Vehicle ventilation structure

Abstract

To secure area of a passage cross section of a passage part in a console, while securing a space in which a vehicle operation part, a baggage storage part and the like provided on the console are arranged.SOLUTION: A blowing structure comprises: a console duct 45 through which air-conditioned air is blown toward behind a front seat; and a center console 30 provided with a vehicle operation part, in which an interior structure part has a lower site positioned lower than an upper surface of the center console 30. The console duct 45 has a passage part 60 arranged in the center console 30 and extends in a longitudinal direction. An inner side surface 61 of the passage part 60 has recessed parts 68 and 69 recessed outward and arranged along an outer side part of the lower site, and bulging parts 63-67 bulging further inward than an outer end of the lower site, below the lower site.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a ventilation structure for a vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] An air conditioning unit for a vehicle is disposed, for example, on the front side of an instrument panel at the front of the vehicle cabin. An air conditioning duct for sending conditioned air into the vehicle cabin is connected to the air conditioning unit. The air conditioning duct is also connected, for example, to an air outlet provided in the instrument panel. The conditioned air sent from the air conditioning unit passes through the air conditioning duct and is then blown into the vehicle cabin from the air outlet.

[0003] Also, there is known a vehicle air conditioning unit that is configured to send air to the rear of the vehicle compartment through an air conditioning duct. For example, there is known a structure in which the air conditioning duct is disposed below the floor panel and the conditioned air generated by the air conditioning unit is sent toward the vehicle compartment behind the front seats.

[0004] However, in some vehicles, it is difficult to secure space below the floor panel to install an air conditioning duct. In such cases, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example, a known structure is provided in which a flow path that constitutes part of the air conditioning duct is provided inside a floor console provided on the floor of the vehicle, and air is sent to the rear side of the front seats.

[0005] In this example, a flow path through which conditioned air can flow is provided inside a floor console located between the left and right front seats and extending in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle, and the conditioned air is blown out from an air outlet located at the rear of the floor console. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-272330 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] An operating unit for operating various vehicle devices and a luggage storage area for temporarily placing or storing items are provided in the middle of the upper portion of the floor console in the vehicle width direction. The operating unit includes, for example, a shift selector, a parking brake handle, and an FPB switch. The luggage storage area includes, for example, a storage box and a drink holder. When providing a flow path in such a floor console, the flow path needs to be positioned so as to avoid the operating unit and the luggage storage area. In order to position the flow path inside, the floor console needs to have a certain length in the vehicle width direction.

[0008] However, compared to large vehicles, floor consoles installed in small vehicles have smaller interior spaces, so layout restrictions may require a more compact length in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, it may be difficult to provide a flow path inside the floor console. In the structure of the above example, the flow path is located inside the floor console by making the flow path cross section elongated and extending vertically.

[0009] However, with the above-described structure, it is difficult to ensure a sufficient cross-sectional area of ​​the airflow passage. If the cross-sectional area of ​​the airflow passage is small, it may be difficult to obtain the required air volume and speed at the louver opening that serves as the air outlet. Therefore, the above-described structure leaves room for improvement in terms of ensuring a sufficient cross-sectional area of ​​the airflow passage while also ensuring space for the vehicle operation unit and luggage storage unit to be installed in the floor console.

[0010] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide an air blowing structure for a vehicle that can ensure the cross-sectional area of ​​the flow path of the flow path section within the console while ensuring space for the vehicle operating section and luggage storage section, etc., provided in the console. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a vehicle ventilation structure including an air conditioning duct for blowing conditioned air from the front side of a front seat in a vehicle compartment to the rear side of the front seat, and a console disposed in a middle portion of the vehicle compartment in a vehicle width direction and provided with a vehicle operation unit or a luggage storage unit, the vehicle operation unit or the luggage storage unit having a lower portion located below an upper surface of the console. Spaced apart across the width of the vehicle a flow path portion disposed on an inner surface of the flow path portion in the vehicle width direction and extending in the vehicle front-rear direction, the inner surface of the flow path portion having at least one recessed portion recessed outward in the vehicle width direction and disposed along the outer portion of the lower portion in the vehicle width direction, and at least one bulging portion bulging outward in the vehicle width direction below the outer end of the lower portion, The air conditioning duct has branching portions that branch off from a position above the lower portion to both sides in the vehicle width direction and are connected to the flow path portion, and the flow path portion has an inclined portion that inclines outward in the vehicle width direction as it extends from the branching portion toward the rear of the vehicle, and a rear extension portion that extends from a rear portion of the inclined portion toward the rear of the vehicle, and the inclined portion is connected to the rear extension portion from the front side of the lower portion, passing above the lower portion. . [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the present invention, it is possible to ensure the cross-sectional area of ​​the flow passage of the flow passage portion within the console while ensuring the space for arranging the vehicle operation portion, luggage storage portion, etc., provided in the console. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an instrument panel and a center console in which a vehicle air blowing structure according to the present invention is disposed; [Figure 2] 2 is a schematic perspective view showing an outline of a ventilation structure arranged in the instrument panel and the center console of FIG. 1.

[0023] FIG. [Figure 3] 3 is a rear view of the air blowing structure of FIG. 2 as seen from the front side of the vehicle. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the center console of FIG. 1 as seen from above. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a plan view of FIG. 4 with the center console omitted. [Figure 6]FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the console duct of FIG. 5. [Figure 7] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 4. [Figure 8] 5 is a perspective view of the cross section AA in FIG. 4 as seen from the rear side of the vehicle. [Figure 9] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrow BB in FIG. 4. [Figure 10] 5 is a perspective view of the cross section BB in FIG. 4 as seen from the rear side of the vehicle. [Figure 11] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrow CC in FIG. 4. [Figure 12] 5 is a perspective view of the CC cross section of FIG. 4 as seen from the rear side of the vehicle. [Figure 13] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrow DD in FIG. 4. [Figure 14] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the cross section DD in FIG. 4 as seen from the rear side of the vehicle. [Figure 15] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrow LL in FIG. 5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Hereinafter, an embodiment of an air blowing structure for a vehicle according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings (Figs. 1 to 15). In the drawings, the direction of the arrow Fr indicates the front in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. In the description of the embodiment, the "front portion (front end) and the rear portion (rear end)" correspond to the front and rear in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Furthermore, the arrows R and L indicate the right and left sides when an occupant looks forward of the vehicle. Furthermore, the arrow U indicates the upward direction in the vertical direction of the vehicle.

[0015] 1 to 3, the vehicle air blowing structure of this embodiment includes an air conditioning unit 6 located forward of an instrument panel 1 located at the front of the vehicle cabin, an air conditioning duct 40 connected to the air conditioning unit 6, and a center console 30 (console) located at the middle of the vehicle cabin in the vehicle width direction and including interior structural components such as vehicle operating controls and a luggage storage area. The air conditioning duct 40 blows conditioned air from the front side of the front seats (not shown) in the vehicle cabin to the rear side of the front seats. The interior structural components preferably have a lower portion located below the top surface of the center console 30. Furthermore, the air conditioning duct 40 has flow path portions 60, 78 that are arranged in the center console 30 and extend in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and an inner surface 61 in the vehicle width direction of the flow path portion 60 has at least one recessed portion 68, 69 that is recessed outward in the vehicle width direction and arranged along the outer side of the lower portion in the vehicle width direction, and at least one bulging portion 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 that bulges outward in the vehicle width direction below the outer end of the lower portion in the vehicle width direction. Below, details of the members and the like that make up the air blowing structure for a vehicle of this embodiment will be described.

[0016] The center console 30 of this embodiment is provided in the floor portion of the vehicle cabin. The floor portion of this embodiment includes a left floor portion, a right floor portion, and a tunnel portion 25. Front seats, for example, are disposed at the upper portions of the left floor portion and the right floor portion. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 , the tunnel portion 25 includes a tunnel side wall portion 26 and a tunnel upper surface portion 27. The left tunnel side wall portion 26 extends from the inside of the left floor portion in the vehicle width direction, inclining inward in the vehicle width direction as it extends upward toward the vehicle, and extends in the vehicle front-rear direction. The right tunnel side wall portion 26 extends from the inside of the right floor portion in the vehicle width direction, inclining inward in the vehicle width direction as it extends upward toward the vehicle, and extends in the vehicle front-rear direction. The tunnel upper surface portion 27 connects the upper portions of the left tunnel side wall portion 26 and the right tunnel side wall portion 26, and extends in the vehicle front-rear direction.

[0017] As shown in Fig. 1, the instrument panel 1 is an interior component located at the front of the vehicle cabin. The instrument panel 1 is provided with air outlets 2, 4, and 5 through which conditioned air is blown out from an air conditioning unit 6. The instrument panel 1 in this example is provided with a central air outlet 2, a left air outlet 4, and a right air outlet 5.

[0018] In this embodiment, the two central air outlets 2 are arranged in the center of the instrument panel 1 in the vehicle width direction, and are spaced apart from each other in the vehicle width direction. The two central air outlets 2 are arranged on the vehicle upper side at the front end of the center console 30. The left air outlet 4 is arranged at the left end of the instrument panel 1 in the vehicle width direction, and the right air outlet 5 is arranged at the right end of the instrument panel 1. In this example, a steering wheel (not shown) and the like are arranged between the central air outlet 2 and the right air outlet 5.

[0019] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the center console 30 of this embodiment is installed in the tunnel section 25, is disposed between the left and right front seats (not shown), and extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The front end of the center console 30 is connected to the instrument panel 1. A rear air outlet 38 is provided at the rear of the center console 30. A portion of an air conditioning duct 40 is also disposed inside the center console 30. The relationship between the center console 30 and the air conditioning duct 40 will be described later.

[0020] The center console 30 has a side wall portion 31 and an upper surface portion 32. The side wall portion 31 extends upward from the floor portion and in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The upper surface portion 32 is disposed between the left and right side wall portions 31. In this embodiment, an interior structure portion is provided on the upper surface portion 32. The interior structure portion includes a vehicle operating portion, a luggage storage portion, and in-vehicle accessories. Note that in this embodiment, both the vehicle operating portion and the luggage storage portion are provided as interior structures, but this is not limited to this, and either one may be provided.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle operation unit includes, for example, a parking brake operation unit 33 (lever) and a shift selector 34. If the parking brake is an electric parking brake, the parking brake operation unit 33 includes an operation switch. The luggage storage unit includes a temporary luggage storage area 35 located in the front of the center console 30, a drink holder 36 located in front of the shift selector 34, and the temporary luggage storage area 35 located between the parking brake operation unit 33 and the shift selector 34. The vehicle operation unit and the luggage storage unit also have a lower portion located below the top surface of the center console 30. The lower portion is, for example, below the grip portion of the shift selector 34, and is, for example, a portion located below the upper end of the side wall portion 31 of the center console 30 in FIG. 9.

[0022] First, an outline of the configuration of the air conditioning unit 6 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the air conditioning unit 6 of this embodiment has an air introduction section 7, an air conditioning section 8, and a duct connection section 10. The air introduction section 7 is a section that takes in outside air and introduces it into the air conditioning section 8. The air introduction section 7 has an intake section 7b having an air inlet 7a, and an air blower section 7c having a blower fan 7d. The air inlet 7a is a section that is provided, for example, in the cowl section of the vehicle, and is configured to be able to take in outside air from outside the vehicle. The air blower section 7c is located, for example, below the intake section 7b. When the blower fan is driven, the air taken in through the air inlet 7a is sent to the air conditioning section 8.

[0023] 2 and 3, the duct connection part 10 is provided, for example, at the upper part of the air conditioning part 8. A plurality of ducts constituting the air conditioning duct 40 are connected to the duct connection part 10. Although detailed illustration is omitted, the duct connection part 10 may have, for example, an inlet part connected to the upper part of the air conditioning part 8 and a plurality of outlet parts to which the above-mentioned plurality of ducts are connected.

[0024] The air conditioning duct 40 is a duct for blowing the conditioned air that has flowed through the air conditioning unit 6 into the vehicle cabin, and in this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 2, has a left duct 41, a right duct 42, a center duct 43, and a console duct 45. The conditioned air flows from below to above and flows from the air conditioning unit 8 into the duct connection part 10. The conditioned air that has flowed into the duct connection part 10 is branched inside the duct connection part 10 and is blown to the vertical flow path part 50 of the console duct 45, the left duct 41, the center duct 43, the left duct 41, etc.

[0025] 2, the left duct 41 is fluidically connected to the duct connection portion 10, extends from the duct connection portion 10 toward the left side in the vehicle width direction, and is fluidically connected to the left air outlet 4 of the instrument panel 1. The left duct 41 is a hollow member having a substantially rectangular cross section, and has an opening on the lower surface of the inner part in the vehicle width direction, which opening is connected to the duct connection portion 10. The outer part in the vehicle width direction of the left duct 41 curves rearward as it extends outward in the vehicle width direction. An opening is provided at the rear end of the left end of the left duct 41, and this opening is connected to the left air outlet 4.

[0026] 2, like the left duct 41, the right duct 42 is fluidically connected to the duct connection part 10, extends from the duct connection part 10 toward the right side in the vehicle width direction, and is fluidically connected to the right air outlet 5. The right duct 42 is a hollow member having a substantially rectangular cross section, and has an opening on the lower surface of the inner part in the vehicle width direction, which opening is connected to the duct connection part 10. The outer part in the vehicle width direction of the right duct 42 curves rearward as it extends outward in the vehicle width direction. An opening is provided at the rear end of the right end part of the right duct 42, and this opening is connected to the right air outlet 5.

[0027] 2, the center duct 43 has a flow path changing section 43a and a branching section 43b. The flow path changing section 43a is a hollow member extending rearward from the duct connecting section 10, and has an opening (not shown) at the bottom in the front portion of the flow path changing section 43a, which is fluidically connected to the duct connecting section 10. In addition, a rearward opening is provided in the rear portion of the flow path changing section 43a, and this opening is fluidically connected to the front portion of the branching section 43b.

[0028] As described above, the front portion of the branching portion 43b is connected to the rear portion of the flow path changing portion 43a. The front portion of the branching portion 43b branches into a left flow path portion and a right flow path portion. The rear portion of the left flow path portion is fluidly connected to the left central outlet 2, and the rear portion of the right flow path portion is connected to the right central outlet 2.

[0029] The console duct 45 has a vertical flow path section 50, a left longitudinal flow path section 60 (flow path section) and a right longitudinal flow path section 78 that are spaced apart in the vehicle width direction, and a junction section 46. The vertical flow path section 50 is a hollow member that extends in the upward direction of the vehicle, and an upper part of the vertical flow path section 50 is fluidically connected to the duct connection section 10. A branch section 43b that branches into left and right parts is provided at the lower part of the vertical flow path section 50. Of the branched sections, the left flow path section is fluidically connected to the left longitudinal flow path section 60, and the right flow path section is fluidically connected to the right longitudinal flow path section 78.

[0030] 5 and 6, a left inlet 47A and a right inlet 47B are provided in front of the junction 46. The left inlet 47A is fluidically connected to the rear of the left longitudinal flow path 60, and the right inlet 47B is fluidically connected to the rear of the right longitudinal flow path 78. The rear end of the junction 46 is fluidically connected to the rear outlet 38.

[0031] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 , the left longitudinal flow passage 60 and the right longitudinal flow passage 78 are disposed substantially symmetrically inside the center console 30, on the outer side in the vehicle width direction within the center console 30. The left longitudinal flow passage 60 has a diverging portion 60A (inclined portion) and a rearward extending portion 60B, which are integrally formed. Similarly, the right longitudinal flow passage 78 has a diverging portion 78A (inclined portion) and a rearward extending portion 78B, which are integrally formed. The diverging portions 60A, 78A are provided in front of the left longitudinal flow passage 60 and the right longitudinal flow passage 78, respectively. The diverging portion 60A of the left longitudinal flow passage 60 and the diverging portion 78A of the right longitudinal flow passage 78 are disposed such that the distance between them in the vehicle width direction increases toward the rear of the vehicle. The rearward extensions 60B, 78B of the left longitudinal flow passage 60 and the right longitudinal flow passage 78 extend rearward from the rear of the widening portions 60A, 78A and connect to the junction 46.

[0032] A portion of the conditioned air that flows into the duct connection portion 10 flows into the rear outlet portion 15 and enters the vertical flow path portion 50. The conditioned air that flows into the vertical flow path portion 50 flows downward and is branched into left and right at the branch portion 43b. The conditioned air that flows into the left flow path portion flows into the expanding portion 60A of the left longitudinal flow path portion 60, and the conditioned air that flows into the right flow path portion flows into the expanding portion 78A of the right longitudinal flow path portion 78. The conditioned air that flows through the left longitudinal flow path portion 60 and the right longitudinal flow path portion 78 join at the junction portion 46 and are blown out from the rear outlet 38 toward the interior of the vehicle behind the front seats.

[0033] Next, the structure of the left longitudinal flow passage 60 will be described. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the left longitudinal flow passage 60 has a widening portion 60A and a rearward extension portion 60B. The widening portion 60A is a hollow portion that slopes outward in the vehicle width direction as it approaches the rear of the vehicle. The rearward extension portion 60B is a hollow portion that is provided behind the widening portion 60A and extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0034] As shown in FIG. 10 , the rearward extension 60B has an outer wall 60c, an inner wall 60d, an upper surface 60a, and a bottom surface 60b. The outer wall 60c, the inner wall 60d, the upper surface 60a, and the bottom surface 60b form a closed cross-sectional structure, and a flow path through which conditioned air flows is formed within the closed cross-sectional structure. The rearward extension 60B of the left longitudinal flow path 60 is disposed along the side wall 31 of the center console 30. The outer wall 60c and the inner wall 60d have a predetermined vertical length and extend in the vehicle width direction, and are disposed at an interval from each other in the vehicle width direction. The outer wall 60c has an outer surface facing outward in the vehicle width direction. The outer surface may be bonded to the inner surface of the side wall 31 of the center console 30 with adhesive, adhesive tape 79, or the like.

[0035] The top surface portion 60a is a portion that connects the upper portion of the outer wall portion 60c and the upper portion of the inner wall portion 60d, and extends in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle. The top surface portion 60a is disposed below and spaced apart from the upper portion of the center console 30. The bottom surface portion 60b is a portion that connects the lower portion of the outer wall portion 60c and the lower portion of the inner wall portion 60d, and extends in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle. The bottom surface portion 60b is preferably disposed above and spaced apart from the floor portion.

[0036] As shown in Figures 6 and 10, the inner wall portion 60d is a wall portion disposed on the vehicle widthwise inner side of the outer wall portion 60c at a distance, and extends in the vehicle front-rear direction. The inner wall portion 60d has an inner surface 61 facing inward in the vehicle width direction. The inner surface 61 is provided with at least one recessed portion 68, 69 that is recessed outward in the vehicle width direction and disposed along the vehicle widthwise outer portion of the lower portion. The inner surface 61, positioned around the recessed portions 68, 69, is provided with at least one bulging portion 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 that bulges inward in the vehicle width direction from the recessed portions 68, 69. The bulging portions 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 are configured to bulge below the lower portion and bulge inward in the vehicle width direction from the vehicle widthwise outer end of the lower portion.

[0037] By providing the recesses 68, 69 and the bulges 63, 64, 65, 66, and 67 on the inner surface 61 of the inner wall portion 60d, the recesses 68, 69 and the bulges 63, 64, 65, 66, and 67 function as ribs, thereby improving the rigidity of the left front-rear direction flow path portion 60. Furthermore, by providing the bulges 63, 64, 65, 66, and 67, the flow path cross section can be effectively enlarged. Furthermore, the vibration surface of the left front-rear direction flow path portion 60 (e.g., flow path surface 74 shown in FIG. 15 ) is defined by the recesses 68, 69 and the bulges 63, 64, 65, 66, and 67.

[0038] Therefore, according to this embodiment, the rigidity of the left front-rear flow passage 60 can be ensured while ensuring the cross-sectional area of ​​the flow passage of the left front-rear flow passage 60 provided in the center console 30, and vibrations in the flow passage surface 74 of the left front-rear flow passage 60 shown in FIG. 15 can be suppressed, for example. Also, in this embodiment, a structure in which the recesses 68, 69 and the bulges 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 are provided in the left front-rear flow passage 60 has been described, but this is not limiting and the right front-rear flow passage 78 may also be configured in a similar manner. Note that in FIG. 15, the flow passage surface 74 refers to the surface behind the inner surface 61 of the left front-rear flow passage 60, which is the surface that comes into contact with the air-conditioned air.

[0039] Furthermore, by providing recesses 68, 69 on the inner surface 61 of the left longitudinal flow passage 60 in the vehicle width direction along the lower portion located below the upper surface of the center console 30, it becomes easier to arrange the lower portion adjacent to the inner surface 61, thereby improving the flexibility of the layout of the vehicle operation section, luggage storage section, etc. Furthermore, by providing bulges 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 to increase the cross-sectional area of ​​the flow passage of the left longitudinal flow passage 60, the blowing efficiency of the air conditioning air can be improved. The same effect can be obtained by configuring the right longitudinal flow passage 78 in the same way as the left longitudinal flow passage 60.

[0040] Hereinafter, details of the recesses 68, 69 and the bulges 63, 64, 65, 66, and 67 of this embodiment will be described. Note that in this embodiment, a structure in which the recesses 68, 69 and the bulges 63, 64, 65, 66, and 67 are provided in the left front-rear direction flow path 60 will be described.

[0041] In this embodiment, the inner surface 61 of the left longitudinal flow path section 60 has two recessed portions (first recessed portion 68 and second recessed portion 69) and five bulged portions (first bulged portion 63, second bulged portion 64, third bulged portion 65, fourth bulged portion 66, and fifth bulged portion 67).

[0042] The first recessed portion 68 is located in the middle of the inner surface 61 in the vehicle longitudinal direction, and is recessed toward the outside of the vehicle. In addition, the first recessed portion 68 is located below the upper end of the inner surface 61 and above the lower end of the inner surface 61 in the vertical direction. In other words, the first recessed portion 68 is located in the middle of the inner surface 61 in the vehicle vertical direction.

[0043] The first recessed portion 68 is disposed on the inner surface 61 corresponding to the area between the front and rear of the drink holder 36 of the center console 30 in the vehicle longitudinal direction. A first inclined surface portion 68b is provided within the first recessed portion 68, inclining outward in the vehicle width direction as it extends rearward. In this example, the first inclined surface portion 68b is provided in the front portion of the first recessed portion 68 and inclined outward in the vehicle width direction as it extends rearward. The inclination of the first inclined surface portion 68b may extend linearly or may include a curved portion that is slightly convex outward. The rear end of the first inclined surface portion 68b is the outermost portion (bottom) of the first recessed portion 68 in the vehicle width direction. Furthermore, the first inclined surface portion 68b of this embodiment may also inclined slightly inward in the vehicle width direction as it extends upward.

[0044] The bottom portion of the first recessed portion 68 located on the outer side in the vehicle width direction has a curved shape that convex outward in the vehicle width direction. The portion of the first recessed portion 68 located rearward of the bottom portion extends at an inclination inward in the vehicle width direction as it extends from the bottom portion toward the rear of the vehicle. This inclination may also extend linearly, as with the inclination of the first inclined surface portion 68b, or may include a portion that is curved so as to be slightly convex outward.

[0045] In this embodiment, the bottom of the first recessed portion 68 is located closer to the front than to the rear of the first recessed portion 68. That is, the slope of the portion of the first recessed portion 68 located rearward of the bottom is gentler than the slope of the first inclined surface portion 68b. The rear of the first recessed portion 68 is connected to the second bulging portion 64.

[0046] The upper part of the first recessed portion 68 is open. That is, the upper end of the first recessed portion 68 formed by recessing the inner surface 61 is connected to the upper surface 60a of the left longitudinal flow path portion 60. The lower part of the first recessed portion 68 has a lower surface 68a extending from the inner surface 61 outward in the vehicle width direction. The lower surface 68a extends at an incline downwards on the vehicle as it extends toward the rear of the vehicle. The lower surface 68a is also slightly inclined downwards on the vehicle as it extends toward the inside in the vehicle width direction. Note that the lower surface 68a may be a horizontal surface.

[0047] The vehicle width directional outer edge of the lower end (lower portion) of drink holder 36 is located above underside 68a of first recess 68. Here, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 , the lower end of drink holder 36 includes corner 36a formed by a bottom wall having a bottom surface on which a cup is placed and a side wall extending upward from the vehicle width directional outer edge of the bottom surface. Corner 36a is located above underside 68a of first recess 68. That is, first recess 68 prevents interference between drink holder 36 and left fore-aft flow passage 60. Note that in this embodiment, corner 36a, which is the lower portion of drink holder 36, is located above first recess 68, but this is not limited thereto. A lower portion of a luggage storage unit other than drink holder 36 or a lower portion of a vehicle operating unit may also be located above first recess 68.

[0048] In this embodiment, the first inclined surface portion 68b is disposed forward of the corner portion 36a, which is the lower portion. That is, the first inclined surface portion 68b does not interfere with the lower portion of the vehicle operation unit or the luggage storage unit along the first inclined surface portion 68b, so that the cross-sectional area of ​​the flow path can be easily secured, and air can be blown efficiently. Furthermore, the conditioned air flowing along the first inclined surface portion 68b can be effectively directed to the first bulge portion 63 located downstream, which further improves air blowing efficiency.

[0049] Next, first bulge 63 will be described. In this embodiment, first bulge 63 is provided on inner surface 61 located around first recess 68, and bulges inward in the vehicle width direction from first recess 68. First bulge 63 may bulge inward in the vehicle width direction from the outer end of the lower portion below the lower portion of drink holder 36. In this embodiment, the inner end of first bulge 63 in the vehicle width direction is located below corner 36a at the bottom end of drink holder 36.

[0050] In addition, the first bulge 63 of this embodiment preferably extends rearward from a middle portion in the vehicle longitudinal direction below the first recess 68, beyond the rear end of the first recess 68. In the vehicle longitudinal direction, the front end of the first bulge 63 is disposed so as to correspond to the bottom of the first recess 68.

[0051] Providing the first bulging portion 63 makes it possible to increase the rigidity around the first bulging portion 63, particularly in the rear side (downstream side) and lower side of the first recessed portion 68. Furthermore, providing the first bulging portion 63 makes it possible to effectively direct the conditioned air flowing into the first recessed portion 68 to the lower side and downstream side of the first recessed portion 68, thereby making it possible to increase the air blowing efficiency around the first recessed portion 68.

[0052] A front inclined surface 63a is formed on the inner side of the front portion of the first bulge portion 63, sloping inward in the vehicle width direction toward the rear of the vehicle. The inner side of the first bulge portion 63, which is located rearward of the rear end of the front inclined surface 63a, extends toward the rear of the vehicle. The rear end of the first bulge portion 63 is connected to the second bulge portion 64.

[0053] In this manner, in this embodiment, the first bulge 63 and the second bulge 64 (bulge) are provided around the first recess 68, particularly on the lower and rear sides, thereby improving the rigidity around the first recess 68. Furthermore, the first bulge 63 and the second bulge 64 allow the conditioned air to be effectively blown from the lower side to the rear side of the first recess 68, thereby improving the air blowing efficiency.

[0054] In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 6, 10, and 11, a step 62 is provided between the lower part of the first recess 68 and the upper part of the first bulge 63. In this example, the part that forms the upper step of the step 62 is a lower surface 68a provided at the lower part of the first recess 68, and the lower step of the step 62 is the upper part of the first bulge 63. The step 62 is formed by an upper step, a lower step, and an inner surface 61 that connects the outer end of the upper step to the inner end of the lower step. The second bulge 64, which is located on the rear side of the first recess 68, is arranged rearward of the step 62.

[0055] Compared to when the lower part of the first recessed portion 68 and the upper part of the first bulging portion 63 are formed by a single continuous surface, in this embodiment, the lower part of the first recessed portion 68 and the upper part of the first bulging portion 63 are formed by the step portion 62, which improves the rigidity in the direction in which the step portion 62 extends, and further, since the vibration surface is divided by the step portion 62, it is possible to suppress vibration on the surface of the flow path portion due to the pulsation of the air conditioning air.

[0056] Next, the second recessed portion 69 will be described. As shown in Figures 6, 13, and 14, the second recessed portion 69 is located on the vehicle rear side of the first recessed portion 68. In this embodiment, the second bulging portion 64 is located between the first recessed portion 68 and the second recessed portion 69. The second bulging portion 64 will be described later.

[0057] As shown in Figures 6, 13, and 14, the second recessed portion 69 is formed in a middle portion in the vehicle vertical direction of the inner surface 61 located on the vehicle rear side of the first recessed portion 68, and extends in the vehicle longitudinal direction. Here, a third bulge portion 65 and a fourth bulge portion 66 are provided above and below the second recessed portion 69. In other words, the second recessed portion 69 is provided between the third bulge portion 65 and the fourth bulge portion 66 that are aligned vertically. The third bulge portion 65 and the fourth bulge portion 66 will be described later. In this example, as shown in Figures 13 and 14, the rear portion of the second recessed portion 69 is joined to the lower part of the shift selector 34 via adhesive tape 79.

[0058] The inner surface 61 forming the bottom of the second recess 69 extends rearward from the rear of the second bulge 64 to a predetermined position. The second recess 69 also includes a second inclined surface 69b that slopes outward in the vehicle width direction toward the rear. In this example, the second inclined surface 69b slopes outward in the vehicle width direction from a predetermined position on the inner surface 61 forming the bottom of the second recess 69 in the vehicle width direction toward the rear of the vehicle. Here, the slope of the second inclined surface 69b may extend linearly or may include a curved portion that is slightly convex outward. By providing the second inclined surface 69b, the conditioned air flowing along the first bulge 63 and the second bulge 64 can be guided to the outer side in the vehicle width direction within the airflow path, thereby improving airflow efficiency.

[0059] The bottom portion of the second recessed portion 69 located on the outer side in the vehicle width direction has a curved shape that convex outward in the vehicle width direction. The portion of the second recessed portion 69 located rearward of the bottom portion extends from the bottom portion toward the rear of the vehicle, slanting inward in the vehicle width direction, and is connected to the fifth bulge portion 67.

[0060] Next, the second bulge 64 will be described. As shown in Figures 6, 11, and 12, the second bulge 64 is located rearward of the first recess 68 and is disposed rearward of the step 62. The second bulge 64 is disposed below and rearward of the first recess 68 and extends from the first bulge 63 so as to slope upward toward the rear. In this example, the upper part of the second bulge 64 has an inclined surface 64a that slopes upward from the rear end of the upper part of the first bulge 63 toward the rear of the vehicle. The upper end (rear end) of the inclined surface 64a is connected to the upper surface 60a of the left longitudinal flow passage 60.

[0061] 6, the upper part of the inner part of the second bulge portion 64 is inclined inward in the vehicle width direction from the rear end of the upper part of the inner part of the first bulge portion 63 toward the rear of the vehicle. The rear end of the inner part of the second bulge portion 64 is connected so as to be continuous with the front end of the inner part of the third bulge portion 65. In other words, the surface of the rear end of the inner part of the second bulge portion 64 and the surface of the front end of the inner part of the third bulge portion 65 form a continuous surface. The rear end of the lower part of the inner part of the second bulge portion 64 is connected to the front part of the second recessed portion 69.

[0062] As shown in FIGS. 6, 13, and 14, the third bulge 65 is provided on the inner surface 61 located above the second recess 69. An upper portion of the third bulge 65 is connected to the upper surface 60a of the left longitudinal flow passage 60. An inner portion of the third bulge 65 extends rearward from the rear end of the inner portion of the second bulge 64. The vertical length of the inner portion of the third bulge 65 decreases from a predetermined position toward the rear of the vehicle. That is, the lower end of the third bulge 65 slopes downward from the predetermined position toward the rear of the vehicle. This predetermined position corresponds to the front end of the second inclined surface 69b in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The rear portion of the third bulge 65 is connected to the front portion of the fifth bulge 67.

[0063] By providing a third bulge 65 including a narrow section 65a with a reduced width at the rear and upper side of the second bulge 64, the air conditioning air flowing along the first bulge 63 can be guided upward by the second bulge 64, while the narrow section 65a directs the air conditioning air along the outer side of the vehicle width within the flow path, thereby increasing the flow rate of the air conditioning air.

[0064] As shown in FIGS. 6, 13, and 14, the fourth bulge 66 is provided on the inner surface 61 located below the second recess 69. A lower portion of the fourth bulge 66 is connected to the bottom surface 60b of the left longitudinal flow passage 60. An inner portion of the fourth bulge 66 extends rearward from a vehicle longitudinal middle portion at the lower portion of the second recess 69. The vertical length of the inner portion of the fourth bulge 66 decreases from a predetermined position toward the vehicle rear. That is, the upper end of the fourth bulge 66 slopes upward from the predetermined position toward the vehicle rear. The predetermined position corresponds to a position rearward of the front end of the second inclined surface 69b in both the longitudinal and longitudinal directions. The rear portion of the fourth bulge 66 is connected to the front portion of the fifth bulge 67.

[0065] In this embodiment, the left longitudinal flow passage 60 located rearward of the first recessed portion is provided with a narrow width portion 65a whose length in the vehicle width direction decreases from the rearward side of the first recessed portion 68 toward the further rearward. In this embodiment, the narrow width portion 65a is provided as part of the third bulging portion 65.

[0066] In this embodiment, the outer wall portion 60c of the left longitudinal flow passage portion 60 corresponding to the rear portion of the third bulge portion 65 is inclined inward in the vehicle width direction toward the rear of the vehicle. On the other hand, the inner surface 61 of the inner wall portion 60d of the left longitudinal flow passage portion 60 corresponding to the rear portion of the third bulge portion 65 extends toward the rear of the vehicle from the rear end of the inner portion of the second bulge portion 64. As a result, the vehicle width direction length of the rear portion of the third bulge portion 65 becomes smaller toward the rear. In other words, in this embodiment, the narrow width portion 65a includes a portion of the third bulge portion 65.

[0067] In this embodiment, the outer wall portion 60c of the left longitudinal flow passage portion 60 corresponding to the rear portion of the fourth bulge portion 66 is inclined inward in the vehicle width direction toward the rear of the vehicle. On the other hand, the inner wall surface of the inner wall portion 60d of the left longitudinal flow passage portion 60 corresponding to the rear portion of the fourth bulge portion 66 extends toward the rear of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle width direction length of the rear portion of the fourth bulge portion 66 becomes smaller toward the rear. In other words, in this embodiment, the narrow width portion includes a portion of the fourth bulge portion 66.

[0068] By providing the second recess 69, the lower portion of the shift selector 34 (vehicle operation unit) can be disposed adjacent to the left longitudinal flow path 60 in the vehicle width direction. This improves the degree of freedom in the layout of the vehicle operation unit. Furthermore, by providing the second recess 69 and the third bulge 65 and the fourth bulge 66 including the narrow width portion 65a, the rigidity in the longitudinal direction of the rearward extension 60B of the left longitudinal flow path 60 can be improved. Note that instead of the shift selector 34, a luggage storage unit (drink holder 36, etc.) may be provided.

[0069] Next, the fifth bulge 67 (rear bulge) will be described. As shown in Fig. 6, the fifth bulge 67 is provided on the inner surface 61 of the rear extension 60B of the left longitudinal flow path 60 located rearward of the narrow width portion 65a. The fifth bulge 67 bulges inward in the vehicle width direction as it moves rearward from the rear of the second recess 69. An inner portion of the fifth bulge 67 is located more inward in the vehicle width direction than the inner portions of the third bulge 65 and the fourth bulge 66. The fifth bulge 67 is located outward in the vehicle width direction of the temporary luggage storage area 35b located between the parking brake operating device 33 and the shift selector 34.

[0070] 6, the inner surface 61 of the left longitudinal flow passage 60 is disposed rearward of the second recess 69 and has an inner inclined surface 67a that inclines inward in the vehicle width direction as it extends rearward. In this embodiment, the inner inclined surface 67a is provided in the front portion of the fifth bulge 67. The rear portion of the lower part inside the second recess 69 is inclined upward toward the front portion of the inner inclined surface 67a.

[0071] By providing the inner inclined surface portion 67a, the cross-sectional area of ​​the flow path can be configured to gradually increase toward the rear. Furthermore, because the upper part of the fourth bulge portion 66 below the second recess portion 69 is inclined toward the inner inclined surface portion 67a, it becomes possible to easily flow the conditioned air into the fifth bulge portion 67. As a result, it becomes possible to improve the blowing efficiency of the conditioned air.

[0072] Here, the support members that support the center console 30 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 , the center console 30 of this embodiment is supported by a first support member 21, a second support member 22, and a third support member 23. The first support member 21 supports the front portion of the center console 30. The second support member 22 is disposed rearward of the first support member 21 at a distance and supports an intermediate portion of the center console 30 in the vehicle longitudinal direction. The third support member 23 is disposed rearward of the second support member 22 at a distance and supports the rear portion of the center console 30. In this example, the first support member 21 is disposed between the front portion of the drink holder 36 and the temporary luggage storage area 35a in the vehicle longitudinal direction, the second support member 22 is disposed at a position corresponding to the parking brake device, and the third support member 23 is disposed at a position corresponding to the junction 46 of the console duct 45.

[0073] 7 and 8, the first support member 21 has a support surface portion 21a that extends in the vehicle width direction and faces upward of the vehicle, and wall portions 21b that extend downward from both sides of the support surface portion 21a in the vehicle width direction and are fixed to the floor portion of the vehicle compartment. In this embodiment, the wall portions 21b are attached to the tunnel upper surface portion 27 of the tunnel portion 25 of the floor portion by fastening members such as bolts. The distance between the wall portions 21b on both sides in the vehicle width direction is inclined so that the distance increases as the distance decreases. For example, an inclined surface that is inclined along the vehicle width direction outer surface of the wall portion 21b is provided on the inner surface 61 of the rearward extension portion 60B located forward of the first bulge portion 63.

[0074] Because the left and right legs of the first support member 21 extend downward so as to incline outward in the vehicle width direction, displacement (deformation) of the support surface 21a in the vehicle width direction can be suppressed, and the center console 30 can be stably supported. Furthermore, because the inner surface 61 of the inner wall portion 60d of the rear extension portion 60B is inclined so as to follow the inclination of the wall portion 21b, it is possible to make the cross-sectional area of ​​the flow path at the upper part of the flow path larger than when the wall portion 21b extends perpendicular to the floor portion. As a result, it becomes easier to send conditioned air downstream.

[0075] In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the inner surface 61 located on the front side of the first recess 68 has a protrusion 70 that abuts against the first support member 21 that supports the center console 30. The protrusion 70 is a hollow, generally rectangular parallelepiped shape extending from the inner surface 61. Therefore, the interior of the protrusion 70 is fluidly connected to the flow path. That is, as shown in FIG. 15, a hole 73 is formed in a flow path surface 74. In this example, an adhesive tape 79 is provided on the upper side of the protrusion 70 and is bonded to the wall portion 21b of the first support member 21, etc.

[0076] The inner surface 61 on which the protrusion 70 is provided is inclined in accordance with the inclination of the wall portion 21b of the first support member 21. Furthermore, the protrusion 70 of this embodiment is disposed at a location where the widening portion 60A and the rear extension portion 60B are connected. The protrusion 70 is configured to abut against the first support member 21. In this example, the protrusion 70 abuts against the outer surface of the wall portion 21b of the first support member 21.

[0077] 6 to 8, by providing the protruding portion 70 on the front side of the first recessed portion 68, it is possible to increase the rigidity around the first recessed portion 68. Furthermore, since the first bulge portion 63 is provided below the first recessed portion 68 adjacent to the protruding portion 70, it is possible to further increase the rigidity around the first recessed portion 68, including the periphery of the protruding portion 70. As a result, it is possible to suppress vibrations on the upper surface of the flow path.

[0078] Furthermore, since the connection portion between the expansion portion 60A and the rear extension portion 60B is located on the outer side of the left longitudinal flow path portion 60 in the vehicle width direction, it becomes easier to arrange the luggage storage area and vehicle operating area on the inner side of the expansion portion 60A in the vehicle width direction, and since the flow path of the console duct 45 is divided into the expansion portion 60A and the rear extension portion 60B as a vibration surface, it becomes possible to suppress the vibration of each of the expansion portion 60A and the rear extension portion 60B, and furthermore, it becomes possible to transmit the vibration and load transmitted to the protrusion portion 70 to the first support member 21, etc., which has higher rigidity than the flow path portion.

[0079] 15, when the conditioned air flows through the flow path, separation may occur when the conditioned air passes around the holes 73 in the flow path surface 74 formed by providing the protrusions 70. However, in this embodiment, the protrusions 70 are provided on the front side of the first bulging portion 63, and the first bulging portion 63 is provided with the front inclined surface 63a described above, so it is possible to reduce the effect of this separation on the conditioned air flowing through the first bulging portion 63. Furthermore, because the first bulging portion 63 is positioned below the protrusions 70, it is possible to prevent the conditioned air flowing through the first bulging portion 63 from being affected by the conditioned air that is isolated from the protrusions 70.

[0080] Furthermore, in this embodiment, at least a portion of the protrusion 70 and at least a portion of the step portion 62 are set to the same height, so when a load is transmitted from the first support member 21 to the protrusion 70 due to vibrations during driving, etc., the protrusion 70 faces the highly rigid step portion 62, making it possible to suppress vibrations of the protrusion 70.

[0081] 6, a bulging surface that bulges upward toward the rear is formed on the upper surface of the expanding portion 60A, and the bulging surface has a first connecting portion 71 that extends inward in the vehicle width direction and is connected to the support surface portion 21a of the first support member 21. The first connecting portion 71 is a plate-like member that extends horizontally and has a through hole formed therein, and is fastened to the upper part of the support surface portion 21a of the first support member 21 by a fastening member such as a clip. The flow path cross section of the expanding portion 60A is enlarged by forming the bulging surface, and the provision of the first connecting portion 71 on the bulging surface increases the support rigidity, and the expanding portion 60A is stably supported by the first support member 21.

[0082] 7 and 8, a first outer inclined surface 60c1 is formed on the upper portion of the outer surface of the outer wall portion 60c located on the outer side of the protrusion 70 in the vehicle width direction. The first outer inclined surface 60c1 inclined inward in the vehicle width direction as it extends upward. The outer end of the bead 71a in the vehicle width direction is adjacent to or connected to the upper portion of the outer inclined surface. This allows the point of application of a load acting on the connection point between the first connecting portion 71 and the support surface portion 21a of the first support member 21 to be positioned inward in the vehicle width direction, making it possible to suppress displacement of the left longitudinal flow passage portion 60.

[0083] Furthermore, a second outer inclined surface 60c2 is formed on the lower portion of the outer surface of the outer wall portion 60c, on the outer surface located below the first outer inclined surface 60c1, and inclined inward in the vehicle width direction as it extends downward. Furthermore, an inner inclined surface 60d1 is formed on the inner surface 61 located below the protruding portion 70, and inclined outward in the vehicle width direction as it extends downward. Since the second outer inclined surface is formed so as to approach the inner inclined surface as it extends downward, it is possible to make it easier for the load transmitted from the left longitudinal flow passage portion 60 to act on the protruding portion 70.

[0084] Furthermore, because the protrusion 70 abuts against the wall portion 21b of the first support member 21 located below the first connecting portion 71, it is possible to further suppress deformation of the base of the first connecting portion 71. Furthermore, the wall portion 21b has an inclined surface that slopes outward in the vehicle width direction as it extends downward, and because the protrusion 70 abuts against this inclined surface, it is possible for the inclined surface of the wall portion 21b to support the left longitudinal flow path portion 60 from below, making it possible to suppress deformation of the base of the first connecting portion 71.

[0085] 15, the left front-to-rear flow path section 60 expands in the vertical direction on the side (upstream side) forward of the protruding portion 70, thereby preventing the conditioned air from concentrating on the protruding portion 70 and causing turbulence. Furthermore, the lower surface 68a of the first recessed portion 68 (the portion that constitutes the upper step of the stepped portion 62) is disposed above the rear side (downstream side) of the protruding portion 70, thereby making it possible to straighten the conditioned air that is disturbed by turbulence generated inside the protruding portion 70. Furthermore, the first bulging portion 63 is provided on the rear side (downstream side) of the protruding portion 70, making it possible to straighten the turbulent conditioned air by directing it along the first bulging portion 63.

[0086] 5 and 6, in this embodiment, the fifth bulge 67 has a second connecting portion 72 that extends inward in the vehicle width direction and is connected to the second support member 22. The second support member 22 has a support surface portion 22a and wall portions (not shown) provided on both sides of the support surface portion 22a, similar to the first support member 21. The second connecting portion 72 provided on the fifth bulge 67 is a plate-like portion that extends horizontally and has a through hole formed therein, and is fastened to an upper portion of the support surface portion 22a of the second support member 22 by a fastening member such as a clip.

[0087] The second recess 69 improves rigidity in the front-to-rear direction, and the provision of the fifth bulge 67 on the rear side of the narrow width portion improves rigidity at the rear of the narrow width portion. Furthermore, the provision of the second connecting portion 72 allows the narrow width portion to bear vibrations and loads transmitted from the second support member 22, thereby suppressing vibrations on the surface of the flow path portion.

[0088] Next, the right longitudinal flow passage 78 will be described. The right longitudinal flow passage 78 is disposed substantially symmetrically with the left longitudinal flow passage 60. That is, it is disposed along the inside of the side wall 31 of the center console 30. Like the left longitudinal flow passage 60, the right longitudinal flow passage 78 has a widening portion 78A and a rearward extending portion 78B. Although detailed description will be omitted, a recessed portion and a bulged portion are provided on the inner surface of the rearward extending portion 78B.

[0089] In this embodiment, the second recess 69 is provided in the left longitudinal flow path 60, but not in the right longitudinal flow path 78. As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 , the inner surface 78a of the right longitudinal flow path 78 facing the second recess 69 is substantially flat. The recess and bulge provided in the inner wall 60d of the right longitudinal flow path 78 may be provided symmetrically with the recess and bulge provided in the inner wall 60d of the left longitudinal flow path 60. Furthermore, the recess and bulge may be provided in the left longitudinal flow path 60 and the right longitudinal flow path 78 so as to fit the shapes of the areas below the vehicle operating controls and luggage storage area.

[0090] The description of the present embodiment is merely an example for explaining the present invention, and does not limit the invention described in the claims. Furthermore, the configuration of each part of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible within the technical scope described in the claims.

[0091] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the console duct 45 has the left front-rear flow passage portion 60 and the right front-rear flow passage portion 78, but is not limited to this. The left front-rear flow passage portion 60 or the right front-rear flow passage portion 78 may be provided. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the center console 30 is directly connected to the instrument panel 1, so the console duct 45 runs from the rear outlet portion 15 of the duct connection portion 10, passes behind the instrument panel 1, curves at the front portion of the center console 30, and extends to the rear outlet 38. For example, in a structure in which the instrument panel 1 and the front portion of the center console 30 are spaced apart, a portion of the console duct 45 may be disposed below the floor panel.

[0092] Furthermore, although the left and right longitudinal flow passages 60, 78 in this embodiment have the widening portions 60A, 78A and the rearward extending portions 60B, 78B, this is not limited to this. Various modifications are possible depending on the shape of the center console 30. For example, if the side walls of the center console 30 are configured to extend substantially linearly in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the widening portions 60A, 78A may not be provided. In this case, for example, a longitudinal flow passage may be provided that extends rearward from the lower portion of the vertical flow passage 50.

[0093] In addition, in this embodiment, the interior structural components include a vehicle control unit and a luggage storage unit, but are not limited thereto. For example, vehicle accessories may also be provided. Examples of vehicle accessories include a charging device capable of charging a battery mounted on an electrical device via a cable. For example, a charging device having a USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector may also be used. Furthermore, vehicle accessories include a wireless charging device capable of wirelessly charging a battery mounted on a small electrical device. Note that the interior structural components are not limited to the vehicle control unit, luggage storage unit, and vehicle accessories, as long as they are structures provided on the upper surface 32 and inside the center console 30. [Explanation of symbols]

[0094] 1. Instrument panel 2 central air outlet 4 Left air outlet 5 Right air outlet 6 Air Conditioning Unit 7 Air intake section 7a Air inlet 7b Intake section 7c Air blower 8 Air Conditioning Section 10 Duct connection 21 first support member 21a Support surface part 21b Wall section 22 second support member 22a Support surface part 23 Third support member 25 Tunnel section 26 Tunnel side wall 27 Tunnel top 30 Center console 31 Side wall 32 Top part 33 Parking brake operation section 34 Shift selector 35a Temporary luggage storage area 35b Temporary luggage storage area 36 Drink holder 36a Corner (lower part) 38 Rear air outlet 40 Air conditioning duct 41 Left duct 42 Right duct 43 Center duct 43a Flow path change section 43b Branch 45 Console duct 46 Junction 47A Left inlet 47B Right side inlet 50 Vertical channel section 60 Left front-rear flow passage (flow passage) 60A diverging section 60B Rear extension 60a Top part 60b Bottom part 60c outer wall 60c1 1st outer slope 60c2 2nd outer slope 60d inner wall 60d1 Inner slope 61 Inner surface 62 Step 63 First bulge 63a Front slope 64 Second bulge 65 Third bulge 65a Narrow section 65f in place 66 4th bulge 67 Fifth bulge 67a Inner slope section 68 First recess 68a below 68b 1st inclined face 69 The 2nd Kubomi 69b Second inclined face 70 protrusion 71 1st connection 71a ビード 72 Second connection 73 holes 74 Flow Road 78 Right front-rear direction flow path section (flow path section) 78a medial surface 79 Next

Claims

1. an air conditioning duct that blows conditioned air from a front side of a front seat in a vehicle compartment to a rear side of the front seat; a console disposed at a middle portion in a vehicle width direction within the vehicle cabin and having an interior structure provided therein; and The interior structure has a lower portion located below an upper surface of the console, the air conditioning ducts have flow path portions arranged in the console at intervals in the vehicle width direction and extending in the vehicle front-rear direction, The inner surface of the flow path portion in the vehicle width direction is At least one recessed portion recessed outward in the vehicle width direction and arranged along the outer portion of the lower portion in the vehicle width direction; at least one bulging portion that bulges inward in the vehicle width direction relative to an outer end of the lower portion in the vehicle width direction on a lower side of the lower portion, the air conditioning duct has branch portions that branch off from a position above the lower portion to both sides in the vehicle width direction and are connected to the flow path portion, the flow path portion has an inclined portion inclined outward in a vehicle width direction from the branch portion toward the rear of the vehicle, and a rear extension portion extending from a rear portion of the inclined portion toward the rear of the vehicle, The inclined portion is connected to the rear extension portion from a front side of the lower portion through an upper side of the lower portion.

2. At least a portion of the recessed portion is disposed forward of the bulging portion, The air blower structure for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein an inclined surface portion inclined outward in the vehicle width direction toward the rear is provided within the recessed portion.

3. The bulging portion is a first bulge portion disposed below the recessed portion; a second bulge portion disposed below and rearward of the recessed portion and extending rearward from the rear of the first bulge portion so as to slope upward; a third bulge portion disposed rearward and above the second bulge portion, the third bulge portion being formed so that a flow path width in the vehicle width direction decreases toward the rear; The air blower structure for a vehicle according to claim 2, comprising:

4. The recessed portion is a first recessed portion disposed above the first bulging portion; a second recessed portion disposed on the rear side of the second bulging portion; Including, The inclined surface portion is a first inclined surface portion provided in the first recess portion and inclined outward in the vehicle width direction as it extends rearward; a second inclined surface portion provided at a rear portion of the second recessed portion and inclined outward in the vehicle width direction as it extends rearward; The air blower structure for a vehicle according to claim 3, comprising:

5. the flow path portion is disposed rearward of the second recess portion and has an inner inclined surface portion that inclines inward in the vehicle width direction as it extends rearward, The air blower structure for a vehicle according to claim 4, wherein a lower portion of the second recessed portion is inclined upward toward the inner inclined surface portion.

6. A ventilation structure for a vehicle as described in claim 1, characterized in that the recessed portion and the bulged portion are provided on the inner surface of the rear extension portion in the vehicle width direction.

7. A support member for supporting the console is provided on the front side of the bulging portion, The support member is a support surface portion that supports the console; Wall portions extending downward from both sides of the support surface portion in the vehicle width direction and fixed to a floor portion of a vehicle compartment; and The distance between the wall portions on both sides in the vehicle width direction is inclined so that the distance increases as the wall portions extend downward, 2. The air blowing structure for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the inner surface in the vehicle width direction of the rear extension portion located forward of the bulge portion is provided with an inclined surface that slopes along the outer surface in the vehicle width direction of the wall portion.

8. The inclined surface is provided with a protrusion that abuts against an outer surface of the wall portion in the vehicle width direction, a front end of the bulging portion is disposed below the protruding portion, 8. The air blower structure for a vehicle according to claim 7, wherein a front portion of the inner portion in the vehicle width direction of the bulging portion is provided with an inclined surface that inclines inward in the vehicle width direction toward the rear.

9. an upper surface of the inclined portion of the flow path portion is formed with a bulging surface that bulges upward; The air blower structure for a vehicle according to claim 8, wherein the bulging surface has a connecting portion that extends inward in the vehicle width direction and is connected to the support surface portion.

10. 10. The air blowing structure for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the interior structure includes at least one of a vehicle operation section, a luggage storage section, and an in-vehicle accessory.

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