Vehicle board and mounting structure for vehicle board

Abstract

To provide a vehicle board that enhances the convenience of the vehicle board or allows for the incorporation of additional functions such as a cover function. [Solution] The vehicle board 10 is removablely attached to the cargo compartment of the vehicle. The vehicle board 10 comprises a rod-shaped member 11 configured to be supported at each end 11A by a receiving part provided by the vehicle, and a board member 12 having a contact surface configured to be able to contact an object, and supported by the rod-shaped member 11 in a manner that allows movement relative to the rod-shaped member 11.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a vehicle board and a mounting structure for the vehicle board.

Background Art

[0002] In an example of a tonneau cover mounted to the luggage compartment of a vehicle, a pair of slide pins are attached to each end portion of the tonneau cover in the left-right direction of the vehicle body. At each end portion of the tonneau cover, the pair of slide pins are arranged side by side at intervals in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body. Each slide pin extends along the left-right direction from the end portion of the tonneau cover.

[0003] The vehicle includes a pair of side walls that define the luggage compartment. The pair of side walls are arranged side by side at intervals along the left-right direction. Each side wall includes a tonneau cover support portion. Each tonneau cover support portion is a groove that is recessed from the surface defining the luggage compartment and extends forward from the rear end of the side wall.

[0004] Of the slide pins attached to the tonneau cover, the left slide pin is inserted into the left tonneau cover support portion, and the right slide pin is inserted into the right tonneau cover support portion. Thereby, the tonneau cover is mounted to the luggage compartment (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Summary of Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] By the way, the tonneau cover mentioned above has the function of changing the mounting position and concealing cargo, but it does not have any other functions besides the covering function. Therefore, there is a need for additional functions in the tonneau cover mentioned above that would enhance its convenience or encompass the covering function. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A vehicle board for solving the above problems is removablely attached to the cargo compartment of a vehicle. The vehicle board comprises a rod-shaped member configured to be supported at each end by a receiving portion provided by the vehicle, and a board member having a contact surface configured to be able to contact an object, and being supported by the rod-shaped member in a movable manner.

[0008] According to the above-described vehicle board, since the board member moves relative to the rod-shaped member, the relative position of the board member with respect to the rod-shaped member can be changed, and during maintenance of the vehicle board, only the rod-shaped member or only the board member can be replaced. This allows the vehicle board to be equipped with additional functions, such as enhancing its convenience or incorporating a cover function.

[0009] In the above-described vehicle board, the board member may be composed of multiple board elements. According to the above-described vehicle board, only the board elements that need replacing due to wear or damage can be replaced. In contrast, if the board member is a single plate member, when wear or damage occurs to a part of the board member, the entire board member needs to be replaced. Therefore, according to the above-described vehicle board, the maintainability of the vehicle board can be improved.

[0010] In the above-described vehicle board, the board member may be provided with a through hole through which the rod-shaped member is inserted. According to the above-described vehicle board, the board member can be rotated relative to the rod-shaped member. This allows the position of the board member within the cargo area to be changed without rotating the rod-shaped member relative to the receiving part, thereby reducing wear on the receiving part and the ends of the rod-shaped member, as well as reducing the rod-shaped member falling off the receiving part.

[0011] In the above-described vehicle board, the vehicle board comprises two rod-shaped members, and the two rod-shaped members may support the board member at the ends of the board member in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, such that the board member is movable relative to the rod-shaped members.

[0012] According to the above-described vehicle board, either only one of the two rod-shaped members may be attached to the cargo area, or both rod-shaped members may be attached to the cargo area. Therefore, the degree of freedom in attaching the vehicle board to the cargo area can be increased.

[0013] In the above-described vehicle board, the board member is a resin molded product, and the rod-shaped member may include a metal shaft portion that supports the board member. According to the above-described vehicle board, the board material can be made lighter, and the rigidity of the shaft, which is the rotation center of the board material, can be increased. This improves the durability of the vehicle board.

[0014] In the above-described vehicle board, the rod-shaped member may include a shaft portion that supports the board member, and the board member may comprise a board body and an insertion portion located at the end of the board body in the front-rear direction of the vehicle and extending along only a part of the end in the left-right direction of the vehicle, the insertion portion defining a through hole through which the shaft portion is inserted.

[0015] With the above-described vehicle board, the contact area between the shaft and the board member can be reduced compared to a case where the insertion portion extends across the entire board body in the left-right direction of the vehicle. As a result, the frictional force of the shaft against the board member is reduced, making it easier for the board member to rotate relative to the shaft. Consequently, wear on the receiving portion and the shaft can be reduced.

[0016] In the above-mentioned vehicle board, the outer diameter of the insertion portion may be larger than the outer diameter of the shaft portion. According to the above-mentioned vehicle board, a step is formed between the portion of the shaft that is exposed outside the insertion section and the insertion section itself. As a result, for example, if an item extending along the vertical direction of the vehicle is leaned against the portion of the shaft that is exposed outside the insertion section, the movement of the item along the horizontal direction is restricted because the item collides with the step.

[0017] In the above-described vehicle board, the vehicle may be provided with a plurality of pairs of receiving portions configured to support the rod-shaped member within the cargo compartment, and the rod-shaped member may be configured to be supported by each pair of the receiving portions. According to the above-mentioned vehicle board, since it is possible to change the pair of receiving parts that support the rod-shaped members, the degree of freedom in attaching the vehicle board to the cargo area can be increased.

[0018] In the above-described vehicle board, the rod-shaped member may comprise a shaft portion that supports the board member, and engaging portions located at each end of the shaft portion and supported by the receiving portion, the engaging portions being separate from the shaft portion.

[0019] According to the above-mentioned vehicle board, since the shaft portion and the engaging portion are separate, the vehicle board can be attached to the cargo area even if the engaging portion corresponding to the receiving portion is different, by attaching the engaging portion corresponding to the receiving portion to the same shaft portion.

[0020] In the above vehicle board, the rod-shaped member may include a shaft portion that supports the board member, and engaging portions located at respective ends of the shaft portion and supported by the receiving portions, the engaging portions being separate members from the shaft portion, and the shaft portion or the engaging portions may be configured to be capable of reducing the length in the direction in which the rod-shaped member extends while a force that reduces the distance between the engaging portions acts on the rod-shaped member.

[0021] According to the above vehicle board, while a force that reduces the distance between the engaging portions acts on the rod-shaped member, the shaft portion or the engaging portions contract. Therefore, for example, it is easy to attach the rod-shaped member between the receiving portions.

[0022] A mounting structure for a vehicle board for solving the above problem is a mounting structure for a vehicle board that is detachably mounted to a luggage compartment of a vehicle. The mounting structure for a vehicle board includes a rod-shaped member configured such that each end thereof can be supported by a receiving portion provided in the vehicle, a board member having a contact surface configured to be able to contact an object and supported by the rod-shaped member in a state allowing movement relative to the rod-shaped member, and a plurality of pairs of the receiving portions configured to be able to support the rod-shaped member in the luggage compartment.

[0023] According to the above mounting structure for a vehicle board, since it is possible to change the pair of receiving portions by which the rod-shaped member is supported, the degree of freedom in mounting the vehicle board to the luggage compartment can be increased. Effects of the Invention

[0024] According to the vehicle board and the mounting structure for a vehicle board of the present disclosure, the vehicle board can be provided with an additional function that enhances the convenience of the vehicle board or incorporates a cover function. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0025] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of a vehicle board. [Figure 2]Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the structure of the board elements of the vehicle board shown in Figure 1. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a plan view showing the structure of the vehicle board shown in Figure 1. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the engaging portion of the rod-shaped member of the vehicle board shown in Figure 1. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the initial structure of the engagement portion shown in Figure 4. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure when an external force is applied to the engagement portion shown in Figure 4. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a perspective view showing the vehicle board shown in Figure 1 installed in the vehicle's cargo area. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a perspective view showing the vehicle board shown in Figure 1 installed in the vehicle's cargo area. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a perspective view showing the vehicle board shown in Figure 1 installed in the cargo area of ​​a vehicle. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is a plan view showing an example of the structure of the modified engagement portion. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the engagement portion shown in Figure 10. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is a plan view showing an example of a modified board element structure. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is an end view showing the structure of the board element shown in Figure 12. [Figure 14] Figure 14 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the engaging part. [Figure 15] Figure 15 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the engaging part. [Figure 16] Figure 16 is a plan view showing an example of a modified shaft structure. [Figure 17] Figure 17 is a plan view showing an example of a modified board element structure. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0026] An embodiment of a vehicle board will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 9. [structure] Refer to Figure 1 to explain the vehicle board.

[0027] The vehicle board 10 shown in Figure 1 is removablely attached to the cargo compartment L (see Figure 7) of the vehicle C (see Figure 7). The vehicle board 10 comprises a rod-shaped member 11 and a board member 12. The rod-shaped member 11 is configured to be supported at each end 11A by a receiving portion R (see Figure 7) provided on the vehicle C. The board member 12 has a contact surface configured to be able to contact an object and is supported by the rod-shaped member 11 in a manner that allows movement relative to the rod-shaped member 11. In this embodiment, the board member 12 is separate from the rod-shaped member 11, and the board member 12 is supported by the rod-shaped member 11 in a manner that allows translation and rotation relative to the rod-shaped member 11.

[0028] In this embodiment, the vehicle board 10 comprises two rod-shaped members 11 and two board members 12. When the vehicle board 10 is attached to a vehicle, for example, in the vehicle board 10, each rod-shaped member 11 extends along the left-right direction, and each board member 12 has a rectangular plate shape along a plane determined by the left-right direction and the front-rear direction. Each board member 12 has a surface 12F and a back surface 12R. Both the surface 12F and the back surface 12R are examples of contact surfaces. The object that comes into contact with the contact surface may be, for example, an article or a person.

[0029] With the vehicle board 10, the board member 12 moves relative to the rod-shaped member 11. Therefore, the relative position of the board member 12 with respect to the rod-shaped member 11 can be changed, and during maintenance of the vehicle board 10, only the rod-shaped member 11 or only the board member 12 can be replaced. This increases the convenience of the vehicle board 10. Also, because the board member 12 moves relative to the rod-shaped member 11, it is easier to make the necessary adjustments when installing or removing the vehicle board 10. Therefore, it is easier to install the vehicle board 10 on the vehicle C.

[0030] The board member 12 may be composed of multiple board elements 12A. In this embodiment, the board member 12 is composed of two board elements 12A. The two board elements 12A are the first board element 12A1 and the second board element 12A2. The board member 12 may be composed of three or more board elements 12A.

[0031] This allows only the board elements 12A that need to be replaced due to wear or damage to the board member 12 to be replaced with new board elements 12A. In contrast, if the board member 12 is a single plate member, when wear or damage occurs to a part of the board member 12, the entire board member 12 needs to be replaced with a new board member 12. Therefore, the vehicle board 10 improves the maintainability of the vehicle board 10. Furthermore, the vehicle board 10 of this disclosure also improves the maintainability of the vehicle board 10 by allowing only the rod-shaped members 11 to be replaced.

[0032] As described above, the vehicle board 10 comprises two rod-shaped members 11. The two rod-shaped members 11 support the board member 12 at its ends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle C, in a manner that allows the board member 12 to move relative to the rod-shaped members 11. Therefore, only one of the two rod-shaped members 11 may be attached to the cargo compartment L, or both rod-shaped members 11 may be attached to the cargo compartment L. This increases the degree of freedom in attaching the vehicle board 10 to the cargo compartment L.

[0033] Each rod-shaped member 11 comprises a shaft portion 21 and an engaging portion 22 separate from the shaft portion 21. The shaft portion 21 supports the board member 12. The engaging portions 22 are located at each end 21A of the shaft portion 21 and are supported by the receiving portion R. In this embodiment, the shaft portion 21 has a hollow cylindrical shape and has ends 21A in the left-right direction of the vehicle C. One engaging portion 22 is attached to each of the two ends 21A of a single shaft portion 21. That is, one rod-shaped member 11 comprises one shaft portion 21 and two engaging portions 22. The engaging portions 22 constitute the end 11A of the rod-shaped member 11.

[0034] Thus, since the shaft portion 21 and the engaging portion 22 are separate, the vehicle board 10 can be attached to the cargo compartment L even if the engaging portion 22 corresponding to the receiving portion R is different, by attaching the engaging portion 22 corresponding to the receiving portion R to the same shaft portion 21.

[0035] The board member 12 is a resin molded product. The shaft portion 21 of the rod-shaped member 11 is made of metal. Therefore, the board member 12 can be made lighter compared to when the board member 12 is made of metal like the shaft portion 21. In addition, the rigidity of the shaft portion 21, which is the rotation center of the board member 12, can be increased compared to when the shaft portion 21 is a resin molded product like the board member 12. This makes it possible to increase the durability of the vehicle board 10.

[0036] When the vehicle board 10 is assembled, first each board member 12 is attached to the two shafts 21 so that it is supported by the two shafts 21. Next, one engaging part 22 is attached to each end 21A of the shaft 21.

[0037] [Board components] The board member 12 will be described in more detail with reference to Figures 2 and 3. As described above, one board member 12 consists of a first board element 12A1 and a second board element 12A2. The first board element 12A1 and the second board element 12A2 have the same shape. Therefore, the structure of the first board element 12A1 will be described below, while the description of the second board element 12A2 will be omitted.

[0038] As shown in Figure 2, the first board element 12A1 of the board member 12 has a through hole 12ABH through which the rod-shaped member 11 is inserted. In this embodiment, the first board element 12A1 comprises a board body 12AA and an insertion portion 12AB that defines the through hole 12ABH. Therefore, the board member 12 can be rotated relative to the rod-shaped member 11. This allows the position of the board member 12 in the cargo compartment L to be changed without rotating the rod-shaped member 11 relative to the receiving portion R, thereby reducing wear on the receiving portion R and the end 11A of the rod-shaped member 11, and reducing the rod-shaped member 11 falling out of the receiving portion R.

[0039] The insertion portion 12AB is located at the end of the board body 12AA in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle C, and extends along only a portion of the end in the lateral direction of the vehicle C. The insertion portion 12AB defines a through hole 12ABH through which the shaft portion 21 of the rod-shaped member 11 is inserted. Compared to the case where the insertion portion 12AB extends over the entire board body 12AA in the lateral direction of the vehicle C, the contact area between the shaft portion 21 and the board member 12 can be reduced. As a result, the frictional force of the shaft portion 21 against the board member 12 is reduced, making it easier for the board member 12 to rotate relative to the shaft portion 21. Consequently, wear on the receiving portion R and the shaft portion 21 can be reduced.

[0040] In this embodiment, the first board element 12A1 has a plate-like shape that aligns with a plane defined by the left-right direction and the front-back direction. The first board element 12A1 has a predetermined thickness along the vertical direction. In the first board element 12A1, the width along the front-back direction is greater at the end away from the second board element 12A2 than at the end in contact with the second board element 12A2.

[0041] The board body 12AA is composed of a first portion 12AA1 which includes an end that does not come into contact with the second board element 12A2, and a second portion 12AA2 which includes an end that comes into contact with the second board element 12A2. In the front-to-back direction, the width of the first portion 12AA1 is greater than the width of the second portion 12AA2. In the left-to-right direction, the length of the rear side of the board body 12AA is longer than the length of the front side of the board body 12AA. The end of the board body 12AA that comes into contact with the second board element 12A2 has a step.

[0042] The insertion portion 12AB has a length in the left-right direction that runs along the entire length of the first portion 12AA1 of the board body 12AA. The insertion portions 12AB are located at the front-rear ends of the first portion 12AA1, respectively. Therefore, one first board element 12A1 comprises one board body 12AA and two insertion portions 12AB. The insertion portion 12AB is cylindrical and has a through hole that penetrates a portion of the insertion portion 12AB in the radial direction. In the vertical direction, the diameter of the insertion portion 12AB is approximately equal to the thickness of the first board element 12A1.

[0043] The board body 12AA comprises a surface 12AF included in the surface 12F of the board member 12 and a back surface 12AR included in the back surface 12R of the board member 12. The board body 12AA may have a recess in the back surface 12AR that extends inward from the back surface 12AR toward the surface 12AF. This makes it possible to reduce the weight of the board body 12AA. The board body 12AA has a side surface 12AS located between the surface 12F and the back surface 12R in the vertical direction. The side surface 12AS has two fitting protrusions 12AC and two fitting holes 12AD at the end that is in contact with the second board element 12A2. The two fitting protrusions 12AC are located on the front side of the board body 12AA, and the two fitting holes 12AD are located on the rear side of the board body 12AA.

[0044] Each mating projection 12AC protrudes from the board body 12AA toward the second board element 12A2. The mating projection 12AC comprises a base end 12AC1 that contacts the side surface 12AS and a tip end 12AC2 that is connected to the base end 12AC1. In the vertical direction, the length of the tip end 12AC2 is longer than the length of the base end 12AC1. The tip end 12AC2 protrudes from the base end 12AC1 at both ends in the vertical direction.

[0045] Each fitting hole 12AD penetrates the side surface 12AS along the left-right direction. Each fitting hole 12AD comprises a large hole portion 12AD1 and a small hole portion 12AD2. In the front-rear direction, the large hole portion 12AD1 and the small hole portion 12AD2 are aligned side by side. In the up-down direction, the length of the large hole portion 12AD1 is longer than the length of the small hole portion 12AD2.

[0046] In the vertical direction, the length of the large hole 12AD1 is greater than or equal to the length of the tip portion 12AC2. In the vertical direction, the length of the small hole 12AD2 is approximately equal to the length of the base portion 12AC1.

[0047] When the vehicle board 10 is assembled, the fitting projection 12AC of the first board element 12A1 is fitted into the large hole 12AD1 of the fitting hole 12AD of the second board element 12A2. At the same time, the fitting projection 12AC of the second board element 12A2 is fitted into the large hole 12AD1 of the fitting hole 12AD of the first board element 12A1. Subsequently, the first board element 12A1 is slid relative to the second board element 12A2 along the front-rear direction so that the base end portion 12AC1 of the first board element 12A1 fits into the small hole portion 12AD2 of the second board element 12A2. At this time, the first board element 12A1 is slid relative to the second board element 12A2 along the front-rear direction so that the base end portion 12AC1 of the second board element 12A2 also fits into the small hole portion 12AD2 of the first board element 12A1. As a result, the first board element 12A1 is fitted into the second board element 12A2.

[0048] Figure 3 shows the planar structure of the vehicle board 10 as viewed from a viewpoint opposite to the planes defined by the left-right and front-back directions. As shown in Figure 3, the outer diameter of the insertion portion 12AB is larger than the outer diameter of the shaft portion 21. Therefore, a step is formed between the portion of the shaft portion 21 that is exposed outside the insertion portion 12AB and the insertion portion 12AB. As a result, for example, if an article extending along the vertical direction of the vehicle C is leaned against the portion of the shaft portion 21 that is exposed outside the insertion portion 12AB, the movement of the article along the horizontal direction is restricted because the article collides with the step.

[0049] The board body 12AA is provided with through holes 12AAH that penetrate the board body 12AA in the vertical direction. In this embodiment, the board body 12AA is provided with multiple through holes 12AAH, but the board body 12AA may be provided with only one through hole 12AAH. An item may be inserted into each through hole 12AAH, or a hook or the like may be hung on each through hole 12AAH.

[0050] In the board body 12AA, the width of the second portion 12AA2 is smaller than the width of the first portion 12AA1 in the front-to-back direction. Therefore, a gap is formed between the second portion 12AA2 and the shaft portion 21 in the front-to-back direction. As a result, an item can be hung on the portion of the shaft portion 21 that is exposed from the insertion portion 12AB, or an item can be sandwiched between the second portion 12AA2 and the shaft portion 21.

[0051] [Engaging part] Referring to Figures 4 to 6, the engaging portion 22 of the rod-shaped member 11 will be explained. As shown in Figure 4, the rod-shaped member 11 comprises a shaft portion 21 that supports the board member 12, and an engaging portion 22 that is separate from the shaft portion 21, as described above. The engaging portion 22 is located at each end 21A of the shaft portion 21 and is supported by the receiving portion R. In this embodiment, the engaging portion 22 is configured to reduce the length of the rod-shaped member 11 in the direction in which it extends, while a force that reduces the distance between the engaging portions 22 is acting on the rod-shaped member 11.

[0052] As a result, the engaging portion 22 shrinks while a force is applied to the rod-shaped member 11 that reduces the distance between the engaging portion 22. Therefore, for example, it is easy to attach the rod-shaped member 11 between the receiving portions R.

[0053] As shown in Figure 4, the engaging portion 22 comprises a lid support portion 22A, a spring support portion 22B, a spring portion 22C, and a lid portion 22D. When the engaging portion 22 is assembled, first the lid support portion 22A is attached to the spring support portion 22B in a manner that allows it to move relative to the spring support portion 22B in the left-right direction. Next, the spring portion 22C is attached to the spring support portion 22B, and then the lid portion 22D is attached to the lid support portion 22A.

[0054] Figure 5 shows the cross-sectional structure of the engaging portion 22 along a plane defined by the front-to-back direction and the left-to-right direction, which includes the central axis of the shaft portion 21. Figure 5 also shows the structure of the engaging portion 22 in its initial state, where no force is acting on the rod-shaped member 11 that would reduce the distance between the engaging portions 22.

[0055] As shown in Figure 5, the lid support portion 22A comprises a base portion 22A1, a first cylindrical portion 22A2, and a second cylindrical portion 22A3. In the left-right direction, the base portion 22A1, the first cylindrical portion 22A2, and the second cylindrical portion 22A3 are arranged in the order described. The base portion 22A1, the first cylindrical portion 22A2, and the second cylindrical portion 22A3 share the same central axis. The base portion 22A1 has a disc shape. In the lid support portion 22A, the diameter of the base portion 22A1 is the largest, and the diameter of the second cylindrical portion 22A3 is the smallest.

[0056] The spring support portion 22B has a cylindrical shape extending along the left-right direction. The spring support portion 22B comprises a large-diameter portion 22B1 with a cylindrical shape and a small-diameter portion 22B2 with a cylindrical shape. The large-diameter portion 22B1 and the small-diameter portion 22B2 are aligned along the left-right direction. The outer diameter of the large-diameter portion 22B1 is larger than the outer diameter of the small-diameter portion 22B2. The outer diameter of the large-diameter portion 22B1 is equal to the outer diameter of the shaft portion 21. Therefore, when the spring support portion 22B is attached to the end portion 21A of the shaft portion 21, the small-diameter portion 22B2 is located within the space defined by the shaft portion 21, while the large-diameter portion 22B1 is located outside the end portion 21A of the shaft portion 21, thereby closing the end portion 21A.

[0057] The large-diameter portion 22B1 comprises an outer cylinder portion B11 and an inner cylinder portion B12. The outer cylinder portion B11 and the inner cylinder portion B12 have a concentric annular shape. The inner cylinder portion B12 is connected to the outer cylinder portion B11 at the boundary between the large-diameter portion 22B1 and the small-diameter portion 22B2. The large-diameter portion 22B1 has an annular groove B13 defined between the outer cylinder portion B11 and the inner cylinder portion B12. One end of the spring portion 22C is fixed to the annular groove B13. The inner cylinder portion B12 defines a through hole B14 extending in the left-right direction. The spring support portion 22B is configured such that the first cylindrical portion 22A2 and the second cylindrical portion 22A3 of the lid support portion 22A are inserted through the through hole B14.

[0058] The small-diameter portion 22B2 defines a through hole B21 that extends along the left-right direction. The inner diameter of the small-diameter portion 22B2, i.e., the diameter of the through hole B21, is larger than the inner diameter of the inner cylinder portion B12, i.e., the diameter of the through hole B14. As a result, a step is formed between the small-diameter portion 22B2 and the inner cylinder portion B12. The inner diameter of the small-diameter portion 22B2 is approximately equal to the outer diameter of the base end portion 22A1 of the lid support portion 22A. Therefore, the movement of the lid support portion 22A along the left-right direction is restricted by the base end portion 22A1 colliding with the step of the spring support portion 22B.

[0059] The lid portion 22D comprises an outer cylinder portion 22D1, a first inner cylinder portion 22D2, and a second inner cylinder portion 22D3. The outer cylinder portion 22D1 has a substantially cylindrical shape. Of the outer cylinder portion 22D1, the end closer to the shaft portion 21 is the base end, and the end further from the shaft portion 21 is the tip end. The outer cylinder portion 22D1 has a shape that tapers from the middle of the way from the base end to the tip end. Of the outer cylinder portion 22D1, the inner diameter of the portion that does not taper is substantially equal to the outer diameter of the large diameter portion 22B1 of the spring support portion 22B.

[0060] The first inner cylinder portion 22D2 is connected to the outer cylinder portion 22D1 at its tip. The first inner cylinder portion 22D2 has a cylindrical shape extending from the tip to the base of the outer cylinder portion 22D1, and its base end, which is the end closest to the base of the outer cylinder portion 22D1, is closed. The outer cylinder portion 22D1 tapers in the left-right direction from its tip by the length of the first inner cylinder portion 22D2. The first inner cylinder portion 22D2, together with the outer cylinder portion 22D1, defines an annular groove D21. The other end of the spring portion 22C is fixed to the annular groove D21.

[0061] The second inner cylinder portion 22D3 has a cylindrical shape that extends from the base end of the first inner cylinder portion 22D2 toward the base end of the outer cylinder portion 22D1. The second inner cylinder portion 22D3 defines a fitting groove D31. The inner diameter of the second inner cylinder portion 22D3, i.e., the diameter of the fitting groove D31, is approximately equal to the outer diameter of the second cylindrical portion 22A3 of the lid support portion 22A. Also, in the left-right direction, the length of the second inner cylinder portion 22D3 is longer than the length of the second cylindrical portion 22A3. As a result, when the lid portion 22D is attached to the lid support portion 22A which is attached to the spring support portion 22B, the second cylindrical portion 22A3 is fitted into the fitting groove D31. The outer diameter of the second inner cylinder portion 22D3 is approximately equal to the inner diameter of the inner cylinder portion B12 of the spring support portion 22B. As a result, the second inner cylinder portion 22D3 can be inserted through the through hole B14 defined by the inner cylinder portion B12.

[0062] The spring portion 22C has a cylindrical shape that extends along the left-right direction. As described above, one end of the spring portion 22C is located in the annular groove B13 of the spring support portion 22B, and the other end is located in the annular groove D21 of the cover portion 22D. In the initial state when no external force is acting on the engaging portion 22, the spring portion 22C biases the cover portion 22D toward the direction away from the spring support portion 22B.

[0063] Figure 6 shows the cross-sectional structure of the engaging portion 22 when an external force is applied to the engaging portion 22 in the initial state shown in Figure 5, such that the engaging portion 22 is pushed toward the shaft portion 21. As shown in Figure 6, when an external force greater than the biasing force of the spring portion 22C is applied to the engaging portion 22, the spring portion 22C compresses, thereby pushing the lid portion 22D and the lid support portion 22A toward the shaft portion 21. At this time, the first cylindrical portion 22A2 of the lid support portion 22A moves toward the through hole B21, and the second cylindrical portion 22A3 moves toward the through hole B14 together with the second inner cylinder portion 22D3 of the lid portion 22D. The movement of the lid portion 22D and the lid support portion 22A along the left-right direction is restricted when the lid portion 22D collides with the large-diameter portion 22B1 of the spring support portion 22B at the base end of the first inner cylinder portion 22D2. The spring portion 22C remains compressed while the external force is acting on the engaging portion 22.

[0064] On the other hand, when the external force acting on the engaging portion 22 is released, the spring portion 22C extends, causing the lid portion 22D and the lid support portion 22A to move away from the shaft portion 21 along the left-right direction. The base end portion 22A1 of the lid support portion 22A collides with a step located at the boundary between the small diameter portion 22B2 and the inner cylinder portion B12 of the spring support portion 22B, thereby restricting the movement of the lid portion 22D and the lid support portion 22A.

[0065] [How to use] The method of using the vehicle board 10 will be explained with reference to Figures 7 to 9. As shown in Figure 7, the vehicle C may be provided with a plurality of pairs of receiving portions R configured to support the rod-shaped member 11 within the cargo compartment L. Each receiving portion R may be, for example, a hole in the vehicle C that opens into the cargo compartment L, or a clip configured to engage with an engaging portion 22 on the rod-shaped member 11.

[0066] In the example shown in Figure 7, vehicle C has three pairs of receiving parts R. Specifically, vehicle C has a pair of first receiving parts R1, a pair of second receiving parts R2, and a pair of third receiving parts R3. Of these, the pair of first receiving parts R1 is located at the rear and lower end of vehicle C. The pair of second receiving parts R2 is located at the rear end of vehicle C and above the pair of first receiving parts R1. The pair of third receiving parts R3 is located in front of the pair of second receiving parts R2 in vehicle C. The multiple pairs of receiving parts R and the vehicle board 10 constitute the mounting structure for the vehicle board 10.

[0067] Of the two rod-shaped members 11 provided by the vehicle board 10, only one rod-shaped member 11 may be supported by the receiving portion R. In the example shown in Figure 7, only one of the two rod-shaped members 11 is supported by the receiving portion R, and the rod-shaped member 11 is supported by a pair of second receiving portions R2. As a result, the rod-shaped member 11 and board member 12 of the vehicle board 10 that are not supported by the receiving portion R are located outside the cargo compartment L.

[0068] In the example shown in Figure 8, only one of the two rod-shaped members 11 is supported by the receiving portion R, and the rod-shaped member 11 is supported by a pair of first receiving portions R1. As a result, the rod-shaped member 11 and the board member 12 of the vehicle board 10 that are not supported by the receiving portion R are located outside the cargo compartment L.

[0069] In the example shown in Figure 9, one rod-shaped member 11 is supported by a pair of first receiving portions R1, and the other rod-shaped member 11 is supported by a pair of second receiving portions R2. Of the board member 12, the back surface 12R faces the outside of the cargo compartment L, but the vehicle board 10 may be attached to the cargo compartment L such that the front surface 12F faces the outside of the cargo compartment L. In addition, if both of the two rod-shaped members 11 are supported by the receiving portions R, one rod-shaped member 11 may be supported by a pair of second receiving portions R2, and the other rod-shaped member 11 may be supported by a pair of third receiving portions R3.

[0070] Thus, the rod-shaped member 11 is configured to be supported by each pair of receiving portions R. This makes it possible to change the pair of receiving portions R that support the rod-shaped member 11, thereby increasing the degree of freedom in attaching the vehicle board 10 to the cargo compartment L.

[0071] As described above, according to one embodiment of the vehicle board, the following effects can be obtained. (1) The board member 12 moves relative to the rod-shaped member 11. Therefore, the relative position of the board member 12 with respect to the rod-shaped member 11 can be changed, or only the rod-shaped member 11 or only the board member 12 can be replaced during maintenance of the vehicle board 10. This allows the vehicle board 10 to be equipped with additional functions that enhance convenience or include a cover function.

[0072] (2) Only the board elements 12A that need to be replaced due to wear or damage can be replaced with new board elements 12A. In contrast, if the board member 12 is a single plate member, when wear or damage occurs to a part of the board member 12, the entire board member 12 needs to be replaced. Therefore, the vehicle board 10 improves the maintainability of the vehicle board 10.

[0073] (3) The board member 12 can be rotated relative to the rod-shaped member 11. This allows the position of the board member 12 within the cargo compartment L to be changed without rotating the rod-shaped member 11 relative to the receiving portion R, thereby reducing wear on the receiving portion R and the end 11A of the rod-shaped member 11, and reducing the rod-shaped member 11 from falling off the receiving portion R.

[0074] (4) Of the two rod-shaped members 11, only one rod-shaped member 11 may be attached to the cargo compartment L, or both rod-shaped members 11 may be attached to the cargo compartment L. This increases the degree of freedom in attaching the vehicle board 10 to the cargo compartment L.

[0075] (5) The board member 12 can be made lighter, and the rigidity of the shaft portion 21, which is the rotation center of the board member 12, can be increased. This makes it possible to increase the durability of the vehicle board 10.

[0076] (6) Compared to the case where the insertion portion 12AB extends across the entire board body 12AA in the left-right direction of the vehicle C, the contact area between the shaft portion 21 and the board member 12 can be reduced. As a result, the frictional force of the shaft portion 21 against the board member 12 is reduced, making it easier for the board member 12 to rotate relative to the shaft portion 21. Consequently, wear on the receiving portion R and the shaft portion 21 can be reduced.

[0077] (7) A step is formed between the portion of the shaft 21 that is exposed outside the insertion portion 12AB and the insertion portion 12AB. As a result, for example, if an article extending along the vertical direction of the vehicle C is leaned against the portion of the shaft 21 that is exposed outside the insertion portion 12AB, the movement of the article along the horizontal direction is restricted by the article colliding with the step.

[0078] (8) Since it is possible to change the pair of receiving parts R to which the rod-shaped member 11 is supported, the degree of freedom in attaching the vehicle board 10 to the cargo compartment L can be increased. (9) Since the shaft portion 21 and the engaging portion 22 are separate, the vehicle board 10 can be attached to the cargo compartment L even if the engaging portion 22 corresponding to the receiving portion R is different, by attaching the engaging portion 22 corresponding to the receiving portion R to the same shaft portion 21.

[0079] (10) While a force is acting on the rod-shaped member 11 that reduces the distance between the engaging portions 22, the engaging portions 22 shrink. Therefore, for example, it is easy to attach the rod-shaped member 11 between the receiving portions R.

[0080] The above-described embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. [Engaging part] As shown in Figures 10 to 15, either the rod-shaped member 11 or the board member 12 may be a cam member equipped with a cam, and the other may be an engaging member that engages with the cam. In the example described below, the rod-shaped member 11 is an example of a cam member, and the board member 12 is an example of an engaging member.

[0081] Figure 10 is a plan view showing the structure of the engaging portion 22 provided by the rod-shaped member 11. As shown in Figure 10, the cover portion 22D of the engaging portion 22 is provided with a first groove portion DG1 and a second groove portion DG2 on its outer circumferential surface. The first groove portion DG1 and the second groove portion DG2 are examples of cams. Each groove portion DG1 and DG2 has an L-shape when viewed from a viewpoint facing the outer circumferential surface. The first groove portion DG1 consists of a first groove element DG11 that is along the extending direction of the shaft portion 21 and a second groove element DG12 that is extending in a direction perpendicular to the first groove element DG11. The second groove portion DG2 consists of a first groove element DG21 that is along the extending direction of the shaft portion 21 and a second groove element DG22 that is extending in a direction perpendicular to the first groove element DG21. The first groove elements DG11 and DG21 are examples of first cams, and the second groove elements DG12 and DG22 are examples of second cams.

[0082] Figure 11 shows the cross-sectional structure of the engaging portion 22 along a plane perpendicular to the extending direction of the shaft portion 21. As shown in Figure 11, the first groove element DG11 of the first groove DG1 and the first groove element DG21 of the second groove DG2 face each other in the radial direction of the engaging portion 22. That is, the second groove element DG22 is positioned 180° rotated relative to the first groove element DG11 in the circumferential direction of the engaging portion 22.

[0083] The second groove element DG12 of the first groove DG1 extends from the first groove element DG11 to a position obtained by rotating the first groove element DG11 90° counterclockwise in the circumferential direction of the engaging portion 22. That is, in the circumferential direction of the engaging portion 22, the sum of the lengths of the first groove element DG11 and the second groove element DG12 is 1 / 4 of the total circumference of the engaging portion 22.

[0084] The second groove element DG22 of the second groove DG2 extends in the circumferential direction of the engaging portion 22 from the first groove element DG21 to a position obtained by rotating the first groove element DG11 90° counterclockwise. That is, in the circumferential direction of the engaging portion 22, the sum of the lengths of the first groove element DG21 and the second groove element DG22 is 1 / 4 of the total circumference of the engaging portion 22.

[0085] Figure 12 shows a portion of the planar structure of the board element 12A, including the insertion portion 12AB. As shown in Figure 12, the first protrusion ABC1 and the second protrusion ABC2 are located within the through hole 12ABH defined by the insertion portion 12AB. The first protrusion ABC1 and the second protrusion ABC2 are spaced apart in the extending direction of the shaft portion 21.

[0086] Figure 13 shows the end face structure of one end of the insertion portion 12AB in the extending direction of the shaft portion 21, as viewed from the end that is closer to the first protrusion ABC1. As shown in Figure 13, the first protrusion ABC1 and the second protrusion ABC2 face each other in the radial direction of the insertion portion 12AB. That is, the second protrusion ABC2 is positioned 180° rotated relative to the first protrusion ABC1 in the circumferential direction of the insertion portion 12AB. Each protrusion ABC1, ABC2 extends in the radial direction of the insertion portion 12AB toward the through hole 12ABH defined by the insertion portion 12AB.

[0087] Figures 14 and 15 show the state in which the engaging portion 22 is inserted into the through hole 12ABH defined by the insertion portion 12AB. As shown in Figure 14, the engaging portion 22 is inserted into the through hole 12ABH from the end of the insertion portion 12AB that is closest to the first protrusion ABC1. At this time, the first protrusion ABC1 moves along the first groove element DG11 of the first groove portion DG1, and the second protrusion ABC2 moves along the first groove element DG21 of the second groove portion DG2. Then, the spring support portion 22B collides with the end of the insertion portion 12AB that is closest to the first protrusion ABC1. As a result, the first protrusion ABC1 reaches the boundary between the first groove element DG11 and the second groove element DG12 in the first groove portion DG1, and the second protrusion ABC2 reaches the boundary between the first groove element DG21 and the second groove element DG22 in the second groove portion DG2.

[0088] As shown in Figure 15, the shaft portion 21 is rotated approximately 90° clockwise in the circumferential direction of the engaging portion 22. This causes the first protrusion ABC1 to collide with the end of the second groove element DG12 in the first groove portion DG1, and the second protrusion ABC2 to collide with the end of the second groove element DG22 in the second groove portion DG2. This fixes the position of the board element 12A relative to the rod-shaped member 11 in the extending direction of the shaft portion 21. To release the fixation of the position of the board element 12A relative to the rod-shaped member 11, the shaft portion 21 is rotated approximately 90° counterclockwise in the circumferential direction of the engaging portion 22.

[0089] In addition, the board member 12 may be an example of a cam member, and the engaging portion 22 may be an example of an engaging member. In this case, for example, the board member 12 may have a groove portion, which is an example of a cam, on the inner circumferential surface of the insertion portion 12AB, and the engaging portion 22 may have a protrusion portion, which is an example of an engaging portion, on the outer circumferential surface of the engaging portion 22.

[0090] Furthermore, the engaging portion 22 shown in Figures 10 to 15 may be combined with the engaging portion 22 in the above-described embodiment, and the board member 12 may be combined with the board member 12 in the above-described embodiment.

[0091] [Shaft part] As shown in Figures 16 and 17, the rod-shaped member 11 and the board member 12 may be configured such that one has a contact portion and the other has a contacted portion, thereby enabling the positioning of the board member 12 relative to the rod-shaped member 11.

[0092] As shown in Figure 16, the shaft portion 21 of the rod-shaped member 11 may include, for example, a contact member 21B located on its outer circumferential surface. The contact member 21B comprises a plate member 21B1 and a protrusion 21B2. The plate member 21B1 has an arc shape in a cross section perpendicular to the extending direction of the shaft portion 21, along the outer circumferential surface of the shaft portion 21, and the arc-shaped cross section of the plate member 21B1 is continuous along the extending direction of the shaft portion 21. The protrusion 21B2 has an arc shape along the plate member 21B1. In the radial direction of the shaft portion 21, the protrusion 21B2 projects toward the opposite side of the shaft portion 21 from the plate member 21B1, and in the circumferential direction of the shaft portion 21, it has a length along at least a portion of the plate member 21B1. The contact member 21B may be attached to the shaft portion 21 by, for example, an adhesive located between the plate member 21B1 and the shaft portion 21.

[0093] As shown in Figure 17, of the board elements 12A, only the board element 12A included in one of the board members 12 has a contact portion 12ABD. This is an example of a contact member in which the board element 12A has a contact portion 12ABD that contacts the contact portion. In the example shown in Figure 17, the board element 12A has a contact portion 12ABD that protrudes into the through hole 12ABH at the end of the inner circumferential surface of the insertion portion 12AB that is in contact with the board element 12A of the other board member 12.

[0094] When the shaft portion 21 is inserted into the insertion portion 12AB of the board element 12A which has a contact portion 12ABD, the protrusion 21B2 extending from the shaft portion 21 collides with the contact portion 12ABD. This allows the board member 12 to be positioned relative to the shaft portion 21.

[0095] The shaft portion 21 may be configured to reduce its length in the direction in which the rod-shaped member 11 extends while an external force acting on the rod-shaped member 11 reduces the distance between the engaging portions 22. In this case, for example, the shaft portion 21 may include an outer cylinder portion, an inner cylinder portion, and an extension / retraction mechanism. The extension / retraction mechanism may be a mechanism that maintains the shortened state of the shaft portion 21 by positioning a part of the inner cylinder portion inside the outer cylinder portion while an external force is acting on the shaft portion 21. The extension / retraction mechanism may also be configured to fix the shaft portion 21 in a shortened state and to release the fixation. In this case, by fixing the shaft portion 21 in a shortened state, for example, the area occupied by the rod-shaped member 11 can be reduced when storing the vehicle board 10 in the cargo compartment L.

[0096] [Rod-shaped member] In the rod-shaped member 11, the shaft portion 21 and the engaging portion 22 may be integrally molded. Even in this case, if the board member 12 can move relative to the rod-shaped member 11, the effects similar to those described in (1) above can be obtained.

[0097] The outer diameter of the portion of the shaft 21 that is exposed from the insertion portion 12AB may be the same as the outer diameter of the insertion portion 12AB. In this case, for example, the outer diameter of the portion of the shaft 21 located inside the insertion portion 12AB may be smaller than the outer diameter of the portion located outside the insertion portion 12AB.

[0098] In the extending direction of the shaft portion 21, the length of the insertion portion 12AB may be equal to the length of the board body 12AA. In this case, the rod-shaped member 11 is more stably supported by the board member 12.

[0099] The shaft portion 21 may be a resin molded product. If both the board member 12 and the shaft portion 21 are resin molded products, the vehicle board 10 can be made even lighter. The vehicle board 10 may have only one rod-shaped member 11. In this case, the rod-shaped member 11 may support the board member 12 at its front-rear end, or it may support the board member 12 in the center in the front-rear direction.

[0100] [Board components] The board member 12 may be made of metal. The board member 12 may have a through hole that penetrates the plate-shaped board body 12AA instead of the insertion portion 12AB. In this case, the through hole 12ABH may be located at the end of the board body 12AA in the front-to-back direction, or at the center in the front-to-back direction.

[0101] The board member 12 may be a single plate-shaped member. Even in this case, as long as the board member 12 can move relative to the rod-shaped member 11, the effects similar to those described in (1) above can be obtained.

[0102] The board member 12 may be supported by the rod-shaped member 11 in such a manner that it is only possible to move or rotate in a manner that is translational to the rod-shaped member 11, i.e., along the direction in which the rod-shaped member 11 extends.

[0103] [vehicle] Vehicle C may have only one pair of receiving parts R. Even in this case, if the board member 12 can move relative to the rod-shaped member 11, the effects similar to those described in (1) above can be obtained. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0104] 10…Vehicle board 11…Rod-shaped member 12... Board components 12A...Board elements 12AA…Board body 12AB... Insertion part 12ABH…Through hole 12A1...First board element 12A2...Second board element 21... Shaft 21A...end 22...Engaging part

Claims

1. A vehicle board that is removablely attached to the cargo area of ​​a vehicle, A rod-shaped member configured to be supported at each end by a receiving portion provided by the vehicle, A board member is supported by the rod-shaped member in a movable state, and has a contact surface configured to allow contact with the target. Vehicle board.

2. The aforementioned board member is composed of multiple board elements. A vehicle board according to claim 1.

3. The board member is provided with a through hole through which the rod-shaped member is inserted. A vehicle board according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The vehicle board comprises two of the rod-shaped members, The two rod-shaped members support the board member at its ends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, in a manner that allows the board member to move relative to the rod-shaped members. A vehicle board according to claim 1 or 2.

5. The aforementioned board member is a resin molded product, The rod-shaped member includes a metal shaft portion that supports the board member. A vehicle board according to claim 1 or 2.

6. The rod-shaped member includes a shaft portion that supports the board member, The aforementioned board member is The board itself, The vehicle comprises an insertion portion located at the end of the board body in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, extending along only a portion of the end in the left-right direction of the vehicle, and defining a through hole through which the shaft portion is inserted. A vehicle board according to claim 1 or 2.

7. The outer diameter of the insertion portion is larger than the outer diameter of the shaft portion. A vehicle board according to claim 6.

8. The vehicle is provided with a plurality of pairs of the receiving parts configured to support the rod-shaped member within the cargo compartment, The rod-shaped member is configured to be supported by each pair of the receiving portions. A vehicle board according to claim 1 or 2.

9. The rod-shaped member comprises a shaft portion that supports the board member, The engaging portion is located at each end of the shaft portion and is supported by the receiving portion, and comprises the engaging portion which is separate from the shaft portion. A vehicle board according to claim 1 or 2.

10. The rod-shaped member comprises a shaft portion that supports the board member, The engaging portion is located at each end of the shaft portion and is supported by the receiving portion, and comprises the engaging portion which is separate from the shaft portion, The shaft portion or the engaging portion is configured to reduce the length of the rod-shaped member in the direction in which it extends, while a force that reduces the distance between the engaging portions is acting on the rod-shaped member. A vehicle board according to claim 1 or 2.

11. A mounting structure for a vehicle board that is removablely attached to the cargo area of ​​a vehicle, A rod-shaped member configured to be supported at each end by a receiving portion provided by the vehicle, A board member having a contact surface configured to allow contact with an object, and supported by the rod-shaped member in a manner that allows movement relative to the rod-shaped member, The cargo compartment comprises a plurality of pairs of receiving portions configured to support the rod-shaped member. Mounting structure for vehicle boards.

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