Holder device for vehicle

Abstract

To provide a holder device for a vehicle, the holder device being capable of suppressing limitation of an arrangement position.SOLUTION: A holder device 20 comprises: a base 21 exposed to inside of a cabin; and a pair of holders 53 supported rotatably with respect to the base 21 so as to approach to and separate from each other holder, and interposing and holding a first article A1. The base 21 includes an accommodation recess 38 that accommodates the pair of holders 53. The pair of holders 53 rotates with respect to the base 21 between: a holding position P1 of holding the first article A1 in a state of being deployed with respect to the base 21; and an accommodation position of being accommodated in the accommodation recess 38.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a holder device for a vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a holder device that protrudes from an audio device mounted on the dashboard of a vehicle to hold an electronic device. The audio device has a design part that is exposed to the interior of the vehicle, and a main body part that is located inside the dashboard and not exposed to the interior of the vehicle.

[0003] The holder device includes a plate-shaped movable base and a holding unit rotatably connected to an end of the movable base via a hinge. The movable base is provided so as to be retractable relative to the main body. The holding unit has a mounting unit on which the electronic device is placed and a pair of clamping units that sandwich the electronic device. The holding unit is rotatable between a folded position relative to the movable base and an upright position relative to the movable base.

[0004] In the holder device, the holding part can be folded relative to the movable base, allowing the holding part and the movable base to be stored in the main body. Also, the holding part can be raised relative to the movable base, allowing the holding part to hold the electronic device. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-26242 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, the holder device requires a space inside the main body to store the movable base, and in this case, it is necessary to avoid interference between the movable base and other components in the vehicle, which may limit the placement position of the holder device inside the vehicle cabin. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] Various aspects of a vehicle holder device for solving the above problems will be described. [Mode 1] A vehicle holder device provided on an interior member of a vehicle, comprising: a base exposed to the interior of the vehicle cabin; and a pair of holding portions rotatably supported on the base so as to move toward and away from each other and which clamp and hold an item; the base has a storage recess for storing the pair of holding portions; and the pair of holding portions rotate relative to the base between a holding position in which they are deployed relative to the base and hold the item, and a storage position in which they are stored in the storage recesses.

[0008] According to the above configuration, by positioning the pair of holding portions in the holding position, the pair of holding portions can hold an article. Furthermore, by positioning the pair of holding portions in the storage position, the pair of holding portions can be stored in the storage recess. Since the pair of holding portions move from the holding position to the storage position by rotating relative to the base, an increase in the space required to store the pair of holding portions can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress restrictions on the placement position of the vehicle holder device relative to the interior member caused by providing the pair of holding portions.

[0009] [Aspect 2] When the item is a first item, the base has an accommodating recess that opens upward and accommodates a second item. This is the holder device for a vehicle according to aspect 1. According to the above configuration, the pair of holding portions can hold the first article, and the base portion can accommodate the second article, thereby improving the functionality of the holder device for a vehicle.

[0010] [Aspect 3] A vehicle holder device as described in [Aspect 1] or [Aspect 2], wherein each of the pair of holding parts is rotatably supported relative to the base about a first axis extending in the vertical direction, and is rotatably supported relative to the base about a second axis extending in a direction intersecting the first axis, and includes a support part that supports the item from below, and the support part rotates relative to the base between a support position that supports the item from below when unfolded relative to the base, and a cover position that covers the pair of holding parts from the opposite side of the base.

[0011] According to the above configuration, by positioning the pair of holders in the holding position and the support portion in the support position, the article can be sandwiched between the pair of holders and supported from below by the support portion, thereby stabilizing the posture of the article.

[0012] Furthermore, by positioning the support parts in the cover position, the pair of holding parts are covered by the support parts, which prevents the pair of holding parts from being visible from inside the vehicle cabin when they are not holding an item, thereby preventing the design of the vehicle holder device from being impaired.

[0013] [Aspect 4] A vehicle holder device as described in [Aspect 3], comprising a connecting portion that rotatably connects the support portion to the base portion, and a biasing member connected to the connecting portion and the base portion and that reverses the biasing direction of the connecting portion when the rotational position of the support portion relative to the base passes beyond an intermediate position between the support position and the cover position, wherein the biasing member biases the connecting portion in a direction in which the support portion moves toward the support position when the support portion is positioned between the support position and the intermediate position, and biases the connecting portion in a direction in which the support portion moves toward the cover position when the support portion is positioned between the cover position and the intermediate position.

[0014] According to the above configuration, when the position of the support part is closer to the support position than the intermediate position, the support part is biased toward the support position. On the other hand, when the position of the support part is closer to the cover position than the intermediate position, the support part is biased toward the cover position. Therefore, when changing the position of the support part, the vehicle occupant can move the support part beyond the intermediate position, thereby eliminating the need to move the support part to the support position or the cover position. Therefore, the position of the support part can be easily changed.

[0015] [Aspect 5] A vehicle holder device as described in [Aspect 1] or [Aspect 2], wherein, when the storage recess is a first storage recess and the storage position is a first storage position, each of the pair of holding parts is rotatably supported relative to the base about a first axis extending in the vertical direction, and is rotatably supported relative to the base about a second axis extending in a direction intersecting the first axis, and includes a support part that supports the item from below, the base has a second storage recess that stores the support part, and the support part rotates relative to the base between a support position where it supports the item from below when deployed relative to the base, and a second storage position where it is stored in the second storage recess.

[0016] According to the above configuration, by positioning the pair of holding parts in the holding position and the support part in the support position, the article can be sandwiched between the pair of holding parts and supported from below by the support parts, thereby stabilizing the posture of the article.

[0017] Furthermore, by positioning the support portion at the second storage position, the support portion can be stored in the second storage recess. Since the support portion moves from the support position to the second storage position by rotating relative to the base, an increase in the space required to store the support portion can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress restrictions on the placement position of the vehicle holder device relative to the interior member caused by providing the support portion.

[0018] [Aspect 6] A vehicle holder device as described in [Aspect 5], wherein the support portion has a general portion that supports the item from below and an operating portion that protrudes from the general portion and is used to operate the rotation of the support portion relative to the base, and the outer surface of each of the pair of holding portions positioned in the first storage position is flush with the outer surface of the base, and the outer surface of the general portion of the support portion positioned in the second storage position is flush with the outer surface of the base.

[0019] According to the above configuration, when the pair of holding parts are located in the first storage position and the support part is located in the second storage position, the outer surfaces of the holding parts and the outer surface of the general part of the support part are flush with the outer surface of the base, thereby preventing damage to the design of the holder device.

[0020] [Aspect 7] A holder device for a vehicle described in any one of [Aspect 1] to [Aspect 6], wherein the item is an electronic device and the base is equipped with a power supply device that wirelessly supplies power to the item held by the pair of holding parts.

[0021] According to the above configuration, the pair of holding portions holds the item, and thus power can be supplied to the item, thereby improving the functionality of the holder device for a vehicle. [Effects of the Invention]

[0022] According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress restrictions on the arrangement position of the holder device for a vehicle. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an instrument panel provided with a holder device for a vehicle according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the holder device for a vehicle shown in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a plan view of the holder device for a vehicle shown in FIG. [Figure 4] 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the configurations of the holding mechanism, the support mechanism, and the interlocking mechanism in the holder device for a vehicle of FIG. [Figure 5] 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration of a frame in the holder device for a vehicle of FIG. [Figure 6] 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a movement locus of a holding mechanism in the holder device for a vehicle of FIG. [Figure 7] 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the configurations of the holding mechanism, the support mechanism, and the interlocking mechanism in the holder device for a vehicle of FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an instrument panel provided with a holder device for a vehicle according to the second embodiment. [Figure 9] 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a movement locus of a holding mechanism in the holder device for a vehicle of FIG. [Figure 10] 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a movement locus of a support mechanism in the holder device for a vehicle of FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a plan view of a holder device for a vehicle according to a modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] [First embodiment] Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a holder device for a vehicle will be described with reference to FIGS. (Schematic configuration of holder device 20) 1, a holder device for a vehicle (hereinafter simply referred to as a holder device 20) is provided on an instrument panel 10 located at the front of a vehicle interior. The instrument panel 10 is an example of an "interior member."

[0025] Hereinafter, the front-rear direction, vehicle width direction, and up-down direction of the vehicle will be simply referred to as the "front-rear direction," "vehicle width direction," and "up-down direction," respectively. Furthermore, the front and rear in the front-rear direction will be simply referred to as the "front" and "rear," respectively. Furthermore, the right and left in the vehicle width direction, which are the left-right directions when the vehicle is moving forward, will be simply referred to as the "right" and "left," respectively. Furthermore, the top and bottom in the up-down direction will be simply referred to as the "up" and "down," respectively.

[0026] The holder device 20 is attached to, for example, an opening 11 that opens into the design surface of the instrument panel 10. The holder device 20 constitutes the design surface of the instrument panel 10.

[0027] The opening 11 is provided, for example, to the right of a portion of the instrument panel 10 where a steering wheel 14 is disposed, and opens upward. Above the opening 11 in the instrument panel 10, an air outlet 12 of an air conditioner is provided.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 2, the holder device 20 includes a base 21, a holding mechanism 50, and a support mechanism 60. The holding mechanism 50 is configured to be able to hold a first item A1. The base 21 protrudes from the general portion of the instrument panel 10 and is exposed inside the vehicle cabin. The base 21 is configured to be able to accommodate a second item A2 different from the first item A1. The support mechanism 60 is configured to be able to support the first item A1 from below.

[0029] The first object A1 has, for example, a rectangular plate shape. The second object A2 has, for example, a cone shape. The first object A1 of this embodiment is an electronic device with a display unit, such as a smartphone. The second object A2 of this embodiment is a beverage container.

[0030] (Configuration of base 21) The base 21 includes a storage section 30 and a frame 40. The storage section 30 stores the second item A2. The frame 40 is attached to the storage section 30 and supports the components of the holding mechanism 50, the support mechanism 60, and the interlocking mechanism 70, which will be described later.

[0031] 2 and 3, the storage section 30 has a bottom wall 31 and a peripheral wall 32. The bottom wall 31 has a circular shape in a plan view. The peripheral wall 32 protrudes upward from the outer peripheral edge of the bottom wall 31 along the entire periphery. The peripheral wall 32 has a circular shape in a plan view. The inner diameter of the peripheral wall 32 gradually increases upward.

[0032] The bottom wall 31 and the peripheral wall 32 form an accommodating recess 30a that opens upward. The accommodating recess 30a accommodates the second item A2. 1, the storage section 30 has a protruding portion 33 that protrudes outward from the open end of the peripheral wall 32. The protruding portion 33 is provided around the entire periphery of the peripheral wall 32. The front end of the protruding portion 33 is adjacent to the design surface of the general portion of the instrument panel 10.

[0033] 2, the accommodation portion 30 has one or more fixing portions 34 that are fixed to the instrument panel 10. The fixing portions 34 have a protruding piece 35 and a clip 36. The protruding piece 35 protrudes forward in a cantilevered manner from the lower surface of the front portion of the overhanging portion 33. The clip 36 is attached to the protruding piece 35. The clip 36 engages with an engaging hole 13 formed on the periphery of the opening 11, thereby fixing the holder device 20 to the instrument panel 10.

[0034] The storage section 30 has an opposing wall 37 provided adjacent to the rear of the peripheral wall 32. The opposing wall 37 faces the first item A1 held by the holding mechanism 50. The opposing wall 37 is exposed inside the vehicle cabin. The opposing wall 37 forms a design surface inside the vehicle cabin. The opposing wall 37 extends downward from the rear end of the protruding section 33. The opposing wall 37 is inclined relative to the up-down direction so as to move away from the peripheral wall 32 as it extends downward. The opposing wall 37 is inclined relative to the opening direction of the storage recess 30a.

[0035] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the opposing wall 37 has a pair of through holes 37a and a pair of slits 37b. The pair of through holes 37a are spaced apart from each other in the vehicle width direction. The pair of slits 37b are spaced apart from each other in the vehicle width direction below the pair of through holes 37a. Each through hole 37a has a shape that is slightly larger than the shape of a holding portion 53 (described later) when viewed from the rear, and is a rectangular shape that is long in the vehicle width direction. Each slit 37b has a shape that is slightly larger than the shape of an arm portion 65 (described later) when viewed from the rear, and is a rectangular shape that is long in the up-down direction. Each slit 37b is cut out from the lower edge of the opposing wall 37.

[0036] 4, the storage section 30 has a storage recess 38 that stores a pair of holding sections 53, which will be described later. The storage recess 38 is defined by the rear portion of the peripheral wall 32, the rear portion of the protruding section 33, and the opposing wall 37. Each of the through holes 37a and each of the slits 37b communicates with the storage recess 38.

[0037] 3 and 6, the storage section 30 has a pair of side walls 39 located on opposite sides of the peripheral wall 32. The pair of side walls 39 extend downward from both ends of the protruding portion 33 in the vehicle width direction. Each side wall 39 is provided at a position spaced apart from the peripheral wall 32 in the vehicle width direction. The rear end edge of each side wall 39 is continuous with the opposing wall 37. A space is formed between each side wall 39 and the peripheral wall 32 to store the frame 40, the holding mechanism 50, the support mechanism 60, and the interlocking mechanism 70, which will be described later.

[0038] 5, the frame 40 has a first member 41, a pair of second members 46, and a pair of third members 47. For ease of explanation, the configuration of the frame 40 may be exaggerated or simplified in the drawings.

[0039] The first member 41 has a pair of fixing portions 42 and a connecting portion 43. The pair of fixing portions 42 are fixed to both ends of the peripheral wall 32 in the vehicle width direction by, for example, fixing members (not shown). The connecting portion 43 extends in the vehicle width direction and connects the pair of fixing portions 42.

[0040] Each fixing portion 42 has a boss 44 that protrudes outward in the vehicle width direction. The boss 44 has a cylindrical shape. An internal thread is formed on the inner surface of the boss 44. One of the fixed portions 42 has a protrusion 45 that protrudes in a direction opposite to the other fixed portion 42 at a portion below the boss 44. The protrusion 45 supports a second biasing member 67, which will be described later.

[0041] Each second member 46 is fixed to the first member 41 by, for example, a fixing member (not shown). Each second member 46 has a first shaft support portion 46a and a second shaft support portion 46b. The second shaft support portion 46b is located lower than the first shaft support portion 46a. The first shaft support portion 46a rotatably supports a first rotating shaft 51 (described later). The second shaft support portion 46b rotatably supports a second rotating shaft 71 (described later).

[0042] Each third member 47 is fixed to the first member 41 by, for example, a fixing member (not shown). Each third member 47 has a third shaft support portion 47a, a fourth shaft support portion 47b, and a fifth shaft support portion 47c. The fourth shaft support portion 47b is located lower than the third shaft support portion 47a. The fifth shaft support portion 47c is located lower than the fourth shaft support portion 47b. The third shaft support portion 47a and the fourth shaft support portion 47b rotatably support a first rotating shaft 51 (described later) at two locations spaced apart in the vertical direction. The fifth shaft support portion 47c rotatably supports a second rotating shaft 71 (described later).

[0043] (Configuration of holding mechanism 50) The holding mechanism 50 has a pair of first rotating shafts 51 and a pair of holding portions 53. Each first rotating shaft 51 extends in the vertical direction. Each holding portion 53 is attached to the first rotating shaft 51. The pair of holding portions 53 sandwich and hold the first item A1 from both sides in the vehicle width direction (see FIG. 3).

[0044] The upper end of each first rotating shaft 51 is rotatably supported by the third shaft support portion 47a of the third member 47. The lower end of each first rotating shaft 51 is rotatably supported by the first shaft support portion 46a of the second member 46. The portion between the upper and lower ends of each first rotating shaft 51 is rotatably supported by the fourth shaft support portion 47b of the third member 47.

[0045] Each first rotating shaft 51 is provided with a first bevel gear 52. The first bevel gear 52 is provided on a portion of the first rotating shaft 51 that is located between a portion supported by the first shaft support portion 46a and a portion supported by the fourth shaft support portion 47b.

[0046] 6, the pair of holding parts 53 are rotatably supported on the base part 21 via a pair of first rotating shafts 51 so as to move toward and away from each other. That is, each holding part 53 is rotatable around the axis of the first rotating shaft 51. The axis of the first rotating shaft 51 is an example of a "first axis."

[0047] Each holding portion 53 has an elongated shape that is long in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the first rotating shaft 51. The first rotating shaft 51 passes through the base end of each holding portion 53. The tip end of each holding portion 53 protrudes in the closing direction during rotation.

[0048] Each holding portion 53 is rotatable relative to the first rotation shaft 51. However, when each first rotation shaft 51 rotates, each holding portion 53 rotates together with the first rotation shaft 51 and therefore does not rotate relative to the first rotation shaft 51. On the other hand, when an external force acts on each holding portion 53, the holding portion 53 rotates relative to the first rotation shaft 51. In other words, each holding portion 53 is rotatable around the first rotation shaft 51, which does not rotate relative to the base 21.

[0049] The pair of holding parts 53 are configured to be rotatable relative to the base 21 between a holding position P1 and a storage position P2. The pair of holding parts 53 move between the holding position P1 and the storage position P2 by rotating together with the first rotation shaft 51. The holding position P1 is a position where the pair of holding parts 53 hold the first item A1 in a state where they are deployed relative to the base 21. The storage position P2 is a position where the pair of holding parts 53 are stored in the storage recess 38.

[0050] The pair of holding portions 53 are configured to be rotatable relative to the base 21 between a holding position P1 and a maximum open position P3. The pair of holding portions 53 move between the holding position P1 and the maximum open position P3 by rotating relative to the first rotation shaft 51. The maximum open position P3 is a position where the pair of holding portions 53 are rotated in the opening direction from the holding position P1, and is a position where the distance between the pair of holding portions 53 in the vehicle width direction is maximum.

[0051] As shown in FIG. 4 , the holding mechanism 50 has a pair of first biasing members 54. Each of the first biasing members 54 applies a biasing force in the rotational direction to the holding portion 53. Each of the first biasing members 54 is, for example, a torsion coil spring. The first rotating shaft 51 is inserted into each of the first biasing members 54. One end and the other end of each of the first biasing members 54 are connected to the first rotating shaft 51 and the holding portion 53, respectively. When the holding portion 53 rotates relative to the first rotating shaft 51, each of the first biasing members 54 biases the holding portion 53 toward the position before the relative rotation. Therefore, the pair of holding portions 53 located at the holding position P1 is biased toward the holding position P1 by the pair of first biasing members 54.

[0052] (Configuration of support mechanism 60) As shown in FIG. 4, the support mechanism 60 has a support part 61, a connecting part 64, and a second biasing member 67. The support part 61 supports the first article A1 from below (see FIG. 2). The connecting part 64 rotatably connects the support part 61 to the base part 21. The second biasing member 67 is connected to the connecting part 64 and the base part 21. The second biasing member 67 is an example of a "biasing member."

[0053] The support portion 61 has a first portion 62 and a second portion 63. The first portion 62 and the second portion 63 are flat plate-shaped. The second portion 63 bends and extends from one end of the first portion 62 in a direction perpendicular to the vehicle width direction. The cross section of the support portion 61 perpendicular to the vehicle width direction is L-shaped. The dimension of the support portion 61 in the vehicle width direction is larger than the dimension of the peripheral wall 32 in the vehicle width direction, i.e., the maximum diameter of the peripheral wall 32.

[0054] The connecting portion 64 has a pair of arm portions 65. The pair of arm portions 65 protrude from both ends of the first portion 62 in the vehicle width direction toward the storage portion 30. As shown in FIG. 5, an insertion hole 65a into which the boss 44 is inserted is provided at the tip of each arm portion 65. By inserting the boss 44 into the insertion hole 65a of each arm portion 65, each arm portion 65 is rotatably supported with respect to the base portion 21. As a result, the support portion 61 is configured to be rotatable in forward and reverse directions around the axis of the boss 44. Each arm portion 65 is prevented from falling off the boss 44 by the head of a screw S screwed into the boss 44. The central axis of the insertion hole 65a is an example of a "second axis."

[0055] A gear portion 65b is provided at the tip of each arm portion 65. The gear portion 65b has a plurality of teeth (not shown) arranged in the circumferential direction of the insertion hole 65a. 4, one of the pair of arm portions 65 has a support protrusion 66 that supports the second biasing member 67. The support protrusion 66 protrudes from the tip of the arm portion 65 on the side opposite to the second portion 63 of the support portion 61.

[0056] 4 and 7, the support portion 61 is configured to be rotatable relative to the base portion 21 between a support position P4 and a cover position P5. The support position P4 is a position where the support portion 61 supports the first article A1 from below when deployed relative to the base portion 21. The cover position P5 is a position where the pair of holding portions 53 are covered from the side opposite to the base portion 21.

[0057] 4, when the support part 61 is located at the support position P4, the first part 62 is inclined relative to the front-rear direction so that the rear part is positioned higher. At this time, the second part 63 protrudes upward from the first part 62.

[0058] 7, when the support portion 61 is located at the cover position P5, the first portion 62 covers the entire pair of holding portions 53 located at the storage position P2 from the inside of the vehicle cabin. At this time, the second portion 63 covers the space between the first portion 62 and the opposing wall 37 from above. The second portion 63 also extends along the overhang portion 33.

[0059] The second biasing member 67 is, for example, a turnover spring. One end and the other end of the second biasing member 67 are connected to the protrusion 45 and the support protrusion 66, respectively. The second biasing member 67 reverses the biasing direction of the connecting portion 64 when the position of the support portion 61 when rotated relative to the base portion 21 passes through an intermediate position between the support position P4 and the cover position P5. When the support portion 61 is located between the support position P4 and the intermediate position, the second biasing member 67 biases the connecting portion 64 in a direction in which the support portion 61 moves toward the support position P4. When the support portion 61 is located between the cover position P5 and the intermediate position, the second biasing member 67 biases the connecting portion 64 in a direction in which the support portion 61 moves toward the cover position P5.

[0060] (Configuration of interlocking mechanism 70) 5, the holder device 20 includes an interlocking mechanism 70 configured to interlock the holding mechanism 50 and the support mechanism 60. The interlocking mechanism 70 includes a pair of second rotating shafts 71, the above-described pair of first rotating shafts 51, and a pair of arm portions 65.

[0061] Each second rotating shaft 71 extends in a direction intersecting the axial direction of the first rotating shaft 51, more specifically in the vehicle width direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the first rotating shaft 51. One end and the other end of each second rotating shaft 71 are rotatably supported by the second shaft support portion 46b of the second member 46 and the fifth shaft support portion 47c of the third member 47, respectively.

[0062] Each second rotating shaft 71 is provided with a spur gear 72 and a second bevel gear 73. The spur gear 72 is provided on a portion of the second rotating shaft 71 located between a portion supported by the second shaft support portion 46b and a portion supported by the fifth shaft support portion 47c. The second bevel gear 73 is provided on a portion of the second rotating shaft 71 located between the portion supported by the second shaft support portion 46b and the spur gear 72. The spur gear 72 of each second rotating shaft 71 meshes with the gear portion 65b of the arm portion 65. The second bevel gear 73 of each second rotating shaft 71 meshes with the first bevel gear 52 of the first rotating shaft 51.

[0063] When the support portion 61 rotates relative to the base portion 21, each arm portion 65 rotates relative to the base portion 21. When each arm portion 65 rotates, the rotational force of the arm portion 65 is transmitted to the spur gear 72 via the gear portion 65b, causing the second rotating shaft 71 to rotate. When the second rotating shaft 71 rotates, the rotational force of the second rotating shaft 71 is transmitted to the first bevel gear 52 via the second bevel gear 73, causing the first rotating shaft 51 to rotate. This causes each holding portion 53 to rotate relative to the base portion 21.

[0064] As described above, the interlocking mechanism 70 interlocks the rotation of the pair of holding portions 53 and the rotation of the support portion 61 relative to the base portion 21. As shown in FIG. 4, when the support portion 61 is located at the support position P4, the pair of holding portions 53 are located at the holding position P1. As shown in FIG. 7, when the support portion 61 is located at the cover position P5, the pair of holding portions 53 are located at the storage position P2. Therefore, when the support portion 61 moves between the support position P4 and the cover position P5, the pair of holding portions 53 move between the holding position P1 and the storage position P2 in conjunction with the support portion 61.

[0065] <Operation of this embodiment> By positioning the pair of holding parts 53 at the holding position P1, the first item A1 can be held by the pair of holding parts 53. Furthermore, by positioning the pair of holding parts 53 at the storage position P2, the pair of holding parts 53 can be stored in the storage recess 38. The pair of holding parts 53 move from the holding position P1 to the storage position P2 by rotating with respect to the base 21, so that an increase in the space required to store the pair of holding parts 53 can be suppressed.

[0066] <Effects of this embodiment> (1-1) The pair of holding parts 53 rotate relative to the base part 21 between a holding position P1 where the pair of holding parts 53 holds the first item A1 in a state where the pair of holding parts 53 is unfolded relative to the base part 21, and a storage position P2 where the pair of holding parts 53 are stored in the storage recess 38.

[0067] According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent the arrangement position of the holder device 20 relative to the instrument panel 10 from being restricted due to the provision of the pair of holding portions 53. (1-2) The base 21 has an accommodation recess 30a that opens upward and accommodates the second item A2.

[0068] According to the above configuration, the first article A1 can be held by the pair of holding parts 53, and the second article A2 can be housed in the base part 21. Therefore, the functionality of the holder device 20 can be improved.

[0069] (1-3) The support portion 61 rotates relative to the base 21 between a support position P4 where it supports an item from below when deployed relative to the base 21, and a cover position P5 where it covers the pair of holding portions 53 from the opposite side of the base 21.

[0070] According to the above configuration, by positioning the pair of holders at the holding position P1 and the support portion 61 at the support position P4, the first article A1 can be sandwiched between the pair of holders 53 and supported from below by the support portion 61. Therefore, the posture of the first article A1 can be stabilized.

[0071] Furthermore, by positioning the support portion 61 at the cover position P5, the pair of holding portions 53 are covered by the support portion 61. This prevents the pair of holding portions 53 not holding the first article A1 from being visible from inside the vehicle cabin, thereby preventing the design of the holder device 20 from being impaired.

[0072] (1-4) When the support portion 61 is located between the support position P4 and the intermediate position, the second biasing member 67 biases the connecting portion 64 in the direction in which the support portion 61 moves toward the support position P4. When the support portion 61 is located between the cover position P5 and the intermediate position, the second biasing member 67 biases the connecting portion 64 in the direction in which the support portion 61 moves toward the cover position P5.

[0073] According to the above configuration, when the position of the support portion 61 is closer to the support position P4 than to the intermediate position, the support portion 61 is urged toward the support position P4. On the other hand, when the position of the support portion 61 is closer to the cover position P5 than to the intermediate position, the support portion 61 is urged toward the cover position P5. Therefore, when changing the position of the support portion 61, the vehicle occupant can move the support portion 61 beyond the intermediate position, thereby eliminating the need to move the support portion 61 to the support position P4 or the cover position P5. Therefore, the position of the support portion 61 can be easily changed.

[0074] Furthermore, with the above configuration, the support portion 61 is more likely to be positioned at either the support position P4 or the cover position P5. This prevents the support portion 61 from being continuously positioned between the support position P4 and the cover position P5. This prevents the design of the holder device 20 from being impaired.

[0075] (1-5) The holder device 20 includes an interlocking mechanism 70 that interlocks the pair of holding portions 53 and the support portion 61 . According to the above configuration, the pair of holding portions 53 and the support portion 61 are interlocked. Therefore, when the support portion 61 is located at the support position P4 or the cover position P5, the pair of holding portions 53 can be prevented from being located between the holding position P1 and the storage position P2. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the design of the holder device 20 from being impaired.

[0076] [Second embodiment] Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the holder device for a vehicle will be described with reference to FIGS. In the second embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations may be omitted.

[0077] As shown in FIG. 8, the holder device 120 is attached to the opening 11 of the instrument panel 10. As shown in Figures 9 and 10, the holder device 120 includes a base 121, a holding mechanism 150, and a support mechanism 160. The holding mechanism 150 is configured to be able to hold a first item A1. The base 121 protrudes from the general part of the instrument panel 10 and is exposed inside the vehicle cabin (see Figure 8). The base 121 is configured to be able to accommodate a second item A2. The support mechanism 160 is configured to be able to support the first item A1 from below.

[0078] (Configuration of base 121) The base 121 has a bottom wall 131 and a peripheral wall 132. The bottom wall 131 has a circular shape in a plan view. The peripheral wall 132 protrudes upward along the entire periphery from the outer periphery of the bottom wall 131. The peripheral wall 132 has a rectangular shape in a plan view.

[0079] The bottom wall 131 and the peripheral wall 132 form an accommodating recess 130a that opens upward. The accommodating recess 130a accommodates the second item A2. As shown in FIG. 8, the front end of the upper surface of the peripheral wall 132 is adjacent to the design surface of the general portion of the instrument panel 10.

[0080] The peripheral wall 132 includes an opposing wall 137 that faces the first article A1 held by the holding mechanism 150. The opposing wall 137 is exposed to the interior of the vehicle. The opposing wall 137 forms a design surface for the interior of the vehicle.

[0081] The opposing wall 137 has a pair of first storage recesses 133a that open rearward. The pair of first storage recesses 133a are spaced apart in the vehicle width direction. Each first storage recess 133a has a shape that is slightly larger than the shape of a holding portion 153 (described later) when viewed from behind, and is a rectangle that is long in the vehicle width direction.

[0082] The opposing wall 137 has a second storage recess 133b that opens rearward. The second storage recess 133b is provided below the pair of first storage recesses 133a of the opposing wall 137. The second storage recess 133b has a shape that is slightly larger than the shape of a support portion 162 (described later) when viewed from behind, and is a rectangle that is long in the vehicle width direction.

[0083] (Configuration of holding mechanism 150) 9, the holding mechanism 150 has a pair of first rotating shafts 151 and a pair of holding portions 153. Each first rotating shaft 151 extends in the vertical direction. Each holding portion 153 is connected to the first rotating shaft 151. The pair of holding portions 153 sandwich and hold the first item A1 from both sides in the vehicle width direction.

[0084] The pair of holding parts 153 are rotatably supported on the base part 121 via a pair of first rotating shafts 151 so as to move towards and away from each other. That is, each holding part 153 is rotatable around the axis of the first rotating shaft 151. Each holding part 153 rotates manually or automatically. The axis of the first rotating shaft 151 is an example of a "first axis."

[0085] Each holding portion 153 has an elongated shape that is long in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the first rotating shaft 151. The first rotating shaft 151 passes through the base end of each holding portion 153. The pair of holding parts 153 are configured to be rotatable relative to the base 121 between a holding position P11 and a first storage position P12. The pair of holding parts 153 move between the holding position P11 and the first storage position P12 by rotating together with the first rotation shaft 151. The holding position P11 is a position where the pair of holding parts 153 hold the first item A1 in a state where they are unfolded relative to the base 121. The first storage position P12 is a position where the pair of holding parts 153 are stored in the pair of first storage recesses 133a. The outer surface of each of the pair of holding parts 153 located at the first storage position P12 is flush with the outer surface of the opposing wall 137 of the base 121.

[0086] (Configuration of support mechanism 160) 10, the support mechanism 160 has a second rotating shaft 161 and a support portion 162. The second rotating shaft 161 extends in the vehicle width direction. The support portion 162 is attached to the second rotating shaft 161. The support portion 162 supports the first article A1 from below.

[0087] The support part 162 is rotatably supported with respect to the base part 121 via the second rotation shaft 161. That is, the support part 162 is rotatable around the second rotation shaft 161. The support part 162 rotates manually or automatically. The axis of the second rotation shaft 161 is an example of a "second axis".

[0088] The support part 162 has a general part 163 and an operating part 164. The general part 163 supports the first item A1 from below. The general part 163 is connected to the second rotation shaft 161. The operating part 164 protrudes from the surface of the general part 163 opposite to the surface that supports the first item A1. The operating part 164 is a part for operating the rotation of the support part 162 relative to the base part 121.

[0089] The support portion 162 is configured to be rotatable relative to the base 121 between a support position P13 and a second storage position P14. The support position P13 is a position where the support portion 162 supports the first item A1 from below while unfolded relative to the base 121. The second storage position P14 is a position where the support portion 162 is stored in the second storage recess 133b. The outer surface of the general portion 163 of the support portion 162 located at the second storage position P14 is flush with the outer surface of the opposing wall 137 of the base 121. When the support portion 162 is located at the second storage position P14, the operating portion 164 protrudes rearward beyond the outer surface of the opposing wall 137.

[0090] <Operation of this embodiment> By positioning the pair of holding parts 153 at the holding position P11 and the support part 162 at the support position P13, the first article A1 can be sandwiched between the pair of holding parts 153 and supported from below by the support part 162. Therefore, the posture of the first article A1 can be stabilized.

[0091] Furthermore, by positioning the pair of holding parts 153 at the first storage position P12, the pair of holding parts 153 can be stored in the pair of first storage recesses 133a. The pair of holding parts 153 move from the holding position P11 to the first storage position P12 by rotating with respect to the base 121, so that an increase in the space required to store the pair of holding parts 153 can be suppressed.

[0092] Furthermore, by positioning the support portion 162 at the second storage position P14, the support portion 162 can be stored in the second storage recess 133b. The support portion 162 moves from the support position P13 to the second storage position P14 by rotating with respect to the base 121, so that an increase in the space required to store the support portion 162 can be suppressed.

[0093] <Effects of this embodiment> (2-1) The pair of holding parts 153 rotate relative to the base 121 between a holding position P11 where they hold the first item A1 in a state where they are unfolded relative to the base 121, and a first storage position P12 where they are stored in the pair of first storage recesses 133a. The support part 162 rotates relative to the base 121 between a support position P13 where they support the first item A1 from below in a state where they are unfolded relative to the base 121, and a second storage position P14 where they are stored in the second storage recesses 133b.

[0094] According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent the arrangement position of the holder device 120 relative to the instrument panel 10 from being restricted due to the provision of the pair of holding portions 153 and the support portion 162.

[0095] (2-2) The outer surface of each of the pair of holding portions 153 positioned at the first storage position P12 is flush with the outer surface of the opposing wall 137, which is the outer surface of the base 121. The outer surface of the general portion 163 of the support portion 162 positioned at the second storage position P14 is flush with the outer surface of the opposing wall 137.

[0096] According to the above configuration, when the pair of holding portions 153 are located at the first storage position P12 and the support portion 162 is located at the second storage position P14, the outer surfaces of the holding portions 153 and the outer surfaces of the general portions 163 of the support portions 162 are flush with the outer surface of the opposing wall 137. This prevents the design of the holder device 120 from being impaired.

[0097] <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.

[0098] In the second embodiment, the operating portion 164 may be a recess formed in the general portion 163. In this case, when the support portion 162 is located in the second storage position P14, the operating portion 164 can be prevented from protruding rearward beyond the opposing wall 137.

[0099] In the second embodiment, when the pair of holding portions 153 are positioned at the first storage position P12 and the support portion 162 is positioned at the second storage position P14, the outer surfaces of the holding portions 153 and the general portion 163 of the support portion 162 do not have to be flush with the outer surface of the opposing wall 137.

[0100] In the second embodiment, the opposing wall 137 may have one first storage recess 133a that stores the pair of holding portions 153 together. In the second embodiment, each holding portion 153 may have an operating portion for operating the rotation of the holding portion 153 relative to the base portion 121.

[0101] In the second embodiment, the support portion 162 does not necessarily have to have the operating portion 164. In the first embodiment, the second biasing member 67 is not limited to a turnover spring, as long as it can reverse the biasing direction of the connecting portion 64.

[0102] In the first embodiment, the support mechanism 60 does not necessarily have to include the second biasing member 67. In the first embodiment, the first rotation axis 51 and the second rotation axis 71 do not have to be perpendicular to each other.

[0103] In the first embodiment, the holder device 20 may not have the support portion 61. That is, the holder device 20 may hold the first article A1 only by the pair of holding portions 53. In this case, the pair of holding portions 53 may hold the first article A1 by sandwiching it from above and below by rotating, for example, around a pair of first rotation shafts 51 extending in the vehicle width direction. This modified example can also be applied to the second embodiment in the same manner.

[0104] In the first embodiment, the base 21 does not have to have the accommodating recess 30a. That is, the shape of the base 21 is not limited as long as it is simply a portion exposed to the interior of the vehicle. In this case, the pair of retaining portions 53 and the support portion 61 may be connected to the base 21 that is provided integrally with or separately from the instrument panel 10. This modified example can also be applied to the second embodiment in the same manner.

[0105] In the first embodiment, instead of the holding mechanism 50 and the support mechanism 60, the holding mechanism 150 and the support mechanism 160 of the second embodiment may be provided on the opposing wall 37. In the first embodiment, the pair of holding portions 53 and the support portion 61 may be configured to move in conjunction with each other via an electric actuator.

[0106] In the first embodiment, the holder device 20 does not need to include the interlocking mechanism 70. That is, the pair of holding portions 53 and the support portion 61 may rotate independently with respect to the base portion 21. In this case, when the support portion 61 is located at the cover position P5, the pair of holding portions 53 may be located at the holding position P1.

[0107] As shown in FIG. 11 , in the first embodiment, the holder device 20 may include a power supply device 80 that wirelessly supplies power to the first item A1 held by the pair of holding portions 53. The power supply device 80 in this modified example is disposed between the opposing wall 37 and the peripheral wall 32. The power supply device 80 is, for example, an electromagnetic induction type power supply device having a power transmission coil. If the first item A1 has a power receiving coil, power is supplied to the first item A1 by electromagnetic induction between the power transmission coil and the power receiving coil. The power supply device 80 may be embedded inside the base 21. With this configuration, power can be supplied to the first item A1 by holding the first item A1 with the pair of holding portions 53. This improves the functionality of the holder device 20. This modified example can also be applied to the second embodiment in the same manner.

[0108] In each embodiment, the accommodating recess 30a, 130a may be open obliquely upward. In each embodiment, the holder device 20, 120 may be provided at any location on the instrument panel 10. For example, the holder device 20, 120 may be provided in a portion of the instrument panel 10 in front of the passenger seat.

[0109] In each embodiment, the holder device 20, 120 may be formed integrally with the instrument panel 10. In each embodiment, the interior member is not limited to the instrument panel 10. The interior member may be, for example, a door trim or a center console.

[0110] In each embodiment, the shape, size, and type of the first object A1 and the second object A2 are not particularly limited as long as they can be held by the holder devices 20 and 120. [Explanation of symbols]

[0111] A1…1st article A2…Second article P1…Holding position P2: Storage position P3: Maximum open position P4…Support position P5…Cover position P11…Holding position P12: First storage position P13…Support position P14: Second storage position S...Screw 10...Instrument panel 11...Opening 12…Air outlet 13...Engagement hole 14...Steering wheel 20...Holder device 21...Base 30...Storage section 30a...accommodating recess 31...Bottom wall 32...peripheral wall 33...Protruding part 34…Fixed part 35...Protruding piece 36…clip 37...Facing wall 37a...Through hole 37b...Slit 38...Storage recess 39…Side wall 40...frame 41...First member 42…Fixed part 43...Connection part 44...Boss 45...Protrusion 46...Second member 46a...1st shaft support part 46b…Second shaft support part 47...Third member 47a...Third shaft support part 47b...4th axis support part 47c...5th axis support part 50...holding mechanism 51...First rotation axis 52...First bevel gear 53...Holding part 54...First biasing member 60...Support mechanism 61...Support part 62…Part 1 63…Second part 64...Connection part 65...Arm section 65a...insertion hole 65b...Gear section 66...Support protrusion 67...Second biasing member 70...Interlocking mechanism 71...Second rotation axis 72...Spur gear 73...Second bevel gear 80...Power supply device 120...Holder device 121...Base 130a...accommodating recess 131...Bottom wall 132...peripheral wall 133a...first storage recess 133b...Second storage recess 137...Facing wall 150...holding mechanism 151...First rotation axis 153...Holding part 160...Support mechanism 161...Second rotation axis 162...Support part 163…General section 164...Operation unit

Claims

1. A vehicle holder device provided in an interior member of a vehicle, a base exposed inside the vehicle interior; a pair of holding portions rotatably supported on the base portion so as to move toward and away from each other and which sandwich and hold an article; the base portion has a storage recess portion that stores the pair of holding portions, The pair of holding portions rotate relative to the base between a holding position where the pair of holding portions hold the article in a state where the pair of holding portions are deployed relative to the base and a storage position where the pair of holding portions are stored in the storage recesses. A holder device for a vehicle.

2. When the article is the first article, The base portion has an accommodation recess that opens upward and accommodates a second item. The holder device for a vehicle according to claim 1 .

3. Each of the pair of holding portions is supported rotatably relative to the base portion around a first axis extending in a vertical direction, a support portion that is rotatably supported relative to the base portion about a second axis that extends in a direction intersecting the first axis and that supports the article from below; the support portion rotates relative to the base between a support position where the support portion supports the article from below when deployed relative to the base portion, and a cover position where the support portion covers the pair of holding portions from the side opposite to the base portion.

3. The holder device for a vehicle according to claim 1 or 2.

4. a connecting portion that rotatably connects the support portion to the base; a biasing member connected to the connecting portion and the base, which reverses the biasing direction of the connecting portion when the position of the support portion relative to the base during rotation passes an intermediate position between the support position and the cover position, When the support portion is located between the support position and the intermediate position, the biasing member biases the connecting portion in a direction in which the support portion moves toward the support position, and when the support portion is located between the cover position and the intermediate position, the biasing member biases the connecting portion in a direction in which the support portion moves toward the cover position. The holder device for a vehicle according to claim 3 .

5. When the storage recess is a first storage recess and the storage position is a first storage position, Each of the pair of holding portions is supported rotatably relative to the base portion around a first axis extending in a vertical direction, a support portion that is rotatably supported relative to the base portion about a second axis that extends in a direction intersecting the first axis and that supports the article from below; the base portion has a second storage recess portion that stores the support portion, the support portion rotates relative to the base portion between a support position where the support portion supports the article from below when deployed relative to the base portion, and a second storage position where the support portion is stored in the second storage recess portion.

3. The holder device for a vehicle according to claim 1 or 2.

6. the support portion has a general portion that supports the article from below, and an operating portion that protrudes from the general portion and that operates rotation of the support portion relative to the base portion, an outer surface of each of the pair of holding portions located at the first storage position is flush with an outer surface of the base; an outer surface of the general portion of the support portion in the second storage position being flush with an outer surface of the base portion; The holder device for a vehicle according to claim 5 .

7. the article is an electronic device, The base includes a power supply device that wirelessly supplies power to the items held by the pair of holders. The holder device for a vehicle according to claim 1 .

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