overhead console

Abstract

To provide an overhead console which enables a mirror provided at a storage box to be moved to a position close to an occupant.SOLUTION: An overhead console (15) includes a storage box (30) stored in a recessed part (40) of a panel (20). The storage box (30) in a storage position has a second wall part (35) extending from an upper edge of a bottom part (32) to the opening side at which an inlet / outlet of articles is formed. An outer surface of the second wall part (35) of the storage box (30) has a mirror (80). At least one of the recessed part (40) and the storage box (30) has first slide grooves (50, 50B) and the other has shaft parts (46, 46B) each of which protrudes in a vehicle width direction and may slide relative to the first slide groove (50, 50B).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an overhead console that is provided on the ceiling of a vehicle compartment. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Some passenger cars and the like are provided with an overhead console in which items can be stored. Prior art relating to an overhead console is disclosed in Patent Document 1.

[0003] The overhead console includes a panel attached to the ceiling of the vehicle cabin and a storage box that can be stored in a recess in the panel. The side wall of the recess has a shaft that rotatably supports the storage box. When the storage box is in a storage position stored in the recess, the storage box is held in the storage position by engagement between a hook and a pin.

[0004] When the hook and pin are disengaged, the storage box swings downward from the storage position around the shaft, and can be positioned in a usable position where a passenger can use the storage box. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-178674 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] When a small occupant sits in a seat and uses a storage box, the distance between the occupant and the storage box becomes far, making the overhead console inconvenient to use. If a mirror is installed in such an overhead console, the distance between the mirror and the occupant becomes far, making it difficult to use. Furthermore, when occupants touch up their makeup, their faces may be seen from outside the vehicle, which can be uncomfortable for the occupants.

[0007] An object of the present invention is to provide an overhead console in which a mirror provided in a storage box can be moved to a position closer to the occupant. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The vehicle includes a panel that is provided on the ceiling of a vehicle compartment, and a storage box that can be stored in a recess of the panel, The storage box is an overhead console that can be positioned at a storage position where it is stored in the recess and at a use position where it swings downward from the storage position and can be used by a passenger, The panel is formed in a stepped shape in the vehicle height direction and has a lower surface that is lower than a ceiling surface and a connecting surface that connects the lower surface and the ceiling surface, The recess is formed from the lower surface of the panel to the connecting surface, The storage box in the storage position is An opening for putting things in and taking them out, a bottom portion located opposite the opening and having an outer surface formed along the connecting surface; a pair of first wall portions extending from both edges of the bottom portion in the vehicle width direction toward the opening; a second wall portion extending from an upper edge of the bottom portion toward the opening; a third wall portion extending from a lower edge of the bottom portion toward the opening and having an outer surface formed along the lower surface, One of the recessed portion and the storage box has a first slide groove, and the other has a shaft portion that protrudes in the vehicle width direction and is slidable relative to the first slide groove, an outer surface of the second wall of the storage box having a mirror; an overhead console, wherein the mirror is positioned in front of the occupant's head when the storage box is in the use position; [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] The present invention can provide an overhead console in which a mirror provided in a storage box can be moved to a position closer to the occupant. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating a vehicle interior equipped with an overhead console according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] 2 is a perspective view of a recessed portion of a panel and a storage box that constitute the overhead console shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of the storage box in the storage position. [Figure 4] Fig. 4A is a diagram illustrating the storage box in the slide position, Fig. 4B is a diagram illustrating the storage box in the slide completion position, and Fig. 4C is a diagram illustrating the storage box in the swing position. [Figure 5] 5A and 5B are perspective and side views of the storage box in the use position. [Figure 6] Fig. 6A is a perspective view of the storage box with the mirror open, and Fig. 6B is a diagram illustrating the operation of the overhead console of the first embodiment. [Figure 7] Fig. 7A is a diagram illustrating a storage box in a storage position in the overhead console according to Example 2, Fig. 7B is a diagram illustrating the storage box in a swing-completed position, and Fig. 7C is a diagram illustrating the storage box in a use position. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a recessed portion of a panel and a storage box that constitute an overhead console according to a third embodiment. [Figure 9] Fig. 9A is a diagram illustrating the storage box in the storage position, and Fig. 9B is a diagram illustrating the storage box in the swing completion position. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the storage box in the use position. [Figure 11] Fig. 11A is a diagram illustrating a storage box in a storage position in the overhead console according to Example 4. Fig. 11B is a diagram illustrating the storage box in a swing-completed position. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the storage box in the use position. [Figure 13]Fig. 13A is a diagram illustrating the storage box in the storage position, Fig. 13B is a diagram illustrating the storage box in the swing position, and Fig. 13C is a diagram illustrating the storage box in the use position in the overhead console according to Example 5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that "left and right" refer to the left and right (vehicle width direction) relative to the vehicle occupant, and "front and rear" refer to the front and rear relative to the vehicle's traveling direction. In the drawings, Fr indicates the front, Rr indicates the rear, Le indicates the left as seen by the occupant, Ri indicates the right as seen by the occupant, Up indicates the top, and Dn indicates the bottom.

[0012] Example 1 1 shows a cabin 11 of a vehicle 10 (for example, a four-wheeled light vehicle). The cabin 11 is provided with a panel 20 covering the ceiling, a rearview mirror 12, and sun visors 13 and 14 located on both sides of the rearview mirror 12 in the vehicle width direction. An overhead console 15 according to the first embodiment is provided behind the sun visor 14 on the driver's seat side. The position at which the overhead console 15 is provided is not limited to above the driver's seat, and can be changed as appropriate depending on the positions of the passengers seated in the vehicle.

[0013] [panel] The panel 20 has a stepped shape in the vehicle height direction. Specifically, the panel 20 has a lower surface 22 that is lower than the ceiling surface 21, and a connecting surface 23 that connects the lower surface 22 and the ceiling surface 21. The connecting surface 23 faces rearward. The lower surface 22 is located forward of the ceiling surface 21. Although not shown, the panel 20 may be fixed to the ceiling surface 21 with a clip or the like.

[0014] Recess Please refer to Fig. 2. The overhead console 15 includes a storage box 30 capable of storing items, and a recess 40 in which the storage box 30 can be stored.

[0015] The recess 40 is formed from the lower surface 22 of the panel 20 to the connecting surface 23. That is, the recess 40 is open downward. The recess 40 is defined by a top surface 41 facing downward, a pair of opposing side wall surfaces 42, 42 extending downward from both edges of the top surface 41 in the vehicle width direction, and a front wall surface 43 extending downward from the front edge of the top surface 41.

[0016] [Storage box] 2 and 3, the storage box 30 is configured by integrating a substantially rectangular bottom portion 32 located on the opposite side of an opening 31 through which items are put in and taken out, and a peripheral wall portion 33 extending from the periphery of the bottom portion 32 toward the opening 31. The longitudinal direction of the bottom portion 32 and the opening 31 is the width direction of the vehicle.

[0017] [Storage location] 3, the position where the storage box 30 is stored in the recess 40 is referred to as the storage position. Below, the configuration of the storage box 30 will be described based on the storage box 30 being in the storage position.

[0018] The peripheral wall portion 33 of the storage box 30 is integrally formed by a pair of plate-shaped first wall portions 34, 34 extending from both edges of the bottom portion 32 in the vehicle width direction toward the opening 31, a plate-shaped second wall portion 35 extending from the upper edge of the bottom portion 32 toward the opening 31, and a plate-shaped third wall portion 36 (wall portion) extending from the lower edge of the bottom portion 32 toward the opening 31.

[0019] The opening 31 of the storage box 30 faces forward. The outer surface 34a of the first wall portion 34 faces the side wall surface 42 of the recessed portion 40 with a small gap therebetween.

[0020] An outer surface 32a of the bottom portion 32 (the surface facing the vehicle interior 11) is formed along the connecting surface 23 of the panel 20. An outer surface 36a of the third wall portion 36 (the surface facing the vehicle interior 11) is formed along the lower surface of the panel 20.

[0021] [Shaft] The third wall portion 36 has an extension portion 37 extending forward from the edge of the opening 31 of the storage box 30. Edges 37a, 37a on both sides of the extension portion 37 in the vehicle width direction have a pair of cylindrical shaft portions 46, 46 with their axes in the vehicle width direction. Each shaft portion 46 protrudes toward the side wall portion 42 of the recessed portion 40. Each shaft portion 46 is located forward of the opening 31. The shape and size of the shaft portions 46 can be changed as appropriate.

[0022] [Protrusion] Edges 37a on both sides of the extension portion 37 in the vehicle width direction have a pair of protruding portions 47, 47 that protrude in the same direction as the shaft portion 46. The protruding portion 47 is located forward of the shaft portion 46. The shape and size of the protruding portion 47 are not limited to a cylindrical shape, and the cross-sectional shape thereof can be changed as appropriate.

[0023] [First slide groove] The side wall surface 42 of the recess 40 has first slide grooves 50, 50 that extend in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and in which the shaft 46 can slide. The first slide grooves 50 support the shaft 46 so that the storage box 30 can swing. The width of the first slide grooves 50 is slightly larger than or equal to the diameter of the shaft 46.

[0024] [Second slide groove] The side wall surface 42 of the recess 40 has second slide grooves 60, 60 that extend in the vehicle longitudinal direction and in which the protrusion 47 can slide. The width of the second slide groove 60 is slightly larger than or equal to the diameter of the protrusion 47. The second slide groove 60 is located forward of the first slide groove 50. The dimensions of the first slide groove 50 and the second slide groove 60 are equal based on the vehicle longitudinal direction.

[0025] [Position of shaft in storage position] When the storage box 30 is in the storage position, the shaft 46 is located at the front end 51 of the first slide groove 50, and the protrusion 47 is located at the front end 61 of the second slide groove 60. The second slide groove 60 has a restricting portion 63 that restricts the protrusion 47 located at the front end 61 of the second slide groove 60. The restricting portion 63 is configured by protruding a portion of the wall surface of the second slide groove 60 to narrow the width of the second slide groove 60. The position, number, and shape of the restricting portion 63 are optional. The third wall portion 36 has a gripping portion 38 that protrudes downward from the outer surface 36a and can be gripped by an occupant.

[0026] [Slide Position] When an occupant grasps the handle 38 and pulls the storage box 30 rearward from the storage position, the storage box 30 moves rearward as shown in Fig. 4A. The position where the shaft 46 slides relative to the first slide groove 50 and the protrusion 47 slides relative to the second slide groove 60 is defined as the slide position.

[0027] [Slide end position] See Figure 4B. The state in which the shaft portion 46 is located at the rear end 52 of the first slide groove 50 and the protrusion portion 47 is located at the rear end 62 of the second slide groove 60 is considered to be the sliding completion position. When the storage box 30 is in the sliding completion position, the outer surface 32a of the bottom portion 32 of the storage box 30 is located rearward of the connecting surface 23. The opening 31 is located forward of the connecting surface 23 (the opening 31 is located inside the recess 40). Note that the opening 31 may also be located rearward of the connecting surface 23. The outer surface 36a of the third wall portion 36 of the storage box 30 is located on the same plane as the lower surface 22.

[0028] [Swing position] When the passenger releases the storage box 30 that is in the sliding completion position, the storage box 30 swings downward around the shaft 46 due to its own weight (hereinafter referred to as the swing position) as shown in FIG. 4C.

[0029] [Undercut groove] 3 and 4C, the side wall surface 42 of the recess 40 has clearance grooves 70, 70 through which the protrusion 47 can pass when the shaft 46 is positioned at the rear end 52 of the first slide groove 50 and the storage box 30 swings around the shaft 46.

[0030] The shape of the relief groove 70 is, for example, an arc with a central angle of approximately 90 degrees, but the shape of the relief groove 70 is not important as long as a space is formed that allows the protrusion 47 to pass through. The center of the arc-shaped relief groove 70 is the axis of the shaft portion 46 when the shaft portion 46 is positioned at the rear end 52 of the first slide groove 50.

[0031] A first end 71 of the clearance groove 70 is continuous with the rear end 62 of the second slide groove 60. A second end 72 of the clearance groove 70 is located above the rear end 52 of the first slide groove 50. Note that the shaft 46, the first slide groove 50, the second slide groove 60, and the clearance groove 70 may be provided with a nonwoven fabric to improve the feel when moving the storage box 30, or a soft material to provide resistance.

[0032] [Position of use] 5A and 5B, the storage box 30 in the sliding completion position (see FIG. 4B) swings downward by approximately 90 degrees to the use position when the occupant uses the storage box 30.

[0033] When the storage box 30 is in the use position, the shaft 46 is located at the rear end 52 of the first slide groove 50. The protrusion 47 is located at the second end 72 of the escape groove 70. The escape groove 70 has a restricting portion 73 that restricts the protrusion 47 located at the second end 72. The pair of restricting portions 73, 73 are configured by protruding part of the wall surface of the escape groove 70 to narrow the width of the escape groove 70.

[0034] When the storage box 30 is in the use position, the opening 31 of the storage box 30 faces upward. The bottom surface 32b of the bottom 32 of the storage box 30 is horizontal. The third wall portion 36 extends in the vertical direction. The third wall portion 36 is located forward of the second wall portion 35. The outer surface 35a of the second wall portion 35 faces rearward. The tip 37b of the extension portion 37 of the third wall portion 36 is set so that there is a small gap between it and the top surface 41 of the recess 40. In other words, the extension portion 37 covers the rear of the recess 40 so that the inside of the recess 40 cannot be seen.

[0035] [How to store the storage box] When storing the storage box 30 in the use position, the storage box 30 is moved in the order of the swing position (see FIG. 4C), the slide completion position (see FIG. 4B), the slide position (see FIG. 4A), and the storage position (see FIG. 3). Detailed description will be omitted.

[0036] [mirror] See Figures 5B and 6A. The outer surface 35a of the second wall portion 35 has a three-way mirror 80 (mirror). The three-way mirror 80 includes a first mirror 81 attached so as to cover the entire rear surface 35a (see Figure 5B) of the second wall portion 35, a second mirror 82 attached to the left edge of the first mirror 81 via a hinge mechanism, and a third mirror 83 attached to the right edge of the first mirror 81 via a hinge mechanism. A grip 82a is provided at the lower end of the second mirror 82. A grip 83a is provided at the lower end of the third mirror 83.

[0037] See Figure 5A. Second mirror 82 is foldable so that it can cover the left half of first mirror 81. Third mirror 83 is foldable so that it can cover the right half of first mirror 81. Note that the mirror attached to outer surface 35a of second wall portion 35 is not limited to three-way mirror 80, but may be a single mirror. Furthermore, the shape, size, and attachment position of the single mirror can be changed as appropriate.

[0038] [Effects of Example 1] First, the storage box 30 in the storage position (see FIG. 3) can be moved to the use position (see FIG. 5B) via the slide position (see FIG. 4A), the complete slide position (see FIG. 4B), and the swing position (see FIG. 4C).

[0039] In the storage position (see FIG. 3), the shaft 46 is located at the front end 51 of the first slide groove 50. In the use position (see FIG. 5B), the shaft 46 is located at the rear end 52 of the first slide groove 50.

[0040] That is, compared to the overhead console of the prior art, in which the storage box is swung from the storage position and used, the storage box 30 is located closer to the occupant when in use. The storage box of the overhead console 15 can be moved closer to the occupant when in use.

[0041] See Figure 2. Secondly, the edges 37a on both sides of the extension portion 37 in the vehicle width direction have cylindrical protrusions 47 that protrude in the same direction as the shaft portion 46. The side wall surface 42 has a second slide groove 60 in which the protrusions 47 can slide when the shaft portion 46 slides relative to the first slide groove 50. The second slide groove 60 extends in the front-to-rear direction of the vehicle.

[0042] If the storage box 30 only had the shaft 46 and no protrusion 47, the storage box 30 would be able to swing freely. A holding mechanism to hold the storage box in the storage position is essential. In the first embodiment, the protrusion 47 contacts the wall surface of the second slide groove 60, so swinging of the storage box 30 due to its own weight can be restricted. The overhead console 15 has a simple configuration that does not require a holding mechanism using hooks or pins.

[0043] See Figure 3. The side wall surface 42 of the recess 40 has an escape groove 70 through which the protrusion 47 can pass when the storage box 30 swings around the shaft 46 with the shaft 46 positioned at the rear end 52 of the first slide groove 50. Therefore, when an occupant releases the storage box 30 from the complete slide position (see Figure 4B), the storage box 30 swings due to its own weight (see Figure 4C). The width of the escape groove 70 is slightly larger than or equal to the diameter of the protrusion 47. Therefore, the escape groove 70 serves as a guide for the storage box 30 in the swing position. This effect is also demonstrated in other embodiments described later.

[0044] Referring to Figure 2, third wall 36 has an extension 37 that extends forward from the edge of opening 31. Extension 37 has a pair of shafts 46. That is, shafts 46 are located forward of opening 31 of storage box 30. Compared to when shafts 46 are provided on first wall 33 of storage box 30, shafts 46 are located farther from opening 31 of storage box 30.

[0045] See Figure 6B. The above configuration allows the storage box 30 to be used at a lower position. The storage box 30 is positioned in front of the head H of the occupant, making it easier for even a small occupant to use the storage box 30.

[0046] See FIG. 6A. Fourth, a three-way mirror 80 is attached to the rear surface 35a of the second wall portion 35. When the storage box 30 is in the use position, the occupant can use the three-way mirror 80 as a vanity mirror. Generally, the vehicle interior 11 gradually widens in the vehicle width direction as it moves downward from the ceiling panel 20. When the storage box 30 is in a low position, the three-way mirror 80 is easy to open. When the three-way mirror 80 is open, it is positioned around the occupant's face. The three-way mirror 80 can block views from outside the vehicle, making it easier to apply makeup inside the vehicle, for example.

[0047] See Figure 5B. When the storage box 30 is in the use position, the bottom surface 32b of the storage box 30 is approximately horizontal. It is easy for passengers to place items on the bottom surface 32b of the storage box 30. Note that when the storage box 30 is in the use position, the bottom surface 32b of the storage box 30 may not be horizontal, but may be a bottom surface 32b' that slopes upward toward the front. This makes it easier to take items in and out of the storage box 30, and also makes it easier to see inside the storage box 30.

[0048] <Example 2> 7A shows an overhead console 15A according to Example 2. The same components as those in the overhead console 15 of Example 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in Example 1, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0049] [First slide groove] The side wall surface 42 of the recess 40 has a first slide groove 50A extending in the vehicle front-rear direction and in which the shaft portion 46 can slide.

[0050] [Second slide groove] The side wall surface 42 has a second slide groove 60A that extends in the vehicle front-rear direction and in which the protrusion 47 can slide. The second slide groove 60A is located above the first slide groove 50A. The dimensions of the first slide groove 50A relative to the vehicle front-rear direction are the same as the dimensions of the second slide groove 60A.

[0051] [Undercut groove] The side wall surface 42 of the recess 40 has an escape groove 70A through which the protrusion 47 can pass when the storage box 30 swings around the shaft 46 with the shaft 46 positioned at the front end 51A of the first slide groove 50A.

[0052] The clearance groove 70A is an arc with a central angle of approximately 90 degrees. The center of the clearance groove 70A is the axis of the shaft portion 46 located at the rear end 52A of the first slide groove 50A. A first end 71A of the clearance groove 70A is located in front of the first slide groove 50A. A second end 72A of the clearance groove 70A is continuous with the front end 61A of the second slide groove 60A.

[0053] The clearance groove 70A is provided with a restricting portion 73A that restricts the protrusion 47 located at a first end 71A of the clearance groove 70A. The restricting portion 73A is configured by protruding a portion of the wall surface of the clearance groove 70A to narrow the width of the clearance groove 70A. Note that the shaft portion 46, the first slide groove 50A, the second slide groove 60A, and the clearance groove 70A may be provided with a nonwoven fabric to improve the feel when moving the storage box 30, or a soft material to provide resistance.

[0054] [Storage location] When the storage box 30 is in the storage position, the shaft 46 is located at the front end 51A of the first slide groove 50A. The protrusion 47 is located at the first end 71A of the relief groove 70A.

[0055] [Swing completion position] See Figure 7B. When the storage box 30 is swung approximately 90 degrees around the shaft 46 from the storage position, the storage box 30 reaches the swing completion position. When the storage box 30 is in the swing completion position, the shaft 46 is located at the front end 51A of the first slide groove 50A. The protrusion 47 is located at the front end 61A of the second slide groove 60A.

[0056] [Storage location] When the storage box 30 is moved rearward from the swing completion position, the shaft 46 slides rearward relative to the first slide groove 50A, and the protrusion 47 slides rearward relative to the second slide groove 60A. When the shaft 46 is positioned at the rear end 52A of the first slide groove 50A and the protrusion 47 is positioned at the rear end 62A of the second slide groove 60A, the storage box 30 is in the use position.

[0057] Example 3 8 shows an overhead console 15B according to the third embodiment. The same components as those of the overhead console 15 of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0058] [First wall] The first walls 34B, 34B of the storage box 30B extend from the edge of the opening 31 to the tip 37b of the extension 37.

[0059] [Shaft] The side walls 42, 42 of the recess 40 have a pair of cylindrical shafts 46B, 46B whose axis is in the vehicle width direction. Each of the shafts 46B protrudes toward the first wall 34B of the storage box 30B.

[0060] [Protrusion] The side walls 42 have a pair of protrusions 47B that protrude in the same direction as the shaft 46B. Each of the protrusions 47B is located behind the shaft 46B.

[0061] [First slide groove] 8 and 9A, each first wall portion 34B has a first slide groove 50B extending in the vehicle front-rear direction and in which the shaft portion 46B is relatively slidable. The width of the first slide groove 50B is slightly larger than or equal to the diameter of the shaft portion 46B.

[0062] [Second slide groove] Each first wall portion 34B has a second slide groove 60B extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction and in which the protrusion 47B can slide relatively. The width of the second slide groove 60B is slightly larger than or equal to the diameter of the protrusion 47B. The second slide groove 60B is located rearward of the first slide groove 50B. The dimensions of the first slide groove 50B and the second slide groove 60B are equal based on the vehicle longitudinal direction.

[0063] [Position of shaft in storage position] When the storage box 30B is in the storage position (see FIG. 9A), the shaft 46B is located at the rear end 52B of the first slide groove 50B, and the protrusion 47B is located at the rear end 62B of the second slide groove 60B. The above-mentioned restricting portion (not shown) may be provided at the rear end 52B of the first slide groove 50B or the rear end 62B of the second slide groove 60B.

[0064] When viewed in the direction along the axis of shaft portion 46B (see FIG. 9A), shaft portion 47B is located between opening 31 and bottom portion 32.

[0065] [Slide end position] 9B, the storage box 30B in the storage position is moved rearward until the shaft 46B is positioned at the front end 51B of the first slide groove 50B and the protrusion 47B is positioned at the front end 61B of the second slide groove 60B, which is the sliding completion position.

[0066] [Undercut groove] The first wall portion 34B has a clearance groove 70B through which the protrusion 47B can pass when the shaft portion 46B is positioned at the front end 51B of the first slide groove 50B and the storage box 30B swings around the shaft portion 46B.

[0067] The shape of the relief groove 70B is, for example, an arc with a central angle of approximately 90 degrees, but the shape of the relief groove 70B is not important as long as a space is formed that allows the protrusion 47B to pass through. The center of the arc-shaped relief groove 70B is the axis of the shaft portion 46B when the shaft portion 46B is positioned at the front end 51B of the first slide groove 50B.

[0068] A first end 71B of the clearance groove 70B is continuous with the front end 61B of the second slide groove 60B. A second end 72B of the clearance groove 70B is located above the front end 51B of the first slide groove 50B. Note that a nonwoven fabric to improve the feel when moving the storage box 30B, a soft material to provide resistance, or the like may be added to the shaft portion 46B, the first slide groove 50B, the second slide groove 60B, and the clearance groove 70B.

[0069] [Position of use] See Figure 10. The storage box 30B, which is in the sliding completion position (see Figure 9B), is swung downward to the use position when the occupant uses the storage box 30B. When the storage box 30B is in the use position, the shaft 46B is located at the front end 51B of the first slide groove 50B. The protrusion 47B is located at the second end 72B of the clearance groove 70B. The clearance groove 70B may be provided with the aforementioned restricting portion (not shown).

[0070] Example 4 11A shows an overhead console 15C according to the fourth embodiment. The same components as those in the overhead console 15 of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0071] [First wall] The first wall portion 34C of the storage box 30C extends from the edge of the opening 31 to the tip 37b of the extension portion 37.

[0072] [Shaft] Each side wall 42 has a cylindrical shaft 46C whose axis is in the vehicle width direction. Each shaft 46C protrudes toward the first wall 34C of the storage box 30C.

[0073] [Protrusion] Each side wall portion 42 has a protrusion 47C that protrudes in the same direction as the shaft portion 46C. Each protrusion 47C is located above the shaft portion 46C.

[0074] [First slide groove] 11A, the first wall portion 34C has a first slide groove 50C that extends in the vehicle front-rear direction and in which the shaft portion 46C is relatively slidable. The width of the first slide groove 50C is slightly larger than or equal to the diameter of the shaft portion 46C.

[0075] [Second slide groove] The first wall portion 34C has a second slide groove 60C that extends in the vehicle longitudinal direction and allows the protrusion 47C to slide relatively therethrough. The width of the second slide groove 60C is slightly larger than or equal to the diameter of the protrusion 47C. The second slide groove 60C is located above the first slide groove 50C. The dimensions of the first slide groove 50C and the second slide groove 60C are equal in size relative to the vehicle longitudinal direction.

[0076] [Position of shaft in storage position] When the storage box 30C is in the storage position (see FIG. 11A), the shaft 46C is located at the rear end 52C of the first slide groove 50C, and the protrusion 47C is located at the rear end 62C of the second slide groove 60C. The above-mentioned restricting portion may be provided at the rear end 52C of the first slide groove 50C and / or the rear end 62C of the second slide groove 60C.

[0077] When viewed in the direction along the axis of shaft portion 46C (see FIG. 11A), shaft portion 46C and protruding portion 47C are located between opening 31 and bottom portion 32.

[0078] [Slide end position] 11B, the storage box 30C in the storage position is moved rearward until the shaft 46C is positioned at the front end 51C of the first slide groove 50C and the protrusion 47C is positioned at the front end 61C of the second slide groove 60C, which is the sliding completion position.

[0079] [Undercut groove] The first wall portion 34C has a clearance groove 70C through which the protrusion 47C can pass when the shaft portion 46C is positioned at the front end 51C of the first slide groove 50C and the storage box 30C swings around the shaft portion 46C.

[0080] The shape of the relief groove 70C is, for example, an arc with a central angle of approximately 90 degrees, but the shape of the relief groove 70C is not important as long as a space is formed that allows the protrusion 47C to pass through. The center of the arc-shaped relief groove 70C is the axis of the shaft portion 46C when the shaft portion 46C is positioned at the front end 51C of the first slide groove 50C.

[0081] A first end 71C of the clearance groove 70C is continuous with the front end 61C of the second slide groove 60C. A second end 72C of the clearance groove 70C is located forward of the front end 51C of the first slide groove 50C. Note that a nonwoven fabric to improve the feel when moving the storage box 30C, a soft material to provide resistance, or the like may be added to the shaft portion 46C, the first slide groove 50C, the second slide groove 60C, and the clearance groove 70C.

[0082] The first wall portion 34C is formed in an arc shape so that the storage box 30C does not come into contact with the top panel portion 41 when it swings.

[0083] [Position of use] See Figure 12. The storage box 30C, which is in the sliding completion position (see Figure 11B), is swung downward to the use position when the occupant uses the storage box 30C. When the storage box 30C is in the use position, the shaft 46C is located at the front end 51C of the first slide groove 50C. The protrusion 47C is located at the second end 72C of the clearance groove 70C. The clearance groove 70C may be provided with the aforementioned restricting portion (not shown).

[0084] <Example 5> 13A shows an overhead console 15D according to the fifth embodiment. The same components as those of the overhead console 15 of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0085] The side wall surface 42 of the recess 40 has a second slide groove 60D in which the protrusion 47 can slide. A front end 61D of the second slide groove is located in front of the first slide groove. A rear end 62D of the second slide groove is located above the rear end 52 of the first slide groove 50.

[0086] [Position of shaft in storage position] When the storage box 30 is in the storage position, the shaft 46 is located at the front end 51 of the first slide groove 50, and the protrusion 47 is located at the front end 61D of the second slide groove 60D. The second slide groove 60 has a restricting portion 63D that restricts the protrusion 47 located at the front end 61 of the second slide groove 60D. The restricting portion 63D is configured by protruding a portion of the wall surface of the second slide groove 60 to narrow the width of the second slide groove 60. The position, number, and shape of the restricting portion 63D are arbitrary.

[0087] [Slide Position] 13B, when an occupant grasps the handle 38 and pulls the storage box 30 rearward from the storage position, the shaft 46 slides along the first slide groove 50, and the protrusion 47 slides along the second slide groove 60 (slide position). In the slide position, as the shaft 46 moves rearward, the protrusion 47 moves in a rearward upward direction. That is, the storage box 30 in the slide position slides rearward and swings downward.

[0088] [Position of use] 13C, when the storage box 30 is in the use position where the occupant uses the storage box 30, the shaft 46 is located at the rear end 52 of the first slide groove 50, and the protrusion 47 is located at the rear end 62D of the second slide groove 60D.

[0089] The second slide groove 60 has a restricting portion 64D that restricts the protrusion 47 located at the rear end 62D of the second slide groove 60. The restricting portion 64D is configured by protruding a portion of the wall surface of the second slide groove 60 to narrow the width of the second slide groove 60. The position, number, and shape of the restricting portion 64D are arbitrary.

[0090] As long as the functions and effects of the present invention are achieved, the present invention is not limited to Examples 1 to 5. Elements constituting each of the examples can be combined with one another. [Industrial Applicability]

[0091] The overhead console of the present invention is suitable for installation in a passenger vehicle. [Explanation of symbols]

[0092] 15, 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D...Overhead console 20...Panel 21...Ceiling surface 22…lower surface 23...Connection surface 30, 30B, 30C...Storage box 31...Opening of storage box 32... bottom portion, 32a... outer surface of the bottom portion, 32b... bottom surface of the bottom portion 36... third wall portion (wall portion), 36a... outer surface of wall portion 37...Extending part 40...recess 46,46B,46C…Shaft part 47,47B,47C...Protruding part 50, 50A, 50B, 50C...First slide groove 51, 51A, 51B, 51C...Front end of the first slide groove 52, 52A, 52B, 52C...Rear end of the first slide groove 60, 60A, 60B, 60C, 60D...Second slide groove 61, 61A, 61B, 61C, 61D...Front end of the second slide groove 62, 62A, 62B, 62C, 62D...Rear end of the second slide groove 80…Three-sided mirror (mirror)

Claims

1. The vehicle includes a panel that is provided on the ceiling of a vehicle compartment, and a storage box that can be stored in a recess of the panel, The storage box is an overhead console that can be positioned at a storage position where it is stored in the recess and at a use position where it swings downward from the storage position and can be used by a passenger, The panel is formed in a stepped shape in the vehicle height direction and has a lower surface that is lower than a ceiling surface and a connecting surface that connects the lower surface and the ceiling surface, The recess is formed from the lower surface of the panel to the connecting surface, The storage box in the storage position is An opening for putting things in and taking them out, a bottom portion located opposite the opening and having an outer surface formed along the connecting surface; a pair of first wall portions extending from both edges of the bottom portion in the vehicle width direction toward the opening; a second wall portion extending from an upper edge of the bottom portion toward the opening; a third wall portion extending from a lower edge of the bottom portion toward the opening and having an outer surface formed along the lower surface, One of the recess and the storage box has a first slide groove, and the other has a shaft portion that protrudes in the vehicle width direction and is slidable relative to the first slide groove, an outer surface of the second wall of the storage box having a mirror; When the storage box is in the use position, The occupant can face the mirror and see their own face, and the view from the front outside the vehicle can be blocked. lowered to a position facing the face of the occupant, Overhead console.

2. 2. The overhead console of claim 1, wherein the mirror is a three-way mirror, the left and right mirrors being foldable to cover the center mirror.

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