Support unit for cabin and vehicle

Abstract

To provide a support unit for cabin and a vehicle capable of properly supporting a plate member into a cabin.SOLUTION: A support unit for cabin comprises: a plate member (82, 182, 282, 382) which is arranged in a cabin (3) of a vehicle (1, 201, 301) and has a flat face (82e) on an upper side; a rear side support member (87) for supporting a vehicle cross direction rear side of the plate member; and a front side support member (83) for supporting a vehicle cross direction front side of the plate member. The front side support member has: a fitted part (91) to be fitted into the cabin; a support part (95) for supporting the plate member; and a rigid leg part (93) extending from the support part to the fitted part, and being provided on the support part. The fitted part is mounted on the upper side in the cabin, and rotatably supports the leg part so that the support part oscillates from a lower side toward a rear upper side.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a support unit for use in a vehicle interior and a vehicle, and more particularly to a technique for effectively utilizing space within a vehicle interior. [Background technology]

[0002] Nowadays, it is common for people to sleep overnight in their vehicles, such as minivans and minivans (hereinafter referred to as "vehicles"), which have a larger living space in the rear compared to typical hatchbacks. This is done in the parking lots of campsites and roadside stations.

[0003] In this way, when sleeping in a car, it is common to recline the seat backs of the second and third row seats toward the rear of the vehicle to make the surface formed by the seat cushion and seat back approximately flat, making it easier to sleep.

[0004] Furthermore, technology has been developed to form two-tiered beds by placing plate members above the seat backs of the second-row and third-row seats that are folded down toward the rear of the vehicle (Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] JP 2020-065633 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, in the invention of Patent Document 1, when moving the second plate member back and forth, effort such as lifting the second plate member is required, and there is room for further improvement.

[0007] The present invention has been made in consideration of such problems, and its object is to provide a support unit for use in a vehicle interior and a vehicle that can accurately support a second plate member (plate member, supported part) inside the vehicle interior. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the support unit for use in a vehicle interior of the present invention is arranged in the passenger compartment of a vehicle and comprises a plate member having a flat surface on an upper side, a rear support member that detachably supports the rear side of the plate member in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle, and a front support member that detachably supports the front side of the plate member in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle, wherein the front support member has an attachment portion that is attached to the upper side of the vehicle in the vertical direction of the vehicle of a door provided on the side of the vehicle in the vehicle body that forms the passenger compartment, a support portion that supports the plate member, and a rigid leg portion that extends from the support portion toward the attachment portion and is provided on the attachment portion, wherein the attachment portion is attached to a position inside the passenger compartment above the plate member when the plate member is supported by the support portion, and rotatably supports the leg portion so that the support portion swings from below to the rear and upper side, and the support portion is capable of supporting the plate member when positioned below the attachment portion, and when the plate member is removed, the support is released and the plate member can be positioned at the rear and upper side.

[0009] In addition, the vehicle related to the first embodiment is a vehicle equipped with a support unit for use in a vehicle interior, and includes a front seat arranged in the vehicle interior of the vehicle, a plate member having a flat surface on an upper side, and a support member that removably supports one end of the plate member in the vehicle fore-and-aft direction, the support member having an attachment portion that is attached to the vehicle vertical direction above a door provided on the side of the vehicle in the vehicle body that forms the interior of the vehicle interior, a support portion that supports the plate member, and a rigid leg portion that connects the attachment portion and the support portion, the attachment portion is attached to a position inside the vehicle interior above the plate member when the plate member is supported by the support portion, and rotatably supports the leg portion so that the support portion swings from below to the rear and upper side, the support portion is capable of supporting the plate member when positioned below the attachment portion behind the front seat, and the support portion is capable of being positioned at the rear and upper side by removing the plate member, thereby releasing the support. Effect of the Invention

[0010] According to the support unit for use in a vehicle interior of the present invention, a rigid leg portion is used to connect the mounting portion and the support portion, and the mounting portion is attached to a position above the plate member when the plate member is supported by the support portion, above the door provided on the side of the vehicle in the vehicle body that forms the vehicle interior, in the vertical direction of the vehicle, and the leg portion is rotatably supported on the mounting portion so that the support portion swings from below to the rear and upper side, and the support portion is capable of supporting the plate member when positioned below the mounting portion, and is capable of being positioned at the rear and upper side when the plate member is removed, thereby making it possible to support the plate member while effectively utilizing the space at the bottom inside the vehicle interior.

[0011] Furthermore, according to the vehicle of the present invention, a support portion is positioned behind the front seat to support a plate member located between the front seat and the rear seat, so that the vehicle can be used in a variety of situations, for example, the rear seat can be folded down to create a bed and the plate member placed above it to create a bunk bed, or the plate member can be positioned between the front seat and the rear seat to use as a table. This allows the plate member to be supported accurately within the vehicle compartment. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a side view of the interior of a vehicle. [Diagram 2] 1 is a side view of a vehicle with a support unit according to a first embodiment installed in a passenger compartment of the vehicle. [Diagram 3] 1 is a top view of a vehicle with a support unit according to a first embodiment installed in a passenger compartment of the vehicle. [Figure 4] 1 is a rear perspective view of a vehicle with a support unit according to a first embodiment installed in a passenger compartment of the vehicle. [Diagram 5] 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II in FIG. 4. [Figure 6] 6 is an explanatory diagram of a rotation axis as viewed in the direction of an arrow A in FIG. 5. [Figure 7] 11 is a side view of the central support device when attaching and detaching the second plate member. FIG. [Figure 8] 1 is a side view of a vehicle when a support unit according to a first embodiment is used as a table in a vehicle compartment. [Figure 9] 10A and 10B are explanatory views of a support unit according to another example of the first embodiment. [Figure 10] 10A and 10B are explanatory views of a support unit according to another example of the first embodiment. [Figure 11] 10A and 10B are explanatory views of a support unit according to another example of the first embodiment. [Figure 12] 10A and 10B are explanatory views of a support unit according to another example of the first embodiment. [Figure 13] 13 is an explanatory diagram of a support unit according to the second embodiment. FIG. [Figure 14] 13 is an explanatory diagram of a support unit according to the second embodiment. FIG. [Figure 15] 13 is an explanatory diagram of a support unit according to a third embodiment. FIG. [Figure 16] 13 is an explanatory diagram of a support unit according to a third embodiment. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0013] First Embodiment Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 shows a side view of a vehicle 1. Fig. 2 shows a side view of the vehicle 1 in a state where a support unit according to the first embodiment is installed in a vehicle interior 3, Fig. 3 shows a top view of the vehicle 1 in that state, and Fig. 4 shows a rear perspective view of the vehicle 1 in that state.

[0014] The vehicle 1 is a so-called minivan with a vehicle interior 3 formed by a floor 5 at the bottom, side walls 7 on the left and right, and a roof 9 at the top. The vehicle 1 is provided with a first row of seats (front seats) 11 and a second row of seats (rear seats) 12 above the floor 5 of the vehicle interior 3. The vehicle 1 is also provided with first doors 15 on both the left and right sides of the first row of seats 11, second doors 16 on both the left and right sides of the second row of seats 12, and a back door 17 at the rear of the vehicle 1.

[0015] The first row seats 11 are composed of a driver's seat 21 and a passenger seat 23, and are disposed at the front side in the vehicle longitudinal direction inside the vehicle interior 3. The first row seats 11 are supported by first row seat rails 11a located below the driver's seat 21 and the passenger seat 23 so as to be rotatable about an axis in the vertical direction of the vehicle.

[0016] The second row seats 12 are comprised of a center right seat 31, a center left seat 33, and a center seat 35, and are arranged behind the first row seats 11 in the vehicle front-rear direction. The center right seat 31, the center left seat 33, and the center seat 35 each include a second row seat cushion 12a and a second row seat back 12b.

[0017] The second-row seat cushion 12a is a seat portion disposed above the second-row seat rail 12c located on the upper part of the floor portion 5. The second-row seat rail 12c is a support device that can move and fix the second-row seat cushion 12a relative to the floor portion 5 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.

[0018] The second-row seat back 12b is a seat back attached to the rear of the second-row seat cushion 12a in the vehicle front-rear direction via an axle 12d. The second-row seat back 12b can be rotated and fixed to the second-row seat cushion 12a around the axle 12d.

[0019] A mat 13 is disposed under the rear of the second-row seat 12. The mat 13 is made of the same material as the second-row seat cushion 12a and the second-row seat back 12b, and when the second-row seat back 12b is folded down to be horizontal (FIG. 2), the upper surface of the second-row seat back 12b and the upper surface of the mat 13 are positioned substantially on the same plane.

[0020] The side wall 7 of the vehicle interior 3 includes a first pillar 51, a second pillar 52, a third pillar 53, and a fourth pillar 54. The first pillar 51, the second pillar 52, the third pillar 53, and the fourth pillar 54 are columns that support the roof portion 9 of the vehicle 1. From the viewpoint of safety, these pillars have a strength sufficient to support the vehicle 1 and prevent the vehicle interior 3 from collapsing in the vertical direction even in the case where the vehicle 1 rolls over so that the roof portion 9 is positioned downward in the direction of gravity.

[0021] The first pillar 51 is formed on the front side of the vehicle 1 and forms the edge of the windshield 56 in the left-right direction of the vehicle and the front-rear direction front edge of the first window 61 arranged on each of the left and right directions of the first row seats 11. The second pillar 52 is formed on the rear side of the first window 61 and forms the front edge of the first window 61 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle and the front edge of the second window 62 arranged on each of the left and right directions of the second row seats 12. The third pillar 53 is formed on the rear side of the second window 62 and forms the front edge of the second window 62 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle and the front edge of the third window (window) 63 arranged on each of the left and right directions of the trunk room formed behind the second row seats 12. The fourth pillar 54 is formed on the rear side of the vehicle 1 and forms the side edge of the rear glass 58 and the rear end of the third window 63 in the front-rear direction.

[0022] Here, the first window 61, the second window 62, and the third window 63 are formed along the end surface of the side wall 7 of the vehicle 1 on the vehicle outer side from the viewpoint of design, air resistance, etc. On the other hand, the first pillar 51, the second pillar 52, the third pillar 53, and the fourth pillar 54 are formed to protrude toward the vehicle interior 3 in order to ensure strength from the viewpoint of safety, etc. As a result, the side wall 7 includes a first recess 71 formed by extending from the first pillar 51 and the second pillar 52 toward the first window 61, a second recess 72 formed by extending from the second pillar 52 and the third pillar 53 toward the second window 62, and a third recess 73 formed by extending from the third pillar 53 and the fourth pillar 54 toward the third window 63.

[0023] A support unit 80 according to the present invention is installed at the rear of the vehicle interior 3, above the second row seats 12 and the mat 13. The support unit 80 is a bed frame including a first plate member 81, a second plate member (plate member) 82, a front support device 83, a rear support device 85, and a central support device (rear support member) 87.

[0024] The first plate member 81 is disposed on the rear side of the support unit 80 in the vehicle longitudinal direction, and is a plate member made of, for example, resin, with a first flat surface 81e formed on the upper side in the vertical direction. This first plate member 81 is formed, for example, by arranging a plurality of honeycomb bodies 81f extending in the vehicle vertical direction in the horizontal direction and sandwiching both the upper and lower sides between flat plate members. The first plate member 81 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from above the vehicle, and is provided with a front end 81a on the front side in the vehicle longitudinal direction, a rear end 81b on the rear side, and side ends 81c on both the left and right ends.

[0025] A convex portion 81d is formed on the front side of the side end portion 81c in the vehicle front-rear direction so as to fit along the third concave portion 73. In addition, the front end portion 81a of the first plate member 81 is inclined so as to extend rearward as it extends upward (see FIG. 7 described later).

[0026] The second plate member 82 is disposed at the front side of the support unit 80 in the vehicle longitudinal direction, and is a plate member made of, for example, resin, with a second flat surface 82e formed on the upper side in the vertical direction. The second plate member 82 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from above the vehicle, with a front end 82a on the front side in the vehicle longitudinal direction, a rear end 82b on the rear side, and side end portions 82c on both the left and right ends. The second plate member 82 is also formed with a recess (storage portion) 82d recessed upward at the rear lower portion of the side end portions 82c on both the left and right sides. The rear end portions 82b of the second plate member 82 and the front wall surfaces of the recesses 82d are inclined so as to face rearward as they face upward (see FIG. 7 described later).

[0027] When the second plate member 82 is used as a bed frame, the front end portion 82a is supported by the front support device 83 facing upward in the vertical direction of the vehicle, and the side end portion 82c is supported by the central support device 87.

[0028] 5, there is shown a cross-sectional view taken along line II in FIG. The front support device 83 is a framework member attached to the roof 9 above the left and right second doors 16, respectively, and formed to extend across the vehicle width direction. Specifically, the front support device 83 has a rotating shaft (attached portion) 91, legs 93, and a support portion 95.

[0029] The pivot shaft 91 is a hinge fixed to the side wall 7 while pivotably supporting the leg portion 93. The leg portion 93 is a pair of left and right rod-shaped portions extending rearward from the pivot shaft 91 when the pivot shaft 91 is in a storage position described below. The support portion 95 is a rod-shaped portion extending in the vehicle width direction and connecting the ends of the pair of left and right legs 93 on the opposite side to the pivot shaft 91.

[0030] Incidentally, the assist grip (gripping member) 83a is a gripping member for a person seated on the central right seat 31 to hold on to so as to prevent the person from losing his / her posture due to, for example, the swaying of the vehicle 1, and is fixed above the second window 62 of the side wall 7. The rotating shaft 91 is attached by screwing into the female threaded portion (fastening member) that remains after the assist grip 83a is removed.

[0031] 6, there is shown an explanatory diagram of the rotating shaft 91 as viewed from the arrow A in FIG. 5. A detent mechanism 91a is formed inside the rotating shaft 91. The detent mechanism 91a has, for example, a ball 91b, a groove 91c into which the ball 91b fits loosely, and a biasing member (not shown) that presses the ball 91b into the groove 91c.

[0032] Therefore, by attaching the rotating shaft 91 to the female screw portion remaining after removing the assist grip 83a, the front support device 83 can be firmly attached to the roof portion 9. Furthermore, by supporting the legs 93 rotatably on the rotating shaft 91, the legs 93 and the support portions 95 can be swung about the rotating shaft 91 between a support position where the support portions 95 are positioned downward and a storage position where the support portions 95 are positioned rearward.

[0033] The front support device 83 can maintain a usable space in the vehicle interior 3 by positioning the legs 93 and the support parts 95 at the storage position, and can accurately support the front end 82a of the second plate member 82 upward by positioning the legs 93 and the support parts 95 at the support position. Furthermore, the front support device 83 can stop the swinging of the legs 93 and the support parts 95 at a position where the balls 91b are loosely fitted in the grooves 91c, and can allow the user to swing the legs 93 and the support parts 95, by forming the detent mechanism 91a. Therefore, the front support device 83 can suppress the swinging of the legs 93 and the support parts 95 between the support position and the storage position.

[0034] 7, a side cross-sectional view of the central support device 87 and its surroundings is shown. The rear support device 85 is capable of supporting the left and right end portions 81c of the first plate member 81, is located below the third windows 63 on both sides in the vehicle width direction, and includes a rail-shaped member extending in the vehicle front-rear direction. This allows the rear support device 85 to support the first plate member 81 so as to extend in the vehicle width direction while allowing the first plate member 81 to be attached and detached at the user's discretion. In addition, the rear support device 85 is located at approximately the same height as the support portion 95 when the support portion 95 is located at the support position.

[0035] The central support device 87 is capable of supporting the rear side of the side end portion 82c of the second plate member 82, and includes a roller 87a. The roller 87a has a shape that allows it to be housed in the recess 82d of the second plate member 82. In addition, the roller 87a is located at approximately the same height as the support portion 95 when the support portion 95 is located at the support position.

[0036] Next, a method for using the support unit 80 by a user will be described, along with the effects of each structure. When using the support unit 80 as a bed frame by changing the state in which the second plate member 82 is positioned above the first plate member 81 to a state in which the second plate member 82 is positioned in front of the first plate member 81, the user first moves the front support device 83 from the stored position to the support position. At this time, since the detent mechanism 91a is formed on the rotating shaft 91, the front support device 83 can add an appropriate sense of moderation to the leg portion 93 and the support portion 95.

[0037] Next, the user slides the second plate member 82 forward from the upper side of the first plate member 81. At this time, the user moves the front end 82a of the second plate member 82 upward to slide in order to reduce the sliding area between the second plate member 82 and the first plate member 81 and reduce the frictional force. Here, the front end 81a of the first plate member 81, the rear end 82b of the second plate member 82, and the rear end 82b of the second plate member 82 are inclined so as to move rearward as they move upward. As a result, when the user moves the front end of the second plate member 82 upward and slides it so that the rear end 82b of the second plate member 82 approaches the rear end 82b of the second plate member 82, the rear end 82b of the second plate member 82 moves downward along the inclined surfaces of each other, so that the recess 82d of the second plate member 82 can be loosely fitted into the roller 87a of the central support device 87 in an appropriate manner.

[0038] Thereafter, the user places the front end of the second plate member 82 on the upper side of the support portion 95 of the front support device 83. As a result, the rear support device 85 and the rollers 87a are positioned at approximately the same height as the support portion 95 when the support portion 95 is positioned at the support position, so that the first plate member 81 and the second plate member 82 can be positioned so that the first plane 81e of the first plate member 81 and the second plane 82e of the second plate member 82 form a continuous plane.

[0039] Next, when changing the state in which the second plate member 82 is positioned in front of the first plate member 81 to a state in which the second plate member 82 is positioned above the first plate member 81 to put the support unit 80 into a stored state, the user first moves the front end portion 82a of the second plate member 82 downward while removing it from the front support device 83. At this time, since the front end portion 81a of the first plate member 81, the rear end portion 82b of the second plate member 82, and the front wall surface of the recessed portion 82d are inclined toward the rear as they extend upward, the user can lift the rear end portion 82b of the second plate member 82 upward and move it above the first plate member 81 with little effort.

[0040] 8, there is shown a side view of the vehicle 1 when the support unit according to the first embodiment is used as a table in the passenger compartment 3 of the vehicle 1. Below, the action and effect of each structure will be described while explaining how to use the support unit 80 as a table, which is another way for a user to use the support unit 80.

[0041] First, the user rotates the first-row seat 11 to face backward, and moves the second-row seat 12 backward. Next, the user positions the second plate member 82 so that the rear end 82b faces forward, and supports the front end 82a on the support portion 95. Then, the user arranges a columnar table support leg (additional support member) 97 extending upward from the floor portion 5 between the first-row seat 11 and the second-row seat 12, and supports the rear end 82b of the second plate member 82 on the table support leg 97. As a result, the support unit 80 can form a table between the first-row seat 11 and the second-row seat 12 by changing the orientation of the second plate member 82 in the front-rear direction and using the table support leg 97. Note that a plate member for a table other than the second plate member 82 may be used depending on the size of the vehicle 1, etc.

[0042] 9 to 12, there are shown explanatory diagrams of a support unit 180 according to another example of the first embodiment, and the support unit 180 according to the another example of the first embodiment will be described below.

[0043] The support unit 180 is a bed frame including a first plate member 81, a second plate member (plate member) 182, a front support device (support member) 183, a rear support device 85, and a central support device 87. In the following, in another example of the first embodiment, the second plate member 182 and the front support device 183 of the support unit 180 will be described, and a description of the configuration, operations, and effects common to the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

[0044] The second plate member 182 is provided with an engagement member 182f at a position at the lower front end where the second plate member 182 is supported by the support portion 95 of the front support device 83 (see Figs. 9 and 10). The engagement member 182f is, for example, a concave member that opens downward so as to fit onto the upper side of the support portion 95 (see Fig. 10). When the second plate member 182 is stored on the upper surface of the first plate member 81, the engagement member 182f engages with the roller 87a of the central support device 87 (see Figs. 9 and 10). As a result, the second plate member 182 can be supported not only by the concave portion 82d but also by the support portion 95 of the front support device 83 via the engagement member 182f.

[0045] The front support device 183 has a rotating shaft 191, legs 193, a support part 95, and an assist grip 199. The rotating shaft 191 has a pin 191d that can fix the posture at, for example, the storage position or the support position (see FIG. 12). This allows the front support device 183 to fix the positions of the legs 193 and the support part 95 at the storage position or the support position.

[0046] Compared to the above embodiment, the leg 193 extends along the outer side in the vehicle width direction when extending downward from the rotating shaft 191. This allows the vehicle interior 3 to be spacious even when the front supporting device 183 is located at the supporting position. The assist grip 199 is a gripping member that extends in parallel with the leg portion 193 from the inner surface of the rotating shaft 191 in the vehicle width direction and has an end fixed to the leg portion 193 (see FIG. 11). This allows a person seated on the central right seat 31 to grip the assist grip 199 when the front support device 183 is in the support position in preparation for the swaying of the vehicle 1. For ease of explanation, the illustration of the assist grip 199 is omitted in FIG.

[0047] As described above, the vehicle interior support unit of the first embodiment is arranged in the vehicle interior 3 of the vehicle 1 and comprises a second plate member 82 having a flat surface 82e on its upper side, a central support device 87 that supports the rear side of the second plate member 82 in the vehicle fore-and-aft direction, and a front support device 83 that supports the front side of the second plate member 82 in the vehicle fore-and-aft direction, and the front support device 83 has a pivot shaft 91 attached to the vehicle interior 3, a support part 95 that supports the second plate member 82, and a rigid leg part 93 that extends from the support part 95 towards the pivot shaft 91 and is provided on the pivot shaft 91, and the pivot shaft 91 is attached to the upper side of the vehicle interior 3.

[0048] Therefore, by using a rigid leg 93 that connects the pivot shaft 91 and the support portion 95, the pivot shaft 91 is attached to the upper side of the vehicle interior 3, so that the second plate member 82 can be supported while effectively utilizing the space on the lower side of the vehicle interior 3.

[0049] Furthermore, since the support portion 95 is configured to support the lower part of the front end of the second plate member 82, the second plate member 82 can be extended rearward from the support portion 95, for example toward the tailgate 17, thereby maintaining a wide space inside the vehicle interior 3 forward of the support portion 95.

[0050] The pivot shaft 91 is adapted to rotatably support the leg 93 so that the support portion 95 can swing rearward from below. Therefore, for example, when the second plate member 82 is not being supported, the support portion 95 can be stored at the upper side of the vehicle interior 3. An assist grip 83a is attached by a fastening member inside the vehicle compartment 3 for the occupant to grasp so as not to lose posture due to the swaying of the vehicle 1, and the pivot shaft 91 is attached to the fastening member left behind after the assist grip 83a is removed, so that the support part 95 can be easily installed inside the vehicle compartment 3.

[0051] The legs 93 are provided with assist grips 199 for the occupant to grasp so as not to lose posture due to the swaying of the vehicle 1, so that the occupant's posture can be maintained while the vehicle 1 is traveling.

[0052] The central support device 87 has a roller 87a that can rotate around an axis in the vehicle width direction, and the second plate member 82 is formed with a recess 82d in which the roller 87a fits, so that the rear end of the second plate member 82 can be accurately supported while allowing the second plate member 82 to move easily in the fore-and-aft direction. Furthermore, the second plate member 82 is provided with an engaging member 182f that can engage with the support portion 95 and the central support device 87, so that movement of the second plate member 82 can be suppressed both when the second plate member 82 is in a position supported by the support portion 95 and when it is in a position supported by the central support device 87. The second plate member 82 is provided with a table support leg 97 that supports the end portion of the second plate member 82 opposite the recess 82d, which is the end portion supported by the front support device 83. The front support device 83 supports the rear side of the second plate member 82 in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle, and the table support leg 97 supports the front side of the second plate member 82 in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle. As a result, the second plate member 82 can be used, for example, as a table arranged in front of the second row of seats 12.

[0053] Furthermore, the vehicle 1 according to the first embodiment is a vehicle 1 equipped with a support unit for use in a vehicle interior, and includes a first row seat 11 arranged in the vehicle interior 3 of the vehicle 1, a second plate member 182 having a flat surface on an upper side, and a front support device 183 supporting one end of the second plate member 182 in the vehicle fore-and-aft direction, the front support device 183 having a rotating shaft 191 attached to the vehicle interior 3, a support portion 195 supporting the second plate member 182, and a rigid leg portion 193 connecting the rotating shaft 191 and the support portion 195, the rotating shaft 191 being attached to the upper side of the vehicle interior 3, the support portion 195 supporting the second plate member 182 when positioned behind the first row seat 11, and the second plate member 182 being positioned behind the first row seat 11 and supported by at least the support portion 195.

[0054] Therefore, the support portion 195 is positioned behind the first row seat 11, between the first row seat 11 and the second row seat 12, to support the second plate member 182 positioned between the first row seat 11 and the second row seat 12.As a result, the second row seat 12 can be folded down to make a bed and the second plate member 182 can be placed above it to make a bunk bed, or the second plate member 182 can be positioned between the first row seat 11 and the second row seat 12 to use it as a table, and it can be used in a variety of situations. <Second embodiment> The second embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. Description of the configuration and effects common to the first embodiment will be omitted, and only the parts different from the first embodiment will be described here.

[0055] 13 and 14, there are shown perspective views of a support unit 280 according to a second embodiment. The support unit 280 according to the second embodiment is a bed frame including a first plate member 81, a second plate member 282, a front support device 283, a rear support device 85, and a central support device 87.

[0056] The second plate member 282 has pins 282f formed extending in the vehicle width direction from both left and right sides of the front end. The front support device 283 includes a rail 291, an upper guide 292, legs 293, and a lower guide 295. The rail 291 is a rail member that is fixed to the side wall 7 while supporting the upper guide 292 and extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The upper guide 292 is a guide member that is movable in the front-rear direction of the vehicle along the rail 291. Two of these guides 292 are arranged side by side in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.

[0057] The legs 293 are two rod-shaped members extending substantially downward from each guide 292 and joined to each other at their lower ends. The lower guide 295 is a groove portion extending in the vertical direction formed at the lower end of the leg 293. The pin 282f is inserted into this lower guide 295 so as to be able to swing.

[0058] With this configuration, when the user moves the second plate member 282 forward by sliding it along the upper surface of the first plate member 81, the rail 291 and the upper guide 292 move forward in conjunction with the second plate member 282, and when the rear end 82b of the second plate member 282 is positioned forward of the front end 81a of the first plate member 81, the pin 282f moves downward along the lower guide 295.Therefore, the support unit 280 of the second embodiment can ensure a horizontal positional relationship between the first plate member 81 and the second plate member 282 while assisting the user in moving the second plate member 282. <Third embodiment> The third embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. Description of the configuration and effects common to the first embodiment will be omitted, and only the parts different from the first embodiment will be described here.

[0059] 15 and 16 show perspective views of a support unit 380 according to a third embodiment. The support unit 380 according to the third embodiment is a bed frame including a first plate member 81, a second plate member 382, ​​a front support device 383, a rear support device 85, and a center rail 387. For ease of explanation, the rear support device 85 is not shown in FIGS.

[0060] The second plate member 382 is formed with front pins 395 extending in the vehicle width direction from both left and right sides of the front end, and with rear pins 396 extending in the vehicle width direction from both left and right sides of the rear end. The second plate member 382 is located below the first plate member 81. The front support device 383 includes an upper rail 391, an upper guide 392, and legs 393. The upper rail 391 is a rail member that is fixed to the side wall 7 while supporting the leg portion 293, and extends in the approximately front-rear direction. The upper rail 391 is formed so that a front portion 391 is located on the upper side. The upper guide 392 is a guide member that is movable in the front-rear direction of the vehicle along the upper rail 391. The leg portion 393 is a rod-shaped member that extends downward from the guide 392. The leg portion 393 has a front pin 395 attached to its lower end so as to be able to swing. The central rail 387 is a rail formed in the same manner as the upper rail 391, and has a rear pin 396 attached so as to be able to swing.

[0061] With this configuration, when the user moves the second plate member 382 forward by pulling it out from the underside of the first plate member 81, the guides 392 and legs 393 as well as the front pins 395 and rear pins 396 move forward along the upper rail 391 and central rail 387, and move upward along the front part 391 of the upper rail 391.Therefore, the support unit 380 of the third embodiment can ensure a horizontal positional relationship between the first plate member 81 and the second plate member 382 while assisting the user in moving the second plate member 382.

[0062] This concludes the explanation of the support unit for use in a vehicle interior according to the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment and can be modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. For example, in this embodiment, a vehicle 1 equipped with a first row seat 11 and a second row seat 12 has been described, but a third row seat may be arranged behind the second row seat 12, and a support unit 80 may be arranged between the second row seat 12 and the third row seat.

[0063] In the present embodiment, the method of using the support unit 80 as a bed frame has been described, but it may also be used as a shelf for placing luggage. In the present embodiment, the first plate member 81 has been described as a resin plate member having a honeycomb body 81f, but it may also be a wooden plate member, and any material suitable for the intended use may be used.

[0064] In addition, in this embodiment, the description has been given using a pivot shaft 91 having a detent mechanism 91a and a pivot shaft 191 having a pin 191d, but the present invention is not limited to these and may be modified as long as the user can change and fix the posture of the front support device 83 at his / her discretion.

[0065] In addition, in this embodiment, a front support device 83 whose posture can be changed by pivot shaft 91 and pivot shaft 191 has been described, but the posture may be fixed at a position where the first plate member 81 can be supported.

[0066] In addition, in this embodiment, the support portion 95 connects the ends of the pair of left and right legs 93 opposite the pivot axis 91, but as long as it can support at least a portion of the second plate member 82, the pair of left and right legs 93 may be configured to be able to swing independently.

[0067] In addition, in another example of the first embodiment, the support portion 195 is configured to support the second plate member 182 when it is positioned between the first row seat 11 and the second row seat 12, but it is sufficient if it is located behind the first row seat 11. [Explanation of symbols]

[0068] 1, 201, 301 vehicles 2nd row seats (front seats) 3 Inside the vehicle 11 1st row seats (front seats) 12 2nd row seats (rear seats) 80, 180, 280, 380 Support Unit 81 1st plate member 82, 182, 282, 382 2nd plate member (plate member) 82d Recess (storage area) 82e 2nd plane 83, 183 Front support device (front support member, support member) 83a Assist grip (gripping member) 87 Central support device (rear support member) 87a Lola 91, 191 Rotating shaft (mounting part) 91a Detent mechanism 93, 193 Legs 95 1st support part 95 Support part 97 Table support legs (additional support members) 182f Engagement member 191d Pin 199 Assist grip (grip)

Claims

1. A first plate member disposed in a passenger compartment of a vehicle and having a flat surface on an upper side; a support member disposed in front of the first plate member in the vehicle interior and supporting the second plate member having a flat surface on an upper side; Equipped with The support member is When supporting the front end of the second plate member, the second plate member is brought close to the first plate member in the vehicle front-rear direction, When the rear end of the second plate member is supported, the second plate member is spaced apart from the first plate member in the vehicle front-rear direction. Support unit for vehicle interior.

2. As the second plate member, a different plate member is used when the front end is supported by the support member and when the rear end is supported by the support member.

2. The support unit for use in a vehicle interior according to claim 1.

3. The support member is A support portion that supports the second plate member; a mounting portion that is mounted to an upper side of the vehicle interior in a vertical direction, The mounting portion is capable of rotating the support portion.

3. The support unit for use in a vehicle interior according to claim 1 or 2.

4. When supporting the second plate member, the support member is positioned between a front seat arranged in the vehicle cabin and a rear seat arranged behind the front seat in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle. The support unit for use in a vehicle interior according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The support member is provided with a support leg that supports a front end of the second plate member when the support member supports a rear end of the second plate member. The support unit for use in a vehicle interior according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The second plate member has a recess that is recessed upward, When supporting the second plate member, at least a portion of the support member fits into the recess. The support unit for use in a vehicle interior according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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