On-vehicle floor mat

Abstract

To provide an on-vehicle floor mat contributing to the realization of stable pedal operation and a reduction in a burden on a driver.SOLUTION: An on-vehicle floor mat includes: a first mat body 11 covering a floor of a driver's seat; a first heel support pad 12 attachable / detachable to / from the first mat body 11; a second mat body 21 covering a floor of a seat other than the driver's seat; and a second heel support pad 22 attachable / detachable to / from the second mat body 21. The first heel support pad 12 and the second heel support pad 22 are interchangeably attachable between the first mat body 11 and the second mat body 21. The second heel support pad 22 is greater in thickness than the first heel support pad 12; and, while kept attached to the first mat body 11, this heat support pad forms a heel-placing surface 22m at a position higher than the upper surface of the first mat body 11, outside a range of a path that the pedal 101 follows during its operation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle floor mat. [Background technology]

[0002] Drivers adjust the seat position (hereinafter referred to as "seat position") when driving a car according to their preferences, body type, etc. Some drivers set the seat position close to the steering wheel and drive with the seat close to the steering wheel, while other drivers set the seat position far from the steering wheel and drive with the seat farther away from the steering wheel. For example, when a woman drives, she tends to set her seat position further forward, that is, closer to the steering wheel, compared to when a man drives, due to the difference in height. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2020-066419 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] When a driver selects a seat position relatively close to the steering wheel, depending on the driver's body type, there may not be enough floor space at the feet to stretch out their legs, making it difficult to operate foot pedals such as the accelerator pedal and brake pedal with their heels on the floor. In this case, the driver is required to lift their heels off the floor and move their entire feet up and down to operate the foot pedals (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "pedal operation"), making stable pedal operation difficult and posing a concern that the driver may become fatigued after long periods of driving. This concern is even more pronounced when a shorter woman drives, as the seat position is set forward, forcing her to lean forward while driving. The movement of raising and lowering the entire leg can be painful for female drivers and can hinder long periods of driving.

[0005] In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle floor mat that contributes to realizing stable pedal operation and reducing the burden on the driver. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The invention described in claim 1 is a vehicle floor mat comprising: a first mat body covering the floor of a driver's seat on which a foot pedal operable by the driver is installed; a first heel support pad removably attached to the first mat body at a position on the first mat body where the heel of the driver operating the foot pedal can be placed; a second mat body covering the floor of a seat other than the driver's seat; and a second heel support pad removably attached to the second mat body, wherein the first heel support pad and the second heel support pad are interchangeable and attachable between the first mat body and the second mat body, and the second heel support pad has a thickness dimension greater than that of the first heel support pad, and when attached to the first mat body, forms a heel placement surface on which the driver's heel is placed at a position higher than the upper surface of the first mat body, outside the range of the path followed by the foot pedal when operated.

[0007] The invention described in claim 2 is characterized in that the seat other than the driver's seat is a passenger seat disposed next to the driver's seat.

[0008] The invention described in claim 3 is characterized in that when the first and second heel support pads are attached to the first mat body, they each form a heel support surface at a position higher than the upper surface of the first mat body.

[0009] The invention described in claim 4 is characterized in that the thickness dimension of the second heel support pad is 40 mm to 60 mm.

[0010] The invention as recited in claim 5 is characterized in that the second heel support pad has a larger planar shape than the first heel support pad.

[0011] The invention described in claim 6 is characterized in that the first mat body has a lower layer and an upper layer including a skin material, a first notch formed in the upper layer, a first pad mounting portion to which the first heel support pad is attached and which can be replaced with the second heel support pad removed from the second mat body, and the second mat body has a lower layer and an upper layer including a skin material, a second notch formed in the upper layer, and a second pad mounting portion to which the second heel support pad is attached and which can be replaced with the first heel support pad removed from the first mat body.

[0012] The invention described in claim 7 is characterized in that the first heel support pad is attached to the first and second pad mounting portions and the second heel support pad is attached to the first and second pad mounting portions using hook-and-loop fasteners. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the invention described in claim 1, when driving, the driver can select the pad from the first heel support pad and the second heel support pad that suits his or her preference, body type, etc., and attach it to the first mat body under his or her feet.

[0014] Here, the first heel support pad has a relatively small thickness, and the second heel support pad has a larger thickness than the first heel support pad.

[0015] This allows drivers who, due to their preferred seat position or body type, are unable to secure enough floor space at their feet to stretch their legs, for example, short female drivers, to replace the first mat body with the second heel support pad, placing their heels on the heel placement surface of the second heel support pad and operating the foot pedal while keeping their heels higher than the top surface of the first mat body.

[0016] On the other hand, for drivers who have sufficient floor space at their feet, such as tall male drivers, the first heel support pad can remain attached to the first mat body, allowing them to operate the foot pedal with their feet stretched out.

[0017] In this way, regardless of the seat position or the driver's body type, it is possible to operate the pedals with the heels on the floor mat, thereby realizing stable pedal operation and preventing the driver from being forced to raise and lower their entire feet when operating the pedals, which increases the burden on the driver.

[0018] According to the invention described in claim 2, the heel support pad can be replaced between the driver's seat floor mat (first mat body) and the passenger seat floor mat (second mat body), thereby reducing the burden of work required when replacing the heel support pad.

[0019] According to the invention described in claim 3, when the first and second heel support pads are attached to the first mat body, each heel rest surface is formed at a position higher than the upper surface of the first mat body, thereby making it possible to provide different options for the height or position of the heel rest surface depending on the actual floor space available and in response to the diverse preferences or body types of drivers.

[0020] According to the invention described in claim 4, by setting the thickness dimension of the second heel support pad to 40 mm to 60 mm, it is possible to form the heel support surface on which the driver's heel rests at an appropriate height.

[0021] According to the invention described in claim 5, the planar shape of the second heel support pad is formed larger than that of the first heel support pad, so that the heel rest surface of the second heel support pad is formed at a higher position, making it possible to more stably support the driver's heel.

[0022] According to the invention described in claim 6, the first pad mounting portion is installed in a first notch formed in the upper layer of the first mat body, and the second pad mounting portion is installed in a second notch formed in the upper layer of the second mat body, and the first heel support pad and the second heel support pad can be installed interchangeably between the first pad mounting portion and the second pad mounting portion.This allows the heel support pads to be installed in each of the first and second mat bodies in a manner that fits snugly and prevents the pad mounting portion from being exposed, making it possible to prevent a situation in which attaching the second heel support pad to the first mat body actually interferes with driving.

[0023] According to the invention described in claim 7, the first and second heel support pads are attached to the corresponding mat bodies using hook-and-loop fasteners, which allows the heel support pads to be securely attached to each mat body while ensuring good ease of attachment and detachment of the heel support pads to the mat body. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0024] [Figure 1] 1 is a plan view of a vehicle floor mat (for a driver's seat) according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 2 is a plan view showing the vehicle floor mat shown in FIG. 1 with a heel support pad removed. FIG. [Figure 3] 1 is a plan view of a vehicle floor mat (for a passenger seat) according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the vehicle floor mat taken along line XX shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 5] 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of the vehicle floor mat taken along line YY shown in FIG. 3. [Figure 6]1A and 1B are schematic diagrams illustrating the state of a driver's foot when operating a pedal, for a vehicle floor mat according to an embodiment of the present invention and for an existing vehicle floor mat. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0025] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] The vehicle floor mat according to this embodiment is composed of a driver's seat floor mat 1 shown in FIG. 1 and a passenger seat floor mat 2 shown in FIG. The driver's seat floor mat 1 is a floor mat laid on the floor at the driver's feet, and the passenger seat floor mat 2 is a floor mat laid on the floor at the passenger's feet. The passenger seat refers to the seat located next to the driver's seat, and if the driver's seat is located on the front right side in the forward direction of the vehicle, the passenger seat refers to the front left seat.

[0027] As shown in FIG. 1, the floor mat 1 for a driver's seat has a first mat body 11 and a first heel support pad 12.

[0028] The first mat body 11 has an overall rectangular shape in a plan view, and is formed with appropriate notches n11 and n12 that fit the shape of the floor of the driver's seat.

[0029] The first heel support pad 12 is detachably disposed on the upper surface 11t side of the first mat body 11, and is attached to a pad attachment part A provided on the first mat body 11. The first heel support pad 12 can be formed from a pile of synthetic fiber material, similar to a thick carpet, or can be formed by covering a relatively thin cushioning material with carpet fabric.

[0030] Referring to FIG. 4, the first mat body 11 has a laminated structure including a lower layer 111 and an upper layer 112, and the lower layer 111 and the upper layer 112 are joined to each other with an adhesive or the like.

[0031] The lower layer 111 is disposed on the back surface 11b side of the first mat body 11 and extends over the entire first mat body 11. An appropriate anti-slip surface is formed on the back surface of the lower layer 111. The lower layer 111 is formed from rubber or a resin material, and the anti-slip surface can be formed by convex portions dispersed over the entire back surface of the lower layer 111.

[0032] The upper layer 112 has a covering material that comes into contact with the soles of the driver's feet or shoes. The covering material of the upper layer 112 is made of a fiber material made of synthetic resin such as nylon or polypropylene woven or intertwined into a coil shape. A first notch c1 is formed in a region between the front end 11e and the middle portion of the first mat body 11. The first notch c1 has an inner edge shape that follows the contour of the first heel support pad 12. The mounting portion A of the first heel support pad 12 (i.e., the first pad mounting portion) is provided in the first notch c1.

[0033] The first heel support pad 12 is attached to the first mat body 11 by a hook and loop fastener 31. The hook and loop fastener 31 constitutes the first pad attachment portion A. Examples of applicable hook and loop fasteners 31 include Magic Tape (registered trademark) and Velcro (registered trademark). As shown in FIG. 2, one (31a) of the hook and loop members constituting the hook and loop fastener 31 is joined to the surface of the lower layer 111 exposed in the notch c1 of the upper layer 112, and the other is joined to the back surface of the first heel support pad 12.

[0034] As shown in FIG. 1, when the first heel support pad 12 is attached to the first pad attachment portion A, it covers the hook-and-loop fastener member (e.g., the loop member of the hook-and-loop fastener 31) 31a, hiding the entire hook-and-loop fastener member 31a (see FIG. 2) on its back surface.

[0035] As shown in FIG. 3, the passenger seat floor mat 2 has a second mat body 21 and a second heel support pad 22.

[0036] The second mat body 21 has a planar shape different from that of the first mat body 11, and appropriate cutouts n21, n22 are formed according to the floor shape of the passenger seat.

[0037] The second heel support pad 22 is detachably arranged on the upper surface 21t side with respect to the second mat body 21, and is attached to a pad attachment portion B (FIG. 5) provided on the second mat body 21. The second heel support pad 22 can be formed by covering a cushion material having appropriate elasticity such as urethane with a cover made of synthetic fiber having durability against friction.

[0038] Here, the second heel support pad 22 has a planar shape larger than that of the first heel support pad 12, or in other words, is formed with an area larger than that of the first heel support pad 12. The first heel support pad 12 and the second heel support pad 22 are in the relationship of the following formula (1) with respect to the thickness dimensions H1 and H2. H1 < H2 …(1)

[0039] As shown in FIG. 5, the second mat body 21 has a laminated structure including a lower layer portion 211 and an upper layer portion 212, similar to the first mat body 11.

[0040] The lower layer portion 211 is arranged on the back surface 21b side of the second mat body 21 and extends over the entire second mat body 21. The lower layer portion 211 is formed of rubber or a resin material, and an appropriate anti-slip is formed on its back surface.

[0041] The upper layer portion 212 has a skin material that the soles or shoe soles of the passengers sitting on the passenger seat touch. The skin material of the upper layer portion 212 also has a configuration in which an appropriate synthetic fiber material is knitted or intertwined in a coil shape, similar to the first mat body 11. A second cutout c2 is formed at a portion between the front end portion 21e and the middle portion of the second mat body 21. The second cutout c2 has the same shape and size (that is, the opening area) as the first cutout c1. The attachment portion (that is, the second pad attachment portion) B of the second heel support pad 22 is provided in the second cutout c2.

[0042] As with the first heel support pad 12, the second heel support pad 22 is attached to the second mat body 21 by a hook-and-loop fastener 32. The hook-and-loop fastener member 32 constitutes the second pad attachment portion B. Velcro (registered trademark) or the like can be used as the hook-and-loop fastener 32, and one of the members constituting the hook-and-loop fastener 32 (e.g., a loop member) is joined to the surface of the lower layer 211 exposed in the cutout c2 of the upper layer 212, and the other (e.g., a hook member) is joined to the back surface of the second heel support pad 22.

[0043] As shown in FIG. 3, when second heel support pad 22 is attached to second pad attachment portion B, it covers the hook and loop fastener member (for example, loop member) and hides the entire hook and loop fastener member behind its back surface.

[0044] Here, the first heel support pad 12 and the second heel support pad 22 can be attached interchangeably between the first mat body 11 and the second mat body 21.

[0045] Specifically, it is possible to remove the first heel support pad 12 from the first mat body 11 and replace it with the second heel support pad 22 removed from the second mat body 21. Similarly, it is possible to remove the second heel support pad 22 from the second mat body 21 and replace it with the first heel support pad 12 removed from the first mat body 11.

[0046] When attached to the first mat body 11, the first heel support pad 12 and the second heel support pad 22 form heel resting surfaces 12m, 22m on which the driver can place his or her heels when driving a car. Both heel resting surfaces 12m, 22m are located higher than the upper surface 11t of the first mat body 11 and are outside the range of the path that the foot pedal follows when operated by the driver. A foot pedal refers to any pedal, such as an accelerator pedal or brake pedal, that is located at the feet of the driver's seat and can be operated by the driver's foot.

[0047] Due to the difference between the thickness dimensions H1, H2 of the first and second heel support pads 12, 22, the second heel support pad 22 forms a heel resting surface 22m at a higher position than the first heel support pad 12. The thickness dimension H2 of the second heel support pad 22 is, for example, 40 mm to 60 mm, and when attached to the first mat body 11, the heel resting surface 22m is formed at a height of approximately the thickness dimension H2 from the upper surface 11t of the first mat body 11.

[0048] Thus, according to this embodiment, when driving, the driver can select the pad from the first heel support pad 12 and the second heel support pad 22 that suits his or her preference, body type, etc., and attach it to the first mat body 11.

[0049] As a result, for drivers who cannot secure enough floor space to stretch their legs due to their preferred seat position or body type, by attaching a relatively thick second heel support pad 22 to the first mat body 11, the driver can place their heel on the heel placement surface 22m and operate the foot pedal 101 while keeping their heel at a position higher than the upper surface 11t of the first mat body 11.

[0050] Figure 6 shows the state of the driver's foot F when operating the pedal when using the vehicle floor mat of this embodiment (Figure 6(a)) and when using an existing vehicle floor mat (Figure 6(b)).

[0051] Assume that the seat is located close to the steering wheel, and there is not enough floor space at the feet to stretch out the legs. For example, this applies to a case where the driver is a short woman. With an existing vehicle floor mat 11', as shown in Figure 6(b), if the driver places the sole of the foot on the foot pedal 101 with the heel Fa on the mat, the driver will need to bend the ankle significantly (ankle angle θ2), as shown in Figure 6(b). This requires the driver to raise and lower the entire foot when operating the pedal. This movement not only makes stable pedal operation difficult, but also contributes to the accumulation of fatigue during long periods of driving.

[0052] In contrast, in this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 6(a), the heel support pad of the first mat body 11 is replaced with a second heel support pad 22, which allows the driver's heel Fa to be supported at a position higher than the upper surface 11t of the first mat body 11. This reduces the ankle angle θ1 when the sole of the foot is placed on the foot pedal 101, allowing even female drivers to achieve stable pedal operation without having to raise and lower their entire foot. This also makes it possible to alleviate the accumulation of fatigue during long periods of driving.

[0053] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as the position of the driver's heel Fa rises, the contact point P1 between the sole of the foot and the foot pedal 101 can be shifted rearward without forcing the driver into an unnatural posture, compared to the case where the existing vehicle floor mat 11' is used (contact point P2). This makes it possible to effectively utilize the lever effect and achieve more comfortable pedal operation.

[0054] On the other hand, a driver who sets the seat position away from the steering wheel and can secure sufficient floor space, such as a tall male driver, can operate the foot pedal 101 with his or her leg stretched and heel Fa placed on the heel rest surface 12m of the first heel support pad 12 without needing to replace the heel support pads 12, 22.

[0055] In this embodiment, the heel resting surface 12m of the first heel support pad 12 and the heel resting surface 22m of the second heel support pad 22 are both formed at a position higher than the upper surface 11t of the first mat body 11. However, it is also possible to form the heel resting surface 22m of the second heel support pad 22 at a position higher than the upper surface 11t of the first mat body 11, while forming the heel resting surface 12m of the first heel support pad 12 at a position that is approximately flush with the upper surface 11t of the first mat body 11. [Explanation of symbols]

[0056] 1...Driver's seat floor mat 2...Passenger seat floor mat 11...First mat body 12...First heel support pad 21...Second mat body 22...Second heel support pad 12m, 22m...heel rest surface c1...first notch c2...second notch A...First pad attachment part B...Second pad mounting part 31, 32...Velcro 111, 211...Lower part 112, 212...Upper management 101...Foot pedal

Claims

1. a first mat body that covers a floor of a driver's seat on which a foot pedal operable by a driver is installed; a first heel support pad detachably attached to the first mat body at a position on the first mat body where the heel of the driver who operates the foot pedal can be placed; a second mat body covering the floor of the seats other than the driver's seat; a second heel support pad detachably attached to the second mat body; The first heel support pad and the second heel support pad are interchangeably attached between the first mat body and the second mat body, The second heel support pad comprises: a thickness dimension greater than that of the first heel support pad; This vehicle floor mat is characterized in that, when attached to the first mat body, it forms a heel rest surface on which the driver's heel is placed at a position higher than the upper surface of the first mat body, outside the range of the trajectory that the foot pedal follows when operated.

2. 2. The vehicle floor mat according to claim 1, wherein the seat other than the driver's seat is a passenger seat disposed adjacent to the driver's seat.

3. 2. The vehicle floor mat of claim 1, wherein the first and second heel support pads, when attached to the first mat body, form the heel support surfaces at positions higher than the upper surface of the first mat body.

4. 2. The vehicle floor mat according to claim 1, wherein the second heel support pad has a thickness of 40 mm to 60 mm.

5. 2. The vehicle floor mat according to claim 1, wherein the second heel support pad has a larger planar shape than the first heel support pad.

6. The first mat body includes: a lower layer portion and an upper layer portion including a skin material, a first notch is formed in the upper layer portion, and the first heel support pad is attached to the first notch, and a first pad attachment portion is provided which can be replaced with the second heel support pad removed from the second mat body; The second mat body includes: a lower layer portion and an upper layer portion including a skin material, 6. A vehicle floor mat as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that a second notch is formed in the upper layer portion, and the second heel support pad is attached to the second notch, and a second pad mounting portion is provided that can be replaced and mounted to the first heel support pad removed from the first mat body.

7. 7. The vehicle floor mat of claim 6, wherein the first heel support pad is attached to the first and second pad mounting portions and the second heel support pad is attached to the first and second pad mounting portions using hook-and-loop fasteners.

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