Vehicle storage area

Abstract

Disclosed is a storage part (1) for vehicle, which is formed in a pocket shape in an interior member in a vehicle cabin of a vehicle. The storage part (1) comprises: an inner wall section (3) disposed on the inner side of the interior member and extending in the vertical direction; a bottom wall section (10) extending from the lower end of the inner wall section (3) toward the outer side of the interior member; and an outer wall section (4) standing upward from the end of the bottom wall section (10) at the outer side of the interior member, and disposed facing the inner wall section (3). The bottom wall section (10) has a first surface section (5) formed as a slanted surface slanting downward from the lower end of the inner wall section (3) and toward the outer side of the interior member. The outer wall section (4) is formed so as to have a lower height than the inner wall section (3), and such that the upper end thereof is located closer to the inner side of the interior member than the end of the bottom wall section (10) on the outer side.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a storage section formed in a pocket shape in an interior member in the passenger compartment of a vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, many vehicles have a storage space (storage section) in the cabin for storing small items. For example, a structure is known in which a drink holder and a hook for hanging luggage are formed on the instrument panel located in front of the driver's seat and the passenger seat. Another known structure is one in which a console box is located on the floor between the driver's seat and the passenger seat, and small items can be placed on the top or sides of the console box (see Patent Documents 1 and 2). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 3904486 [Patent Document 2] Patent Publication No. 2021-008157 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In recent years, storage spaces within vehicle cabins are often used as places for passengers to store their smartphones. For such uses, a design is required that allows for easy access to smartphones and prevents the smartphone from falling out while the vehicle is moving. For example, when a passenger sitting in the passenger seat temporarily places their smartphone, it is preferable for the smartphone to be held securely within reach with a portion of the smartphone screen visible so that they can respond immediately if a notification is received. Similar needs also exist when temporarily storing items other than smartphones.

[0005] One of the objectives of the present invention, which was conceived in light of the above-mentioned problems, is to provide a vehicle storage compartment that improves the convenience of storing items. However, in addition to this objective, another objective of the present invention is to achieve effects derived from the configurations shown in the "Description of the Invention" below, which are not obtainable with conventional technology. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The disclosed vehicle storage section can be realized as the following disclosed aspects or application examples, and solves at least some of the above problems. The disclosed vehicle storage compartment is a pocket-shaped storage compartment formed on a side surface of an interior member inside the vehicle cabin, and includes an inner wall portion disposed inside the interior member and extending in a vertical direction, a bottom wall portion extending from a lower end of the inner wall portion toward the outside of the interior member, and an outer wall portion erected upward from an outer end of the bottom wall portion of the interior member and disposed opposite the inner wall portion. The bottom wall portion has a first surface portion formed as an inclined surface that slopes from the lower end of the inner wall portion toward the outside and downward of the interior member, and a second surface portion disposed outside the first surface portion and formed one step lower than the first surface portion. A step portion is formed between the first surface portion and the second surface portion. The outer wall portion is formed to be shorter in height than the inner wall portion, and is formed so that its upper end is located more inward of the interior member than the outer end of the bottom wall portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] The disclosed vehicle storage section can prevent items from flying out or falling, improving convenience. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram showing a vehicle interior in which a storage section of a vehicle according to an embodiment is arranged. [Figure 2] FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a storage section. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a lower portion of the storage section. [Figure 5] 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the smartphone is stored in the storage section. FIG. [Figure 6] 4 is a cross-sectional view of the storage section (a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 3). DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The disclosed vehicle storage section is embodied, for example, in the following embodiments. This storage section is formed in a pocket shape in an interior member inside the vehicle cabin. Specific examples of interior members in which the storage section is formed include door trim, pillar trim, dashboard, and console box. Regarding the definitions of directions in the embodiments, the front-to-rear direction is defined based on the forward / reverse direction of the vehicle, and the left-to-right direction (vehicle width direction) is defined based on the front-to-rear direction. The up-to-down direction is defined based on a state in which the vehicle is stopped on a flat road surface. Note that the position and orientation of the storage section within the vehicle cabin can be assumed to be diverse. Therefore, when referring to directions related to the detailed structure of the storage section, the inward / outward directions of the interior member in which the storage section is formed are used as the reference.

[0010] For example, if the storage section is formed in the door trim, the reference direction is the inward direction of the door trim (toward the outside of the vehicle as viewed from inside the vehicle cabin) or the outward direction of the door trim (the direction from the door toward the inside of the vehicle as viewed from inside the vehicle cabin). Also, if the storage section is formed in the dashboard (for example, around the glove box or on the glove box door), the reference direction is the inward direction of the dashboard (toward the outside of the vehicle as viewed from inside the vehicle cabin, that is, forward) or the outward direction of the dashboard (toward the outside of the vehicle as viewed from inside the vehicle cabin, that is, rearward). Alternatively, if the storage section is formed in the center console box, the reference direction is the inward direction or the outward direction of the center console box. [Example]

[0011] [1. Configuration] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the interior of a vehicle including a storage box 1 (interior member) in which a storage section 2 of a vehicle is formed as an embodiment. The left side of the storage box 1 is shown with the passenger seat removed from a right-hand drive vehicle. The storage box 1 is a center console box located between the driver's seat and the passenger seat, and is provided in the center of the vehicle's interior in the vehicle width direction. The storage box 1 has a box-like shape, and is relatively small in the vehicle width direction, but is relatively large in the front-to-rear and up-to-down directions. A selector lever, a shift lever, and switches, for example, are provided on the top side of the storage box 1. A tray for placing small items, an armrest, etc. may also be provided on the top surface of the storage box 1.

[0012] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a cross section of the storage box 1 cut along a vertical plane whose normal direction is the front-to-rear direction. A storage section 2 is recessed into the side of the storage box 1 in the vehicle width direction, and can be used as a storage space for small items, a smartphone 9, and other items. The storage section 2 has a shape in which the surface of the storage box 1 is recessed inward like a pocket. In FIG. 2, one storage section 2 is provided on each of the left and right sides of the storage box 1. One storage section 2 serves as a storage space for the occupant sitting in the driver's seat, and the other storage section 2 serves as a storage space for the occupant sitting in the front passenger seat.

[0013] 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the left storage section 2 of the storage section 2 shown in FIG. 2. The storage section 2 is provided with an inner wall 3, a bottom wall 10, and an outer wall 4. The inner wall 3 is a part of the parts that make up the storage section 2 that is located inside the storage box 1 (on the right side in FIG. 3), and is formed in a shape that extends in the vertical direction. The inner wall 3 has a concave shape that is recessed toward the inside of the storage box 1. The bottom wall 10 is a part that extends from the lower end of the inner wall 3 toward the outside of the storage box 1 (on the left side in FIG. 3), and is a part that forms the bottom of the storage section 2.

[0014] The outer wall 4 is a portion that stands upward from the end of the bottom wall 10 on the outside of the storage box 1 (left side in FIG. 3 ) and is disposed opposite the inner wall 3. The outer wall 4 is formed to be shorter in height than the inner wall 3. The space above the outer wall 4 serves as an opening through which items pass when putting items in and taking them out of the storage section 2. In addition, the outer wall 4 is formed with ribs 8 to increase rigidity. The ribs 8 stand from the inner surface of the outer wall 4 (the surface facing the inner wall 3) toward the inside of the storage box 1.

[0015] The upper end of the outer wall 4 is formed so as to be located more inward of the storage box 1 than the outer end of the bottom wall 10 (to the right in FIG. 3). Here, the outer end of the bottom wall 10 in FIG. 3 is defined as "region B." The outer wall 4 is formed in a shape such that its upper end is located more inward of the storage box 1 than region B (to the right in FIG. 3). For example, the upper end of the outer wall 4 is formed in a shape that slopes upward and toward the inside of the storage section 2. Alternatively, the main portion of the outer wall 4 is formed in a substantially upright state from region B, and only the upper end of the outer wall 4 is formed in a shape that bends toward the inside of the storage section 2. Furthermore, the outer wall 4 may be entirely inclined toward the inside of the storage section 2, with the upper end further bent inward.

[0016] 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the bottom wall portion 10. The bottom wall portion 10 includes a first surface portion 5, a step portion 6, and a second surface portion 7. The first surface 5 is a portion formed as an inclined surface that slopes downward and outward from the lower end of the inner wall 3. It is preferable that the first surface 5 be curved upward as it approaches the inside of the storage box 1, and form a surface that is continuous with the inner wall 3. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, it is preferable to set the shape of the first surface 5 so that the angle of inclination of the first surface 5 becomes steeper as it moves to the right in FIG. 4.

[0017] The step portion 6 is a portion provided adjacent to the first surface portion 5 on the outside of the storage box 1. The step portion 6 is formed in a surface shape that is inclined downward and outward from the storage box 1 at a steeper slope than the first surface portion 5. The second face portion 7 is a flat portion provided outside the storage box 1 adjacent to the stepped portion 6, and is formed in a substantially horizontal planar shape. The second face portion 7 is disposed outside the storage box 1 relative to the first face portion 5, and is formed in a shape that is one step lower than the first face portion 5. The stepped portion 6 is formed between the first face portion 5 and the second face portion 7. The outer wall portion 4 is formed so as to overlap above the second face portion 7. That is, the outer wall portion 4 is disposed so as to overlap the second face portion 7 in top view, and is formed so as to partially cover the second face portion 7.

[0018] [2. Specific numerical range examples] In FIG. 3, when the position (height) of the portion B is used as a reference, the height dimension of the outer wall portion 4 is denoted as C, and the height dimension of the inner wall portion 3 when the portion B is used as a reference is denoted as L. The height dimension C of the outer wall portion 4 is made at least less than the height dimension L of the inner wall portion 3 (C < L) so that it is easy to take in and out articles. Also, if the height of the outer wall portion 4 is too short, the articles are likely to fall from the storage portion 2. Therefore, the height dimension C of the outer wall portion 4 is, for example, 30 mm or more (30 mm ≦ C).

[0019] Also, the height dimension L of the inner wall portion 3 is, for example, 60 mm or more (60 mm ≦ L). Alternatively, the height dimension C of the outer wall portion 4 is made to be at least half and less than the height dimension L of the inner wall portion 3 [(L / 2) ≦ C < L]. Note that the upper limit value of the height dimension L of the inner wall portion 3 can be appropriately set according to the size of the article to be stored in the storage portion 2, and is not limited to a specific value, but is preferably set within a range of, for example, about 60 to 300 mm.

[0020] <s In FIG. 3, when the position of the portion B is used as a reference, the inward collapse dimension (the dimension that enters the inside of the storage box 1 from the portion B) of the upper end of the outer wall portion 4 is denoted as D. The inward collapse dimension D of the outer wall portion 4 into the inside of the storage box 1 is equal to the lap dimension of the outer wall portion 4 and the second face portion 7 (the dimension in the inside-outside direction of the storage box 1 for the region where the outer wall portion 4 and the second face portion 7 overlap in top view).

[0021] The tilting dimension D is preferably at least half the width H of the second surface 7 (the dimension in the inward and outward directions of the storage box 1) [(H / 2)≦D]. For example, if the width H of the second surface 7 is 10 mm, the tilting dimension D is preferably at least 5 mm. Furthermore, the tilting dimension D is preferably equal to or less than the width H (D≦H). The width H of the second surface 7 is not limited to a specific value, but is preferably set within the range of 20 mm or less, for example. This reduces the movement allowance (play) of items placed on the second surface 7, and can suppress positional displacement (wobbling in the inward and outward directions of the storage box 1).

[0022] In Fig. 3, the inclination of the first surface portion 5 is preferably set to at least 3° or more with respect to the horizontal plane. The angle E in Figs. 3 and 4 indicates the minimum value of the inclination angle of the first surface portion 5. It is preferable to set the shape of the first surface portion 5 so that this angle E is 3° or more. However, if the angle E is too large, the articles stored in the storage section 2 will easily slide on the surface of the first surface portion 5, reducing the ability to hold the articles. Therefore, it is preferable to set the angle E in the range of, for example, 20° or less.

[0023] 3 and 4, the height dimension F of the step portion 6 is preferably 5 mm or more. This makes it easier to prevent an item stored in the storage section 2 from moving in the opposite direction when it moves from the first surface portion 5 to the second surface portion 7. The step portion 6 functions as a stopper that prevents an item supported on the second surface portion 7 from moving toward the first surface portion 5, even when acceleration is applied to the vehicle body.

[0024] The upper limit of the height dimension F of the step portion 6 is not limited to a specific value. On the other hand, if the height dimension F of the step portion 6 is too large, there is a risk of excessive impact and noise when an article moves from the first surface portion 5 to the second surface portion 7. Therefore, it is preferable that the upper limit of the height dimension F of the step portion 6 be within a range of, for example, about 5 to 10 mm. It is also preferable that the inclination angle G of the step portion 6 with respect to the horizontal plane be set within a range of 30° or more and 60° or less.

[0025] [3. Temporary placement posture of the smartphone] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the storage part 2 for explaining the movement of the smartphone 9. When the smartphone 9 is placed at the position indicated by the broken line in FIG. 5, for example, due to vehicle body vibration or the like, the bottom part of the smartphone 9 slides down along the upper surface of the first surface part 5 and reaches the position indicated by the dashed-dotted line. Thereafter, the bottom part of the smartphone 9 moves over the step part 6 to the second surface part 7, and the smartphone 9 stops at the position indicated by the solid line. Thus, a temporary placement posture of the smartphone 9 is realized such that the display screen is easy to view as seen by the occupant.

[0026] When an external force acts to move the upper part of the smartphone 9 outside the storage box 1 (the left side in FIG. 5) while the bottom part of the smartphone 9 is located on the second surface part 7, the inclination angle of the smartphone 9 with respect to the horizontal plane increases, and there is a risk that the upper part of the smartphone 9 will climb over the outer wall part 4 and fall. On the other hand, by making the upper end of the outer wall part 4 enter the inside of the storage box 1 (the right side in FIG. 3) more than the part B, the inclination angle of the smartphone 9 with respect to the horizontal plane is less likely to increase. That is, the smartphone 9 is more likely to maintain the posture indicated by the solid line in FIG. 5, and the smartphone 9 is prevented from protruding or falling out of the storage part 2.

[0027] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view (cross-sectional view A-A in FIG. 3) showing a cross-section when the second surface part 7 of the storage box 1 is cut by a vertical plane in which the direction of the normal line is in the left-right direction. The length K in the front-rear direction of the second surface part 7 is preferably formed shorter than the length J in the front-rear direction of the storage part 2 (K < J). Also, on the rear side of the storage part 2, the heights of the second surface part 7 and the first surface part 5 may be raised to approximately the same height as the height of the upper end of the outer wall part 4. Thereby, it becomes easy to lift the smartphone 9 by sliding the bottom part of the smartphone 9 backward. Therefore, it becomes easier to take out the smartphone 9 placed in the storage part 2, and the convenience is further improved.

[0028] [4. Action, effect] (1) The vehicle storage section 2 of this embodiment is a pocket-shaped storage section 2 formed in a storage box 1 (interior member) inside the vehicle cabin, and includes an inner wall portion 3 disposed inside the storage box 1 and extending vertically, a bottom wall portion 10 extending from the lower end of the inner wall portion 3 toward the outside of the storage box 1, and an outer wall portion 4 erected upward from the outer end of the storage box 1 on the bottom wall portion 10 and disposed opposite the inner wall portion 3. The bottom wall portion 10 has a first surface portion 5 formed as an inclined surface that slopes from the lower end of the inner wall portion 3 toward the outside and downward of the storage box 1. The outer wall portion 4 is formed to be shorter in height than the inner wall portion 3, and is formed so that its upper end is located more inside the storage box 1 than the outer end (part B) of the bottom wall portion 10.

[0029] With this configuration, as shown in FIG. 5, for example, the bottom of the smartphone 9 temporarily placed in the storage section 2 can be easily slid along the first surface 5, making it easier to achieve a temporary placement position for the smartphone 9 that makes the display screen easier to view for passengers. Also, by providing the outer wall 4 that is lower in height than the inner wall 3, items such as the smartphone 9 can be easily put in and taken out of the storage section 2. Furthermore, because the upper end of the outer wall 4 is shaped to be recessed further into the storage box 1 than the portion B, the smartphone 9 is prevented from popping out or falling. Therefore, the convenience of the storage section 2 can be improved by preventing items from popping out or falling.

[0030] (2) The first surface 5 may be formed in a curved shape that curves upward as it goes toward the inside of the storage box 1, or may form a surface that is continuous with the inner wall 3. This configuration is suitable for, for example, making the angle of inclination of the smartphone 9 shallower with respect to the horizontal plane when the smartphone 9 is leaned against the inner wall 3. In other words, the smartphone 9 is less likely to be in a nearly upright position (a state in which the angle of inclination is close to 90°), making it easier to slide the bottom of the smartphone 9 along the first surface 5. This improves convenience.

[0031] (3) The outer wall 4 may be formed so that at least the upper end thereof is inclined upward and toward the inside of the storage section 2. With this configuration, for example, the upper end of the outer wall 4 shown in FIG. 3 can be easily inserted further into the storage box 1 (to the right in FIG. 3) than the portion B. This prevents items stored in the storage section 2 from flying out or falling, improving the convenience of the storage section 2.

[0032] (4) The outer wall 4 may be formed so that its upper end is bent toward the inside of the storage section 2. Even with this configuration, for example, the upper end of the outer wall 4 shown in FIG. 3 can be easily inserted further into the storage box 1 than portion B (to the right in FIG. 3). This prevents items stored in the storage section 2 from flying out or falling, improving the convenience of the storage section 2. Note that the outer wall 4 may be inclined overall toward the inside of the storage section 2, with its upper end further bent toward the inside of the storage section 2. With this configuration, the tilting dimension D can be reasonably increased, improving the effect of preventing items from flying out or falling.

[0033] (5) The inner wall 3 may be formed in a concave shape that is recessed toward the inside of the storage box 1. In this case, items are put in and taken out of the storage section 2 through an opening at the top of the outer wall 4, and the concave shape of the inner wall 3 makes it easier to put in and take out items. This improves the convenience of the storage section 2.

[0034] (6) The outer wall 4 may have ribs 8 extending from the inner surface of the outer wall 4 toward the inside of the storage section 2 to increase its rigidity. This increases the rigidity of the outer wall 4 and prevents deformation or damage to the outer wall 4. This increases the effectiveness of preventing items from flying out or falling, improving convenience.

[0035] (7) The bottom wall 10 may have a second surface 7 that is disposed outside the first surface 5 and is formed one step lower than the first surface 5. A step 6 may be formed between the first surface 5 and the second surface 7. The step 6 may be formed, for example, as a surface that slopes from the outside of the storage box 1 at the first surface 5 toward the outside and downward of the storage box 1 at a steeper slope than the first surface 5.

[0036] With this configuration, the bottom of an item placed on the first surface 5 can be guided to the second surface 7, and the item can be held in a more stable position. In particular, when a smartphone 9 is temporarily placed in the storage section 2, the smartphone 9 can be placed in a temporary position that makes the display screen easier to see for passengers. Furthermore, by providing the step section 6, the bottom of the smartphone 9 is less likely to move above the step section 6 (towards the first surface 5), improving the stability of the smartphone 9 when temporarily placed.

[0037] (8) The outer wall 4 may be formed to overlap the upper part of the second surface 7. In this case, the inclination dimension D of the outer wall 4 (the overlap dimension between the outer wall 4 and the second surface 7) may be set to be equal to or greater than half the width H of the second surface 7. This configuration can reduce the movement allowance (play) of items placed on the second surface 7. For example, it can suppress positional deviation (wobbling in the inward and outward directions of the storage box 1) of the smartphone 9 shown by the solid line in FIG. 5. This can therefore improve convenience.

[0038] (9) The storage section 2 may be recessed into the side of a console box (storage box 1) located between the left and right seats of the vehicle. This makes it easier for passengers seated in the driver's seat or passenger seat to take items in and out, making the storage section 2 highly convenient.

[0039] [5. Other] The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative and are not intended to exclude various modifications or applications of techniques not explicitly described in the present embodiments. Each configuration of the present embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit of the present embodiments. Furthermore, each configuration of the present embodiments can be selected as needed, or can be appropriately combined with various configurations included in known techniques.

[0040] In the above embodiment, the storage section 2 is formed in the storage box 1, but the location where the storage section 2 is formed is not limited to the storage box 1. For example, the storage section 2 may be formed in the door trim, the pillar trim, or the dashboard. The storage section 2 may be formed in any interior member provided in the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

[0041] The dimensions and angles of each part of the storage section 2 in the above embodiment are merely examples and are not intended to be limited to the above values. Furthermore, the storage section 2 may be provided with an inner wall section 3, a bottom wall section 10, and an outer wall section 4. For example, the step section 6, the second surface section 7, and the rib 8 may be omitted. A storage section 2 that provides the same effects as those of the above embodiment can be realized by forming at least an inclined first surface section 5 on the bottom wall section 10, forming the outer wall section 4 to be lower than the inner wall section 3, and positioning its upper end inside the interior member relative to the outer edge of the bottom wall section 10. [Industrial Applicability]

[0042] The present invention can be applied to a storage portion formed in a pocket shape in an interior member inside a vehicle, and can also be applied to the manufacturing industry of vehicles equipped with storage portions. [Explanation of symbols]

[0043] 1 Storage box (interior material) 2 Storage area 3 Inner wall 4 Exterior wall 5 First side 6 Step 7 Second surface part 8. Ribs 9 Smartphone (item) 10 Bottom wall B part C Height dimension D Falling dimension E angle F Height dimension G Tilt angle H width J Front-to-rear length K Front-to-rear length L Height dimension

Claims

1. A storage section formed in a pocket shape on a side surface of an interior member in a vehicle cabin, an inner wall portion that is disposed inside the interior member and extends in the vertical direction; a bottom wall portion that extends from a lower end of the inner wall portion toward the outside of the interior member; and an outer wall portion that stands upward from an end portion of the bottom wall portion that is outside the interior member and is disposed opposite the inner wall portion, the bottom wall portion has a first surface portion formed as an inclined surface inclined from a lower end of the inner wall portion toward the outside and downward of the interior member, and a second surface portion disposed outside the first surface portion and formed one step lower than the first surface portion, a step portion is formed between the first surface portion and the second surface portion, The outer wall portion is formed to be lower in height than the inner wall portion, and is formed so that its upper end is located more inward of the interior member than the outer end of the bottom wall portion. A storage compartment for a vehicle.

2. The first surface portion is formed in a curved shape that curves upward toward the inside of the interior member and forms a surface that is continuous with the inner wall portion.

2. The vehicle storage compartment according to claim 1.

3. The outer wall portion is formed so that at least the upper end side thereof is inclined upward and toward the inside of the storage portion.

2. The vehicle storage compartment according to claim 1.

4. The outer wall portion has an upper end portion formed in a shape that is bent toward the inside of the storage portion.

2. The vehicle storage compartment according to claim 1.

5. The inner wall portion is formed in a concave shape recessed toward the inside of the interior member, The upper part of the outer wall portion serves as an opening for putting items into and taking items out of the storage portion.

2. The vehicle storage compartment according to claim 1.

6. The outer wall portion has a rib extending from an inner surface of the outer wall portion toward the inside of the storage portion to increase rigidity.

2. The vehicle storage compartment according to claim 1.

7. the outer wall portion is formed to overlap above the second surface portion, The overlap dimension between the outer wall portion and the second surface portion is equal to or greater than half the width of the second surface portion.

2. The vehicle storage compartment according to claim 1.

8. A recess is provided on the side of a console box disposed between the left and right seats of the vehicle. The vehicle storage compartment according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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