Vehicle interior parts

Abstract

To store stored objects having different sizes of cross-sectional shape in horizontal plane in such a state as to restrict the motion while adjusting a height.SOLUTION: A console box 10 as an interior product for a vehicle comprises a cup holder 20 having an inclined wall part 21, a storage part 25 and a support part 41. One (vehicle front) of a direction orthogonal to a vertical plane VS which is set in a cabin is set as a forward direction while the other (vehicle rear) is set as a rearward direction. The inclined wall part 21 is inclined with respect to the vertical plane VS so as to be located forward toward a lower side. The storage part 25 is formed in a box shape having an upper opening 26 and a bottom wall part. The storage part 25 goes up and down along the inclined wall part 21 in front of the inclined wall part 21. A part (lower part) including a lower end part which is placed on the bottom wall part among a stored object A1 is stored in the storage part 25. The support part 41 is positioned in front of the inclined wall part 21, and supports the stored object A1 from a rear side.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle interior part having a function of storing an object. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1, for example, describes a cup holder as an example of a vehicle interior accessory that is provided in the vehicle cabin and has the function of storing items. This cup holder includes a cylindrical holder body that extends vertically and has an opening at the top, and a tray that is arranged within the holder body and can be raised and lowered. The space within the holder body above the tray forms a storage section that stores beverage containers such as cups and beverage cans.

[0003] In the cup holder, beverage containers are inserted into and removed from the storage compartment through an upper opening. The height of the beverage containers stored in the storage compartment is adjusted by raising and lowering the tray. Even for beverage containers of different heights, usability can be improved by making the height of the exposed portion of the holder body closer to uniform. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-136976 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, in the conventional cup holder, the cross-sectional shape of the container in the horizontal plane is constant. The cross-sectional shape of the container is set large enough to accommodate even beverage containers with large outer diameters. Therefore, when a beverage container with a small outer diameter is placed in the container, the beverage container moves around inside the container. A similar problem can occur in vehicle interior accessories that accommodate items other than beverage containers. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] Various aspects of vehicle interior accessories for solving the above problems will be described below. [Mode 1] A vehicle interior fitting that is installed within a vehicle cabin and that contains stored items, the vehicle interior fitting comprising: an inclined wall portion that is inclined with respect to a vertical plane set within the vehicle cabin so that the lower portion is positioned more forward when one direction perpendicular to the vertical plane is defined as the front and the other as the rear; a storage portion that is box-shaped with an upper opening and a bottom wall portion, that moves up and down in front of the inclined wall portion along the inclined wall portion, and that contains a portion of the stored item, including the lower end portion that is placed on the bottom wall portion; and a support portion that is located in front of the inclined wall portion and supports the stored item from behind.

[0007] According to the above configuration, the storage section moves up and down in front of the inclined wall section that is inclined with respect to a vertical plane so that the lower side is positioned more forward, and the support section is located in front of the inclined wall section.

[0008] When an object to be contained is contained in the vehicle interior accessory, a lower end of the object to be contained is placed on the bottom wall of the containing section, and a part of the object to be contained, including the lower end placed on the bottom wall, is contained in the containing section.

[0009] When the storage section containing a part of the object rises along the inclined wall as described above, the object approaches the support section from a diagonally downward front. In contrast, when the storage section containing a part of the object falls along the inclined wall, the object moves away from the support section from a diagonally downward front. The height of the object changes as the storage section rises and falls.

[0010] Therefore, the storage section is raised or lowered along the inclined wall section until the stored object approaches the support section. Then, a portion of the stored object, including its lower end, is stored in the storage section, and the object is supported from behind by the support section. The stored object is held in a state where its movement is restricted by the storage section and the support section. Even if the stored object has a different cross-sectional shape size in the horizontal plane (outer diameter, etc.), it can be stored in the vehicle interior accessory with its height adjusted and its movement restricted. This improves the usability of the vehicle interior accessory.

[0011] Furthermore, when the object to be stored is a beverage container such as a cup or beverage can, some beverage containers tend to increase in vertical dimension (height) as their outer diameter increases. In this regard, with the above-described configuration, when a long beverage container with a large outer diameter is stored in the vehicle interior part, the storage portion is positioned diagonally downward toward the front, so that the beverage container is supported by the support portion. Conversely, when a short beverage container with a small outer diameter is stored in the vehicle interior part, the storage portion is positioned diagonally upward toward the rear, so that the beverage container is supported by the support portion. Therefore, the position of the storage portion in the inclination direction of the inclined wall portion is changed depending on the vertical dimension (height) of the beverage container. This makes it possible to make the dimension (height) of the portion exposed above the support portion more uniform, even for beverage containers with different vertical dimensions (heights), thereby further improving usability.

[0012] [Aspect 2] The vehicle interior part according to [Aspect 1], further comprising a storage portion biasing member that biases the storage portion in one of the inclination directions of the inclined wall portion. According to the above configuration, the urging force of the accommodating portion urging member acts on the accommodating portion in one of the inclination directions of the inclined wall portion. Due to this urging force, when moving the accommodating portion in the inclination direction of the inclined wall portion (up or down), the occupant of the vehicle does not need to apply force to the accommodating portion, or the force applied to the accommodating portion can be small.

[0013] [Aspect 3] The vehicle interior part according to [Aspect 1] or [Aspect 2], further comprising a locking mechanism that releasably locks the storage portion to the inclined wall portion. According to the above configuration, when the storage unit is locked to the inclined wall portion by the locking mechanism, the storage unit is restricted from moving up and down. The storage unit is held in the locked position relative to the inclined wall portion. Furthermore, when the storage unit is released from the locking of the storage unit relative to the inclined wall portion, the storage unit can move up and down in the inclined direction of the inclined wall portion.

[0014] [Aspect 4] The vehicle interior part according to any one of [Aspect 1] to [Aspect 3], wherein the support portion is positioned at a location that is located at the upper opening of the storage portion when the storage portion is raised to the upper end of its movable range.

[0015] According to the above configuration, when the storage unit is raised to the upper end of its movable range, the support unit is positioned at the upper opening of the storage unit. At least a portion of the upper opening is blocked by the support unit. The interior of the storage unit is difficult to see from the outside, improving the appearance of the vehicle interior accessory compared to when it is visible. Furthermore, if an item to be stored is not placed on the support unit, the support unit is less likely to be damaged by contact with the item.

[0016] [Aspect 5] A vehicle interior accessory according to any one of [Aspect 1] to [Aspect 4], wherein the support portion comprises a fixed portion and a plate-shaped flap portion arranged adjacent to the front side of the fixed portion, and the flap portion is supported by the fixed portion so as to be able to rotate in the vertical direction between a horizontal state and an inclined state in which the flap portion is lowered toward the front.

[0017] According to the above configuration, the flap portion can be rotated vertically between a horizontal position and an inclined position that becomes lower toward the front. Therefore, by rotating the flap portion to change the inclination in accordance with the size (outer diameter, etc.) of the cross-sectional shape of the stored item in the horizontal plane, the stored item can be appropriately supported from behind by the support portion.

[0018] For example, if the object to be contained is a beverage container with a small outer diameter, the flap can be set horizontally or tilted close to horizontal to support the object from behind. Also, if the object to be contained is a beverage container with a large outer diameter, the flap can be set at a large incline relative to the horizontal to support the object from behind.

[0019] [Aspect 6] The vehicle interior part according to [Aspect 5], further comprising a flap portion biasing member that biases the flap portion upward. According to the above configuration, the flap biasing member acts on the flap, tending to rotate the flap upward. This biasing force causes the inclined flap to press against the contents from behind, effectively preventing the contents from moving within the storage compartment.

[0020] [Aspect 7] A vehicle interior part according to any one of [Aspect 1] to [Aspect 6], wherein the portion of the support portion that comes into contact with the object to be housed is formed from a softer material than the other portions of the support portion.

[0021] According to the above configuration, when the support part supports the object from behind, the part of the support part made of a soft material comes into contact with the object, thereby softening the impact when the support part and the object come into contact, and also reducing damage to the object caused by contact with the support part.

[0022] [Aspect 8] A vehicle interior part described in any one of [Aspect 1] to [Aspect 7], wherein the vertical plane is perpendicular to the fore-and-aft direction of the passenger compartment, a box body is arranged between a driver's seat and a passenger seat arranged side by side in the vehicle width direction within the passenger compartment, the box body has an internal box storage section which has a larger volume than the storage section and is opened and closed by a lid, and the inclined wall section, the storage section, and the support section are provided on the box body forward of the lid.

[0023] According to the above configuration, the box internal storage section of the box body disposed between the driver's seat and the passenger seat has a larger volume than the storage section. Therefore, it is possible to store objects that are too large to be stored in the storage section or smaller objects in the box internal storage section. Furthermore, by opening the lid, it is possible to put objects of various sizes into and take them out of the box internal storage section. Furthermore, by closing the lid, it is possible to keep the objects of various sizes stored in the storage section.

[0024] On the other hand, small items such as beverage containers can be stored and held as described above by the inclined wall portion, storage portion, and support portion located in front of the storage portion within the box body.

[0025] In this way, the storage section and the in-box storage section differ in the size of the object to be stored, the storage manner, etc. Therefore, by selecting either the storage section or the in-box storage section to be used to store the object depending on the size, storage manner, etc. of the object, the vehicle interior accessory can accommodate a variety of storage needs. [Effects of the Invention]

[0026] According to the above-described vehicle interior accessory, it is possible to store objects having different cross-sectional shapes in the horizontal plane in a state in which the height is adjusted and the movement is restricted. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0027] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a console box having a cup holder in one embodiment of the vehicle interior trim when a storage portion of the cup holder is located at an upper end of a movable range thereof; FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an enlarged partial perspective view of part A in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a partial side view of a cup holder and its surrounding area in the console box in the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a partial side cross-sectional view of the cup holder in the embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a partial perspective view of a lifting mechanism, a locking mechanism, and the like in the cup holder of the embodiment, as viewed obliquely from below and in front. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of an inclined wall portion, a storage portion, a lifting mechanism, and the like in the cup holder of the embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a left-side storage portion, a locking mechanism, and the like in the cup holder of the embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a right-side storage portion, a locking mechanism, and the like in the cup holder of the embodiment. [Figure 9] 10 is a perspective view showing the positional relationship between a left storage portion and a locking mechanism in the cup holder of the embodiment. FIG. [Figure 10] 10 is a perspective view showing the positional relationship between a right-side storage portion and a locking mechanism in the cup holder of the embodiment. FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a partially exploded perspective view showing the positional relationship of a left lifting mechanism, a locking mechanism, and the like in the cup holder of the embodiment. [Figure 12] 3 is a view corresponding to FIG. 2 and is a partial perspective view of the cup holder in which an object to be contained, which is a low-height cup, is accommodated. FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a partial cross-sectional side view of the cup holder of FIG. 12. [Figure 14] 3 is a view corresponding to FIG. 2 and is a partial perspective view of the cup holder in which a tall cup is accommodated as an object to be accommodated. FIG. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a partial cross-sectional side view of the cup holder of FIG. 14. [Figure 16] 3 is a view corresponding to FIG. 2 and is a partial perspective view of the cup holder in which a tall plastic bottle is accommodated. FIG. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a partial cross-sectional side view of the cup holder of FIG. 16. [Figure 18] 14 is a view corresponding to FIG. 13 etc., and is a partial side cross-sectional view of the cup holder in which a tall beverage can is accommodated. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a vehicle interior part embodied in a console box equipped with a cup holder will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the forward direction of the vehicle is referred to as the front, and the backward direction is referred to as the rear. Furthermore, the up-down direction refers to the up-down direction of the vehicle, and the left-right direction refers to the width direction of the vehicle, which coincides with the left-right direction when the vehicle is moving forward.

[0029] Here, to identify the position of the console box 10 in the left-right direction, the center of the console box 10 in that direction is used as a reference. In the left-right direction, directions or sides approaching the center are referred to as "inner," "inner side," "inside," etc., and directions or sides moving away from the center are referred to as "outer," "outward," "outside," etc.

[0030] As shown in Fig. 1, a driver's seat and a passenger seat are arranged side by side in the left-right direction in a vehicle interior, both facing forward. A console box 10 includes a box body 11 that is longer and narrower in the front-to-rear direction than in the left-to-right direction. The entire console box 10, including the box body 11, is disposed between the driver's seat and the passenger seat.

[0031] An internal box storage section (both not shown) having an upper opening is formed in the rear section 11r of the box body 11. The internal box storage section has a larger capacity than a storage section 25 in the cup holder 20, which will be described later.

[0032] The rear portion 11r has a front upper end and a rear upper end formed with support walls 12. A lid 13 is disposed between the support walls 12 so as to be able to open and close the upper opening.

[0033] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the front support wall 12 has arms 14 formed on both sides in the left-right direction, each of which protrudes forward. The box internal storage section of the box body 11 can store items that are too large to be stored in the storage section 25, or smaller items. By opening the lid 13, it is possible to put items of various sizes into and take items out of the box internal storage section. By closing the lid 13, it is possible to keep items of various sizes stored in the box internal storage section.

[0034] The console box 10 further includes a cup holder 20. The cup holder 20 includes an inclined wall portion 21, a storage portion 25, a support portion 41, a flap portion biasing member, a lifting mechanism 46, a storage portion biasing member, and a locking mechanism 61 (see FIG. 5, etc.). Of these, members and mechanisms other than a portion of the inclined wall portion 21 and the support portion 41 are provided in pairs. Note that the lifting mechanism 46 and the like are not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. This also applies to FIGS. 12, 14, and 16. Next, the components that make up the cup holder 20 will be described.

[0035] <Slope wall section 21> Here, the horizontal plane is defined as HS. A plane set in the vehicle interior and perpendicular to the horizontal plane HS is defined as a vertical plane VS. One of the directions perpendicular to the vertical plane VS is defined as the front, and the other is defined as the rear. In this embodiment, the vertical plane VS is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and the one (front) coincides with the front of the vehicle, and the other (rear) coincides with the rear of the vehicle.

[0036] The front wall of the rear portion 11r of the console box 10 is formed by an inclined wall portion 21. The inclined wall portion 21 forms part of the cup holder 20. The inclined wall portion 21 is inclined with respect to the vertical plane VS so that the lower portion is positioned further forward. The angle (inclination angle) that the inclined wall portion 21 makes with respect to the horizontal plane HS is constant regardless of the height of the inclined wall portion 21.

[0037] <Containment Unit 25> The storage sections 25 are locations where items to be stored are stored, and a pair of storage sections 25 are provided adjacent to each other in the left-right direction. Both storage sections 25 have shapes that are symmetrical in the left-right direction.

[0038] As shown in Fig. 4, each storage section 25 is shaped like a bottomed box having an upper opening 26. More specifically, each storage section 25 includes a bottom wall 27, a front wall 28, a rear wall 29, and a pair of side walls 31. The front wall 28 rises from the front edge of the bottom wall 27, and the rear wall 29 rises from the rear edge of the bottom wall 27. The side walls 31 rise from the left and right edges of the bottom wall 27.

[0039] Figure 5 shows a portion of cup holder 20 as seen obliquely from below and in front. In Figure 5, cup holder 20 is shown with right-side storage section 25 removed. As shown in Figures 4 and 5, a downwardly protruding portion 32 is formed on the inner side of each bottom wall portion 27 in the left-right direction. The rear surface of protruding portion 32 is inclined with respect to vertical plane VS so that the lower portion is positioned more forward, corresponding to inclined wall portion 21.

[0040] As shown in Fig. 6, notches 33 are formed between the outer side wall 31 in the left-right direction and the rear wall 29. When the storage section 25 is located at the upper end of the movable range, each notch 33 engages with the arm 14 (see Fig. 3).

[0041] The rear upper surface of the inner side wall 31 in the left-right direction and the upper surface of the rear wall 29 are formed lower than the front upper surface of the inner side wall 31, the upper surface of the front wall 28, and the upper surface of the outer side wall 31. When the storage section 25 is located at the upper end of its movable range, a fixing section 42 of a support section 41 (described later) is disposed at this lower point (see FIG. 2).

[0042] The upper end of each storage section 25 is open. As shown in Figures 13, 15, 17, and 18, this open section forms an upper opening 26 through which the stored items A1 to A4 are put in and taken out. The stored items A1 to A4 are put into the storage section 25 through the upper opening 26, and their lower ends are placed on the bottom wall section 27. The bottom wall section 27 has the function of supporting the stored items A1 to A4 from below. The front wall section 28 and the rear wall section 29 support a portion (lower part) of the stored items A1 to A4, including their lower ends, from the front and rear. The side wall sections 31 support a portion (lower part) of the stored items A1 to A4, including their lower ends, from the left and right.

[0043] The volume of the storage section 25 is set to be smaller than the volume of the storage section within the box body 11. As shown in Fig. 5, the storage section 25 has a plurality of plate-like members. Examples of such members include a base plate 34 and support plates 35, 36. The base plate 34 is fixed to the rear surface of the bottom wall 27 (protrusion 32). The support plates 35, 36 are arranged spaced apart from each other in the left-right direction. The support plate 36 on the inner side in the left-right direction is arranged in an upright position and is fixed to the base plate 34 at its lower rear end.

[0044] The outer support plate 35 in the left-right direction includes a vertical support plate 35v arranged in an upright position and a horizontal support plate 35h arranged horizontally or nearly horizontally outside the vertical support plate 35v in the left-right direction. The horizontal support plate 35h is connected to the upper edge of the vertical support plate 35v. The support plate 35 is fixed to the base plate 34 at the rear lower end of the vertical support plate 35v. The base plate 34, vertical support plate 35v, etc. are arranged within the protrusion 32.

[0045] <Support part 41> As shown in Figures 13, 15, 17 and 18, each support portion 41 has the function of supporting from behind the portion of the stored items A1 to A4, a portion (lower portion) of which including the lower end portion is stored in the storage portion 25, that is exposed upward from the storage portion 25.

[0046] Each support part 41 includes a fixing part 42 and a flap part 44. The fixing part 42 is a member that constitutes the rear part of the support part 41, is plate-shaped, and is arranged in a horizontal state. Each fixing part 42 is fixed to the rear part 11r of the box body 11, for example, the inclined wall part 21, the support wall part 12, the arm part 14, etc. Both fixing parts 42 are connected to each other at their inner parts in the left-right direction. In other words, both fixing parts 42 are formed from a common member.

[0047] 12, 14, and 16, a notch 43 is formed at the rear of each fixing portion 42. Both notches 43 are connected at their inner portions in the left-right direction to form one unit. When both storage sections 25 are positioned at the upper ends of their respective movable ranges, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, small items SA such as smartphones, wallets, etc. can be held upright through both notches 43.

[0048] As shown in FIG. 4, the flap portion 44 for each support portion 41 is plate-shaped and disposed adjacent to the front side of the fixed portion 42. Each flap portion 44 is supported by a shaft 45 extending in the left-right direction so as to be rotatable up and down relative to the front end of the fixed portion 42. Note that the shaft 45 is not shown in FIGS. 13, 15, 17, and 18. A rotation restricting portion (not shown) is provided between each flap portion 44 and the adjacent fixed portion 42 behind it. The rotation restricting portion allows rotation of the flap portion 44 within a range between a horizontal state (see FIGS. 17, 18, etc.) and an inclined state in which the flap portion 44 is lowered toward the front (see solid lines in FIGS. 13, 15, etc.), and restricts rotation outside this range.

[0049] <Flap portion biasing member> A flap portion biasing member (not shown) that biases the flap portion 44 upward is provided between each flap portion 44 and the adjacent fixed portion 42 behind it. For example, this flap portion biasing member is a torsion coil spring that is wound around the shaft 45 and attached thereto. One end of the torsion coil spring is engaged with the fixed portion 42, and the other end is engaged with the flap portion 44.

[0050] <Lifting mechanism 46> As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the lifting mechanism 46 is a mechanism for raising and lowering the storage section 25 along the inclined wall section 21 in the inclined direction of the inclined wall section 21 while maintaining its posture, and is provided corresponding to each storage section 25.

[0051] On the front surface of the inclined wall portion 21, inclined plates 47 are formed parallel to each other in the left-right direction and spaced apart from each other, extending in the inclined direction of the inclined wall portion 21. Rails 48 extending in the inclined direction are attached to each inclined plate 47. Mounting bases 49 are engaged with the rails 48 so as to be slidable in the inclined direction. Each of the above-mentioned storage sections 25 is fastened to the corresponding mounting base 49 on the base portion 34.

[0052] Furthermore, a pair of guide walls 51 are provided at locations that sandwich both inclined plates 47 from the outside in the left-right direction. A rack gear 52 is formed on each guide wall 51 along the inclined direction.

[0053] 5, 7, 8, and 11, a pinion gear 53 is rotatably attached to the vertical support plate portion 35v from the outside in the left-right direction. The pinion gear 53 is disposed within the protrusion 32. The pinion gear 53 is meshed with the rack gear 52 so as to be rotatable in the inclined direction.

[0054] <Accommodation section biasing member> As shown in FIGS. 5, 7, and 8, the storage section biasing member is a member for biasing the storage section 25 in one of the tilt directions, in this case, diagonally upward and rearward, and is disposed within the protruding portion 32. In this embodiment, a constant force spring 56 is used as the storage section biasing member. The constant force spring 56 includes a support shaft 57 spanning between the vertical support plate 35v and the support plate 36 and a strip-shaped leaf spring 58 wound around the support shaft 57. The leaf spring 58 is also referred to as a constant torque spring, constant force spring, or constant tension spring. The leaf spring 58 extends diagonally upward and rearward beyond the support shaft 57 and is engaged with the box body 11, for example, the inclined wall portion 21. The constant force spring 56 constantly applies a biasing force to the storage section 25, pulling it diagonally upward and rearward.

[0055] <Latching mechanism 61> 7 to 11, the locking mechanism 61 is a mechanism for locking the storage section 25 to the inclined wall section 21 and releasing the lock. In other words, the locking mechanism 61 is a mechanism for releasably locking the storage section 25 to the inclined wall section 21.

[0056] A groove 54 extending in the inclined direction of the inclined wall 21 is formed on the outer surface of each guide wall 51 in the left-right direction. Engagement portions 55 made of protrusions or the like are formed in a plurality of locations in the groove 54 that are spaced apart from one another in the inclined direction (see FIGS. 5 and 6). The plurality of engagement portions 55 may be formed at equal intervals or at unequal intervals.

[0057] 5, a bearing 63 is fixed to the underside of the lateral support plate 35h. A pin 64 extending in the left-right direction is inserted into the bearing 63 so as to be movable in the same direction. The inner end of each pin 64 in the left-right direction is engaged with the groove 54 so as to be slidable in the inclined direction.

[0058] The engagement portion 55 in the groove 54 prevents the pin 64 from sliding in the groove 54. When the pin 64 comes into contact with the engagement portion 55 from a diagonally lower front, the storage portion 25 is prevented from moving further upward and diagonally rearward. When the pin 64 comes into contact with the engagement portion 55 from a diagonally upper and rearward, the storage portion 25 is prevented from moving further downward and diagonally frontward.

[0059] The following mechanism is employed to release the restriction imposed by the engaging portion 55. As shown in Fig. 5 and Figs. 7 to 10, a window portion 37 (see Figs. 7 and 8) penetrating in the left-right direction is formed in the upper portion of the outer side wall portion 31 of each storage portion 25. Furthermore, a support wall portion 65 (see Fig. 5) is arranged in an upright state inside the side wall portion 31.

[0060] An operating portion 67 is disposed in the window portion 37. Bearing portions 66 (see FIG. 5) are formed on the outer surface of the support wall portion 65 in the left-right direction at two locations spaced apart from each other in the front-rear direction.

[0061] A lever 68 extending in the vertical direction is disposed on the outer side of the support wall portion 65 in the left-right direction. The upper end of the lever 68 is fixed to the operating portion 67. A shaft 69 (see FIG. 5) extending in the front-rear direction is provided on the upper portion of the lever 68, at a position slightly downward from the operating portion 67. The lever 68 is rotatably supported by the shaft 69 relative to the bearing portion 66.

[0062] The portion of the lever 68 above the shaft 69 is inclined so that it moves further outward in the left-right direction from the shaft 69 as it approaches the top. The portion of the lever 68 below the shaft 69 is inclined so that it moves further outward in the left-right direction as it approaches the bottom.

[0063] The outer end of the pin 64 in the left-right direction is connected to the lower end of the lever 68 by a connecting pin 71 (see FIGS. 7 and 8) extending in the front-rear direction. Therefore, when the operating part 67 is pushed inward in the left-right direction, the lever 68 rotates about the shaft 69, and the pin 64 moves outward in the left-right direction.

[0064] Furthermore, a lever biasing member (not shown) is provided that biases the lever 68. The lever biasing member may be formed, for example, by a torsion coil spring. In this case, the torsion coil spring is attached in a wound state around the shaft 69. One end of the torsion coil spring is engaged with the support wall portion 65, and the other end is engaged with the lever 68. This biasing member biases the lever 68 in a direction that moves the operating portion 67 outward in the left-right direction.

[0065] Next, the operation of this embodiment configured as above will be described. In this embodiment, as described above, two sets of combinations of storage section 25, flap section 44, flap section biasing member, lifting mechanism 46, storage section biasing member, and locking mechanism 61 are provided in the left-right direction and are independent of each other. The members and mechanisms of each set function in the same way. Therefore, here, we will explain the operation when storing items A1 to A4 in cup holder 20 (console box 10) using the members and mechanisms that make up one set.

[0066] 4 and 5 show the state of cup holder 20 when storage portion 25 is located at the upper end of its movable range. In locking mechanism 61, no force (pressing force) is applied to operating portion 67 to push it inward in the left-right direction. The biasing force of the lever biasing member (torsion coil spring) is always applied to operating portion 67 via lever 68. Pin 64 is located at the upper end of groove 54. The biasing force of constant force spring 56 acts diagonally upward and rearward on storage portion 25. Therefore, pin 64, and therefore storage portion 25, is held in that position (the upper end of its movable range).

[0067] At this time, the support part 41 is located in a position that occupies most of the upper opening 26 of the storage part 25, and functions as a lid part. Since most of the upper opening 26 is covered by the support part 41, the inside of the storage part 25 is difficult to see from the outside. In addition, the items A1 to A4 to be stored are not placed on the support part 41. The phenomenon of the support part 41 being damaged due to contact with the items A1 to A4 to be stored is unlikely to occur.

[0068] In this state, small plate-shaped items SA such as smartphones, wallets, etc. can be placed on the bottom wall 27 while being sandwiched from the front and back by the front wall 28 and the flap 44 (support 41), as shown by the dotted line in Figure 4.

[0069] To place the small item SA outside the storage section 25 in the above-described state, the upright small item SA is lowered from above the front end of the flap section 44, which has been biased upward by the flap section biasing member and is in a horizontal position. During the downward movement, the small item SA comes into contact with the front end of the flap section 44. As the small item SA further descends, the flap section 44 is pushed downward against the biasing force of the flap section biasing member and rotates downward about the shaft 45. As shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 4 , the flap section 44 becomes slightly inclined, becoming lower toward the front. The biasing force of the flap section biasing member causes the flap section 44 to press against the small item SA from behind. The front wall section 28 restricts the forward movement of the small item SA placed on the bottom wall section 27. The flap section 44 is also supported from behind by the flap section 44, restricting its backward movement. Furthermore, the small items SA are restricted from moving to the left and right by the side walls 31. As a result, the small items SA are held in an upright position.

[0070] When storing items A1 to A4 in storage section 25 shown in FIG. 5, for example, the following operation is performed. Operating section 67 is pushed in against the biasing force of the lever biasing member (torsion coil spring). This causes lever 68 to rotate about shaft 69. Due to this rotation, the portion of lever 68 below shaft 69 moves outward in the left-right direction. Accordingly, pin 64, which is connected to the lower end of lever 68 via connecting pin 71, moves outward in the same direction. When pin 64 moves outward beyond engaging section 55 in the same direction, it is able to climb over engaging section 55.

[0071] With the operating portion 67 pressed in, the occupant applies a force to the storage portion 25 in a diagonally forward and downward direction. This causes the pin 64 to overcome the engaging portion 55 against the biasing force of the constant force spring 56 and slide diagonally forward and downward along the groove 54. The storage portion 25 then descends diagonally forward and downward along the inclined wall portion 21. The storage portion 25 moves away from the support portion 41 in a diagonally forward and downward direction.

[0072] When the storage unit 25 is lowered along the inclined wall 21, the pinion gear 53 attached to the support plate 35 (vertical support plate 35v) rolls on the rack gear 52 of the guide wall 51. This allows the storage unit 25 to be lowered smoothly.

[0073] The lowering of the storage section 25 in the diagonally downward forward direction is performed, for example, based on the fact that the height of the bottom wall section 27 of the storage section 25 satisfies the following condition 1. Condition 1: The height from the support part 41 (fixed part 42) must be lower than the vertical dimension of the objects A1 to A4 to be accommodated.

[0074] When the storage unit 25 is lowered to a height that satisfies the above condition 1, the pressing force applied to the operating unit 67 is reduced. Alternatively, the operation of pressing the operating unit 67 is stopped. The operating unit 67 is moved outward in the left-right direction by the biasing force of the lever biasing member. The pin 64 is moved inward in the left-right direction and contacts the inner bottom surface of the groove 54. The pin 64 slides obliquely upward and rearward along the groove 54 by the biasing force of the constant force spring 56. In this case, a force directed obliquely upward and rearward may be applied to the storage unit 25 by the occupant. The storage unit 25 rises obliquely upward and rearward along the inclined wall portion 21. The above-mentioned rise of the storage unit 25 is stopped when the pin 64 contacts the engagement portion 55 from obliquely below and forward. The storage unit 25 is held in that position.

[0075] When the storage section 25 ascends along the inclined wall section 21, the pinion gear 53 rolls on the rack gear 52, similar to the descending movement, so that the ascending movement is smooth. The stored items A1-A4 are lowered in an upright position from above the storage section 25. The stored items A1-A4 may be lowered without contacting the front end of the support section 41 (flap section 44), or may be lowered while contacting the front end of the support section 41 (flap section 44). In either case, the stored items A1-A4 are placed on the bottom wall section 27 with a portion (lower portion) including the lower end of the item accommodated in the storage section 25.

[0076] When the stored items A1 to A4 come into contact with the front end of the flap portion 44 while descending, the flap portion 44 is rotated downward against the biasing force of the flap portion biasing member. Next, the operating portion 67 is pressed against the biasing force of the lever biasing member (torsion coil spring). The pressing force applied to the operating portion 67 is transmitted to the pin 64 via the lever 68. When the pin 64 moves outward from the engaging portion 55 in the left-right direction, it becomes possible for the pin 64 to climb over the engaging portion 55.

[0077] The biasing force of the constant force spring 56 causes the pin 64 to climb over the engagement portion 55 and slide obliquely upward and rearward along the groove 54. In this case, a force in the obliquely upward and rearward direction may be applied to the storage portion 25 by the occupant. The storage portion 25 and the stored items A1 to A4 rise obliquely upward and rearward along the inclined wall portion 21. Due to this rise, the upper ends of the stored items A1 to A4 become higher than the fixing portion 42 of the support portion 41.

[0078] When the following condition 2 is satisfied, the pressure being applied to the operation unit 67 is reduced, or the operation of pressing the operation unit 67 is stopped. Condition 2: The height of the portion of the stored items A1 to A4 that includes the upper end and is exposed above the support part 41 (fixed part 42) is the desired height or close to it, and the support part 41 is positioned in a location where it can support the stored items A1 to A4 from behind.

[0079] The manner in which the support portion 41 supports the stored items A1 to A4 from behind includes not only a manner in which the flap portion 44 is horizontal, but also a manner in which the flap portion 44 is inclined downward toward the front.

[0080] When the pin 64 comes into contact with the engagement portion 55 from a diagonally downward front while sliding obliquely upward and rearward along the groove 54, the engagement portion 55 restricts the pin 64 from sliding obliquely upward and rearward. Meanwhile, the urging force of the constant force spring 56 acts on the storage portion 25 in a diagonally upward and rearward direction. Therefore, the storage portion 25 and the stored items A1 to A4 are held in their current positions. The storage portion 25 and the support portion 41 restrict the movement of the stored items A1 to A4.

[0081] The above series of operations is performed regardless of the vertical dimension (height) or outer diameter of the objects A1 to A4. Figures 12 and 13 show a case where the object A1 is a cup with a short vertical dimension (low height). In this case, the portion of the object A1, whose lower part is contained in the container 25, that is exposed upward from the container 25 is supported from behind by the support 41, whose flap 44 is inclined significantly (close to vertical) with respect to the horizontal plane HS, as shown by the solid line.

[0082] 14 and 15 show a case where a cup having a long vertical dimension (tall height) is used as the object A2. In this case, the part of the object A2 whose lower part is contained in the container 25 and exposed upward from the container 25 is supported from behind by the support part 41, in which the flap part 44 is inclined at the same degree with respect to the horizontal plane HS and the vertical plane VS, as shown by the solid line.

[0083] 16 and 17 show a case where a plastic bottle having a long vertical dimension (tall height) is used as the stored item A3. In this case, the portion of the stored item A3 whose lower portion is stored in the storage section 25 and exposed upward from the storage section 25 is supported from behind by the support section 41 whose flap section 44 is horizontal or nearly horizontal.

[0084] 18 shows a case where the item A4 is a beverage can that is long in the vertical direction (tall). In this case, the part of the item A4 that is exposed upward from the storage section 25, whose lower part is stored in the storage section 25, is supported from behind by the support section 41, whose flap section 44 is horizontal or nearly horizontal. The size of the cross-sectional shape (outer diameter, etc.) in the horizontal plane HS differs among the items A1 to A4.

[0085] In this way, even if the objects A1 to A4 have different sizes (external diameters, etc.) of cross-sectional shapes in the horizontal plane HS, they are accommodated in the cup holder 20 (console box 10) with their movements restricted.

[0086] Here, when the contained items A1 to A4 are beverage containers such as cups or beverage cans, some beverage containers tend to have a longer vertical dimension (higher height) as the outer diameter increases. In this regard, in the present embodiment, when a long beverage container with a large outer diameter is contained as the contained item, the container 25 is lowered to a lower position, or in other words, the container 25 is positioned diagonally downward and forward, so that the beverage container is supported by the support portion 41.

[0087] Conversely, when a short beverage container with a small outer diameter is stored as the object to be stored, the storage section 25 is raised to a higher position, or in other words, the storage section 25 is positioned more diagonally upward and rearward, so that the beverage container is supported by the support section 41.

[0088] Therefore, by changing the position of the storage section 25 in the inclined direction of the inclined wall section 21 depending on the length of the beverage container, it is possible to make the dimensions (height) of the part exposed above the support section 41 closer to uniform, even for beverage containers with different vertical dimensions (heights).

[0089] When the contained items A1 to A4 are removed from the cup holder 20, the portion of the contained items A1 to A4 that is exposed above the support portion 41 is grasped by the occupant. When the contained items A1 to A4 are lifted above the upper opening 26 of the storage portion 25, they are removed from the storage portion 25. The contained items A1 to A4 are further lifted, or the like, and are removed from the cup holder 20. The flap portion 44 is rotated upward by the urging force of the flap portion urging member and returned to a horizontal state.

[0090] The storage section 25 from which the stored items A1 to A4 have been removed may be held at that height, or may be returned to the initial position (the upper end of the movable range) described above. In the latter case, a pushing operation is performed on the operating section 67. When the pin 64 moves outward from the engaging section 55 in the left-right direction in response to this pushing operation, it becomes possible for the pin 64 to overcome the engaging section 55. The biasing force of the constant force spring 56 causes the pin 64 to overcome the engaging section 55. The pin 64 slides along the groove 54 and approaches the support section 41. In this case, the occupant may apply a force to the storage section 25 in an obliquely upward and rearward direction.

[0091] The pin 64 stops when it slides up to the upper end of the groove 54. A biasing force of the constant force spring 56 acts on the housing portion 25 in an obliquely upward and rearward direction, so that the housing portion 25 is held at the upper end of its movable range.

[0092] Next, the effects of this embodiment will be described. <Improving usability> (1) In this embodiment, the storage section 25, which stores a portion (lower portion) of the stored items A1 to A4 including their lower ends, is raised and lowered along the front-down inclined wall section 21. The exposed portions of the stored items A1 to A4 that are exposed upward from the storage section 25 are supported from behind by the support section 41.

[0093] Therefore, regardless of the size (outer diameter, etc.) of the cross-sectional shape of the stored items A1 to A4 in the horizontal plane HS, the stored items A1 to A4 can be stored in the cup holder 20 (console box 10) with their movement restricted, thereby improving the usability of the cup holder 20.

[0094] (2) Furthermore, by adopting the configuration of (1) above, even if the contained items A1 to A4 are beverage containers with different vertical dimensions (heights), it is possible to make the dimensions (heights) of the portions exposed above support portion 41 nearly uniform. This makes it possible to further improve the usability of cup holder 20.

[0095] (3) In relation to (2) above, in this embodiment, most of the objects A1 to A4 contained and held in cup holder 20, excluding the upper end and its surrounding area, are positioned lower than lid 13 and support portion 41. The height of the exposed portion of objects A1 to A4 above support portion 41 is low.

[0096] Therefore, when the console box 10 is disposed behind operating parts such as a shift lever and a side brake lever, the exposed parts of the stored items A1 to A4 are unlikely to interfere with the operation of the operating parts, improving the operability of the operating parts.

[0097] The same applies when the console box 10 is disposed behind the monitor, and in this case, the operability of the monitor is improved. (4) With storage section 25 positioned at the upper end of the movable range, thin small items SA such as smartphones or wallets can be inserted between front wall section 28 and flap section 44 of storage section 25, thereby holding stored items A1 to A4 in an upright position (see FIG. 4). This also improves the usability of cup holder 20.

[0098] (5) In this embodiment, a notch 43 is formed at the rear of support portion 41 (fixing portion 42). With both storage portions 25 positioned at the upper end of the movable range, a thin small item SA, such as a smartphone or wallet, can be inserted into notch 43, thereby holding the small item SA in an upright position (see the two-dot chain lines in FIGS. 1 and 2). This also improves the usability of cup holder 20.

[0099] (6) In this embodiment, the urging force of the storage section urging member urges the storage section 25 obliquely upward and rearward, which is one of the inclination directions of the inclined wall section 21. Due to this urging force, when raising the storage section 25, the vehicle occupant does not need to apply force to the storage section 25, or the force applied can be small. Therefore, it is easy for the occupant to raise the storage section 25 obliquely upward and rearward.

[0100] (7) In this embodiment, a locking mechanism 61 is provided that releasably locks the storage unit 25 to the inclined wall portion 21 (see FIG. 5). Therefore, the storage unit 25 can be locked to the inclined wall portion 21 by the locking mechanism 61 and held in that position. Furthermore, by releasing the lock of the storage unit 25, the storage unit 25 can be raised and lowered in the inclined direction of the inclined wall portion 21.

[0101] (8) As shown in FIGS. 13, 15, 17, and 18, this embodiment employs a configuration including a fixed portion 42 and a flap portion 44 as the support portion 41. The flap portion 44 is supported by the fixed portion 42 so as to be able to rotate vertically between a horizontal state and an inclined state in which the flap portion 44 is lowered toward the front. Therefore, the inclination of the flap portion 44 is changed depending on the size (e.g., outer diameter) of the cross-sectional shape of the stored items A1 to A4 in the horizontal plane HS. This allows the flap portion 44 to support the stored items A1 to A4 from the rear regardless of the size (e.g., outer diameter) of the cross-sectional shape in the horizontal plane HS. Compared to a case in which the support portion 41 does not include the flap portion 44, the stored items A1 to A4 can be more appropriately supported from the rear. Movement of the stored items A1 to A4 accommodated in the cup holder 20 (console box 10) can be further suppressed.

[0102] (9) In this embodiment, the flap portion 44 is biased upward by a flap portion biasing member. Therefore, the biasing force of the flap portion biasing member causes the flap portion 44 to come into contact with the stored items A1 to A4 from behind in a pressing state, and the flap portion 44 can effectively prevent the stored items A1 to A4 from moving within the storage portion 25.

[0103] (10) In this embodiment, two sets of combinations of the storage section 25, the flap section 44, the flap section biasing member, the lifting mechanism 46, the storage section biasing member, and the locking mechanism 61 are provided in a mutually independent state in the left-right direction. Therefore, the two storage sections 25 arranged in the left-right direction can be lifted and lowered individually.

[0104] Therefore, the lower parts of two types of stored objects A1 to A4 with different vertical dimensions (heights) can be stored in both storage sections 25 at the same time, and the parts of the stored objects A1 to A4 that are exposed above the storage sections 25 can be supported from behind by the support sections 41. In this case, by making the heights of the storage sections 25 different on the left and right, it is possible to make the heights of the parts of the stored objects A1 to A4 that are exposed above the support sections 41 approximately the same for both the left and right stored objects A1 to A4.

[0105] In addition, the lower parts of two types of stored items A1 to A4 having different cross-sectional shapes (outer diameter, etc.) in the horizontal plane HS can be stored in both storage sections 25 at the same time, and the parts of the stored items A1 to A4 exposed upward from the storage section 25 can be supported from the rear by the support section 41.

[0106] (11) As shown in Figures 1 and 2, in this embodiment, a console box 10 is used as a vehicle interior accessory, and the box body 11 is disposed between the driver's seat and the passenger seat. The box body 11 is formed with an internal storage space that has a larger capacity than the storage space 25 and is opened and closed by a lid 13.

[0107] For such a box body 11, a cup holder 20 having an inclined wall portion 21, a storage portion 25, and a support portion 41 is provided on the box body 11 forward of the lid 13 and the storage portion inside the box.

[0108] Therefore, it is possible to store and take out from the storage section within the box items that are too large to be stored in storage section 25, or items that are smaller than that. Also, small items such as beverage containers can be stored and held by inclined wall section 21, storage section 25, and support section 41 of cup holder 20. Also, small items SA can be stored and held by positioning storage section 25 at the upper end of the movable range.

[0109] In this way, the storage section 25 and the internal storage section in the box differ in the size of the object to be stored, the storage manner, etc. Therefore, the cup holder 20 (console box 10) of this embodiment can accommodate a variety of storage needs by selecting either the storage section 25 or the internal storage section in the box to be used to store the object depending on the size, storage manner, etc. of the object to be stored.

[0110] <Matters regarding improving appearance> (12) As shown in Figure 4, in this embodiment, the support portion 41 is disposed at a location that corresponds to the upper opening 26 of the storage portion 25 when the storage portion 25 is raised to the upper end of its movable range. This allows most of the upper opening 26 to be blocked by the support portion 41. This makes it difficult to see the inside of the storage portion 25 from the outside, improving the appearance of the cup holder 20 (console box 10).

[0111] (13) In this embodiment, bottom wall 27 of each storage section 25 is used as a placement section for containing items A1-A4. The containing items A1-A4 are placed on bottom wall 27 of storage section 25, and are not placed on support section 41. Therefore, unlike when containing items A1-A4 are placed on support section 41, it is possible to prevent support section 41 from being scratched by contact with containing items A1-A4. This can prevent deterioration of the appearance of support section 41, and therefore cup holder 20, due to scratches.

[0112] (14) In this embodiment, support portion 41 not only functions as a support that supports items A1-A4 from behind, but also as a lid that opens and closes upper opening 26 of storage portion 25 as storage portion 25 moves up and down. Support portion 41, and in particular fixing portion 42, are visible from the outside of cup holder 20 whether or not items A1-A4 are stored therein. This prevents the appearance of cup holder 20 (console box 10) from differing significantly between when items A1-A4 are stored therein and when they are not stored therein.

[0113] (15) A cup holder of a different type from this embodiment may be configured to include a cylindrical holder body that extends vertically and is open at both the top and bottom ends, and a tray that is arranged within the holder body so that it can be raised and lowered and on which the items A1 to A4 are placed. In this case, if the tray is lowered without the items A1 to A4 placed on it, the top end of the holder body will be open, appearing as if it has a hole, which will detract from the appearance.

[0114] In this embodiment, even when the storage section 25 is lowered without the stored items A1 to A4 placed thereon, the support section 41 remains above the storage section 25. Furthermore, the flap section 44 is held horizontally by the biasing force of the flap section biasing member. The fixing section 42 and the flap section 44 are positioned on the same plane. Therefore, the appearance is less likely to be affected by holes.

[0115] The above embodiment can also be implemented as a modified example in which it is modified as follows: The above embodiment and the following modified example can be implemented in combination with each other within a range where no technical contradiction occurs.

[0116] <Matters regarding the inclined wall portion 21> The inclination angle of the inclined wall portion 21 with respect to the horizontal plane HS may be set to gradually decrease diagonally downward toward the front (and gradually increase diagonally upward toward the rear).

[0117] Conversely, the tilt angle may be set so that it gradually increases diagonally downward toward the front (and gradually decreases diagonally upward toward the rear). <Matters regarding the support part 41> The fixing portion 42 of the support portion 41 may be divided at the center in the left-right direction.

[0118] The support portion 41 may be formed in a shape and size that completely covers the upper opening 26 of the storage portion 25 when the storage portion 25 is raised to the upper end of the movable range, or in a shape and size that only partially covers the upper opening 26.

[0119] The flap portion 44 may be omitted from the support portion 41. When the support portion 41 has a flap portion 44, the portion of the flap portion 44 that comes into contact with the contents A1 to A4, for example, the end portion farther from the fixing portion 42 (axis 45), may be formed from a material that is softer than other portions of the flap portion 44 or the fixing portion 42.

[0120] If the support portion 41 does not have a flap portion 44, the portion of the support portion 41 that comes into contact with the stored items A1 to A4, for example, the front end portion, may be formed from a softer material than the other portions of the support portion 41.

[0121] In this way, when the support portion 41 supports the stored items A1 to A4, the portions of the support portion 41 made of a soft material come into contact with the stored items A1 to A4. This makes it possible to soften the impact when the support portion 41 comes into contact with the stored items A1 to A4. In addition, damage to the stored items A1 to A4 caused by contact with the support portion 41 can be prevented.

[0122] <Matters regarding the locking mechanism 61> The engaging portion 55 of the locking mechanism 61 may be configured as a recess instead of a protrusion. In this case, the pin 64 is engaged with the engaging portion 55 by the biasing force of the lever biasing member, whereby the storage portion 25 is locked to the inclined wall portion 21 and the lifting and lowering of the storage portion 25 is restricted. In response to this, the operating portion 67 is pushed in against the biasing force, and the pin 64 is removed from the engaging portion 55, thereby releasing the lock and allowing the storage portion 25 to be lifted and lowered.

[0123] The locking mechanism 61 may be configured to releasably lock the storage portion 25 at any position in the inclined direction of the inclined wall portion 21 . <Matters regarding vertical VS> Contrary to the above embodiment, one of the directions perpendicular to the vertical plane VS (front) may coincide with the rear of the vehicle, and the other (rear) may coincide with the front of the vehicle. In this case, the inclined wall portion 21 is inclined with respect to the vertical plane VS so that the lower side is positioned further rearward of the vehicle.

[0124] The vertical plane VS may be perpendicular to a direction different from the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, for example, to the lateral direction (vehicle width direction). Furthermore, the vertical plane VS may intersect obliquely with the longitudinal direction and the lateral direction (vehicle width direction) of the vehicle, provided that it is perpendicular to the horizontal plane HS.

[0125] <Matters regarding biasing members> The storage section 25 may be biased by a storage section biasing member in the direction opposite to the inclination of the inclined wall section 21 in the above embodiment, i.e., diagonally downward and forward. In this case, the vehicle occupant does not need to apply force to the storage section 25, or the force applied to the storage section 25 can be small, due to the biasing force of the storage section biasing member. This makes it easier for the occupant to lower the storage section 25 diagonally downward and forward.

[0126] As the storage portion biasing member, a biasing member different from the above embodiment (constant force spring 56) may be used, provided that it biases the storage portion 25 in one direction in the inclination direction of the inclined wall portion 21.

[0127] As the flap portion biasing member, a biasing member different from that of the above embodiment (torsion coil spring) may be used, provided that it biases the flap portion 44 upward. A lever biasing member other than the one used in the above embodiment (torsion coil spring) may be used as long as it biases the lever 68 in a direction that moves the operating portion 67 outward in the left-right direction.

[0128] In addition, the biasing members of modified examples of the above-mentioned storage section biasing member, flap section biasing member, and lever biasing member include springs of different types from the springs described above, and members made of elastic materials.

[0129] At least one of the storage section biasing member, the flap section biasing member, and the lever biasing member may be omitted. <Other matters> The combination of the storage section 25, the flap section 44, the flap section biasing member, the lifting mechanism 46, the storage section biasing member, and the locking mechanism 61 may be one set or three or more sets.

[0130] The vehicle interior fittings may contain items other than beverage containers. In this case, the height of the items can be adjusted and their movement can be restricted, regardless of the size of the cross-sectional shape in the horizontal plane HS.

[0131] The vehicle interior part can be widely applied to interior parts other than a console box that are provided in the vehicle interior and have the function of storing items. For example, an instrument panel or the like may be used as the vehicle interior part, and the inclined wall portion 21, the storage portion 25, the support portion 41, etc. may be provided therein. [Explanation of symbols]

[0132] 10...Console box (vehicle interior parts) 11...Box body 13...Lid 21…Slanted wall part 25...Storage section 26...Top opening 27...Bottom wall 41...Support part 42…Fixed part 44...Flap section 56... Constant force spring (accommodation section biasing member) 61...Latching mechanism A1,A2,A3,A4…Accommodated items VS…Vertical surface

Claims

1. A vehicle interior accessory that is provided in a vehicle compartment and that stores an object to be stored, a slanted wall portion that is slanted with respect to the vertical plane so that a lower portion thereof is positioned forward, when one direction perpendicular to a vertical plane set in the vehicle interior is defined as a front side and the other direction is defined as a rear side; a storage section that is box-shaped and has an upper opening and a bottom wall, and that moves up and down along the inclined wall in front of the inclined wall, and that stores a portion of the object to be stored, including a lower end portion that is placed on the bottom wall; a support portion located in front of the inclined wall portion and supporting the stored item from behind.

2. The vehicle interior part according to claim 1 , further comprising a storage portion biasing member that biases the storage portion in one of the inclined directions of the inclined wall portion.

3. The vehicle interior part according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a locking mechanism that releasably locks the accommodation portion to the inclined wall portion.

4. The vehicle interior part according to claim 1, wherein the support portion is disposed at a position that is positioned at the upper opening of the accommodation portion when the accommodation portion is raised to the upper end of its movable range.

5. The support portion is A fixed portion; a plate-shaped flap portion disposed adjacent to the front side of the fixing portion, 2. The vehicle interior trim according to claim 1, wherein the flap portion is supported by the fixing portion so as to be able to rotate in the vertical direction between a horizontal state and an inclined state in which the flap portion is lowered toward the front.

6. 6. The vehicle interior part according to claim 5, further comprising a flap portion biasing member that biases the flap portion upward.

7. 2. The vehicle interior part according to claim 1, wherein a portion of the support portion that comes into contact with the object is made of a softer material than other portions of the support portion.

8. the vertical plane is perpendicular to the front-rear direction of the vehicle interior, A box body is disposed between a driver's seat and a passenger seat arranged side by side in a vehicle width direction in the vehicle interior, The box body has an internal storage section formed therein, the internal storage section having a larger volume than the storage section and being opened and closed by a lid; The vehicle interior part according to claim 1, wherein the inclined wall portion, the storage portion, and the support portion are provided in front of the lid in the box body.

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