Console box

The console box design incorporates sound-absorbing holes in its support structure to reduce noise when closing the lid, addressing the amplification issue in existing designs and maintaining aesthetics.

JP7623158B2Active Publication Date: 2025-01-28SUBARU CORP
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Application Number
JP2021024343
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-02-18
Publication Date
2025-01-28
Estimated Expiration
2041-02-18

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing console box designs amplify noise when the lid is closed due to resonating drum-like structures, and existing sound-absorbing materials for automobiles are not effectively applied to console boxes, leading to unsatisfactory noise reduction.

Method used

A console box design with a cushion portion and support structure featuring first and second sound-absorbing holes, where the lid is supported by a second support unit with a gap, allowing sound absorption through these holes and reducing noise when closing.

Benefits of technology

The design effectively absorbs and reduces the noise generated when closing the lid, maintaining aesthetic appeal and user comfort by minimizing harsh sounds.

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Abstract

To solve a problem that sound, which occurs when a lid part is closed, is resonated and amplified in a space of a storage part to cause offensive sound for a user in a conventional console box.SOLUTION: A console box 10 of the invention mainly includes: a storage part 21; and a lid part 22 which closes an opening 21A at the upper side of the storage part 21 in an openable and closable manner. The lid part 22 mainly includes: a cushion part 25; an upper lead part 26 fixed to a rear surface side of the cushion part 25; and a lower lead part 27 disposed below the upper lead part 26. Sound absorption holes 41 are formed at the upper lead part 26 and sound absorption holes 31 are formed at the lower lead part 27. The structure allows a large part of sound which occurs when the lid part 22 is closed to be absorbed through the sound absorption holes 31, 41 by the cushion part 25 and reduced. Thus, the structure prevents the sound from causing offensive sound for a user.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a console box that absorbs and reduces noise generated when the lid of the console box is closed, and maintains a beautiful appearance when the lid is opened. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 listed below discloses a conventional sound absorbing structure for a console box, in which a Helmholtz type sound absorbing structure is provided in a console armrest installed on the upper part of the console box.

[0003] Specifically, the console armrest comprises an upper member and a lower member, and a cushioning material is disposed on the upper surface of the upper member. An enclosed space is formed between the upper member and the lower member via a sealing material, and an air hole is formed in the upper member in the enclosed space, connecting the enclosed space to the outside. The air hole is structured to connect to the outside via the cushioning material.

[0004] Patent Document 2 listed below discloses that a conventional automobile interior material for improving sound absorption properties, etc., is used in an automobile console box.

[0005] Specifically, the automotive interior material is comprised of a core material using fabric with standing loop pile, reinforcing face materials bonded to the front and back sides of the core material, a skin material, and a backing material. It is disclosed that the loop pile creates many voids inside the core material, resulting in excellent sound absorption properties. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] JP 2018-30414 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2007-190978 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] As described above, by providing the Helmholtz type sound absorbing structure disclosed in Patent Document 1 in the console armrest, low frequency noise such as engine noise can be absorbed, thereby reducing noise.

[0008] However, in the above structure, the lower member blocks the storage space of the console box, so the console box has a similar structure to a drum. As a result, the sound generated when closing the console armrest is resonated and amplified by the drum structure, making it difficult to reduce the sound and annoying to the user.

[0009] In addition, the automobile interior material disclosed in Patent Document 2 does not disclose how to arrange the material in relation to the console box. In addition, the sound-absorbing structure of the console box itself is not specifically disclosed. Therefore, it is unclear whether the sound generated when the console armrest is closed can be sufficiently absorbed and reduced.

[0010] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and has an object to provide a console box that absorbs and reduces noise generated when the lid of the console box is closed, while maintaining a beautiful appearance when the lid is opened. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] A console box according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a box-shaped storage section having an opening at the top, and a lid section arranged to cover the opening in an openable and closable manner, the lid section having a cushion section, a first support section supporting the cushion section from a back surface side, and a second support section arranged with a gap between the first support section and the cushion section, the first support section having a first sound absorbing hole for exposing the cushion section, and the second support section having a second sound absorbing hole for communicating a space in the storage section with the gap when the lid section covers the opening. and a wall surface rising toward the first support portion is formed, and the second sound absorbing hole is formed in the wall surface. It is characterized by: Effect of the Invention

[0012] A console box according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a lid arranged to close an opening of a storage section in an openable and closable manner, the lid having a cushion section, a first support section supporting the cushion section from the back side, and a second support section arranged with a gap between the lid and the first support section. A first sound absorbing hole is formed in the first support section, and a second sound absorbing hole is formed in the second support section. With this structure, most of the collision noise with the storage section generated when the lid is closed is absorbed by the cushion section through the first and second sound absorbing holes, reducing the noise and preventing it from being unpleasant to the ears of the user. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1 is a plan view illustrating a vehicle in which a console box according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed. [Diagram 2] 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a console box according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] 1 is a perspective view illustrating a console box according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 4] 1 is a perspective view illustrating a console box according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 5] 1 is a perspective view illustrating a console box according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 6A] 11 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a lid portion of a console box according to a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 6B] FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a lid portion of a console box according to a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7A] 11 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a lid portion of a console box according to a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 7B] FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a lid portion of a console box according to a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 11 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a lid portion of a console box according to a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0014] First, a console box 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the description of this embodiment, the same components are generally designated by the same reference numerals, and repeated description will be omitted. In the following description, the up-down direction on the paper surface indicates the height direction of the vehicle 11, the left-right direction on the paper surface indicates the width direction of the vehicle 11, and the front-rear direction on the paper surface indicates the front-rear direction of the vehicle 11.

[0015] Fig. 1 is a plan view illustrating the interior of a passenger compartment 12 of a vehicle 11 in which a console box 10 of this embodiment is disposed. Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the console box 10 of this embodiment, taken along line AA in Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a perspective view illustrating an upper lead portion 26 of a lid portion 22 of the console box 10 of this embodiment. Fig. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a lower lead portion 27 of the lid portion 22 of the console box 10 of this embodiment. Fig. 5 is a perspective view illustrating an open state of the lid portion 22 of the console box 10 of this embodiment.

[0016] 1, a driver's seat 13 and a passenger seat 14 are arranged in the front row of a passenger compartment 12 of a vehicle 11. A console box 10 is arranged between the driver's seat 13 and the passenger seat 14. A steering wheel 15 is arranged in front of the driver's seat 13. A driver P1 seated in the driver's seat 13 holds the steering wheel 15 and operates the vehicle 11.

[0017] The console box 10 is also used as an armrest. When the vehicle 11 is traveling, the passenger P2 seated in the passenger seat 14 can enjoy the drive in a relaxed state by resting his / her right arm on the top surface of the console box 10 while leaning against the seat back 14A. Also, when the vehicle 11 is stopped, such as when waiting at a traffic light, the driver P1 can rest by resting his / her left arm on the top surface of the console box 10 while leaning against the seat back 13A.

[0018] 2, the console box 10 mainly includes a storage section 21 capable of storing small items, a lid 22 that closes an opening 21A above the storage section 21 in an openable and closable manner, a lid support mechanism 23 that rotatably supports the lid 22, and a locking section 24 that detachably engages the lid 22 with respect to the storage section 21. The lid support mechanism 23 and the locking section 24 will be described later with reference to FIG.

[0019] Storage unit 21 is a substantially rectangular box shape, has its longitudinal direction in the front-rear direction of vehicle 11, and its short side direction in the width direction of vehicle 11, and is fixed to the vehicle body. Storage unit 21 has opening 21A that opens upward, and a user can put small items in and take them out of storage unit 21 through opening 21A.

[0020] The lid 22 is fixed to the vehicle body via a lid support mechanism 23, and is rotatably disposed above the storage section 21. When the user releases the locking portion 24 at the front end of the lid 22 and rotates the tip of the lid 22 toward the rear of the vehicle 11 as shown by arrow 29, the console box 10 is opened. On the other hand, when the user rotates the lid 22 toward the front of the vehicle 11 as shown by arrow 29 and engages the locking portion 24, the console box 10 is closed.

[0021] As shown in the figure, cover portion 22 mainly has a cushion portion 25, an upper lead portion 26 fixed to the back surface side of cushion portion 25, and a lower lead portion 27 disposed below upper lead portion 26. Note that upper lead portion 26 corresponds to a first support portion recited in the claims, and lower lead portion 27 corresponds to a second support portion recited in the claims.

[0022] The cushion portion 25 is a soft member having a plate-shaped urethane material 25A and a PVC sheet 25B that covers the surface of the urethane material 25A. As described above, the console box 10 is also used as an armrest. The cushion portion 25 is formed as the upper layer of the console box 10, thereby improving the comfort and texture when the user places his / her arm on the upper surface of the console box 10. The urethane material 25A is also used as a sound absorbing material that absorbs and reduces the sound generated when closing the console box 10, as will be described in detail later.

[0023] The upper lead portion 26 is a member formed by injection molding a thermoplastic resin such as polypropylene. The upper lead portion 26 is attached and fixed to the back side of the cushion portion 25 via an adhesive, tape, or the like, and supports the cushion portion 25 from below. Although details will be described later, the upper lead portion 26 is provided with a plurality of sound absorbing holes 41, so that sound generated when the lid portion 22 is closed is absorbed by the cushion portion 25 through the sound absorbing holes 41 and reduced. In addition, the stiffness of the upper lead portion 26 is reduced by the sound absorbing holes 41, thereby increasing the flexibility of the cushion portion 25. The sound absorbing holes 41 correspond to the first sound absorbing holes described in the claims.

[0024] The lower lead portion 27 is a member formed by injection molding a thermoplastic resin such as polypropylene. A plurality of locking portions 27A are formed in the lower lead portion 27, and the locking portions 27A are fitted into the locking receiving portions 26A of the upper lead portion 26, whereby the lower lead portion 27 is fixed to the upper lead portion 26.

[0025] As shown in the figure, the lower lead portion 27 is fixed to the upper lead portion 26 so as to have a gap 28 between the lower lead portion 27 and the upper lead portion 26. Although details will be described later, a plurality of sound absorbing holes 31 are provided in the lower lead portion 27, so that sound generated when the lid portion 22 is closed is transmitted to the gap 28 via the sound absorbing holes 31. The sound absorbing holes 31 correspond to the second sound absorbing holes described in the claims.

[0026] 3 shows a state in which the lower lead portion 27 is fixed to the upper lead portion 26, and particularly shows a state in which the lower lead portion 27 is viewed from the back side. A recessed area 33 recessed toward the upper lead portion 26 is formed in the lower lead portion 27 above the opening 21A (see FIG. 2) of the storage portion 21. A wall surface 32 rising toward the upper lead portion 26 is formed on the rear side of the vehicle 11 of the recessed area 33. As also shown in FIG. 2, the wall surface 32 is an inclined surface inclined toward the rear side of the vehicle 11, and is formed across the vehicle width direction of the vehicle 11.

[0027] As shown in the figure, a plurality of sound absorbing holes 31 are formed at approximately uniform intervals in the wall surface 32 across the width direction of the vehicle 11. The sound absorbing holes 31 are openings that communicate between the space 30 (see FIG. 2) of the storage section 21 and the gap 28 (see FIG. 2), and sound generated within the space 30 of the storage section 21 is transmitted to the gap 28 via the sound absorbing holes 31.

[0028] Furthermore, on the rear side of the vehicle 11, the lower lead portion 27 has a recessed region 35 formed by further recessing the recessed region 33. As shown in Fig. 2, the lower lead portion 27 has a shape that is recessed stepwise from the front side to the rear side of the vehicle 11 across the width direction of the vehicle 11. The wall surface 32 is formed as a side surface on the front side of the vehicle 11 within the recessed region 35.

[0029] Next, the locking portion 24 is fixed to the front side of the vehicle 11 of the lower lead portion 27. The locking portion 24 is a member formed by injection molding a thermosetting resin such as ABS resin. The locking claw portion 24A of the locking portion 24 is detachably engaged with the locking receiving portion 21B (see FIG. 2) of the storage portion 21, so that the lid portion 22 maintains a state in which it is closed relative to the storage portion 21. When the user moves the front side of the locking portion 24 upward, the locking claw portion 24A disengages from the locking receiving portion 21B.

[0030] Meanwhile, on the rear side of the vehicle 11 of the lower lead portion 27, insertion holes 27B are formed through which the pair of arm portions 23A of the lid support mechanism 23 are inserted. Then, the arm portions 23A are inserted into the gap 28 through the insertion holes 27B, and the tip side thereof is fixed to the upper lead portion 26 by using screws 34 (see FIG. 2). The rear end side of the arm portions 23A is axially supported on the rear side of the vehicle 11 of the storage portion 21 so as to be rotatable relative to the vehicle body.

[0031] 4 shows the state of upper lead portion 26 as viewed from the back surface side, and the back surface of upper lead portion 26 is formed with rib portion 26B for increasing strength, a plurality of locking receiving portions 26A for connecting with lower lead portion 27 (see FIG. 3), and the like. Rib portion 26B is formed in a continuous lattice pattern, and one or two sound absorbing holes 41 are formed in most of upper lead portion 26 in the area surrounded by rib portion 26B. As also shown in FIG. 2, sound absorbing holes 41 are generally arranged around at least upper lead portion 26 located on the top surface of opening 21A of storage portion 21.

[0032] With this structure, a part of the back surface of cushion portion 25 is exposed to gap 28 through sound absorbing hole 41 of upper lead portion 26. Then, the contact area between cushion portion 25 and sound generated in storage portion 21 increases, thereby enhancing the sound absorbing effect of cushion portion 25.

[0033] Furthermore, a plurality of sound absorbing holes 41 are formed over substantially the entire surface of upper lead portion 26, thereby reducing the rigidity of upper lead portion 26. As a result, when users P1, P2 place their arms on the upper surface of lid portion 22 of console box 10, upper lead portion 26 flexes flexibly, increasing the flexibility of cushion portion 25 and improving the comfort and texture for the users.

[0034] At this time, as described above, by forming rib portion 26B over substantially the entire surface of upper lead portion 26, it is possible to maintain a predetermined strength for upper lead portion 26. Furthermore, although upper lead portion 26 is repeatedly bent as an armrest, it is less likely to be damaged by cracks or the like.

[0035] FIG. 5 shows a state in which the lid 22 is rotated about 90 degrees from a closed state relative to the storage section 21 and opened. As described above, the wall surface 32 of the lower lead section 27 is formed as a side surface on the front side of the vehicle 11 within the recessed area 35. With this structure, for example, when the lid 22 is not opened more than 90 degrees, the wall surface 32 is unlikely to be in the field of view of the users P1 and P2. As a result, the sound absorbing holes 31 formed in the wall surface 32 are also unlikely to be in the field of view of the users P1 and P2, and the design of the lid 22 is improved. Note that the dotted line shows a state in which the lid 22 is rotated about 120 degrees from a closed state relative to the storage section 21 and opened, but in this state, the wall surface 32 and the sound absorbing holes 31 are in the field of view of the users P1 and P2.

[0036] Next, as shown in Fig. 2, in the console box 10, the locking claw portion 24A of the lock portion 24 of the lid portion 22 fits into the locking receiving portion 21B of the storage portion 21, so that the lid portion 22 is closed relative to the storage portion 21. Therefore, when the lid portion 22 is closed, a sound is generated when the lid portion 22 and the storage portion 21 collide with each other, that is, a collision sound is generated. Then, in the console box 10, when the lid portion 22 is closed, the air in the space 30 of the storage portion 21 is compressed, and the above-mentioned collision sound is amplified by resonating within the console box 10, resulting in a loud sound. This is a mechanism for generating sound similar to that of a so-called drum structure.

[0037] In the console box 10 of this embodiment, as shown by arrow 42, most of the collision sound that spreads while diffusing within the storage section 21 passes through the sound absorbing holes 31 of the lower lead section 27 and is transmitted to the gap 28. Then, as shown by arrow 43, the collision sound that spreads while diffusing within the gap 28 is transmitted into the cushion section 25 via the sound absorbing holes 41 of the upper lead section 26, and is absorbed by the cushion section 25.

[0038] With this structure, most of the impact sound remains within the space 30 of the storage section 21 and is transmitted to the cushion section 25 through the sound absorbing holes 31, 41 without resonating, so that the impact sound generated when the lid section 22 is closed is reduced and is less likely to be harsh on the ears of the users P1, P2. As described above, the sound absorbing holes 41 are formed over almost the entire surface of the upper lead section 26, so that the contact area between the cushion section 25 and the impact sound is increased, and the sound absorbing effect of the cushion section 25 is enhanced.

[0039] Furthermore, as shown in the figure, the sound absorbing holes 31, 41 are not arranged continuously in a substantially straight line in the direction directly above the space 30 of the storage section 21. With this structure, the collision sound transmitted to the gap 28 in particular follows a long transmission path from the rear side to the front side of the vehicle 11. The collision sound is absorbed by the cushion section 25 through the sound absorbing holes 41 while being diffused in various directions via the upper lead section 26 and the lower lead section 27. As a result, the collision sound returning from the gap 28 to the space 30 of the storage section 21 is significantly reduced, and the transmission path in the gap 28 is lengthened, so that part of the collision sound is attenuated or eliminated.

[0040] In the present embodiment, the wall surface 32 in which the sound absorbing hole 31 is formed is formed at one location on the rear side of the vehicle 11 of the lower lead portion 27, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the wall surface 32 may be formed on the lower lead portion 27 on the front side of the vehicle 11 or on both sides of the lower lead portion 27 along the front-rear direction of the vehicle 11. Alternatively, the wall surface 32 may be formed in a combination of multiple locations in the above-mentioned region of the lower lead portion 27. By disposing the wall surface 32 in a region of the lower lead portion 27 that is difficult to be seen by the users P1 and P2, the above-mentioned sound absorbing effect is enhanced and the design of the cover portion 22 is improved. In addition, various modifications are possible within the scope of the present invention.

[0041] Next, modified examples of the lid portion 22 of the console box 10 of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the following lid portions 60, 70, and 80 mainly differ in the structure from the cushion portion 25 of the lid portion 22 described above, and therefore, in principle, the same reference numerals are used for the same members as those of the console box 10 described with reference to Figures 1 to 5, and repeated explanations will be omitted.

[0042] FIG. 6A is a diagram for explaining the lid portion 60 of the console box 10 of this embodiment, and is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion thereof. FIG. 6B is a perspective view for explaining the cushion portion 61 of the lid portion 60 of the console box 10 of this embodiment. FIG. 7A is a diagram for explaining the lid portion 70 of the console box 10 of this embodiment, and is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion thereof. FIG. 7B is a perspective view for explaining the cushion portion 71 of the lid portion 70 of the console box 10 of this embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the lid portion 80 of the console box 10 of this embodiment, and is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion thereof.

[0043] 6A, the cover 60 mainly includes a cushion 61, an upper lead 26 fixed to the rear surface of the cushion 61, and a lower lead 27 disposed below the upper lead 26. The cushion 61 includes a plate-shaped urethane material 25A, a plate-shaped urethane material 63 having a plurality of sound absorbing holes 62 formed therein, and a PVC sheet 25B covering the surfaces of the urethane materials 25A and 63. The sound absorbing holes 62 correspond to the third sound absorbing holes described in the claims.

[0044] As shown in Fig. 6B, the cushion section 61 is formed by laminating two layers of urethane materials 25A and 63. The upper layer urethane material 25A is used as a cushion layer for the armrest. On the other hand, the lower layer urethane material 63 is used as a sound absorbing material and also as a cushion layer for the armrest. The urethane material 25A exposed from the sound absorbing hole 62 also contributes as a sound absorbing material.

[0045] 6A, in the cushion portion 61 of the present embodiment, the sound absorbing holes 41 of the upper lead portion 26 and the sound absorbing holes 62 of the urethane material 63 are not all aligned in the vertical direction of the vehicle 11. However, by at least partially overlapping the sound absorbing holes 41, 62, the contact area between the urethane material 63 and the impact sound increases, and the sound absorbing effect of the cushion portion 61 is improved.

[0046] In addition, when the arms of users P1, P2 are placed on the upper surface of the lid portion 60 of the console box 10, the upper lead portion 26 flexes flexibly in the cushion portion 61, thereby increasing the flexibility of the cushion portion 61 and improving the comfort and texture for the user.

[0047] In addition, in the cushion section 61, two layers of urethane material 25A, 63 are used, and the case where the lower layer urethane material 63 has a plurality of sound absorbing holes 62 formed therein has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this case. For example, the same effect can be obtained even when the thickness of one layer of urethane material 25A is increased and a recess that does not penetrate the urethane material 25A is formed on the bottom surface side.

[0048] 7A, cover portion 70 mainly has a cushion portion 71, upper lead portion 26 fixed to the back surface side of cushion portion 71, and lower lead portion 27 disposed below upper lead portion 26. Cushion portion 71 has plate-shaped urethane material 25A, plate-shaped felt material 72, and PVC sheet 25B covering the surfaces of urethane material 25A and felt material 72.

[0049] As shown in Fig. 7B, the cushion section 71 is formed as a two-layer structure in which a urethane material 25A and a felt material 72 are laminated. The upper layer urethane material 25A is used as a cushion layer for the armrest. On the other hand, the lower layer felt material 72 has a structure with many voids therein, and is used as a sound absorbing material and also as a cushion layer for the armrest.

[0050] In the cushion section 71 of the present embodiment, the felt material 72 is exposed from the sound absorbing holes 41 of the upper lead section 26, thereby enhancing the sound absorbing effect of the cushion section 71. Also, in the cushion section 71, when the arms of the users P1, P2 are placed on the upper surface of the lid section 70 of the console box 10, the upper lead section 26 flexes flexibly, thereby enhancing the flexibility of the cushion section 71 and improving the comfort and texture of the user.

[0051] Incidentally, the cushion portion 71 of the lid portion 70 may also have a plate-shaped felt material 72 fixed to the rear surface of the upper lead portion 26 with adhesive, tape, or the like, similar to the cushion portion 81 of the lid portion 80 shown in Figure 8 described below.

[0052] 8, the cover 80 mainly includes a cushion portion 81, an upper lead portion 26 fixed to the rear surface side of the cushion portion 81, and a lower lead portion 27 disposed below the upper lead portion 26. The cushion portion 81 includes a plate-shaped urethane material 25A, a plate-shaped urethane material 63 having a plurality of sound absorbing holes 62 formed therein, and a PVC sheet 25B that covers the surfaces of the urethane materials 25A and 63. The cushion portion 81 further includes a plate-shaped felt material 72 fixed to the rear surface of the upper lead portion 26 with an adhesive, tape, or the like.

[0053] In the cushion section 81 of this embodiment, the urethane material 63 and the felt material 72 are disposed continuously in the region where the sound absorbing holes 41 of the upper lead section 26 are disposed. Furthermore, in the gap 28, the impact sound diffused toward the upper lead section 26 is absorbed by the felt material 72, thereby enhancing the sound absorbing effect. Also, as in the cushion sections 61 and 71 described above, in the cushion section 81, the upper lead section 26 flexes flexibly, thereby enhancing the flexibility of the cushion section 81 and improving the comfort and texture for the user. [Explanation of symbols]

[0054] 10 Console box 11 Vehicles 21 Storage area 21A opening 21B Locking receiving part 22,60,70,80 Lid 23 Lid support mechanism 24 Rock Club 24A Locking claw part 25,61,71,81 Cushion section 25A,63 Urethane material 26 Upper lead part 26A Locking part 26B Rib section 27 Lower Lead Section 27A Locking part 28 Gap 30 space 31,41,62 Sound absorbing holes 32 Wall 33,35 Depression area 72 Felt material

Claims

1. A box-shaped storage section having an opening at its upper portion; a cover portion disposed so as to close the opening portion in an openable and closable manner, The lid portion is A cushion portion; A first support portion that supports the cushion portion from a back surface side; a second support portion disposed with a gap between itself and the first support portion, The first support portion has a first sound absorbing hole that exposes the cushion portion, The second support portion has a second sound absorbing hole that connects the space of the storage portion to the gap when the lid portion is closing the opening, and has a wall surface that rises toward the first support portion, The console box according to claim 1, wherein the second sound absorbing hole is formed in the wall surface.

2. the first sound absorbing hole is formed in a region of the first support portion facing a rear surface of the cushion portion, 2. The console box according to claim 1, wherein the first sound absorbing hole and the second sound absorbing hole are not arranged next to each other in a straight line in a direction directly above the space of the storage portion.

3. 3. The console box according to claim 1, wherein a layer of the cushion portion that comes into contact with the first support portion is made of a urethane material or a felt material having a plurality of third sound absorbing holes.

4. 4. The console box according to claim 3, wherein the felt material is fixed to the first support portion located on the gap side.

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