JP2002104076A - Article storing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a safe article storing device excellent in ease of use and capable of being installed in a very narrow space like a lid of a console box, and of surely implementing a lid open state, a storing part use state and a lid lock release state in an article storing body like a console box having a middle tray installed with a simple operation. SOLUTION: This article storing device is so structured that when the lid is opened with a slider kept in a neutral position, a lid element is locked into an open state so that the articles can be put in and taken out from the middle tray, and both the lid and the middle tray are locked in the open state so that the articles can be put in and taken out from the storing part; and when the lid is opened with the slider slid to a second position, both the lid and the middle tray are moved in the open direction to be locked in the open state so that the articles can be put in and taken out from the storing part, and the lid element is opened to be locked in the open state so that the articles can be put in and taken out from the middle tray.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an article storage device suitable for, for example, a center console box of an automobile, and more particularly to lifting and setting a middle tray in conjunction with opening and closing operations of a lid. The present invention relates to an article storage device that can be used.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional apparatus of this type will be described by taking a center console box of an automobile as an example. A storage section having a concave cross section, a middle tray capable of closing an opening of the storage section, A two-stage console door opening / closing mechanism including a lid capable of closing the opening of the section is known, and the storage section and the middle tray are configured to be openable and closable via a four-link mechanism. At the same time, the lid is provided with a locking hook which is detachable with respect to the storage section. When the storage section is used, the locking hook provided on the lid is locked to the middle tray. When the lid is opened in a state where the lid is opened, the middle tray is configured to rotate in conjunction with the movement of the lid while maintaining the horizontal state. When only the middle tray is used, the engagement state between the middle tray and the lid is released by pressing the operation button provided on the lid, and the middle tray does not move even when the lid is opened. , So that it remains as it is.

[0003]

By the way, in a console box provided with such a middle tray,
As the operation, a mode in which only the lid is opened with the middle tray left (hereinafter, referred to as a lid open state), and a mode in which the middle tray is moved together with the lid to open the storage section (hereinafter, referred to as a storage section use state). ) And a mode in which the lid (including the middle tray) locked in the fully opened state is unlocked to close the lid (hereinafter, referred to as a lid unlocked state).

However, in the above-mentioned conventional center console box opening / closing mechanism, the middle tray and the lid can be disengaged or held in an engaged state by operating buttons, but the lid itself is Since the lid is simply supported via the hinge shaft, the lid is not held in a locked state by a stopper or the like after the lid is opened to the vertical position. The lid closes suddenly when the load of deceleration or acceleration is applied only, which is extremely dangerous. A mechanism that satisfies the use of the above-described three modes is used as an opening / closing mechanism for a console box having such a medium tray. Not a problem. However, it was also very difficult to fit a mechanism that satisfies the use of these three aspects into a very limited space, such as a console box lid.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and its object is to dispose even a very narrow space such as a lid of a console box, for example. Safe and easy-to-use article storage that can securely execute the lid open state, storage section use state, and lid unlocked state in an article storage body such as a console box with a middle tray disposed by a simple operation. It is intended to provide a device.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, an article storage device includes a storage section A having a substantially concave cross-sectional shape, and an upper opening of the storage section A. The lid L which can be opened and closed freely, and the storage section A and the lid L
And an open lock position (FIG. 14B) provided between the lid L and the storage portion A for locking the lid L in an open state, and releasing the open lock state. An open lock means 41 which can be set to an open lock release position (FIG. 14D), and an engagement provided between the lid L and the middle tray T for engaging the middle tray T with the lid L and moving with the lid. Engagement means 39 which can be set to a position (FIG. 9B) and an engagement release position (FIG. 9D) for releasing the engagement, a neutral position in response to an operation by an operator, a first position, It comprises a sliding body 11 slidable to a second position in the opposite direction, and a first selecting means (FIG. 5).
Is set to the open lock position (FIG. 14B) when the sliding body 11 is in the second position and the neutral position, and is moved to the open lock release position (FIG. 14D) in the first position. The selection means of the first embodiment is configured such that the engagement means 39 is moved to an engagement position (FIG.
B) and one of the disengagement positions (FIG. 9D),
9B, the engagement position (FIG. 9B) and the disengagement position (FIG. 9B).
D) is configured to be switched to the other one.

Therefore, in the article storage device according to the first aspect, when the lid L is opened while the sliding body 11 is located at the neutral position, the lid L alone is opened and opened. The lid L and the middle tray T are both locked in the opening direction and locked in the open state so that articles can be taken in and out of the storage section. Becomes possible. on the other hand,
With the sliding body 11 slid to the second position, the lid L
Is opened, the lid L and the middle tray T are both moved in the opening direction and locked in the open state, so that articles can be taken in and out of the storage section, as opposed to the neutral position. The lid L is opened and locked in an open state, so that articles can be taken in and out of the inside of the middle tray T. Further, an open lock means 4 for locking the lid L in an open state with the sliding body 11 slid to the first position.
The lid 1 alone or the lid L and the middle tray T can be closed with respect to the storage portion with 1 as the open unlock position. For this reason, in the present invention, when driving the two means, the open lock means 41 and the engagement means 39, they can be driven by one device, the slide body 11, without using independent drive devices. So
For example, the lid can be disposed even in a very narrow space such as a lid of a console box, and a lid open state, a storage unit use state, and the like of an article storage body such as a console box in which a middle tray is disposed. The lid unlocked state can be securely executed by a simple operation, and the lid can be locked in the fully opened state, so that safety can be easily ensured.

Next, in the article storage device according to a second aspect, based on the article storage device according to the first aspect, the two operation buttons 1 connected to the operation section of the sliding body 11 are provided. , 3 are provided, and when one of the two operation buttons is depressed, the sliding body 11 slides to the first position to move the open lock means 41 to the open lock release position ( 14D), while the engaging means 39 is set to the engaging position (FIG. 9B), when the other operation button 1 is pushed in, the sliding body 11 slides to the second position. To set the open lock means 41 to the open lock position (FIG. 14B).
Is set to the disengaged position (FIG. 9D).

With this configuration, in the article storage device according to the second aspect, the sliding body 11 can be selectively used in two different directions only by pressing the two operation buttons 1 and 3. Operation becomes very simple.

[0010] Further, in the invention according to claim 3,
2. The article storage device according to claim 1, wherein two operation buttons 1 and 3 connected to the operation unit of the slide body 11 and a closing lock unit 29 that locks the lid L in a closed state with respect to the storage unit A. 3. And a third operating section 2 for releasing the closing lock means 29, and when one of the two operation buttons is pressed down, the sliding body 11 is moved to the first position. To set the open lock means 41 to the open lock release position (FIG. 14D) and set the engagement means 39 to the engagement position (FIG. 9B) while pressing the other operation button 1 The sliding body 11
Slides to the second position to set the open lock means 41 to the open lock position (FIG. 14B), sets the engaging means 39 to the disengaged position (FIG. 9D), and further sets the lid L In such a manner as to move the closing lock means 29 to release the closed state of the lid L.

With such a configuration, in the article storage device according to the third aspect, the operational effects shown in Table 1 can be obtained.

[0012]

[Table 1]

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on an embodiment of the invention shown in the accompanying drawings.

FIGS. 1 to 6 show a case in which the present invention is applied to a center console box C of an automobile. The center console box C according to this embodiment is shown in FIGS.
A storage section A having a substantially concave cross section, a lid L capable of opening and closing the upper opening of the storage section A, a middle tray T capable of being fitted into the storage section A, and a middle tray T Link mechanism 50, 50, 50, 50 for pivotally supporting the opening and closing freely
And a first selection device S disposed on the lid L for opening the lid L and the middle tray T and releasing the locked state of the lid L.

The storage section A, like the well-known storage section, is dropped into a mounting hole 52 formed behind a drive shaft (not shown) of the console box body 51 and has a substantially concave cross-sectional shape. And a box main body 53 made of synthetic resin.

The middle tray T is constituted by a dish having a shallow concave cross section, and may be constituted by a plurality of recesses so that various kinds of small items can be stored in an organized manner. .

The lid L has a substantially inverted concave cross-sectional shape, and has a substantially L-shaped hinge arm 54 having one end pivotally supported by the console box body 51 at the rear portion of the inner wall on both sides. , 54 are pivotally supported, and the first selecting device S is provided in the concave portion 55 of the lid L.
Are arranged.

The overall structure of the first selecting device S will be described with reference to FIG. 4. The first selecting device S includes a lid opening operation button 1 for opening only the lid L and a lid L.
When the user opens the operation lever 2, the middle tray T is also lifted, a lock release operation button 3 for releasing the full open lock state of the lid L, a holder 4 for storing the full open operation button 1, and the lock. A holder 5 capable of accommodating the release operation button 3 and a concave portion 35 formed in the lid L;
A base member 6 to which the holders 4 and 5 are fixedly mounted on the front side of the vehicle body, operating pieces 7 and 7 slidable along the longitudinal direction of the base member 6, and The operating shafts 8, 8 projecting inwardly, the short shafts 9, 9 projecting outwardly of the operating pieces 7, 7 and the short shafts 9, 9 are slidably fitted. Sliding bodies 11, 11 having inclined grooves 10, 10, a pair of locking slits 13, 14 formed at the rear end of rising pieces 12, 12 of these sliding bodies 11, 11, and a front end. Are fixed to the base member 6, and the rising pieces 16 of the long base bodies 15, 15 are rising pieces of the sliding bodies 11, 11. It is configured to be screwed and fixed to the inner wall portion of the lid L in a state of being close to the inside of the portions 12, 12.

The lid opening operation button 1 and the holder 4 are formed with slide grooves 17, 17, and 18, 18 through which the operating shafts 8, 8 are slidably fitted. Release operation button 3 and holder 5
Are formed with through holes slide grooves 19, 19 and 20, 20 into which the operating shafts 8, 8 are slidably fitted.

The slide grooves 17, 17 are shown in FIG.
As is clear from (C), the slide groove 18 is formed of a straight portion 21 and an inner inclined portion 22 which is continuously provided inward from the straight portion 21. It is established and configured.

Further, the slide grooves 19, 19 are
4 (A) and (C), as is clear from FIG.
An outer inclined portion 24 connected to the outside of the straight portion 23
And the slide grooves 20,
Reference numeral 20 is formed in a straight line.

The holder 4 for storing the lid opening operation button 1 and the holder 5 for storing the unlocking operation button 3 having the above-described structure do not hinder the pressing and moving of the operation buttons 1 and 3 toward the rear of the vehicle body. The layers are stacked in this state, and are fixed together by screws via fixed screws 25, 25, 25, 25 protruding from the bale member 6. It should be noted that reference numerals 26,
Reference numeral 27 denotes a leaf spring that urges the lid open operation button 1 and the lock release operation button 3 in the forward direction of the vehicle body in a normal state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, the operation lever 2 has a substantially concave planar shape, and a central portion of a rear notch 28 has a substantially closed lock body 29 extending vertically. Bearing portions 31, 31 through which the shaft 30 can be inserted are formed in both side portions of the rear notch recess 8, while the intermediate portion is continuously provided in a connected state.
Are shaft pieces 32 projecting from the lower surface of the base member 6;
32 and the bearing holes 31, 3.
The operation lever 2 is rotatably supported by being inserted into and fixed to the operation lever 2. Incidentally, the reference numeral 34 in FIG.
12 shows a coil spring wound around a lock groove 56 formed in the console box body 51 in a normal state, as shown in FIG.
Is mounted so as to urge the operation lever 2 in a direction in which the closing lock body 29 is engaged. The closing lock body 29 is arranged such that the upper end thereof can abut against a pressing piece 1 a protruding from a lower surface of the lid opening operation button 1.

Also, the rear ends of the rising pieces 16, 16 of the elongated bases 15, 15 and the sliding bodies 11,
As shown in FIG. 5, a substantially concave notch 3 is formed in a portion facing each of the pair of locking slits 13 and 14 opened in FIG.
5 and 35 are formed so as not to close the locking slits 13 and 14, and below the cutouts 35 and 35, pins 36, 37 and 3 respectively extend inward.
6, 37 are protrudingly provided.

The middle tray engaging member 3 serving as engaging means is connected to the pins 36, 36 via collars 38, 38.
9.39 is rotatably supported by shafts, and pins 37, 37
Open lock members 41, 41, which are open lock means, are rotatably supported via collars 40, 40.

As shown in FIG. 5, the collars 38, 38 include a base portion 42, a bearing portion 43 below the base portion 42 and rotatably mounted on the pin 36, A square tube portion 44 projecting from one side flat portion of the portion 42 and into which the middle tray engaging body 39 is fitted;
And an operating shaft portion 45 protruding from the upper portion of the other side surface and having a tip portion loosely fitted into the locking slit 13. The collars 38, 38 are wound around the pins 36, 36. The middle tray engaging member 39 is formed by the coil spring 46.
Are mounted so as to be urged in a direction of engaging with the rear link upper shafts 57, 57 of the four links 50, 50, 50, 50.

As shown in FIG. 5, the collars 40, 40 are provided with a base portion 47 and a bearing portion 48 which is rotatably mounted on the pin 37 below the base portion 47 so as to be rotatable. A rectangular tube portion 49 protruding from one side flat portion of the base portion 47 and fitted with the open lock body 41; and the locking slit 14 protruding from the upper side of the other side surface of the base portion 47.
The collars 40, 40 are configured such that the open lock body 41 is formed by the coil spring 61 wound around the pins 37, 37. It is attached so as to be urged in a direction to engage with stopper pins 62, 62 (see FIGS. 9B and 9D) disposed on the box body 51.

Next, the procedure for opening only the lid L of the center console box C constructed as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. FIG. 9 without operation
In the state shown in (A), the operating shafts 8, 8 are located at the center of the slide grooves 17, 17 of the lid opening operation button 1 and at the middle of the slide grooves 18, 18 of the holder 4. keeping. At this time, the collars 38, 3
As shown in FIG. 9 (B), each of the operating shaft portions 45 of FIG. 8 is located at the rear end of the locking slit 13 on the vehicle body side, and the middle tray engaging body 39 is connected to the four links 50, 50. In the state of being engaged with the rear link upper shafts 57, 57.
Further, in the above state, the operating shaft portion 60 for operating the open lock body 41 is located at the front end of the other locking slit 14 on the front side of the vehicle body.

From this state, the lid opening operation button 1
Is pressed against the rear of the vehicle body against the urging force of the leaf spring 27,
As shown in FIG. 9C, the operating shafts 8, 8 slide into the inner inclined portions 22, 22 of the slide grooves 17, 17,
As a result, the operating pieces 7, 7 are drawn inward, so that the short shaft 9, projecting from the other end of the operating pieces 7, 7,
9 slides into the inner ends of the oblique grooves 10, 10, whereby the sliding bodies 11,
11 slides forward in the vehicle body.

The sliding members 11, 11 slide in the forward direction of the vehicle body in this manner, so that the locking slits 13, 14 formed in the rising pieces 12, 12 of the sliding members 11, 11 are formed.
However, at this time, the respective operating shaft portions 45 of the collars 38, 38 abutting on the rear end portion of the locking slit 13 on the vehicle body are moved with the movement of the rising pieces 12, 12. 9D, the middle tray engaging body 39 is engaged with the rear link upper shafts 57, 57 by the rotation of the operating shaft 45, as shown in FIG. 9D. At the same time as the engagement state is released, the operating lever 2 is rotated by the pressing piece 1a of the lid opening operation button 1 in conjunction with the pressing operation of the lid opening operation button 1 as shown in FIG. Then, since the engagement state between the closing lock body 29 and the engagement groove 56 is released, when the lid L is lifted upward from this state, only the lid L can be opened with the middle tray T left.

When the sliding members 11, 11 are moved in the forward direction of the vehicle body by pressing the lid opening operation button 1, the open locking members 41, 41 which are loosely fitted in the other locking slits 14, are moved. The respective operating shaft portions 60 of the collars 40 to be operated are moved to almost the middle position of the locking slit 14 with the above movement, but are not pressed by the peripheral edge of the locking slit 14, In this state, the open lock body 4
There is no engagement between the lock members 41, 41 and the stopper pins 62, 62, and the engagement between the open lock bodies 41, 41 and the stopper pins 62, 62 is realized when the lid L is lifted to the fully opened state.

When the lid opening operation button 1 is pressed, the operating shafts 8, 8 slide into the slide grooves 17, 17 respectively.
The sliding groove 19 formed in the unlocking operation button 3 into which the upper ends of the operating shafts 8, 8 are inserted, slides along the inner inclined portions 22, 22, respectively.
In the lid opening operation 8, since only the linear portion 23 is moved, there is no danger that the unlocking operation button 3 will be operated in accordance with the pressing operation of the lid opening operation button 1.

Next, a case where the lid L and the middle tray T are simultaneously opened will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12. In the state where the operation lever 2 is not pressed, the first
The selecting device S holds the states shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B and FIG. From this state, when the operation lever 2 is turned upward to resist the urging force of the coil spring 34, as shown in FIG. Is rotated in a direction to release the engagement state with the engagement groove 56 formed at the time.
Since the lid opening operation button 1 rotates in a direction that does not collide with the pressing piece 1a, the operation button 1 does not operate, and accordingly,
Since the engagement state between the middle tray engagement body 39 and the rear link upper shafts 57, 57 is not released, when the lid L is lifted up from this state, the middle tray T is also lifted up as shown in FIG. Can be

Next, a fully open state, that is, the open lock body 41,
A case where the locked state is released and the lid L is closed from the state where the stopper 41 and the stopper pins 62 and 62 are engaged and locked will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14.
The state in which the lock release operation button 3 is not pressed, that is, as shown in FIG. 14B, the lid L is held in the fully open state by the engagement between the open lock bodies 41, 41 and the stopper pins 62, 62. FIG. 14 (A)
As shown in the figure, the operating shafts 8, 8 are located at the center of the slide grooves 19, 19 of the unlock operation button 3, and
The state where the holder 5 is located at an intermediate portion between the slide grooves 20 and 20 is maintained. At this time, the respective operating shaft portions 60, 60 of the collars 40, 40 are, as shown in FIG.
The operating shaft portions 45, 45 of the collars 38, 38, which are located at the front end portions of the locking slits 14, 14, and which are inserted through the locking slits 13, 13, respectively, are engaged with the locking slits 13, 14. 13 is located at the rear end of the vehicle body, and as a result, the middle tray engaging members 39, 39
The state of engagement with the rear link upper shafts 57, 57 is maintained.

In this state, when the unlocking operation button 3 is pressed rearward of the vehicle body against the urging force of the leaf spring 28, the operating shafts 8, 8 are moved, as shown in FIG.
Sliding to the outer inclined portions 24, 24 of the slide grooves 19, 19, which pushes the operating pieces 7, 7 outwardly. Therefore, the short shaft protruding from the other end of the operating pieces 7, 7 is provided. 9, 9 slides to the outer ends of the oblique grooves 10, 10, whereby the sliding bodies 11, 11 in which the oblique grooves 10, 10 are opened slide in the rearward direction of the vehicle body.

The sliding bodies 11, 11 slide in the rearward direction of the vehicle body in this manner, so that the locking slits 13, 14 formed in the rising pieces 12, 12 of the sliding bodies 11, 11 are formed.
Move in the same direction. At this time, the operating shaft portions 60 of the collars 40 abutting on the front end of the locking slit 14 on the vehicle body move the rising pieces 12, 12. , The open lock members 41, 41 rotate from the state in which they are engaged with the stopper pins 62. 62 in the direction of disengagement, and as a result, the lid L
Is unlocked and closed. At this time, the operating shaft portions 45 and 45 of the collars 38 and 38 that actuate the middle tray engaging members 39 and 39 loosely fitted in the other locking slits 13 are associated with the movement of the rising pieces 12 and 12. Although it moves to almost the middle position of the locking slit 13,
Since the peripheral edge of the locking slit 13 is not pressed, in this state, the engaged state between the middle tray engaging members 39, 39 and the rear link upper shafts 57, 57 is not released.
The middle tray T also follows the closing operation of the lid L, and
Move in a direction to close the opening of the.

When the lock release operation button 3 is pressed, the operating shafts 8, 8 slide into the slide grooves 19, 19.
Slides along the outer inclined portions 24, 24. The slide grooves 17, 17 formed in the lid opening operation button 1 into which the middle portions of the operation shafts 8, 8 are inserted, are formed by the operation shafts 8, 8, respectively. In the lock release operation, only the linear portions 21 and 21 are moved. Therefore, there is no fear that the lid opening operation button 1 is operated in response to the pressing operation of the lock release operation button 3.

As described above, in the center console box C according to this embodiment, the lid opening operation button 1
, The lid L alone can be opened while the middle tray T remains, and the middle tray T can be lifted and opened together with the lid L only by opening the operation lever 2. At the same time, when the lid L is opened, the lid L is locked and held in the fully opened state, so that there is no danger of the lid L being closed carelessly. so,
The fully open lock state of the lid L can be easily released.

In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a center console box of an automobile has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a middle tray is provided. The present invention can be applied to various kinds of article storage devices such as jewelry boxes.

[0040]

As described above, the article storage device according to the present invention can be disposed even in a very narrow space, such as a lid of a console box, and can be disposed with a middle tray. The lid open state, storage section use state, and lid unlocked state of an article storage body such as a console box that has been set can be reliably executed by simple operation, and the lid can be locked in the fully open state, which is safe. And many other excellent effects.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory right side view showing a configuration of an article storage portion of a center console box according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory plan view of the article storage portion.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory front view of the article storage portion.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of an operation selecting device attached to a lid which is pivotally supported on the article storage portion so as to be freely opened and closed.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of a rear end portion of the operation selecting device.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part of a configuration of a rear end portion of the operation selecting device.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory right side view showing a state immediately before opening only a lid of the center console box.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory right side view showing a state where the lid is opened.

FIGS. 9A and 9B are explanatory diagrams showing operating states of respective parts when only the lid is opened, and FIG. 9A is an explanatory plan view showing a linked state between a lid opening operation button and a sliding body immediately before opening the lid, and FIG. () Is an explanatory side view showing the engagement state of the middle tray engagement piece immediately before opening the lid, (C) is an explanatory plan view showing the linked state between the lid opening operation button and the sliding body when the lid is opened, ( D) is an explanatory side view showing a state where the engagement state of the middle tray engagement piece is released when the lid is opened.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory right side view showing a state immediately before the lid and the middle tray of the center console box are both opened.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory right side view showing a state where the lid and the middle tray are opened.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory view showing an engagement state between the lid opening operation button and the operation lever, wherein (A) shows a non-operation state,
(B) is an explanatory diagram showing an operation state of the operation lever when the lid and the middle tray are opened, and (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a linked operation state of the lid opening operation button and the operation lever when only the lid is opened.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory right side view showing a state when the lid is closed.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory view showing an operation state of each part when the lid is closed, and FIG. 14A is a plan view showing a linked state between an unlock button and a sliding body immediately before closing the lid;
(B) is an explanatory side view showing the engagement state between the stopper piece and the stopper pin immediately before closing the lid, and (C) is an explanatory plan view showing the linked state between the lock release button and the sliding body when the lid lock is released. (D) is an explanatory side view showing a disengaged state between the stopper piece and the stopper pin when the lid lock is released.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A storage section C center console box L lid S first selection device T middle tray 1 lid open operation button 2 operation lever 3 lock release operation button 11 sliding body 29 closing lock body 39 middle tray engaging body (engaging means) 41 open lock Body (open lock means)

Claims (3)

[Claims] A storage section having a substantially concave cross-sectional shape; a lid capable of opening and closing an upper surface opening of the storage section; a middle tray provided between the storage section and the lid; An open lock position that is provided between the lid and the storage portion and that can be set to an open lock position that locks the lid in an open state and an open lock release position that releases the open lock state; Engagement means that can be set to an engagement position for engaging the middle tray with the lid and moving the lid together with the lid, and an engagement release position for releasing the engagement, and A first sliding member slidable between a first position, a first position, and a second position opposite to the first position, and a first selecting means. The sliding means may be configured such that the sliding body is in the second position and In the upright position, the slider is set to the open lock position, while in the first position, it is moved to the open unlock position, and the first selecting means sets the engaging means to the first position and the neutral position when the sliding body is in the first position. The article storage device is configured to move to one of the engagement position and the disengagement position at the position, and to switch to the other of the engagement position and the disengagement position at the second position. 2. When two operation buttons are connected to an operation unit of the sliding body, and when one of the two operation buttons is pressed, the sliding body is moved to the first position. When the sliding means is set to the open unlocking position and the engaging means is set to the engaging position, and the other operation button is pushed in, the sliding body is moved to the second position. 2. The article storage device according to claim 1, wherein the article storage device is configured to slide to set the open lock means to the open lock position and set the engagement means to the disengagement position. 3. Two operation buttons connected to an operation section of the sliding body; closing lock means for locking the lid in a closed state with respect to a storage section; and a third operation section for releasing the closing lock means. When one of the two operation buttons is depressed, the sliding body slides to the first position to set the open lock means to the open unlock position and ,
While the engagement means is set to the engagement position, when the other operation button is pressed, the sliding body slides to the second position to set the open lock means to the open lock position, 2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the engagement unit is set to a disengagement position, and further, the lid closing lock unit is moved so as to release the closed state of the lid by cooperating with each other. 3. Goods storage device.