Vehicle interior trim part

Abstract

A vehicle interior component according to the present invention is provided with: a box main body having a housing part provided with an opening; a cover which is configured so as to be movably connected to the box main body, and which closes the opening by being fitted to the box main body; a lock mechanism configured so as to lock the cover in a state in which the cover is fitted with respect to the box main body, and to release the lock on the basis of a release operation; and a display mode changing part which is a display mode changing part and is configured to change the display mode of the display mode changing part aiming at a state that the cover is embedded relative to the box main body and a state that the cover is not embedded relative to the box main body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an interior trim part for a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-192957 describes a vehicle interior component comprising: a box body having a storage portion with an opening; a lid movably connected to the box body; and a locking mechanism. In this vehicle interior component, the opening is closed by engaging the lid with the box body. At this point, the lid is locked in place with the box body by the locking mechanism. The lid then maintains its position to seal the opening, keeping items stored in the storage portion.

[0003] When the locking mechanism is released, the lid is unlocked, and the lid is no longer engaged with the box body, allowing the opening to be opened. Items can be stored in and taken out of the storage portion through the opened opening. Summary of the Invention

[0004] However, when the lid is not engaged with the box body, for example, even when the lid is close to engaging with the box body, the lid is not locked by the locking mechanism. In this state, the lid is movably connected to the box body. Therefore, if a load is applied to the lid from the outside, the lid may become detached from the box body, depending on the magnitude of the load.

[0005] If the vehicle occupant notices that the lid is not locked by the locking mechanism, the occupant can lock the lid by fitting the lid relative to the box body. However, the above-mentioned conventional vehicle interior trim does not have a function of notifying the occupant whether the lid is locked by the locking mechanism.

[0006] One embodiment of the present invention relates to a vehicle interior component comprising: a box body having a storage portion provided with an opening; a cover configured to be movably connected relative to the box body and to close the opening by being engaged with the box body; a locking mechanism configured to lock the cover in a state engaged with the box body and to release the lock based on a release operation; and a display mode changing portion, which is a display mode changing portion and is configured to change the display mode of the display mode changing portion according to the state in which the cover is engaged with the box body and the state in which it is not engaged. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] Figure 1 It is a partial perspective view of a console box as a first embodiment of a vehicle interior component.

[0008] Figure 2 It is from Figure 1A top view of the console box with the cover and the display mode change parts arranged on both sides of the cover in the front-back direction pulled out.

[0009] Figure 3 The state of the lid and the box body being fitted together is viewed from the upper and rear oblique view. Figure 1 An oblique view of a portion of a console box.

[0010] Figure 4 The state of the lid and the box body being fitted together is viewed from the oblique front and bottom. Figure 1 An oblique view of a portion of a console box.

[0011] Figure 5 Observed from the front and above Figure 1 An oblique view of the support portion of the console box.

[0012] Figure 6 Yes Figure 5 A partially exploded perspective view of the state before the push-up mechanism and the display mode changing portion are installed on the support wall portion of the support portion.

[0013] Figure 7 Observed from the front and above Figure 6 An oblique view of the striker of the push-up mechanism.

[0014] Figure 8 yes Figure 2 Cross-sectional view along line 8-8.

[0015] Figure 9 yes Figure 2 Cross-sectional view along line 9-9.

[0016] Figure 10 The lid and the box body are fitted together Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view of the display mode change portion.

[0017] Figure 11 The state where the cover is not fitted into the box body is viewed from the upper front. Figure 1 An oblique view of a portion of a console box.

[0018] Figure 12 It is from Figure 8 The illustrated state is a partial cross-sectional view of the console box in a state where the cover is pushed up by the push-up mechanism and is not fitted with the box body.

[0019] Figure 13 It is from Figure 9 The illustrated state is a partial cross-sectional view of the console box in which the display mode of the display mode changing section is changed as the cover is pushed up.

[0020] Figure 14 The cover is not fitted into the box body. Figure 2A partial cross-sectional view of the display mode change portion.

[0021] Figure 15 This is a partial front view showing a display mode changing portion and its surrounding area in a state where the cover is not fitted to the box body in the console box according to the second embodiment.

[0022] Figure 16 It means in Figure 15 A partial cross-sectional view of a display mode changing portion and its surrounding area in a console box in a state where the cover and the box body are fitted together.

[0023] Figure 17 It means in Figure 15 A partial cross-sectional view of a display mode changing portion and its surrounding area in a console box in a state where the cover is not engaged with the box body.

[0024] Figure 18 It means in Figure 15 A partial perspective view of a display mode changing portion and its surrounding area in a console box with the cover not engaged with the box body.

[0025] Figure 19 It is an explanatory diagram of a display mode changing section in a console box according to a third embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] (First embodiment)

[0027] Below, refer to Figures 1 to 14 A first embodiment in which the vehicle interior component of the present invention is embodied as a console box will be described.

[0028] In the following description, the vehicle's forward direction is set to the front, and the backward direction is set to the rear. In addition, the up-down direction is set to coincide with the vehicle's up-down direction, and the left-right direction is the vehicle width direction, which is consistent with the left-right direction when the vehicle is forward.

[0029] Figure 1 The main part of the console box 10 is shown. The console box 10 is a part of the center console disposed between the driver's seat and the passenger seat in the vehicle interior. The console box 10 includes a box body 11, a cover 30, a pair of locking mechanisms 40 (see FIG. Figure 3 etc.), a pair of push-up mechanisms 50 (refer to Figure 8 etc.) and a pair of display mode changing sections 70. Next, each component constituting the console box 10 will be described.

[0030] <Box body 11>

[0031] like Figure 1 、 Figure 8 and Figure 12As shown, the box body 11 includes: a box portion 12 with a bottom and an open top; a support portion 13 disposed above the box portion 12; and a panel 36 disposed around the support portion 13. The box portion 12 is a rectangular parallelepiped that is longer in the front-to-back direction than in the left-to-right direction.

[0032] like Figure 5 、 Figure 8 and Figure 12 As shown, the box portion 12 has a storage section 20 for storing small items and the like. A rectangular frame portion 17 is provided below the support portion 13. The storage section 20 is composed of the interior space of the box portion 12 and the space enclosed by the frame portion 17. In the storage section 20, the upper end of the space enclosed by the frame portion 17 forms an upper opening 14, which serves as the opening of the storage section 20. The upper opening 14 opens upward.

[0033] The frame portion 17 includes a pair of first wall portions 18 extending in the front-to-back direction and a pair of second wall portions 19 extending in the left-to-right direction. The pair of first wall portions 18 extend parallel to each other while being spaced apart in the left-to-right direction. The pair of second wall portions 19 extend parallel to each other while being spaced apart in the front-to-back direction.

[0034] A support wall portion 21 is provided at the upper end of each second wall portion 19. The support wall portion 21 protrudes upward from the outer edge of the upper end portion in the front-to-back direction. A gasket receiving portion 22 is provided at both ends of each support wall portion 21 in the left-to-right direction. Each gasket receiving portion 22 is cylindrical and extends in the front-to-back direction, with both ends open.

[0035] The panel 36 covers the area around the support portion 13 except the area between the two support wall portions 21.

[0036] <Cover 30>

[0037] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the cover 30 is movably connected to the box body 11. In addition, the cover 30 can be movably connected to the box body 11. Figure 8 As shown, the lid 30 rotates between a closed position, which closes the upper opening 14 of the storage portion 20, and a fully open position (not shown), which fully opens the upper opening 14 by standing upright. Alternatively, the lid 30 opens and closes the upper opening 14 by rotating between the closed position and the fully open position. Hereinafter, the lid 30 will be described with the upper opening 14 closed.

[0038] In the closed position, the cover 30 is fitted with the box body 11. The fitted state means that the entire cover 30 is located between the two support walls 21.

[0039] <Basic Structure of Cover 30>

[0040] like Figure 2 、 Figure 8 and Figure 11 As shown, the cover 30 includes a cover body 31, a pair of support plates 34, and a pair of rotation shafts 35. The cover body 31 has a shape and size that can occupy the area between the two support walls 21. The thickness direction of the cover body 31 coincides with the vertical direction.

[0041] The cover 30 has a first surface 32 disposed on one side in the vertical direction and a second surface 33 disposed on the other side (see FIG. Figure 4 The first surface 32 has an elbow resting surface at least in a portion thereof. The second surface 33 has a tray surface.

[0042] The pair of support plates 34 are disposed at both front-rear end portions of the cover body 31. The two support plates 34 are attached to the cover body 31. The front-rear outer surfaces of the two support plates 34 constitute a portion of the outer surface of the cover 30.

[0043] The cover 30 has a shape that allows it to be detached from and attached to the support portion 13 even when either the first surface 32 or the second surface 33 is facing upward.

[0044] like Figure 2 and Figure 11 As shown, a pair of rotation shafts 35 rotatably connect the cover body 31 to the box body 11. The pair of rotation shafts 35 extend parallel to each other in the front-to-back direction at both ends of the cover body 31 in the left-right direction. Each rotation shaft 35 can slide in the left-to-right direction while maintaining its orientation in the front-to-back direction.

[0045] The cover 30 is rotatable between the aforementioned closed position and the fully open position about a selected one of the pair of rotation shafts 35 .

[0046] <Locking mechanism 40>

[0047] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, a pair of locking mechanisms 40 are provided at both ends of the console box 10 in the left-right direction. Each locking mechanism 40 locks the lid 30 when the lid 30 is engaged with the box body 11, that is, when the upper opening 14 is closed (closed position). Furthermore, each locking mechanism 40 releases the lock of the lid 30 in response to a release operation. The pair of locking mechanisms 40 have a symmetrical structure in the left-right direction.

[0048] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, each locking mechanism 40 includes an operating portion 41 and a gasket 42. The operating portion 41 is disposed on a side portion of the cover 30 in the left-right direction. The operating portion 41 is disposed near the front of the cover 30. The operating portion 41 is movable in the left-right direction. Hereinafter, the operation of moving the operating portion 41 inward in the left-right direction is referred to as a "pressing operation." The operating portions 41 of a pair of locking mechanisms 40 are independent of each other. Furthermore, a pair of rotation shafts 35 are supported so as to be rotatable about the axis relative to the corresponding operating portion 41.

[0049] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the gaskets 42 are housed in the gasket housing 22 of the support wall 21. Each gasket 42 is assembled relative to the support wall 21 so as to be movable in the front-to-back direction and restricted in rotation. The gaskets 42 detachably connect the front-to-back ends of the rotating shaft 35 to the box body 11. Furthermore, the gaskets 42 rotatably support the rotating shaft 35 while keeping the ends of the rotating shaft 35 connected to the box body 11.

[0050] When the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 and neither of the pair of operating portions 41 is pressed, the left-right outer portions of each operating portion 41 protrude from the lid 30. In this case, the rotation shaft 35 is connected to the support wall 21 via the spacer 42. As a result, the lid 30 is locked in the fitted state relative to the box body 11, maintaining the upper opening 14 closed.

[0051] When either of the pair of operating portions 41 is pressed, the corresponding rotational shaft 35 rotates and moves inward in the left-right direction. The washer 42 supporting the corresponding rotational shaft 35 is pressed by the rotational shaft 35, moving outward in the front-back direction. The washer 42 moves away from the rotational shaft 35.

[0052] When the rotation shaft 35 is pulled out of the washer 42, the rotation shaft 35 is released from the support wall 21. That is, the lock of the cover 30 is released. The rotation shaft 35 corresponding to the operating portion 41 that is not pressed remains connected to the support wall 21.

[0053] The cover 30 is inclined with respect to the horizontal plane in the left-right direction so as to become higher toward the side where the operated operation portion 41 is located.

[0054] If both of the pair of independent operating portions 41 are pressed simultaneously, that is, if the lock mechanism 40 is released simultaneously, both of the pair of rotation shafts 35 move in the same manner as when the single operating portion 41 is pressed.

[0055] Then, each of the rotation shafts 35 is pulled out from the corresponding spacer 42, thereby releasing the connection between the pair of rotation shafts 35 and the box body 11. That is, the lid 30 is unlocked.

[0056] <Push-up mechanism 50>

[0057] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the push-up mechanism 50 pushes the cover 30 upward from the box body 11 in response to a pressing operation of the operating portion 41. In the console box 10 of the first embodiment, a pair of push-up mechanisms 50 are provided on both sides of the support portion 13 in the front-to-back direction. In addition, a pair of push-up mechanisms 50 are provided in the center of the support portion 13 in the left-to-right direction.

[0058] The pair of push-up mechanisms 50 have a symmetrical structure in the front-rear direction. Figures 6 to 8 As shown, each push-up mechanism 50 includes a recess 51 provided in the cover 30 , a striker 54 , and a first spring 57 serving as a first biasing member.

[0059] like Figure 8 As shown, the recess 51 is provided on the front-to-back outer surface of the cover 30. Specifically, the recess 51 is formed on the front-to-back outer surface of the support plate 34. The recess 51 is formed in the center portion of the support plate 34 in the thickness direction of the cover 30. The recess 51 opens on the front-to-back outer surface of the support plate 34.

[0060] The cover 30 has first pushed-up portions 52 and 53. The first pushed-up portions 52 and 53 are formed by a pair of inner wall surfaces of the recessed portion 51 that oppose each other in the thickness direction. Furthermore, the cover 30 has second pushed-up portions 32c and 33c. The second pushed-up portion 32c is formed by the left-right center portion of the front-to-back outer edge of the first surface 32. Similarly, the second pushed-up portion 33c is formed by the left-right center portion of the front-to-back outer edge of the second surface 33.

[0061] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a striker receiving portion 23 having a hole is provided in the left-right center portion of each support wall portion 21. The hole is formed in the portion of the upper end portion of the second wall portion 19 that is further inward than the support wall portion 21 in the front-back direction and in the entire support wall portion 21.

[0062] like Figure 6 As shown, the striker housing 23 includes a first vertical wall 24 and a second vertical wall 25. The first vertical wall 24 and the second vertical wall 25 extend in the vertical direction and the front-rear direction while being separated from each other in the left-right direction. The striker housing 23 is open to the outside in the front-rear direction.

[0063] like Figure 4 、 Figure 6 and Figure 9 As shown, the striker 54 is housed in the striker housing 23. Shafts 56 and 55 extend from both sides of the striker 54 in the left-right direction, moving away from each other in that direction. One shaft 55 is inserted into the first vertical wall 24, and the other shaft 56 is inserted into the second vertical wall 25. The striker 54 is rotatably supported relative to the support wall 21 and the second wall 19 by the shafts 55 and 56 via the first and second vertical walls 24 and 25.

[0064] The first spring 57 is attached between the striker 54 and the support wall portion 21 so as to satisfy the following conditions. In the first embodiment, the first spring 57 is a coil spring.

[0065] The above-mentioned condition is that the first spring 57 preloads the striker 54 in the rotational direction that pushes up the cover 30. Here, the rotational direction of the striker 54 about the shafts 55 and 56, in which the striker 54 pushes up the cover 30, is referred to as the "rotational preload direction." In the first embodiment, most of the first spring 57 is arranged around the shaft 56 of the striker 54. One end 57a of the first spring 57 is retained at a portion of the striker 54 that is separated from the shaft 56 in the radial direction outward. The other end 57b of the first spring 57 is retained at a portion of the support wall portion 21, more specifically, at the second longitudinal wall portion 25, that is separated from the shaft 56 in the radial direction outward.

[0066] like Figures 6 to 8 As shown, the striker 54 has a main body 61, a first push-up portion 62 and a second push-up portion 63. The main body 61 constitutes the skeleton portion of the striker 54. The above-mentioned shafts 55 and 56 are provided on the main body 61. The first push-up portion 62 is a convex portion protruding from the main body 61 toward the radial outside of the shafts 55 and 56. The second push-up portion 63 is formed at a portion separated from the first push-up portion 62 toward the subsequent side in the rotational pre-tightening direction. The second push-up portion 63 is a convex portion protruding from the main body 61 toward the above-mentioned radial outside. When the cover 30 is engaged with the box body 11 (in a state where the upper opening 14 is closed), the first push-up portion 62 enters the recess 51. The first push-up portion 62 is pulled out of the recess 51 as the cover 30 rises from the engaged state of the cover 30 relative to the box body 11. When entering the recess 51, the first push-up portion 62 exerts an upward thrust on the first pushed-up portion 52.

[0067] As described above, the second push-up portion 63 is separated from the cover 30 in a manner such that at least a portion of the second push-up portion 63 is located on the lower surface of the cover 30, more specifically, below the lower portion of the second pushed-up portions 32c and 33c when the cover 30 is fitted with the box body 11. After being pushed up by the first push-up portion 62, the second push-up portion 63 contacts the lower portion of the second pushed-up portions 32c and 33c to exert an upward thrust (see FIG. Figure 12 ).

[0068] <Display mode changing unit 70>

[0069] For example Figure 3 As shown, the state in which the cover 30 is fitted with respect to the box body 11 is as shown in FIG. Figure 11 In the unengaged state shown, the display mode changing portion 70 changes the display mode. Specifically, the display mode changing portion 70 includes a portion visible to the passenger, and changes the display mode of that portion depending on whether the lid 30 is engaged with the box body 11 or not. A pair of display mode changing portions 70 are provided on either side of the support portion 13 in the front-to-back direction. The pair of display mode changing portions 70 are symmetrical in the front-to-back direction.

[0070] like Figure 1 、 Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, each display mode changing unit 70 includes a window portion 71 serving as a light transmission window on the upper portion of the panel 36. The two windows 71 are formed at locations separated from each other in the front-to-back direction on the upper portion of the panel 36. Specifically, the front-to-back positions of the two windows 71 on the panel 36 are located adjacent to both sides of the upper opening 14 in the front-to-back direction, more specifically, above the two support walls 21 of the panel 36. The left-to-right positions of the two windows 71 on the panel 36 are located at or near the center of the panel 36.

[0071] The window portion 71 is formed by a hole that penetrates the panel 36 in the thickness direction of the box body 11, that is, in the vertical direction. Alternatively, the window portion 71 extends in the direction (upward) of the opening of the upper opening 14. In the first embodiment, the window portion 71 is rectangular, but other shapes are also possible. The window portion 71 transmits visible light. The window portion 71 constitutes a portion of the display mode changer 70.

[0072] Here, the side of the panel 36 having the exterior surface 36a is defined as the outer side, and the side opposite to the exterior surface 36a is defined as the inner side. As described above, the panel 36 is a component that constitutes a portion of the box body 11. The exterior surface 36a of the panel 36 constitutes a portion of the exterior surface of the box body 11.

[0073] The display mode changing portion 70 of the first embodiment changes the display mode of the window portion 71 by means of a member disposed inside (below) the window portion 71 .

[0074] like Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the display mode changing portion 70 further includes a first movable member 74. The first movable member 74 is disposed below the window portion 71. The first movable member 74 is configured to be movable in a direction intersecting the vertical direction, i.e., in a cross direction. Alternatively, the first movable member 74 can be configured to be movable in a direction intersecting the direction (upward) in which the upper opening 14 opens. In the first embodiment, the cross direction coincides with the left-right direction.

[0075] More specifically, a guide portion 73 extending in the left-right direction is formed in the support wall portion 21. The guide portion 73 protrudes outward from the outer surface of the support wall portion 21 in the front-to-back direction. The guide portion 73 is located between the pair of gasket receiving portions 22 in the support wall portion 21. Furthermore, the guide portion 73 is located between the striker receiving portion 23 and the window portion 71.

[0076] The first movable member 74 includes a main plate portion 75 as its skeleton. The main plate portion 75 is disposed on the guide portion 73. The main plate portion 75 has a long, narrow shape that is thinner in the left-right direction than in the front-to-back direction. The thickness of the main plate portion 75 is aligned with the vertical direction. The first movable member 74 is mounted so as to be slidable in the left-to-right direction relative to the guide portion 73 while its movement in the front-to-back direction and the vertical direction is restricted.

[0077] like Figure 6 、 Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the first moving member 74 includes a pressed portion 76 and a spring locking portion 77. The pressed portion 76 protrudes downward from the middle portion in the left-right direction of the main plate portion 75. The spring locking portion 77 protrudes downward from one (left) end portion in the left-right direction of the main plate portion 75.

[0078] The upper surface of the main body panel 75 is provided with a first display portion 78 and a second display portion 79 having at least one of a different color and pattern than the first display portion 78. The first display portion 78 and the second display portion 79 are adjacent to each other in the left-right direction. In the first embodiment, the first display portion 78 is a colored adhesive tape. The first display portion 78 is affixed to a portion of the upper surface of the main body panel 75 in the left-right direction. The second display portion 79 is formed in an area of ​​the upper surface of the main body panel 75 that is different from the area to which the first display portion 78 is affixed.

[0079] A spring locking portion 26 is formed on the support wall portion 21. The spring locking portion 26 is formed between one (the left) of the pair of shim accommodating portions 22 and the striker accommodating portion 23. In the first embodiment, the spring locking portion 26 is formed at a location close to one (the left) of the pair of shim accommodating portions 22.

[0080] A spring 81 serving as a preload member is disposed between the first movable member 74 and the support wall portion 21. In the first embodiment, the spring 81 is a tension coil spring. One (right) end of the spring 81 is engaged with the spring engaging portion 77 of the first movable member 74. The other (left) end of the spring 81 is engaged with the spring engaging portion 26 of the support wall portion 21. The spring 81 is engaged with the spring engaging portions 77 and 26 in a state of being stretched in the left-right direction. The spring 81 always applies a preload force (tensile force) toward the left to the first movable member 74.

[0081] The display mode changing section 70 uses the above-described operation of the push-up mechanism 50 to push up the cover 30 as a driving force for moving the first moving member 74 in the left-right direction.

[0082] In more detail, Figure 6 、 Figure 7 and Figure 10 As shown, the display mode changing unit 70 includes a conversion and transmission unit 82 provided on the striker 54. The conversion and transmission unit 82 converts the rotational motion of the striker 54 about the shafts 55 and 56 into a horizontal linear motion of the first moving member 74 via the pressed portion 76.

[0083] The conversion transmission part 82 is formed on the striker 54 at a position above the shafts 55, 56 and the first push-up part 62. The conversion transmission part 82 is formed integrally with the main body 61. The conversion transmission part 82 has an inclined surface 83 inclined relative to the axis L1 of the shafts 55, 56. The portion of the inclined surface 83 that contacts the pressed part 76 changes with the rotation centered on the shafts 55, 56 of the striker 54. Thus, the conversion transmission part 82 applies a pressing force to the first movable part 74 via the inclined surface 83 in a direction that resists the preload force (tensile force) of the above-mentioned spring 81, that is, to the right. Moreover, the conversion transmission part 82 moves the first movable part 74 in the left and right directions.

[0084] The display mode changing unit 70 moves the first movable component 74 in the left-right direction so that in the first display unit 78 and the second display unit 79, the portion located on the lower side of the window portion 71 when the cover 30 is engaged with the box body 11 is different from the portion located on the lower side of the window portion 71 when the cover 30 is not engaged.

[0085] In the first embodiment, when the cover 30 is fitted to the box body 11, Figure 9As shown in FIG. 1 , the second display portion 79 is located below the window portion 71. In addition, when the cover 30 is not fitted to the box body 11, as shown in FIG. Figure 13 As shown, the first display portion 78 is located below the window portion 71 .

[0086] <Function of the First Embodiment>

[0087] [When the cover 30 is fitted to the box body 11]

[0088] In this case, if Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the cover 30 is in the closed position. Neither of the pair of operating parts 41 is pressed. The outer side portion of each operating part 41 in the left-right direction protrudes from the cover 30.

[0089] Each rotation shaft 35 (see Figure 2 ) is connected to the support wall portion 21 via the gasket 42. Therefore, the cover 30 is locked in a state of being fitted with the box body 11 (closed position), and the upper opening 14 is maintained in a closed state.

[0090] At this time, if Figure 8 As shown, the majority of the first upward-pushing portion 62 of the striker 54 enters the recess 51 of the cover 30. The striker 54 is biased by the first spring 57 in the rotational biasing direction that pushes the cover 30 upward. The first upward-pushing portion 62 contacts the first upward-pushed portion 52 of the recess 51. The biasing force of the first spring 57 is applied to the first upward-pushed portion 52 via the first upward-pushing portion 62 as an upward-pushing force. Therefore, the upward-pushing force generated by the pair of upward-pushing mechanisms 50 acts on the cover 30 via the first upward-pushing portion 62.

[0091] At this time, the second pushing-up portion 63 of the striker 54 is separated from the second pushed-up portion 33 c of the cover 30 . Therefore, no upward thrust is applied from the second pushing-up portion 63 to the second pushed-up portion 33 c of the cover 30 .

[0092] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the display mode changing section 70 uses the action of pushing up the push mechanism 50 to move the first moving part 74 to the right. That is, the inclined surface 83 in the conversion transmission section 82 contacts the pressed portion 76 in the first moving part 74 pulled to the left by the spring 81. A pressing force from the inclined surface 83 in the conversion transmission section 82 to the right acts on the first moving part 74. When the cover 30 is fitted relative to the box body 11, as described above, most of the first push-up portion 62 enters the recess 51 (refer to Figure 8 The first moving member 74 is located at a position where the tension of the spring 81 and the pressing force from the inclined surface 83 are balanced. Figure 10In the example shown, it is located at the right end of the movable range in the left-right direction. Thus, the second display unit 79 is located below the window 71. Therefore, when the passenger looks through the window 71, the second display unit 79 is visible through the window 71. Alternatively, the passenger can see the window 71 displaying the second display unit 79.

[0093] The display mode of the window portion 71 implemented by the display mode changing portion 70 when the cover 30 is fitted to the box body 11 is different from that when the cover 30 is not fitted to the box body 11 (see FIG. Figure 13 However, the shape of the box body 11 outside the window portion 71 is the same when the cover 30 is fitted with the box body 11 and when the cover 30 is not fitted with the box body 11.

[0094] The passenger knows that the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 by observing the display mode of the window 71 realized by the display mode changing unit 70 , and that the lid 30 is locked in the fitted state to the box body 11 by the locking mechanism 40 .

[0095] [When the Single Operation Unit 41 is Pressed]

[0096] like Figure 11 As shown, if any one of the pair of operating parts 41 (in Figure 11 When the operating portion 41 is pressed, the rotation shaft 35 corresponding to the operating portion 41 rotates and moves inward in the left-right direction.

[0097] The washer 42 supporting the corresponding rotation shaft 35 is pressed by the rotation shaft 35 and moves outward in the front-rear direction. When the end of the rotation shaft 35 is pulled out from the washer 42, the connection state of the rotation shaft 35 with respect to the support wall portion 21 is released.

[0098] The rotation shaft 35 corresponding to the operation portion 41 that is not pressed (located on the right) continues to be connected to the support wall portion 21 .

[0099] On the other hand, a pair of push-up mechanisms 50 act on the cover 30 to push it up. Figure 12 As shown, the striker 54 preloaded by the first spring 57 is rotated in the preload direction to push the cover 30 upward (in Figure 12 Along with this rotation, an upward thrust is applied from the first upward pushing portion 62 to the first pushed portion 52 of the recess 51, thereby pushing up the cover 30.

[0100] The cover 30 rotates upward around the rotation shaft 35 corresponding to the operation portion 41 that is not pressed.

[0101] As the striker 54 rotates as described above, the first upward-pushing portion 62 gradually withdraws from the recess 51. Furthermore, the second upward-pushing portion 63 approaches the lower surface of the lid 30, or in the illustrated example, the second upward-pushed portion 33c of the second surface 33. Furthermore, after the first upward-pushing portion 62 withdraws from the recess 51 and the upward push by the first upward-pushing portion 62 is completed, the striker 54 continues to rotate. The second upward-pushing portion 63 contacts the second upward-pushed portion 33c of the lid 30, and the striker 54 applies an upward-pushing force to the lid 30. The upward-pushing force applied by the second upward-pushing portion 63 continues to push the lid 30 upward.

[0102] like Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the cover 30 is tilted in the left-right direction so that it becomes higher as it approaches the side (left side) where the operating portion 41 to be operated is located. That is, the cover 30 is not engaged with the box body 11, but is in a state close to an engaged state. In this state, the cover 30 is not locked by the locking mechanism 40. The cover 30 is movably connected to the box body 11. In this state, if a load is applied to the cover 30 from the surrounding, the cover 30 may detach from the box body 11 depending on the size of the load.

[0103] In this regard, in the first embodiment, as Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the action of the push-up mechanism 50 pushing up the cover 30 is used as the power for moving the first movable member 74 to the left. More specifically, as the striker 54 rotates in the rotational preload direction that pushes the cover 30 upward, the inclined surface 83 also rotates in the rotational preload direction. As the striker 54 rotates in the rotational preload direction, the rightward pressing force acting on the pressed portion 76 from the inclined surface 83 decreases. Therefore, due to the tensile force of the spring 81, each first movable member 74 moves to the left along the guide portion 73, and the contact point of the inclined surface 83 in the conversion transmission portion 82 relative to the pressed portion 76 changes. As this movement occurs, the first display portion 78 moves downward from the window portion 71. When the passenger observes the window portion 71, the first display portion 78 can be seen through the window portion 71. If the wording is changed, the passenger can see the window portion 71 displaying the first display portion 78.

[0104] The display mode of the window portion 71 implemented by the display mode changing portion 70 when the cover 30 is not fitted to the box body 11 is different from that when the cover 30 is fitted to the box body 11 (see FIG. Figure 9 However, the shape of the box body 11 outside the window 71 is the same when the cover 30 is not fitted to the box body 11 and when the cover 30 is fitted to the box body 11.

[0105] The passenger sees the display mode of the window 71 implemented by the display mode changing unit 70 and knows that the lid 30 is not fitted to the box body 11 and that the lid 30 is not locked in the fitted state with respect to the box body 11 by the locking mechanism 40 .

[0106] Therefore, the display mode changing unit 70 can make the occupant aware of the following situation.

[0107] If this state continues, when a load is applied to the cover 30 from the surrounding, the cover 30 may be separated from the box body 11 depending on the magnitude of the load.

[0108] By simply fitting the cover 30 to the box body 11 , the cover 30 can be locked in the fitted state with the box body 11 .

[0109] Furthermore, if the operating portion 41 is no longer pressed by the occupant, Figure 11 As shown, the operating portion 41 moves outward in the left-right direction along with the corresponding rotation axis 35. As this movement occurs, the outer portion of the operating portion 41 protrudes outward in the left-right direction from the cover 30. Furthermore, on the support wall portion 21, the spacer 42 corresponding to the rotation axis 35 moves inward in the front-rear direction.

[0110] However, when the lid 30 is engaged with the box body 11, downward pressure is applied to the lid 30. Consequently, the lid 30 rotates about the rotation axis 35 corresponding to the unpressed operating portion 41, closing the upper opening 14. The rotation axis 35 is connected to the support wall 21 via a corresponding gasket 42. Thus, the lid 30 is locked in engagement with the box body 11, keeping the upper opening 14 closed.

[0111] At this time, in a pair of push-up mechanisms 50, as shown in FIG. Figure 8 As shown in FIG. 1 , as the cover 30 descends, the second pushed-up portion 33c of the second surface 33 first contacts the second push-up portion 63 of the striker 54. As the cover 30 descends, a downward thrust is applied from the cover 30 to the second push-up portion 63. This downward thrust forces the striker 54 in the direction opposite to the rotational preload direction ( Figure 8 During this rotation, the first push-up portion 62 gradually enters the recess 51 while contacting the first pushed-up portion 52. Furthermore, the second push-up portion 63 gradually moves downward away from the second pushed-up portion 33c. When the lid 30 is lowered to the closed position, most of the first push-up portion 62 enters the recess 51. In this state, the upward thrust of the push-up mechanism 50 acts on the lid 30 through the first push-up portion 62.

[0112] like Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown, in the display mode changing section 70, as the striker 54 rotates in a direction opposite to the aforementioned rotational preload direction, the rightward pressing force exerted by the inclined surface 83 on the pressed portion 76 increases. Consequently, the first movable member 74 moves rightward along the guide portion 73 against the tensile force of the spring 81, and the contact point of the inclined surface 83 with the pressed portion 76 changes. With this movement, the second display portion 79 moves downwardly from the window portion 71. When the passenger is viewing the window portion 71, the second display portion 79 is visible through the window portion 71.

[0113] [When the operating portions 41 on both sides are pressed simultaneously]

[0114] If both the pair of operating parts 41 are pressed at the same time, both the pair of rotation shafts 35 move in the same manner as in the above-mentioned [case where a single operating part 41 is pressed].

[0115] On the other hand, the upper thrust of the two upper thrust mechanisms 50 acts on the cover 30. Specifically, the striker 54, which is preloaded by the first spring 57, is pressed downward. Figure 12 As shown, the rotation pre-tightening direction of the push cover 30 is ( Figure 12 Along with this rotation, an upward thrust is applied from the first upward pushing portion 62 to the first pushed portion 52 of the recessed portion 51, thereby pushing up the cover 30.

[0116] In this case, as the striker 54 rotates as described above, the first push-up portion 62 gradually pulls out of the recess 51, and the second push-up portion 63 approaches the second pushed-up portion 33c of the cover 30. Furthermore, after the first push-up portion 62 has completed its upward push, the striker 54 continues to rotate, and the second push-up portion 63 contacts the second pushed-up portion 33c of the cover 30, exerting an upward thrust. The upward thrust imparted by the second push-up portion 63 continues to push the cover 30 upward. Although not shown, the cover 30 is in a state where the upper portion of the cover 30 protrudes upward from the box body 11. This allows the cover 30 to be removed from the box body 11.

[0117] If the two operating parts 41 are no longer pressed by the occupant, each operating part 41 moves outward in the left-right direction along with the corresponding rotation shaft 35 in the cover 30. The outer portion of each operating part 41 protrudes outward in the left-right direction from the cover 30.

[0118] Furthermore, in the support wall portion 21 , the spacer 42 corresponding to the rotation shaft 35 moves inward in the front-rear direction.

[0119] In this case, the display mode changing portion 70 operates in the same manner as in the case where the single operating portion 41 is pressed. Specifically, as the striker 54 rotates about the shafts 55 and 56, the pressing force toward the right from the inclined surface 83 on the pressed portion 76 decreases. Therefore, due to the tensile force of the spring 81, the first movable member 74 moves to the left along the guide portion 73, and the contact position of the inclined surface 83 relative to the pressed portion 76 changes. With this movement, the first display portion 78 moves toward the bottom of the window portion 71. When the passenger observes the window portion 71, the first display portion 78 can be seen through the window portion 71.

[0120] [When the cover 30 is mounted on the box body 11]

[0121] When the cover 30 is attached to the box body 11 with the first surface 32 and the second surface 33 inverted, the cover 30 is pressed from above against the box body 11. This causes the rotation shaft 35 to be connected to the support wall 21 via the corresponding gasket 42. Consequently, the cover 30 is locked in a fitted state (closed position) with the box body 11, keeping the upper opening 14 closed.

[0122] At this time, the pair of push-up mechanisms 50 perform an action opposite to the above-mentioned [case where the operating parts 41 on both sides are pressed and operated at the same time]. As the cover 30 descends, the second push-up portion 32c of the first surface 32 first contacts the second push-up portion 63 of the striker 54. As the cover 30 descends, a downward thrust is applied from the cover 30 to the second push-up portion 63 of the striker 54. Due to this downward thrust, the striker 54 rotates in a direction opposite to the rotational pre-tightening direction. During this rotation, the first push-up portion 62 gradually enters the recess 51 while contacting the first push-up portion 53. In addition, the second push-up portion 63 gradually moves downward away from the second push-up portion 32c of the cover 30. If the cover 30 descends to the closed position, most of the first push-up portion 62 enters the recess 51. In this state, the push-up force of the push-up mechanism 50 is applied to the cover 30 through the first push-up portion 62.

[0123] As a result, the cover 30 is fitted into the box body 11 .

[0124] like Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown, in the display mode changing section 70, as the striker 54 rotates in a direction opposite to the aforementioned rotational preload direction, the rightward pressing force exerted by the inclined surface 83 on the pressed portion 76 increases. Consequently, the first movable member 74 resists the tensile force of the spring 81 and moves rightward along the guide portion 73, and the contact point of the inclined surface 83 with the pressed portion 76 changes. With this movement, the second display portion 79 moves downwardly from the window portion 71. When the passenger observes the window portion 71, the second display portion 79 is visible through the window portion 71.

[0125] <Effects of the First Embodiment>

[0126] (1-1) The console box 10 is provided with a display mode changing section 70. The display mode changing section 70 is configured to change the display mode in response to the state in which the cover 30 is fitted to the box body 11 (see FIG. 1-2). Figure 9 ) and the unmated state (refer to Figure 13 ) to change its display mode.

[0127] Therefore, by observing the display mode of the display mode change unit 70, the vehicle occupants can know whether the lid 30 is engaged or disengaged with the box body 11. If the lid 30 is disengaged, the occupants can notice that the lid 30 is not locked by the locking mechanism 40. By engaging the lid 30 with the box body 11, the occupants can lock the lid 30 in the engaged state with the box body 11. Thus, even if a load is applied to the lid 30 from the surrounding area, the lid 30 can be prevented from detaching from the box body 11. In other words, the lid 30 is less likely to detach from the box body 11.

[0128] (1-2) The panel 36 in the box body 11 has a window 71 that transmits visible light. The display mode changing unit 70 changes the display mode of the window 71 using a member (first moving member 74 ) disposed inside (below) the window 71 .

[0129] Therefore, the occupant can know whether the lid 30 is engaged or not engaged with the box body 11 by observing the display mode of the window portion 71 implemented by the display mode changing unit 70. However, it is possible to suppress the change in the outer shape of the box body 11 associated with the above-mentioned change in the display mode of the window portion 71. By changing the expression, the engagement state of the lid 30 with the box body 11 can be known without changing the outer shape of the box body 11.

[0130] (1-3) The display mode changing section 70 includes a first movable member 74 that moves in the left-right direction on the inner side (lower side) of the window portion 71. A first display portion 78 and a second display portion 79 having at least one different color and pattern from the first display portion 78 are provided on the outer side (upper side) of the first movable member 74. The first display portion 78 and the second display portion 79 are provided adjacent to each other in the left-right direction. The display mode changing section 70 moves the first movable member 74 so that, in the first display portion 78 and the second display portion 79, the portion located on the inner side (lower side) of the window portion 71 when the cover 30 is engaged with the box body 11 is different from the portion located on the inner side (lower side) of the window portion 71 when the cover 30 is not engaged.

[0131] Therefore, when the first movable member 74 moves in the left-right direction, the first display portion 78 and the second display portion 79 provided on the outer surface of the first movable member 74 also move in the same direction. The passenger can know whether the lid 30 is fitted or not fitted to the box body 11 by observing the portion of the first display portion 78 and the second display portion 79 located on the inner side (lower side) of the window portion 71.

[0132] (1-4) The console case 10 is provided with a push-up mechanism 50 that pushes the cover 30 upward from the case body 11 when the cover 30 is unlocked. Therefore, when the cover 30 is unlocked, the push-up mechanism 50 pushes the cover 30 upward from the case body 11. This push-up causes a portion of the cover 30 to protrude from the case body 11, and the cover 30 is no longer engaged with the case body 11.

[0133] The display mode changing section 70 moves the first moving member 74 in the left-right direction by utilizing the operation of the push-up mechanism 50 to push up the cover 30. Therefore, there is no need to provide a separate mechanism for moving the first moving member 74.

[0134] (1-5) Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, the push-up mechanism 50 includes a striker 54, a first spring 57, and a recess 51 formed in the lid 30. The striker 54 is rotatably supported relative to the box body 11 by shafts 55 and 56 extending in the left-right direction. The first spring 57 biases the striker 54 in the rotational biasing direction that pushes the lid 30 upward. The recess 51 opens toward the striker 54.

[0135] The display mode changing unit 70 includes a conversion and transmission unit 82 provided on the striker 54. The conversion and transmission unit 82 converts the rotational motion of the striker 54 about the shafts 55 and 56 into the linear motion of the first moving member 74 in the left-right direction.

[0136] Therefore, the first moving member 74 can be moved in the left-right direction by the rotation of the conversion and transmission portion 82 .

[0137] (1-6) Figure 7 and Figure 10 As shown, the conversion and transmission portion 82 has an inclined surface 83 that is inclined with respect to the axis L1 of the shafts 55 and 56. The inclined surface 83 contacts the pressed portion 76 and applies a pressing force to the first moving member 74 in the right direction.

[0138] Therefore, as the striker 54 rotates, the portion of the inclined surface 83 that contacts the pressed portion 76 changes, and the first moving member 74 can be moved in the left-right direction.

[0139] (1-7) Figure 2 As shown, the display mode changing portion 70 is provided in the panel 36 at locations adjacent to both sides of the upper opening 14 in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the passenger can know whether the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 regardless of whether the passenger is viewing the portion of the panel 36 adjacent to the front or rear of the lid 30.

[0140] (Second embodiment)

[0141] Next, refer to Figures 15 to 18 Next, a second embodiment in which the vehicle interior component of the present invention is embodied as a console box will be described.

[0142] like Figure 16 and Figure 18 As shown, in the second embodiment, a window portion 91 is formed in the upper portion of the panel 36, serving as a through-window portion. Window portion 91 is formed in the same location as window portion 71 in the first embodiment. Furthermore, as in the first embodiment, window portion 91 is a hole that penetrates the panel 36 in the thickness direction, i.e., in the vertical direction. Window portion 91 constitutes a portion of the display mode changing unit 90 in the second embodiment.

[0143] An insertion hole 27 is formed in the upper end portion of the second wall portion 19, extending vertically therethrough. The insertion hole 27 is formed in the upper end portion of the second wall portion 19, further inward in the front-rear direction than the support wall portion 21. The insertion hole 27 is formed adjacent to one side (left side) of the striker receiving portion 23 in the left-right direction.

[0144] like Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, the display mode changing unit 90 includes a second moving member 93. The second moving member 93 is mounted on the support wall 21 so as to be movable in the vertical direction.

[0145] The second moving member 93 has a base portion 94 as a frame portion thereof. The base portion 94 is located outside the support wall portion 21 in the front-rear direction.

[0146] The second moving member 93 includes a display protrusion 95 protruding upward from the upper end of the base 94. The display protrusion 95 is configured to be inserted through the window 91 in the vertical direction.

[0147] The display mode changing section 90 includes a moving mechanism 96 that moves the second moving member 93 in the vertical direction so that the display protrusion 95 is positioned in the vertical direction. Figure 15 、 Figure 17 and Figure 18 The outer position shown and the Figure 16 Moving between medial positions is shown.

[0148] At the outer position, the upper end surface 95a, which is the front end surface of the display protrusion 95, is located outward (upward) relative to the exterior surface 36a of the upper portion of the panel 36. At the inner position, the upper end surface 95a is located inward (downward) relative to the position at the outer position. In the second embodiment, at the inner position, the upper end surface 95a is set to be at approximately the same height as the exterior surface 36a.

[0149] like Figure 16 and Figure 18 As shown, the moving mechanism 96 has a stopper portion 97 formed on the second moving member 93 , a pressed portion 98 , a lower spring locking portion 99 and a connecting plate portion 101 , an upper spring locking portion 28 formed on the support wall portion 21 , and a second spring 102 .

[0150] The stopper 97 protrudes outward in the front-rear direction from the upper end of the base 94. The stopper 97 moves in the up-down direction together with the second moving member 93. When the display protrusion 95 is located at the outer position ( Figure 17 ), and contacts the inner surface (lower surface 36b) of the panel 36. When the display protrusion 95 is located at the inner position ( Figure 16 ), the stop portion 97 is located between the above-mentioned lower surface 36b and the upper spring stop portion 28.

[0151] The pressed portion 98 is located inwardly of the lower end of the base portion 94 in the front-to-back direction. The pressed portion 98 is located inwardly of the support wall portion 21 in the front-to-back direction. A connecting plate portion 101 connects the lower end of the base portion 94 to the lower end of the pressed portion 98. The connecting plate portion 101 is positioned below the support wall portion 21. The pressed portion 98 is configured to be vertically insertable into the insertion hole 27.

[0152] When the display protrusion 95 is located at the outer position ( Figure 17 ), the upper end surface 98a of the pressed portion 98 is located at a position significantly away from the upper end surface 19a of the second wall portion 19. When the cover 30 is not fitted to the box body 11, the upper end surface 98a is located at this position.

[0153] On the other hand, when the display projection 95 is located at the inner position ( Figure 16 ), the upper end surface 98a is located at a lower position than when it is located at the outer position. In the second embodiment, the upper end surface 98a is located at a position substantially the same height as the upper end surface 19a or slightly higher. When the cover 30 is fitted to the box body 11, the upper end surface 98a is located at this position.

[0154] The upper spring locking portion 28 protrudes outward in the front-rear direction from the support wall portion 21. The lower spring locking portion 99 protrudes outward in the front-rear direction from a portion of the base portion 94 below the upper spring locking portion 28.

[0155] The second spring 102 is a second prestressing member that prestresses the second movable member 93 from the inner position toward the outer position. The second spring 102 is arranged between the upper spring retaining portion 28 and the lower spring retaining portion 99 in a vertically stretched state. The upper end of the second spring 102 is engaged with the upper spring retaining portion 28. The lower end of the second spring 102 is engaged with the lower spring retaining portion 99. This second spring 102 constantly applies an upward prestressing force (tensile force) to the second movable member 93.

[0156] The configuration other than the above is the same as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the same elements as those described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0157] <Function of the Second Embodiment>

[0158] [When the cover 30 is fitted to the box body 11]

[0159] When the cover 30 is fitted to the box body 11, the display mode changing section 90 is configured as follows: Figure 16 As shown, the pressed portion 98 is pressed downward by the cover 30 against the preload (tension) of the second spring 102. The upper end surface 98a of the pressed portion 98 is located at a height substantially the same as or slightly higher than the upper end surface 19a of the second wall portion 19. The display protrusion 95 connected to the pressed portion 98 via the connecting plate portion 101 and the base portion 94 is located at an inner position. At the inner position, the upper end surface 95a of the display protrusion 95 is aligned with the outer position ( Figure 17 ) is located inward (lower) than the display panel 36a. In the second embodiment, the upper end surface 95a is located at approximately the same height as the exterior surface 36a. Therefore, when an occupant observes the console box 10, the display protrusion 95 protruding from the window 91 is not visible, but the upper end surface 95a of the display protrusion 95 submerged in the window 91 is visible.

[0160] The display mode of the display projection 95 realized by the display mode changing portion 90 is different from the display mode of the state in which the cover 30 is not fitted to the box body 11 ( Figure 17 )different.

[0161] The passenger knows that the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 by observing the display mode of the display projection 95 of the display mode changing portion 90 , and the lid 30 is locked in the fitted state to the box body 11 by the locking mechanism 40 .

[0162] [When the cover 30 is not fitted to the box body 11]

[0163] The state where the cover 30 is not fitted to the box body 11 occurs, for example, when a single operating portion 41 is pressed while the cover 30 is fitted to the box body 11. The cover 30 is tilted in the left-right direction such that it becomes higher as it approaches the side where the operated operating portion 41 is located.

[0164] In this case, in the display mode changing unit 90, as shown in FIG. Figure 17 As shown, at least the portion of the cover 30 that is vertically opposed to the pressed portion 98 is positioned higher than when the cover 30 is fitted to the box body 11. At this time, no downward force is exerted on the pressed portion 98 from the cover 30. The second movable member 93 is pulled upward by the preload (tension) of the second spring 102, causing the stopper 97 to contact the lower surface 36b of the panel 36.

[0165] The upper end surface 98 a of the pressed portion 98 is located at a position significantly separated upward from the upper end surface 19 a of the second wall portion 19 .

[0166] The display protrusion 95 is located at Figure 17 At the outer position, most of the display projection 95 projects upward from the window 91. The upper end surface 95a of the display projection 95 is located at a position that is significantly separated upward from the exterior surface 36a of the panel 36.

[0167] When the passenger looks at the console box 10, he or she can see the display projection 95 that is greatly protruded from the window 91. The display mode of the display projection 95 realized by the display mode changing portion 90 is consistent with the state in which the cover 30 is fitted to the box body 11 ( Figure 16 ) are displayed differently.

[0168] The passenger observes the display mode of the display projection 95 by the display mode changing unit 90 and knows that the lid 30 is not fitted to the box body 11 and that the lid 30 is not locked in the fitted state with respect to the box body 11 by the locking mechanism 40 .

[0169] Therefore, as in the first embodiment, the occupant can be made aware that, if a load is applied to the cover 30 from the surrounding, the cover 30 may be detached from the box body 11 depending on the magnitude of the load. In addition, the occupant can be made aware that, by simply fitting the cover 30 to the box body 11, the cover 30 can be locked in the fitted state with the box body 11.

[0170] However, in making Figure 17 When the cover 30 is fitted relative to the box body 11, a downward force is applied to the cover 30. In the middle of fitting the cover 30 into the box body 11, the lower surface of the cover 30 contacts the upper end surface 98a of the pressed portion 98. Thereafter, the cover 30 also descends, so that the pressed portion 98 receives a downward pressing force from the cover 30. The pressed portion 98 is pressed downward by the cover 30 against the preload force (tensile force) of the second spring 102. With respect to the pressed portion 98, the display protrusion 95 connected to the base 94 via the connecting plate portion 101 descends.

[0171] If the cover 30 is fitted into the box body 11, Figure 16 As shown, the upper end surface 98a of the pressed portion 98 is located at approximately the same height as, or slightly higher than, the upper end surface 19a of the second wall portion 19. The display protrusion 95 is located inward. In this inward position, the upper end surface 95a of the display protrusion 95 is located at approximately the same height as the exterior surface 36a. When an occupant observes the console box 10, the display protrusion 95 protruding from the window 91 is not visible, but the upper end surface 95a of the display protrusion 95 submerged in the window 91 is visible.

[0172] <Effects of the Second Embodiment>

[0173] The console box 10 of the second embodiment is provided with a display mode changing section 90 that changes the display mode between the state where the cover 30 is fitted to the box body 11 and the state where it is not fitted (see FIG. Figure 13 ) to change its display mode. Therefore, according to the second embodiment, the same effect as the above (1-1) can be achieved.

[0174] In addition, according to the second embodiment, the following effects are achieved.

[0175] (2-1) The display mode changing section 90 includes a second moving member 93 having a display protrusion 95 and a moving mechanism 96. The second moving member 93 includes a display protrusion 95. The moving mechanism 96 moves the second moving member 93 in the thickness direction (vertical direction) so that the display protrusion 95 moves between an outer position and an inner position. Figure 16 As shown, when the cover 30 is fitted with the box body 11, the moving mechanism 96 places the display protrusion 95 in the inner position. Figure 17As shown, in a state where the cover 30 is not fitted with the box body 11 , the moving mechanism 96 positions the display projection 95 at the outer position.

[0176] In the above-described configuration, the display mode changing unit 90 positions the display protrusion 95 differently depending on whether the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 or not. Therefore, a vehicle occupant can recognize whether the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 or not by observing the display protrusion 95 positioned outward (upper) of the window 91, i.e., protruding from the window 91.

[0177] (2-2) The display mode changing portion 90 includes a second spring 102 that preloads the second movable member 93 from the inner position toward the outer position. The second movable member 93 includes a pressed portion 98 that projects toward the interior of the box body 11. Alternatively, the pressed portion 98 projects toward the interior of the storage portion 20 and faces the lid 30. When the lid 30 is fitted into the box body 11, the second movable member 93 is pressed downward via the pressed portion 98 by the lid 30 against the preload force of the second spring 102, thereby moving the display protrusion 95 toward the inner position.

[0178] As described above, the second moving member 93 is lowered by the lowering movement of the cover 30 when the cover 30 is fitted into the box body 11. Therefore, there is no need to separately provide a mechanism for generating power for moving the second moving member 93.

[0179] (Third embodiment)

[0180] Next, refer to Figure 19 Next, a third embodiment in which the vehicle interior component of the present invention is embodied as a console box will be described.

[0181] The display mode changing portion 110 of the third embodiment has a window portion 111 as a light-transmitting window portion in the upper portion of the panel 36. The window portion 111 is formed in the same position as the window portion 71 of the first embodiment. The window portion 111 is made of a transparent or translucent resin material. The window portion 71 can transmit visible light. At least the peripheral portion of the window portion 111 in the upper portion of the panel 36 is made of a colored resin material. The peripheral portion can be made of, for example, a material-attached resin material obtained by mixing a colorant such as a pigment with the resin material. The entire upper portion of the panel 36 except the window portion 111 can be made of a material-attached resin material.

[0182] The display mode changing unit 110 includes a light source 113 disposed inside (below) the window 111. The light source 113 emits visible light toward the window 111. The light source 113 is, for example, a semiconductor element such as a light emitting diode (LED).

[0183] In addition, the display mode changing unit 110 includes a sensor 114 and a control device 115. The sensor 114 is assembled to, for example, the console box 10 itself or a component arranged around the console box 10. The sensor 114 detects the fitting state of the cover 30 relative to the box body 11, for example, whether it is fitted or not fitted. The control device 115 makes the irradiation mode of the visible light from the light source 113 different depending on whether the sensor 114 detects that the cover 30 is fitted or not fitted. For example, the control device 115 may turn off the light source 113 when the sensor 114 detects that the cover 30 is fitted, and turn on the light source 113 when the sensor 114 detects that the cover 30 is not fitted. In addition, the control device 115 may turn on the light source 113 when the sensor 114 detects that the cover 30 is fitted, and turn off the light source 113 when the sensor 114 detects that the cover 30 is not fitted. Furthermore, the control device 115 may make the color of the light emitted by the light source 113 different depending on whether the sensor 114 detects that the cover 30 is in a fitted state or detects that the cover 30 is not in a fitted state.

[0184] The control device 115 can be configured as a processing circuit comprising (1) one or more processors that execute actions according to a computer program (software), (2) one or more dedicated hardware circuits such as dedicated hardware (application-specific integrated circuits: ASICs) that execute at least a portion of various processes, or (3) a combination thereof. The processor includes a CPU and memory such as RAM and ROM, and the memory stores program codes or instructions configured to cause the CPU to execute processes. The memory, i.e., a non-transitory computer-readable medium, includes so-called usable media that can be accessed by a general-purpose or dedicated computer.

[0185] <Function of the Third Embodiment>

[0186] The visible light irradiation pattern of the light source 113 of the display mode changing unit 110 differs depending on whether the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 or not. Therefore, when an occupant observes the window 111, the appearance of the window 111 differs depending on whether the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 or not.

[0187] Even if the fitting state of the cover 30 relative to the box body 11 changes, the shape of the console box 10 outside (upper) the window 111 does not change. Only the irradiation pattern of the visible light from the light source 113 inside (lower) the window 111 changes.

[0188] <Effects of the Third Embodiment>

[0189] The console box 10 of the third embodiment is provided with a display mode changing unit 110 that changes the display mode depending on whether the cover 30 is fitted to or not fitted to the box body 11. Therefore, the third embodiment can achieve the same effects as those described in (1-1).

[0190] Furthermore, in the console box 10 of the third embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the display mode changing unit 110 changes the display mode of the window portion 111 by means of a component (light source 113) disposed on the inner side (lower side) of the window portion 111 that transmits visible light. Therefore, the third embodiment can achieve the same effects as those described in (1-2) above.

[0191] In addition, according to the third embodiment, the following effects are achieved.

[0192] (3-1) The display mode changing unit 110 includes a window 111 provided in the box body 11 and transmitting visible light, and a light source 113 disposed inward (below) of the window 111 and emitting visible light toward the window 111. The display mode changing unit 110 changes the display mode of the window 111 by varying the irradiation mode of the visible light from the light source 113 between the state where the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 and the state where it is not fitted.

[0193] Therefore, the passenger can know whether the cover 30 is engaged or not engaged with the box body 11 by observing the display mode of the window portion 111 of the display mode change portion 110, for example, the display mode of the window portion 111 corresponding to the lighting state (including the flashing state) of the light source 113, or the display mode of the window portion 111 corresponding to the color of the light emitted from the light source 113.

[0194] <Change Example>

[0195] The above-mentioned embodiments can be implemented by being modified as follows: The above-mentioned embodiments and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within the scope of no technical contradiction.

[0196] [Matters related to windows 71 and 111]

[0197] The window portion 71 in the first embodiment may be formed of a material having visible light transmittance, such as a member made of a transparent or translucent resin material, similarly to the third embodiment.

[0198] The window portion 111 in the third embodiment may be formed of a hole, similarly to the first embodiment.

[0199] [Matters Related to the Rotation Shaft 35]

[0200] The pair of rotation shafts 35 may be arranged in a posture extending in the left-right direction.

[0201] It is possible to omit one of the pair of rotation shafts 35. In this case, the lock mechanism 40 corresponding to the omitted rotation shaft 35 is also omitted.

[0202] [Matters Related to the Push-Up Mechanism 50]

[0203] The pair of push-up mechanisms 50 may be provided on both sides of the support portion 13 in the left-right direction, instead of being provided on both sides of the support portion 13 in the front-rear direction.

[0204] The number of push-up mechanisms 50 can be changed appropriately.

[0205] The first spring 57 that biases the striker 54 in the rotational biasing direction for pushing up the cover 30 may be a spring of a different type from the coil spring. Furthermore, the spring 81 and the second spring 102 may be a spring of a different type from the tension coil spring.

[0206] The first biasing member that biases the striker 54 in the rotational biasing direction for pushing up the cover 30 may be a biasing member other than a spring, such as an elastic body. Furthermore, the second biasing member may be a biasing member other than a spring, such as an elastic body.

[0207] The second push-up portion 63 in the striker 54 may be omitted.

[0208] [Matters related to display format changes]

[0209] The first movable member in the first embodiment can also be rotated around an axis extending along the length direction of the first movable member. In this case, the first display portion and the second display portion are provided on the outer peripheral surface of the first movable member. The first display portion and the second display portion are adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction of the first movable member. Moreover, the first movable member is rotated around the axis of the first movable member. By this rotation, the first movable member is moved in a direction intersecting with the thickness direction, i.e., a cross direction, closer to the inside than the window portion 71. That is, the cross direction includes the circumferential direction of the first movable member. The first movable member is moved in such a way that the portion of the first display portion and the second display portion that is located on the inside of the window portion 71 when the cover 30 is fitted relative to the box body 11 is different from the portion that is located on the inside of the window portion 71 when the cover 30 is not fitted. In this case, the same effect as in the first embodiment can be achieved.

[0210] The display mode changing portion 70 , 90 , 110 may be provided only on one side of the support portion 13 in the front-rear direction.

[0211] In the first embodiment, the first display portion 78 and the second display portion 79 may differ from each other only in color, only in pattern, or both in color and pattern.

[0212] The second indicator portion 79 may be an adhesive tape having a different color from that of the first indicator portion 78 .

[0213] In the second embodiment, when the display protrusion 95 is in the inner position, the upper end surface 95a of the display protrusion 95 may be located higher than the exterior surface 36a. Alternatively, when the display protrusion 95 is in the inner position, the upper end portion of the display protrusion 95, including the upper end surface 95a, may protrude upward from the window 91.

[0214] In the second embodiment, the moving mechanism 96 may position the display protrusion 95 at the outer position when the cover 30 is fitted to the box body 11. In this case, the moving mechanism 96 positions the display protrusion 95 at the inner position when the cover 30 is not fitted to the box body 11.

[0215] [Other matters]

[0216] The vehicle interior part of the present invention can be applied to vehicle interior parts other than the console box, provided that it includes a box body, a lid, and a locking mechanism.

Claims

1. A vehicle interior component comprising: a box body having a storage portion provided with an opening; a cover configured to be movably connected to the box body and to close the opening by fitting with the box body; a locking mechanism configured to lock the cover in a state of being fitted with respect to the box body and to release the lock in response to a release operation; and The display mode changing portion is a display mode changing portion configured to change the display mode of the display mode changing portion depending on whether the cover is fitted to the box body or not.

2. The vehicle interior component according to claim 1, wherein: The display mode changing portion includes a light-transmitting window portion, which is provided on the box body and transmits visible light. The side of the box body having the exterior surface is the outer side, and the side opposite to the exterior surface is the inner side. The display mode changing portion is configured to change the display mode of the light transmission window portion by a member disposed on an inner side of the exterior surface.

3. The vehicle interior component according to claim 2, wherein: The display mode changing section includes a light source arranged inside the light transmission window and configured to emit visible light toward the light transmission window. The display mode changing portion is configured to change the display mode of the light transmission window by varying the irradiation mode of the visible light from the light source between a state where the cover is fitted to the box body and a state where the cover is not fitted to the box body.

4. The vehicle interior component according to claim 2, wherein: The display mode changing portion includes a first movable member, which is provided on the inner side of the light transmission window portion and is movable in a direction intersecting with the thickness direction of the box body, that is, in a cross direction. A first display portion and a second display portion having at least one of a color and a pattern different from the first display portion are provided on the outer surface of the first movable member. The first display portion and the second display portion are adjacent to each other in the intersecting direction, The display mode changing portion is configured to move the first movable component so that the portions of the first display portion and the second display portion that are located on the inner side of the light transmission window portion when the cover is engaged with the box body are different from the portions that are located on the inner side of the light transmission window portion when the cover is not engaged.

5. The vehicle interior component according to claim 4, wherein: The device further comprises a push-up mechanism configured to push the cover upward from the box body when the cover is unlocked. The display mode changing section is configured to move the first moving member in the intersecting direction by utilizing the operation of the push-up mechanism to push up the cover.

6. The vehicle interior component according to claim 5, wherein: The push-up mechanism comprises: a striker having an upward push portion and a shaft extending in the intersecting direction, and being rotatably supported relative to the box body by the shaft; a first pre-tightening member for pre-tightening the striker in a rotational pre-tightening direction for pushing the cover upward; as well as a recessed portion formed on the outer surface of the cover, the recessed portion opening toward the striker and having an inner wall surface serving as a portion to be pushed up, The push-up portion is constructed as follows: When the cover is fitted with the box body, the cover enters the recess and exerts an upward thrust on the pushed portion of the recess. When the lock of the cover is released, the cover is pushed upward from the box body by the push-up mechanism and is pulled out from the recess. The display mode changing unit includes a conversion transmission unit provided on the striker. The conversion and transmission portion is configured to convert the rotational motion of the striker about the axis into the linear motion of the first moving member along the intersecting direction.

7. The vehicle interior component according to claim 6, wherein: The conversion and transmission portion has an inclined surface that is inclined relative to the axis of the shaft and contacts the first moving member. The inclined surface is configured to apply a pressing force in the intersecting direction to the first moving member as the striker rotates.

8. The vehicle interior component according to claim 1, wherein The display mode changing portion has a through window portion, which penetrates the box body in the thickness direction. The side of the box body having the exterior surface is the outer side, and the side opposite to the exterior surface is the inner side. The display mode changing portion includes a second movable member having a display protrusion. The position of the display protrusion where the front end surface is located outside the exterior surface is an outer position, and the position of the display protrusion where the front end surface is located inside the outer position is an inner position. The display mode changing section includes a moving mechanism configured to move the second moving member so that the display protrusion moves between the outer position and the inner position. The moving mechanism is configured to position the display protrusion at one of the outer position and the inner position when the cover is engaged with the box body, and to position the display protrusion at the other of the outer position and the inner position when the cover is not engaged with the box body.

9. The vehicle interior component according to claim 8, wherein: The moving mechanism is configured to position the display protrusion at the inner position when the cover is fitted relative to the box body, and to position the display protrusion at the outer position when the cover is not fitted relative to the box body. The display mode changing portion includes a second biasing member that biases the second moving member so that the display protrusion moves from the inner position to the outer position. The second moving member has a pressed portion protruding toward the interior of the box body. The second moving member is configured to move the display protrusion to the inner position by pressing the cover downward against the biasing force of the second biasing member via the pressed portion when the cover is fitted with the box body.

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