Holder for a portable terminal for a vehicle

Abstract

A holding device for a portable terminal for a vehicle (10), the device comprising: a table (32) configured to be stored in a storage section (22) disposed at one end side in the seat width direction of a seat cushion (14) and configured to extend from the storage section (22) to another end side in the seat width direction of the seat cushion (14) in a use state; and a terminal holding portion (36) which, in the use state of the table (32), is arranged on a distal end side of the table (32) and is configured to hold a portable terminal, and which, in a storage state in which the table (32) is stored in the storage portion, protrudes from the storage portion (22) to the other end side in the seat width direction, characterized in that the terminal holding section (36) is attached to the table (32) via a connecting section (34), and a sliding groove portion (34A) is formed on the connecting portion (34), which, in the storage state, supports the terminal device holding portion (36) displaceably in the seat width direction.

Description

BACKGROUNDTechnical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a holding device for a portable terminal for a vehicle. State of the art

[0002] Japanese patent application JP 2018-75875 A discloses a structure in which a holder for holding electronic devices (a portable terminal) is attached to the front end portion of an armrest. In addition, JP 2016-132288 A discloses a structure in which a table is housed inside an armrest.

[0003] In a case where a portable terminal is held at the front end portion of the upper surface of an armrest, as in the structure disclosed in JP 2018-75875 A, the user operates the portable terminal in a state where his or her front arm rests on the upper surface of the armrest, and it is difficult to operate the portable terminal. As a countermeasure to this, a structure in which a portable terminal holding portion is arranged further toward the inside in the seat width direction than the armrest has been considered. However, in a case where the stowable table disclosed in JP 2016-132288 A is used in such a structure, the table in the use state and the portable terminal holding portion are arranged at the same position, and there is room for improvement.

[0004] CN 1 09 050 364 A discloses a vehicle seat with a smartphone charging box formed in an armrest. A holding device for a portable terminal according to the preamble of claim 1 is also known from US 2005 / 0 258 672 A1. SUMMARY

[0005] The present invention provides a portable terminal holding device for a vehicle in which both a stowable table and a terminal holding section can be realized.

[0006] A first aspect of the present invention is a portable terminal holding device for a vehicle, comprising: a table configured to be stored in a storage portion disposed at one end in the seat width direction of a seat cushion, and configured to extend from the storage portion to another end in the seat width direction of the seat cushion in a use state; and a terminal holding portion disposed at a distal end of the table in the use state of the table, configured to hold a portable terminal, and protruding from the storage portion to the other end in the seat width direction in a storage state in which the table is stored in the storage portion.The terminal device holding portion is attached to the table via a connecting portion, and a sliding groove portion is formed on the connecting portion, which supports the terminal device holding portion in the storage state so as to be slidable in the seat width direction.

[0007] In the portable terminal holding device for a vehicle according to the first aspect, the storage portion is arranged at one end side in the seat width direction of a seat cushion. Further, the table configured for storage is arranged in the storage portion, and in the use state, this table extends from the storage portion to the other end side in the seat width direction. Here, the terminal holding portion capable of holding a portable terminal is arranged at the distal or front end portion of the table in the use state. By disposing the portable terminal holding portion on the table in this way, the terminal holding portion can be made to hold a portable terminal even when the table is in use.

[0008] Furthermore, in the storage state in which the table is stored in the storage section, the terminal holding portion protrudes from the storage section toward the other end side in the seat width direction. That is, the terminal holding portion protrudes toward the seat cushion side even when the table is in the stored state. Therefore, the terminal holding portion can be configured to hold a portable terminal even when the table is not in use.

[0009] Furthermore, the terminal device holding portion is supported by the sliding groove portion formed in the connecting portion so that it can slide in the seat width direction. Therefore, in the storage state of the table, by sliding the terminal device holding portion protruding from the storage portion to one side in the seat width direction, the terminal device holding portion can be stored in the storage portion.

[0010] In a second aspect of the present invention, according to the first aspect, a supported portion is arranged on the connecting portion, which can be supported in the use state on a support element arranged on the other end side in the seat width direction of the seat cushion.

[0011] In the portable terminal holder for a vehicle according to the second aspect, the supported portion is arranged at the connecting portion. When the table is in use, the supported portion is supported by the support member arranged at the other end side in the seat width direction of the seat cushion. This allows the table to be supported at both sides, at the storage portion and the support member.

[0012] In a third aspect of the present invention, according to the second aspect, the supported portion may be positioned further toward a seat bottom than the terminal holding portion in the use state.

[0013] In the portable terminal support device for a vehicle according to the third aspect of the present invention, when the table is in use, the supported portion is positioned farther toward the seat bottom than the terminal support portion. Therefore, the supported portion does not need to interfere with the use of the terminal support portion.

[0014] In a fourth aspect of the present invention according to any one of the first to third aspects, a power transmission coil configured to supply power to the portable terminal may be disposed on the terminal holding portion.

[0015] In the portable terminal holding device for a vehicle according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, charging of the portable terminal can be performed in a non-contact manner by causing current to flow to the power transmission coil in the state where the portable terminal is held on the terminal holding portion.

[0016] In a fifth aspect of the present invention according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the terminal holding portion may be configured to include a holding base and a holder that is attached to the holding base and on which the portable terminal is held, and the holder may be configured to rotate with respect to the holding base about a shaft having an axial direction along the seat width direction.

[0017] In the portable terminal holding device for a vehicle according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, by rotating the holder in the seat front-rear direction about the shaft with respect to the holding base, the angle of the portable terminal held on the holder in the seat front-rear direction can be adjusted.

[0018] In a sixth aspect of the present invention, according to the fifth aspect, a rotation angle of the holder may be limited to a predetermined range.

[0019] In the portable terminal holder for a vehicle according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, limiting the rotation angle of the holder can suppress unnecessary rotation of the holder and interference with peripheral parts. Furthermore, in a case where, for example, a wiring harness is connected to the holder, limiting the rotation angle of the holder can prevent twisting of the wiring harness.

[0020] In a seventh aspect of the present invention according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the storage portion may include an armrest.

[0021] In the portable terminal support device for a vehicle according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the table is stored inside an armrest. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a dedicated storage section for storing the table.

[0022] As described above, according to the portable terminal holding device for a vehicle according to the first aspect, both a stowable table and a terminal holding section can be realized.

[0023] In addition, in a case where the terminal holding section is not used, the terminal holding section can be prevented from being in the way.

[0024] According to the portable terminal holding device for a vehicle according to the second aspect, the load resistance of the table can be improved compared with a structure in which the table is held in a cantilevered state.

[0025] According to the portable terminal holding device for a vehicle according to the third aspect, the load resistance of the table can be improved while maintaining the usability of the terminal holding section.

[0026] According to the portable terminal holding device for a vehicle according to the fourth aspect, the portable terminal can be easily charged by the terminal holding section holding the portable terminal.

[0027] According to the portable terminal holding device for a vehicle according to the fifth aspect, the usability of the portable terminal held on the terminal holding portion can be improved.

[0028] According to the portable terminal holding device for a vehicle according to the sixth aspect, damage to the peripheral parts can be suppressed.

[0029] According to the portable terminal holding device for a vehicle according to the seventh aspect, space savings can be realized compared with a structure in which a storage section used exclusively for the table is arranged. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] An exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the following figures, in which: Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a vehicle seat provided with a portable terminal holder for a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment; Fig. 2 is an enlarged perspective view showing, in an enlarged manner, the portable terminal holding device for a vehicle of the embodiment, and is a drawing showing a storage state of a table; Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the Fig. 2 is a view of the portable terminal holder for a vehicle as seen from a front side of the vehicle; Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the section taken along line 4-4 of Fig. 3 represents the cut state; Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing Fig. 3 and shows a state in which a terminal holding section is stored; Fig. 6 is an enlarged perspective view showing Fig. 2 and shows the state in which the terminal holding section is stored; Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view, viewed from the front of the vehicle, showing a state in which the table changes from the storage state to a use state; Fig. 8 is a perspective view showing the state in which the table is used; Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing the section taken along line 9-9 of Fig. 8 shows cut state; Fig. 10 is a schematic side view illustrating the movement of a cable harness; and Fig. 11 is a schematic bottom view, with the illustration partially omitted, for explaining the movement of the wire harness. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] A portable terminal holder 10 for a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment (hereinafter also referred to as "portable terminal holder 10") will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the arrow FR, the arrow UP, and the arrow RH, which are respectively illustrated in the respective drawings, indicate the seat forward direction, the seat up direction, and the right side in the seat width direction of a vehicle seat 12, respectively. In the following, when only the front-rear, vertical, and left-right directions are used for explanation, they refer to the front and rear of the seat front-rear direction, the up and down directions of the seat vertical direction, and the left and right sides of the seat width direction unless otherwise stated. (Overall structure of the vehicle seat 12)

[0032] As in Fig. As shown in FIG. 1, the portable terminal holder 10 of the present exemplary embodiment is disposed on the right seat side of the vehicle seat 12. The vehicle seat 12 is configured to include a seat cushion 14, a backrest 16, and a headrest 18. A left-side armrest 20 serving as a support member is disposed on the left seat side (another end side in the seat width direction) of the seat cushion 14. A right-side armrest 22 serving as a storage portion is disposed on the right seat side (one end side in the seat width direction) of the seat cushion 14.

[0033] The left armrest 20 is configured to include a left upright portion 21 extending vertically along the left side of the seat cushion 14, and a left armrest portion 23 disposed at the upper end of the left upright portion 21 and supporting the left forearm of the vehicle occupant seated on the vehicle seat 12. Note that the left armrest portion 23 is formed of a cushioning material.

[0034] Here, as in Fig. 9, a concave portion 21A is formed in the surface located on the seat cushion 14 side of the left standing wall portion 21. A table receiving member 30 is received in the concave portion 21A, and the table receiving member 30 is rotatably supported on a rotary shaft 31 whose axial direction is the seat front-rear direction. In Fig. In FIG. 9, the state in which the table support member 30 is stored is represented by the two-dot chain line, and the state in which the table support member 30 has been rotated rightward about the rotary shaft 31 and is opened is represented by the solid line. Since the table support member 30 is opened, the table support member 30 can support a supported portion 38 from the bottom side, which forms the portable terminal holder 10. Details of the supported portion 38 will be described later.

[0035] As in Fig. 1, the right armrest 22 is constructed to include a right upright portion 24 extending vertically along the right side of the seat cushion 14, and a right arm support portion 26 disposed at the upper end of the right upright portion 24 and supporting the right forearm of the vehicle occupant seated on the vehicle seat 12. A front side frame portion 28 is disposed on the front surface of the right side upright portion 24.

[0036] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 2, a cutout 24A is formed in the upper part of the surface located on the side of the seat cushion 14 of the right-hand upright wall portion 24. A storage space is arranged inside the right-hand upright wall portion 24, in which the portable terminal holding device 10 of the present exemplary embodiment is housed. Fig. 2, a terminal holding portion 36 constituting the portable terminal holding device 10 passes through the cutout 24A and protrudes from the right standing wall portion 24 toward the left seat side. Details of the terminal holding portion 36 will be described later.

[0037] In the same way as the left arm support section 23, the right arm support section 26 is also formed from a cushioning material. Here, as in Fig. As shown in Figure 7, the right armrest section 26 is connected to the right upright section 24 by a hinge section 25 located at the end portion on the right side of the seat. The right armrest section 26 is configured to open and close the opening located at the upper end of the right upright section 24.

[0038] As in Fig. 2, the front side frame portion 28 extends vertically along the front surface of the right side standing wall portion 24. An unillustrated moving mechanism and the like, which movably support the portable terminal holder 10, are arranged on this front side frame portion 28. (Structure of the holding device 10 for a portable terminal)

[0039] As in Fig. 3 and Fig. 9, the portable terminal holding device 10 is constructed to mainly include a table 32, a connecting portion 34, the terminal holding portion 36, and the supported portion 38. Furthermore, Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a storage state in which the table 32 is stored, and Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a use state in which the table 32 is used.

[0040] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 3, the table 32 extends in the vertical direction of the seat in the storage state, with its thickness direction being the direction of the seat width. The bottom of the table 32 is a thin-walled portion 32A whose thickness is thinner than that of the top. As shown in Fig. 9, the table 32 extends in the use state from the right armrest 22 to the left side of the seat, with its thickness direction being the vertical direction of the seat, and the thin-walled portion 32A of the table 32 rests on the lower surface of the right armrest portion 26. On the other hand, the distal end side of the table 32 (in Fig. 9 the section which is further to the left side of the seat than the thin-walled section 32A) from the right armrest 22 to the left side of the seat and is an arrangement section 32B on which the vehicle occupant can place objects.

[0041] As in Fig. 3, the connecting portion 34 is rotatably attached to the upper end portion of the table 32 in the storage state. The connecting portion 34 extends from the upper end portion of the table 32 to the left side of the seat along the lower surface of the right armrest portion 26, and further bends downward from the left end portion of the right armrest portion 26, forming a substantially L-shaped portion when viewed from the seat front-rear direction. A sliding groove portion 34A extending in the seat width direction is formed in the connecting portion 34. A support base 40 constituting the terminal support portion 36 is slidably supported in this sliding groove portion 34A.

[0042] The terminal holding section 36 is attached to the table 32 via the connecting section 34. Specifically, as shown in Fig. 8 and Fig. 9, the terminal holding portion 36 is disposed at the seat-side left end portion (the distal end portion) of the table 32 which is in the use state, and is configured to hold a portable terminal.

[0043] Here, the terminal holding section 36 is formed to include the holding base 40 and a holder 42. As shown in Fig. 4, the support base 40 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape as viewed in the seat width direction, and a hooking portion 40A is formed at the upper end portion of the support base 40, which is slidably supported on the sliding groove portion 34A of the connecting portion 34. Specifically, both end portions of the hooking portion 40A in the seat front-rear direction are disposed in the sliding groove portion 34A to hook onto the connecting portion 34, and the terminal holding portion 36 is configured to slide along the sliding groove portion 34A in the seat width direction. Further, a wire harness WH is inserted through the lower portion of the support base 40.

[0044] It should be noted that, as in Fig. 3, the sliding groove portion 34A is formed from the left seat end portion of the connecting portion 34 to slightly further to the right side of the seat than the middle portion of the connecting portion 34 in the seat width direction. Furthermore, in the state in which the connecting portion 34 has been pushed to the right seat end portion of the sliding groove portion 34A, as shown in Fig. 5 and Fig. 6, the holder 42 of the terminal holding section 36 is accommodated in the right armrest 22.

[0045] As in Fig. 2 and Fig. As shown in Figure 3, the holder 42 is formed substantially in the shape of a flat plate whose plate thickness direction is the vertical direction of the seat. In the present exemplary embodiment, at least a part of the holder 42 is formed of a material containing a magnet. By providing a housing for the portable terminal made of a material containing a strong magnetic body, the portable terminal can be attached to the holder 42 by bringing the housing close to the holder 42.

[0046] The seat-side right end portion of the bracket 42 is connected to a second torque hinge portion 44 via a first torque hinge portion 43. The first torque hinge portion 43 is configured to rotate around a shaft whose axial direction is the seat front-rear direction, and its rotation angle is limited to a predetermined range by a stopper (not shown). For example, the first torque hinge portion 43 is configured to rotate up and down within a range of -70° to +70° with respect to the horizontal direction.

[0047] As in Fig. 4, the second torque hinge portion 44 is formed in a substantially circular shape as viewed from the seat width direction and is attached to the support base 40 in a state where it is disposed within a concave portion 40B formed in the support base 40. The second torque hinge portion 44 can rotate about a shaft whose axial direction is the seat width direction with respect to the support base 40. Therefore, the holder 42 is configured to be rotated in the seat front-rear direction by the second torque hinge portion 44, and its rotation angle is limited to a predetermined range by a stopper (not shown). For example, the second torque hinge portion 44 is configured to rotate forward and backward within a range of -30° to +30° with respect to the horizontal direction.

[0048] Here, as in Fig. 2, a power transmission coil 45 for supplying power to the portable terminal is arranged inside the holder 42. Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 3, an end portion of the wire harness WH is connected to the bottom of the holder 42 and can supply electric power to the power transmission coil 45. Therefore, the portable terminal can be charged by flowing current to the power transmission coil 45 in the state in which the portable terminal, which has a power reception coil built into it, is held in the holder 42. It should be noted that, for the sake of simplicity, the power transmission coil 45 is shown only in Fig. 2 is shown.

[0049] As in Fig. 3, the supported portion 38 is arranged at the lower end portion of the connecting portion 34. In the storage state of the table 32, the supported portion 38 extends in the seat width direction, with its plate thickness direction being the vertical direction of the seat, and the left end portion of the supported portion 38 is rotatably attached to the lower end portion of the connecting portion 34, with the direction of its rotation axis being the seat front-rear direction. Furthermore, the supported portion 38 is rotated by approximately 180° around the rotation axis from the state of Fig. 3 unfolded, as in Fig. 8 shown.

[0050] Further, the supported portion 38 is formed substantially in the shape of a frame and includes a pair of front and rear arms 38A extending from both end portions in the seat front-rear direction of the connecting portion 34 in the seat width direction, and a connecting portion 38B connecting the distal end portions of the pair of arms 38A in the seat front-rear direction. The arm 38A at the front is positioned further to the front than the front end portion of the bracket 42, and the arm 38A at the rear is positioned further to the rear than the rear end portion of the bracket 42. In the unfolded state, the connecting portion 38B is positioned further to the left side of the seat than the bracket 42. Therefore, there is a structure in which the bracket 42 and the supported portion 38 do not overlap as viewed in a plan view.

[0051] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 9, in the use state of the table 32, due to the unfolded supported portion 38, the connecting portion 38B of the supported portion 38 is supported on the upper surface of the table receiving member 30. This results in a so-called two-sided support state in which the table 32 is supported at both ends by the right armrest 22 and the left armrest 20. Furthermore, at this time, the supported portion 38 is positioned further toward the seat bottom than the holder 42 of the terminal holding portion 36. (Cable harness WH)

[0052] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 10, the wire harness WH is laid along the back (lower surface) of the table 32. The wire harness WH is fixed by a first fixing portion 50 disposed at the lower end of the table 32 in the storage state. Further, the wire harness WH is fixed by a second fixing portion 52 disposed at the right stand wall portion 24 of the right armrest 22 and extending from the second fixing portion 52 to the seat bottom. One end portion of the wire harness WH is connected to a battery (not shown) installed in the vehicle, and electric power can be supplied from this battery to the power transmission coil 45 (see Fig. 2) are delivered.

[0053] The dashed two-dot lines in Fig. 10, the table 32, which is in the storage state, and the wire harness WH. In this way, the wire harness WH sags in the storage state of the table 32, and an excess length portion thereof is formed between the first fixing portion 50 and the second fixing portion 52. The length of the excess length portion is set so that when the table 32 is pulled up to the seat top at the time of transition to the use state, the wire harness WH is stretched toward the seat top, and almost all of the excess length portion is eliminated.

[0054] As in Fig. 11, a third fixing portion 54 and a fourth fixing portion 56 are arranged at the end portion on the side of the connecting portion 34 at the rear of the table 32. The cable harness WH is substantially linearly separated from the first fixing portion 50 (see Fig. 10) toward the third fixing portion 54 and further fixed to the fourth fixing portion 56 in a state of being bent substantially 90° from the third fixing portion 54.

[0055] A fifth attachment portion 58 is disposed at the end portion on the side of the table 32 at the connecting portion 34. The fifth attachment portion 58 is disposed at the seat-front end portion, which is located on the opposite side in the seat front-rear direction from the third attachment portion 54 and the fourth attachment portion 56. Therefore, when the table 32 is in use, the wire harness WH extends from the fourth attachment portion 56 to the seat front and the left side of the seat and is attached to the fifth attachment portion 58.

[0056] Here the dashed two-dot lines in Fig. 11 shows the state in which the holder 42 of the terminal holding portion 36 is stored in the right armrest 22. In this state, the wire harness WH sags, and the excess length portion is formed between the fifth fixing portion 58 and the holding base 40. The length of the excess length portion is set so that when the holder 42 is pulled out at the time of using the terminal holding portion 36, the wire harness WH is stretched to the left side of the seat, and almost all of the excess length portion is eliminated. (Method of using the portable terminal holder 10)

[0057] The manner of using the portable terminal holding device 10 according to the present exemplary embodiment will be described next. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 3, in the state where the table 32 is stored, the holder 42 of the terminal holding section 36 is in a state where it protrudes from the right armrest 22 to the left side of the seat. In this state, the vehicle occupant sitting on the vehicle seat 12 can cause the holder 42 to hold the portable terminal.

[0058] On the other hand, when the vehicle occupant does not use the terminal holding portion 36, the holding base 40 is moved due to the vehicle occupant pushing the holder 42 of the terminal holding portion 36 to the right side of the seat as shown in Fig. 5, along the sliding groove portion 34A to the right side of the seat. By sliding the holding base 40 to the right-hand end portion of the sliding groove portion 34A, the holder 42 is accommodated in the right armrest, as shown in Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 shown.

[0059] Next, if the vehicle occupant wants to use the table 32, as in Fig. 7, due to the opening of the right armrest section 26 to the right side of the seat around the hinge section 25, the opening at the upper end of the right side wall section 24 opens. Then, as shown in Fig. 10, the table 32 is raised. Therefore, a pair of front and rear rail members 48 are connected to the lower end portion of the table 32, and the table 32 can move vertically due to these rail members 48.

[0060] As in Fig. 7, after the table 32 is pulled up, the connecting section 34 and the supported section 38 are unfolded and the table 32 is folded towards the left side of the seat, whereby the Fig. 8. At this point, the rail elements 48, which are shown in Fig. 9, are locked, and the table 32 cannot be lowered. By opening the table receiving member 30 of the left armrest 20 in advance, the supported portion 38 is supported by the table receiving member 30, and the table 32 is supported at both ends. In this way, the holder 42 is arranged near the left armrest 20 when the table 32 is in use. (Operation)

[0061] The operation of the present exemplary embodiment will be described below.

[0062] In the portable terminal holding device 10 for a vehicle of the present exemplary embodiment, as shown in Fig. 8 and Fig. As shown in Figure 9, the terminal holding section 36, which can hold a portable terminal, is arranged at the left seat end portion of the table 32 in the use state. Therefore, the terminal holding section 36 can be configured to hold a portable terminal even when the table 32 is in the use state.

[0063] As in Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, in the stored state in which the table 32 is accommodated in the right armrest 22, which is the storage section, the holder 42 of the terminal holding section 36 protrudes from the right armrest 22 to the left side of the seat. That is, even in the state in which the table 32 is accommodated in the right armrest 22, the holder 42 protrudes to the side of the seat cushion 14. Therefore, even when the table 32 is not used, the holder 42 can be configured to hold a portable terminal, and both the stowable table 32 and the holding of a portable terminal can be realized.

[0064] By storing the table 32 inside the right armrest 22, it is not necessary to provide a special storage section for storing the table 32. This allows space savings to be realized compared to a structure in which a special storage section is arranged.

[0065] Furthermore, in the present exemplary embodiment, the support base 40 of the terminal holding portion 36 is held slidably in the seat width direction by the sliding groove portion 34A formed in the connecting portion 34. Therefore, the terminal holding portion 36 can be stored in the right armrest 22 in the stowed state of the table 32 by sliding the holder 42 protruding from the right armrest 22 to one side in the seat width direction, as shown in Fig. 5 and Fig. 6. This can prevent the terminal holding section 36 from getting in the way when the terminal holding section 36 is not used.

[0066] Furthermore, in the present exemplary embodiment, as shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 9, the supported portion 38 is arranged on the connecting portion 34, and when the table 32 is in use, this supported portion 38 is supported on the left armrest 20, which is the support member arranged on the left side of the seat cushion 14. This allows the table 32 to be supported on both sides in the seat width direction. In particular, the load resistance of the table 32 can be improved while maintaining the usability of the terminal holding portion 36.

[0067] Furthermore, in the present exemplary embodiment, in the use state of the table 32, the supported portion 38 is positioned further toward the seat bottom than the terminal holding portion 36. Therefore, the supported portion 38 does not interfere with the terminal holding portion 36 when used. Since the supported portion 38, as shown in Fig. 8, is shaped so as not to overlap the holder 42 in plan view, the holder 42 does not contact the supported portion 38 even if the holder 42 is rotated.

[0068] Moreover, in the present exemplary embodiment, as shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the power transmission coil 45 for supplying power to the portable terminal is arranged on the holder 42 of the terminal holding section 36. Since current flows to the power transmission coil 45 when the portable terminal is held on the holder 42, the portable terminal can be charged without contact. As a result, the portable terminal can be charged simply by holding the portable terminal on the holder 42.

[0069] Furthermore, in the present exemplary embodiment, the angle of the portable terminal can be adjusted by rotating the holder 42 in the seat front-rear direction around the shaft with respect to the support base 40. This can improve the operability of the portable terminal held on the holder 42. In addition, by limiting the rotation angle of the holder 42, the holder 42 can be prevented from being rotated unnecessarily and colliding with peripheral parts. In particular, in a case where the wire harness WH is connected to the holder 42, as in the present exemplary embodiment, by limiting the rotation angle of the holder 42, the wire harness WH can be prevented from being twisted and stress being applied thereto.

[0070] Although the portable terminal holding device 10 has been described above with reference to the exemplary embodiment, the present invention can of course be implemented in various other ways within a scope that does not deviate from its gist. For example, in the exemplary embodiment described above, the terminal holding portion 36 is configured to be positioned in the seat width direction between the Fig. 3 and the condition shown in Fig. 5, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Even in a case where the support base 40 of the terminal support portion 36 is fixed to the connecting portion 34 so as not to slide, the holder 42 can be prevented from getting in the way of the vehicle occupant because the holder 42 is rotated downward by the first torque hinge portion 43.

[0071] Furthermore, in the exemplary embodiment described above, the terminal holding portion 36 is fixed to the table 32 via the connecting portion 34, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the terminal holding portion may be directly connected to the table 32. In this case, by forming the holding base of the terminal holding portion in an elongated shape and rotatably fixing the proximal end portion of the holding base to the table 32, the holder can be made to protrude from the right armrest 22 even in the storage state of the table 32.

[0072] Furthermore, in the above-described exemplary embodiment, the right armrest 22 is configured as a storage portion, and the table 32 is stored in this right armrest 22. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there may be a structure in which the table 32 is housed in the left armrest 20. Furthermore, the center console may be configured as a storage portion. Namely, in the case of a vehicle seat that does not have an armrest, similar effects to those in the above-described exemplary embodiment can be achieved by storing the table 32 in the center console and protruding the terminal device holding portion from the center console.

[0073] Furthermore, the above-described exemplary embodiment describes a structure in which the supported portion 38 is supported on the table receiving member 30 disposed on the left armrest 20, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, there may be a structure in which the supported portion 38 is supported on the upper surface of the left armrest 20. In this case, the table receiving member 30 of the left armrest 20 is not required. Furthermore, deterioration of the usability of the table 32 can be suppressed when the table 32 is horizontal in the state in which the supported portion 38 is supported on the upper surface of the left armrest 20.

[0074] Furthermore, in the exemplary embodiment described above, as shown in Fig.9, in the use state of the table 32, the supported portion 38 is positioned further toward the seat bottom than the holder 42. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the supported area 38 may be arranged further toward the seat top than the holder 42 in the use state of the table 32. In this case too, by using a supported portion in which the arm 38A located on the seat back of the supported portion 38 is removed and which is formed substantially L-shaped in plan view, a structure is provided in which it is difficult for the supported portion to get in the way when the vehicle occupant operates the portable terminal.

Claims

[1] A holding device for a portable terminal for a vehicle (10), the device comprising: a table (32) configured to be stored in a storage section (22) disposed at one end side in the seat width direction of a seat cushion (14) and configured to extend from the storage section (22) to another end side in the seat width direction of the seat cushion (14) in a use state; and a terminal holding portion (36) which, in the use state of the table (32), is arranged on a distal end side of the table (32) and is configured to hold a portable terminal, and which, in a storage state in which the table (32) is stored in the storage portion, protrudes from the storage portion (22) to the other end side in the seat width direction, characterized by , that the terminal holding section (36) is attached to the table (32) via a connecting section (34), and a sliding groove portion (34A) is formed on the connecting portion (34), which, in the storage state, supports the terminal device holding portion (36) displaceably in the seat width direction. [2] A holding device for a portable terminal for a vehicle (10) according to claim 1, wherein a supported portion (38) is arranged on the connecting portion (34), which, in the use state, is supported on a support element (20) arranged on the other end side in the seat width direction of the seat cushion (14). [3] A portable terminal holding device for a vehicle (10) according to claim 2, wherein, in the use state, the supported portion (38) is positioned further toward a seat bottom than the terminal holding portion (36). [4] A portable terminal holding device for a vehicle (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a power transmission coil (45) configured to supply power to the portable terminal is arranged on the terminal holding portion (36). [5] A holding device for a portable terminal for a vehicle (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: the terminal holding section (36) is configured to include a holding base (40) and a holder (42) attached to the holding base (40) and on which the portable terminal is held, and the holder (42) is configured to rotate with respect to the support base (40) about a shaft having an axial direction along the seat width direction. [6] A portable terminal holder for a vehicle (10) according to claim 5, wherein a rotation angle of the holder (42) is limited to a predetermined range. [7] A portable terminal holding device for a vehicle (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the storage portion (22) comprises an armrest (22). [8] A holding device for a portable terminal for a vehicle (10) according to claim 2, wherein: the support element (20) comprises an armrest which is arranged on the other end side in the seat width direction of the seat cushion (14), a table receiving element (30) is received in a concave portion (21A) formed in a surface of the armrest (20) facing one side of the seat cushion (14), and the supported portion (38) is supported on the table receiving element (30).

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