as to be rotatable between a closed position for closing the opening 25a and an open position for opening the opening 25a.

[0076] According to this structure, when the cover 30 is in the open position, the articles can be put in and out through the opening 25a of the recess 25. In addition, when the cover 30 is in the closed position, the articles are kept in the recess 25. Therefore, the function of storing articles in the console body 21 can be achieved.

[0077] (4) The cover 30 is configured so as to be rotatable between the closed position and the open position when the armrest 40 is in any position between the first position and the second position.

[0078] According to this structure, Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the lid 30 can be rotated between the closed position and the open position regardless of the position of the armrest 40. Therefore, for example, compared with the case where the lid 30 can be rotated between the closed position and the open position only when the armrest 40 is at a predetermined position between the first position and the second position, the convenience of the vehicle console 20 can be improved.

[0079] (5) The cover 30 has a hinge member 31. The hinge member 31 is supported on the console body 21 so as to be rotatable about an axis 38 extending in the left-right direction. The hinge member 31 can rotate between the closed position and the open position by rotating about the axis 38. The armrest 40 is supported by the hinge member 31 so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction.

[0080] According to this structure, the cover 30 is rotated between the closed position and the open position by the hinge member 31 supported on the console body 21 so as to be rotatable about the axis 38 extending in the left-right direction. In addition, according to the above structure, the hinge member 31 supports the armrest 40 so as to be slidable in the front-back direction. Therefore, compared with the case where a member supporting the armrest 40 so as to be slidable is separately provided on the cover 30, the number of parts of the cover 30 can be reduced.

[0081] (6) The table 50 is supported by the hinge member 31 .

[0082] According to such a structure, the armrest 40 and the table 50 are respectively supported by the hinge member 31. Therefore, compared with the case where the members supporting the armrest 40 and the table 50 are respectively provided in the cover 30, the number of parts of the cover 30 can be further reduced.

[0083] (7) A recessed portion 26 having an opening 26a on the upper surface 21a is provided at a location adjacent to the recessed portion 25 in front.

[0084] According to such a structure, small articles or the like can be put into the recessed portion 26 through the opening 26a. If expressed differently, the recessed portion 26 can be used as a small article container, for example.

[0085] <Change Example>

[0086] The first embodiment described above can be implemented in the following modified forms. The first embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within the scope of no technical contradiction.

[0087] The table 50 may be configured in such a manner that the position of the protrusion 53 relative to the inner lateral guide groove 35a is changed so that the table 50 can be Figure 1 The storage position shown in FIG. 1 and the use position further forward than the storage position in the front-rear direction (see FIG. Figure 8 )

[0088] According to this structure, Figure 8 As shown, the front end of the table 50 in the storage position is grasped and pulled forward, thereby exposing the front part of the table 50 from the armrest 40 in the first position. Therefore, the upper surface of the front part of the table 50 can be used as the table surface. In addition, according to the above structure, the table 50 is pulled out to the extended position and the opening 26a of the recess 26 is closed by the front part of the table 50. Therefore, the function of storing small objects in the recess 26 can be achieved.

[0089] The table 50 may be fixed to the hinge member 31 .

[0090] The table 50 is not limited to being supported by the hinge member 31. A member that supports the table 50 with respect to the cover 30 may be separately provided.

[0091] The armrest 40 is not limited to being supported by the hinge member 31 so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction. A member that supports the armrest 40 relative to the cover 30 may be provided separately. In this case, the armrest 40 only needs to be configured to be independently slidable relative to the table 50 between the first position and the second position.

[0092] The cover 30 may be configured to be rotatable from the closed position to the open position only when the armrest 40 is at a predetermined position between the first position and the second position.

[0093] The recessed portion 25 may be omitted from the console body 21. In this case, as shown in the example of the present embodiment, the cover 30 is not limited to being rotatable between the closed position and the open position by the hinge member 31. For example, the cover 30 may omit the hinge member 31 and be mounted to the console body 21 in a non-rotatable manner. In this case, the armrest 40 may also be configured to be slidable in the front-rear direction between the first position and the second position.

[0094] The recessed portion 26 may be omitted from the console main body 21 .

[0095] Second Embodiment

[0096] Next, a second embodiment of a vehicle console will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The console 114 of this embodiment is a console of a car 110. In the following description, the forward direction of the car 110 is set to the front and the backward direction is set to the rear. In addition, the up-down direction refers to the up-down direction of the car 110, and the left-right direction refers to the vehicle width direction and is the left-right direction when the car 110 is moving forward.

[0097] like Fig. 9As shown, in a vehicle cabin 111 of a car 110, a pair of seats 112 and 113 are arranged as front seats, adjacent to each other with a gap in the left-right direction. As an example, the right seat 112 functions as a driver's seat for a driver. As an example, the left seat 113 functions as a passenger's seat for a passenger. Between the pair of seats 112 and 113, that is, between the driver's seat and the passenger's seat, a console 114 extending in the front-rear direction is arranged.

[0098] In the description of each part of the console 114, the center portion in the left-right direction is used as a reference. Also, the direction close to the center portion in the left-right direction is sometimes referred to as "inner", "inward", "inner side", etc., and the direction away from the center portion is sometimes referred to as "outer", "outward", "outside", etc.

[0099] <Console 114>

[0100] like Fig. 9 As shown, the console 114 includes a box body 115 , a cover 116 , and a table 117 .

[0101] <Box body 115>

[0102] like Fig.11 As shown, the box body 115 has an upper opening 118 and is formed into a bottomed rectangular box shape extending in the front-to-back direction. The box body 115 has a storage portion 119 inside. The box body 115 is configured so that articles can be put in and out of the storage portion 119 through the upper opening 118. The storage portion 119 has: a first storage portion 120, which is provided at the front portion inside the box body 115; and a second storage portion 121, which is provided from the center portion in the front-to-back direction inside the box body 115 to the rear portion.

[0103] The first storage section 120 and the second storage section 121 are separated by a partition member 122. The depth of the first storage section 120 is shallower than that of the second storage section 121. A pair of second grooves 123 extending linearly in the front-to-back direction are formed at positions from the front portion to the central portion of the upper ends of the left and right inner side surfaces of the box body 115. The pair of second grooves 123 are opposite to each other in the left-to-right direction. A pair of third grooves 124 extending linearly in the front-to-back direction are formed at the central portion of the upper ends of the left and right outer side surfaces of the box body 115.

[0104] <Cover 116>

[0105] like Figure 12 to Figure 14As shown, the cover 116 includes: a hinge member 125, which is rotatably mounted on the box body 115; and a cover body 126, which is slidably mounted on the hinge member 125 in the front-rear direction. The hinge member 125 includes: a base 127, which is arranged on the upper side of the rear part of the box body 115; and a pair of hinge parts 128, which are provided at both left and right ends of the rear end part of the base 127.

[0106] The base 127 includes: a square plate-shaped base upper wall 129; a pair of base side walls 130, which are respectively provided at the left and right ends of the lower surface of the base upper wall 129; and a base rear wall 131, which is provided at the rear end of the lower surface of the base upper wall 129 and connects the rear ends of the pair of base side walls 130. A pair of first grooves 132 extending linearly in the front-rear direction are respectively formed on the inner surfaces of the pair of base side walls 130. The pair of first grooves 132 are opposite to each other in the left-right direction.

[0107] A guide slope 133 whose height decreases toward the outside is formed on the lower side of the first groove 132 of the pair of base side walls 130 so as to be adjacent to the first groove 132. A pair of engaging protrusions 134 extending linearly in the front-rear direction are respectively formed on the outer surfaces of the pair of base side walls 130. The engaging protrusions 134 are approximately T-shaped in cross-sectional view.

[0108] The pair of hinge parts 128 are connected to the rear end of the lower surface of the pair of base side walls 130. The pair of hinge parts 128 are approximately U-shaped. A shaft hole 135 is formed through the front end of the pair of hinge parts 128. A shaft 136 extending in the left and right direction is inserted through the shaft hole 135 of the pair of hinge parts 128. That is, the pair of hinge parts 128 are supported by the shaft 136 in the shaft hole 135 so as to be rotatable. The shaft 136 is supported at the rear end of the box body 115.

[0109] The cover body 126 includes: a rectangular plate-shaped cover upper wall 137 extending in the front-rear direction; a pair of cover side walls 138 protruding downward from the left and right ends of the cover upper wall 137; and a cover rear wall 139 protruding downward from the rear end of the cover upper wall 137 and connecting the rear ends of the pair of cover side walls 138. The cover body 126 covers the base 127 of the hinge member 125 from the upper side.

[0110] A pair of engaging recesses 140 extending linearly in the front-rear direction are respectively formed on the inner surfaces of the pair of cover side walls 138. The engaging recesses 140 are approximately T-shaped when viewed in section. That is, the cross-sectional shape of the engaging recesses 140 corresponds to the cross-sectional shape of the engaging protrusions 134. The engaging protrusions 134 of the pair of base side walls 130 are respectively inserted into the engaging recesses 140 of the pair of cover side walls 138 in a slidable manner.

[0111] Thus, the cover body 126 is mounted on the hinge member 125 in a manner that restricts movement in the up-down direction and the left-right direction and is able to slide in the front-back direction. Therefore, the cover body 126 rotates integrally with the hinge member 125 with the shaft 136 as the rotation center. That is, the cover 116 is in the closed position ( Fig.10 The position shown), and the open position where the upper opening 118 is opened ( Fig.11 That is, the cover 116 opens and closes the upper opening 118 of the box body 115.

[0112] When the cover 116 is in the closed position, the pair of first grooves 132 of the cover 116 and the pair of second grooves 123 of the box body 115 are adjacent to each other on the same straight line. That is, when the cover 116 is in the closed position, the front ends of the pair of first grooves 132 are connected to the rear ends of the pair of second grooves 123. In addition, when the cover 116 is in the closed position, it also functions as an armrest for the driver sitting on the seat 112 or the passenger sitting on the seat 113.

[0113]

[0114] like Fig.14 and Fig.15 As shown, the table 117 is in the shape of a rectangular plate extending in the front-to-back direction. A substantially rectangular finger-engaging recess 141 is formed in the center of the front end of the upper surface of the table 117 in the left-right direction for engaging fingers when the table 117 is slid. Three pairs of left and right sliding mechanisms 142 are provided in the table 117. That is, in the table 117, a pair of left and right sliding mechanisms 142 are provided in the front part, and two pairs of left and right sliding mechanisms 142 are provided in the rear part in a manner arranged in the front-to-back direction. Each pair of sliding mechanisms 142 is arranged at the left and right ends of the table 117.

[0115] The sliding mechanism 142 includes a sliding member 143 extending in the left-right direction, a guide member 144, a support member 145, and a coil spring 146. The sliding member 143 includes a block-shaped sliding portion 147, a portion of which protrudes outward from the table 117, and a shaft portion 148 extending inward from the inner surface of the sliding portion 147. The outer diameter of the shaft portion 148 is smaller than the outer diameter of the sliding portion 147. The shaft portion 148 is inserted through the coil spring 146. A sliding slope 149 whose height decreases toward the outside is formed at the upper end of the outer end of the sliding portion 147 in the left-right direction.

[0116] The guide member 144 is cylindrical and is fixed to the table 117 in a state where the guide member 144 is inserted into the sliding portion 147 in a slidable manner. The guide member 144 allows the sliding portion 147 to move in the left-right direction and restricts the front-back direction and the up-down direction movement of the sliding portion 147. The inner end of the shaft portion 148 in the left-right direction is inserted in a through hole 150 formed in the plate-shaped support member 145 fixed to the table 117 in a slidable manner.

[0117] A larger diameter expansion portion 151 having a larger outer diameter than other portions of the shaft portion 148 is formed at the front end of the shaft portion 148, which is located further inward in the left-right direction than the support member 145. The outer diameter of the diameter expansion portion 151 is larger than the diameter of the through hole 150. Therefore, the support member 145 supports the shaft portion 148 in a manner that restricts the movement of the shaft portion 148 to the outside in the left-right direction and allows the movement of the shaft portion 148 to the inside in the left-right direction. The disc spring 146, in a state disposed between the support member 145 and the sliding portion 147, always preloads the sliding portion 147 toward the outside in the left-right direction.

[0118] like Fig. 9 , Fig.10 and Fig.12 As shown, the table 117 is supported in a pair of second grooves 123 of the box body 115 in a slidable manner at the sliding parts 147 of each pair of sliding mechanisms 142. The position of the table 117 at this time is set as the use position ( Fig.12 The position indicated by the dotted line and Fig. 9 That is, the box body 115 supports the table 117 in the use position so as to be slidable in the pair of second grooves 123. When the table 117 is in the use position, the first storage portion 120 in the box body 115 is closed.

[0119] The table 117 is formed in the following state, that is, when the cover 116 is in the closed position, if it slides (moves) toward the rear, it is stored in the cover 116. The position of the table 117 at this time is set as the storage position ( Fig.12 The position indicated by the double-dashed line and Fig.10 When the table 117 is in the storage position, the first storage portion 120 in the box body 115 is opened.

[0120] When the table 117 is in the storage position, the sliding parts 147 of the pair of sliding mechanisms 142 at the front are slidably supported on the pair of second grooves 123 of the box body 115, and the sliding parts 147 of the two pairs of sliding mechanisms 142 at the rear are slidably supported on the pair of first grooves 132 of the cover 116. That is, the cover 116 supports the table 117 in the storage position in the pair of first grooves 132 in a slidable manner.

[0121] Therefore, the table 117 is configured to be slidable (movable) between a storage position where the table 117 is supported by the cover 116 in a stored state when the cover 116 is in the closed position and a use position where the table 117 is pulled out from the cover 116 and supported by the box body 115 .

[0122] The pair of first grooves 132 and the pair of second grooves 123 are constructed in the following manner, that is, when the cover 116 is rotated from the closed position to the open position when the table 117 is in the storage position, the sliding parts 147 of the pair of sliding mechanisms 142 at the front of the table 117 are disengaged from the pair of second grooves 123, and the sliding parts 147 of the two pairs of sliding mechanisms 142 at the rear of the table 117 are not disengaged from the pair of first grooves 132.

[0123] Therefore, when the cover 116 is rotated from the closed position to the open position when the table 117 is in the storage position, Fig.11 As shown, the table 117 is raised by the cover 116 , so that the table 117 is separated from the box body 115 .

[0124] <Locking mechanism 152>

[0125] like Fig.12 and Fig.16 As shown, a pair of locking mechanisms 152 for limiting the rotation of the cover 116 in the closed position are respectively provided at the left and right ends of the front end of the cover body 126. The pair of locking mechanisms 152 are arranged to be further outward in the left-right direction (vehicle width direction) than the table 117 in the storage position.

[0126] like Fig.11 and Fig.16 As shown in FIG. 1 , the locking mechanism 152 includes a movable member 153 and a spring 154 that always preloads the movable member 153 toward the inner side in the left-right direction. The movable member 153 includes a first engaging portion 155 that extends in the left-right direction, a second engaging portion 156 that is located below the first engaging portion 155 and extends in the left-right direction, and a connecting portion 157 that extends in the up-down direction and connects the outer ends of the first engaging portion 155 and the second engaging portion 156 in the left-right direction to each other.

[0127] The length of the second engaging portion 156 in the left-right direction is shorter than that of the first engaging portion 155. The inner end of the second engaging portion 156 in the left-right direction is inserted into the third groove 124 of the box body 115 from the outer side in the left-right direction in a slidable manner. The state in which the inner end of the second engaging portion 156 in the left-right direction is inserted into the third groove 124 is maintained by the biasing force of the spring 154. In this state, the movement of the second engaging portion 156 in the front-back direction is allowed, and the movement of the second engaging portion 156 in the up-down direction is restricted.

[0128] That is, the state in which the inner end of the second engaging portion 156 in the left-right direction is inserted into the third groove 124 is a locked state in which the rotation of the cover 116 in the closed position is restricted. In this locked state, the inner end of the second engaging portion 156 in the left-right direction can slide in the front-back direction by the length of the third groove 124, so that the cover body 126 is allowed to slide in the front-back direction relative to the hinge member 125 by the length of the third groove 124. On the lower surface of the inner end of the first engaging portion 155 in the left-right direction, a first inclined surface 158 is formed, which is inclined in a manner that the height increases toward the inner side in the left-right direction.

[0129] <Operation section 159>

[0130] like Fig.16 As shown in the figure, an operation part 159 is provided at the center part in the left-right direction of the front end part of the cover body 126, which is operated to release the restricted state of rotation of the cover 116 by the locking mechanism 152. The operation part 159 is arranged above the table 117 in the use position. When the locked state in which the rotation of the cover 116 is restricted by the locking mechanism 152 is released, the operation part 159 is operated to move upward by a predetermined amount. The operation part 159 has a pair of arms 160 extending toward the outside in the left-right direction on both left and right side parts.

[0131] The second inclined surface 161 is formed on the upper surface of the outer end of the pair of arms 160 in the left-right direction. The second inclined surface 161 is inclined so that the height decreases toward the outer side in the left-right direction. The inclination angle of the second inclined surface 161 is the same as the inclination angle of the first inclined surface 158. The second inclined surface 161 of the pair of left and right arms 160 is in contact with the first inclined surface 158 of the pair of left and right movable members 153 in a slidable manner.

[0132] Moreover, if Fig.17 As shown in FIG. 1 , when the operation portion 159 is pulled upward, the second inclined surface 161 of the arm 160 slides upward on the first inclined surface 158 of the movable member 153. As the movable member 153 is pressed outward in the left-right direction by the arm 160 in conjunction with the sliding, the movable member 153 moves outward in the left-right direction against the biasing force of the spring 154. As a result, the inner end of the second engaging portion 156 of the movable member 153 in the left-right direction is separated from the third groove 124, and the rotation restriction state of the cover 116 in the closed position by the locking mechanism 152 is released.

[0133] Furthermore, when the operation of pulling the operating portion 159 upward is stopped, the movable member 153 moves inward in the left-right direction due to the biasing force of the spring 154. As a result, the inner end of the second engaging portion 156 of the movable member 153 in the left-right direction is inserted into the third groove 124 again, so that the rotation of the cover 116 in the closed position by the locking mechanism 152 is restricted.

[0134] In this case, as the movable member 153 moves inward in the left-right direction due to the biasing force of the spring 154, the first inclined surface 158 of the movable member 153 slides upward on the second inclined surface 161 of the arm 160. Therefore, the operation portion 159 pulled upward is lowered to the original position before being pulled upward.

[0135] <Function of this embodiment>

[0136] like Fig. 9 As shown, regarding the console 114, when the cover 116 is in the closed position and the table 117 is in the use position, a portion of the table 117 is exposed from the cover 116. Therefore, for example, drinks, food, etc. can be placed on the portion of the table 117 exposed from the cover 116. If the width of the table 117 is not enough, if the cover body 126 is slid backward, as shown in FIG. Fig.18 As shown, substantially the entirety of the table 117 can be exposed from the cover 116. Thus, the disadvantage of the width of the table 117 is eliminated.

[0137] In addition, if the table 117 is changed from Fig. 9 Slide to the storage position as shown in the figure. Fig.10 As shown, the table 117 is supported by the cover 116, and the first storage section 120 in the box body 115 is exposed. Therefore, the first storage section 120 can be entered from the upper opening 118 of the box body 115.

[0138] Furthermore, if the cover 116 is Fig.10 The state shown is rotated to the open position, then Fig.11 As shown, the cover 116 is displaced to the open position while supporting the table 117. As a result, the second storage section 121 is exposed in addition to the first storage section 120 in the box body 115. Therefore, in addition to the first storage section 120, the second storage section 121 can also be entered from the upper opening 118 of the box body 115.

[0139] In addition, if the cover 116 is removed from the above Fig.18 When the state shown in FIG. 1 is rotated to the open position, the table 117 is in the use position supported by the box body 115, so that Fig.19As shown, the cover 116 is displaced to the open position while the table 117 is kept in the use position. As a result, a part of the second storage section 121 in the box body 115 is exposed, so that the second storage section 121 can be entered from the upper opening 118 of the box body 115.

[0140] In addition, if the table 117 is moved from the above Fig.18 Slide to the storage position as shown in the figure, then Fig. 20 As shown, the table 117 is supported by the cover 116, and the first storage section 120 in the box body 115 is exposed. Therefore, the first storage section 120 can be entered from the upper opening 118 of the box body 115.

[0141] Furthermore, if the cover 116 is Fig. 20 The state shown is rotated to the open position, then Fig.21 As shown, the cover 116 is displaced to the open position while supporting the table 117. As a result, the second storage section 121 is exposed in addition to the first storage section 120 in the box body 115. Therefore, in addition to the first storage section 120, the second storage section 121 can also be entered from the upper opening 118 of the box body 115.

[0142] In addition, if the table 117 is changed from Fig.19 When the cover 116 is slid toward the storage position, the sliding parts 147 of the two pairs of sliding mechanisms 142 at the rear of the table 117 are disengaged from the pair of second grooves 123 of the box body 115. In this state, the cover 116 is rotated toward the closed position. Fig.14 As shown, the guide slope 133 of the base 127 of the cover 116 abuts against the sliding slope 149 of the sliding portion 147 of the sliding member 143 of the table 117 from the upper side.

[0143] Next, when the guide slope 133 of the base 127 slides downward on the slide slope 149 of the slide 147, the slide 147 is pressed and moved inward in the left-right direction by the guide slope 133 against the biasing force of the coil spring 146. Next, when the guide slope 133 of the base 127 moves downward, the slide 147 is guided by the guide slope 133 to the first groove 132.

[0144] Thus, the sliding portion 147 is preloaded toward the first groove 132 by the preload force of the coil spring 146. Fig.14 and Fig. 20 As shown, the table 117 is in a state where the sliding parts 147 of the two pairs of sliding mechanisms 142 at the rear are supported in a pair of first grooves 132 of the base 127 of the cover 116 in a slidable manner. Fig. 20 The state shown in the figure) is rotated to the open position again, then Fig.21As shown, the cover 116 is displaced toward the open position while supporting the table 117 .

[0145] <Effects of the present embodiment>

[0146] According to the embodiments described in detail above, the following effects can be achieved.

[0147] (1) The control console 114 comprises: a box body 115 having an upper opening 118 and a storage portion 119 therein; a cover 116 rotatably mounted on the box body 115 and configured to be rotatable between a closed position in which the upper opening 118 is closed and an open position in which the upper opening 118 is opened; and a table 117 configured to be movable between a storage position in which the cover 116 is supported in a stored state when the cover 116 is in the closed position and a use position in which the cover 116 is pulled out from the cover 116 and supported on the box body 115.

[0148] According to the above structure, when the table 117 is in the use position, the table 117 is supported by the box body 115. Therefore, even when the table 117 is in use, the lid 116 can be opened and closed without interrupting the use of the table 117. In other words, the storage section 119 can be accessed while the table 117 is in use. Therefore, the usability of the console 114 can be improved.

[0149] (2) Regarding the console 114, the cover 116 includes a hinge member 125 rotatably mounted on the box body 115 and a cover body 126 mounted on the hinge member 125. The cover body 126 is slidably mounted on the hinge member 125.

[0150] According to the above configuration, the position of the cover body 126 can be changed, so the degree of freedom when using the console 114 can be improved.

[0151] (3) The console 114 includes the lock mechanism 152 that restricts the rotation of the cover 116 in the closed position, and the operation portion 159 that is operated to release the restricted state of the rotation of the cover 116 by the lock mechanism 152 .

[0152] According to the above configuration, the rotation of the cover 116 in the closed position can be restricted by the locking mechanism 152 , and the restricted rotation of the cover 116 in the closed position by the locking mechanism 152 can be released by operating the operating portion 159 .

[0153] (4) Regarding the console 114 , the operation unit 159 is disposed above the table 117 in the use position.

[0154] According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent the operation of the operation unit 159 from being obstructed by the table 117 in the use position.

[0155] (5) Regarding the console 114 , the locking mechanism 152 is disposed on the outer side in the vehicle width direction (left-right direction) relative to the table 117 in the storage position.

[0156] According to the above configuration, when the table 117 moves between the storage position and the use position, the table 117 can be prevented from coming into contact with the locking mechanism 152 .

[0157] (6) Regarding the console 114, the cover 116 has a first groove 132 that supports the table 117 in the storage position in a slidable manner and extends in a straight line. The box body 115 has a second groove 123 that supports the table 117 in the use position in a slidable manner and extends in a straight line. When the cover 116 is in the closed position, the first groove 132 and the second groove 123 are adjacent to each other on the same straight line.

[0158] According to the above configuration, when the cover 116 is in the closed position, the first groove 132 and the second groove 123 are adjacent to each other on the same straight line, so that the table 117 can be smoothly transferred between the box body 115 and the cover 116 .

[0159] <Change Example>

[0160] The second embodiment can be implemented in the following modified forms. In addition, the second embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within the range that there is no technical contradiction.

[0161] The locking mechanism 152 does not necessarily need to be arranged on the outer side in the vehicle width direction (left-right direction) relative to the table 117 in the storage position.

[0162] The operation unit 159 does not necessarily need to be arranged above the table 117 in the use position.

[0163] The locking mechanism 152 and the operating portion 159 may be omitted.

[0164] The cover body 126 may be fixed to the hinge member 125 .

[0165] The console of the second embodiment can be applied to a console installed in a vehicle other than an automobile.

Claims

1. A vehicle console, the console being configured to be disposed adjacent to a vehicle seat in a width direction of the vehicle seat, wherein: The vehicle console comprises: Console body; an armrest configured to be slidable relative to the console body; as well as A table is accommodated inside the armrest, The armrest is configured to be independently slidable relative to the table between a first position in which the table is accommodated and a second position which is located further rearward than the first position in the front-rear direction of the vehicle seat and in which the table is exposed.

2. The vehicle console according to claim 1, wherein: The vehicle console has a cover including the armrest and the table. The console body is provided with a recessed portion having an opening on an upper surface of the console body, and articles can be put in and taken out through the opening. The cover is provided so as to be rotatable between a closed position for closing the opening and an open position for opening the opening.

3. The vehicle console according to claim 2, wherein: The cover is configured to be rotatable between the closed position and the open position when the armrest is in any position between the first position and the second position.

4. The vehicle console according to claim 2 or 3, wherein: The cover has a hinge member, the hinge member is supported on the console body so as to be rotatable around an axis extending in the width direction, and is rotatable around the axis to rotate the cover between the closed position and the open position. The armrest is supported by the hinge member so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction.

5. The vehicle console according to claim 4, wherein: The table is supported on the hinged component.

6. A vehicle console configured to be arranged between adjacent seats in a vehicle compartment, wherein: The vehicle console comprises: A box body having an upper opening and a storage portion inside; a cover rotatably mounted on the box body and configured to be rotatable between a closed position for closing the upper opening and an open position for opening the upper opening; as well as The table is configured to be movable between a storage position in which the table is supported by the cover in a stored state when the cover is in the closed position and a use position in which the table is pulled out from the cover and supported by the box body.

7. The vehicle console according to claim 6, wherein: The cover comprises: a hinge member rotatably mounted on the box body; and a cover body mounted on the hinge member. The cover body is slidably mounted on the hinge member.

8. The vehicle console according to claim 6 or 7, wherein: The vehicle console also has: a locking mechanism that limits rotation of the cover in the closed position; as well as An operating portion is operated to release the restricted state of rotation of the cover by the locking mechanism.

9. The vehicle console according to claim 8, wherein: The operation unit is arranged above the table in the use position.

10. The vehicle console according to claim 8, wherein: The locking mechanism is arranged on the outer side in the vehicle width direction relative to the table in the storage position.

11. The vehicle console according to claim 6 or 7, wherein: The cover has a first groove that supports the table in the storage position so that it can slide and extends in a straight line. The box body has a second groove that supports the table in the use position so that it can slide and extends in a straight line. When the cover is in the closed position, the first groove and the second groove are adjacent to each other on the same straight line.

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