Vehicular interior

Abstract

To notify an occupant of whether locking has been executed by a lock mechanism.SOLUTION: A console box serving as a vehicular interior comprises: a box body 11; a lid 30; a lock mechanism 40; and a display mode changing part 70. The box body 11 includes a storage 20 provided with an upper opening 14. The lid 30 is movably connected to the box body 11, and fitted to the box body 11 to close the upper opening 14. The lock mechanism 40 locks, by fitting the lid 30 to the box body 11, the lid 30 in the state of being fitted to the box body 11, and releases the locking in accordance with a releasing operation. The display mode changing unit 70 varies a display mode between the state where the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 and the state where the lid is not fitted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle interior part. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1, for example, describes a vehicle interior accessory that includes a box body having a storage section with an opening, a lid movably connected to the box body, and a locking mechanism. According to this vehicle interior accessory, the lid is fitted to the box body to close the opening. When the lid is fitted to the box body, the lid is locked in a state fitted to the box body by the locking mechanism. The lid is then maintained in a state in which it closes the opening. An item is maintained stored in the storage section.

[0003] When the locking mechanism is released, the lock is released. Therefore, the lid is disengaged, and the opening is opened. Items can be put in and taken out of the storage compartment through this open opening. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2020-192957 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, when the lid is not engaged with the box body, for example, when it is close to being engaged, the locking mechanism does not lock the lid. In this state, the lid is movably connected to the box body. In this state, if a load is applied to the lid from the surroundings, there is a concern that the lid may come off the box body, depending on the magnitude of the load.

[0006] If a vehicle occupant notices that the locking mechanism is not engaged, the lid can be locked in a state where it is engaged with the box body by engaging the lid with the box body. However, the above-mentioned conventional vehicle interior accessories do not have a function to notify the occupant whether the locking mechanism is engaged or not. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] Various aspects of vehicle interior accessories for solving the above problems will be described below. [Mode 1] A vehicle interior accessory comprising: a box body having a storage section with an opening; a lid movably connected to the box body and fitted to the box body to close the opening; and a locking mechanism that locks the lid in a fitted state to the box body when the lid is fitted to the box body and releases the lock in response to an unlocking operation, the vehicle interior accessory further comprising a display mode change unit that changes the display mode between a state in which the lid is fitted to the box body and a state in which it is not fitted.

[0008] According to the above configuration, when the lid is not fitted to the box body, the locking mechanism does not lock the lid. In this state, the lid is movably connected to the box body. In this state, if a load is applied to the lid from the surroundings, there is a concern that the lid may come off the box body depending on the magnitude of the load.

[0009] In this regard, according to the above configuration, the display mode change unit displays differently when the lid is fitted to the box body and when it is not fitted. Therefore, by looking at the display by the display mode change unit, a vehicle occupant can know whether the lid is fitted to the box body or not. If the occupant knows that the lid is not fitted, the occupant can realize that the locking mechanism has not performed the locking. When the occupant fits the lid to the box body, the lid is locked in a fitted state to the box body. This makes it less likely that the lid will come off the box body.

[0010] [Aspect 2] The display mode change unit is provided in the box body and has a window portion that transmits visible light, and when the side of the box body in the thickness direction having the decorative surface is defined as the outside and the side not having the decorative surface is defined as the inside, the display mode change unit changes the display mode inside the decorative surface. This is an interior part for a vehicle described in [Aspect 1].

[0011] According to the above configuration, the display mode change unit changes the display mode inside the window when the lid is fitted to the box body and when it is not fitted. Even if the fit state of the lid to the box body changes, the shape of the box body outside the window does not change. Only the display mode change unit changes the display mode inside the window. Therefore, by looking at the display by the display mode change unit through the window, an occupant can tell whether the lid is fitted to the box body or not.

[0012] [Aspect 3] The display mode change unit is positioned inside the window portion and includes a light source that irradiates visible light toward the window portion, and the display mode change unit changes the display mode by changing the irradiation mode of the visible light from the light source depending on whether the lid is engaged with the box body or not. This is the vehicle interior accessory described in [Aspect 2].

[0013] According to the above configuration, the illumination mode of visible light from the light source of the display mode change unit inside the window differs between when the lid is fitted to the box body and when it is not fitted. Even if the state of fitting of the lid to the box body changes, the shape outside the window does not change. Only the illumination mode of visible light from the light source inside the window changes. Therefore, by looking at the display by the display mode change unit through the window, an occupant can tell whether the lid is fitted to the box body or not.

[0014] [Aspect 4] The display mode change unit includes a first movable member that is arranged inside the window portion and is movable in a transverse direction that is a direction that intersects the thickness direction, and the outer surface of the first movable member is provided with a first display unit and a second display unit that differs from the first display unit in at least one of color and pattern, and the first display unit and the second display unit are adjacent to each other in the transverse direction, and the display mode change unit moves the first movable member so that the first display unit and the second display unit that are located inside the window portion are different when the lid is fitted to the box body and when the lid is not fitted to the box body.

[0015] According to the above configuration, when the first movable member is moved in the intersecting direction, the first and second indicators provided on the outer surfaces of the first movable member are also moved in the same direction. As a result of this movement, the first and second indicators located on the inside of the window differ depending on whether the lid is engaged with the box body or not. Therefore, by looking through the window at the first and second indicators located on the inside of the window, an occupant can tell whether the lid is engaged with the box body or not.

[0016] [Aspect 5] A vehicle interior accessory as described in [Aspect 4], further comprising a push-up mechanism that pushes up the lid from the box body in response to the release of the lock by the locking mechanism, and the display mode change unit uses the action of the push-up mechanism pushing up the lid as power to move the first moving member in the intersecting direction.

[0017] According to the above configuration, the lid is fitted to the box body to close the opening, and is locked in this fitted state by the locking mechanism. When the locking mechanism is released, the lid is pushed up from the box body by the push-up mechanism. This pushing up causes a portion of the lid to protrude from the box body, and the lid is no longer fitted to the box body.

[0018] The lid lifting action of the lifting mechanism serves as the power for moving the first movable member in the cross direction by the display mode change unit. As the first movable member moves, the first and second display units located inside the window are changed depending on whether the lid is fitted to the box body or not. This eliminates the need to provide additional power for moving the first movable member.

[0019] [Aspect 6] The vehicle interior part described in [Aspect 5], wherein the push-up mechanism includes a striker rotatably supported on the box body by an axis extending in the intersecting direction and having a push-up portion; a first biasing member that biases the striker in a rotational biasing direction that pushes up the lid; and a recess that opens in a portion of the outer surface of the lid adjacent to the striker and has an inner wall surface as a pushed-up portion, wherein the push-up portion enters the recess when the lid is fitted to the box body, and comes out of the recess as the lid rises, and when entered into the recess, applies a pushing force to the pushed-up portion of the recess, and the display mode change unit is provided on the striker and includes a conversion transmission unit that converts the rotational movement of the striker about the axis into linear movement toward the intersecting direction and transmits the linear movement to the first moving member.

[0020] According to the above configuration, when the lid is fitted to the box body, the push-up portion of the striker fits into the recessed portion of the lid. When the locking mechanism is released, the striker rotates around the axis in the rotational biasing direction of the first biasing member. As the striker rotates, a pushing-up force is applied from the pushing-up portion to the pushed-up portion of the recess, pushing up the lid. As the striker rotates, the pushing-up portion comes out of the recess.

[0021] As the striker rotates about the axis, the conversion transmission unit rotates in the same direction. The rotational movement of the striker about the axis is converted into linear movement in the intersecting direction by the conversion transmission unit and transmitted to the first moving member. This transmission moves the first moving member in the intersecting direction. As described above, the rotation of the striker about the axis serves as the power for moving the first moving member. As a result of this movement, the first and second indicating units, whichever is located inside the window, change appearance depending on whether the lid is fitted to the box body or not.

[0022] [Aspect 7] The conversion transmission unit has an inclined surface that is inclined with respect to the axis of the shaft and that contacts the first moving member to apply a pressing force in the intersecting direction to the first moving member, and the display mode change unit moves the first moving member in the intersecting direction by changing the point on the inclined surface that contacts the first moving member in accordance with the rotation of the striker. This is a vehicle interior accessory described in [Aspect 6].

[0023] According to the above configuration, the inclined surface of the conversion-transmission unit contacts the first moving member and applies a pressing force to the first moving member in the intersecting direction. When the striker rotates around the axis, the conversion-transmission unit rotates in the same direction as the striker. The portion of the inclined surface that contacts the first moving member changes as the striker rotates, causing the first moving member to move in the intersecting direction.

[0024] [Aspect 8] The display mode change unit has a window portion that penetrates the box body in the thickness direction, and when the side of the box body that has a decorative surface is defined as the outside in the thickness direction and the side that does not have the decorative surface is defined as the inside, the display mode change unit has a second movable member that has a display protrusion, and the display mode change unit has a movement mechanism that moves the second movable member in the thickness direction so that the display protrusion moves between an outer position where a tip surface of the display protrusion is located outside the decorative surface and an inner position where the tip surface is located inside the position at the outer position, and the movement mechanism positions the display protrusion at one of the outer position and the inner position when the lid is fitted to the box body, and positions the display protrusion at the other of the outer position and the inner position when the lid is not fitted to the box body. This is the vehicle interior part described in [Aspect 1].

[0025] According to the above configuration, the position of the indicator protrusion in the thickness direction is made different by the indicator mode change unit when the lid is fitted to the box body and when it is not fitted. When the lid is fitted to the box body, the indicator protrusion is positioned at one of the outer position and the inner position. When the lid is not fitted to the box body, the indicator protrusion is positioned at the other of the outer position and the inner position. When in the outer position, the tip surface of the indicator protrusion is positioned outward from the decorative surface of the box body. When in the inner position, the tip surface is positioned inward from its position in the outer position. In this way, the indicator mode change unit changes the display mode. Therefore, an occupant can tell whether the lid is fitted to the box body or not by looking at the state of the indicator protrusion protruding from the window portion.

[0026] [Aspect 9] The moving mechanism positions the display protrusion at the inner position when the lid is fitted to the box body, and positions the display protrusion at the outer position when the lid is not fitted, the display mode change unit includes a second biasing member that biases the second moving member from the inner position toward the outer position, the second moving member having a pressed-down portion that protrudes into the inside of the box body, and when the lid is fitted to the box body, the lid presses down the second moving member at the pressed-down portion against the biasing force of the second biasing member, thereby moving the display protrusion to the inner position. This is the vehicle interior accessory described in [Aspect 8].

[0027] According to the above configuration, when the lid is not fitted to the box body, the indicating protrusion of the second moving member biased by the second biasing member is located at the outer position. When the lid is fitted to the box body, the lowering of the lid causes the second moving member to be pressed down in the pressed-down portion against the biasing force of the second biasing member, which moves the indicating protrusion to the inner position.

[0028] In this way, the downward movement of the lid when the lid is fitted to the box body serves as the power for lowering the second moving member, eliminating the need to separately secure power for moving the second moving member. [Effects of the Invention]

[0029] According to the present invention, it is possible to inform the occupant whether or not the locking mechanism has performed the locking. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0030] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a first embodiment in which a vehicle interior accessory is embodied in a console box, and is a partial perspective view of the console box. [Figure 2]FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the lid and mechanisms arranged on both the front and rear sides of the lid extracted from the console box in the first embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a part of the console box in which the lid is fitted to the box body, as viewed obliquely from above and behind, in the first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a part of the console box in which the lid is fitted to the box body, as viewed obliquely from below and in front, in the first embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a support portion in the console box of the first embodiment, as viewed obliquely from above and in front. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a partially exploded perspective view showing a state before the push-up mechanism and the display mode change unit are assembled to the front support wall in the first embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the rear striker in the first embodiment, as viewed obliquely from above and in front. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 8-8 in FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 9-9 in FIG. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a partial cross-sectional view of the display mode change portion when the lid is fitted to the box body. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a part of the console box in which the lid is not fitted to the box body in the first embodiment, as viewed obliquely from above and in front. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a view corresponding to FIG. 8 and is a partial cross-sectional view of the console box in which the lid has been pushed up by the push-up mechanism and is no longer fitted to the box body. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a view corresponding to FIG. 9 and is a partial cross-sectional view of the console box in which the display mode of the display mode change unit is changed as the lid is pushed up. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a view corresponding to FIG. 10, and is a partial cross-sectional view of the display mode change portion when the lid is not fitted to the box body. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a partial front view showing the display mode change section and its surrounding area when the lid is not fitted to the box body in the second embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the display mode change portion and its surrounding area when the lid is fitted to the box body in the second embodiment. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the display mode change portion and its surrounding area when the lid is not fitted to the box body in the second embodiment. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a partial perspective view showing the rear display mode change portion and its surrounding area when the lid is not fitted to the box body in the second embodiment. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of a display mode change unit in the third embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0031] (First embodiment) A first embodiment in which a vehicle interior part is embodied in a console box will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 14. FIG.

[0032] In the following description, the forward direction of the vehicle is referred to as the front, and the backward direction is referred to as the rear. Furthermore, the up-down direction refers to the up-down direction of the vehicle, and the left-right direction refers to the width direction of the vehicle, which corresponds to the left-right direction when the vehicle is moving forward.

[0033] FIG. 1 shows the main parts of a console box 10. The console box 10 constitutes part of a center console located between the driver's seat and the passenger seat inside the vehicle. The console box 10 includes a box body 11, a lid 30, a locking mechanism 40 (see FIG. 3, etc.), a push-up mechanism 50 (see FIG. 8, etc.), and a display mode change unit 70. Next, each part of the console box 10 will be described.

[0034] <Box body 11> 1, 8, and 12, the box body 11 includes a box section 12 that has an open top and a bottom, a support section 13 that is disposed above the box section 12, and a panel 36 that is disposed around the support section 13. The box section 12 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape that is longer in the front-to-rear direction than in the left-to-right direction.

[0035] 5, 8, and 12, the lower part of the support part 13 is formed by a rectangular frame part 17. The space surrounded by the frame part 17 and the internal space of the box part 12 form a storage part 20 for storing small items and other articles. The upper end of the space surrounded by the frame part 17 in the storage part 20 forms an upper opening 14 as the opening of the storage part 20.

[0036] The frame portion 17 has a pair of first wall portions 18 extending in the front-to-rear direction while being spaced apart and parallel to each other in the left-to-right direction, and a pair of second wall portions 19 extending in the left-to-right direction while being spaced apart and parallel to each other in the front-to-rear direction.

[0037] Support wall portions 21 protrude upward from the upper ends of the front and rear second wall portions 19, which are located on the outer sides in the front-to-rear direction. Shim accommodating portions 22 are provided on both left-to-right sides of each support wall portion 21. Each shim accommodating portion 22 extends in the front-to-rear direction and is tubular in shape with both front and rear ends open.

[0038] The panel 36 covers the area around the support portion 13 except for the area between the front and rear support walls 21 . <Lid 30> As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the lid 30 is movably connected to the box body 11. Furthermore, when the lid 30 is connected to the box body 11, as shown in Figure 8, it is rotatable between a closed position where it closes the top opening 14 and a fully open position (not shown) where it stands up and fully opens the top opening 14. In other words, the lid 30 opens and closes the top opening 14 by rotating between the closed position and the fully open position. The lid 30 in a state where it closes the top opening 14 will be described below.

[0039] In the closed position, the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11. The fitted state means that the entire lid 30 is positioned between the front and rear support wall portions 21. <Basic structure of Lid 30> 2, 8, and 11, the lid 30 includes a lid main body 31, a pair of support plate portions 34, and a pair of pivot shafts 35. The lid main body 31 has a shape and size that allows it to occupy the area between the support wall portions 21. The thickness direction of the lid main body 31 is the vertical direction.

[0040] One of the surfaces of the lid 30 in the vertical direction constitutes a first surface 32, and the other surface constitutes a second surface 33 (see FIG. 4). The first surface 32 has at least a portion thereof serving as an armrest surface. The second surface 33 has a tray surface.

[0041] The pair of support plate portions 34 are disposed at both ends in the front-rear direction of the lid main body 31. Both support plate portions 34 are attached to the lid main body 31. The outer surfaces in the front-rear direction of both support plate portions 34 each form part of the outer surface of the lid 30.

[0042] The support part 13 and the lid 30 have shapes that allow the lid 30 to be attached to and detached from the support part 13 regardless of whether the first surface 32 or the second surface 33 of the lid 30 faces upward.

[0043] 2 and 11, the pair of pivot shafts 35 has the function of pivotably connecting the lid main body 31 to the box main body 11. The pivot shafts 35 extend parallel to each other in the front-rear direction on both left-right sides of the lid main body 31. Each pivot shaft 35 is slidable in the left-right direction while maintaining its orientation extending in the front-rear direction.

[0044] The lid 30 is rotatable about a selected one of the two rotation shafts 35 between the closed position and the fully open position. <Lock mechanism 40> 2 to 4, the locking mechanism 40 has a function of locking the lid 30 in an engaged state, i.e., in a state (closed position) in which the top opening 14 is closed, by engaging the lid 30 with the box body 11. The locking mechanism 40 also has a function of releasing the lock in response to a release operation.

[0045] 3 and 4, the locking mechanism 40 includes an operating unit 41 and a shim 42. The operating units 41 are disposed in front of the lid 30 on both sides of the lid 30 in the left-right direction so as to be movable in the same direction. The left and right operating units 41 are independent of each other. Each rotating shaft 35 is supported relative to the operating unit 41 so as to be rotatable about its axis.

[0046] 4 and 5, the shims 42 are accommodated in the left and right shim accommodating portions 22 of each support wall portion 21. Each shim 42 is assembled to the support wall portion 21 in a state in which it is movable in the front-rear direction but its rotation is restricted. Each shim 42 has the function of removably connecting the front-rear end portion of the corresponding rotation shaft 35 to the box main body 11. Furthermore, when the end portion of the corresponding rotation shaft 35 is connected to the box main body 11, each shim 42 has the function of rotatably supporting the rotation shaft 35.

[0047] When the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 and none of the operating parts 41 is being pressed, the outer portions of the operating parts 41 in the left-right direction protrude from the lid 30. In this case, each rotating shaft 35 is connected to the support wall part 21 via a shim 42. Therefore, the lid 30 is locked in the fitted state to the box body 11, and the upper opening 14 is kept closed.

[0048] When one of the pair of operating parts 41 is pushed inward in the left-right direction, the rotating shaft 35 rotates and moves inward in the same direction. The front and rear shims 42 are pushed by the rotating shaft 35 and move outward in the front-to-rear direction. At this time, the movement direction of each shim 42 is away from the rotating shaft 35 in the front-to-rear direction.

[0049] When the rotating shaft 35 comes out of the front and rear shims 42, the rotating shaft 35 is released from the connection state with the support wall portion 21. In other words, the locking by the locking mechanism 40 is released. The rotating shaft 35 corresponding to the operating portion 41 that has not been pressed remains connected to the support wall portion 21.

[0050] The lid 30 is inclined relative to the horizontal plane so that the side on which the operating part 41 is operated is higher than the other side in the left-right direction. When both of a pair of independent operating parts 41 are pressed in at the same time, i.e., when the lock release operation is performed, the same action as when one of the operating parts 41 described above is pressed in is performed on both rotating shafts 35.

[0051] Then, when the pair of rotary shafts 35 are respectively released from the corresponding shims 42, the connection between both of the pair of rotary shafts 35 and the box body 11 is released. In other words, the locking by the locking mechanism 40 is released.

[0052] <Push-up mechanism 50> 4 and 6, the push-up mechanism 50 is a mechanism that pushes up the lid 30 from the box body 11 in response to a pushing operation of the operating portion 41. In the first embodiment, the push-up mechanisms 50 are provided on both sides of the upper opening 14 in the front-rear direction. Each push-up mechanism 50 is also provided in the center in the left-right direction.

[0053] Both push-up mechanisms 50 have a structure symmetrical in the front-rear direction. As shown in Figures 6 to 8, each push-up mechanism 50 includes a recess 51, a striker 54, and a first biasing member. 8, the recess 51 is formed in the center of each support plate 34 in the thickness direction of the lid 30. The recess 51 of each support plate 34 is open on the outer surface of each support plate 34 in the front-rear direction.

[0054] In each recess 51, a pair of inner wall surfaces facing each other in the thickness direction constitute first pushed-up portions 52, 53. Of both front-rear edge portions of the first surface 32, the central portion in the left-right direction constitutes second pushed-up portion 32c. Similarly, of both front-rear edge portions of the second surface 33, the central portion in the left-right direction constitutes second pushed-up portion 33c.

[0055] 5 and 6, a striker accommodating portion 23 having a hole is provided in the center in the left-right direction of each support wall portion 21. The hole is formed at the upper end of the second wall portion 19, extending from the support wall portion 21 to a portion inward in the front-rear direction from the support wall portion 21.

[0056] As shown in Fig. 6, the striker accommodating portion 23 of each support wall portion 21 includes a first vertical wall portion 24 and a second vertical wall portion 25. The first vertical wall portion 24 and the second vertical wall portion 25 of each striker accommodating portion 23 extend in the up-down and front-rear directions while being spaced apart from each other in the left-right direction. Both front and rear ends of each striker accommodating portion 23 are open.

[0057] As shown in Figures 4, 6, and 9, each striker 54 is housed in the striker housing portion 23. Shafts 56, 55 extend from both left-right surfaces of each striker 54 in the same direction, away from each other. One shaft 55 is inserted through the first vertical wall portion 24, and the other shaft 56 is inserted through the second vertical wall portion 25. Each striker 54 is supported by the shafts 55, 56 to be rotatable relative to the support wall portion 21 and the second wall portion 19 via the first vertical wall portion 24 and the second vertical wall portion 25.

[0058] A first spring 57 is mounted as a first biasing member between each striker 54 and the support wall portion 21 in a manner that satisfies the following conditions: In the first embodiment, a torsion coil spring is used as the first spring 57.

[0059] The above condition is that the striker 54 is biased in a rotation direction that pushes up the lid 30. Here, of the rotation directions of the striker 54 about the shafts 55 and 56, the rotation direction in which the striker 54 pushes up the lid 30 is referred to as the "rotation biasing direction." In the first embodiment, as a mode that satisfies the above condition, most of the first springs 57 are arranged around the shafts 56 of each striker 54. One end 57a of the first springs 57 is engaged with the striker 54 at a location radially outward from the shaft 56. The other end 57b of the first spring 57 is engaged with the support wall portion 21, in this case the second vertical wall portion 25, at a location radially outward from the shaft 56.

[0060] As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 , each striker 54 has a main body 61, a first push-up portion 62, and a second push-up portion 63. The main body 61 of each striker 54 constitutes the framework of the striker 54. The shafts 55 and 56 described above are provided on the main body 61. The first push-up portion 62 of each striker 54 is constituted by a protrusion that protrudes outward from the main body 61 in the radial direction of the shafts 55 and 56. The second push-up portion 63 of each striker 54 is formed at a location spaced rearward from the first push-up portion 62 in the rotational biasing direction of the first spring 57. The second push-up portion 63 is constituted by a protrusion that protrudes outward in the radial direction from the main body 61. The first pushing-up portion 62 of each striker 54 enters the recess 51 when the lid 30 is fitted into the box body 11 (when the upper opening 14 is closed), and then comes out of the recess 51 as the lid 30 rises. When each first pushing-up portion 62 enters the recess 51, it applies a pushing-up force to the first pushed-up portion 52.

[0061] When the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 as described above, the second pushing-up portion 63 of each striker 54 is spaced downward from the underside of the lid 30, more specifically, from the lower one of the second pushed-up portions 32c, 33c. After being pushed up by the first pushing-up portion 62, each second pushing-up portion 63 comes into contact with the second pushed-up portion 32c, 33c to apply a pushing-up force (see FIG. 12).

[0062] <Display mode change unit 70> The display mode changing unit 70 has the function of changing the display mode between a state in which the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 as shown in Fig. 3 and a state in which the lid 30 is not fitted to the box body 11 as shown in Fig. 11. The display mode changing unit 70 is provided on both sides of the upper opening 14 in the front-to-rear direction.

[0063] As shown in FIGS. 1, 8, and 9, window portions 71 are formed in the upper portion of the panel 36 at locations spaced apart from each other in the front-rear direction. Each window portion 71 is formed adjacent to both sides of the upper opening 14 in the front-rear direction, more specifically, at a location above each support wall portion 21, etc. Each window portion 71 is formed in the center or a location therearound in the left-right direction. Each window portion 71 is formed by a hole that penetrates the panel 36 in the vertical direction, which is the thickness direction. In the first embodiment, each window portion 71 is formed by a rectangular hole, but may be formed by a hole of another shape. Each window portion 71 transmits visible light regardless of its shape. Each window portion 71 constitutes a part of the display mode change unit 70.

[0064] Here, in the thickness direction of the panel 36, the side having the design surface 36a of the panel 36 is referred to as the outer side, and the side not having the design surface 36a is referred to as the inner side. As described above, the panel 36 is a member that constitutes a part of the box body 11. The design surface 36a of the panel 36 constitutes a part of the design surface of the box body 11.

[0065] Each display mode change unit 70 of the first embodiment changes the display mode inside (below) each window unit 71. 2 and 6, each display mode change unit 70 further includes a first moving member 74. The first moving member 74 of each display mode change unit 70 is disposed below the window unit 71. The first moving member 74 is provided so as to be movable in a cross direction that crosses the up-down direction. In the first embodiment, the cross direction is the left-right direction.

[0066] More specifically, a guide portion 73 extending in the left-right direction is formed on each support wall portion 21. Each guide portion 73 protrudes outward from the outer surface of each support wall portion 21 in the front-rear direction. Each guide portion 73 is located between the pair of shim accommodating portions 22 in the left-right direction. Each guide portion 73 is located between the striker accommodating portion 23 and the window portion 71 in the up-down direction.

[0067] The framework of each first moving member 74 is composed of a main body plate 75 disposed on the guide portion 73. The main body plate 75 is formed to be longer and narrower in the left-right direction than in the front-to-back direction, and its thickness direction is in the up-to-down direction. Each first moving member 74 is mounted on the guide portion 73 so as to be slidable in the left-to-right direction, with its movement in the front-to-back and up-to-down directions restricted.

[0068] 6, 9, and 10, each first moving member 74 has a pressed portion 76 and a spring locking portion 77. The pressed portion 76 protrudes downward from a middle portion of the main body plate portion 75 in the left-right direction. The spring locking portion 77 protrudes downward from one end (left) of the main body plate portion 75 in the left-right direction.

[0069] A first display section 78 and a second display section 79 that differs in at least one of color and pattern from the first display section 78 are provided on the upper surface of the main body plate section 75. The first display section 78 and the second display section 79 are adjacent to each other in the left-right direction. In the first embodiment, a colored adhesive tape is attached to a portion of the top surface of the main body plate section 75 in the left-right direction as the first display section 78. The second display section 79 is configured by a portion of the top surface of the main body plate section 75 that is different from the first display section 78.

[0070] A spring locking portion 26 is formed in each support wall portion 21 at a location between one (left) shim accommodating portion 22 and the striker accommodating portion 23, that is, in the first embodiment, at a location close to the shim accommodating portion 22.

[0071] A spring 81 is disposed between each first moving member 74 and each support wall portion 21 as a biasing member. In the first embodiment, a tension coil spring is used as the spring 81. One (right) end of the spring 81, which is in a state of being pulled in the left-right direction, is engaged with the spring engaging portion 77 of the first moving 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 constantly applies a biasing force (pulling force) to the first moving member 74 in a leftward direction.

[0072] Each display mode change unit 70 uses the above-described operation of the push-up mechanism 50 to push up the lid 30 as power for moving the first moving member 74 in the left-right direction. 6, 7, and 10, each display mode change unit 70 includes a conversion transmission unit 82 provided on the striker 54. Each conversion transmission unit 82 has the function of converting the rotational movement of the striker 54 around the shafts 55, 56 into linear movement in the left-right direction and transmitting the movement to the first moving member 74 at the pressed portion 76.

[0073] Each conversion-transmission portion 82 is formed integrally with the main body portion 61 at a location on the striker 54 that is higher than the shafts 55, 56 and the first push-up portion 62. Each conversion-transmission portion 82 has an inclined surface 83 that is inclined with respect to the axis L1 of the shafts 55, 56. As the striker 54 rotates about the shafts 55, 56, each inclined surface 83 comes into contact with the pressed portion 76, thereby applying a pressing force to the first moving member 74 to the right, which is a direction that resists the biasing force (pulling force) of the spring 81.

[0074] Each display mode change unit 70 changes the portion of the inclined surface 83 that comes into contact with the pressed portion 76 as the striker 54 rotates, thereby moving the first moving member 74 in the left-right direction.

[0075] Each display mode change unit 70 moves the first movable member 74 left and right so that the first display unit 78 and the second display unit 79, whichever is located below the window unit 71, are different when the lid 30 is engaged with the box body 11 and when it is not engaged.

[0076] In the first embodiment, when the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11, the second display portion 79 is positioned below the window portion 71, as shown in Fig. 9. When the lid 30 is not fitted to the box body 11, the first display portion 78 is positioned below the window portion 71, as shown in Fig. 13.

[0077] <Operation of the First Embodiment> [When the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11] 3 and 4, the lid 30 is in the closed position. None of the operating parts 41 are being pressed. The outer portions of each operating part 41 in the left-right direction protrude from the lid 30.

[0078] The left and right rotating shafts 35 (see FIG. 2) are connected to the front and rear support wall portions 21 via front and rear shims 42. Therefore, the lid 30 is locked in a state where it is fitted to the box body 11 (closed position), and the upper opening 14 is kept closed.

[0079] 8, most of the first lifting portion 62 of each striker 54 is inserted into the recess 51 of the lid 30. Each striker 54 is biased by the first spring 57 in a rotational biasing direction that pushes up the lid 30. The first lifting portion 62 is in contact with the first lifted portion 52 of the recess 51. The biasing force of the first spring 57 is applied as a lifting force to the first lifted portion 52 via the first lifting portion 62. In other words, the lifting force of both lifting mechanisms 50 acts on the lid 30 via the first lifting portion 62.

[0080] At this time, the second pushing-up portion 63 of each striker 54 moves downward away from the second pushed-up portion 33c of the lid 30. Therefore, the pushing-up force of the second pushing-up portion 63 does not act on the second pushed-up portion 33c of the lid 30.

[0081] As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 , in each display mode change unit 70, the action of each push-up mechanism 50 pushing up the lid 30 serves as the power for moving each first moving member 74 to the right. That is, the inclined surface 83 of the conversion / transmission unit 82 contacts the pressed portion 76 of the first moving member 74, which is pulled leftward by the spring 81. A pressing force toward the right acts on each first moving member 74. When the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11, as described above, most of each first push-up portion 62 is inserted into the recess 51 (see FIG. 8 ). The pressing force acting on each first moving member 74 from the inclined surface 83 is large. Each first moving member 74 is located at a position where the pulling force of the spring 81 and the pressing force acting from the inclined surface 83 are balanced—in this case, at the right end of its left-right movable range. A second display unit 79 is located below each window 71. When an occupant looks at each window portion 71, the second display portion 79 is visible through the window portion 71.

[0082] The display mode by the display mode change unit 70 on the inside (below) of each window portion 71 is different from the display mode when the lid 30 is not fitted to the box body 11 (see FIG. 13). However, the shape of the box body 11 on the outside of each window portion 71 is the same as when the lid 30 is not fitted to the box body 11.

[0083] By looking at the display mode by each display mode change unit 70 through each window unit 71, the occupant can see that the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 and that the locking mechanism 40 has locked the lid 30 in a fitted state to the box body 11.

[0084] [When one of the operating parts 41 is pressed] As shown in FIG. 11, when one of the pair of operating parts 41 (the left one in FIG. 11) is pressed in, the rotation shaft 35 corresponding to that operating part 41 moves inward in the left-right direction while rotating.

[0085] The front and rear shims 42 are pushed by the rotating shafts 35 and move outward in the front-to-rear direction. At this time, the movement direction of each shim 42 is a direction away from the corresponding rotating shaft 35 in the front-to-rear direction. The end of each rotating shaft 35 in the front-to-rear direction comes out of the shim 42. The connection state of each rotating shaft 35 with the support wall portion 21 is released.

[0086] The rotation shaft 35 corresponding to the operation portion 41 on the side (right side) that is not pressed in continues to be connected to the support wall portion 21. Meanwhile, a pushing-up force is applied to the lid 30 by both the front and rear push-up mechanisms 50. As shown in Fig. 12, each striker 54 biased by a first spring 57 rotates in a rotational biasing direction (counterclockwise in Fig. 12) that pushes up the lid 30. With this rotation, a pushing-up force is applied from each first pushing-up portion 62 to the first pushed-up portion 52 of the recess 51, and the lid 30 is pushed up.

[0087] The lid 30 rotates upward about the rotation shaft 35 corresponding to the operating portion 41 on the side (right side) that is not being pressed. As the strikers 54 rotate, the first lifting portions 62 move out of the recesses 51. The second lifting portions 63 approach the underside of the lid 30, in this case, the second lifted portions 33c of the second surface 33. The strikers 54 continue to rotate even after the first lifting portions 62 move out of the recesses 51 and finish lifting. The second lifting portions 63 come into contact with the second lifted portions 33c of the lid 30 and apply a lifting force. The lid 30 continues to be lifted by the lifting force of the second lifting portions 63.

[0088] As shown in Figures 11 and 12, the lid 30 is inclined so that the side (left side) on which the operating part 41 is operated is higher than the other side. In other words, the lid 30 is not engaged with the box body 11, but is in a state close to being engaged. In this state, the lid 30 is not locked by the locking mechanism 40. The lid 30 is movably connected to the box body 11. In this state, if a load is applied to the lid 30 from the surroundings, there is a concern that the lid 30 may come off the box body 11 depending on the magnitude of the load.

[0089] In this regard, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 , the action of each push-up mechanism 50 to push up the lid 30 serves as the power for moving each first moving member 74 to the left. More specifically, as each striker 54 rotates in the direction to push up the lid 30, the inclined surface 83 also rotates in the same direction. The contact point of the inclined surface 83 with the pressed portion 76 of each conversion / transmission portion 82 changes. As the striker 54 rotates further in the rotation direction to push up the lid 30, the rightward pressing force acting from each inclined surface 83 on the pressed portion 76 decreases. Therefore, each first moving member 74, to which the pulling force of the spring 81 is applied, moves to the left along the guide portion 73. As a result of this movement, the first display portion 78 moves below the window portion 71. When an occupant looks at the window portion 71, the first display portion 78 is visible through the window portion 71.

[0090] The display mode by each display mode change unit 70 differs from the display mode when the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 (see FIG. 9). However, the shape of the box body 11 outside the window portion 71 is the same as when the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11.

[0091] By looking at the display mode by the display mode change unit 70 through the window unit 71, the occupant can see that the lid 30 is not fitted to the box body 11 and that the locking mechanism 40 has not locked the lid 30 in a fitted state to the box body 11.

[0092] It is possible to remind the crew of the following: If this state continues, and a load is applied to the lid 30 from the surroundings, there is a concern that the lid 30 may come off the box body 11 depending on the magnitude of the load.

[0093] If measures are taken to fit the lid 30 to the box body 11, the lid 30 can be locked in a state where it is fitted to the box body 11. When the operating part 41 is no longer pressed in, the operating part 41 is moved outward in the left-right direction along with the pivot shaft 35, as shown in Fig. 11. As a result of this movement, the outer portion of the operating part 41 in the left-right direction protrudes outward in the same direction from the lid 30. Also, in each of the front and rear support wall parts 21, the shims 42 move inward in the front-rear direction.

[0094] When the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11, a downward pressing force is applied to the lid 30. The lid 30 rotates around one of the rotation shafts 35, closing the upper opening 14. The rotation shaft 35 is connected to the front and rear support wall portions 21 via the front and rear shims 42. As a result, the lid 30 is locked in a fitted state to the box body 11, and the upper opening 14 is kept closed.

[0095] At this time, in each of the front and rear push-up mechanisms 50, as the lid 30 descends, the second pushed-up portion 33c of the second surface 33 first comes into contact with the second pushing-up portion 63 of each striker 54, as shown in FIG. 8 . As the lid 30 descends, a downward pushing force acts on the second pushing-up portion 63 of each striker 54. This pushing-down force causes each striker 54 to rotate in the direction opposite to the rotation biasing direction (clockwise in FIG. 8 ). During this rotation, the first pushing-up portion 62 of each striker 54 enters into the recess 51 while contacting the first pushed-up portion 52. Furthermore, the second pushing-up portion 63 of each striker 54 moves downward away from the second pushed-up portion 33c. When the lid 30 descends to the closed position, most of the first pushing-up portion 62 enters into the recess 51. In this state, the lifting force from both lifting mechanisms 50 acts on the lid 30 through the first lifting portion 62 .

[0096] 9 and 10 , in each display-mode change unit 70, the contact point of the inclined surface 83 with the pressed portion 76 changes as each striker 54 rotates in the direction opposite to the rotational biasing direction. As each striker 54 rotates further, the pressing force acting to the right from the inclined surface 83 on the pressed portion 76 increases. Therefore, each first moving member 74 is moved to the right along the guide portion 73 against the tensile force of the spring 81. As a result of this movement, the second display portion 79 moves below the window portion 71. When an occupant looks at the window portion 71, the second display portion 79 is visible through the window portion 71.

[0097] [When both operation units 41 are pressed simultaneously] When both of the pair of operating portions 41 are simultaneously pressed, the same action as in the case where one of the operating portions 41 is pressed is performed on both of the rotation shafts 35 as described above.

[0098] Meanwhile, a pushing-up force is applied to the lid 30 by both push-up mechanisms 50. The strikers 54, each biased by a first spring 57, rotate in a rotational biasing direction (counterclockwise in FIG. 12) that pushes up the lid 30, as shown in FIG. 12. With this rotation, a pushing-up force is applied from the first pushing-up portion 62 to the first pushed-up portion 52 of the recess 51, and the lid 30 is pushed up.

[0099] In this case, as each striker 54 rotates, the first lifting portion 62 moves out of the recess 51, and the second lifting portion 63 approaches the second lifted portion 33c of the lid 30. Even after the first lifting portion 62 finishes lifting, the striker 54 continues to rotate, and the second lifting portion 63 comes into contact with the second lifted portion 33c of the lid 30, exerting a lifting force. The lid 30 continues to be lifted by the lifting force of the second lifting portion 63. Although not shown, the upper portion of the lid 30 protrudes above the box body 11. The lid 30 can now be removed from the box body 11.

[0100] When both operating parts 41 are no longer pressed in, in the lid 30, each operating part 41 is moved outward in the left-right direction along with the rotation shaft 35. The outer portions of each operating part 41 in the left-right direction are made to protrude outward from the lid 30 in the same direction.

[0101] Furthermore, in each of the front and rear support wall portions 21, the shims 42 move inward in the front-rear direction. In this case, each display mode change unit 70 operates in the same manner as when one of the operating units 41 is pressed. As the striker 54 rotates about the axes 55, 56, the contact point of the inclined surface 83 with the pressed portion 76 changes. As the striker 54 rotates in the rotation direction that pushes up the lid 30, the pressing force acting to the right from the inclined surface 83 on the pressed portion 76 decreases. Therefore, the first moving member 74, to which the pulling force of the spring 81 acts, moves to the left along the guide portion 73. As a result of this movement, the first display unit 78 moves below the window portion 71. When an occupant looks at the window portion 71, the first display unit 78 can be seen through the window portion 71.

[0102] [When attaching the lid 30 to the box body 11] When the lid 30 is attached to the box body 11 with the vertical positional relationship between the first surface 32 and the second surface 33 reversed, the lid 30 is pressed against the box body 11 from above. The pivot shaft 35 is connected to the front and rear support wall portions 21 via the front and rear shims 42. Therefore, the lid 30 is locked in a state where it is fitted to the box body 11 (closed position), and the upper opening 14 is maintained in a closed state.

[0103] At this time, the front and rear push-up mechanisms 50 move in the opposite direction to the above-described case in which both operating units 41 are simultaneously pressed. As the lid 30 descends, the second pushed-up portion 32c of the first surface 32 first comes into contact with the second pushed-up portion 63 of each striker 54. As the lid 30 descends, a downward force acts on the second pushed-up portion 63 of each striker 54. This downward force causes each striker 54 to rotate in the direction opposite to the rotation biasing direction. During this rotation, the first pushed-up portion 62 of each striker 54 enters the recess 51 while contacting the first pushed-up portion 53. Furthermore, the second pushed-up portion 63 of each striker 54 moves downward away from the second pushed-up portion 32c of the lid 30. When the lid 30 descends to the closed position, most of the first pushed-up portion 62 enters the recess 51. In this state, the lifting forces of both lifting mechanisms 50 act on the lid 30 through the first lifting portions 62 .

[0104] The lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11. 9 and 10 , in each display-mode change unit 70, the contact point of the inclined surface 83 with the pressed portion 76 changes as the striker 54 rotates in the direction opposite to the rotational biasing direction. As each striker 54 rotates further, the pressing force acting to the right from the inclined surface 83 on the pressed portion 76 increases. Therefore, the first moving member 74 is moved to the right along the guide portion 73 against the tensile force of the spring 81. As a result of this movement, the second display portion 79 moves below the window portion 71. When an occupant looks at the window portion 71, the second display portion 79 is visible through the window portion 71.

[0105] <Effects of the first embodiment> (1-1) The display mode change unit 70 is provided to change the display mode depending on whether the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 (FIG. 9) or not (FIG. 13).

[0106] Therefore, by looking at the display by the display mode change unit 70, the vehicle occupant can know whether the lid 30 is engaged with the box body 11 or not. If the lid 30 is not engaged, the occupant can notice that the locking mechanism 40 has not performed the locking. By engaging the lid 30 with the box body 11, the occupant can lock the lid 30 in a state where it is engaged with the box body 11. Even if a load is applied to the lid 30 from the surroundings, the lid 30 can be prevented from coming off the box body 11.

[0107] (1-2) The panel 36 of the box body 11 has a window 71 that transmits visible light. The display mode change unit 70 changes the display mode inside (below) the window 71.

[0108] Therefore, by looking at the display by the display mode changing unit 70 through the window 71, the occupant can know whether the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 or not. Moreover, the change in the display mode can be prevented from causing a change in the external shape of the box body 11. In other words, the fit state of the lid 30 to the box body 11 can be known without changing the external shape of the box body 11.

[0109] (1-3) The display mode change unit 70 includes a first moving member 74 that moves left and right and is located inside (below) the window unit 71. A first display unit 78 and a second display unit 79 that differs from the first display unit 78 in at least one of color and pattern are provided adjacent to each other in the left and right direction on the outer (upper) surface of the first moving member 74. The display mode change unit 70 moves the first moving member 74 so that the first display unit 78 or the second display unit 79 that is located inside (below) the window unit 71 is different in appearance depending on whether the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 or not.

[0110] Therefore, the occupant can tell whether the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 or not by looking through the window portion 71 at either the first display portion 78 or the second display portion 79, whichever is located on the inside (lower side) of the window portion 71.

[0111] (1-4) The display mode change unit 70 uses the action of the push-up mechanism 50 pushing up the lid 30 as power for moving the first moving member 74 in the left-right direction. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a new mechanism for moving the first moving member 74.

[0112] (1-5) As shown in Figures 6 and 8, the push-up mechanism 50 includes a striker 54, a first spring 57, and a recess 51. The striker 54 is rotatably supported by shafts 55 and 56 extending in the left-right direction relative to the box body 11. The first spring 57 biases the striker 54 in a rotational biasing direction that pushes up the lid 30. The recess 51 opens in a portion of the outer surface of the support plate portion 34 of the lid 30 adjacent to the striker 54.

[0113] The display mode change unit 70 includes a conversion transmission unit 82 provided on the striker 54. The conversion transmission unit 82 converts the rotational movement of the striker 54 about the axes 55 and 56 into linear movement in the left-right direction and transmits the linear movement to the first moving member 74. The rotation of the striker 54, which occurs when switching between a state in which the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 and a state in which it is not fitted to the box body 11, serves as power for rotating the conversion transmission unit 82.

[0114] Therefore, by rotating the conversion transmission part 82, the rotational movement can be converted into linear movement, and the first moving member 74 can be moved in the left-right direction. (1-6) As shown in Figures 7 and 10, the conversion and transmission part 82 has an inclined surface 83 that is inclined with respect to the axis L1 of the shafts 55, 56. The inclined surface 83 comes into contact with the pressed part 76 and applies a pressing force to the first moving member 74 in the right direction.

[0115] Therefore, by changing the portion of the inclined surface 83 that comes into contact with the pressed portion 76 as the striker 54 rotates, the first moving member 74 can be moved in the left-right direction. (1-7) As shown in Fig. 2, the display mode changing section 70 is provided on both sides of the upper opening 14 in the front-to-rear direction. Therefore, the occupant can know whether the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 by looking at either the part of the panel 36 adjacent to the front of the lid 30 or the part adjacent to the rear of the lid 30.

[0116] (Second embodiment) Next, a second embodiment in which the vehicle interior part is embodied in a console box will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0117] 16 and 18, in the second embodiment, a window portion 91 is formed in the upper part of the panel 36 in a location similar to the window portion 71 in the first embodiment. As in the first embodiment, the window portion 91 is formed by a hole that penetrates the panel 36 in the vertical direction, which is the thickness direction. The window portion 91 constitutes a part of the display mode change unit 90 in the second embodiment.

[0118] An insertion hole 27 that penetrates in the up-down direction is formed in the upper end of the second wall portion 19, in a portion that is further inward in the front-rear direction than the support wall portion 21. The insertion hole 27 is formed in a location adjacent to one side (left side) of the striker accommodating portion 23 in the left-right direction.

[0119] 15 and 16, each display mode change unit 90 includes a second moving member 93. Each second moving member 93 is attached to the corresponding support wall unit 21 so as to be movable in the up and down direction.

[0120] The framework of each second moving member 93 is made up of a base 94. The base 94 is located outside each support wall 21 in the front-rear direction. Each second moving member 93 has an indicator protrusion 95 that protrudes upward from the upper end of the base 94. Each indicator protrusion 95 is configured to be able to be inserted through the window 91 in the vertical direction.

[0121] The display mode change unit 90 is equipped with a moving mechanism 96 that moves the second moving member 93 in the vertical direction so that the display protrusion 95 moves between the outer position shown in Figures 15, 17, and 18 and the inner position shown in Figure 16.

[0122] In the outer position, the upper end surface 95a, which is the tip surface of the display protrusion 95, is located outer (upper) than the decorative surface 36a at the top of the panel 36. In the inner position, the upper end surface 95a is located inner (lower) than the position in the outer position. In the third embodiment, in the inner position, the upper end surface 95a is set to be located at approximately the same height as the decorative surface 36a.

[0123] As shown in FIGS. 16 and 18, the movement mechanism 96 includes a stopper portion 97, a pressed-down portion 98, an upper spring locking portion 28, a lower spring locking portion 99, and a second spring 102. The stopper portion 97 protrudes outward in the front-to-rear direction from the upper end of the base portion 94. The stopper portion 97 moves in the up-and-down direction together with the second moving member 93. When the indicator protrusion 95 is located at the outer position (FIG. 17), the stopper portion 97 comes into contact with the inner surface (lower surface 36b) in the thickness direction of the panel 36. When the indicator protrusion 95 is located at the inner position (FIG. 16), the stopper portion 97 is located between the lower surface 36b and the upper spring locking portion 28.

[0124] The pressed-down portion 98 is located inside in the front-to-rear direction relative to the lower end of the base 94. The pressed-down portion 98 is located inside in the front-to-rear direction relative to the support wall 21. The lower end of the base 94 and the lower end of the pressed-down portion 98 are connected by a connecting plate 101 that is positioned below the support wall 21. The pressed-down portion 98 is configured to be insertable through the insertion hole 27 in the up-and-down direction.

[0125] When the indicator protrusion 95 is in the outer position (FIG. 17), the upper end surface 98a of the depressed portion 98 is located at a position far above the upper end surface 19a of the second wall portion 19. The upper end surface 98a is located at this position when the lid 30 is not fitted to the box body 11.

[0126] In contrast, when the indicator protrusion 95 is in the inner position (FIG. 16), the upper end surface 98a is located at a lower position than when the indicator protrusion 95 is in the outer position. In the second embodiment, the upper end surface 98a is located at a height approximately the same as or slightly higher than the upper end surface 19a. The upper end surface 98a is located at this position when the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11.

[0127] 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 location that is a lower portion of the base portion 94 and is below the upper spring locking portion 28.

[0128] The second spring 102 is used as a second biasing member that biases the second moving member 93 from the inner position toward the outer position. The second spring 102 is arranged between the upper spring locking portion 28 and the lower spring locking portion 99 in a state where it is pulled in the vertical direction. The upper end of the second spring 102 is locked to the upper spring locking portion 28. The lower end of the second spring 102 is locked to the lower spring locking portion 99. The second spring 102 constantly applies an upward biasing force (pulling force) to the second moving member 93.

[0129] 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 description will be omitted.

[0130] <Operation of the Second Embodiment> [When the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11] When the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11, as shown in FIG. 16 , the depressed portion 98 of each display mode change portion 90 is depressed by the lid 30 against the biasing force (pulling force) of the second spring 102. The upper end surface 98a of the depressed portion 98 is located at a height approximately 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 depressed portion 98 via the connecting plate portion 101 and the base portion 94, is located in an inner position. In the inner position, the upper end surface 95a of the display protrusion 95 is located more inward (lower) than in the outer position ( FIG. 17 ). In the second embodiment, the upper end surface 95a is located at a height approximately the same as the design surface 36a. When an occupant looks at the console box 10, the protruding state of the display protrusion 95 is not visible through the window portion 91. The upper end surface 95a of the recessed display protrusion 95 is visible through the window portion 91.

[0131] The display mode by the display mode change unit 90 is different from the display mode when the lid 30 is not fitted to the box body 11 (FIG. 17). By looking at the display mode displayed by the display mode change unit 90, the occupant can see that the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 and that the locking mechanism 40 has locked the lid 30 in a fitted state to the box body 11.

[0132] [When the lid 30 is not fitted to the box body 11] The situation in which the lid 30 is not fitted to the box body 11 occurs, for example, when one of the operating parts 41 is pushed in in the console box 10 in which the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11. The lid 30 is tilted so that the side of both left and right sides where the operating part 41 is operated is higher.

[0133] 17, in each display mode change unit 90, at least the portion of the lid 30 above the pressed-down portion 98 is positioned higher than when in the fitted state. In this position, the pressing force of the lid 30 does not act on the pressed-down portion 98. The second moving member 93, which is pulled upward by the biasing force (pulling force) of the second spring 102, is in contact with the lower surface 36b of the panel 36 at the stopper portion 97.

[0134] An upper end surface 98 a of the pressed-down portion 98 is located at a position far above the upper end surface 19 a of the second wall portion 19 . The indicator protrusion 95 is located in the outer position shown in Fig. 17. In the outer position, most of the indicator protrusion 95 protrudes upward from the window portion 91. The upper end surface 95a of the indicator protrusion 95 is located at a position far above the design surface 36a of the panel 36.

[0135] When an occupant looks at the console box 10, many of the display protrusions 95 are visible protruding from the window portion 91. The display mode achieved by the display mode change unit 90 is different from the display mode when the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 (FIG. 16).

[0136] By looking at the display mode displayed by the display mode change unit 90, the occupant can see that the lid 30 is not fitted to the box body 11 and that the locking mechanism 40 has not locked the lid 30 in a fitted state to the box body 11.

[0137] Therefore, similar to the first embodiment, when a load is applied to the lid 30 from the surroundings, depending on the magnitude of the load, it is possible to make the occupant aware that there is a risk that the lid 30 may come off the box body 11. Furthermore, if a measure is taken to fit the lid 30 to the box body 11, it is possible to make the occupant aware that the lid 30 can be locked in a state where it is fitted to the box body 11.

[0138] 17 is fitted to the box body 11, a downward force is applied to the lid 30. As the lid 30 is being fitted to the box body 11, the lower surface of the lid 30 comes into contact with the upper end surface 98a of the pressed-down portion 98. As the lid 30 continues to be lowered, the pressed-down portion 98 receives a downward pressing force from the lid 30. The pressed-down portion 98 is pressed down by the lid 30 against the biasing force (pulling force) of the second spring 102. The indicator protrusion 95, which is connected to the pressed-down portion 98 via the connecting plate portion 101 and the base portion 94, descends relative to the pressed-down portion 98.

[0139] When the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11, as shown in Figure 16, the upper end surface 98a of the pressed-down portion 98 is positioned at the same height as the upper end surface 19a of the second wall portion 19, or slightly higher. The indicator protrusion 95 is positioned in the inner position. In the inner position, the upper end surface 95a of the indicator protrusion 95 is positioned at the same height as the decorative surface 36a. When an occupant looks at the console box 10, the state in which the indicator protrusion 95 protrudes from the window portion 91 is not visible. The upper end surface 95a of the indicator protrusion 95, which is recessed into the window portion 91, is visible.

[0140] <Effects of the second embodiment> In the second embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, a display mode change unit 90 is provided that changes the display mode depending on whether the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 or not. Therefore, according to the second embodiment, it is possible to obtain the same effect as in (1-1) above.

[0141] In addition, the second embodiment also provides the following effects. (2-1) The display mode change unit 90 includes a second moving member 93 having a display protrusion 95, and a moving mechanism 96 that moves the second moving member 93 in the thickness direction (up and down direction) so that the display protrusion 95 moves between an outer position and an inner position. As shown in FIG. 16 , the moving mechanism 96 positions the display protrusion 95 at the inner position when the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11. As shown in FIG. 17 , the moving mechanism 96 positions the display protrusion 95 at the outer position when the lid 30 is not fitted to the box body 11.

[0142] Therefore, by looking outside (above) the window portion 91, i.e., by looking at the state in which the indicator protrusion 95 protrudes from the window portion 91, the vehicle occupants can know whether the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 or not.

[0143] (2-2) The display mode change unit 90 includes a second spring 102 that biases the second moving member 93 from the inner position toward the outer position. The second moving member 93 has a pressed-down portion 98 that protrudes into the box body 11. When the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11, the lid 30 presses down the second moving member 93 at the pressed-down portion 98 against the biasing force of the second spring 102, thereby moving the display protrusion 95 to the inner position.

[0144] In this way, the downward movement of the lid 30 when the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 serves as the power for lowering the second moving member 93. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately secure the power for moving the second moving member 93.

[0145] (Third embodiment) Next, a third embodiment in which the vehicle interior part is embodied in a console box will be described with reference to FIG.

[0146] The display mode change unit 110 of the third embodiment has a window 111 in the upper part of the panel 36 at a location similar to the window 71 of the first embodiment. The window 111 in the upper part of the panel 36 is made of a transparent or translucent resin material. The window 71 is capable of transmitting visible light. At least the peripheral portion of the window 111 in the upper part of the panel 36 is made of a colored resin material. The peripheral portion may be made of, for example, an adhesive resin material in which a colorant such as a pigment is mixed into a resin material. The entire upper part of the panel 36, except for the window 111, may be made of an adhesive resin material.

[0147] The display mode change unit 110 is disposed inside (below) the window unit 111 and includes a light source 113 that irradiates visible light toward the window unit 111. As the light source 113, for example, a semiconductor element such as a light emitting diode (LED) can be used.

[0148] The display mode change unit 110 also includes a sensor 114 and a control device 115. The sensor 114 is, for example, attached to the console box 10 itself or to a component disposed in the vicinity of the console box 10. The sensor 114 detects the mating state of the lid 30 with respect to the box body 11, for example, whether the lid 30 is mated or not. The control device 115 changes the illumination mode of visible light from the light source 113 depending on whether the mated state is detected or not. For example, the control device 115 may turn off the light source 113 when the mated state is detected, and may turn on the light source 113 when the not mated state is detected. The control device 115 may also turn on the light source 113 when the mated state is detected, and may blink the light source 113 when the not mated state is detected. Furthermore, the control device 115 may cause the light source 113 to emit light of different colors depending on whether an engaged state is detected or an unengaged state is detected.

[0149] <Operation of the Third Embodiment> The irradiation mode of visible light from the light source 113 of the display mode change unit 110 inside the window portion 111 differs between a state in which the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 and a state in which it is not fitted. Therefore, when an occupant looks at the window portion 111, the appearance differs between a state in which the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 and a state in which it is not fitted.

[0150] Even if the fitting state of the lid 30 to the box body 11 changes, the shape of the outer side (upper side) of the window portion 111 does not change. Only the irradiation mode of visible light from the light source 113 on the inner side (lower side) of the window portion 111 changes.

[0151] <Effects of the third embodiment> In the third embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, a display mode change unit 110 is provided that changes the display mode depending on whether the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 or not. Therefore, according to the third embodiment, it is possible to obtain the same effect as in (1-1) above.

[0152] Also in the third embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the display mode change unit 110 changes the display mode inside (below) the window 111 that transmits visible light. Therefore, according to the third embodiment, it is possible to obtain the same effect as in (1-2) above.

[0153] In addition, the third embodiment also provides the following effects. (3-1) The display mode change unit 110 is provided in the box body 11 and includes a window 111 that transmits visible light. The display mode change unit 110 is arranged inside (below) the window 111 and includes a light source 113 that irradiates visible light toward the window 111. The display mode change unit 110 changes the irradiation mode of visible light from the light source 113 depending on whether the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 or not, thereby changing the display mode.

[0154] Therefore, the occupant can know whether the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 or not by looking at the display content by the display mode change unit 110 through the window unit 111, such as the lighting state (including the flashing state) of the light source 113, the color of the light, etc.

[0155] <Example of change> This embodiment can be modified as follows: This embodiment and the following modifications can be combined and implemented within the scope of technical compatibility.

[0156] [Matters concerning windows 71 and 111] The window portion 71 in the first embodiment may be formed of a material that transmits visible light, such as a transparent or translucent resin material, instead of a hole, as in the third embodiment.

[0157] The window portion 111 in the third embodiment may be formed by a hole, similar to the first embodiment. [Matters regarding pivot axis 35] The pair of rotation shafts 35 may be disposed so as to extend in the left-right direction instead of the front-rear direction.

[0158] It is possible to omit one of the pair of rotating shafts 35. In this case, the locking mechanism 40 corresponding to the omited rotating shaft 35 can also be omitted. [Matters regarding the lifting mechanism 50] The pair of push-up mechanisms 50 may be provided on both sides of the upper opening 14 in the left-right direction instead of on both sides in the front-rear direction.

[0159] The number of push-up mechanisms 50 provided may be different from that in each of the above embodiments. A spring of a type other than a torsion coil spring may be used as the first spring 57 that biases the striker 54 in the rotational biasing direction that pushes up the lid 30. Furthermore, springs of a type other than a coil spring may be used as the spring 81 and the second spring 102.

[0160] A biasing member other than a spring, such as an elastic body, may be used as the first biasing member that biases the striker 54 in the rotational biasing direction that pushes up the lid 30. Also, a biasing member other than a spring, such as an elastic body, may be used as the second biasing member.

[0161] The second push-up portion 63 of the striker 54 may be omitted as appropriate. [Matters related to the display mode change section] The first moving member in the first embodiment may be one that rotates around an axis. In this case, a first indicator and a second indicator are provided on the outer peripheral surface of the first moving member, which is centered around the axis. The first indicator and the second indicator are adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction of the first moving member. The first moving member is then rotated around the axis. This rotation moves the first moving member in a direction that intersects with the thickness direction, inside the window portion 71. The first indicator and the second indicator that are located inside the window portion 71 move the first moving member so that their movement differs depending on whether the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11 or not. In this case, the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

[0162] The display mode change units 70, 90, 110 may be provided on only one side of the upper opening 14 in the front-rear direction. In the first embodiment, the first display portion 78 and the second display portion 79 may differ from each other only in color, or only in pattern, or both in color and pattern.

[0163] The second display portion 79 may be an adhesive tape of a different color from that of the first display portion 78. In the second embodiment, in the inner position, the upper end surface 95a of the indicator protrusion 95 may be located at a position higher than the design surface 36a. In other words, in the inner position, the upper end portion including the upper end surface 95a of the indicator protrusion 95 may protrude upward from the window portion 91.

[0164] In the second embodiment, the movement mechanism 96 may position the indicator protrusion 95 at the outer position when the lid 30 is fitted to the box body 11. In this case, the movement mechanism 96 positions the indicator protrusion 95 at the inner position when the lid 30 is not fitted to the box body 11.

[0165] [Other matters] The above-mentioned vehicle interior part may be applied to a vehicle interior part other than a console box, provided that the vehicle interior part includes a box body, a lid, and a locking mechanism. [Explanation of symbols]

[0166] 10...Console box (vehicle interior parts) 11...Box body 14...Top opening (opening) 20...Storage area 30...Lid 36...Panel (part of the box body) 36a...Design surface (constitutes part of the design surface of the box body) 40...locking mechanism 50...Push-up mechanism 51...recess 52, 53...First pushed-up portion (pushed-up portion) 54...Strike 55,56...Axis 57...First spring (first biasing member) 62...First lifting section (lifting section) 70, 90, 110...Display mode change section 71, 91, 111...Window section 74...First moving member 78...1st display section 79…Second display section 82...Conversion and transmission unit 83…Slope surface 93...Second moving member 95...Display protrusion 95a...Top end surface (tip surface) 96...Movement mechanism 98...Pressed down part 102...Second spring (second biasing member) 113...Light source L1…Axis line

Claims

1. a box body having a storage section with an opening; a lid that is movably connected to the box body and that closes the opening by being fitted to the box body; a locking mechanism that locks the lid in a state where the lid is fitted to the box body when the lid is fitted to the box body, and that unlocks the lid in response to an unlocking operation; A vehicle interior accessory comprising: The vehicle interior accessory further includes a display mode changer that changes the display mode depending on whether the lid is fitted to the box body or not.

2. the display mode change unit is provided in the box body and includes a window that transmits visible light; In the thickness direction of the box body, when the side having the design surface of the box body is the outside and the side not having the design surface is the inside, The vehicle interior part according to claim 1 , wherein the display mode changer changes the display mode inside the design surface.

3. the display mode change unit is disposed inside the window unit and includes a light source that irradiates visible light toward the window unit; 3. The vehicle interior accessory according to claim 2, wherein the display mode change unit changes the display mode by changing the irradiation mode of the visible light from the light source depending on whether the lid is fitted to the box body or not.

4. the display mode change unit includes a first movable member provided inside the window unit and movable in an intersecting direction that intersects with the thickness direction, a first indicator and a second indicator that is different from the first indicator in at least one of color and pattern, on an outer surface of the first moving member; the first display unit and the second display unit are adjacent to each other in the intersecting direction, 3. The vehicle interior accessory according to claim 2, wherein the display mode change unit moves the first movable member so that one of the first display unit and the second display unit located inside the window portion is different when the lid is engaged with the box body and when the lid is not engaged with the box body.

5. a lifting mechanism that lifts the lid from the box body in response to release of the lock by the locking mechanism is further provided; The vehicle interior accessory according to claim 4 , wherein the display mode change unit moves the first moving member in the intersecting direction using the action of the push-up mechanism to push up the lid as power.

6. The push-up mechanism includes a striker that is rotatably supported by a shaft extending in the intersecting direction relative to the box body and has a push-up portion; a first biasing member that biases the striker in a rotational biasing direction that pushes up the lid; and a recess that opens at a portion of the outer surface of the lid adjacent to the striker and has an inner wall surface that serves as a pushed-up portion, the push-up portion enters the recess when the lid is fitted to the box body, and comes out of the recess as the lid rises, and when the push-up portion enters the recess, it applies a push-up force to the pushed-up portion of the recess; 6. The vehicle interior accessory according to claim 5, wherein the display mode change unit includes a conversion transmission unit that is provided to the striker and converts a rotational movement of the striker about the axis into linear movement toward the intersecting direction and transmits the linear movement to the first movable member.

7. the conversion and transmission part has an inclined surface that is inclined with respect to an axis of the shaft and that comes into contact with the first moving member to apply a pressing force to the first moving member in the intersecting direction, 7. The vehicle interior accessory according to claim 6, wherein the display mode change unit changes a portion of the inclined surface that contacts the first moving member in accordance with rotation of the striker, thereby moving the first moving member in the intersecting direction.

8. the display mode change unit includes a window portion that penetrates the box body in a thickness direction, In the thickness direction, when the side having the design surface of the box body is the outside and the side not having the design surface is the inside, the display mode change unit includes a second moving member having a display protrusion, the display mode change unit includes a moving mechanism that moves the second moving member in the thickness direction so that the display protrusion moves between an outer position where a tip surface of the display protrusion is located outward from the design surface and an inner position where the tip surface is located inward from the position at the outer position, 2. The vehicle interior accessory according to claim 1, wherein the moving mechanism positions the indicator protrusion at one of the outer position and the inner position when the lid is fitted to the box body, and positions the indicator protrusion at the other of the outer position and the inner position when the lid is not fitted to the box body.

9. the moving mechanism positions the indicating protrusion at the inner position when the lid is fitted to the box body, and positions the indicating protrusion at the outer position when the lid is not fitted to the box body; the display mode change unit includes a second biasing member that biases the second moving member from the inner position toward the outer position, the second moving member has a depressed portion that protrudes into the box body, 9. The vehicle interior accessory according to claim 8, wherein when the lid is fitted to the box body, the second moving member is pressed down by the lid at the pressed-down portion against the biasing force of the second biasing member, thereby moving the indicator protrusion to the inward position.

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