Multi-pocket

Abstract

To solve the problem that, in a conventional beverage container holder, when a liquid is accumulated on a bottom surface of a beverage holding part, the liquid may flow out to a bottom part of an equipment housing part.SOLUTION: A multi-pocket 1 for a vehicle includes a first pocket 11 capable of holding a beverage container 2 and a second pocket 12 provided adjacent to the first pocket 11 and capable of holding an electronic device 3, wherein a bottom part B2 of the second pocket 12 is located higher than a bottom part B1 of the first pocket 11, and even when a liquid such as a beverage or dew condensation water is accumulated in the first pocket 11, the liquid is prevented from flowing into the second pocket 12 housing the electronic device 3 to protect the electronic device 3 from the liquid.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an improved multi-pocket for holding items provided in a center console of a vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] An example of a conventional multi-pocket is described in Patent Document 1. Patent Document 1 describes a beverage container holder that is attached to a vehicle's air conditioning outlet and includes a beverage holding section for holding a beverage container and an equipment storage section located in front of the beverage holding section. The equipment storage section includes a bottom that is attached to the underside of the beverage holding section and protrudes forward, and a pair of holding arms that are integrated with the front side of the beverage holding section and extend above the bottom, and the bottom and pair of holding arms hold a mobile phone as an equipment in an upright position. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 10-16629 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in the conventional beverage container holder described above, the appliance storage section has a structure with a bottom section that is attached to the underside of the beverage holding section, and the bottom of the appliance storage section is located lower than the bottom of the beverage holding section. Therefore, in the conventional beverage container holder, when liquid such as a beverage or condensation on the surface of a beverage container accumulates on the bottom of the beverage holding section, there is a risk that the liquid will leak out to the bottom of the appliance storage section through gaps between the components.

[0005] The present invention was made in consideration of the above-mentioned conventional situation, and aims to provide a multi-pocket for a vehicle that holds beverage containers and electronic devices and can protect the electronic devices from liquids. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The multi-pocket according to the present invention is a multi-pocket for a vehicle, and is characterized in that it comprises a first pocket capable of holding a beverage container, and a second pocket adjacent to the first pocket capable of holding an electronic device, the bottom of the second pocket being higher than the bottom of the first pocket. The device is primarily a portable device, typically a smartphone. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] By adopting the above-mentioned configuration, the multi-pocket of the present invention can prevent the liquid from leaking into the second pocket containing the electronic device even if liquid such as a beverage or condensed water accumulates in the first pocket that holds the beverage container, thereby protecting the electronic device from the liquid. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a first embodiment of a multi-pocket according to the present invention. [Figure 2] 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the operation of the multi-pocket shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 3] 2 is a perspective view of the multi-pocket shown in FIG. 1 as seen obliquely from the rear side. FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a second embodiment of the multi-pocket of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] First Embodiment 1 to 3 is for use in a vehicle, and includes a first pocket 11 capable of holding a beverage container 2, and a second pocket 12 adjacent to the first pocket 11 and capable of holding an electronic device 3, with the bottom B2 of the second pocket 12 set at a position higher than the bottom B2 of the first pocket 11 by a height H. This height H is not particularly limited, and may be determined taking into consideration the amount of liquid that may collect in the first pocket 11.

[0010] The multi-pocket 1 of this embodiment is integrally molded with a sliding body 20 that is incorporated so as to be retractable into the center console C of the vehicle. The sliding body 20 can reciprocate between a state where it is housed in the center console C (a state shown by phantom lines in FIG. 2) and a state where it is pulled out from the center console C (a state shown by solid lines) by a guide mechanism (not shown). The sliding body 20 can also be held in the pulled out position by a stopper mechanism (not shown).

[0011] The sliding body 20 has a cover 21 at its front end, which forms the exterior of the center console C when stored, and a pull tab 22 for operation at the bottom of the cover 21. The multi-pocket 1 of this embodiment is composed of a second pocket 12 arranged on the back side of the cover 21 in the sliding body 20, and a first pocket 11 arranged adjacent to the back side of the second pocket 12.

[0012] Both the first pocket 11 and the second pocket 12 have a cubic storage space that is open on the top. The first pocket 11 in this embodiment can hold beverage containers 2 such as paper cartons shown in the figure, as well as other beverage containers such as plastic bottles and cups, in an upright position. The second pocket 12 is thinner than the first pocket 11 in a plan view. The electronic devices 3 to be stored are mainly portable electronic devices, and a representative example is a smartphone shown in the figure that can be held in an upright position. The multi-pocket 1 has a partition 13 between the first pocket 11 and the second pocket 12 that separates them.

[0013] In the multi-pocket 1 having the above configuration, the bottom B2 of the second pocket 12 is set at a position higher by a height H than the bottom B2 of the first pocket 11, so that even if liquid such as beverage or condensed water accumulates in the first pocket 11 that holds the beverage container 2, the liquid is prevented from leaking into the second pocket 12 that houses the electronic device 3, thereby protecting the electronic device 3 from the liquid.

[0014] Furthermore, the multi-pocket 1 is integrally molded with the slide body 20 that is incorporated into the center console C of the vehicle so that it can be inserted and removed, thereby completely preventing liquid from leaking from the first pocket 11 to the second pocket 12, while also providing good productivity and convenience, and allowing it to be placed in multiple locations around the driver's seat, passenger seat, and rear seats. Furthermore, by storing the multi-pocket 1 in the center console C when not in use, the exterior appearance of the vehicle interior can be maintained in a good condition.

[0015] Second Embodiment The multi-pocket 1 shown in Figure 4 is provided on a sliding body 20 incorporated in the center console of a vehicle, as in the first embodiment, and comprises a first pocket 11 for holding beverage containers and a second pocket 12 for holding electronic devices, with the bottom B2 of the second pocket 12 set at a position higher by a height H than the bottom B2 of the first pocket 11.

[0016] The illustrated multi-pocket 1 has a drainage opening 14 in the partition wall 13 separating the first pocket 11 and the second pocket 12, which opens from the bottom B2 of the second pocket 12 to the first pocket 11. The illustrated opening 14 is formed in the center of the partition wall 13, extending from its upper end to the bottom B2 of the second pocket 12.

[0017] The multi-pocket 1 having the above configuration can protect electronic devices from liquids such as beverages and condensed water, just like the first embodiment, and furthermore, since the partition 13 has a drainage opening 14, even if liquid gets into the second pocket 12, the liquid can be quickly drained into the first pocket 11, thereby maintaining the protection function of the electronic devices against liquids.

[0018] Furthermore, the multi-pocket 1 of the above embodiment can improve the breathability of the second pocket 12 by forming the opening 14 in the range from the upper end of the partition wall 13 to the bottom B2 of the second pocket 12. Furthermore, the multi-pocket 1 may be provided with a drainage opening 14 only on the lower side of the partition wall 13, which connects the bottom B2 of the second pocket 12 to the first pocket 11, or it may be effective to slope the bottom of the second pocket 12 downward toward the opening 14.

[0019] The configuration of the multi-pocket according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be modified as appropriate within the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0020] 1 multi-pocket 2 Beverage containers 3 Electronic equipment 11 First Pocket 12 Second Pocket 13 Bulkhead 14 Aperture 20 Slide body B1 Bottom of the first pocket B2 Bottom of second pocket C. Center console

Claims

1. A multi-pocket for a vehicle, a first pocket capable of holding a beverage container; and a second pocket adjacent to the first pocket capable of holding an electronic device; A multi-pocket, characterized in that the bottom of the second pocket is located higher than the bottom of the first pocket.

2. 2. The multi-pocket according to claim 1, wherein the first pocket and the second pocket are integrally formed with a slide body that is incorporated into a center console of the vehicle so as to be retractable therefrom.

3. 2. The multi-pocket according to claim 1, wherein a partition wall separating the first pocket and the second pocket has a drainage opening that leads from the bottom of the second pocket to the first pocket.

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