Vehicle sliding deck device

Abstract

This invention provides a vehicle slide deck device that improves work efficiency when using a board unit as a table. [Solution] The vehicle slide deck device 17 is installed in the luggage compartment of the vehicle. The vehicle slide deck device 17 comprises a fixed unit 20 and a board unit 30. The fixed unit 20 has a fixed frame 21 that is fixed to the vehicle and a slide frame 23 that can slide in the front-rear direction Y of the vehicle relative to the fixed frame 21. The board unit 30 has a board body 31 that is placed on the slide frame 23 and a first leg portion 33a and a second leg portion 33b that are foldably attached to the lower surface 31a of the board body 31.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a slide deck device for a vehicle.

Background Art

[0002] The luggage floor of an automobile described in Patent Document 1 includes a floorboard and a floor main body that is slidably attached to the floorboard. Four legs are attached to the lower surface of the floor main body so as to be able to rise and fall. After the user removes the floor main body from the floorboard, the user can use the floor main body as a table by raising the four legs.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In Patent Document 1, the workability when using the floor main body as a table is not good. For example, when a user tries to raise the four legs alone, it is necessary to turn the floor main body over or lay it sideways. When there are multiple users, by sharing the roles of lifting the floor main body and raising the legs, the legs can be raised without turning the floor main body over or laying it sideways. However, it is necessary to continuously lift the floor main body while raising the legs.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] A vehicle slide deck device that solves the above problems is a vehicle slide deck device installed in the luggage compartment of a vehicle, comprising a fixing unit and a board unit, wherein the fixing unit has a fixing frame fixed to the vehicle and a slide frame that can slide in the front-rear direction of the vehicle relative to the fixing frame, and the board unit has a board body placed on the slide frame and legs that are foldably attached to the lower surface of the board body.

[0006] According to the above configuration, the board unit is mounted on a sliding frame. Therefore, the board unit can slide along the sliding frame in the front-to-back direction of the vehicle. In addition, legs are attached to the underside of the board unit. Therefore, by removing the board unit from the vehicle, it can be used as a table.

[0007] To use the board unit as a table, the user first slides the board unit of the vehicle's sliding deck device, which is stored in the luggage compartment, to the rear of the vehicle. With the board unit slid to the rear of the vehicle, it is suspended above the ground by resting on the sliding frame. In this state, the user unfolds the folded legs. The user can then remove the board unit from the vehicle by lifting and moving it. This allows the board unit to be used as a table.

[0008] When putting away the board unit after using it as a table, the user first places the board unit onto the sliding frame with the legs extended. The board unit is then suspended above the ground by being placed on the sliding frame. In this state, the user folds the legs. Afterward, the user slides the board unit forward in the vehicle, storing the vehicle's sliding deck device in the luggage compartment.

[0009] In this way, the user can extend or fold the legs without tilting or lifting the board unit while it is detached from the vehicle. Therefore, the workability when using the board unit as a table can be improved.

[0010] Regarding the above-described vehicle slide deck device, the board body may be provided with through holes, and the board unit may have a cover capable of closing the through holes. According to the above configuration, the board body is provided with through holes. Therefore, when the vehicle's sliding deck device is stored in the luggage compartment, the user can access the storage space located below the board unit without having to slide the board unit to the rear of the vehicle. Consequently, for example, when a user is sleeping in the luggage compartment, it becomes possible to load and unload luggage into the storage space even when the vehicle's tailgate is closed.

[0011] Furthermore, the board unit has a lid that can close the through-hole. Therefore, when luggage is not being loaded or unloaded from the storage space, the through-hole can be closed with the lid. Thus, luggage placed on the board itself can be prevented from falling into the storage space through the through-hole. In addition, outside air is less likely to enter the luggage compartment from the storage space through the through-hole, improving the comfort of sleeping in the luggage compartment.

[0012] Regarding the above-described vehicle slide deck device, the lid is capable of being fitted into the through hole, and when the lid is fitted into the through hole, the upper surface of the lid is located on the same plane as the upper surface of the board body, and the board unit may have a board frame attached to the lower surface of the board body that overlaps with a part of the through hole in a plan view.

[0013] With the above configuration, when the through-hole is closed by the lid, a step is less likely to occur between the top surface of the board body and the top surface of the lid. The flat top surface of the board unit allows for smoother loading and unloading of luggage, and improves the comfort of the sleeping area when sleeping in the luggage compartment. Since the lid is supported by the board frame, it is prevented from falling into the storage space.

[0014] Regarding the above-mentioned vehicle slide deck device, the size of the through-hole may be large enough to allow camping equipment to be inserted. With the above configuration, after removing the lid, the user can use the board unit as a camping table by inserting camping equipment into the through-holes.

[0015] The above-described vehicle slide deck device may include the following: a board unit comprising a first leg and a second leg as legs rotatably mounted to the board body; a rotating shaft rotatably mounted to the board body; a first mounting portion extending from the rotating shaft in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotating shaft; a second mounting portion extending from the rotating shaft in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotating shaft and located on the opposite side of the rotating shaft from the first mounting portion; a first link connecting the first mounting portion and the first leg and rotatable relative to the first mounting portion and the first leg; a second link connecting the second mounting portion and the second leg and rotatable relative to the second mounting portion and the second leg; and a handle provided on the first mounting portion or the second mounting portion.

[0016] According to the above configuration, when the user turns the handle, the connection point between the first attachment part and the first link rotates about the rotation axis, and the connection point between the second attachment part and the second link rotates about the rotation axis. When the connection point between the first attachment part and the first link rotates about the rotation axis, the connection point between the first link and the first leg rotates about the rotation axis of the first leg with respect to the board body. When the connection point between the second attachment part and the second link rotates about the rotation axis, the connection point between the second link and the second leg rotates about the rotation axis of the second leg with respect to the board body. As a result, the folded first leg and second leg are deployed, or the deployed first leg and second leg are folded. Therefore, the user can simply turn the handle to deploy the folded first leg and second leg together, or fold the deployed first leg and second leg together.

Advantages of the Invention

[0017] According to the present invention, the workability when using the board unit as a table can be improved.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0018] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a vehicle in a state where the vehicle slide deck device is not attached. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a vehicle in a state where the fixed unit is attached. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a vehicle in a state where the vehicle slide deck device is attached. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a plan view of the vehicle slide deck device. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the fixed unit. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a plan view showing the board unit. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the vehicle slide deck device taken along line 7-7 in FIG. 4. [Figure 8]FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a vehicle and a vehicle slide deck device in a state where the vehicle slide deck device is stored in the luggage room. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a vehicle slide deck device in a state where the board unit is slid to the rear of the vehicle. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a vehicle and a vehicle slide deck device in a state where the board unit is slid to the rear of the vehicle. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a vehicle and a vehicle slide deck device in a state where the legs are deployed. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a side view showing a vehicle and a vehicle slide deck device in a state where the legs are deployed. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a board unit in a state where camping supplies are attached. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view showing a board unit in a state where camping supplies are attached. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a plan view showing a board unit in a modified example. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a rear view showing a board unit in a state where the legs are folded. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a rear view showing a board unit in a state where the legs are deployed.

MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0019] Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the vehicle slide deck device 17 is embodied will be described according to FIGS. 1 to 14. In the following description, the "left-right direction X", "front-rear direction Y", and "up-down direction Z" refer to the "left-right direction", "front-rear direction", and "up-down direction" when the driver of the vehicle 10 is facing forward (the forward direction). The left-right direction X is also the vehicle width direction.

[0020] <Vehicle> As shown in Figure 1, a luggage compartment 11 is provided at the rear of the vehicle 10. An opening 12 is also provided at the rear of the vehicle 10. The opening 12 is opened and closed by a back door 13 (see Figure 12). By opening the back door 13, the user of the vehicle 10 can load and unload luggage into the luggage compartment 11 through the opening 12. A recess 15 is provided in the floor surface 11a of the luggage compartment 11. The bottom surface 15a of the recess 15 is sloped downwards as it is positioned from the front to the rear of the vehicle 10 (see Figure 8).

[0021] As shown in Figure 2, the vehicle 10 is equipped with a pair of left and right deck side trims 16. A front mounting portion 16a is provided at the front of each deck side trim 16. A rear mounting portion 16b is provided at the rear of each deck side trim 16. When the vehicle slide deck device 17 is not installed on the vehicle 10, vehicle accessories (not shown) are attached to the front mounting portion 16a and the rear mounting portion 16b. Vehicle accessories include, for example, hooks. A luggage net (not shown) is attached to the hooks.

[0022] As shown in Figure 3, the luggage compartment 11 of the vehicle 10 is provided with a vehicle sliding deck device 17, a front cover member 18a, a left cover member 18b, and a right cover member 18c. The front cover member 18a is provided on the front side of the vehicle sliding deck device 17. The left cover member 18b is provided on the left side of the vehicle sliding deck device 17. The right cover member 18c is provided on the right side of the vehicle sliding deck device 17.

[0023] <Vehicle-mounted sliding deck device> As shown in Figure 4, the vehicle slide deck device 17 comprises a fixed unit 20 and a board unit 30. The fixed unit 20 is the part that is fixed to the vehicle 10. The fixed unit 20 is not removed from the vehicle 10 when the vehicle slide deck device 17 is in use. The board unit 30 is the part that is removable from the vehicle 10. The board unit 30 is used as a table when removed from the vehicle 10.

[0024] As shown in Figure 5, the fixed unit 20 includes a fixed frame 21, a pair of left and right slide rails 22, and a slide frame 23. The fixed frame 21 has a left fixed frame section 21a, a right fixed frame section 21b, a front fixed frame section 21c, a rear fixed frame section 21d, and two support legs 21e. The left fixed frame section 21a and the right fixed frame section 21b each extend in the longitudinal direction Y of the vehicle 10. The left fixed frame section 21a and the right fixed frame section 21b are spaced apart in the left-right direction X of the vehicle 10. The front fixed frame section 21c and the rear fixed frame section 21d each extend in the left-right direction X of the vehicle 10. The front fixed frame section 21c connects the front end of the left fixed frame section 21a and the front end of the right fixed frame section 21b. The rear fixed frame section 21d connects the rear end of the left fixed frame section 21a and the rear end of the right fixed frame section 21b. The two support legs 21e extend downward from the rear fixed frame section 21d.

[0025] As shown in Figure 2, the fixed frame 21 is fixed to the vehicle 10. In this embodiment, the fixed frame 21 is attached to the front mounting portion 16a and the rear mounting portion 16b with the vehicle accessories removed. Both ends of the front fixed frame portion 21c in the left-right direction X of the vehicle 10 are attached to the front mounting portion 16a via the front bracket 19a. Both ends of the rear fixed frame portion 21d in the left-right direction X of the vehicle 10 are attached to the rear mounting portion 16b via the rear bracket 19b. When the fixed frame 21 is fixed to the vehicle 10, the lower end of the support leg 21e is in contact with the bottom surface 15a of the recess 15. The support leg 21e supports the fixed frame 21. The left fixed frame portion 21a and the right fixed frame portion 21b each extend horizontally in the front-rear direction Y of the vehicle 10.

[0026] As shown in Figure 5, each slide rail 22 in this embodiment has a first rail member 22a, a second rail member 22b, and a third rail member 22c. The second rail member 22b is slidably mounted relative to the first rail member 22a. The third rail member 22c is slidably mounted relative to the second rail member 22b.

[0027] The first rail member 22a is attached to the fixed frame 21. Specifically, the first rail member 22a of the slide rail 22 located on the left side is attached to the right side of the left fixed frame portion 21a. The first rail member 22a of the slide rail 22 located on the right side is attached to the left side of the right fixed frame portion 21b. The slide rails 22 extend in the longitudinal direction Y of the vehicle 10. Therefore, the second rail member 22b and the third rail member 22c are slidable relative to the fixed frame 21 in the longitudinal direction Y of the vehicle 10.

[0028] A release lever 22d is provided at the rear end of the third rail member 22c. The release lever 22d is operated by the user. When the release lever 22d is not operated, the sliding of the second rail member 22b and the third rail member 22c is locked. When the release lever 22d is operated, the sliding of the second rail member 22b and the third rail member 22c is released. As a result, the second rail member 22b and the third rail member 22c become slidable.

[0029] The slide frame 23 has a left slide frame section 23a, a right slide frame section 23b, and a front slide frame section 23c. The left slide frame section 23a and the right slide frame section 23b each extend in the longitudinal direction Y of the vehicle 10. The left slide frame section 23a and the right slide frame section 23b are spaced apart in the left-right direction X of the vehicle 10. The front slide frame section 23c connects the front end of the left slide frame section 23a and the front end of the right slide frame section 23b.

[0030] A first restricting portion 24 is provided at the rear end of the left slide frame portion 23a. The first restricting portion 24 protrudes from the left slide frame portion 23a toward the right slide frame portion 23b. A first restricting portion 24 is provided at the rear end of the right slide frame portion 23b. The first restricting portion 24 protrudes from the right slide frame portion 23b toward the left slide frame portion 23a.

[0031] The slide frame 23 is fixed to the third rail members 22c of a pair of left and right slide rails 22. Specifically, the left slide frame portion 23a is fixed to the right side of the third rail member 22c of the slide rail 22 located on the left side. The right slide frame portion 23b is fixed to the left side of the third rail member 22c of the slide rail 22 located on the right side. Therefore, the slide frame 23 can slide in the longitudinal direction Y of the vehicle 10 together with the third rail members 22c. The slide frame 23 can slide in the longitudinal direction Y of the vehicle 10 relative to the fixed frame 21.

[0032] As shown in Figures 4 and 6, the board unit 30 includes a board body 31, a lid 32, first legs 33a and second legs 33b as legs, a board frame 34, and a second restricting section 35. In Figures 4 and 6, the board body 31 and the lid 32 are shown by dashed lines.

[0033] The board body 31 is flat. The board body 31 is about the same size as the recess 15. A through hole 31h is provided in the center of the board body 31. The through hole 31h in this embodiment is set to a size that allows camping equipment 100 (see Figures 13 and 14) to be inserted. Camping equipment 100 includes, for example, a grill, burner, top plate, sink, tray, and basket. A known size standard for commercially available camping equipment 100 is, for example, a size standard of 36 cm x 25 cm as one unit. For example, the size of 0.5 units of camping equipment 100 is 36 cm x 12.5 cm. For example, the size of 2 units of camping equipment 100 is 36 cm x 50 cm. The through hole 31h in this embodiment is set to a size that corresponds to the camping equipment 100 of this standard size. The through hole 31h is set to a size that allows 2 units of camping equipment 100 to be inserted. The through hole 31h is rectangular in shape. The longitudinal dimension of the through-hole 31h is 50 cm. The short-width dimension of the through-hole 31h is 36 cm.

[0034] In this embodiment, the lid 32 is composed of four flat plates 32a. Each plate 32a is rectangular in shape. The size of each plate 32a is 0.5 units. That is, the length of each plate 32a is 36 cm. The width of each plate 32a is 12.5 cm.

[0035] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the lid 32 can be fitted into the through hole 31h of the board body 31. The lid 32 can close the through hole 31h. The four plates 32a are arranged side by side in the longitudinal direction of the through hole 31h. The longitudinal direction of each plate 32a is parallel to the short direction of the through hole 31h. The short direction of each plate 32a is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the through hole 31h. When the lid 32 is fitted into the through hole 31h, the upper surface 32b of the lid 32 is on the same plane as the upper surface 31b of the board body 31. The upper surface 31b of the board body 31 and the upper surface 32b of the lid 32 are horizontal planes.

[0036] The board frame 34 is attached to the lower surface 31a of the board body 31. As shown in Figures 4 and 6, the board frame 34 has a front board frame section 34a, a rear board frame section 34b, a left board frame section 34c, and a right board frame section 34d. The front board frame section 34a and the rear board frame section 34b each extend in the left-right direction X of the vehicle 10. The front board frame section 34a and the rear board frame section 34b are spaced apart in the front-rear direction Y of the vehicle 10. The left board frame section 34c and the right board frame section 34d each extend in the front-rear direction Y of the vehicle 10. The left board frame section 34c connects the left end of the front board frame section 34a and the left end of the rear board frame section 34b. The right board frame section 34d connects the right end of the front board frame section 34a and the right end of the rear board frame section 34b.

[0037] As shown in Figures 6 and 8, the distance between the front board frame portion 34a and the rear board frame portion 34b in the longitudinal direction Y of the vehicle 10 is smaller than the dimension of the through hole 31h in the shorter direction, i.e., the dimension of the through hole 31h in the longitudinal direction Y of the vehicle 10. Therefore, a portion of the front board frame portion 34a and a portion of the rear board frame portion 34b overlap the through hole 31h in a plan view. The cover 32 is supported by the portions of the front board frame portion 34a and the rear board frame portion 34b that overlap the through hole 31h.

[0038] The second restricting section 35 is attached to the lower surface 31a of the board body 31. The second restricting section 35 is located in front of the board frame 34 in the longitudinal direction Y of the vehicle 10. In this embodiment, two second restricting sections 35 are provided spaced apart in the left-right direction X of the vehicle 10.

[0039] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the board body 31 is mounted on the slide frame 23. Therefore, the board unit 30 is mounted on the slide frame 23. As shown in Figure 4, the dimensions of the board frame 34 in the left-right direction X of the vehicle 10 are slightly smaller than the distance between the left slide frame portion 23a and the right slide frame portion 23b in the left-right direction X of the vehicle 10. The board frame 34 is located between the left slide frame portion 23a and the right slide frame portion 23b of the slide frame 23 in the left-right direction X of the vehicle 10. The left board frame portion 34c extends along the left slide frame portion 23a. The right board frame portion 34d extends along the right slide frame portion 23b. This restricts the misalignment of the board unit 30 relative to the slide frame 23 in the left-right direction X of the vehicle 10.

[0040] The rear end surface of the left board frame portion 34c is in contact with the front end surface of the first restricting portion 24 provided on the left slide frame portion 23a. The rear end surface of the right board frame portion 34d is in contact with the front end surface of the first restricting portion 24 provided on the right slide frame portion 23b. The rear end surface of the front slide frame portion 23c is in contact with the front end surface of the second restricting portion 35. As a result, the misalignment of the board unit 30 relative to the slide frame 23 in the longitudinal direction Y of the vehicle 10 is restricted.

[0041] As shown in Figure 6, the first leg portion 33a of this embodiment has a left front leg 41, a left rear leg 42, and a left-side connecting portion 43 that connects the left front leg 41 and the left rear leg 42. The left front leg 41 is attached to the left front part of the lower surface 31a of the board body 31 via a hinge 36. The left rear leg 42 is attached to the left rear part of the lower surface 31a of the board body 31 via a hinge 36. Therefore, the first leg portion 33a is rotatably attached to the lower surface 31a of the board body 31.

[0042] The second leg portion 33b of this embodiment has a right front leg 44, a right rear leg 45, and a right-side connecting portion 46 that connects the right front leg 44 and the right rear leg 45. The right front leg 44 is attached to the right front part of the lower surface 31a of the board body 31 via a hinge 36. The right rear leg 45 is attached to the right rear part of the lower surface 31a of the board body 31 via a hinge 36. Therefore, the second leg portion 33b is rotatably attached to the lower surface 31a of the board body 31.

[0043] When the board unit 30 is used as a table, the first leg portion 33a and the second leg portion 33b are unfolded to extend downward from the lower surface 31a of the board body 31, as shown by the dashed line in Figure 7. When the board unit 30 is not used as a table, the first leg portion 33a and the second leg portion 33b are folded along the lower surface 31a of the board body 31, as shown by the solid line in Figure 7. The first leg portion 33a and the second leg portion 33b are foldably attached to the lower surface 31a of the board body 31.

[0044] As shown in Figure 6, with the first leg portion 33a and the second leg portion 33b folded, the left front leg 41, left rear leg 42, right front leg 44, and right rear leg 45 each extend in the left-right direction X of the vehicle 10. The left front leg 41 and the right front leg 44 are located in front of the through hole 31h in the longitudinal direction Y of the vehicle 10. The right front leg 44 is located behind the left front leg 41 in the longitudinal direction Y of the vehicle 10. The left rear leg 42 and the right rear leg 45 are located behind the through hole 31h in the longitudinal direction Y of the vehicle 10. The right rear leg 45 is located in front of the left rear leg 42 in the longitudinal direction Y of the vehicle 10.

[0045] [Operation of this embodiment] The operation of this embodiment will now be explained. The vehicle slide deck device 17 is installed in the luggage compartment 11 of the vehicle 10. The vehicle slide deck device 17 comprises a fixed unit 20 and a board unit 30. The fixed unit 20 has a fixed frame 21 fixed to the vehicle 10 and a slide frame 23 that can slide relative to the fixed frame 21 in the longitudinal direction Y of the vehicle 10. The board unit 30 has a board body 31 placed on the slide frame 23 and first legs 33a and second legs 33b that are foldably attached to the lower surface 31a of the board body 31.

[0046] As shown in Figure 9, the board body 31 is placed on the slide frame 23, and together with the slide frame 23, it can slide in the longitudinal direction Y of the vehicle 10 relative to the fixed frame 21. Therefore, the board unit 30 can slide in the longitudinal direction Y of the vehicle 10. Furthermore, the board unit 30 can be used as a table by unfolding the folded first legs 33a and second legs 33b.

[0047] As shown in Figures 3 and 8, when the vehicle slide deck device 17 is stored in the luggage compartment 11, the board body 31 covers the recess 15. The storage space S is partitioned by the recess 15 and the board body 31. Luggage is stored in the storage space S. Camping equipment 100 may be stored in the storage space S.

[0048] The board body 31 of this embodiment is provided with a through hole 31h. The through hole 31h is closed by a cover 32. Therefore, the user can access the storage space S through the through hole 31h by removing the cover 32.

[0049] The upper surfaces of the front cover member 18a, the left cover member 18b, and the right cover member 18c are all on the same plane as the upper surface of the board unit 30. The user can place luggage on the upper surface of the board unit 30, the upper surface of the front cover member 18a, the upper surface of the left cover member 18b, and the upper surface of the right cover member 18c. In addition, when the rear seat (not shown) is folded forward of the vehicle 10, the back of the rear seat is on the same plane as the upper surface of the front cover member 18a. The user can use the back of the rear seat, the upper surface of the front cover member 18a, and the upper surface of the board unit 30 as a sleeping area when staying overnight in the vehicle.

[0050] When the board unit 30 is stored in the luggage compartment 11, the first leg portion 33a and the second leg portion 33b are folded. As shown in Figure 10, the user pulls the board unit 30 to the rear of the vehicle 10 by sliding the slide rail 22 backward while operating the unlock lever 22d. This makes it easier for the user to remove the cargo that was placed on the board unit 30. Also, since the recess 15 is no longer covered by the board body 31, the user can access the inside of the recess 15. Furthermore, the user can use the board body 31, which has been pulled out to the rear of the vehicle 10, as a workbench.

[0051] As shown in Figures 11 and 12, when the board unit 30 is slid to the rear of the vehicle 10, the board unit 30 is suspended above the ground G by being placed on the slide frame 23. In this state, the user unfolds the first leg 33a and the second leg 33b, which are in a folded state. With the first leg 33a and the second leg 33b unfolded, the left front leg 41, the left rear leg 42, the right front leg 44, and the right rear leg 45 are suspended above the ground G. Subsequently, the user removes the board unit 30 from the vehicle 10 by lifting and moving the board unit 30 from the slide frame 23.

[0052] As shown in Figure 13, the user can use the board unit 30, which has been removed from the vehicle 10, as a table. The through-hole 31h of the board body 31 in this embodiment is set to a size that allows camping equipment 100 to be inserted. Therefore, after removing the lid 32, the user can use the board unit 30 as a camping table by inserting camping equipment 100 into the through-hole 31h.

[0053] As shown in Figure 14, when the camping equipment 100 is inserted into the through hole 31h, the camping equipment 100 is supported by the front board frame portion 34a and the rear board frame portion 34b of the board frame 34. This prevents the camping equipment 100 from falling out of the through hole 31h.

[0054] After using the board unit 30 as a table, the user places the board body 31 on the slide frame 23 with the first legs 33a and the second legs 33b still extended. As shown in Figures 11 and 12, the board unit 30 is suspended above the ground G when placed on the slide frame 23. In this state, the user folds the first legs 33a and the second legs 33b. The user slides the board unit 30 forward of the vehicle 10 by operating the release lever 22d of the slide rail 22 and sliding the slide rail 22 forward. As a result, the board unit 30 is stored in the luggage compartment 11.

[0055] [Effects of this embodiment] The effects of this embodiment will now be explained. (1) The user can unfold or fold the first leg 33a and the second leg 33b without tilting or lifting the board unit 30 when it is removed from the vehicle 10. Therefore, the workability when using the board unit 30 as a table can be improved.

[0056] (2) The board body 31 is provided with a through hole 31h. The board unit 30 has a cover 32 that can close the through hole 31h. With this configuration, when the vehicle's sliding deck device 17 is stored in the luggage compartment 11, the user can access the storage space S located below the board unit 30 without having to slide the board unit 30 to the rear of the vehicle 10. Therefore, for example, when a user is staying overnight in the luggage compartment 11, luggage can be loaded into and unloaded from the storage space S even when the vehicle's back door 13 is closed.

[0057] Furthermore, when luggage is not being loaded or unloaded from the storage space S, the through-hole 31h can be closed with the lid 32. This prevents luggage placed on the board body 31 from falling through the through-hole 31h into the storage space S. In addition, it becomes more difficult for outside air to enter the luggage compartment 11 from the storage space S through the through-hole 31h, thus improving the comfort of overnight stays in the luggage compartment 11.

[0058] (3) The lid 32 is fitted into the through hole 31h. When the lid 32 is fitted into the through hole 31h, the upper surface 32b of the lid 32 is on the same plane as the upper surface 31b of the board body 31. The board unit 30 has a board frame 34. The board frame 34 is attached to the lower surface 31a of the board body 31. In a plan view, the board frame 34 overlaps with a portion of the through hole 31h.

[0059] With this configuration, when the through-hole 31h is closed by the lid 32, a step difference is less likely to occur between the upper surface 31b of the board body 31 and the upper surface 32b of the lid 32. As the upper surface of the board unit 30 becomes a flat surface, loading and unloading luggage on the board unit 30 becomes smoother, and the comfort of sleeping in the luggage compartment 11 is improved. Since the lid 32 is supported by the board frame 34, the lid 32 is prevented from falling into the storage space S.

[0060] (4) The size of the through-hole 31h provided in the board body 31 is such that camping equipment 100 can be inserted into it. With this configuration, after removing the lid 32, the user can use the board unit 30 as a camping table by inserting the camping equipment 100 into the through-hole 31h.

[0061] (5) The user can unfold and fold the first leg 33a and the second leg 33b without tilting or lifting the board unit 30 when it is removed from the vehicle 10. Therefore, the user can fold and unfold the first leg 33a and the second leg 33b by themselves. In addition, since there is no need to turn the board unit 30 upside down, the top surface 31b of the board body 31, which is used as the tabletop, is less likely to get dirty.

[0062] (6) The board body 31 is approximately the same size as the recess 15. Furthermore, the entire board body 31 is slidable towards the rear of the vehicle 10. This makes it easier to retrieve luggage stored in the front part of the recess 15 compared to, for example, a case where only a part of the board body 31 is slidable towards the rear of the vehicle 10. Also, when the board unit 30 is used as a table, a larger workspace can be created.

[0063] (7) The lid 32 is composed of multiple plates 32a. Therefore, the user can attach the camping equipment 100 without removing the entire lid 32 by removing some of the multiple plates 32a according to the size of the camping equipment 100. In addition, the user can attach the camping equipment 100 to a desired position on the board body 31 by selecting the position of the plate 32a to be removed from the multiple plates 32a.

[0064] (8) When the first leg section 33a and the second leg section 33b are folded, the left front leg section 41, the right front leg section 44, the left rear leg section 42, and the right rear leg section 45 do not overlap with the through hole 31h in a plan view. Therefore, it is easy to access the storage space S from the through hole 31h.

[0065] (9) The left front leg 41 and the right front leg 44 are located at different positions in the longitudinal direction Y of the vehicle 10. The left rear leg 42 and the right rear leg 45 are located at different positions in the longitudinal direction Y of the vehicle 10. Therefore, compared to the case where the left front leg 41 and the right front leg 44 overlap in the vertical direction Z of the vehicle 10, and the left rear leg 42 and the right rear leg 45 overlap in the vertical direction Z of the vehicle 10, the dimensions of the board unit 30 in the vertical direction Z of the vehicle 10 can be reduced.

[0066] (10) The left front leg 41 and the left rear leg 42 are connected by a left-side connector 43. This allows the user to rotate the other leg by rotating one of the left front legs 41. Similarly, the right front leg 44 and the right rear leg 45 are connected by a right-side connector 46. This allows the user to rotate the other leg by rotating one of the right front legs 44. Therefore, the workability when using the board unit 30 as a table can be further improved.

[0067] (11) The front mounting portion 16a and the rear mounting portion 16b are existing components of the vehicle 10 for attaching vehicle accessories. The vehicle slide deck device 17 is attached to the front mounting portion 16a and the rear mounting portion 16b. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a new mounting structure on the vehicle 10 for attaching the vehicle slide deck device 17. Thus, the vehicle slide deck device 17 can be easily applied to an existing vehicle 10.

[0068] (12) The top surface of the board unit 30 is horizontal. Therefore, when the back door 13 is opened, luggage placed on the board unit 30 is less likely to roll off. Also, the comfort of the sleeping area when sleeping in the vehicle is improved.

[0069] [Example of changes] The above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The above embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other to the extent that they do not contradict each other technically.

[0070] ○ The method of attaching the vehicle slide deck device 17 to the vehicle 10 is not limited to the method of the above embodiment using the front mounting portion 16a and the rear mounting portion 16b, and may be modified as appropriate.

[0071] ○ The board body 31 does not necessarily need to have a through hole 31h. In this case, the cover 32 is not necessary. The user can access the recess 15 by sliding the board unit 30 backward while the back door 13 is open.

[0072] ○ In the above embodiment, the lid 32 closed the through hole 31h of the board body 31 by being fitted into the through hole 31h, but the through hole 31h may also be closed by being placed on the upper surface 31b of the board body 31.

[0073] ○ In the above embodiment, the lid 32 was detachable from the board body 31, but it may also be attached to the board body 31 by a hinge or the like so that the through hole 31h can be opened and closed.

[0074] ○ In the above embodiment, the size of the through-hole 31h was set to a size that could accommodate two units of camping equipment 100, but this may be changed as appropriate. ○ The size of the through-hole 31h does not need to be large enough to accommodate standard-sized camping equipment 100.

[0075] ○ The lid 32 may be made from a single sheet of material. ○ The size of each plate 32a may be changed as appropriate. ○ The configuration of the leg portion is not limited to the configuration of the above embodiment and may be modified as appropriate.

[0076] For example, the first leg portion 33a does not have to have a left-side connecting portion 43. The second leg portion 33b does not have to have a right-side connecting portion 46. In other words, the left foreleg 41, left hind leg 42, right foreleg 44, and right hind leg 45 may each be independent.

[0077] For example, the first leg portion 33a may have a left front leg 41, a right front leg 44, and a front connecting portion connecting the left front leg 41 and the right front leg 44. The second leg portion 33b may have a left rear leg 42, a right rear leg 45, and a rear connecting portion connecting the left rear leg 42 and the right rear leg 45. In this case, when the first leg portion 33a and the second leg portion 33b are folded, the left front leg 41, the left rear leg 42, the right front leg 44, and the right rear leg 45 each extend in the longitudinal direction Y of the vehicle 10.

[0078] ○ As shown in Figure 15, the board unit 30 may have a rotating shaft 50, a first mounting portion 51, a second mounting portion 52, a first link 53, a second link 54, and a handle 55.

[0079] The rotating shaft 50 is rotatably mounted to the lower surface 31a of the board body 31. In the example shown in Figure 15, the rotating shaft 50 extends in the longitudinal direction Y of the vehicle 10. The first mounting portion 51 and the second mounting portion 52 each extend from the rotating shaft 50 in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotating shaft 50. The second mounting portion 52 is located on the opposite side of the rotating shaft 50 from the first mounting portion 51. The first mounting portion 51 and the second mounting portion 52 rotate integrally with the rotating shaft 50.

[0080] The first link 53 connects the first mounting portion 51 and the first leg portion 33a. More specifically, the first end of the first link 53 is rotatably connected to the first mounting portion 51. The second end of the first link 53 is rotatably connected to the first leg portion 33a. Therefore, the first link 53 is rotatable relative to both the first mounting portion 51 and the first leg portion 33a.

[0081] The second link 54 connects the second mounting portion 52 and the second leg portion 33b. More specifically, the first end of the second link 54 is rotatably connected to the second mounting portion 52. The second end of the second link 54 is rotatably connected to the second leg portion 33b. Therefore, the second link 54 is rotatable relative to both the second mounting portion 52 and the second leg portion 33b.

[0082] The handle 55 is provided on either the first mounting portion 51 or the second mounting portion 52. In the example shown in Figure 15, the handle 55 is provided on the second mounting portion 52. The handle 55 is rotatable around the rotation axis 50.

[0083] Although not shown in the diagram, a first catch member and a second catch member are provided on the lower surface 31a of the board body 31. The first catch member holds the handle 55 when the first leg portion 33a and the second leg portion 33b are folded. This locks the first leg portion 33a and the second leg portion 33b in the folded position. The second catch member holds the handle 55 when the first leg portion 33a and the second leg portion 33b are extended. This locks the first leg portion 33a and the second leg portion 33b in the extended position.

[0084] As shown in Figure 16, when the first leg portion 33a and the second leg portion 33b are folded, the handle 55 is positioned on the rotation axis A1 side of the first leg portion 33a in the left-right direction X of the vehicle 10, relative to the rotation axis 50. To extend the first leg portion 33a and the second leg portion 33b, the user rotates the handle 55 toward the rotation axis A2 of the second leg portion 33b. As a result, the first mounting portion 51 and the second mounting portion 52 rotate around the rotation axis 50.

[0085] As shown in Figure 17, the connection point between the first mounting portion 51 and the first link 53 rotates so as to approach the pivot axis A1 of the first leg portion 33a. As a result, the connection point between the first link 53 and the first leg portion 33a rotates around the pivot axis A1 of the first leg portion 33a so that the first leg portion 33a moves away from the board body 31. Therefore, the first leg portion 33a is extended.

[0086] The connection point between the second mounting portion 52 and the second link 54 rotates so as to approach the pivot axis A2 of the second leg portion 33b. As a result, the connection point between the second link 54 and the second leg portion 33b rotates around the pivot axis A2 of the second leg portion 33b so that the second leg portion 33b moves away from the board body 31. Therefore, the second leg portion 33b is extended.

[0087] As shown in Figure 17, when the first leg portion 33a and the second leg portion 33b are extended, the handle 55 is positioned on the rotation axis A2 side of the second leg portion 33b's rotation axis A2 side of the rotation axis 50 in the left-right direction X of the vehicle 10. When folding the first leg portion 33a and the second leg portion 33b, the user rotates the handle 55 toward the rotation axis A1 of the first leg portion 33a. As a result, the first mounting portion 51 and the second mounting portion 52 rotate around the rotation axis 50.

[0088] As shown in Figure 16, the connection point between the first mounting portion 51 and the first link 53 rotates away from the pivot axis A1 of the first leg portion 33a. As a result, the connection point between the first link 53 and the first leg portion 33a rotates around the pivot axis A1 of the first leg portion 33a so that the first leg portion 33a moves closer to the board body 31. Consequently, the first leg portion 33a is folded.

[0089] The connection point between the second mounting portion 52 and the second link 54 rotates away from the pivot axis A2 of the second leg portion 33b. As a result, the connection point between the second link 54 and the second leg portion 33b rotates around the pivot axis A2 of the second leg portion 33b so that the second leg portion 33b moves closer to the board body 31. Consequently, the second leg portion 33b is folded.

[0090] With this configuration, the user can unfold the folded first leg 33a and second leg 33b together, or fold the unfolded first leg 33a and second leg 33b together, simply by turning the handle 55.

[0091] ○ If the height of the upper surface 31b of the board body 31 is the same as the floor surface 11a of the luggage compartment 11, the front cover member 18a, the left cover member 18b, and the right cover member 18c may be omitted.

[0092] [Note] The technical concepts that can be understood from the above embodiments and modified examples are described below. <Note 1> A vehicle slide deck device provided in the luggage compartment of a vehicle, comprising a fixing unit and a board unit, wherein the fixing unit has a fixing frame fixed to the vehicle and a slide frame slidable in the front-rear direction of the vehicle relative to the fixing frame, and the board unit has a board body placed on the slide frame and legs foldably attached to the lower surface of the board body.

[0093] <Note 2> The vehicle slide deck device according to Appendix 1, wherein the board body is provided with through holes, and the board unit has a lid capable of closing the through holes.

[0094] <Note 3> The vehicle slide deck device according to Appendix 2, wherein the lid is fittable into the through hole, and when the lid is fitted into the through hole, the upper surface of the lid is on the same plane as the upper surface of the board body, and the board unit has a board frame attached to the lower surface of the board body and overlapping with a part of the through hole in a plan view.

[0095] <Note 4> The vehicle slide deck device as described in Appendix 2 or Appendix 3, wherein the size of the through-hole is large enough to insert camping equipment.

[0096] <Note 5> The vehicle slide deck device according to any one of the appendices 1 to 4, wherein the board unit comprises: a first leg and a second leg as legs rotatably mounted to the board body; a rotating shaft rotatably mounted to the board body; a first mounting portion extending from the rotating shaft in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotating shaft; a second mounting portion extending from the rotating shaft in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotating shaft and located on the opposite side of the rotating shaft from the first mounting portion; a first link connecting the first mounting portion and the first leg and rotatable relative to the first mounting portion and the first leg; a second link connecting the second mounting portion and the second leg and rotatable relative to the second mounting portion and the second leg; and a handle provided on the first mounting portion or the second mounting portion. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0097] 10...Vehicle, 11...Luggage compartment, 17...Slide deck device for vehicle, 20...Fixing unit, 21...Fixing frame, 23...Slide frame, 30...Board unit, 31...Board body, 31a...Bottom surface, 31b...Top surface, 31h...Through hole, 32...Lid, 32b...Top surface, 33a...First leg as a leg, 33b...Second leg as a leg, 34...Board frame, 50...Rotating shaft, 51...First mounting part, 52...Second mounting part, 53...First link, 54...Second link, 55...Handle, 100...Camping equipment.

Claims

1. A vehicle sliding deck device installed in the luggage compartment of a vehicle, It comprises a fixed unit and a board unit, The aforementioned fixing unit comprises a fixing frame fixed to the vehicle and a sliding frame that is slidable in the front-rear direction of the vehicle relative to the fixing frame. The board unit is a vehicle slide deck device comprising a board body placed on the slide frame and legs foldably attached to the lower surface of the board body.

2. The board body is provided with through holes, The vehicle slide deck device according to claim 1, wherein the board unit has a lid capable of closing the through hole.

3. The lid is fitted into the through hole, When the lid is fitted into the through hole, the upper surface of the lid is on the same plane as the upper surface of the board body. The vehicle slide deck device according to claim 2, wherein the board unit has a board frame that is attached to the lower surface of the board body and overlaps with a part of the through hole in a plan view.

4. The vehicle slide deck device according to claim 2, wherein the size of the through hole is large enough to insert camping equipment.

5. The aforementioned board unit is The first leg and the second leg, which serve as the legs, are rotatably attached to the board body, A rotating shaft rotatably mounted to the board body, A first mounting portion extending from the rotation shaft in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotation shaft, A second mounting portion extends from the rotating shaft in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotating shaft and is located on the opposite side of the rotating shaft from the first mounting portion, A first link connects the first mounting portion and the first leg portion and is rotatable relative to the first mounting portion and the first leg portion, A second link connects the second mounting portion and the second leg portion and is rotatable relative to the second mounting portion and the second leg portion, A handle provided on the first mounting portion or the second mounting portion, A vehicle slide deck device according to claim 1, having the following features.

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