Ceiling net

The triangular ceiling net with adjustable belts and double-layered structure addresses space constraints and compatibility issues, enabling easy access to tissues from multiple seats while maintaining rear visibility.

JP3254580UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-13福田 美紀
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2025003525U
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-10-14
Publication Date
2026-02-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-10-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing vehicle interior designs face challenges in providing adequate space for storing large tissue boxes, and existing solutions either require multiple mounting points or are incompatible with vehicles lacking a driver-side assist grip.

Method used

A triangular ceiling net with adjustable belts that can be attached to the vehicle's ceiling, featuring a double-layered structure with zippers and a rubber band to secure the tissue box, allowing access from multiple seats and avoiding obstruction of the rear view.

Benefits of technology

The ceiling net provides easy access to tissues from various seats without obstructing the rear view, accommodating vehicles without a driver-side assist grip and offering versatile storage options.

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Abstract

To provide a ceiling net that can be attached even to a vehicle that does not have an assist grip on the driver's seat and allows tissues to be taken out from anywhere in the driver's seat, passenger seat or rear seat. [Solution] The ceiling net of this device comprises two layers of netting, one above the other, that are attached to the ceiling of a vehicle at three attachment points. Tissues are held between the upper and lower nets, and the lower net has an opening through which the tissues can be removed. To use the net, pass belt 1 through three assist grips located at the front, rear, left, and right of the vehicle's ceiling, adjust the length of the belt to stretch the entire net horizontally, open zipper 5, and secure a tissue box to rubber band 3 for attaching the tissue box. The area other than the tissue box can also be used to store luggage.
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a ceiling net that can be attached to the ceiling of a vehicle using an assist grip or the like, and that has a structure that allows a tissue box to be attached and does not obstruct the driver's rear view through the rearview mirror. [Background technology]

[0002] Previously, there was limited space inside a car to place a tissue box, so some solutions included using a special tool to secure the tissue box to the headrest. In addition, some commercially available products use a special tool to secure the tissue box to the sun visor. Also, some vehicle ceiling nets come with tissue holders, It requires four mounting points (front, rear, left and right), and cannot be installed on vehicles that do not have an assist grip on the driver's side, which is common in many recent cars (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3241139 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Since space inside a vehicle is limited, it is difficult to find a place to store a large tissue box. The device described in the prior patent document 1 allows tissues to be placed above the head, making it convenient for tissues to be taken out from any seat, but it is difficult to install in vehicles that do not have an assist grip in the driver's seat. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The ceiling net of this invention has a triangular shape and can be installed in three places, making it possible to install it even in vehicles that do not have an assist grip in the driver's seat. The device also includes a two-ply net, upper and lower, that is attached to the ceiling of the interior of the automobile, with tissues held between the upper and lower nets, and the lower net having an opening through which the tissues can be taken out. The upper net may be configured to bulge in the height direction. The lower net may have zippers on both the front and rear sides of the vehicle, allowing items to be put in and taken out between the upper and lower nets from the driver's seat, passenger seat, or rear seat. The tissue may be held internally between the upper and lower nets by a rubber band. Furthermore, the tissue box is fixed between the upper and lower nets, but it may be possible to have no upper net and fix it only to the lower net with a rubber band. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] This net is attached to the ceiling of a car interior, and holds tissues between an upper net and a lower net. The tissues can be placed higher in the vehicle than the lower net, and the net has an opening for accessing the tissues. This structure allows the tissues to be easily accessed from the driver's seat, passenger seat, and rear seat, and because the tissues are placed higher than the lower net, they do not obstruct rearward visibility, solving all of the above problems. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] Front view of the ceiling net [Figure 2] Rear view of the ceiling net [Figure 3] View from above of the ceiling net [Figure 4] View from below of the ceiling net DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The three corners of the ceiling net, which is attached to the vehicle's ceiling, are equipped with adjustable belts that can be attached to the vehicle's assist grips, etc. These belts are used to attach the net to the ceiling, as shown in Figure 4. The net is a double-layered net with a three-dimensional upper section and a flat lower section, and zippers are installed at the front and rear of each. A three-dimensional upper net provides greater storage capacity, but a flat net without a three-dimensional shape is also acceptable. By opening the zipper and placing a tissue box on the rubber band at the tissue box attachment point, tissues can be easily removed from the tissue box opening in the net. Because the tissue box is secured with a rubber band, tissue boxes of various shapes can be attached. While the illustration shows the tissue box attachment point at the center of the hypotenuse of the net, it can also be located in the center or at the edge; this is not a limitation. Multiple tissue box attachment locations are also permitted. Furthermore, instead of two nets stacked on top and bottom, the ceiling net may be made up of a single net on the bottom only, and tissues may be taken out using a similar structure that holds the tissue box. [Example]

[0009] 1 and 2 are front and rear views, respectively, of the ceiling net of the present invention, and show that it has a structure capable of holding tissue boxes. To use the net, pass the belt shown as symbol 1 in Figure 3 through the assist grip of the vehicle, adjust the length, and stretch the net horizontally as shown in Figure 4. Open the fastener indicated by the symbol 5, and use two rubber bands indicated by the symbol 3 in Fig. 3 to secure the tissue box with the tissue outlet facing downwards. Note that one or more rubber bands may be used. Tissues are taken out from the tissue outlet installed in the ceiling net indicated by the symbol 4 in Fig. 4 and used. After taking out the tissues, push the protruding tissues back into the box so that they do not obstruct the rear view through the rearview mirror. The tissue box is located on the ceiling between the driver's seat and the passenger seat, and can be easily accessed from either seat at any time. It can also be easily accessed from the rear seat by simply reaching out. The tissue box is not limited to a box, but may be a bag or tissue itself. [Explanation of symbols]

[0010] 1 Adjustable length mounting strap 2 Adjustable length mounting belt connectors 3 Rubber bands for attaching tissue boxes 4 Tissue holder opening 5 Zipper 6 tissue boxes

Claims

1. The ceiling net is provided with two nets, one on top of the other, which are attached to the ceiling part of the interior of the automobile at three attachment points, and tissues are held between the upper net and the lower net, and the lower net has an opening through which the tissues can be taken out. 1

2. The ceiling net according to claim 1, wherein the upper portion of the net bulges in the height direction.

3. 3. A ceiling net as described in claim 1 or 2, wherein the lower net has zippers on both the front and rear sides of the vehicle, allowing items to be placed in and removed between the upper and lower nets from the driver's seat, passenger seat, or rear seat.

4. The ceiling net of claim 1, wherein the tissue is held to the net below by an elastic band.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Ceiling net with tissue storage function

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