Storage structure and vehicle seats

Abstract

To provide a storage structure and a vehicle seat that can improve convenience, including the ease of removing stored items from the storage structure. [Solution] A storage structure comprising a recess formed in a side finisher provided on at least one side in the width direction of the cushion of a vehicle seat, which is open vertically upward so as to be able to store an item to be stored, and a biasing part provided in the recess so as to bring the item to be stored into contact with the side surface of the recess.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to a storage structure and a vehicle seat.

Background Art

[0007] Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and the object of the present invention is to provide a storage structure for a vehicle seat that can improve convenience, including the ease of removing stored items from the storage structure, in a storage structure for a vehicle seat. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The storage structure according to claim 1 comprises a recess formed in a side finisher provided on at least one side in the width direction of the cushion of a vehicle seat, which is open vertically upward so as to be able to store an item to be stored, and a biasing portion provided in the recess for bringing the item to be stored into contact with the side surface of the recess.

[0009] According to the storage structure described in claim 1, the storage structure is formed by a recess provided in the side finisher, and the stored item is in contact with the side surface within the recess by the biasing part, so even if the cushion moves up and down or back and forth, the relative positional relationship between the stored item and the occupant does not change, and ease of removal is improved.

[0010] In the storage structure described in claim 2, the biasing portion biases the stored object toward the inward side in the width direction of the recess.

[0011] According to the storage structure described in claim 2, the inner wall of the cushion in the width direction in the recess is biased, so it is close to the occupant's position and the stored items are easy to take out.

[0012] In the storage structure described in claim 3, the stored item is an electronic device, and the side finisher has a power supply structure capable of supplying power to the stored item.

[0013] According to the storage structure described in claim 3, since the stored object is held fixedly within the recess, the relative position between the power supply structure and the stored object is less likely to change, and power supply is performed stably.

[0014] In the storage structure described in claim 4, the power supply structure has a wireless power supply unit capable of wireless power supply, and the wireless power supply unit is provided on the side surface of the recess.

[0015] According to the storage structure described in claim 4, wireless power supply is performed stably.

[0016] In the storage structure described in claim 5, the biasing portion has a lid portion that covers the recess from above, and the lid portion is rotatable downward in the vertical direction from the state in which it covers the recess.

[0017] According to the storage structure described in claim 5, the lid rotates vertically downward, so it does not interfere with the storage operation of the items to be stored, and the convenience of the storage structure is improved. Furthermore, the lid prevents foreign objects from entering the recess, and the lid also functions as a biasing part, so the number of parts can be reduced.

[0018] In the storage structure according to claim 6, the biasing portion has a flexible member provided at the lower vertical end of the recess.

[0019] According to the storage structure described in claim 6, since the flexible member is provided at the lower end of the recess, it does not interfere with the storage operation of the items to be stored, and the convenience of the storage structure is improved.

[0020] In the storage structure described in claim 7, one end of the flexible member is attached to the bottom surface of the recess, and the other end protrudes further toward the side surface of the recess than the one end.

[0021] According to the storage structure described in claim 7, the storage operation of the stored items is not hindered, and furthermore, the stored items are biased and fixed against the side surface of the recess, thus improving the convenience of the storage structure.

[0022] In the storage structure according to claim 8, the elastic member further has side wall portions protruding toward the side surfaces of the concave portion at both longitudinal ends of the concave portion.

[0023] According to the storage structure described in claim 8, the elastic member is held in the concave portion by the side wall portions, and rattling and the like due to vibrations during traveling are suppressed.

[0024] The vehicle seat according to claim 9 includes the storage structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

[0025] The vehicle seat according to claim 10 further includes a lifter capable of moving the cushion in the vertical direction or a slide mechanism capable of moving the cushion in the vehicle front-rear direction.

[0026] According to the vehicle seat described in claim 9 or 10, since a storage structure is formed in the side finisher, even if the cushion moves up and down or back and forth, the storage position does not change relatively with respect to the occupant, so the distance between the occupant and the stored item becomes closer, and the ease of taking out the stored item is improved.

Advantages of the Invention

[0027] As described above, according to the present invention, in the storage structure in a vehicle seat, a storage structure capable of improving convenience including the ease of taking out a stored item from the storage structure is provided.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0028] [Figure 1] It is an external perspective view showing a configuration example of a vehicle seat according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] It is an external perspective view showing a configuration example of a storage structure according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] It is a top view showing a configuration example of a storage structure according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] It is an exploded view showing a configuration example of a storage structure according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5]This is a rear view showing an example of the configuration of a storage structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] This is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of a storage structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] This is an external perspective view showing an example of the configuration of an elastic member according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] This is a top view showing an example of the configuration of an elastic member according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] This is a front view showing an example of the configuration of an elastic member according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] This is a side view showing an example of the configuration of an elastic member according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] This is an external perspective view showing an example of use of the storage structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] This is a cross-sectional view showing an example of use of a storage structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] This is a cross-sectional view showing an example of use of a storage structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] This is an external perspective view showing an example of the configuration of a storage structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] This is a top view showing an example of the configuration of a storage structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16] This is an exploded view showing an example of the configuration of a storage structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17] This is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of a storage structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] This is a cross-sectional view showing an example of use of a storage structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 19] This is a cross-sectional view showing an example of use of a storage structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 20] This is an exploded view showing an example of the configuration of a storage structure according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 21] This is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of a storage structure according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 22]This is a cross-sectional view showing an example of use of a storage structure according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 23] This is a cross-sectional view showing an example of use of a storage structure according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0029] A vehicle seat 10 and storage structure 30 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the attached drawings. In this specification and drawings, components having substantially the same functional configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0030] Furthermore, when describing the front, back, left, right, up, and down directions in the following explanation, these directions should be as seen from the perspective of an occupant seated in a vehicle seat, and arrows F are shown appropriately in each figure. R indicates forward, arrow UP indicates upward, arrow RH indicates right, and arrow LH indicates left. This shall be the case. Furthermore, the left-right direction coincides with the seat width direction.

[0031] <<First Embodiment>> <1. Configuration of vehicle seats> A vehicle seat according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figure 1. The vehicle seat 10 according to this embodiment is installed in the interior of a vehicle (for example, an automobile). As shown in Figure 1, the vehicle seat 10 includes a headrest 11, a seat back 12, and a seat cushion 13.

[0032] Furthermore, the vehicle seat 10 is equipped with a side finisher 20 on the side of the seat cushion 13. Specifically, as shown in Figure 1, the side finisher 20 is provided on the right side in the width direction of the seat cushion 13. Although not shown, the side finisher 20 is also provided on the left side in the width direction of the seat cushion 13. The side finisher 20 contributes to the appearance of the seat cushion 13 by covering the metal seat side frame (corresponding to the seat side frame 13A described later) from the outside. The side finisher 20 is made of, for example, a resin material and is formed into a predetermined shape by injection molding.

[0033] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, the vehicle seat 10 is equipped with a seat slide mechanism 14 at the bottom of the seat cushion 13. This seat slide mechanism 14 allows the vehicle seat 10 to move in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle seat 10 is equipped with a seat lifter mechanism (not shown) between the seat slide mechanism 14 and the seat cushion 13. This seat lifter mechanism allows the vehicle seat 10 to move along the vertical direction. The general configuration of the vehicle seat 10 according to this embodiment has been described above.

[0034] <2. Configuration of the storage structure> Next, the storage structure 30A according to this embodiment will be described using Figures 2 to 13. As shown in Figure 2, the storage structure 30A according to this embodiment is provided in the middle of the side finisher 20 in the front-rear direction. Specifically, the side finisher 20 has a front end portion 21 that covers the front end side of the cushion side frame and a rear end portion 23 that covers the rear end side of the cushion side frame and the portion connected to the seat back 12. The storage structure 30 is provided between the front end portion 21 and the rear end portion 23 of the side finisher 20.

[0035] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the storage structure 30A has a recess 25. The recess 25 is open vertically upward, allowing for the storage of an object to be stored (corresponding to the object T described later). As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the recess 25 is formed in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped housing with a longitudinal direction, along the longitudinal direction (front-to-back direction) of the side finisher 20. An elastic member 40 is also provided inside the recess 25 as a biasing part that biases the object to be stored toward the inside in the width direction of the recess 25. Details of the elastic member 40 will be described later.

[0036] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the recess 25 has an outer wall portion 25A provided on the outside in the sheet width direction, a front wall portion 25B provided on the front end portion 21 side of the side finisher 20, a rear wall portion 25C provided on the rear end portion 23 side of the side finisher 20, and an inner wall portion 25D provided on the inside in the sheet width direction. The recess 25 is formed by being surrounded on all four sides by these walls. The recess 25 also has a bottom wall portion 25F, which supports the contents stored inside the recess 25 from below. Thus, the recess 25 has a housing shape.

[0037] The dimensions of the outer wall portion 25A, the front wall portion 25B, the rear wall portion 25C, and the inner wall portion 25D that form the recess 25 are set appropriately according to the size or shape of the object to be stored. For example, the length of the outer wall portion 25A and the inner wall portion 25D (the front-to-back distance of the side finisher 20) is set according to the size or shape of the object to be stored. The length may be approximately the same as the length of the item to be stored. Alternatively, the lengths of the front wall section 25B and the rear wall section 25C (the widthwise distance of the side finisher 20) may be set to be greater than the thickness of the item to be stored.

[0038] Furthermore, the inner wall portion 25D is provided with an opening 25E to expose the wireless power supply unit 51, which is part of the power supply structure 50, into the recess 25. In addition, the rear end portion 23 of the side finisher 20, which is connected to the upper side of the rear wall portion 25C, may be provided with a socket that can be connected to a wired power supply unit 53, which is part of the power supply structure 50. Details of the power supply structure 50 will be described later.

[0039] Furthermore, a pair of through holes 25G are formed in the bottom wall portion 25F of the recess 25 for attaching an elastic member 40, which acts as a biasing member, into the recess 25. Specifically, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the elastic member 40 is attached by fitting an engaging portion 42, which protrudes downward from the lower surface of the main body portion 41, into the through holes 25G of the recess 25. The elastic member 40 biases the object to be stored in the recess 25 toward the inner wall portion 25D. That is, the object to be stored is held between the elastic member 40 and the inner wall portion 25D. Thus, the biasing member has an elastic member 40 provided at the lower vertical end of the recess 25.

[0040] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the side finisher 20 has a power supply structure 50 capable of supplying power to the stored items. In particular, when the stored items are electronic devices such as tablet terminals, the power supply structure 50 is capable of supplying power to such electronic devices. The power supply structure 50 is provided inside the recess 25 or in the peripheral area of ​​the recess 25 in the side finisher 20.

[0041] Specifically, the side finisher 20 has a wireless power supply unit 51 capable of wireless power supply as a power supply structure 50. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, a part of the wireless power supply unit 51 is exposed inside the recess 25 through an opening 25E formed in the inner wall portion 25D of the recess 25. For example, one side of the wireless power supply unit 51 used for power supply is positioned flush with the inner wall portion 25D. In this way, the wireless power supply unit 51 is provided on the inner wall portion 25D, which is the side surface of the recess 25.

[0042] As shown in Figure 5, the wireless power supply unit 51 is located in the middle of the longitudinal direction of the recess 25. Furthermore, the wireless power supply unit 51 is located in the middle of the vertical direction of the recess 25. By positioning the wireless power supply unit 51 in the middle region of the inner wall portion 25D of the recess 25, it becomes easier to supply power to objects of various shapes and sizes. Additionally, the wireless power supply unit 51 is located at a position corresponding to the protrusion 45 of the elastic member 40 (a position opposite to each other in the vertical direction).

[0043] As an example of the wireless power supply unit 51, a wireless power supply device using the so-called electromagnetic induction method, compliant with the Qi standard, can be used. The electronic device is charged when the power supply part of the wireless power supply unit 51 comes into contact with the power receiving part of the electronic device that is housed within it.

[0044] The power supply method in the wireless power supply unit 51 is not limited to electromagnetic induction, but may be any method capable of charging electronic equipment, such as electrolytic coupling. The wiring taken out from the wireless power supply device is connected to a power supply (not shown) adjusted to a specified voltage.

[0045] Furthermore, the power supply structure 50 may have a wired power supply unit 53 that enables power supply via a wire. Specifically, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, the wired power supply unit 53 is provided on the upper surface portion 23A of the rear end portion 23 of the side finisher 20. This upper surface portion 23A is a part that is connected to the rear wall portion 25C of the recess 25. The wired power supply unit 53 can be connected to the terminal of a power supply cable connected to an electronic device via a socket.

[0046] An example of a wired power supply unit 53 is a USB connector. Wiring (not shown) connected to the USB connector is configured to be routed out of the connector case. Wiring routed from the other end of this connector case is connected to a power supply (not shown) regulated to a specified voltage. USB is an abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus, and is one of the serial bus standards. As for the USB connector, a female connector with an A terminal, a mini-A terminal, or a micro-A terminal can be used. The shape of the USB connector should be set appropriately considering the connector shape of the electronic terminal used in the vehicle.

[0047] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6, the storage structure 30A according to this embodiment has an elastic member 40 as a biasing part within the recess 25. As described above, the lower end of the elastic member 40 is attached to the bottom wall portion 25F of the recess 25. As shown in Figure 6, when viewed from the side, the upper end of the elastic member 40 protrudes more toward the inner wall portion 25D of the recess 25 than the lower end. The elastic member 40 as a biasing part stabilizes the stored items within the recess 25, and the positional relationship between the occupants, the surrounding power supply structure 50, and the stored items is set to a predetermined state. With reference to Figures 7 to 10, the elastic member 40 as a biasing part according to this embodiment will be described in more detail.

[0048] As shown in Figure 7, the elastic member 40 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with its longitudinal direction in the Y direction and its transverse direction in the X direction in Figure 7. The length (longitudinal distance) of the elastic member 40 is approximately the same as the length of the recess 25 (distance along the front-rear direction of the side finisher 20), and the width (transverse distance) of the elastic member 40 is set to be shorter than the width (distance along the width direction) of the recess 25. The elastic member 40 is formed, for example, by injection molding a resin material such as rubber into a predetermined shape.

[0049] As shown in Figure 7, the elastic member 40 has a main body portion 41, an engaging portion 42 protruding downward from the lower end portion 47 of the main body portion 41, and side wall portions 43 formed at both ends of the main body portion 41 in the X direction. The main body portion 41 is the main part of the elastic member 40, and a part of this main body portion 41 abuts against the object to be stored in the recess 25, thereby biasing the object to be stored toward the side surface of the recess 25.

[0050] As shown in Figure 10, the main body 41 has a shape in which the upper end protrudes relative to the lower end when viewed from the side. Specifically, in the height direction (Z direction in Figure 10) of the main body 41, a protrusion 45 is provided on the upper end 46 side. The protrusion 45 protrudes in the Y direction in Figure 10 relative to the lower end 47 of the main body 41. In other words, the distance in the Y direction from the protrusion 45 of the main body 41 is longer than that from the lower end 47. As will be described later, this protrusion 45 comes into contact with the stored object and biases the stored object.

[0051] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 10, the protruding portion 45 may protrude further than the upper end portion 46 of the main body portion 41. In other words, the distance in the Y direction of the protruding portion 45 of the main body portion 41 is longer than that of the upper end portion 46. As a result, as shown in Figures 7 and 10, the main body portion 41 has an upper slope 41A formed from the upper end portion 46 to the protruding portion 45, and a lower slope 41B formed from the protruding portion 45 to the lower end portion 47.

[0052] The main body 41 has a protruding portion 45 and an upper inclined surface 41A. When an object is stored inside, the object moves while contacting the upper inclined surface 41A, guiding it toward the position of the protruding portion 45 of the elastic member 40. Subsequently, the elastic member 40 biases and holds the object in place.

[0053] Furthermore, because the main body 41 has a lower slope 41B, a gap is created between the stored item and the elastic member 40 after it has passed through the protrusion 45. As a result, contact between the elastic member 40 and the stored item is suppressed after it has passed through the protrusion 45, reducing resistance to the storage operation.

[0054] As shown in Figures 7 and 9, the engaging portion 42 is provided on the lower surface of the main body portion 41 and is a portion that protrudes downward. The engaging portion 42 is inserted through a through hole 25G provided in the bottom wall portion 25F of the recess 25, thereby attaching the elastic member 40 to the recess 25. For example, if a pair of through holes 25G are provided, a pair of engaging portions 42 are provided at positions corresponding to the pair of through holes 25G.

[0055] The engaging portion 42 has a so-called arrowhead shape. Specifically, the engaging portion 42 has a base end portion 42B connected to the main body portion 41, and a tip portion 42A provided on the tip side of the base end portion 42B, which is wider in the X direction in Figure 9 than the base end portion 42B. The base end portion 42B has a length in the X direction that is approximately the same as the through hole 25G provided in the bottom wall portion 25F of the recess 25. On the other hand, the tip portion 42A is set to be larger than the X direction length of the through hole 25G. As a result, after the engaging portion 42 is inserted into the through hole 25G, the tip portion 42A engages with the edge of the through hole 25G. As a result, the elastic member 40 is attached to the bottom wall portion 25F (see Figure 6).

[0056] As shown in Figure 8, the side wall portion 43 is a wall-like portion provided at both ends of the main body portion 41 in the X direction. The side wall portion 43 is formed to extend in the Y direction from the main body portion 41. As shown in Figure 10, the side wall portion 43 has a trapezoidal shape in side view, and the height of this trapezoid (distance in the Y direction) is set to be longer than the distance of the protruding portion 45 of the main body portion 41 in the Y direction. The hypotenuse of the trapezoidal side wall portion 43 is on the same plane as the upper slope 41A of the main body portion 41.

[0057] With this configuration, the side wall portion 43 protrudes toward the inner wall portion 25D of the recess 25 when the elastic member 40 is attached to the recess 25. As a result, the side wall portion 43 faces both ends of the side finisher 20 of the stored item in the direction along the front-rear direction within the recess 25.

[0058] Furthermore, the elastic member 40 may have a hollow structure. Specifically, as shown in Figures 7 to 10, the elastic member 40 has a hollow portion 49 that penetrates along the X direction. The hollow portion 49 has a hole shape that is similar in shape to the outer shape of the main body portion 41. The rigidity of the elastic member 40 is appropriately adjusted by the hollow portion 49, and the molding of the elastic member 40 is made easier. The above describes an example of the configuration of the storage structure 30A according to this embodiment.

[0059] <3. Examples of storage structure usage> Next, an example of the use of the storage structure 30A according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 11 to 13. As shown in Figures 11 and 12, the item to be stored T is stored in the storage structure 30A provided on the side finisher 20 that covers the seat side frame 13A from the side. Specifically, as shown in Figure 11, the item to be stored T is inserted into the substantially housing-shaped space of the recess 25 and stored therein.

[0060] During the storage operation, the elastic member 40, which acts as a biasing element, comes into contact with the stored object T. However, since the elastic member 40 deforms or displaces, it does not create significant resistance during the storage operation. As shown in Figure 12, when the stored object T is stored in the storage structure 30A, its lower side surface is supported from below by the bottom wall portion 25F.

[0061] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 12, the object to be stored T is biased toward the side finisher 20 by the elastic member 40. That is, the object to be stored T is biased toward the inner wall portion 25D, which is the side surface of the recess 25, and comes into contact with it. At this time, the object to be stored T also comes into contact with the wireless power supply portion 51, which is exposed inside the recess 25 so as to be flush with the inner wall portion 25D.

[0062] In other words, when the stored object T is stored in the recess 25, it is held between the protruding portion 45 of the elastic member 40 and the inner wall portion 25D. In this way, the stored object T is held in a predetermined position within the recess 25. Therefore, the positional relationship between the occupant and the stored object T is less likely to change. Furthermore, if the stored object T is an electronic device such as a tablet terminal, the positional relationship between the tablet terminal and the power supply structure 50 is less likely to change, so power supply is performed stably.

[0063] On the other hand, as shown in Figure 13, when removing the stored item T from the storage structure, for example, the stored item T can be tilted outward in the sheet width direction and then pulled upward to remove it. By tilting the stored item T, the elastic member 40 is deformed or displaced, making it easier to remove the stored item T. Of course, the stored item T can also be removed by simply pulling it upward while it is still stored. The usage examples of the storage structure 30A according to this embodiment have been described above.

[0064] Next, the operation and effects of this embodiment will be described.

[0065] As shown in Figure 1, the storage structure 30A according to this embodiment is provided on the side finisher 20. Therefore, the positions of the occupant and the stored item T do not change easily, and compared to, for example, the case in which the storage structure is provided on a slide rail, the stored item T can be easily retrieved, improving convenience. For example, even if the occupant is relatively small in stature or elderly, and the range of possible retrieval is narrow, the stored item T can be easily retrieved.

[0066] In particular, if the vehicle seat 10 has a lifter structure that moves the seat body vertically, or a slider structure that moves the seat body in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, these structures may operate and the position of the seat body may change. Even in this case, since the storage structure 30 according to this embodiment is provided on the side finisher 20, it moves together with the seat body and its position relative to the occupant is less likely to change.

[0067] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 11 and 12, the stored item T is biased towards the inner wall portion 25D, which is the side surface of the recess 25, by the elastic member 40 acting as a biasing member within the recess 25. As a result, the stored item T is held between the elastic member 40 and the inner wall portion 25D within the recess 25. Consequently, the stored item T is held in a predetermined position within the recess 25, so the positional relationship between the occupant and the stored item T does not change easily, and the retrieval operation becomes easier.

[0068] Furthermore, since the elastic member 40 biases the stored object T within the recess 25, rattling of the stored object T within the recess 25 is suppressed. As a result, the influence of vibrations transmitted to the storage structure 30A via the side finisher 20 on the stored object T is suppressed.

[0069] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 11 and 12, when the power supply structure 50 is provided on the side or around the recess 25, the recess 25 is biased by the elastic member 40, so the positional relationship between the elastic member 40 and the power supply structure 50 is less likely to change. When the stored item T is an electronic device such as a tablet terminal, power is supplied stably from the power supply structure 50 to the electronic device.

[0070] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 7 to 12, the elastic member 40 has a shape in which its upper end protrudes partially more than its lower end when viewed from the side. This effectively biases the object T to be stored toward the side of the recess 25. In other words, compared to a shape in which the lower end of the elastic member 40 protrudes, the protrusion of the upper end allows the object T to be biased toward a position closer to its center of gravity when viewed from the side. As a result, tilting of the object T within the recess 25 can be suppressed. Moreover, by having a protrusion 45 on the upper end of the elastic member 40, when wireless power is supplied to the object, tilting can be suppressed while biasing the object toward the wireless power supply unit 51, thus stabilizing the wireless power supply state.

[0071] Furthermore, when the object T to be stored is inserted into the recess 25, the protruding portion of the elastic member 40 mainly deforms or displaces, allowing the insertion of the object T without hindering it. In addition, the deformation or displacement of the protruding portion allows it to accommodate changes in the dimensions of the object T to be stored.

[0072] Furthermore, the elastic member 40 has side walls at both ends in the longitudinal direction. These side walls face the longitudinal end faces of the object to be stored T. This suppresses the movement of the object to be stored T along the front-rear direction of the side finisher 20 within the recess 25, thereby further suppressing rattle. In addition, the presence of side walls in the elastic member 40 allows the elastic member 40 to be adjusted to have a predetermined rigidity, enabling it to bias the object to be stored T more effectively.

[0073] Furthermore, since the elastic member 40 is formed in a hollow shape, it is adjusted to have a predetermined rigidity. As a result, the object to be stored T is effectively biased, and when stored in the recess 25, the elastic member 40 is more easily deformed or displaced, making it less likely to hinder the storage operation. In addition, since the elastic member 40 is hollow, it is easy to mold, and the weight and cost of the elastic member 40 can be reduced.

[0074] <<Second Embodiment>> Next, a storage structure 30B according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 14 to 19. The storage structure 30B according to this embodiment differs from the first embodiment described above in that it has a lid portion 60 as a biasing portion. In the storage structure 30B according to the second embodiment, members and parts corresponding to those in the first embodiment may be given the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment, and their descriptions may be omitted.

[0075] As shown in Figures 14 and 15, the storage structure 30B according to this embodiment has a lid portion 60 as a biasing portion. As shown in Figure 15, when viewed from above, the lid portion 60 covers the opening of the recess 25 from above. Here, the statement that the lid portion 60 covers the recess 25 does not mean that it completely covers it, but rather that the lid portion 60 is provided on the upper side of the recess 25 to an extent that the entry of foreign matter can be suppressed, and it is permissible for a gap to be created between the lid portion 60 and the side finisher 20.

[0076] As shown in Figure 15, the cover portion 60 is attached to the upper end of the outer wall portion 25A. The cover portion 60 is rotatable downwards from a state covering the opening of the recess 25, with the point of attachment to the upper end as the pivot point.

[0077] Specifically, as shown in Figure 16, the lid portion 60 comprises a lid body 61, a pair of rotating pins 63 provided on the lid body 61, and a torsion spring 64 attached coaxially with the rotating pins 63 and biasing the lid body 61. The lid body 61 is a flat plate-shaped member having an area sufficient to cover the opening of the recess 25. Rotating pins 63 are provided at both ends of the lid body 61 in the longitudinal direction, specifically at the ends on the outer wall portion 25A side when the lid body 61 is covering the opening. The rotating pins 63 are inserted into holes (not shown) provided near the upper end of the outer wall portion 25A in the side finisher 20. As a result, the lid body 61 is rotatable relative to the side finisher 20 with the rotating pins 63 as the pivot axis.

[0078] The torsion spring 64 has a tightly wound coil spring portion inserted through the rotating pin 63, with one end of the coil spring portion engaging with the lid body 61 and the other end engaging with the side finisher 20. The torsion spring 64 biases the lid body 61 upward in response to the downward rotation of the lid body 61 around the rotating pin 63. In other words, the torsion spring 64 biases the lid body 61 so that it covers the opening of the recess 25.

[0079] When the object T to be stored is not stored in the storage structure 30B, the opening of the recess 25 is covered by the lid 60, as shown in Figure 17. That is, the torsion spring 64 biases the lid body 61 to cover the recess 25 as shown in Figure 17, and this state is maintained.

[0080] As shown in Figure 18, when the storage operation of the object T to be stored in the storage structure 30B begins, the object T comes into contact with the lid body 61, and the lid body 61 rotates downward. Furthermore, as the storage operation continues, the object T enters the recess 25 through the gap created between the lid body 61 and the inner wall portion 25D. At this time, the lid portion 60, which acts as a biasing part, comes into contact with the object T to be stored, but since the biasing force of the torsion spring 64 is adjusted appropriately, it does not create significant resistance during the storage operation.

[0081] As shown in Figure 18, when the stored object T is stored in the storage structure 30B, its lower side surface is supported from below by the bottom wall portion 25F. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 18, the stored object T is biased toward the side finisher 20 by the lid portion 60. That is, the stored object T is biased toward the inner wall portion 25D, which is the side surface of the recess 25, by the movement of the lid portion 60 returning to its closed state, and comes into contact with it. At this time, the stored object T also comes into contact with the wireless power supply portion 51, which is exposed inside the recess 25 so as to be flush with the inner wall portion 25D.

[0082] In other words, when the stored item T is stored in the recess 25, it is held between the lid 60 and the inner wall 25D. In this way, the stored item T is held in a predetermined position within the recess 25, and the positional relationship between the occupants, the power supply structure 50, and the stored item T is less likely to change.

[0083] On the other hand, as shown in Figure 19, when removing the stored item T from the storage structure, for example, the stored item T can be tilted outward in the sheet width direction and then pulled upward to remove it. By tilting the stored item T, the lid portion 60 is displaced, making it easier to remove the stored item T. Of course, the stored item T can also be removed by simply pulling it upward while it is still stored.

[0084] In the storage structure 30B according to this embodiment, the presence of a lid portion 60 as a biasing portion provides the same effects as in the first embodiment described above. Furthermore, the lid portion 60 has a simple configuration with a small number of parts, which improves durability or reduces costs.

[0085] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 17 and 18, the upper side of the recess 25 is kept closed by the lid 60. This prevents foreign matter (dust, moisture, etc.) from entering the recess 25. In particular, if the power supply structure 50 is located inside the recess 25, the impact on the power supply structure 50 due to the entry of such foreign matter is suppressed.

[0086] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 18, the lid 60 is biased upward with the upper end of the outer wall 25A as its pivot point. This allows the lid to bias the stored object T at a position close to its center of gravity when viewed from the side. As a result, tilting of the stored object T within the recess 25 can be suppressed. Moreover, when wireless power is supplied to the stored object, the lid 60 can bias the stored object toward the wireless power supply unit 51 while suppressing tilting of the stored object, thereby stabilizing the wireless power supply state.

[0087] <<Third Embodiment>> Next, a storage structure 30C according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 20 to 23. The storage structure 30C according to the third embodiment differs from the above embodiment in that it has both an elastic member 40 and a lid 60 as a biasing portion. In the storage structure 30C according to the third embodiment, members and parts corresponding to those in the first and second embodiments described above may be given the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment, and their descriptions may be omitted.

[0088] As shown in Figure 20, the storage structure 30C according to this embodiment includes an elastic member 40 and a lid portion 60 as biasing parts. As shown in Figure 21, the elastic member 40 is attached to the lower end of the recess 25. The lid portion 60 is biased upward with the upper end of the outer wall portion 25A of the recess 25 as its pivot point.

[0089] As shown in Figure 21, when the object to be stored T is not stored in the storage structure 30B, the opening of the recess 25 is covered by the lid 60. As shown in Figure 22, when the storage operation of the object to be stored T into the storage structure 30C begins, the object to be stored T comes into contact with the lid body 61, and the lid body 61 is rotated downward. Furthermore, as the storage operation continues, the object to be stored T enters the recess 25 through the gap created between the lid body 61 and the inner wall 25D. The elastic member 40 then comes into contact with the object to be stored T, but since the elastic member 40 deforms or displaces, it does not provide significant resistance to the storage operation. As shown in Figure 21, when the object to be stored T is stored in the storage structure 30C, its lower side surface is supported from below by the bottom wall 25F.

[0090] As shown in Figure 22, the object to be stored T is biased toward the side finisher 20 by at least one of the lid portion 60 or the elastic member 40. The object to be stored T is biased toward the inner wall portion 25D, which is the side surface of the recess 25, and comes into contact with it. At this time, the object to be stored T also comes into contact with the wireless power supply portion 51, which is exposed inside the recess 25 so as to be flush with the inner wall portion 25D.

[0091] In other words, when the stored item T is stored in the recess 25, it is held between at least one of the lid portion 60 or the elastic member 40 and the inner wall portion 25D. In this way, the stored item T is held in a predetermined position within the recess 25, and the positional relationship between the occupants, the power supply structure 50, and the stored item T is less likely to change.

[0092] On the other hand, as shown in Figure 23, when removing the stored item T from the storage structure 30C, for example, the stored item T can be tilted outward in the sheet width direction and then pulled upward to remove it. By tilting the stored item T, at least one of the lid portion 60 or the elastic member 40 is deformed or displaced, making it easier to remove the stored item T. Of course, the stored item T can also be removed by simply pulling it upward while it is still stored.

[0093] The storage structure 30C according to this embodiment has a lid portion 60 and an elastic member 40 as biasing parts, thereby achieving the same effects as the first and second embodiments described above. Furthermore, the lid portion 60 biases the stored object T on the upper side of the recess 25, and the elastic member 40 further biases the stored object T on the lower side of the recess 25. This further suppresses rattling of the stored object T within the recess 25. It can also accommodate changes in the size and shape of the stored object T.

[0094] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the attached drawings, the present invention is not limited to these examples. It is clear to any person with ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs that various modifications or applications can be conceived within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims, and these are also understood to naturally fall within the technical scope of the present invention.

[0095] For example, in the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the biasing portion has an elastic member 40 and / or a cover portion 60, but the present invention is not limited to such an example. For example, the biasing portion may be configured in which a plurality of rubber protrusions are arranged on the side surface of the recess 25.

[0096] Furthermore, although the above embodiment shows an example in which the lid 60 is rotatable, the present invention is not limited to such an example. The lid 60 only needs to cover the recess 25 and bias the stored object T as a biasing part, and the lid 60 may be, for example, a shutter structure.

[0097] Furthermore, although the above embodiment shows an example in which the wireless power supply unit 51 is provided on the inner wall portion 25D, the present invention is not limited to this example. The wireless power supply unit 51 may also be provided on the outer wall portion 25A. Also, although the wired power supply unit 53 is shown as being provided on the rear end portion 23 of the side finisher 20, the present invention is not limited to this example, and the wired power supply unit 53 may also be provided on the front end portion 21 of the side finisher 20.

[0098] Furthermore, although the above embodiment shows an example where the stored item T is a tablet device, the present invention is not limited to such examples. For example, the electronic device may be a tablet personal computer, a smartphone, or an e-book reader. Moreover, the stored item T may be an electronic device that can be charged by a power supply structure 50 such as a portable battery. Other examples of the stored item T may be books such as magazines or maps. [Explanation of symbols]

[0099] 10 Vehicle seats 13 Seat cushions 14 Slider structure 20 Side Finisher 25 recesses 30 Storage Structures 40 Elastic members 43 Side wall section 45 Protrusion 50 Power supply structure 51 Wireless power supply unit 60 Lid T Items to be stored S display screen

Claims

1. A recess is formed in a side finisher provided on at least one side in the width direction of the cushion of a vehicle seat, and is open vertically upward so as to be able to store an item, A biasing portion provided in the recess for bringing the object to be stored into contact with the side surface of the recess, A storage structure equipped with this feature.

2. The storage structure according to claim 1, wherein the biasing portion biases the stored item toward the inside of the recess in the width direction.

3. The storage structure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the stored object is an electronic device, and the side finisher has a power supply structure capable of supplying power to the stored object.

4. The power supply structure has a wireless power supply unit capable of wireless power supply, The storage structure according to claim 3, wherein the wireless power supply unit is provided on the side surface of the recess.

5. The biasing portion has a cover portion that covers the recess from above, The storage structure according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the lid is rotatable vertically downward from a state covering the recess.

6. The storage structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the biasing portion has an elastic member provided at the lower vertical end of the recess.

7. The elastic member is attached at one end to the bottom surface of the recess. The storage structure according to claim 6, wherein the other end protrudes more toward the side surface of the recess than the one end.

8. The storage structure according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the elastic member further has side wall portions that protrude toward the side surface of the recess at both longitudinal ends of the recess.

9. A vehicle seat comprising the storage structure described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The vehicle seat according to claim 9, further comprising a lifter capable of moving the cushion vertically or a sliding mechanism capable of moving the cushion in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.

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